2S( Wednesday, April 28,1993 Volume 17, Issue 24 Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 c light at M-21 and Bowes Road debated Michigan Senators honor Improvements must be made Earth Day at the Capitol before State will fund project The City of Lowell and The second part to the in- candidate for a light signal. Lowell and VcrgennesTown- tersection scenario is that In defining how much vol- ship Planning Commissions before the State will consider ume is needed to warrant a determined back in August, a traffic light for that intersec- light, Rasch said 100-200 that the realigning of the M- tion, improvements to the cars an hour for an eight-hour 21, Bowes and AldcnNash intersection will have to be day is necessary. intersection would be a top made. "Many times it is argued a priority because of increased One of the key elements in light is needed at a shopping traffic caused by the new determining if a light is mall, however, traffic at those high school and continued neccessary will be trafic vol- locations is often just for a resident ia i deve lopme nt. ume. "We have to justify from couple hours a day and ex- How quickly this project a volume standpoint that there tended over an eight-hour is expedited may depend is a sustained amount of traf- period." greatly on how much of it the fic coming off the side street The study would also look City of Lowell is willing to over an eight hour period to at a possiblity of a dasher, a )iund. warrant holding up traffic on pre cursor to a light. "There is a three-year back a main line (M-21)," Rasch The cost for a light or log of side road projects," said. There is a legal liability Hasher would be shared be- said district traffic and safety involved in not stopping traf- tween the City, County and engineer for the Michigan De- fic if it might induce accidents State. partment of Education office (rear-end collisions). M-21 is Improvements to the in Grand Rapids, Rise' Rasch. meant to move traffic." Bowes intersection would be "Obviously it would help if Rasch said this would all shared by the City and Lowell Senator Diek Posturaus and other Michigan Senators recently planted a white there is an interest in pursuing be studied when determining Township. The county would pine tree as a reminder of Earth Day, on the Capitol lawn. local means." if the intersection is a good Lty>ht, cont'd. pi>. H Along Main Street FOR LAAC WORKSHOP SERIES Cemetery. The Lowell Area Arts Council is kicking off its spring/ A $25 deposit is due upon registration. Total cost $529 per summer workshop series. Early registration is advised. person based on double occupancy. For more information call To register or for further information phone the Arts Center Mary Condon, 897-7092. at 897-8545. ALTON BIBLE CHURCH BANQUET SENIOR ALI^NIGHTER MEETING There will be a Mother/daughter banquet, Thursday, April The next general meeting for the Senior All-Nighter is 29, with special speaker, Helen Stewart at Alton Bible Church, scheduled for April 29 at 7 p.m. in room A-l of the High Corner of Lincoln Lake Ave. and 3 Mile Rd., 897-5648. The School. cost of tickets will be $4.50, adult, $2.50 children, 12 & under. LOWELL SHOWBOAT TALENT SEARCH 93 SPRING BAND CONCERTS The Lowell Showboat Talent Search '93 will be held on OFF THE BLOTTER The six Middle School bands will present their annual May 7 at 7 p.m. and May 8 at at 5 p.m. in the Lowell Middle Thomas Antdiff, 18, of Lowell, was arrested by Lowell spring concerts on Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7 in the School Cafetorium. officers on a warrant out of Ionia court. Middle School gym. There will be three performances: May Call the Showboat office, 897-8280 or Karen Hample at James Schafer, 30, of Ada, was arrested on April 24 for 6, at 1 p.m., for Middle School students, 7 p.m. for parents and 897-0055 for applications. Last minute applications still avail- tleeing and alluding police officers. community and May 7, at 10 a.m., for elementary school able. Scott Ullery, 23, of Lowell, was involved in a property students. damage accident April 23, on Sibley and Jane Ellen Street, Ensembles performing include the sixth, seventh and eighth- LOWELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH when he failed to yield at the intersection and struck a vehicle grade bands as well as the Invitational Ja/z Ensemble. MOTHER/DAUGHTER BANQUET driven by Kimberly Lopzinski, 43, also of Lowell. John Bolten, 23, of Grand Rapids, struck the rear of a car INFORMATION ON VETERANS The Lowell First United Methodist Church mother/daugh- driven by Richard Martinus, 38, of