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AUGUST 7, 2011 G VOL. 58 ISSUE 44
BIts time for the fair!
YOUTH FAIRSCHEDULE &
INFORMATION PAGES 13 - 23
Just say I saw it advertised in the Buyers Guide!
By Emma Palova
Its magic. So it seems. But, mainly the fair is a lot of hard
behind-the-scenes work and prepara-tions that start right after one
fair is done. The fair this year runs from Aug. 8 through Aug. 13
with the theme Built Fair Tough.
And everybody loves a good fair; fair office manager, Jessica
Marks, can attest to that. For Marks, fair runs in the blood.
She grew up with the fair in Cadillac. So it was natural for
Marks, as soon as she moved to Lowell in 2000, to get involved with
the youth fair.
Marks says fair kids are good kids that grow up with the showing
experience and other skills necessary to show.
uideuyers
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Lowell 897-9239
Upscale, yet casual community. Beautiful wooded parcels, range
from 3.3 to 6.9 acres. Two paved private lanes and underground
utilities. Wildlife Galore!
Elaine Wingeier974-4278
Great 1/2 acre parcel just outside of town, all set up for home
or mobile. Has well, septic, natural gas and electric. Has a 26x40
pole barn with 12x36 addition. Cement floor and 220 electric. Ionia
county. Lowell Schools. Possible land contract.
Don Reedy, 890-2598(PC#41683)
Lowell! 3 bedroom ranch! Quiet 5 country acres! Fireplace in
living room Close to expressway access 1 stall garage with workshop
Reduced to $94,900
Don Reedy, 890-2598PC# 26463
Lowell! 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch 1 acre, woodsy, private
park-
like setting Living room with fireplace 3-season screened porch
Master suite, cathedral
ceilings Family room in basement
Don Reedy, 890-2598PC# 32203
Lowell! 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch Large kitchen with updated
cabinets Newer furnace Large fenced rear yard 1 stall garage!
$59,900!
Don Reedy, 890-2598PC# 34483
Saranac! 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch Extra large 2 car garage Full
basement with family
room Large living room Large dining area $129,900!Gary Martin,
616-902-3656
PC# 31573
Saranac! 3 bedroom, 2 bath walkout ranch Original owner, well
maintained 2 fireplaces 2 country acres Screened 3-season porch 2
stall garage Reduced! $169,900!
Don Reedy, 890-2598PC# 26293
Reduced! 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath brick ranch Hardwood flooring
under carpet Fireplace in living room Newer replacement windows
24x24 pole barn Main floor laundry REDUCED! $99,900
Don Reedy 890-2598PC# 62453
Saranac! 3 bedroom farmhouse 1 country acre Large pole barn with
apt. Rent helps with payment 2 stall garage Lots of updates!
$74,900
Don Reedy, 890-2598PC# 44663
Lisa Brown ..............974-4294
Selena DeGrote.......974-4224
Gary Martin..............974-4226
Travis McLeod.........974-4262
Ann Rector...............974-4218
Amy Reedy..............974-4204
Don Reedy...............974-4230
Kim Schwacha.........974-4228
Rick Seese (Manager)...974-4250
Michelle Sprank.......974-4206
Joyce Thuston.........974-4280
Elaine Wingeier........974-4278
Siggi Winsor.............974-4222
Saranac! 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Custom built quality! 2.44 acres
in country neighborhood Living room with fireplace Finished lower
level Underground sprinkling Mostly 9 ceilings throughout Too many
amenities to list
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Junior Queen Emily Kropf, left, took second place in dog
showmanship in her class and went on to take Grand Champion in
showmanship. She accepted her awards along with Mark Langlois who
took first place in Rally Novice B and was also awarded Grand
Champion. Kropf took first place in Rally Novice A & was
awarded Reserve Grand Champion. Both kids are members of the
Working Paws dog group.
Dog showmanship awardsSalesLARGE 3-FAMILY YARD SALE - Fri. &
Sat., Aug 5 & 6, 10443 36th St., Lowell. Some antiques.SALE
-180 S. Center St., Lowell, Thurs., 8/11, from 12 to 5 p.m.; Fri.,
8/12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat., 8/13, from 10 a.m. to ?
Whirlpool electric washer & dryer, wood entertainment center,
TV, couch, coffee table, weight bench, clothes, lots of odds &
ends, to much to mention. No early sales!GARAGE SALE - Aug. 11
& 12, 285 Lincoln Lake Ave NE (N. of Bailey). Little Tikes tool
bench, see-saw, Little People, toys, etc., girls size 5, boys size
7-8, womens size 6. See ad on Craigslist.ESTATE SALE - Thurs.,
Fri., & Sat., 8/11, 8/12, & 8/13. House & garage full.
Lots of tube radios & electronics. Vintage bar ware &
signs. Art deco fans. 1960s & 1970s toys, lots of Smalls, many
in original boxes. Many tools. Interesting variety, priced to sell.
No early sales. Numbers & garage at 8:30 a.m. 1020 Edna SE,
Grand Rapids, between Kalamazoo & Eastern.
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Aug. 10 -12, 9-6 p.m. Boys &
girls clothing (lots of baby clothes), wedding dress (sz. 20),
tools, toys, household items, decorating items & misc. 11766
Pierre Road, Clarksville.GARAGE SALE - 3135 Pratt Lake. Fri., Aug.
12 & Sat., Aug. 13, 9-7 p.m. Futon, motorcycle suit,
refrigerator, antique chairs, collectibles, bee hives, console TV,
antique dresser set, hex weights, bar bell weights & much
more.MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Aug. 11 & 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Household items, glassware, collectibles, things for men, some kids
items & much more. 5181 Conklin, Lowell.
MULTI-FAMILY SALE - Thurs. - Sat., Aug. 11 - 13, 9-6 p.m. 1950
Parnell NE at 2 Mile. Furniture, wood working tools &
equipment, wood & plywood, housewares & moreMULTI-FAMILY
GARAGE SALE - Thurs. - Fri., Aug. 11-12, 9-? Parnell between Bailey
& McPherson. Name brand clothes boy/girl infant to tween,
womens to XL, mens to XXL, household, home decor, double oven, oak
night stand, toys, bratz house & van, books, baby bed, car
seat, TVs, bedding, seasonal decor, 1/2 Milwalkee right angle
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DEPARTMENT
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FREE VEHICLE RENTAL*with repairs on your vehicle.*Body work has
to be over $500.
Not to be combined with any other offers.
AREAS COMPLETE DEALERSHIP Service Parts Body Shop
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Grand Wittenbach Expires 8/20/2011.No Diagnosis Included.
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Coolant Flush
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See us at theKent County Youth Fair for ... Carhartt SUMMER
CLEARANCE Men & Womens Clothing up to 50% Off All Livestock
feed Show supplies for all animals
Save yourself time and money!Stop in to see us for all your fair
needs!
