Wfi ii<ii!!H|||iiiHI ijm The Grand Valley Ledger Volume 8, Issue 2 Serving Lowell Area 'w Readers Since 1893 November 16, 1983 Maatmon, Schneider & Thompson win council seats Just over eighteen percent of four year terms up for grabs. who has served on the council for Lowell's registered voters turned Schneider and Thompson tied at the past eight years received the out in last Tuesday's city elec- 171 votes cach. The second four least amount of votes with 150. tion. In all 312 voters each al- year term will be decided by a Thompson. Schneider and lowed 3 votes, cast a total of 891 coin toss this Thursday at the Maatman will be sworn into their of a possible 936 votes to return Kent County Clerk's Office at new terms at the first council incumbents Jim Maatman and 1:00 P.M. The winner of the toss meeting in 1984. They will join Phillip Schneider to the Lowell will get the four year term and Dean Collins and Jack Fonger City Council, and elect new- the loser will serve a two year who will be up for election in comer Bill Thompson in favor of term. 1985 along with whoever gels the third incumbent. Bob Christ- Thompson's wife Helen was the two year term from this elec- iansen. also a candidate in the field of tion. A Mayor and Mayor Pro- Maatman received the most five, and finished fourth with a tein will be elected at that meet- votes. 235. to eam one of the two total of 164 votes. Christiansen, ing by the councilmen. Collins currently serves as Mayor and Maatman is Mayor Pro-tem. Jim Maatman Phillip Schnetdcr William Thompson "Chemical People" meeting is tonight! By Doreen Rickcrt The first portion of the Chemi- United States alone. Cocaine at one time or another. iiire At the first session of the cal People held some surprising Marijuana was the second Denial is the biggest problem Chemical People program held statistics. Alcohol is the number rated abused substance, and 60% facing prevention. Teenagers on November 9, the community one substance that is abused, and of the kids will try it by the time say that "it can't happen to me" out-come was outstanding. Ap- over 93% of America's senior they are seniors. Stimulants and and "I don't get drunk that proximately 180 people were in class has tried alchohol and 6% downers are also abused by much". These dids develop ways attendance. Students and parents are daily drinkers. There are 3 school age kids. Over 17% of the YMCA TURKEY FUN RUN alike! million problem drinkers in the kids surveyed said they had used cont'd, back pg. The YMCA Turkey Fun Run will be held; Saturday, November 19th (Tain, snow, sunshine). Time: 1000 A.M. Be there by 9:45 Eleven point buck wins "First Buck" contest A.M. Place: Richards Park - Lowell, ML The purpose of this run is on participation, no competition. It is a time prediction race. The person who comes closest to their predic- At about two minutes before tion of how long it will take them to go two (2) miles will win a Tur- 8:00 Tuesday moming, Jim Eic- key. Cost: .50^ for youth under 18-$1.00 for adults. No Clocks Al- khoff pulled up in front of the lowed! Grand Valley Ledger Office with not only our first buck, but a real Y-YOUTH BASKETBAi L trophy buck to boot. Eickhoff shot the 11 point buck north of It is now time to register for Y-Basketball. Boys & Girls in grades town at 7:30 and guessed its live 3ird thru 6th are eligible. Deadline for registration is December 1st. weight at about 200 pounds Eic- Teams will meet their coaches December 15th from 7:00 - 8:00 khoff, who is 45 and resides at P.M. at the Middle School. Practice will start the 1st wwk in Janu- 6015 W. Peck Lake Road. ary with games played January 19-March I every Thursday night at Saranac says this is only his sec- Riverside Gym. So don't delay, sign up for Youth Basketball ond deer in more than 25 years of TODAY at the Lowell YMCA hunting. We are looking for volunteer coaches for this program! As the first to arrive at the Ledger with a legally tagged BOOK SALE buck. Eickhoff won our "First Buck Contest", and will receive The Women of the Moose from the Lowell Lodge No.809 will the following prizes; Free pro- hold a book sale this Saturday, in front of the Moose Lodge at 210 cessing of the deer compliments East Main Street. In case of inclement weather, the sale will be of Gary's Country Meats and the moved inside. Volunteers arc reminded to bring in their unwanted Grand Valley Ledger, an 8 x 10 books for