HCAG 4 SONS' BOOK BINDER. 25C SPRINGPORF, MICHIGAN 49284 Volume 12, Issue 46 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, September 28, 1988 Along Main Street District rejects millage increase $300,000 worth of board cuts await in it lost in Vergennes Township by 83 votes. Lowell Superintendent Fritz Esch said he did not believe the balance after voters say no to mil- the results in Vergennes Township were representative of the lage hike. voting district. "I believe it was the view of the minority." Mm Korb does not believe he will be able to keep LowelPs Sitting on Dick Korb's desk this Tuesday morning, the academic offerings at the leve I their at. 'As a building super- morning after the millage election, was a folder tabled 1988-89 visor, it's my job to save the integrity of the academic offer- budget. It was was opened to the page that read potential cuts. ings. I won't be able to do that now," he said. M Those cuts have been changed from potential to probable He continues, Unfortunately the kids will suffer from the YMCA MEN S OPEN BASKETBALL STARTS OCT. 3 after the Lowell School District was denied its request for a across the board cuts in extra-curricular activities and 2.9 mill increase in 1988-89 and an additional .3 mills in academics.*" Those cuts will total $300,000 in 1988-89. "We will have Men's open gym basketball will start on Monday, October 3 at 1989-90 and 1990-91. to reduce our planned expenditures in all areas," Esch said. the Lowell High School gym from 7-9 p.m. Cost is S3.00 payable "It s disappointing in that 1 felt the election was a decision at the door. to keep the programs intact, one that would allow voters to He added the proposed $10.8 million budget for 1989-90 will acknowledge their support to keep our quality programs ir- have to be reduced $1 million to balance the budget. "M Both Esch and Korb said the school district will go to the FISH DINNER AT LOWELL MASONIC TEMPLE, OCT. I tact," Lowell High School Principal Dick Korb said. "Obvi- ously that was not the case.M voters again in the early spring. The Lowell Masons and Eastern Stars will sponsor a MAII You Korb added that what was disappointing about the election Can Eat" Fish Dinner on Saturday, October I from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. results (No-952, Yes-873) was the school district did better The "Keeping in Step for Kids" campaign did not sound The dinner will be held at Lowell Masonic Temple, 112 Lincoln in Bowne Township (No-133, Yes-76) and as well or better the urgency alarm. 'The cuts forthcoming will sound the Lake and prices are S4 adults; SI.50 children. at Runciman (Yes-507, No-439). However it did not do as alarm," Korb said. "There will be no sacred cow." well in Vergennes Township (No-357, Yes-273). The absentee The total number of millage voters numbered 1,852 which BEST JACK O'LANTERN CONTEST AND GREATEST vote was No-23, Yes-17. was labled moderate by school officials. "We were hoping PARTY YET, Although Korb was willing to say it hurt, one can only for 1,900 of more voters," Korb said. *1 believe there are CHARLIE BROWN!! speculate the degree of hurt the full-page advertisement that more supportive voters out there than 873." Township Supervisor Jim Cook ran in the Buyers Guide oppos- The school district's mission is to activate those voters in The Lowell Area Arts Council will host a Halloween Party at the ing the millage hike. The school district was 79 votes short. time for the projected early spring election. Center for children in grades 1-6 on Saturday. Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Entry forms for the pumpkin contest are available at the Center. Besides the pumpkin contest, children will enjoy face painting, Halloween videos and treats. Cash awards for the pumpkin contest Festival weekend will also be given. Make your plans to attend the great event, Charlie Brown!!! No admission charge. pleases thousands AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL JUST AROUND THE BEND! Thousands of people traveled Marsha LaHaye, who had the Another after school special is planned for Wed., Oct. 12 at the around and through detours last hard job of lasting seventeen Lowell Area Arts Council Center from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. West weekend to get to Fallasburg wonderful pies. The pies were Michigan storyteller Sarah McCoy will be present to spin yarns, Park and spend one of the nicest divided into fruit pies, and stretch the imagination and leave you with lasting impressions. weekends this fall enjoying the "other." Ms. McCoy has been well received by crowds all over