Located next to the auction barn
SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANTProvide effective administrative
support to the
Sales and Marketing groups. Serve as the primary contact and
support resource for CFE sales repre-sentatives and marketing
staff. Coordinate neces-sary communication, materials and
activities that support the organization's sales and marketing
ini-tiatives.
Coordinate with sales and marketing to provide information,
forward leads, respond to customer requests, prepare materials and
reports, and com-municate with operational departments. Assist
cus-tomers with problem resolution. EOE. No phone calls
please.Email: [email protected]
Fax: (616) 365-3240Mail: Crystal Flash Energy Human Resources
P.O. Box 1804 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1804Website:
www.crystalflash.com
Deadline: Friday, August 12, 2011
Business Services
WEBSITE DESIGN - Professional website development, search engine
optimization (SEO), internet marketing, ecommerce online stores. DC
Design - www.dcdesigninc.net - (616) 890-0614.
STEEL ROOFS - We put steel roofs on high barns, John Reurink,
616-527-3635. We also put steel roofs on all roofs & we sell
pole barn steel, prices starting at $1.88 a running ft.; & sell
pole barn acc., Reurink Roofing & Siding Sales,
616-481-4595.
CUSTOM CABINETRY - Handcrafted, solid wood kitchens, baths,
entertainment centers, etc. at pre-built prices. Personal Choice
Cabinetry, 897-1130.APPLIANCES, MOWERS, FENCING - grills & any
unwanted metals. Free pickup. Batteries, desk, A/C units, cast iron
tubs & sinks. Jeff, 616-589-2130.
BIG STEPS LITTLE FEET - Christian Childcare & Preschool in
Ada now enrolling. www.bigstepslittlefeet. org 616-682-8300.FREE
AD! - Place & pay for a classified ad in the Buyers Guide &
Lowell Ledger for 3 weeks & receive the 4th week FREE! You must
mention the special in order to receive this offer. Valid only with
new classified ads, and must be paid for when ad is placed. Call
897-9555, fax 897-4809 or email to: classifieds@lowell
buyersguide.com, Lowell. Ph. 897-9261.THEEL PAINTING - Walls,
ceilings, woodwork, painting, staining, drywall repair, brush,
roll, spray. Residential & light commerical. Fully insured.
897-7459.AFFORDABLE PROPANE - for your home, farm, business. No
delivery fees. Call for free quote. Diamond Propane,
269-367-9700.
EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE - Lowell & surrounding areas. On road
repairs. CHEAP HOOKER 616-292-7649. TANK FULL? CALL FULLER! -
Cleaning residential septic tanks. Over 40 years of great service.
Owned & operated by Stoneybrook Sanitation. Call 24/7, 897-3050
for an appointment.LAMINATING SERVICE AVAILABLE - Next day service.
Drop off & pieces will be available by 9 a.m. the next day. No
photos or previous laminated items will be laminated. Lowell Litho,
105 N. Broadway, Lowell.ELECTRICIAN - retired electrician doing
small jobs. Reasonable rates, discounts for seniors. Call
616-401-6547.UPHOLSTERY - Furniture, RV cushions, boat seats,
dinette chairs, 50 years exp. Low prices, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Richard
Kuyt Sr. 531-3309.
DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED? - Dont get sucked into
$100-$300 evaluation fees...I NEVER charge for your record
evaluation & consultation! Drivers license RESTORATION: $2500
incl. all filing fees AND FREE consultation & evaluation of
your case. Have a question? Call Attorney Martin Mead (616)
235-0330.CARPET INSTALLATION - Residential & commercial,
patches, restretch. Free estimates. Call Kevin at
616-813-4299.HANDY REPAIR SERVICE - All kinds of service work:
locks rekeyed, deadbolts installed, screen & window repair.
Call Bob Ford, 299-3198.SEAMLESS GUTTER - Bleam Eavestroughing.
Free estimates, 50 colors, leaf guards. Since 1959. Choose the
experience! (616) 765-3333 or 1-877-945-RAIN.
www.bleameaves.comNEED A DUMPSTER - Want great service? 10, 15, 20
& 30 yards. Same day delivery. Best prices. Mention this ad
& save $10. Call Greg 616-915-0506.STICKNEY ROOFING - Licensed
& insured, free estimates. 10% senior discount. Accepting all
major credit cards. Call Jamie at 897-4369.
JUST THE FAX PLEASE- We send or receive a fax for you! Great
Rate - $1 for the first page & 50 for each additional page.
Buyers Guide, 105 N. Broadway, 897-9555.CARPENTER WANTS JOBS, JOBS,
JOBS - New homes, remodeling, additions, roofing, siding, decks,
kitchens, baths, plans drawn. Licensed since 1967. References. Mel
Cooke, 676-9239. No Sunday calls please.PAINT BARNS AND METAL ROOFS
- Ruerink Roof Maintenance, Dick, Jim & Bob. Call 269-795-7730
or 269-795-2337. Middleville.WATSONS HANDYMAN SERVICE - Decks,
Doors, Drywall Repair, Misc. Repairs. Small jobs welcome. As always
10% senior citizen discount. Call Steve 897-6906.WOOD GASIFICATION
- Boilers use half the wood as our competitors. 85% plus
efficiency. Boilers in stock. www.woodboilers.com, 616-893-2264
Nate Kinsman or 616-292-8801 Derrick Borup.BECOME A FAN OF THE
LOWELL LEDGER ON FACEBOOK - Go to www.thelowellledger.com, scroll
down & click on the Facebook icon.
SHIP YOUR UPS PACKAGES WITH US & SAVE!! - Call us for a
price comparison. We will need: weight, zip code & dimensions
of the box. No Hazardous materials or firearms accepted at the is
location. Daily UPS pickup at 3 p.m. Lowell Ledger, 105 N.
Broadway, 897-9261.C & S DRYWALL - Over 20 years experience.
Complete drywall service, licensed & insured, free estimates.
Call 868-6140.WORK WANTED - General carpentry, remodeling, repairs,
windows, doors, decks, roofing, siding, painting, kitchens, baths.
Licensed & insured. Hulls Construction, 800-731-7148, 897-7792
or 616-841-1876.NEWSPAPER END ROLLS AVAILABLE AT THE BUYERS GUIDE -
Many uses, table cover, art projects, packaging, etc. $3-$5 each.
