6B The Mountain Messenger, Thursday, April 26, 1990
Quality time
WHEN JOIINNY CATCHES HIS FIRST FISH, it's hard to tell ~ho's the proudest --
Johnny or (h-amps. ~reational vehicles make it easier to take grandchildren on
outdoor vacations, multiplying the expels that grandparents and grandchil-
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No one can fail to be awed by the man-
iloId bc:|utics of the great outdoors. The
nl:!/csb of snowy-capped mountains and
iowerh;g pines, of rugged, stony coast-
lines whipped by the sea. takes our
brcalh a~ay. And. we arc hilled alld be-
guiled by the gentle grace of a clear
pond, stirring with wildlili.', or of a
flower-studded meadow m the golden,
late-afternoon sunsMne.
That so many of these nalural beauties
re|ham is something of a miracle, in a
century whose length has been marked
b,, inexorable industrial progress and ur-
b~mization. However, "while our natural
resources ha'~e dwindled, nluch remains
and+ today, an increasing number of peo-
ple is comnlined to maintaining this natu-
ral bounty thai has been loaned to us for
future generations to treasure.
Working together
Many legislators are doing their best to
designate aud preserve wildlife areas and
parklands. Rightfully, people in the areas
in which these national treasures are situ-
ated are working hand in hand with gov-
ernment to make sure that undeveloped
areas survive and thrive.
It is equally important for visitors to
do their share, both by supporting orga-
razed eftorts to maimain these lands and
by respecting them during their stay.
Cleaning up is an essential first step in
this process, Wildlife areas and park-
hinds are too extensive-and the people
inw~lved in caring R~r them too ti~w--tbr
eltiactive cleanup to be accomplished by
anyoue but these people who use the
areas.
Renmmber thai litter is not only un-
sightly but potentially dangerous. Wild
animals whose homes you are visiting
can nibble on the garbage that's been left
behind, witk sometimes fatal results,
Be prepared by bringing large trash
bags with you. Be sure to dump all your
refuse m them, and tidy up the area in
v, hich you are picnicking or camping to
make sure nothing has been left behind.
JIM McCUTCHEON, Managing Agenl
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Encourage children to help out m this encotlnlcr an appropriate receptacle.
process. Give each of them his or her Beucr still, avoid smoking at all in
own garbage bag and send then] out to these pristine areas, to keep the air as
collect refuse: ','(7ti iltlght give an award clean and clear as the rippling water in
each day to the cMId ~aho has collected the nearb> stream.
the most. ttmscvcr, rcnmmber that the If voti're going boating, be sure not to
most important reward of this sorl of ac- throw trash overboard. Bring garbage
tivity is the learning that is involved bags v, hh wm and fill them, tying them
learning to love nature in all its aspects, carctuNy to prevent any of their contents
and learning to help preserve its beauty' from escapine..
against the dubious encroachn3cnts of "
"'civilization." While a single candy wrapper or soda
If you plan to build a campfire, lind can may not seem like very much, an on-
out if it is permitted in the area where going procession of this sort of material
you will be, and make sure it is thor- can change the entire ecosystem era lake
oughly extinguist]ed bctore abandoning or stream, endangering the creatures that
it, dousing it with water as necessary. IKe in or near it.
One small stray flame can ignite an en- The more conscious you and your
tire forest and do enormous damage (m l~mfily are of the impact your habits can
the lbrest itself and to the animals which have on the natural beauties of the great
inhabit it) very quickly --damage it can outdoors, the more conscientious you are
lake many years to erase, likely to be in caring for them. Do your
Smoking, too, can cause significant best to preserve them as you found them,
damage. Make sure all cigarette butts are for their own sakes and for the sake of
completely extinguished before disposing future generations of visitors, who are
of them, and don't simply pitch them into likely to be as enthralled and moved as
a convenient stream or along the trail you are by the magnificent spectacle of
you're walking on, bnt save them till you the glorious great outdoors.
Setting out for a water skiing adventu
Alcohol -- if used
%vg,.gt:st '~a.'.a,~0, "m
" Balance: Most people
boating accidents either fall
boat or capsize their boat andl
the water. Balance is one
things you lose when you
hol. The problem is that you
tice this reduction in abilit
unstable boat is very
• Coordination: As the
cobol you drink increases,
coordinate your arm and leg
is reduced. A drunk
great difficulty trying to
saving device, let alone
• Vision: Since vision
90 percent of the
traffic situation or while
is important to understand
ti~cted by alcohol.
The pupils of the eye act
ter on a camera. As you
the pupil's ability to
of light entering the eye is di~
which reduces your ability to
ularly at night.
Alcohol is a relaxant
control of the small muscles t
both eyes on the same ot
can be fuzzy vision or
you are seeing double, ym
suppress one ima
ing with one eye, and
perception.
Aleohtd reduces peripheral
ability to see objects to
speed increases your ability to
side decreases; the final result
vision," the ability to see
only those objects directly
Alcohol reduces your
guish between colors,
and green, such as the runningI
boat.
The combination of all
fects--the wrong amount
ing the eye. poor focus or
loss of depth perception,
and the inability to
very dangerous.
By MEI. SARGENT ~he hike, and avoid congested areas such
as marinas, boat docks, htunching ramps.
'gv'aler skiing is a verx ph>sicall3 Jc-
mandmg sport, el¢
5. Use proper towing equipment, such
You can ha~e a more pleasurable time as ropes, ski gloves, ski jackets, etc.
this stuluner if you Ibllow a lcw tips 6. Ob~,er','e all boating safely rules and
local skiing regulations.
1. Give your partner equal lime on lhc 7. Avoid slaying oul too hmg m the
skis. heat of the day'.
2. Make sure the boal operator is an Ranger Boats offers many accessories
experienced driver and has knowledge of which can be installed at the faclory lhal
pulling skiers, are sure to enhance your water skiing
3. There should be an observer or the pleasure.
boat should be equipped with a rear vie~,~ Boarding ladders and removable ski
mirror. The skier should be obscrxed at |ow tripods, which lake the place of Ihe
all times, rear fishing seat while skiing, are up-
4. Confine all skiing to open areas el lional equipment available
(~)Before towing a boat, be
and familiarize
tions and warnings
towing vehicle and trailer.
The Mercury Outboards
perts recommend that you
vehicle before you check
• coupler, hitch, and
same size;
• coupler and safety
secured to hitch;
• boat is securely tied
winch line is not a tie down;
I • wheel lug nuts are
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