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25C HOAC & SONS* 30OK D'-r.ro , CPRINCPOar, MICHIGAN The Lowell] er Volume 13, Issue 24 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, April 26, 1989 AD AD Recommendation Awaits J Kindergarten Committee to ask for Board's approval 18 Following two All Day/Alter- tonight was. "When you close pressure for children. 1 have a concern in finding nate Day (ADAD) informational the door on trying new things - Those fears and ADAD's find- daycare or a sitter that will be meetings and the gathering and progress stops. Let's be a prog- ings conflict. "Yet, our research flexible with a program. studying of results from a parent ressive school system and go for and study shows that children are If the recommendation is ap- survey, the ADAD research team a good thing for our children. actually more relaxed in an all proved by the Lowell Board of SCOUT PROGRAM TO AIR ON LCTV will make a formal recommenda- I feel it's a positive move day program," Dudeck said. Education the next step for the tion to the Lowell Board of Edu- for the children. Better education He adds that for some children ADAD research committee The Boy Scout Troop 102 Eagle Scout Court of Honor will be cation at its May 8 meeting, to for our children is what really a half day is too long and pro- would be implementation. This shown on LCTV, Channel 9. implement a two-year pilot counts. vides too much pressure. "Some would include rearranging of cur- Showings will be Wednesday, April 26 at 12 noon; Thursday, ADAD Kindergarten program 1 would love it, for a whole children just are not ready for riculum, organization of new A\pril 27 at 6 p.m.; Friday, April 28 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, April for the 1989-90 school yea. kindergarten," Dudeck says. classroom structure, getting 29 at 10 a.m. day off at a time, for my children The research, which was done and myself to do the special Concerns expressed by those supplies, materials and furnish- by a 21-member group, includ- things we do together, it's great! opposing the program included: ings needed, and hiring seven HUCKLEBERRY'S HELPS FUND POOL REPAIR ing parents, kindergarten and Instead of breaking up each and Wait until 1990-91 - do new teacher aides (each serving as half day aides). Mary Ford of Huckleberry's^ located in the Flat River Antique first-grade teachers, three school every day. more research for children's board members and elementary sake. "After the completion of the Mall, announced last week that she would donate 25c to the YMCA It looks to be a good prog- administrators, provided parents ram! As long as the academic Will those unable to handle two-year pilot program, if the Memorial Pool Fund for every hot dog sold until the end of April. school finds that this program is So come on down for some delicious hotdogs and support the not best suited for Lowell chil- Pool Fund. dren, we will switch back to half days." stressed Dudeck. "We ROTH TOWING HELPING OUT KING MEMORIAL POOL will rely heavily on parents and how children react and the type ® Roth Towing of Lowell is donating $1 for each wrecker call of comments they take home." they receive in the month of April to the King Memorial Pool Repair Fund. LAAC ANNOUNCES CLOSINGS FOR RENOVATIONS Lawn The Lowell Area Arts Council wishes to announce that its gallery is closed until May 14 for renovations The gallery will re-open Sunday. May 14 with an exhibit by Garden Middle and High School arts students from Saranac Community Schools. | The office remains open Monday thru Friday from 1-5 p.m. SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER PLANNED FOR MAY 26 Home Seniors get ready to raise anchor and set sail for an evening filled with fun, food, and fantastic prizes! Improvement It's time for the Class of '89 to share an evening of good times on Friday, May 26. All Seniors are invited and will receive invi- Supplement tations around the third week of May. If you haven't made your reservation you may do so by contact- ing Terri Smith at 897-9666. Any parent interested in helping with final plans may call the l^umber listed above. Join the fun in wishing your senior a fond Hinging on the approval of the Lowell Board of Education, the ADAD program could start Bon Voyage!" as soon as the 1989-90 school year. LIBRARY OFFERS CHANCE TO OWN FAVORITE BOOKS with answers to its concerns and requirements do not increase. full day be held back? left the majority of its members Spend the money on the kinder- Please research, allow par- Week's Have you