25C Ime 14, Issue 20 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 28, 1990 Smith crowned the 1990 Miss Lowell Showboat Queen The Lowell senior aided by FFA Jody Renee Smith was en- meet," said Smith, the 1990 Lowell Schools' cur- couraged by her mother, Joice gymnastics* captain. riculum," Smith said. Smith, to participate in the The Lowell High School In response to a question 1990 Lowell Showboat senior, along with the other read by emcee and Lowell Pageant. It was the communi- eight contestants, was judged Showboat President. Gordon cation skills learned through on poise, appearance, speech Gould. Smith said one way her involvement with Future and personality. "My experi- to help improve the Lowell Farmers of America, how- ence in talking before large Showboat would be through ever, that aided her most in groups of people with the increased publicity. being crowned Lowell Show- FFA helped me tremend- Smith, the daughter of boat Queen Saturday night at ously," Smith said. Terry and Joice Smith, is a the Lowell Middle School. The recipient of the Gold member of the Lowell girls' Smith, attired in a peach Award at state for the FFA golf team, and enjoys jog- taffeta, white lace, princess demonstration said her ambi- ging, along with FFA and style formal gown, said the tion was to use her FFA ex- gymnastics. pageant was even harder on periences to help make the Chosen for the Lowell the nerves than she expected. community in which she lives Showboat Court was first run- "I was more nervous tonight more agriculturally literate, nerup, Lorinda C. Esch, a than when I perform on the "i d like to see more agricul- 1988 Lowell High School balance beam in a gymnastic ture classes included in the Pageant cont'd., pg. 6 ' Jody Smith smiled for all after being crowned the 1990 Lowell Showboat Queen. Lowell Showboat Queen, Jody Smith, receives a congratulatory hug from second- runnerup Tonya Stepek. Looking on is first-runner up, Lori Esch, far left. Along Main Street Failure to notice a stopped school bus fl results in a two-car collision on M-21 A driver and two passen- on M-21 just east of hit the car in front of her dri- up ahead. gers had to be transported to Settlewood on Monday, ven by Burleigh Schroeder. According to the Kent • 4. Metro and Butterworth Hos- March 19. 59, of Ada, after failing to County Sheriff s report Scott pitals following an accident Bessie Scott, 61, of Ada, notice that a bus had stopped Accident cont'd., pg. 2 (AYCEES WELCOME DISTRICT PRESIDENT kV ic Lowell Area Jaycees invite you to join them in wel- ling Michigan Jaycees President Louie Legg this Wed- lay, March 28 at 7 p.m. Tic program will be presented in the upstairs of the Moose -odge, located at 210 1/2 E. Main St., Lowell. The public ivited. • iff'. > f^RFNT-TEACHERS CONFERENCES - MARCH 28 i •arent-Teachers conferences for the High School and Mid.di I e School will be held March 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. and i :h 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. Main St. cont'd., pg. 25 A failure to notice a stopped bus led to this collision Two passengers and a driver had to be transported to on M-21. Metro and Butterworth Hospitals following the accident. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. March 28. 1990 - Page 2 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 28, 1990 - Page 3 Accident, continued bituaries tried to drive off the road to sive care unit. and was transported to But- the right, but could not avoid Scott's passenger. Sandy terworth by Rockford Ambu- George Rueter, all of New Jer- RICHTER - Shirley M. (He- oming Events striking Schroeder's car from Luce, 45, of Ionia, was taken lance. sey. Funeral Services were Vier) Richter, aged 55. ot the rear. to Butterworth Hospital by According to the Sheriffs held Thursday at the Saranac Ada. passed away Frida\ Scott was transported to Rockford Ambulance. report, the bus had its flashers Community Church, with March 23. 1990. She is sur- Notices in the Ledger s 'Com- EVERY SECOND WEDNES- EVERY MON. & TUES. MORN- Lunch at 6:30 p.m. Service at ing of the Fallasburg Historical 897-5811 after 3 p m. ing Events" are free of charge 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Metro Hospital where she Ardith Schroeder. 