The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1988 — Page 11

Summer

Summer foods are spice of life

Summer seems to be an important spice in life. Life takes on a new dimension when the different * elements express themselves only in summer. It’s a time when kids will be kids, playing outdoors with reckless abandon. Flowers bloom, grass matures into a beautiful green pasture and peo-

-will jA . i \ ~ gjMILa. ■WfegT' IN THE GARDEN — Carmen Acton works in her garden anticipating another meal from home. Acton enjoys vegetables and fruits grown at home and locally. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

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Wetlands topic for property owners

The Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association Board of Directors held a meeting at Grassy Creek Hide-away Restaurant June 18. At this time John Weyler g-ave a report on wetland purchase and funding needed to replace the monies already spent to save these valuable wetland areas. Joe Postrack ' reported that IWF passed a resolution to present a bill before the general assembly next year regarding the wetlands preservation. Weyler also reported that Pete Hippensteel, biologist irom Tri State College in Angola, will be in the area to do a feasability study to present to the state on behalf of the area lakes, in consideration for the State Lake Enhancement Program. Membership Chairman Wahneta Gebhart reported on membership with 492 property owners being members at the present time. She encouraged property owners and renters to join the association so the programs can be carried out which affect all who use the Barbee Chain of Lakes, and property owners. Without all supporting the association, the signs and bouys, fish programs, weed control, wetland purchase and preservation, water testing, water quality programs cannot be effectively carried out.

'■ „ SKIER ON THE WING — Todd Smith really “hit one” as he took off from the ski jump on Camelot Lake last Saturday, July 9. Smith outran the boat as he flew 135 feet from the jump. This action was at the family ski competition sponsored by the Camelot Ski Team. (Photo by Glen Long)

pie’s eating habits expand. It’s truly a wonderful time of the year. Except in drought conditions. Eating habits are one of the most recognizable changes because of summer’s heat. Only the change in clothing will overshadow food trends from season-

The directories will go to new persons joining the association, and newsletters will be mailed only to paid members, since the cost is increasing, and the association cannot afford to mail to non-members hereafter. t was noted during discussion concerning membership that not one mobile home park, and/or trailer park, on the Barbee Lakes is a member of the association, nor are most of the park owners / portions of collected rent monies is not used to pay dues as a group or for individuals, and only one park collects money from its individuals for weed control and turns that money over to the association. It was suggested that since the mobile hoipe residents have the use of the lakes, as well as other property owners, it would help the association considerably if dues were paid from these residents also to help maintain the lakes, along with theft share for weed control arid wetland donations. Betty Witmer had kits to distribute to the Neighborhood Reps to use when recruiting new members to join the association. Jim Shepherd reported all is well with EMS signs, no replacements needed at this time. Earle Hamlin reported on the spray for the weed control program. A discussion on Sonar

to-season. With the change from blue jeans to shorts, people’s eating habits move from hot chocolate to lemonade. The distinction in foods only begins with the change in drinks. Carmen Acton, a Milford resident concerned with proper eating habits, believes gardening

treatment and cost versus present chemicals revealed cost was a major factor. A check was given to the association from “United Cottage Owners of Irish and Little Barbee for Weed Control.” Discussion was held on a complaint regarding abandoned vehicles along CR 650 and the action taken and the accumulation of trash and garbage in a trailer on'Barbee Road and complaints of an addition on a building too close to property line (against the building code). Residents in area are trying to have these matters legally taken care of. Gene Rinehold reported on the Fish Kill sponsored by the Barbee Conservation Club and the Property Owner’s Association; 4040 pounds of “trash” fish were weighed in and appropriate prizes awarded. John Weyler read a report from the. audit of the books by George Applegate, and made recommendations to the board. Dorothea Kurth, nomination committee said 29 board members for next year have confirmed and anyone wishing to serve on the board may contact her. Some questions from the visitors concerned a dumpster on the Public Ramp, oiling of roads

has created a more awareness for proper eating. To Acton, eating vegetables and fruits grown at home are far superior than canned foods. It’s just a matter of fact with her. “Everything is best when eaten raw because we haven’t cooked away all the nutrients,” said the insightful Acton. “At that point, we are eating the foods at their nutritional height.” Without a doubt, eating vegetables and fruits — summer foods — enhance a person’s health. But they also provide satisfaction from the heat of summer, cooling the body and allowing it to operate most efficiently. “Eating right is so basic and important,” added Acton. “I am very careful what we eat, referring to her husband, Marion, and herself. We eat vegetables and fruits (summer foods) year around.” Living in the midwest appears to be a disadvantage to area gardeners desiring to live from their fruits. But, as Acton points out, everyone has disadvantages that must be worked through. “People in Florida can pick grapefruit and oranges at will, year around,” said Acton. “We do not have that luxury here but we have other benefits. We need to take advantage of our surrounding.” Summej; foods have their advantages, regardless of the season.

(use of oil is illegal), however other products may be used; use of water from the lakes to water lawns due to the low level of the lakes. A report on the boat safety program and class was given by Gene Rinehold, the classes were small, but well taught. A report on Water Quality was read from Bob Downey, suggest that a test be made by DNR and the board of health. A total of 35 members and guests present. Visitors were Dale Hickman, Douglas Plummer, Eleanor Youngblood, Paul Thornburg, Merle and Lawrence Harner, Bob Lagenoek, Bette Postrack, Dean and Carol Gephart, Kenneth Meyer, Alga Williams, Crystal Miller, Deloris Weyler, John Blake, Diane Kamberg and Helen Wicher. President Mary Patten called the meeting to order, minutes of the previous boani meeting were approved. Frapk Warner gave the treasurer’s.report. July 9, (second Saturday) was the annual dinner meeting for the Property Owners Association with a carry-in dinner at the Barbee Conservation Clubhouse. Members of the association voted for the board of directors. Officers for the coming year will be selected from the elected board members at the regular board meeting on July 16. The next board of directors meeting will be held at Grassy Creek Hide-away Restaurant on July 16, 8 a.m. Visitors are welcome at this open meeting.

