The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1977 — Page 9

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Vacations needed, healthy

The traditional summer vacation of the American family is highly recommended by your doctor. The family needs to get away from customary home and office chores, forget day-to-day worries for a short time and generally get rejuvenated and ready to face another year. Whether your vacation will be a short trip to a nearby lake, camping out in a national park, a plane trip abroad, or what have you, there are few things to keep in mind that will help avoid having the holiday spoiled by illness. Depending on where you're going, you may need some vaccination shots. Tetanus, certainly for anyone who expects to include some out-of-doors activities. Typhoid, if your journey includes areas where the water supply is uncertain. Ask your doctor about these, and possibly other immunizations. The American Medical. Association suggests that you remind yourself to use common sense about your vacation diet. Many a family trip has been spoiled by too many roadside hamburgers and soft drinks. A sound rule while driving crosscountry is to eat lightly. Be cautious about heavy, rich meals, particularly if you’re not accustomed to such fare at home. Know what sort of climate you will encounter at your vacation spot and dress accordingly. It can get cold in the mountains at night, even in midsummer. Good walking shoes are important to the travel wardrobe

Fishing license money goes into lakes

It costs the fisherman of Indiana 1605.000 to operate the fisheries section of the Division of Fish and Wildlife What does the fisherman get for that license he must buy to fish public waters'* Indiana's fishing public supports eight district fisheries biologists, two research biologists, two Lake Michigan biologists and four state fish hatcheries Fishermen pay the salaries of 23 professionally trained fisheries biologists and purchase their equipment and maintain their fishery stations. What does the fisheries biologist provide in return? During 1976, fisheries biologists conducted fisheries surveys on 96 lakes throughout the state. Some of those lakes surveyed were Webster and Waubee Lake in Kosciusko County; Willow Slough. Newton County; Shakamak Lake, Greene-Sullivan County; Mansfield Reservior. Parke County;

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If you wear glasses, take along an extra pair. Or at least a copy of your prescription. If you’re taking a regular medication, make certain of your supply before you leave. ■ And. finally, don’t overdo it. Almost no one other than a trained athlete is ready for 36 holes of golf or five sets of tennis

Bowen Lake. Clark County; Mississinewa Reservoir. Wabash County; Brush Creek Reservoir. Jennings County; and Brookville Reservoir, Franklin County. Fishery surveys are designed to determine the quality of the fishery Once the data has been assimilated, the biologist will determine if fish management is needed. If management is needed, the biologist will make his recommendation then carry out the work. Examples of fish management are fish attractors constructed at Salamonie Reservoir during 1976, a partial selective for gizzard shad conducted at Willow Slough State Fish and Wilflife Area, the renovation of Boone’s Pond in Boone County and the introduction of white bass at Versailles Reservoir, Ripley County. t An essential part of any fish management program is a good hatchery program. The stocking pobey is that bass.

Lakeland Living

under a broiling sun Schedule your vacation to allow daily rest periods. Do most of the driving in the morning hours and stop for the day in early or midafternoon. Your vacation should be a holiday for rest and relaxation. It should not be a grind that necessitates another vacation to rest up from the vacation.

bluegill, redear and crappie are to be stocked once and once only in new impoundments or renovated waters. These species are not supplementary stacked in state waters. Natural reproduction of largemouth bass and bluegill is sufficient to maintain a fishery. Those species which are stocked in our lakes and reservoirs in the state are species that do not reproduce naturally. Those species are northern pike, walleye, musky, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout, and striped bass. In most cases, lack of spawning habitat is the reason. Without a good hatchery system to propagate the species, they would not exhist During 1976, your fish hatcheries produced 85,000 northern pike. They were stocked in J. IE. Murphy Lake at Willow (gKragh State Fish and Wildlife Area. Hardy Lake in Scott County. Brush Creek in Jennings County. Versailles Lake in Ripley County and Wolf Lake in Lake County. In addition. 19 million walleye fry were stocked in Cataract and Mansfield Reservoir and Lake Wawasee Over 43.000 channel catfish were stocked in public lakes along with 18,000 striped bass and 1,800 musky. We also stocked 100,000 largemouth bass in new water. New fish populations were established at Atterbury State Fish and Wildlife Area in Johnson County and Potato Creek State Recreational Area in Saint Joseph County. For those who enjoy catching trout and salmon, your coldwater hatchery system stocked 178,000 steelhead, 149,000 brown trout, 38,000 Chinook and 210,000 coho salmon The put-and-take trout program amounted to 65,000 rainbow trout. These were stocked in 23 streams and 20 lakes in northern, central and southern Indiana.

