The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1988 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 13,1988

Summer

Busy campers at Smith-Walbridge

What began in 1949, still continues today, stronger than ever. Actress Ann Margaret, famous band directors and campers from around the nation have played a significant role in the history of Smith-Walbridge Camp in Syracuse. Located on the beautiful shores

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of Boner Lake, Smith-Walbridge is the ideal camp for marching bands, twirlers and drum majors. Three regulation football fields complete the 55-acre camp. The football fields are perfect for marching bands preparing for fall football games’ halftime shows. Smith-Walbridge is the

only camp in the country established to suit the needs of marching bands. The camp was founded by Merl Smith and his wife and was originally a twirling camp. This twirling camp was the first and only facility that catered solely to the needs of the baton twirler. Shortly afterwards other camps were added at Smith-Walbridge, including a golf camp, which was later discontinued after four years. Smith-Walbridge held the first cheerleading camp in the country, which even Ann Margaret attended in her younger days. Campers around the nation have and still do attend the camp.

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'Company' opens at Enchanted Hills

The time is now. The place is New York City. Phones ring. Door chimes. In comes COMPANY! Winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Best Musical Award in

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In the past, students and counselors from Canada, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and every state in the Union jjave attended SmithWalbridge. This year, alone, 18 states will be represented during one week of Drum Ma jor Camp. The reputation of SmithWalbridge is sometutation that every camp would be proud of. Many campers return each year as a camper or even a counselor or instructor. Even world-class schools like, the University of California require their drum majors to attend the Syracuse camp each year. The camp is now run by Smith’s son, Gary, director of the

1970 and the Tony Award winner of 1971, this “new wave” musical comedy boasts a crisp and tuneful score with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. And the swift pace of George Furth’s book with its contemporary and

“Marching Illini” at the University of Illinois. Renowned instructors from around the country teach clinics at the different camps set up during the summer months. Programs that are offered include student leadership, rifle/flag/dance-pom pon, twirling/majorette, mace/signal baton and drum major. These programs teach the fundamentals for beginning and advanced levels. Throughout the summer, Smith-Walbridge is also leased to other camp programs such as complete high school bands, soccer camps and any other camp interested in utilizing the 'grounds. Earlier this summer the camp

revealing dialogue offers a stimulating challenge to actors and director alike. “Company” follows the antihero, bachelor Robert as he makes his way through a series of encounters with April, the stewardess, Kathy, the girl who’s going to marry someone else, Marta, the ‘peculiar’ one, and those good and crazy people, his married friends. Afraid of not being married, and yet gun-shy after sizing up the imperfections in the marriages of his friends, Bobby finally realizes that he does want someone to need him too much . . . to always be there ... to help him survive being alone. This bright musical will come alive on the stage of The Enchanted Hills Playhouse opening Wednesday, July 13, and continuing through Sunday, July 24. It will feature a former member of the Enchanted Hills Company, Scott Hillenbrand, who returns from New York as a member of this summer’s company. He will be remembered for many of his past performances. For an evening of good music, outstanding choreography and entertainment, make reservations now by calling the box office at 856-2328.

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Camp

suffered hardship after a fire destroyed a dorm which housed 100 campers. The loss limited campers to 250 rather than the normal 350. Presently there are no plans to rebuild another structure because the camp is currently up for sale. Only time will tell the future of the camp but, the reflection of days gone by will eternally be remembered with a smile. The echoes of a whistle, the command of a drill instructor, the song of laughter or the joy of success will forever be heard in the fields of Smith-Walbridge.

.—. „ ■ ' wcßßi PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT — Smith-Walbridge offers indoor shelter to continue practice despite what the weather may bfing. (Photo by Jennifer Woodward)

Rinker commercials filmed on Lake Wawasee Thursday

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer

Lake Wawasee, with super hot temperature and little wind, was the arena on Thursday, July 7, for several hours of high speed, high camera filming of several models of powerful new Rinker power boats, which are manufactured in Syracuse. The filming was being done by The Image Group of Syracuse to produce film footage lor an extensive list of 30-second Rinker Boat Company commercials to be aired on ESPN television from July 19 through September 14. Appearing in the commercials will be Resa Rinker; Leah Rinker; Lori Egolf and daughter, Abbi; Anne Henn and her brother, Mark Henn; and Tom Brady.

A wide assortment of Rinker boats was used for the filming, including a 289 Rinker, 206 Captiva,

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Fishing improves at Barbee Lake in Kosciusko County

Fishing has improved during the last eight years at the Barbee Lakes in Kosciusko County, according 'to the Department of Natural Resources. A recent

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186 Captiva, 206 Captiva Cuddy and a Fiesta Vee 250. The progressive local boat company has chosen water skiing events for its TV commercial outreach. These events, which will command large viewing audiences, will include national water ski championships. The TV schedule will begin with the 1988 Masters water ski event at Calloway Gardens, Ga., from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. on July 19 and again from 2 to 3 p.m. on July 20. * The next event will be the national water ski championships at Jamesville, Wis., from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Aug 9. This show will be repeated on Aug. 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. The Rinker commercials will then be shown with the Aug. 30 national water ski championships at West Palm Beach, Fla., from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. and the repeat showing on Aug. 31 from 2 to 3 p.m.

DNR survey indicated bluegills, largemouth bass, and other sport fish are more abundant now that in 1980. At the request of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association, DNR biologists conducted the two-week long survey in June using gill nets, traps, and fishshocking boat. The data obtained, during the survey will be used to guide future fish management programs there. A similar survey had been conducted in 1980. “Eight years ago we collected only 370 bluegills and 44 bass during our survey,” says Jed Pearson, DNR fisheries biologist. “This year, we caught 937 bluegills and 160 bass. The bluegills measured up to 8.5 inches long. Nearly a third of them

The local footage will then appear with the U.S. Open water ski event at West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sept. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. and again on Sefst. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. The last event in the series will be the national barefoot ski championships at a location to be announced from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 and from 3 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14. Operating from Wawasee Condominiums, pier 342, just north of Southeast Bay Marina on the southeast corner of Lake Wawasee, Jeff Secaur coordinated the production by The Image Group Inc., Syracuse. Technical assistance was provided by The Production Studios, Ft. Wayne, with WaltJJassel directing. Russ Weaver wastechnical coordinator and'Sim_Da vis and Susan Laker were technical assistants.

were seven inches or bigger. The average weight of bluegills increased 35 percent. Pearson says channel catfish are also much more abundant, due in part to periodic DNR catfish stockings. Only one catfish was collected in 1980, compared to 75 this year. The survey catch also included 16 rainbow trout and three walleyes, two species stocked regularly since 1982. White bass numbers are also up, says Pearson. “Fishing is pretty good in the Barbee Lakes, so nothing special is needed right now to make it better,-” says Pearson. “However, a long-term program is needed to protect water quality and fish habitat to make sure fishing stays good.”