The Grand Valley Ledger
W/olume 7, Issue 11 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 January 19, 1983
Graham Building is historical site School Board votes to
In a H'inl effort. Ihc Showhoal matter. they opted to purchase a (iarden Club, the West Central state approved historical marker. xv-hiHr w shuffle administrators Mkhiyan Historical StK'iety. ()wing to the high costs of pur- G«MIA*I ItOMH" and the hmell C ily Council con- chasing such a marker, the Gar- ^ trihuteil 'ouard the purchase and den Club invited the City Coun- In a special meeting of the In other action Monday night, ^installaiion of a state approved cil and the West Central Michi- Lowell Board of Education held the board set March 14 as the marker recognizing the (iraham gan Historical Society to partici- Monday. January 17. the board, date for the school millage elec- building, which houses the h- pate in the project, which they alter meeting in closed session tion. but it did not arrive at a defi- brar\ and the YMCA. as an his readily agreed to do. with the administrators of the nite millage proposal. The ad toncal building The text of the cast aluminum Lowell Area Schools, unani hoc- committee formed to discuss The Marker was installed in marker, which was prepared by mously approved a motion to au- the millage vote had suggested a Irnnt ol (he buildm)! Monday. Virginia longer and Thelma thorize School Superintendent three-year millage proposal of January 17. Hahn. reads as follows; Donald Kelly to reassign admin- 21.8 mills in 1983 . 22 mills m According to (iarden Club In 1873 Robert W Graham istrators I9K4. and 22.2 mills in I98.S. meinbet Hruce Walter, the suf!- designed and built this Italianate Kelly acted quickly on this au- The board will meet once gestion lor an oflical marker lor structure as a two-family resi- thorization. and on Tuesday he again Monday. March 24. to de- the (iraham building originated dence A native ol England. issued a statement to all school termine a millage proposal. All IPwith the Showboat Garden Club Graham settled in l.owell in personnel announcing adminis- voted operational millage for the Altei a committee consisitng ol I K.SX Here he worked as a brick trative reassignments which af- school has expired, and the Walter. I:vel>n iinggs. and mason, a larmer and a merchant. fect every school but the high board is anxious to get a millage Mildied I iml had considered the Graham's son Krnest. an ar- school proposal set and presented to the New assignments, effective property owners m the I»well Standing beside the new marker are Olive Cook, president of January 24. are as follows: School District. the Showboat (iarden Club. Bvelyn Kriggs. president of the Alto Principal -- Jim White. Kelly also annoumed Tues- West Central Michigan Historical Society, and Jim Maatman. Bushnell Principal and Cur- day that "there have been some iAlain SVmkmayo r pro-tem. riculum Director -- Dirk Ven- very good things going on" in in- wri ema. Runciman Principal and formal contract negotiations be- ic Special Ed Director -- Bill tween representatives of the : il chitect. designed notable build- I9.S4 In 1922 the public library Kirby. Middle School Principal - board and the teachers union. ings m Chicago. Washington. moved into its west w ing. Its east - Dave Burdette. Middle School Both the board and the teacher DC.. New York City. Cleve- w ing became the headquarters ol Consultant -- John Gabnon team have a tentative plan which land. and l.ondon The Graham the local YMCA m IWiO house was deeded (o the city in Kelly said Tuesday that the the they hope to present formally to reassignments were not intended the teachers in the coming week. to be punitive, but were instead Kelly said that the groups arc Canoe livery may open here intended to "revitalize" the "in the process of getting num- A new form of recreation may evening llie amendment to schools involved. bers together." and he expressed "There's nothing negative confidence that an end to the ATTKNTION LOWKLL CLASS OF 1M7K be available to area residents and Lowell's zoning ordinance will tourists neM summer thanks to now make it possible for certain about it." Kelly said "The board contract negotiations is in sight. wants lo see if we can't perk It s nine lor us to plan our live year reunion Iheie is a meeting an amendment passed by the recreational businesses to oper- things up " January 27. |MH< at 7 IN) I' M m the Hich ScIuhiI. ro»»ni will be Lowell City Council Monday ate m RR residential districts 1^ posted II you would like to help but cannoi make the meeting con w ith prior approval from both the H '''ii I aura (IX-y i Ixasure at KW-W/lh Council Okays Planning Commission and City New officer sworn in Council IOKEMA PARADE'83 The amendment stemmed Cable TV Irom a request from John and t he lokema UistrM ol the West Michigan Sh»>res Boy Scouts ol Karen Bosserman ol Grand Rap- Xiik-iicj is pulimt.' on a scout test IMK *on April Mt. IWO in I owell. for Township ids asking to be allowed to con- Ml struct a canoe livery on property I here w ill k a si,mi paiade with over I .mill scouts paiiicipaiin^ One more hurdle blocking they are purchasing Irom Arnold lo nuke this scout lest a bij; success, we wanl to sijri with a leslive cable TV service to pails ol I xtw - Wittenbach ot Lowell The prop- parade ell Iownship was cleared Mon- erty is on the east edge ol the city Iollowmg the parade there will bi- displays at the Riveisidc day evening when the Lowell and runs Irom Mam Street to the v h<»ol andaiaiiiplne in the evening at the Showhoal Amphitheatre City Council voted to approve a (irand River Iheie will k- a featured shaker plus .i ( ub ScihiI cn»ssover VSe consent agreement between the Bosserman hopes to begin need every ones help to make this successtul township and the I .owell Cable contruction in the spring The V^tmld vou volunteei your org.ini/ations to participate in this Television Department The livery will consist ol an olfice paiade ' Lowell Township Board ol Trus- building near Mam Street, park- Contact Dick Conlisk. I Kim VK Mam St.. I «»i 2<». Ijiwell. Ml tees had already approved the ing area, driveway to the river, 4«»U| . KM? agreement launch site and about thirty The resolution passed by the canoes Bosserman explained LHS HOCKEY TEAM HOLDS EUNDRAISER council authorized Mayor iX-an that alter studying area rivers, he Collins and City Manager Ray found the Grand at Lowell to be Ihc I owell High ScImhiI Ihvkey learn will be holding a tun Quada to execute the agreement ideal because it's about two draiserhiKkey eaiiK-ayamsi Sac'inaw I isc-nhoweiT M Saturday. One more obstacle that must be hours to the public landing at Jaiiuai> 22. at the < as^ade Ice Arena Proceeds ttom the eame will cleared is pnvurmj: authori/a- Ada and about lour hours to the {•o to the hockey team I ickets will be- «hi sale at the high school oi tion from Consumers Power public landing tin VKest River may be puic based at the gate ticket pi ices are S2 tm student. S2 Company to string cable on their Drive near the Last Beltlme adults poles in the township