HO AG i SONS' H"" ? 'f'CO 35^ ^pr.i;«GPJr? , MICHiCAN 49284 The T /)wdl T t Volume 31 Issue 27 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, May 11, 2005 LHS student wins essay contest - gets milk! By Dan Schneider cafeteria's salad and sandwich owell High bar, the school's offering School got milk zero-hour physical education Llast Tuesday credits. Also mentioned were and a visit from Greg activities of the Lady Arrow Kelser of the 1979 national Varsity Club. These include championship Michigan hosting a Women in Sports State basketball team. conference earlier this year- Students received which extensively integrated several cases of mostly fitness activities, community chocolate milk, a talk from service, promoting women in Kelser and $1,000 for the sports, and mentoring younger Lady Arrow Varsity Club girls. as a result of winning the "Me personally, I mentor national Got Milk? for a pre-K special ed girl," Michigan Healthy Schools Crowley said. Challenge. Kelsey Crowley, The club also hosts fitness a sophomore at the high days at East Hills Athletic school and member of Club for all girls sports. the Lady Arrow Varsity "It gives girls an Club, submitted an online opportunity to meet girls from application and essay to other sports who they don't the contest on behalf of the necessarily compete with," club. said Lowell High School The essay talked about athletic trainer Patty Sellner. what the school has done to As a result of winning the Lowell High School students sported milk mustaches with Greg Kelser, a member of the 1979 national promote healthy lifestyles- contest, Crowley and other championship Michigan State basketball team and former Detroit Pistons player. Pictured, from left to right, are -a milk machine in the members of the club along with basketball players Josh Hettinga, Drew Happie, Ryan Lane and Ben Hanson; Kelser; Lady Arrow Varsity Club cafeteria, pop machines members Kelsey Crowley, Brittany Bueche, Amanda Geelhoed, Chelsea Harrison and Brittany Lyman. turned off at lunchtime, the Essay contest, cont'd., pg. 9 Too close for comfort on Main St.

full-sized van "My whole place over the curb right there," and its driver shook," said Jonathan Shuff, he pointed. Acame within a who owns Crooked Tree Police investigating the few feet of landing in the Gallery and Gifts, located incident did not speculate Flat River last Tuesday on next to where the van made about what caused Trumbull no litt Main Street in Lowell. impact with the guard rail. to lose control of his At approximately 2:15 "When I saw him out the vehicle. p.m., the eastbound Ford side window, I thought he The van's impact took conversion van crossed was going all the way in." out two sections of guard the centerline near the Neither the driver of rail, shearing four re-bar intersection of Main Street the van, 58-year-old Doug rods on one concrete rail and Riverside Drive and Trumbull, nor the occupants support, which now hangs sideswiped a westbound of the Altima were injured. three feet over the river. The Nissan Altima. The ButTrumbull was noticeably city has placed seven road collision likely disabled the shaken. construction barrels in front van's driver-side front tire, "I remember coming of the damaged area until causing the vehicle to turn through the light and I'm the Michigan Department abruptly left, jumping the looking at the clock to see of Transportation can repair curb on the north side of the what time it is and the next the bridge. street and plowing into the thing I know, I'm coming guard rail. The driver of this van nearly landed in the Flat River last Tuesday afternoon. Turner wins school board seat in close election By Dan Schneider

oters in the Lowell School District gave the nod He explained it is important to push the case for to James Turner in a close school board election better state funding for schools. "They have to come up last Tuesday. with a way to adequately finance public schools and I V think that we should help them do that as much as we Turner won the single open seat with 390 votes. Sterling Massey garnered 383 votes. possibly can " he said. "It was a close victory," Turner said. I think that just Toward that end Turner, supports the work of the City Council Candidates ... shows there were two good candidates running. K-16 Coalition for Michigan's Future, a broad-based, The election was one of two in Kent County to be grassroots lobby group working to get more school Page 4 decided by fewer than 10 votes. In Cedar Springs, Gerald funding from Lansing. Student Artwork... Page 10 Hall won a school board seat by a solitary vote. "I think it's a good idea and I think school board Turner 57, a retired Grand Rapids waste treatment members should be active in that sort of thing," Turner operator, will take office officially July 1. "I think probably said. Walking To School the first thing we're going to have to tackle is the budget, ... Page 11 said Turner. THI LOWELL LEOGU MAY 11,2005 PACE 2 THE LOWELL LEDGER MAY 11,2005 PAGE 3 Oliver III and Hulda; Reimink. Her many years the Wesleyan Women and the entire communit^ of as a neurosurgical, clinical the church choir. She also Mayfest Bluegrass Music Festival... May 19-22 nurses, many of whom she specialist were spent in the enjoyed crossword puzzles. Next week bluegrass was privileged to teach; neurosurgical practice of Dr. She is survived by two sons lopping the bill this year the Saline Fiddlers and the Association's Mayfest and music will be heard her longtime friends with Oliver Grin. Memorials in Bruce (Mickie) Ellison Jr. of is the bluegrass supergroup Thunderfloor Cloggers. Fallfest bluegrass festivals. throughout the Lowell special focus on the 1957 memory of Dottie may be Belding," Brian (Michelle) 'Special Consensus." It first This is the 10th Ticket prices are $7 Fairgrounds as the West Chapel with Rev. Dale Holland Christian High given to her newly formed Ellison of Lowell, daughter takes the stage Saturday anniversary of Mayfest and for single days Friday and Michigan Bluegrass Music Cooper, chaplain of Calvin School group and her caring nonprofit charity. Oncology Bonna Berge of Saranac; mmm' ms at 3:30 p.m. The festival the third time the event Sunday and $ 12 for Saturday, Association brings its annual College, officiating. She neighbors on Thompson Nurses Reach Out (ONRO). six grandchildren. She was consists of a regular has been held in Lowell. which features about twice as Mayfest to Lowell. passed away on April 27 at Drive in Lowell; sister June Donations may be sent to preceded in death by her rotation of several bands, The Lowell Fairgrounds many performances. A pass Beginning Thursday, her home in Lowell. There Reimink and her family Cancer and Hematology parents, husband Bruce including Schlitz Creek, has become the regular for the entire weekend costs May 19, bands will audition will be a time of visitation Steve and Jackie Reimink Center, 710 Kenmoor S.E., Ellison in 2004, son-in-law Backbumer, Patchwork, venue for the West $22. Camping is available at for a spot in next year's bill. Michigan Bluegrass Music with her family one hour and their sons Keith, Ste. 200, Grand Rapids, Steve Berge. Graveside "*y» , • ..tb' the fairgrounds. MIDDLE SCHOOL FUN NIGHT prior to the service and Troy and Joel and Mary MI 49546 - Attn: Shanna service was Monday at Admission is $3 for the Airwave party on Friday, a Celebration of her Life Reimink; sister and her Shemwell. Maple Hill Cemetery, asm, May 13 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Lowell Middle School. reception following the husband Marilyn and Gord Charlotte, with Pastor Country music concert to benefit A.R.G.Y.L. There is no charge if you participated in the fundraiser service in the lower level Mark Lipscomb officiating. Disselkoen and their family DYKSTRA PINCKNEY By Don Schneider and sold at least IS items. of the Chapel. Surviving Sandra and Steve Kodhl, Audrey L. Dykstra, aged Memorial contributions may Nicholas Shaye Pinckney, tickets are $5 and will be at Lowell High School- swap meet for amateur radio are her children and Chad and Ryan; Susan 90, of Lowell, passed away be made to the Ebenezer BACCALAUREATE AT LPAC bom April 10, 2005, passed The Country Roots sold at the door. -repeaters, transceivers, enthusiasts. grandchildren: Robert Howe; Mackenzie and Alex; May 4, 2005. She was Center of the West Berlin All LHS seniors, their family and friends arc invited away unexpectedly April Band will perform Saturday A.R.G.Y.L. is a radio etc.-the club members can All of this finances Bouwman of Chicago, Shelly and Wayne Jones, preceded in death by her Wesleyan Church, 5110 W. to attend the baccalaureate on Wednesday, May 18 at 7 30, 2005. He is survived at the Lowell Performing club open to any student, communicate with people an annual club trip to the Betsy and Michael Nugent Max, Sam and Stevie Marie; husband Richard. Audrey is Portland Rd., Lake Odessa, p.m. in the Lowell Performing Arts Center. A dessert by his mother Brandy Arts | Center. Proceeds not just those from the all over the world. Members HAM-vention in Dayton, and their children, Steven, brother and his family: John survived by several nieces MI 48849. will follow. grandparents Steve Shepard from the event will Lowell district. The club's have done a variety of odd Ohio, the largest such event BOUWMAN Jacob and Nicole of and Tina Witteveen and and a nephew. Private " - .i- . S / • f r.jjSc&£i "'t*''-:* v , zMi-S!?' Debbie Pinckney (NaNa) benefit the Amateur Radio current president is a home- jobs to finance the club, in the world. The club also A memorial service is Belding; her dearest friends Mark, Breeand Melissa. family graveside service KING LHS ALL ALUMNI GATHERING Uncle Teeb, Auntie Belle Group of Youth in Lowell school student. There are including directing parking takes part in Field Day the scheduled for Dorothy Carol and Dick Gootjes; She was preceded in held at Oakwood Cemetery Barbara Jean (BeVier) King, Lowell Area Schools Education Foundation will Uncle David, Aunt Autumn (A.R.G.Y.L). 