25C The Lowell Volume 13, Issue 11 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, January 25, 1989 High School J auditorium renovation JAYCEES' SPECIAL "M" NIGHT MEETING put on hold Inlcresled area persons are invited to attend a special "M" Night A year ago a group of people, has given the auditorium some meeting of the local Jaycees Chapter on Wednesday, Feb. I at including Linda Zaczek, Dick atmosphere. It is no longer 7:30 p.m. Graham, Gordon Gould and dingy." The meeting will be held at the Moose Lodge, upstairs, 210 1/2 Dick Korb, got together to think Gould added that the project E. Main, featuring a guest speaker and offering an opportunity to through a program process that was to renovate the auditorium learn about and to join the Jaycees. would lay the groundwork for a through the use of community The Jaycees is a leadership training organization involved in five-year project to renovate the education funds. The thought community service, open to interested persons between the ages Lowell High School Auditorium. process went beyond a sound of 21 and 39. The benefits from such a pro- system and painting. It was a If further information is needed, please call 897-6173. ject might give a rebirth to the five-year project that would in- extra curricular drama program, clude replacing the theatre cur- TICKETS ON SALE FOR LAAC WINTER PLAY provide a setting for the com- tain, installing new lights, laying munity education theatre class- new carpet, increasing the use of Tickets for the LAAC Winter Play, "The Savage Dilemma", es, and a place the Lowell Stu- the video equipment and expand- will go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 25. the dates for the play are dent's Arts Council could per- ing the sound booth which would Feb. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25. The curtain will go up each form skits. include a compartment for video evening at 8 p.m. at the Lowell Middle School. Since the extra curricular equipment. Thursday performances are S4 for adults and $3 for students drama programs were stopped at However there has been a snag and Senior Citizens. Seats for Friday and Saturday performances the high school there has been according to Linda Zaczek, Low- are $5. Tickets can be purchased in blocks of 20 or more for $4.50 no attention given to the au- ell's Director of Community each. Blocks must be paid for by Feb. 10 to receive the discount. ditorium, according to Gould. Education. "The renovation pro- Tickets for "The Savage Dilemma" are on sale at Cousins' Card The first step in this project ject has been put on hold because Sitting is Lowell Student Council President David Kniola and and Gift Shop. Call Joanne or Karen at 897-5000, for more infor- was the installation of a new of the difference (cuts) in state standing behind him is student council advisor Gordon Gould mation. $2,500 sound system. Then, to- funding for community educa- in the recently painted Lowell High School Auditorium. ward the end of the year, the stu- tion and other priorities for dis- SERIES ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BEGINS IN trict funds," she said. dent council, spearheaded by added class to the room." munity education won't improve LEDGER President David Kniola, or- As to when the project may He continued, "However, in until the state betters itself. The ganized a weekend under the gui- be taken off hold, school offi- the state's attempt to clean up school had planned to use some Beginning this week, the Lowell Ledger will be offering a three- dance of Gould (council advisor) cials would not speculate. abuses that have occurred in the district funds other than that of week series on financial aid available to students who wish to to re-paint the auditorium. "The 'The kids did an absolutely community education area it has community education, but will attend colleges and universities. job is complete and the students beautiful job painting the au- also hurt the good programs." be unable to until locally we're The deadline for the State of Michigan Scholarship Fund is Feb. did a super job," Gould said. ditorium," Lowell Superinten- Esch says "The funding for com- back on track financially." 