Stop by & grab one today! 105 N. Broadway.YOGA CLASSES - Great
for every age & ability! Tues. & Thurs. evenings 6:30 -
7:30 p.m., Friday mornings 8 - 9 a.m. Walk-in $6 at 901 W. Main,
Lowell, 616-893-5661, www.hammocklearning.comJIMS FLOOR COVERING
INSTALLATION - 27 years. Carpet, vinyl & laminate. 897-0737 or
560-8515, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Leave message.SCREENED BLACK DIRT - fill
dirt, gravel & dozer services. Buy the dirt the landscapers
use. Pick up or delivery. Cobb Excavating & Landscaping
676-9922.HOTWATERDR - HotwaterDr Pool & Spa Service. Every make
and model. Pool opening specials! Call 616-874-3385 or visit
hotwaterdr.com
NEED A DUMPSTER? - 14 to 20 yards available. Garage, attic,
household cleanup, roofing, trash, junk etc. Dependable service
& affordable prices. Mention this ad & receive 10% off.
Call for free estimates. Contact Doug 616-295-6640.
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AQUATIC PLANTS - Our Lotus & Water Lilies are ready! Also
Koi & Goldfish, pumps, filters & pond supplies. APOLS WATER
GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI 616-698-1030 M-F 9-5:30, Sat
9-2.ROOF CLEANING - Are you tired of looking at those stains on
your roof? Call Mel Cooke at 676-9239.COPIES COPIES COPIES - Color
& black & white copiers! Excellent quality! Stop by our
office, Lowell Litho, 105 N. Broadway.RISNER ROOFING - serving you
since 1961. Licensed & insured. Free estimates. New &
reroofs. Ice & snow removal. Call Steve, 868-6015 or Terry,
897-7968.
COMPUTER REHAB - $65 all repairs - Virus & Spyware removal.
No diagnostic fees! Mon. - Sat., 505-B West Main, Lowell. 987-1155,
www.computerRehab.ws
JIM SOLOMONSON DRYWALL - Hang & finish, textures &
repairs. New homes, remodels, basements. Free estimates.
616-527-1858 eves. or 616-498-4539.
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NO SHOW ON THE SHOWBOAT4-H Fair Week at Lowell County
Fairgrounds
(Bluegrass Music at the Kent County Youth Fair) 6:30 p.m. Steam
Powered Bluegrass 7:30 p.m. The Patchwork Bluegrass Band
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Business Services Anna Norder of Lowell
joined some rare company in mid-July when she served on the
Michigan Governor's Honor Guard through the Girl Scouts at Mackinac
Island. The incoming fresh-man at Lowell High School was one of 60
girls chosen for the service camp, which ran July 23-30. She spent
the six months leading up to the camp, meeting monthly, learning
the history of Fort Mackinac and how to prop-erly raise, lower and
handle
Girl Scout serves with Governors Honor Guardthe flag. During the
week the scouts reside at the scout barracks behind Fort Mack-inac.
The Honor Guard per-forms various duties around
Mackinac Island and Fort Mackinac. These duties in-clude
performing flag cer-emonies, guide duty inside the Fort or at
downtown
buildings and service proj-ects. Honor Guard Troop 147 consists
of girls in sev-enth through twelfth grade from various cities
around
lower Michigan. A Girl Scout since kindergarten, Norder made
many new friends and plans to return to the island next year.
Anna Norder on Mackinac Island.
630 Kenmoor Ave., Ste. 101Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-575-1800
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Water
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of All Plumbing Fixtures Drain Cleaning Water Softeners
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AUCTIONSATURDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 10:00AM
4825 Ainsworth Rd, IONIA, MISouth of Ionia & North of I-96
exit 67,
North on M-66 to David Hwy, West 2 miles to Ainsworth Rd, South
1 mile to auction.
The Limons owned a small farm and are ready to downsize to a
smaller home and will sell the following
at public auction. This is a large sale with two auc-tioneers
selling all day. For 100s of photos and details,
please visit www.MerrittAuctionService.comIHC 444 Tractor
w/front loader; 3 pt equipment; Horse Equipment; (2) Campers; Ford
Pickup & Camper; An-tiques; Appliances; Household; And
more!
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Limon, Sellers(616) 754-9437
www.MerrittAuctionService.com
(616) 897-8431
11979 E. Fulton Lowell, MI 49331
Over 30 years experience in the automotive industry,
let me help consult you with your next new or pre-owned
vehicle purchase.
DENNY HUVER
Mary L. Benedict, P.C.ATTORNEY AT LAW
Specializing In:DIVORCE REAL ESTATE WILLS ADOPTIONS JUVENILE
DEFENSE
PH. (616) 942-0020
For RentONE BEDROOM APARTMENT - downtown Lowell, utilities
included, no pets, $150/week. Call Bob, 299-3198 or 897-7176.LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING FOR RENT - in Lowell. 1000 - 2000 sq. ft. Call
Greg 292-4948.SARANAC FOR RENT - 1 bedroom upper. $325/mo. plus
deposit. NO ANIMALS! Call 616-890-2594.GREAT 1 BEDROOM APTS - Rent
based on income. For seniors 55 & over. Smoke free, worry free.
Movies, potlucks, bingo. Call 269-795-7715 EHO.
PRICELESS STORAGE - Indoor/outdoor. New Units on Alden Nash, 1
mile South of I96. Call for specials 558-2900.
HALL FOR RENT - Lowell Veterans Center, 3100 Alden Nash. Newly
remodeled, smoke-free, private, great location & great rate!
www.VFW8303.org. Call John at 299-0486 or 897-8303.MOBILE HOME SITE
FOR RENT - 2 miles from Lowell. Well & septic ready. Call Ron,
897-6757.SENIORS CITIZENS!! -1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments
for rent! Rent based on income for those who qualify! BEAUTIFUL 6
acre country setting! Pets welcome! Conveniently located 20 minutes
East of Grand Rapids. Call today to join our small waiting list.
Equal Housing Opportunity. 616-693-2271, hearing impaired dial
711.APARTMENT FOR RENT - Lowell 2 BR upper unit, no pets. $700
month. Gas, water, electric included. $400 deposit immediate
availbility. Call 897-7176 or 299-3198.
SARANAC FOR RENT - 1 bedroom main floor large apartment,
$450/mo. plus deposit. NO ANIMALS! Call 616-890-2594.
M-50 SELF STORAGE - new units available, Alto area, 5x10 to
10x30. Climate control available. Check it out. 868-1235.
FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM HOME - on Campau Lake. Located 6 miles from
Davenport College on Kraft Ave. Available Sept. - May, $550/mo.
plus utilities. 868-7214 or 616-308-6496.WATERFRONT - Cottages.
Martiny Chain of 10 Lakes accessible, Barryton, MI. Furnished, very
nice, AC, cable, canoe, paddle & row boat included, pontoon
rental available. Call Ron, 897-5062.FURNISHED APARTMENT - Studio
w/mini kitchen & bath, $80 per week or $320 per month including
utilities. Available the first of Sept. Call 616-481-8636.ATTENTION
BUYERS GUIDE READERS - If you are having problems getting your
Buyers Guide delivered please contact our office at 897-9555 or
email your address, phone # to classifieds@lowell
buyersguide.com.
