The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 June 1972 — Page 5

Vocation Preparations

Whether your vacation plans include a trip around the world or simply a week end in the country, give yourself plenty of preparation time says the Chicago Motor Club-AAA. The anticipation and planning for a vacation is sometimes half the fun of the trip itself and in many cases it is something the entire family can enjoy doing * together. And of course with everything in order before you start, you can travel with assurance that you are ready for almost anything that might happen along the way. After deciding on a place that meets your time and budget, these planning items: For the car — check brakes, adjust wheel alignment, balance tires, inspect the radiator and cooling system, change oil and filter, lubricate, check, clean or , replace air filter, inspect battery, windshield wipers and adjust headlights For the traveler — be sure each driver has a valid driver’s license use travelers’ checks, include Chicago Motor Club-AAA credentials, credit cards, necessary medication or ’ prescriptions, sports equipment, beach accessories, dinner clothes, travel clothes, camera and film In the glove compartment — have available evidence of car ownership, insurance and registration, first aid kit.

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flashlight and batteries, maps and tissues. In the trunk — maintain a fire extinguisher, good spare tire, jack, tire changing tools, flares, v-belts for fan. generator and power steering, coveralls for on-the-road maintenance. For the kids — bring pillows, books, writing materials, games, a deck of cards, light snacks, thermos of water, and a washcloth for quick clean-ups. Before leaving on a trip it is a good idea to give your itinerary, license number and car description to a friend or neighbor in case an emergency occurs and you must be notified. In packing your car, be certain not to overload the trunk. An excessive amount of weight behind the rear wheels has a tendency to lift needed weight from the front wheels making steering more unreliable Also, avoid overloading a cartop carrier. Adding weight to the top of an automobile changes a car’s center of gravity increasing the possibility of sway when changing lanes or rounding curves. An important aspect of planning your trip is selecting the route that will enable you to see all the things you want to see and still let you arrive at your destination at a reasonable hour for checking into accomodations It helps to plot your course on a map. marking unfamiliar exit

and entrance ramps on expressways, or expected turnoffs on smaller roadways. Before leaving on your trip make certain you have stopped all home deliveries including milk, mail and newspaper deliveries. Also prior to leaving provide care for pets, house plants, lawns and gardens. The day you leave you should make certain you have locked all doors and windows, pulled the electrical plug on all radios, televisions, electric clocks, air conditioners or heating units. If your stay is lengthy, it is a good idea to disconnect the refrigerator after removing all perishable items. Besides saving electricity by following these hints, you are also insuring yourself against accidental fires caused by defective cords or a power surge through the electrical lines. And finally, to deter burglars or vandals while you are away, purchase automatic timers for several lamps in your home. These will help create the illusion there is someone home while you are away. By planning your vacation in advance, and by fojjpwing these Chicago Motor Club suggestions you can eliminate many of the problems usually associated with vacations, and have pleasant memories of your trip for many years to come.

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‘ (Editor’s Note: A fierce k competitor in sailing races, r Buddy Ebsen is best known in k American homes as the head of r the household in the “Beverlv k Hillbillies’) k By BUDDY EBSEN Some people say catamarans I are dangerous. So is driving a car [ on the freeway, flying an I aeroplane, skiing, riding a L bicycle, taking a shower or f turning on the starter switch in any gasoline-driven power | cruiser. Any human activity that ; requires the exercising of : judgment has a certain amount of i peril in it. I recently started in a race ; from Playa del Rey to Point Dune I in my 35-foot catamaran "Polynesian Concept." The wind blew up to 57 knots in the gusts. Sound judgment and 50 years of boating experience really paid off for me that day. It was no place for a rookie skipper to try his a hand. I I have sailed my catamaran in other races — in the English Channel, Gulf Stream, California coastal waters and from Los Angeles to Honolulu, in winds of 1 up to 45 knots. I am happy to say 1 that the boat has finished

Make Scrapbook For Summer

By ALICE MORRELL Copley News Service Getting ready for a summer vacation is half the fun of going on one, and even if your vacation will be spent at home, it’s fun to plan for those lovely long warm days and all the things you will do. Making a scrap book in which to keep summer memories is one fun way to prepare for that 5 happy time ahead. This book is a long narrow one which can be carried in your car and can be worked in when traveling. To make the covers, you will need heavy cardboard from cartons or light plywood or masonite, and wallpaper or felt. I used wallpaper but you may want to use material left over from your latest sewing project. You will also need two large notebook rings, ruler, pencil and scissors. Cut two pieces of cardboard a little large* than the scrapbook pages you have planned. For this one let’s use 12 inches by 54 indies. (This lets one cut typing paper in half lengthwise to use as pages in the scrap book.) Cut the desired cover material 1 inch larger on all sides than the cardboard for the cover. To cover with paper, apply paste, smoothly but not heavily, to the top side of the cardboard. Then apply the paper. Now turn the paper under and paste to the underside of

t BUDDY EBSEN creditable each time. In one race, the 400-mile Saint Petersburg to Fort Lauderdale in which we sailed unofficially in 1970, we dropped the main sail and sailed under the jib alone for eight hours and still finished seventh out of 197 boats. Sailing unofficially in the Lipton Trophy Race off Miami in 1970, the wind blew 45 knots. There were nine dismastings, yet "Polynesian Concept,” finished only 45 seconds behind “Windward Passage” in the 30-mile triangle. In this race, "Polycon” finished five minutes boat-for-boat ahead of "American Eagle” the official winner. The Crystal Trophy Race, a 310-mile supreme test from Cowes to Cherbourg to Land's Eng. finishing at Plymouth — an English Channel test if there ever was one — was one of my most satisfying racing efforts. "Polycon ’ under reefed main and number two jib. met the steep, vicious Channel seas whipped up by a 45-knot wind and finished second to a 44-foot competitor whom we beat on corrected time. I bring up these races because in each case sound judgment was needed to not only do well but to stay afloat. Catamarans or any boats for that matter, are dangerous when sailed by inexperienced persons or worse yet, thrill-obsessed idiots. There are three simple rules for sailing an ocean racing catamaran safely. They are called the three “No-No's." First, never try to fly a hull; second, never fly a spinnaker on a reach when there are white caps; and third, never fail to maintain a proper sheet watch. If these three rules are rigidly obeyed, a well designed catamaran is the safest vessel you can go to sea in. My catamaran hulls draw 19 inches of water, thereby making it practically impossible to run aground unintentionally, but very z/nr M/r , PETERSEN KALE ISLAND BAIT HOUSE

