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Volume 34 Issue 24 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Three candidates on the ballot in May for school board seats By Dan Schneider seems to be the common in so it's a little bit selfish, in the company's accounting "1 audit a number of familiar with aspects of oters in the thread among them. too." division. schools and intermediate the district's management Lowell Area Incumbent Peter The experience he Haefner has also worked school districts," Haefner beyond its ledger sheets. VSchools district Haefner is in his fourth year is talking about is his in a financial capacity for the said. "1 can do a lot when will have the opportunity on the Lowell school board. experience as a CPA. He has state of Wyoming and the He said he learned a it's fiscally-oriented and to elect two school board He is running in this year's I've learned a lot about members to four-year terms election for much the same curriculum and those areas on May 2. reason he ran the first time that 1 was weak in when I There are three in 2002. initially ran," Haefner said. candidates vying for "Part of my personal His experiences with the positions in this goals or commitment is to auditing school districts year's election. Two are participate in the community have exposed him to a lot of incumbents. As in last year's and I thought my experience ideas, as well. election, school board voting would help the district," "Generally, when will take place at the same Haefner said. "1 think 1 can you audit them, you learn polling locations as general provide some meaningful about more than just their elections. input into the process and numbers," he said. The candidates have that's why 1 continue to run. Todd Smithee Pat Nugent Peter Haefner The biggest challenges widely varying experience "1 also do it because 1 facing the district, he and backgrounds. A desire have three kids in the district worked for the Raymond city of Muskegon. He works lot, especially in his lirst Candidates, to continue academic and 1 want them to have a Group for eight years and is with schools on a regular two years on the board, and cont'd., pg. 13 improvement in the district good district to go to school currently a senior manager basis in his current job. continues to become more A decade later ... Various initiatives may give Lowell s Riverwalk Plaza new look By Dan Schneider
neighborhood substations Plaza except the derelict owell's River- walk Plaza will will be dismantled," said Showboat amphitheater. be 10 years old Lowell Light and Power "One of the things L general manager Tom this year. that we need to consider, Prior to 19%, the Richards. and it's something we've riverfront promenade was a The time frame is talked about till we're one-way stretch of Lafayette contingent on a number blue in the face, is that Street. Now it is the site of of factors related to the amphitheater," Baker said. numerous summer activities, rerouting project. Richards "The Riverwalk really said the earliest it would doesn't go anywhere, it just , "it') including the July Riverwalk t fit Festival; summer home for get started would be next dead ends into nothing." L it a growing population of summer. Lowell Area Schools M l s- ducks; and a general spot for Lowell Area Chamber currently owns the citizens of Lowell to pass of Commerce executive amphitheater property. The leisure time, with or without director Liz Baker said Downtown Development paws a fishing line. removal of the substation Authority has talked about A decade after its would be a key aesthetic pursuing the purchase of reconstruction from 1996 to improvement to the the amphitheater, but it 1997, Lowell's Riverwalk Riverwalk. It would will likely be some time Plaza may be on the verge open the area up visually, before any changes are of another revival. A few providing a sight line from made to the property. projects in their early Main Street to the north end stages of development could of Riverwalk Plaza. The Riverwalk, result in a new look for the problem is there is currently cont'd., pg. // Riverwalk over the next few nothing to look at along years. the north end of Riverwalk First among these will likely be the removal of the electrical substation e d£eV between the Englehardt \\^ Library and the boat launch. That will be one of the end lV\e results of Lowell Light and Power's ongoing rerouting of the city's power grid to Ballot Extras and its new substation on Bowes A mosaic mural wall by Unity High School students is a recent addition to the Road. School Board Meeting... Page 4 aesthetic environment of the Riverwalk Plaza. Framed by the opening in the wall is "As soon as all circuits the Lowell Showboat, which has been a fixture of the Lowell riverfront for more than are tied into the new 70 years. substation, all the smaller Talent Shown ... Page 10 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006 PAGE 2 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2006 PAGE 3 brother and sisters Neil and Saranac; 18 grandchildren; Home, 305 N. Hudson, and and Electric, and Mrs. Sobie Louise DeYoung of Lowell, 21 great-grandchildren. He Wednesday 10-11 a.m. at was the "gofer" for parts for Ted and Gladys DeYoung of was preceded in death by church. In lieu of flowers, her husband. She was a good Annual Crop Walk slated for next month Grand Rapids, Mrs. Marian one grandson Kenyon Hill, memorial contributions may cook and a hard worker and The Lowell CROP Walk offered. Both begin at 1:30 portion of the funds raised community CROP Walks Russ of Gow en, Darlene and one granddaughter Kylie be made to St. Mary Church, liked to give tender care to will be held Sunday, May 7, p.m. 1 from the Sunday walk will taking place in the United 11 Roger Willett of Rockford; Grieves; two brothers Keith, 402 Amity St., Lowell, Ml her flowers. She is survived at First United Methodist The Lowell CROP Walk go to Flat River Outreach States this year. Its theme is BOES many nieces and nephews. Bryce; two sisters Helen, 49331. by her children Loraine Church, 621 E. Main. has set a goal of 150 to 200 Ministries Food Pantry and "I Make a Difference." DE YOUNG He was preceded in death Marian. Funeral services Driy of Walker, Wayne and There are two routes: Barbara Boes, aged 61, of walkers and hopes to raise Lowell Senior Neighbors. For more information, Mr. John DeYoung, aged 79, by sons Jeffery and John. will be held Thursday at RUESINK Barbara Sobie of Rockford, The 6.2 mile walk will begin Coral, passed away April at least $32,000 to help stop The local walk is one contact the Methodist church wenthometobewithhisLord The Service of Praise and 11 a.m. at Lake Funeral Alice Mae Ruesink, aged Angela and Pete Ledesma and end at the church; a 8, 2006 at her residence. hunger in our community of over 2,000 interfaith at 897-5936. She was born April 3, 1945, and Saviour on Wednesday, Thanksgiving for the gift Home, Saranac, with Mr. 90, of Lowell, passed away of Grand Rapids, Irene and shorter 3.1 mile walk is also and throughout the world. A the daughter of Peter and April 12, 2006. He grew up of eternal life through Jesus Jack Wustman officiating. April 13, 2006. She was John Flick of Greenville, DONATIONS TO FROM Elizabeth (Daam) Baker. on the family farm in the Christ was Saturday, April Visitation: 2-4 and 7-9 preceded in death by her Rose and Randy Boehnlein Non-perishable food items may be donated in barrels Barbara loved spending Knapp and Leonard Street 15 at Knapp Reformed p.m. at the funeral home. husband Evert and son of Belmont, Mary Waskelis Book signing coincides with organ donation month area. After he returned from Church with Pastor Anyone wishing may make Robert. Mrs. Ruesink is of Sand Lake and Monica at local businesses. FROM Food Pantry will receive $1 time with her family, By Dan Schneider liver transplant patient. help guide people, both do- said awareness of the need per item from the Feinstein Foundation during April. enjoyed music and traveling the service in the US Navy, Allen Pickett officiating. a memorial contribution to survived by her daughter and Jeff Benison of Florida; Parichehr Yomtoob nors and recipients, through for donated organs is in an with her husband. She was he married My ma, a friend Interment in Plainfield Twp. Hospice of Michigan. Betty (Randy) DeWaard 12 grandchildren; two great- April is national organ published the second book the process and the issues unfortunate decline these LARA OPEN HOUSE a member of the Emmanuel of his sister. For 10 years Cemetery. Those planning of Lowell; daughter- grandchildren; brothers and donor month. : in 2005 after her son under they face along the way. The days. The Lowell Area Recreation Authority will have Baptist Church in Coral. In he worked for Kelvinator an expression of sympathy HOOVER in-law Mary Ruesink sisters Mrs. Wilma Arendsen u This Saturday, Parichehr went a second liver trans- book signing will be from "I've been in my meet- an open house at the Wittenbach/Wege Center April 20 1963 she married Egbert and then began working are asked to consider the Gerald E. Hoover, lifelong of Middleville; brother of Rockford, Morris"Barney Yomtoob, the author of a plant operation in 1998. She 1 to 5 p.m. at Country Hills ings where the younger gen- from 7-9 p.m. Mari, 897-5671. for info. (Bert) Boes who survives. as a precision grinder for American Red Cross for Lowell farmer and member Donald (Janet) VanHess of and Marge Geldersma of book about liver organ trans- wrote it because so much Realty, 2345 Bowes Road. eration does not know what Also surviving are two Blackmer Pump, retiring Katrina Relief, 1050 Fuller of St. Mary's Parish, passed OR; sisters Nell (Orville) Grattan, Russell and Lillian plantation and donation, had changed about the or- Forty percent of book sales a shortage of organs there TOTS WIGGLES/GIGGLES NIGHT sons Daniel (Carolynn) of after 35 years. Mr. De Young Ave., NE, Grand Rapids away April 15,2006. Gerald Nelson, Gladys Buren both Geldersma of Lowell, will be in Lowell signing gan waiting list and the will be donated to Flat River is," she said. Bright Beginnings Gym, 300 High St., April 20, Coral, David (Kathy) of attended Knapp Reformed 49503 or the American was preceded in death of OR; five grandchildren Conine and William Weeks copies of her book. Titled transplantation process in Outreach Ministries. Both According to the latest 6:30-7:30 p.m. $1 per child Questions, call 987-2532. Rockford; two daughters Church. After retiring, John Cancer Society. by his parents John and Dave (Linda) Ruesink, of Comstock Park, Don The Gift of Life 2: Surviving the 17 years since her son's Parichehr and David Yom- statistics from the Organ Valerie (Kevin) Gates of and My ma loved traveling Elizabeth Hoover, brothers Randy (Kathi) Ruesink, and Ruth VanDyke of the Waiting List and Liver first operation. For instance, toob will be on hand to sign Procurement and Trans- MICHIGAN CULINARY PROGRAM Trufant, Tracy (Michael) out west and to the east GRIEVES and sisters-in-law George, Kris (Randy) Bazan, Chad Grandville; in-laws Mrs. Transplantation, it is about there are now many more books. plantation Network, there Historians Larry and Priscilla Massie will present Morden of Howard City; 19 coast. John loved being Philip V. Grieves, aged 92, Ollie (Marion), Henry (Kim) DeWaard, Sara Maryann Geldersma, Mrs. her son, David Yomtoob. clinics where transplants David Yomtoob, own- are more than 91,000 candi- "Wood, Smoke and Elbow Grease", April 20, 7 p.m. at grandchildren; two brothers with his family. Gardening, of Lowell, passed away (Millie), Andy (Dorthea), (Justin) Fazio; 10 great- Doris Geldersma, Mary and It is her second book can take place than when er of a computer service dates on the waiting list for Lowell Twp. Hall. Public welcome to the free event. Peter Baker of Caledonia, hunting and fishing were April 15, 2006 in Belding. Ernest and Leo (Maxine) grandchildren; sisters-in- Luke Crowley, Mrs. Marge on the subject. In 1986, she Yomtoob received his first company in Lowell, took organs. People needing kid- Gerald Baker of Dutton; leisure activities he really He was born April 27, 1913 and brother-in-law Donald law Nellie Ruesink of SD, Pike, Mrs. Kathleen Sobie, co-authored a book with Ted liver transplant. the second book published ney donations are the largest COMMUNITY GARDEN EXCHANGE three sisters Marie Eldridge enjoyed. John is survived in Easton Twp., the son of Powers. He is survived Gertrude S mi ts of Wyoming, Roman Sobie, Paul and Schwartz. That was after 'The first one, Pitts- about him in stride. group, numbering more than Share your plants Saturday, April 22 from 9-11 of Bitely, Betty Smith of by his wife Myrna whom Ralph and Ivy (Hunter) by his sister Catherine MI. Funeral service was held Carol Sobie; many nieces David Yomtoob became one burgh was the only place "Moms do what moms 66,000. Over 17,()()() people a.m. at First Baptist Church of Alto, 6015 Bancroft. Lowell, Elaine Smith of he married on June 4, 1948; Grieves. Philip married Powers of Jackson; two April 17 at Calvary Christian and nephews. She was of the first successful liver in the world that they were do. It's not a big deal. Ever are currently waiting for liv- Workshops, refreshments. 