25C Volume 16, Issue 36 Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, July 15," 1992 Along Main Street Lowell Showboat to conduct a night of dancing with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra It has been the Lowell would like to see the Show- THE Showboat Board's intent to boat have something at the m use the Showboat Amphithe- amphitheatre every month atre more than just once a year. during the summer." TOMMY DORSEY So it made sense that when The Tommy Dorsey Or- a production company out of chestra under the direction of ORCHESTRA LHS 1960-65 CLASS REUNION NEWS Sarasota, PL called to inquire CONDUCTED BY The deadline for your reservations to the combined LHS about the Board's interest in Buddy Morrow will light up class reunion is almost here. If you are planning on attending, playing hosts to one of the amphitheatre with its mu- sic from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. your money must be in by July 19. Please call Dennis Hawk America's great swing bands, 9U0DY MORROW The gates will open at 7 p.m. at 868-6269 or Gay Nauta at 897-8986 to reserve your ticket it said "dance right this way." now. Lowell Showboat Presi- The format for the show dent Gordon Gould an- will include a 60 minute con- There will only be 1,500 and sponsor activities in the INFANT AND CHILD CPU CLASS nounced Monday that the cert followed by two, 45- general admission seats sold. community more than once a Lowell Area Fire Department will be sponsoring an AHA Lowell Showboat would wel- minute dance sets. Tickets will cost $10 apiece. year," Lowell Showboat vice infant and child CPR class at the fire station on Thursday, July come the Tommy Dorsey Or- It will afford the lovers of president Dick Korb said. "It 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. chestra to the Showboat Am- the big band sound to literally People interested in tickets is important the Showboat pro- To register call 897-9679 before July 25. Cost is $5 per phitheatre on Friday Aug. 7. dance beneath the stars at the may call the Showboat ticket vide quality entertainment person. "It's been the intent of the Showboat Amphitheatre. office at 897-8280 or 1-800- whenever possible. In doing Board foranumberof years to 442-SHOW. so, it is also important that the COMMUNITY ED STILL HAS OPENINGS utilize the amphitheatre more In case of rain the alternate Showboat look at serving all There are still openings in Lowell Community Ed's Sum- than just three nights in June," site will be the Middle School "It is extremely important segments of the community." mer Computer Camp and Performing Arts Workshop. Dates Gould said. "I personally gymnasium. that the Showboat be visible are July 20 through July 30, Mondays through Thursdays. Fees are $30 per student For more infonnation call Lowell Community Education,897-8434. CYCLEMAN CHAPTER 94 O.E.S. DINNER Cyclamen Chapter 94 O.E.S. will be serving a Swiss steak Hardee's dinner on Sunday, July 26 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Lowell Masonic Hall. Adults $6, children under 12 $3. opens This dinner is for the benefit of a local three year old cancer patient Anyone that is unable to attend the dinner, but wishes July 22 to make a donation may do so by making it to the Eastern Star, with a Lowell Masonic Hall, 112 Lincoln Lake, Lowell MI 49331. diversified MARKETPLACE MINISTRY Vacation Bible School at Fust Baptist Church of Lowell, menu and a July 27 through 31, Monday through Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Any questions call 897-7168. commitment to community YMCA SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS The Lowell YMCA is still taking registrations for Summer inyolvement Sports Camps the weeks of: July 13-16, track and field; July 20-24, bowling; July 27-30, cheerleading. A new community store Call the Y office, 897-8445. will open its doors on July 22, offering quick service, and a SHOWBOAT CORPORATION AUCTION diversified menu full of qual- The Lowell Showboat Corporation will be sponsoring ity food. Over 60 applications have been tendered at the new Hardee's Restaurant their 1 st annual auction on Saturday, Sept 12, at the Showboat Under Bill Kerr and Melvin Amphitheater, lOajn. Kerr's new ownership and Anyone interested in making a donation of antiques, col- The other Hardees store it figured, is we have to work "We believe Lowell was operation, the brothers believe lectibles or treasures (no clothing please) may drop them off owned and operated by the Monday through Saturday to made for Hardees," Bill Kerr Hardees can be that efficient, at the Flat River Antique Mall or contact Lu at 