The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 July 1973 — Page 6

Tournament August 11 —

Skiing is a popular hobby of many Lakeland area residents

Over the past several years water skiing has become a popular hobby for people in the Lakeland area. Both year around and summer residents have joined the ranks and are taking to the water. There are three ski clubs in the Lakeland area — The North Webster Ski Bees, the Dewart Skiers and the Wawa Skiers. Tournament On tap fa* August 11 is a big ski tournament sponsored by the Dewart Skiers. The showtournament is being held in accordance to the American Water

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Ski Association rules. The chief judge will be Don Hoffman of the Mishawaka Spray Riders club. At the present time five clubs are registered fa the show out of a possible seven clubs. Hie clubs will each present 45 minute shows with 15 minute breaks between shows. The tournament will get underway at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11; at Lakeview resort, formerly Redmond Park, on Dewart Lake. Interested persons are invited to attend. Judging at AWSA contests includes flow of act, skill of

performance, difficulty of act, spectator appeal, efficient use of time, announcing, towing, adaptability to site, picking up boat crew, roping and equipment personnel. Area Clubs The Nath Webster Ski Bees are the oldest continuing club in the area, having been formed in 1957. The Ski Bees have numerous state championships to their credit. Some years ago the Dewart Skiers was formed and then the club died out. About 1967 the club was re-organized by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Miller, year-around residents of the lake. The Millers are still active in the club. The newest of the three area clubs is the Wawasee club, the Wawa Skiers. This club was formed in 1970. Both the Ski Bees and the Dewart Skiers entered floats in the recent Mermaid Festivalparade. The Ski Bees took first {dace, in organizational floats and were awarded $125 plus the trophy. The Ski Bees also won first place in their queen conveyance and received a SSOO sponsor award. The Dewart .Skiers placed second in the queen conveyance division and received a S2OO sponsor award. The Dewart Skiers also participated in the recent Syracuse Police and Firemen’s fair parade. Also at the Mermaid Festival’s “Queen of Lakes” contest Miss Cindy Foyle, representing the Dewart Lake ski club, was chosen as one of the final five princesses. Began In 1924 Water skiing has cone 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 spats 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

Fort Wayne newsman looks at Wawasee Golf

(Editor’s note: The following story is one of five prepared by Jim Costin, of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel sports department and is reprinted for the information of host of golf friends). Don Byrd is now in his 20th season as the pro-owner of the oldest golf course in Northwestern Indiana, the Wawasee Golf club on the north shores of Lake Wawasee. Built in 1910, this par 72,18-hole layout covers ground once an Indian reservation and the closest known course which dates back any farther is the Chicago Golf and Country club. Bounded on the north by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, it wasn’t unusual back during the Roaring 20s to find executive cars parked on a siding near the course while officials enjoyed the Wawasee links and a neighboring plush resort hotel — (the SpinksWawasee) — which has since been turned into Wawasee Prep school. Byrd, an outstanding golfer, hasn’t had much time for the sport the past couple of seasons as he oversees the entire

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matter of technique, timing and teamwork. The beginner can learn the basics of the sport on dry land, according to 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

operation at Wawasee. He purchased it when it was in a somewhat rundown condition in 1954, but since that time has worked hard and now is the proud owner of a fine clubhouse which includes a bar, dining facilities, {M*o shop and lockers. One of the original owners, Frank Remy, sold the course to Byrd, a graduate of the University of Arizona. Byrd has managed to play only three rounds this year and but 14 times last year. His three rounds this season have produced scores of 74, 67 and 65 so one wonders just what he might do if time permitted more of this sort of thing. His playing history includes many titles, such as the National Navy Veterans championship, a win in the Arizona Open and in the National American Legion. Also, he has played in a couple of US Open tourneys and once shot 64 at the Delaware Country dub. He owns a 62 here at Wawasee and has broken 30 several times on both the back and front nines but hasn’t put these together—yet. He once had

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’D find that you wiD stand up automaticaDy. When 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. While the skier should remain flexible enough to react to any wave or turn, his legs should maintain some rigidity, keeping the ski tips from digging into the water. Knees should be slightly bent. The 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

a good shot at shooting 60 or less at Wawasee when darkness set in and, despite help from several onlookers equipped with flashlight, lost a ball on the 16th hole and wave up. Horsesunce were used to draw mowers on this course but naturally they have long since been replaced by modern equipment. And other recent changes have included remodeling the kitchen, building a huge new first tee and the addition of a lake on the Bth fairway which has whipped a drainage problem on the eighth and third holes which had existed for many years. In fact, that lake now serves as Byrd’s private fishing site —- when he finds time for such a luxury. Also chemicals applied twice a year have all but made this course weedless. Par is 36-36 and the course measures 6,320 yards. It can give a hooker trouble, as there is out-of-bounds left on the first, third, fourth and fifth holes and trouble left a couple of times on the back side too, but slicing the ball OB is

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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 Teamwork is perhaps the most important aspect of water skiing from the standpoint of fun and safety. * Each team is composed of three members — skier, driver and observer. The three members of the team should compare notes in detan before the ride to insure an understanding when the run begins. The take off is the most important part of the water ski run.

all but impossible. Byrd considers the par five' eighth hole where that lake, a ditch and trees make weU-placed shots a must, one of the course’s finest. Both nines have two par threes —two par fives and five par four and those four par fives average 500 yards each. The course really can’t be considered real tough, as all you have to worry about is direction and distance. But then, what else is there? Milford-Warsaw drivers collide Friday A collision Friday on state road 15 at the Polk Equipment Cd. driveway in Leesburg involved vehicles operated by Rudolph F. Sierk, 64, r 2 Milford, and Ralph G. Kaiser, 49,121 South Scott St., Warsaw. Damage to the Sierk auto was $450 with no estimate given for the Kaiser auto. Damage to the Kaiser auto was to the hood, griD, front bumper and right front fender.

The driver whould position the boat so that he will be able to follow a straight course. This will allow the skier to gain his balance before having to execute a turn. Also, when the skier yells “hit it” the driver should be ready to take off, as the skier has requested. The alert driver is constantly aware of the status of his skier. He keeps the tow line taut and knows how much power is needed to keep the skier on the water

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surface. An observer must, according to state law, ride with the boat’s driver 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 to know is the basics, a little common sense and have a friend in the driver’s seat