868-6403. Saranac; several nieces and children Sue and Jim Groters Bertha Weesner Dec. 13, brothers Mike (Pauline) of Reformed Church of preceded in death by her transplant recipients in 1981. operating on children," she since I had the transplant er donations. nephews. She was preceded of Gaylord; daughter-in- 1940. He graduated from Jacksonv ille, FL, Jake (Peg) Lowell, Rev. Randy Meyers husband Edmund Sobie, son He was the first person with said. "Now, there are 250 I've been written about in More information about HEAD START ENROLLING in death by her parents and law Mrs. Connie DeYoung Saranac Schools in 1931. of Lowell; close nephews officiating. Interment Joseph Sobie, granddaughter the hereditary Wilson's Dis- cities where it is done." medical papers and medical becoming an organ donor is Lowell Head Start is now enrolling children, birth - 4 a granddaughter Angela of Anchorage, Alaska; He was a past member of Jake (Sharon) Hoover of Merriman Cemetery. In Kelly Driy; brothers and ease to become a successful She wrote the book to journals." available from Gift of Life years, at Bushnell Elementary, 700 Elizabeth St. Certain Morden. Funeral services grandchildren Christine Saranac VFW and Farm Grandville, Vincent (Lucy) lieu of flowers, memorial sister Cornelius Geldersma, Mother and son hope Michigan. The phone num- income guidelines must be met. Call 897-7920. were held on Tuesday at (Michael) Thornsen, Joni Union. Philip is survived by Hoover of Ada, Malt (Kathy) contributions may be made William Geldersma, Henry the book will inspire more ber for the Ann Arbor-based First Baptist Church in DeYoung, Amy Groters and his loving wife of 66 years. Hoover; niece Judy Hoover to Hospice of Holland Geldersma, Jim Geldersma, people to donate organs. organization is 1-800-482- MUSEUM WORKSHOP Cedar Springs with pastors fiance Dan Jenkins, Rebecca Bertha Grieves of Lowell; (Doug) Brown; sister-in-law Home, 2100 Raybrook SE, Jake Geldersma, Louis In The Service Parichehr Yomtoob has giv- 4881. The web site is www. "Plantation Life and the Underground Railroad" Bert Boes, Fred Carlson (Nicholas) Nowak, Kathryn children Ann and Dennis Beatrice Hoover of Lowell; Grand Rapids, Mich. Geldersma, Charlotte en presentations across the tsm-giftoflife.org. workshop, ages 8-13, Saturday, April 22, 9-2 p.m. at and Charles Reed officiating (Adam) Zimenski, Andrew Meyers of Florida, Greg and many nieces and nephews. "Lottie" Johnson, Pete Forces Squadron. She is the country since its writing and Wittenbach/ Wege Center, 11715 Vergennes. Cost: $15; with burial in the Coral Groters, Naomi (Phillip) Vickey Grieves of Saranac, Mass of Christian Burial will SOB1E Geldersma. The Mass Air Force Senior daughter of Joel Plumley registration is required. Call 897-7688, Lowell Area Cemetery. Memorials to Mann, Emily DeYoung, Clifford and Sonja Grieves be offered Wednesday at 11 Mrs. Catherine M. Sobie, of Christian Burial was Airman Rachael E. of Lowell and Anna Marie Historical Museum. Emmanuel Baptist Church Pamela (David) Michaud; of Zeeland, Helen and John a.m. at St. Mary Church, Rev. aged 78, passed away on offered on Wednesday at Plumley has graduated from of Coral. nine great-g ra ndc h 11 d re n; Sterzick of Lowell, Jeff and George J. Fekete, presiding. Sunday, April 9, 2006. She St. Patrick Catholic Church, Airman Leadership School COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Liz Grieves of Pennsylvania, Visitation Tuesday 7-9 p.m. was a member of St. Patrick Parnell, with the Rev. Rock at Lajes Field, Azores, A community early childhood playground will be Cheryl and Jack Wustman of at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Catholic Church in Parnell. J. Badgerow, presiding. Portugal. installed at 300 High St. on Saturday, April 22 from Mr. and Mrs. Sobie owned Interment in St. Patrick- The five-week course 8:30-5 p.m. Food and drinks available. Call Kathy at LOWELL CHARTER Sobie's Plumbing, Heating Cemetery. is designed to train senior NM® 987-2532 to volunteer. airmen to understand their TOWNSHIP <>oc>
THE LOWELL LEDGER • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,2006 PAGE 4 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,2006 PAGE 5 Non-homestead millage up for renewal on May ballot By Dan Schneider
tax, which has to do with renews it at the current rate the school district could replace that lost revenue, it homestead property. When When voters go to the school financing. The first of 16.9751 mills, or about collect. Proposal II would would maximize the reve- calculating its payments to polls May 2, selecting two proposal renews the local $ 16.98 per $ 1,000 of taxable add 1.0249 mills to the local nue the district can collect local districts, the state as- school board candidates will millage on non-homestead property value. non-homestead tax millage, from the local non-homes- sumes they are collecting be just one of several items property, which includes "The second proposal which would make the dis- tead millage. the full 18 mills from non- Viewp on the ballot. businesses, second homes is to reinstate the money we trict eligible to collect the The way education fun- homestead property, even if Proposal I and Propo- and other property that is were rolled back due to the full 18 mills allowed by sta- ding was restructured when they are not collecting the sal 11 both have to do with not a primary residence or Headlee Amendment," Lo- te law. Proposal A went into effect full amount due to the Hea- the non-homestead property qualified agricultural land. It x,i Ledger Entries well Area Schools assistant in 1995, local districts re- dlee rollback. "We've been out that n A BILLION! Here is some thought provoking superintendent for finance ceive money as a per-pupil extra money the last three For the 2005-2006 information regarding a billion: of 125,100, 75,50 & 25 Years Ago and personnel Connie Gi- allocation. The bulk of this years because we've been school year, Lowell's stu- The next time you hear a politician use the word School board approves llette said. comes from the State School rolled back each of those dent count made the district "billion" in a casual manner, think about whether you want For the last three years, Aid Fund, which taxes all three years," Gillette said. eligible for $26,927,673 in the "politicians" spending your tax money. the Headlee Amendment, renaming football field During those years, the property at a rate of six mi- total funds. The state assu- cozy A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one a 1978 amendment to the district has lost $271,287 lls. But part of it comes from med the district was getting By Dan Schneider advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into state constitution, has limi- because of the amendment. the 18-mill local tax on non- By Millage, cont'd., pg. 8 some perspective. Lessens. "Even as old as I ted the amount of local tax Priscilla While Proposal II would not A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. Lowell's football am, I still appreciate teachers corner Lussmver B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. and soccer teams will I remember from when I was 1 touched on my iPod addiction last week. This C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the play on a field with a new in school." U.i - Difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities dependency has developed over the past year or so when out Stone Age. vy name now that the Lowell The board also approved - Loses things needed for activities at school or home. for my morning walk. I actually adjust my schedule to avoid D. A billion days ago no one walked on the Earth on Area Schools board of a proposal for sixth- to - Appears not to listen walking with any of the neighbor ladies. I'd rather listen to two feet. education has approved ninth-grade science course I / t - Doesn't pay attention to details music than local gossip. I'm guessing a shrink would say E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, the recommendations of a outcomes. - Seems disorganized that avoiding human contact is a problem. That's why my at the rate our government is spending it. facility naming committee. The new middle school -Trouble with tasks that require planning ahead daughter calls me Ted Kaczynski. Not for his bomb making While this thought is still fresh in our minds, let's take At its Monday meeting, science curriculum will be With Drs. Paul Gauthier, - Forgets easily skills, but for my reclusive tendencies. a look at New Orleans... the board approved the spread over a longer period 125 YEARS THE WEEKLY JOURNAL Jim Lang, - Easily distracted I bring up my iPod only for the purpose of discussing It's amazing what you can learn with some simple recommendations to rename of time, allowing teachers APRIL 20, 1881 Wayne A. Chnstenson III, Children with ADHD of the hyperactive type have six "Barenaked Ladies." Not the neighbor ladies, the pop/rock division. Louisiana senators are asking Congress for $250 Red Arrow Stadium "Red more time for in-depth The log drive is on its way down the Flat River. The John G. Meier & Tracy Lixie wfiasBSKBP or more of the following symptoms: group mostly popular with any crowd younger than me. BILLION to rebuild New Orleans. Arrow Memorial Stadium." coverage of different topics. high water means no picnics on the island. - Fidgety Their music is upbeat and whimsical. It makes me smile and Interesting number, but what does it mean? The field will be named Bob For example, students will ADHD AND CHILDREN King, Quick & King have built a blacksmith shop for - Runs or climbs inappropriately helps me with my attitude. Consequently, some Barenaked A. If you are one of 484,674 residents of New Orleans Perry Field. An honor wall get their introduction to sixth Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the their own use. - Can't play quietly Ladies tunes are on my morning walk playlist. I don't care (every man, woman and child), you each get $516, 528.00. will be constructed near the grade science in the second name of a group of behaviors found in many children and Grattan's N. Smith sold Greenville's Robinson two hogs - Blurts out answers what a shrink would tell me, Barenaked Ladies music is B. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New stadium entrance. The first half of their fifth grade year. for 74 cents a pound, dressed. adults. People with ADHD have a pattern of inattention or - Interrupts people better than listening to neighborhood ladies' gossip. Orleans, your home gets $1,329,787.00. name to be honored on it Environmental science and hyperactivity, that is worse and more frequent than what The three Vergennes schools have opened again (Bailey, - Can't sit still The only reason I bring up Barnaked Ladies is to C. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets will be that of Kathy Talus. physical science will also Fox's Corners, the "red school house"). is considered usual for their age. ADHD is not the result -Talks too much mention a song of theirs titled, "If I Had a Million Dollars." $2,066,012.00. Lowell High School move up a year, from ninth of brain damage, bad parenting or poor diet. It is caused -Always on the go It's a farcical ditty about what a guy would do if he had a Washington, D.C HELLO!!! student council president grade to eighth grade. 100 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER by a lack of chemicals in the brain that are responsible for -Trouble waiting turn million dollars. Some of the things he'd buy himself, his Are all your calculators broken??? Brooke Liu announced The curriculum utilizes organized thought. It affects approximately 3 to 5 percent APRIL 19,1906 ADHD is best managed with a team approach between buddies and his girlfriend include a Chrysler Reliant K- That was from the fishing newspaper. Now we're back that the student council a new textbook series. A New York congressman proposes 4-year terms for the of school-age children, and is more common in boys than parents, teachers and physicians. Medicine helps many car, a fake fur coat, a green dress, a tree fort, macaroni and to my thoughts. 1 don't mean to pick on New Orleans, but will be sponsoring another Rather than one enormous in girls. House of Representatives, so not as much time is wasted in children, and some may also benefit from counseling. See cheese and fancy catsup. Not exactly items that would top this little eye-opener with the numbers was just that ... an "Alternative Spring Break" textbook, the texts from campaigning. Children with ADHD of the inattentive type have six or your health care provider if you have concerns about your my list if I had a million dollars. eye-opener. service trip next year to Holt Publishing break down more of the following symptoms: The South Boston Annual Sheep Shearing Festival child's behavior. One thing I like about the song is that the writer and/or USA Today did a big spread recently comparing the help people in the gulf coast the material into several - Difficulty following instructions and livestock exhibit will be held at the Grange Hall singer are at least being realistic. You actually could rush out rebuilding of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and region that was struck by smaller books. These can Wednesday. and load up on those types of things with a million dollars. fire and Chicago after its big fire, against progress so far in Hurricane Katrina. be changed from grade level Norton Henry, druggist, offers a free package of These days a million bucks isn't going to get you very far New Orleans following the Hood there. In the case of both "And hopefully every to grade level as state and Sunshine furniture finish to the lirst 60 customers. Hildenbrand encouraging economic growth if you're thinking in terms of a mansion, yacht, Lear Jet, San Francisco and Chicago, the residents shoved the rubble year until it is cleaned up," national grade level content J.B. Yeiter thinks he lost the village tax roll. If you find State Rep. Dave communities in funding funding these vital services: servants, etc. into the bay or Lake Michigan and went to work rebuilding. Liu said. expectations change. facilities and contaminated it. please return it. Hildenbrand announced essential services like police together we can make this In fact, a million bucks isn't all that much if you're Within a few short years the cities were rebuilt, bigger and A group of students The board had its first properties here in Michigan. two House Republican and fire protection. proposal a reality." thinking about something even more mundane ... like early better than ever. There were virtually no federal dollars used talked to the school board reading of a new district Currently, only a select group 75 YEARS proposals that will boost "Revenue sharing is Hildenbrand is asking retirement for example. That is, it's a little light for early in either case. San Francisco went even one step further and about their experience on wellness policy. The policy, of communities, known as THE LOWELL LEDGER AND THE ALTO SOLO revenue sharing to keep vital for communities when local government officials retirement unless you're planning on driving a 1982 K-car, hosted an extravagant World's Fair in their gleaming new this year's alternative spring which according to federal CORE communities, can APRIL 16, 1931 communities safe and maintaining and providing to join House Republicans living in a tree fort and eating mac and cheese for the rest city eight short years after the disaster. break trip to Pass Christian. law must be in place by take advantage of these Two new houses and several improvements to others encourage economic growth public safety," said in supporting this plan. He of your life. New Orleans appears to be still waiting around for the Mississippi. July, codifies and expands resources. This proposed are in the works. throughout Michigan. Hildenbrand, R-Lowell. "It says if all interested parties Now, if we're talking in terms of a billion, that's a federal government to come to the rescue. Yup, a million The board designated upon several initiatives legislation would give every Vern Ashley gels the editor (and family) out of bed to The first proposal is important that we provide come together with one different story. And that's exactly what we're going to talk dollars won't buy what it used to. Sadly, that isn't the only Tuesday, May 9 as 'Teacher that are already going on in community in Michigan the see the pavement near Saranac covered for several rods wilh would increase state our communities with the concerted voice during the about. In fact, everything up to this point has been a lead in thing that has changed in this country in the last 100 years. Appreciation Day" in the school. These are related to opportunity to utilize these migrating lizards. revenue sharing payments necessary resources so appropriations process, the to a piece I ran across in a local fishing newspaper. 