HUNTERS SAFETY COURSE - Qua-Ke-Zik Sportsmans Club will offer a
free Hunters Safety Course beginning Aug. 22, continuing on Aug. 24
& 25. The class will run from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. There is no age
requirement & you must attend all three sessions to earn a
certificate. The class size is limited to 50 & will be first
come, first served. No pre-registration. The class will be held at
8731 West Riverside Dr., Saranac. If you need additional
information, our website is www.Qua-Ke-Zik.org WOMENS ONLY
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS - is being offered on Sat., Aug. 20.
Pre-registration required. Mention this ad & save $63 off
regular price. Call Ed at 642-9816.LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION -
Call 616-374-8213. Sale every Tuesday, 12 noon. Horse sale: 2nd
& 4th Saturday of each month. Trucking available to and from
market. Ron Thelen, 616-437-2807.
MiscellaneousJason Allen, the senior
deputy director of Michi-gans Veterans Affairs Direc-torate,
encourages Michigan wartime veterans experienc-ing financial
emergencies to seek assistance through the Michigan Veterans Trust
Fund.
Our veterans have a great safety net in the Michi-gan Veterans
Trust Fund. On average, the Trust awarded a million dollars plus
annually over the past four years to veterans and their families in
need. These awards can truly be a game changer for fami-lies in
need. County repre-sentatives have the ability to provide $1,500 in
assistance and the State Board has au-thority to award larger
grants to families whose need cannot be met by a $1,500 grant, said
Allen.
The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund was created in 1946 from $50
million in post-war reserve funds. In 1996, the Trust was added to
the State Constitution when voters overwhelmingly ap-proved
Proposal C with a passage rate of nearly 75 percent. Today, using
county committees, the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund dis-penses
approved grants to wartime veterans and their families to relieve
an unfore-
Veterans in need are encouraged to apply to the Michigan
Veterans Trust Fund
seen, temporary, emergent fi-nancial crisis or hardship.
In 2010, 2357 eligible veterans and their families were assisted
by grants from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. The people of the
state of Michigan should be proud of their dedication to helping
the men and women whove served our country. The dif-ficult economic
times in the state have made the Trust Fund even more valuable. A
key part of our mission today is ensuring that servicemen and women
are aware of this resource and are encouraged to apply, stated Anne
Dutch-er, director of the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.
By contacting a county Trust Fund agent, qualifying veterans
facing an emergen-cy financial situation can re-ceive assistance in
applying for the Emergency Grant Pro-gram. For more information on
how to contact a county agent please visit the Michi-gan Veterans
Affairs website at www.michigan.gov/veter-ans and click County
Con-tacts for Veterans from the left hand margin of the open-ing
window.
To contact the state Vet-erans Affairs Directorate call
517-335-6523 or send an email to [email protected].
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Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLCAttorneys
John T. Sperla Benjamin A. ZaineaMark A. Kehoe Neil P.
JansenRoss A. Leisman Neil L. Kimball
(616) 897-3111 www.mmbjlaw.com
Canfield Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
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897-9261
Thursdays - 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.June - September
2111 W. Main (Tractor Supply Parking lot)Market Master: Dave
& Betty Deans
616-897-9186 or 616-340-3233Entry Level positions available in
the Mental Health Field -
We are a non-profit Christian organization that empowers people
with disabilities or disadvantages to achieve their highest level
of independence. We are seeking people with a positive attitude,
patience and compassion for others to join our resi-dential
programs in Kent County, Nunica, and Lowell. We have positions
available on all shifts. Requirements include: HS Di-ploma/GED,
valid drivers license with ac-ceptable driving record, and
demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Paid training
is provided!
Interested candidates can apply online to requisition 3570
at
www.hopenetwork.org or in person at:Hope Network Career
Center
775 36th StreetGrand Rapids, MI 49509
FRI., AUGUST 12
GRILLED PORK CHOPS
5- 8 P.M.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST 8-11 A.M. $5.00 PER PERSON
Alto American Legion - Post 528
6056 Linfield, Alto, Michigan 868-6490
Jerrys Lawn Maintenance & Snowplowing
Spring CleanupLawn Care
Fully Insured
616-822-4168
Lowell One bedroom
apartment for rent
FOR RENT
Please Call...
616-862-6712
All utilities included
Carbon Green Bioenergy LLC, Herbruck Poultry Ranch Inc., King
Milling Co. and Moline Cooperative Milling Co. have received the
2011 Green Agri-Business Designation from the Michigan
Agri-Business Association for outstanding efforts to protect the
natural resources, conserve energy and reduce their impact on
Michigan's water, land and air.
Based in Lake Odessa, Carbon Green Bioenergy promotes biofuels,
biomass and renewable energy and helps customers maximize
production and deployment of these energy sources. The company
employs more than 45 people.
In addition to its efforts to promote renewable energy, Carbon
Green was also recognized for innovative investments that reduce
resource use and waste, including:
Implementing a universal waste reduction program for batteries,
light bulbs, computers and electronic equipment;
Recycling wood pallets, paper, magazines and poly totes used for
urea;
Eliminating the use of 3,000 gallons every week of five percent
iron solution that was going to landfills;
M i n i m i z i n g hazardous waste generated in labs;
Ensuring all storage tanks meet secondary containment standards
set by the Department of Environmental Quality;
Deploying flex-fuel vehicles;
Minimizing idle time on all equipment;
Treating and reusing all processed water, partially through an
onsite anerobic digester;
Reducing natural gas usage;
Deploying high-efficiency models of motor equipment;
Using a nationally recognized standard to calculate carbon index
of ethanol sold on the market;
Using federal guidelines to calculate energy balance; and
R e d u c i n g electricity consumption.
Based in Saranac, Herbruck Poultry is Michigan's largest egg
producer, with about 5.5. million hens. The four-generation
business was formed in 1958, and has made many recent investments,
including building a new $13 million facility and adding 40 new
jobs. Herbruck was praised for innovative green practices,
including:
R e - u s i n g corrugated sidewalls on incoming egg carton
pallets as slip sheets on out-going pallets, and recycling a range
of other materials;
Recycling motor oil;
Using new software to implement the most efficient way to
deliver eggs to customers, reducing truck travel by five percent or
200 miles a day;
Installing grass waterways to reduce runoff
and re-using egg wash water for five hours;
Installing high-efficiency lighting in all buildings; and
Recycling egg shells and manure - the two largest byproducts by
volume - into valuable products.