29 licensed amateur radio at Lowell's home football last full weekend in June, (Dottie) Bouwman on her close association with death by her parents Jack on Friday. aged 62, died May 1, 2005. host its 2nd annual gathering on Saturday, May 28. A cousins ShiLeigh, Cody, The band plays old- operators in the club ranging games and cleaning up the where they gain experience Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Grin family; Dr. Oliver and Nina Witteveen and She was preceded in death brunch is at 11 a.m.; following are a musical program, Tyler; great-grandmother time country music in the in age from elementary to bleachers. In December, that may be of great use to 3 p.m. at the Calvin College and wife Carolyn, Martin, her brother-in-law Carl ELLISON by her son Earl L. King, door prize drawings, tours of the school. For information Donna Pinckney; great- Grand-Ole Opry style. It'll high school. they host a HAM-vention, the general public in the Ilene M. Ellison, aged 69, parenis Newton and Mildred call 987-2500 or go to www.lowellscbools.com: Alumni grandparents Tilden play a two-hour set starting With their storage a small convention and event of an emergency. of Saranac, formerly of BeVier, sisters Leona Information. (Judy) Pinckney; great- at 7 p.m. General admission room full of equipment "It's to show that Charlotte, Mich., passed Miller, Shirley Richter. She grandmother Diane Shepard; you can go out in the field away Thursday, May 5, is survived by her husband LOWELL REUNION Aunt Dawn and Uncle John, with emergency power 2005 after a brief illness. Burton King; daughters Class of '96 student council officers are looking for BJ and Amy; godparents supplies and operate in the Mrs. Ellison was bom July Jane King, Dawn (Gary) addresses and other contact info, in preparation for the Prime tornado season is March through September, Karen Payne, Joe Noon and field so that if there is an 4, 1935, in Charlotte, the Drake; three grandchildren; 10-year reunion in 2006. Please call 616-460-7479 or but your farm will be well protected all year long Aunt Sammy. A memorial emergency ... they can turn daughter of the late Vem two great-grandchildren email [email protected]. with a Farmowners policy from Farm Bureau General service was held on May 6 to amateur radio operators and Golda (Wyrick) Sharp. all of Philomath, Ore.; two Insurance Company of Michigan. Call today. at the First United Methodist (to communicate)," said She and her husband were brothers Bud (Pat) BeVier F.R.O.M. CAN USE YOUR HELP Church of Lowell, Dr. club advisor Al Eckman. Denisc Amesen owners/operators of a party of Lowell, Jim (Bemie) The food pantry needs: soda crackers, pork and Makini iai\Mig£ Your Future More Predictable Michael Conklin officiating. Clubs from all over the store for many years and BeVier of Iowa, one sister beans, and paper products such as bathroom tissue and United States and Canada F/UiM BUREAU enjoyed helping people. She Betty (Bill) Richter of Mich. paper towels. Any help is greatly appreciated. 1973 South Stale Road participate in the event. Ki INSURANCE was a member of the West Cremation has occurred. Ionia FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU • FARM BURCAU GENtRAL This year's Field Day takes Berlin Wesleyan Church, w\v w. farm hurcauinsurance-mi.com place June 25 and 26. 616-527-3960 oo<>c><>oo<>

SYNOPSIS Parents, Fans, Football Fanatics! TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING OF THE GltCAT RATE OF GRATTAN VERGENNES Don't Miss This Opportunity To Bond 11 -Month CD available thru May 20, 2005: With Coaches And Fans Alike! COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP BOARD Annual NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING April 18, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. Pefcenlaee The Lowell Football Program Presents the ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND 4.00% sr • 4.06% Yield th Minutes of the March 21, 2005 Regular SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY 5 Annual Lowell Meeting were approved. The meeting agenda New money from another financial institution: EFFECT THEREOF ' * r • and a list of invoices were also approved. Annual Perccnlagc PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 4.10% sr • 4.16% Yield "PIGSKIN'' CLASSIC Motions approved: on May 9, 2005 the Township Board of the Members of The Country Roots Band will appear at the Lowell Performing Arts LOWELL FOOTBALL Township of Grattan adopted an ordinance to • Motion to keep '04-'05 lawn care contract Minimum opening deposit of $500 required. Penalty for early withdrawal. Center this Saturday, May 14. amend Article 17 of Zoning Ordinance of the with Luscious Landscapes 4-PERSON NINE HOLE Township of Grattan, pertaining to site plan Call the ICNB office nearest you: • Motion to approve facility addition for Elite review. GOLF SCRAMBLE Auto Body Ionia: 616.527 0220 D The ordinance amends Article 17 in its Belding Downtown: 616-794-1195 Friday, June 3rd, 2005 entirety. The amending ordinance includes • Motion to approve Ionia County and Belding West: 616-7944)890 K, provisions on land uses requiring site plan Huntington Banks and Kent County Money Dexter: 616-527-1550 at Deer Run Golf Course Lowell: 616-897-6171 In The Ledger k review; procedures for applications for site Max as designated depositories Check-in from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. ICNB Southside: 616-527-9250 plan review by the Planning Commission; the Hometown Banking sunfieid: 517-566 8025 • Motion to retain current attorney, auditor, MvrtorFDtC ADA-LOWELL 5 Shotgun start at 4:30 p.m. with dinner to follow required contents and information to be WWW.icnb.com WoodUnd: 269-367-4911 engineer and planner for '05-'06 M 21 5 Minute« Ea«t of Amwiy H Q j JOB FAIR Cost is $65 per golfer, dinner included. included in a site plan, including site data, 897-FILM access and circulation, landscaping, buildings • Motion to approve amendments to Comcast Buffet Dinner only at 7:00 - $20 M.2S Students i Late Shows Fri i Sat and structures, utilities, drainage and other franchise agreement M.00 DAILY ItotirwM bl 6pm I WHERE: O No patstt Li matters; standards under which site plans The Lowell Ledger Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce * Raffles • Golf Awards • Motion to instruct building inspector to not would be reviewed and approved by the (USPS 453-830) MOVIE GUIDE 113 Riverwalk Plaza • Lowell, MI 1 9 issue occupancy permit for 550 Wildview Live Auction Silent Auction Planning Commission; procedures for Published weekly for MS00 a year in Kent County, Hosted by Axios Incorporated until owner has satisfied all agreed upon , 30 FREE approval of changes in an approved site plan; 22 a year outside the county by the issues SPRINC MATINEES Specialty Holes * Golf & Dinner the imposing of terms and conditions on site Lowell Ledger Publishing Company, FOR EVERYONE SATURDAY fc SUNDAY 10111 AM WHEN: plan approval; time limitations for the Complete minutes are available on the 105 N. 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Box 128 • Lowell, Ml 49331 wjmC.SOpurrfU«*goitiun M Outing Will Be Held Rain Or Shine (If Golf Is Canceled Rain Checks Will Be Issued) Marl Stone, o»4«ot *ypopcom Axios Incorporated at 616-522-0500. EOE/AP•PP A TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE www.lowellbuyersguide.com k a Hole Sponsors Will Have Their Name Or Company Name Present At The Sign Up Table And Recognized On TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN Vergennes Township Clerk Ll I A The Golf Outing Program Handed Out To Each Golfer. www.adalowell5.com THI LOWUX LCOGU MAY 11,2M5 PACE 4 THE LOWELL LEDGER MAY 11,2005 PAGE 5 Funds down - better outlook for next year's city budget year going from about $83,106 By J Lobdell City Council scheduled its The proposed fund bal- Pasquale said, meaning that starting to see a glimmer of a to $87,258. Contributing Writer public hearings on the 2005- ance will come to about the city should expect to re- silver lining. A key factor is The short presentation on 2006 budget, the first being $27,000, approximately one ceive about the same amount that the city has been grow- the budget ended on a positive The city of Lowell re- May 16. Following the second percent of the city's expen- of state revenue sharing, ing, the net result being an note. Pasquale said the city ceived some good financial hearing on June 6, thecouncil ditures which will be around (around $414,000) as it did increase in revenues from will markaspecial occasion in news last week as -two local can approve adoption of the $2.4 million for 2005-2006, last year. property taxes of $1,545,719 March of 2006 when it makes organizations approved more budget. The new budget goes and is about $300,000 down While cuts in slate fund- this year to a proposed esti- than $ 140,000to help with the into effect July 1. from last year's proposed ing, approxi mately a $700,000 mate of $ 1,611,500. This has the final $45,000 payment for also had a positive impact on the Englehardt Library, free- vi City Hall/police station bond "We have proposed a expenditures. Pasquale said loss to the city over the past **71 8. Inoculatte: To take coffee intervenously when you payment. eight years, have had their the value of a city mill, which ing up even more funds for the Ledger Entries positive fund balance," said most cities strive for 15 to 20 are running late. (Give me some of that!) The Downtown Develop- city manager David Pasquale, percent of the expenditures effect on Lowell, the city is increased by $4,000 over last 2006-2007 fiscal year. 9. Hipatitis: Terminal coolness. of125,100, 75,50 & 25 Years Ago ment Authority authorized "but basically this is a very as its fund balance, but due 10. Osteopomosis: A degenerate disease. (This got $128,147 and Look Memo- lean budget." to cuts in stale revenue shar- extra credit.) rial Fund approved $15,000. Even with the additional ing and the current economic Both amounts will be put monies and another $10,000 times, it has been difficult for Familiar faces will seek cozy 11. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending in the city's general fund, from the Lee Fund for park many municipalities to main- off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth from where bond payments maintenance in its preliminary tain such a fund balance. explodes and it's like, a serious bummer. are paid. 2005-2006 budget proposal, "From what we have been three seats on city council corner 12. Dacafalon (n): The gruelling event of getting By The announcement was the city's fund balance will told, the state plans to hold throught the day consuming only things that are good for Priscilla J. Lobdell made just before the Lowell still be low, Pasquale said. the line for another year," This morning presents a pretty full plate for me. I you. Lussmyer Contributing Writer City clerk Betty Morlock is also seeking a second term, ave to be at my mom's house early. She will undergo her said seven or more candidates has been on the council since 13. Glibido: All talk and no action. rst radiation treatment in a seven week course. She's facing 14: Dopeler effect (My personal favorite.): The It appears four candidates would have been needed for 2002. Shores is seeking her Dealership gets first body shop pretty rough road, but she has worked through a lot of will be vying for three spots the city to hold a primary elec- fourth term on the council and tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come on the Lowell City Council tion in August. Because the has been serving since 1994. ard spots in her eighty years. She'll get through this as well, at you rapidly. under newly redesigned ordinance this fall. number is less than that, the Hall has been serving on the he's tough. 