HCAC ft SONS* 300K BIMDER'/ SPRINGPORT, MICHIGAN 49284 . The Grand Valley Ledger Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Volume 10, Issue 36 July 23, 1986 Well... just how hot did it get around here? By Matt Berrry ing hot weather. People are using vere of the three, are involuntary With last week's temperatures good common sense because he muscle contractions caused by soaring into the 90s and the heat hasn't had a case related to the over-exposure to the heat. When index topping 100, it*s time heat this year. experiencing heat cramps one again for the annual heat warn- "People should just use their should relax in a cool indoor ings. own common sense, whatever place or, if necessary, see a doc- Last week Wednesday thru keeps you cool," Lang said. tor. Saturday saw the high tempera- Among his tips were: drink Heat exhaustion usually oc- ture reach at least 90. The heat plenty of fluids, but avoid al- curs from running or outside index, the combination of rela- cohol because it raises the body's .work, and the victim will be- tive humidity and the tempera- temperature, try to stay out of come weak and dizzy and may ture, peaked at 109 Wednesday. the sun during mid-day, wear a faint or vomit. Heat exhaustion When the heat index passes 90, hat and light-colored clothes and sufferers should be taken to a prolonged exposure to the heat don't work outside, if possible. hospital. can be dangerous. The three main heat injuries The most severe heat injury is Dr. Jim Lang said that com- are heat cramps, exhaustion and the heat stroke. This happens mon sense must be applied dur- stroke. Heat cramps, the least se- when the body is depleted of fluids and the body's temperature rises above 104 degrees. Persons with heat stroke should also be immediately taken to a hospital. Humans are not the only be- ings who may succumb to the heat. Livestock and household pets are, at most times, in a j greater danger to heat injuries than are humans. Livestock warnings were inef- t feet for most of last week. When the advisories are in effect lives- tock should be given proper ven- tilation, shade and fluids, kept FIRST LOAD OF WHEAT calm and kept out of confined areas. Dr. Chris Kutchins of the clinic you in the car. cates above normal temperatures Louis Mulder of 5285 Conklin Rd., Lowell, was the fust Lowell The Lowell Veterinary Clinic said. "Especially the very old Jack Cooley, the and below normal precipitation. ^ area farmer to bring wheat to King Milling. He harvested his has treated two dogs this sum- and very young dogs.** meteorologist in charge at the "Those are the outlooks, but Frankenmuth wheat on July 15th, with a test weight of 59 lbs. and mer, one suffering from a heat Some of Dr. Kutchins' tips arc National Weather Service in don't always count on them," 14.5 moisture content. seizure and the other was com- to give the pet plenty of shade Grand Rapids, said that tempera- Cooley said. "The normal for atose. and water. It also helps if the pet tures for July 23-27 will be near Michigan weather this time of NEONS - ELEMENTS OF STYLE OPENS "Dogs are more prone to heat can go swimming, and always normal. The 30 day outlook, year is to be abnormal . " related injuries than are cats," try to avoid taking the pet with mid-July to mid-August, indi- The opening reception for NEONS - Elements of Style, a gallery exhibition of the neon work of IAN MACARTNEY will be held Tuesday. July 29 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Lowell Area Arts Alto man dies in one car crash Council Center, 149 S. Hudson. An Alto man was pronounced Sunday, a witness said. Slachter, Slachter is survived by his vian Slachter of Byron Center, ^ OFF THE BLOTTER dead on the scene early Sunday 48, was thrown partially out of wife, Gloria; his children, Brian Arnold and Judy Slachter of morning when the Chevy Pick- his car while it flipped over back- and Diane Slachter of Alto, Mike Caledonia, Cora June and John Sue Ellen Marsh, 45, of Dewitt, MI was injured in an accident Up Thick he was driving flipped wards. Slachter of Cutlerville, Roger L. Hawley of Cutlerville, and John that occurred on Wednesday, July 16 on M-21 nea. Alden Nash over backwards after he swerved A passenger in the truck sur- Slachter and Eric Slachter, both and Mary Slachter of Caledonia. when she failed to stop in time for a car driven by Jarome Sytsma, to miss a deer. vived with no injuries. The Kent of Caledonia; two grandchil- Funeral Service will be held 49, of Ada. She struck the car of Sytsma in the rear. Roger Slachter, of 5460 Snow, County Sherriff's Deptartment dren, Chad