25C iicag & SONS' :o::: Bin za. SPRINGPORF, MICHIGAN 49284 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.