U/4 25C Volume 13, Issue 9 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, January II, 1989 Along Main Street FMB loses a 28-year institution; at 88, Englehardt prepares for life after work A great deal of satisfaction IB emanates from Harold J. En- glehardt, the son of a Franken- muth farmer, when he relates how his work has allowed him to enjoy success and to help people, much like the fruits of labor his father enjoyed while DAVENPORT COLLEGE OFFERS caring for 80 acres of land. FREE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN Whether it was the train-riding hobos who slopped off in Low- Davenport College will hold a free introductory workshop, ell, who Englehardt fed each "Career Strategies for Women" on Monday, January 16, 1989 in week at the Louie Racine reslau- the Robert W. Sneden Academic Building at 435 E. Fulton from ranl during the 1929 depression; 6-8 p.m. This free workshop will feature information on career motiva- or hiring people to do odds and tion. Two follow-up workshops will be held on Jan. 23 and Jan. ends so that they could pay their light bill, Englehardt has always 31 at a fee of $10 for both. For more information call Davenport College at 451-3511. found helping people to be very gratifying. DAVENPORT COLLEGE SPONSORS The Frankenmuth native came WORKSHOP ON FINANCIAL AID to Lowell in 1922 as an assistant cashier for the City State Bank W Davenport College will sponsor a free workshop on Financial - 66 years later, at the age of 88 Aid on Saturday, Jan. 14, 1989 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Englehardt contemplates what Robert W. Sneden Academic Building. he will do in retirement, leaving If you are interested in learning more about the types of financial the banking industry and step- aid programs available, how to complete the 89-90 Financial Aid ping down from his active duty Form and how people are notified once they have applied, call as FMB Slate Savings Bank 451-3511. Chairman of the Board. "It's lime to give others here at the EIGHTH GRADE DRAMA CLASS bank a chance," he said. TO PRESENT 'TOM SAWYER" His retirement from FMB after 28 years of service will remove Harold J. Englehardt will continue his role as Chairman of the Board at FMB State ^ The Lowell Middle School Eighth Grade Drama Class will pre- Englehardt from work in which Savings despite his retirement after 28 years of service with FMB. Englehardt has been connected sent the Mark Twain classic, 'Tom Sawyer", Wednesday, Jan. he found a great deal of satisfac- with the bank for 50 years. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafetorium. tion. "A person cannot be suc- wanted to continue farming once How does a man who has The public is invited and admission is free. cessful if he does not enjoy his Decorating on their own. "We wanted worked over 65 years of his life, work. I looked forward to com- more," Englehardt explained. In adjust to retirement? "It's going THE JOB SHOW OFFERS ing to work every day," En- COIltCSt pursuit of more, Englehardt at- to be tough, but I think I can ADVICE ON GOVERNMENT JOBS glehardt said. # tended Ferris State College adjust," Englehardt said. He WllUlCrS People around him also en- where he studied banking. The hopes to do some traveling over Airing on Lowell Cable TV on Monday at 10 a.m.. Wed. at 4 joyed working with him. Tve above average student enjoyed to Europe and visit his niece in annOUIlCCQ p.m. and Fri. at 7 p.m. is the Job Show, a weekly half-hour enjoyed working for and with school, and liking work, he also Florida. "Lowell, however, will program produced as a public service by the M.E.S.C. him for 20 years. He's been good enjoyed the people he met. remain my home. It's the greatest The Murray Lake Association The show next week beginning January 16 will provide valuable to me," said Vonnie Gauger, En- "At the time 1 finished, pay for town in the country and the Christmas Decorating Contest ^information on summer jobs available through the Federal govern- glehardt's executive secretary for bankers was poor. I was paid people are beautiful." Winners were announced by ment. the past 20 years. "He taught me $100 a month to start, but I stuck Englehardt has been directly Terry Conley, the Association how to deal with people.