1 figure Pardon me while I tune all this out with my iPod. district. dining options in the school essential tools needed to District reps of the State Mutual Rodded Insurance to local governments that these important public proposal will have a stronger if it's good enough to be filler in a fishing paper, it's good "1 hope this doesn't cafeteria, vending programs, create jobs. Company are entertained at City Hall with lunch by Wm. by $20 million, giving safety services can continue chance of being included in enough for the Ledger. sound hollow and cliche, physical education courses Hildenbrand, who Christenson, music by the high school orchestra and solos Michigan communities the to operate effectively and the upcoming budget. but even day is teacher and opportunities for will be a key sponsor of by W.W. Gumser. opportunity to receive at efficiently. 1 look forward The second proposal appreciation day." said physical activity in the this legislative package, Large signs saying "Lowell, the Friendly Town" are least a two-percent increase to working with the local would provide incentives for board vice president Mark district's school buildinns. says it is important to placed at the town boundaries on M-21. of theircurrent funding level. officials who have the businesses that wish to invest Hildenbrand, Revenue sharing funds assist tremendous responsibility of area. I heard many wonderful comments about the group of in redeveloping abandoned 50 YEARS To The: , ;,, Editor cont'd., pg. 18 n in norm"'' n n iTnirii 7flr -Tr' rT n i riTii 11 students from Michigan. Many of these people did not know THE LOWELL LEDGER about Luanne and my connection to Lowell High School. APRIL 19, 1956 A TRUSTED TRADITION OF AFFORDABLE, We would like to thank these students, staff and parents A trial closing of Lafayette Street for three 40-minute PERSONALIZED, AND COMFORTABLE CARE who chose the Alternative Spring Break and shared their periods a day to all except school buses is made on request To the Editor, time and blessings in a desperate area around the Pass. Yes, LIFETIME DENTAL EXCELLENCE During spring break, a group of students, staff and parents of the school Safety Committee. the bug bites will go away, but the difference you made and • Professionally Trained, Caring, and Courteous Staff from Lowell went to Pass Christian, Mississippi (known A car hits a tractor on Vergennes, overturning it and i the memories will not. • State-of-the-Art Procedures, Instruments, and Techniques locally as the "Pass") for the express purpose of helping the pinning the tractor driver; no one hurt. • Cosmetic Care: Porcelain Veneers, Bonding, and Whitening Respectfully, people turn despair into hope. Thursday and Friday after the Firemen answer six calls in four days, but no grass • Mercury-Free Dentistry • Filtered Water Lines Curt and Luanne Kaeb bus left, I was involved in four home dedications in the Pass fires. • Orthodontic Care (Braces) • Wisdom Teeth Extraction ' • Implants • TMJ (Jaw Pain Therapy) MAY6*1PM 25 YEARS • Treatment of Periodontal Disease (Latest Non-Surgical Techniques Available) THE GRAND VALLEY LEDGER 8 Inch Holes • 4-Man Scramble • Dentures • Partials • Root Canals • Crowns and Bridges ' Emergencies Accepted • Convenient Payment Plans APRIL 15, 1981 Prize Money Serving the Area Since 1981 Letters... We love to hear from you! Six people file for the two openings in the school board. With six empty storefronts, Lowell is relieved to receive Register by April 30 TODD GILLAN, DDS, PC The Lowell Ledger - welcomes all "Letters to the Editor"for publication on its "Viewpoint" page. Letters CALL a new dime store, book store, law office, and enlargements 2186 MAIN STREET • LOWELL can be typed or written. However, we ask that they not exceed 250 words and not be strictly thank you letters. FOR of two existing businesses. LOCATED ACROSS EROM ARBYS "Letters to the Editor" should be sent to the Lowell Ledger, 105 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 1216, Lowell, ML The new 1831 -1981 Sesquicentennial flag is raised over DETAILS Arrowhead 49331 or emailed to: [email protected]. Letters must be signed and please include a phone GOLF COURSE WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO CML City Hall. number. Editing may be necessary for space, clarity and to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. The Limited to the GILL AN Editor Brown has mastered the art of feeding seven 897-7264 DENTAL EXCELLENCE (616) 897-8491 Lowell Ledger thanks you in advance for your cooperation. puppies with a syringe (it's much quicker) during three night first 24 teams feedings. Mama dog has mastitis. www.ArrowheadOnTheWeb.com CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LOWELL THE LOWKU. LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,2006 PAGE 6 THE LOWELL LKIK^K - WEDNESDAY, APRII. 19,2006 PAGE 7 Dommer Cancer Society awarded Kresge Foundation Challenge Grant to build healing home
The American Cancer equipment or real estate. Arrivals Lodge, and will receive This campaign will provide caregivers. The American Kesge, and is not affiliated Society Great Lakes Division Grant recipients raise grant funds when that goal funding for construction of Cancer Society has 21 Hope with any corporation or recently announced that initial funds toward their Wilson is reached. a 20-suite facility to be built Lodges nationwide and organization. The Kresge Foundation has respective projects before To date, campaign in downtown Grand Rapids. plans for 50 in the future. For more information awarded a $650,000 grant requesting foundation volunteers have raised over It will accommodate up to The Kresge Foundation about the campaign, or for its Grand Rapids Hope assistance, then the Kresge $5.5 million, leaving $1.3 600 patients annually and is an independent, private to pledge a gift, call the Lodge campaign. Foundation makes grants on million to reach the $6.8 provide 7,200 nights of free foundation created by the American Cancer Society at At the time of the a challenge basis, thereby million campaign goal. lodging for patients and personal gifts of Sebastian S. (616)364-2540. December 2005 grant ensuring project completion announcement, The Kresge by requiring that remaining Foundation had awarded funds be raised. 1 217 grants for a total of The American Cancer $131,770,207. Grants Society, Great Lakes are made toward projects Division has accepted the Two Hope College involving construction or Kresge challenge to raise the The Centennial Ban- students from I .owe 11 studied renovation of facilities and remainder needed to build quet at the University of off-campus during the 2005 purchase of major capital the Grand Rapids Hope Michigan was held on April fall semester. 4 8, 2006 where Tim Vezino Audrey Converse, was inducted into The a junior, studied in the Other churches had role Engineering Honor Society IES program in London/ Tau Beta Pi, Michigan Courtauld. She is the in Alpha Women's Center Gamma. daughter of Gregg and \ Membership is based on Marsha Converse of Last week's Ledger area churches have also character, integrity, breadth Lowell. reported that the Alpha participated in the project. of interest and unselfish Neil DeVoid, a junior, Women's Center, which Many have contributed Sophia Maria with big brother Alex activities as well as on the studied with AustraLearn at Kathryn Marcella and Abigail Martha Wilson opened April 17 in Lowell, volunteer hours to make student's scholarship which James Cook University in Patricia, Rich, Zachary Katie weighed 5 lbs. Barbara and Earl Murphy Tony, Mary and Alex Also welcoming Sophia Davidson, Jim Kragt, Bob was a project of the First improvements to the house. places them in the highest Australia. He is the son of Dommer are proud to home are grandparents Bill and Rhonda Kragt, Judy i and Nicholas Wilson 5 oz. and Abbie weighed 4 and Richard and Helen Baptist Church in Lowell. The center, located at one-eighth of the junior Kathy DeVoid of Lowell. announce the arrival of and Denise Dommer, Rich Baartman, and cousins Tom, welcomed home Kathryn lbs. 10 oz. Wilson, all of Memphis, While the church is 2251 W. Main Street, will class. Sophia Maria, welcomed and Jackie Kragt, aunts Mike and Jeff. Marcella and Abigail Martha Proud grandparents are Tennessee. actively involved in the offer a number of free and Vezino, a 2004 graduate ' into the family March 12, and uncles Matt and Betsy on March 1, 2006 at 8:14 Mary Ann and Dan Shea, center, including providing confidential services for of Lowell High School, WEDDING 2006. a.m. and 8:16 a.m. space in a house located women, particularly to new is studying Industrial next door to the church, it is and expectant mothers. Operations at the U of M INVITATIONS not the sole supporter. Alton These services include Engineering School. He is and be delicately lowered to the floor. Once the yo-yo hand's whim?' they asked. Day in and day out the yo-yos in Bible, South Boston, Ada pregnancy tests, abortion the son of Jay and Saralyn touched the floor it would race along dragging its string like the box fueled discontent saying things like, 'Stay with us, Bible, West Cannon, First alternative counseling and Vezino of Lowell. a leash behind it. you think you are better than us, cut yourself free, or sleep Baptist of Alto and other post-abortion counseling. Tim Vezino » Just as the yo-yo was about to lose its juice, the strong down here with us because it's so cozy.' •k-k-k hand would give it a sharp snap and up it would go back Yo-yo liked its friends and at times the yo-yo would to the hand, flipped upside down and thrown down again almost feel compelled to stay among them. But it also Human history becomes more and more a race Rev. Randy Meyers straight at the floor with lightning speed. The stop at the end enjoyed its times alone in the hand. So surprised as it always between education and catastrophe. •. >. ; Calvary Christian Reformed Church was a wow of a thrill. Over and over again and again until was to feel the sudden pull, it always enjoyed the rush. It H.G. Wells (1866- 1946) .'V' V YO-YO not only was this the yo-yo's favorite move, it was obvious would feel the tug and up it went, back to the hand for a short As Jesus was accustomed to telling wonderful stories, I that it was also the hand's favorite too. \ t pause. Its string would be re-wound. Its rough edges rubbed y You get so much thought I would try my hand at writing another story. To its delight, several weeks later a new dimension was smooth by the even rougher hand. Then just as suddenly, We offer the Carlson "Once there was a beautiful wooden box full of yo- added to the game. Yo-yo would zip along the floor and without warning, a flip and in the blink of an eye the yo-yo PEACE OF MIND Craft line of yos. One day a strong weathered hand reached down and APRIL 20: APRIL 23: bump into the wooden box whereby it would climb the box was upside down and back in the box to converse again." from just one agent... invitations. carefully selected one. This yo-yo was the professional kind and come hovering down into the presence of the other yo- Jim Hodges, Rick Briggs, Nathan Roudabush, Jonathan Discussion questions: What friends do you hang out Wide variety & wide Bobbie White, Donna Dixon, Karen Merriman, that was balanced and had ball bearings to help it spin fast yos. Some stayed sleeping, some rolled to get a better view, with that remind you of yo-yos on their side? What shame Life, Home, Auto, Farm, Business, Retirement, and more... range in prices. Stop Peterson. Kendra Merriman, Nicole Cummings, Brandon your Farm Bureau Insurance agent brings and smooth. and some woo-ed and ah-ed at the spectacular stunt. might the yo-yo feel at being different than the others? What you Angela Miller. Short. by to check out one of As the hand practiced various tricks, the yo-yo was The yo-yo could remember what it was like to spend is the hand in your life? How do you balance the tension peace of mind in so many areas of life. APRIL 21: APRIL 24: our books ecstatic. Shoot the moon. Around the World and the Teepee its days on its side. It had no desire to return. The yo-yo between community and individuality in your life? How do tti Invitations back in 7-10 days. moves were so much fun but the best move of all was called Roxann Roth, Connie Gary Goff, Trevor Foss, Don Mark Johnson could also converse with its friends and in a broken sort you become aware of the times you are stuck in either the iMakin iai\iiig^ Your Future More Predictable Phillips, Ernest Smith, Shaffer, Logan Propst. Walk the Dog because of the particular kind of yo-yo it was. of way that they could carry on at least 30-45 seconds of hand or the box? What truth does this story represent? 