New City Manager Will Start Here in August
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Volume 11, Issue 32 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, June 24,1987 New City Manager will start here in August After a four month search, the Maatman says the search for those four, but Maatman said. Pasquale began his career in ment and reviewing all their our time together with the fam- ^11 City Council has hired a a new manager yielded more "He (Pasquale) stood head and city government in 1973 when budgets. He also served as the ily, even if it's only an evening new City Manager. Mayor James than 60 resumes. Maatman and shoulders above the rest in terms he took a position as an intern secretary to the Planning Com- walk", says Pasquale Maatman announced Thursday Councilman William Thompson of experience, education and re- planner with the City of Norfolk, mission and as Director of Per- Pasquale s outside activities that David M. Pasquale will as- reviewed the resumes, and nar- ferences. Wc were delighted Virginia. In 1974 Pasquale be- sonnel, he negotiated with the have included serving on the ^ wme the City Manager s posi- rowed them down to a list of ten when he told us he'd accept the came the Associate Planner with four unions representing Mt. Board of Directors for the Mt. tion in early August. Pasquale, to be presented to the entire coun- position*. the York County Planning Com- Pleasant municipal employees. Pleasant United Way, as an of- 40. is currently the Assistant City cil. From that list, the council Pasquale was bom in Buffalo. mission in York, South Carolina. While at Mt. Pleasant, Pasquale ficer of the Mid-Michigan Per- Manager in Mt. Pleasant, a pos- found four that they wanted to New York, and grew up in nearby In 1975 Pasquale moved back to supervised the complete update sonnel Association and as a ition he has held for six years. interview Pasquale was among Fredonia. He first came to Michi- Michigan when he accepted a of the city's zoning ordinance Deacon in the Ihnity Baptist gan when he entered the Univer- position as Planning Director for and coordinated work on a new Church in Alma. sity of Detroit. Pasquale the City of Alma. In 1980 Pas- master plan. He also was respon- Pasquale will visit Lowell on graduated from the U. of D. in quale moved to Garden City sible for the city's acquisition of Saturday. He is actively looking 1969 with a Bachelor of Science where he also worked as City four major state and federal for housing here, and wants to degree in Political Science. Pas- Planner. In August of 1981 Pas- grants during his six years there. get settled in time to enroll his quale also holds three Masters quale took a position as the Di- Pasquale and his wife Anne children in classes before the Degrees. He received a Master rector of Community Develop- have three children, Michael, 13; school year begins in the fall. of Public Administration from ment in Mt. Pleasant, and was Cathy. 12 and Elizabeth. 9. Pas- Pasquale says he is very much George Washington University promoted to Assistant City Man- quale says his interests center looking forward to his move to in 1971. He earned a Master of ager in December of the same around nis family and their pur- Lowell. He says the people he Urban and Regional Planning year. suits. Michael plays Pony has met here seem very friendly from Virginia Polytechnic Insti- In Mt. Pleasant Pasquale has League baseball, and both he and and he is eager to help with the tute and State University in 1974. been the head of the Community his father are avid Tiger fans. All many challenges that face the And. in 1981 Pasquale earned a Affairs Division which oversees the children play the violin, and community. SHOWBOAT RECEIVES DONATION Master of Aits in Geography building inspections, parks and Pasquale attends and enjoys their The Showboat Corporation wishes to thank the Lowell Rotary from Michigan State University. recreation, community develop- performances. "We really enjoy ' Club and the Lowell Lions Gub for coming to its aid by donating funds to purchase replacement light bulbs for the Showboat so that the several activities planned for the summer at the Amphitheater Full slate of festivities for Sat. will have that extra "shine" by having the boat lit up. These bulbs were lost due to vandalism (A special "thank you" to Ivan and Everyone is urged to join in Jane Blough fordoing the hurry-up job of putting the new bulbs in!) the fun this weekend to celebrate Michigan's . Sesquicentennial MOUSTACHE CONTEST SHAPING UP here in Lowell. The festivities will sun off on Friday, June 26 Ivan Blough announces that things are "shaping up" for the at 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of Sesquicentennial Moustache Contest to be judged at Recreation the Lowell Area Arts Council Park on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Ivan would like all con- Center. 