25C lieAG & SON3* :o•: ; bin ER SPfvlNGPQRf, MiClIIGA:! 49294 Volume 12, Issue 19 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 23, 1988 move to mall As winter gives way to spring. two children, April and Craig. years, looks forward to the chal- Curl Albrecht, owner of Radio "Because of health reasons I lenge with anxiety, excitement hack - Curt s Sound & Home will be relocating, but I will still and some nervousness. ade Center, will officially be running a Radio Shack franch- "My wife (Chris) and I have give way to its new owner, Jim ise," Albrecht said. been looking to get into a private Hodges on March 25, Albrecht first opened his Low- ownership situation for a couple Albrecht, who stated health ell store in December of 1983, of years now," Hodges said."But reasons for his departure from six years after moving to Lowell. we wanted it to be a well known, the Lowell electronic franchise, "If it weren't for health reputable establishment." will be opening up a new Radio reasons, I would stay in Lowell, Radio Shack will close at 6 Shack store, come May, in Albrecht explained. p.m. on Friday, March 25 and Winslow, Ariz. Moving with him Hodges, formerly the director will re-open as Lowelectronics will be his wife, Maria and his of the Lowell YMCA for six in early April at its new location in the west end of the Ridgeview Mall next to Family Dollar. "I feel that a Radio Shack bus- Along Main Street iness belongs at a mall and/or plaza type location and atmos- phere," Hodges explained. The Hodges have been mar- ried 15 years and have two chil- dren Jim, 9; and Ben, 7. V* Chris Hodges serves as vice president of the Lowell Area Arts Council; secretary for the Runci- man/Riverside Parent and Teacher Organization; and as the Chris and Jim Hodges, left, starting sometime in early April, will move Radio Shack out to Congregational Church school the Ridgeview Shopping Center next to Family Dollar. The Hodges purchased the franchise LOWELL FIREMEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST MARCH 26 superintendent. from Curt and Maria Albrecht, who will be starting a new radio Shack franchise of their own Jim Hodges serves as member in Winslow, Ariz. The Lowell Firemen are holding an All You Can Eat Pancake of the Showboat Committee; the Breakfast this Saturday, March 26 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. second vice president elect for The Breakfast will be held at the Lowell V.F.W. Hall, 307 E. the Lowell Rotary; and as Lowell Area Merchants bring Main, Lowell, and will offer pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee. Deacon of the First Congrega- Adults, $3.00 and children $1.50. All the proceeds will be used tional Church. "March Madness" to shoppers for equipment. He adds, "We will still con- tinue as supportive participants MASONIC LODGE No. 90 OPEN HOUSE of the YMCA." March Madness conjures up gain sale prices on milk and hot Harold Zeigler Ford, Wittenbach many thoughts, the Michigan dogs; from reduced prices on Olds-Pontiac-GMC Thicks, Family and friends are invited to an Open House and free con- High School Basketball tourna- store items to furniture savings Strawbasket Collections; Lowell tinental breakfast sponsored by Lowell Masonic Lodge No. 90 on Egg hunts ment, the NCAA basketball tour- the March madness savings are Sport Shoppe, Rat River Anti- Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Masonic nament, the end of winter is near, bigger than ever. que Mall, Sneaker's Sports Bar, Lodge at 112 Lincoln Lake, Lowell MI. and the March Madness of bar- Participating merchants in- and Stitchin' Pretty Fabrics, Guided informational tours of Temple, movies and slide presen- Mar. 26 gains that 15 participating Low- clude Family Fare, Pfaller's LTD.. tations of Masonic Rituals and History will be shown. ell merchants are offering on Clothing/Anderson Shoes, Lam- For more information on the Wednesday, March 23 from 6 bert Variety, Casual Touch, bargains offered by the indi- FREE COUNTY MAPS AT LEDGER OFFICE & April 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cousins Card & Gift Shoppe, vidual merchants, check the From low down payments to Yemen Chrysler, Plymouth & center section of the March 21 The Ledger has a supply of 1988-89 Kent County road maps free oil changes; from 20 percent Dodge, S.J. Bob Furniture, edition of the Buyers Guide. available to the public. The maps are free of charge. Pick yours "Here comes 'Peter Cotton- off on clothing and shoes to bar- Thomet Chevrolet & Buick, up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. tail' hopping down the