25C Volume 14, Issue 13 Serttinrf Lowell Area Readers Since Wednesday, February 7, 1990 Along Main Street Keech enters plea of guilty to 2nd j&L degree murder in boy's death — n- -V Charles Edward Keech, a secutor Gary Gabry. standpoint that a little boy's shoved him into the bat- 34-year old Lowell man, en- The prosecutor added that life is gone, it doesn't seem hrrom. He then threw David tered the plea of guilty to the sentencing will be in six to that long." into the tub. The Dickerson m charge of second degree mur- eight weeks. Keech was to face trial on boy struck his head. Keech der in the Aug. 11,1989 death Gabry said that some Tuesday (Feb 6) on the sec- then tried to get the boy to of five-year old boy David people feel that 121/2 years is ond-degree murder charge, stand up, but Dickerson fell, Dickerson in exchange for the far too short. "I didn't feel we which carries a maximum striking the toilet. JAYCEES AND ACCESS 6 SAY THANK YOU! prosecutor s recommendation were giving away anything. penalty of life in prison. Keech then moved the boy that Circuit Judge Charles The public tends to minimize Keech, awaiting trial on to the couch where he attemp- The Lowell Area Jaycees and Access 6 would like to Simon Jr. stay within the the impact of 15 years. Fif- the charge, admitted to Ionia ted resuscitation efforts. ^thank everyone who helped in making "Everyone Should state's sentencing guidelines, teen years is a long time to Circuit Judge Charles Simon The Dickerson boys ®Be Warm At Christmas" a huge success. which call for a minimum be locked up if you haven't Jr. that on the morning of mother, Patricia Dickerson, Many needy people benefited from the warm article con- sentence of 4 to 15 years, ac- been locked up before. But Aug. II he was angry at the tributions. cording to Ionia County Pro- when you look at it from the young Dickerson boy and Keech cont'd, pg. 28 LMS HOLDING BOOK FAIR - FEB. 6 - FEB. 12 The Lowell Middle School is having a Book and Poster City awaits approval on matching grant Fair from Tuesday, Feb. 6 through Monday. Feb. 12. This _j v y v. •ifLli is a great opportunity to encourage your child to read and to support the school. dj)0 ^ ^ The fair is a fund-raiser, and all profits will be used to ncfM PW purchase additional books for the school media center. ^ ntu> The materials in the book fair include picture books and easy readers, history, fiction, biography, sports, activity L_ i L. and reference books for children of all ages. There is also *IM4- l a selection for adults, including cooking and craft books. I L Also posters of cars, animals, sports, music and dance will be available for purchase. t>tM\ A Support this worthwhile event by attending the book fair and help your child make selections or choose gifts for friends and family. ^ GOOD NEWS RECYCLERS! ^weL nr The recycle station at 1335 W. Main in Food City's park- ing lot is open with regular pickup dates. We encourage all recyclers to continue the good practice of only recycling cider, milk and water jugs as the plastic recyclables. The only items you need to remove the labels from are the cans. Finally, please clean all the glass, plastic and aluminum left at the site. It only takes a few seconds to thoroughly rinse recyclable items. ^ A VALENTINE'S DAY EVENT All Lowell senior citizens are cordially invited to a Val- entine Party given by the Lowell, Caledonia and Middleville Community Education on Feb. 14 at I p.m. at the Mid Villa Inn, Middleville. Transportation will be provided. A school bus will pick up people at Key Heights at 12 noon, Schneider Manor at 12:15 p.m. and in Alto at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a signed Valentine. If school is cancelled ^he party will be held on Feb. 21. If you would like to attend this free, fun event, please call Marge at Lowell Community Ed, 897-8434 before Feb. 9. LIBRARIES OFFER STORY TIMES The Kent County Library System offers Cuddle and Read story times for pre-schoolers ages V/i - 5. This drawing shows the lake with its developed shoreline on the north, and the The monthly programs will be held at the Lowell Branch, 325 W. Main on Monday mornings at 11 a.m. They are natural, wooded area on the south. The possibilities for development of the lake, river- scheduled for Feb. 26, March 26 and April 23. Pre-registra- bank and surrounding woods are many. Aion is required. For more information call the library at There is over $57 million proval can be granted. warded to Lowell Light and 897-95%. Pending final approval requested through the grant Power for consideration. These story times will be offered at the Alto