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THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19,2006 PAGE 9 From Page 4 Millage, continued ... New evidence that $3,118,787 of that locally, and of the Headlee rollback "We expect a lot of pport the proposals, though the loss of three million do- Gillette said, the impact Canadian trash is The DHS report describes the three methods currently Homeland Security spending bill that would ban the im- though the district was get- compensation. This renewal, growth to occur here in the they are more impacted by llars would be staggering," would be the same as the used by customs officials to inspect the trucks: a Radiation portation of trash unless DHS can prove that they can ad- ting $177,580 less than that compared to the five-year community, so we want to them than homeowners. Gillette said. "We have a loss of per-pupil funding a security threat Portal Monitor to detect the presence of radiation, a Vehi- equately inspect these shipments. Both times this provision due to the rollback. renewals that passed in 1995 avoid the rollback as much "A strong school is im- very supportive community for more than 450 students. cle and Cargo Inspection System screening that creates an was removed by House and Senate conferees. The new DHS With Senator Carl Levin The district is asking and 2001, would reduce as possible," Gillette said. portant to the business com- and they recognize the value That's about the total num- image similar to an X-ray, and physical inspections. The report leaves no room for ambiguity and should add great for a three-year renewal of the impact of the Headlee She is confident the bu- munity too. It's important to of a strong school system." ber of students attending screening methods are nearly useless for screening trash, fuel to our argument that trash shipments are a clear security the non-homestead millage Amendment. siness community will su- the whole community and If both proposals fail. Murray Lake Elementary. however, due to the density and lack of uniform content of vulnerability. It is imperative that trash trucks be held to the trash shipments. The X-ray image produced is nothing more same security standard as other commercial trucks, and we Every day, about 350 trucks carrying trash from Canada than a large amorphous black mass. come into Michigan to dump it in our landfills. The U.S. Bu- have a responsibility to keep them out of the United States The report finds that a very small percentage of trash until that can be achieved. IN THE reau ot Customs and Border Protection has no effective way TO ADVERTISE LEDGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Call 897-9261 trucks - less than two-tenths of one percent - are selected to screen or inspect these trash trucks as they enter Michi- The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, for physical inspections. Even when a truck is selected, in- on which I am the senior Democrat, recently completed a gan, and the potential consequences of this security gap are spections are costly, time-consuming and unsafe. To be in- immense. three-year bipartisan investigation into federal programs MIKA MEYERS spected, trash trucks must be escorted to a landfill site any- aimed at securing the global shipping network. Our investi- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recent- & Noon Tire where from 20 to 95 miles from the border crossing. The gation concluded that Canadian trash poses a security threat BECKETT ly completed a study, conducted in response to a request I JONES plc entire process can take customs officials up to six hours. and recommended that the trash be banned from entering the ATTORNEYS STEVE made with Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. John Dingell, ^ ft In addition, the waste is tightly compacted, making it dif- United States. 1 'S ' NOON that bluntly acknowledges the security risk these trucks John T Sperla Benjamin A. Zainea ficult to identity specific items as the trucks are unloaded, I fear that for every trash truck caught carrying con- Mark A. Kchoc Heidi A. Lyon 11930 E. Fulton (M-21) pose. The findings of this report were so revealing, in fact, Lowell. Ml 49331 and officers are frequently exposed to unhealthy conditions traband into Michigan, many more get through undetected Ross A. Leisman Matthew E. Fink that the full version was designated 'For Official Use Only,' Dealing and hazardous materials such as medical waste and house- with drugs, medical waste or other illegal material. Ignoring shielding the more startling details from the public eye. I hold chemicals. This process simply can't protect our nation the possibility that these trucks could be used by terrorists to 307-A E. 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From Page i "1 think the city is just and kayak rentals on the that would link it with the looking at its options," said Alto Elementary concluded its March Is Reading month of "Extreme Reading" on boat launch, an idea Baker chamber of commerce. Lowell Area Schools (LAS) April 10 with an Extreme Sport BMX stunt show performed by High Action Bikes from agreed with. "Our plan is this summer director of transportation and Lowell, Indiana. "Being able to rent a to develop a campaign to operations Larry Mikulski. Tom Rokosz and Chris Gerber demonstrated a variety of professional bike stunts kayak or a paddleboat would launch it this fall," said "My guess is whatever is similar to those seen on The X-games, Gravity Games and the Mountain Dew Extreme be great," she said. Smalligan. "We plan on going to happen isn't going Tour. Helmet safety, 5-point bicycle safety, nutrition, the importance of doing your best Baker said she has doing fundraising and moving to happen for a while." and saying no to drugs, alcohol and smoking were integrated into the event. seen use of the Riverwalk the gallery over there." LAS has had a role The K-5 students increase over the last few The project would make in the beautification of were also challenged years. But it could stand a significant visual changes to the Riverwalk. Last year, during "Extreme Reading" lot more use. the building, part of which Unity High School students month. Rick Kinsley, a "At this point in time, the Department of Public completed a mosaic wall custodian at the school, it's highly under-utilized Works currently uses for mural that now stands on the dared the students to and in the future it could be storage and a sign shop. Riverwalk just north of the pass their classroom goal a very prominent fixture," "It would change the Englehardt Library. It is part and he would wear pink Gilmore Group CEO Greg whole front side of that fuzzy slippers. Because so of the artist-in-residence Gilmore said. building, the part that faces many exceeded this goal, program the Lowell Area The company owns the river," Smalligan said. Kinsley agreed to add a Arts Council does with the Flat River Grill, which That would include a pink feather boa. Kinsley Unity High. opened on the Riverwalk new entrance, new windows wore the slippers and boa No plans for additional in 2003. Gilmore said and new landscaping. The on April 11 as the students sculptures are currently in the riverfront location, in renovation would also celebrated their final place, but people from the addition to the historic provide something that has recorded school total of arts council and the high building and the market long been sought after on the 370,294 minutes read. High Action Bikes performing one of their stunts for Alto students. school are open to the idea. opening for such a restaurant, Riverwalk: public restrooms. "I know (arts council was one of the reasons the A draft pre-campaign 4- executive director) Lorain company chose to build a study report put together (Smalligan) and even restaurant in Lowell. by Kentwood consulting Talent at Lowell Middle School myself think it would be a Gilmore is supportive of firm Monaghan Associates wonderful vision to see that a project getting underway and published in March space filled with public art," that might add an attraction indicates a high level of said Unity art instructor John just north of his restaurant. support for the project. Stempien. The Lowell Area Arts The firm interviewed 66 An attraction at the north Council plans to move its individuals in the community, end might generate more offices and open gallery including potential financial interest along the Riverwalk space on the Riverwalk supporters. m Plaza. One local business with a building renovation owner suggested paddleboat
Many say the timeworn showboat amphitheater is one of the key issues community leaders will have to Rick Kinsley dons his pink slippers and pink boa deal with to make the Riverwalk Plaza live up to its full after students surpassed their reading goal. i potential. Foundation offers free trees the guarantee you need The National Arbor Day Foundation will be giving 10 shade trees to anyone who joins the foundation during April. Michigan's Arbor Day is celebrated April 28. The shade trees are Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Weeping Willow, Green Ash, Thornless Honeylocust, Pin Oak, River Birch, Tuiiptree, Silver Maple and Red Maple. They will be shipped postpaid at the right lime for planting in April or May with enclosed planting instructions. The six- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to
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From Page 1 believes, are "continuous STATE FARM INSURANCE • Chapman Agency 4,000 students plus teachers Singapore and we need to the expectations both from improvement, and district funding," Smithee said. to the school board and I've and staff, is absolutely give them the education to the state and the federal RECOGNIZES THIS SEMESTER'S HONOR ROLL STUDENTS finances and district He cited the district's always liked to be involved critical," Smithee said. do that," Smithee said. government are higher and leadership because we have energy conservation in the community and I've 3RD MARKING PERIOD That communication His first goal is to higher every year, and we Lowell High School Honor Roll a new leader coming on program as a good example always been interested in also needs to extend to the Sara Williamson Jennifer Kettel start making the district an want Lowell to continue to 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Morgan Marchido Renee' Buist* Kristin Nagy Shay Hacker board. But, most important, of "smart cuts" from the politics and elections." community, he said. One Lowell High School Jacob Maughan Nathan Burk Brandon Hall Kristen Wolfe Bradley Kiczenski academic standout in the do well," Nugent said. Ashley Nawrocki budget. He said building He said those reasons Kassandra Hanrahan Kaylee Yonker* Hannah Kinney' are the kids, making sure (*) designates 3.667 or higher Alisha McGlamery* Kelsey Callihan Jacob Nawrocki ot his first goals, if elected area. He also said the district Dana Zerbe Andrew Kleeves they learn what they need to student numbers is essential haven't altered, but the in all marks Abram Mclntire Drake Chittenden Noelani Nichols Justin Harden to the school board, would Hannah Knudstrup "I'd like to see us have needs to respond to its Mitchell McRae Brittany Clark Jason Nugent Timothy Harden learn." to getting more funding, and changing times for schools 9th Grade Charlie Hathaway 12th Grade Kaley Koewers be to establish set standards a publicly-stated goal that Jacob McVey Donald Clark III Casie Pedley* academic reputation is key have renewed his interest in financial challenges, to Rachael Abel Anthony Adrianse Kelly Koning Curriculum Nicholas McVey Kathryn Collins Bradley Plaat David Hefner and expectations for how we will be the best district continue improving its fiscal Jerry Adams Mallory Hines Bradley Amidon Christina Kosbar improvement, he said, is an for attracting students. serving on the school board. Sara Messing Mackenzie Conley Katie Polaski questions from parents and Donald Anderson Andrea Koster in the county," Smithee said. responsibility. Building up Randy Adams* Jessica Meyers Andrea Converse* Richard Porter Travis Hippey area in which the district is "To do that (attract "I think we are Nicole Bailey Patrick Misner Kayleigh Cook Haley Hobbs Lucas Anstett Cory Kowalski otherdistrict stakeholders are Td like to see us set that Leslie Rash students), we need to be continuing to grow and the district's fund balance Kayla Barr Allan Aquino Devin Kyllonen strong. He is also impressed Kayla Mohr James Crosby Mary Rexford Matthew Hodges answered and concerns arc goal and work towards it." is something he would want Thomas Beddows Kyle Austin Steven LaFave looked at as one of the change so there's always Sierra Moore* Codyjames Dalton Marie Richardson* Lindsay Hoogenboom* with how the district is able addressed. These standards Philip Bieri Adam Baker Ryan Lane He would like to involve best options in the county," to do in a third term on the Joel Morgan Andrew Davis* Katie Riddle Steffany Hooper to continue improvement something new and new Kathleen Billock Nicholas Myaard Corbin Debiak Kyle Riley Laurinda Horsley Caleb Baker Jon Latva would be applicable at both the community in putting Smithee said. challenges," Nugent said. school board. Nolan Blair Tara Baker Paula Lawrence despite the current financial Trisha Nauta Devin DeCator Peter Rissi Allen Huber* the staff and administrative together a roadmap for that He wants to continue Kathryn Barnes • Marie Lazar Pat Nugent, 34, is the "But I think I have the Courtney Blanchard Jodi Nederhoed* Tyler Dewey Delos Rockwell David Huffman climate. level. Laura Blanton* Kirsten Nelson Crystal Dietz Ashleigh Jack Erin Beddows Laura Leitz process. longest-serving member of building on the district's Brittany Rose According to Haefner, experience over the last eight lan Blodger* Robert Nichols Samantha Dilling* Stacey Janeschek LynnAnn Bell Emily Lemke He also wants to set up Meghan Ross "You can't have any the current school board. years to meet (recurring) academic success. Torsten Boss James Nordman* Ethan Drain Maranda Ruegsegger* Lisa Johnson Collette Benmark Sarah Lessens' efficiency will be the a means to bring ideas from plan without checkpoints Throughout his two terms, "We're in the forefront, Erin Brechbiel David O'Connor Alan Drake Conrad Ruffilo Lindsey Jousma Tiffany Blanchard Rachelle Levingston challenges we've faced in key for continuing that the community into the Andrew Brim Hannah Oberlin Anthony Dubbink Adam Schollaart Karen Judd* Austin Blough Michael Long and the stakeholders he has been the only teacher really, among area districts improvement. That means the past and also bringing Lucas Brower Kandice Olthof Nathan Duley Katrina Schollaart Robert Karasiewicz Melissa Blough Kelsey Lundstrom district. involved with establishing on the board. He teaches a little bit of history to the in aligning our curriculum Cheyenne Brown Rachael Partridge lan Durkee Michael Schumm Stephanie Kempker Alice Blumm* Jodi Lupton both efficient use of the "I'd like to see us the process need to set those history at West Catholic and assessments to state and Jaclyn Brown Samantha Perrin* Marissa Endres Peter Scudder Genevieve Kendall Anna Boeve Laura Maki board as far as where we've district's funds and efficient establish some kind of idea Elena Brubaker* Ryan Persha Justin Faulkner Brian Sejat Tyler Kent Lisa Boomers* Kelly Mailing' checkpoints," Smithee said. High School in Grand been." national standards," Nugent use of instruction time Theresa Buist Eric Petersen* Kelsea Fillingham Spencer Sellner Gary Kilgore Sarah Boomers Joseph Marsalese funnel," Smithee said. "I'd said. To Smithee, Rapids. He feels his experience Dakota Bunn Brandy Phillips Rebecca Finnie Kimberly Senneker Joshua Kleczynski Holly Borth