28th Infantry Division Army Band to perform this summer by Conneaut Lake
28th Infantry Division Army Band to perform this summer by Conneaut Lake
By Jean Shanley
Special to the Tribune
Apr 23, 2019
CONNEAUT LAKE — The 28th Infantry Division Army Band, considered one of the premier military bands in the nation, performs at 3 p.m. June 30 at the borough's Ice House Park.
Sandy Eldridge, a member of the Conneaut Lake Community Development Committee (CLCDC), announced the appearance at a recent borough council meeting, at which time she asked for permission to have North First Street closed that day.
She said the CLCDC has been working on the arrangements for a couple of years and she "can't think of anything more memorable" for the beginning of the July 4 holiday. She also asked for assistance from the Conneaut Lake Regional Police Department for traffic control.
Eldridge said a 50-foot military tank would be set up for the concert. The 32-member band plays both classical and patriotic music.
Also taking place at Conneaut Lake Borough Council's most recent meeting:
• Conneaut Lake Community Pride's annual "Make a Difference Day" starts at 1:30 p.m. May 5.
Volunteers will clean up Memorial Park, help plant flowers and perform other such work. Anyone wishing to volunteer may do so.
• The Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society dedicates the newly renovated office/research center at 1:30 p.m. May 5 at the museum, 150 N. Third St.
Board members did the work in the room, which includes new carpeting donated by Shipton Carpeting, new LED lights, new cabinets, a renovated handicapped bathroom, closet for electronic equipment and new closet for archives and supplies.
Funds for the work came through a grant from the Dietrich Foundation with matching funds from the society. The LED lighting funds came from a donation from Glenn Moss.
The dedication is open to the public. Light refreshments will follow.