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25C Volume 12, Issue 47 Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, October 5, 1988 Along Main Strret I Vice-President Bush stops at Center Vice Presidential rally enthusiastic Republican George Bush got a thunderous ovation at the METHODIST PRESCHOOL PRESENTS DISCUSSION ON Grand Center in Grand Rapids CHILD RAISING by his impassioned and aroused Republican follow- The United Methodist Preschool is presenting a dicussion with ing. )an Hodgins from the Mott Community College in Flint for all Bush stopped in Grand Interested. Rapids Thursday, Sept. 29 to The discussion centers on "What to Expect of Preschoolers.'' If rally support in a state and a you have ever wondered if your preschoolers are acting normally city to which he referred as when they have accidents or can't sit still or don't share, this "being good to him.*' discussion is for you. '1 intend to do well in this It will be held on Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. at the United area. I won't take our areas of Methodist Education Building. 621 E. Main, Lowell. strength for granted and Grand Babysitting and refreshments are provided. Rapids is one of our best ones," Bush said. BEST JACK O LANTERN CONTEST AND GREATEST The Vice President told the PARTY YET, 4,000 in attendance that you | CHARLIE BROWN!! can learn a lot by watching. He then explained that The Lowell Area Arts Council will host a Halloween Party at the Vicc President George Bush visited the Grand Center in Grand Rapids for a Republican rally America gambled on a Center for children in grades 1-6 on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 Thursday, Sept. 29. smooth-talking liberal out of a.m. to 12 noon. Entry forms for the pumpkin contest are available nowhere and it can't afford to wrapping himself in the flag at the Center. make that mistake again. tax cut. "He referred to it as a bill in the Massachusetts Besides the pumpkin contest, children will enjoy face painting. if you will, saying he opts for Bush said that in the remain- one of the worst deals con- legislature that would have- Halloween videos and treats. Cash awards for the pumpkin contest a growing America - a light of ing 40 days of the campaign gress could have passed." teachers lead students in the will also be given. Make your plans to attend the great event, the world. "I share the hopes he intends to present fairly the Bush added "He's dead Pledege of Allegiance. and values of the American Charlie Brown!!! No admission charge. differences between him and wrong. It's helped create re- "Democrats say its negative people. Where those that want Democratic nominee Michael cord growth and employment campaigning to bring up AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL JUST AROUND THE BEND! them have jobs. An America Dukakis. and I won't let him take that Dukakis quote that stated he where we build a better, kin- • "Dukakis believes the away." was a card-carrying member Another after school spccial is planned for Wed., Oct. 12 at the der. gentler nation. An American people are taxed too The Vice President also of the ACLU," Bush Lowell Area Arts Council Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. West America that shows more con- little. I think the congress, looked into his crystal ball and explained. "Yet I will continue Michigan storyteller Sarah McCoy will be present to spin yams, cem for their neighbors - help- controlled by democrats, forecasted what the interest to bring it up in a factual mat- stretch the imagination and leave you with lasting impressions. ing those without benefits, car- spend too much," Bush said rates would be if Dukakis got ter." He questioned if Dukakis Ms. McCoy has been well received by crowds all over West ing when others hurt. I want leading into what has become into office. "It would remind will take ACLU's advice on to lead a gentler, kinder na- Michigan. Ages 6 to 60 have enjoyed her animated way of making a campaign theme. "As Presi- me of a television show I appointing judges to the su- tion.'* a story come alive. Admission for this event is $2. dent they will push for in- watch - "Thirty Something. preme court. He continued, "Lincoln creased taxes. I will say no. He urged home owners to "They use to say to Harry said America is the last, best ATTENTION ARTISTS, DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR They will push more. I will think long and hard before Truman. •Give'em hell hope of man and earth. There's say no. They will push more, going back to a party "that Harry.