The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 August 1987 — Page 11

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Vawter park was developed in 1887

| By MARK,WEINSTEIN Staff Writer Vawter Park has a rich heritage, even if many Syracuse residents have yet to discover the whereabouts of the residential area surrounding Lake Wawasee’s south shore. * Located near South Shore Golf Club, Vawter Park was

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Golf tournament a huge success

The first annual Kosciusko County American Cancer Society golf tournament, which was played at South Shore Golf Course on Monday. Aug. 17, was a rousing success with over $9,500 raised to help in the battle against cancer. An enthusiastic group of 185 golfers on 37 teams enjoyed perfect golfing weather at South Shore Golf Course near Syracuse, which one happy golfer said he had never seen in better shape. Chris Schenkel, well-known ABC sportscaster who lives at Tippecanoe Lake, introduced j US Coast \ Guard Academy \ competition The United State Coast Guard ’ Academy has announced it is now accepting and processing applications for appointment as Cadet, US Coast Guard, Class of 1992. Applications are being accepted for both men and women. Appointments as Coast Guard Cadets are tendered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide competition with no congressional appointments or geographical quotas. Applications for appointment must be submitted prior to December 15. To qualify for the competition, an applicant must be unmarried at the time of appointment, have no legal obligations resulting from a prior marriage and must have reached the age of 17 but not 22 by July 1, 1988. All applicants must be assured of high school graduation by June 30, 1988. Regulations stipulate all applicants.'musthave. completed three units in English>and three in mathematics to include algebra and plane or coordinate geometry or their equivalents and must fulfill basic physical re- ~ quirements. Coast Guard Cadets obtain an excellent undergraduate education at no personal expense. The constantly updated academy curriculum leads to a bachelor of science degree with a strong academic emphasis on engineering and science. For further information, write to Director of Admissions, US Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. 06320 or call 203-444-8501. --

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} developed in 1887 by John Vawter. The park originally started as a cottage for four prominent individuals, but since has grown into a condominium-resort area. When Vawter established the area, he wanted some place where children could play. He established a little park in his front yard — off the shores of

Chris Roberts, Fort Wayne Radio Station WOWO personality who spends many summer hours boating on Lake Wawasee, to

'V a *wflflflM|BL'<> '-fl <mi > iShm gjbyflft < m* i» afl MEN’S FIRST PLACE WINNERS — John Kroh (center) gets a big handshake from Chris Schenkel as his team, which played in memory of Ralph Thornburg's wife, Marge, received its first place trophies. From the left are Denny Miller, Jack Reese, Kroh, Schenkel and Jerry Johnson. (Photo by Glen Long)

jif M |B* L ™ I ■ j nr /flfl B Hal ■ik ! V liw flSflv C3BMBBE9 WOMEN’S FIRST PLACE WINNERS — Happy as they receive their trophies and umbrellas from Chris Schenkel are these first place winners at the first annual Kosciusko County American Cancer Society golf tournament, which was playeOK South Shore Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 17. From the left are Frances French, Karen Komer, Carol Yount, D. Schaefer and Schenkel. (Photo

by GletkLong) Start new plants If your/yard hanging baskets have grown too large to bring indoors, start new plants now. Most -plants will root in water or sand.

Lake Wawasee — and children played. Since then, Vawter Park has retained its name, although no park stands today. Instead, several well-kept, modern lakefront homes comprise Vawter Park. The cottage was designed to house Vawter’s fishing and hunting friends. Annually, Eli Lilly

emcee the presentation of the day's awards. Over 20 area companies came to the fore with their time and

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J.P. Morgan and Anheuser Busch visited Syracuse for a two-month fishing trip. The trip started and ended at Lake Wawasee. The foursome initially pitched a tent alongside the large lake. But Vawter wanted more than a tent, so he built a cottage. The facility housed the fishing quartet. After several years of fishing together, the foursome broke up and Vawter decided to built a hotel. Os the group, only Lilly remained with Vawter. Both built buildings near the lake, Vawter on the south side, Lilly, the north. Vawter wanted a facility; that others could enjoy. A hotel with a park met the needs of the residents and visitors. However, the hotel was destroyed by fire on three separate occasions.. Each time, though, Vawter built a new building. The hotel was originally furnished with Victorian gentility. South Shore Condominiums now stands where the former hotels rested. The condos set off the park area. The shoreline property facility was built in 1981. 17-years after the final hotel fire. Vawter’s original tract of land covered 320 acres, stretching over South Shore Golf Course. The park owner's property has diminished, but not the park's tradition. Vawter Park, a quiet area for Syracuse residents 100 years ago, continues the same trend today. The only difference is the additional buildings surrounding the historic site.

resources to assist the many hard working committee members and volunteers in starting this annual event off with a bang.