** with it because I thought it had influenced and affected by Low- President. AREA WOMAN'S PAINTINGS NOW AT LAAC Englehardt stayed at City a future." ell, money, hard work, FMB This year's decorating winners State Bank from 1922 until 1929, He's never doubted or second State Savings Bank, loyalty, and were Ronald Scotts of Cause- On display at the Lowell Area Arts Council Center, 149 S. when he purchased the Lowell guessed his decision. "I'd do the his mother, Barbara. way. For earning first place, Hudson St., through Feb. 26 are the works of area artist, Cathy Granite Company. He remained same thing all over again, and LOWELL - I'm gratified to be a Scotts received $50. VanVoorhis. active in Lowell Granite until I'd many the same girl part of Lowell and its people. Two runner-up prizes of $25 The display is entitled "Landscape Painting, Figurative Draw- June 18 of 1960. He then served (Mildred).** MONEY - Money is really a each went to the families of ings." at the State Savings Bank as Pres- Working at the State Savings means to help other other people. Richard Wierkz, Murray View VanVoorhis is an adjunct instructor of Drawing I and II at ident, Chief Executive Officer Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. Bank has given Englehardt great HARD WORK - It's necessary and Ed Delosh, of Bedaki. and Chairman of the Board from personal satisfaction. He is to be successful. "The association would like to I960 up until 1978. # OFF THE BLOTTER proud of the bank's growth dur- FMB STATE SAVINGS BANK thank all those who participated "In 1960 the State Savings Jennifer Jordan, 18, of Pewamo was involved in a property ing his time there. 'The bank has - The most successful and profit- and a special thanks to the judges Bank building was in the process damage accident on Main St. at Riverside Drive when she failed grown in assets from 4.4 milliion able bank in the state of Michi- who volunteered their time," of being built and it was com- to slop at Main St., and going the wrong way on a one way street to 75 million. When I talk about gan. Conley said. "With all the deco- pleted toward the year*8 end," struck a car driven by Frank Platte, 77, of Belding, Dec. 27. the bank I can say from the depth LOYALTY - Being loyal to rated houses it was a most dif- Englehardt said. Michelle Raredon, 25, of Lowell, drove left of the centerline ofmyheart it is a safe, profitable people in the community and ficultjob." State Savings Bank became af- on Main St. near Alden Nash Dec. 30, and collided with a car and sound bank.M MI started those you work for in an organi- filiated with FMB in December driven by Samuel Frontiera, 44, of Ionia, causing minor property working here in 1974-75. Harold zation. PRECISION & FASHION of 1986 which did not become damage to both vehicles. was 74-75 years old. He has a BARBARA (Mom) - An intel- HAIRSTYLING • For both men effective until January of 1987. Joseph Palinkas, 19, of Lowell lost control of the car he was zeal to work. That same zeal ligent and beautiful woman. and women. Man's World "We were one of nine banks to driving and struck a utility pole on S. Division near Front St. Dec. transfers to the people around "FMB State Savings Bank Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. become a member of that bank 27. He was not injured. him,** said Terry Conley, FMB will miss Harold Englehardt. He group. The move was made be- A Involved in a property damage accident Dec. 30 was Matthew State Savings Bank Vice Presi- has been an institution here in BRIDAL & PRINCESS cause it was better for the com- hulkerson, 19, when he struck the rear of a car driven by Tammy dent of Personnel. Tve learned Lowell and at the bank," FMB BOUTIQUE • New and gently munity, and it offered mist pow- Palmer, 17, on Main St. near Valley Vista Drive. Both drivers a lot from him. He has an im- President and CEO Keith worn stylish consignments. Lo- ers and lending facilities," he arc from Lowell. mense knowledge of banking. Caldwell said. "We are happy ^ted in the Ye Olde Curiosity said. Karl Armstrong, 25, of Grand Rapids struck a tree in the parking Hc*s always been willing to take though to announce that En- shoppes, 214 E. Main. Englehardt was the youngest lot of Superior Furniture Co. on East Main Street, Dec. 30 causing time to explain the reasons why glehardt will keep involved at the of five children in the Louis and property damage to his car. to you.** bank through his position as VILUGE INN - Daily specials- Barbara Englehardt family in an Issued an appearance ticket to 63rd District Court for Recrea- Englehardt will continue to Chairman of the Board. He will Kitchen open until 2 a.m. • Beer age where farms were handed tionaJ Trespassing in an Off-Road Vehicle and Fleeing and Eluding serve as chairman of the board, use die rest of his time for lei- specials 2-5 p.m.