25C HCAG S SOUS' 300K BINDER CPRINGPORT, MICH I mi 49234 Volume 12, Issue 16 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 2, 1988 Norm Byrne wins Boosters Club car raffle It seemed as if all 24 contes- A pretty slim chance that a few days following his good tants, in the Lowell Athletic would happen? "I never figured fortune. "We've decided that we Boosters Club/Lowell Auto that it would get that far," Byrne will sell the car, since we really 44 Dealers raffle, would get an op- mused. don't need one, and then give a portunity to try their key in the But Byrne in his magical portion of the proceeds back to demo ignition, Friday, Feb. 26, wizardry or just plain luck, got the school, through the boosters at halftime of LowelPs final the chance. MI knew without turn- club, for the use of the basketball home basketball game. ing the key, that when it went in program." However, a name that has be- so easily that I had won," Byrne Byrne will use the remaining come synonymous with booster said. Sure enough, the light went money for his family's vacation, club raffles. Norm Byrne, Board on, the siren went off and for the which will take them to Florida of Education trustee, was one of second time in less than six and Puerto Rico. the finalists. months Byrne had won a boos- The 24 finalists lined up By me, who won the booster ters' sponsored raffle. against the west end of the gym sponsored "Win the Band" con- However, the stakes were a lit- as Lowell's PA. announcer Gor- test, was calmly standing up tle higher this time, this victory don Gould read off the names against the west wall of the gym- allowed him the choice of four one by one in the order they qual- nasium. For Byrne to have a spanking new 1988 automobiles. ified. chance, the keys of 18 other "My wife and I have decided As each name was read off, finalists would have to falter. on the Ford Escort," Byrne said. the contestant walked out onto the floor picked one of 24 en- velopes, opened it up and read the number on the sheet of paper Along Main Stmt inside. The contestant then pro- ceeded to take the key hanging under the number he or she picked and gave it a turn in the demo ignition. Each contestant hoped that his J or her key would turn on the siren and red light, indicating who Norm Byrne, board of education trustee, can only smile in amazement after his key worked would be the lucky Lowell faith- in the demo ignition. Byrne was one of 24 finalists in the Lowell Athletic Boosters Club/ Lowell ful driving the spanking new Auto dealers raffle, who vyed for a brand new automobile. ^ of Matt Hmanl 1988 automobile. With each passing key that and 18 all made trips out to mid- Byrne, Denise Dommer, Tom Olds-Pontiac & GMC Trucks, failed to trip the siren and light, court only to have their hopes Price, Robert Shaler, Jerry Gur- Vennen Chrysler-Dodger- YMCA ADULT SOFTBALL AND YOUTH SOCCER the fidgeting along the wall be- dushed when their key did not ney and Barb Hess. Plymouth and Thomet Chevrolet came more evident. tum on the demo ignition switch. "I was somewhat surprised the & Buick, Inc., all of which ag- The Lowell YMCA will conduct its annual adult softball league "The enthusiasm really built Now 15-20 minutes had students cheered when I walked reed to put a car in the pool. meetings on March 14th at the Congregational Church (404 N. up as the raffle progressed," passed and only six keys re- out, I guess it was because they Lowell Assistant Athletic Di- Hudson) with limes as follows: 7:00 p.m. for women*s teams, Byrne said. "I think the further mained on the board and only knew Dan (Byrne's son, a center rector Tom Stahr said they were 7:45 p.m. for co-ed teams and 8:30 p.m. for men's teams. down the line it got the worse six contestants standing against on the basketball team).** pleased with the way things Youth soccer registrations are currently being taken by the the nerves were for those of us the west wall of the gym still had Helping make the raffle possi- turned out and that he thought it YMCA for its spring program with a registration deadline of March remaining. a chance. ble were local car dealers. was a good project. 