G 4 ;r sons 'c^Y v XlNGPonj mich. 49? """ Grand Valley Ledger Weekly Coverage of Ada, Alto, Cascade, Forest Hills, Lowell and Saranac VOLUME ONE. ISSUE TWENTY-TWO THURSDAY, APRIL IS, 1976 PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS 'When I've ( Gross Fires! Lowell Middle School r)\ long Had It With Granted Accreditation My Kids' 0AA,ain Mrs. Murray Idema. a repre- Lowell Middle School has American military and civilian elementary through university sentative from SCAN Speakers been granted accreditation by personnel. Its more than 4.700 is included in the voluntary, Bureau, will be the speaker at a 111 the North Central Association of member schools, colleges, and nongovernmental league of ed- meeting, open to the public, at Colleges and Schools. universities cooperatively estab- ucational institutions compris- the East Kent Community Cen- lish standards for quality educa- ing the North Central Associa- ter. at their satellite office at 805 Official announcement of the tion. tion. East Main Street. Lowell, on With mlllage defeats and government euts snuffing out school institution's accreditation was Thursday afternoon. April 22. budgets all over the State of Michigan, members of the Lowell Area made during the 81st Annual Primarily a catalyst for As stated in its Articles of Schools' Board of Education have set a public meeting for this V Meeting of the Association held change, the N.C.A.'s principle Incorporation, the North Central This Home and Family Life Thursday night. April 15. at 7:30 p.m. in the Lowell Middle School in Chicago. March 28 to 31. at tools are: 1. accreditation, the Association seeks "the con Program, sponsored by the choir room, to determine the lay of the local land. which John W. Gabrion. Princ- process by which schools dem- tL led improvement of the edu- Family Service Association of ipal. represented Lowell Middle onstrate their willingness and cational program and the effec- Kent County, in cooperation As Michigan gem up for the presidential election, the Senate School. ability to meet NCA's stan- tiveness of instruction" with its with the Kent County Depart- passed last week, a bill to have the State reimburse local units of dards. and 2. evaluation, a member schools, colleges, and ment of Social Services and government for the cost of conducting the May Presidential Primary The North Central Associa- self-help process through which universities. It docs this by other community agencies, will election. April 19 is the last day to register for this election with your tion serves educational institu- !he school examines its stated offering a framework within begin at 1 p.m. city or township clerk. tions in a 19-state region span- goals, then appraises the ertent which the profession may es- ning the mid-United States from to which it is meeting those tablish educational standards. Mrs. Idema will be speaking on The Alio Mothcr'i Club would like an old tractor for the Alto Arizona to West Virginia and goals. These standards provide a foun- • When I've Hjd It With My School's playground. If you have one you'd like to donate, or for a the Oversea's Dependents' dation for good education, and Kids." nominal fee. contact Bette Gless at 868-6734. schools operated for children of Every level of education from membership in the NCA de- notes recognition of the quality Child care for pre-school chil- Michigan's Department of Natural Resources this week of an institution's program. dren is provided for those designated the Flat River at Lowell as one of the better spots for attending the program. Addi- Steclhcad Trout activity. Some good catches are being made near tional information can be se- the railroad tressel. behind the King Milling Company on Main Townships Plan cured b\ calling Mrs. Mary Jane Street. Camp Fire Girls Brooks at 774-0633. Photo by Modern Photographies Community Good Friday services will be held April 16. 1:30 A fire last Thursday afternoon, April 8, completely deatroyed a To Host Dads Another similar program will p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Lowell. 621 East Main kid's log cabin tt the Vernon Vctineman residence at 740 Grlmfle be held on Thursday. April 29. Street. Drive. Cleanup Lowell Camp Fire Girls have when the Family Service Associ- invited their fathers to be their ation will discuss "A Young Over 200 ttodenta from Belding. Palo. Union and St. Stephen's Spring has sprung! And with were called to 5325 ConHin guests at their annual Dad- Child Is." high schools were at the Strand Theater on West Main Street. last it comes the annual upsurge of Road, to the scene of an Daughter Dinner, to be held at Friday morning, for a special showing of the musical comedy. grass fires as residents, with automobile accident involving •77- 6:15 p.m.. Thursday, April 22. Thursday afternoon meetings ••1776." rakes in hands, seek to rid their Ron Chesebro of Lowell. The yards and fields of collective firemen washed down the high- at the Runciman School. schedule for the month of May way to avoid any pending haz-' include: May 6. "Tuning In To The Lowell Moose Lodge. No. 809. on East Main Street, will be * winter rubbish. Mf/?