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Volume 34 Issue 33 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Lenneman pleads guilty to making false cancer claim By Don Schneider letter, sent to local media advertisement published prosecutors dropped his is scheduled for an Aug. 10 his employment status. outlets and forwarded afterward in the Buyers repeat offender status from sentencing. Lenneman said he was efore the judge to police in February, Guide listed 63 businesses consideration in sentencing. doing home improvement last Tuesday Judge Dennis Leiber questioned the legitimacy of In 1991, Lenneman was BStanley Joseph and individuals who was brief in his comments, work for his sister in Lenneman was acquiescent Lenneman's cancer claims contributed items for the convicted of attempted saying he would save them Saranac. His last formal as he entered a guilty plea made throughout 2005. He auction. larceny from a motor for the sentencing hearing. employment was with a to charges of defrauding had used that cancer claim The formal charge was vehicle. Last year, he was He told Lenneman, "I'm mortgage company, he the Lowell community of to defraud money through "false pretenses, value of arrested for operating a going to expect a little more said, but that ended last as much as $1 (),()()() with a fundraisers organized by more than $1,000, but less vehicle while intoxicated, honest industry out of you" June after he got into a car false cancer claim. his family. than $ 10,000." it carries a second offense. between now and Aug. 10. accident. Michigan State Police These fundraisers maximum prison sentence By pleading guilty, Earlier in the tkA real one?" Leiber arrested Lenneman March included a May 27, 2005 of five years. As part of Lenneman waived his proceedings, Leiber had asked. 30 at a residence outside benefit auction at Deer Run Lenneman's plea bargain, right to a trial by jury. He asked Lenneman about of Saranac. An anonymous Golf Club. A thank you The circus comes to town and tents go up this Sunday By Dan Schneider clown himself, and a rider 6,520 pounds. Featured acts owell's Bushnell of elephants. Marsh has a include acrobats, jugglers, Elementary will firsthand perspective on the wire walkers, trapeze artists Lbe the grounds role of each in a circus. and mixed animal acts, in for an old-time circus. Marsh, who goes by addition to the clowns and There will be other the name of "Mr. Jiggs" performing elephants. acts, but prospective circus when clowning, comes to Marsh bills circuses, goers can be assured of town usually a week to two Kelly Miller's included, as clowns and elephants. weeks ahead of the circus. family events. "'Clowns and elephants And usually, he said, he is "Not only is the circus are the pegs you hang in his clown costume for one of the oldest forms circuses on,"' Bob Marsh these promotional visits, of entertainment in the said, quoting P.T. Barnum. but such was not the case world, but it is one of the "The Kelly Miller Circus last Wednesday. But he did few forms of entertainment has plenty of both." elucidate what the Kelly that has never required Marsh was in Lowell Miller Circus entails. censorship," Marsh said. Mr. Jiggs, a clown with the Kelly Miller Circus, rides Nina the elephant. Several last Wednesday afternoon, "The show features a "The circus is not a kiddie clowns and elephants will be in town Sunday for two performances promoting the circus. A wide array of international show. The circus is a family circus stars and wild show and we have just as animals from around much in our program that Pow Wow at the Fairgrounds the world," Marsh said, will appeal to adults as it speaking in a deliberate does to children." By Dan Schneider manner suggesting a well- Two shows will be "I listen to the drum and it makes me cry and I have rehearsed routine. given Sunday, at 2 and 4:30 he Lowell Fairgrounds will be the site of the no idea why," Haggerty said. The circus has 24 p.m. The midway opens one Restoring the Circle Pow Wow this weekend. It was not until later, after her mother and aunt animals. Three of them are hour before each show with T The eighth annual event, in its third year began doing genealogical research, that she was able Asian elephants: Viola, who pony, camel and elephant in Lowell, will take place Saturday and Sunday. Pow to understand where that connection came from. She weighs in at 9,540 pounds; rides. Wows are a chance for Native Americans to share their learned she has Chippewa, Ottawa and Potowatomi in Libby, who tips the scales Circus, cont'd., pg. 16 culture and traditions with others while they reconnect her ancestry, and a few other tribes as well. at 7,820 pounds; and the with those aspects of their own lives. The Restoring "Now it makes sense, sitting there crying when least cumbersome of the the Circle Pow Wow, in particular, is a time when new you're listening to the drum," she said. three, Nina, who weighs participants are taught about native customs. Events at later Pow Wows drew her into more "Restoring the Circle is bringing that back to the involvement, such as when a family friend gave her a people and getting them that education " said Alicia traditional dress to dance in. Haggerty, treasurer of the Grand Valley American Indian "One day I was up in a Pow Wow in White Cloud ... someone actually gave me my first dress," Haggerty uU Lodge, the organization that puts on the Restoring the e Circle Pow Wow. "People who haven't been head dancers said. "I was given my first dress and I knew that I had to V^o^ before will .get that chance." at least do an intertribal dance." The head dancers lead the other dancers around An intertribal dance is one in which everyone, including observers from the audience, is invited to the dance circle. Haggerty, a head dancer at other Pow Bike Helmets For Kids... Page 3 Wows, has been an active participant in Pow Wows for participate. The public is welcome to the Pow Wow, and there is no charge for admission. 10 years. State of the City... Page 4 For Haggerty, 33, they provided a link to a native "Anyone who is interested in the native culture is heritage she didn't know she had. She attended Pow welcome," Grand Valley American Indian Lodge council Wows where her family, jewelry makers, were traders. director Lori Shustha said. Sheet Shooters... Page 8 She felt strongly moved observing these events, Pow Wow, cont'd., pg. 3 Art At The Chamber ^ page 9 particulary listening to the sound of the drum. THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PACE 2 Lentz; brother-in-law Gary city attorney of Livonia; POTTER SWART THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 3 and Mary Beth Lentz of devoted Livonia Rotarian; David Lawrence Potter, Thomas E. Swart, aged Java Jive to "sizzle" on the Showboat M Steilacoom, WA; sisters-in- member of Michigan bom February 9, 1938, died 74, of Grand Rapids, died law Sue and Dan Junghans Harness Association, Wayne June 19,2006 in Florida. He unexpectedly and went to be of Elkhart, IN, Jackie and State University supporter, was preceded in death by with the Lord on Thursday, Lowell Showboat I Pat Murphy of Grand contributer and ^1 football his parents Byron Potter and June 15, 2006. He is Sizzlin' Summer Concerts ll TTVEry Rapids. John was preceded fan. Funeral service was EuzefaByrnesPotter-Mason, survived by his loving wife will feature Java Jive this DICESARE John is survived by his in death by his parents, held Tuesday at Harry J. Will a daughter Ginger Potter and of almost 52 years, Marlene; Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. John R. I)iCesare,aged 51 ,of wife Kathy; sons Anthony mother-in-law Marie "Mert" Funeral Home in Livonia. a sister Susan Potter-Miesel. children Charlene (Roger) Java Jive plays the Ravenna, died Tuesday, June DiCesare and Tom Gieroch Lentz. Mass from the Order His wife Sharon Potter Bouma, Thomas (Stephanie) classics of popular music m Wfi&l 13, 2006, at Lacks Cancer Jr. of Ravenna; daughters of Christian Funerals was MILLER residing in Palm Harbor, Swart II, Judy Junewick, with a jazzy, swinging Center in Grand Rapids Sydney "Kate" DiCesare of celebrated June 16 at St. Mrs. Arvilla Miller, aged Florida, survives Dave. Jon (Lisa) Swart; 10 style. Their unique sound after a courageous battle Ravenna, Heidi and Jamie Catherine's Catholic Church 74, of Alto, passed away Also surviving are his two grandchildren: Christopher, combines female vocal with cancer. John was born VanDenHeuvell of Grand FALLASBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY in Ravenna with Monsignor Friday, June 16, 2006. daughters Stacey (Mike) David Katherine Bouma, harmony with a solid on September 17, 1954, in Rapids, Kylie Gieroch of Annual membership meeting with election of officers John Porter celebrant. Burial She is survived by her Slominski of Comstock Thomas, Michael Swart, foundation of upright bass, Detroit to the late Ralph and Ravenna; brothers Joe and and board members/open public membership drive on at St. Catherine's Cemetery children Jackalyn Anderson, Park, Ml, Jackie (Paul) Steve (Rachel), Mike, Amy jazz guitar, woodwinds Margaret (Piper) DiCesare. Raquel DiCesare of Santa June 22 at Lowell Schneider Manor at 7 p.m. in Ravenna. Memorials James and Lisa Miller; Bogdans of Grand Haven, Junewick, Matthew and and percussion. Drawing John married Kathy F. Cruz, CA, Rich and Linda have been established in grandchildren Taylor Blake, Ml; six grandchildren; five Elisabeth Swart; sisterGloria primarily on the great (Lentz) on November 10, DiCesare of Grandville, SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONCERTS John's name to the DiCesare Johnny Arnold, Cody brothers and sisters Joe Towns; favorite sister-in-law music of the '30s and ^Os, 1989, in Rockford. John Bob DiCesare of Australia; Java Jive (swing) will perform this Thursday, June 22, Children and to the Lacks Arnold; brothers Robert (Mary) Potter of Charlevoix, Charlene (David) Bigelow; you'll hear songs of the big was a communicant of St. sisters Anna DiCesare of 7-9 p.m. at Riverwalk Plaza. Free admission/parking. Cancer Center. Lasley, Raymond Lasley; Ml; William (Jan) Potter of many nieces and nephews. band era and after - written Catherine's Catholic Church. Rockford, Linda and Jamie sister Margaret; nieces and Iron Mountain, MI, Kitty He was president and or made famous by greats He was a service director Poling of Grand Rapids, CAR WASH KROPF nephews. She was preceded Brenk of Tawas, Ml; Sharon CEO of Elston-Richards such as Irving Berlin, Cole for Weathershield Roofing Paula and Bill Doane of The Lowell/Caledonia hockey program is hosting a Rodney C. Kropf, aged in death by her husband (George) Miles of Lowell, Storage Company. He was Porter, Nat King Cole and company for several years. Lowell; father-in-law Jack car wash at Tractor Supply Company Saturday, June 24 80, formerly of Lowell James Miller in 2005. The Jerry (James) Francis of president and served on George Gershwin. They from 12-4 p.m. Donations accepted. Lowell. Dave grew up in for many years, died June service for Mrs. Miller the board for many years will also perform a few Java Jive includes Mary Matt Porter (upright bass). It is sure to bring back 15, 2006. He was beloved was Monday at Pederson Lowell and graduated from at the Muskegon Rescue gems from other eras and Lewandoski (lead vocals), Jim Saltsman (drums) and great memories and a good HISTORIC husband of Leneva, loving Funeral Home in Rockford Lowell High School. He Mission. He was a dedicated genres such as songs by the VickiUren (vocal harmony). Roily Smith (woodwinds time. SCAVENGER HUNT father of Marsha and Gerald with Pastor Stanley Mohr, received his business degree Christian, husband, father Beatles or the Drifters. Pete Lewandoski (guitar), and wind controller). Visit www.lowellchamber.org or www. (Pam); grandfather to ofliciatiim. from Davenport University and grandfather. The Mass lowellmuseum.org for 5 historic questions from the new CORRECTION Kristina and Gerry; former in Grand Rapids. He was a of Christian Burial was pictorial book, "Where The Rivers Meet." Every week 'til prominent businessman and celebrated Monday at St. Riverwalk Festival July 8. • LEGAL NOTICE ^ owned his own advertising Paul the Apostle Catholic LPD offers discount bike helmets THE "CIRCUS" AD THAT RAN business. He was a previous Church,the Rev. Msgr. Ernest The Lowell Police available in most colors. but Bukala has run the contact Bukala at the CHAMBER FUN part owner and builder of P. Schneider, Celebrant. Department is offering IN THE BUYERS GUIDE ON STATE OF MICHIGAN presented to David W. The cost is $7. helmet program here for five Lowell Police Department, GOLF LEAGUE Deer Run Golf Course. Memorial contributions are discount bicycle helmets for PROBATE COURT Pienta, named personal "They're stylish years now. The helmets are 897-7120, with the child's Come to the Double R Ranch Mondays between SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH Funeral services pending suggested to the Muskegon children in the Lowell area. COUNTY OF KENT representative, or helmets and kids agree ordered through Proridcr head circumference 6 and 7 p.m. for mixed golf league. No experience cremation in Florida and Rescue Mission, 1691 Peck. "Head injuries are one to wear them, and I have A IN THE LOWELL LEDGER ON proposed personal Inc.'s Children N Safety measurement. Or stop in to necessary. Call 794-0520. transportation back to Muskegon. Ml 49441. NOTICE TO CREDITORS representative, or to of the main reasons that adult sizes as well for the program, which provides see him at the police station WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH Michigan. kids get injured on their Decedent's Estate both the probate court parents so they can set the discount helmets through between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. LOWELL AREA bicycles," said Lowell police example," Bukala said. HAD INCORRECT PRICING. at 125 Park Street, c>oo
THE LOWELL LKIH;KR - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 4 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 5 Supreme court decision probably won't change Lowell police policy include times when a By Dan Schneider knock, identify themselves such evidence would have they argue, is necessary in the nation s police and wait the 15-20 seconds high social costs, primarily incentive for police to departments as a reason the warrant's probable cause includes the probability The U.S. Supreme traditionally considered to the inability to convict "knock and announce." suppression of evidence is a suspect would react Court ruled last Thursday be proper observance of the criminals in such cases. They fear the decision could a deterrent that is no longer violently against police if that the taking of evidence in knock and announce rule. Opponents of the lead to police knocking necessary. they announced themselves violation of the "knock and The man, Booker Hudson, decision argue that it down doors, thus violating Lowell police chief Jim Viewp and waited 20 seconds announce" rule in the fourth argued that the evidence reverses long-standing privacy and property rights. Valentine does not think the before entering. amendment does not require should be suppressed from precedent and takes the teeth Scalia's opinion said 5-4 ruling will change police "Under those circum- After the clean up, one of the neighbors used a contact that evidence be suppressed use in his trial, since it was out of the fourth amendment that sufficient deterrence practice in Lowell. stances you don't want to at the local Coca-Cola distributor to have a banner made. in a criminal trial. obtained improperly. to the U.S. Constitution. against abuse of power "I don't think it will," Ledger Entries The banner is strung up as you turn off the main highway. The case involves a The court decided the The fourth amendment by police already exists in Valentine said. knock and say who you are It boldly proclaims, "NEIBORHOOD WATCH, NO of 125,100, 75,50 & 25 Years Ago Detroit man whose home was case by a 5-4 vote. The guarantees protection people's ability to bring He said that when and risk someone's safety," DUMPING, VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED!" entered-and whose drugs majority opinion written by against illegal search and civil lawsuits against police serving a warrant, the Valentine said. Given the good intentions at play here, nobody has had the and gun were seized-by justice AntoninScalia argued seizure. The potential departments. He also cited department will continue He said the decision heart to point out the missing "GH" in "NEIBORHOOD" to police who did not properly that requiring suppression of suppression of evidence. improved professionalism to knock and announce doesn't change the police's cozy "except for the extreme role with respect to people's the person who had the sign made. circumstances where we privacy and property rights. Another example was at a local restaurant. No, the By "We are still positively error wasn't on the menu, though I'll bet there are several were warranted to not knock corner Priscilla bound and obligated to misspellings there as well. This was again, a big, bold sign. It Lowell State-of-the City address and announce already." Lussmver Such circumstances Policy, cont'd., pg. 12 was taped up on the front door. It read, "NOW HIRER1NG, The National Spelling Bee came and went a few weeks APPLY INSIDE". focuses on integrity of funds, goals ago. As I remember there was some "buzz" about it being 1 overheard a patron point out the error to the owner. s "K T Sealing abandoned wells televised live tor the first time ever. Apparently there is a fan She just shrugged her shoulders and said, "Yea, lots of /My By Emma Pa I ova fund, will be reviewed A city survey will be The city is planning for base building for this event, which seems unlikely in this people have noticed that." I guess correct spelling just isn't By Emma Pal ova J J C Contributing Writer and protected as the city conducted as part of the city improvements to the As part of the program, fast-paced, high-tech age we live in. The spelling bee will a priority with her. I would have been mortified if it were my Contributing Writer seeks to replace vehicles in master plan update. Wastewater Treatment and three city test wells and probably never rival the NFL. NASCAR or American Idol. error, and removed the sign A.S.A.P. Lowell city manager the Department of Public The reconstruction Water Treatment plants. The city will pay a one production well will be Still, the fact it was televised proves there is an American The last one that comes to mind really made me laugh. ()() l nder s fec t0 plugged. audience for any kind of competition. Dave Pasquale delivered the Works. of Gee Drive from the As stated in the address. $1 ' ' residents There is a new home job site nearby. It's a very cluttered 125 YEARS for each abandoned well Residents within the State-of-the-City address The address touched on Creekside Park entrance the city will support the Where this spelling bee audience comes from is a site, and I know for a fact the builder has been cited and told THE WEEKLY JOURNAL identified for plugging in wellhead protection area at the council meeting on the main goals in the near 2,100 feet west will be airport board's efforts mystery to me. From what I see on a daily basis. Americans to clean things up. JUNE 22, 1881 the wellhead protection will be notified with a Monday two weeks after future. These goals include completed this month, to obtain general utility can't spell for beans. Just ask Dan Quayle, of "P-O-T-A-T- An obvious eyesore is a big metal box from an old King. Quick & King have a mountain of logs piled up area. A state grant with local letter about the program. A the approval of the city continued support of the The city wi continue status for the Lowell City O-E" fame. dump truck. The box is being used as a dumpster, but it match will fund the program groundwater stewardship in Flat River. budget. Downtown Development to work on an agreement Airport. The utility status Part of the problem is the fact professional printers still looks like the box from a junked out old dump truck. to protect the city water grant is available to plug up S.C.Bradfield has a portable fountain for his lawn. It is The address focused on Authority and the are being taken out of the loop. I've been in the printing In an apparent effort to clear this up for the county code with Vergennes and Lowell will qualify the airport for supply. agricultural wells. the finest lawn in town. local economy struggling business since my father bought a newspaper and print shop enforcement people, the builder spray-painted the side of Downtown Historic District townships regarding a 177- state assistance. Currently, Although the program In other business, the All are invited to the Firemen's picnic on the island due to cuts in revenue Commission as economic acre parcel known as Cook the airport is seeking air is voluntary, homeowners city approved $42,570 when I was ten years old. We had to spell correctly, or else. the thing. I guess you just have to spell things out for some July 4. sharing from the state. The tools of the community. property on the corner of easements involving eight remain liable for any water in improvements to the Print and deliver a job, then have to do it over for nothing government employees. The Journal is getting new subscribers every day. city now receives $100,000 "The vitality of Lowell's Alden Nash and Vergennes properties with tree cutting contamination from an High Street retaining wall. because a word was spelled incorrectly, and you learn to In big bold letters about three feet high it now says, less in revenue sharing than downtown is critical for the roads. to follow. abandoned