897-9850. Kerrs is located in Holland. stay even with them, and Sun- said. "Hardees does best in clean, organized alternative The diversified menu will day if we want to beat them," small towns." dining site for the Lowell area. LLEAP ARTS RESOURCE GUIDE include a fixin bar for custom- Bill Kenr said. Melvin Kerr said they both Bill Kerr says that can be If you have an artistic flair and are willing to share, the ers who want to make up their Kerr said Hardees will are excited about the venture. accomplished through high- Lowell Local Leadership for Education and Arts Planning is own sandwich and chicken employ40-60people initially. "If we weren't that means it's lighting Hardees and what it working on an updated Arts Resource Guide. The Guide will sold by the bulk and as din- "Being a community store, time to get out." has to offer. This will include be distributed to Lowell Area teachers to assist in Arts plan- ners. The new owners and we'd like to have many of our That's not the case, Kerrs community involvement ning for their students. operators said those who have employees from the Lowell intend on keeping their com- through the schools, and the If you would be willing to spend an afternoon helping with traveled east in the past will area." munity outlet Hardees store in seniors (bingo), and a coffee an Aits project in a classroom or an evening helping a teacher recognize the quality of Those interested in putting LoweU a long time. "We have club. Prior to its July 22 open- develop an Aits project for their students, we'd like to hear chicken which they may have in an application can do so too much invested in the build- ing, Hardees (Ridgeview from you. To be included in the Guide, call Chris Hodges at tasted at Roy Rogers' Restau- between the hours of 9 am. ing and equipment to have any Plaza, 2157 W. Main) will 897-6894. rant. A franchise Hardees has and 3 p.m. Monday through short-term thoughts." Bill undergo extensive landscap- bought out Friday. concludes. BASKETS, BASKETS AND BASKETS ing changes. Hardees, which was started It's like eating popcorn, you can't stop! Spend an evening Lowell marks the third in Rocky Mountain, North with instructor Laura Leasuie and go home with a beautiful Hardees Store Kens' Phoenix Carolina, is the third largest basket to show family and friends. Organization has opened hamburger outlet in the coun- Eberhard sells LoweU Two nights to choose from Wednesday, July 29 and within the last year. try behind Burger King and Wednesday, Aug. 5. Fee is $10 for LAAC members and "Customer service, a di- McDonald's. With Burger $12.50 for non-members. Materials and supplies extra de- versified menu, and commu- King tentatively scheduled to store to Plumb Inc. pending on basket For registration phone the Lowell Area nity involvement is how we've be in Lowell by November, Arts Council Center, weekdays, at 897-8545. found success in Hardees will have to compete Story page 21. Coopersville," Bill Kerr said. with both. "The way we have Along Main Street, cont'd, pg. IS The Lowell Ledger*Wednesday, July 15,1992-Page 2 The Lowdl Ledger-Wednesday, July 15,1992-Page 3 ids; six children, Judith Ann pendency Unit of Metropoli- Western Michigan Univer- ried to the former Ruth Mor- (Dirk) Duricee of Grand Rap- tan Hospital. sity. She was married to John gan who survives. He is also ids; Roger (Vicki) Odell of E. Brake in 1930, in Lowell. survived by a son, LaVeme F. Obituaries LoweU; Bruce (Susan) Odell SILVERMAN - WUliam F. He preceded her in death in Hyde of Bellevue; stepsons of Okemos; Linda (Jonathan) "Will" SUvennan, aged 18,# 1986. She and her husband Kenneth R. Morgan of Yuma, Damon of East Grand Rap- passed away Thursday morn- AMUNDSEN - William J. Fred (Patti) Amundsen of Sis- lived and farmed in the Lake AZ and Joe Morgan of ids; Joyce (Peter) Manigold ing of accidental injuries Amundsen of Hartford, ter Lakes, eleven grandchil- Odessa area most of their Greenville; five grandchildren oming Events of Mesa, AZ; and Brian OdeU Surviving are his parents, passed away Sunday, July 12, dren; six great-grandchildren. lives. She also taught several and one great-grandchild. No Kathleen J. and Robert 1992 at Mercy Memorial Funeral services will be held years in the Ionia County visitation or services were of Parkersburg. West Vir- Burmania of Ada, Ross W Medical Center, St. Joseph, at at 11 am. Wednesday at the Rural Schools. She was a planned. Burial, private com- ginia; twelve grandchildren; Notices in The Ledger's grade, will meet from 7 to WEDNESDAY - Rollaway MONTH: All Lowell Area building at 1400 Foreman to Holland, to the Ever- and four great-grandchildren.