25C HCAC X « BOOK Blf(5ER.. SPRfNCPORT, MICHIGAN 49204 The Lowell olume 13, Issue 39 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, August 9, 1989 Along Main Stmt ICrandall, queen of many voices r n Entertains L p Kent County yv^ ••"V Youth Fair crowd LAAC GALLERY FEATURES LOCAL ARTIST Miss Michigan 1984, Barbara The Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery will open the month of Jean, stage name, (full name Bar- | August with "Skyscapes and Roadside Attractions ", paintings by bara Jean Crandall Butler) and Atcal artist. David F. Davis. three of her friends entertained A reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, August 13 at Monday's Kent County Youth | from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Center Gallery. 149 South Hudson Fair opening ceremonies. I St. Crandall, since earning her The public is cordially invited to attend. Refreshments will be Miss Michigan title, has spent served. much of her time traveling inter- nationally, talking at fairs, con- IS THE LOWELL SHOWBOAT NEEDS YOU! ventions and banquets. "When international traveling was men- The Lowell Showboat needs volunteers to make next year's the tioned, I immediately thought, | very best. that's nice, I'll be going to Help is needed in decorating, parade, Doat fix-up, tickets, fes- Canada," Crandall said. "After Aval, group tours, publicity, Hoat and more. the Kent County Youth Fair I will Come, join in the fun and challenge. Call 897-8280 Monday, be traveling to Canada for the Wednesday and Friday or 897-7904 anytime. first time," she muses. "I've al- ready been to Scotland, the KENT SOIL DISTRICT TAKES ORDERS FOR SEEDLINGS Bahamas and Japan. I enjoy traveling and I'insetting paid to The Kent County Soil Conservation District is taking orders for do it.'* fall delivery of tree seedlings to be used for windbreaks, to fight Crandall, singer and ven- Crandall's Mexican friend "Bean Dip" also made the trip to Lowell. erosion and for wildlife habitat. The deadline for ordering is Sep- triloquist extraordinaire, brought tember 15, 1989. her three puppet friends, Joey cause he ate a poisonous mus- The crowd was happy to hear Crandall was first introduced Seedlings available are: Red Pine, Austrian Pine, White Pine, (country boy), her Mexican hroom. My second husband died that Granny's third husband was to ventriloquism by her dad. "Al- from getting hit in the head with still living. "My thitd husband though he couldn't do it, he knew White Spruce, Blue Spruce, Norway Spmce, and Douglas Fir. friend "Bean Dip" and her el- a rock." Barbara Jean interrupts, has reached the metallic age. He whai it should be like." She adds Prices range from $7.50 to $11.50 for a quantity of 25 tree derly friend "Granny," who seedlings. Quantities of more than 500 of the same species arc shared some wisdom about her "How did that happen?" Granny has silver in his hair, gold in his that she is still fine-tuning her cheaper per seedling. three husbands. ZSJ?- ^ *" * SUtJSSJ" * Miss Mich, cont'd, pg. 8 Order blanks and more information are available at the district 'My first husband died be- • office, 3260 Eagle Park Drive, NE, Suite 101B, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or by calling Ann Pitsch, at 940-9917. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. LHS '88 graduate MASONS SPONSOR FREE DIABETES CLINICS m The Michigan Masons in conjunction with the Endocrinology Department of the Children's Hospital of Michigan, will sponsor killed in two- ^state-wide series of FREE clinics for children with diabetes. These all day clinics are an opportunity for patients and parents to meet with a diabetes team consisting of an endocrinologist, car accident nurse clinician, and dietitian. The most up-to-date methods of diabetes management will be discussed, including adjusting insulin Jon Eugene Hadwin II, a 1988 Hillen said Hadwin incurred ex- doses according to daily fluctuations in blood sugars, nutrition, Lowell High School graduate, tensive head and internal in- and exercise. was killed Friday night (Aug.4) juries. A social worker will also be available to assist families with the following a two-car accident at "Although the accident is still emotional and financial stresses of having a diabetic child. Whitneyville Avenue SE and under investigation, it is be- Children's Hospital encourages families in the Lowell area with 60th Street. lieved that alcohol was a factor." children and adolescents who have diabetes requiring insulin to 1 Hadwin, driving a 1988 Chev- Hillen said. attend the Free clinic August 31, 1989. It will be held at the St. f rolet Berretta, failed to stop at a Hadwin is survived by his par- ^fary's Hospital, Grand Rapids. Children are seen by APPOINT- stop sign and ran into a 1988 Ford ents, Jon and Carol Hadwin. of MENT ONLY. n Pickup Truck F-150, driven by 1426 Alden Nash; his sister. Appointments may be made by contacting a member of the Robin Wanzer, 21, of Alto, ac- Renee, of Lowell; and grandpa- Masonic Lodge in your community, who can assist with transpor- cording to Kent County Sheriff rents Carl and Barbara Stephen, tation to and from Grand Rapids, in Lowell call David Miller at Deputy Thomas Hillen. Upon of Ada, and Eugene Hadwin. 