25C b I • n The Lowell Volume 13, Issue 5 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, December u, 1988 School Board votes yes on Lowell's special March millage election At December's board meet- year as it did in the first millage. requirements. This would in- in science from one to two; in ing, Lowells Board of Educa- Board member Norm Byrne clude a total of 10 credits of en- social studies from two to two- tion voted in favor of going to said he felt asking for 2.9 and glish or communication skills, and-a-half credits; and in voca- the people and asking for addi- then 3.2 mills in the second year mathematics, science, and so- tional. fine arts, practical arts tional mills come March. stood a better chance of passing cial science, with not less than from 0 to one credit. The special millage election and less risk of being turned two years in each subject. Alter- In all it would raise the re- will be held Tuesday. March 21. down. native one would also require quired courses to from nine- Beers added that she did not one year of health or physical ATTENTION! LEDGER ISSUE DATE CHANGE The Board of Education will ask and-a-half to 13 and drop the for 2.9 mills in the first year want choosing an option to get education, or both; one year of electives from 12'/^ to nine. in the way or postpone setting fine or performing arts, or of The Lowell Ledger will be published on Thursday, December and an additional .3 mills or 3.2 The board also heard infor- mills in the second year. a special millage election and vocational education or practi- ^ 29 instead of Wednesday, December 28. mation on providing students Lowell Superintendent Fritz would agree to 2.9 mills in the cal arts, or any combination All ads and articles will have a deadline of Tuesday at 5 p.m. with a computer lab. Korb said Esch explained the board had first year and 3.2 in the second thereof; and one semester of the total bottom line costs for three options of potential mills so that movement can begin in computer education or the equi- LOWELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSINGS the core curriculum would be to levy. The first being 3.2 mills preparation for the millage elec- valent as approved by th depart- SI 13,000 Broken down that's for both years; 2.9 mills for both tion. ment. The Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery and offices will be closed $50,000 for two new teachers. years; or 2.9 mills the first year Lane, however, felt the board Korb said Lowell at this lime Dec. 24, 25 and 26 and also Dec. 31. Jan. I and 2 in observance $1,000 for new textbooks and and then an additional .3 mills should ask for what it's needs meels none of the requirements, of the holidays. classroom materials and or 3.2 mills the second year. are and while in favor of going although it does meet the eight The Gallery will re-open on Tuesday. Jan. 3 with an exhibit of $62,000 for new computers. for a new millage voted against requirements in alternative two. paintings and drawings by artist Cathy Van Voorhis. While all the board members Carrie Haadsma. Lowell the option of 2.9 mills the first "However, the kicker to alterna- agreed it had to go back to the Math Teacher and coordinator year and 3.2 mills in the second tive two is that the district must "A GRIDIRON TRADITION" NOW ON SALE of the computer lab gave a re- people for a special millage year. have the graduation require- port as to the specifics of the election, disagreement arose on In other news the board heard ments of alternative one in place , Lowell High School Football, 1900-1988: A Gridiron Tradition which option to choose. Board computer requirements. a report from Lowell High for pupils graduating in and has been completed and is now on sale. Contents include opponents member Jack Lane fell strongly School Principal Dick Korb re- Lowell currently has 21 out- and scores of varsity games dating to 1900, with dates and locations after the 1991-92 school year." that the board should ask for 3.2 garding the High School core- Korb said. dated Commodore 64s which to 1919. Coaching records, conference standings, narratives on mills both years as did Linda curriculum. Esch added that he thought according to Korb don't allow seven memorable games, newspaper articles of interest, anecdotes, Beers. By meeting the eligibility the core curriculum needed to Lowell students to be competi- and a brief history of Michigan high school football is also included. Beers argued that in the mil- guidelines for the core cur- be addressed and that with the tive. The book is available for a $5 donation, and all proceeds go lage that failed, the board asked riculum the school would then community growth the demand "State incentive monies directly to the Lowell Area Schools Athletic Boosters Club. Call for 2.9 in the first year and 3.2 be able to continue to collect for it will be there in the future. would be used to pay for the the Athletic Department at the high school, 897-4125 or Fred in the second year and finished $30 additional per pupil. The proposed core cur- bottom line cost of $113,000 Lenger. 