well, according Williams and Works will spell real fast. "DUMSTER" on the side of the box. Someone must have 100 YEARS to Pete Kaczor of Peerless- live years ago. However, city's success," he said. One of the emerging Plans will continue hire contractors to place fill Now, everybody has a computer and a printer of some pointed out the error to the builder. Fortunately there was THE LOWELL LEDGER Midwest, Inc. behind the retaining wall. using building permits as an The city will support goals is the support of the for the construction of a kind. Menus, newsletters, forms, brochures ... all these still a little room left on the box, so he added the missing JUNE 21,1906 The city water fund "The budget would indicator of local economy, the Lowell Area Chamber Lowell Area Arts Council community walking trail types of material used to be churned out at the local print "P". The three-foot letters now read "DUMSTER P". I hope In response to gossip and rumors. Deputy Sheriff Jaco- has provided $12,000 in support the fill," said Pasquale said the permits of Commerce with its in its fundraising efforts for in cooperation with Lowell shop. And, as I pointed out, the printer was at risk of not that clears things up for the county inspectors and they now bi says there have been 22 cases of the mild form of small- matching funds for the engineer Dave Austin. alone have generated $1.9 marketing campaign, facility expansion. and Vergennes townships. getting paid if a word was misspelled. An awful lot of know the box is not junk, it's a DUMSTER P. abandoned well program. However, easements pox, and 15 houses have been quarantined. million in value for the "The Next Place To Be! today's printed material is being created by anybody with To close things out here, I heard a funny little story on the The Wellhead "The city places prime "There is an incentive to from adjacent property Hezekiah Howell of Lowell loaned his horse to George city. Lowell." The DDA has a computer in a spare bedroom. And, they all seem to have radio the other day. It seems they were really proud of one of Protection Program and responsibility for service report these," said Kaczor, owners must be obtained Beals, who sold the horse and has left town. Pasquale said the "Spell Check" turned off. the spelling bee finalists in her small hometown. Residents recently allocated $25,000 Water Reliability master to the citizens of Lowell," "and the homeowner is for the project. Williams Tuesday's primary election was attended by only 93 integrity of the city funds, for the chamber's marketing plan are nearing completion. Pasquale said. relieved of liability of and Works will perform the I see these spelling abominations all the time, but I'm pitched in and had a billboard made acknowledging her voters, out of 500 registered. mainly the equipment efforts. having an abandoned well at design portion of the project used to looking for mistakes. You'd think I'd get over it, achievement. Unfortunately ... they spelled the poor young The Eastman Kodak camera will fit in your pocket and no cost." while the construction will but I still cringe when I see something like, "Three Egg girl's name wrong by leaving the "p" out of Campbell. is priced at $1 to $35. For Seniors, knowing what lies ahead is the key to surviving. Kaczor encourages be bid out. According to Omletts" on a menu. Apparently this spelling problem isn't confined to my city residents within the Austin, the project will This column about spelling comes about because I've part of the country and I'm not the only one to notice. 75 YEARS wellhead protection area improve drainage in the seen three really good spelling blunders recently. These Oh. and if you spot any spelling errors in this column 1 THE LOWELL LEDGER of the city, approximately area. FREE Senior Survival Workshop: blunders, coupled with the spelling bee attention, give me have lots of excuses. There is a little dyslexia in my family AND THE ALTO SOLO one square mile, to report The city council also something to fill this space with, hopefully free of spelling history. 1 have a public schools education. And, if it's spelled JUNE 18, 1931 How to avoid costly mistakes that cause seniors to lose a lifetime of savings. abandoned wells. If another approved a resolution to co- errors. incorrectly, blame Bill Gates, because "Spell Check" missed Smokers caused 49.9 percent of Michigan's forest homeowner's abandoned sponsor a Farmers' Market There are Federal Tax laws that will enable you to avoid paying thousands of dollars out My first example is a huge banner at the end of our road. it as well. well is reported and plugged, at the fairgrounds on the fires in 1930. of your pocket for taxes, probate and nursing home costs. However, the Government will A few months ago we had a neighborhood effort to clean up there is a 50:50 split in corner of Bowes Road and Melody Dairy switches from hard-to-open milk bottle not notify you of your eligibility, you must find out for yourself. Note: I will be off on an adventure in my antique biplane over the finder's fee. the trash along several miles of our remote stretch of road. caps to the new pull-tab. Hudson Street. No pets will next two or three issues. Since I am too lazy to write a few columns in "Remote" is the operative word. Low-lifes use the road as The grant will cover the be allowed at the market. advance, this space will he filled with re-prints of "Cozy Corners" from The Centennial Parade Committee is having a Queen Topics covered at this Senior Survival Workshop: cost of plugging up 10 wells Vendors will be requested a landfill. They dump old furniture, appliances, mattresses, our archives. Sorry, it's either old "Cozy Corners" or more propaganda contest. Also, Gov. Brucker will be here. in the designated areas. If to have a proof of liability etc. Add in the normal litter like bottles, cans, fast food Avoid the Medicaid trap and find out how Tips to increase your spendable income. from Carl Levin. Abby Malcolm wins the $10 gold piece in the Wednes- more wells are found, the insurance, although the debris, and we had quite a mess. to protect your assets from catastrophic day night drawing sponsored by Main St. merchants. grant will be amended to city is covered under a $1 illness and nursing home costs. Trusts, lawsuits and other legal issues will be cover the additional costs. million liability insurance discussed. Also all the work done by the umbrella. Simple solutions to avoiding the delays, entire plate of brownies and cookies, and about half of the 50 YEARS city staff on the wells will go costs and publicity of probate. How retirees are taking advantage of market fruit bowl. That food was meant to feed 17 little girls and toward the city match. To The Editor THE LOWELL LEDGER gains, yet avoiding all the market losses. some of them didn't get enough to eat. 1 cannot believe that JUNE 21, 1956 Find out how hundreds of Michigan residents these guys would have the NERVE to eat food that obviously School superintendent W.W. Gumser will run for state have secured their retirement plans and How to lower or eliminate taxes on Social was NOT for them. 1 don't know who these guys were but representative, Kent District HI. protected their own estates. Security, interest income, capital gains and Dear Editor, they had lacrosse sticks so 1 am guessing part of the lacrosse Local car dealer Charlie Doyle is selected to be a Show- taxes upon death. On Tuesday, May 30, my Community Education Junior team. boat endman, replacing retiring Bill Reynhout. Deer Run Golf Club, 13955 Cascade Rd SE, Lowell, Ml 49331 Arrow gymnasts had a performance at the high school. We set 1 am so disappointed and disgusted that these fellow The new junior baseball club, ages 7-14, has six volun- MAPLEWOOD SQ. CRAB APPLE up all the gymnastics equipment, hired a registered official athletes were so disrespectful taking our girls' food like that. teer leaders and has started practices. Tuesday, June 27,2006 at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Condominiums COVE and had a "performance" following high school gymnastics I hope you boys enjoyed the food, we had to go to the store The kid who sells the most Cole Bros. Circus tickets 1820 SIBLEY ST. Condominiums guidelines. We only do it twice a year, so we like to make it and get more because we didn't have enough. will get to ride an elephant in the parade. Admission is FREE, Refreshments are provided. No products will be sold. Note: These workshops fill up pretty special. Thank you to Mrs. Brogger and Mrs. Lytle for taking HOMES STARTING AT Since the girls come right after school to start getting the time and spending their own money to feed the Junior fast. Seating is limited, reservations are on a first come, first served basis, To guarantee reserved ready and setting up, two of the girls' moms were generous Arrow Gymnastics Team. All of the girls appreciated it. 25 YEARS $109,500 enough to make a wonderful meal for the girls to eat. There THE (.RANI) VALLEY LEDGER seats, call 1-800-364-9929. Your friends and family are also welcome. • LeaseTerms Available was a large bowl of fresh fruit, a large tray of cookies and Sincerely, JUNE 17, 1981 Hosted by: Harbinger Senior Education Services, Certified Elder Planning Specialists • Rent To Own brownies, and a small buffet of taco salad. Michele DeHaan, The "Pyramid Scheme" of three months ago is still be- • Purchasing Terms While they were setting up the food in the high Community Ed Gymnastics Coach ing resolved, by participants paying back the $250 received devoted to helping Michigan residents age 60 and over to protect their school cafeteria, there was a small group ot high school from each "sponsor." MODELS OPEN • CALL FOR VIEWINGS boys sitting a few tables away that we had to talk to twice Bids for rebuilding the closed Division Street bridge assets from common and sometimes irrevocable planning mistakes. about the language they were using. Our girls range in age Dear Editor: were due in Lansing today. Harbinger has straight, easy to understand answers to complicated retirement issues. 616-676-9961 from 8th grade down to 3rd grade and didn't need to hear Has our City Council gone mad? The article in the Showboat chorus rehearsals start tonight with director the inappropriate words they were saying. June 14th issue about the council scrutinizing savings has Tom Hagen at the high school. or View Our Website When we left to go set up the equipment, these me wondering. 1 am 100 percent in favor of cost savings The school board ponders ways to fund extracurricular Your first step into a secure future is this workshop. boys decided to help themselves to our food. They ate the activities, now curtailed in the budget crunch. www.michaelnoskoinc.com To The Editor, cont'd., pg. 10 THE LOWELL LEDGER • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 6 Golden wedding anniversaries celebrated THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 7 Cadwallader A golden wedding anniversary celebration Landscaping at Wittenbach/Wege Center Yeiterl Brand for Ralph and Phyllis Cadwallader was held June Students from the 3 at the home of David and Landman landscaping class at Lowell Tina Cadwallader. Many High School completed Kelly and family members and friends the year by installing Sharon Landman, attended the "southern a landscape at the with sons Logan and social." Pictures of the Wittenbach/Wege Center. Luke, are happy to wedding shower, wedding During the semester, announce the birth and their 50 years together students learned how to of their daughter, were on display along with put together a landscape Jacquelyn Jeanne. the actual gown worn by plan and studied the / She was born May . Phyllis. various types of plants to 30, 2006, weighing Their children are use in different areas. Their 7 lbs. 14 oz. Denise and Richard, project involved preparing Proud Dewayne and Sheryl, and and implementing a plan grandparents are David and Tina; they also around the barn at the Phyllis and Ralph r Butch Landman have many grandchildren Wittenbach/Wege Center. Cadwallader in 1956 and today and Grandma Pam and several great- Materials were donated and Mike and grandchildren. * • by Foster's Countryside Bert Gahan, all of Greenhouse. Lowell. :
