25tf Volume 17, Issue 13 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, February 10,1993 Township Planning Commission decision to rezone land industrial coincides with LAAC to bring to industrial development site life " The Mouse In a public hearing Mon- velopment would have on the the development of a light in- munity pride as a key to the day night the Lowell Town- township. Concerns included dustrial site in Lowell Town- development. That Roared" ship Planning Commission the cost of a municipal water ship. "Where there is pride approved the reeommendation and sewer line, pollution to Grooters conveyed his there is quality," said I Inder the direction of Jim Marron, producer Jim of re-zoning land on Alden the environment, job oppor- wish that any development Lubbinge. "There has to be Blodgett an ensemble cast of 35 will brint> to life the Nash near 1-% from Agrieul- tunities in the area, and what would meet with regulations more pride than just between comedy farce, "The Mouse That Roared," in the Ijowell Area Arts Council's 17th annual winter play lural one and Iwo to indus- affect the development >vill an ordinance would require. the four walls of a building, it at the Ixiwell Middle School. trial. have on properties adjacent to He went on to state that must also come from this com- Dode Dey, who has been a part of the first 16 The recommendation co- the site. his development would need munity." winter plays said comedies tend to do the best. "We incides with its decision to put Most questions and con- the support of citizens to be Grooters could not give had a great response to last year's "You Can't Take an industrial development site cerns were answered by the successful. specifics to who would move It with You," l)ey says. in the same area. The com- board and developer Robert "My developments are into this site, nor could he say The dates for the comedy are Feb. 18-20 (Thurs- mission, with an unnamious Grooters. first class structures," said how many buildings would day, Friday, Saturday) and Feb. 26th and 27th ( vote, now puts the decision The board stressed that Grooters. "However, in order be built or how many jobs it Friday and Saturday). making process in the hands ordinances would be passed for the development to be first would create for this area. "The Mouse That Roared" is set around a pretty of the Lowell Township board. to control what industry does class I need the cooperation of He also could not support girl of 22 who happens to be the present Duchess Citi/enscame to the meet- in this area. Currently the this township." information reported in an- Gloriana, sovereign of a microscopic country In the ing and posed the same ques- board is looking to update its Grooters and Planning other article about the con- Alps founded centuries ago by a roving band of tions others have had about Planned Urban Development Commission Chairperson struction of 15 buildings on English bowmen. what effect the industrial de- (P.U.D) ordinance to include Roland Lubbinge saw com- Rezoning, cont'd., pg. H Gloriana's unique solution to the near bank- ruptcy of her tiny domain is to declare war on the U.S.! There is some method to her madness, however, City public hearing to address for her study of recent history suggests that the surest way to wealth today is to lose a war with the United Planning Commission's approval of States for that country's odd reaction is to pour aid, relief and rehabilitation on the vanquished. When her declaration is considered a prank, Highland Hills Condominium project (iloriana decides to escalate! Tully Bascomb, pres- ently in charge of the bowmen, is to launch an attack surance is the insurity bond By a vote of 6-1, the Low- by the City*sconsultant engi- Works Department and the so they can surrender and reap the rewards. ell Planning Commission rec- which has enough money in it neers. developer. Serious-minded Tully, however, upsets all calcu- ommended to the City Coun- so that the City could put in Second, that the sanitary The Commission also lations when he and his bowmen do the last thing the proper street, curb and gut- sewer or easement be at least cil for approval of the High- asked that a planting schedule expected - they win! ter and keep the area present- land Hills Condominium accessible to the City outside and sketch be incorporated as Gloriana XII is played by Heidi Bliss. Gill Wise is project. able. the roadway, within the ease- presented in November of the president, and Jim White is the secretary of state. The approval, which came The only descending vote ment that would connect to 1992; the developers present Thursday's theatre seatingcosts are $4 for adults came from Commissioner after 1-1/2 years of discus- Grindle. progress reports to the Com- $2.50 for senior citizens and students. All tickets for Chuck Myers. He still had sions between the developers Third, that both the in- mission at the beginning of Friday and Saturday are cabaret seating and the cost doubt as to the need for such of the project, Gary Glownia gress and egress intersection each phase; and that the rec- is $6, with reserved tables for four and six available. and Richard Bryan, did have a housing in the Lowell area. meet the requirements of ommendationof 12 light poles All shows start at 8 p.m. "What if the draw of this few conditions to add to the county inspection. bv Lowell Light and Power be You may purchase tickets seven days a week at project fiz/les before it is developed list drawn up at the Fourth, an estimated fix adhered to. the l.owell Area Arts Council Center, 149 South completed," Myers said. revised Sept. 9 work session. construction corridor, which The total price of the Hudson, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. or call (616) 897-8545. City Manager Dave Pas- First, that the project be will be determined by the City project is estimated at $6.5 quale explained the City's in- subject to review and approval Manager, the Lowell Public Tondo, cont'd., pj». H % J will be Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in Room A-l of the High Wednesday, Feb. 3. Her sister-in-law, Barb Huckleberry saw Along Main Street School. All Lowell High School parents invited. the bald eagle on Tuesday, Feb. 2. CLASS OF'83 REUNION PARENTS OF SENIORS Lowell High Schools Class of '83 is holding it's 10 year reunion on Sept. 18. A general meeting for all parents of Lowell High School Call Marcy Emmons Hall at 1-887-1641 or Patty Reagan seniors with regard to the senior overnight party will be held Wade 897-6147 if you can help plan in any way such as Feb. 10. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the High invitations, addresses, etc. School in room A-L LHS CI ASS OF 1978 REUNION LOWELL POLICE ASKING PARENTS TO CHANGE DROP OFF SITE FOR STUDENTS LIONS' CLUB BOWLING TOURNAMENT There will be a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Larkins Saloon to discuss plans for our 15 year class reunion. The Lowell Police Department is asking parents to drop otT, The Alto Lion's Club will once again sponsor it's annual All classmates are invited to attend. and pick up, high school students in the parking lot on the south ^ District 11-C-l Bowling Tournament at Lowell Lanes this side ol the Lowell Senior High School. Saturday, Feb. 13. The practice of dropping students off on Foreman Street is CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING creating safety problems, and the practice of dropping students LMS PARENTS INVOLVED MEETING off in front of the high school is also creating traffic How The Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce meeting will be problems. There will be a Lowell Middle School Parents Involved held Feb. 18 at Hillside Restaurant. meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School. The social hour is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with the speaker FRANCISCAN WINTER DAY CAMP All parents are welcome to attend and learn more about the on the Silent Observer program at 6:30. Middle School. The Franciscan Child Development Center is offering a By parent's requests there will be an informative presenta- EARLYBIRDS SPOTTED Second Annual Winter Day Camp for seven to 12 year olds on ^ lion based on our five student outcomes. Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $18. Irene Vaughn spotted a bluebird on Beckwith Avenue on The Child Development Centei is located on a 212 acre LOWELL ACADEMIC BOOSTERS CLUB Feb. 3 and Kim Hoscth spotted robins on Sunday, Jan. 31. farm. For directions, registration form or more information The next meeting of the Lowell Academic boosters Club Also Maxine Post saw a bald eagle near LP Gas at noon on Main St., cont'd., pg. 8 Iht Lowell I edjjtr-Wednesdav, Kebruan 10,1993-Pajjc 2 Spelling Bee students to represent The Ixiwell I^djjer-Wednesday, February HM993-Page 3 OBITUARIES their schools at regional in March 9 Ballema, Yeiter & Fisher Middle School essay winners Sheila Yeiter, Carolyn "WHY I AM IMPOR- A lot of people do not know (i K K SK Y • Cha rlotlc Geo soy.