The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 July 1975 — Page 9

4th of July ski show dedicated to Money

The Wawasee Ski club held its fifth annual Fourth of July ski show and felt it was a huge success The show was dedicated in memory of Earl Money. A memorial was read as skier, Cathy Popp, presented the Indiana flag. Mrs Earl Money attended as honored guest and was presented a bouquet of flowers from the club. The show opened to the national anthem with Julie By land presenting the American flag The acts and their participants follow: x Ski ballet — Jill McFarland, Sue Sandler. Angie Long. Cathy Popp and Peggy Goebel Boy's jump — Dave Ensinger, Bob Goebel; Jamie Tully and John Goebel Shoe skiis — Steve Giles First aid team responds The Syracuse first aid team responded to a call at 1:55 pm Sunday. Matthew Borden, four, son of Mrs. Penny Borden of r 1 Warsaw, fell off the monkey bars and hit his head Members of the first aid team gave him a cold pack for the bruise. Further treatment was refused He was advised to see a doctor.

■ || | ”■ | fbrtW o jhjbjff I**' Jr • PLAN RECEPTION — The Theatre Guild of Enchanted Hills Hay house will host a reception buffet on Sunday. July 13. from 5 to 8 pm. at the South Shore pavillion. Above are a number of area residents who met yesterday ■ Tuesday) to plan for the event. In front, from left, are Mrs. Don McCulloch: Mrs. J. R. Koher; Mrs. Marilyn Deck; Mrs. San Emerick; secretary-treasurer of the organization; Mrs. Don Wyant and Mrs. Everado Ganz. ° In back are Mrs. Robert Zehr: Mrs. Roy Gans; Mrs. Douglas Sehin ah I. president: Mrs. Berrl D. Silver; Mrs. Walter Bartkowiak; Mrs. David B. Keller and Bob Zehr. Special entertainment and music will be presented by the summer company and orchestra.

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Tricks — Mike Ensminger Kite — Jim McMath Senior clowns — Rex Heil. Rich Swihart and Mike Davis Father and daughter jump — Ron Giles and Debbie Giles Junior clowns — Gary Miles, Chuck Goebel and Casey Call Doubles — Jill McFarland and Bill Pipp Barefoot — Tom Keil Helicopter jump — Rex Heil and Mike Ensminger Hitchhiker barefoot — Dave Ensinger and John Goebel Fire barefoot — Kevin Banker The club's float. "Here Comes the Sun.” captured first place trophy in the institutional category in the flotilla. Mrs. Mike Davis was chairman of the float. The club is preparing for the Indiana state loumamait the last week end in July. JOHNSTON REUNION HELD The annual Johnston family reunion was held Sunday J July 6, in the Scout cabin in Syracuse There were 65 people in attendance Area residents w-ho attended were Mr and Mrs Roger Slack, Mr and Mrs William Stneby and family, Mr and Mrs. Timothy Robie and Emily and Mr and Mrs Dennis E. Ringler and Heather, all of Syracuse.

fl fl - . IH ENCHANTED HILLS PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "I DO. I DO" — On July 10. 11 and 12. the Enchanted Hills Playhouse will raise its curtains upon the musical-comedy "1 Do. 1 Do.” Written by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, the cheerful, tuneful score runs through the story of a marriage, mirroring and dramatizing the moods and events of Michael and is a chronicle of life; traveling through 50 years of marriage, the birth of children, quarrels, money problems and finally, the rediscovery of love. “1 Do. I Do" is a rarity —a perfect musical play for two performers and audiences are sure to enjoy the performers in the Enchanted Hills Playhouse production. A favorite to all — Douglas E. Stark, artistic director for the playhouse — will take the role of Michael. In his four years at the playhouse. Doug has directed and performed in numerous pr oductions. His lovely wife will be portrayed by a newcomer to the playhouse this year — Coleen Maloney. Coleen played Mrs. Euialie Shinn in this year’s first production "The Music Man" and Martha Brewster m “Arsenic .And Old Lace." Ticket reservations for “1 Do. 1 Do" can be made by writing to the Enchanted Hills Playhouse, P. O. box 41 Syracuse. Ind. 46567. Curtain time for "I Do. 1 Do" is 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday . July 10 and 11; and 8:30 on Saturday evening. July 12.

