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Volume 12, Issue 20 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 30, 1988 'H.O.O.P.' Tourney slated for summer here

With the exception of the Low- image was tarnished somewhat ell City Council meeting, Dave personnel who are skilled in bus- aggressive, forward-looking city port. Entry/participation fees ell Showboat, the city of Lowell by the departure of Macker. Inc. Baerwalde, president of the iness and governmental relations government and the friendliness will account for 35 percent is essentially without a major Or possibly Macker Inc. tar- newly formed H.O.O.P and negotiations; and an organi- of the community,** Baerwalde ($3,500 to $4,000) and 20 per- event to attract tourist and in- nished its own image with its de- (Healthy Outstanding Outdoor zation which is truly non-profit said. cent ($2,000 to $2,500) will be creased traffic for merchants. parture. Programs) presented a plan be- and will open its books anytime The funding needed for the personal equity. Depending on the color of That, however, is neither here fore the city fathers to start up a to prove it. first year budget ranges between "We're shooting for this sum- glass you look through, Lowell's nor there. At the March 21, Low- three-on-thiee outdoor basket- "We picked Lowell because of $10,000 and $12,000. mer, and in cooperation with ball tournament. The tourney its past tournament experience, Approximately 45 percent Showboat maybe we can help would run from June 10 through rich sports heritage, cooperative ($4,500-$5,500) of that will raise money for the Showboat," the 12th. There would be 300 and progressive merchants, an come from local merchant sup- Baerwalde said. teams broken-down to compete in 15 different divisions. 'This would be a service to Busy Planning meeting the city and the participants,** Baerwalde said. 'The signifi- Lowell will see some new The McDonald's restaurant at A.J. Zengri, representing the cance to Lowell is obvious. The businesses popping up this sum- 1300 W. Main proposed an addi- Lowell Moose Lodge, an- town is now essentially without mer, along with the renovation tion to the east side of their build- nounced that the Moose will a major event and H.O.O.P be- of several others, if all the plans ing, expanding their drive-thru soon be approaching the plan- m lieves that western Michigan is presented to the Lowell Planning service. The request met with ners with a site plan for a 30' x one of the premier markets to tap Commission Monday evening planner's approval, though 48' addition to their East Main due to the intense popularity of come to pass. One of the first Commissioner Bob Elzinga did recreation hall location. MASONIC LODGE No. 90 OPEN HOUSE the game in the greater Grand items on the long agenda was the quip that he hoped the addition Rev. David Hagens and Be- Rapids area." review of a site plan for an Ac- would mean he'd never be asked verly Spillane were on hand to Family and friends arc invited to an Open House and free con- Lowell City Manager David tion Auto store to be located at to, "pull ahead to the left, and ask a few questions regarding tinental breakfast sponsored by Lowell Masonic Lodge No. 90 on Pasquale added that the initial re- the northeast comer of wait for your food". The com- proposed construction of a park- Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Masonic sponse from the council on such Ridgeview Avenue and West ment sparked a round of laugh- ing lot to the west of the Lowell Lodge at 112 Lincoln Lake, Lowell MI. a proposal was positive and that Main St. Action Auto is a 12 ter. Congregational Church. They Guided informational tours of Temple, movies and slide presen- no reservations about such a tour- year old franchise with 54 stores The planners also approved a were told that a site plan with an tations of Masonic Rituals and History will be shown. ney were expressed at the meet- in operation throughout the state. site plan for the construction of engineer's seal is required, and ing. Another eight are currently new pump islands and canopies that the engineer should be able FREE COUNTY MAPS AT LEDGER OFFICE The good thing is that the or- under construction according to at Stuckey's Amoco. 403 W. to file all the required documents ganization is trying to coopcrete Richard McKinnon, Director of Main. » •• - for the project— - The Ledger has a supply of 1988-89 Kent County road maps with the city to carry out the Real Estate for Action Auto. Jack Dubridge, owner of the The planners did conduct a available to the public. TTie maps are free of charge. Pick yours event. That will help a great Action Auto's site plan met new Lowell Auto Wash at 1901 public hearing regarding a prop- up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. deal," Pasquale said. all criteria for approval, but since W. Main, appeared before the osed ordinance aimed at upgrad- He adds, "As far as the steps a service station is categorized planners to explain why his pro- ing the city 's standards for park- EASTERN STAR TO HOLD VESPER SERVICE APRIL 8 the city requires of H.O.O.P., the as a special use in a commercial- ject was behind schedule, and ing lot lighting. The ordinance June 10-12 target date is realis- 2 district, a public hearing must seek permission to alter his orig- basically follows guidelines set The Easter Season is observed by the subordinate Chapters of tic." be held before a building permit inal plan slightly. The planners forth by the Illuminating En- the Order of the Eastern Star with a Vesper Service. Cyclamen One step the council requested can be issued. Action Auto basically instructed Dubridge to gineering Society. The planners Chapter No. 94 of Lowell will host their Vesper Service during was that H.O.O.P make contact stores sell auto parts, perform stick to his original plan, and approved the ordinance, and sent their regular meeting on April 8, 1988. with the neighbors in the area light service (change oil, install have the project completed by it on to the City Council for The donations received from the Vesper Services throughout the tournament will take place, mufflers, brakes and shocks, June I of this year. adoption. the State of Michigan will be used to award ESTARL scholarships. making sure they're well in- etc.) and sell gasoline. McKin- ESTARL (Eastern Star Training Awards for Religious Leadership) formed. non said that nearly all Action scholarships are given to young men and women studying toward H.O.O.P, a non-profit organi- Auto stores sell Sunoco Easter egg hunt a religious career. zation, has filed articles with the gasoline. The public hearing was Michigan Commerce Depart- set for the April 25 meeting. TWO LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED ment. McKinnon said that once a building permit is issued, con- was a big success The financing will be arranged ' Life Drawing Sessions begin the Spring Workshop Series. The with the start-up costs contri- struction will take about 75 days. Life Drawing sessions are non-instructional and intended as studio buted by the H.O.O.P. directors, McKinnon told the Planners that time for area artists. A second weekly session is being offered due Dave Baerwalde, Jim Vance, the closest Action Auto store for to demand for this opportunity. Life Drawing begins Monday, Chris Briggs,Tom Scheidel, and them to inspect is probably a new April 4, from 7-10 p.m. or Wednesday, April 6th from 7-10 p.m. Matt Baerwalde. location in St. Johns. This is