The Independent-News, Volume 108, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 July 1982 — Page 2

_ THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JULY 29, 1982

THINGS TO DO AT POTATO CREEK PARK THURSDAY, JULY 29 8:30 a.m. — Generally, let’s take a stroll down a portion of the bike trail and see what Ma Nature has to offer. 45 minutes. Meet: Whispering Winds Picnic Area Information Board. 10:00 a.m. — Junior Naturalist Hour, learn about nature and Potato Creek while earning an arm patch. Meet: Nature Center. 1:00 p.m. — Snakes, come meet a resident snake and get to know it by holding it. 45 minutes. Meet: Lawn By Beach Concession. 3:00 p.m. — In Search Os The Great Potato, follow the clues to

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Linden ancient relic of the past -a great potato! Meet: Boat Rental. 8:00 p.m. — Thursday Night At The Movies, come see this free movie and learn a little about nature. Meet: Peppermint Hill Shelter. FRIDAY, JULY 30 8:30 a.m. — Meet John Deer, we’ll try to spot some white tailed deer after a short introduction. 1 hour. Meet: Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. — Junior Naturalist Hour. Meet: Nature Center. 1:00 p.m. — A Little Hiss, snakes are the topic of the day. Meet: Boat Rental. 2:45 p.m. — Beach Nature Break, a touch of nature is waiting for you at the beach. Meet: Big Rock On Beach. 3:30 p.m. — Do I Touch It, Taste It, Or Take Off? We will talk about those little known plants as we walk along. I'/i hours. Meet: Nature Center. 7:30 p.m. — Smokey Joe - A Cultural Arts Event, bring the family to this free program of a variety of guitar music. Meet: Peppermint Hill Group Shelter. SATURDAY, JULY 31 8:00 a.m. — Bird’s Galore, take a stroll and identify the birds as we go along. If you have them, bring an ID book and binoculars. Meet: Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. — Jr. Naturalist

Hour. Meet: Nature Center. 1:00 p.m. — Water With Your Lessons, Answer a question and earn a water balloon for the balloon toss. Meet: Lawn By Boat Rental. 2:45 p.m. — Beach Nature Break, come meet a new critter. Meet: Big Rock At Beach. 3:30 p.m. — Those Legless Lizzards - Snakes, these interesting reptiles have unique habits. See live specimans of the snakes of Potato Creek. Meet: Lawn By Beach Concession. 8:00 p.m. — Campfire Girls, join Peggy and Judi, Potato Creek's "campfire girls" for songs, stories and good times. Meet: Campfire Circle In Family Campground. SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 8:00 a.m. — Birds And Bloomers, take a morning walk to see birds and summer wild flowers, i'/j hours. Meet: Nature Center. 10:00 a.m. — Junior Naturalist Hour. Meet: Nature Center. 1:00 p.m. — Raccoons, come and learn about these "masked marvels" of nature. Meet: Lawn By Beach Concession. 2:45 p.m. — Beach Nature Break, leave the sand and water to meet a native of Potato Creek. Meet: Big Rock On Beach. 3:30 p.m. — Creek Walk, now is your chance to meet Potato Creek close up! Wear old shoes to protect your feet as we walk in the creek. Meet: Boat Rental. 7:00 p.m. — Nature’s Furry Carpenters, hike down to a beaver lodge and dam to see how they are built. We may even see a beaver or two! l*/i hours. Meet: Nature Center. A nondenominational church will be offered Sunday morning at 8:30 in the Peppermint Hill Group Shelter. Everyone, regardless of religion, is welcome to come and worship. WILDLIFE TODAY By Roy Grimes Wildlife Biologist Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife Conservation Clubs There have been conservation organizations in Indiana since the early 1800’s and possible late 1700’s. There were duck hunting clubs around the Kankakee in the late 1800’s which demanded SSOO to SSOOO for membership. There were numerous fish and game or-

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ganizations, Audubon Societies, Izaak Walton League Chapters and related organizations scattered throughout the state. Through the early and mid1900's Hoosier interest in conservation clubs continued to grow. By 1926 Indiana was better organized among sportsmen and conservationists, in proportion to population, than any other state, having 300 active organizations. By the late 1930’s and early 1940’5, there were more than 1,050 clubs claiming a membership of 400,000. These groups had many activities such as rearing and releasing game animals, planting trees, purchasing land and building club houses and shooting ranges. And there was a state organization known as the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League which helped to keep the numerous county clubs in contact with the Indiana Conservation Department. The Department of Conservation was abolished in 1965 and replaced with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). As this change occurred, the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League was lost and club membership statewide was declining. Today there are still numerous conservation clubs in Indiana, and while many remain very good and active, there are instances where club activities have become limited to playing cards and having fish frys. Many wildlife-oriented activities have gone by the wayside due in part to research proving the vanity of using pen-reared birds to replenish game populations. The way to game abundance is habitat development, and unfortunately, managing habitat requires land, and this single requirement leaves many clubs in the dark. And when

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there’s a lack of "see and do" a tivities, there’s a tendency to set u| the tables and deal the cards. Euchre is a good past time bu sportsman clubs have a much mor, important role. First of all, there not really a lack of good activities only a lack of good ideas. If yoi have an idea, please don’t keep i to yourself but share it with tin DNR. We’re always looking t > ideas and we may already ha some that will interest you. Secondly, although it may n sound entertaining to some, then a real need for organized sports men to regularly sit down togeths and review recent game resear I and laws affecting our wildlife re source. It's always good to discus current issues and learn to com promise within your club, and you organized questions and comment are needed and can be very influ ential when addressed to the DNR if you’re a member of a sports man’s club I encourage you to rec ognize your group’s potential am review your goals, if necessary. I you’re not a member I encoura^ you to consider the value of beini involved with an active group There’s no better place for a sports man today than being a part of ai organized, dedicated club. If yoi can’t find such a club, start one! I I can be of assistance in any clul matter, please contact me by writ ing Roy Grimes, Wildlife Biologist Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area 5344 South Hupp Rd., LaPorte Indiana 46350. Classified deadline — 1:00 Tuesday The first cafeteria was opened in 1895 in Chicago on Adams Street between Clark and La Salle Streets by Ernest Kimball.

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