Based in Lowell, King Milling Co. is a family owned producer of
wheat and flour products since 1890. King Milling is one of only
six flour mills in Michigan and has continuously increased
production by using the latest technologies and most effective
refining strategies. King Milling was recognized for innovative
investments that reduce resource use and waste, including:
Recycling paper, maintenance oils, pallets, computers and
electronic equipment;
Increased delivery payloads, by purchasing 75,000-pound payload
trailers to replace 50,000-pound trailers;
Reducing water usage by more than 60 percent by installing
high-pressure, low volume washers;
Replacing light system with efficient bulbs and motors with more
efficient models; and designing a new mill-feed loading system that
will reduce dust;
Moline Cooperative Milling Co. is based in
Moline in Allegan County and was recognized for the following
investments:
Recycling mater-ials, including all paper, magazines, containers
and pallets; and reusing waste oil for heating;
Deploying dou-ble-walled tanks and containment; and using
biodiesel;
Promoting efficient fertilizer use, such as variable rate
application; and
Using environ-mentally sound practices whenever appropriate.
"The Michigan Agri-Business Association wants to shine a light
on the many agricultural businesses that are doing the right thing,
and keeping Michigan's natural resources strong and healthy," MABA
President Jim Byrum said. "Conservation, sustainability and energy
efficiency are a way of life for these Michigan businesses, saving
both money and resources. These businesses are good for both our
industry and Michigan's future, and we want to highlight their
efforts."
The inaugural MABA Green Agri-Business Designation recognizes a
Michigan agricultural or bio-based business for excellence in
agri-business and a commitment to environmental responsibility.
West Michigan businesses recognized for efforts to protect the
environment
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Kent County Animal Shelter
740 Fuller Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-7300
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ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF LOWELL11610 E. Fulton, Lowell 897-8484
ADOPT A PETFor people who pets
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These local businesses and individuals have chosen to support
pets at Kent County Animal Shelter by working to find good homes
for the animals.
Sponsored by:
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youre providing to help these animals. If you would like to
support this cause, please contact Lowell Buyers Guide at
(616)897-9555
and if you would like to adopt a pet please contact Kent County
Animal Shelter at (616)632-7300
For a nominal fee, your name or logo will be run with a picture
of a pet to acknowledge the support
If youre looking for a new or used vehicle to purchase or lease
call
JIM McCORMICK
at FOX FORD He is a longtime Lowell resident and has been
selling Fords for over 20 years.
FOX FORD also has a great
selection of commercial
vehicles from F-150s to F-750s!
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AdoptionNOTE: All advertisers in this category are working with
a licensed adoption agency.
PREGNANT? Consider AdoptionA loving alterna-tive. Wonderful
couples to choose from. Call for pics/information and choose your
babys family and future. Expenses paid. 1-866-236-7638. 24/7
Amish FurnitureA AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top
Mat-tress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275.
989-923-1278.
EducationAIRLINES ARE HIRING Train for high paying Avia-tion
Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifiedJob
placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance
877-891-2281.
Employment1000 ENVELOPES = $5000 Receive $3-$7 for every
En-velope processed with our sales material. Guaranteed! Free
Information, 24HR re-cording: 800-471-9524
$1,380 WEEKLY GUARAN-TEED. Stuff envelopes at home. FT/PT. No
experience necessary. Deposit required-refundable.
1-888-206-2616
Financial* * * * B E S T H O M E LOANS****Purchase or
Re-finance! Mortgage and Land Contract Payoffs, Cash for
Improvements, Debt-Consoli-dation, Taxes, etc. FHA and Rural
Development. Private Funds Available Too! Good/Bad/Ugly Credit
1-800-246-8100 www.umsmortgage.com
Legal ServicesDIVORCE $350* COVERS children, etc. only one
sig-nature required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800-522-6000 Extn.
950. Locally Owned and Operated. Established 1977. Baylor &
Associates, Inc.
Mattress SetsA TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen,
new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell
$695. Can Deliver 989-832-2401
MedicalMEDICAL MARIJUANA CER-TIFICATION Only $100. Local Clinics
Available now! NO MEDICAL RECORDS NO PROBLEM Call a local clinic.
N.W. 231-753-2300; N.E. 989-525-5700; U.P. 906-361-6100; Midwest
616-666-2000; Mideast 248-990-1234.
www.alternativesolutionsplus.com Main Office: 231-753-2300;
Med-Line: 231-818-0420
HEALTH CAREERS TRAIN-ING. Start at the Blue Heron AcademyMedical
Massage, Medical Assisting, Phlebot-omy, Personal Training
888-285-9989 blueheronacademy.com
HIP OR KNEE REPLACE-MENT SURGERY: If you had hip or knee
replacement surgery between 2005-pres-ent and suffered problems
requiring a second revision surgery you may be entitled to
compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727
Homes for SaleFREE FORECLOSURE LIST-INGS Over 400,000
proper-ties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now.
800-880-2517
MiscellaneousPIONEER POLE BUILDINGS Free Estimates. Licensed and
Insured. 2x6 Trusses. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume Steel19 Colors.
Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call Today 1-800-292-0679
COMPLETE MATERIAL POLE BUILDING Pack-age 24 x32 x8 -$3899.00 3 0
x 4 0 x 1 0 - $ 5 7 9 9 . 0 0 32x48x10-$6999.00 Steel roof, doors
included, other sizes available www.stan-dalelumber.com Call
Standale Post Frame Buildings Toll Free 1-800-968-8201
HUSKY METAL ROOFS Standing Seam. Metal Shin-gles/Slate. All in
Stock. En-ergy Star Qualified. $1000 Tax Rebate. Largest Inventory
in Michigan. Company Install-ers. Free Estimates. Since 1975!
800-380-2379
POLE BARNS Michigans Largest Pole Barn Company (Built Best
Barns) Best Qual-ity, Best Service, Best Price. This Weeks Specials
Erect-ed 24 x32 x10 -$6995.00 3 0 x 4 0 x 1 0 - $ 9 , 5 9 5 . 0 0
30 x48 x12 -$12,495.00 60x120x14-$55,965.00 Li-censed/Insured
1-877-802-9591
ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Busi-ness,
*Paralegal, *Account-ing, *Criminal Justice. Job placement
assistance. Com-puter available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call
877-895-1828 www.CenturaOnline.com
Sporting GoodsCABINS FOR RENT IN CANADAWalleyes, Perch,
Northerns, Birds, Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Mo-tors, Gas
Included. Call Hugh at 800-426-2550 for free bro-chure.
www.bestfishing.com
Classfied AdsCall 897-9555
For SaleCHILDS SWING SET - comes with slide, glider, 2 swings
& swing bar. $60 obo. 269-425-5810 or 269-838-3028.
LIKE THE LOWELL LEDGER ON FACEBOOK - Go to
www.thelowellledger.com scroll down & click on the Facebook
icon.
DAVALS USED FURNITURE & ANTIQUES - 4 buildings with 12,000
sq. ft. of quality used furniture, antiques & collectibles.
