The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 August 1983 — Page 13

Summer

August # Dog Days' mean extra care for animals

BY DEEJAYNES The hot, humid days of August have arrived in Indiana and animal owners should be taking extra care to see that their pets are comfortable and safe. Dr. Dennis Woodward, DVM, warns that animals can become victims of heat prostration and even heart failure, after a period of only 15-20 minutes in excessive heat. “Obviously, the first thing pet owners should do is provide their animals with a continuous supply of fresh, cool water daily,” Dr. Woodward said. “It’s not enough to give pets water in the morning and then forget them.” Animals will not drink water after it has been sitting in the sun all day, even though they are thirsty. Unlike their human owners, a animals are not capable of v perspiring to lower their body temperatures. Their only means of relief comes through panting and this can put an added strain on their respiratory systems. Dr. Woodward advises that animals be kept in a well-ventilated area that provides shade all during the day and that owners hose them down if their temperature begins to rise excessively. Dr. Richard Sasso, president of the Humane Society of Kosciusko County agrees. “Thermostats in animals will begin to go wrong at a much lower temperature than in humans. Boxers, and Boston and English Bulldogs have very special problems with the summer heat.” According to Dr. Sasso, these breeds have great difficulty coping with temperatures much above the 80 degree mark and persons considering these types of dogs

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“should take into account their special care.” The heat is not the only problem pets encounter during the summer. Pet owners are outside more often during summer months, children are out of school and spending more time playing with pets out of doors and the instances of car-related injury rise dramatically. Extra care must be taken, according to Dr. Sasso, to keep animals confined. Dr. Sasso says residents who feed strays are “ not doing the animals any favors" and that “feeding them only encourages them to stay wild. Persons who want to do the right thing for these animals should either turn them over to the Humane Shelter, where they can get proper medical care and food, or take full responsibility for them.” Kosciusko County Humane Officer, Dan Riffle reminds pet owners that they face possible prosecution if they allow their animals to run or be neglected. “Humane officers are not policemen, we are here to educate the public. But,” he warns, “if people aren’t willing to be educated, or commit repeated violations, we will prosecute.” Riffle advises persons who know of any animal neglect or cruelty cases to contact the Humane Shelter, but warns that not all reports actually constitute cases of cruelty. “Barking dogs are a nuisance,” he added, “but not necessarily neglected.” Because Indiana’s laws concerning animal control are in Riffle’s words, “vague,” it is sometimes difficult to prosecute violators. Os the 68 reported cruelty cases to date in 1983, only three have been taken as far as

prosecution. Dr. Sasso blames this, in part, on the fact that no Kosciusko County laws on animal control exist. However, towns and cities within Kosciusko County, have their own local ordinances and residents should be aware of laws within their individual areas. Dr. Sasso, Dr. Woodward and Riffle all agreed that summer presents special problems to pet owners in the county. All three advise residents to use common sense with their animals and to refer any questions they might have to their veterinarian or to the Humane Shelter. Collision at gas station A van driven by Gary Cook, 23, r 1 Syracuse, was pulling out of a parked position at the Pacer Station in Syracuse Friday afternoon when it was struck by an auto driven by Edward Cockram, 68, North Shore Dr., Syracuse, as he was pulling into the gas station. The Cook van suffered a scratch to the left rear bumper. Damage was estimated at $5. Damage to the Cockram auto, which included dents to the right front fender and right door, was estimated at SSOO.

FITNESS CAMP — The Muncie YMCA will be hosting a Womens Fitness Camp, open to the public, at Camp Crosley near North Webster on August 22-26. The YMCA will also be sponsoring a get-away-week end for all interested persons age 18 and over on August 26-28, also at Camp Crosley i

Camp Crosley to host Women's Fitness Camp

Camp Crosley, Little Tippecanoe Lake, North Webster, will be the site of the fifth annual Womens Fitness Camp August 22-26. -■ Camp director Elaine Hopkins, program director for the Muncie YMCA and the Y’s public relations and marketing and her staff have a number of activities planned for the week which will help participants get in shape. The average day will consist of

. / - » -j 0 T I bB TEXAS BOUND — Jeff Schmahl, right, will' be the shinier of a sailboat representing the Wawasee Yacht Club in the 1983 Junior North American Championship near Dallas, Texas, on August 14-20. Lance Lantz, left and Steve Schmahl will be serving as crew in the competition. (Photo by Doug Walker)

Syracuse trio to compete in sailing championship

Jeff Schmahl and crew Lance Lantz and Steve Schmahl will be representing the Wawasee Yacht Club in the 1983 Junior North American Championship held near Dallas, Texas, on August 14-20.

an early morning run or swim, group workout, fitness classes, field sports, group stretch, evening speakers and relaxation training,. Participants will watch themselves tan and drop pounds as they forget their usual work schedules and enjoy nutritionally balanced meals, totaling 1,000 calories a day. Campers should take a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries, flash light, pencil and paper, jogging shoes and a muscial instrument. Those interested in attending should write to the Muncie Family YMCA, 500 S. Mulberry St., Muncie, Ind. 47305. The Muncie YMCA will also be