149 S. Hudson, Lowell, ^ testants to sign up with him at 2:30 before the judging, which will with a special performance by be done by representatives from local hair styling salons. Lowell the Stradavarious, a folk band Family Hairstyling, J.L. Murphy Hairstyling. Vanity Hair Fashions specializing in traditional, folk, 1 and Man's World. Irish, and religious music, fol- lowed by the dedication at 7:00 TALENT SHOW RE-SCHEDULED p.m. of the Kinnebrew sculpture and old fashioned desserts at old Gordon Gould and Dr. Jim Reagan announce for the Showboat fashioned prices. Corporation that the Talent Show night has been re-scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. the this Saturday. June 27 at the Showboat Amphitheater from 7:00 Lions Club is sponsoring a big to 9:00 p.m. The postponement was necessary because of the 150th parade down Main Street inclement weather last Saturday. Sorry for the inconvenience to the Fairgrounds where the caused but everyone is looking forward to a great evening this Senior Neighbors are sponsoring Saturday. JUST IN CASE of rain, the event will be held at the a family picnic, followed by old Middle School auditorium. fashioned games sponsored by the YMCA. In addition, there ANTIQUE SHOW TO BE SEEN ON LCTV will be an informal dulcimer Priscilla Lussmeyer of the West Central Michigan Historical Society displays a handmade 26 "sing along" from 1:00 to 4:00 star flag that will adorn the society's float and cider stand at this Saturday's festivities. Day The Lowell Firemen Antique Auto Show and Flea Market day p.m. Facepainting and a glue-in long events will celebrate Michigan's Sesquicentennial. will be shown on LCTV channel 2 at the following times and will be available for the little floats, costumes, vehicles, women-kids); Relay races; SWIM. dates: Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m.; Wednesday, June 24 at 12 ones. At 3:00 p.m. beards and groups, musicmakers. Watermelon polo; 100-meter 4:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds - noon; Thursday. June 25 at 5 p.m.; Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. moustaches will be judged and 11:00 a.m. - Methodist race. VOLLEYBALL FINALS. at 3:30 p.m. the Eastern Star will Church to Fairgrounds, SES- 3:00 p.m. - Fairgrounds - 5:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds - . WOMEN'S SLO PITCH have awards for the costume QUICENTENNIAL PARADE, BEARD/MOUSTACHE CON- SOFTBALL FINALS. judging. sponsored by Lions Club. TEST. Blough Builders.(Par- 7:00 p.m. - Showboat Amr Women's Slo Pitch softball tournament Class C and under. Families are urged to join in Noon - Fairgounds. OLD- ticipants please register with phitheater - SHOWBOAT TAL- ^ Round Robin, will be held July 11 and 12 in Freeport. Entry fee the fun this Friday and Saturday. FASHONED PICNIC, Senior Ivan Blough at 2:30) ENT NIGHT. (In event of rain, is $100. For more information, contact Rich Kunde (616) 765- June 26 and 27 - Lowell's salute Neighbors sponsors. Bring your 3:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds - to be held at Middle School Au- 5338. to Michigan's Sesquicentennial. lunch and a blanket. A few picnic COSTUME JUDGING. ditorium) Our area has taken its place tables available. Food and bever- 4:00 p.m. • King Pool - OPEN FREE SWIM AT YMCA POOL proudly in the history of our age booths and bake sales too. State and will pay tribute to its For booth, call 897-5949. Parnell Fest is Sun. On Saturday, June 27. the YMCA Pool will be open free to the many residents, past and present, 1:00 p.m. - Fairgrounds - public for the Sesquicentennial celebration. At 2:30 p.m.. the pool by just having some good old- CARRIAGE RIDES by Ron Take a chance • the "Luck O' The Grand Prize this year is a staff will host a series of water games for youngsters ages 4 and fashioned summer fun. Be sure Robach, all afternoon. the Irish" may rub off on you! 1987 Dodge Caravan SE which up. The games will include a penny grab in the shallow end, raft to plan on attending these special 1:00 p.m. - Fairgrounds - It s time for the annual St. Pat- has been purchased from Vennen races, best dive, biggest splash, watermelon polo, and many others. events. DULCIMER SING-A-LONG, rick's Parnell Festival to be held Motors in Lowell and raffle tick- Prizes will be given to the winners, and each participant will CALENDAR Robert Blaesing, all afternoon. this year on Sunday, June 28 at ets are available at the Parnell receive a 20* coupon good towards any item at the pool snack bar.