Major re- Bosserman calculates thai the sidential areas such as Key livery will produce about 2.lltKI Ol I I HE BLOTTER Heights Trailer I'aik and rentals over the six month period Eastgate in the Woods will deli that they plan to be open I wo subjects, oik a tuvemle. weie aitested ^cdncsdav Jan 12 mtely be provided service Other Bosserman pointed out that and chaiged with illegal entiy with the intent to commit a telony areas will or will not be serviced canoeing is great lamily recre- Ihe two entered a slot aee bam and took sc-veial items Both Mill he' depending! on whether or not ation. as well as being a g«»od - charged and sent to their iespc i live c«Hirts at a later date they meet the criteria spelled out outing lot youth groups ol all | bmdl olTicm recovetvd a vehicle i4olen Ihim (he iii\ ot m the agreement We were un kinds Bosserman predicts thai James Valentine NKyomin^ on Pleasant St early ^edik-sday IIk- uitvcupied vein able to contact ollicials who the livery will bring a certain cle wa» letuiiK-d to its owner Police au imesliyalmg the niattei could explain the details ot the amount ol tourist business to the The Lowell Police Depart- evaluation of his physical and tuitliei agreement prior to our press community's restauiants. gas im-nt has sclrtied a new otlicer psychological stability James (ic'ldersina ol I owell was sinii k broadside* at Main ami time stations and convenience stores to fill the vacancy created by the Valentine comes to l-owell Montoc I nday attemoon wlien a vehu Ic driven b\ Ralph Kuiivi at retirement ol Sgt James Hutson alter eight and one-half years on the I -ake Odessa police force, the teniptc-d to make a lelt turn ott Monov onto Mam St I heie wete no Xppmntrm-nts not always James Valentine. 29. a life- SUBSCRIBE TO last six years as a sergeant mjunes ntt-dfd at Nanity Hair Fash- long resident ot I Jike Odessa and A former student of Lansing l)a\ id Mlenol Ia»well tailed to vtufi m time and caused a Kai ac ions. Opt-n five davs I owdl. a graduate of l.akewood High THE LEDGER Community College. Valentine cidenl «hi Main St ncai lhe( \ <) Kaihoad Hacks ludav atleriltion 897-7506. School, began working in Low- Mien collided with the teal ot a car diiven b\ Douis Malofie wh«» ell on Monday. January 17 plans to move his wife. Cheryl, and their children. Alana and was slightly iniuied Ihc impact sent Malone seal into the real ot PRECISION A FASHION ROSIE DRIVE INN - MM U. Valentine was chosen Irom a Keith, to Uiwell in the near lu- the vehical in tronl ol hei dnven bv Mali Mason IIAIRSTYEIV; - lor both Main. Ixiwell. Eggs and held ol W l applicants on the basis ture Cited to appeal in Mrd District c«»uii .hi liHterm^ charges bv men and women. Man's World Corn beef Hash. SI.75: Ham- ol oral and written examinations, I owell olticers -« Happy The problem of the beast, as Grand Val (irand Valley ledger - Wedn«da>. January 19. 1983 - Page 2 LETTERS with all glutinous creatures, is m Grand Valley Ixdger - Wednesday, January 19. 1983 • Page 3 '•irfchday. the tendancy of the internal Obituaries organ area to build up huge Coming Events daughters Mrs, David (Jayne) amounts of fal while straving the Births ter. Lynne Doe/ema Muller Reyers North Valley Funeral PATTERSON - Mn Vera of Wyoming. »me sister-in-law. Barnes of Lowell. Mrs Robert JANUARY 19: Tim brain and motor muscles Soon died February 16. 1982; Ihc Chapel. 2815 Fuller NE at 3 BCNS Pallcrvm. aged 77. for- Mrs. John (Jean) Berg of (Monle Jo) Ringler. Cedar Stencel. the muscular system starts de- grandparents, Olof M. and Mile Rd EdlTOR WED., JAN. 19: (and six A baby boy was bom to Ste- merly of the Caledonia area, Grandville. several nieces and Springs, a son. James of Hous- JANUARY 20; Megan manding increased nounshmeni SUN., JAN. 23: In honor of TUE., JAN. 2S: Lowell Area Agnes C. Brani, Chester nephews Mrs Mersman was Dirby. Lyle Johnson. Karen Lyn Wednesdays after) V.F.W. Hazel Baird's 91st birthday, ven andWanda (McQueen) Lux. pissed away early Tuesday MCNALLY - Robert E.. of ton. TX, A sister Mrs, Doris from Ihe brain and the now dul- Schools will be host to the brought to Grand Rapids to the Doe/ema; grandmother Anne Seme. Post 8303 Euchre Tourna- weighing 10 lbs I loz, January morning. Jan II. 1983 at Ihe Belding died Saturday, at the Schlieny of Greenville, a led senses of ihe brain demand her faimly is holding an open first reception to be given for Kuiper Funeral Home. 1311 Doezema died November 14, JANUARY 21: Chayne ment starting at 7:30 P.M. 13. Awaiting the arrival is a Spnngbrook Manor. She is sur- Beldmg Christian Nursing brother William of Belding. more food or appropriations house at the home of Allan President Stein, president of Chicago Dr SE. Funeral Ser- 1982, a niece. Lindsey Avery. Mark MacNaughton, I liken ihc bureaucracy to the brother Steven at home. vived by her children. George two grandchildren. Services from the mouth and palate. This, Everyone Welcome. Barid. 13738 3 Mile Rd. Low- Doezema; two nephews. Aaron Home, aged 69. McNally was beast The larger it becomes the Michigan Technological Uni- Grandparents Marvin and De- A. and Jackie Patterson of vices were held Thursday at the were Tuesday at LOO P,M at Margery Ritema quite naturally, further fattens Muller and Spencer Doezema, born Sept. 12. 1913 in more difficult it becomes to con- ell. from 1 to 4 P.M. All well- versity to get acquainted with lores McQueen of Lowell. Geo- Tenn., Bill J. and Jean Patter- Plymouth Heights Christian the Huffman Funeral Home. JANUARY 22: Fran Wal the internal organ area, and the JANUARY 22 - 27: The all of Grand Rapids. Funeral Woodstock. Connecticut, is a trol. For example, let s say the wishers are invited to attend, the parents of students now rge and Gail Lux of Middleville son of Jenision. James M. and Reformed Church. 1800 Belding Rev Wilfred Wood ling cycle continues. All this, as re- Services were held Saturday at veteran of WWII, a member of lady is looking for a dog for pro- THURSDAY EVENING but are requested not to bring and Madelyn Lux of Grand Rap- Dorothy Patterson of Plymouth Rd. SE.. with her presided Interment River JANUARY 23: Rowland lates to the bureaucracy, results enrolled at MTU also pro- Calvin Christian Reformed the Belding American Legion tection and companionship. She BIBLE CLASS, featuring Dr. gifts ids Caledonia. Lois M. Patterson pastor. Rev. Wilbert VanDyk Ridge Cemetery , Ryder in a huge body, with poor man- spective high school seniors Church. Rev, Clarence Post, Surviving are two goes out and buys a six week old Victor Matthews, continues of Haslings. John W and Helen officiating. Interment Rest JANUARY 24: Linda Kropf. gement. incapable of increased 6 their parents. This will be Boomsma officiating. Inter- St. Bernard puppy. He is cute, Thursday. 7:30 P.M. at the Meyennk of Alto. Burleigh R. Lawn Memorial Park Cemet- Heidi Blattner. Glen Rozich. productivity and consuming ever TUE., JAN. 25: Knights of held at the Lowell Middle ment Woodlawn Cemetery. 