Seth Mayhew to meet ever-increasing like to see us find some "stakeholders" include Nugent, who grew up Teamwork, he said, will Heather Burger* Kara Rasch Megan Fitzpatrick Paige Senters Michael Kleinpaste Kelsey Brenk Kristen McAlpine' on the board would be educational expectations. better way to capture those Sydney Burrows Felicia Rash* Hannah Fleet Joshua Sheldon Kelli Kowalski Elizabeth Brooke* Austin McGregor parents, teachers, other staff, in Parnell, said his lifelong especially valuable while be vital to the district as it William Burtt Renae Reed Cory Fosburg Andrew Silverman Kaylyn Koza Kaitlyn Brower Megan Meade Seeking out other funding ideas and benefit from them. administration and students. connection to Lowell has Lowell Area Schools proceeds into the future. Ryan Christie Jessica Rehl* Anthony Freeburg Katherine Slatten Samantha Kozlik Lisa Brown Kimberly Meeuwsen sources is something the People in our community He believes the district "I think we need Linnea Churches* Yadira Reyes-Alfaro Meaghan Gallup . Joshua Smith Tammy Kozlik Zachary Burger Mary Mendez helped him on the school is in its current state of district can improve upon, have all different kinds of Michael Clover Mary Richardson* Glenda Garza Taylor Sprague Cody Krueger Philip Burton Angela Miller did a good job of involving board. administrative transition. to continue to work on Andrea Coffey Keely Roberts Andrew Gerig Clayton Stedman Gwyndd Lammas Malley Cahoon Jenna Mitchell he believes. experience and we need to the community in the "Being a lifelong "I think it's important working together as a team Nicholas Comdure Mike Roberts Leara Glinzak Justin Story Samantha Lancaster* Mary Calvi Samantha Mol "We can do a better job benefit from those." superintendent selection resident of Lowell, being and this is across the board Alexzandra Cooley* Kirk Roerig Tegan Greenwald Adriel Stout Anna Lane* Jordyn Capman Ocean Moore now in the new situation with what we have and we Communication is Rachel Copeyon Katie Rose Jeanette Griner Alecia Straub Brian Langlois Alex Carpenter William Moore process. a graduate of Lowell High we're in with the new from the school board, the Allison Crumback Hannah Ross Cory Grzyb Alexis Strouse* Vincent Larkin Kimberly Carrier Dawn Morris* can do a better job of raising the focus of Smithee's "I think we did a School, I think that's superintendent and with administration, the faculty Ryan Dean Kacie Roth Cory Hagerman Tricia Thuston Larz Lindstrom Quade Chesebro Joshua Morrison alternative funds to support daily work life. He owns very good job on the something that brings and staff, and the parents Matthew Dec Matthew Roth Douglas Halbeisen Travis Tol Brooke Liu Edith Chittenden Elizabeth Mosher* Mark Kasmer leaving also our programs," he said. a technology and business Aleicia DeCenzo* Matthew Schloop Robert Hanks Travis Trapp Brittany Lyman Britta Cieslak Amy Mundwiler superintendent search," a connection with the to have continuity in the and community," Nugent Logan DeClercq Cameron Schomaker* Lauren Hanson* Gabrielle Tremblay Michael McElroy Addie Clark Megan Murphy His goal for the district process consulting business, Smithee said. "I was very community," he said. district," he said. said. "We need to be Zachary Denault Taylor Schumacher* Rebecca Happie Justin VanAcker Ryan Middleditch Nathaniel Clements* Autumn Nethercott* over the next five years is to which specializes in helping impressed with the proactive constantly working toward Damien Donley Katie Sefton Alexander Harrington Ashley VanderHeide Eric Mundt Ashley Colon Aric Newsted When Nugent first ran He believes the district's continue raising educational businesses establish systems Joshua Drake* Melissa Slater* Chelsea Harrison Mary VanderLaan* Rebecca Myers Ryan Converse Alison Nugent* approach." for the board of education, number one challenge is a shared vision for Lowell Dylan Dues Paige Smith* Mikhaila Hart Amy VanEns Tasha Nauta Bradley Corlett Erin Nugent standards in the district of communication. He said the district he did so because "I thought continued growth in the area Area Schools." Kristin Dunn Samantha Snyder Melissa Hawks Nathan Vaught Vikki Neely Laura Crimmins* Richard Nugent toward higher benchmarks. Smithee wants to needs to come up with I had experiences and Chelsey Dye Katelyn Sorenson Kenneth Hayes* Nicole Videan Jessica Nelson Tyler Davis Steven Nugent of academic achievement. For school board Chelsea Dyer* Brooke Spoelman* Luke Haynes Amber Waldron Michael Nichols Rebecca DeLiefde Maggie Nurmikko increase Lowell Area creative ways to resolve knowledge that I could offer "Lowell does well, but Kirstin Eickhoff Kayla Stanford Anthony Herrera* Heather Walendzik* Bradley Nordman* Gabriel Delnick Tara Ormiston candidate Todd Smithee, 39, Schools' focus on funding issues. Natasha Eickhoff Zachary Stephens Joshua Herring Laura Walsh Andrew Nozal Benjamin DenHouter* Amber Osborne* communication is the name academics. "We can wait forever Gabriel Elliott Kelsey Stickney Deanna Hewitt Therese Weigang Lisa Nugent Brittany Dietz Gary Osborne Lance Fargo* Matthew Strawser Tarin Hippey Ryan Wenger Timothy Oberlin Thomas Doll Brett Ostrander of the game. "Our kids don't just have for the state to fix things, and Katherine Fetterhoff Sara Tarchala Trevor Hoard Timothy Wernet* Andrew Oesch Sean Donahue Mark Pepper "Keeping everybody on to compete with students in we need to keep the pressure James Flanagan Jacob Tasma Joshua Hobrla Zachary Will Morgan Olin Elizabeth Drain* Rebecca Plummer the same page, especially Forest Hills, they need to on in Lansing, but we need Thomas Fleet Marin Tawney Jasmine Holliman* Lauren Wisnieski Karri Ort Chad Drenth Michael Pretzel* Have You Heard There Rachel Folkersma* Jacob Theisen Eric Holmgren* Kourtney Wittenbach* Sapna Patel Rebecca Duley Wayne Racine when you have a district wilh compete with students in to look for alternative Krista Foster Brandon Thomas Rebecca Hommowun April Wolf Suraj Patel Danielle Duprey Lisa Rasch Kyle Galbreath Allison Thompson Catherine Howard Andrew Wright Zabrina Peck Amanda Durkee Jonathan Riddle Kristina Garza Michael Thompson Jennifer Humphries John Wright Might Be a Walking Bethany Penninga Jacob Eldridge Kathleen Riley Ashley Gaskin Michelle Thompson Rex Jernigan Marina Yebenes Lance Perkins Maya Esparza-Siegers Chad Risner Augustus Geldersma Sarah Thompson Benjamin Johnson Marylou Yowaish Cassandra Phillips Anthony Everitt Benjamin Ritzema Kirk Geldersma Elizabeth Timpson MONEY DOESN'T GROW Bryant Johnson Melissa Zuiderveen Jamie Phillips Dustin Ewing* Brandi Rix and Biking Trail in Lowell? Chelsea Grachtrup Cody Toomey Joseph Johnson Maryann Zvirzdinis Margaret Pratt Amanda Ezinga Christopher Roelofs Amanda Graff* Nicholas Trasky Tracey Johnson Kelsey Ouain Shannon Fitzpatrick Nicole Rottier Samantha Grasman Jesse VandenBosch Heather Jousma* 11th Qr^de Culver Redd* Megan Fizer Cory Ruesink ON TREES! Jillian Griffin Patricia VanGessel* Timothy Kalman Christopher Abel Deborah Reinbold John Fleet Amanda Schneider* Miranda Grimm Chelsea VanNoord Ashley Kapteyn Melissa Addington Colin Rich* Brittany Foley Patrick Schneider But it may be hanging out in Lauren Gurd Ryan Verdon Stephanie Kehoe Lindsay Aiken* James Richardson Trevor Foss* Leannah Seese Yes, that's true! Nicole Halbeisen* Jessica Vincent Rebecca Kempker Robert Alguire Samantha Rinke Chelsea Freed Nicole Shepard your garage, attic or Shaun Hale Rachel Vogel Troy Kerr Matthew Amidon Megan Risner Randall Frye Zachary Sherman Alissa Hankins basement! Cash that money Cole Wade Suyeun Kim Alana Anderson Ashley Rodriguez Nathan Galbreath Ashley Slater Melissa Harris Rachel Walendzik* Michael Kinsley Katherine Anderson Michael Roth Benjamin Geldersma Chelsea Smit in with a classified in the Lauren Heemstra* Joshua Wallner* Kimberly Kline Attend Our Open House Kathryn Bailey Justin Rottier Alexander Getz Lori Smith Kailey Hemingsen Donald Ward Patrick Korolkiewicz Brittany Balyeat Kathryn Rottier* William Gill Jared Spencer Lowell Ledger! Alexandra Herb* Jourdan Westdorp Katie Kruse Daniel Barrett II Sarah Rushford Jenna Gillan* Ashley Spicer* to Learn More About the Trailway Timothy Hettinga Zachary Wheeler Andrew Kuhn Scott Beatson* Kara Schloop* Nicholas Gillhespy Blake Spoelman Natalie Hewitt* Megan Whinery Andrea Kulhawik* Ph. 897-9261 • Fax 897-4809 Marissa Bergy Allison Schneider Louis Glinzak Alyssa Stebbins Ashley Hoekstra Ashley Whittington Matthew Kurtz Corrine Bieber Taryn Schumacher Katie Goldner Ashley Stebbins Alexis Holloway Megan Willemstein* Breanna Kurzhals email: Jordan Blanchard Allen Seese Brock Graham* Gregory Stevens Brittany Hoist Kelly Wingeier Wan Ying Kwok Jessica Bouman Raymond Seese Nicole Green Melanierose Straub Brian Hook Lauren Wolfe Drew Kyllonen April 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Haley Briggs Andrew Sejat Anthony Griffin Danielle Sturgis [email protected] Sheryl Huber* Logan Wolfe Elvis Lane Jr. Rachel Brinks Caitlin Sirowatka Brandon Grochowalski Ryan Szarowicz Hannah Hudgens Jonathan Woods Patricia Lawrence Brittany Bueche Ashleigh Smit Michael Haner* Micah Tawney Wittenbach/Wege Center Lindsay Hyatt Beth Wyckoff* Brittany Litchfield Sean Burrows Luke Smith Benjamin Hanson* Melissa Telman Audra Hysell Linzy Zylstra* lan Lowande Christin Cardani Erin Soules Andrew Happie AlishaTrebian Tyler Jack Megan Majestic* Michael Grain Heather Spratt Heather Harrigan* Sarah Troyer 11715 Vergennes Road Thomas Jeffrey 10th Grade Keri Manning Kelsey Crowley* Kory Stevens Christine Haynes Rebecca Underwood Jeffrey Johnson Nicholas Abdoo Katlin Manszewski* Eric Dean Terrah Tawney Allison Heffron Andrew VanderKlok Mark Johnson Nicole Baker* Frances Maycroft Andrew DeDonado Josiah Teft Courtney Henschke Ashley VanderWal Stephanie Johnson Tanya Baker Gabrielle MacDonald Edward Dickerman Margaret Tichelaar Karina Hernandez Brook VanEck* The Open House will feature presenters to Kylee Karas Tyler Barkacs Katelin McElroy* Keaton Dilly Lindsey Trierweiler Joshua Hettinga Lauren VanEns* Cody Kastanek Zachary Baum* Brett McMahon* Cameron Dilly* answer some of the frequently asked Stacey Underwood Brett Hobrla Megan Vaught Family McKenzie Keith Hannah Becker Jane McNaughton Regan Doyle Christopher VandenAkker Jordan Holmgren Elyse Videto Richelle Kimble Richard Bent Otto McNaughton IV questions about the Lowell Area Trailway. Sarah Eickhoff Michael VanderHart Andrew Hopkins Kimberly Ward Doctor. Stephanie Kramer Travis Bergy Zachary Meiste Kellie Faulkner Lauren VanderMark Alisha Hughes Melissa Warners Katie Krolewicz Andrew Bewell Allen Messing Alexander Fleet Amanda Vezino* Josiah Hull Amanda Weaver Sick or Injured Awnuils Seen St line I )
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THURS., APRIL 20: TOTS Wiggles and Giggles Night at TUES- APRIL 25: Battle of the Bands 31 7 p m; ^0n" ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY HOURS: Mon - Wed., Bright Beginnings Gym, 300 High St. Call 987-2532. sored by ARGYL in LPAC at Lowell High School. $5. 12 - 8 p,m,;Thurs, and Fri,:9:30 -5 p,m,; Red Arrow boys tennis season off to strong start Sat,: 9:30-1:30 p,m, 200 N. Monroe, Call 647-3920, THURS., APRIL 20: LARA Open House at Wittenbach/ WED- A^Rli: 2®: ^ennes 0pe" By Dan Schneider ... ' . ^ MM o. program by Dr. Alan Steinman on Groundwater. 7.iU ALTO LIBRARY HOURS: Mon. & Sat, 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.; y y Wege Center, 7-9 p.m. Call Man Stone at 897-5671. £ m at Ver gennes Township Hall. Mari 897-5671. Tues, & Wed, 12-8 p.m.; Thurs, 1-5 p,m, 647-3820, 2,6-1 in first singles. It's an Lowell's Brett McMahon The Lowell boys tennis interesting rivalry because defeated Ross Barrett in a LOWELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Tues,- Fri,: 12-5 p.m.; SAT, APRIL 22: Community Garden Exchange at First THURS.,APRIL27/FRI., 28: LAS preschool screening at team opened the season with Wittenbach and Humphrey Sat,, 1-4 p,m, Monday/a,m, by appt, 149 S. Hudson, closer two-set match, 6-2 Baptist Church of Alto, 9-11 a.m. Call 868-6403. Bushnell Elem. Carol 987-2516. Deadline: April 19. a dominating victory over are cousins. Call 897-8545 or www.lowellartscouncil.org. and 7-5. Middleville-Thornapple- "They've had to play It was a good start for SAT, APRIL 22: Plantation Life/Underground Railroad FRI., APRIL 28: Bag O' Books used book sale at Engle- LOWELL SERENITY CLUB MEETINGS: (AA) Mon,, Kellogg. against each other for Lowell in doubles play, workshop at Wittenbach/Wege Center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. hardt Library, 9;30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wed,, Thurs: 12-1 & 8-9 p,m,; Tues,/Fri:12-1,4:30-5:30 The Arrows barely beat several years now," Lowell which is where the Arrows Ages 8-13. $15. Call 897-7688 to register. & 8-9 p,m,; SatVSun,: 10-11 a.m, & 8-9 p,m.; (NA) Mon,/ the Trojans when these two coach Bonnie Wall said. v- SAT, APRIL 29: TOTS almost new sale, 9-noon. Free to struggled in the match Thurs,, 6-7:30 p.m. 101 W, Main. 897-8565, teams met last year, escaping At second singles, participate. Kathy 987-2532 for more information. last year. In first doubles, TUES., APRIL 25: LAS board candidate forum, 7 p.m. with a 5-3 victory. It was a FLAT RIVER OUTREACH MINISTRIES THRIFT SHOP Lowell's Travis Trapp Lowell's Drew Kyllonen and at Runciman Adm. Bldg., 300 High St. 3 candidates/2 SAT, MAY 13: Saranac Legion Ladies Auxiliary Garage HOURS: Wed.- Fri. 12-6 p.m.; Sat, 10 a,m,- 2 p,m. completely different story defeated Andrew Meads Josh Hobrla defeated Jordan i seats. Sale, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Downtown Saranac. 519 E, Main St. Call 897-2037, ^ this year as Lowell swept the 6-1, 6-0. Brett Hobrla beat Smith and Darrell Smith 6- matches to win 8-0. Blake Berkimer by the same 3,6-1. P Kyle Wittenbach score in third singles. i * i *•••• , ; . , - . •*"* * *•" •* '' * * • MONDAYS TUESDAYS THURSDAYS Tony Dubbink and Greg frTf* defeated Corey Humphrey 6- • * 4 4- f"* r In fourth singles, Harreld were victorious over w • I* •f-—-1# *•} it j, JLJLMMSSI Lowell High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes & Friends, 1ST TUES.: Adults with AD/HD at Calvin College, 7-9 p.m. Pottery classes at Franciscan Life Process Center, 6:30 - 8:30 MI mm- • • 7-8:30 p.m. at Gallagher's. Call 676-1355. Call Gary Engle at 897-6325 or 248-2423. p.m. Call 897-7842. * * 7 •f-y*"" frf'f * fr i'Ti-i, . » i i i -1 J**-M-*. f •<- 4-^-•«•••• rf.-t-f f ' '''f'f m'*mlnw'U TOlrf:? Women's over 30 drop-in basketball, 7-9:30 p.m. at Cherry 1ST & 3RD TUES.: Lowell Lions Club, 12 p.m. at the Cham- St. Mary's Pregnancy Crisis Center, 402 Amity St., non-de- ......