an eight week workshop. Fee is $32.00 for LAAC members Also slated for public hearings and $36.00 for non-members. For enrollment informaiion, phone Negotiations are well under- on April 25 are two rezoning re- 897-8545, Monday through Friday, I to 5 p.m. way with the city of Lowell. quests, The Calvary Christian Sponsorship discussions are Reformed Church wants to pur- being initiated with area mer- OFF THE BLOTTER chase the office building to the Arrested and taken to the Kent County Jail on two warrants, chants. Also, a non-profit mar- east of their 1151 W. Main loca- I one from Kent County, the other from Ionia County, for failure keting plan to recruit teams and tion, and use it for classrooms to appear was Robert Reyburn, 38, of Lowell, Friday, March 25. spectators is being assembled. and offices. The change of use Picked up on a warrant issued by 63rd District Court for failure Anticipated benefits from neccesitates the rezoning. to appear by Lowell officers Wednesday evening, March 23 was H.O.O.P include increased traf- Tom Nagy wants his property Todd Reed, 22, of Lowell. fic for merchants; favorable pub- at 1375 E. Main rezoned to com- Issued an appearance ticket to appear in 63rd District Court later licity for the community; fun mercial from residential. The on charges of larceny under $ 100 was Jeffrey Batey. 17, of Lowell. friendship, and competition for property is a former drive-in res- Involved in a property damage accident Tuesday, March 22, on participants; community con- taurant, and Nagy wants to use West Main near West St. was Jeffrey Perkins, 20, of Lowell when tacts and goodwill for H.O.O.P., it for an office for his auction he changed lanes and struck a vehicle driven by Lorraine Gravelin, and fundraising spin-offs for and real estate business. Nagy 64, of Saranac. local charities and boosters. said he also hopes to build a large Reported brake failure caused a car driven by Christine Potter, "We feel that our approach of- building in the future to serve as 123, of Lowell to strike Faro's Pizza Building on West Main St. fers us clear advantages over a an auction house. Monday afternoon, March 21st. No injuries were reported. number of tournaments that have The planners approved a site Involved in a property damage accident in the Ridgeview Shop- sprung up in recent years," Baer- plan for Keiser's Kitchen at 700 ping Center Lot were Michael Hinkley, 40, of Saranac and Robert walde said. "We have all volun- E. Main St. The approval was Ginter, 20, of Lowell. teered-for, played-in, and ob- granted with two small stipula- Robin Foise, 26, of Lowell suffered minor injuries Saturday, served the Gus Macker event for tions regarding possible prob- March 26, when a vehicle turned left in front of her on Main St. close to 12 years." lems with the amount of paved near Valley Vista Dr. Driver of that vehicle was identified as parking and a proper sewer Marion Carigon, 66, also of Lowell. Baerwalde believes their ad- drain. City Manager David Pas- L Involved in an injury accident March 23 on Amity and Elm was vantages include a cooperative quale was directed to oversee the Donna Irwin, 28, of Lowell, when her vehicle was struck from attitude on part of management; project, and insure that all codes behind by a car driven by Russell Courtright, 19. also of Lowell. met. ) Reported to Lowell Police this past week was a hit and run PRECISION & FASHION property damage accident, which occurred to a vehicle owned by HA1RSTYUNG - For both SUBSCRIBE TO Derek Huinan, Lowell, spends some time with the Easter Norman Knapp of Lowell, while it was parked in the rear of the men and women. Man's World 200 block of West Main St. Hafarstyttng. Phone 897-8102. THE LEDGER Park. The Lowdl Ledger - Wednesday, March 30. 1988 • Page 2 1 Quanset razed The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 30, 1988 • Page 3 Obituaries Coming Events Notices In the Ledger's "Coming Events" are free luck is at 12:30 p.m. with bus- Masonic Rituals and History PENNINGA - Adrian John Pcn- LADIES: Join us for coffee THURS., MARCH 31: SAT., JUNE 11: The 10th of charge to any non-profit iness meeting following. New will be offered. ninga, aged 69, of Middleville. break/story hour and Inter- Maundy Thursday Service Annual Reeds Lake Run will organization in the Lowell, members and guests are died Friday, March 25, 1988. He faith Bible study at Calvin will be held at the Lowell host a 10k and 5k race. Entry welcome. is survived by his wife. Marian; Ada, Alto, and Saranac Christian Reformed Church, Church of the Nazarene. 201 MON., APR. 11: Attention forms availabe at local sport- area. We prefer such his children. Mary Anne and Tues. mornings at 9:30 a.m. N. Washington at 7:00 p.m. Golden Swingers our 1st ing goods stores and the notices to be kept brief and SECOND SUNDAY OF Gary Si reel man of Flint, Thomas meeting for 1988. Potluck 6 Grand Rapids Recreation EACH MONTH: Post Polk) and Kay Penninga of Grand to be submitted by mail, FIRST MONDAY OF EACH FRL, APR. 8: Cyclamen p.m. Lowell High School Dept. Call 949-1750 for more Rapids. Barbara and Michael but will accept notices by WONTH: The Bowne Town- Support Group meets at the Chapter No. 94 O.E.S. will Economics Room. information. Mojzak of Grand Rapids. Robert phone at 897-9261. ship Historical Society will Easter Seal Building. 4065 hold their Vesper Service Saladin Dr. S.E. (off East and Susan Penninga of Ann hold regular meetings at the during the regular meeting at TUES., APR. 19: 7 p.m. at JUNE 15 DEADLINE: Schol- ) at 2:00 p.m. Survivors, Artw; ten grandchildren; his Township Hall, 6059 Unfield. 8 p.m. in the Lowell Masonic the Bailey s. 13923 Covered arship applications available families and friends •wel- Bridge Rd.. West Central mother-in-law. Mrs. Frederica WOMEN OF THE MOCSE Alto, on the first Monday of Temple. at Lowell Moose Lodge No. come. Michigan Historical Society. Cooper of Ada; his sister. Mrs. Chapter night meeting is held each month at 7:30 p.m. 809 for students whose Program Kaye and Nancy Henrietta DeGeest of Grand the first Monday of each SAT., APR. 9: Lowell fathers are Moose members , QUA-KE-Z1K Fish, slide show and display Rapids. He was a former Ada The Quonset Hut, a Lowell landmark since the mid 1930 s was month, at 8 p.m. Masonic Lodge No. 90 is in good standing. Applica- SPORTSMEN'S CLUB of Old Toys. Join a growing resident and a 1936 graduate of knocked down on Thursday, March 24. The building was con- hosting an Open House from tions must be made before EVERY SECOND WED- meets every 2nd and 4th group. Lowell High School. He was a stmcted by C.J. Place during the depression. The Quonset Hut 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at June 15. For further informa- NESDAY: Lowell Woman's Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the member of the Middleville served as an exhibit building during the 4-H Fair; was used to WOMEN OF THE MOOSE the Masonic Lodge, 112 Lin- tion. call 897-9643. Club meets every 2nd Wed- Club building at 11400 Fore- Christian Reformed Church, a re- serve dinners in at horse shows; was used for storage by the city; Business Meeting is held the coln Lake. Lowell. Guided THURS., APR. 21: Past Mat- nesday of the month at man Road. Lowell. tired Postmaster of Middleville. and C.J. Runciman used the building to store sacks of white third Monday of each month, tours of Temple and movies rons of Cyclamen Chapter JUNE 18 & 19: Michigan Na- Schneider Manor at 12:00. at 8 p.m. FEB. 11 - MAR. 31: West and slide presentations of No. 94 O.E.S. will meet at the tional 24 Hour Challenge. and a member of the Rotary The Quonset Hut made from bent wood was knocked down by O.E. Bieri & Sons Construction. beans. Luncheon and program. Club. He was a board member Michigan Shores council • Masonic Rituals and History home of Sandy Coswell at Personal best bicycle 24 EVERY SECOND TUES- SME Kick-off & Campaign will be offered. 