Arsenic and Old Lace' provides laugh-filled hit

By SUNN YSPURGEON For The Mail-Journal That old perer ual. "Arsenic and Old Lace.” blossomed into a laugh-filled hit last week at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Careful cultivation by the New Thunder Bay Players made it

into more than just another production of an always enjoyable summer stock stand-by that has delighted audiences for more than 30 years. Doug Stark, for example, who is tn his fourth year as artistic director at the local playhouse, turned in an absolutely smashing performance as the somewhat demented Teddy Brewster who is Awvmced he is Teddy Roosevelt. Stark, as a matter of fact, bore a startling resemblance to Roosevelt And whether charging up San Juan Hill (the stairs in his aunts' home), or getting ready to dig the Panama Canal (in the basement) or saluting his generals (the local police) his sense of comedic pacing, expression and movement was flawless. With a lesser cast he might have stolen the show, but not with this, cast. This reviewer’s favorites were Nona Niedert as one of the sweet, elderly sisters with a somewhat unusual hobby; Dick Colopy (also the play's director) as a “doctor" who specializes in plastic surgery and unluckily created his last face ou an inebriated evening after he had just seen Boris Karloffs “Frankenstein;” and Becky Borczon, as the swinging daughter of the local minister. But the cast displayed such a high level of competence overall that different members of the audience may well have had different lists of favorites. Bruce Ferry was enjoyable in the role of Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who had preferred writing about real estate; Coleen Malone was appealing as the other elderly sister, and Brian Kosnick turned in an excellent performance in the difficult role of the Karloff-like Jonathan Brewster. If you've never seen the play, these capsule character descriptions can’t help but seem bizarre But they all fit into an equally bizarre but absolutely hilarious play. And we see no reason to tell you more about the plot, we’d rather just whet your appetite, because we feel confident “Arsenic and Old Lace" will be playing here, there, and everywhere for at least another 30 years This show as well paced, which so many amateur or semiprofessional shows are not. We presume Colopy, as director, should take the bows for the pacing as well as for much of the overall high quality of this production And a hearty round of applause is due to the technical staff who. aider the direction of Alycia Rodgers, came up with one of the most professional sets w-e have seen at Enchanted Hills. An excellent job of costuming was also endent for what is a very demanding show costumewise: imagine having to provide $ Chicago gangster s pinstripe suite, an African safari outfit, and the old lace, high collars, and lots of brocade and embroidery

type dresses necessary for the two elderly sisters'. It is interesting to note that we immediately recognized John Ford when he showed up as Lieutenant Rooney late in the play after having portrayed The Rev. Dr. Harper earlier in the play despite the fact that he managed two very different characterizations; but it wasn't until we looked at our playbook at the end of the play that we realized that Bret Wolf had done both the excellent portrayal of Officer Brophy, the local police officer who has written an incredibly bad play, and the bit part of Mr Gibbs. We always enjoy, however, seeing one actor perform two or more roles. And while we realize that this is undoubtedly a matter of necessity when a small troupe takes on six plays in a space of less than two months, we feel it usually adds to, rather than detracts from, general audience enjoyment. Perhaps it is worth noting that the New Thunder Bay Players are beginning to attract some state-wide attention and it's interesting to note that the members of its troupe this year come from all around Indiana, as well as several neighboring states. It is also certainly worth noting that this is the third group to locate at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse and at least the sixth group to try to establish and maintain a summer theatre program in this area. An attractive group of mostly college students and recent college graduates, the New Thunder Bay Players with their youthful enthusiasm and friendliness have been generally well received by this area’s year-round and summer residents. But it is important to remember what Robert Jones, chairman of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse advisory board, is quoted as saying in this year s playhouse programs: “. . . any tradition needs nourishment and encouragement to thrive and survive, your attendance and support are its source of vitality. We trust you will join with us in making this a lasting part of these memorable Wawasee summers.” The next Enchanted Hills Playhouse production is "I Do. I Do,” a musical version of "The Four Poster.” playing July 9 through 12. Besides attending {days, you can help support the playhouse endeavor by joining the Enchanted Hills Theatre Guild — they need people to gather props, make costumes, sell tickets, or work concessions. Interested persons can call Mrs. Douglas (Judy) Schmahl. Or you can help pay off the mortgage by joining the “Friends of the Theatre” or “buying a seat.” The seat purchase does not reserve the seat for you, but it is a tax-deductible contribution, and a small placque with your name engraved on it will be attached to a playhouse seat. Just contact Doug Stark or feob Zehr at the playhouse. It’s all a part of the effort to keep summer theatre alive and well in Kosciusko county.