Plan your leisure time carefully

Careful planning is an important pert of every business or financial decision we make these days, but planning of our leisure activities can be just as important to assure the largest possible return in terms of fun. enjoyment, and relaxation. Summer is a time when motorists need to plan in advance their leisure time vacations. Although these preparations are not as difficult as negotiating a loan or closing a business deal, summer travelers will still want to give plenty erf thought to the matter. Then chances are they can reach their destinations without unnecessary problems After deciding on a vacation which fits both tim<?and budget, consider these planning items: Auto Maintenance — Have your car tuned up with new points and plugs, check brakes, adjust wheel alignment, balance tires, inspect the radiator and cooling systems (especially if towing a trailer), change the oil and filter, lubricate, check, clean, or replace oil filter, inspect and clean battery and cables, examine windshield wipers and fill washer fluid, adjust headlights. Personal Necessities — Be sure each driver has a valid driver's license and is covered with at: least the minimum amounts of auto-mobile insurance, make certain you take along travelers’ checks. Chicago Motor Club-AAA credentials, credit cards, necessary medication and prescriptions, sports equipment, 1 beach accessories, including sunburn lotion, dinner clothes, travel clothes, camera and film. Glove Compartment — Have readily available evidence of car ownership, insurance and registration. first-aid kit. flashlight and batteries, maps, tissues. Trunk — Carry a fire extinguisher. good spare tire. jack, tire changing tools, flares, v-belts for fan. generator, and power steering 1 Children — Bring pillows, books, writing materials, games, deck of cards, light snacks, jug of water, fruit juices, and a washcloth for quick cleanups. Further Tips — Before leaving on a trip it is a good idea to give your travel plans, auto license

Woubee association selects new officers, plans event

New officers were elected during the annual meeting of the Waubee Lake Association, July 5, at the Milford Fire Station. Chosen as officers were Jim Stork — president Arden Ball — vice president Mrs. Lawrence Sawyer — secretary-treasurer Daniel Schwab, Harold Miller — board members A representative of the Maple Leaf Duck Farm reported the farm has completely stopped any discharge of waste from coming into Waubee Lake. This is done by pumping their waste back into their land as irrigation. A poster from the department of natural resources was presented by Alvin Schmucker. The department offers to help remove all white amur grass carp from farm ponds and other water bodies. They will then restock these bodies with more desirable fish. Interested parties may contact the department. The results of the water study

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number and car description to a friend, neighbor, or relative 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 lifts needed weight from the front wheels, making steering unreliable. Also, avoid overloading the car top carrier. Adding weight to the top of the car c-ianges a car's center of gravity, increasing the possibility of sway, when changing lanes and rounding curves. An important aspect of planning your trip is selecting a route, which 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 accommodations. 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 newspapers. Also, provide care for pets, houseplants. lawns, and gardens. On departure day, make certain you have locked all doors and windows and pulled the electric plug on all radios, televisions, clocks, air conditioners, and 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, lightning. or a power surge through electrical lines. And finally, to deter burglars or vandals, notify the local police department of your trip and purchase automatic timers for several lamps in your home. The police will pay special attention to your home whik making their regular rounds, and the automatic timers will help keep burglars away while you’re gone. By planning your vacation in advance, you can eliminate many of the problems often associated with vacations, and have many pleasant memories of your trip for years to come.