Jacquelyn Jeanne Landman Brandon Elliott and Cameron Dilly spread woodchips after installing plants at the Wittenbach/Wege Center. Rickert Richmond Darle and Joan Rickert, married in June of 1956, are
— June Lifewalk celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Benjamin and Karen Richmond of Lowell are happy Tasha Yeiter and Rich Brand Their children are Dennis and Deb Anchors, Jurgen to announce the birth of their son, Samuel Harry, born on raises funds for Announcing their plans Communications Group in i and Diane Jager, Jeff and Julie Rickert, Jay and Kris Rickert. June 15,2006 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus. He for a September 9, 2006 Greenville. Doreen and Matt Rademacher, Darcie and Ross Myers. weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and measured 20 inches. Women's Center wedding are Tasha Christy The fulure groom is They have 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also welcoming him home are siblings Olivia, Alex, Yeiter and Rich Alan Brand. the son of Bruce and Judy The event was observed with a family dinner. John-Luc and Anna. Alpha Women's Centers The bride-elect is Brand of Sanford, Mich. He Proud grandparents are Jerrold Richmond of Lowell of West Michigan hosted the daughter of Craig and is employed at Patterson Ice and John and Pierrette Olinger of Heath, Ohio. Great- their annual Lifewalk on Y Chris Yeiter of Ada. She Center in Grand Rapids. grandparents are Alice Olinger of Indianapolis, Ind., and Darle and Joan Rickert is employed at Stafford Virginia Uzarski of Grand Rapids. Saturday, June 17. It was the third walk in Lowell with approximately 105 walkers 1 believe in every state it's easier to get a marriage divorce lawyers! The apostle Paul says: "Don't be selfish; Lend A Hand raising a total of $12,660. license than it is to get a driver's license! Young people will don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, VOLUNTEER spend hours in a class and behind the wheel of a car with thinking of others as better than yourself. Don't think only The Lowell center, at 2251 irt OPPORTUNITIES edions an instructor and then log hours driving in their parent's about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and W. Main, opened in April. car before they receive their operator's license. Getting a what they are doing." New Living Translation. marriage license is a piece of cake. I know there are a lot of issues that come up in marriages Vtv When a couple asks me to "marry them," 1 ask them if that can lead to estrangement and divorce. But a lot of HOST FAMILIES NEEDED By Pastor Robert Holmes they are willing to commit some time before the wedding problems come from what is known as "I Disease!" What Foundation for families in this area. and other expenses. Thank You! Christian Life Center in preparing for marriage. We cover a lot of various topics I want, what makes ME happy, it's MINE, and it goes on Intercultural Travel Families of all types arc They also have their own Thirty-one years ago today, my wife and 1 met at an in our times together before the wedding service. I can't and on. Selfishness is the culprit! What's the cure? Here's medical insurance. To the 2006 Lowell Senior Class Trip Donors! altar in southern Indiana, and 1 made a promise to her "to (F.I.T.), a State eligible to host: retired remember any couple I've counseled who wasn't "in love," my translation of Philippians 2: "Don't be a jerk! Life's not Your support in dollars, goods and services is deeply appreciated! forsake all others and to love and to cherish her, in sickness Department designated couples to single parent There are one semester and probably thought that whatever problems that might just about YOU ... think about what's going to make your Donors include: exchange visitor program, as well as full academic and in health, for better for worse, till death do us part." come up, they would work out because they were "in wife's (or your husband's) life easier and more fulfilled ... families. Modern Photographies Brenda's Hair Designs I've had the joy of conducting a number of weddings since love." be interested in what's going on in their life!" is currently matching Students arrive year students and they all Pizza Hut Blue Ribbon Feed that time leading the couples in vows that echoed similar There is a scripture that 1 share with each couple and If you want to make it "till death do us part" - it's going international students, approximately one week speak English. Springrove Variety Bill & Regina VanderKlok promises to each. 1 recently officiated at a wedding, and the 1 challenge them to commit it to memory. 1 really believe ages 15 to 18 with host before school starts, and Ifyou would like more to take work on your part and living out the simple advice North Country Trails Kelly Warner groom stumbled over his words when he came to the line that if every couple lived by the simple counsel found in that Paul gave us. bring their own money information, call Maryann The Lawrence Family Dave & Jan Thompson "till death do us part." 1 stopped and said, "Let's do that over Philippians 2 verses three and four... there would be fewer To borrow Nike's slogan, JUST DO IT! for clothes, entertainment at 877-439-7862. Timpson Transport, Inc. Joe & Carrie Kiczenski because that's a pretty important line." Lowell Little League Art & Veronica Blough Mika, Meyers & Beckett & Jones PLC Hallmark Elle Boutique Bill & MaryHelen DeLiefde Good Chevrolet Rusty & Terry Benmark Lowell Granite Co. Simon & Mary Hernandez AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Showboat Automotive Kent & Susan Riddle ATTENTION: BIBLE BELIEVERS ppy Flat River Grill Brian & Sheila Kyllonen ALTO UNITED DAY BIBLE CHAPEL If you would like to attend a church CALVARY CHRISTIAN APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE Canfield Plumbing Dixie Harvey METHODIST CHURCH 9305 Centerline, Saranac where the King James Bible is held up 897-6332 REFORMED CHURCH UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Metric Manufacturing Steve & Terri Kerr as the perfect, preserved word of God Kirby and Harrison OF LOWELL SUNDAY SERVICES 10:00 A M. y Pauly's Jim & Karen Huyser with all the words of God for all Worship 9:45 A.M. Alto • 616-691-8011 Rev. Randy Meyers - 897-7060 SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES 6:00 P.M Greg & Karen Eldridge English speaking people, then give us Sunday School 11:00 A.M. John & Sue Wilterink Worship 9;30 A.M. 1151 West Main Street, Lowell, Ml WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7:00 P.M. a visit at; 901 W. Main, Lowell JUNE 22: Roger Chapman LA Trim Children's Church 9:30 A.M. Nursery & Jr. Church Provided Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. 119 Lincoln Lake, Lowell Across the street from the Vennen Dodge dealership Roth-Gerst Funeral Home Rev. Frank Lattimore, Pastor Sunday School 11:20 A.M. Michael Korte, Byron Pat Electrolux 897-6284 or 485-4195 CALL FOR FREE HOME BIBLE STUDIES OPEN HEARTS - OPEN MINDS "A N o n den o m i nut ion a! Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. YMCA Knapp Hearing Aids in GR 10AM Sunday School; 11AM Morning Service; Pastor Robert L. Hubbard Brenk, Jim Francis I, Ken - OPEN DOORS Ministry With A Blended Nursery available at both services Michigan Wire Images of Vision 6PM Evening Service; Phone: (616) 897-1267 Word Centered Service!" Barrier-Free Stager III. Wed., 7:30PM Prayer Meeting. Pastor Dean Bailey website www.aplighthouse.com Dave & Pam Jones Bill & Leslie Heffron JUNE 23: Pep Talk Digital Image CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER Becky ALTON BIBLE CHURCH Jane Rogers, Brinna Dale & Jan Hanson Subway FIRST UNITED METHODIST (Assembly of God) ST. MARY'S FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL Manszewski, Katy Axios United Bank CHURCH OF LOWELL 897-5648 3050 Alden Nash S.E.' 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery Fr. George J. Fekete (United Church of Christ) Fetterhoff. Mark & Nancy Hopkins Gary Younkers 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Robert W. Holmes. Senior Pastor 402 Amity St. • 897-9820 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 JUNE 24: A-1 Laser, Die Engineering Barry & Jamie Hobrla Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Dave Noonon. Asst. Pastor www.stmary-lowell.com Worship Services 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. Jonathan & Stacy Holmes, Youth Pastors Weekend Masses; SAT. 5 PM; SUN. 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Saralyn Vezino, Gay Pfaller, "IVe Just Can't Lowell Medical Specialists Bob & Deb Schultz Wednesday AWANA 7:00 PM. SUNDAYS: Weekday Masses: 7:45 AM Church School 10:15-11:15 A.M. Harold Zeigler Laurels of Kent DR. MICHAEL! CONKLIN. PASTOR Thursday Worship 7:00 P.M. Ramee Guild. Stop Singing" (Sept. - April) Worship: 10:00 a.m - LIFE Home Groups Holy Day Masses: 9 AM & 7 PM Biggs Hausserman Thompson Richard & Lynda Wright & Family Nursery & child care available at both services Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 P.M. & "XL" Youth Sunday evenings Saturday confessions: 10-10:30 AM Dr. Roger LaWarre Pastor JUNE 25: Tour WEDNESDAYS: Shannon Hanley C.E. Director & Dickinson PC John & Colleen Timpson Barrier - Free Entrance Pastor Ken Ford (Home) 897-6418 Prayer & adoration each Wed. 8:15 AM - 8 PM Ann Wittenbach, Kim YOU ARE WELCOME! Family Night (For All Ages): 7 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATE OtDflEN TO ADULTS • CALL BRENOA BEROlNGBarrier-Fre 897-7915 e Nursery Provided Dennis & Deb Anchors Alticor "XL" Youth: 7 p.m. SEE LOWELL CABLE CH. 49, Em FOR 24 HR. CATHOLIC BROADCASTING Come Join Us For Praise & Worship Raines, Angela Lonero. Vocal solos & duets Roger & Karen Graham Carol Buekema GOOD SHEPHERD SNOW UNITED JUNE 26: Ginny Hayataka Massage Kim Wittenbach - FIRST BAPTIST LOWELL CHURCH with the use of live piano, violin, penny whistle LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Cathy Acker, Velma Perry, Dave & Deb Galbreath Sue Burger OFTHENAZARENE and taped accompaniment. 