The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 July 1980 — Page 13

SUMMER

1,000 4-H'ers getting ready for county fair

By JEANNETTE SCHLEGEL FAIRTIME! FUNTIME! They will be one and the same when the 64th Annual Kosciusko County Fair opens on August 4. The week of August 4 through the 9 is jampacked with a variety of activities and exhibits for everyone. Tractor pulls, auto racing, and demonstrations are just a few of the events planned for Fair Week, but the special attraction for nearly 1000 young people will be the 4-H exhibits and activities. Although the fair doesn’t officially open until August 4, 4-H members began nearly two weeks prior to the fair with private judging for fashion revue and pre-judging for all the home economics and general 4-H projects. On opening night the public is invited to the Warsaw High School Auditorium to enjoy the 4-H Fashion Revue following the 4-H Tenure Award program and the Coronation of the 1980 4-H King and Queen. The Tenure Awards program, which is sponsored by Farm Bureau In-

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corporated, begins at 7 p.m. on August 4. The 4-H exhibits are located in various buildings throughout the fairgrounds and are on display for the public from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Shrine Building houses all of the 4-H Home Ec and arts and crafts projects, while the general projects such as wildlife, forestry, and woodworking are on display in the conservation building located near the entrance to the grandstand. The horticulture projects will be exhibited at the back of the women’s building. The Mini 4-H’ers even have a chance to get in the act by exhibiting their Mini 4-H projects in the building by the southwest corner of the women’s building. Down at the other end of the fairgrounds are the exhibits that walk, talk, and breathe. Nearly half of the 4-H exhibits happen to be the livestock which is located in or near the barns at the eastern side of the fairgrounds. The 4-H members exhibit all kinds of animals from cats to goats to

pigs. The livestock shows offer a different form of entertainment for the spectator and a keen sense of competition for the participant. The shows actually start on Sunday, Aug. 3 with the 4-H dog show beginning at 1 p.m. and the 4-H cat show following at 4 p.m. The remainder of the livestock will come "into the fqir on Monday, Aug. 4, and the shows get underway at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, with the 4-H swine show. The 4-H poultry, rabbits, and pigeons are also judged on Tuesday morning beginning at 10 a m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 is a full day which includes the 4-H beef, pony, and sheep shows. The dairy show concludes the 4-H livestock shows on Thursday, Aug. 7. Then if you really want some excitement come out to the livestock arena at 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon for the 4-H club livestock auction. Friends of 4-H and local businesses show their 4-H support by purchasing the 4-H members’ animals. There are also open class livestock shows for anyone to participate during the fair and 4H livestock and dairy judging contests on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. There are three categories in the judging contests which include an open category for anyone who has never received money for judging any livestock at any contest or fair. As you can see, the 4-H exhibits and activities offer a FUNTIME for every. So come on out to the county fair, August 4-9, and have a FUN-FAIRTIME with our 4-H program.

Barbee Chain offers 739 acres of fishing

The Barbee \jLakes are Kosciusko County’s best known “chain-o-lakes.” The chain is a cluster of smaller, interconnected lakes which together comprise a large lake system. To reach the lakes go west from Highway 13, on Kosciusko CRSOON to the Grassy Creek Public Access site. Seven lakes compose the Barbee Lakes. Together they represent 739 acres of fishing waters. The lakes include: 118 acres — Kuhn Lake, 143 acres — Irish Lake, 69 acres — Barbee Lake, 278 acres — Big Barbee Lake, five acres — Banning Lake, 99 acres — Secrist Lake and 27 acres — Sawmill Lake. Os the Barbee Chain, Secrist and Kuhn Lakes are the clearest, with light penetration reaching depths of 17 feet and 14 feet. Light reaches only five feet down in Big and Little Barbee Lakes. The difference in clarity is because Secrist and Kuhn lie outside the main water flowage system and

A A ■ w **’ / \ r I I T.v'gWflffr --A? ->* ■;'x,/’/,- «•’W'T MISS LEESBURG’ — April Poehler, the daughter of Mrs. Carol Poehler, is 16 and a junior at Warsaw Community High School. She has entered the fair queen contest as "Miss Leesburg.” She plays the saxophone, is a 1980-81 Tigerette and is active in DECA. Secretary of her 4-H club, she has successfully completed the Dale Carnegie Course. Among her hobbies April includes string art, sewing, swimming and biking. Her plans for the future include traveling, college and enrollment in the Air Force Pilot Program. Heat affects Indiana fishing The recent hot July days have ended all fish spawning in northeast Indiana. Surface water temperature at many lakes exceeds 80 degrees. These conditions demand a fishing pattern change to make consistent catches. Bluegills now seek deeper water around six to 12 feet. Fishing with weighted flies is a good method for catching them.

consequently receive small inputs of nutrients. How deep light penetrates in a lake influences oxygen concentrations and affects fish distribution. In all lakes, excluding Secrist Lake, oxygen levels are too low for fish below’ 18 feet deep. However, Secrist Lake has adequate oxygen for fish down to 30 feet. The Barbee Lakes contain bluegill, crappie, redear and perch. Although fish of these species are not abundant, there are enough to provide satisfactory fishing. Some largemouth bass can be found in Barbee Lake, but the few are especially found during the early spring in Small populations of channel catfish, white bass and northern pike are also present, although the total number caught each year is small. Abundant weeds in some areas make boating and fishing difficult. The Local Property Owners Association is currently .organizing to reduce aquatic " weed growth. They are also working with the Department of Natural Resources to develop a fish management plan for the lakes.