test made in 1976, by Stuart Shipman, fisheries biologist, were given. The proposal by the department of natural resources was read, concerning a fish project. The association agreed to cooperate with the department over the next three years on the fish project. Plans were finalized for the July 17, chicken barbecue to be held at the Milford Fire Station. New president Stork called a board meeting for July 18, at his home. Carpet lifted from floors Gary Stuckman. r 2 Syracuse, reported to county police that the carpet had been stolen out of*his mobile home in Fascination Place at Lake Wawasee Saturday. The carpet was not attached to the floor. Value was listed at SI,OOO.

"Witty, charming" book ■ f profiles North Webster

“A book of Hoosier wit and charm.’’ These are the words Mrs. Mary (Cookson) Sullivan uses to describer her late husband’s book, “North Webster — from Boydstown’s Mill to Camelot Sqtiare,” a history of North Webster from its beginnings to the 1970’5. Mrs. Sullivan’s husband, the late R. Kip Sullivan, former builder-developer and news columnist, first became interested in history after becoming partially paralyzed in an auto accident in 1965. It was then he started writing a column about the history of North Webster three times a week entitled, “Lakeland Reflections.” Mrs. Sullivan says most of the material used in her husband’s book comes from these columns. Sullivan’s daughter, Jill Lesh, gave her father the final encouragement to write the book, the first complete history of North Webster ever written. A total of eight years were taken to research the work, which was completed just prior to Sullivan’s death on May 12, 1977. The book became available to the public on June 3. So far approximately 200 copies have been sold, says Mrs. Sullivan. People, Places, Things Sullivan divides his 116 page book into several categories. He starts out with Boydstown’s Mill, the original name of North Webster, continues with Indiana, Politics and Banking and ends with People, Places and Things. The final three chapters are, actual excerpts from his column. Some of the people, places and things featured in the book include a complete diary of Jasper Angel starting in 1879, a complete list of all postmasters in North Webster, Indians, gypsies, local gathering places such as the barber shop and drug store as well as other people and points of interest. Sullivan begins his book by talking about how the people in North Webster are classified. He says: “It has often been noted that the area is populated by natives, lakers and the rest of us. While the rest of us far outnumber the other two grops, most of the persons who inhabit the pages of this work will be recognized as Natives.” In another exerpt from the book, Sullivan describes the barber shop. He states, “The ceiling was thickly hung with hornets nests, the walls were covered with moose heads, arrow heads, fish and turtle heads. Rattle snake skins with rattlers, were mixed in with stuffed owls, foxes and a badger.” Most of the research for the book came from various diaries, abstract of titles, which gives the complete history of a piece of land, letters, information from the National Archives in Washington plus gossip and local talk. Mrs. Sullivan says the hardest part she felt her husband had in writing the book was putting all

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W W 1 kJ I z PART OF RESEARCH — Mrs. Kip Sullivan displays an old hotel register book used as research in her husband’s book about North Webster.

the information together. “I think that organizing it was the hardest part.” She said Kip used to work on the book about two to three hours daily, depending on how tired’he was. Sullivan was born in Gas City. His family was involved in the window glass making business and made their glass in Ohio during the winter months and moved to Sechrist Lake near North Webster during the summer. Sullivan then worked tor the National Cash Register Company for 22 years, before moving back to North Webster to live permanently in 1947. He became involved in building and developing real estate in the area before becoming paralyzed in 1965.

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Mrs. Sullivan says the best thing she likes about the book, is its tongue-in-cheek humour. “I think it has a lot of wit and humour.” She also says, “ij thought he did very well in presenting the facts to make it more readable.” Even though she feels it is a very readable: book, Mrs. Sullivan is surprised the book is selling so well. She attributes a great deal of the popularity of the book to the feeling of nostalgia that is coming back, especially among the young people. So far Mrs. Siillivan has only had 400 books printed, but with the money she makes she hopes to be able to print more. The book is now available from various North Webster merchants.

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