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They will be competing in Lightning Class sailboats against other junior sailors from all over the United States, Canady and Mexico. Winners will qualify for the Junior World Championships to be held this fall in New Jersey.

sponsoring a Get-Away-Week end on August 26-28 at Camp Crosley. The camp is open to anyone 18 years or older. Activities will be left up to the camper, but can include horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, skiing, sun bathing, swimming, hiking, tennis, basketball, softball, jogging, soccer, volleyball, crafts, roasting marshmellows, fishing, reading books and taking naps. Interested persons may write the YMCA in Muncie, or call (317)288-4448. Trial and error He who never makes a mistake actually never makes a discovery either. —Grit

Jeff and Steve Schmahl are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Schmahl, r 1 Syracuse. Jeff will be a senior and Steve will be a freshman at Wawasee High School. Lance Lantz is the son of Mrs. Sherry Lantz, Kanata Manayunk. Syracuse. He will be a sophomore at Wawasee High School.

Energy tip — Solar heat for swimming pools

The temperature of an unheated swimming pool varies Air-dry annuals Wish your flower garden could last year ’round? Although it can’t in its fresh state, by drying some of the flowers you can have a remembrance of summer long after snow has begun to fall. Although there are many methods to dry flowers, air-dry-ing is the easiest, says Michael Dana, Purdue University extension horticulturist. To air-dry plants, you need a dry, dark place with good air circulation. An attic is good but a basement may be too damp. Select flowers which are not fully open, strip foliage from the stems and hang them upside down in the dark area. Small flowers may be tied in bunches if the heads do not touch, but large flowers should be tied individually Grasses, especially seed heads, are naturally good as dried flowers. Almost any ornamental grass will do, especially animated oats, quaking grass, squirrel-tail grass and rabbit tail grass. Many flowers make attractive dried specimens. Cockscomb and celosia are unsurpassed for brilliant color when dried. The flowers come in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. Cockscombs resemble rooster combs with celosia are plumed or feathered. Tournament at Ligonier The Strawberry Valley Days Tennis Tournament in Ligonier will be as follows: Intermediate -- Men’s singles/doubles and women’s singles/doubles Advanced -- Men’s singles/doubles and women’s singles Open-Mixed doubles — May enter one or more event First round — 5 p.m. August 19 — noon August 26 Second round — 5 p.m. August 26 — noon September 2 Semi-finals and finals — 8:30 a.m. — 10 p.m. September 3,4, and 5 Draw: First and second round matches will be posted Friday, August 19 and 26 at Kenney Park Tennis Courts in Ligonier. There is a small entry fee. Entry forms are available at the Syracuse Dairy Queen. Deadline is August 18. First and second round participants shall schedule themselves by mutual arrangement with their posted opponents. Match results are to be reported to the tournament chairman by noon Friday, August 19 and 26. Tournament chairman is Joe Reynolds, 894-4112.

Wed., August 10,1983 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

—' JH Bmß| V T .Jl ARE THEY MOVIN’ YET? — These turtles don’t seem to understand that they are in training for the big “turtle race” to be held at Patona Bay on Tippecanoe Lake on Saturday. Aug. 13. beginning at 1 p.m. The race..sponsored by the Women’s Association of Tippecanoe Lake, is open to all area children with no entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Turtles will be put into divisions according to size, which is a change from last year’s event. In addition to the turtle race, there will be sand sculpturing contests and the crowning of the Indian Princess. Pictured getting their turtles in shape are Glenn Miller, eight, of Goshen and Andrew Virgil, nine, of Columbus, Ohio. The two boys are the grandsons of Alyce Long of Tippecanoe Lake. For more information on the turtle race or other activities, call Marie Kempher at 453-4603.(Ph0t0 by Dee Jaynes)

with climate and geography. A comfortable one or two month swimming season in Indiana can be stretched out even further when a solar pool heater is added. A solar swimming pool heater can raise the temperature of several thousand gallons of water to around 80 degrees, and operate at an efficiency of approximately 70 to 80 per cent. This is because solar pool heaters operate best during those times of the year when there is more solar radiation, thereby increasing efficiency. Collectors normally need not be glazed or insulated, as in a domestic hot water system, resulting in a less expensive system.

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Since all swimming pools require a pump and related plumbing, the addition of a solar pool heater to an existing installation can be relatively simple. The swimming pool itself is also the thermal storage, and can also serve as a collecting surface. Transparent pool covers, a variety of which are commercially available, can contribute substantially to maintaining and raising water temperatures by passive means, and should be considered in conjunction with solar pool heaters of the active type. For more information, contact the Indiana Energy Hotline at 1-800-382-4631.

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