15. Arachnoleptic fit (n.): The frantic dance performed Candidates had until city will only have a general Lowell PlanningCommission As for me... I'm not so tough. When faced with adversity just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web. election. for the past several years and A local car dealership nance in October to allow for foot fence with a landscape Tuesday to file petitions with k tend to wimp out. In the case of trying to come up with 16. Beezlebug (n.) Satan in the form of a mosquito that The four will be vying has also been on the council. received the green light to body shops by special use in plan be approved by staff. the city for the upcoming quick column this morning I'm falling back on my old gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot 125 YEARS THE WEEKLY JOURNAL for 2 four-year scats and 1 The mayor and pro tem move forward on constructing the general business district. The conditions addressed election, set for Nov. 8. As andby... plagiarism. The following came to me via the be cast out. MAY 12,1880 concerns the commission had of Monday, the three incum- two-year seat; the lowest vote mayor positions are selected a body shop on its West Main The shop, at the corner itemet: 17. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding A "Woman Suffrage Convention" will be held in June getter secures the two-year by the council from members Street site. of W. Main and S. Pleasant with the site, which centered bents, mayor Jeanne Shores, at the congregational church in Grand Rapids. Susan B. term. who are currently serving. The Washington Post's Style Invitational once again half a grub in the fruit you're eating At a special meeting in streets, was approved with on keeping it maintained and and councilmen Jim Pfaller Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton will probably be there. Currently, Hodges is Currently, the city has no sked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it And, the Washington Post's "Pick of the Literature"... April, the Lowell Planning several conditions: that a looking nice for those living and Jim Hodges, along with The editor will be back from Texas at the end of the wrapping up a two-year term other issues scheduled for the y adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a 18. Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an Commission unanimously detail for the light fixtures be nearby and driving by. challenger Jim Hall, had filed week. on the council, having been November ballot, Morlock ew definition. Here are this year's winners: @##&%*$. (The Post printed the missing word, but you granted a special use permit submitted to the city, that curb Construction of the body with the city clerk's office. Mastodon bones have been found while digging a well elected in 2003. Pfaller, who said. to Grand Wittenbach, 749 and sidewalk along Pleasant shop is expected to start soon, No other petitions had been 1. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which Ledger readers are smart enough to fill in the blank.) in Dallas, Texas. W. Main, for a body shop at Street to the south lot line be since the dealership has plans taken out. ists until you realize it was your money to start with. My thanks to The Washington Post for helping get me Prof. Jamieson's lecture Wednesday evening will be its location and to construct installed, that the stormwater to have it operational as soon 2. Reintamation (I love this one): Coming back to life out the door on time this morning. My mother appreciates it. on electricity, attractions and repulsions; Thursday, electric a 1,920-square foot addition detention be reconfigured, as possible. a hillbilly. Just so this column isn't totally plagiaristic... and since I do points and flames; Friday, evolution. All illustrated. screening of dumpster, and to the facility. The planning 3. Bozone (n): The substance surrounding stupid people have a little time left... here are a couple offerings from me. Freeport has a news depot at the harness shop, with many that the elimination of a 24- periodicals. commission changed the ordi- lat stops bright ideas from penetrating The Bozone layer 1. Ergocomics: A Sunday comics section designed to be hfortunately shows little sign of breaking down in the near read while lying on the sofa. 100 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER jture. 2. Parkalysis: Winter conditions forcing you to stay MAY 11,1905 More suggestions made to trim 2005-2006 school budget 4. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for indoors. (See snowbound.) The young men who did the charivari told the Grand le purpose of scoring with chicks. 3. Punorama: Puns (usually bad puns) coming at you Rapids Herald that it was an old custom in Vergennes, they 5. Cashtration (n): The act of buying a house, which from all directions. behaved well and were not drunk, and the groom fired not By Dan Schneider LAS assistant superintendent contending with a large school year's budget. bus, increasing the fees for waiting for one more input over their heads but into the group, injuring four. for finance and personnel Con- budget gap for the upcoming School officials were participating in sports, pro- session before we make our 'nders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite 4. Insexpensive: A cheap date. The Grand Rapids and Ionia Electric Railway asks a 60- Deadline for teachers nie Gillette presented the list school year. quick to point out that the posing a sinking fund millage decision and that will be next eriod. Time to go. Just as a parting thought, some of these day extension for the franchise from the Ionia Council. to sign up for Lowell Area of suggested cuts and revenue "We are looking at poten- cuts are merely suggestions and accepting more students Monday in this room." 6. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high. word twists might liven up "Sound Off from time to time. D. G. Look advertises their wallpaper sale at 7, 8 and 9 Schools' severance plan is enhancements at Monday's tially one and a half million at this point. at Unity High School. The board will take the 7. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarchastic Simply call in, spell your word and offer a definition. cents per double roll. Friday. board meeting. dollars to cut this year," said "No decisions have been A complete list can be feedback from Monday's it and the person who doesn't get it. Seventeen cases of smallpox are discovered in Bay City; The early retirement The administration an- Lowell Area Schools super- made and the board is provid- obtained from the LAS central forum into consideration so far the disease has been mild, and people were avoiding incentive topped the list of ticipates savings of up to intendent Shari Miller. ing an opportunity for input on office. throughout the rest of the quarantine. suggestions for cuts to the $756,000 from the severance Budget cuts for the pre- our budget reduction sugges- 'This information came budgeting process. The final It's exam time, and six eighth-graders from rural schools 2005-2006 school budget. plan. The district is again vious two school years ex- tions," Gillette said. from the meetings, the board budget for the 2005-2006 at South Lowell and Vergennes took theirs at the high school ceeded $2.3 million. That opportunity will be has not made a decision," school year will be submitted last week. Behind the severance Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Miller re-iterated. "We are for adoption in June. To The Editor Dear Editor, plan, the suggestion list at the Lowell Area Schools My heartfelt appreciation goes out to my neighbors, 75 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER included staff reductions to board room at the Runciman Patty and Joe McBride, and to the people of Lowell for AND THE ALTO SOLO MAY 8,1930 CITY OF align staff with student num- building. During the meet- their support and contributions after my husband Chad was Robert Palmer sells his Belding elevator, grain and bers, potentially saving the ing, the proposed cuts will College New s killed. bean business to C.H. Runciman (grain and beans) and King district $240,000. The other be discussed in more detail. 'ear Editor, Milling (feed). big-ticket spending cut sug- Suggestions were compiled We had been renovating a room during our spare time. LOWELL Taylor R. Verdon, who per year, is awarded to a I was very disappointed to hear that the Wittenbach A carload of King Flake flour is delivered to Rocky gestion was to restructure the over the course of 16 meeti ngs It still needed wiring and drywall on the ceiling. will graduate from Lowell student who has exhibited enter may be closed for the summer with its ongoing status Mount, NC, via three railroads in 3 1/2 days, probably a WINGS program for a poten- with school staff, parents, the The McBride's have also been renovating their home record. PUBLIC HEARING tial savings of $158,000. student council, key commu- High School this year, is academic excellence during ill undetermined. I understand this has been recommended and they told their crew, electrician Brian Dohm of Belding; About 1100 W.W. I veterans live in the two Battle Creek The Lowell City Council will conduct a public Privatization of trans- nicators and the district's cost- the recipient of the Free their high school years. y our new superintendent. Does this also mean no Jeff Rininger of Lowell; and Ryan Rutledge of Lyons about hospitals. Very few receive money from the government; hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting portation, mechanics and containment committee. Enterprise Scholarship for Verdon, the daughter immunity gardens for the summer? Chad. These three wonderful men along with C&S Drywall they earn some by making poppies. custodians was