7:30 p.m. hour marathon. Loops of of the Grand Rapids Federal Em- EVERY SECOND THURS- ployee Credit Union, and served DAY The Lowell Area Fish- 119. 26 and 6 miles. Alto's "Berev Bros." announce DAY: Lowell VFW Auxiliary ing Club now meets at the THURS., MAR. 31: West SAT., APR. 9: Ada Masonic SAT., APR. 23: E.G.R. Re- for Tax Counseling for the El- No. 8303 meets at 8:00 p.m. gree from Michigan Stale Uni- Before joining Bergy Bros., Flat River Snowmobile Michigan Shores Council, Lodge No. 280 is hosting an creational Dept. will have a JUNE 23, 24, A 25: Lowell derly. He was a veteran of World For over 55 years Bergy Bros, at the VFW Post, 307 W. versity in soil and crop science. Kauffman spent a year in Clubhouse on Potters Road, deadline for Silver Beaver Open House from 1:00 p.m. bus trip to Chicago departing Showboat is back! Any ser- War II. serving in the Air Force. has been serving the Alto and Main Street. Lowell. * Funeral Services were held Tbes- surrounding areas with feed and Wilkinson and his wife, Fran- Clarksville as a nationwide re- just East of Montcalm Ave, Nominations. to 5:00 p.m. at the Masonic at 7:30 and returning at vice organization interested cine, and their three children source manager representative. at 7:00 p.m. All prospective Lodge, at the comer of Ada 10:30. Destination will be the in having a snack or souvenir day at the Middleville Christian seed and other farm supplies. EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: Inga, Erika and Trevor will be Blair, who will work in the members or interested indi- THURS., MAR. 31: West Drive and Bronson Street in Watertower Place. Cost: booth should contact Patty Reformed Church, with his pas- Recently, Bergy Bros, an- The Flat River Snowmobile moving to the Alto area in the feed mill, came to Alto (Bergy viduals are cordially wel- Michigan Shores Council, the Village of Ada. Guided $22.00. For further informa- Elzinga from 9:00 - 5:00 at tor, Rev. Roger Timmerman of- nounced the additions of Tim Club meets at the clubhouse near future. Bros.) via Granite City. III. come. Pay One Half of Summer tours of Temple and movies tion, call 949-1750. 676-3138 and after 5:00 p.m. ficiating Interment Ada Cemet- Wilkinson, Andy Kauffman and at 11841 Potters Rd. A Pot- ery. Brad Blair to its staff. Kauffman, Bergy s new feed Bergy Bros, manager, Jim Camp Fee. and slide presentations of at 897-9509. Wilkinson, crop specialist, service representative has been Blair explained that since Honeg- i RUSSELL - Dorothy Russell, joined the staff on March 8. He with Bergy Bros, since Sep- gers Inc. purchased the Bergy Nugent named ij Bros, in October of 1983 many formerly of Alto, passed away previously managed Terra, a full tember of '87. 0 March 19. 1988. She is survived service fertilizer and chemical Kauffman brings with him a improvements have been made, state FFA V.P. by her husband, Raymond. Ser- company in Britton for eight degree in agricultural technology "Within the last year we've I vices were held Tuesday, March years. and livestock management from added a new fertilizer mixer, a 22 at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home. Wilkinson has a bachelor s de- MSU. new sprayer, and a 60-foot elec- Wve cut one feature

Alan Kauffman, Bergy Bros, new feed and seed representative, on Mustangs and Rangers left, and Tim Wilkinson, Bergy's new crop specialist, right, stand on the company's new 60-foot electronic truck scale.

ironic truck scale, all in an effort He continues, "Bergy Bros, is to better service area farmers," a full service elevator, offering THEFMB Jim Blair said. fertilizer, chemicals, feed and seed and other farm supplies

CERTIFICATE Tom Nugent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Nugent of 4825 Lin- coln Lake Road was elected 1988-89 Vice President of the DEPOSIT. Is Your IRA Earning This ^ 0 Michigan Association of FFA at the 60th Annual Convention on March 23-25, 1988 at Michigan Kind of Interest State University. AVAILABLE IN A Nugent will serve with 13 at the Bank other newly elected officers to direct the work of 6,000 member Michigan FFA. His duties will require him to visit chapters S500 Cash Back* VARIETY OF throughout the State, attend na- tional leadership conferences, and preside over the 1989 State ^ Convention. GREAT RATES. Tom will also be attending IRA Michigan State University this interest rates to... fall majoring in Agricultural En- Up lb $750 Cash Back (GIMMEES, GIZMOS, GOTCHAS gineering. AND GRABBERS NOT INCLUDED) Pat Nugent No. 1 citizen If you prefer premium rates to Pat Nugent, a junior at Lowell ^ High School finished first at the The price. 9.00% " Citizen's Bee held in the Gerald premiums, talk to an FMB Financial See us for your . R. Ford Museum in Grand Advisor today. We offer a variety of Rapids on March 24lh, and will IRA Check Up! be advancing to the State Finals Just $151 a month or less.* in Lansing on April 28. CD's with rates and maturity Also advancing to the State Fi- During the Pick^bur Ford/Pick Yxir Price Sale, •Rate subject to change nals is Ben Richmond, a junior dates to suit your individual needs. from Lowell High School. choose from over 700 cars and trucks at one low price. The question and answer for- mat of the Bee tested their knowl- edge of American history gov- When you stop by your Greater Some Mustangs come equipped with PATTON-JRB ^ emment, economies, geography Michigan Ford Dealer, you'll find that AM/FM stereo cassette and cruise, while ^ and current events. the new Mustangs and Rangers still look some Rangers come with AM/FM radio AGENCY, INC. * The top three students from terrific and deliver lop performance. and deluxe wheel trim. Plus, get up to • Auto • Home • Health each regional Citizen Bee com- But during the Pick\bur Ford/Pick\bur S750 cash back* on Mustangs and S500 ft 1 petition go to the state competi- Price Sale, we've dropped one important FORD • Commercial • Life cash back* on Rangers. So pick up a tion on Thursday, April 28 in feature — the price. Right now you can Mustang or Ranger today and pick up a STATE SAVINGS Lansing. Prizes at the regional choose from over 700 Mustangs and low monthly payment. The price is one 835 W. Main, Lowell, Ml and state levels are U.S. Savings Rangers for only S151 a month or less* • feature you'll be happy we cut. Ph. (616) 897-9253 Bonds. Greater Michigan • AND • 7 Five Michigan finalists will BANK 79 Bridge St.. Saranac, Ml then compete in the National FDK Ph. ( 616) 642-9401 Competition from June 19-22 in Ford Dealers. LOWELL ROCKFORD omeruMir Dale L. Triplett M Washington, D.C. and vie for the top prize of $7,000, second prize •Tike retail delivery from dealers' new vehicle stock by 5/11/88. • •Availability of eligible in slock Mustangs and Rangers at S890() determined by a recent survey of 58% of dealers Prices van. 10 0 variable of $5,000 and third prize of Annual Percentage Rale financing initially for 60 months to qualified buyers Rate change will van contract length 20% down Tax. title, freight and other options extra. See participating dealer for details $3,000 in scholarships.

