"S GET OUT AND VOTE! on 25C Tuesday, November 2 Volume 11, Issue 50 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, October 28, 1987 ii Lettermen" return to Showboat in 1988 About 100 supporters turned engagement on Thursday, Friday Showboat Board members Tonight". That first hit was fol- raphical information will be pub- tions - Bonnie Gmoters; boat and n out for Saturday^ Lowell Show- and Saturday, June 23, 24 and braced themselves for a terrible lowed quickly by "Smile f lished in the Ledger at a later amphitheatre maintenance - Ivan boat Celebration held at Poc- 25. Quada said the Showboat loss. Fortunately, the "Letter- "When I Fall In Love" and "A date. B lough. kett's nightclub. Showboat Board has returned a signed con- men" sang to a nearly packed Theme From A Summer Place". Quada emphasized that the re- A very enthusiastic group en- Board President Ray Quada said tract to the "Lettermen", and house during their three day Other big hits for the group in- surrection of Showboat will re- joyed the celebration dinner as nearly $1,000 was raised to sup- says he is very confident that stint, and saved the Showboat clude "Shangrila", "Put Your quire a tremendous amount of ef- guests of Pockett's. Pockctt's port the campaign toward a 1988 they will accept the terms of the from a dismal setback. Quada Head on My Shoulder *. Sherry fort from a wide range of volun- owners, the members of the Showboat production. contract. and the rest of the board are de- Don't Go", "Hurt So Bad" and teer talents. Those interested in popular group "Alive & Well", The highlight of the evening The "Lettermen" appeared on lighted to welcome back the the classic medly "Going Out Of helping with Showboat in spe- also staged a special floorshow was the announcement of the Showboat in 1980 during a split "Lettermen" and hope they can My Head/Can't Take My Eyes cific areas should contact one of for the Showboat supporters. headline act for next summers week performance with Tammy work their magic on a 1988 Off You**. Their biograph in the the following people: Endmen, Quada offered a special thank Showboat. The ever-popular Wynette. the famous country Showboat audience. 1980 Showboat program said Choms, costumes, etc. - Gordon you to "Alive & Wdl" for their "Lettermen" will return to the singer. Ticket sales for Wynette's The "Lettermen" arrived on that the "Lettermen" had cut 36 Gould; advertising and ticket generosity in providing their Showboat stage for a three day performance sold miserably, and the pop charts in the early "six- albums to date, nine of which sales - Ray Quada; program and facility and the show free of ties" with 'The Way You Look had gone gold Up to date biog- brochure - Jim Hodges; promo- charge. Three Council seats are open An Odd-Year General Election merly was associated with Fair- Center to be located on Bowes Mayor Maatman has a posi- i for the City of Lowell will be child Oil for 13 years. He was a Road and also fronts on the tive feeling about our City - its held on Tuesday, November 3, charter member of the Lowell Grand River. As City Council future, the people and businesses for the purpose of electing candi- Junior Chamber of Commerce, representative on the Parks Com- and honestly feels that Lowell is dates to three seats on the City President fo the Chamber of mission, Collins is actively in- one of the finest West Michigan Council. Commerce for two years, served volved in the planning phase of communities in which to live and There are four persons run- on the YMCA Board of Mana- the project and thinks such a that is the reason he is interested ning for the three openings with gers, was a member of the Excel- complex would be of great be- in being involved in its future. the two candidates receiving the lence in Education Committee nefit to the residents of the rity, He is happy with the new City HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE highest number of votes taking for nine months, and worked on especially the community build- Manager and thinks he has some the two four-year terms availa- the past two Lowell Area ing. good ideas for the future of the Ghosts, goblins and ghoulies are invited to attend the Halloween ble. The candidate receiving the Schools millage committees. His City. Costume Dance sponsored by the Lowell Area Rescue. It will be thiW highest nifmber of votes hobbies arc gardemng, sailing held Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. until midnight at Deer Run will win the two-year term. A and WORK! Golf Club, 13955 Cascade Road, Lowell. Hors Doeuvres are pro- brief sketch of each of