25C CA0 4 S0N S " ' ' 300K BlN0ER/ ^•'RINOPORr, MICIIICAH The Lowell 49284 Volume 13, Issue 44 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, September 13,1989 Chamber honors community dignitary Orval I. McKay J named "1989" 66 Person of the Year" GET TICKETS TO WIN NEW CORVETTE NOW! Orval I. McKay, M.D. doctor. Chairman of the Look Commit- The Grand Valley Corvette Association Inc. is again selling tee, member of the Lowell Light raffle tickets on a new 1989 Corvette. Donations are $10 each and and Power Board, member of the ^he drawing is Sept. 16. Planning Commission, a charter Partial proceeds of this raffle go to Spina Bifida (birth defects). commissioner, a father of three, Second prize is $250 and third is $150. a contributor to Lowell's unity Don't wait, drawing is this Saturday at North Kent Mall at 2 p.m. within the community and Low- ell Chamber of Commerce's V.F.W. HOLDS STEAK FRY SEPT. 16 "1989 Person of the Year." "Over the last number of years The Lowell V.F.W. will hold a Steak Fry on Saturday. Sept. * when I've visited Dr. McKays 16from4to8 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 307 E. Main St., Lowell. office for a sore ankle or any The Steak Fry includes baked potato and salad bar. The public number of aches, his first ques- is invited. tion is Ray. how old are you?' - So I say to Dr. McKay tonight 0 ON VIEW AT LAAC GALLERY that this award is a celebration and tribute that only comes with "The Human Form'\ paintings and drawings of ten local artists age." Person of the Year emcee, will open on Wednesday, Sept. 13 and will be on view through M Ray Quada quipped. Pictured with the 1989 Person of the Year," Orval McKay, second from the right, is his Oct. 8. McKay came to Lowell in wife, Jean, to McKay's immediate right, his daughter, Cara, far left, and her husband. Jon A reception for the artists will be held at the Gallery on Sunday. 1950 and opened up his practice. Monroe, far right. Sept. 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to His vision and willingness to be- attend. Council. Charter Commission. worth Hospital along with regu- McKay said. "It's not what Jean come involved in the community Gallery hours are Monday - Friday. I to p.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 The Lowell Light and Power lar visits to area nursing homes (his wife) and I have done for has helped to promote the City p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For further information phone the board, the Planing Commission, and care facilities. He continues Lowell, but it's what Lowell has of Lowell. "He is a community Arts Center at 897-8545. the Airport Commission and is to serve Butterworth Hospital, done for us." leader and a team player at the Chairman of the Helen Look where he interned from 1949-50, McKay's short, emotional ac- same time and his spirit of volun- ^KENT SOIL DISTRICT TAKES ORDERS FOR SEEDLINGS Daley Trust Committee. He also in a variety of professional and ceptance speech was charged teerism should be an inspiration pursues an active professional advisory capacities. with love for a community that to us all." Quada said. The Kent County Soil Conservation District is taking orders for life that involves regular visits "I 'smelled a rat* on my way he believes has an overall good- Since coming to Lowell fall delivery of tree seedlings to be used for windbreaks, to fight to the sick and injured at Butter- here tonight." an emotional McKay cont'd, pg. 2 erosion and for wildlife habitat. The deadline for ordering is Sep- McKay has served on the Village tember 15. 1989. Seedlings available are: Red Pine. Austrian Pine, White Pine. White Spruce. Blue Spruce. Norway Spruce, and Douglas Fir. M-21 accident Prices range from $7.50 to $11.50 for a quantity of 25 tree seedlings. Quantities of more than 500 of the same species are cheaper per seedling. Four people injured in 4-car collision Order blanks and more information are available at the district ^ffice. 3260 Eagle Park Drive. NE. Suite 101B, from 8 a.m. to Traffic was delayed for just some equipment, according eastbound cars before stopping. 27. of Ionia before continuing ^:30 p.m. weekdays, or by calling Ann Pitsch. at 940-9917. Orders roughly two hours on M-21 west to the Kent County Sherrif's De- Tichelaar's vehicle initially westbound in the eastbound lane will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. of Lowell near Cumberland on partment. struck the rear tire of a trailer where she hit vehicle number Friday afternoon around 3:30 Tina Tichelaar, 19, Ada. was being pulled by a car driven by four, driven by Eva Merrills. 55. LAAC WILL HOST LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP p.m when a vehicle driven by an cited for careless driving after William Hoist. 