15. "The kids had fun and the paint dent Fritz Esch said. "It has January is "Crunch Month". Now is the time to get figures for the financial forms from your income tax records. Financial forms may be picked up at the Lowell High School. ATTENTION COMMODITY RECIPIENTS Showboat board vacancies filled Four new Showboat Board Commodities for all those eligible will be distributed on Thurs., members were announced at the Jan. 26 at the regular time and place. Jan. 23 meeting Monday night. All registrations have to be updated this month. Be sure and The Showboat vacancies be- have proof of income, ID,and Social Security cards. came available following the res- Appointments for fuel assistance will also be taken. ignations of Jim Hodges, Bonnie Applicants should present heat bills for the past 12 months or Grooters, Ray Quada and Roger the most recent heat bill (if fuel is gas or electric) or at least the Brown. past two bills if heat source is a deliverable fuel (propane, wood, Filling those seats will be Ron oil). Proof of total household income for the past 90 or 120 days Wood, Chuck Myers, Denny (up to date application). Social Security card numbers and Medicaid Thomet and Dale Triplett. cards (if receiving public assistance must also be presented. Wood is self employed at RW Call Bemadette Johnson at 897-8519 anytime for more informa- Arts, he has lived in Lowell for tion. 26 years. He is active in the First ATTENTION COMMODITY RECIPIENTS Congregational Church and the Grand Rapids Symphonic Choir Government Surplus Commodities for all those eligible will be and with the Lowell Area Arts distributed on Thurs., Jan. 26 at the Lowell Moose Lodge, 210 Council. E. Main, Lowell. "I've always enjoyed the All registrations have to be updated this month. Be sure and have proof of income. ID,and Social Security cards. Cont'd pg. 22 Appointments for fuel assistance will also be taken. ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Formerly Applicants should present heat bills for the past 12 months or Village Party Shoppe. Try our new the most recent heat bill (if fuel is gas or electric) or at least the wine rack and get free 3-D Super past two bills if heat source is a deliverable fuel (propane, wood, Bowl glasses with purchase of 12- oil). Proof of total household income for the past 90 or 120 days pack of coke. Northside parking (up to date application). Social Security card numbers and Medicaid is available. Call 897-8791. cards (if receiving public assistance) must also be presented. Call Bemadette Johnson at 897-8519 anytime for more informa- GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - tion. OFF THE BLOTTER Four newly appointed Showboat Board members were announced at the January meeting. For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and cheese visit LowelPs exclusive Involved in a properly damage accident Jan. 14 was James Pictured, from left to right, are Chuck Myers, Ron Wood, and Denny Thomet. Not pictured Stoutjesdyk, 35, of Lowell when the car he was driving on M-21 is Dale Triplett. meat market at 205 E. Main. Call 897-7306. near Ridgeview Dr. struck the rear of a car driven by James Holder, 31, of Grand Rapids. BRIDAL & PRINCESS HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK Jeffrey Smart, 19, of Lowell and Tom Jacobs, 18, of Saranac, BOUTIQUE - New and gently CAFE • Stop in for our homemade PRECISION & FASHION VILLAGE INN • Daily specials - will lace charges of Breaking and Entering in Ionia County, Lar- worn stylish consignments. Lo- soup & sandwich combo or a fresh HAIRSTYLING - For both men Kitchen open until 2 a.m. - Beer cated in the Ye Olde Curiosity baked cookie. Take-outs too. 897- and women. Man's World specials 2-S p.m. M-F. Call 897- Cont'd pg. 24 Shoppes. 214 E. Main. 8120. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. 8880. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday , January 25» 1989 - Page 2 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 25, 1989 - Page 3 . Michigan outdoorsmen and women Coming Events Uultuaries express strong views on environment ) Notices In the Ledger s "Com- EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURS. - EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - events will take place on the 25, WED., FEB. 1: Historical Dress 7195; Saranac call David Hunter, other periodicals dealing with land protection laws. The same An even 50-50 split was regis- LUKSO- Mr. John Lukso, aged nephews. Mr. Smith was an ac- An overwhelming majority of ing Events" are free of charge Lowell Area Jaycees. meet at the Men's Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell 26. 27 and 28th Reservations Up Day at St. Mary's School and 642-9767; and Clarksville call percentage of respondents want tered on the hot question of 76. of Ada. passed away January tive member, since 1941, and Michigan sportsmen and hunting, fishing and conserva- to any non-profit organization Lowell Congregational Church at Assembly of God. 3050 Alden are $10. Call 459-6322. a fact presentation from the 7th/ David Caswell 868-7467 for the state to acquire unclaimed de- whether the practice of baiting in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and more info. Arrangements can be 18. 1989. He is survived by his later became an elder of the Reor- sportswomen strongly favor tion and holders of Michigan 7 00 p.m. New members wel- Nash, (just south of town).