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I The Lowdl Ledger - Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Page * Engagement told The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Page 5 I A June wedding is planned FFA members earn state awards A June 4 wedding is being Montcalm Community College. Parents of the bride are James planned for Kamie K. Leverence Lowell FFA members re- ard, Becky Parcher, Jon Kinsey, highest degree awarded by the Stacy Beute. Chris Wieland, and Sharon Leverence of Lowell and Edward R. Baird. The future ceived stale honors at the 60th received a silver award in the Par- Michigan Association of FFA. and Jennifer Cook served as offi- and parents of the groom are bride is a graduate of Lowell Convention of the Michigan liamentary Procedure Contest. Also, lom Nugent and Joe cial chapter delegates during the Theodore and Karen Baird of Senior High School and Daven- State Univenky on March 23- In addition, Tom Nugent, Joe Grieser received silver awards in convention business sessions. port College of Business. The Greenville. 25, 1988. The convention was Grieser, and Tim Thompson re- Dairy and Agricultural Place- Also attending the Convention The couple plans to reside in groom is a graduate of Greenville attended by 2.000 FFA mem- ceived the State FFA Degree-the ment Proficiency. as chaperones from Lowell were: High school and attended Lowell after the wedding. •«» ^ bers, advisors, and parents from Mr. Pete Siler, Lowell FFA Ad- 125 local chapters throughout visor and Mr. Matt VanGessel.

v1 * Michigan. I New Sunday School class r I Vl f Lowell FFA members receiv- Nugent is Exciting news for in- Bible truths for coping with 139 cast votes in Lowell; ing state awards in Leadership terested in learning more about today's pressures. The new Skills Contests were: Jennifer the Bible and making new classes are: Singles (ages 18-38); Cook, first place gold award in M.M.P.A. fhends. The Church of the Young Married (married 0-6 Jackson wins Kent Co. Greenhand Public Speaking; Nazarene, 201 N. Washington years); Career (ages 40-55); and Tom Nugent, third place gold Pre-retirement (ages 55-65). Our award in Extemporaneous Public St., Lowell, will begin four (4) State like county. However, the vote in the county was much Director other two classes - Young Speaking; Jamie Cook, gold new adult Bible classes on April closer as Jesse Jackson edged past Michael Dukakis in Kent adult (ages 29-39) and Senior award in Job Interview; Heather Michigan Milk Producers As- 10. County, picking up 2,812 votes to Dukakis' 2,794. Of the 139 Meeting each week on Sunday Adult (ages 65 and up), will con- Peckham, Jody Smith, Chris sociation (MMPA) General Man- voters that went through the doors at Lowell High School Satur- ager Wait Wosje earlier this from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., tinue to meet as well. Wieland. and Joe Grieser, silver for New Hampshire Democrat and 25 voted On April 10 at 10:00 a.m. all award in Demonstration; and Sue month announced the appoint- these classes are designed to tor Jackson. Caucus manager Diane Skiliano said despite being Rittersdorf, Bob Dine, Jenny ment of Sheila Nugent to the pos- Kamie K. Leverence and Edward R. Baird focus attention upon practical classes will begin with a brief steady, the voter turnout was low. orientation in the sanctuary. Afton, Ryan Brandt. Matt How- ition of MMPA director of There is no charge for these member relations and public af- classes, but an offering will be Students score 100% on M.A.T. fairs. taken. All are welcome, and a Nugent, a Lowell native, suc- nursery and children's classes are ceeds Jim Burnett, who has re- provided. tired. GOOD SHEPHERD Nugent's duties include work Ann Michele Rivers and Nelson Paul Replogle on legislative matters pertaining to various MMPA programs and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rivers of Senior High and Central Michi- services. She also works closely LUTHERAN CHURCH Lowell announce the engage- gan University. Nelson with MMPA Local and District ment of their daughter, Ann graduated from Hastings High officers in planning and coor- 3 miles east of Lowell on M-21 9 ^ Michele Rivers, to Nelson Paul School and Michigan State Uni- dinating a wide range of other member activities. She hosts the Replogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. versity. Jennifer Cook, FFA State Greenhand Public Speaking Winner "MMPA Dairy Report" carried F. Nelson Replogle of Hastings. An August 6 wedding is being for 1988. Ann is a graduate of Lowell planned. Mondays by some 40 stations of Michigan Farm Radio Network. I | Invites you to Holy Week services: { "gintheieuf, Lowell students win at A June 1987 graduate of - Michigan State University with MAR. 31: Lilly Rose Hawkins, Homespun Business Competition Day a bachelor's degree in agricul- Tony Heykoop, Peter Kemp, tural communications. Nugent Recently approximately 300 Second place winners each re- Maundy Thursday 7:30 p. m. "The Company We Keep Tera Raab. was a communications assistant area students participated in ceived a $200 scholarship and a APR. I: Christopher Vollink, with MABC-Select Sires since Good Friday 7:30 p.m. "The King is Dead!" Devotions Grand Rapids Junior College s reference manual. John Van Tassell. July. In that capacity she worked ,, Third place winners each re- 15th Annual Business Competi- with that organization's director Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. "If Jesus is Alive... APR. 2: Penny English, ceived a $100 scholarship. tion Day. Students from 30 area of member relations. Suzanne Dombak, Dick Noskey, Winning from Lowell High High Schools tested their busi- At MSU Nugent was president George Kortjohn, Jeff Tarak. School were: Bill Johnson, 2nd By Pauline Spray ness and secretarial skills in 11 of the Dairy Club, vice president APR. 3: Becky Dine, William place. Business Math; Micky The students shown here, from Runciman School, achieved 100% of the objectives on the different contests ranging from of the College of Agriculture & Bouck, Thelma Bouck. Denman, 3rd place. Filing; Julie the train when it resumed the 1987 Michigan Assessment Test in reading and mathematics. For their efforts these youngsters Accounting to Word Processing. Natural Resources Student Se- -Join us for refreshments at 9:00 a.m. Easter ~ APR. 4: John Heeringa. ...and all the people, when Idema. 3rd place. Transcription; journey. Their conversation in- received a Certificate of Merit from the Michigan Department of Education. Congratulations First place winners in each nate, and member of the 1986 APR. 5: Kish Burdette, Sue they saw it, gave praise unto Jamie Cook, honorable mention. to all! contest received a $300 College Dairy Judging Team. She also Meisner, Gertrude McGlamery, God (Luke 18:43). terested him. Job Application; Jennifer Mur- 4 scholarship, a plaque, and a was president of the Michigan The Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday services will Jennifer Cosgrove. Getting off the train during a Tell us, Johnny, why is it that Pictured from left to right: Kelli DesJarden, Tammy Stauffer, Austin Hardy, Mary Mutschler, phy, honorable mention. Ac- Cross pen and pencil set. Junior Holstein Association. be interpreted in Sign Language for the Deaf. APR. 6: Todd Carless, Dave brief stopover, a passenger you always sell more apples than A.J. Huver, Joel Uzarski, Samantha Thacker, and Annemarie Biemacki. counting 1. Lippert, Amy Dintaman, Paul noticed three boys with baskets the rest of usT one boy asked Richards. Tad Collins. on their arms waiting to board another. "What's your secretT ques- tioned the third. MASONIC LODGE 44Well,M replied Johnny. 