the cardboard, smoothing all wrinkles as you do so. To line the inside of the cover I used typing paper, but you may use any cut wrapping paper just to be different. Cut the paper 4 inch smaller than the cover. Paste evenly and smoothly to the inside of the cardboard cover. With a paper punch, punch out 2 holes 4 inch from the top in both the top and bottom cardboard covers. Be sure to measure so that the top and bottom are even. If you have no punch use an ice pick, or if using masonite, a hand drill will do the job. To trim the scrap book use cut out letters of felt or paper, for instance “MY BOOK BY ALICE.” If you prefer a design cut one of felt or use lace paper doilies for trim at the corners, there are so many possibilities. To finish the scrap book add two large notebook rings. The top cover flips back when the book is in use, and makes a sturdy backing. This makes a useful book for children to use while riding in the car. They are also good for collecting recipes, or just taking notes on the trip. This idea may be made in any size, and to make it inexpensive use unprinted newsprint (which can usually be obtained at your local newspaper). For a more glamorous notebook, use the new plastic simulated leathers or even fake fur, which are quite handsome.

possible to beach the boat safely if this is desired or becomes necessary. Should a catamaran accidentally strike a floating or semi-submerged object and hole through, it will not sink. Even if a catamaran should capsize it will float well upside down and could even be sailed in that position. On the freeway, speed kills. However, the spectacular speed of a catamaran is one of the features of its safety, for it can outrun a storm by heading away from the storm center at speeds far in excess of the storm’s rate of travel. I speak from 50 years of sailing and I have enjoyed all of those years because I have used good judgment which has resulted in safe boating habits. Boating has added so much excitement and fun to my life, I hope the next 50 years produce just as much reward. Try New Color Scheme LAFAYETTE - Need to lift your spirits? Trying a new spring color scheme is one sure way to lift not only your spirits but the spirits of the whole family, says Sandra Westall. extension home furnishings specialist at Purdue university. Color is one of the most important elements in any room. It can build or destroy the effect you are trying to create. You need to know how colors affect you. what they can do for the room and how to combine them. Red, yellow and blue are the primary colors. All others come from these three, says Miss Westall. Equal parts of any two of them give the three secondary colors of orange, green and purple. The intermediate colors are created by varying the ratio

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"' ■'Jhl a *'' rr it 1 J ' «- • * ■ *■*’ * a CO^ ST J NG ~ Martv DeWitt is shown here Saturday morning in the coasting lane in the Saint Andrew s church parking lot during the third annual bicycle rodeo at Syracuse. She took a third in the eight through 11 year-old group of Wheelers.

Third Bicycle Rodeo Held Saturday Morning

The third annual bicycle rodeo was held Saturday morning on the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church parking lot north of Syracuse with 82 participants. The event for ability in safety for bicycle riders was started three years ago by the Saint Andrew’s minister, Rev. August Lundquist who was on hand Saturday, and chairman John Goldman. Grand prize recipient of a new bicycle was Stephanie White. Other winners were John McFall, first in seven years and under, Novices, and he received a take radio; second, Kyle Swartz, generator light; Tim Grum. third, safety flag; and Greg Day. <rf the primary colors in the mixture. Black and white help make colors lighter or darker. Have you ever walked into a room that seemed to give off a warm glow? Miss Westall says that chances are the main colors used in that room were reds or yellows. They are gay, exciting colors. Blues and greens are cooler and restful. If you feel uncertain about color choices for your house. Miss Westall suggests trying this simple exercise. Collect a hundred or more samples of all of the colors in a variety of light and dark hues and bright and dull intensities. These may be paint chips or small strips cut from magazines, fabrics or any colored materials you have around the house. Separate them into four groups: the three primary* colafamilies (red, yellow and blue) and a neutral group. Put black, white and gray into the neutral group since they may be combined with any color. Look carefully ,at those you are not sure of and decide what the predominating color is. Beige is sometimes thought of as neutral but Miss Westall says it usually belongs in the yellow group as do ivory, eggshell, cream and buff. Work with these samples and learn to recognize color graduations and relationships. Begin to decide how you would like to combine colors in your rooms. Walls of rooms, including windows and their tratment, doors and fireplaces arfthe largest areas of color Floors and ceilings cone next in size, then furniture and accessories. As you begin to put together the colors for each scheme, try to use them in the same proportion that they will be used in the room, suggests Miss Westall. For example, background color will represent the largest area and be the largest in size. This will help you to visualize the total effect. It pays big dividends to collect samples of paint, fabrics, wall covers and flooring materials and to carry them with you as you shop

fourth, bicycle seat. In the Wheelers division for eight through 11, winners were: First. Greg White, radio; second, Greg Carpenter, generator light; and third, Marty DeWitt, safety flag. For the 12 through 15 age, the

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Peddlers, first went to Danny Hostetler, bike radio; second, John Naab, generator light; and third, Chet Bergstedt, safety flag. Bicycle safety inspection for the event was held at the Syracuse police station for two week ends in May.