among the The suggestions were the 2005-2006academic year of Michael and DeeLayne The Wittenbach Center is a wonderful educational of Monday, May 16, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the ! of Clarksville donated their time and materials to finish the The Grand Rapids Woman's Club invites Lowell most radical of the sugges- not limited to cuts. Several Lowell City Hall Council Chambers, Second al Northwood University in Verdon of Lowell, will work ,nd activity resource in this community. Tammy and many job. Woman's Club to lunch and in turn is entertained with music tions. Three custodial posi- were also given to boost the Midland. toward a business degree rthers have worked extremely hard and done a great job of There are no words to express my gratitude to them and a one-act comedy. Floor, 301 East Main Street, Lowell, Ml for the tions were already privatized district's revenue stream, such The scholarship, $5,000 when she attends Northwood tvelopment over the years. It's disappointing to be deprived for their selfless generosity. I shall be eternally grateful to Besides the weekly serial, "Black Sheep's Gold," there is purpose of receiving comments from the through attrition in thecurrent as charging a fee to ride the this fall as a freshman. a kiddies' evening story. public on the following: f this facility throughout the summer. them and to all of you for your spirit of kindness during the I also understand that fundraising ideas within the darkest time of my life. 50 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER AUTOMATIC POWER PROTECTION The 2005 edition pter were totally dismissed when they could have not only Sincerely, • An Ordinance to amend Sections 20.05 MAY 12,1955 We'll keep of "Who's Who Among rovided financing for the center, but additional funds for Jamie Kingsbury 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR Moose softball against the Grand Rapids Teamsters will (Exempted Signs) and 20.05 (Residential Students in American le school district. This seems extremely shortsighted to me District Signs), Chapter 20 - Signs of the When the power goes out, depend on GUARDIAN Home Standby open on the 17th with a high school band concert, boy scout the lights Universities and Colleges" \ light of financial hardships within the district. flag ceremony and village president W.A. Roth throwing out generators for automatic back-up power 24 hours a day. Zoning Ordinance of the Code of will include the names of 18 This is not only a valuable school facility but an asset to Letters • Letters • Letters the ball. Ordinances of the City of Lowell. on for you. •7000 to 40000 watts students from Northwood ur community. Please open a public dialogue specifically Bids are let for removal of four houses on the new • Fully automatic University who have pneeming the status of the Wittenbach Center, with full elementary school site. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are • 24/7 blackout protection been selected as national isclosure of all pertinent information. Allow us as the full County Board of Supervisors meeting minutes cover more than a full page. available for public inspection during normal • Permanently Installed outstanding campus leaders. immunity of superintendent, school board and the people Agnes Perry is the correspondent for "Lowell • UL Listed .(g). From Lowell is Ashley Lowell to be involved in its future. The Lowell Ledger welcomes all "Letters to the Editor " business hours at City Hall and Englehardt Happenings," one of the larger neighborhood news columns. v •S. Rickert, a senior and the We need to rethink this closing of the Wittenbach for publication on Us "Viewpoint9' page. Letters can be Public Library. daughter of Jeff and Julie .'enter. Let us, as the community, have what we've worked typed or written. However, we ask that they do not exceed 25 YEARS Rickert. To be named to this jfo hard to develop over a number ot years prior to the present 250 words, "Letters to the Editor" should be sent to the Interested persons may submit written THE GRAND VALLEY LEDGER annual directory, the campus :Jministration. Lowell Ledger, 105 N. Broadway, P.O., Box 128, Lowell, MAY 7,1980 comments to City Hall, 301 E. Main St., MJsjsjJISJS* $7=211117 nominating committees and Peggy Covert Ml 49331 or emailed to: ledger(q)lowellbuyersguide. Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music Missionary Lowell, Ml 49331 prior to the meeting or editors look at students' com. Letters must be signed and please include a phone pilots hold an open house at the airport. appear in person. Packages Starting at 1,880°° academic achievement, P.S. Tammy and her staff spend all spring planting and number. Editing may be necessary for space, clarity and Country Roads would like potential customers to know they rejuvenate theatre seats behind the Zephyr station, near service to the community, iill have to find homes for all of these plants if the center is to avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. the RR tracks. Betty R. Morlock GUARDIAN leadership in extracurricular The Lowell Ledger thanks you in advance for your GUARDIAN HOME STANDBY GENERATORS Wosed for the summer. The presidential primary election will be May 20, then City Clerk activities and potential for cooperation. #i Se/Z/fl/ Horn Standby Gtmntor • school board election on June 9. 616-897-8457 continued success. THE LOWELL LEDGEK MAY 11,2005 PAGE 6 THE LOWELL LEOGEX MAY 11,2005 PAGE 7 Jesus, brings us the power of forgiveness from which we can Koning appointed AjPHA national director know and share in true Peace. "All men (humankind) are captives. You and I are captured Christian Koning, a Weddi Koning will attend the The Lowell student is team. He will be exhibiting by something. Whether our conquerors be prestige or money, student at Lowell High AjPHA National Convention, a member of Friends and his registered paint gelding. our work or family, our hobbies and pleasures - whatever School, has been appointed participate in the AjPHA Neighbors 4-H Club, Lowell Dinky Blue Eyes at the they may be, we are all captured by something and we live AjPHA national director. The President's service project, FFA and Lowell Equestrian shows this summer. under its influence. The important question, therefore, is not MaylBrower American Junior Paint Horse promote the paint horse, whether we are to be captured, but far more fundamentally, Association promotes youth and recruit new youth what captures us." (Author Unknown) That which separates Dr. Roger La Wane, pastor involvement on a local, state membership. Hospice of Michigan First Congregational United Church of Christ us from the love of God can even be the very doctrine or and national level. theology or philosophy by which we seek to understand God offers workshop in June particularly when our belief systems ignore the command of Let's take a look at the First Letter of John. You will need With the confusing focus on how to have end- Love or relegates God's love to sectarian parochialisms. r to read the first chapter to get the entire statement from the lei 'e News details presented during of-life care discussions with You and I as Christians and all who seek to know God o writer. I will only quote what seems to me to be central to that the Terry Schiavo case, one family, friends and healthcare in any way must take seriously the power of confession as a chapter. The writer says of his Christian witness"... that which message stood out - people providers. It will also provide means of strengthening our relationship with God and as a Michigan Technological Melissa J. Collins, we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you need to talk about their instruction on how to prepare power to keep us from making anything more important than University in Houghton bachelor of science in may have fellowship with us; and our fellowship is with the wishes ahead of time should Advance Directives, such God's love - not our theologies, not the Bible or our sacred honored the achievements biomedical engineering Father (God) and with his (God's) Son Jesus Christ." ..."If they be unable to speak for as the Durable Power of texts, not our denomination or our political affiliations nor of more than 800 graduates Magna Cum Laude; we say we have fellowship with him (God) while we walk in themselves in the future. Attorney for Healthcare, anything else. Confession becomes a vaccine against all the at spring Commencement Rebecca M. Trierweiler, darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth;... If Hospice of Michigan will which are legal documents morbid poisons left in the system by the infections of yester- ceremonies on April 30. bachelor of science in we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is offer a workshop titled "End that appoint a person to make day. It is a vaccine that you and I must not neglect if we are The following students mechanical engineering - not in us." The writer of John then affirms that acknowledge- of Life Decision Making decisions for an individual if to make visible the true nature of God - for God is love and from Lowell were honored: Cum Laude; and Corey L. ment of sin "(confession") leads the way to growing in right Planning" on Tuesday, June he/she is not able to do so. the source of all Being. Amen! Wilcox, bachelor of science relationship with God. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Because space is limited. in computer engineering; For the sake of understanding, let's define "sin" (also Hospice of Michigan office, registration is required. honored from Alto was known as evil) as that which arises from within humankind 1260 Ekhart N.E. in Grand Call 616-356-5258. More Nicole J. Burger, bachelor of blocking open and affirming relationships with God, self and/ Rapids. information about hospice Baccalaureate set science in clinical laboratory or others. Sin can be our thought process, our actions toward This workshop will care is available on the science. others, our lack of concern and care for who we are as a hu- utilize "The Five Wishes" website, www.hom.org. man being - anything that destroys true fellowship and the joy for seniors on May 18 decision-making tool and arising from the wholeness of being in true community with Christian Koning and Dinky Blue Eyes, his registered God, and others. The writer of John understands the power of Lowell High School baccalaureate, sponsored by the distorted relationships and is clear to point out that all of us Lowell Ministerial Association, will be held on Wednesday, paint gelding. May 18 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at the high experience this thing called "sin." The writer is also quick to MAY 12: Michele school. All seniors are invited to attend and they should wear —— remind us that God, as revealed in the life and teachings of Li ndhout-Barber, Jessica their cap and gown. You Can't The keynote speaker is Pete McGowan, youth pastor at Covell, Carrie Kiczenski, ypcve Vergennes United Methodist Church. A graduate of Cornerstone Ian Duiven, Ryan Timmers, M University in 2004, McGowan will share on the developmental Christine Vickers. ^ OPEN HOUSE process of shaping a Christian worldview. MAY 13: Melanie Ligman, Prime tornado season is March through September, Student speakers are Sam Girwamauth and David Sef- Jean Daverman. but your farm will be well protected ail year long In Honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Gary May ton. An interpretive dance will be performed by Katelynn MAY 14: Winnifred Snieder, Models Open with a Farmowners policy from Farm Bureau General Zuiderveen (junior) with special music provided by Jenny Kathy Thomas. Insurance Company of Michigan. Call today. Alice Ruesink's Tozer and Melody Democoeur. The worship is presented by Crandell and Jocelynn May. First United Methodist MAY 15: Maxine Gasper. Wed.-Thurs. -Fri. 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Inc A* rights rw«fwd COW 1 Ml N IIV UK \l 1 D l\ low I I I Nursery Provided • Barrier Free May the Lord fill you and bless you this day! website www.apiighthouse.com THE LOWELL LEDGES MAY 11,2005 PAGE 8 THC LOWELL LEDGKR MAY 11,2005 PAGE 9 fly rod made of fiberglass or graphite and a single action reel the rod level and lift the line by bringing the rod back to the will do the job. A matching weight forward line and a rubber 11 o'clock position throwing the line up and back until it At long last Perry receives new commander's cap spider or cork popper tied to a six-pound test monofilament straightens out behind you, then using your forearm bring the Post Commander John moving from its old home cap and the membership leader will catch active fish. rod forward driving the line out to the target. Play out more it (it hadn't been used in 20 and a check from Perry (the said Vander Wilp. "We were Outdoors Vander Wilp, of Flat River It is possible that using a lighter rod, tapered fly line, line, if needed, by stripping it off the reel on the back cast, on Main St., a small old two- years), a stamped envelope commander-elect then) for too involved in moving and voted to pay for this one." VFW Post 8303, made an By tapered leader and special hand tied flies could give one an and let it out on the forward cast working between the 11 and drawer filing cabinet was addressed to the VFW Supply one post commander's cap then later buying the new The cost of the cap in 4terror" correct when he Dave Stegehuis edge. On the other hand, I have found the most important 1 o'clock positions. discovered in a storage room in Kansas City, Mo., fell out with the years 1959-1960 building, and we forgot 1959 was $12.50; in 2005, presented Past Commander part is locating fish. Once located, the fish will eat the spider, Remember, the fish are spawning when they are on the light covered up with many other of the back where it had been embroidered on it. about it again. But now it has $53. Perry thanked the Post and the heavy mono will hold up if the gill gets into cover or sandy dished-out beds. The fish are usually easy to catch, so Bob Perry with a new post old things," said Vander stuck all those years. It had "At the time we found been corrected. The Post has and said, "I was finally able FLY FISHING a large bass swims off with the bait. don't take so many that long range numbers will be affected. It commander's cap on May 2. Wilp. "When we finally never been mailed." it, we laughed about it and brought and presented Bob to balance my checking 44 When using a fly rod, the line is cast instead of the bait is easy to release fish because they are usually only hooked in When the Post was dumped out the stuff inside Inside was an order form returned the check to Bob," with his post commander's account." Fly-fishing has long been perceived as a sophisticated sport as in spin casting. Cast the line by first stripping it off the the lip. The fishing is fun and productive, yet uncomplicated pursued by only those with special piscatorial knowledge and reel, then with the line lying straight out in front of you hold and a great way to experience the joy of fly-fishing. a bank roll with which to outfit with an extensive collection of fancy equipment. For some fishermen, this is the way it Essay contest, continued... From Page 1 is and they enjoy every facet of their sport. Be advised, you the boys varsity basketball choices in nutrition, including the contest, Lowell High could get hooked on it yourself. in life. I gotta think that I was parasite lives in ducks, geese, certain mammals and snails. drinking a lot of milk. School is one of 50 schools There is an opportunity to experience the joys of fly-fish- team were able to meet able to do all that without Instead of finding a host bird, the parasite burrows into the ing without getting a degree in entomology and taking out a Kelser, who autographed T- "I played organized any broken bones because of nationwide eligible to win a mortgage for tackle. The answer is to fish for bluegills with skin of a swimmer and then dies. shirts before addressing the basketball for a very long all the milk I drank." $50,000 gym makeover from a fly rod. The affected swimmer may experience tingling, burning rest of the student body. He time," Kelser said. "I spent The former NBA player the Got Milk? campaign. After ice-out when the water begins to warm the shallow or itching of the skin. Small red pimples or blisters may focused on making choices, a lot of time on the ground and currrent Fox Sports Lady Arrow Varsity areas of lakes and channels, bluegills gather to feed and later With Drs. Paul Gauthier, M appear. This may occur minutes to hours afterwards. This stressing that staying away because I got knocked Network Detroit basketball Club will use its $1,000 fan out beds for spawning. At this time, the fish are actively Jim Lang, is an allergic reaction, so repeated exposure leads to more from drugs and alcohol around. I would get knocked commentator, still drinks to help fund the activities feeding after a long hard winter and will aggressively attack Wayne A. Chhstenson III, intense and immediate symptoms. and making other positive out of the air going for a milk. While signing T-shirts, described above. Current anything (including a rubber spider) that invades their space. John 6. Meier & Tracy Lixie This rash is treatable without seeing a doctor. Use choices is what allowed him dunk. Kelser lamented he had club membership is between Weeds have not yet had time to develop, so fly-fishing provides over the counter cortisone lotion and bathe in Epsom salts/ to play basketball for an "I was able to play that no milk for his cereal that 40 and 50 girls, and is open easy snag free angling. oatmeal baths, and use anti-itch lotions such as calamine. NCAA championship team way with wreckless abandon moming since his wife had to all girls who have earned a A basic fly-fishing outfit will work when fishing under SWIMMER'S ITCH Swimmer's itch cannot be passed from person to and the Detroit Pistons. He ... and remain healthy because used it all the night before. varsity letter in any sport at these conditions. Nothing fancy required. A number 5 to 8 Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites in the water. The person. Bob Perry is presented his commander's cap by Post spoke about making healthy of the choices I made earlier As a result of winning Lowell High School. Commander John Vander Wilp.

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Hudson St Jeanne Shores and Lowell city manager Dave Pasquale were among those who greeted students along a walking route to school on May 5, "Walk to School" day when hundreds of Cherry Creek students walked to school. School buses even dropped their riders off at Creekside Park, so that students I \ used to riding the bus could walk to school too. In 2004 Cherry Creek Elementary was chosen as one of 11 pilot schools in the state to participate in the Safe Routes to School program run by the Governors council on Physical Fitness out of Lansing. Currently they have a team that meets monthly to walk > the routes and talk about how to promote walking/biking in the district. The team consists of representatives from the physical ttMy Worldw by education department, the Trails groups in Michigan, the Lowell High School head of security at LAS, a school board member, the head Junior Erin Nugent of transportation at LAS, the chief of police in Lowell, the city Department of Public Works, a high school student representative, a representative from Cherry Creek and parent volunteers.

By Dan Schneider • - v..i- v; W watercolors close to 20 HMttiB WiS« '.-xm back and seeing the different more loose now in my style," Featured Artist years," Wood said. "I guess The exhibit currently on style, how it's evolved," Wood said. Gerard Wood Wood said. One piece, "A Flight I'm drawn to it because of At left, a giraffe display at the Lowell Area His paintings have of Parrots," has some tight the spontaneity of what it by Alto Elementary Chamber of Commerce is become less representative, lines and sharp colors in a does." kindergartener Laurel that of artist, Gerard Wood painting of some flowers. To boost that effect, ... his third time there. a little more undisciplined Frederickson. Wood has recently been He's put together a mix over the years. Then there's "Lobster Dance experimenting with a brand of his artwork that dates "I think I was definitely All Night Long," which is more recent and started of plastic-coated paper back to 1989. more structured in the early called Yupo. Its smooth "It's just fun looking paintings and I'm definitely out as a painting of some PUSH sumac. surface makes the paint fly t'i "That . was the all over it. BUTTON inspiration, but it didn't turn The Ada resident has FOR out like that," Wood said. been taking painting classes Most of his paintings since 1987 or so. His show are wattrcolors because he continues until May 24. likes the way the paint reacts Wood will host an artist's / with paper. reception Friday from 6-8 "I've probably been p.m. At right, Stephanie Kramer's "Froggy messing around with aCrazy WorhT by Lowell High School senior Elise Wisnieski. Gets a Fly." She is in 8th grade at St. Patrick's School. SAVE UP TO... with a BRYANT Evolution system

