Serving The Lowell Area for over 100 Years ^ 4. ' I ["I 1 , - 4 .. 4 Volume 21, Issue 7 Sewing Lowell AfCCl ReudefS SltlCC 1893 Wednesday, December 28,1994 Along Main Street DDA board not receptive to development of a arv"-.. k steering committee By Thad Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor Not wanting another layer of bureaucracy to hinder the LMS DRAMA CLASS PRESENTS focus already established, Lowell's Downtown Development "MEET THE CREEPS" Authority committee said it felt a downtown steering commit- The Lowell Middle School eighth-grade drama class will tee would be counterproductive. present the delightful comedy, "Meet The Creeps," Tuesday, The city council, DDA and planning commission, in a joint Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the new middle school cafetorium at meeting, discussed the idea of forming a steering committee 750 Foreman. whereby the different government positions could be commu- If you liked the Addams Family, you'll love to "Meet The nicated back to the DDA. Creeps. Don't miss this free evening of entertainment. "The DDA discussed the idea at a separate meeting," DDA chairman Jim Reagan explained. "It concluded that it was not receptive to the idea at this time." COLLEGE FINANCIAL MEETING FOR SENIORS Several reasons were given for rejecting the plan: 1) The A college financial meeting for seniors, juniors and parents DDA was leery of creating another committee, 2) The func- is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. at Lowell Hieh tion of the committee was unknown, and 3) Its objectives were School. 5 unknown. Both Reagan and City Manager Dave Pasquale said representatives from the two government entities could still sit SHOWBOAT PRESENTS CAROL JOHNSON in on DDA meetings. Carol Johnson brings her "Music with a Message" for "This would provide both the council and commission with children and their families to the Lowell High School audito- an understanding of what's happening and would allow them rium on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 and 5 p.m. Johnson has appeared to be helpful in case questions arose during final design," nationally on radio and TV and was voted favorite performer Pasquale said. in Metropolitan Parent Magazine. Up to now Pasquale has been the liaison between the Tickets are $4 each or four or more, $3 each. To order council and the DDA. tickets, send your request along with check or money order to Prior to his resignation. Dean Lonick served in the same Lowell's Mark MacDonald makes some last- Lowell Showboat Corp., P.O. Box 213/Lowell, Ml 49331. For capacity for the planning commission. minute adjustments as Lowell administrators moved more information phone (616) 897-8280. 'There are no long-term goals for the three bodies to work together," Reagan said. "A steering committe should have into their new facilities at the east end of the old objectives. It should also have time to reach its objectives." Runciman building. YMCA HOLIDAY HOURS Reagan said the DDA realizes the importance of coming up The YMCA office hours during the holidays will be as with long-term goals and objectives and to coordinate what it follows: Dec. 28 and 29,9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dec. 30 through Jan is they want to achieve. FINAL MOVE! 2, closed. Reagan added that the DDA is grateful to Pasquale for his Lowell administrators embark help with the paperwork and meeting of deadlines. on their newly renovated offices - the final move planned in the massive school bond project. By Thad Kraus When Lowell Ledger Editor For the first time in the school's history, Lowell's administrative and support staffs are together in the same building. Some may recall that five years ago, the Lowell administration was housed in the west end of the Lowell coach Middle School. However, those offices did not include special education and support staff. With the renovation work all but completed, school administrative officials began their voyage to one central speaks office last week. In his 36th season The new administrative office is located at the east end as Lowell High Final Move, cont'd., pg. 6 School's wrestling coach, Gary Rivers kneels on the mat to INSIDE THE LEDGER give Dan Spicer (119 pounds) some advice. Spicer decisioned Donation request denied, Wyoming Park's Brian Gorman, 14-3. Lowell defeated its O- K White conference foe 55-17. Story on page 15. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, December 28,1994-Page 2 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, December 28,1994-Page 3 ning an expression of sympa- is survived by his sons Victor children, one great-grand- Mclnerney Inc. Private child thy are asked to consider the Tidd of Lowell, Gary Tidd of - He was retired from graveside services were held. Cherry Creek students celebrate the holidays with their own gingerbread village OBITUARIES American Diabetes Associa- Cedar Springs; three grand- tion or the Michigan Heart Association. Students in the fourth- travaganza. They created a was displayed in the cafeteria you" to the parents who helped BAILEY - Mrs. Marian J. a former employee of Wol- Posthumus applauds court grade classes of Janet gingerbread village and made at Cherry Creek Elementary them with their creations. Bailey, aged 7Q, of verine World Wide. Surviving MOYKKYNEN - Ronald F. Ansara, Glenna Blanding some very festive Christmas so the whole school could Kentwood, passed away Fri- are her husband, Robert, Moykkynen,aged 76, of Low- and Pam Kinnucan had a decorations. enjoy it. The students would day. December 23, at whom she married on August ruling on prevailing wage ell, died Friday, December Christmas celebration ex- The gingerbread village like to say a special "thank her home. Surviving arc her 15, 1958; her children, Vicki 23, 1994. He is survived by 15 percent more on taxpayer- husband, Eugene; children, Eggleston of Kalamazoo, Senate Majority Leader Chapter of the Associated his wife of 52 years, Henrietta; paid facilities. This court rul- Marcia and Duane Kristi Eggleston of Grand DickPosthumus(R-Alto) ap- Bu i Iders and Contractors, 1 nc. children, Wanda Moykkynen ing marks a significant turn- MacDonald of Lowell, Rapids, Terri Eggleston of plauded a recent federal court filed the suit in early 1993, Progressive agri-science program of Lowell, Jeff Moykkynen Kathleen and David Johnson Rockford; a grandson, Derek ruling striking down ing point for our state. Now, arguing the Prevailing Wage of Grand Rapids, Paul of Wyoming; six grandchil- Eggleston; her mother, Mrs. Michigan's 1965 Prevailing local school districtsandother Act interferes with employ- (Tammy) Moykkynen of dren; three Lottie Kaufield of Ada; her Wage Act, saying the deci- public entities can choose ment relationships. Lowell; sister, Esther Wall of attractive to student teacher great-grandchildren; two sis- brothers and sisters and their sion will save Michigan tax- contractors the same way the "Looking back over the ters, Phyllis Creagan of NY Ann Arbor; one granddaugh- payers up to $ 100 million an- private sector does — getti ng past three decades, it's easy to spouses. Rev. Dr. Clinton and This past fall, the students him here. He feels that Lowell is a two main reasons that and Helen Simpson of ter, Amanda. Funeral Services nually. the best product at the fairest see what can happen when Regina Kaufield of India- of Lowell High School have Schapman enjoys teach- very warm town that is ex- Lowell's agri-science depart- Greenville. Funeral Services were held Tuesday at St. Mat- "For nearly 30 years, state price." you cut the free market out of napolis, IN, Joanne and Earl been blessed. Ken Schapman, ing, but says he still has a lot tremely rich in heritage. He ment decided to host a stu- were held Tuesday, Decem- thew Lutheran Church. Rev. taxpayers and job providers Federal District Judge the total equation," Marsman of Ada, Carol and a 1989 graduate of Almont of learning to do. He will be viewsthe Fallasburg Fall Fes- dent teacher. One is because ber 27. Interment Chapel Daniel Lochner officiating. have been forced to foot a Robert Cleland declared the Posthumussaid:"Costsclimb Ron Wright of Davison,, Rev. Junior/Senior High School finishing here before Christ- tival and the Showboat as two the state needs new teachers Hill Memorial Gardens. Me- Memorial contributions may higher bill than necessary on act "invalid and unenforce- and quality often suffers. John and Marlene Kaufield of has been serving as a student mas but will be doing more great examples of this. He'd and the other is because all morials to Hospice of Greater be made to Finish Americans many public construction able," saying it is in conflict Judge Cleland recognized that Benton Harbor; nieces and teacher in the agri-science student teaching elsewhere in particularly like to express his who are involved grow Grand Rapids will be appre- Society of West Central Ml, projects because of the Pre- with a federal law prohibiting nephews. Mrs. Eggleston was and remedied a long-raging department of LHS. the spring. Schapman says he gratitude to Beverly and through fresh ideas. "I'd like ciated. 4867 Greenridge Ct., Hud- vailing Wage Act," states from interfering with problem. preceded in death by her fa- When searching for a has thoroughly enjoyed the Carlen Anderson who allowed to give a heartfelt thanks to sonville. Ml 49426 or St. Posthumus said. "This has employer-sponsored fringe ther Floyd Kaufield in 1965. place to student teach, he said professionalism of the high him to live with them while Peter Siler for putting in so EGGLESTON - Mrs. Rose Matthew Lutheran Church, been especially burdensome benefits. Funeral Service for Mrs. he chose Lowell because of school faculty saying, "The he was here in Lowell.