West sights, sounds, and tastes of the Betty Hessler of Belding had Michigan. Ages 6 to 60 have enjoyed her animated way of making 20th Annual Fallasburg Fall Fes- the expertise to win both divi- a story come alive. Admission for this event is $2. tival, sponsored by the Lowell sions, with an apple pie with al- Area Arts Council. monds, and a butterscotch pie. ATTENTION ARTISTS, DEADLINE DRAWS NEAR With steady traffic in and out Second and third prizes in fruit of the park each day, the ten non- pies were also apple, with Mau- Friday, Sept. 30 is the deadline for the 3rd Annual West Michi- profit groups from the Lowell- reen Amett of Lowell winning gan Regional Competition sponsored by the Lowell Area Arts Alto area felt like winners is their second, and Judie Silvis of Low- 1 Council. hard work reaped funds for all ell winning third. Sharon Cran- Over one thousand dollars in prize monies will be presented to of their special projects in the dall of Ada won second in the artists working in several mediums. Entry forms are available at year to come. "other" division with a chocolate the Arts Center between I p.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. There were some special win- pie, while Dianne Milley of Low- ners, however, in three events. ell took third with a pumpkin pie. STILL SOME OPENINGS AT LAAC WORKSHOPS The first was the food booth con- A special event which is al- test. The groups who sponsor ways highly anticipated is the an- A few openings in several workshops remain for those interested booths are urged to follow a nual raffle of a special quilt, al- in watercolor painting, basket making or drawing for children. theme in menu; booth design, ways featuring the Fallasburg For further information phone the LAAC Center office at 897- and worker costume. First prize Covered Bridge. This year's de- 8545, 1-5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. in this competition went to the sign was the eleventh such quilt. West Central Michigan Histori- All eleven can be viewed this KING MILLING DONATES SPACE FOR cal Society, the group who week at the Arts Council center. What time is it? Time to go fishing. LOWELL AMBULANCE started the Festival twenty years Winner of the 1988 quilt is Mary ago. Second prize was won by Wemet of Lowell. Pam Hemmes won by Fran Men- King Milling has donated the use of their garage on Ottawa St. a new group, the Vergennes Other prizes and their winners MODERN PHOTOGRAPHICS - dez of Alto; a stained glass night- j next to the Arts Council, to Lowell Ambulance as a place to park United Methodist Church, and are; Potpourri donated by Laurel Family portraits in the studio light donated by Ann Havens their unit. third prize also went to a festival Rock won by Ray Zandstra of park or home. Pictures must be won by Diane Siciliano of Low- The town appreciates this community service which makes it newcomer, the Boy Scouts. Hon- Lowell; a pottery pin donated by taken by Nov 15th for Christmas ell; a framed print of Dick possible for the ambulance to give better response time. orable mention went to the Con- Mary Kingsbury won by Jim giving. 897-5606. gregational Church. Ball of Lowell; a wooden rhythm Zayac's watercolor "Cindy's Cow" donated by the LAAC and GOVERNMENT SURPLUS COMMODITIES SEPT. 29 On Saturday, a pie baking con- instrument donated by the Fol- GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - won by Marilyn Kropf of Low- test was held. Judges were Mike kerstmas won by Perry Bieberof For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and ell; a Hmong stitchery tablecloth Government Surplus Commodities distribution will take place Whitman, Marilyn Bovee, and Lowell; a spoon pot donated by cheese visit Lowell's exclusive won by Carla Ragains of Alaska; in Lowell onThurs., Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lowell meat market at 205 E. Main. Call a framed crocheted heart by Moose. 210 1/2 E. Main St.. Lowell for all those eligible. 897-7306. Eligibility is determined by household size vs. income. Apply Grandy's Frames and Gifts won by Barb Brown of Lowell; and for this service at the spot where you would go to receive your Fallasburg pictures BRIDAL & PRINCESS commodities. a pottery bird house by George BOUTIQUE - New and gently DeVries won by L. Kline of & story inside Pg. 20 warn stylish consignments. Lo- FALLASBURG FESTIVAL TO BE SHOWN ON LCTV Clarkston. cated in the Ye Olde Curiousity Shoppes, 214 E. Main. The Fallasburg Festival will be shown on LCTV Channel 9 on: PRECISION & FASHION VILLAGE INN - Daily specials • HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK Wed., Sept.