1/24/13 - The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority is taking the reins on Howellâs annual Melon Fest and Legend of Sleepy Howell events this year. Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to plan and present the two events with new ideas to bring revenue to the city. Debbie Mikula, the director of the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, says she plans to bring âmoney makersâ to this yearâs Melon Fest, specifically a carnival, such as the one used for the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. She believes she has found a carnival that is not booked on the weekend of Melon Fest and would like it to be a part of the yearly festival. Mikula tells WHMI that itâs never too early to begin the planning process. Stephanie Schlittler, President of the DDA and Festival Chair, says the DDA welcomes the idea of partnering with Howell Area Parks and Recreation and believes Melon Fest has grown too big for the DDA to handle alone. Mikula says the first step was to identify the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved and now that that is done, they can move forward. (DK)
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