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SOUTH SHORE CONDOS — The South Shore Condominiums have taken the place of three former hotels at Vawter Park. The prior hotels were destroyed by fire, w ith the condominiums built in 1981.

Summertime bass use several areas of lake

In the summertime the bass can be using several areas of the lake. They may be using deep water sunken islands, deep water sand bars or the drop-offs along bays. The bass can also be buried in thick cover in shallow water. Bass fishing will be more consistent When you find bass using one type area they will often use it all summer Obß By CHARLESSHANK Weedlines are one of the areas that bass use consistently. Bass do not use all areas of a weedline, however. They will usually be found in certain spots that offer something different for them Weedline points are an example of a difference along a weedline. Inside turns in a weedline (the place where the weedline curves in toward shore) are another type area that offers the bass something different. An area of scattered rocks along a weedline, a bunch of sunken tree tops, an area of hard Space station cost The United States space station, originally projected to cost $8 billion, will actually cost $32.8 billion in 1988 dollars, a panel of the National Research Council advised the Reagan administration. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration had estimated the cost at sl6 billion, in 1984 dollars. Inflation increases that to sl9 billion for 1988 dollars.

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bottom located along a weedline located on a mucky bottom and an area on the weedline where one weed type stops growing and another starts growing will offer the bass that change he is looking for If you know how to fish a weedline effectively you can usually catch bass during favorable weather conditions. If a real strong cold front blows through and drops temperatures several degrees the bass usually shut off and almost nothing will catch them. A plastic worm fished with a slip sinker is an excellent lure for fishing the weedlines. A jig with a plastic worm is also an excellent lure choice for these conditions. To fish the worm with the weight, you cast it out toward the weedline and let it sink on a tight line. Bass often strike the worm as it falls and if the line is not tight you will not feel the fish strike the worm. Watching your line is also an excellent idea because often the bass will strike the worm and swim toward the boat. The line will go slack and you will never feel a strike. When you feel a strike or the line goes slack you should set the hook. Plastic worms work very well on bright, sunny days or when the fish are not real active. Plastic worm fishing is slow. You cannot cover a lot of water when you fish a plastic worm. To retrieve the worm after your line goes slack, you give the worm little “hops” across the bottom. How high you hop the worm and how fast depends on how active the bass are. You just have to experiment. Usually, however, worms work better when fished slowly and not hopped very high off the bottom. The bass usually strike the worm as it falls. Some fishermen feel that the worm color makes a big difference. Other fishermen believe that any color worm will work as long as it is black. I try to use different colors depending on the weather and water conditions. I could buy a neat little gadget called a lure color selector that would tell me the best colors. I have not bought one and still catch a lot of fish. You can still fish successfully without one. I like to use lighter translucent colors when fishing in clear water-reds, greens, blues and even clear worms without any

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The condominiums rest along the south shore of Lake Wawase£, near South Shore Golf Club.

tl I* I Kfl i 11 Mflfl i»vß ill Ml IB SUMMERTIME BASS CATCH — These five bass were caught on Yellow Creek Lake in Kosciusko County on June 19, 1985. A metalflake worm was the bait thev went after.

color. For fishing when the water is discolored I like to use dark colors. Black, dark blue, grape and metal flake combinations all work well. To successfully fish plastic worms for bass you have to have a rod that is sensitive. A rod that has a softer tip section and a stiff butt section works well. Rods like this are called fast-action rods. Another name for them is worm rods. A graphite rod is the best type of rod material for this style of fishing A good rod made of fiberglass will work, but not as well as a graphite rod. Some fishermen prefer spinning rods while others prefer casting rods. I have used both and prefer a casting rod. I do not think it makes much difference though, as long as the rod is sensitive and has the right action. I use 10 or 12 lb. test line. I like to use the high visibility line that glows above water but does not glow under water. Some fishermen like lighter line and some heavier line. I do not think line size is that critical in worm fishing. If you need more feel of what the worm is doing, just add a larger slip weight in front of the worm. I am going to use the new low stretch line this year. I think that type of line is better because

it allows you to feel what your worm is doing and you can set the hook better. Plastic worms are not magic lures. You will not always catch fish on them, but when fished under the right conditions they are an excellent choice. If you do not use them now, try a few. If used properly they will improve your catch. OUTBOARD FISHING MOTOR CLEARANCE SALE!£ 9.9MRCE ONLY ’1,050 00 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Turn East Off Hwy. 13 > At Dairy Queen Then Second Road Right 1457-42001 SYRACUSE

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