25: George fiddly, and indeed a pleasure to Grand Rapids Baptist Semi- Patterson of Idaho; 18 grand- ery JANUARY increasing amounts of the tax- Columbus Activity Night, School Cafetoruim with her. At eight weeks old she is Snowmobile Club children. 25 great grandchil- Jacob. payers money. Can we put this nary Auditorium (located off Wives of Knights invited. DE LAAT-Arnold P (Butch) HOT LUNCH MENU leading him about on a leash and punch and cookies served at dren; a brother. Perry Freeman SMITH - Lucy (Huntington) beast on a diet, or starve him to Leonard Street just west of Condensed meeting for DeLaal. aged 83. of 2242 Cam- thoroughly enjoying him. He is 7 P,M, followed at 7:30 by an Sunday Jan. 16 the Flat River of Gowne. and a sister. Lleanor Smith, aged 82. of Alto, passed WEEK OF JANUARY 24, 1983 death completely. I certainly the East Beltline). This den SW,. passed away Thurs- growing rapidly and con sum.ng Kinghts from 7:30 to 8:00. informal talk by President Snowmobile Club held their reg- Sturdivanl of Grand Rapids. away January 11. 1983. She is hope so. week s topic in The Joy and day. Jan II. 1983 at Kent ever increasing amounts of food. Special Speaker at 8:00 from Stein with questions and an- ular meeting at the clubhouse on Funeral Services were held survived by her daughter. Mr. Do you realize that every bu- Power of Biblical Faith series Community Hospital, He is sur- Named to The more he eats, the larger he Michigan State Univ. Ex- swer period til 8:30. Poner Road. The twenty mem- Thursday at the funeral chapel, and Mrs. Charles (Helen) Winn MONDAY reau ever established by the vived by his children. Maxme becomes, and the larger he be- is "The Basts of Faith," The panded Nutrition Program, bers and guests present enjoyed a with High Pnesi. Dirk Vee- of Sparta, a son. George (Viv- Ravioli or spaghetti, cabbage salad, french bread, United States Govemmeni. is and Hank Johnson of Alto. academic comes. the more he eats. etc.. public is invited free of Followed by Nutritious re- potluck dinner nema officiating. Interment ian) Huntington of Shdell. LA; still in effect? None has ever MON , JAN 31: The Grand Bonnie and Ken Hood of choice of fresh or canned fruits, milk. etc. Eventually he becomes more charge Call 949-5300 for freshments. Meetings are We want to welcome our latest Resl Ijwn Memorial Park. sisters. Mrs Norman (Mable) Rapids Audubon Club will been terminated. We are still any further information. new members Bob Ellison. Mr. Dursum of Wyoming. MI. Mrs. Kentwood, Jerry and Bonnie TUESDAY honors list and more difficull to manage and held at St. Marys school in Mrs. Patterson reposed at the funding the W.P.A. of the early meet at 7:30 at the Grand and Mrs Mark Powell and Fam- Robert (Ida) Ellens of Ada; two DeLaal of Jenison; 10 grand- ntrol. Now. at one year old. Lowell. Roc I man Funeral Chapel. 616 Fish wedges or swtss steak, mashed potatoes or rice Nine area residents have been thirties, the O.PA, of the WWII Rapids Museum East Bldg. ily and Jim Wert. sisters-in-law. Mrs. Lucy Fos- children. one great grandchild; she still takes him for a stroll on E. Main St.. Caledonia. 891- and gravy, steamed green beans, hillbilly bread or rolls included on the academic honors era. and many others which have (multipurpose Room). A film The winners of the 50/50 ter of Jacksonville, FL. and three sisters. Mrs, Adriana the leash. Now however, instead 8155 list for Ferris State College for no bearing on our present day Lowell women's club The Last Stronghold of the drawing were Red Shepard and Mrs. Mildred Foster of Beld- Ahberg. Mrs, Kathenne Gage and p-nut butter, jello w/whip or fruit, milk. of her leading him. he takes the and Mrs. Anne VanDrumen of the recently completed quarter. initiative and drags her about, government. Sounds ridiculous, Eagles' a National Audubon Emily Zengri. The mystery gift MERSMAN - Mrs Mane J mg; 12 grandchildren. 15 great- WEDNESDAY bul many, one lime, huge bu- Grand Rapids, one brother. Area residents named to the through mud-puddles, into traf- Shiloh House, a drug rehabili- Lane and Orpha Chaterdon were Society presentation will be winner was Olen Miller Sr. Jim- Mersman. aged 73. of Grand grandchildren; several nieces reaucracies. are still manned and tation center for minors, was ihe John DeLaal and wife. Mary of Barheque on a bun or com dogs, buttered com. tossed honors list are John Anderson. fic. up lo the fire hydrant etc. recognized with the traditional shown. The public is cordially mie and Danny Bradford shared Rapid^. passed away unexpec- and nephews. Funeral ar- submit, and receive, annual topic of Edna Martin's talk at the Grandville; a very special salad w/cheese and dressing, cookies or bars, chilled Peter Falkenstem. Laura Lotter- Now who has control? The pri- Happy Birthday song. invited to attend. Ihe children drawing. tedly Sunday morning. Jan 9. rangemets by Roth-Gerst. Low- budget allocations. Lowell Women's Club last niece. Marlene Houseman; man. and Donald Mingerink. all mary difference between old Guests for the day were Addie January 22nd at 10:00 a.m. 1983 in Panama City. Fla.. and ell fruits, milk. Our school systems have al- Wednesday. Over forty women, three sisters-in-law. Mrs, of Ada; Peter Cushman and Be- shep and the bureaucratic beast is Dalstra. Terry Baerwalde. Phyl- will be our wood cutting bee. All went lo be with her Lord. She is ready been placed on a diet by meelinng at Schneider Manor, Henry (Evelyn) Reyers. Mrs, THURSDAY verly Ripley of Alto; and Randall that the dog stops growing and lis Bieri and Ida Litschewski. members bring your saws and survived by her husband. DOEZEMA - Randall M. Ihe taxpayer. I personally feci heard a report of the excellent JANUARY 1983-JUNE, Vem (Marian) Roggow. Mrs. Tacos w/meat. cheese and lettuce or chili, jonny cake Heemstra. Ruth Reagan, and we can still manage some The Schneider Manor sponsor energy. After the wood is cut we Doezema. aged 25. of Ada. 1983: Steak Dinner 4-8 P M. Menno Mersman; her children. Sheila Smith, all of I^iwell. that it's high lime we started lo work being done for children and for the event was Maida Rose. will have a social time, card died January 12. 1983 in Bui- James (Shirley) Shellard, Mr w/honey. vegetable or salad, fruit or pudding, milk. mblance of control over him Howard and Nancy of Lowell, To be named to the honors list, take steps to impose a diet on teen-agers who have become ad- The lea committee, which and Dance 8-12? every 3rd games, gab-fest ant! some food terworth Hospital after a DeLaal was a General Motors • hile the bureauracy just keeps and Jon and Mary Jo of FRIDAY students must attain at least a many of these other fal cat bu- dicted to drugs. served dessert to begin the after- Saturday of the month VFW to restore our energy. lengthy illness. Surviving are Automobile Dealer in ihe snowballing, and very often be- Saginaw, five grandchildren; Grilled cheese sandwiches or hot dogs, potato chips 3,25 grade point average while reaucracies, Increased efficiency Preceding the program, a mini noon. consisted of lla Swan son. Post 8303. 