History of the Lake Mill Club (Shamrock Shores)
By Joan Scott Berg

Around 1926 George Sage, owned this beautiful land bordered by Lake Mill – named because a huge lumber mill bordered the South end of the lake.

While George was in Florida he was involved with development of a subdivision in Sarasota.  He returned to Gobles, and decided to develop an area around the lake.  They first set aside property for family and friends – and decided to sell 50 foot lots to friends and by “word of mouth” only.

They had a brother living in Chicago who had a young Italian “War bride” living next store, Mrs. Slade whom he told she would receive $10 for every lot she sold for $50.00, she was a great little sales woman.

So one day she convinced my parents to check out this beautiful private lake.  I was 10 yrs. old when we made the long 5 hr. drive on 2 lane roads, sometimes gravel roads, to Gobles Mi. and they purchased two 50 ft. lots.  Then my father, a contractor decided to plan and build  “The Scott Cottage”, I remember we came up – Dad pitched a tent and he drew up the plans for our home. 

At that time as we came over the Hill there was only 3 cottages, Dwyers, Jagermans, and Powers Girls and an Ice House and the cobblestone built by Georges father.

As time passed and our community expanded we talked of having a gathering space – folks had formed a little Lake Mill Club – My father, Alex Scott, designed and over saw the construction of the Club House” – Alex Scott, Matt Dwyer, and I think  - Bill Jagerman signed the note – the little community paid it off by having card parties etc. in Chicago homes during the winter. 

Today the homes owners pay yearly dues to maintain the roads and grounds – we have never received “outside” help – It is self-sustaining which makes it so private.