52 of Hudson- of Comstock Park, head on. Ada woman lost control of her her westbound car. crossed the ville. She then struck the front After being hit, Hickok's veh- The Lowell Area Arts Council is taking registrations for its Life car while apparently trying to ad- yellow line and struck three of a car driven by Terry Hickok, icle went off the road, striking a Drawing workshop. The Workshop begins Monday. October 2 tree and rolling over onto its and will run for seven weeks. hood, according to the Sheriff's This is not an instructional workshop but rather a series of report. sessions to enable artists within the community to have the oppor- Hickok was transported to tunity to paint and draw from life and character models. Blodgett Hospital by Mercy Am- A The fee for the workshop is $32 for LAAC members and $38 bulance for incapacitating in- for non-members. For further information or registration call the juries. Arts Center at 897-8545. Merrills was transported to Butterworth Hospital by Mercy HONEY CREEK HOLDS ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR Accident cont'd, pg. 8 Honey Creek Christian Homes will hold its 12th Annual Country ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Honey Creek Liquor. Beer Sl Wine. It's new • is located at 11652 Grand River Ave. (Cascade Road)* BBQ Ribs A. chicken to go on the This family event features activities for all ages: a flea market, weekend. Panama Jack T-Shirts crafts and baked goods, live music, silent auction, flying model and shorts. Open till 1 a.m. airplanes, petting zoo. children's games and much more. weekends and until 12:30 a.m. ^ All proceeds go to help neglected, abused children at Honey Monday thru Thursday. ^.'reek Christian Homes. Join in the fun! MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed LOWELL YMCA HOURS FOR FALL and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash N.E.. Lowell. 897-8142. The Lowell YMCA office will be open from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. COUSINS' CARD & GIFT SHOPPE - Hallmark Christmas SURVEYORS TO DETERMINE LANDMARK LOCATIONS Four vehicles paid the price on M-21 Friday afternoon when an Ada woman crossed the ornaments are now in. July center line near Cumberland. through August will be closed on The Southwest Chapter of the Michigan Society of Registered- Sunday. Mon, Tues., Wed.. Land Surveyors Foundation will conduct an original-research sur- GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - LITE & LISTEN SOUND - Music Thurs.. Fri., Sat. open 10-6. vey. Using chain and stake, they will determine the locations of For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and for all occasions. Make your re- PRECISION & FASHION the 1939 sawmill, 1840 gristmill and tannery lot at the Fallasburg cheese visit LowelFs exclusive ception or party a time to re- HAIRSTYLING - For both men LOOK for your Westside Deli Pioneer Village. meat market at 205 E. Main. Call member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- and women. Man's World coupon inside this week's Ledger Main St., cont'd, pg. 8 897-7306. spres at 897-4336. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. and SAVE. f ov ir n MmMii?. vrtwih-V// IbwuJ Jifi The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - Page 2 Overcrowded classrooms The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 • Page 3 Obituaries Bushnell parents attend Board meeting Coming Events to express educational concerns ^ AVERILL- Mrs. Marvelle lone eral Services were held Monday aged 94, of Clarksville, passed Averill. aged 85. o! Ada. passed at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Notices in the Ledger's "Com- Game of Life" 12:15 at the Lowell burg Fall Festival information. away Saturday, September 9, rently has a part-time principal grade class at Bushnell is at ^ EVERY MONDAY EVENING: our children grow through the uck dinner. Bring dish to pass away September 7. 1989. She is Chapel, Rev. Gary Burdick of A group of concerned parents ing Events** are free of charge "Euchre" will be played at the means of achievement prog- Board of Education. Call Com- and own table service 1989. Surviving are one son, and the communication lines are While the first-grade classed, survived by her sons, Frank of Ada Congregational Chureh of- who have children attending first to any non-profit organization V.F.W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. rams. special activities, crafts munity Education. 897-8434, for TUES., SEPT. 19: The Granc Perry of Clarksville; 12 grand- not what they should be? I do Alto and Runciman/RivcrsMe In the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and Ada.