307 E, Mam St.. We welcome guests and new his parents. Alan C and Grand Raids area for many comes completely uncontrolla- six sisters. Mrs. Jennie Piet and carrying a minimum of 14 quar- is sure to be realized if we can report on Home Life was pre- years. Services were held Sun- and pickles, soup or salad, assorted fruits or jello. ble chairman. Orpha Chalerdon. Lowell. Ml. prospective members. Come out Mrs. Maunce (Kathryn) Brandt laurette B. Doezema of Ada; trim off some of Ihe lard. sented by Joan Beebe and the day at the funeral chapel, with ter hours of graded work, As this beast continues to Mane Street. Christine Chilson. and visit us on our meeting day. both of Grand Rapids. Mrs. two brothers and sisters-in-law. milk. January birthdays of Maxinc Rev, John Hams of Beverly Re- grow he becomes an ever in- Jack Friesner Esther Slaal. Norene Cndler and SUBSCRIBE TO ihe third Sunday of each month. Cora Zylstra of Appleton. Alan C. and Linda Lannmg Kropf. Beulah Poe. Eunice Van- formed Church officiating. In- Price of lunches to students includes milk. Elemen- creasing parasite upon society, Jan Silvis. Wise.. Mrs Carl (Berthai Doezema. David B and Betsy Priutod Napkfaa, Mrtcfeea drrVcrn. Rose Kohrru FvHvn THE LEDGER icrmenl Grandville Cemetery tary 7()c. Middle and Senior High 75c. still producing the basic services Rilsema. Mrs. Henrietta Kuiper Bonzelaar Doezema; a brother- 897-9241 Mr. DeLaal reposed at the for which intended, but at a and Mrs. Margaret Kunnen all in-law. Mark B. Muller; his sis- steadily increasing rale of meffi- riency. Eventually the beast ob- Pre-School ins such strength and propor- TOWING tions that he cannoi be destroyed BUSINESS and continually consumes more story time *0* • CASCAW • €*ST OBANO OAPO* and more of our life's blood (orf ct . kcntmwo • soblwbas r. n Every level of government is • ( wnptrfr V*o Hrpaw * nurturing this beast, local, The Kent County Library Sys- Announcing DIRECTOR Y county, state, and federal, all are tem announces its winter pre- * Mjrtrrx - \llrr«*l«r* being preyed upon by that which • MulTVr- school story time for children we spawned One pnme exam- ages 3-5. Thgis program pro- CASCADE HILLS SHELL ple of this is the Michigan vides children with an introduc- o 949-9SOS O 897-9261 D,N R, Did you realize thai we tion to good books and stories, <••• •- now have the same numbei of songs, fingerplays. rhymes, -tion officers in the field All New "Insured" dramatic participation and /%Dtique ReMoration we had in 1934? Sounds games it also provides practice 2400 W Main St Business Ph 097-8488 Seal railing. Iiimiliirr sln|)|iiii^. ridiculous, but its factual How in group behavior. Programs After Hrs Ph 897-5828 Lo*e« Michigan n'iiiiishin^. n?|Kilriii^.riibincl work. ut the Dept. of Education. usually last 40 minutes, and will Dept of Transportation, I 1(1.1. rslimalrs. include the following themes: "c.; all are gobbling up funds at Snowy Days. The Circus. Money Fund Lowell Tire Company orf A vto? I ^ alarming rate and contmu- Trains. Make Believe Fun. Fairy 2399 W Mam rvONNE FREE ly becoming less cost effi- Tales and Story Book Favorites. 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M«m St., Levell PWm t«7 fHI Call H97-9261 Complete Machine Shop Service (irand Valley Udger • Wednesday. January 19. 1983 • Page 5 Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday. January 19. 1983 - Page 4 0pen Hous9 IN THE SERVICE. . ides pass Lowell in overtime victory Mr, & Mrs Daniel S. Open House will be held Sun- Airman Dana E. Crawford, Graduates of the course learn- Wingeier will be honored at an day. January 30th at the Alto daughter of Donald E. Crawford ed to install and maintain high- coach Bob C'opeland reported ous. finishing llu* jMine with a sively." kins. and Bill Hriggs adding 16. Open House given by their chil- Elementary School in Alto HOMESPUN Sr. of 503 Hams St.. Sayre. Pa.. powered ground communica- thai ihe JV's defeated Caledonia score of 76-57. High scoreres Freshman basketball coach 11. and 11 pomis respectively. dren in celebration of their 50ih Michigan from 2:00 P.M. tot' and Kan H Crawford of 12379 tions equipment, and earned Tuesday. January 11. by a score were Pal Brown, wilh 20: Dave Kurt Holzhueter also reported On Friday, the freshmen nar- Wedding Anniversary. The 5:00 P.M. No gifts please DEVOTIONS 60th St. S E . Lowell. Mich has credits toward an associate de- of 64-56. Pat Brown was high Kryger. 19; and Dale Fegel. 12. two victories over the past week rowly squeezed by Greenville. graduated from the U.S. Air gree in applied science through scorer in thai match-up with 20 Copeland added lhai "the of- Last Tuesday Ihe Anows rolled 53-52. Mike Dyksira and Bill Force aircraft maintenance train- the Community College of the points. Friday Lowell faced fense is doing a good job. bul we over Saranac. 54-41. wilh high Briggs added 17 and II points ing course at Sheppard Air Force Air Force. Greenville and emerged victori- need lo do a belter job defen- scoreres Jeff Perkins. Scott Hop- respectively to the learn tally. by Pauline E. Spray Base. Texas. Roberts will now serve at K.I. Graduates of the course were Sawyer Air Force Base. MI. trained in aircraft maintenance, with the 2001 st Communications I press toward the mari for the When we are assailed on every repair and service, and earned Squadron. prize of the high calling ot God hand by the pressure of the credits toward an associate de- Her husband. Air Force Air- CURTIS CLEANERS in Christ Jesus (Philippiam enemy, we must take courage, gree in applied science through man Jay A. Roberts, is the son of 3:14). determine within our hearts to be the Community College of the Vernon and Eleanor A. Robers We appreciate the savings of- undefeated, then press our way Air Force. of 671 106th St.. Otsego. THIS WEIK'S SPICIAL fered to us by our merchants on through - as we have to do when Crawford will now serve with She is a 1980 graduate of Ot- "dollar days " These bargain we go shopping on "dollar the 57th Aircraft Generation sego High School. • CV events can be enjoyable, but at days." Squadron at Nellis Air Force h' times, almost dangerous. It takes Prayer Through Thee. O Base. Nev. 3-Piece real effort to get through the God. I shall be victonous. Thou She is a 1982 graduate of Navy Boatswain's Mate 3td crowds. We have need of phys- hast promised never to leave me Sayre Area High School. Class Thomas R. Haruood. son ical stamina and moral fortitude nor forsake me. Give me new •••• of Pete I.L. and Lori Harwood of to be sure. courage. Enable me to press my Scott R. Krieger. son of Ron 10977 Woodbushe. Lowell. Ml. SUITS $4.29 Sometimes it takes real effort way through and remain unde- R. and Corlene A. Kneger of is a membei of the battleship to obtain victory over our trials. feated. Through Thy strength I 7129 Bliss Road. Saranac. USS New Jersey. homeported in We must punch aside the dis- shall triumph over my foes. Mich., has completed the Offer Expires: Men., Jan. 24,1983 Long Beach. Calif. couraging thoughts and elbow Amen. Army's bridge crewman course The New Jersey, the first of our way through the crowds of The soul that on Jesus hath under the One