Creek Elementary. Call Dave (YMCA) 897-8445. Fee $3. ber of Commerce, 113 Riverwalk Plaza. Call 897-5449 for nominational help for pregnant women/adolescents, 11 a.m.-3 • information. p.m.; Mondays: 5:30-8 p.m. 897-9393. • f-*-* » 4-'i r.-*-'* •.*4i**-f t-i ***** • * Pi i-.i X J-iUv i •* •'+.»» •» Boy Scout Troop 102,11 & up or completing 5th grade, meets IV-Tt -M '' • 4 i-i » 7-8:30 p.m. at Scout Cabin, end of N. Washington St. Call Tim 2ND TUES.: G.R. Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, EVERY THURS.: Alcoholics for Christ. - 12 step Recovery — Vanderwulp at 897-4302 for more info. Plainfield Senior Center, 5255 Grand River Dr. NE. 6:30 Group for alcoholics, drug addicts & family members, 7 p,m, LowcIFs Brett Hobrla returnes a serve in last Tuesday's match against Middleville- p.m. refreshments/ 7 p.m. program Olga 616-975-9977/June at Impact Church House, H, Hudson, Call Paul at 527-7796 Thornapple Kellogg. 1 ST MON.: Regular communicationof the Belding-lonia-Loweil 231-780-1249 info. for info. Family members call Erin at 527-7796, Masonic Lodge #355 at 7:30 p.m. in lodge room, 211 E. Main, Mike Texter and Zack Smith matches were close, but Friday, each team winning Belding. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. All Masons may attend. 2ND & 3RD TUES.: Qua-Ke-Zik Sportsman's Club, 11400 1 ST THURS.: Michigan Hepatitis C Foundation support meet- 6-2,6-3. Lowell players found their four flights. ings, 7-8:30 p,m, 250 Cherry, Lacks Cancer Center, Grand Foreman Rd. at 8 p.m. Go to www.qua-ke-zik.org. Third doubles was the feet quickly and went on for The Red Arrows were 1ST MON.: V.F.W. Post #8303 meets at 3116 Alden Nash S.E. Rapids, • only flight to go to three sets. the win. the champions of the Lowell at 7 p.m. 2ND & 4TH TUES.: MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers... because Arrows' Andrew Hopkins "They got stronger as Invitational last Saturday. mothering matters. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Impact Church, 1070 N. 1ST THURS.: 4-H drama club meeting, Lowell Middle School and Ben Ritzema defeated they went on, and got into 2ND MON.: Lowell Board of Education meets 7 p.m. in Admin- Hudson. Call 897-8304. choir room. Call 897-1502 after 5 p,m, Lowell traveled to istration Building, 300 High Street. (Note: except in April due Kyle Selleck and Ryan their games," Wall said. Whitehall Tuesday. Theirnext to spring break which is the 3rd Monday). 2ND & 4TH TUES.: Saranac Needlers, needleart/quilting bee, 1ST & 3RD THURS.: Alto Lions Club meets at Monterey Grill McMahon 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 in "That was a good, decisive match is Wednesday, when 5-8:30 p.m., 4 Health Wellness Center, Bridge St., Saranac. All at 7 p.m. that flight. win for us but we've got a they host Kenowa Hills for 2ND MON.: Bowne Township Historical Society meets 7:30 at are welcome. Contact Bev or Melissa, 642-6466. Light dinner Lowell was the champion of Saturday's Lowell Invitational. Pictured, front row, Chase Canning and lot of work to do." their OK White conference historic museum, 84th/Alden Nash. is provided. 1ST & 3RD THURS.: Bluegrass Jam inside Kountry Korner of left to right, are: Kory Kowalski, Brett Hobrla, Greg Harreld, Kyle Wittenbach, Brett Nathan Willemstein crushed Lowell traveled to opener. The Arrows travel to Alto, 6077 Linfield, 868-6371, McMahon, Josh Hobrla and Drew Kyllonen; back row are: coach Bonnie Wall, Elvis Nate Otto and Cory Jewitt 6- Lakewood last Thursday the Big Rapids tournament, 3RD MON.: Fallasburg Historical Society board meetings at 2ND & 4TH TUES.: Knights of Columbus #7719 at St. Mary Lane, Andrew Hopkins, Nate Willemstein, Ben Ritzema, Chase Canning, Tony Dubbink, 2,6-1 in fourth doubles. and won 6-2. They tied Saturday. chamber office or Fallasburg, 7 p.m. All invited.Call 897-7161 School at 7:30 p.m. 2ND & 4TH THURS.: GR/W, Michigan Scrabble Club, 10 - 2 Travis Trapp, and coach Roger Wall. The early games of most Forest Hills Eastern last for info, or location. p,m. Round Robin, bring your board, all levels, walk-ins wel- 3RDTUES.:Parentsofchildrenw/AD/HDatSt. Luke's Lutheran come, Call Jan 897-5759 for location and information, 3RD MON.: Women of the Moose meetings are held at 7:30 Church, 32156 4 Mile NE/E. Beltline) at 7 p.m. Call Linda at p.m. 874-5662; teen group: call Sarah at 281-6588. 2ND THURS.: NAR.F.E., 1:30 p.m..Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 E. Fulton. Lowell girls soccer wins close game at Rockford 3RD MON.: Peripheral Neuropathy support group, 7 p.m. By Dan Schneider at Schneider Manor Community Room, 725 Bowes Rd. Call WEDNESDAYS 2ND THURS.: Loyal Order of the Moose, men's meeting at The first game was a Lowell has struggled against before the break and it was another assist. Rockford Dorothy 897-9794. 7:30 p,m, at the end when it counted. Rotary meets at noon at City Hall, 301 E. Main, 2nd floor, The Lowell girls soccer 5-1 win over Caledonia. in past seasons. Rockford took the early a tie game to start the second tied the score on a penalty 3RD MON.: Lowell Showboat Garden Club meetings are 2NDTHURS.: Genealogy-Alto Family Tree Club atAlto Library team's work ethic made for The second was a 10-0 loss "It's the first time we've lead with a goal in the first period. kick. Then Logan DeClercq held in the Fellowship Hall at the Church of the Nazarene, N. 8 p.m. ALANON upstairs at 1st Congregational Church, 404 6:30-8 p,m, an impressive 4-3 win at to Unity Christian. Last beaten Rockford since I've period. The Arrows answered That's when the Arrows scored the winning goal for Washington St., at 7 p.m. N. Hudson St. Rockford last Wednesday. Wednesday's game proved been coaching the girls," quickly, with Megan Majestic changed their defensive the Arrows. 3RD THURS.: Rubber stamping at Christian Life Center 6-9 "Overall, I think we that the Unity Christian loss Legge said. "Every year, scoring a goal on an assist alignment and took control Lowell's next game Tri-town Conservation Club trap & skeet league, 5616 Dunn 4TH MON.: Clark-Ellis American Legion Post 152, 3100 Alden p,m. Call Dawn 862-8841, did an excellent job last was not characteristic of this it's a close game and we from Rebecca Underwood. of the game, Legge said. is Wednesday, when the Nash S.E. at 7:30 p.m. Rd. 6-10 p.m.Larry 754-7104. night of physically working year's Red Arrow team. either tie or they get us in the Underwood scored on an Lowell was the lirst to score Arrows host Zeeland East. 3RDTHURS.: VFW #8303 Ladies Auxiliary, 3116 Alden Nash Rockford," said Lowell "It was a good game to end." assist from Erin Beddows in the second half. The Lowell hosts Middleville- EVERY OTHER MON.: The Lowell Area Juggling Club meets 1ST WED.: GRAA/. Michigan Scrabble Club at Schuler's Book- S,E, at 3 p,m, coach Paul Legge. "We give a better reflection of the Last Wednesday's game goal was by Tara Ormistan Thornapple- Kellogg on in the Community room at Englehardt Library, 6:30 - 8 p.m. store, 28th St. anytime between 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Round Robin, to put Lowell ahead 2-1. challenged every 50/50 ball, type of team we have after a was tied three times, but not with Underwood getting Friday. Anyone 12 or older who can juggle 3 balls is welcome. No bring your board, walk-ins welcome, Jan 897-5759, 3RD THURS.: Parents Supporting Parents group, Franciscan Rockford answered just dues. Call 897-9879. Life Process Center, Call 897-7842, every ball in the air ... we poor showing against Unity," 2ND WED.: Kent County Youth Fair Board meeting, 7:30 just had more of a blue collar Legge said. "I think last night Still think you don't have p,m,, King Memorial Youth Center, 4-H Fairgrounds, Call 3RD THURS.: LaLeche League of Ada, Cascade, Lowell 6:30 work ethic than we've had in proved that (loss to Unity a thing to donate? TUESDAYS 897-6050, p,m, socializing; meeting 7. Supportfor pregnant/breastfeeding the previous two games this Christian) was a fluke." women, Ada 752-8300. season." Rockford is a team Take Off Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml#372 meets at Key Heights 2ND WED.: Royal Arch Masons, Hooker Chapter #73 meets Mobile Home Park Community Bldg, Weigh-ins are at 5:45 at 7:30 p,m, in Belding Masonic Temple, 211 E. Main; dinner FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY p.m. at 6:30 p.m. All Royal Arch Masons are welcome. B U I l L> U R S 1ST & 3RD FRI.: Teen MOPS support group for pregnant Cub Scout Pack 3188 meets at 1st United Methodist Church 2ND WED.: Lowell Women's Club, noon in Schneider Manor teens and teen moms, 9:15 -11:30 a.m, at Impact Church, LOWELL CHARTER (as long as there is school), 6:30 p.m. 1st-5th grade boys. Community Room, 725 Bowes Rd. 1070N, Hudson, 897-8304, Contact Clarence Whittum at 897-8194 after 11 a.m. 2ND WED.: Support group for Peripheral Neuropathy, 4 p.m., FRI.: Arts/Crafts volunteers, Franciscan Life Process Center, TOWNSHIP Weight Watchers at Alto United Methodist Church, corner of St, Paul's Anglican Catholic Church, Grand Rapids,Dorothy 9:30-12:30 p,m, Pat or Judy at 897-7842, NOTICE FOR TESTING OPTICAL Kirby & Harrison meets at 5:30 p.m. Register 1/2 hour before 897-9794, SCAN COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR meeting. 800-651-6000. 2ND SAT: Ada Historical Society, 10:30 a,m, atAverill Histori- 814 GRINDLE 1350 McCabe 3RD WED.: GRAA/, Michigan Scrabble Club at Schuler's Book- THE SCHOOL ELECTION cal Museum, 7144 Headley, Ada, $169,900 1,579 sq.ft. $314,900 2,114 sq.ft. Flat River Woodcarvers meet at LAAC from 6:30-8:30 p.m. store, 28th SE anytime bet, 5:30 - 9:30 p,m. Round Robin, bring 3 bed., split bath up Area of more expensive homes your board, all levels, walk-ins, Jan 897-5759, 2ND SAT: Lowell Amateur Radio Club, held at Lowell Air- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 1/2 bath on main floor 4 bed., 2 1/2 bath Women's Community Bible Study. Free nursery and preschool port,730 Lincoln Lake NE, 9a,m, social time; 10 a,m, meeting, Optical Scan Computer Program Testing for Daylight basement with 2.2 acres, beautiful view story hour/craft time 9:45 - 11:15 a.m./women only at 7:15 THURSDAYS LARC sponsors 145.27 MHz area radio repeater system. the May 2, 2006 School Election will be finished 10.6x21 Wood floors, gas fireplace p.m.Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Call 897-7060 or family room Master bath w/whirlpool 897-7555. conducted Monday, April 24, 2006 at 10:00 Weight Watchers at Lowell Nazarene Church, 201 N, Wash- FRI., SAT. & SUN.: Averill Historical Museum of Ada, located Future bedroom & full 3 stall garage a.m. at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden ington St, 5:30 p,m. Register 1/2 hr, before the meeting. For at 7144 Headley. Hours are 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. bath in basement Close to Ada 1ST TUES.: Grattan Historical Society at O'Brien Room of Call 676-9346, info. 1-800-651-6000. Nash S.E., Lowell, Ml 49331. Wooded lot Walkout basement Grattan Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Rd. Public invited. Both Lowell Schools Saranac Area Musicians and Singers practice at Saranac High SUN.: Tri-town Conservation Club trap & skeet league, 2ND TUES.: Diabetic Support group, 9:30-10:30 a.m, Sch- Linda S, Regan, Clerk Clean out your closet and donate to School Band Rm. Choir:6-7 p.m,/band:7-8, Kathy Maatman, 5616 Dunn Rd, 12-5 p,m. Call Larry at 754-7104 Public Call: Dave Woods 437-7091 neider Manor Community Rm,, 725 Bowes Rd. 897-2760 or welcome. Lowell Charter Township 897-5981, goodwill 897-9160. woodsbuildershomes.com THE LOWELL LEDGER APRIL 19,2006 PAGE 16
