The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 July 1968 — Page 6

What’s The Lakeland Area? It’s Where You Can Row? Row? Your Boat

Although the row boat is almost a thing of the past people all over the Lakeland area are taking to the water. Some to fish, some to ski and some just for relaxing boat rides. Still, others enjoy skimming over the water with the wind in their faces watching the scenery fly past or racing for trophies and prizes. On the area lakes you’ll find speed boats, canoes, row boats and sail boats to name but a few. And, each proud boat owner will give you a different reason as to why he bought his boat and what it’s used for during the all to short summer months. Water is one of the most enjoyable ingredients in all out doors. Last year the water lured more than 41 million boaters and the boating business is still on the increase. The days of “bulky boating” are past. The day of the versatile boat and outboard and the endurable, lightweight rig is here and with it, the additional opportunity for every family member to enjoy the great outdoors. .on the water. The modern boat is a far cry from the “wood and caulking” days. The modern boats are easier to keep clean and smoother riding for the entire family. The amazing part is, today’s boats have more “floatability” than wood. After the exterior hull — usually made of fiberglass and resins — is completed in a

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A LARGE ONE — One of the largest boats on Lake Wawasee is this cabin Chris-Craft cruiser owned by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miller, both couples are from Fort Wayne. On Saturday, when this photo was taken, the two couples were enjoying the day on the placid waters of Lake Wawasee.

mold, a thin layer of foam is sprayed inside. This adheres to the hull and is an integral part of the boat. Lakeland Youth News By Terry Auker, Ann Jensen We had about 145 young people at the dance Friday night to hear Ihe Gias- Echo’s from Warsaw. Friday night the dance will feature the Fifth Column from Elkhart and on Saturday the dance band will be the Floresvent Mailbox. Don i forget kids we’re ogen Monday nights from 6-1(1 and closed all day Sundays' Opelousas, La., is a yam shipping center.

A SPORTS CRAFT — Merrill Norris, who sells the things at his marina, is proud of his inboard-outboard Evinrude skipper, a real sports model of the marine line. Norris is a land developer, coin collector and marina operator, but admits his boats are his first love.

Boating Safety

LAFAYETTE — Boating accidents are becoming more prevalent in Indiana, as more comparative amateurs acquire boats and take to the lakes and streams. Dick Willsey, Purdue university extension safety specialist, lists these safe boating rules: Do not overload; Do not stand up in the boat; Do not change places in a small boat unless necessary; Equip boat with coast guard approved life preservers (at least one for each passenger); Non - swimmers should wear their life preservers at all times;

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Remember that a capsized boat usually floats even with a motor attached. Use it to keep yourself afloat. It is a mistake just to memorize safety rules without appreciating their meaning, says Willsey. The following rules should be followed when in a motorized boat, and if you own an outboard Willsey suggests you study them fully. Do not overpower your boat; Do not “Hot-rod”; Give swimming areas a wide berth; Do not stand up while starting the motor; Never smoke 1 " while handling gasoline; / Havqzan approved fire extinguisher aboard (pressurized dry chemical is preferred); Carry oars for emergency use; Operate slowly near docks or congested areas;

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Know and obey the “rules of the road”. Further information concerning safe boating is obtainable from the Outboard Boating club of America, 307 north Michigan avenue, Chicago, 111. Willsey adds that the United States Power Squadrons (USPS) offers each year a free course dealing with the proper and safe handling of all types of boats. For full information, contact the Squadron Commander in your area, or write USPS, P. O. Box 510, Englewood, N. J. A copy of Indiana boating regulations may be obtained from the State Department of Natural Resources, Division of Enforcement, 605 State Office Building, Indianapolis, Ind. 46204. Hot Weather Tips Here are some general rules that will get most healthy individuals comfortable through the summer. Those 'who have heart disease in any form or suspect it, should follow a doctor’s advice, says Dr. Warren E. Coggeshall, Indianapolis internist and president of the Indiana Heart Association. 1. Don’t go beyond your normal capacity in, anything you do. 2. Don’t over eat. 3. Wear loose garments, white or light in colors; wear a head covering in any prolonged period in the hot sun to avoid heat stroke. 4. Don’t rush into vacations. Working into a program of moderate exercise gradually will protect your heart. 5. Don’t gulp icy drinks. Cool drinks will put you at ease. 6. Avoid sudden and extreme temperature changes. For example, plunging an overheated body into cold water can trigger a heart attack in a susceptible individual. 7. Remember, your heart is not on vacation. Treat it with care and it will respond with a happy beat — through the summer and the whole year round, cautions Dr. Coggeshall.

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i € I. * SAILING IS POPULAR — Sailing is becoming more popular on Lake Wawasee with the passing of the years. Vhree Fort Wayne men are shown here plying the ancient skill on Saturday when a Mail-Journal photographer was assessing the various crafts on the lake. From left are Mike Michael, Dan Schweigel and Dick Ronancwski. Michael is, a member of the U. S. Power Squadron, Fort Wayne chapter. —

Do's and Don'ts of Outboarding Do’s and Don’ts of Boating: Don’t tie up to buoys or channel markers. Don’t appropriate pier or dock by tying up and leaving your boat, thereby depriving others of the only space available. Don’t anchor so close to other boats that fouling can occur. Don’t anchor in channels or fairways, thus interfering with traffic through the channel. Don’t desecrate the waterways by dumping refuse overboard to collect in harbors or on the shoreline. DO get familiar with your local buoyage system. Charts governing your own waters should be obtained and studied. DO exercise courtesy when passing other boats, especially small craft with anchored fishermen. DO avoid staring jpX. the occupants of other boats—it’s an invasion of privacy! DO render help to another boat in trouble. It is unseamanlike to ignore a distress call. _____

Easier to Drive Driving today’s boat is easier than driving an automobile. Electramatic throttle and shift controls, easy-to-view instrument panels and glare-re-ducing Sunscreen safety glass are usually standard fare. Advances in manufacturing boats have made the leisuretime activity attractive — and enjoyable —for every member of the family.

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Weekly Fishing Report Northeastern Indiana — Streams and lakes are still rather high, but silver bass are beginning to produce plenty of action in Winona' and Tippecanoe lakes. Spear lake in Tri-County state fish and game area is producing some good catches of bluegills and red-ear sunfish on flies, both deep and shallow. Perch, rock bass and a few largemouth bass are being taken in Lake Wawasee. In Steuben county, only Little Long lake is providing decent fishing for bluegills. High and Smalley lakes in Noble county are yielding good bluegill fishing. Salamonie Reservoir is clearing up, and fishermen are taking lots of smallmouth bass, bluegills, crappies and rock bass on live nightcrawlers. EXAMINE 26,893 BOATS FOR SAFETY The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary reported that it completed 26,893 courtesy motgitwat examinations for safety *by the end of May, 1968. In the first five months of the year only 9,343 boats could not pass the examinations, witlf 13,263 failures. According to the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers, the report indicates that boatmen seem to be paying more attention to the safety equipment aboard their boats.

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