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) CHURCH OF LOWELL 3189 Snow Ave. SE, Lowell Dwane Cavanaugh, Pat Haynes PC Dan & Mary Mayhew Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 2275 West Main Street • 897-7168 Rev. Thurlan Meredith 201 N. Washington • 897-8800 Lou & Lynnea Glinzak Bill & Lori Ingraham - Internet: http://www.fbclowell.org Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Roth, Hunter Jamieson, 9:45 A.M Worship/Fellowship Jim & Kathy Ormiston Rhonda Delnick wvvvv.goodshepherdlowell.org Rev David 0. Sims & Rev. W. Lee Taylor Morning Worship 10:40 A.M. David Scott, J.R. Alstine. June 25, 2006 at 6:00 PM 115 A.M Sunday School Chadalee Farms-Litehouse, Inc. Corrie VanRavensway Worship Service 9:30 A.M. Wayne Haines, Youth Pastor Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. JUNE 27: -Sun. Worship Service 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. 897-9863 or 897-9588 (Nursery available) Wednesday Family Ministry 7:00 PM. Gordon Food Service Cory Kowalski Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. Nursery & Children f Dylan Schneider, Aaron Alton Bible Church Little River Casino Sue Walling Joseph Fremer, Pastor 897-8307 Worship Programs Provided AWANA/CLUB JC Wed. 6:15 & 6:30 P.M. PASTOR MICHAEL RHODABARGER Kroemer. All facifities are wheelchair accessible Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times 2780 Lincoln Lake Aue NE Staffed Nursery Provided Nursery Provided • Barrier Free frieru{...a misston! JUNE 28: Lowell MI 49331 The Class of 2006 has an awesome memory and you helped make it happen! Barrier-Free Entrance 1616) 897-5648 From the 2006 Senior Class Trip Organizing Committee - t-r Brian Doyle. THE LOWELL LEDGER -WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 8 Featured Artist THE LOWELL LKD<;KR • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 9 Fledgling shooting team By Dan Schneider Mike Cartwright 'T like the color of a with a landscape painting, of rectangles of colors Landscapes are some- landscape," Cartwright however. behind a stark black preparing for state/national shoot thing that appeal to Mike said. "It's going to have a rendering of a house on that Cartwright. The Grand Rapids landscape feel, it's going street in Grand Rapids. By Dan Schneider artist has paintings on to be natural, it's going to "I painted large blotches targets fly in a trajectory competitions in which it display at the Lowell Area be nature, it's going to be of color that represented The season is already away from the shooters participated this season. Chamber of Commerce, solitude," he said. what I saw and then later I well underway for this year's at five different stations. The junior division team and many of them are of Cartwright paints came in and sketched it (the Kent County Conservation Shooters fire five rounds at (middle school students) landscapes. A large number outside and from house) in," the artist said. League's youth shooting each station, going after a won their first competition are also of barns, many of photographs. He uses Cartwright, 51, has leagues. perfect score of 25 hits. of the year. which he saw along M-37 watercolor, a medium with been painting for about 30 The youth teams formed In skeet shooting, the The trap team lost to on frequent trips to Battle which he feels he can strike years. He's done pieces last year when a Lowell shooter stands at one of eight Sparta when the two teams Creek. a good balance between from as small as three-by- High School student who stations situated around the met in May. ''1 noticed that the rural tight lines and free brush two inches all the way to worked at the conservation arc of a semicircle. Targets The sporting clays A landscape is disappearing movement. mural size. Lately, he's league suggested the idea are propelled from two squad has won its three very quickly, and so I "I like detail, but I want been painting watercolor to some of the members, a houses, a high house and competitions, while the B started into painting barns," a looseness if I can get it," on canvas. number of whom became a low house, located at the squad has finished second Cartwright said. Cartwright said. "You're Cartwright's work will coaches. This year, the comers of the semicircle. twice and third once. A Cartwright painting going to see loose and tight be on display through July number of young shooters The targets fly at two A nine-member skeet that isn't of a landscape, all at the same time." 11. An artists' reception on the teams has grown to trajectories across the field team and a six-member such as one of the barn One example is a will be held Friday from 5 47. Most of them are from in front of the shooters. sporting clays team will paintings, is likely to painting called "Union to 9 p.m. Lowell High School, where Sporting clays is a travel to the state shoot at have a lot in common Street." It is a composition signups were held in the new addition to the youth the Detroit Sportsman's Ian Fowler sites his gun barrel at the tree line from a sporting clays station at spring, and Lowell Middle Congress on Saturday. the Kent County Conservation League. Behind Fowler, from left to right, are Tony program at the conservation Mulder, Tristan Easlick, Jenny Humphries, Pat Schoenborn and Josh Kleczynski. The School, but students from league this year. That Two trap teams in the Mtmackd SIP A COOL sporting clays team is a new youth team at the conservation league. Fowler had no Wyoming, Kentwood discipline takes place at senior novice division will cartridge in his rifle when the picture was taken. and Greenville are also stations located around a compete in Mason July 1. PRINK ON involved. woods. Targets are shot in Skeet and sporting Mike Cartwright, shown with his watercolor painting "Union Street," has artwork YOUR NEW The team is part of the ways similar to trap and clays teams will travel to on display at the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. ii national Scholastic Clay skeet. But other types of the Scholastic Clay Target PATIO THIS Target Program, which targets, such as those that Program Nationals in SUMMER. has its headquarters in roll along the ground, are Rochester, New York, on College News COMPLETE FAMILY DENTAL CARE • Patios "Gentle & Painless Accepting New Patients Connecticut. used to simulate small- July 14, 15 and 16. The Harwood, Seth Hay, • Sidewalks Dentistry Is Our Goal" They shoot in three game hunting in the field. teams hope to raise funds to Louis Glinzak, achieving a 3.5 or better Tyler Hoard, Whitney • Walls COMPLETE SERVICES: disciplines: trap, skeet The senior division defray the cost of the trip, a 2006 Lowell High grade point average during Jernigan, Tara Kuipers, Gentle Dentistry for Children & Adults Prick, tile, flagstone and and sporting clays. In trap (high school students) which is about $500 per School graduate, has been a term, along with at least Robert Lay, Shannon Immediate Emergency Treatment decorative concrete block shooting, the clay-disc skeet team has won both person. recognized for superior r Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening 13 credits, are recognized. Levingston, Dustin Preventive Care academic achievement From Lowell are Pedley, Colleen Ritchie, Extractions/Broken Tooth Repaired with an Albion College Kimberly Seaman, Megan Katelyn Bush,Cori Drenth Serving West Michigan Dentures (Same Day Repair) Light & Power training day Presidential Scholarship and Zachary Sneider. Shellenbarger, Michael Insurance Plans Accepted for over 50 years worth $13,000. Whitman and Randall 1 ANDSCAPINCi BY Day & Evening Hours: Lowell Light and Glinzak will be a Zeisler. Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. University officials Power lineman Walter Price 527-0990 i first-year student this fall From the Alto area Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. have announced academic Movcocfa practices a bucket rescue Phone toll-free 866-548-7337 Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Albion, majoring in honors for the semester that are Paul Cronk, Jaime NURSFRY FARMS INC. technique, using a pulley Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. political science. 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Strong headed west for the start arriving in Mesa, Ariz., for flying a new airplane, so types of planes are used to I'm really looking forward Hedlund and Treppa expect this article made me seriously question what is going on. leadership is not just about making drastic cuts when the lunch to the Downtown Development Authority ... but not of the 2006 Air Race pre-race ceremonies. They'll we'll have a lot to handle," compete, each plane is given to competing against women just because the budget is tight. Pasquale is correct to let to lile daily reports on their I personally have not experienced that putting people on pocket book isn't fat anymore. It's about vision. Lowell Classic, a women's cross- compete against 36 teams in said Hedlund. "We'll also a handicap in ground speed, of all ages and from different progress. the defense works, if a council member has concerns, he or needs a strong vision. A vision that includes promoting employees in every department find some cost savings. But country event that will a 2,156-mile race that began be flying over terrain that's and the goal is to have the aviation backgrounds," said this should be a permanent cultivated culture in our city - The reports will be she should request informationand research prior to a public people to come. take competitors across the in Mesa on Tuesday, June completely new to us. We'll actual ground speed be as Hedlund. published online in WMU council meeting. not a fleeting, as needed, idea. "If you build it, they will come." center of the nation from 20. Competitors fly east be facing high elevations and far over the handicap speed A map of the race News at www.wmich.eduy Put together a committee that job shadows city "Do we need six people working?" does not sound like Let them come, let them spend money with our local Arizona to Michigan. over New Mexico, Texas hot temperatures, especially as possible. route and additional wmu/news. a legitimate question, it sounds like a statement reflecting businesses. Let the businesses thrive and pay their taxes. employees and promotes understanding of the hard work For the June 20-23 and Louisiana, then head on the first day out." The objective is to fly