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Performing Arts Center at 7 Woodcarvers meet at 5759. Saranac. "Parenting For 897-8565. p.m. for seniors and their Flag Football, Youth Football, TSer's & Cheerleaders! SUN.: Tri-town Conserva- LAAC from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Success", 7-8:30 p.m. families. Wear cap and gown; a dessert will follow. tion Club trap & skeet 2ND WBD.: Kent County Topic: Medication, Behav- FLAT RIVER OUT- league, 5616 Dunn Rd. 12- TUBS.: Women's Commu- Youth Fair Board meeting, ior and Your Child. Call REACH MINISTRIES MAY 19-22: WMBMA 5 p.m. Call Larry at nity Bible Study. Free 7:30 p.m.. King Memorial 642-6466 for info, and to THRIFT SHOP HOURS: 754-7104. Public welcome. nursery and preschool Youth Center, 4-H Fair- preregister. Wed.- Fri. 12-6 p.m.; Sat. Bluegrass Mayfest at Low- story hour/craft time 9:45 - grounds. Call 897-6050. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. 519 E. ell 4-H Fairgrounds. Ice SUN.: V.F.W. Post 8303 11:15 a.m./women only at 3RD THURS.: Rubber Main St. Call 897-2037. cream social Thurs ./Fri; free At Lowell Middle School Bingo. Doors open:11:30 7:15 p.m.Calvary Christian 2ND WBD..: G.R. Chapter stamping at Christian Life concert Thurs. eve. a.m.; 1st game: 1:30 p.m. Reformed Church. Call of the American Sewing Center 6-9 p.m. Call Dawn WED., MAY 11: Snow 750 Foreman at Lowell Veterans Center, 897-7060 or 897-7555. Guild, Plainfield Senior at 862-8841. United Methodist Church SUN., MAY 22: YMCA 3116 Alden Nash S.E. Ev- Center, 5255 Grand River family style pork & dress- Camp Manitou-Lin open ery Sunday except 1ST TUBS.: Grattan His- Dr. NE. 6:30 p.m. meeting/ 3RD THURS.: VFW #8303 ing dinner starting at 5:30 house, 2-4 p.m. Wagon holidays. torical Society at O'Brien program: Carol Beard - how Ladies Auxiliary, 3116 p.m. Adults: $8; 5-12: $2. rides, pony rides, rock Room of Grattan Township to handle and sew on Lycra Alden Nash S.E. at 3 p.m. climbing, all free at 1095 MON.: LHS Fellowship of Hall, 12050 Old Belding Rd. fabric. Olga616-975-9977/ SAT., MAY 14: Country Briggs Rd. on Barlow Lake. Roots Band in LPAC at • Saturday, May 14,2005 Christian Athletes & Public invited. June 231-780-1249 for 3RD THURS.: Parents Friends, 7-8:30 p.m. in more information. Supporting Parents group, LHS at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5 SAT., MAY 28:2nd annual homes. Call 676-1355. 1 ST TUBS.: Diabetic Sup- Franciscan Life Process or call Al Eckman at 987- LHS all alumni gathering, portgroup, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 2ND WED.: Lowell Center. Call 897-7842. 2966. Also available at the 11 a.m. brunch at high MON.: Overeaters Anony- Schneider Manor Commu- Women's Club, noon in door. school. Call 987-2500 for 10 AM to 2 PM mous, 7 p.m. at Key Heights nity Rm., 725 Bowes Rd. Schneider Manor Commu- 3RD THURS.: LaLeche more information. Mobile Home Park Com- 897-2760 or 897-9160. nity Room, 725 Bowes Rd. League of Ada, Cascade, o9 (W munity Building, no dues, Lowell 6:30 p.m. socializ- 0 ads ing; meeting 7. Support for no joining fee, no weight 1ST TUBS.: Adults with 2ND WED.: Support group ste \e W ALL NEW SIGN-UPS MUST BRING A ins. AD/HD at Calvin College, for Peripheral Neuropathy, pregnant/breastfeeding & 7-9 p.m. Call Gary Engle 4 p.m., St. Paul's Anglican women, Ada 752-8300. 'ot on 0 COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE MON.: Women's over 30 at 897-6325 or 248-2423. Catholic Church, Grand CO drop-in basketball, 7-9:30 Rapids.Dorothy 897-9794. 2ND & 4TH FRI.: GR area o' (that we can keep on file) p.m. at Cherry Creek El- 1 ST & 3RD TUBS.: Lowell Scrabble Club at Meijer 0® i ementary. Call Dave Lions Club, 6:30 p.m.. Look 3RD WED.: GR area Cafe, Knapp's Comers, 10 (YMCA) 897-8445. Fee $3. Memorial Fire Station, 315 Scrabble Club at Schuler's a.m. - 3 p.m. Round Robin S. Hudson St. Bookstore, Alpine NW, open play, all levels, walk- toTnom? MON.: Boy Scout Troop 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.Round ins welcome. Call Jan 897- if you will be a 7th or 8th Grader in the Fail of 2005 and are attending Football Camp, Robin open play, all levels, 5759. 102,11 & up or completing 2ND & 3RD TUBS.: Qua- Wedding, Engagement and I»}5 * it »t « 5th grade, meets 7-8:30 Ke-Zik Sportsman's Club, walk-ins welcome. Call Jan you MUST attend this sion-uo to be fitted for a helmet for camp! p.m. at Scout Cabin, end .11400 Foreman Rd. at 8 897-5759. FRI.: Arts/Crafts volun- Anniversary Announcements* of N. Washington St. Call p.m. New members are teers at Franciscan Life (Youth Football/78ers: If you sign-up at the Early Bird date, you must return to a later sign-up to be fitted for equipment) Tim Vanderwulp at 897- welcome. THURS.: Weight Watch- Process Center, 9:30 a.m.- are Free in the Ledger. 4302 for more info. ers at Lowell Nazarene 12:30 p.m. Call Pat or Judy Birth Announcements without 2ND &4TH TUBS.: MOPS Church, 201 N. Washing- at 897-7842. MON.: Lowell Board of - Mothers of Preschoolers ton St. 5:30 p.m. Register a photo are free; Education meets 7 p.m. in ...because mothering mat- 1/2 hr. before the meeting. 2ND SAT.: Ada Historical s QUESTIONS? CALL 897-7896 Administration Building, ters. 9:15-11:30 a.m. at For info. 1-800-651-6000. Society, 10:30 a.m. at with a photo are 5. • 300 High Street. Impact, a Wesleyan Averill Historical Museum, * Anniversaij announcements cannot contain an Church, 1070 N. Hudson. THURS.: Saranac Area 7144 Headley, Ada. invitation to a celebration **Financial Assistance is available upon request 1ST MON.: V.F.W. Post Call 897-8304. Musicians and Singers #8303, 3116 Alden Nash practice at Saranac High 2ND SAT.: Lowell Ama- S.E. at 7 p.m. 2ND & 4TH TUBS.: School Band Rm. Choir:6- teur Radio Club, Lowell Saranac Needlers, 7 p.m./band:7-8. Kathy Airport, 730 Lincoln Lake 2ND MON.: Bowne Town- needleart/quilting bee, 5- Maatman, 897-5981. NE. 9 a.m. social time; 10 LOWELL SENIOR NEIGHBORS CALENDAR Additional Sign-up Dates will be in July and August. Watch the Buyers Guide for more information ship Historical Society 8:30 p.m., 4 Health a.m. meeting. LARC spon- meets 7:30 at historic Wellness Center, Bridge THURS.: Pottery classes sors 145.27 MHz area WEEKLY ACTIVITIES at Franciscan Life Process radio repeater system. •Jhr museum,84th/Alden Nash. St., Saranac. All are wel- come. Contact Bev or Center, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 897-5949 3RD MON.: Fallasburg His- Melissa, 642-6466. Light 897-7842. FRI., SAT. AND SUN.: torical Society board dinner is provided. Averill Historical Museum MON.: 9 a.m. Walk at THURS.: 9 a.m. Walk/ FLAG YOUTH & 78er YOUTH meetings at chamber of- THURS.: St. Mary's Preg- of Ada, 7144 Headley, 1-4 Woodland Mall; 10 a.m. Shop at Malls; 9:30 a.m. fice or Fallasburg, 7 p.m. 2ND &4TH TUBS.: Knights nancy Crisis Center, 402 p.m. or by appointment. Out & About. Crafts; 1:00 p.m. Euchre. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING All invited.Call 897-7161 for of Columbus #7719 at St. Amity St., non-denomina- Call 676-9346. FOOTBALL info, or location. Mary School at 7:30 p.m. tional help for pregnant TUBS.: 9 a.m. Walk at FRI.: 9 a.m. Walk at 8 years old to 8th grade Must be 8 years old by women/adolescents,11 LOWELL AREA HIS- Woodland Mall; 12:45 Woodland Mall. Ages 4-7 3RD MON.: Women of the 3RD TUBS.: Parents of a.m.-3 p.m.; Mondays: TORICAL MUSEUM: p.m. Bible Study. Must be 8 years old November 1st - 8th grade Moose meeting at 7:30 p.m. children w/AD/HD at St. 5:30-8 p.m. 897-9393. Tues., Sat. & Sun.1-4; Must be 4 years old Thurs., 1-8. Families: $10; Luke's Lutheran Church, SPECIAL EVENTS by November 1st Learn Basic Cheerleading 3RD MON.: Peripheral 32156 4 Mile NE/ E. 1ST THURS.: Michigan individuals $3; 5-17 $1.50; by November 1st members free.897-7688. Neuropathy support group, Beltline) at 7 p.m. Call Hepatitis C Foundation t f 7 p.m. at Schneider Manor Linda: 874-5662; teen support meetings, 7-8:30 WED., MAY 11: Bosnia TUBS., MAY 17:4:30 p.m. Community Rm., 725 group: Sarah 281-6588. p.m. Spectrum Health Kent ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY Shoppers 11 a.m. and 1 Chinese Dinner in Ionia. 78er's will cheer at Flag Football is a fun way Bowes. Dorothy 897-9794. Community Campus, 750 HOURS: Mon.- Wed.,12- p.m. Math Games; 12:45 Registration Fee... $40 EVERY OTHER WED.: Fuller NE. 8 p.m.;Thurs. and Fri.:9:30 p.m. Shop Meijer; 12:45 WED., MAY 18:8:30 a.m. Wednesday games 3RD MON.: Lowell Show- 6:45-8:45 p.m. G.E.M.S. -5 p.m.; Sat.: 9:30-1:30 p.m. Arrest party; 4:30 Traveling Breakfast "New to teach basic football boat Garden Club meets at Girls Club - Calvary Chris- 1ST THURS.: 4-H drama p.m. 200 N. Monroe. Call p.m. Snow Church Din- Beginning", 12:45 p.m. Helmet Rental: $15 7 p.m. at Lowell Church of tian Reformed Church. club meeting, Lowell 647-3920. ner. Games at Center. fundamentals. the Nazarene in the Fel- Ages 8-13. Call 897-8694. Middle School choir room. Youth will cheer at lowship Hall. 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" THE LOWELL LEDGEI MAY 11,2005 PACE 14 THE LOWELL LEOGEI MAY 11V 2005 PMIE Unity Baseball splits with Northview By Dan Schneider By Dan Schneider Burger. Quinn was 2-3 with "We dug ourselves in The Lowell varsity White girls soccer teams- host Lowell-clashed last The outcome was a 3- Though Lowell controlled would score again. Then, three RBIs in the game. a hole in the beginning but baseball team took the first Two undefeated OK -Unity Christian and Wednesday. 