/ Each Blue Bird and Adven- My Children." Child Guidance closcd Sunday. April 18. in observance of Easter Sunday. On ardous conditions. ture group has planned its own Clinic; May 13. "Tuning In To Thursday. April 22. the Lodge will hold their installation of new Last week. April 4-10, the potluck meal and prepared table My Teenager." Bill Buffum. officers. Lowell Fire Department was Three days later, April 7, called to the scene of six grass firemen were summoned to put decorations representing the Advisory Center for Teens; and out a fire in a 1972 Dodge general themo of Indian lore and May 20. "All The Caterpillars HIU, 7704 East Fulton Road, Ada, Monday announced he fires: symbolism. You Want." a plaly about will be a candidate in the August 3 Republican Primftfy for thr pott automobile owned by Jo^w Schwacha of 2549 Emery Drive. discipline. of Sheriff of Kent County. A lieutenent on the staff, now. Hill. 51. AjM 8. along the C A O Program booklet covers have was formerly undersheriff and has been with the department since railroad tracks, north of Lowell, near the Arrowhead golf course: Lowell Fire Chief Frank Baker been created by the 5th grade 1955. • Pulling the drapes on hot April 8. at the Edwin Douse this week issued a warning to all Adventurers. days can reduce outside heat residence. 2942 Snow Avenue, residents, that a permit must be On Monday, April 19, the Lowell Area Jaycees will be hosting penetration by up to 50 per and to the railroad tracks, south secured from the fire depart- Members of the 6th grade another Blood Drive from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Educational Building of cent. ment before any outdoor burn- Adventure groups will present the First United Methodist Church of Lowell on North Jackson of Three Mile Road. ing can be done. skits for entertainment, and • Setting the temperature Street. Donors are asked to use the entrance on the East side of the April 9, at the residences of .SESSSSk- Heather Palmer, director of the for your central air condition- building. Wells Walker. 10920 Two Mile Baker also asked the coopera- resident camp near Hesperia, ing at 75 rather than 70 de- tion of all persons doing any will show slides taken last grees can save up to 20 per laat Monday afternoon at Lippert's Pharmacy on Road: Steven Smith, 2700 Low- burning to be more cautious, CLEANING UP A PARK. season at Camp Keewano. cent on energy. East Main Street, was an 8-year-old shoplifter. Another juvenile, ellview Avenue: and Bill Serne, and at no time leave a fire caught lifting the goods, was turned over to his parents last 10311 East Fulton Road. LAUNCH A RECYCLING unattended. Saturday afternoon, as was the one taken into custody Saturday CENTER. Visitor's Nights At Veen Observatory afternoon at Eberhard's on West Main. On April 4, Lowell firemen REVITALIZE A VACANT LOT. Again this year, the Roger B. sky is clear, with tours and an Involved ta a property damage accident last Tuesday on North Chaffee Planetarium and Grand audio-visual presentation re- Broadway, near Riverside Drive, was Louise Desotell and Barbara Rapids Amateur Astronomical gardless of weather. Brown. The mishap occurred, when the Brown vehicle left the Winding Up Association will be conducting a parking lane and struck the other vehicle in the fender. series of "Visitor's Nights" at Admission is free. Upcoming the James C. Veen Observatory. "Visitors Nights" are Saturday, RleUe Taylor of Lowell was involved in a three-car property April 10th, Friday April 30th, damage accident early Thursday morning in front of Beachum's "Keep Our Community Beau- Beltline, N.E.. 361-7391. Visitors Nights will be held on Saturday. May 8th. and Friday, Furniture on West Main, when he lost control of his car and hit two Cancer Drive tiful" is the theme of a three the second Saturday and last May 28th. parked vehicles. township-Ada, Cascade, Grand The KAB (Keep America Friday of each month from April A concentrated effort will be cult tests starting May 12; is Rapids-dean-up day campaign Beautiful) program is a project through October, from 8:30 to The Observatory is located in made to wind up the Cancer educating approximately 2,000 which will be held Saturday. of the Bicentennial committees.