Lowell Showboat Selects Its Nine Acts
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25C »• The Lowell Volume 13, Issue 28 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, May 24, 1989 Along Main Street Memorial Day services slated Lowell & Saranac celebrate Memorial Day All interested parties, especially veterans, are encouraged SARANAC MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - H'" R3 1 2 to participate in Lowell's Memorial Day Parade and Services BJ /TV slated for Monday. May 29 at 9:30 a.m. The salute to veterans The Memorial Day Parade in Saranac will start forming "-»-V is sponsored by the Clark-Ellis Post of the American Legion at Adgate's parking lot at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 29. and the Flat River Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Escorted by the Ionia County Sheriff's Dept. the parade The Lowell parade will form at Richards Park on North will proceed to the cemetery by way of Mill Street. Hudson St. at 9 a.m. It will step off at 9:30 a.m. and proceed BE A PART OF HISTORY east along Main St. The parade will pause on the bridge Participation in the Memorial Day parade is open to any over the Flat River while a floral wreath is tossed upon the person or organization who wishes to participate. Color >meday your grandchildren could say. "My grandparents (or waters as a tribute to those in service who perished at sea guard units, decorated bicycles, horse units, (known to par- renls, etc.) named this park." if your entry is chosen as the name by Mrs. Nora Rash. Mr. Ed Rash will offer a prayer. A firing ticipate under parade conditions), old cars, firing squads, Lowell's new City Park. squad comprised of the American Legion and V.F.W. mem- service clubs, all ball teams. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl W^HAVhat, you haven't entered a name for the "Name The Park bers will fire a rifle salute. Scouts, Brownies, church groups, firefighters. Anyone is ContestWell, the clock is ticking away and soon the last day The parade will then proceed to Oakwood Cemetery via welconie. If possible let Township Clerk, Patricia Zander of the contest will be here. June I, 1989. Monroe St. At the cemetery a floral tribute from both of the know you are planning to march by calling 642-9162. | Contest entry forms are in the Buyer's Guide and the Lowell veterans groups will be presented. Rev. William Amundsen Ledger. Information on contest details and a park concept plan for will offer the invocation at the Cemetery and Rash will be The Memorial Day service at the cemetery will be like viewing are available at City Hall during regular business hours. the master of ceremonies. past years, programs will be available at the cemetery Memo- Call 897-8457 today. Both the Lowell High School and Middle School bands rial Day. are scheduled to participate as are a host of antique cars, Please be at Adgate's parking lot on time so the parade H.O.O.P. APPLICATIONS STILL AVAILABLE bicycles, city vehicles, horses, scouts and dignitaries. may get underway no later than 10 a.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact Parade Come and show your support. Just a reminder! H.O.O.P. applications are still available for Marshall John Stinson, Jr. at 897-7965. e event taking place June 16. 17 & 18. Applications may be found inside this issue of the Ledger. Hurry, fill out yours and return it now! Lowell EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER Parents of seniors attending the All-Nighter on Friday, May 26 Showboat ay reach their students in case of an emergency through Mr. and rs. Ron Bishop at 897-9728. Emergencies only, please. LOWELL ARTS COUNCIL OFFERS WORLD TOUR! selects r Why have a boring summer vacation? Take a trip around the orld and have yourself a World of Fun!! Get your passport and its nine sit five countries in five days. World tour begins Monday, June 19 and concludes on Friday, June 23. Flights depart at 9:30 a.m. and return at noon each day. acts Tickets are $5 for each flight or $20 if booked for the entire And then there were nine - The orld tour. (Discounts if more than one in family). Tour guides Lowell Showboat Talent Search II speak of their countries, teach songs and tell stories. '89 concluded Friday. After 3-1/ A souvenir will be made from each country and travelers will 2 hours and 33 acts the panel of ine on a delicious food specialty each day. Pack your bags now five judges announced the nine for a memorable summer and a World of Fun. acts that will pertorm at the Phone the Arts Center at 897-8545 for registration or further Showboat on June 22,23 and 