the sale. color portrait of his trophy buck from Modem Photographies, a STATE SAVINGS BANK COSTUME WINNERS $19.00 flannel shirt from PfaL ler's Riverfront Clothing, 2 pair Official judges at the Lowell State Savings Bank have announced of Balstom knit boot socks from the winners of their 1983 Halloween Costume Contest. First prize of Anderson's Family Shoes, a Jim Eickhoff with his prize winning eleven point buck. a dinner for two at the Signess Restaurant at the Amway Grand Four Star woodstove for cabin, Plaza Hotel went to Diane Barnes who dressed as a punk rocker. tent or garage from Discount En- Two fatalities in separate crashes Second prize, dinner for two at Charlie's Crab, went to Terry Con- terprises. a Schrade "Old Timer ley who spent Halloween as an Arab Sheik. Third prize, dinner for knife from Lippert's Pharmacy Separate one car. one passen- Both men were pronounced dead roadway and struck a tree shortly two at Sayfee's, went to Helen Craig who dressed as a Carol Burnett and a box of 25 Winchester shot- ger auto accidents last week at the scenes of the accidents. after 1:30 A.M. Tuesday, style cleaning lady. And finally, fourth prize, dinner for two at gun shells from Hahn's claimed the lives of William Scholten. an Amway employ- November 1. McDonald's went to Judy Capraia who dressed as a witch. Hardware. Scholten. 33. of 7466 Kettle ee. was southbound on Whit- Kent County Sheriffs De- Lake Drive. S.E.. Alto and Fre- neyville Road, S.E., about a puties speculated that Scholten OFT THE BLOTTER The Lowell Masons and East- derick Inslty, 32. of 2485 Bris- quarter of a mile south of 60ih cont'd page 2 ern Stars are sponsoring a fish tolwood Drive. N.W.. Walker. Street when his vehicle left the Involved in a property damage accident on Main St. at West St. fry Saturday November 5 in Saturday. November 12 were Craig Stark, 21, of Lowell when the the Lowell Masonic Temple. Appointments not always SHOWBOAT RESTAURANT PRECISION & FASHION vehicle he was driving struck the rear of a car driven by Carl Pfaff, Serving family Style from 5 to needed at Vanity Hair Fart- - TOO Main Street will be open HAIRSTYLING - For both 54, of Belding. 7 Adahs $3.75, Children ions, Open five days Lowell. Thanksgiving from 11 to 4. No men and women. Man's World William Nelson, 18, of Lowell struck and killed a deer Friday under 12 $1.00. 897-7506. reservations needed. Halrrtyllng. Phone 897-8102. evening on Grand River Dr. east of Divison St. Julie Alderink, 17, of Ada struck a parked vehicle owned by Robert Kammers of Lowell in the Lowell highschool parking lot The Vacation You'll Never Forget I ONE SHOW Thursday. November 10. STRAND EACH NIGHT Arrested by Lowell officers this past week for driving under the "NATIONAL LAMPOON S influence of alcohol were: Edward Beebe, 52, of Lowell on Sunday AT •P.M. evening. William Dykstra, 64. of Ada, on Thursday ebening and FRI., SAT. & SUN. Danny Pethers, 27, of Ada. Saturday evening. VACATION" ALL SEATS. State Police from the Lapeer Post arrested Everett Walter Ayers, ALL SHOWS Jr, 20, of Lowell on a warrant issued by the 63rd District Court. The NOV. 18 - 19 & 20 Starring Chevy Chase warrant was issued in June of 1982 for breaking and entering a Low- ell residence in 1981. $1.50 life* Hi Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday. Nov. 16. 1983 - Page 3 Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday. Nov. 16. 1983 - Page 2 Coming Events Obituaries terials. Certificates will be is- TOPS Ml 372 - Meets each Notice in the Ledger's WED., NOV. 16; Past Mat- the After Deck at 1:00 tor beverages. Please phone Tuesday al 7 PM at the The Ledger's criteria for run- and Mrv Rudolph (Pearl) Han- "Coming Events" are free rons of Cyclamen Chapler lunch - bnng a can of food for 897-6840 for reservations. A sued upon successful com- Scholten. aged 33 of Alto passed rge A. and Sandra L. Kow- Pari; three brothers. Ronald and away Sunday, November 13, ning obituary notices is to glean No.94 O.E.S. will meet at the needy. White elephant New Beginnings Project. pletion. Anyone 13 years old Congregational Church in son of Jackson, great-grandson away Tuesday. November 8. alczyk. Michael J. and Sandra J. wife Judy Ingersoll of Grand 1983 at Kent Community Hospi- of charge to any non profit from the Grand Rapids Press for exchange for Chnstmas. or older can register by call- Lowell. Weigh-ins start at of Amalie Mieske of Wayne.