Tr,» »%\Vi T ^ V 'i VV . » , ««. 25C HOAG & SONS' 30OK binder, SPRINGPOR U|fia|CAM_ • ^ Th«» I^widl tedder Volume 14, Issue 24 Wednesday, April 25, 1990 Hauter could receive 10 years for assaulting police officer ite incident, VanderHoek awarded Ionia Department of Public Safety, received some good news ull-time position with Ionia's DPS on 1\iesday. VanderHoek, another part-time officer from the Ionia de- Thomas Dale Hauter Jr., 20, Saranac, was arraigned 1\ies- Shortly after that conviction, the Secretary of State's office partment, and some applicants were all being considered . day in the 63rd District Court in Grand Rapids on the prelimi- ordered Hauter s license suspended until Nov. 27, 1990, for a full-time position with the Ionia Department of Public nary felony charge of assault to commit bodily harm. because of his "unsatisfactory driving record," according to Safety. The position opened up after an officer was promoted He was also arraigned on three high-count misdemeanor state officials. Hauter has had as many as 22 points on his to Sergeant. charges - fleeing and eluding, driving with a suspended license, according to the records. Director of Ionia Public Safety, Roger Frazee, contacted license - second offense, and operating a vehicle under the VanderHoek Tuesday, informing the young officer that as VanderHoek, who lost two front teeth and needed 28 influence of alcohol . These charges all stem from the Saranac soon as he recovers from the Hauter incident, the full-time stitches to seal up the wounds on the inside of his mouth, man's alleged beating of Lowell Police officer Brian Van- position is his. derHoek during a drunk driving arrest early Monday mom- incurred during the struggle with Hauter, is alright and is The Hauter incident in no way affected my decision. recovering nicely, according to Eckman. VanderHoek has worked part-time for our department for | The felony charge carries a 10-year sentence and/or a VanderHoek, a part-time officer for Lowell and for the the past six months and has done a fine job," Frazee said. metary fine. Because of Hauters previous record, the number of charges and their severity. Judge Joseph White of the 63rd District Court reset the interim bond from $ 10,000 Skull and bone findings to be to $20,000. I' "A Judge will also raise the bond amount if he believes the defendent may not stay around to appear in court," analyzed by anthropologist at WMU Lowell Police Officer Al Eckman said. At the 1:30 p.m. arraignment onlbesday (April 17), Hau- The bones and artifacts versity Forensic An- and Carol Burton to view the said. "We also came across Jcr asked for a court appointed attorney and demanded a found at the north end of thropologist Consultant bones and to sift through the some more bones." jliminary exam. It was set for 2 p.m. April 26. Riverside Drive Monday Robert I. Sundick, Ph.D. soil that had been dug up. Sundick said he would be The records with the Secretary of States office show (April 16) while Lowell City 'The cultural remains are In panning through the able to analyze the skeleton mter has been convicted ot 13 driving violations since officials were working on put- indicative of a 19th Century soil, other artifacts were remains in detail in 2-3 weeks obtaining his operator's license in May of 1985. Two ot the ting in a new water main and burial," Sundick said. The found. "We found bells. following final exams at the "^Wiolations were alcohol related. His license was suspended fire hydrant appear to be the forensic anthropologist who beads, fragments of a kettle Uni ers y. in December lor an impaired driving conviction. Hauter was . human skeleton remains from traveled up to Lowell on (metal cooking pot), and a "The skeletal remains are sentenced Dec. 20 to 15 days in jail, and ordered to pay a 19th century burial, accord- Monday with Agnes Loeffler, square cut nail (believed to clearly human," Sundick $600 in fines and costs. His driver s license was suspended ing to Western Michigan Uni- Dave McBride, Lew Wisser be from a coffin)," Sundick Skull rontM o for six months, according to the court records, 001,1 a " 9 Along Main Street mmm. AFGHANS ACCEPTED FOR GIRLS' HOME The Lowell Woman's Club is accepting donations of af- lans for the Home for Troubled Girls at Belleville, Michi- t If you have an extra afghan or would like to make one as a gift for the residents of the girls' home, it can be left with Marge Harding at FMB Slate Savings Bank. LOWELL FIRE/RESCUE SPAGHETTI DINNER e Lowell Area Fire/Rescue Department will hold an You Can Eat'' Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 5 m 5 to 8 p.m. at the Look Memorial Fire Station, 319 S. Hudson. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children. SHOWBOAT TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW well Showboat tickets for three nights, June 21, 22 and may be purchased over the phone or at the ticket office the Flat River Antique Mall. The number to call is 897- Robert Sundick, a forensic anthropologist at Western 0. Michigan University, and assistants, sifted through soil Sundick and his assistants were in Lowell on Tuesday, ickets are $ 12 for reserved seating and S10 general admis- and sand looking for more artifacts and bones following April 17. It will be 2-3 weeks before they are through licn. the April 16 skull and bone findings by city workers. with their analysis of the bones and skull. | ALTO CARTOON CARNIVAL "90 Lowell's Thomson The Alto Cartoon Carnival 90 will take place al Alto Bid awarded on imentary School on May 4. The kitchen will be open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and the game rooms will be open from Alto's new Fire honored by Council )o 8:30 p.m. he dinner, which will feature a choice of hot dog, sausage Station - See Page 28 Story, page 26 Main St., cont'd., pg. 26 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. April 25, 1990 • Page 2 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, April 25, 1990 - Page 3 Obituaries local organizations oming Events FALLSTROM-Mrs. Hunnu eral Mass was offered Satur- Artrain visit here E. Fallslrom, aged 89, of day at St. Patricks Church Lowell, passed away Tbes- Notices in the Ledger's "Com- MAY 3-6: The Artrain will present with Rev. Fr. Julian Reginato rams, special activities, crafts SAT., APR. 28: Bowne Town- ing Events" are free of charge SATURDAYS - Take Off EVERY MON. & TUES. MORN- "Treasures of Childhood: 150 day, April 17, 1990. She was as Celebrant. Interment St. and basic moral learning. For ship/Alto Firemen's Pancake for its fourth visit the first Because the exhibit on to any non-profit organization Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 ING - Coffee Break Bible Study. Years of American Toys" In Low- preceded in death by her hus- more info call Lowell Assembly Supper at Alto School from 5 to Patrick Cemetery. week in May with public vie- board Artrain this year is In the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and meets every Sat. at 8:30 a.m. in Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- ell Thurs.. May 3 and Fri., May of God at 897-7047. 8 p.m. Donations at the door. Ail band, Fritz and son, Roland. Saranac area. We prefer such the Congregational Church day 9:30 a.m. lo 10:45 a.m. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, May wing scheduled for Thursday 'Treasures of Childhood: 150 you can eat. She is survived by her son SECORD - Carl E. Secorxi, notices to be kept brief and to basement in Lowell. Comer of Lakeside Community Church, 5,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, through Sunday, May 3 to Years of American Toys" (a Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- LOWELL LIBRARY - NEW be submitted by mail, but will 6201 Whrtneyville Rd. May 6 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Be and his wife. Allen and aged 72, of Lowell, died May 6. HOURS! Open Mon. 10:30 a.m. TUES., MAY 1: Mother-Daugh- collection of toys many of accept notices by phone at ins from 8:30 a.m. til 9:00 a.m. sure to follow up your visit with Wilma Fallstrom of Lowell; to 5:30 p.m.; Wed.. 12:30 to 8:30 ter Banquet at First United April 18, 1990, Survived are The Lowell Area Arts which are antiques), a major 897-9261. 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - a tour of the Lowell Area Arts TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds p.m. and Fri. & Sat . 12:30 to 5:30 Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. seven grandchildren and 14 his wife, Teresa; children. V.F.W. Post No. 8303 in Lowell. Council Gallery and the Flat Council is again spearhead- co-sponsor, along with the ® Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets p.m. Child care is available. Program great-grandchildren. Funeral John (Marlene) Second of IRST MONDAY EACH 307 W. Main. Steak dinner, serv- River Antique Mall. ing the drive to bring Artrain Arts Council is the Flat River every Tuesday evening at the -Popular singer and songwriter, Services were held Friday at Grand Rapids, Sandy Win- MONTH - The South Kent 4-H ing 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Public in- SENIOR CITIZENS BOWUNG to Lowell but is receiving Lowell Congregational Church vited. Carol Johnson. FRI., MAY 4: Honey Creek Antique Mall. Owners Ron group regular meetings at 7 p.m.