City Council Reviews a Mixed Bag of Subjects
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The Grand Valley Ledger o Volume 8, Issue 11 Serving Lowell Area TSfl Readers Since 1893 January 18, 1984 City Council reviews a mixed bag of subjects The Lowell Cily Council ing a lot not much larger than the would like to see a site plan be- sewarde and Ray Zandstra. Resi- initial proposal from Don Fizer. that any such sale or trade of city covered u variety of subjects at house. New managers at the fore making a decision in the dents wishing to serve on this owner of Michigan Wire Proces- park land would have to be ap- ) heir meeting of Monday. Janu- Standard Oil Station are not al- matter, and it was tabled until the commission should contact city ing. that offers construction of a proved by a two/thirds vote of ary 16. Alterapprovalof the mi- lowing Kent, and an aunt that re- February 6 meeting. hall. new softball facility in exchange the people nutes from the December 19 sides with her, to park their car Dave and Linda Blodgett Art Warning, owner of Art's for the old ball diamond which is Councilman Phillip Schneider meeting and accounts payable, on the station's properly. made a slide presentation to the TV. 104 E. Main spoke from the adjacent to Michigan Wire prop- read into the minutes a Certifi- the council adjourned to open a Westdale Realty, owners of the council showing examples of audience to disapprove with any erty. Fizer says that his company cate of Apprecmtion to Dean E. public hearing the Zoning Board property across the street have some of their work as mural possible land swap between the has grown to the point where he Collins for his years of service as of Appeals. Agnes Kent, owner granted only temporary permis- painters. Blodgett is the brother city and Michigan Wire Process- sorely needs the additional Lowell's Mayor. Collins was of the Beauty Box located on the sion for Kent to park there. of Jim Blodgett. a teacher and re- ing for property that is currently space. The council has agreed to mayor from January 1978 until north side of Main Street just City Manager Ray Quada ex- sident here. The Lowell Area the Recreation Park ball dia- look at a more complete proposal January of 1984. west of the Hudson Street inter- pressed his concern of vehicles Arts Council is attempting to mond The Council has heard an from Fizer, but has concurred section was requesting permis- backing from a driveway so near commission the Blodgetts to sion to construct a driveway in an intersection that is already paint an historical mural to be ^iront of her shop, which also very busy. Kent said that the primarily funded by the Helen North receives Army citation serves as her residence. A previ- driveway could be constructed Look Daley Memorial Fund, the ous owner of the properly sold so that cars could turn around be- Blodgetts have surveyed the which he and his unit can be the high caliber of the United the back yard and much of the fore exiting onto Main St. The community, and would like to proud. His response to this criti- States soldier in Europe. PFC side yard to the adjacent Stan- councilmen servng as the Zoning see their work done on the west cal situation reflects great credit North willingly accepted the re- dard Oil property, thereby leav- Board of Appeals said they wall of the pocket park in the 300 upon himself and the United sponsibility to helping this man. block of East Main St. Speaking States Army. He set a sterling example, one of on behalf of the Look Commit- tee. Dean Collins who represents the city on that committee said Leo Bryant retires that the committee is considering funding the materials and labor on the projecct. but would like to after 56 years with P.O. see the city pick up the tah for U site preparation. The wall being considereJ would require con- siderable restoration since it was once a fire wall between build- ings. and is constructed of only un-fired sandstone brick, which is now crumbling. Collins men- JAYCEE WEEK! tioned that the wall would likely PFC John North have to be furred out and covered We salute the members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce dur- with cement board. Just pnor to his discharge after ^)g this National Jaycee Week celebration. Since 1915. Jaycee No costs for the project were serving for two years in the members have been involved in business and civic affairs in com- offered, but the Blodgetts said United States Army. PFC John munitites just like ours across the nation. that they would probably have North was