44I just polish an apple till it shines good m OPEN HOUSE AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY and bright. Then I bite it and let the juice run down my chin. The GRATTAN CITY OF Families and friends are invited to an Open House passengers see for themselves and free continental breakfast sponsored by ADA COMMUNITY what good apples I have and they Lowell Masonic Lodge 190 on CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY want to buy them." TOWNSHIP MISSIONARY CHURCH REFORMED CHURCH LOWELL ADA CHRISTIAN The Good News of the Gos- CHURCH OF LOWELL 10501 Setllewood Ph 897-7185 7227 Thomapple River Dr 676-1032 Sunday School 9 45 A M pel, the message of Jesus Christ, Saturday, April • from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Meeting al ihc Lowell Middle School REFORMED CHURCH Pastor JERRY L JOHNSON NOTICE Worship Service 11 00 A M NOTICE (12675 Foreman) 7152 Bradfield St . S.E 676-1698 Moming Worship 10:00 A.M has often been told. Yet its great- at the Masonic Lodge at 112 Lincoln Lake, Lowell, Sunda> Morning Worship Evening Service 6 00 P M REV BRIAN P BOSSCHER Sunday School 11:20 A.M est advertisement is found in the And Children's Mmisines 10:00 A.M Prayer and Bible Study-7 30 P M Wednesdays Morning Worship . 8:45 A.M and 11:00 A M Evening Worship 6:00 P M lives of those who exemplify His Ml. GLENN H MARKS Midweek Bible Services and Youth Ministry Sunday School 10:00 A.M. WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS Spirit in their daily lives. Love, Foreman Road The annual clean-up of the Oakwood Cemetery will •A JOYFUL WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY" Evening Worship 6:00 P M COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR devotion, humility, integrity, un- 897-9110 Guided informational tours of Temple. Also begin 897-6477 CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL selfishness. generosity, courage, ZONING BOARD movies and slide presentations of Masonic rituals faith, hope • these come only by & history will be shown. APRIL 4, 1988 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE walking with Christ and absorb- OF APPEALS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ing His nature. BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH OF LOWELL OF ALTO Like juicy apples. Christianity 3900 East Fulton 201 Nonh Washington Street Please remove all arrangements, baskets, etc., you Comer of 60ih Sireei & Bancroft Avenue speaks for itself. As the little boy REV RAYMOND E BEFUS Rev Rick Upchurch REGULAR MEETING wish to keep by: Sunda> School . 10:00 A M. Morning Worship 9:50 A M Church School 10:00 A M said. "Let them see for them- Morning Worship 11:00 A M M (Broadcast 10 A M WMAX 1470) Moming Worship 11:00 A.M. selves... Harold Zeigler Ford Is Evening Worship 7:00 P.M. Notice la hereby given that a public hearing of the Sunday School 1115 AM Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Prayer: Precious Jesus, let this ^ SUNDAY, APRIL 3,1988 Wednesday Bible Study Evening Service 6 00 P.M Wednesday Mid-Week Service be my daily prayer: Make me Qrattan Township Zoning Board of Appeals will be CI 9-20 and Prayer Meeting 7:00 P M Wednesday Service 7:30 P M. Lowell's Largest Jr. leens. Adults r 7:00 P.M. more and more like Thee until held on: Pastor Gene Sckler Nursery Come & Wwship With Us others see Thy image in me WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1988 868-6403 Of 868-6912 Amen. Volume Dealer! I! at Grattan Township Hall at 8:00 p.m. at which time FIRST CONGREGATIONAL The Lowell Ledger the following subject will be considered and at For me. 'twas not the truth you Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LOWELL taught. which time any interested persons will be heard. GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH OF LOWELL (United Church of Chnst) Hundreds Of New Cars & To you. so clear, to me so dim; LUTHERAN CHURCH 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 404 North Hudson But when you came to me you Trucks To Choose From! 10305 Bluewater Highway REGULAR HOURS 897-5906 1. Ormal L and Margaret A Saathoff request that (USPS 453-830) Worship and Church School . . . 10:00 A.M. brought Morning Worship 10 00 A M. Morning Worship 9 00 A M and 10:45 AM. the property be determined to be a "lawfully created is published weekly for $7.50 a year in Kent Bamer-Free Nursery Provided A sense of Him. Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9:00 A.M. Church School 9:30 to 10:30 A M Largest Used Car Inventory lot" pursuant to Section 2.21 and a "lot of record" JOSEPH FREMER. PASTOR REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER Rev Davie Hagens Minister Author Unknown County, $10.00 a year outside the county by the Nursery available at both services Eleanor Martin Director of Education In Town! pursuant to Section 2.22. A variance Is also re- h 897-8307 Lowell Ledger Publishing Company, 105 N. Broad- Barrier - Free Entrance Manlyn Ossentjuk Directer of Music quested for a side yard of less than the required B & Twelve Friendly, Professional 10 feet Property located at Wlllowbrook Street and way St., Lowell. Michigan 49331. FIRST CHURCH OF Murray View Avenue. Parcel No. 41-12-33-178-009. ROGER K. BROWN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Salesmen To Serve You! CHRIST, SCIENTIST CONCRETE CO. 2. Spring Oaks Development Co. requests a vari- EDITOR & PUBLISHER FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY CHAPEL ST. MARY'S OF LOWELL 48 Lafayette SE (1 block S of Fulton) Cement Work ance for 7 feet on the Interior lot line oi a 3 foot New Address (616) 897-9261 2275 West Main Street Grand Rapids. Ml CATH0UC CHURCH 10200 Grand River Ave Sidewalks, Driveways, variance. Property located at 3830 Murray View Ave. 897-7168 Sunday Service & Sunday School. 10:30 A M Second-Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Michigan 402 N Amity Sunday Services 10:30 A M Patios, HAROLD Sunday School 9 45AM Wednesday Evening Service ... 8 00 P M Parcel No. 33-351-006. MSGNR JAMES MORAN Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 P M 11979 E Fulton Published Every Wednesday Sunday Worship Services . 1100 AM 4 600 PM (Child Care Provided) Block & Brick Repair NEW HOURS BOB ROUSH. PASTOR Peggy A. Gurney Awana Wednesday 6 50 P M EXCELLENT Lowell. MI 897-8431 POSTMASTER: Send address change to The Saturday Mass 5 30 P M 897-7489 Reading Room at 24 Division N ZEIGLER Secretary Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 00 P M WORKMANSHIP HOURS; Sunday Mass 9 00 A 11 00 A M Weekdays 9 to 5 00 Saturdays M) to 4 00 Zoning Board of Appeals Lowell Ledger, P.O. box 128, Lowell, Ml 49331 JOE GERKIN, PASTOR 281-3526 Tla»a*yftM*vl DAVID COBB. YOUTH PASTOR 897-6348 First 2 Mondays ol month • 7 00 • 9 00 Ph. 897-6245 FORD —: c20 ALL ARE WELCOME Tl The Lowdl Ledger - Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Page 6 ^ * w«toesday, March 30, 1988 - Page 7 I First class stamps and other rates will rise in April western, industrialized nation," ting 12,000 more letter carriers the family budget, under $10 a and retirement benefits," Doyle he said. on the streets each day." Doyle year in added expenditures. The Lowell Led—' explained. er's... The "IT stamps, which fea- "For example, our delivery said. • When adjusted for inflation ture a colorful view of the Earth network has expanded rapidly But Lowell postmaster charac- over the years, the coming 25- from space, appear in panes of since 1985 to reach a growing terized the coming rate increase cent First-Class rate is only 100; coils of 100,500 and 3,000; number of businesses and house- as a moderate one and needs to seven-tenths of a cent more than and booklets of 20. holds created in the strong eco- be put in perspective. the First-Class rate was in 1971. nomy. Nationally, we're deliver- • To the average householder, the "And, of course, even at 25 cents ing to some seven million more April rate hike will amount to the United States First-Class addresses, which requires put- less than 20 cents a week from postage is still the lowest of any Students thrilled with Mr. Wizard B