58, on. Scott was cited for viola- Rev. Stanley Hagemeyer and vived by her husband. Will- DAY: Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. ING - Coffee Break Bible Study. Society at Schneider Manor at 7 to any non-profit organization 8303 meets at 8:00 p.m, at the Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m,; Tues- David Hamer. All welcome. p.m. Sponsor: Ida Onan. Prog- APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: was admitted into the inten- Ada, also incurred injuries tion of the basic speed. Rev. Gregory Freed officiat- iam; step-mother, Thclma Be in the Lowell. Ada, Alto, and VFW Post, 307 W, Main Street. day 9:30 a.m, to 10:45 a m. ram: Show and Tell. Bring one LAAC has applications for sum- ing. Interment South Boston Vier of Grand Rapids; chil- Saranac area. We prefer such Lowell Lakeside Community Church, THURS., APR. 5: Vergennes or two antiques, pictures or other mer camp scholarships for ex- Cemetery. Anyone wishing to notices to be kept brief and to 6201 Whitneyville Rd. Cooperative Club will meet at 1 historical item for display and tel- periences in the arts (music, be submitted by mail, but will may make contributions to dren, William (Linda) Richtcr EVERY SECOND WEDNES- p.m. at Schneider Manor. Prog- ling about. Bring a guest drama, writing, speaking, visual accept notices by phone at ram: Slides on ("Art and Culture DAY: GFWC - Lowell Woman's 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - SAT., MAY 12: VFW Post 8303 arts, photography) for students the Church of the Nazarene of Saranac, Pat Schmidt of 897-9261, of Egypt") by Betty Yeiter Hos- Club hold a monthly luncheon V,F,W, Post No. 8303 in Lowell. Vet's Honor Night Dinner Dance going into the 7th thru the 12th or the Saranac Community Ada. Sbari (Bill) Ferguson ol | tesses: Alice Bauer. Connie with program following at 307 W. Main. Steak dinner, serv- at 6 p.m. Music by "D"Ave. R- grade. They are $175 up to half IRST MONDAY EACH Odell, Ellen Alberts and Del Church. Lowell. Ken (Devon) Richtcr Schneider Manor, For further in- ing 4 p.m, until 8 p.m. Public in- Place will be serving baked of the cost of camp, institute or MONTH - The South Kent 4-H Driftmyer. Sponsor: Alice Baut. of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, formation call President Janet vited. chicken dinner. Guest speaker workshop, Call 897-8545 be- BARBER - Mr. Ronald L. group regular meetings at 7 p.m. Bovee at 897-8112. tween 1 and 5 p.m. for more in- Clifford (Pal) BeVierof Ada. Most decorated soldier in WWII, Barber, aged 48, of Alto, in the Alto Elementary School EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - MON., APR. 16: Regular meet- formation. Jim (Bemadette) BeVicr ol cafeteria, Tickets $10 each at post or call passed away Sunday. March EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The Men s Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell Muscatine, 10; sisters, Lcona Flat River Snowmobile Club Assembly of God, 3050 Alden 25, 1990. Mr. Barber was the HOMEOWNERS ... (Raymond) Miller of Lowell. EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY meets at the clubhouse at 11841 Nash, (just south of town). Spec- WEEKS - Dean R. Weeks, Branch Manager for the Fleet - Lowell Lions Club meets at Potters Rd. A Potluck is at 12:30 ial speaker and good food. For COMPARE OUR RATES Betty BeVier of Lowell, Bar aged 22, formerly of Mortgage Company for 20 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary's School. p.m, with business meeting fol- more info call 897-7047. bara (Burton) King of Ore Clarksville, passed away in years. Surviving arc his wife, Amity St.. Lowell. lowing. New members and gon; grandchildren. Traa, guests are welcome THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - New Jersey. He was a 1985 Linda M.; a daughter, Brenda 2ND THURSDAY: All Lowell Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various graduate of Lowell High S. Barber of Grand Rapids; a Aaron, Randy, Shawn, ^ |area citizens are cordially invited QUA-KE-ZIK SPORTSMEN'S topics and special speakers. For o For quality protection at a low cost, School. He is survived by his son. Brent A, Barber lo attend the Lowell Community Adam, Jesse, Jason, CLUB: meets every 2nd and 4th more info call Lowell Assembly :> choose the new Homeowners policy from parents, Roger and Marcia stationed in Korea; his Ed. Lunch and Learn at 12:15 Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club of God at 897-7047. Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Matthew and Chad. Funeral p.m. given in the Administration building at 11400 Foreman % Weeks of Clarksville, grand- mother, Mrs. Mary Helen Michigan. Call for a free rate comparison. Services were held Tuesdas Section of the Lowell Middle Road. Lowell. EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - parents, Harold and Dorothy Barber of Bradenton, FL. We'll show you how to protect your at the O'Bricn-Eggeboen School. Cost of lunch is $1.65. Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- contents for their replacement cost. too. V' • Alderink of Clarksville, J.B. Funeral Services were held Gerst Cbapcl. Rev. Kent Pool EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - sionettes for the girls for kids kin- Find out why nearly 70,000 Michigan and Lorraine Ward of Morley; Tuesday at the chapel of Met- 2ND WEDNESDAY: Mens Lowell Area Jaycees.