In 1955, Larry Grimes, Sr. (a local Winter Gardian) received a call from his aunt to help her take a
young man water skiing on Lake Butler. This was
apparently the young man’s first attempt at water
skiing and therefore, he needed to be instructed
how to proceed. Of course Larry accommodated
his aunt and went out to assist her in showing the
gentleman how to get in the water and use the
correct stance.
Naturally, as was customary in those laid back
days, he didn’t mind taking the time to teach him
how to water ski. Little did our Mr. Grimes know
his kindness and goodwill would turn out to be a
story people would talk about for years to come.
His grandson, Jason Grimes, remembers learning
about the encounter since his youth. When asked
about his recollection he just says, “Talk to my
Grandpa, he tells it better.”
The novice skier was a man wh