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New Postal Rates become ef- The new First-Class rate and • PeotHTM Complete fective April 3. 1988. "E" increases for other classes of 2 Stamps are now available. mail were approved March 22, UtHngs of Lowell The cost of mailing a First- 1988 by the Governors of the Class letter will rise to 25 cents U.S. Postal Service. It is the first Cable TV Chamok \ beginning Sunday. April 3, rate adjustment in more than 1988, but Lowell Postmaster. three years. On A Dally •atlt. Charlie Doyle urges customers The increase for First-Class not to wait until the last minute Mail represents a 13.6 percent to make their new stamp pur- rise while the cost of second- • Special Sports class mail (magazines, newspap- chases. the effects of static electricity is Amanda Meekhof. ers) will rise 18.1 percent, bulk i "We have an ample supply of Amanda is one of several students who helped Mr. WizanTs Uttlngs regular third-class will go up the new •E' stamp available for assistant demonstrate some of the most basic inventions of man. i 24.9 percent and parcel post will sale at the Lowell Post Office," The children at Runciman/Riverside were delighted with the increase 14.8 percent. Doyle said "The sump has a demonstration of static electricity and the effects of air pressure. • Special Daily postage value of 25 cents, the Not all the rates went up. Ac- ! new First-Class rate, and will re- cording to Doyle, the minimum Marty Phillips assists in showing how electricity is produced cost for sending an Express Mail Movie Ustlagt main on sale until we receive with a hand generator. new denominated postage that letter will be $8.75 for up to eight conforms with the new rate ounces. Previously it cost $10.75 Also, we have a good supply of 10 ^ UPt0 lwo P™*** via Ex- • Listings Coincide 1 55 rom c 11 10 St. Mary's observes Reading Month one. two and three-cent stamps P ^ ^ '^ ^ Ji that can be used with customers' ounces (two pounds) will cost WMi Numbers On existing stocks of 22-cent stamps $12. "This will be a big help to to meet the new First-Class those who use Express Mail for Tear Timer rate.*' light-weight letters," he said. * a W*i |Jfrf « At t*

The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. March 30. 1988 - Page 18 The Lowdl Ledger - Wednesday, March 30. 1988 - Page 19 cozy comer SPECIAL by Roger Brown The boat is back. Lasl fall I passed along a stoiy in this space about our missing rowboat. A few weeks later I mentioned in another column that we had found the boat pulled up on a steep bank a few hundred yards downstream Double was, the oars and SPermlS Business the gas tank were missing, so there was no easy way to get the HELP SFOR SALES SCHOOL darned thing back up stream. While I was putting a plan together. SSmiceS Mother Nature caught me with my pants down, and froze the entire MUSIC SWMDS FOR SALE - Wards deluxe mess into a block of ice. Of course that meant there was no rescuing UTES washer and gas dryer, 1 year the boat 'til spring. On the other hand, there was slim chance of ACTION old, $485. Moving March GRATTAN anyone stealing it 'til spring. That gave me an entire Michigan ELECTRICAL WORK PART-TIME TELLER Call the D.J.'s that will 31St. 897-5667. winter to think about it. WANTED - Remodel- We are currently ac- make your reception or A brief history on the boat goes something like this. It's a 14 ing, new construction, cepting applications for a ELECTION party a time to remember TOWNSHIP foot steel fishing boat that leaks some. When half full of water, it residential, commercial part-time teller In our Low- FOR SALE - 1985 Ford Lite ft Listen can best be described by it's tonnage, like a battleship, rather than and industrial. Licensed ell office. The successful EXR, 5 spaed, bronze, Sound Systems by conventional standards. It was left to us by the previous owners and Insured. Call any- candidate will have some sunroof, AM/FM, 36,500 NOTICE of our house when we moved three years ago. My kids were ten Call: 897-4336 time 676-9574 or 897- experience working with miles, rear window de- and eleven at the time, so I figured they'd turn into regular NCTFN 8323. money, good communica- fogger. Inside release Huckleberry Finns living there on the river with a boat at their Nctfn for hatchback and gas disposal. I was right. Trouble was, they turned out to be about as tion skills, and enjoy work- REGULAR MEETING cap. Rustproofed, ex- responsible as Huckleberry Finn. Jim Cook. Jr. ing with people. 10-20 hours per week. cellent condition, origi- I was constantly after them to lake care of the oars, life jackets, AUCTIONEER etc. Anytime I wanted to use the boat, there was no gas for the Applications can be nal owner. A real buy at A public hearing of the Planning Commission of motor, it was full of water, or the oars were missing. I blew my All Types of Sales picked up at Indepen- $5,000. Ph. Clarksville Grattan Township will be held at the Grattan Town- stack more than once over that old tub. The capper came last fall (616) 897 8872 ATTORNEY dent Bank, 11947 E. Ful- 693-2219. ship Hall, 11676 Old Beidlng Road In Grattan on NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION when Casey told me the boat was missing. It turned out that the ton, Lowell. nctfn April 6, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. at which time and place boat was left tied up at a friend's house, rather than chained and SERVICES Equal Opportunity Em- any Interested person will be heard. locked to our dock. It turned up a few weeks later, and that's where BINGO ployer FIREWOOD FOR SALE - we came in at the beginning of this coulmn. Divorce. Will. OF THE ELECTORS OF Every Friday mght, 7:30 P.M. C21 $90-a cord, cut, split, and de- I kept an eye on the boat all winter, and when the ice finally Dennis E. Bentley has requested, as a special use, livered or 8' sections sold by went out a couple of weeks ago, I made plans to paddle it (the Lowel VFW Ha*. Bankruptcy, and permission to build on a parcel of land with a rear truckload, $70. Call 691- oars were missing) across the river to the boat launch on a Saturday. Drunk Driving. GENERAL LABORERS - lot line greater than 400 ft. from a public road. (Art. LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS East Main Si. Lowe! 8503. The day turned out to be cold, dismal and rainy, but I decided to long term positions. Com- 6.01-6). Parcel number 41-12-14-400-013 located at go for the rescue anyway. I wasn't sure I could keep from going Early Bid Binop * 6:45 P.M. C48tfn WBUcnirvTO) ^ INCOME TAX pany will train, excellent 6151 Ashley Ave., Beidlng, Michigan. over the dam trying to maneuver a rowboat with a canoe paddle, starting wages, contact but I was willing to give it a shot. As it turned out, luck was on KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, PREPARED Barb. BEACON SERVICES my side, and the mill had lowered the backwater for some reason. Written comments concerning the request should INC., 698-7979.4436 Broad- S CARD OF All of a sudden, wading the boat back up to our dock seemed like BINGO Individual Business be received by April 6, 1988 and addressed to moor S.E. E.O.E. MICHIGAN a better plan than possibly riding it over the dam. Evefy Saturday night George Poulias, Secretary, Grattan Township Plan- I couldn't find my waders, so I donned a pair of knee high bam CI 9,20,21 WANKS S ning Commission, 11790 7 Mile Road, N.E., Lowell, boots, and headed for the boat. After a Herculean effort on my 7100 P.M. RICHARD part, I had the boat off the bank, clear of wet leaves, baled out LOWELL MOOSE BINGO HELP WANTED - General IN MEMORY OF MY HUS- Michigan 49331. Information regarding the special TO BE HELD APRIL 19,1988 use request can be obtained through the above and afloat. During the trip upstream, I fell twice, stepped in water 1320 E. Fulton HEATH cleaning, Lowell, part-time BAND -John C. Osmolinski, over my boats more times than I can count and almost went for evenings. Monday thru Fri- April 2, 1985. I miss your address. that trip over the dam during an attempt to pole the boat around Early Bird Bingo at 6:00 P.M 1125 W. Mam TFN day, 1 1/2 hours nightly. smile, your laughter, and C20 a shoreline snag of branches. Lowell. Ml Above minimum wage. tears. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Once back at the dock, I discovered that winter ice had all but Must be dependable. More Sadly missed by Jean destroyed the support pilings under it. So, I seized the opportunity 897-9480 ANTIQUE SHOW - April 1 information, call 1-451- to repair that while the river was down. After about three wet hours Grand Rapids Please Take Notice that the Board of Education, pursuant to a directive from the intermediate School ft 2, Grand Rapids' 3605. THANK YOU, LOWELL RE- in the Rat River in early March, I was ready to call it a day. All 241-2292 Ledger Entries.. Board of Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, has called a special intermediate school district I needed was the chain and padlock for the boat. Neither of my Friendliest Show, located C20 SCUE UNIT - Sara Vezino election to be held in the district on Tuesday, April 19, 1988. Huck Finns had any idea of where it might be, so I dropped about at the National Guard Ar- and everyone for your help fifteen bucks at the hardware store for a new chain and lock. mory, just one half mile at the time of our accident. of 75.50 and 25 Years Ago THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK, A.M., AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK, P.M. Since then, I have purchased a new gas tank and hose for the west of 131 expressway. S FOR SALES Michael & Joann Serne small motor. I cleaned the motor, dried it out, put in a new plug, Exit west at 44th St. Quality By new lubricants and fresh gas, but it wouldn't start. I have since antiques, free parking, Fri- FIREWOOD - All FOR SALE - 1976 Monte The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special intermediate Priscilla taken it to a repair shop, and I'm now waiting to find out if damage day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. hardwoods, 4 cord minimum, Carlo, 350, runs good, body school district election: caused by a winter spent in a block of ice is terminal. I have been Lussmyer 10 to 6 p.m. $2.00 admis- $70 per full cord; cut-up, $85 fair, $400. Call after 4 p.m., pricing new oars, and I'm finding out that they run about fifty per cord for 2 cords. Call 765- 897-6266. smackers. The anchor is missing and the anchor line is rotten. I'm sion. SPECIAL EDUCATION MILLAGE PROPOSITION: 3028 or 457-5905. nc20 sure the list goes on, but you get the idea. C20tfn Shall the 1.25 mills limitation (1.25 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation on the annual All together. I estimate I'm looking at another $150.00 to make property tax previously approved by the electors of Kent Intermediate School District, Michigan, for the old tub seaworthy again. If I didn't like to wet a line once in Business FOR SALE - 1978 Chevy the education of handicapped persons be increased by 1.75 mills ($1.75 on each $1,000.00) on state awhile, or just go for an evening boat ride up the river, Huck Finn CARPET CLEANING - up- window van, rebuilt engine Mark and Peggy Johnson of a? equalized valuation? might have found himself as a landlubber this summer. I think I SSmiceS holstery, drapes, satisfaction and transmission, newer Alto are proud to announce the will laminate a copy of this column and put it in the boat some- guaranteed. 25 years experi- tires, new exhaust clean, arrival of Kristin Kay on March 10, 1988. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 i where. If he doesn't see it there, I'll tape it to his forehead for the HOME STYLE CATERING- ence. FREE ESTIMATES. $1,200. 897-9728. (Also re- ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. summer. Call now for spring parties, Call Cervice Care 1-800- built Edsel engine) THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: She joins big brother Joshua at 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - MARCH 30, 1888 luncheons, birthdays, P20 344-2899. home. Proud grandparents are J.Q. Look sells the drug store to Will Winegar, staying on weddings, graduations. C14tfn as clerk. If the sum of all starlight that falls on the Earth could Charlotte and Dale Johnson of PRECINCT NO. 1 Call Patsy, 897-6628. FOR SALE - Walnut china Alto, Barb and Bill Jousma of Isaac Moulton s horse got frightened in Freeport and ran Voting Place: be concentrated in one object, it would equal a 100-watt Runciman Elementary School, 300 High Street, Lowell, Michigan. The first bulb seen from a distance of 613 feet, or the length of P21-22 PROFESSIONAL PAINTER cabinet, refinished, front 42", Caledonia. Great-grandparents over a woodpile, reducing the buggy to badly dilapidated precinct consists of the City of Lowell and those portions lying north of the two football fields. WOOD CUTTING-I will cut AND ROOFER - needs in- side 13", 60" high. Lots of are Jennie Nash of Caledonia, condition. Alexander Graham Bell's telephone patent will run out in centerline of Cascade Road in Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent your wood, on your land, for terior/exterior painting and dolls, all dressed, 868-6011. Elsie Johnson of Alto and Floyd five years. roofing jobs. Free Estimates, P20 Anderson of Wyoming. County, and Boston Township in Ionia County. shares or cash. Will cut any 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - APRIL 3,1913 reasonable rates, 245-3327. hardwood. Call 457-5905 or «*** A well-to-do farmer from Ionia is arrested in Lowell for fast FOR SALE - Xerox 765-3028. CI 6-20 driving while drunk, and later is discovered suffocated in his PRECINCT NO. 2 model 2380 copier, 11 x Gone with the wind: Over six Voting Place: Bowne Township Hall, 6059 Linfield, Alto, Michigan. The second precinct con- Strien C3tfn billion tons of soil are wind- smoke-filled cell when the deputy comes back to the jail with MOVING/HAUUNG - Fumi- 17 - 8 1/2 x 11 and 8 1/2 sists of Bowne Township in Kent County and Campbell Township in Ionia swept or rain-washed off U.S. the prisoner s supper. ture/trash, etc. $25.00 per x 14. Over $3,000.00 farmland, forests, rangelands Frank Hakes buys a magnificent 2,130 pound Percheron County and those portions lying south of the centerline of Cascade Road in Heating & Plumbing Complete Formal load average, out-of-state new, 3 years ago. Ask- and streambanks each year. Ac-stallion in Illinois for breeding purposes. The horse originated Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent County, and Boston Township in ing $750.00. Works, but in France, and has won 1st place in his class at the Iowa Residential & Commercial Wear Rental okay. 765-3028 or 457-5905. cording to National Wildlife Ionia County. C16tfn may need some service. magazine, that's enough soil to State Fair. Phone 897-9261 days, fill a line of dump trucks The old Lowell Water and Light dam just beyond the city