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Ups and downs in Lowell baseball season's early going Sharing We would like to invite all of you to attend a School encourage all of our citizens to exercise this right and keep Board Candidate Forum which will be held on Tuesday, Lowell Area Schools a great district that benefits the entire By Dan Schneider April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Runciman Administration Building community. The Vision - Board Room located at 300 High Street, Lowell. Please 2 and scored one of Lowell's at 4-3 before Monday's With Pat Murphy take time to get to know the candidates so you will be able The Red Arrow baseball runs. doubleheader with Portland. Your comments about this matter or any issue would Interim Superintendent to make an informed vote. placed third Saturday at the Lowell regrouped in The Red Arrows played be greatly appreciated. Send to Interim Superintendent In addition, the LAS district is asking your approval for Lowell Invitational. the third-place game against half of a doubleheader at Pat Murphy, Lowell Area Schools, 300 High St., renewing the non-homestead property tax back to 18 mills. Lowell, MI 49331 or [email protected] Lowell started the day Plainwell. After the Trojans Middleville-Thornapple- May 2nd is an important date to circle on your calendar. As you know from previous articles, there are two ballot (check out our Web page at www.lowellschools. with a 15-2 loss to Byron built a 3-1 lead in the first Kellogg last Thursday. They The second Tuesday of May is now the annual School questions that we are asking you to support. For further com or make comments to the Board of Education at Center. The Arrows scored two innings, the Arrows won the first game 13-4 Election date for Lowell Area Schools. The LAS community explanation of this important vote, please see the article posted [email protected]) their two runs in the bottom hammered in six runs in the and were leading 6-0 in the will be selecting two fellow citizens to serve on the LAS on the Lowell Area Schools website at www.lowellschools. of the seventh and final third. Lowell scored again in second when it was called Board of Education. These positions are very important to org titled "Non-Homestead Millage Renewal." inning of the game. The the fourth and held on for an due to darkness. the school district and the community as a whole. The Lowell Bulldogs did most of their i We are extremely fortunate to live in the United States 8-6 win. Caledonia defeated community is fortunate to have three quality candidates who and have the freedom to exercise our right to vote. We damage in the top half of Zach Burger picked up Lowell 6-0 last Tuesday. are running to fill the two vacant board seats. that inning, scoring six runs. the win for Lowell. Torsten The Arrows had two errors Byron Center pulled out to a Boss got the save, and went and managed only two hits 2-0 lead in the third inning 2-4 from the plate. He hit a throughout the game. Lowell junior gymnast and kept the Arrows off the triple, stole a base, scored Lowell hosted Portland "Buddy Week" raises scoreboard until their chance a run and had two RBIs. Monday. Their next game is at the plate. Kenny Hayes hit 2-2 with Wednesday, when they host goes to state championships Zach Stephens picked two RBIs, a stolen base and Ionia for a doubleheader. organ donation awareness up the loss for Lowell. a run scored. Lowell travels to the Jordan Ickes went 2-3 at the With the win and the Hamilton Tournament Secretary of State Terri on raising awareness of the on their driver's licenses, plate, hitting doubles both loss, Lowell's record stood Saturday. Lynn Land concluded the need for organ donation. adding their name to donor times. Josh Gilliard went 1- first-ever Buddy Week and There are nearly 3,000 registries, or talking about Lowell's Ryan Kalman delivers a pitch during last Tuesday's game against Caledonia. announced that the number patients in the state awaiting their decision with family of names submitted for an organ transplant, and friends, citizens help Michigan's organ donor according go Gift of Life save lives and contribute Red Arrow bats run cold, hot in softball's opening week registry has surpassed one Michigan, a nonprofit full to a more compassionate million. That represents service organ recovery and hopeful society," Bush an increase of nearly organization. stated. n By Dan Schneider 200,000 names from the President George W. Fora link tothe Michigan extra innings to Caledonia. champions of the East is a returning varsity starter their first varsity year at Lowell hosted Portland approximately 840,000 Bush, in his proclamation Organ and Donor Registry Lowell's softball team It was a superb defensive Kentwood Tournament last in left field. Sophomore first and third, respectively. Monday. Their next game of April as "National or for more information on ended up at the short end names in the system one effort for Lowell. Pitcher Saturday, winning all three Ashley Nawrocki moves Junior Jen Ettinger is playing is Wednesday, when they year ago. Donate Life Month," has Buddy Week or other organ of a small score in their Becky Plummer struck out games of the round robin. from right field to catcher in right field, her first year host a doubleheader against Buddy Week is an called on Americans to donation initiatives by the first outing last Tuesday at 18 batters and only walked Lowell shut out Traverse her second year as a varsity as a varsity starter. Kelly Ionia. The Red Arrows travel Michigan Department of Cherry Creek field. extension of what in decide to donate the gift two. City West 2-0 in game starter. Mailing, who had some to the Hamilton Tournament of life. "By saying yes to State, please visit www. The Arrows lost 1-0 in previous years had been a 2006 The Fighting Scots one. Against Grand Rapids Juniors Terrah Tawney varsity experience last year, this Saturday. single "Buddy Day" focus organ and tissue donation michigan.gov/sos. scored the only run of the Christian in the second and Ashleigh Smit are in will start at center field. s game in the top of the ninth game, Lowell won 10-4. TATE CHAMPIONSHIPS inning. With runners on first In game three, Lowell beat imi rnnrii and second from an error host East Kentwood by a 7- LEVEL 5 Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 and a walk, they attempted a 3 score. LEGAL NOTICE 616-454-4119 Parker Groom, second from left, of Lowell, was on the team that placed fifth double steal. Lowell got the Lowell returns the in level five at the U.S. Airborne boys state gymnastics championships March 18 STATE OF Grand Rapids, Ml, died out at third, but Caledonia's majority of last year's Marilyn J. Clifford and 19 in Hartland. The boys competed in six events: floor exercise, pommel horse, MICHIGAN 03/16/2006. next batter hit a double to starling lineup, though 2150 Negaunee SE rings, vault, parallel bars and the high bar. Groom is a fourth grade student atAlto PROBATE COURT Creditors of the drive home what turned out some players are in new Grand Rapids, Ml Elementary. COUNTY OF KENT decedent are notified IUNCH MENU to be the winning run. positions. 49506 that all claims against Lowell struggled "I think we have a NOTICE TO ELEMENTARY the estate will be offensively in the game, nice mix," coach Bob CREDITORS forever barred unless MENU GREG VAN STRIEN only managing three hits. Rodenhouse said. We've Decedent's Estate presented to Marilyn Week of Apr!124, 2006 Brittany Bueche had two got some kids who have J. Clifford, named CITY OF LOWELL HEATING AND PLUMBING FILE NO. 06- hits and Katie McElroy had some experience and some personal representative, MON: Pizza dippers w/ 181,306-DE one. who are new." or proposed personal PLANNING COMMISSION HEATING SERVICE & INSTALLATION sauce (sloppy jo on representative, or to AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE & INSTALLATION The Arrows found Becky Plummer is in wheat bun also offered Estate of both the probate court PUBLIC HEARING PLUMBING SERVICE & INSTALLATION their bats a few days later her fourth year as starting at Alto & Murray Lake) ROBERT J. at 180 Ottawa Ave. NW, WARM AIR/RADIANT HEAT at Middleville Thornapple pitcher. Junior shortstop The Lowell City Planning Commission-Citizen Mexican corn, orange CLIFFORD, Grand Rapids, Michigan OIL BURNER SERVICE Kellogg. Lowell beat the Brittany Bueche is in her Advisory Committee will conduct a public wedges, low fat milk. deceased 49503 and the named/ Trojans 11-0 in the first third year as a varsity starter. proposed personal hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting (616) 897-5569 game of last Thursday's Sophomore Katie McElroy Date of birth TUES: Chicken representative within 4 of Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7;00 p.m. at the Visa And Master Card Accepted doubleheader, and won 10-3 is in her second year starting 05/26//1927 months after the date nuggets (chili also City Council Chambers, Lowell City Hall, in game two. at second base. of publication of this offered at Alto & Murray TO ALL Second Floor, 301 East Main Street, Lowell, The Red Arrows were Senior Chelsea Wolbers notice. Lake), mashed CREDITORS: Michigan for the purpose of receiving FOSTER'S . potatoes/g ravy, April 10, 2006 comments from the public on the following: Lowell's Katie McElroy bunts the ball during last Tuesday's softball game against assorted fruit, dinner NOTICE TO > COUNTRYSIDE Need some extra cash? Caledonia. roll, milk. CREDITORS: The Susan M. Potyraj An Ordinance amendment to Section 20.08, decedent, ROBERT J. P46249 , GREENHOUSE C-2 Central Business District, to allow wall WED: Pizza (stacked way CLIFFORD, who lived 410 Bridge St. NW signs facing vacant space of Chapter 20 of ham/cheese on bun at 2150 Negaunee SE, 'Where ALL youf garden & landscape ideas BLMM into realily!' also offered at Alto & Apply tor an ICNB Home Equity Loan / Line 4343 CAUSEWAY DR. N.E., MURRAY LAKE. Ml the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Murray Lake), peas & Program (HELP) to have extra cash for just (Off M-21 turn north onto N. 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All BABYSITTER NEEDED - LAMINATING, to help? FOR SALE BY OWNER - Io- JOHN DEBIAK HORSE- sizes, always less than store Must be 18, for 2 school aged will he edited and or rejected do to space limitations, and content. of you, nia, 2 bedroom, large kitchen LOWELL - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 UPS SHIPPING & MORE SHOEING & HOOF TRIM- Wittenbach Pontiac, GMC in beautiful "sale." Twin. $60; full, $70; kids for the summer. In my Longer suhmistions should he signed and sent To the Editor. AVAILABLE AT THE Lowell's tax rates are & living, 2 car garage. 800 bath newer home. Cathedral MING - Serving the Greater downtown Lowell, is looking for experienced queen $95 & up E.P. Call home. Own transportation. / love my eighth grade Forest St. $97,500 obo. Call ceilings. Deck. Daylight base- LOWELL LEDGER Kent/Ionia County area with Dick DeVos creates jobs? I was in shock and don V outrageous, I had my 682-4767 or 293-6160 can Call 616-706-7154. sales help in both our new and used car 616-940-3648. ment. Rent to own option. M-Th. 8-5 p.m. 15 years of professional, Sure he does if you 're a remember thanking you. house appraised for middle school teachers deliver. departments. These full-time positions require / don V want to go to HS,„ UNIT MANAGER - Are you an $1,175/month. $800 deposit. Fri. 8-4 p.m. full-time experience. Call 897- temp worker and don V need If a customer "drives off* $115,000 but the city is GOLF BALLS FOR SALE 866-443-3098. www.wmp- someone with impeccable integrity, self- I will miss them! RN with management experi- 105 N. Broadway 4290. TFN insurance. Like Bush he without paying for their taxing my house for - Previously experienced all 1930'S ART DECO/WA- monline.com. ence? Would you like to be a Ph. 897-9261 starting ability, and a proven track record. has no idea what it takes to gas, the owners of the sta- $153,000, What a rip off! in perfect condition - Titleist & TERFALL - bedroom fur- part of a team known as one WATSON'S HANDY- In return, we offer a great work environment, Fifth grade camp was great. 18x40 TENT RENTAL- Perfect Fax 897-4809 live in the real world. tion make their employees Precept, 46 per doz.; Pinnacle niture. Vanity & chest of of "West Michigan's 101 Best Thanks teachers at Murray for open houses & outdoor MAN SERVICES - health care benefits, car allowance, paid pay! Two employees have & Nike, $5 per doz.; Top-Flite, drawers available. Made & Brightest Companies to work events. $175 set up included! Basement remodels, vacations, 401K program, and much more. America was founded and been fired because they The men who work for Lake for this event, S4 per doz. or 3 doz. for $10,. by the Thomasville Chair for"? Porter Hills is hiring a full- BUCKS AUCTION & ESTATE Many other brands also. Call Call today, calendar fills SERVICE IS BOOKING NOW doors, drywall, garages, For a confidential, personal interview, exists under the Rule of refused to pay for Lowell Light & Power are Company. Good condi- time RN to manage the day to 897-1355. quickly! 