belief and is belittling. But what really gets me the most Please help me understand why Lowell is blessed with the they do while, at the same time, inspires new ideas. Don't use race, Courtney Hedlund, a north through Oklahoma, The high-profile race the "perfect" cross-country upset is reading ideas like pay-to-play fees to non-residents, Kent County Youth Fair and yet our fairgrounds are being prison workers to do mowing and landscaping. Hire students WMU flight instructor and a •Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota is billed as "the only all- course. In this type of race, charging the fair and other events for police services. overrun by city buildings. If you're going to build there, how part time in the summer that do that work seasonally. Have December 2004 graduate of and Wisconsin before woman, cross-country the official standings are Those statements make me wonder if our council about a recreational building that brings in shows? the high school do Service Learning projects for the city. . the College of Aviation, is coming to the finish line in event." This year, for the not released until the final understands the value those events bring to local business. Isn't it ironic that the Chamber's Lowell Expo isn't even I look forward to a future article that highlights more sharing piloting duties with Menominee, Mich. first time, the WMU team entrant has crossed the finish Will the Kent County Youth Fair disappear like Gus Macker? hosted in the city limits? Kent County is one of the state's respectful ideas and goals. Leslie Treppa, a December Hedlund, a 2000 is flying a new Cirrus S20 line. The answers we search for to increase funding should not largest counties and our Fairgrounds have so much more 2005 graduate who is also graduate of Lowell High aircraft, part of the college's A total of 37 teams, become a flat-use tax. Isn't it valuable to city residents potential. Respectfully, a flight instructor. This is School, and Treppa, who is new training fleet. Since including live from U.S. to keep kids playing in sports rather than causing trouble? Lowell has some nice baseball fields that with more Tonia North Lifelong has the seventh year WMU from Macomb Township, the Cirrus is faster than the colleges and universities, Isn't it valuable to have beautiful parks and events that development could be an excellent opportunity to host Lowell Resident entered a team in the classic Mich., are both new to the plane used by WMU teams are taking part in this year's bring people to the "Next Place to Be"? NEVER should baseball tournaments. I've recently attended a youth baseball race, which has attracted race, ending a long tradition during the past few years, race. Lowell think about selling Lowell Light and Power. Keep tournament that charged $5/head for spectators. These events women aviators from across that has seen one veteran the team will likely face a University teams it financially sound, yes. But selling it would be one of are happening all around us and some of the facilities are the nation since the days of racer and one novice on larger handicap from race compete for the overall event Lowell's worst ideas ever. less than we could offer! Amelia Earhart. each WMU team. Adding to officials. title as well as for a separate The duo left Battle the team's challenge is the Entrants fly under visual collegiate trophy offered as Creek's W.K. Kellogg fact they'll be flying a new flight rules during daylight part of the competition. Courtney Hedlund and Leslie Treppa TO ADVERTISE IN THE LEDGER BUSINESS DIRECTORYCal l 897-9261 TO ADVERTISE IN THE LEDGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY Csll 897-9261 MIKA MEYERS KIRK COLLINS BILL WHEELER BECKETT —JONES plc Noon Tire ^OUR SERty STEVE Owner Certified Public ATTORNEYS ^ FR" •' NOON owboat Accountant John T. Spcrla Benjamin A. Zainca 5 MichI(;an Mark A. Kchoe Heidi A. Lyon 11930 E. Fulton (M-21 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY, INC. * ' AVT*'* Lowell. 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Main St. RICH CURTIS (616) 460-6634 Cell LOWELL, Ml 49331 9S> Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-5686 www.reaitybypetersmith.com Csil ^7-0/for information i' THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 12 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 13 Boy Scouts, Lowell Light & Power ask council for support Character at Cherry Creek and Power at a budget work By Emma Palova meet. We will have no room to have someone power my Street resident Peggy either case, council member Cherry Creek Elementary recently received a letter from the Josephson Institute session on June 12. Contributing Writer to hold equipment." house," he said. Covert suggested the North James Pfaller said he will of Ethics recognizing its students for their participation in the Character Counts! "There will always Both Richards and Sterling said forcing the Washington Street property continue to challenge issues Foundations for Life essay contest. Every student at the elementary school submitted be some criticism," said In the wake of recent Chopp stressed the civic scouts out of the city would could be purchased with to make Lowell a better city. an essay. 1 he students pictured attended Cherry Creek's Winter Writing Fest, held council member Jeanne budget discussions contributions of their be a detriment, because the grants from land conservancy Pfaller brought up in March at the school. They are, back row, from left to right: Rebecca and Emily Shores. "That is what including the potential sale organizations to the city. troop wants to be actively for preservation. the idea of examining the Schreur, Erin Duma; front row: Patrick Haywood, Isaac Duma and Josh Theisen. of Lowell Light & Power "Lowell Light and involved in the city. Although the council ownership of Lowell Light changes things." All of the students' essays were put on display for the event and all of the writers were •• utility as well as the North Power is a community- North Washington hasn't made any decisions in given recognition by the Cherry Creek Character Committee. The committee has Washington Street property, owned nonprofit utility," been busy over the past year infusing the school with character-related reminders. utility general manager Richards said. "Who For instance, hallways in the school have been painted with names related to the Tom Richards asked the would provide greater civic six main character traits, such as "Responsibility Road" and "Citizenship Circle." council for support. Grattan's new fire station dedicated contributions to the city?" C haracter C ounts was painted in letters three feet high in the main hallway of Richards was joined by According to Richards, the school. Grattan Township Lowell Boy Scout Troop Consumer's Power has assistant fire chief Ann 102 Monday as the city higher rates than Lowell Ward and fire chief Lou continues to tighten up the Light and Power that Kirkbride cut the ribbon budget. The council has has been serving the city at the entrance to the been discussing the sale of residents for 110 years. 27 acres of vacant land on new township fire station. In The Service "We've been entrusted The ceremony was held North Washington Street by the charter for the benefits May 29. There was a flag for possible development of the citizens," he said. Weapon permits will soon expire on birthdate raising at the station, as i once the Lowell Light and If the city wanted to get well, and state senator Bill law will make it easier Power moves to the former rid of the utility, it would State Rep. Dave makes sense that we use a Public Act 184, Hardiman gave remarks. i for people to remember date people are already very Newell site. ultimately be by the vote of Hildenbrand announced formerly House Bill 4977, The fire station dedication to renew their concealed familiar with to remind them is the freshman lawmaker's The Boy Scouts have the people, according to city legislation, to allow was the second ceremony weapons permit. to renew their permits," said seventh bill signed into had a cabin on the property manager Dave Pasquale. the expiration date on a to be held in Grattan that "Birth dates are used by Hildenbrand, R-Lowell. "It law since he took office in since 1952 with some The Boy Scout troop concealed weapons permit day. After a Memorial other organizations to keep will help ensure that people January 2005. storage space for their also .showed support for the to fall on a person's date of Day service at the Grattan track of important licenses who are carrying concealed equipment. utility. birth, has been signed into Center Cemetery, a law. or renewals, such as a weapons arc up-to-date with "if you take the cabin Scoutmaster James groundbreaking was held driver license, and it just their permits." and the land away from us," Sterling said he's had Hildenbrand said the for a memorial to be built said scout Devon Chopp, power out for days on many there in honor of veterans. "we will have no place to occasions. "It would be nice % Cluster headaches cause severe pain in or around one eye. The eye may get red or watery, and you might have must rely on vacation time most often travel for the same bear is an unusual travel adventure, but the George River a runny nose or stuffiness on the side with the pain. Each reasons. This consensus leads large numbers of travelers to in Northern Quebec is the place it happened to me. Few headache usually lasts from 30 minutes to three hours. The the same destinations. people besides barren ground caribou hunters can find the headaches may cause you to be restless or nervous. Outdoors People who hunt wild game or go fishing have their George River on a map, but the place is legendary to those Cluster headaches, when diagnosed, are treatable. The destinations chosen for them. The fish, birds and animals who hunt caribou. By With Drs. Paul Gauthier, best treatment is to breathe prescription oxygen through Dave Stegehuis require hunters and fishermen to travel to places where the Going to these places allows one to become aware Senior Airman Maygan Rhodes Jim Lang, a face mask for 15 minutes during the headache. Another creatures reside. of regional environmental concerns. Being out in the Air Force Senior The airman is a junior Wayne A. Christenson III, treatment that is helpful is the injectable form of Imitrex. I would never find myself climbing around in the dark on countryside provides opportunities to meet and talk to Airman Maygan Rhodes has combat operations controller John G. Meier & Tracy Lixie Certain things can start a headache during a cluster. DESTINATIONS a windblown snow covered slope in the Rocky Mountains if residents who have serious interest in wildlife and habitat. deployed to the U.S. Central regularly assigned to the 30th Common triggers are smoking or drinking alcohol. Certain Ask anyone who is about to retire from full-time