perhaps always wanted to own some of these books? with a feeling of excitement. garten program. ents more time to evaluate for Vanity Fair, Pride and Prejudice, The Glory and The Dream, Lee "We had a total of 142 written We appreciate your willin- 1990-91 school year. Looks After the War, Valley of the Horses, Ten Volumes of the Book responses to our survey, which gness to "step out on a limb" and good/kinks not worked out. of Popular Science, The Handmaid's Tale. based on this year's kindergarten thoroughly study ADAD. Why I voted yes -1 still If so, they'll be available at the Lowell Library Used Book Sale enrollment, would represent a re- The program sounds excel- don't believe this is the best alter- during Sidewalk Days. Hardcovers - 50^. Paperbacks - 250. sponse from between 50 and 60 lent. Thanks for informing us be- native. It is better than what is Magazines - 10^. Come and browse. percent of next year's kindergar- fore the Board makes a final de- available today in kindergarten ten parents," Runciman-River- cision. but a better alternative would be LEGION SPRING GOLF APRIL 30 AT DEER RUN side School Principal Louie Working with Fran Hoag to cut down on academics and Dudeck said. "Of those present regularly in the Runciman build- have more socialization in a half Legion Golf will hold its spring golf here in Lowell at Deer at our meetings and who had an ing and having had several chil- day kindergarten. Let kids be |Run Golf Course on Sunday, April 30. opinion, 88 percent believe dren in kindergarten, I've gotten kids instead of pressuring them Tee-off time is at 10 a.m. The cost will be only $26. ADAD kindergarten is the prog- to know the kindergarten so early. This covers the golf, 1/2 a power cart and prize money. LUCCHESI'S SPAGHETTI ram we should be using with our teachers. 1 know they disagree All Moose Legionaires and candidates who have a $20 paid Expecting too much out HOUSE - Serving spaghetti, children." on many things, so I am impre- of children already. Too much )lication are invited to attend. pizza, submarines, mexican food Based on the information re- ssed that they all support this pressure on children, lot of struc- and lasagna. Open TUes.-Thurs. ceived, 118 said they would be program. In spite of their varying ture, no time to flop. [CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET FOR A CLOTHING DRIVE 4-11 p.m.; Frid. & Sat. 4 until in favor of Lowell Schools begin- teaching philosophies, they have No hard research was pre- midnight; and Sun. 4-11 p.m. ning a two-year pilot All Day/Al- all reached the same conclu- Lee Ann McCormick and Cathy Pasquale, two teenagers from sented - mostly opinions. One of ternate Day kindergarten prog- sions, probably for different nvell, are organizing a clothing drive for the needy. the slickest jobs done yet on GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - ram. reasons. I'm amazed and willing Collection dales will be Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 pushing it through. For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and The positive responses came to try the program based on their .m. and Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old If the program is supposed cheese visit Lowell's exclusive >PW Garage located at Lafayette and Avery Streets. in many forms, what follows are collective judgment. to be more relaxing and increase meat market at 205 E. Main. Call Of the responses, 16 opposed The girls plan to contact churches, and the YMCA to find out some of those comments. socialization why do they need 897-7306. Confidence in staff and the program and eight had no lat families or individuals might be in need of clothing and it an aide? There is more academic- administration - children will ad- opinion. The biggest fear of rill be distributed locally. work done in the first grade and ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Liquor, Any questions contact the Lowell Police Dept. at 897-7123 or just • good job in research and those opposed was it makes for they should get priority on extra beer and wine. 12-pk coke $2.99, schedule looks great. Ann at 897-6230 or Cathy at 897-5044. too long a day and it's too much help. 12-pk Old Style cans $3.85 plus The best comment I heard deposit. Open until 12 p.m. Sun. WALK-A-THON '89 APPROACHES: APRIL 29 til 6 p.m. COUSINS' CARD & GIFT LITE & LISTEN SOUND - Music PRECISION & FASHION SHOPPE • New spring selections for all occasions. Make your re- Excitement is mounting for next Saturday's Lowell Jaycees "Step HAIRSTYLING - For both men are in.