awarded the Army These tine citizens and outstanding neighbors are an asset to any 1.000 hours of work into it. The Achievement Medal for saving town; they are a part of the American tradition of free enterprise and council instructed Quada to for- the life of a German civilian. personal effort. Thank you all. Jaycee members! • mulate a proposal for the project, North is currently living with his National Jaycees Week January 15-21. Why not join this fine and they would review it at a mother. Mrs. Marion North of group? You and your community will be better for it! later date. 237 Elizabeth Dean. Lowell. The Council accepted a low The narrative that accompanied IT'S PINEWOOD DERBY TIME! bid of $9,343.00 for a new police North's medal read as follows: cruiser from Thomet Chevrolet PRC John North distinguishd Lowell Cub Scout Pack 3188 is gearing up for their annual and Buick. The new cruiser will himself by exceptionally ^inewood Derby this Saturday at the Runciman School. Starting be a Chevrolet Impala. Quada meritorious achievement on 14 "me is noon, and the races run until 4:00 P.M. Pinewood Derby's said that he was glad to finally December 1983, while assigned consist of elimination racing of small wooden cars crafted by the sc- see a General Motors product to the 1st Platoon, 218th MP outs down long ramps. The Derby is always fun for everybody, and win a bid for a cruiser so that its Company 793rd MP Battalion. is open to the public. There is no admission charge. performance and maintenance 14th MP Group. PFC North was record can be compared to the personally responsible for saving Leo Bryant loads his vehicle for one of his last runs antral IMPORTANT CHEMC1AL PEOPLE TASKFORCE MEET- Fords and Dodges that have won a man's life through the im- mail carrier at the AHo Post Office. ING | all the bids in the eight years plementation of cardiopulmo- Quada has been city manager. nary resuscitation. On the morn- With 56 years as a rural mail carrier out of the Aho Post Office Monday. January 23. 1984. 7:30 P.M. ^ i\\t Lowell Middle In his comments to the coun- ing of 14 Deccember, PFC North carrier to his credit, Leo Bryant since May I, 1927. Leo worked School Owir Room. Michigan State Po.ice Trooper Gary cil, Quada reported that there is a was off-duty and travelling on a has more years on the job than as a substitute from his starting Knoltnerus will be the guest speaker He will show the movie, very good possibility that the U.S. Army shuttle bus. As he de- many postal workers are old date until December 26. 1981 ^Epidemic: Kids. Alcohol and Drugs." and discuss the related prob- city's new sewage treatment parted the bus he noticed an un- when they retire. At age 74 Leo when he became a regular car- lems as well as the responsibilities of parents. All students, parents, plant will not gain grant approval conscious elderly German man hung up his mail pouch on De- rier. and interested community members are encouraged to attend. This by January I, 1986. Such pro- on the sidewalk. Several people cember 30, 1983 after serving as meeting is free and refreshments will be served. jects are currently being funded were attempting to slap the man both a substitute and regular mail Leo who resides at 137 S. at 75% by the Federal Govern- into consciousness, without suc- West Street. Lowell with his DANCE INSTRUCTOR NEEDED ment. but after the January I. cess. PFC North assessed the VALLEY AUTOMOTIVE - wife Bertha says things were a 1986 cut-off date, they are going man's condition and im- Full service garage open from lot different when he first began The Lowell YMCA is looking for a jazz. tap. or ballet mstmctor to be funded at a lesser rate, mediately stepped in. After find- 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. Mon. - delivering the mail. Driving a for elementary school age children. If you are qualifed or interested probably around 50% according ing no signs of breathing or a Thur.; 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. Fri.; Model - T Ford, farmers would please call the YMCA 897-8445. to Quada. The Environmental heartbeat in the man. PFC North 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays. wait to see if the mailman could Protection Agency has mandated initiated CPR. He was able to re- Certified Mechanics on duty. make it through snow plugged OFF THE BLOTTER that the City build a secondary store the man's vital signs and 2400 West Main St., Lowell roads before they'd attempt to go sewage treatment plant, but the maintain them until medical aide 897-9046.