The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 October 1985 — Page 7

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Doug Schmahl: 'To be really competitive, you need teamwork'

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer

Doug Schmahl is living proof that lightning strikes the same spot more than once. And that spot is usually the finish line of whatever race he happens to be sailing in. Schmahl, a member of the Wawasee Yacht Club, races his lightning class sailboat every Sunday on Lake Wawasee. And like the other type of lightning, Schmahl strikes quickly and impressively. Perhaps the key to Doug Schmahl’s success can be summed up by his wife, Judy: “There’s very little that keeps Doug down,” she said. “Sailing is his main interest.”

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That interest began when Schmahl was just a youngster, learning to sail at the Buffalo Yacht Club. “I’ve been around it as long as I could remember,” Schmahl said. When he was 15, his family moved to Ohio. Schmahl had to temporarily abandon his favorite pastime while he pursued an education at Ohio State University. The next big step in his life came when he married Judy, and moved to Detroit. Schmahl wasn’t able to get back into competitive sailing until 1971, when he moved to his current home on Lake Wawasee. “It didn’t take to long to get back in the knack of sailing again,” he said. Schmahl regained his sea legs through working as a crew member during Wawasee Yacht Club races. He bought his first boat in December of 1973. One of the requirements of racing a lightningclass sailboat is that there be three people on board.

Noodle, pie crust lessons presented

A total of 60 members of the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers clubs met at the Justice Building in Warsaw recently for a lesson entitled “Granny’s Method of Making Noodles and Pie Crust.” Catherine Bause and Helen Staley gave the lessons on making pie crust, explaining the merits of using either shortening or lard. Many helpful suggestions were given by the women, and a demonstration on crimping the crust was given.

Color Gourd to participate in 'Celebrate America'

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 of Syracuse met Tuesday, Sept., 24, with the meeting being opened by Linda Broekers, president. During the meeting, it was announced the Legion Auxiliary Color Guard will be participating in “Celebrate America” during the Indiana State University and Ball State University football game, November 9, in the Hoosier Dome at Indianapolis. Roll call was given by Susan Myrick, secretary, who also read the minutes of the last meeting. Rose Calbeck gave the treasurer’s report and Ann Schrock, chaplain, reported sending get well cards and a sympathy card to the family of Gaylord Jones. * Indiana Veterans Home Chair-

Workshop on writing family histories Monday

A workshop on writing family histories for the new Kosciusko County history book will be held Monday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the annex of the Island Chapel United Methodist Church. All interested persons, especially Jefferson and Van Buren Townships, are urged to attend.

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Mary Smoker gave the lesson on making noodles, using 12 egg yolks, half cup of cream and two and one quarter cups of flour. She showed those present how they can be rolled, then dried in a microwave oven and cut and frozen for future use. Jill McKowen, home extension agent, gave a demonstration on making yeast rolls and showed the various shapes and sizes that can be made. Following the demonstrations, the* members enjoyed hot rolls and coffee.

woman, Elaine Darr, reported taking a van load of clothes and books to the home. Knightstown Home Chairwoman, Deb Miller, reported sending boxes of clothes down to the home for all the young people. Margaret Nichols, second vice president and membership chairwoman, reported receiving 1985 state and national citations for membership. Lucy Kroh, National Security, reminded the members of the earthquakes in Mexico and Wow the United States was helping.!, Betty Broekers, first vice president, reported sending for the club’s adding new containers are needed for this year. The President-Secretary Conference was announced for October 4 and 5 in Indianapolis. The American Legion sponsors an essay contest each year and would like to get a student from Wawasee High School to participate. The Halloween Dance on October 2 was discussed and it was announced there would be soup and sandwiches served by Auxiliary members prior to the dance. The dance was a costume contest and with music provided by "Southern Rain.” Those serving on the refreshment committee were Elaine Darr, Jeanne Niles, Jeanne Dahl, and Loretta Skelton. The next meeting will be October 22 at 7:30p.m.

That presented a problem for the newly-christened skipper. "Doug wanted it to be a real family activity,” wife Judy says in explanation of her husband using son Jeff, then 7, as a first mate and crew members Julie and Steve, both 5 at the time. “As the crew got older, they became a lot better,” said Skipper Schmahl, who patiently waited for his crew to grow up. “I wanted to keep it in the family.” ' His patience has been rewarded with a recent string of impressive victories. For only the second time in Wawasee Yacht Club history, Schmahl has captured first place in the five major categories of the WYC. They include the Memorial Day series, Fourth of July series, Labor Day Series, Fleet Champion, and winner of the Cynthia Cup, which is based on total accumulated score during a racing season. Schmahl explains a major factor in his success: “To be really competitive, you need teamwork. Each person has a disti net job to do. ” Mrs. Schmahl said that no one escaped work as a crew member this last season. “This summer, every one of us raced at least once. It was truly a family thing,” she said. According to the skipper’s wife, Doug is a different person on the water. “He’s tough in the boat,” she admitted. “When he’s in a tight situation, he yells. He’s really competitive, but then when the race ends, and we come in, everything’s fine.” That competitive spirit has catapulted Schmahl to quite a few major victories which have carried his reputation beyond the Lake Wawasee area. Schmahl has raced in the North American championships with some of the finest sailors in the world. Not once, but four times. “We generally make a pretty good showing,” says the modest skipper who admits it’s an honor just to qualify for such a prestigious race. “It’s really something to race against the big names," he said. His most serious competition, however, may be within his family. Sorts Jeff and Steve, and daughter