* His response was 'it's Friday, Sept. 30 is the deadline for the 3rd Annual West Michi- only one man that can lead us and I will say read my lips - gave us double-digit inflation not hell, I'm telling the truth ^ fean Regional Competition sponsored by the Lowell Area Aits in that direction and with your no new taxes.** and interest rates as high as and they think it's hell. help I will be that man. Council. Bush called for the con- 21-1/2 percent,** he said. Bush chuckled. Over one thousand dollars in prize monies will be presented to The rally had many young gress-spending democrats to Bush mentioned briefly his Bush attended a private artists working in several mediums. Entry forms are available at people in attendance from area stop raiding the family budget tax-payers bill of rights that fund-raising reception at the high schools and colleges. the Arts Center between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. and help get the federal budget he said would help take the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel fol- Senator Dick Posthumous under control. injustice out of the IRS office. lowing the rally. STILL SOME OPENINGS AT LAAC WORKSHOPS spoke prior to Bush's stump Vice presidenr Bush Keeping with his Pledge of The Vice president got his speech about the Republican criticized Dukakis' attack on Allegiance issue Bush took biggest outpour of support A few openings in several workshops remain for those interested youth movement. "This is the the 25 percent across the board opposition to Dukakis vetoing talking about Dukakis and in watercolor painting, basket making or drawing for children. crime. Poking fun at Dukakis' party of the future. Never in For further information phone the LAAC Center office at 897- furlough for murderers in the last 3-4 years have more ^545, 1-5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Massachussetts. Bush said. people under the age of 40 sup- # "Yet before a national televis- ported the Republican party OFF THE BLOTTER ion audience Dukakis said I' more,'* Posthumous said. Arrested and arraigned Mon., Sept. 24 and charged with Armed very lough on violent crimes. "This is the party of the future Robbery of the Shell Gas Station the day before, was Russell Boss, If you believe that, he has and George Bush is the Presi- 23. of Lowell. some bottled water from the dent of the Future.** Lowell Medical Unit was dispatched to 32 medical runs in the Boston harbor he'd like to sell, MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed month of September. you." and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash Bryan Lott reported to Lowell Police that his car was struck by "Tough on crime? - In Mas- N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. a hit & run driver while it was parked in the lot of Industrial Tool sachussetts murderers get a & Machine Inc. on Godfrey St., Sept. 28. call from the governor asking BRIDAL & PRINCESS Carl DeVries, 21, of Lowell backed his vehicle into a gas pump if they need any travelers' BOUTIQUE - New and gently * the Amoco gas station at Main & Hudson St. early Tues. moming checks.'* warn stylish consignments. Lo- J ^Kept. 27. No one was injured. Bush called for a more com- cated in the Ye Olde Curiousity A car owned by Daniel Seme was damaged by a hit & run mon sense approach - appoint- Shoppes. 214 E. Main. driver while parked on Front St. near Jefferson Fri., Sept. 23. ing judges who have sym- Issued appearance tickets into 63rd District Court lor Minors in pathy for victims and a little MODERN PHOTOGRAPHICS - Possession of Alcohol were three 16 year old males from Lowell less for the crimnals. Family portraits in the studio and Eugene Sturgeon, 17, also from Lowell early Sun. moming, Bush, who obviously has park or home. Pictures must he Oct. 2. been watching Reagan very taken by Nov 15th for Christmas Brake failure on a pickup truck driven by Charles Ewing 111, carefully over the last eight giving. 897-5606. 17, of Lowell led to the destruction of a trash container in the Senator Dick Posthumus had some encouraging words for the years, closed his speech. 7-1! parking lot. Oct. I. Ewing was not injured. youth of the Republican party prior to Bush's arrival. GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - Arrested & taken to the Kent County Jail for Felonious Assault For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and # A'nJ Carrying a Concealed Weapon Fri. evening. Sept. 30, was PRECISION & FASHION VILLAGE INN - Daily specials - HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK cheese visit Lowell's exclusive I Thomas Ford. OX. of Lowell, in connection with an altercation in HAIRSTYLING - For both men Kitchen open until 2 a.m. - Beer CAFF. • SOUPS ARE BACK!!! meat market at 205 E. Main. Call and women. Man's World specials 2-5 p.m. M-F. Call 897- Daily soups and specials. Take- 897-7306, Cont.