987-9160. - View upcoming sales at www. decks & much more. Law, IfU.S, citizens violate someone else !v gas! very nice and respectful. Pete, the social worker, tion. Please call Erin at day operations of resident care contact Mike Poll, General Manager bucksauctionandsales.com Small jobs welcome. the law they are punished. There are others in Lowell Elementary is a 633-9460. & staff for a 34 bed skilled nurs- HALL FOR RENT - Lowell ([email protected]) AIR BED - Each person get Antique Farm Auction, Alto. Honest & dependable. great guy. He makes a ing unit. Current RN license is Veteran's Center, 3100 Alden Should illegal immigrants that need to take their own firmness. Fully ad- Mi coming in May! (616)897-9227 1996 SUZUKI INTRUDER - required and prior supervisory Nash. Newly remodeled, Call 897-6906.,fn he above the law? Send Tara helped me get my some lessons from them. difference for our kids justable. Brand new. Queen, 1400 cc. black with red, 3,000 experience is preferred. Send smoke-free, private, great lo- them home. scrapbook started. $695, King $895. Call 682- miles, extra parts, $3,800. resume to HR, 3600 East cation & great rate! Call John at CUSTOM DECKS - & BUILT RIGHT COMPUTER gmc She was so kind What about a fruit/vegeta- Good luck to the Lowell 4767 or 293-6160. Fulton. GR. Ml 49546 or email 299-0486 or 897-8303.^ SERVICES - Custom com- WTENBACH crew team at the Grand 897-1597 or 745-2161. Composite Cedar Wol- Many thanks to the kind and patient with me. ble stand in this town puter builds for any budget 1 1998 GMC VAN -15 passen- [email protected]. EOE. manized. View many lady who stopped her car during the summer Rapids HS Invitational, LOWELL- $400 moves you in. PC repairs, maintenance ger or cargo, 1 ton, burgundy. pictures of completed Also ft awe INTERNATIONALCOMPANY 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Garage. Grand and laid on her horn to and fall? Isn V this a S6,200. Call 897-1597 or tune-ups, upgrades. Virus, If you don V like the smell of SALES NEEDS LOCAL SUPERVI- Washer/dryer connections. deck projects at cut- Lowell try to stop a dog attack on d logic to think 9/11 farming community? 745-2161. spyware & adware removal. SORS & CUSTOMER SER- Walk-in closets. $660/mo. tingedgebuilders.net. Murray Lake Rd. on 4-10, was planned in the first Sure would beat urine - move into the city. Call Jason at 616-723-8911 VICE HELP - Free local 866-443-3098. www.wmp- MCA/isa Accepted. Call or 616-734-1958. 9 months of the Bush' driving around out of MATTRESS/BOX SPRINGS MOVING "OUT-OF-STATE" training & support. Free info Keep America American? - Brand new. $69/set. Twin, SALE - at 1551 Sargent Ave. monline.com. Stoneridge (616) 825-6112 for es- administration. The previ- town to get fresh ALTO AREA DAY CARE - has ND full, queen, delivery available. onApril20.21 &22from9a.m. at www.LeadersNeeded.com Apartments. timate. ous president had knowl- fruits and veggies! - Sounds to me like every- - 6 p.m. N. off Fulton, (M-21) or call 868-7551 & ask for summeropeningsforfull&part VOTE MAY 2 one would have to leave this Dennis Distributing, 989-224- edge and did nothing. What Cheryl. FOR RENT - Nice 1 bedroom time. 1st shift only, scheduled 4822. between Bennett & Parnell. grhandyman.com - No job too does that say? country because the only apartment, furnished w/2 activities. CPR licensed. 868- And join these Lowell citizens voting small. We do it all. See us on Americans are the Indians, BOB'S ANNUAL BIRD- ADA COMMUNITY RE- LOVING. CARING, FUN IN- stall garage. $450/mo. Lake 0752. line or call 616-204-9243. YES, YES on the school millage issues HOUSE SALE - Think spring! FORMED ANNUAL RUM- DIVIDUAL-to care for our 1, Odessa. Call 616-693-2363 sometimes 3 children in our or 616-755-1878. PAYROLL & BOOKKEEP- Welcome your favorite birds MAGE SALE - Sat.. April 22, DO YOU NEED A CLEAN- Lowell home 2-4 days per ING SERVICE - By certified back with a fresh new bird- 9-2 p.m. 7239 Thornapple ING LADY? - 10 yrs. exp. Support our local schools! week. Must have references Quickbooks advisor. Call house. Nice selection of River Dr. with references. Call Chelly. and reliable transportation. LEDGER OFFICE Kathy 897-0686 • EOWTFN bluebird, wren, & bat houses. 897-6577. YES ILl Proposition I - Renew the 18 mill non-homestead property tax. ADA GARAGE SALE - April Please call 897-7423 for an HOURS: Hildenbrand, cont'd.... From Page 4 Various styles. Top quality ma- 20-22. Thurs. & Fri. 8-6 p.m. interview. MON.-THURS. 8-5 PLUMBER - Experi- (Currently provides over 3 million dollars of school funding) terials & workmanship at the ROAD KILL SALVAGE - allow all communities the on a bill that helped provide his focus is on extending & Sat. 8-7? 707 Boynton SE, FRI. 8-4 Scrap & trash removal, we enced. Residential Ser- best prices anywhere. Bob's COMMERCIAL CLEANING opportunity to grow and redevelopment assistance Ada. Between Bennett & Closed Sat. & Sun. pick up cars, S5 appliances, vice or New Construc- Y this key resource to all of Bird Houses, 12279 60th St., POSITION - part time position YESSJ Proposition II - Restore the millage back to 18 mills and thrive. Recently he worked Vergennes. Craftsman saw. we recycle anything in your tion. Reasonable rates. for the abandoned Lear Michigan's communities. Alto. 868-6633. available immediately in the 105 N. Broadway, Lowell. computer stuff, toys, clothes, household. 616-794-2194 or Call 897-2575. override the Headlee amendment wilh local and state officials facility in Walker. Now Ada area. Tuesday evening We Have a Drop Box in the "I am committed to BERBERCARPET-80 yards, flute, fiberglass topper, brand 616-558-9036. and over the weekend, 4.5 Door Closest to the Post (Would provide over $270,000 of lost school funding) providing access to these beige color, bought, never new bow (youth), tools, guns, hours per trip. Transportation Office "INTRODUCTION TO AGIL- redevelopment resources used. Cost $800, sell $295. helmet, camping stuff & much Kelly Taylor Colleen Damm Melissa VanderSloot Brad Mooney Phil Wilson and valid driver's license re- ALTERATIONS - Expe- ITY" CLASSES - We will 989-534-1082. more! Pally Smith Brenl Noskey Jeremy Barber Jake Munson Jennifer 1 laywood for every community in the quired. Stop in soon and fill out rienced professional introduce you and your canine LOWELL CHARTER an application: Metropolitan WANTED Tracy Lough 1 in JefTCIevenger Heather Kuzdzal Melissa Casalina Mike Lezan state, not just a select few," '96 COACHMEN LITE CAMP- MOVING SALE - Miscel- men's, women's, leather companion to the wonderful Building Maintenance. 868 Rich Bouwhuis Pearl Fohlbrook Tammy Beatson Howard Burton Eva Carey Hildenbrand said. "Through ER -25 ft. Bunkhouse, includes laneous household goods, coats, all fabrics, zip- world of agility using positive air hockey table, large din- Barnum SW. Grand Rapids, PAYING CASH-foryour Rick Walendzik Pat McMahon Lannie Rice Kate Democoeur (ireg Frey TOWNSHIP these bills we will show the hitch w/sway bars. Easy pull. pers replaced, wedding reinforcement training meth- Excellent condition. $5,995. ing room table with 8 chairs, Ml 49509. old United States coins, Kathy Curtis Dave Warsen Heather McCormack Renay Bouwhuis Karl Fohlbrook entire nation that Michigan & prom dresses altered. ods. This series of classes PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lowell Call 987-9596. grandfather clock liquor cabi- Mark Beatson Carol Burton James Carey Mike McMahon Bob Rice UNEMPLOYMENT BEN- call 616-291-7096. Call Helen 897-6071. is designed for the dog and Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals is ready and able to support net, many more items. Call Bonnie Frey Bucky Curtis Stephanie Warsen Jeff McCormack Marilyn Wilson EFITS BEEN DENIED? - Is owner that have had no prior new businesses and is ALTO MOBILE HOME FOR 897-6108. Lynn Nauta Kyle Gildea Judy Straub David Pasquale Phil Nauta will hold the first of two required meetings for your employer or the state WORK WANTED - Gen- SALE - 2 bedroom, includes BILL'S CUSTOM MADE FUR- agility training. Dogs must be the year on excited to see continued YARD SALE - A little bit of fighting your unemployment eral carpentry, remodeling, Angela Gildea Kendal Khodl Jodi Sheveland Kelly Fuller Angela Baerwalde washer & dryer, refrigerator NITURE & CABINETS - All 4 months or older; children un- business expansion in our everything. 1/4 mile east of benefits? Do they want you to windows, doors, kitchens, Kathy Notice Jack Weeber Toby Alderink Karen Woodhead Lisa Hindley & stove, water softener & types of wood: oak, maple, der 12 must be accompanied Lincoln Lake on 4 Mile Rd. repay benefits? For possible baths, decks, roofing, sid- Paula Briggs Cindy Wissman Lisa Noskey Mary Mooney Mike Khodl great state." window AC. $4,500. Campau hickory, cherry plus others. by an adult. Six week session WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006 April 21, 22, & 23. free assistance call 1-800- ing & pole barns. Insurance JelT Fuller Joan Weeber Wendy Alderink Denise Washburn Sue Wernet Michigan was the Lake access. Corner of 66th Reasonable rates and free starting 5/31/06 from 7:15 St. & McCords, Alto. 616-698- 305-2899. repair. Hull's Construction & Don Hindley Chris Briggs Heidi HefTron Andrea Clevenger Mike Taylor only state in the country estimates. 989-855-3644. p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Located ap- 3983 or 616-638-8127. Design. Licensed & insured. Tammy Barber Mike Ku/d/al Eric Damm Heidi Munson Breyound Haywood at 7:00 p.m. at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 GENERAL OFFICE HELP! proximately 1.5 miles north of to lose jobs in both 2004 A SPRING ART SHOW Call 897-7792,616-293-9920 SHIP UPS AT THE LEDGER Joseph Casalina Karen Lezan Dan Stadt Diane Stinson Kammie VanOosten Alden Nash, SE - M-F, days. Computer skills, Keiser's in Lowell. $50. Class and 2005. With these KING FOUR POST BED - You are invited to attend or 800-731-7148. OFFICE - Daily pickup 3:30 Ken White Katie Peters Rachel Stadt Ron Stinson Bill VanOosten math skills & good hand- - Solid wood w/pillowtop an afternoon of cheerful p.m. 105 N. Broadway. Com- size is limited, so call today to staggering statistics in hand, writing, entry level. Call M. WANTED-MOTORCYCLES, Sandi White Gregg Peters Marcia Roth mattress (bought new, never friends & delightfully curi- pare our prices - call for a price reserve your spot. 897-6245 On the agenda will be the continuation of the Hildenbrand said it is vital W, Th, F. Ask for Bill or Kim cash paid for road bikes, used). Cost $1,000, sell $195. ous art. The enchanting quote! (weight, dimensions & after 5:30 p.m.; 970-4359 This vote does not affect the taxes of your Mobile Mart variance request, the election of 897-8044. running or not, 446-8352. to give every community in 616-318-1974. event will take place on zip code required for a quote). anytime. No answer? Leave primary residence or qualified agricultural property! officers, and any and all business which may Michigan the tools necessary Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 at the 897-9261. message, all calls WILL be '98 CHEVY PICKUP - 2 WD, PART TIME HELPER - be brought before this Board according to the VFW Hall at 3124 Alden to compete with other states long box, white. $2,800. Call returned. Support your local schools on May 2nd Nash Rd. Lowell, Michigan Great for students, help Lowell Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. for new job growth and LOST 897-1597 or 745-2161. on weekends with paint- NEED A DUMPSTER? - from 1 till 5 p.m. Please POWER WASHING - and vote YES, YES business expansion. These come, enjoy & remember a ing, planting, pool, lawn, LOST - young cat, solid black, Spring Cleanup, roofing, BED & MATTRESS SET Decks, docks, fencing, legislative proposals will portion of proceeds will go animals, etc. Hard worker bobbed tail. Recently neu- trash, junk etc. 14 to 20 For additional information visit the school website at http:// Linda S. Regan, Clerk - Queen pillowtop (new, in patios, commercial work, be taken up in the coming to breast cancer research. tered. Missing from east end yards available. Call for Lowell Charter Township plastic), never used, comes and dependable.. .$8-10/hr. www.lowell.kl2.mi.us/ or call 987-2500 of Main St. Any information free estimates & insured. weeks. with warranty, $125. Call 517- Idea sprouted by the artist Call 616-516-6703. Smyrna free estimates. 616-835- Paid for by the Lowell Parents Yes, Yes Committee Bonny Dalton. please call 897-6738. Mike 616-821-7139. 719-8062. city. 2238. t
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