0 victory by the Crusaders. play in the opening minutes, with 11:08 remaining, the "He helped himself we bounced back with two game of a doubleheader last Unity jumped ahead, scoring Crusaders made it a three- while he was pitching," said (runs) of our own in the first, Friday, beating Northview a goal at 5:49 with a header goal game. Lowell coach Juston Miller. but that was the only scoring 5-4. off a penalty kick. "It's nice to come out Northview and Lowell we did," Miller said. "The Spencer Quinn got the The Crusaders spent the and get a win over a very each scored a run in the bats went cold." win for Lowell in his first rest of the first half keeping quality team like Lowell," fourth. The Wildcats David Welsch hit a triple start as a pitcher. Quinn the Lowell defense busier said Unity coach Randy threatened in the fifth, scoring in the first inning, which pitched all seven innings, than in previous games Heethuis, adding his team two runs. But the Arrows would become Lowell's only allowing seven hits. this season at Red Arrow really warmed up in the held them scoreless in the hit of the game. Northview, Lowell and Northview Stadium. Lowell got the second half. "The first half, sixth. Northview grounded meanwhile, had 15 hits in the scored one run each in the ball into scoring range a few I credit that to Lowell, they out twice and flew out in the game. first inning. Then the Arrows times, but few opportunities. kept us on our heels. Our seventh to end the game. Ryan Kalman finished scored three runs with two t4We just didn't get up defense functioned well as "Northview is a very the fourth inning for Lowell outs against them in the for the game," said Lowell a unit, they (Lowell) did credible team to beat, so and pitched the fifth. Zach second. Jordan Ickes got on coach Paul Legge. "We not get many looks. It was that was good coming off Burger finished the game for base on a fielder's choice finally played a good team a hard-fought game and we our loss at Cedar Springs," Lowell with a strikeout and that forced David Kern out and it hurt us not finishing." hope to build on this." Miller said. two groundouts in the sixth •4 at second. Josh Gilliard hit Lowell's Spencer Quinn throws a pitch last Friday against Northview. Quinn got flu Their best chance to The same can be said Lowell lost game two of inning. a single, then Zach Burger score in the first half came for Lowell. Last year, the the doubleheader, 9-2. David The Arrows lost 6-1 win in his first start at pitcher this season. hit a single that drove home with under a minute left to Crusaders beat Lowell 5-0 Kern got the loss, allowing Wednesday at Cedar Springs. that made up for a rained-out Rapids on Wednesday and Ickes. Quinn then hit a triple play. The Arrows got a shot during the regular season, and three runs in the first inning A week ago on Monday, East Lowell hosted Greenville game earlier in the season. Sparta Friday, to drive in Gilliard and and a couple of rebounds, but the Arrows were victorious in to start the game. Grand Rapids beat Lowell in a doubleheader Monday xhey travel to East Grand Unity's goalie and defense the conference tournament. kept the ball out of the net "I'm sure we'll see them and the Crusaders went into again in the conference final halftime with their 1-0 lead and hopefully beat them Softball takes half of doubleheader from Wildcats intact. again," Legge said. "They changed the Last week, the Red By Dan Schneider complexion of the game," Arrows won 7-0 at Cherry Creek softball field. win 5-3. To start Lowell's and second, respectively. with two outs against them. Dewey and Plummer eac Legge said. "At the end of Greenville. They hosted A three-run third inning The Wildcats scored scoring in the third, Andrea Ashley Nawrocki came up to Inman and Dewey had two hits in the game. the first, we had that at point- Cedar Springs Monday was not enough for host one run each in the first and Dewey and Jean Kimberlin bat and hit to the shortstop. started things, each with a We played good defe Lowell's Amy Oberlin controls the ball in the second half of last Wednesday's game against Unity Christian. blank range." and will play Zeeland on Lowell to win the first game fourth innings, two in the walked to base. Ashleigh The shortstop threw the ball base hit. Then they pulled in that game, no errors, whe It was 24:14 into the Saturday at home. of a doubleheader Friday fifth to take the lead, then Inman hit a sacrifice bunt to home plate but not fast off a double steal-Inman to in the first game, we second half before Unity against Northview at the another in the seventh to to advance them to third enough to beat Dewey, who third and Dewey to second. three errors, cost us som scored Lowell's first run. Plummer drove them both runs," Rodenhouse said. 'Really, it was good home with a single. Last Wednesday a base-running on Dewey's Nawrocki hit a triple in to all the businesses and individuals who helped make the Same score plagues Lowell part, she got a good jump on the sixth inning and scored Softball, cont'd.f page 1\ Freshman Center Service learning projects such a great that and scored," said Lowell on a catcher's error. Inman, experience for the students in the Class of 2008: * »' coach Bob Rodenhouse. golf team in last week's losses Coming up to bat next Mel Trotter Ministries Subway was Becky Plummer; she hit Bieri Auto Body Little Caesars Pizza Lowell girls golf team week by identical scores. Gracewil Country Club, the a triple to score Kimberlin Showboat Automotive Alticor lost a pair of dual matches last Last Monday at Arrows were defeated by and Nawrocki for Lowell's CITY OF United Bank Pep Talk Kenowa Hills. The Knights other two runs that game. Access Business Group Matt Hauschild shot a team score of 187 Plummer pitched a Baker Furniture Shari Miller for nine holes while Lowell shutout for Lowell in game LOWELL Independent Bank Corp. Volunteers Scott Vashaw TOWNSHIP shot 204 at Deer Run. On two, striking out five and Americorps Volunteers Thursday, Lowell linksters walking one while giving up PUBLIC HEARING . Amy Pallo All Parent Chaperones shot the same score while the only three hits. The Lowell The Lowell City Council will conduct public Kevin Pearson OF GRATTAN All family and community donors visiting Northview Wildcats batters, meanwhile, knocked hearings at their regularly scheduled Caria Stone COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Pinky McPherson shot 187. in a run in the fourth, two meetings on Monday, May 16 and June 6, Susan Riddle NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING Pete McGowan Playing 18 holes last in the fifth and another in 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lowell City Hall Bert Bleke ORDINANCE AMENDMENT the sixth to win 4-0. Lowell Nathan and Peggy Swift Friday at Gracewil in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, 301 East Barb Porter AND SUMMARY OF THE Russ Johnson Memorial scored both runs in the fifth Deb Rissi Main Street, Lowell, Michigan. Beth Rich Greg Smit REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF Tournament, Lowell shot a * » team score of 439. That put Ashleigh Inman's PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The purpose of said hearings will be to them in 14th place, behind sacrifice bunt put two on May 9, 2005 the Township Board of the receive comments on the following; Rockford, out of 22 teams. runners in scoring position Township of Grattan adopted an ordinance to CITY OF LOWELL, Caledonia took first place in in the first game of Lowell's amend Article 19 of the Zoning Ordinance of the tournament with a score doubleheader against • City Operating Budget for 2005-2006. The LOWELL AND VERGENNES the Township of Grattan, pertaining to of 342. Northview last Friday. document outlines proposed revenues administration and enforcement. The lady linksters were and expenditures for the coming fiscal TOWNSHIPS The ordinance amends Article 19 in its playing without their top year. The General Fund has a total of entirety. The amending ordinance includes golfer, Mandy Gunberg, who $2,362,749 in proposed expenditures. provisions on requirements for building was attending an AP review Get Delicious Catering After the hearings, the Council will PUBLIC NOTICE session that day. permits and zoning compliance permits; consider adoption. "We probably would HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PICK UP DAY requirements for certificates of occupancy: have finished 11th or 10th for Any Occasion! payment of applicable fees and Copies of the proposed 2005-2006 Budget The City of Lowell, Lowell and Vergennes Townships have agreed to otherwise," said Lowell reimbursement of Township expenses in will be available for public inspection starting sponsor the Kent County Household Hazardous Waste collection day for coach Becky Lecuru. "There zoning proceedings; the issuance of stop work May 16, 2005 during normal business hours their residents on Saturday, May 21, 2005 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. was some good competition, Try Our Party Platter orders; requirement for performance (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) at so finishing 14th wasn't or Giant Sub Information brochures are available at the following locations: guarantees; penalties for violations of the bad." City Hall and at the Englehardt Public Library Township Zoning Ordinance; and other The Red Arrows played during scheduled hours Monday through Lowell City Hall 301 East Main Street matters pertaining to enforcement of the their last match of the Saturday. Lowell Dept of Public Works 217 S Hudson ordinance. conference season Monday Lowell Township 2910 Alden Nash against Greenville. They Interested persons may submit comments 4o The ordinance will become effective May 1 J * J M Mm f / Vergennes Township 10381 Bailey Drive 18, 2005. A copy of the amending ordinance host Forest Hills Central Lowell City Hall, 301 E. Main St., Lowell, Ml Englehardt Library 200 N Monroe Thursday for the final dual can be examined or purchased at the Grattan 49331 prior to the meeting or appear in Lowell Chamber of Commerce 113 Riverwalk Plaza match of the season. The OK Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Road, person. White conference tournament within the Township. To participate in this program you must call the county is Monday at Boulder Creek Please order 24 hours In advance. iAiAcat'ii* »wwr • • IIIMIIlilttm-mttutonf l*r Betty R. Morlock program at 336-3695 or 336-4617 to set up an appointment. Dated: May 6, 2005 Golf Club. City Clerk If you have any further questions, TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE contact Dan DesJarden at 897-5929. ADA fi«2-7827 « BELDING 794-2886 616-897-8457 TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN LOWELL 897-4960 T»LOWELL LEDGER MAY 11,2005 PAGE 16 TMI LOWELL LEOGU MAY 11,2005 FACE 17 •it* TOWNSHIP Both Lowell track teams fall Lacrosse outruns Holt Rams, loses to Rockford Rams OF GRATTAN By Dan Schneider COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN to Unity Christian, Cedar Springs minutes of the third quarter, beginning which is what we Claiming its third it was soon clear that Lowell should be doing for all our PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that rounded out a typically victory of the season last was playing at a higher level Both Lowell track teams beat the Arrows 74-62. run for Lowell. Tawney games," said Lowell captain the Planning Commission of the Township of Thursday, the Lowell varsity of intensity. The Arrows finished out the conference Joe Woodhead won the claimed victory in the 400- strong day for Lowell in and goalie Brent Sutterfield. lacrosse team defeated Holt took advantage of a penalty Grattan will hold a public hearing on June 1, dual season with losses to shot put for Lowell against meter dash. Andy Mark won field events by winning the "Everybody had their , , with a 6-3 home win. 