WEDDINGS OR or 897-5381 evenings. stretching from the earth to the limits is threatening to collapse. PRECINCT NO. 3 5569 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MARCH 31,1938 Voting Place: Ask for Roger. moon and three-quarters of the Vergennes Township Hall, corner of Bailey Drive and Parnell Avenue in If No Answer Call 242-8472 OTHER SPECIAL The Kent County Anti-Tuberculosis Society ofers prizes for nctfn way back. Vergennes Township. The third precinct consists of the Townships of Ada, -GREG VAN STRIEN- HELP the best high school students essays on Tuberculosis Undis- Cannon, Grattan, and Vergennes in Kent County, and Keene Township in OCCASSIONS covered Endangers You." Ionia County. Proposals for a state income tax or a personal property tax S WANTEDS ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: are shot down in this election year. Are you thinking of buying a new or The editor suggests, publicly, on page one, that his landlord loosen up a bit and make some much needed repairs to the CLOTHING existing home? The Michigan All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which HELP WANTED - The building." they reside are eligible to vote at this election. Village Inn State Housing Development $12,000 in unclaimed dividends lies in liquidator Swarth- YMCA is now taking ap- out's office for the City State and the Lowell State Depositors' RIDGEVIEW plications for certified Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financing Corps. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Lowell Area Schools, Kent and Ionia SHOPPING CENTER RED CROSS life guards 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER • 1963 Counties, Michigan Opening Soon! and swimming Instruc- costs of homeownership. If you The Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) vote is handily 2173 W. MAIN ST., tors. You must be cur- are a modest-Income family or in favor of the new constitution. Linda Beers (Bar-Restaurant) renty certified to apply. Grass fire season starts with a vengeance, with warm tem- LOWELL single person, call MSHDA at 1- peratures and high winds. Firemen go to 4 of them in two Secretary Applications may be picked up at the Lowell 800-327-9158 for more informa- hours. Board of Education 211 W. Main YMCA office. tion. Dean Manigold, Ralph Townsend and Phillip Schneider Ph. 897-6411 win seats on the City Council. 5 candidates were in the run- nc20-22 Lowell ning.

4:3 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, March 30, 1988 • Page 20 . / Heidi Elzinga opens / Ada based hair salon

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Heidi Elzinga - Heidi Elzinga is joining her in state competition. m mother, Patty Elzinga, who owns Her graduate studies included No-Sweat Exercise and Tanning art techniques in chemicals for Salon located at 500 Ada Drive the hair, studying color and pre- in Ada, with the opening of a cision hair cutting under Robin beauty salon. Banker of the Hairforce Their joint business venture is Academy in Toronto. an exciting prospect for them be- Elzinga has been a training art- 1> , cause they are best friends as ist for fellow designers and other well as mother and daughter. cosmetologists at Chic Univer- The name chosen for the new sity. salon is Heidi Christine's De- Elzingas said that Heidi Chris- signs for the Hair. tine's will be an innovative, fash- Lilac, Coral, Yellow & Glacier Elzinga is no stranger to the ion forward salon, specializing it's not abetter Regularly Priced $32.00 - $36.00 beauty business. She has been in hair color and permanent wav- employed with Panopoulos Sa- ing in an air-controlled studio for lons for five years your comfort. youneed Starting at the East Salon, she "Designs from Heidi Christ- y was promoted to artistic designer ine's promises to be an exciting and transferred to the new East fashion alternative for both and Maybe ifs better jeans. Relaxed Lansing salon where she was in- women," Elzinga said. UI will strumental in all aspects of its be offering a complimentary con- denirru they feci as good as they BL opening. sultation for whoever would like ihe way you wantihcmto.ixiV New Relaxed Riders from Lee* i Elzinga has been a member of to be my guest. " \oursaf. Blame youricans \bur body is fine. It's your jeans that Riders , the Artistic Team and was a plat- Heidi Christine's will open for Only Relaxed Rider" ieans are need changing form artist in Grand Rapids, De- business on March 28, Elzingas designed to ccxifcrm to the natural i . i troit and Kalamazoo. She has may be reached at the new salon curves of a woman's body. And since Relaxed Rider ~ Le€ also been an award winning artist at 676-3304. they re cut trom soft, stone washed Rev. Amundsen will f> Women's 100% travel to Swedish pulpit TKr Braad HUM Fits Cotton \ Reverend Bill Amundsen has After the Sunday, April 10th * k Sweaters ministered to the farming com- church service, the Lowell con- Frosted Skirts munity that surrounds the First gregation will hold a "Welcome/ $ 00Unite d Methodist Church in Bon Voyage" potluck for the two Lowell since 1982. This summer, families. i ft Rev. Bill and his family will get Rev. Amundsen's new $25 in touch with their own roots Swedish charge consists of three when they travel to Sweden as churches in and around Hel- Pink, Lilac, Cera! & Glacier By Basic Outlook part of a World Methodist Coun- singborg in southwestern Swe- Reg. $32.00 5 Colors, Reg. $24.00 cil ministerial exchange. Filling den. The largest church is in the Lowell pulpit will be the Rev- downtown Helsingborg, a city erend Hakan Englund from Hel- with a population of about singborg, Sweden. 100,000. The Raa Chapel is lo- Rev. Amundsen, his wife, cated in a suburb of the same Women's Sandals Cathy, and their children, Jen- city, and the third is about 15 nifer, 15, and Jon, 13, will begin miles to the south of Land- the four-month pulpit exchange skrona. when they arrive in Helsingborg Worship services there will be on April 13. After years of re- held in Swedish, and Rev. search. letters. trans-Atlantic Amundsen has been brushing up f> 25% OFF phone calls, and assistance for on his language skills by study- * * the World Methodist Council, ing textbooks and tapes. He vis- the arrangements arc for the Rev- ited Sweden as an exchange stu- All Styles & Colors erends Amundsen and Englund dent in 1961-62 and says, "ear- to exchange living quarters and lier conversational language automobiles until the August 1st comes back in snatches." Rev. conclusion. Each pastor keeps Englund speaks excellent En- his own salary and provides his glish. own living expenses. The church John Wesley once said, 'The in each case bears the expense Methodists are one people in all of utilities. the world." •> ii Rev. Englund, his wife, 'The willingness of congrega- v Elisabeth, and their daughter, tions in far-apart places to lake Josephin, 4 and son, Fredrik, 2, part in this exchange has illus- ; will arrive in the USA via Re- trated that one-ness." said Mike CLOTHING nton, Washington, in early April. Blough, chairman of the Lowell i 1: Mrs. Englund was a youth ex- Pastor-Parish Committee. 897-6411 change student there a few years The exchange is a full-time re- 2173 West Main St., Ridgeview Shopping Center ago, and they will visit her sponsibility for each minister. Lowell, Michigan (next to Fatniy Fare) Washington "family" briefly and Travel planned by lhe arrive at Chicago's O'Hare Field • O *. Amundsens following the period • • on April 9th. Members of the of exchange will explore in what Lowell United Methodist Church way they are descendents of the o will greet them there and trans- Nordic explorer, Roald port the Swedish family to Low- Amundsen. • v ell.