* a * / WOULD YOU SWIM TO SAVE RODNEY'S LIFE? — Five-year-old Rodney Brown is pictured with Mrs. Otis Bowen. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown of Noblesville. Rodney has been named the 19’5 state poster child for the Indiana State Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Area residents can help save Rodney's life and the life of other victims of this dreaded childhood disease by swimming in the swim-a-thon at Wawasee Prep on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsor sheets are available at area stores Members of the committee are urging everyone to do his part to help save a life. Miss Mary Ann Murphy, the Indiana state chairman for swim-a-thons and Mrs. Donald Sherfick, state coordinator, will be appearing on the Afternoon Show on channel 22 hosted by Rod Johnson on July 16 at 12 noon. Mrs. Matt (Sharyn) O'Hare will be accompanying the ladies to South Bend. t HOMEMADE i | ICE CREAM SOCIAL ? $ CALVARY J J UNITED METHODIST CHURCH * J State Road 13 South * I Saturday, July 12, 5-8 P.M.| Cakes, Pies, Drinks * * *1” Donation * WA »a. nn » 9 W 3F**sF*3F**sF3F3FsF3Fs|e 3 l c3 F s ! cs F 3 l es F s ! C3 l es F 3 l c * s f : *

a \ ■ / fTp ffll i i Jr / 1 > \ iHm t / J ■ / / 'J JEj A L SWIMMERS — Long distance swimmers who are entered in the swim-a-thon to be held on Lake Wawasee on July 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. are shown above. The “swim” will take place at Wawasee Prep. From left in the back row are Jan Miller who will swim for Todd Realty; Joe Todd of Todd Realty; Red Long, chairman of the club activities committee of the Syracuse Rotary club; Harry Bishop of Bishop’s W awasee Boat Company; and Sherry Lantz who will swim for Bishops. In front are Bob McNary who will be swimming for the Rotary club: Chris Mahlan of Decatur and Mike Wakeland. Both Mahlan and Wakeland are in need of sponsors. Not pictured are John Call and Tom Rankin who will swim for the Rotary club.

Migrant children at Lakeland Day Care Center The Lakeland Day Care center in Syracuse is offering a migrant children program which started June 23. They received*approval from the state last week and are a federally funded program. The center has incorporated 25 migrant children whose parents work at the duck farm in Milford. The yoimgsters range in ages from three to 13. The program is contracted through the state and local school corporation to provide summer education and recreation for the children. Area children from three to 12 are accepted in the summer. In the winter the center accepts children from three to sax years of age. ' The boy who plans his course and completes his job is getting to be a man

Wed., July 9,1975—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

IjK Br sn.-.'-ty ..fl lor KtBLFHI r ~ \i/i - THE RODGERS GIRLS — Stephanie and Michelle Rodgers, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rodgers of Leesburg, were mistakenly identified last week. The girls rode down the parade route at North Webster on this Star Spangle Banner float and also entered it in the Leesburg parade earlier in June, where it took first place honors.

Will Erwin has received backing from Republicans Area farmer Will Erwin of near Bourbon has won backing from a special Republican screening committee for the nomination to run for second district Congressman next year. Erwin is currently serving as Assistant United States Agriculture Secretary. Erwin is 49 and owns a 1,900acre farm on the KosciuskoMarshall county line. He has held his assistant secretary’s post since 1973. Erwin ran against Democrat John Brademas in 1968 for the third district congressional seat, losing to the popular South Bender by 6.000 votes LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. John Trudeau of Arlington Heights, 111., were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Strieby and family of Syracuse and Chicago. 111.

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llJn ARTICLE PUBLISHED — Winnifred Clouse of North Webster has had an article published in a national magazine. The article "Our Village of Wilmot” appears in the July issue of "Good Old Days’’ and tells of life in the village of Wilmot shortly after the turn of the century. Skis Skis Only National Brands 20 To 60 Per Cent Discount MACY'S Lake Wawasee

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