Scenes from Lowell: Community on the Move Edition

Photo courtesy of Heather Eveland Photography

Things are afoot in Lowell. We told you about the Cherry Creek and Bushnell walk-a-thons last week. This week, it was Murray Lake Elementary School’s students turn to kick up their heels. They weren’t the only ones making a move, but let’s start there.

Photo courtesy of Heather Eveland Photography.

The Mustangs on the Move event was a walk-a-thon for all 477 students at Murray Lake Elementary. It raised money for the school without requiring parents to open their wallets to buy items they didn’t particularly want or need.

Photo courtesy of Heather Eveland Photography.

Even better, this event meant a chance for kids to get outside and get active.

Photo courtesy of Heather Eveland Photography.

It was a good time for everyone, and students raised a whopping $23,000 for Murray Lake Elementary School. The money will be used to fund technology and classroom needs such as Accelerated Reader, field trips, March is Reading Month and so much more.

Photo courtesy of Heather Eveland Photography

Mustangs on the Move ended with a final assembly that included some well-deserved awards and prizes. Our thanks to Heather Eveland Photography for sharing her photos of the day.

Meanwhile, there was a different type of moving going on elsewhere in the community as T.J. Ronda and John Stuckey III welcomed a steady stream of visitors to the grand opening of the new Ronda Auto Center at 1351 Bowes Road.

The new facility replaces the old Ronda Auto Center on Main Street.

Stuckey says the move was made because the business outgrew its old location. Anyone who spent time waiting in the Main Street shop can attest to the fact that it wasn’t designed for comfort. However, the new digs are decidedly more comfy.

While it’s moving forward, Ronda Auto isn’t losing sight of its past.

The good news for customers is that a bigger shop doesn’t mean bigger prices. Stuckey says service rates will stay the same.

There is one place where people were not moving in Lowell this week and that was in the long line for the Saturday morning community clean-up. The drive at the fairgrounds filled promptly at 9am and then crept slowly along as people waited their turn to toss whatever unwanted items had been lurking in their garage, basement or pole barn. Despite the wait, I think we can all agree we appreciate the opportunity to discard our bulky trash for free and thank the many volunteers who made this clean-up day possible.

Have a great October, Lowell!

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