Huge selection, great values. We are worth the drive. Layaway terms
available. We buy estates. 2 miles W. of Hastings at M-37/M-43.
Sun. 12-5 p.m.; M-Th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. &
Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 269-948-2463.
MATTRESS SETS - All new. Twin, $125; full, $149; queen, $159;
king, $199 up. Wa-terbeds $65 up. Pillowtops, $175 up. Bunkbeds,
$199. 616-682-4767 or 293-5188. Can deliver.
FOR SALE - Green hardwood top, $25 a pickup load, you cut &
haul. 897-1083 or 616-902-0923.
PUPPIES, KITTENS, FER-RETS - birds, reptiles, small animals,
tropical fish. Full line of supplies. Annes Pet Shop, Greenville.
616-754-6708.
LAWN MOWER - gas; electric weed wacker; tent - sleeps 3; Coleman
lanterns; twin bed; Kitchen-Aid mixer; Champion Juicer.
616-642-6773.
ROLL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LOWELL LITHO - Single & double
rolls, variety of col-ors. Single roll, $5 ea. + tax & double
rolls $7.50 + tax ea. Lowell Litho, 105 N. Broadway, Lowell. Ph.
897-9261.
SWEET CORN BY THE BUSHEL - for freezing. $16/bu. or $8/half.
Please call 897-8949 to order.
STOP * STOP* - Dont send your student to school to sleep on
someone elses used yuk mattress. Brand new twins, $100; fulls,
$125. Call 616-682-4767 or 293-5188.
NEWSPAPER END ROLLS AVAILABLE AT THE BUYERS GUIDE - Many uses,
table cover, art projects, packag-ing, etc. $3-$5 each. Stop by
& grab one today! 105 N. Broadway.
NEW PRICE! - Fantastic 3 bedroom ranch with a lovely kitchen
that features solid surface counter tops & granite back splash,
partially finished basement w/bar area, 2 stall attached garage,
deck perfect for entertaining & so much more! Home sits on a
spacious corner lot! Dont miss out for the price! Now just
$114,900! Call Melinda Robison at 616-648-0151 or Sharon Conley at
616-446-6578 or visit www.GoMelinda.com Five Star Real Estate,
791-1500.
PUREBRED BEAGLE PUP-PIES - 1 month old. Need a good home, $25
each. Call 868-6140.
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Harding EnterprisesP.O. Box 189 12895 Jordan Meadows NE
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 897-6820 / email: [email protected]
www.hardingent.com
GREG VAN STRIENHEATING AND PLUMBING
HEATING SERVICE & INSTALLATIONAIR CONDITIONING SERVICE &
INSTALLATION
PLUMBING SERVICE & INSTALLATIONWARM AIR/RADIANT HEAT
OIL BURNER SERVICE
(616) 897-5569Visa And Master Card Accepted
Hall for rent with kitchenSEATS 150
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SCREENED BLACK DIRT - fill dirt, gravel & dozer services.
Buy the dirt the landscapers use. Pick up or delivery. Cobb
Excavating & Landscaping 676-9922.
SEMI LOADS 10 CORDS OF 8 FT. WOOD - semi loads of 8 ft. logs, 10
in. average diameter, super clean, processed & carried out of
the woods, delivered to your property. See pictures at www.coxx.com
or call Al at 231-846-0346 anytime. Please clip this ad & give
it to a fellow wood burner.
FIREWOOD - Tree tops, you cut. $25 per pickup load.
Lowell/Belding area. Call 616-540-3233.
SWEET CORN, STRING BEANS - zuchinni, cucum-bers, sweet &
jalepeno pep-pers & tomatoes coming soon! Open 10 a.m. - 7
p.m., Aug. - Sept., 11130 36th St. SE, 897-8808.
MASONRY SAW - Wet/dry cut, adjustable stand, por-table, 14 in.
diamond blade, brand new - never used, $500 obo. 682-9169.
OAK DINING ROOM DOU-BLE PEDESTAL TABLE - w/6 chairs, 2 leaves
& 2 benches, will seat 12. If interested call 616-318-5455.
AIR BED - King Medalion I-10. Top of line with memory foam. Dual
chambers. Digital num-ber pump. Used 1 year. Sell $1,500.
616-293-6160.
For Sale
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Phone Orders Welcome
FREE HEAT & HOT WATER - Eliminate monthly heating bills with
Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. Call SOS your
Stock-ing Dealer Dutton, MI 616-554-8669 or 616-915-5061.
1970 CHEVROLET CHEV-ELLE - Big Block SS, red with white stripes.
Price $5700. Use e-mail for pic-tures [email protected] Call
810-771-3962.
WEDDING INVITATIONS - We offer Carlson Craft wedding
invitations! Stop by & check out a book today! Lowell Litho,
105 N. Broad-way, Lowell. 897-9261.
SET OF 4 CHROME FER-RETI RIMS - 23 great shape, real head
turners. Also in-cludes 3 tires, 12 bolt pattern so can fit many
vehicles. $750. Call 616-633-3843.
CHICKENS - Show qual-ity standard breeds, many varieties.
Layers, pullets, cockarels & roosters. 642-9088.
ADJUSTABLE BED - with Memory Foam mattress. Never used. Cost
$2,100. Will sell $1,299. Can deliver. 616-682-4767 or
293-5188.
PLYWOOD SIDING - 4x8 and 4x9, 8 and 12 OC with edge damage.
Excellent for deer blinds, sheds, playhouses, etc. $14 per sheet.
Durkee Lumber, 868-6026.
DELUXE GAS GRILL - 5 burner Brinkman with stor-age cabinet and
cover. New, never used, too big, $300. 891-6166.
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME - Sitting on nearly 1 1/2 acres with a
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very spacious & open floor plan with a master bedroom suite, a
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ea.; blackboard, slate, 15x40, $10. Phone 897-5725.
2002 FORD F150, 4 WD - super cab, 4x4 off road package, air, cd,
power win-dows/locks, well maintained, runs & drives great.
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Also encouraged to vaccinate pets and horses against rabies
In Michigan, most rabies cases occur during the summer months,
so offi cials from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and
Rural Development (MDARD), Community Health (MDCH) and Natural
Resources (DNR) are urging residents to protect themselves and
their animals against the disease. Rabies is a viral disease that
can infect mammals, it causes infl ammation of the brain and once
symptoms begin there is no treatment, and it is always fatal.
Never handle wild animals, said Dr. Dean Sienko, MDCH Interim
Chief Medical Executive. Its also
important to teach children to never touch unfamiliar wild or
unfamiliar domestic animals.
