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a a a a Dining B2 Section WEEKEND Out Nightlife B3 Beacon Journal Thursday, May 23, 1985 Northern Ohio a merry-go-round of mirth Cedar Point's roller coasters include This large, 1.7-million-gallon, tidal wave pool generates 1- to 6- foot rolling ocean-like waves for swimming and body surfing. Other watery thrills include Neptune's Falls, a 400-foot water slide, and the Undertow, a threestory-high coaster ride that drops a rider down a 63-foot chute into a skidding wet landing. Swimsuits are required for all water rides and can be worn throughout the park. Geauga Lake, which bills itself as a wet and dry action-park, has numerous dry rides. These include three roller coasters the Rotor, which uses centrifugal force to press passengers against sidewalls after the floor drops out, the Gold Rush, a log flume, and the Skyscraper, a 200-foot- See NORTHERN, page B3 the Gemini, with racers that reach a speed of 60 mph A resident of Sea World's Penguin Encounter Day services at the post at 9:30 a.m.

A breakfast will follow. Rhine River VFW Post 3618 will sponsor a parade and block party Saturday. The parade will start at noon at Buchtel High School and end at the Post, 1471 Copley Road. A block party will be held in the Post area immediately following the parade. There will be a style show at 4 p.m.

and adult disco dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cuyahoga Falls A flag-raising ceremony will be at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. 2613 Sackett at 8 a.m. Monday, Marine Corps services will be on Broad Boulevard between Second and Third streets at 8:45.

The traditional Sailors Memorial services will be on the Broad Boulevard bridge also at 8:45. A parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Front and Broad intersection. It will proceed west on Broad to Fourth street, north on Fourth to Oakwood Drive and end at Oakwood cemetery, where a ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Stow Memorial services will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at Stow City Cemetery, 3162 Kent Road. Tallmadge Members of American Legion Post 255 will decorate veterans' graves at Tallmadge Cemetery on South Avenue. A parade begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Victory Church, North Avenue. It will travel to the Tallmadge Circle and around to South Avenue to the cemetery for ceremonies.

The parade will continue up Ohio 91 and back to the church. Lakemore A parade will begin Monday at 1 p.m. at Springfield High School. It will end at the intersection of Lake Road, Park Drive and Short Street, where a veterans memorial service will be Memorial By Carl C. Chancellor and Barbara Galloway Beacon Journal staff writers Certainly the gods of thrills, chills, mirth and merriment have smiled on northern Ohio.

There are no less than three major outdoor amusement parks Geauga Lake, Cedar Point and Sea World within minutes of area fun-seekers. And all three parks expect more than one million visitors to pass through their respective turnstiles this season. First-time visitors to any one of the parks will be amazed at the varied attractions whether they're Sea World's lovable sea animals, Cedar Point's wild rides or Geauga Lake's watery thrillmakers. This year even longtime park visitors will find new attractions. Geauga Lake has spent more than $1.8 million for additions to its New England-style boardwalk area, including the Funtime Sail Co.

restaurant that can handle 240 diners. While Sea World's $3.2 million penguin exhibit tops its list of new attractions, the park management is equally proud of its new Stream Habitat Aquarium displaying Ohio's aquatic life and the dazzling Gymnastics America show. Although Cedar Point's new Avalanche Run ride won't be operating until later this summer, several new live shows are in full swing and serving up plenty of excitement. The new shows include a Wild West barn burner and musical entertainment ranging from Mexican music and '50s rock 'n' roll to the Beach Band, which plays '60s-style surfer music. By Carl C.

Chancellor Geauga Lake, on Ohio 43 (1060 Aurora Road) in Aurora, has been a popular summer fun area for nearly 100 years. In the 1880s, families would picnic along the shores of the 55-acre, spring-fed Geauga Lake. Around that time, a nearby resort built a carrousel next to the lake for its patrons to enjoy. Today, many of the buildings dotting this 100-acre funland bring back memories of the Victorian Era. There is even a colorful old-style carrousel to lift riders slowly to the heavens.

However, the other 99 rides and attractions are far less tame. The Wave tops the park's list for pure unbridled excitement. Parades, rifle salutes and speeches this Memorial Day weekend will honor the men and women who gave their lives in the nation's wars. Ceremonies also will hail the living veterans of the wars. Here's a look at events planned in the area: SUMMIT COUNTY Akron U.S.

Rep. John F. Seiberling, D- Akron, a member of Firestone Memorial Post 449 of the American Legion, will speak at services sponsored by the post at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery, 2580 Romig Road. James Comedy, past state commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will speak at services at 11 a.m.

