The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 September 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 16,1987

Community Corner

Jerry Ganshorn is creatively involved in life

By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer The water laps at the shore as a young boy stands wistfully looking toward the center of the lake where a multitude of boats are zipping along with smiling, happy, people frolicking in them. The young boy is 14-year-old Jerry Ganshorn. He is at the family cottage at Dewart Lake. As he watches the boaters, a young man crawls out of the boat while holding tight to a rope. Slowly at first, the boat begins to move and the young man is pulled swiftly across the water. Profile Seeing for the first time a person water-skiing, may be the cue that drove young Ganshorn to create his own boat, from which he later learned to water ski. “My dad told me he would buy me a motor for my boat if it held water for 24 hours,” commented Ganshorn, (33 years later) in a recent interview. He went on to say his folks purchased the cottage when he was nine years old, and because he’d always wanted to water ski, he built himself a small boat and then, a pair of skis. However, the first motor his father purchased was a 10-horse-power Johnson, which was not big enough to get the boat moving fast enough to keep a skier on top of the water. So, his father felt compelled to do something about the dilemma and purchased a larger motor the following summer. “I’ve always been involved in building something,” assured Ganshorn. Currently Ganshorn is corporation vice president of the Image Group in Syracuse —a present day advertising agency which he became owner ot in when it was Syracuse Quality Printers. “I’ve been at this for 18 years,” said Ganshorn. “I purchased the business shortly after Bart Cox had his heart attack.” In the beginning the business was a type of insta-print shop prin-

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IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING — Jerry Ganshorn of the Syracuse area enjoys being involved in creating and building things. A Ball State graduate, Ganshorn taught industrial arts for seven years and in 1969 becaifie owner of the Syracuse Quality Printing which is now known as the Image Group. (Photo bv Carla Gaff) ting business forms and cards. But Ganshorn, with his ability to create and build things, became a one-man designer, creator and pressman; and the business began to grow. v Syracuse duality Printers became Ganshorn Printing, then Ganshorn-Plummer and then, the Image Group in 1984. “The business had expanded so much that in 1977 I couldn’t handle it alone any longer,” stated Ganshorn, “so that was when Jim Plum-

Lori Keim, William Dixon married in Aug.

LqrLKeim, Syracuse, became the' bride of William Dixon, Syracuse, on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, PLAN OCTOBER WEDDING — Debra Ann Stump, North Webster, and Kurt Benjamin Church, Cromwell, are planning an October wedding. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stump. North Webster. She is a graduate of Wawasee High School, Syracuse, and is the pianist at Salem Community Church, Wilmot. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Church, Fremont. He is a graduate of Fremont High School; Bethel College, Mishawaka; and Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Ky. He is presently employed at Salem Community Church as pastor and also at Teghtmeyers Ace Hardware in Columbia City as assistant manager. October 24 is the date set for the wedding. It will be held at the North Webster Church of God, North Webster.

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Syracuse. Rev. David Hyndman, pastor of the Episcopal Church, Syracuse, and Rev. David Maish, pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, performed the double-ring ceremony in the presence of 175 guests. Parents of the couple are Lemoine and Dorothy Keim, Syracuse, and Howard and Mary Lou Dixon, Syracuse. The altar of the church was highlighted with a floral arrangement, along with two baskets of white gladioli and aqua-tipped carnations and aqua ribbons. The double candelabra featured white candles, aqua carnations, greenery and aqua ribbons. Russell Sonafrank, Syracuse, provided the organ music for the ceremony. The bride wore a white satin gown, designed with lace trim on the chapel-length train, puffed melon sleeves and yoke. The stand-up neckline and yoke were detailed with Schiffli embroidery, and the slightly raised waist was attached with a satin back bow. A three-quarter-length veil was attached to the bride’s tiara headpiece which was accented with crystals and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of white roses, white carnations and stephanotis. Diane Stiles, Indianapolis, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Terri Smith, Syracuse, and Debra Wheeler, Indianapolis. They wore tea-length aqua gowns of scallop-edged lace over aqua satin. The gowns featured a Vneck in back and satin cummerbund with a back bow. The attendants carried bouquets of aquatipped carnations and white daisies with aqua ribbons attached. Laura Grothaus and Carrie Grothaus, both of Syracuse, were the flower girls. They wore white mid-length dresses with aqua satin sashes and bows. John Dixon, Syracuse, brother of the groom, was the best man. The groomsmen were Erik Bartman, Syracuse, and Rob Olson, Evanston, 111. Serving as ushers were David Keim, Indianapolis, and Steven Keim, Syracuse, both brothers of the bride.