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Gloria Maple, Smith Street, Milford, wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Jacqualin Kay Greuter, 20, to Gregory P. Day, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Day, r 2 Syracuse. The bride-elect is a beautician at A Touch of Country in Leesburg. The bridegroom-elect is a student in aviation at Vincennes University. They both are 1983 graduates of Wawasee High School. No date has been set for the wedding.

Senior Citizens to take trip

The Milford Senior Citizens will meet at noon in the community building on Sunday, Oct. 13, to take a bus trip to Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh, Syracuse. After dinner, the group will travel to North Webster for a Dixie Boat ride, weather permitting.

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Julie have competed twice in the White River Park Games, claiming the gold medal in 1984 and the silver medal in 1985 in the Gold Fleet division. David, 13, and Carrie, 10, have also been pressed into service during Schmahl’s ascendancy to the top of the Wawasee Yacht Club. And now that he’s reached the top, there’s a good chance he’ll remain there. Like lightning, Doug Schmahl is difficult to catch.

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PREMIER SKIPPER — Doug Schmahl. member of the Wawasee Yacht Club, recently captured first place in each major category for the summer racing season. Schmahl attributes his success to the teamwork of his crew, who double as his family. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

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Dear Louisa, Whatever it is they can be I am a single woman with assured that “what one sows that several nieces and nephews. I shall they also reap” and much have two sisters who are so-called “fun" has to be paid for to men who are financially well later on in life, off. Louisa

I can’t imagine what could have happened to these women to have changed them and their ideas so. They are forever complaining of their children, who they accuse of doing all sorts of bad and illegal things, and, if this is so, I can’t imagine why they should be surprised. These parents have spent their time partying around with a fast crowd and have come home drunk to children who have been left alone. Several times I have gone over when one of the girls was afraid in the house alone. Our parents were good, God fearing people and tried to teach us how to live. How can people forget what they learned? W.l.—Tenn. Answer: It makes us wonder. People who set a bad example for children should not expect them to become perfect adults. Why your sisters have changed is a good question. Perhaps it is the company they associate with — perhaps they are trying to act sophisticated or perhaps they are trying to keep up with their husbands’ ideas.be a good idea to compromise.

Dear Louisa, What do you do when people keep a dog shut up for days and he howls all night long? Can’t Sleep—N.Y. Answer: People who have no consideration for pets or their neighbors should not be allowed to own them. Unless the owner can see that a pet has food, water and exercise each day he should not keep one. There are people who keep dogs in a small place where they have no chance to run about and when these dogs become frustrated and vicious they have no one to blame but themselves. There are others who go off on a vacation and leave their pets to depend on themselves for food and water. People who are cruel to animals should be reported to the Society for Prevention of CRuelty to Animals, the SPCA. Why not talk to the owner of the howling dog before you report him to the authorities? Perhaps he will change his method of animal care. Louisa Address: Louisa, Box 532, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115

legion Auxiliary holds meeting

The fall meeting of Ancil Geiger American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 226, was held at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening, Oct. 1. The yearly budget was read and explained, the treasurer’s books had been audited and reported to be in excellent order and reports were given about cleaning the hall and having the meeting room looking in fine shape with the repairs the Legion has had done. President Tjeva Borkholder conducted the meeting with 20 members present. Refreshments

Mobile Meals drivers

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DECEMBER WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Carl Myrick, Syracuse, announce the engagement and December 21 wedding of their daughter, Cynthia Myrick, to Dov Rosenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Romer, Hobart, and David Rosenberg, Kalamazoo, Mich. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and will be a 1986 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in retail management. The bridegroom-elect is a 1980 graduate of Hobart High School and 1984 Purdue University graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is employed by the Pontiac Division of General Motors as a district service manager in Middletown, N.Y. Simple In character, in manners, in style, as in all other things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. Clean often Clean gutters and drainspouts often when falling leaves and pine needles collect.

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Fall Art Show set for weekend

The Lakeland Art Association will have its annual Fall Art Show and Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, in the Bowen Center, Warsaw. Artists from Kosciusko County and surrounding counties will be displaying and demonstrating their art on both days. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Art work will be displayed on

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remember the community Halloween party this month and hopefully all Milford residents will participate with theirchildren to make this event a good time for everyone.

the main level of the Bowen Center. The flea market and demonstrations of various crafts will be on the lower level, outside on the grounds if the weather is permitting. The public will be participating by casting ballots for their preference in each category. Ribbons will be presented for “Best of Show” and for first, second and third place. Adult and junior divisions will be judged separately.

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