Station Unit the four "Iowa" Class battleships • Same-Day Service! M doubt and evil suggestions. leaned for repose Training (OSUT) program at to reenter active service, was re- It is the business of the enemy I will not. I will not desert to Fort Leonard Wood. Mo. cently recommissioned at the In by lO. OOam - Out by 4ti0pm to attack Christians and do all in his foes; The students were taught the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. his power to cause them to give That soul, the" all hell should basics of construction and as- The ceremony included Presi- As /Mva/s„.FREE COFFEEI up theTr faith. But they need not. endeavor to shake. sembly of five types of bridges dent Reagan as the primary The Lord has promised that no I'll never, no never, no and the operation of various Cleaner's Hours: COIN-OP LAUNDRY - CAR WASH speaker. temptation can come that will be never forsake boats and a five-ton dump truck. Mon. Fri. Saturday The battleship was originally FAMILY GAME ROOM unbearable. No burden will bo George Keith Students also learned demoli- commissioned in May 1943 for 7:00am • 9:00pm 7:00am • 7:00pm too great to endure. tion techniques, how lo man- 1410 W. MAIN LOWELL use in WWII Follow mg the war. euver obstacles, map reading, Now Available Sunday Drop Off b Pickup the massive ship was decommis- basket in Friday's 64-66 loss 897-9809 land mine warfare, and the use of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Wingeier sioned and "mothballed" until it engineer hand tools. was reactivated for use during He received an associate Lowell Medical Care Center the Korean and Vietnam con- degree in 1982 from Ferns State Kittredge head Shriner flicts. College. Big Rapids. MI. Plans for reactivation of the •••* choral groups. Many of these Open House New Jersey began in 1981 and John S Kittredge. of Lowell, Airman Kathenne E. Roberts, units are frequently seen in were followed by an extensive recently became head of 4.500 daughter of Arthur E. Markle of parades, concerts and other com- There will be an open house at proud of our revisions. Please overhaul period. Advanced radar west Michigan Shnners when he 2600 Honey Creek Drive. Ada. munity events throughout ihe Lowell Medical Care Center Fri- take some time »Hit lo come and and communications systems was elected Illustrious Potentate Mich., and Phyllis E. Fit/sim- area. day. Jan. 28 and Sat.. Jan. 29 view us.. We are located at 350 were installed, and "Harpoon" of Saladin Temple in Grand Rap- THE monsof411 W. Morrell St..Ot- from I o'clock to 4 o'clock. N. Center. Lowell. and "Tomahawk" missiles were ids The Saladin jurisdiction em- sego. Mich , has graduated from Lowell Medical Care Center is added to the ship's arsenal, braces all of the lower peninsula the U.S. Air Force course for which includes nine 16-inch west of Lansing and includes IK communications equipment re- guns and 20 5-inch guns. Shrine Clubs as well as 26 units "A skeptic is not one who doubts, but one who pairmen at Keesler Air Force whose activities range Irom examines." Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve Ba.se. 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Wednesday, January 19, 1983 - Page 7 Volleyball team "coming on" team FOCUS Partnership mortgage could mean tax break The Lowell High School If your children ask for a couldn't afford the down pay- corner terest rates in order to withstand tor could be responsible for a Wrestling team traveled to the house as their holdiday gift Ihis ment. monthly payment, or any questioning by the IRS cities of Waterlou - Kitchner, capital gain However, the par- year, don't be so quick to laugh both. Hrre's how it works involv- Ontario, Canada this past ent/investor's share of the capi- off the suggestion. Recent tax Although similar in structure ing a pdrcnt/investor contribut- weekend, January 14. 15, and ON tal gain is the same percentage developments could turn such to the shared appreciation ing to the monthly payments. as their ownership. 16 By Roger Brown gifts into investments which mortgages, in which a financcr Suppose a house costs $65,000, The I^owell Grapplers wres In addition, if parents or rela- provide lax benefits for you, ac- accepls lower mortgage interest requiring a down payment of tied in a double dual with two of tives aren't convinced of the se- cording lo The Michigan As- payments in exchange for a pre- $15,000. The children pay the the Waterlou-Kitchner all star curity of a partnership Finally, after at least two years since talk of it first began, the EDUCATION sociation of Certified Public determined percentage of the down payment, then arrange for teams on Friday evening, win- (This article from Lowell Middle School continues this column mortgage, they might want to Brown family has cable TV. We've been limping along with the old Accountants (MACPA). By be- profit, partnership mortgages a 30-year mortgage at 15 per- ning one meet and losing the sec- written by teachers and focusing on special and ordinary happenings buy the home themselves and set m the family room that pulled in channel 8 just fine, but every- coming a partial owner of a circumvent the possibility that cent to cover the remaining ond. in the classrooms ol the Lowell Public Schools.) rent to the children. thing else resembled one of those Michigan winter phenomenons house . you might share in any in today 's market little appreci- $50,000. Monthly payments, On Saturday they competed in If you have a Middle School student is he or she coming home a called a "white out". The set has a new picture tube in it, st) I knew long term appreciations, de- ation may occur. of which the parent/investor is •••• the Prestigious Waterlou-Kitch- little dustier than usual? If so, maybe it's because he or she belongs that as soon as we got cable TV. we'd get all the channels as good as pending on the agreement you Instead, the pareni/investor responsible for 40 percent, ner International, Inspired to a group called Toy Truck company, otherwise known as TTC. The following is a tip from we did 8. I was right, but we did get awfully sick ol Susan Geha and make with your co-owner. benefits from a tax shelter, de- amount to about $630. For the wrestling by all 20 members of TTC is Mr Grody's 2nd Hour 8th Grade Industrial Arts Class. the Better Buaness Bureau to Warren Reynolds in the meantime. The TV in our bedroom got The ax effects can vary from ductions for interest and prop- first year, the parents' share of the team gained the Lowell team help you avoid being taken by pretty good reception before cable, and ii there was a National Geo- These people are busily involved in the business ol making toy one agreement to the next be- erty tax payments over the tax-deductible interest runs the championship (a special gift trucks. The students don't mind the dust because they're too busy unscrupulous penoos after graphic special on Channel 35 the whole Brown family could be cause each situation can be dif- years. Additionally, if the home about $3,000, a sum particu- to Coach Rivers), your dollars. found upstairs in bed