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mer became the outside person and business manager.” Besides building, creating and founding a business during the last two decades, Ganshorn has also been active in the community. He’s served in nearly all positions in the local Rotary Club and was president in 1972. It was during that year he helped the “Sounds of Hope” get started, as the Rotary Club helped organize the first tour to Europe for the group. In 1973 Ganshorn was president of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. “I find myself slowing down just a little,” said Ganshorn with a smile. But to many of those around him, Ganshorn doesn’t seem to be slowing down much and is known as the “old man of the hill” at Mt Wawasee where he’s on the first aid team. Ganshorn became iriferested in snow skiing at a young age and with the expenses of living, he found he could volunteer as a member of the first aid team and ski without a cost to him. Over the years, Ganshorn has been responsible for encouraging many young people to become involved in skiing, many of whom are avid skiers today. “When I first graduated from Ball State, I began teaching industrial arts in Albion,” stated Ganshorn. “After teaching there two years, I went on to teach in Ligonier.” Ganshorn explained that while he was teaching, he started a ski club for his students and encouraged those who were not overly athletic to become involved. “We had some really neat experiences,” conveyed Ganshorn. “It was great to see these kids who had trouble reading and writing become so enthusiastic.” He went on to say, as a teacher he enjoyed helping his students create things with their hands and over the years his classes were involved in graphic arts, photography, printing the school newspaper, creating mini-bikes and a small power ice-boat. Ganshorn and his wife Sue, live at 110 Cherokee Drive on the northeast side of Lake Wawasee. They have two sons, Chris and Tony, to whom Ganshorn is teaching his creative building techniques. Recently the family built a large tree house in an old tree on the edge of their property. However, the house is not like others, in that it is extremely large, has bunk beds, a TV, electricity and a porch around it. Being vieativcly-involved in-all aspects of life is just Jerry Ganshorn’s way, and it’s something he seems to be passing down to the next generation of Ganshorns with pride.

Kk. - fl MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM DIXON

The bride's mother chose a mauve knit dress with lace trim. The groom’s mother wore an aqua and coral suit. Both mothers wore corsages of white roses, aqua-tipped carnations and stephanotis. Following the ceremony, a buffet brupch was held in St. Andrew’s Fellowship Hall. The tables were decorated with candles and floral arrangements of white daisies and aqua carnations, accented with aqua ribbons. Cathleen Keim, Indianapolis, sister-in-law of the bride, was the hostess. Those who helped with the serving were Jeanne Pritchard, Paragon; Laura Tardy and Dana

Stein, both of Indianapolis; and Kristine Neff, Syracuse. Paula Keim, Warsaw, cousin of the bride, was in charge of the guestbook. The bride is a 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1987 graduate of the University of Indianapolis, receiving a BA degree in history. The groom, a 1983 Wawasee High School graduate and a 1987 graduate of Northwestern University, has a BA degree in communications. After a wedding trip to ‘ Georgia, the couple is now residing in Athens, Ga,, where they are both attending graduate school at the University of Georgia

jßr' -T TRAVEL FOR ANNIVERSARY - Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman, P.O. Box 234, Milford, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on September 15. Larry Ryman and Janice Gilbert were married on September 15, 1962, at the Syracuse Church of the Brethren by Rev. Ralph Wagner. Ryman is employed at Syracuse Rubber Products and Mrs. Ryman does babysitting. The couple has one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Tammy) Stewart of New Paris: and two sons, Tracy, stationed at Grisson Air Force Base; and Terry of Milford. In celebration of their anniversary, the Rymans went to Tennessee.

CALENDAR Week Os September 16 To September 23 THURSDAY ' Ebenezer Ladies Aid 2 p.m. \vx~~4 Milford Volunteer Firemen 7-p.m., in Milford Fire Station N' North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenager’s behavior. North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 am., in Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse. Open meeting ""SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis ‘<l \ 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Turkey Creek Senior Citizens 12 noon, in Syracuse Scout Cabin SUNDAY ’ 3 " Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station ) Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Memodist Church, closed meeting \ \ // Alanon Sunday Night Group —4f 8 p.m., in North WebsterTTmtetf Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 a. m., in North Webster Church of God Syracuse Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m. North Webster Chamber of Commerce 7 p.m., in Palace of Sports, North Webster. All interested parties are urged to attend Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church. Closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion 8 p.m., in Legion Hall TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30 am., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in Beacon Restaurant Adult Children of Alcoholics .. 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Church basement Syracuse Primary Mothers Club JfiAlfcL7 p.m. -sSrißak. Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall WEDNESDAY Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., in the fire station. Regular meeting Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse .. Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Welcome To ' Yoder's Little Amish Country Store th. 1, Sox 179, LeGraneo, IN 46761 C .S. SK W. Oetzen 3306.94905 NEW & ANTIQUE WOOD STOVES Mtanc's largest Mar hi... Amish Mod* Quilts * Afghans, Over ISO Patterns To Choose From And Custom Made Quilts, Also; Amish Mode Clocks, Dolls. Wooden Cradles. High Chairs. Toys: Amish Made Hickory Rockers, White Caps. Sonnets; Chino: Stainless Steel Housewares: Amish Novelties: Hardware; Tools TITS.-SAT. »-5i30; HI. l »rO9; CLOMP SUM. > MOW.