the candi- Bryan's philosophy is that vided and a cash bar will be offered, along with prizes for the best dates appears herewith. communication is the best possi- costumes. There is a donation of$5.00 per person, with all proceeds The polls will be open be- ble solution for City government going towards the Lowell Area Rescue Equipment Fund. Tickets tween the hours of 7:00 a. m. and and citizens alike. "Everyone are available at The Lowell Ledger, Lambert Variety, Cousin's 8:00 p.m. Precinct #1 electors needs an open mind", he said, Gift Shoppe. Get yours now! will vote at Runciman Elemen- "and hopefully avoid making tary School, 300 High Street; any rash decisions." TRICK OR TREAT AT THE FIRE STATION and Precinct #2 electors will Bryan is the only non-incum- vote at Bushnell Elementary bent in the race for the three seats The Lowell Area Fire Department members will be at Station School, 700 Elizabeth Street. available on the Council. No. One. behind City Hall, to hand out treats Saturday to help Now is the time to make your celebrate Halloween. They will have cider and donuts along with votes count - support your City coffee for the parents. Stop in on your way around on your trick government and cast your ballot. or treat trail from 6 to 9 p.m. Please remember to wear or have some reflective items so motorists will see you while walking along the road. Get a costume that fits well and is not baggy so as to prevent injuries by falling. If you are using a mask make sure that it has large enough eye holes to see where you are going. Please have a safe and happy James D. Maatman Halloween. im William F. Thompson James D. Maatman. 38, of GHOSTS AND GOBLINS ON PARADE 126 N. Hudson, Lowell has been William F. Thompson, 33 of in business in Lowell for 12 years 720 Hillside Court, Lowell is a On Friday, October 30, creatures of all shapes and sizes will and a resident for 10. He and his lifelong resident of Lowell. He leave the Runciman/Riverside School to parade around the block wife, Kathy, have two sons, graduated from Lowell High (weather permitting). Our parade will begin at 2:00 p.m. and take Mark in Kindergarten and School. Aquinas College, and re- us south to City Hall, east along Main Street to Washington St. Matthew in 2nd grade. He is pre- ceived his Masters Degree from and back to school. We will complete the route in about 30 minutes sently a partner in Modem Photo- Central Michigan University. He and would hope that many people get to see our assorted monsters. graphies Studio at 104 W. Main is employed as an Operations The parade will be in the Runciman gym if the weather does not St. but is working at Industrial Manager for Amway of Ada. His cooperate. Classroom parties will follow the parade. Training. Inc. in Grand Rapids wife, Helen is employed by the producing audio-visual training Rochester Products Division of WESLEY AN CHURCH HALLOWEEN PARTY Dean E. Collins films. Maatman has been a Low- General Motors in Grand ell City Council member for Rapids. They are the proud par- A Safe Halloween Party is scheduled for October 31, Halloween Dean E. Collins, 45 of 901 N. eight years and Mayor for the ents of daughter, Megan, 2 years night, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lowell Wesleyan Church, 1069 Jefferson St., Lowell, has been past four years. He says Lowell old. Lincoln Lake Rd. Fun for all ages, so grab a friend and come join Richard A. Bryan a lifelong resident of Lowell and is entering a period of expansion Thompson has been a council- the fiin. Costumes a must! Gaines and activities, candy hunt, spook has been a City Council member and growth with new businesses man for four years and is very house, bobbing for apples, and cider and doughnuts. For more Richard A. Bryan, 53 of 624 for 12 years, having been Mayor already here and more in the pro- much aware of the City's growth information, call Sue at 897-6931. N. Hudson St, Lowell has been for six of those years. He and cess. There is new interest ex- and the importance of future a resident of Lowell for 50 years his wife, Carol, have one daugh- pressed in future businesses, in- planning and zoning require- TEENS INVOLVED SPONSOR HALLOWEEN DANCE and his wife Nola is a lifelong ter. dustry and housing, which he is ments. He is especially pleased resident. He and his wife Nola Dean says the City has seen a glad to see and feel we have to with the development of the ^ Teens Involved of Lowell HigkSchool will sponsor a Halloween (Bedell) have four sons, Bemie, growth pattern over the past sev- expect, by he also sees the need parks system and the proposed D.J.