on a Sunday afternoon. having fun and leammg about the way a real corporation operates, ferent Many factors determine grows in value, the parent/in- larly attractive to investors in Winning championships for Deal with established Ah bul now. wonder of wonders, thai old set gels the whole spec- Mr Gr»)dy has a lot more to teach than the basics of woodwork- who makes what payments and vestor would share in some of the 50 percent tax bracket. Lowell were Jerry Adams, ing. although he does that. too. He starts each 9 week class session businesses whose reputations trum of channels, and 24 hours a day too' For instance, it's 5:00 who gets what percentage of the the profit Although the investor agrees Kevin Hurt. Keith Stanford, discussing with the students the basics of mass production After are known in the community. a.m. right now. and looking al my TV guide I see I have several lax deductions. Experts say While it might be compli- to be responsible for a percen- Mark Wilcox and Alan Ryder, choices even at this hour. If 1 didn't have to write ihis. I could be they hear about the concept they get a chance to actually try it for many of the tax questions are cated to work out the percen tage ot the payments he or she Second place finishen. were themselves watching an episode from the old William Tell series or a Buster complicated and untested, so tages. the concept is simple can actually pay less than that. •••• Chad Blasher and Ken Hall, Crabbe movie that's so old thai they list the date, "(no date)'" I They divide up into small groups of 3 to 4 students. Each group make sure you get professional The parent/investor, with extra The difference is considered a The following is a tip from Third place finishers were Carl guess I'm glad I'm writing this. designs a prototype lor the possibility of mass production The stu- advice. Any agreement you cash, agrees to pay a percentage loan from the buyer. For exam- the Better Busineat Burrau to Pratt, Tim Stepek and Greg Dur- With the introduction of cable TV to our household came several dents vote on which object they will mass produce The students sign should spell out the ar- of either the down payment, the ple , if they actually paid only 30 help you avoid being taken by kee. Finishing fourth were Mike Doreen Ricket sets one up for Lowell in the opening of the Red projects for the resident handyman When we built this house, we vote on which object they will mass pmduce. The toy trucks won rangements specifically, not monthly payment, or both. As percent of the monthly pay- unscrupulous persons after Banies. Matt Peters, Tony this session's vote. Arrows dual match seas* n. installed a system of coaxial TV cable thai leads to all the likel> only for your knowledge, but to co-owner, the parent/investor is ments. their first year invest- your dollars. Huver. Joe Mitchell and Joe places whee we might wanl a TV. the family room, bedrooms, base- The next task is to sell stock in the company to prospective stoc- ensure qualifying for lax deduc- entitled to annual tax deduc- ment would total $2,268. The Get competent help. Consult Mauric, ment. etc. So. when the installer came to hook up our cable lasi kholders. The stockholders then elect three class members to be a tions. tions for part of the interest pay- Against Belding the Arrows Earlier last week, Lowell current tax benefits are the ap- with your registered stock bro- The LHS Volleyball team won In Friday's dual meets double board of directors. The board of directors hires a president and a For young people unable to played Sparta at home, losing in Wednesday 1 took some time off from work to help him, just to ments and property taxes. Even pealing factor for Ihe investor in ker, banker, lawyer, account- one ami losi one in matchups did not fare so well, losing in two winners were Carl Pratt, Jerry make sure he tied in with my existing system the way I wanted him vice-president ol the company. The corporation also has a secretary afford the whole down payment if the children make all the partnership mortgages. Of ant, or real estate agent. Check against Montabella and Belding games, 15-10, 15-8. two games. 15-11, 15-8. About Adams. Kevin Hurt and Mark who types up stockholder reports and takes care of time cards. or the entire monthly mortgage monthly payments, the parent/ Volleyball Coach Julie the Sparta matchup all that coach to. course, there must be a formal out the company with your Monday. January 17, in away Wilcox. Winning once were Posted on the wall at the Ledger we have a sign thai reads, "Labor Before the actual production begins, many hours of painstaking installments, a partnership investor still qualifies as having Niemela said that the girls Niemela would say was that "if arrangement by which loans are Better Business Bureau, sec- games held at Belding. Chad Blasher, Brian Adams, Charge: SI8.00 per hour if we do il, S36.00 per hour if you watch. work are spent making special jigs and fixtures to drill holes m just mortgage offers relief. Partner- we had played against Sparta Ihe loaned the money. made and repaid urities administrator or a The Arrows defeated Mon- "played a really super good Kurt Blasher. Keith Stanford. $72.00 per hour if you help" Thai cable installer probably wished the right spots to make the toy trucks fit together perfectly By the ship mortgages permit people to CPAs suggest loan agree- CPAs note that when the knowledgeable friend or family tabella handily in two games. 15- game. They showed me they way we played against Belding. Tim Stepek and Alan Ryder. he had that message emblazoned on the back ol his jacket to uard time the assembly line is set up. the need to measure pieces is \ irtu- buy a home who otherwise ments specify payments and in- were really spirited. Lowell we would have had a much house is sold, the parenl'inves- member. 7, 15-0. Statistics for the Many parents also made the ofl help like me. Sometime during our ordeal of me explaining my ally eliminated The pilot run is a scary moment as each group tests showed a lot of pride, a lot of closer game." matchup with Montabella show 350 mile trip to Waterlou County system, drawing diagrams ol m> system and walking him through its ability to make the parts come out just right guts." Though the team has not been Doreen Rickert with nine assists with the team. Lowell wrestlers the house: upstairs, downstairs, basement and attic,. we finally gol The president and vice-president try to fit the right people to the Among the stats in the Belding tot) successful as yet. Niemela and Vicki Harris with three. greatly appreciated the hospital- our signals straight, and the job was done in no lime. right jobs. Any engineering decision must be OK'd by the manage- game. Pam Douma had two aces sees real potential in the Arrows. Three girls had two aces apiece: ity shown them by their Cana- The second proiect was reserved for the weekend because 1 knew ment Students must not only know their own jobs, they must do a and two kills. Doreen Rickert In her own words, "Lowell is Vicki Harris, Chris Hilden- dian hosts