897-7195. impact both vehicles left the Services were held Tuesday at roadway and rolled over. I p.m. at the Roth-Gerst Chapel, FREE SWIMS! FREE SWIMS! FREE SWIMS! Hillen said Hadwin was alone 305 N. Hudson St. Burial was in the car and was not wearing at Oakwood Cemetery. The Lowell Lions Club is sponsoring free swims for all age a seatbelt. Caledonia Fire De- groups. Monday through Friday from 4:15 - 5:15 through the partment was called to the scene MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed month of August. to extricate Hadwin from the and breakfast. 2534 Alden Nash So, come on down to the King Memorial Pool and enjoy a free vehicle. He was jolted to the N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. rim on the Lions Club. passenger s side of the car and was pinned in. COUSINS* CARD & GIFT VEEN OBSERVATORY HOLDS OPEN HOUSES Wanzer, who was wearing a SHOPPE • Hallmark Christmas seatbelt, was taken to Blodgett ornaments are now in. July The Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium and the Grand Rapids Hospital by a private vehicle and through August will be closed on Amateur Astronomical Association will offer open house week at was treated and released. Had- Sunday. Mon, Tues., Wed., the James C. Veen Observatory. The week long event will take win was transported to Metro Thurs., Fri., Sat. open 10-6. place Sunday, August 6, through August 12 from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Hospital where he was pro- each evening. Jon Eugene Hadwin 11 nounced dead at 9:15 p.m. ICEMAN'S OUTLET - The facility at 3308 Kissing Rock Road, Lowell will be open Liquor. Beer & Wine. It's new - seven straight evenings for observations of the moon, Saturn and LITE & LISTEN SOUND - Music GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - BBQ Ribs & chicken to go on the [her celestial objects. Even on cloudy nights, there will be tours PRECISION A FASHION for all occasions. Make your re- For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and weekend. Panama Jack T-Shins periodic showings of the audio-visual presentation "A Night HAIRSTYLING • For both men ception or party a time to re- cheese visit Lowell's exclusive and shorts. Open till 1 a.m. and women. Man's World member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- meat market at 205 E. Main. Call weekends and until 12:30 a.m. Main St., cont'd, pg. 7 Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. spres at 897-4336. 897-7306. Mondav thru Thursday .. -t* «'i I I I . 1 . » .. I..** The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, August 9, 1989 - Page 3 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, August 9, 1989 - Page 2 20th antique show at Obituaries Hastings' Charlton Park Coming Events M ALTHAUS - Frederick E. Al- lyn. Mr. Althaus was a member HADWIN - Jon E. Hadwin II, Notices in the Ledger's Conv Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- SENIOR CITIZENS BOWUNG as pari of the swap meet. Flea The event takes place Sunda\ MON., AUG. 14: Golden Swing- monstration by Lee Mulder arn lhauv Jr.. 56. died August 4. of Michigan State Bar Associa- aged 20. passed away August 4, The 20lh Annual Antique Auto ing Events'* are free of charge ins from 8:30 a.m. til 9:00 a.m. LEAGUE - 60 years and older, OCT. 11, 12, A 13: Mac Island market and arts & crafts vendors August 20, 1989 from 9 a.ni m ers will meet at Schneider Manor daughter Sponsor: Ida Onan 1^89. He is survived by his tion and the Grand Rapids Bar 1989 of accidental injuries. He Show & Swap Meet at Historic to any non-profit organization welcome. Roll-Away Ltd. Lanes at 6 p.m. for a potluck. Sponsor trip for Senior Citizens with a stay will display many items. Vendor 4 p.m. and is sponsored by ih,. in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds daughters. Allyson Noall, Association. He was a veteran is survived by his parents, Jon Charlton Park in Hastings will on Wed. at 1 p.m. is Ida Onan. AUG. 24,25 & 26: Literacy tutoi at the Grand Hotel for 3 days and spaces arc still available for $10. Veteran Motor Car Club „f Saranac area. We prefer such Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets Meiedyth Bice. Lonrayne Car- of the Korean War.