bunny trail", not really, but there will Lowell Moose Lodge No. 809 LAACS SPRING WORKSHOPS TO BEGIN SOON be two Easter egg hunts hopping their way into the Lowell area Life Drawing Sessions begin the Spring Workshop Series. The within the next two weeks. On Saturday, April 2, Dr. Todd offers several scholarships Life Drawing sessions are non-instructional and intended as studio time for area artists. A second weekly session is being offered due Gillan^ office, with the support to demand for this opportunity. Life Drawing begins Monday, from area merchants, will spon- Lowell Moose Lodge No. 809 will be determined by lot draw- ship Program is now in its third April 4, from 7-10 p.m. or Wednesday, April 6th from 7-10 p.m. sor the second annual easter egg is making it possible for some ing at selected Moose Associa- year. It has already given over This is an eight week workshop. Fee is $32.00 for LA AC members hunt at Fallasburg Park. students of the Class of 1989 to tion annual conventions through- $108,000 in scholarships to the and $36.00 for non-members. For enrollment information, phone The Easter Egg Hunt bonanza obtain scholarships for college. out North America this coming children of Moose members. For 897-8545, Monday through Friday, I to 5 p.m. will start at 10 a.m. with prizes, The Loyal Order of Moose, summer and fall. The Supreme more information, contact Low- treats and fun planned for all chil- an international fraternity, is of- Lodge, located in Moose he art, ell Moose Lodge No. 809, 897- LAAC PRESENTS NOTED MICHIGAN POET IN PERFOR- dren ages 12 and under in atten- fering a number of $1000 schol- IL will verify all selections. 9643. Applications will be avail- MANCE dance. arships for students whose The R. Robert Dale Scholar- able at the Lodge. Kids will be placed into three fathers are Moose members in categories, three-years old and Terry Wooten, Michigan poet, author and storyteller will appear good standing. To qualify, a stu- Saturday banking hours at the Center in two performances on Friday, March 25th, The under; 4-6 years; and 7-12 years. dent must presently be a high first performance is "An Afterschool Special" aimed at Elementary There will be three grand prize school junior and have a grade winners, each receiving a $50 point average of at least 2.5 on reinstated at Alto Bank and Jr. High students from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., admission is $2.00 l for members and $2.50 for non-members. An evening performance gift certificate at Toys R' Us. a 4.0 scale. Applications must is planned for 8 p.m., admission is $4. If children wish to get into the be made before June 15. James J. Schumaker, Vice cup of coffee, and to help the Terry was bom and raised in rural northern Michigan and had egg hunting spirit prior to April These scholarship funds, President of Retail Banking, an- staff celebrate the return of Satur- his imagination sparked by nature, trains, ghost towns and folklore. 2, they may also attend an Easter made available by the Moose's nounced today that United day banking hours. In 1980, he met Michigan poet Max Ellison who taught him the egg hunt on Saturday, March 26. R. Robert Dale Scholarship Bank's Alto Office will resume The Manager of this office is magic of the oral tradition. Terry brings alive Michigan folklore, N. Leone and Sons Inc., food Program, may be used for any Saturday banking hours com- Judy Stewart, who also has re- American classics, Indian and Chinese translations, children's service distributors, along with vocational or educational school mencing on Saturday, April 2, sponsibility for two other bank- poems as well as his own writings. An evening not to miss! Changing Times Restaurant will accredited by the state or pro- 1988. ing offices. The Assistant Man- sponsor the second annual Easter vince in which it is located. The Schumaker noted that in- ager of the Alto office is Linda BARB CADDICK TO TEACH BASKET MAKING AT LAAC Egg Hunt at Creekside Park at funds are to be used for tuition, creased activity in the Alto bank- Hawk, who will be available to 10 a.m. books, and required fees. They ing office, as well as an assess- greet you at the April 2 open Barb Caddick will be teaching classes in basket making on April The children will be split up will be disbursed directly to the ment of community needs, pre- house. 6, 13, and 20 at the Lowell Area Arts Center, from 1-5 p.m. The into three age groups, 3-5 years; student's selected school in Au- cipitated this expansion of ser- 6-8 years; 9-11 years. fee is $12 for LAAC members and $14 for non-members.