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grattan Township Cedar Springs last Thursday Unity, throwing 36,6.25". the 3200-meter run. He also high jump, clearing 5 4 '. on Holt's starting goalie as heads on straight, we were Both teams were a pretty Hall, 12050 Old Belding Road, within the at Red Arrow Stadium. Eric Dean cleared 10' to won that event against Cedar Carlee Nickodemski, Nugent shot a quick goal prepared for this game." even match throughout the Township, on proposed ordinances to amend The boys fell 116-21 win the pole vault event. Springs, Lowell's only event Cahoon, VanEns and Meggy past the Rams' reserve. The victory helped first half. the Township of Grattan Zoning Ordinance. while the girls' score was Tom Doll took first in 11.79 win in that dual. Fitzpatrick took first place Adam Bowers had an assist Lowell recover from a The Arrows' first goal on that goal. it. 76-61. in the 100-meter dash. The Against Unity, Jasmine in the 400-meter relay in a 13-1 loss to Rockford last was made by Ben Nugent on The principal provisions of the proposed Against Unity Christian 800-meter relay team of Holliman threw the shot put lime of 53.74. Devroy came around the Tuesday. On Saturday, the an assist from Scott Devroy last Tuesday it was the same Doll. Ryan Mechaney, Justin 30'10" to win that event The Red Arrows travel back of the goal in the fourth Arrows lost to visiting West amending ordinances are the following: in the first quarter. Another story but with different Story and Micah Tawney for Lowell. Malley Cahoon to Northview Thursday for quarter for a shot The Holt Ottawa, 11-5. That score L Ordinance No. 1. This ordinance goal, an unassisted shot by the OK White conference goalkeeper mishandled it showed improvement over scores. The Crusader ladies won in 1:40.16. Steve threw the discus 82'I" to ' V, creates a new Section 13.24 of the Zoning Gregg Wierenga, put Lowell and Lowell took a 5-3 lead. won 81-56 while the boys Ellison won the 1600-meler place first. Amy VanEns meet. the 13-2 loss at West Ottawa Ordinance, covering outdoor lighting within up 2-1 al the end of the first Wierenga had the final goal earlier in the season. After quarter. the Township. Unless a specific exemption with a straight-on shot from Saturday's loss, the Red applies, all outdoor lighting fixtures must be Red Arrow tennis team wins Holt tied the game early about 25 yards out Arrows' record was 4-7-1. in the second. Then Brett shielded in such a manner that light rays "I was disappointed to Lowell played at emitted by the fixture are projected only below Ostrander scored his first come out here and lose, but East Kentwood Tuesday. the point on the fixture where light is emitted, close match over Northview Wildcats goal of the year on a jumping those guys played a good The Arrows host Holland must be installed and located such that light shot from the right with an game so they deserve to Christian Thursday at 6 vVj By Dan Schneider assist by Will Moore. does not spill onto adjacent properties or win," said Holt coach Mike p.m. "Our man-down defense Van Antwerp, whose team, roadways, and must have a light source "I told them 1 felt we won 5-3 over the Wildcats. "Wittenbach really Lowell won five of eight ^ad a better team this year The Arrows claimed all killed three penalties at the like Lowell, is in its first which is not greater than a specified level of came through with that one," matches last Wednesday to an(j (hjs would be a good four singles flights. Kyle end of the first half," Lowell varsity year. "I think they Lowell's Brett intensity. Wall said. claim the first victory over time (0 shovv \i " Lowell Wittenbach beat Matt Winning singles coach Eric Bredin said. 'That wanted the ball a little bit Ostrander (in white) takes Outdoor light fixtures on free-standing Northview in recent memory coach Bonnie Wall. Fenech 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 for a matches were Travis Trapp gave us some momentum more than we did and that's the ball up the field during poles cannot exceed a height of 20 feet, for the Arrows. Lowell stepped up and key victory. (second singles), Brett going into halftime." what made the difference." last Thursday's win over unless the fixtures serve outdoor recreation Hobrla (third) and Brett Though Holt tied the "The game was played Holt areas. Street lights must be of the type listed McMahon (fourth). Lowell game at 3-3 in the opening with a lot of intensity at the on the Grattan Township List of Approved needed a doubles win-and Types of Street Lights, available in the doubles play has been the Township office. we want team's Achilles heel this Softball, continued.../Vow Page 15 Open a new checking account at I The ordinance exempts certain specified season. Against Northview, ICNB before May 30 and receive | eycur Devon Huisman and Drew Cedar Springs, Lowell won nt\^ scored seven runs in the first last 13 batters she faced. Rapids on Wednesday and s installed prior to the effective date of Kyllonen stepped up to 7-2 on the strength of five inning and the game was LowellhostedGreenville to Sparta for a doubleheader $10 for your mused checks! \ ixtures, including but not limited to claim a 6-4, 6-4 victory in rdinance; fixtures used for certain ^Family runs scored in the final three over," Rodenhouse said. Monday for a doubleheader. Friday. fourth doubles and help rary recreational events; fixtures at and Doctor innings. Plummer had two Lowell had five hits They travel to East Grand Just bring in your unused checks from your Dlic schools and certain other publicly- Lowell win the match. hits for Lowell. in the first inning and was current checking account at another financial Sick or InjureJ Aw mills Scot S • Cat! Penny at (616) 897-6880 ro\ I n of these restrictions. In addition, Workers Compensation McMahon won fourth singles )n 3.51 would require special land use and Huisman and Kyllonen val under Chapter 13 of the Zoning won fourth doubles. Hobrla Open House Work Related Injuries at third singles and Justin ance for antennas and towers used for Sunday, May 15th -1:00 to 3:00 pm lercial communications services. Quist and Alden Nyson at FOSTER'S ^Aaplewood SquareN ;tion 13.23 would be amended to first doubles ended up on the 1258 Fun Street (off Grindle) losing end of close, three-set COUNTRYSIDE ribe additional requirements for special Social Security Disability matches. 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No Fees Unless You Recover Lowell faced Greenville interested persons may attend the on Monday and will host • HAflGinG BftSKOTS Laundry room with washer/dryer, hearing and comment on the proposed Cedar Springs Wednesday • PiftiAftlALS' AMIUALS for the final duals of the • HOSTAS • TftiiS * SHRUBS attached garage, covered porches, jing ordinances. Written comments NEW OFFICE: rning the ordinance may be submitted conference season. A pair • TOPSQiL • PQTTiAC SOIL ail kitchen appliances included. of wins in those matches Also delivery available for... Township office, at the above-stated Downtown Lowell Downtown Grand Rapids and a strong showing at Turn of the Century hobby farm on 5.8 acres, > S DimAlftT COLORS OP fflULGH Contact: 5s, up to the time of the public hearing. Gift Certificates Available 217 West Main St. 29 Pearl St., N.W. Saturday's conference meet 1510 sq. ft. with four outbuildings and woods 5d: May 6, 2005 at Northview should secure Corner of 4 Mile & Lincoln Ldke Rd in Lowell ****** Michael Nosko at 616-682-1581 . third place in the OK White GREENR1DGE $154,900 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE Ph: 897-5460 Ph: 459-5000 897-9510 o. >- r -osie i ^ for the Red Arrows this lna Griffin 644 1382 www.tnaplewoodsquareapts.com [ TOWNSHIP OF GRATTAN ttediiyRealtv , inc.Inc ® fi) 2128 ®SE EG' R M| OPEN DAILY • M-F: 8-7 • SAT: 8-4 • SUN-10-3 I season. THE LOWELL LEDGES MAY 11,2005 PAGE 18 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, May 11, 2005 - Page 19

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GET A books, gazing balls, knick BOY O BOY of potential budget cuts. h t t p : / / day - Friday 10 am - 2 pm at month deposit. Call 897- knacks, movies, odds & FRESH START. Chapter 7 If you have a little boy, you nationwidepolebarns.com ADA TOWNSHIP INDEPEN- 615 Chatham just off M21 9331. starting at $500 (plus filing ends. DENCE DAY FESTIVAL Call 249-0044 for directions. GARAGE SALE don't want to miss this Runciman Administration ADA/LOWELL-Qual- fee). Attorney Patrick J. 1 Calvary Church Admin. sale! My garage is 1997 WILDERNESS ity queen size clothes, CRAFT SHOW-Date of fes- SOUND OFF LINE Puhalski (616) 235-0330. TRAILER FOR SALE - ex- tival is Monday, July 4,2005. HELP WANTED - Jack/Jill 897-0787 or go to: GARAGE SALE Bldg. Across from Burger overflowing with clothes! Building Board Room up to 5x, some never 1880 Maplewood Square All types of clothing items cellent condition, electric Established 30+ years. of all trades for a few hours www.towellbuyersguide.com King. 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Member of the WEDDING PLUMBER - Experi- Faxed in: 897-4809 or as to delete a reference to a prior version of 897-1597 or 450-7910. ready for future bath, bed- IN MEMORIAM Greater Grand Rapids Home INVITATIONS enced. Residential, Builders Association. Dry- room & rec room. $245,000! In memory of the Zoning Ordinance. $110 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Financing available. Contact Available at Service or New Con- wall Specialist Inc. 897- E-mailed to: The ordinance will become effective May 18, MATTRESS SET - (Brand Travis Miller 616-292-6826. Phillip M. Johnson Lowell Litho struction. Reason- 0339 or 862-6487. 2005. A copy of the amending ordinance can new). Call 517-719-8062. May 25, 1928 - 105 N. Broadway. able rates. Call 897- •81 OLDS CUTLASS-12,000 May 18, 2004. Stop by & check out a [email protected] be examined or purchased at the Grattan 2575. APPLIANCES - Refrigera- miles, cruise, AM/FM radio, Thank you God for our Carlson Craft book! 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