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Dee Rigterink wins umbrella competition

Dee Rigterink, 16. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Rigterink. Waubee Lake, Milford, has been busy raising money as “Miss Milford,” to compete in the “Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen” competition. On Saturday during the umbrella competition, held in connection with Pioneer Days in Warsaw, she placed first. Her umbrella was covered with blue with a Kermit the frog sitting on a lilly pad with cattails. The umbrella was covered with blue paper and was bouffant. Miss Rigterink Was asked tb represent Milford by the Milford Area Development Council, Inc., and after making a decision between being a contestant and a two week's vacation in Seattle Wash., and Hawaii, she accepted the challenge. Since her acceptance she has been busy with money making projects, such as bake sales, car washes, etc. Also canisters have been placed around Milford, for donations for

i X. F ' . v y\7 CRAZY IDEA’S A WINNER — DeeJUgterink. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Rigterink, Waubee Lake, Milford, won the umbrella contest Saturday, July 26, in connection with Pioneer Days in Warsaw. Miss Rigterink is running as “Miss Milford” in the 1980 Kosciusko County Fair Queen Contest. She stated the idea of Kermit the Frog sitting on a lilly pad was a crazy idea but it won her first place. The umbrella is decorated with blue cloth representing water, with seveal green lilly pads and cattails. The umbrella has a bouffant look. (Photo by Deb Fox)

Four tireless county residents head fair

Four tireless Kosciusko County residents head the list of officers for the Kosciusko County Fair Association. Emra Stookey serves as president of the association; Eldon Watkins serves as vice president. Secretary and general manager is Henry Butler. Vena Myerly is the group’s treasurer. John Hall leads the group of directors as chairman. Other directors include Calvin Dodson, Myron Metzger, Don Hostetler, Tom Braddock, Helen Albert, and Donald Goon. Committees and their members are as follows: Merchants’ Building — John Hall, chairman

Barbara Markley awarded booth

NAPPANEE — Historic Amish Acres in Nappanee will present the 18th Annual Pletcher Village Art Festival. Thursday through Sunday, August 7-10. Barbara Markley of Syracuse has been awarded a booth in the Art and Craft Marketplace. More than $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winning paintings and crafts from the booths of over one hundred and ninety artists from across the midwest and beyond. Amid the colorful awnings throughout Amish Acres tree-

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the contestant. The decision on who wins the contest is by how much money the contestant raises by donations. She stated she can only raise money in the town of Milford, except for the Mermaid Festival in North Webster and the county fair. Miss Rigterink stated it is hard raising money in a small community, compared to Warsaw. Activities During the earlier part of summer she taught swimming classes at Wawasee High school for adults and children. She also is a life guard at Waubee Lake. In addition to her swimming activities she enjoys racket ball. She was in the pilots club, ski club and speech club last year at Wawasee High School as a junior. Following her senior year she is < entering on studying law at Manhattenville. N.Y. She will graduate from Wawasee High School in May 1981.

Concessions — Henry Butler, chairman; Emra Stookey; John Hall; and Tom Braddock. Amusements and rides — Emra Stookey, chairman; William Orr; Henry Butler; John Hall Catalog — Donald Goon, chairman; Emra Stookey; Victor Virgil; John Hall; Helen Albert, Cal Dodson; Henry Btuler; Patricia Rathbun; Myron Metzger; Cindy Kolberg; and Don Hostetler Program — Henry Butler, chairman; John Hall; Emra Stookey; William Orr.

lined orchard, potters will spin their wheels while silversmiths and weavers work to the gentle twang of dulcimers and banjos. Silhouette cutters, portrait artists, woodcarvers and doll makers will ply their trade and sell their wares. The four day artists’ week end is designed around the Amish heritage and folk art of the historic restoration and the Nappanee Area. Horse and buggy rides, guided tours and demonstrations provide an intriguing background for the art display and market.

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Miss Rigterink is five feet, nine inches tall and weighs 135 pounds, she has blonde hair and blue eyes. The county fair queen contest is the first contest she has competed in. The new fair queen will be crowned on August 9 and Miss Rigterink is one of 11 girls competiting for the title. 4-H board getting ready Members of the Kosciusko County 4-H board of directors work hard all year seeing the culmination of their work at the Kosciusko County Fair held each August. They are as follows: Clay — Mr. and Mrs. Don Morris Etna — Tom Smith Franklin — Con Shewman and Mrs. Judy Cumberland Harrison — Mrs. Chester Smith ’ Jackson — Mr. and Mrs. Arden Shaffer Lake — Max Metzger and Mrs. Ford Smith Monroe — Gary Peters and Mrs. Vickie Faulkner Plain — Everett Rookstool and Mrs. Sharon Galloway Prairie — Ray Williamson and Mrs. Teresa Durst Scott — Lowell Anglin and Mrs Lowell Mikel Seward — Mrs. Vernon Meredith and Claude Swick Tippecanoe — Don Ferverda Turkey Creek — Jerry Grady and Mrs. Ray Darr Van Buren — Mrs. Brian Wall and Mrs. Rodger Hunsberger Washington — Jack Camden and Mrs. Don Hostetler Wayne — Mr. and Mrs. Gene Messmore

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AM (' * •MISS NORTH WEBSTER’ — Teresa Blosser, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, r 6 box 13 Warsaw, is sponsored by Penguin Point Systems in the fair queen contest and is “Miss North Webster.” Teresa has blue eyes, light brown hair, is five feet, eight inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. A senior at Warsaw Community High School, she is active in debate, cheerblock, French club. Junior Optimist and is a charter member of Octogon. Teresa enjoys swimming, skiing, canoeing and hiking and hopes to pursue a career in teaching or business. Get 'em clean To clean candles, sponge with a piece of cotton dampened with rubbing..alcohol. No lumps Before opening a can of soup, shake well. This will mix all the ingredients, and after you add the water there won’t be any lumps. Make it shine To provide the best shine possible for your bathroom fixtures, use an old cloth that has been slightly dunked in kerosene.

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