Lowell City Council Briefed on Metropolitan Council Concept
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i t.*' ! o • iVefi!|lR:'4lav, 19. • ' ajnr <S '25C The Lowell Volume 13, Issue 23 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, April 19, 1989 Lowell City Council briefed on Metropolitan Council concept In an effort to inform the Low- The planning and coordina- charges for YMCA sponsored ac- Fonger added that the items ell City Council on the Metro tion entity is envisioned as an tivities in City Parks and the keep getting bigger and no head- Council. Lowell City Manager umbrella organization which swimming pool. way is being made. "The YMCA had David Boehm. City Man- will operate through a council ap- Pasquale said that Lowell gets their funds, runs the prog- ager of Grandville. make a pre- pointed by local governments. Township was to vote on whether rams the way they want and sentation on the Metropolitan Under its overall direction, there it will consider contributing to- when there is a meeting sched- HUCKLEBERRY'S HELPS FUND POOL REPAIR Council Concept which has been will then be some number of ward YMCA sponsored activities uled to form some sort of agree- endorsed by the County Com- committees or boards which in City Park and that Vergennes ment the Y either doesn't attend Mary Ford of Hucklcbcrry s. located in the Rat River Antique mission. AGRAG and several oversee the specific respon- Township Supervisor Jim Cook or if it does it's not prepared." Mall, announced last week that she would donate 25* to the YMCA communities. sibilities of the entity. said that the Township is not in Fonger said, 'i also think we Memorial Pool Fund for every hot dog sold until the end of April. In Boehms' discussion at the Some of the functions of the any position to contribute. should stop funds and bill the Y So come on down for some delicious hotdocs and suoport the for maintenance until they come Pool Fund. April 17 meeting be staled that concept may include water/ As for the pool, last year the the entity would have a coor- sewer systems, major street ar- city gave 50 percent of family around, regardless of the time of dinating and planning function teries, economic development, memberships for each resident year" ) ROTH TOWING HELPING OUT KING MEMORIAL POOL for services that benefit a number libraries, zoo, public museum up to $8,000. This past year, ac- Thompson adds. "It s not that cording to Pasquale a little over we don't want to develop the Roth Towing of Lowell is donating $1 for each wrecker call of different governmental en- and emergency medical ser- park plan. This is the third year they receive in the month of April to the King Memorial Pool tities in and around the Grand vices. $7,000 was given by the city. in a row that we've gone into the Repair Fund. Rapids area. "By combining Also on the council agenda Pasquale asked the council for area-wide systems under the um- was further discussion on a some sort of direction as to what season with no agreement. The YMCA needs to understand that LAAC ANNOUNCES CLOSINGS FOR RENOVATIONS brella of a metropolitan planning YMCA - Parks agreement. How- the city should do in these two and coordinating entity, we hope ever. according to Pasquale. areas. something needs to be done and without an agreement the vou- The Lowell Area Arts Council wishes to announce that its gallery to create a degree of continuity YMCA Director Doug Ybema Councilman Bill Thomspson, cher won't be picked up." will close Sunday, April 16 for renovations and foresight which at times has was not ready with his informa- Mayor James Maatman and Maatman said that he still be- The gallery will re-open Sunday, May 14 with an exhibit by been lacking.** Boehm said. tion at this lime and iherefore Councilman Jack Fonger agreed lieves city residents should gel a Middle and High School arts students from Saranac Community He adds that to a large degree. declined to attend. that they would like to see all ^ Schools. "We envision that this^entity will Even without any representa- funds slopped and the YMCA bil- break in cost and that a strong be voluntary and that we will not tion of the YMCA, the council led for the maintenance of the letter should be written to ihe SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER PLANNED FOR MAY 26 seek to force communities to be- discussed two areas of the last fields until the Y comes around YMCA board members stating long to it." draft agreement. Those were fee .with something. the agreement has to be taken care of otherwise expect to be Seniors gel ready to raise anchor and set sail for an evening tilled with fun, food, and