The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 June 1977 — Page 11

Basic boating course taught by Coast Guard Auxiliary

By SUE GAUGLER Bishop's Wawasee Boat Company in Syracuse was the scene of a basic boating course for persons 10 years of age and older put on by members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary June 15 and 16. The course, involving three lessons, lasting two and one-half hours each night, was designed for beginners, giving an introduction to basic boating skills. A total of 31 students ranging in age from 10 to 59 attended The course, which stresses boating safety, consisted of an introduction to boating, classes of boats, numbering of boats, boat equipment, legal requirements, federal and state requirements, trailering, pre-sailing preparations and launching. Also weather, fueling, rules of road, aids to navigation, navigation lights, anchoring, waterskiing, emergencies, fire extinguishers, seamanship, hazardous operation signaling and assistance, prevention of distress, mooring and docking and returning the boat to the trailer. All the material was presented on slides and discussed by the Auxiliary instructors, Past Captain Robert Thurston and Flotilla Commander Jack Schilling. Also assisting were

Lifeguard pool begins musical chairs

This summer, a new system for lifeguard scheduling is being used at three locations in the Lakeland area Through the cooperation of the Wawasee Summer Swim Program, lifeguards for the Wawasee High School pool. Syracuse Lake and Waubee Lake beaches are trained and assigned Guards were hired by each community for their respective beaches in years past. Some of the guards have

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—lp ATTEND COURSE — Youngsters, age 10 or older, attended a basic boating course at Bishop's Wawasee Boat Company, put on by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Immediate Past Vice Commodore Jim Miller, Flotilla Commander Wayne Smith and Flotilla Commander Sue Gaugler Thurston, Schilling and Miller are from Muncie, Smith from Warsaw and Gaugler is from Dayton, Ohio. In addition to the slides, each student was able to purchase a textbook. An exam was given the second night and all who passed received certificates and cards

worked at one, two or all three of the locations since the program began Memorial Day week end Each guard works no more than a three-hour shift at each location during the day This prevents the guards from becoming tired or bored. "You lose so much in effectiveness, that it's just not worth it," explained one of the program directors. The guards have outlined dudes expected of them, such as care of the beach and water areas They also have knowledge

stating they had completed the course. The course, which is approved by the State Conservation Department, will be held again on July 6 and 7, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the boat company. Those who did not pass their exams before will be able to make them up. Anyone else wishing to sign up should call the boat company. The Auxiliary is an allvolunteer. civilian arm of the Coast Guard, created by an act of

of emergency procedures and emergency equipment is at hand, such as a telephone and rescue tube A standard uniform is being established for the male and female guards, with guard lifesaving patches. Mary Lowe, a guard who yesterday spent two shifts, one on the Syracuse beach and an afternoon shift in the Waubee chair, explained the difference in the two areas. The Syracuse beach is more heavily populated, even during week days, as day care center children often attend. The Waubee Lake Park population is smaller on week days, but sometimes rowdy. “I almost called the police the other

Tippecanoe Audubon Society sponsoring photo contest

The Tippecanoe Audubon Society is sponsoring a nature photography contest for amateur photographers residing in Kosciusko. Marshall, Whitley and Wabash counties Photographs taken since January 1, 1977, and showing a minimum of human presence and-or impact may be entered in three categories: Slides in 2x2 mounts; color prints, any size; and black and white prints, any size Entries may be submitted until August 23 by mail to Tippecanoe Audubon Society, r 7 box 73 Warsaw. Ind 46580; or in person at monthly meetings of TAS, held every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Pierceton Community Building. Judges for the contest will be Ed Purrington, and Terry Klondans

Congress in 1939. It is the only boating organization in the country so authorized and has more than 45,000 men and women members Besides teaching safe boating in the boating courses, the Auxiliary conducts patrols, patrols marine events and regattas, assists boatmen in distress, conducts Courtesy Motorboat Examinations (a free safety inspection check), and participates in Project AIM (Academy'lnstruction Mission).

day,” she added. Milford park board president Marion Acton spoke of the lifeguard pool program at the last town board meeting. He said, “It's really a tremendous thing.” "I think it’s working fine." said one of the program directors. "We have had problems in both areas in functional things.” Another matter to be worked out, is the number of guards needed during peak times. Those working as guards in the program this summer are Joe Elam, Mary Lowe, Kim Bachelder, Gail Brown, Marlys Stahley, Scott Arnold, Esti Keen, Laurie Morgan. Mark Koble. Jan Miller and Teresa Carpenter.

