The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 July 1986 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 2,1986

Community Corner

Fisher enhances hobby through work

By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Having been an avid fisherman for over 10 years, Lowell Gilmore knows what it’s like to get a line tangled offshore, but unlike other anglers, the North Webster resident goes beyond simply unsnarling the twine — he gets to the source of the dilemma.

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Gilmore became familiar with the problems facing Webster Lake four years ago when he agreed to act as chairman of the weed control committee for the Webster Lake Conservation Association, Inc., one year after moving to his lakeside home. “My wife (Kathy) was involved with the association when they asked me to be weed control chairman,’’ Gilmore remembers. Apparently Gilmore’s antics on the weed crew pleased association members, convincing him to become president a year later, a title he has held for the last three years. “My duties involve overseeing the whole operation _ helping decide what to spend our budget on and to contract out the jobs involved,’’ Gilmore explains, noting that the group has an annual budget of about SIB,OOO, a majority of which is spent for weed control, with the remaining funds going toward water quality testing and buoy markers (for danger spots). “We also have money set aside for maintenance to the dam (on the southwest side of the lake),” Gilmore adds. Weeds Pose Problem With over 500 lake property owners holding memberships to the association, Gilmore claims he has seen improvements to the lake during his short stint as president; however, it isn’t out of deep

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water yet. “Experts say we need to spend about $25,000 each year to keep weeds to a minimum so we still have a ways to go.” Nevertheless, the Richmond native is ipore concerned with getting members actively involved. “It’s the ‘nature of the beast’ — people give money but won’t participate,” he says, adding, “I realize that many of the members are just summer

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GOING FISHING — Lowell Gilmore, president of the Webster Lake Conservation Association, Inc., and a five-year resident of North Webster, prepares his boat for a fishing excursion. The Richmond native has been president of the association for three years, helping to initiate a broader weed control system, while overseeing efforts to conserve and improve Webster Lake. (Photo by Mark Huffman)

On celebrating You’ve reached middle age if after one night out you need two nights in. — Times, Davenport, la.

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residents, but more of the full-time lake residents should try to get involved.” Five members make up the executive board, with two vice presidents (one for membership and one for weed control), a secretary, and treasurer. Committees include: Weed control, water quality, and Dam main, with, chairmen delegated to each group. A volunteer organization, the group holds an annual meeting each August to elect officers, while meeting once a month from May to September. “We all want to sefe the life of the lake prolonged,” Gilmore said of the organization, adding, “We have a resource in this county that a lot of places in our country would like to have.” A Marine during the Vietnam war, Gilmore has seen a lot of that country, living in towns throughout Indiana and Georgia after returning to the mainland. Enjoys Lake Life Moving from Lafayette when he obtained a job in Goshen at the Commodore Corporation. Gilmore wanted to live close to work while also being able to nurture his hobby — fishing. “We looked at the school system and the area surrounding the lake and liked Wfiat we saw.” explained Gilmore, the corporate director of purchasing at the manufactured housing plant. With two teenage daughters, Jenni, a junior at Wawasee High School, and Christi, a WHS sophomore, Gilmore also enjoys watching his daughters ski and seeing others get enjoyment from the lake. “Anyone who has purchased property on a lake has the responsibility of preserving and protecting it, it’s no different than having a big yard, if you don’t mow it you’re going to have weeds — we just have a big yard in front of our house, ” he reasons. That “yard” has also spurred the association to help build a public park, while renovation and repairs to cottages and homes around the lake is becoming more common. “I’ve made this (Lake Association) my outside organization and want to devote my time as best I can,” Gilmore states, and with elections coming in August, he is likely to be at the helm another year. “I’d like to be a part of what we started three years ago, seeing it through. ” In the meantime, the 44-year-old angler enjoys the benefits of his three years of work, spending less time untangling his line and more time pulling fish from the end of it.

Never know Going to the beach is like going to the attic — you never know what you’ll find in trunks. — Tiger, U.S.S. Barry

U.S. 30 to be repaired Extensive patching is planned to start soon on US 30 in Kosciusko and Marshall counties. A contract award of $4,790,003.40 to McMahan- O’Connor Construction, Rochester, is pending on the job to start 3.frmiles east of US 31 and run east to SR 19 at Etna Green. The project is scheduled to be completed within 178 working days and traffic will be maintained. True It's better to give than to lend, and it costs about the same. — Seagull, Ogden, Utah.

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ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Carter of Walterboro, SC, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lana Jean of Charlotte, NC, to Jeffrey Stuart Zehr of Spartanburg, SC, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. Jay Zehr of Milford. Miss Carter is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and is employed by Interstate Graphics in Charlotte as a sales service representative. Zehr is a graduate of Ball State University and is employed by the Spartanburg Herald as a graphics artist. The wedding will be held at 2 p.m . August 23 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg.

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SEPTEMBER WEDDING SET — Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Rhodes, Milford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Julia, to Charles J. Florea, son of Mrs. Dorothy P. Florea, Marion. Miss Rhodes is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Marion College, and is currently a registered nurse with the Marion General Hospital Coronary Care Unit. Florea graduated from tank commander’s course as a senior gunner and is stationed with the U.S. Army in Fort Knox, Ky. Aji September 27 wedding has been set in the Milford First Brethren Church.

Liens to barbecue in Jswego

The community building just south of the loop in Oswego will be c popular place on July 5 as the Mid-Lakes Lions Club presents its holiday chicken barbecue. Delicious chicken will be available to eat in or carry out beg iningat 4:30 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER WEDDING SET — I ride-elect Christine Miller, New Paris, and bridegroom-elect Ton; J. Fisher, Nappanee, wish to announce their coming marriage on September 13 at the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen. Pnrents of the couple are Wayte and Millie Miller, New Pari'i, and Warren and Emily Fist ?r, Nappanee. Miss Miller, a 1982 graduate of Fan field High School and the Waviasee Vocational School of Cosmetology, is employed at Supreme Corporation, Goshen. Her fiance graduated from NorthWod High School in 1982, and ITT Technical Institute. Fort Wayne, in 1984, with an associate degree in electronics engineering technology. He is employed by Jenliins Automotive, Goshen.

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CALENDAR Week Os July 2 To July 9 WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce 7:45 a.m., at South Shore Golf Club Al-Anon 9 am., in North Webster Church of God AA 12 noon, in Syracuse Church of God Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in Beacon Restaurant jiggly Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p.m., Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 7:30p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent Support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station Milford First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis kl 6:45a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous .8 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Adult-Children of .Alcoholics 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a.m. to noon, Milford Community Building SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Aloteen 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 am., in Church of God meeting room. North Webster Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., Syracuse Public Library Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse Primary Mothers 7 p.m. Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., in Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Sorosis Club 7:30 p.m. Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30 p.m., in Wawasee High School Choir Room Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant Home Arts Club ZTKP" 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30 p.m. Syracuse Park Board 7:15p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Wawasee School Board 7:30 p.m., in the Administration building Sugar N’ Spice *Bl Club 7:30 p.m. Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Warsaw Chapter of the Compassionate Friends 7:30 p.m., in the Justice Building Community Room, Warsaw Milford Masons 7:30 p.m., in the Masonic Lodge Syracuse Coin Club 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center WEDNESDAY Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m., House of Friendship North Webster Town Board < 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7p. m., at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous ' 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee. one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse Jaycees 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin

On business sales Business sales rose 1.4 percent in April, the first increase since December and the strongest gain in eight months, the government reported.