24. information. TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SHOWBOAT Roughly 500 people from Lowell and surrounding areas were in attendance and they were Tickets are still available for the Lowell Showboat that will be treated to an entertaining night )ming down the river on June 22, 23 and 24. of singing and dancing. r Tickets are available for all the shows and all types of seating. Call the Showboat office 897-8280 or come down to the office The acts that were given the The Polka Pals was one of nine acts selected to perform with B.J, Thomas at the Lowell at 202 W. Main in the Antique Mall. nod to share the 1989 Showboat Showboat in June. Polka Pals will perform on Friday, June 23. stage with B.J. Thomas were on COMMUNITY ED GRADUATION CEREMONIES Thursday night. The Robert E. Lowell's Showboat Talent Hoist, Lowell Showboat Vice a success." Lee Dancers from Rockford; Search*89 was originally sched- President; and Moreen Martin, Reserved and general admis- The public is cordially invited to attend Lowell Community Melissa Kyser, Lowell; and uled for the Showboat Am- Lowell Area Arts Council. sion tickets are still available for lucation s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Hardknock Life, Kentwood. phitheatre but due to inclement "A lot of work and effort is all three shows. Tickets can be le Lowell Middle School. weather was switched to the put forth by many volunteers." purchased at the Lowell Show- Guest speaker will be Ray Quada. A reception honoring the 25 On Friday, the three amateur Lowell Middle School. Talent Search Committee Chair- boat office at 202 W Main St. raduates will be held immediately following the ceremony. acts performing will include The Judging the acts were Laura person Jim Reagan said. "It's the located in the Flat River Antique Polka Pals from Owosso; Chris McCollum, Flat River Antique volunteers that make Lowell Mall. ADA WOMAN WINS DRAWING AT LAMBERTS Schutt, Owosso, a repeat per- Mall, Ionia; Cathy Swift, Low- Showboat the special event that former from the 1988 talent show ell; Shannon Fenech, promotion it is and have made the Lowell and a previous performer on the Congratulations to Margret Videan of Ada who won a TV in a director WOOD Radio; Kelly Showboat Talent Search '89 such ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Chesaning Showboat. Also join- iwing at Lambert's Variety in honor of their 8th anniversary. Iceman's Outlet Memorial ing B.J.Thomas will be the mus- weekend specials • 12 pk Miller & OFF THE BLOTTER ical group Message. Lowell Softball team Lite $5.49; two liter Coke $1.49, and Pajama Jack Sunwear. Use Betty Courtright, 20, of Muir, was injured in an accident May Saturday night's amateur per- the sidedoor and meet the Ice- il9 when the car driven by Timothy Courtright in which she was formers will include David Hoag O-K White man. a passenger, struck the rear of a truck on Main at James St. driven and Shauna Blunt from Owosso; )y Kevin Grubaugh. 24, of St. Johns. Dance Unlimited, Kentwood. GARYS COUNTRY MEATS - Jeffrey Dibble, 43. of Rockford backed into a parked car on N. and Deena Nichole King from Champions For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and I roadway near Main St. Tuesday, May 16. No injuries were re- Portland. cheese visit Lowell's exclusive orted. meat market at 205 E. Main. Call Melissa Baldwin of Lowell reported to police that her car was Each act received two com- Girl thinclads regional champs 897-7306, truck by a hit and run driver while parked in the Rite-Aid parking plimentary tickets to the night of 1 on Past Main, May 19. their performance. A 16 year old juvenile from Wyoming, Ml suffered property COUSINS* CARD & GIFT LITE& LISTEN SOUND-Music PRECISION & FASHION for all occasions. Make your re- image to her vehicle when it was struck in the rear by a car SHOPPF - New spring selections MCGFE HOMESTEAD - Bed HAIRSTYLfNG - For both men are in. Open Sunday 12-3. Mon. ception or party a time to re- U and breakfast, 2534 AI den Nash and women. Man's World Tues.. Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10-6;and member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- Cont'd., pg. 22 N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. Hairstyling, Phone 897-8102. Wed. 10-8. spres at 897-4336. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. May 24. 1989 . Page 2 "Safe Roads" legislation clears way for road The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, May 24, 1989 - Page 3 - Obituaries repair and safer travel for Michigan motorists Cornerstone Church is "listening & helping in Lowell" by: Rep. 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