I didn't think there was the chance of a bull elk passing by at When in Quebec, speaking some French is helpful and Command Air Forces Space Wing, Vandenberg Air CLUSTER HEADACHES medicines, such as the nitrates used for heart problems, may employment what he or she plans to do in the future and the daylight. I know I won't have to wait in a long line to do it. Newfoundlanders do speak English, but following a Combined Air Operations Force Base, Lompoc, Calif. A cluster headache is a rare kind of headache. It trigger this kind of headache. most common answer is travel. The choice of a destination Brook trout find their home in clear, clean, cold water. conversation between two or three locals is difficult. There Center in Southwest Asia She is the daughter happens in a cluster or bunch that can last for weeks or even These types of headaches can be incapacitating for those might be related to cultural interest, curiosity, ancestry or Streams that meet these requirements are found in places arc still cowboys in Montana. to support the missions of Brent and Kim Post of months. During a cluster, the headaches happen every day. who suffer with them. It is important to see your physician just taking time to relax in pleasant surroundings. Folks who that have yet to feel the heavy hand of exploitation. Of Sharing comers of the earth with the wildlife that of Operation Enduring Caledonia. Her husband In between clusters, there are generally no headaches. Some, and have an accurate diagnosis made. course, to find these places one may have to endure clouds live there introduces one to some special places, unique Freedom, Operation Iraqi David is the son of Dianna but few individuals, have the headaches all the time. of mosquitoes and be careful not to become lost. But the experiences and interesting people. Catching fish or the Universal Life Insurance... Freedom, and Horn of Rhodes of Lowell. habitat is as beautiful as the fish. hunt itself is only a small part of the travel experience, but As permanent as your love Africa. Getting chased off a caribou kill by a huge black it does get you out there. Your love for your kids is permanent, so protect them with permanent life insurance. LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS BOARD BRIEFS It gives you Policy, continued ... From Page 4 Public Hearing of June 12, 2006 Marlene Heemstra introduced two Unity students, Kirsten SCHOOL SERVICES FUND peace of mind, PROPOSED 2006-2007 BUDGET - The Board Vander Jagt and April Polaski, who showed the video they A. Food Service Fund $ 63,685.37 lifelong protection, protect people and their department to continue its one to have to make that call Future court decisions conducted a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the proposed created for the Michigan Alternative Education Organization; B. Athletic Fund $10,575.53 and cash values rights," Valentine said. "1 practice of knocking and that we're going to knock on the issue may depend a 2006-2007 general fund budget to be adopted during the Success, Teamwork, Achievement, Recognition and Self- 2004 Debt Fund $ 2,228.13 Terry Abel you can would hope that the courts announcing. Just because the door down, based on that lot on how police react to regular meeting following the hearing. Esteem (MAEO STARS) Program and which had received Scholarship Fund $1,905.04 borrow against. and the law enforcement the Supreme Court decided Supreme Court decision, this supreme court decision, 2nd place in the competition. They shared, with enthusiasm, TRUST AND AGENCY FUND $ 60,881.37 Call today. Regular Meeting of June 12, 2006 just how much the alternative high school means to them. • The Canvass Report for the May 2,2006 regular election agencies won't deviate from not to suppress the evidence going on the assumption according to Valentine. "If WU EMPLOYEE/CITIZEN RECOGNITION - AWARD- • MHSAA Annual Membership Resolution kXa the way things should be in the Hudson vs. Michigan that evidence won't be it is abused, the pendulum Jr * Nancy Hopkins announced that a reception had been held West Michigan Blood Center Award 6740 Cascade Rd. Making Your Future More Predictable don4e just based on a 5-4 case, does not mean courts suppressed," Valentine said. may swing back," he said. earlier to recognize retirees, 30 year staff members, the Laura Granger of the West Michigan Blood Center awarded a PUBLIC COMMENTS SE - Suite 4 mm FARM BUREAU\ decision." will continue to allow such Marsha Wilcox Community Service Award winner, and the plaque to Brooke Liu as President of the High School Student Senior Class President, Nikita Miles, memorial deck at the Grand Rapids nm INSURANCE Tribute Tree Leaf Recipients. She then announced the FARM BUREAU MUTUAL • FARM BUREAU LIFE • FARM BUREAU GENERAL He said there are evidence at trial. Council for outstanding efforts in organizing two successful high school following names: 616-940-7039 www.fannburcauinsurancc-mi.com practical reasons for the t4l don't want to be the blood drives at Lowell High School this year. Laura reported SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Pat Murphy thanked 1 ) Retiring: that 197 pints of blood were given with 97 first time donors Brooke Liu and Nikita Miles and shared that they were Kathy Flanagan - 27 years, Kay Wisner - 19 years, Dorothy A TRUSTED TRADITION OF AFFORDABLE, participating. examples of the tremendous young people at LAS. He Hoag - 12 years. Barb Roth - 32 years, Sharron Manszewski - ACTION ITEMS - thanked the staff members, building principals, Board of PERSONALIZED, AND COMFORTABLE CARE 33 years The Board accepted the following gifts: Education and a special thanks to Connie Gillette, Jonathan LIFETIME DENTAL EXCELLENCE 30 Years: • Lowell Community Fund donation of $250 for the Schelke, and former staff member Mark Kasmer for all their Lori Ingraham, Lorraine Freedlund, Scott Vashaw Academic Boosters and $250 for the Athletic Boosters. help during his time as interim superintendent. Pat expressed Professionally Trained, Caring, and Courteous Staff ewant Marsha Wilcox Community Service Award Recipient • Andy Bigham donation of books for elementary children his gratitude for being allowed to be a part of Lowell Area • Statc-of-the-Art Procedures, Instruments, and Techniques Betty Yeiter valued at $300 to be used by Cherry Creek Elementary. Schools and shared that new superintendent Greg Pratt will • Cosmctic Care: Porcelain Veneers, Bonding, and Whitening LAS Education Foundation Tribute Tree Leaf • Terence & Audrey McBurney donation of a piano valued be very good for the district. • Mercury-Free Dentistry • Filtered Water Lines Family Recipients at $800 to be used by the Lowell Middle School orchestra Orthodontic Care (Braces) • Wisdom Teeth Extraction Shari Miller (Ned Miller received the award on behalf of program. UPCOMING MEETINGS: 1 Implants • TMJ (jaw Pain Therapy) Shari), Melanie Brim, Betty Yeiter, Terry & Nancy Raymor • Alticor donation of language tapes, recorder units, and Bus Mechanics video tapes valued at $150 to be used by school libraries. Special Board Meeting - Monday, June 26, 2006 - 5:30 p.m. • Treatment of Periodontal Disease (Latest Non-Surgical Techniques Available) Sick or hijureJ Animals Smi Same Nancy also awarded a certificate to Leo Bowen, Duane Approved the General Fund Budget Appropriation Resolution Followed by a Board Workshop • Dentures • Partials • Root Canals • Crowns and Bridges Enenhufs k Sniunhy Hours Amiable Hamilton, and the Bus Driver Association for receiving an for 2006-2007. Runciman Administration Building - Board Room f Emergencies Accepted • Convenient Payment Plans Early Drop-ofls * House Calls excellent inspection report on the transportation fleet. Approved the following millage rates for 2006-2007: General 300 High St., Lowell, Ml Serving the Area Since 1981 I 2 J-Hour Emergency Semice STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT Fund 18.0000 mills, 1990 Debt Fund 5.6000 mills, 2000 Debt Science Diet Pel Foods Brooke Liu, Student Council President and Student Fund .5500 mills, 2004 Debt Fund .1000 mills, and 2005 Debt Organizational Meeting - Monday, July 10, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. TODD GILLAN, DDS, PC Boanlintj a, (.irooming Representative to the Board, reported that students had a very Fund .7500 mills Followed by a Regular Board Meeting successful year and she thanked the community for all their Approved the realignment of the OK Conference beginning Runciman Administration Building - Board Room 2186 MAIN STREET • LOWELL support. Many students are now involved in the summer ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF with the 2007-2008 school year and approved the OK 300 High St., Lowell, Ml LOCATED ACROSS FROM ARBYS camps related to music and sports. Brooke then shared a Conference Handbook changes. M( K video of the Alternative Spring Break Trip and reported that CONSENT ITEMS - Approved/adopted were: Please visit our web page at w w w. lo we 11 sc hoo ls.com WF CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO CALL t © -TV more trips will be planned until the clean-up from Hurricane • Minutes for May 8, 2006 Regular and Closed Session x O) Katrina is completed. Meeting, May 22, 2006 Special and Closed Sessions, and We Value: T>s •at-s. Call 897-8484 DENTAL EXCELLENCE (616) 897-8491 Q. klnola^KD.YH REPORTS - May 22, 2006 Board Workshop Responsibility • Respect O 11610 Eosl Fulton Street • Lowell, Midiigon Michigan Alternative Education Organization • The following payment of bills for May 2006: • Caring • Trustworthiness CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LOWELL (MAEO STARS^ GENERAL FUND $ 1,219,681.09 • Fairness • Citizenship THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,2006 PAGE 14 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 ,2006 - PAGE 15 The Lowell Ledger j Let them know that you i r saw their ad in the Garage Saie Guide! The Ledger "Almost" Anything 1 VVl ' ,/P} ^ FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR RENT CARD OF SERVICES CHICKENS, DUCKS, PI- 20 SOLID WOOD TABLES UJJL» BOAT FOR SALE - 20 ft. HALL FOR RENT - with Goes Column GEONS - Turkeys, geese, - Dining, kitchen sizes. Oak, THANKS JOHN DEBIAK HORSE- Sweetwater pontoon. Mer- kitchen, seats 150. Call pedigreed rabbits. New & mahogany & maple. 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Still in plastic Available now. 897-0686. neighbors for their prayers, $69/set. Twin, full, queen, to benefit Cancer Relay for Life gift items, 50% - 80% off original people walking their dogs in this beautiful weather (never used). Cost $800, cards and caring in the delivery available. Den- GOLF BALLS FOR SALE sell $395. 