A complete set of rules follows: Contest open to residents of Kosciusko, Marshall, Wabash and Whitley Counties of Indiana. Officers and board members and their families of Tippecanoe Audubon Society, Inc., and contest judges are not eligible to enter —a special category will be judged for these persons. No prizes will be given other than recognition for photographic ability. The contest shall have three categories: 1. Slides in 2 x 2 mounts; 2. Color prints, any size, mounted or unmounted; 3. Black and white prints, any size, mounted or unmounted. Each contestant may enter a maximum of three pictures per category. It is photographer’s responsibility to label each of the entries with his name and address as all entries will be

returned to the contestant if he provides a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Contest limited to amateur photographers — no professional photographers may enter. Pictures that have been previously published or winners in other contests are not eligible. The Tippecanoe Audubon Society, Inc., reserves the right to use reproductions of any of the entries in its promotional or educational material. Entries may be submitted by mail to the Tippecanoe Audubon. Society, r 7 box 73 Warsaw, Ind. 46580 prior to August 23 or delivered in person at the June 28. July 26 or August 23 meetings of the Tippecanoe Audubon Society. Entries received after August 23 will not be judged. Prizes will be given in each category. Audubon Society schedules two speakers The June meeting of the Tippecanoe Audubon Society is scheduled for Tuesday evening, June 28. at 7:30 p.m. at the Pierceton Community Building. The program will consist of two speakers. First. Frances Townsend, who recently returned from 11 days in Colorado during which time she attended the National Audubon Convention in Estes Park, will share her experience. Then. John Rouch wall present a program on identification of trees. All interested persons are invited to attend. Persons wishing further information should contact Maureen Bagwell, r 3 box 239 Warsaw. ut Bmw \ B| p MISS SKI BEE’ — Pretty Barbara Yoder of r 4 Syracuse will represent the Lake Webster Ski Bees as "Miss Ski Bee” in the 1977 "Queen of Lakes" contest. Barb is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Yoder and is a 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School. She will be a freshman at Indiana State University in the fall. She is 18 and has blonde hair and blue eyes. She weighs 125 pounds and stands five feet, seven inches tall. Barb was a member of the 1976 state championship track team and w;as 1976 WHS Homecoming Queen. She was active in track, gymnastics and was a varsity cheerleader at WHS. MISS CHAPMAN LAKE — Lora Smith, attends Warsaw Community High School and is competing as Miss Chapman Lake in the pageant. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith, 529 North Parker Street. Warsaw. She is five feet, five inches tall, with brown hair and green eyes. Miss Chapman Lake has interests in gymnastics, roller skating, dancing and singing.

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Traditional summer pancake breakfast to be held June 26

Members, invited guests of members and prospective members of the Wawasee Property Owners Association, will have their traditional summer pancake breakfast on Sunday, June 26, at the pavilion at South Shore Golf Club. The breakfast, started nearly two decades ago by the association, has been held in prior years at the Lilly Pavilion on North Shore Road. Owned by the late Eli Lilly, longtime Wawasee resident, the pavilion was the only structure remaining standing of the former Sargent Hotel which was razed in the late 1950’5. "The physical condition of the pavilion has deteriorated to such a state that it is no longer possible for us to meet there,” says W. W. (Bill) Spurgeon, president of the association. “Through Mr. Lilly’s generosity, we had the use of this building for more than 20 years, and are grateful to him and his family, "added Spurgeon, "but, Nicole Neff honored at birthday party Nicole Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Neff of Waubee Lake, was honored Saturday with a birthday party in honor of her fourth birthday. The guests enjoyed a children s matinee and then went to the home of Nicole’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. John Fisher on Syracuse Lake, for games and cake and ice cream. Those attending were Amy Price, Nikki Mash, Lori Mulins, Lori Stiver. Paig Price, Dee Ann Neff, Jeff Kruger, Karla Kruger and Lana Walton, all of Syracuse; Christy Method of Waubee Lake; and Kristy Schermerhorn of Roann. Cause of house fire is unknown Cause of a house fire which occurred Sunday, June 19, at 11:48 am. on Maiior Drive of Wawasee Heights. Syracuse, is unknown. The house, owned by Larry Dull, r 2 Wawasee Heights, sustained $4,000 in damage. Syracuse firemen extinguished the blaze which started in the garage. They were excused at 12:50 p.m.

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we can’t expect the Lilly estate to maintain this building for us for this type of usage, so we have moved to an alternate site. We hope to have a good turnout at South Shore.” Come As You Are Hours for the association breakfast are from 8:30 to 10:30 am., with a slight charge, payable on entrance, all you can eat. and come as you are event.

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Reservations are not absolutely necessary but would be helpful in the planning, Spurgeon said, and can be made by calling Meyer Maidenberg, George M. Poole, or Mrs. William J. Tully. Other association officers include Dr. Logan Love, vice president; Meyer Maidenberg, treasurer; Mrs. John Feighner, recording secretary , and Sharon Farris, executive director.

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