897-5847, evenings between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. with 3.5 in the third, and since Guidelines provide two alter- riculum will increase the current core curriculum. The state in- the first year is now past, the nate ways to qualify for the S30 credit requirements in english centive money would come # METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS PROGRAM board should remain consistent supplement. The first alterna- from three to three-and-a-half, back from the state of Michi- TO BE SHOWN ON LCTV and ask for 3.2 in the second tive is to have pupils meet four in computers from 0 to one half; gan," Korb said. First United Methodist Church Children's Christmas Program will be shown on LCTV Channel 9 on Wed., Dec. 14 at 12 noon, Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. and Sat., Dec. Lowell girl injured in 3-car crash 17 at 10 a.m. GIVE A GIFT MADE IN MICHIGAN THIS CHRISTMAS 0 The LAAC Gallery is filled with the work of over 24 Michigan artists all of which would make a wonderful Christmas gift for ^ someone special. The Gallery is open Monday thru Friday I p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. LOWELL CABLE AIRS JOB SHOW FEATURING LEISURE If your Uncl« Tim alieady has mtc of ev- erything aitd Auni Mable It inlo antique SERVICE INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES peanut butler tint, diances ate you can itill find the perfect gift lor litem righl liere in Lowell. Save lite driving. Avoid Lowell Cable TV airs "The Job Show" on Monday at 10 a.m., llie crowds. Enjoy the alntosphere. Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. This week's topic is Leisure Service Industry opportunities. SHOP LOWELL THIS The variety of jobs available in the industry is wide-ranging, HOUDAY SEASON! encompassing everything from lifeguards and recreational thera- J * pists to foresters, groundskeepers and security personnel at recre- ational facilities. "The Job Show" is produced as a public service MODERN PHOTOGRAPHICS - by the MESC. Old Heirloom photos in black and white or sepia tone. Copy cat sale FINANCIAL AID MEETING SET FOR DECEMBER 15 • 2 for 1. Offer good until 2/28/89. There will be a financial aid meeting on Thursday. Dec. 15 at Call 897-5606. 7 p.m. in the K-Quad room at the Lowell Senior High School. The meeting will be held on college financing. Any interested GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - junior or senior parents please attend. For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and Kristi Danley of Lowell, the driver of this car, was struck by a furniture truck after she took cheese visit Lowell's exclusive evasive action to avoid an oncoming vehicle. REMINDER TO ALL SHOWBOAT CHOIR MEMBERS meat market at 205 E. Main. Call 897-7306. All Showboat Choir members and interested members of the A Lowell girl. Tammie tact vehicle, westbound, drifted Driver number three. Michael community, should remember rehearsal 6:30 Thursday at the Palmer, 17, was the only person left of the center line, causing Sellers, behind Ogden was un- HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK Methodist Church in preparation of the Showboat/Chamber of injured in a three-car accident Danley to take evasive action by able to avoid Ogden's truck, CAFE - Stop in for our homemade Commerce Christmas Caroling. west of Cumberland on M-21 going right. Her car hit an icy striking it in the rear. soup & sandwich combo or a fresh The singers will be caroling December 15 at Family Fare, Lowell Monday, Dec. 12. shoulder causing her to lose con- Responding to the call were baked cookie. Take-outs too. 897- Plaza, Schneider Manor and the block of Cousins* Card Shoppe. According to the Kent County trol and her vehicle slid across Lowell Ambulance, Lowell Re- 8120. The Carolers will start at Family Fare at 7:30 and carol until 9 Police report Palmer and Jodi An- the road into the westbound scue and the Kent County p.m.