Monday at Glendale Cemetery in downtown Akron. The ceremonies will include the North High School Band, the Marine Corps Color Guard and firing squad and the Army and Navy Post 273 firing squad. Buchtel High School student Joy Johnson will recite Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The Summit County Council of American War Veterans will hold a Memorial Day observation at 8 a.m. Monday at Rosehill Cemetery, 3535 Medina Road, Fairlawn, and then will join the 11 a.m.

service at Greenlawn Cemetery, 2580 Romig Road. Firestone Post 3383, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 690 W. Waterloo Road, will participate in the Rosehill services and then hold a memorial service honor the held. Free refreshments will be served at the Fire Department. Green Township A memorial service for veterans will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday at Greensburg Square. Barberton A Memorial Day service, to be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the war memorial at Lake Anna Park, off Sixth Street Southwest, will be conducted by the Barberton Veterans Council. Norton A parade will start at Columbia Woods Drive off Greenwich Road, southwest of the center of town, at 9:30 a.m. Monday, then proceed to Ed Williams Memorial Park at the corner of Greenwich and Cleveland-Massillon roads.

Services at 10 a.m. at the park will be by Loyal Oak VFW Post 4466. Franklin Township A traditional 90-minute parade and service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. (rain date: 10 a.m. Monday).

The parade will leave from Nolly Elementary School at Renninger and Nimisila roads and finish at Manchester Cemetery on Nimisila Road, where a memorial service will be held. Copley Township A parade will start at 10 a.m. Monday at Copley Middle School, 1531 ClevelandMassillon Road, south of the square, and end at Copley, the Cemetery circle. on Copley Road a quarter mile Clinton A parade will start at 11 a.m. Monday at Clinton School on Cleveland-Massillon Road and proceed through town to the cemetery on Cleveland-Massillon Road on the south side of town.

A short service will be conducted at the veterans memorial. Mogadore American Legion Post 452 will sponsor a parade and ceremonies Monday. The parade will form on Herbert Street of Fenton Avenue at 8:45 a.m. and march to Greenwood cemetery for services. Greensburg American Legion Post 777 and Amvets Post 3626 will hold joint memorial services at 11 a.m.

Monday at the memorial in front of the Green Library on Massillon Road. Boston Heights A parade will start at 9 a.m. Monday at the fire station and then move to Boston Heights Cemetery for services. Hudson Village and A parade will start at 11 a.m. Monday Plaza and Townships proceed to Hudson Cemetery for services.

Northfield Center Township and Northfield Village A parade will start at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Barnabas Catholic Church on Brandywine Road and move to Northfield-Macedonia cemetery for services. Peninsula Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Peninsula Library.

A parade will start at 11 a.m. from the corner of Riverview Road and Ohio 303 and then proceed to Cedar Grove Cemetery, where services will be held. Richfield Township Ceremonies will be at 8:15 a.m. Monday at East Richfield Cemetery. A parade will form at 9:30 a.m.

at the Old Town Hall and proceed to West Richfield Cemetery for a 10 a.m. service. Sagamore Hills Township A parade will begin See MEMORIAL, page B15 thursday tridau Getting back to Bach A Sondheim musical Jimmy Stewart classics J.S. Bach's Mass in minor is the Jimmy Stewart fans get a double treat this weekend as highlight of the 53rd Bach festival at the Akron Civic Theatre presents two of his classics. You Stephen Sondheim's You're Gonna Love Tomorrow, directed by Bob BelfBaldwin-Wallace College, running to- will be Can't Take It With You and Desnight through Sunday.

At 4 p.m. Satur- try Rides Again. The first, ance, presented tonight through day, Dwight Oltman conducts the B-W 1301 Weathervane Lane. The filmed in 1938, won an Academy Sunday at the Weathervane Community Choir, Festival Chamber Or- musical Playhouse, Rod- Award for Best Picture and cosoloists in the Kyrie and features Henry C. Bishop, College chestra and F.

Caldwell, Elisa Kellie L. stars Jean Arthur, Lionel BarryGloria from Mass. At 8 p.m. Saturday, more and Ann Miller. The tale ney Cooley, Curtis, Cecily Patrick, Merle Smith and Oltman conducts the Credo, Sanctus and The which about a family's misadventures Agnus Dei from Mass.

The festival cele- shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Nate Woodson. show, runs of the through June 15, can be seen at 8:30 at the theater, 182 S. brates the 300th anniversaries tonight, Friday and Saturday and 7:30 Saturday births of Bach, Handel and Domenico Main St. Marlene Dietrich and Marlene Dietrich and Scarlatti.

Most events will be held in the p.m. Brian Donlevy co-star in Destry Jimmy Stewart. Sunday. Tickets are $6 for Thurs96 Front day and Sunday shows, $7 Friday (1939) in which Stewart portrays a mild-mannered sheriff for Kulas Musical Arts Building, shows. To make Berea.

For tickets, call 826-2369. C. and Merle Smith call 836-2323. who battles corruption. It shows at 9:40 each night.

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