Ada, on West Main near MEMORIAL STONES ter banquet will be held Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Alden Nash, April 15. No injuries were reported. The deadline for submitting veteran's names to be in- A 15 yearold from Lowell will be referred to probate court scribed on memorial stones is Friday, April 30. LITTLE LEAGUE OPENINGS in connection with the theft of a vehicle and then being Contact Gordon Marshall for cost and information, 897- There are still a few opening for 13 year old boys in Lowell involved in an accident and leaving the scene on April 13. The 8625. Little League baseball. accident occurred at Broadway and Riverside Drive. A15 year If interested contact Bob Ford at 897-7501 or 897-7176. old passenger in the vehicle was also slightly injured. SHOWBOAT CHOIR PRACTICE Lowell officers recovered a stolen car April 21 that was Lowell Showboat choir director, Roger MacNaughton, MEMORIAL DAY PARADE taken from Grand Haven the day before. The matter remains will hold Showboat Choir practice at Bushnell Elementary in The VFW and American Legion are taking entries for the under investigation by both departments. the kiva on May 4 at 7 p.m., for all who are interested. 1993 Memorial Day Parade. Joseph Kemen, 18, of Lowell was apprehended by store For more sign-up information contact Gordon Marshall, employees of the True Value Store on West Main Street for KAUASIUIRC; HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Parade Marshal at 897-8625. retail fraud on April 22 and will appear in 63rd District Court There will be a Fallasburg Historical Society meeting at at a later dale on the charges. 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 17 at Schneider Manor. The SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER COMING Arrested on a warrant issued through 63rd District Court program will be Bmce Ling and Friend. Ling plays the fiddle The Senior All-Nighter is coming soon, Friday, May 28. and also for driving while license suspended, second offense, and other stringed instruments and sings. Visitors aa' wel- The cost is $40. Mail to: Senior All-Nighter, 1017 N. Hudson, April 22, was William Baughn, 20, of Lowell. come. Sponsor, Ann Booth. Lowell, Ml 49331. Arrested April 23 on a warrant out of 63rd District Court for auto theft was Mark Feutz, 17. of Lowell. JAYCEES HAKE SALE SENIOR ATI ANTIC SEABOARD TRIP PI AN NED David Bardwell, 28, of Lowell was arrested on April 23 on The Jaycecs1 bake sale will be at the cafe in the Flat River The First Annual Atlantic Seaboard Senior Citizens Holi- a warrant from 63rd District Court for receiving and conceal- Mall this Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1. day Celebration will be May 23 through 29. it will feature ing stolen property over $100, possession of a firearm with Proceeds will go to the Creative Kingdom at Civekside. Virginia Beach, Norfolk Naval Base and Arlington National altered serial numbers and failure to register a firearm. j 11* Iwell litdieer-Wednesday, April 28, i993-Page 2 May 8, at 1 p.m. in Good LA; two grandchildren, Leigh Local student headed The I>owell I>edjjcr-Wednesday, April 28,1993-Page 3 Shepherd Lutheran Church, and Chris. Tate was a retired I030!> Blue Water Highway. Sargeant after 16 years with Unless you are absolutely sure that none of your husband's having your son receive his share of your inheritance outright, OBITUARIES the Lowell Police Department assets were tided in his name alone and that all of your assets you could direct the trustee to maintain those assets in trust on for '93 National | TATE - Wendall H. "Tuff" and Lowell Rescue Unit. He were jointly titled, then I suggest that you contact a lawyer for behalf of your son until he reaches certain ages at which point Tate, aged 63, of Lowell, died also was an officer of the the purpose of reviewing whether probating your husband's the trustee would make partial distributions to him. For COONS - Lucille G. Coons, County Normal, taught at Friday, April 23,1993. He is American Legion Post #152 Leadership Conference estate is necessary. When talking with the lawyer, you may example, you could direct the trustee to distribute to your son aged 80. of Ada, died unex- Saranac and Lowell rural survived by his wife of 36 and a lifetime member of the want to question him about whether a living trust would make 1/3 of the assets outright at your death or upon his reaching a peeledly Wednesday. April schools. Retired from Supe- years, Faire; children, Michael Lowell V.F.W. Funeral Ser- sense for you. Even though you may have avoided probate in certain age, such as 25.