The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 August 1970 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Aug. 26, 1970

Skiing: A Fast Growing Sport In The Lakeland Area

- Skiing is a growing sport in the Lakeland area with many clubs being formed by ski enthusiasts. North Webster's Ski Bee club has even held the state championship honors for a number of years, retaining their title in recent competition, j Water skiing has come a long, long way since Fred Waller strapped on the first pair of water skis back in 1924 and went skimming across Long Island Sound into sports history. Today more than 10 million persons enjoy water skiing and spend some $32-million on equipment. Additional millions are spent on-boats and motors to tow skiers. Learning to water ski is a matter of technique, timing and teamwork The beginner can learn the basics of the sport on dry land, according to Evinrude's ski advisors. Start with a few deep knee bends to limber up On shore, grasp the tow line and have a friend lower you to a crouched, sitting position until the tow bar is just in front of your knees Arms should be straight, knees between your elbows. Skis should be about six inches apart and parallel Your friend can then slowly pull you to a standing position. Let him do the pulling; don’t try to stand up by yourself. Repeat this procedure several times. The same exercises can be practiced in shallow water prior to trying the real thing. Again, let your friend do the pulling This simulates the pulling action of the boat You’ll find that you will stand up automatically. W’hen you are ready for your first try. make sure the position of your knees and the tow line rope is similar to the practiced position „ Maintain Rigidity While you should remain flexible enough to react to any wave or turn, your legs should maintain some rigidity, keeping

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your ski tips from digging into the water. Knees should be slightly bent. Thep binding of the skis should be snug but comfortable. All skiers should wear a life jacket or ski belt. Even the best of swimmers can be momentarily jolted by a tumble in the water. The skier can get skis in any price range and from a variety of four types: Conventional, slalom, trick or jumping. The length depends on the weight of the skier. Teamwork Important Teamwork is perhaps the most important aspect of water skiing from the standpoint of fun and safety The alert driver is constantly aware of the status of his skfer. He keeps the tow line taut and knows just how much power is needed to keep the skier on the water surface. Remember: an observer must ride with the pilot of the boat at all times. He is the official lookout He reports to the skipper on the approach of other boats and on the well-being of the skier. Water skiing is an exciting experience and easy to learn. All you need is a knowledge of the basics, a little common sense and a friend in the driver’s seat. Dewart Lake Three years ago the Dewart Lake ski club was formed by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Miller A ski jump and slalom area have been set up on the lake About 30 paid memberships are currently reported in the club which is planning a.show at 2 p.m. Sunday at Redmond park. Two of the group ski in competition. Jerry Hickman has won several honors this year. It is the first year in competition for young Kerry Farrell. Jerry placed first in men’s jumping at the Bass Lake invitational, second in the state meet at La Port; and fifth in the Spray Rider’s open at Mishawaka. The Millers and daughters. Shan and Sheli have just returned from several days visit at Myers Lake, Kanton, Ohio, where they attended the 1970 National Water Ski championships. I Area Winner Miss Janie Peckenpau of Muncie who skiis with the North Webster Ski Bees took second place honors in the nationals in the girl's trick division

a— '* ■ —■- .a* "A® B ASICS CAN BE LE ARNED ON L AND — The basics of skiing can be learned on dry land. Start in a sitting position (top photo) with the tow bar in front of your knees. A friend can then pull you to a standing position (bottom photo), simulating the pulling action of the tow boat.

Fishing Good In County Fishing is good. Lake fishing in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties is producing channel cats, small mouth bass, pike, bluegills and largemouth bass. Bluegills are hitting cm North Otter Lake in Steuben county. Largemouth bass are biting on Lake James and Snow Lake, and also they are catching bluegills at Snow. Clear Lake reports largemouth bass in deep water biting on catalpa worms. Also, catches of largemouth are being lured at Shipshewana. Round Lake in Noble county report catches of blue gills. In the Saint Joe River in Allen county they are catching channel cats below the dam. County Savings Bond Sales Up . Joe Ettinger, chairman of the Kosciusko county U.S. savings bonds committee has received a report revealing that the county’s savings bonds sales for July were $60,789 compared with $53,551 for the corresponding period of last year. Indiana sales for July were $10,522,006 and $11,365,434 for a like period of 1969—a loss of 7.4 per cent. Forty-six of Indiana’s 92 counties reported sales gains for the month when compared with sales of July, 1969. Mrs Jim Warren and children of South Bend are spending today (Wednesday) with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisser of Milford.