and the time donated il would take some lime. Our bedroom TV in on the closet shell flowchart to test their knowledge ol Ihe total process There are r a once again led in assists, with six coming on." brand. and Beth Stuan Stuart by Hldred Durkee and Perry across from the bed. and w ith the cable TV tuner on the shell w ith it. seven divisions, all answerable to the quality control division for the evening Teammate Vicki and Hildenbrand both scored 5 Beachum to drive the team to we had toget ourol bed. walk over lo the closet to change channels Brian Hay ward, head ol quality control, has this to say about the Hams had two. points on service. Waterlou and back again. In my wife's case, this meant liiiding something to stand on to see program. "1 think it's fun Sometimes you really enjoy it ll makes the tuner. Toget the tuner over b\ the bed. 1 had two choices, drape you think more than other classes because il you don't do n right, the lines across the floor and over the bed. or be neat aboout il and you could hun yoursell and you could also lose your profit." "Who soys run the line up in the attic, down an outside wall lull ot insulation Speaking ol profit, the workers don't earn wages in this corpora- and oui bv ihe bed NaturalljJerese vetoed the first proposal. lion. hut they do gel a 5(1'. share of the profits, if there are any 1 tried a couple ol time saving routes thai would have worked had Stockholders get the other 50'* everything been the way I planned it. bul Murphy's Law was being Cheryl Backstrom. a worker in the wheel division, has this to say. strictly enforced, I ended up doing it the hard way. which meant "1 like to work with machines and 1 like to fix things It's fun " fishing two new wires down through thai insulation, and out a two IX'bbie Handing stated hei feelings this way. "You get lo work inch by lour inch hole in the wall Alter spending all day Saturday without anyone hollering at you The miportani thing is getting the a bank can't and most of the day Sunday, either up in the attic or chasing parts job done " and tools. I finally got those w ires fished through there, and hooked Corporation vice-president Mike Moore says. "A lot ol divisions up the tuner by the bed I know I expended more lime and energy on are doing a really good job My job is hard all Ihe pressure is put on that project, than 1 ever would have getting out ol bed and changing the president and me. but 1 like being responsible for my sell and Ihe company channels. 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Un assizors will conduct these also be working extensively with ican AssociaHoo of Retued Pcr- Assistance al the Grand R^> with Jack Friesner under the direction ol Coach school wrestling team lor the match ol the IVM season Match lbs Kyle Gildea - Greg /.unmet come tan return u still as near as Monday thru Friday Irom K UO assistance projects in over 100 the citizen volunteer groups in AARP. lo do returns for ids office. 110 Michigan Av- Dale Latva. aspire lo wrestle past live years, said that the will begin al 4 P M man. 1(13lbs ToddOnstwedder. your telephone. your closest IRS a.m. to 4:30 p m The number is communities and towns in local communitites. Parks said, senior citizens There is no enue. NW . will be offered someday on the varsity. number of students parlicipating Schedule lor the rest ol the Bob Rice. Glen ko/ich and kon office. t»r hundreds of volunteer I -800-424-1(M0. In Orand Rap Michigan this year "We will The IRS through its Volunteer charge for any of these services. Monday thiough Friday from The grculest wildlilc predalnrs w uhin tins Male is mm poised lot Like the seventh and eighth has held pretty steady despite the season is as lollows Strouse, 110 lbs Mall Nauta income tan assistance centers ids call 774-1300. provide these services where Imome Tax Assistance (VITA) Parks said 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m iheir preatesl kill period ol the year This is also ihe time when I al- grade basketball teams, the mid- diminished si/,e of the wrestling Sat . Jan 22 ForestHillsCen- F.d Reagan. 117 lbs Mike Nu- throughout the stair .*' That wotd The agency has even added other types of free Un help are program, trains community vol- Self help assistance w ill agaui ways urge you to impose sincier conttol on your dogs and house- dle school wrestling program has program tral Tournament. Away. all day gent. Tom Nugent. Chad Sayan. comes Ironn Charles Parts. Dis- some new features to its tax help not being offered " Parks said unteers to prepare the more sim- be offered at IRS offices By hold pets I urge you to do this, not only lor the sake ol the w ildlile. been funded out of the general I^Mva tries to coordinate his Thurs . Jan 27 - Hastings. 131 lbs Paul Wilco* - John trict Director of the Internal Rev- services fi* 1983 Thnnigh "out Arrangements for the local" as- ple returns. "self-help" IRS means agency bul also lor the well hemg ol your [x-ls Hundreds ol dogs will fx- budget lor the past two years, coaching with thai ol the high Away. 4 MlP M Schtoeder. Heavyweight Jell enue Service for Michigan, reach" programs IRS will have sistance sites are currently being Through -Tax Counseling for assistorss will give you duectioa PIOMOnON - b *• MM desln>yed hy the I) N k . county otficials. and land owners, who and the program has been slim- school coaching stall "We do Sal . Jan 29 - Hastings Invita- Kiddet Parks said assistors at the IRS employees visit local com- made, he said the Eldedy", the agency trains and guidance on the step-by -step af giae! AivartW* observe them chasing, molesting, ot killing deei and domestic am med down to one coach and a the same things s,i thai there is tional Tournament. Away, all toll Iree telephone assistance munities lo conduct group return During the-1983 filing period members of various retirement process of doing your own re- bmk •alrhai trwm tke LO- mals. during the next lew months limited schedule to In a smaller some continuity between the two day. centei in Detroit are answering preparation sessions. Parks said. ending April 15. the IRS will organizations, such as the Amer turn. tar, ItS N. •taadway. Why is it. thai as soon as the urban or sub urban lamily moves to budget programs," he said Students participating and the country, they seem to inevitably gel a large dog and think they can let him run loose simply because they are now in a rural atomspherv' Perhaps I am becoming cynical but it seems to me thai Hockey team glides Gymnastics splits two Council Proceedings Ihe maiority ot our killer dogs come from that source This is not to LHS Gymnastics coach Janet Laurie Brandt (> 7; 3 Carolyn say thai Old Shep. the trusted larm dog. and Fill, the poodle ow ned OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS (iiNKlman reports that the Lowell Hobbs 5 5 by the little old lady on the corner, arc not also responsible, indeed 4 past two more (joodman commented that of th« the poodle, the basset. the beagle, and even the chiuahua are tespon gymnastics team has spin the time of construction, at the developer