branch, 6059 from the state, the City of process, but only $14.4 mil- Linfield on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. They are Lowell will receive $47,000 In order to update the park lion is recommended. master plan and initiate the Lowell received letters of scheduled for Feb. 15, March 15 and April 12. For more in a matching Recreation The grant which is a 50-50 support in its effort to make information call the Alto branch at 868-6038. Bond Grant. construction process, the The money will be used to match totalling $94,000. To council agreed to contact application for funds to pro- vide improvements to Stoney LOCAL ARTIST FEATURED AT LAAC GALLERY help assist in the develop- make up the City's local Fishbeck, Thompson, Can* ment of Stoney Lakeside share, the City will seek and Huber since the firm in- Lakeside Park from Slate $27,(XX) from the Lee Fund Representative Vic Krausc; The watercolors of local artist, Judy Tummino are pre- Park. itialed the project work. The (monies distributed by the proposal from Fishbeck will sently on view at the Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery. The monies will be pro- Lowell Township Supervisor City) and $20.(XX) from the total $6,150 to perform these W Tummino's work will be on exhibit through February 11, vided for establishing a beach John Timpson and Lowell LOOK Fund. A recommenda- services, coming from the 1990. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, I to 5 area, bath shelter, picnic area Area Chamber of Commerce and parking lot with access tion will have to be made to Lee Fund. The landscaping President Denm Thomel. Main Street continued, pg. 26 drive. the committee before ap- plan proposal would be for- The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 7, 1990 - Page 2 Mother of Bishop Rose dies The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 7, 1990 • Page 3 wake service was Tuesday, bituaries Maida A. Rose, the mother 1937. Feb. 6 at the funeral home oming Events of Diocese of Grand Rapids Rose was for many years The Mass of Christian Bu- Bishop Robert J. Rose, died an active member of St. Fran- rial will be celebrated for BIRD - Mrs. Martha O. wife, Hulbert and Michelle bara Ryan in 1985. She is sur- on Feb. 3, at the age of 92. cis Xavier Parish in Grand Notice# in the Ledger's "Com- Main. Lowell. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. ship 21-39 years of age Leader- EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - Tickets may be obtained at Low- ning at 10:30 p.m. $5 admission Mrs. Rose on Wednesda\. ing Events" are free of charge Nursery provided. Bird, of Frccport, aged 76, Gibson; a nephew, Justin, all vived by her children, George Rose has been in failing Rapids and later St. An- ship training through community Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- electronics Monday through Fri- includes $2 worth of playing Feb. 7, at II a.m. at St. to any non-profit organization involvement. Interested, call sionettes for the girls for kids kin- day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday chips. Gerald R. Ford Fiel- passed away Wednesday, Jan- of Lowell; her grandmother, and Marilyn Kinsley of Low- health for some time. drews Cathedral Parish. She In the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and EVERY SECOND TUESDAY dhouse. downtown Grand worked for 24 years lor Muir Mary's Church, Lowell. Bu- 897-6604 or 897-6567. dergarten and up. Christ Ambas- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Chris or Jim uary 31. 1990. at her home. Ketchie McGlamery of Lake ell, Thomas and Joyce Bom Maida Glerum in Saranac area. We prefer such The Lowell Area Fishing Club sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 Hodges at 897-6656 for more in- Rapids, comer of Lyon and Photo Company, retiring in rial will in the family plot at Surviving are her children, Odessa; a grandfather and Kinsley of Cedar Springs, 1897, she grew up in Grand notices to be kept brief and to now meets at the Flat River EVERY 1ST A 3RD TUESDAY grades). Christian Clubs to help formation. Bostwick. NE. Rosedale Memorial Gardens Leon and Marjorie Bird, step-grandmother, Lee and Richaid and Patricia Kinsley Haven, the seventh of eight 1968. Rose moved to Lowell be submitted by mall, but will Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- - V.F.W. Post 8303 meets at the our children grow through the near Standale, accept notices by phone at ters Road, just East of Montcalm Robert andTerri Bird, Donald Gertrude McGlamery of Low- of Alto, Frances and Jack children in a devout Christian in 1972, where she was a V.F.W.