Any mammal is capable of being infected with rabies. Rodents
rarely test positive for rabies, however recently a woodchuck (a
larger member of the rodent family) bit a person in Oakland County
and tested positive for rabies. This is the fi rst time rabies has
been found in a woodchuck in Michigan. The bite victim received
post exposure treatment for rabies and is doing well. Further
testing at the MDCH Lab identifi ed the rabies type as a skunk
strain. Several species of wild animals serve as reservoirs for the
rabies virus in the U.S. For
example, bats throughout Michigan can transmit rabies and
counties in southeast Michigan and the Thumb harbor a strain of
rabies associated with skunks.
Any unprovoked wild mammal that has bitten a human should be
euthanized and submitted for rabies testing," said Dr. Steve
Schmitt, DNR State Wildlife Veterinarian. "Save bats for testing if
there is even the slightest question of exposure, especially if the
bat was found in a sleeping area."
Its also important that residents take steps to prevent rabies
in their livestock and pets.
Rabies is out there and owners need to vaccinate their livestock
and pets including horses and avoid contact with wild animals, said
Dr. Steve Halstead, MDARD State Veterinarian. Skunk strain rabies
can
infect domestic pets and livestock following fi ghts or other
contact.
Rabies is a virus that infects the nervous system of humans and
other mammals. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal,
or if saliva from an infected animal gets onto a mucous membrane
such as the eyes, nose, or mouth, or into a break in the skin.
Rabies is fatal if proper treatment is not received. Preventive
treatment is given to people who are exposed to a potentially rabid
animal. Treatment is not necessary if an animal tests negative for
rabies.
Michigan citizens are encouraged to take the following
precautions:
Seek medical care if you are bitten by a wild animal. If
possible, collect the animal and consult with local health
authorities to determine if rabies testing is necessary.
If you awaken to a bat in a room where you have been sleeping,
seek medical attention. Secure the bat and consult with local
public health offi cials about the need for rabies testing. If the
animal tests negative, then rabies post exposure treatment can be
avoided.
Michigan citizens should be proactive and
Michigan residents urged not to handle wildlife
have their pets and livestock vaccinated against rabies. By
working with their veterinarians, pet owners can take signifi cant
steps toward providing a safe and healthy environment for their
families and animals.
For information about rabies in Michigan, visit Michigans
Emerging Disease website at www.michigan.gov/rabies.
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2011 KENT COUNTY
YOUTH FAIR
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YOUTH FAIR 2011Reading for Rides plants seed for recreational
reading
Children ages 8 to 13 in Kent County
who have spent their summer reading can reap the reward
of their efforts this Tuesday from 12 to 2
p.m. at the Kent County Youth Fair for free rides. By simply
filling out the form on the website as well as a survey, children
receive a wristband upon entering that allows them as many free
rides as they can get in two hours.
It gets really crowded, Bruce Doll, who runs the program, said.
The carnival is filled to capacity basically.
The survey helps give the fair board some demographic
information that will help them run the fair better.
After taking a hiatus from this program for a few years, Doll
said the
fair board realized they should bring it back.
Doll said they have sponsors, so it doesn't cost us anything to
do it.
Additionally the program, which the Lowell Ledger sponsors,
brings in more money for the fair and, hopefully, keeps people at
the fair to see what else it offers.
At the end of the two hours, there will be a prize drawing.
Doll emphasized that the bookmarks are not needed to get free
rides. They simply direct the children online where the necessary
forms are.
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YOUTH FAIR 2011Her son Toby, 15,
has been part of the fair experience his entire life. He
remembers bits and pieces of participating in an open class in
finger painting. He has done poultry and still exhibits. This year,
Toby has a big insect collection in a 24-foot long booth.
Toby, who helps out at the office, now has better knowledge of
how much preparation goes into the fair.
We spend a lot of time entering names and numbers, he said.
But, the heart and soul of the fair are the exhibitors, says
fair manager Ron Wenger.
Exhibitors are the key, thats why were still paying premiums, he
said.
There are currently 183 explorers, which represent the next crop
of exhibitors. The kids help each other out taking care of the
animals.
They learn how to work together, said Marks.
For most children, the animals are not just another project, but
they are a part of the family.
If its nice people will come, said Marks. Everybody loves a good
fair.
Time for the fair, continued
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Good Luck to the Kent
County Youth Fair 4-HersDont forget to ask about our weekly
specials.
The Kent County Youth Fair is a family affair for everybody. For
many, the fair represents the best part of summer, as well as the
highlight of year long preparations.
And the cooperation of the weather is expected, because weather
can make or
break the fair, said Wenger.Heat is worse than
rain, he said.But soda vendor
Bayou Bill, a mainstay at the fair, begs to disagree. His
homebrew soda sales
skyrocket during hot weather. Long before the fair starts, there
is a hectic atmosphere at the fair office next to the Reath Barn.
The tents arrived last Friday and soon vendors will be setting up
on the Midway.
The total livestock exhibits are slightly up,
while the still exhibits are at last years level, around 1,000
to 1,100.
The fair still manages to pay out premiums in spite of the loss
of funding from the
state. But thanks to sponsors and the general fund, the fair
pays half of the premiums that it used to pay.
Belgians and Percheron horses will be pulling wag-ons for the
regular shuttle transportation, between the boat launch and the
front gate, every afternoon and
evening except for Wednes-day.
Wednesday is the much awaited day of the draft horse pull.
And the pig races are
back by popular demand. They will be stationed next to the
childrens barnyard.
An all-time favorite that continues to grab the hearts of
spectators is the dog agil-ity competitive show on Tuesday, at the
football field, at 4:30 pm.
Its fast action and a lot
of fun, said Wenger. The contestants do it for the rib-bons.
For every missed obsta-cle there is a deduction.
The biggest day at the fair is definitely Thursday, which is the
day of the live-stock sale.
Every year, the fair of-fers a combination of tradi-tional
events and novelties.
Senior board member Bruce Doll loves to see people smiling and
having a good time whether danc-ing and singing or showing
animals.
New this year is the Hula Hoopla at the free en-tertainment tent
on Tuesday and Saturday. Anyone can hula and buy a hoop to
prac-tice at home long after the fair is done.
More new events are scheduled for Saturday. The Minute to Win It
contest will take place on Saturday at 2 pm and the pie eating
contest will be held at the entertainment tent at 3 pm on
Saturday.
Puff the Dragon pedal pull is back by popular de-mand.
The brand new Xtreme Cowboy race will take place Saturday at 7
pm.
Another highlight in-cludes the Childrens Barn-yard across from
the dairy barn.
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YOUTH FAIR 2011
...to the 2010 Livestock Auction Buyers
The 4-H Market Livestock members and the 4-H Youth Program thank
the livestock buyers of 2010. We appreciate your support in the
youth of Kent County. Your continued support has made the 4-H
Livestock Sale one of the best ever. The livestock project provides
youth with an opportunity to learn responsibility, economics and
much more, while raising and training their animal. We hope you
will continue to sup-port the livestock project area by
participating in the 2011 Kent County Youth Fair Livestock
Auction.