517-719-8062, WATERFRONT COTTAG- activity in Lowell Aug. 4. prices. YARD SALE we have been having. I would gently like to remind recent death of Ed Anible. WATSON'S HANDY- nis Distributing, 989-224- - All in perfect condition ES - completely furnished. Clothing all sizes, toys, books, June 23 & 24, 9am - 5pm. 611 those dog owners to have consideration for their neighbors A special thank you to Rev. MAN SERVICES 4822. with no scuff marks. As- 1996 SUZUKI iNTRUDER Fish or boat on chain of 12 and carry a plastic bag for those "doggie-do " accidents. Randy Meyers for the fu- - Basement remod- household items. COLLECTORS + SALE Feuerstein Rd. intersection sorted brands new only - 1400 cc, black with red, lakes. Free use of boats. BABY IT EMS FOR SALE els, doors, drywall, Thurs., June 22 & Fri., June west of Jones Meat Mkt., then It's no fun to step into that or try 25c. Practice balls 50 for 3,000 miles, extra parts, Call Ron 616-897-5062, neral service and also to the 23, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Glassware - north to house. Lawn mower, to mow grass through it. - crib with storage drawer $5. Call 897-1355. $3,800, 897-1597 or 745- ladies of Calvary Reformed garages, decks & BIG GARAGE SALE & mattress, Greco stroller crystal, Carnival, Fenton, M & apt. stove, gas dryer, many Enjoy summer in beautiful Lowell! 2161, FLATRIVER ATV " RENT- Church Coffee Break for much more. Small Behind house, 780 Bowes Rd., with infant car seat & base, FOR SALE - 1976 Apollo ALS - why buy when you M guys, keys, cookie jars more items large and small. putting on the luncheon and jobs welcome. Honest Lowell. Sat., June 24, 8 a.m. - ? changing table, all excellent 28 ft. motorhome. Fully can rent? Rent by the day or (some Coke), antique In response to DeVos and China. Read the blog UPS SHIPPING AT THE to Roth Gerst for being so & dependable. Call Too much to get rid of. Tools, condition, 5 years old, $475 self-contained, air, heat. week, take them anywhere crocheted bed spread, @Alticor.com Ole Jenny has eost 50,000jobs LOWELL LEDGER! helpful. 897-6906.™ hospital & Craftmatic beds, PLACE YOUR AD ON obo. Call Lisa 987-9269. Dodge 440, runs great. in Michigan, Helmets and in 3.5 years and sent much of it to Mexico. Call for a price quote! Kennedy memorabilia, some $3500 obo. Will consider trailer available. Call 897- JIM'S FLOOR COVERING misc. THE GARAGE SALE FOR SALE - Chevy pas- very unique items! + two china Regardless of party please be informed before you vote! possible trade for nice pop 897-9261 8386 anytime for details, SERVICES SALES & INSTALLATION PAGE - IT RUNS EVERY senger van, 1998 full cupboards, end tables, up camper or pull behind. - 22 years experience. Best size, runs good and looks FOR RENT - Nice 1 bed- ESTATE SALE OF microwave stand, computer WEEK IN THE Thanks to all of the Alto Elementary teachers for teaching Call 616-292-0072, D.M. MOORE FINE HARD- price & quality installation good. 305 engine, good room upstairs apt. Fur- CHARLES J. CARLSON desk, plush print love seat, SUMMER! me awesome things. I'm going to miss all of you! HELP WANTED WOODFLOOR REFINISH- on vinyl, carpet, and lami- gas mileage, cold air, tow LOWELL - City of, 3/4 bed- nished w/garage, $450 per 14058 - 6 Mile Road, Belding. platform rocker, books, wide -Soon To be sixth-grader, Alanna Bancroft ING & INSTALLATIONS nate flooring, 897-0737 or package, recent tires, rooms, 2 baths, $169,999. mo. Call 616-374-3133. - Over 25 years experience. June 22, 23, 24,10 a.m. - 6 variety of framed pictures, ADA ASSISTANT MANAGER 560-8515,8a,m,to8p,m., asking $4,000 or offer, Open 2-5 p.m. Sun., June Highest quality guaranteed. p.m. '84 Sunline 5th wheel, '96 jewelry, bear trap and lots W. Woodmeade neighborhood Get your facts straight before sounding off. Main Street FOR LUMBER COMPANY FOR "RENT -"l "& 2 bed- leave message. 897-6045. 25, 514 N. Monroe. 460- See www.dmmoore.com sales. Brand name kids clothing, - Retail experience a must. room trailers in Lowell. Starcraft pickup camper, 71 18 more! Key Heights Mobile (M-21) is a state highway and is repaired by the state! 4085. or call 616-802-0120 for KING FOUR POST BED Full time, full benefits. Send $400 - $420 per mo. plus 1 BUSINESS CARDS - For ft. Starcraft Steelheader, '84 Home Park, 1763 Veronica, Lot furniture, bikes & more. Gee Drive is not a state highway. unsurpassed 2006 Sum- - Solid wood w/pillowtop FOR SALE - Dell Latitude resume to: Lumber Com- mo. rent deposit. No dogs as little as $26 for 250, Honda 1200GL Goldwing w/ 203. Spaulding Rd. between mer Specials. Model C610 laptop, 1 GHZ pany, PO Box 128, Lowell, please. Call 813-8041 or (white card stock, black cargo trailer, 74 Honda 754, Cascade Rd. & Fulton St. Fri. & It would be nice if all the businesses that front on Main St. mattress (bought new, never used). Cost $1,000, Pentium, 3 mobile, 256 Mi 49331, 616-754-0276,ifn ink). We can also print drill press, lathes, ban saw, Sat., June 23 & 24, 9 a.m. would keep their lawns mowed & neat. If Lowell is the next SUMMER RIDING CAMPS VALLEY VISTA COMMUNITY sell $195. 616-318-1974. meg ram, 20 GB HD, 24x cards in 4 color. Before HELP WANTED - General - at Rivendell Stables. 60kw & 250kw generators, WIDE YARD SALE place to be, then let \ make it look that way! DVD/CD R/W, floppy drive, LOWELL - $500 moves you you order your cards from labor, full time, factory, good For more info go to www. John Deere A, '52 Ford stake '93 FORD PROBE Gf- V6.' built in modem, network & in, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. somewhere else - check June 22, 23 & 24, 9-5 p.m. MOVING pay & benefits. Apply in rivendellstables.com or truck, 79 Plymouth Volarie, '84 I am tired of seeing bumper stickers that say "Get off your 5-speed, air, newer tires, speakers. Windows 2K, Of- Washer/dryer hookups. Air, our rates! Call Lowell Litho, 1800 W. Main, Lowell. June 23 & 24, 10 a.m. - til gone. person to HR Department, 616-897-8976. Buick Skyhawk, heavy phone & drive." H e aren V hurting you! Maybe we have an 127,000 miles. $1,500 obo. fice 2K, freshly loaded. Tar- garage, cathedral ceilings, 897-9261, Beds, skis, dressers, bookcases, Michigan Wire Processing, equipment trailers, shop tools, emergency - ever thought of that? Call 897-9061. gus case, like new, $450. $675/month. Stoneridge BRENDA B'S - has open- TVs, ACs, guns, tools, freezer, 2487 W. Main, Lowell, Ml Apts. 1-866-443-3098. antiques, misc. household BIG SALE Call eves 897-9114. ings for children 18 mos. fridge, exercise, riding mower, BED' & MATTRESS SET 49331, www.wmpmonline.com. NEED A DUMPSTER? Cumberland Retirement Village & older. Lots of fun & TLC. items. Can / just say / love the "Right Turn Only" freshly painted - Queen pillowtop (new, in GOLF BALLS FOR SALE -Spring Cleanup, roof- books, much more. Pleasant DELIVERY DRIVER-CDL- Call 987-9351, has updated its facility & has on west bound Main St. & Valley Vista? Now maybe plastic), never used, comes - Previously experienced LUDINGTON COTTAGE ing, trash, junk, etc. 14 Valley Church Parsonage, M-50 A drivers needed. Looking excess pieces of furniture. people will get the picture that the right lane ends! with warranty, $125. Call all in perfect condition - ON HAMLIN LAKE - 2 THE FIRST THE BEST, & Bell Rd., Clarksville. for dependable customer to 20 yards available. GARAGE SALE MULTI- Many other items to make this a 517-719-8062. Titleist & Precept, 46 per bedroom, 2 bath, dual - House calls, dog & cat toe- 616-693-2366. service oriented person Call for free estimates. FAMILY sale for everyone. Sat., June Are we the only ones who believe the skateboarders are doz.; Pinnacle & Nike, $5 level cottage with dock, 5 nail trims, in home. Small 2001 GRAND PRIX GT w/chauffer's CDL-B, CDL- 616-835-2238. 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MER IS NEAR - but have no openings for full & part time, Dr., off Grand River Dr. GARAGE SALE JUNE 25th 1-4 p.m. FOR SALE - 10' John fear Happy Hearts Daycare 1 st, 2nd & 3rd shifts, sched- Thurs., June 22 & Fri., June 23, DENTAL ASSISTANT Inquiries call 616-897-8426 In regards to the billboard: some should work FOR SALE - 9 mm Beretta, Deere disc on wheels, FOR RENT - Older farm is here. Providing all meals/ uled activities, fenced play 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. 11640 Drew 16 shot w/Lazor site & NEEDED - for progressive, area, food program, CPR smarter, not harder! $1,100 obo over $900 by house, 1 bedroom, $650 snacks, fun & games, TLC, TWO FAMILY GARAGE Rd., west of Clarksville or M-50 hightechoffice.27-32hours. holster, $450; 32 Magnum June 23; 3 pt. hyd. log per month. Please call education continued right licensed, 868-0752, SALE 772 Grindle Dr., June Benefits offered. 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From Page 1 come in and actually raise The Kelly MillerCircus between the major markets every year, but we try not to show than it was a few $6 for children under 12. A the king poles, and the tent is in its 68th consecutive as possible." play the same town back to years ago, totally different portion of the proceeds from billows into the air," Marsh year on the road, touring Currently, the circus is back, so we don't wear out acts," Marsh said. the event will benefit the said. eight months of the year. on its way down from the our welcome and the circus Advance tickets for the Lowell Lions Club, which "King poles" are the Annually, it visits more Upper Peninsula, making its is still fresh for people," show are $9 for adults, $5 is the local organization two tall wooden poles that than 200 towns. It has way to Chicago, and giving Marsh said. for children under 12, and sponsoring the circus. provide the main structure staked down in Chicago two shows per day in each It is fresh this year, are available at various Earlier in the day, there of the tent. The tent raising and Dallas, Marsh said, town it stops in. It has been anyway. Marsh said, locations in town, including will be a free old-time is scheduled to begin at 9 "But it is also committed a few years since the circus because the circus has put the Lowell Ledger. Tickets circus spectacle: the tent to small-town America and performed in Lowell. together a brand new show. at the gate the day of the raising. "That's the part a.m. plays as many small towns "We play this area "It's a totally different circus are $ 12 for adults and where the elephants will S PARISH FESTIVAL Saturday £ Sunday June 24-25,2006 Parnell Road at 5 Mile, N.E. CHICKEN BAR-B-Q DINNER (Sunday, June 25) Served from 12-5 pm - Take Outs Available Adults $7.50 Children (12 & Under) $3.00 Preschoolers $1.00 ST. PATRICK PARISH CASH RAFFLE Drawing June 25,2006 at 6 pm St. Patrick Parish Grounds Grand Prize: $20,000 LAS VEGAS 2nd Prize: $2,500.00 & TEXAS HOLD 'EM 3rd Prize: $1,000.00 Saturday 4th Prize: $500.00 Ticket Price; $5.00 per Ticket Sunday 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Raffle License No. C23474 12:30 PM-4:00 PM SUNDAY FAMILY FUN Children's Games 50/50 Horse Rides Petting Zoo Live Music Beer Tent Annual Custom Classic Car, Truck & Antique Tractor Show Music By: Phoenix Rose Virgil Baker Saturday - Polka Band 8:00 - Midnight Sunday 1:00 - 5:00