fantastic prizes! billed for the maintenance. It*s time for the Class of '89 to share an evening of good times Maintenance money spent for on Friday, May 26. All Seniors arc invited and will receive invi- the two parks last year was be- tations around the third week of May. Serious injury avoided on M-21 tween $10-$ 12,000 and with If you haven't made your reservation you may do so by contact- capitol improvement added it ing Terri Smith at 897-9666. An Ada and Lowell woman was over $15,000. Any parent interested in helping with final plans may call the were both injured in a two-car iL In other news, the council was ) number listed above. Join the fun in wishing your senior a fond accident on M-21 near the Admi- briefed and then adopted two of •'Bon Voyage!" ral Gas Station on Thursday, the Parks and Recreation Com- April 13. mission's proposed projects. The LIBRARY OFFERS CHANCE TO OWN FAVORITE BOOKS Carol Lynn Kuiper of 1023 projects include the construction Pettis. Ada, was eastbound on of a picnic shelter at Creekside Have you perhaps always wanted to own some of these books? West Main when a car driven by Park. Its second purpose would Vanity Fair, Pride and Prejudice. The Glory and The Dream, Lee Jodi Yvonne Andrews of 1017 N. also include an ice skating rink. After the War, Valley of the Horses, Ten Volumes of the Book Hudson turned in front of Kuiper, The second commission prop- of Popular Science, The Handmaid's Tale. causing the collision. osal was to initiate a "name the If so, they'll be available at the Lowell Library Used Book Sale According to the Lowell park'' contest for the Bowes during Sidewalk Days. Hardcovers - 50^. Paperbacks - 25*. Police report Andrews was cited Road gravel pit area. From the Magazines - 10*. Come and browse. for an improper turn. Both driv- contest results, a name would be ers were transported to Butter- forwarded for council adoption. * WANTED - MISSING TAPES! worth Hospital by Lowell Ambu- lance and treated for possible in- Neither driver was seriously injured. Both were transported Tapes of the Teens Involved 1986 Talent Show and the 1987 juries. to Butterworth Hospital by Lowell Ambulance. Lip Sync Competition are missing. Those who borrowed these video tape are asked to please return Lawn & them as soon as possible to Barb Pierce at the High School. TI would like to show these tapes at their next Variety Show Garden/Home on May 13 at the Middle School. Please call 897-4125 or drop off the tapes at the school. Improvement LEGION SPRING GOLF APRIL 30 AT DEER RUN Coming in May ^ Legion Golf will hold its spring golf here in Lowell at Deer Run Golf Course on Sunday. April 30. Tee-off time is at 10 a.m. The cost will be only $26. This covers the golf, 1/2 a power cart and prize money. All Moose Legionaires and candidates who have a $20 paid PRECISION & FASHION application arc invited to attend. HAIRSTYLING - For both men and women. Man's World CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSE! FOR A CLOTHING DRIVE Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. Lee Ann McCormick and Cathy Pasquale. two teenagers from LITE & LISTEN SOUND - Music Lowell, are organizing a clothing drive for the needy. for all occasions. Make your re- Collection dates will be Saturday. April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 ception or party a time to re- 'p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- DPW Garage located at Lafayette and Avery Streets. spres at 897-4336. The girls plan to contact churches, and the YMCA to find out what families or individuals might be in need of clothing and it MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed will be distributed locally. This accident on Thursday, April 13 on West Main St. near the Admiral Gas Station is and breakfast. 2534 Alden Nash Any questions contact the Lowell Police Dept. at 897-7123 or another glaring example of just how badly a light is needed west of town. City Council members N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. Lee Ann at 897-6230 or Cathy at 897-5044. urge people to write to their Congressman. LUCCHESIS SPAGHETTI APPLAUSE AND BOKAYS!!! COUSINS' CARD & GIFT ICEMAN S OUTLET - Liquor, GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - HOUSE • Serving spaghetti, SHOFPE • New spring selections beer and wine. 12-pk coke $2.99, For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and pizza, submarines, mexican food The Lowell Area Arts Council Drama Workshop presented "The are in. Open Sunday 12-3. Mon. 12-pk Old Style cans $3.85 plus cheese visit Lowell's exclusive and lasagna. Open Tues.-Thurs. Adventures of the Teenage Cats" on Saturdav.