and Amanda Slach- 1:00 Wednesday afternoon at the Dean Stevens, 19, was driving his car and stuck and injured S.E. in Alto, was northbound on reported the accident was al- ter; his parents. John and Hilda Caledonia Christian Reformed two pedestrains. The pedestrians were Kurt Quiggle, 17, of Lowell, Alden Nash, 1/5 of a mile south cohol related and neither Slach- Slachter of Cutlerville; his Church. and Mike Veldman, 19, of Kentwood. The accident occurred on of Emery, when he swerved to ter nor his passenger were wear- brothers and sister James and Vi- Riverside Dr. near Elm St. Thursday, July 17. avoid hitting a deer at 1:20 a.m. ing a seatbelt. Ellen Jones, 20, from Lowell suffered minor injuries when she was backing out of a parking space in Heritage Maiiet and collided ^ with Billy Grim, 51, of Lowell who was also backing from a ~ parking spot. The accident occurred on Saturday, July 19. Arts Council launches fund drive No injuries were reported when Robert Harden 11,38, of Lowell backed from his driveway into a parked car on Friday, July 11. The Lowell Area Arts Council done to make the building fiilly formers both to the schools and call Office Manager Dolores On Sunday, July 13, Stephen Parker reported to Lowell Police has launched a fund drive to seek usable. One area which will be- the community. Day between 1 and 5 p.m., Mon- that his car had been struck by a hit and run driver. His car was community support in order to nefit many when completed is But if the Art Center is to be- day through Friday. The LAAC parked on Spring St. near Amity. make capital improvements and the gift ship, which will provide come more usable and vital in Center phone number is 897- On Sibley near Valley Vista Dr., Melvin Goble, 63, and Scott program expansions. an outlet for fine arts and crafts the community it must also de- 8545. Grim, 22, both from Lowell, collided while backing from their Until recently the arts council on a year-round basis. There is pend upon support from resi- Each person in the Lowell area respective driveways Thursday, July 17. supported its programs with such need for built-in storage space dents and businesses in the area. is urged to feel a sense of pride Sunday, July 13, James Fedorowicz of Richland, Ml reported fund-raisers as the Fallasburg and the workshop facilities need It is with this need for brosd sup- at the fine gallery we have in our to police that his car had been struck by a hit and run driver on Fall Festival and its annual to be expanded. Finally, work is port in mind that the Board of community, to feel free to bring ^ Hudson St. near Foreman Rd. winter play. While these events needed on the exterior of the Directors of the Arts Council has friends and relatives to visit the ^ No injuries were reported when Dale Grupe, 24, of Dayton, continue to be major sources of building and on the grounds. launched its fund drive. gallery, to take advantage of OH, struck a parked car on Foreman Rd. near Hudson St., Sunday income, the broader scope of the The Michigan Council for the A brochure has been prepared workshops offered at the Center, afternoon July 13. The car struck was owned by Michael Davis. arts council now requires them Arts continues to be very gener- to explain the finances of the Arts to feel that this building does in- Cited to appear into 63rd District Court on charges of Attempting to look for additional support. ous to the Lowell Area Arts Council as they now exist and to deed belong to the community. to Flee and Elude police officers and Reckless Driving in connec- The major addition to the arts Council, allowing them to pay a outline the uses which will be Sharing in its support will only tion with an incident that occurred on July 14, was Richard Johnson, council's expenses was the result part-time office manager, pro- made of money raised. Any indi- enhance that feeling of pride and 18, of Lowell. of opening the Lowell Area Arts vide scholarships to students and vidual who would like to receive ownership. Verla Carey, of Lowell, reported to police officers that her car Council Center which houses a grants to teachers, and bring per- one of these brochures need only was struck by a hit and run driver while parked on private property gallery, an office, and workshop on July 11. space. While this center was generously donated by King Mil- ling Company, and its renovation KENT COUNTY 4H YOUTH FAIR PRECISION & FASHION Appointments not always underwritten by the Michigan HAIRSTYLING - For both needed at Vanity Hair Fash- Council for the Arts and the City RUNS AUGUST 4 THROUGH 8 men and women.