31st, six game season begins in early April. Youth softball/t-ball Contestants 15...16...17... The contestants were Norm Harold Zeigler Ford, Wittenbach registrations are also being taken at this time, but you have until April 21st to get signed up! Questions? Call the YMCA Office at 897-8445. Hardee's breaks ground LOWELL AREA JAYCEES HAVE NEW CHAPTER A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Thursday, Feb. 25 With much excitement and enthusiasm, the New Lowell Area at 9 a.m. on the site of the future Jaycees held their first meeting Thursday, February 25 at the State Hardee's Restaurant at the Savings Bank, Main Branch. After almost a three year absence, Ridgeview Shopping Center. it's good to have a new chapter. Hardee's Restaurant is a fast food restaurant chain ranked MAYORS TO EXCHANGE PLACES third nationally among fast food • hamburger chains. Construction Mayors and Village Presidents from all parts of Michigan who is currently underway with the attended the Michigan Municipal League's Annual Legislative grand opening scheduled for ap- Conference on February 24 at Lansing's Civic Center, gathered proximately May 15. early in the morning to determine mayors' exchange. The exchange The Lowell Hardee's is the of mayors will lake place Monday, March 23, as part of the 35th sixth in the line of 40 Hardee's annual Michigan Week celebration. Incorporated stores scheduled to Ernest C. Browne, Jr., President of the Greater Michigan Found- be built in southwestern Michi- ation which sponsors Michigan Week, joined Thomas L. Werth, gan within the next five years by President of the Michigan Municipal League in drawing the names. Wolverine Fast Food, Inc., out This year approximately 200 mayors and village presidents will of Oshkosh, Wis. exchange places, including Lowell with Parchment. Currently, there are Hardee's Restaurants located in Marshall, ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB SO S DANCE Coopersville, Holland, Wyom- ing and Grand Rapids. Mark March 5th on your calendars for a fun filled night out "We're real excited to be build- with your friends. Cruise to Shady Acres on Bailey Road at 7 ing a store at Lowell. We feel p.m. for the buffet, then be prepared to enjoy dancing, games and Lowell has a strong family herit- prizes. Tickets are $8.00 and can be obtained from Denise at age and we are a family restau- 897-9678; Barb at 868-6945 or The Lowell Sport Shoppe. rant," said Wolverine Fast Food, A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Hardees Restaurant on Feb. 25, which is scheduled Inc. president, Mike Embs. to open up at the Ridgeview Shopping Center on May 15. From left to right are, Lowell City DISTRICT PAIRINGS ANNOUNCED Hardee's Restaurants are a fast Manager David Pasquale, Lowell Mayor James Maatman, Mike Embs, and restuarant manager food restaurant chain featuring a Jim Hall. The drawing for the District Boys' Basketball Tournament were full service menu including sandwiches, fish sandwiches. The Lowell restaurant will be Maatman said. "Even better than freshly baked biscuits during held on Monday, Feb. 29. chili hot dogs and hamburgers, built on a parcel of land located that suburb west of us." Lowell, who drew a bye, will play the winner of ihe game breakfast, roast beef, Participating in the near the southwest comer of the Jim Hall will serve as manager sandwiches, salads, chicken between Forest Hills Central and Foresl Hills Northern to be held groundbreaking ceremony were: Ridgeview Mall parking lot. of the local restaurant. on Monday, March 7. Embs, president; David Kos- It will accommodate 75 pa- We're just very happy to be The Lowell game will be played on Wednesday. March 9 al PRECISION & FASHION zewski, Lowell Mayor James irons, plus provide a drive thru here, our research tells us Lowell 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Central gym. HAIRSTYLING - For both Maatman. Lowell City Manager window. |s a fine community." Embs said. men and women. Man's World Dave Pasquale as well as Lowell "1 think Hardees will find "We cxpect that construction will continued on page 16 Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. council and chamber members. Lowell to be a terrific place." go quickly." The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, March 2, 1988 • Page 2 oming Event The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, March 2, I9W • Paft 3 Club meets every 2nd Wed- JUNE 23, 24, & 25: Lowell Obituaries HEALTH Notices In the Ledger's THURS., MAR. 3: The Ver- SUN., MAR. 13: St. Patrick s SAT., MAR. 20: Lowell Fire- nesday of the month at Showboat is back! Any ser- "Coming Events" are free gennes Cooperative Club Day Irish Stew. First United men's Pancake Breakfast Schneider Manor at 12:00. LEFORT - Jenny LeFort. aged Rita Walsh and Barbara Wolf, families; and several nieces and Interment in Whitneyville By of charge to any non-profit will meet at Schneider Manor Methodist Church. 12:00 serving from 7:00 a.m. to vice organization interested 87.of 12944 3 Mile Rd.