s expense The LHS hockey team added Whaley. with 2. Pat Harkness. WHEREAS, the City of Lowell is interested in proceeding with sible lor killing deer Virtually every dog. in rural areas, that runs first two ol its matches lot the Lowell probably could have CITY COUNCIL two more wins lo their record Kerry Ve/mo. Mas Astot. John done hetlei. but that it wasn I bad Step III ot the E P A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Grant Pro- loose, kills deet ()ne I) N k officer thai I know. has staled that he iyK3 season, losing to Wyoming of th« over the past week, making their Pursley . and Andy Vredenburg. believes the wot si deer killing dog he knows ol is the Irish Settei. Rogers bul beating the ('alcdonia lot the litsi meet ol the year IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Schneider that the hearing be led; and season record 9-4-1 with one goal each Vredenburg CITY OF LOWELL. MICHIGAN and during the late w inter months he kills evety one he observes run team Against kogers Lowell did not closed, supported by Councilman Fonger On Wednesday. January 12. also had two assists ning loose alield \ dog can be toothless and kill deet Many mote Results lor ihe participants m take as many places Goodman Regular meeting of Monday, December 20.1982 the team laced Grandville. mov Because the Shrine Circus w ill WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a representative for the aic killed by the bark than have every been killed by the bile the Caledonia meet are as lol- lelt thai the teams were lairly mg by the end ol the first period be using the Stadium Arena lot Carried City ot Lowell. So lai this wintei we have not experienced weathei-conditions lows; equal, and that everyone com to a healthy .M> lead The rest ol the next couple ol weeks, ihe The meeting was called to order at 0:00 P M by Mayor Collins which would ailed the deer herds, bin you can test assuted thut the L'NFVLN BAkS peting lot U)well improved their the game saw Lowell adding 4 hockey team will be ofl league I Michele Schick - 2; 3. routines over the last meet The Pledge of Allegiance was given and the roll called snows vull come Heavy crusting ol snow. which olten tKcurs in IT WAS THEN MOVED by Mayor Collins that the variance NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lowell City more goals lo its total, while at play until lebruary 3. Bui the kesults lor Lowell partici- l ebruary and early March is the mosl critical lime lot deet They Laurie Brandt 2.1 the same lime preventing Grand- team will be playing a lundraiset from the requirement ot 16 units per building, to allow con- Council does hereby designate Ray Ouada. City Manager of break #iru the crust, while, in many instances the dogs are able lo VAULT pants ville from scoring al all match against Saginaw Present Councilmen Fonger, Maatman, Schneider and Col- travel on lop Also many limes when deer are running in crusted I Michele Schick - 7 05; 2. BALANCE BLAM struction ot 8 units per building, by Jonan Apartments ot East the City of Lowell as the City s authorized representative tor Two Lowell players -- Paul Lisenhowei on January 22 See 3 Btenda Kirby and Michele lins snow . they break then Iront legs and are literally eaten alive by the Kim Schneidet Toil on Ihe Prosh/Soph team and the under 16 and under 20 classi- an alternate on Var>ily foil. fications. Ten members of The National Junior Olympic Culver's fencing team have qual- Tournament includes three ified for the National Tourna- men's weapons; foil, sabre and ment . Wade is the son of Mr. and dpee plus women's foil. 600 Mrs. William C. Thompson, competitors will be fencing in 10110 Foreman Road. Rock & mineral show at G.R. Museum On January 30. 1983, the free programs on mineral col- Grand Rapids Mineral Society's lecting in Michigan, including annual rock and mineral exhibit. discussion of rock types and "Collectors Choice", begins at mineral identification. are the Grand Rapids Public scheduled. Program time is 3:45 Museum, continuing through P.M. February 27. this exhibit features Although the exhibit is spon- the diverse and ususual aspects sored by the Grand Rapids Min- of rock collecting by displaying eral Society, other southwest club members personal collec- Michigan mckhound clubs from tions of minerals, crystals, fos- such communities as Wyoming. sils. geods. micromounts, fluor- Holland. Muskegon. Kala- ites. petrified wood and more mazoo. Grand Haven, etc. have The Grand Rapids Mineral been invited to participate. Society, founded in I9.S8. has "Collectors Choice" the 1983 sponsored an exhibit al the Pub- Rock and Mineral exhibit is open lic Museum for 23 years The during regular Museum hours, exhibit at ihe museum differs which are 10 a.m. to 5 p m. from mosl rock and mineral Monday through Friday and I to shows in lhai it is a public ser- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. vice. non-profit effort designed Admission to the Museum is $1 Wade Thompson to make the public aware of the for adults and 50c for children real beauty found in this interest- (5-15) and senior citizens. Chil- Former Lowell High Schwl petitors m each weapon with ing hobby and of the special re- dren under 5 are admitted free. student Wade Thompson, a final placings in the under 16 and Lowell D.P.W . employee Neal Fonger pours the water to the sources available in Michigan sophomore at Culver Militan under 20 classifications based on citv skating rink in Richard's Park. If these cold temperatures > Highlighting the 1983 exhibit Ncaderm. Culver. Indiana, has their overall match records In hold, and snow doesn't become a problem, local skaters should is a "touch table" where visitors The following is a tip from qualified for the IW National other meets this year Thompson have ice bv the end of the week. can examine first hand a variety the Better Business Bureau to Junior Olympic Fencing Tourna- has tinished 2nd in men's under of rocks and minerals. Micro- help you avoid being taken by ment in Tampa. Florida. Feb- 16 foil al ihe Culver Invitational. mount and thumbnail crystals unscrupulous persons after ruar. 1^. 20 and 21 3rd in men's under 16 foil al the can be viewed thorugh an elec- your dollars. Your farm and our Farmowners I the Midwest Div ision Qual- Gordon Tech Chicago Invita- tronic microscope allowing Ask the seller to give you iflymg meet at Notre Dame in tional and Illinois qualifier and people lo enjoy their incredible written information about the insurance - a hard-working December. Thompson qualified 2nd al a recent dual meet al beauty - something that cannoi investment, including the pros- for the national tournament b\ Culver Wade look up fencing s partnership. be appreciated bv the naked eye pectus or offering circular and finishing first m men's under 16 seriously this past Ocl»»ber when alone financial statement. Read I'm proud to be your sabre and third in men's under 16 he went out tor the Culver fenc- Each weekend, during the them or get help reading them partner. I provide complete foil. 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