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BIRTHDAY CLUB HONORS MEMBER A birthday dinner with cake was enjoyed last evening in a Bremen lounge by members of the birthday club of Milford and their guests. Mrs. Levi Beer was the honored guest. She received a gift from the group. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Levi Beer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaiser, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weisser, Miss Esther Beer. Miss Virginia Beer and Miss Delores Resendez of Milford; Elmer Haab of Syracuse; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones of LaPorte. Miss Esther Beer, fiancee of Mr. Haab. received a personal gift from the club members. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Darrel French of San Diego, Calif., and Merritt Kline of Middlebury called on Mrs. Hazel Kline at Milford on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. French is the daughter of Mr. Kline and granddaughter of Mrs. Kline. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Mithoefer and daughter of Indianapolis called on Mr. and Mrs I. J. Byland at Syracuse Saturday afternoon. Miss Leslie Shenefield of Syracuse is spending a couple of days with Miss Susan Yoder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Floyd J. Yoder of Milford. Friday evening guests of Mrs. Fred Wuthrich of Milford were Mr and Mrs. Robert Moore and son and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nagle and daughter, all of Goshen. They celebrated Mrs. Wuthrich's birthday.

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ATTRACTS MILLIONS —Water skiing is an activity that attracts millions of enthusiasts each summer. Skiers should be sure to wear a life jacket or belt and maintain some rigidity while skiing to keep ski tips from digging into the water.

POMONA GRANGE MEETS AT NEW TAMERACK The St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange met at the New Tamarack Grange Hall, southeast of Mishawaka Thursday evening, with master Otho Bon Durant presiding. Eleven officers answered to roll call. Mrs. Vera Thompson, chairman of the women’s activities committee announced the contest for angel food cakes and holiday centerpieces will be held October 15 at the Bremen Grange Hall, and the agriculture committee will sponsor a grain exhibit at the same meeting. One of the projects of the year will be donations to the National Youth Organization. Reports were given by representatives of Bremen, New Tamarack and Waubee Granges. Alien Wolfe of New Tamarack received the Fifth degree obligation by Ben Thompson. Election Election of officers who will serve from October, 1970 to October, 1971, resulted in Arthur Heckerman of Bremen being chosen as Master. Others who will serve with him are Otho BonDurant, New Tamarack. Overseer. Elsie Trader, New Tamarack, Lecturer; Glen Pinkerton, Waubee (Milford) Steward; Ben Thompson. Bremen, assistant steward, Mrs. Daisy Heyde, Waubee, Chaplain; Ora Trader, New Tamarack, treasurer; Mrs. Clara Beehler. New Tamarack, secretary; Herman Miller, Waubee, Gatekeeper; Mrs. Ruth Miller. Waubee. Ceres; Isabelle Oakley. New Tamarack, Pomona; Carrie Pritch, Bremen. Flora; Mrs. Vera Thompson. Bremen, Lady

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A water skier being pulled by a tow boat cannot communicate vocally with the boat driver or observer with much success. The solution to this problem is to learn the sign language of hana signals developed by the American Water Ski Association which enables a skier to “talk" with those in the tow boat. The signals are simple, but it is essential that both skier and boat driver or observer understand them before they start out. Signals for slalom, trick skiing or jumping may get somewhat more complex, but those for ordinary skiing are not complicated, advise Evinrude skiing experts. The six A basic hand signals, demonstrated in the accompanying photos, will be adequate for most skiers. An “O” with the thumb and forefinger (top left) means “ok,” everything is fine; a hand across the throat means “cut" or “I’m dropping off;” an open palm means “stop.” On the right, ■thumbs up says “faster;" thumbs down says ‘•slower;’’ and a finger pointed in one direction indicates "go” in that direction.

Assistant Steward; Allen Wolfe and Robert Oakley both of New Tamarack elected to serve on the executive committee for 3 and 2 years respectively; Mabel Bon Durant, New Tamarack, pianist. The lecturer led the group in singing “Onward Christian Soldiers’’ “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” and also gave several household hints and read “Oh. Them Old Overalls.” The next meeting will be held at the Menominee Grange Hall northwest of Plymouth September 17. A potluck supper will be served at seven o’clock, followed by the installation of new officers. Attending the New Tamarack meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hyde and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of the Waubee (Milford) Grange. FINED FOR SPEEDING George W. Ryan. 58, r 1 Leesburg paid $27.25 for speeding 56 miles per hour in a 30-mile speed zone in the 2900 block of south Main street in Goshen, in Goshen city court Monday. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Earle Waltz of Lake Wawasee have as their guests Tor two weeks, their son and family. Dr. and Mrs. James P. Waltz and children, Patterson and Shelley of Fort Collins, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Harry- Sheets of Milford Junction have to Phoenix. Ariz., where they will do missionary work with the American Indians. Mrs. Fred Wuthrich, mother of Mrs. Sheets, received word Monday that they had arrived safely at their new home.

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