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Discovery
The Kent County Youth Fair draws thousands of people into the
Lowell community for a week,
Youth Fair is good for Lowell community and economywhere they
support local shops and restaurants and boost the economy.
It's the biggest thing to hit Lowell, fair president Ron Wenger
said.
Mayor Jim Hodges said, It's one of the most wonderful things
Lowell has.
One person usually drags in four or five more, Hodges added.
W e n g e r said, They need
food and all the necessities of life. It's also a very positive
thing, because the people that come to the fair do so because they
love it." "Many of them take their vacations just to camp at the
fairgrounds, he added.
City Manager Mark Howe, who despite being new to his position,
is very familiar with the Ionia Free
Fair, said that with a fair, There is always a positive
impact.
He said it gives people a chance to look at how the Lowell
community operates for a week and helps them understand it's a safe
place to work and live.
An influx of so many new people leads to sales
that wouldn't normally happen.
Wenger said he knew of a family who decided to look at
purchasing a car while they were in Lowell. They ended up finding
one they liked, and Boom, man. They bought a car here.
We've been here 77 years, so I'm sure it's had a big impact over
the years, he said. Lowell is a friendly town, and that helps.
It just makes a lot of sense having it here, Hodges said.
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PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE KENT COUNTY YOUTH FAIR
Looking forward to seeing you at the 2011 Kent County Youth
Fair
YOUTH FAIR 2011
Children turn in thousands of projects each year for the still
exhibits at the Kent County Youth Fair, a section appealing to so
many because of the many different choices.
Anything you can think of, still exhibit judge Tricia Haase
said, from candy-making to clothing.
By June 15, children can submit entries to any of the
Still exhibits offer dozens of opportunitiesmore than 25
departments available.
Haase said, We have probably two to three thousand projects to
judge each year.
Thirty judges then have about 100 projects to judge in a
day.
It's a very, very busy day, she added.
Children also keep busy as they must travel
from section to section getting each of their projects judged,
and they only have a five hour period to do it. The judges give a
verdict on the project on the spot, with either an A, B or C.
Then, that evening, judges determine who got a perfect score,
and 10 percent of those with a perfect score from each department
receive an Outstanding.
Best in Show is then determined from those, though Haase said
she is not
Several events at the Kent County Youth Fair allow the children
demonstrate their skill at entertaining while also demonstrating
what they know.
The talent contest, Monday at 7 pm, is open to anyone from 10
through 19 years old.
Office manager Jessica Marks said, Anyone can enter that. You
don't have
Children exercise their freedom of expression at the fair
to be an exhibitor to do it. It's a very popular contest. Marks
said, adding that it has been around for a number of years.
Youth exhibitors can also participate in the annual fashion show
Monday at 6:30. This is typically a display of youth projects from
the sewing department.
They model their outfits, Marks added.
That is a judged, pre-entry event.
The variety show will be Thursday from 1 to 3 pm, and on
Saturday at 11 am the youth division will try their hand at the
Xtreme Cowboy Race.
It's not going to be anything too crazy or dangerous, Marks said
of the youth division.
This event is open to exhibitors.
required to pick a Best in Show if she does not believe there is
one.
Certain classes get a trophy, she said, but only those who
earned Best in Show receive one.
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The new Xtreme Cowboy Race is an equestrian timed trail event
that combines difficult obstacles, speed, accuracy, grace,
horsemanship, and teamwork between the horse and the rider.
It will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 at the horse arena in
two divisions, youth and open division.
New event tests cowboy skillsIt challenges the riders
ability to do complicated things, said horse department
superintendent Dave Pachulski of Belding.
There will be 10 obstacles in the arena for riders to
conquer.
The youth division is open to registered horse kids showing at
the fair only.
The youth division runs
from 11 am - 3 pm. The course will be modified and have a $20
entry fee.
Prizes are first place, buckle, second place $50 and third place
$25.
The open division is open to the public, any age is welcome. The
division runs from 5 pm - 11 pm. The course will be more aggressive
than the youth
division and have a $50 entry fee.
First place in open division is $500 cash. Riders will be
auctioned off, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.
The $1 raffle tickets will be available for purchase from 11 am
- 9 pm. Drawing will be at 9:30 pm, must be present to win.
Riders must pre-register. Each division will be double judged.
The event will take place rain or shine.
The event is free for spectators.
Weve had enough interest in this, said Pachulski. The event is
building momentum.
If the cowboy race is successful, it will become a regular event
at the fair.
Come to the fair because it is good old fashion fun where
parents and kids can enjoy wholesome entertainment right in our own
backyard, added Pachulski.
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Livestock auction is a fair traditionitself are Lowell
tradi-tions at their best. They make us pause, slow down, and ease
the grip of time.
Annually the sale brings more than $400,000 that goes back
to the kids and for ad-ministrative fees. The fair gets a
percentage of the proceeds to ad-minister the auction. Usually
there are four auctioneers running the show.
The fair has a core group of buyers that pre-register,
approxi-mately 200 mostly from the area. An addi-tional 150 to 200
buy-ers register the day of the sale.
A lot more kids are selling, said fair manager Ron Wenger. It
gives the kids the chance to market their livestock.
The sale starts with small animals, poultry, rabbits, goats and
more at 2 pm
It is hard to predict what will bring in the most money. Last
year, a turkey was auctioned off for $700.
The small animal sale is followed by large animals in the
follow-
ing order: swine, sheep, feeder calf, gallon of milk and
beef.
So, Thursday is the busiest day at the fair with all the buyers
streaming in to the auc-tion.
The sale is the prin-ciple reason for the fairs existence,
according to fair volunteers. That is why Thursday is called
Agricultural Day.
For full schedule go to www.kcfg.org.
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Welcome to the 2011 Kent County Youth Fair August 8 - 13
Come to the fair to do some line dancing, country karaoke or
hula hoopla because anybody can hoopla. You can even buy the hula
hoops afterwards for $5.
From country and bluegrass music bands to dancing in the Reath
Barn with Lia, every day of the fair will offer respite from all
the judging and competing.
The free entertainment tent will showcase local and area
artists. Monday is dedicated to youth talent contests and a fashion
show.
The following bands will perform: Delilah DeWylde and the Lost
Boys on Tuesday at 7 pm, Dale Vaughn country music on Wednesday,
Steam Powered Bluegrass & The Patchwork
Band on Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday is the big day for country karaoke and family dancing
with Lias Line Dancing and Dance Moves from 8 pm to 11 pm
Its for the entire family, said senior board president Bruce
Doll.
Lia will walk those who dont know how to dance through the basic
moves.
The Kari Lynch band will play on Saturday at 7 pm
High quality music is coupled with some pie eating on Saturday
at 3 pm The pies will be homemade by fair volunteers.
Childrens Barnyard will ha