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ShbS I ■• ‘' ■ A ; v . v ONE FOOT TRICK RIDE —Marla Schofield, Beech Grove, Ind., test at Camelot Lake last Saturday, July 9. She’s a three-time national goes into a one-foot hold routine during the trick portion of the ski con- ski competitor. (Photo by Glen Long)

m - n - "'sMb. tl I Er’? BmMbSi J - DEWART LAKE FISH CONTEST WINNERS — Shown with Brian Wall, Dewart Lake Association president, are the first place winners in the annual Dewart Lake fishing contest sponsored by the association. They received their trophies after the fish weigh-in on Saturday, July 9. From the left are Clarence Johnson, who caught a 12 3 /4 pound crappie; Lily Szymanski, who won - with a 9>/2 inch bluegill; Wall; Jess Bailey, who netted al% pound bass; and Ron Coy, who caught the biggest walleye at 91/4 inches. (Photo by Glen Long)

Bassin’ * with the pros

Pointing out deepwater bass

The term '““deep water” immediately brings doubts to bass fishermen. It’s more difficult to catch bass in deeper water, the fishing is normally not as interesting, and there is frequently the doubt about actually being in productive water. Randy Fite, a member of the Johnson Outboard’s Pro Staff and recognized as one of the nation’s most knowledgeable deep water bass anglers, offers some tips on overcoming these difficulties. He firmly believes some bass live in deepwater year-around, and not many anglers ever fish for them. “The first thing I try to do on a lake is locate what I call an ‘activity zone’,” says the Lake Conroe, Texas, guide. “This is a basic depth where I see the most fish activity. Once I determine that depth, I try to locate cover at that depth and begin fishing.” An activity zone, explains Fite, is most easily found by studying a depthfinder. Right after an angler launches his boat, he should turn on the depthfinder, regardless of whether he uses a flasher, LCR, or chart recorder, and idle away from the launching ramp toward deeper water. Somewhere along the way to the closest river channel or major dropoff, Fite continues, he will begin to notice a certain depth range that seems to hold more fish. These fish can be bass, crappie, or even baitfish; it is simply a depth range the fish seem to be preferring at that particular time. “This basic activity zone level is not absolute,” Fite emphasizes. “In fact, it will be different on opposite ends of a large impoundment, simply because of differences in water clarity, temperature, and basic lake

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depth. It can also change during the course of a day, but it’s a good general starting point for summerbassfishing.” Once this general depth of fish activity is established, Fite feels the easiest way to catch those fish is to find the nearest extending point and fish where its bottom corresponds to that fish activity depth. During the heat of the day, bass can move down the points into deeper water for cooler temperatures and protection from sunlight. Summer point bass like crank baits, plastic worms, jigs and spoons. Crank baits are the easiest to use because they can be retrieved quickly. The most effective diving plugs will be those that actually dig along the bottom eight to 12 feet down. On deeper points, Fite prefers to use a four to six-inch,.plastic worm, usually rigged with a 3/16 to ’/2-ounce slip sinker, depending on the depth and the mood of the fish. His retrieve is a slow, simple crawl along the bottom. Jigs can be fished the same way, again depending on the mood of the bass. For active fish, a faster, hopping retrieve may be more effective, but for inactive fish, a slower retrieve should be tried. Many summer anglers like to use jigging spoons to fish deeper points. These lures, usually V 2 to %-oz. in size, can be cast up the point and slowly hopped down in short jumps, or jigged vertically if pass are seen on a depthfinder. “When jigging spoons vertically, the important thing is to try to establish a rhythm to the jump and fall of the lure,” notes Fite. “Try different jigging methods,

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such as making the spoon jump 12 or 15-inches each time, and then slow it down so the lure moves only six or eight-inches. “Once you determine how the fish want the lure presented, keep doing it that way steadily. Let the spoon fall on a tight line by lowering your rod tip slowly, since most strikes will come as the lure is falling.”

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Smalley Lake nets fish I Little-known Smalley Lake near Wilmot is one of Noble County’s best bluegill fishing lakes, according to results of a recent Department of Natural Resources survey. The 69-acre lake is loaded with seven- to nineinch bluegills. Also present are good numbers of crappies and perch. During the week of June 20, DNR fisheries biologists set nets, traps and operated their fish shocking boat at Smalley Lake as part of the state’s on-going fish management program to monitor fishing conditions at all public lakes. Smalley Lake was opened to the public in 1986 when the DNR contructed a boat launching area on the lake’s west side. “We caught 450 bluegills over six inches long, and nearly 300 of them were seven- to nine-inches long,” says Jed Pearson, DNR biologist. “That’s a pretty high number and it tells us Smalley Lake is in great shape.” An 18.5 pound tiger muskie, one pound shy of the current state record, was also netted during the survey. The muskie measured 48 inches long. The fish was in excellent condition and was released. “The muskie probably swam downstream from Loon Lake, where we’ve been shocking them for years,” says Pearson. “If anybody ever hooks that fish, they’re in for a thrill of a lifetime.”

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