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THE COURIERJOURNAL TIMES, LOUISVILLE, KY. SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 13, 1971 Ruby's report oti the outdoors i' fj Islands great for boaters, not buildings By EARL RUBY, Courier-Journal Times Outdoors Editor 12 Well, that was the beginning of the end of the dream. The island could be lighted if we installed a generator. The soii was found suitable for growing corn and other grain. But there already was such a dense stand of Johnson grass covering the island from one end to the other that there was little if any hope of eradicating it.

If the grass couldn't be killed no com could be grown. One expert said he thought the grass might possibly be killed at considerable expense, but he could not guarantee that it wouldn't come back after the next Gov. Combs was very kind and polite. He listened to all our glowing arguments for the island. We could have permanent recreation buildings, toilets, benches and tables.

A marina could grace one end and a complete camping ground at the other. And we could sow the whole island with corn again and make the heart of the island a duck and goose refuge. The Governor asked several experts to look the place over to study ways to light the island, to analyze the soil, vegetation, the chances of growing a good crop of grain for waterfowl, and oh yes the island's elevation above high water marks. Note to county officials who recently unveiled an ambitious plan to convert Six-Mile Island into a "total recreation facility" complete with motels, restaurants, gas station, marina and picnic grounds: Welcome to the club. It hasn't been more than 10 years ago that I had a similar dream for Twelve-Mile Island, which lies roughly six miles upstream in the Ohio.

My enthusiasm was so great that I prevailed 10 years ago upon Governor Bert Combs to tour the island and surrounding water. This idea of mine was too big for just Louisville or Jefferson County. It had to be a state park no less. 1964 451.6 1962 444.3 flood, which would deposit Johnson grass seeds all over the island again. That brought up a question we should have explored earlier: Just how often does the beautiful Ohio flood our little island? The answer, obtained from the U.

S. Army Corps of Engineers, punctured the balloon and left us right where we were with an island covered with Johnson grass, a rough natural haven for boaters, picnickers and some swimmers. Twelve-Mile Island was flooded at least once every year and frequently was under water twice a year, the second time usually in the early summer, This enlightenment and experience caused several sportsmen in the area to do a double-take when W. Clyde Glass, Metropolitan Parks Board chairman, said Six-Mile "could become one of the most outstanding parks in the country." So why should our sad experience with Twelve-Mile Island throw cold water (no pun intended) on Six-Mile? A check with the U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers will show why. Twelve and Six are exactly the same elevation 441 feet. The Ohio River's normal pool at Louisville is 420 feet. And the Ohio has a way of bursting out of its bounds. Here is the sad news: Six times in the last 10 years the Ohio has completely covered Six-Mile Island.

And nine other times in the same 10 years the water has partially covered the island. The Ohio swept over it by 10 feet in 442.4 1967 1963 442.4 100 COVERED Crr 100 COVERED 100 COVERED 100 COVERED s- 100 COVERED 90 COVERED" 1961 441.4 1961 SUMMER 441.2 1968 438.8 1968 SUMMER 438.0 1970 434.7 1966 433.6 1966 SUMMER 433.2 vmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmm iiiiii Mliiann mm 1967 SUMMER 432.1 60 COVERED $IX-MILE iSLANbs-' 430.0 1965 44 COVERED 428 1970 SUMMER JESSE HINTON (left) and Harry Brown caught 70 white bass and one croppie fishing Lake Cumberland at night. For bait they used shad minnow they caught in the same lake by jigging snag hooks. They fished 35 feet deep and snagged their shad at 10 feet. 2 22 COVERED 1969 427.2 RIVER POOL 420 Staff Drawing by Wes Kendall Six-Mile Island has been under water 6 times in last 10 years.

i. Battleground for wildlife, engineers groups Blue Spring, Boswell Landing on Panther Bay. Lake Barkley Nickell Branch, Demum-bers Bay, Kuttawa (near Davenport Bay), Eddyville Ferry (near Clay Creek), Craven Bay, Taylor Bay, Shelley Hill, Shaw Branch, Bacon Creek, Neville Bay, Bard's Dam (on Bard's Lake) and Gatlin Point (near Bear Creek). Dibble opposes May field Creek changes By JOE TOM ERWIN, Courier-Journal Times Special Writer 1964, by three feet in 1962, by more than two feet in 1967, and by about the same amount in 1963. In 1961 the island was under water twice, by a matter of inches.

In 1968 a flood covered 92 per cent of the island during the winter and almost the same amount that summer. In 1970 water covered 72 per cent. In 1966, it was 68 per cent. In the summer of 1966 the water covered 64 per cent and in the summer of 1967, it inundated 60 per cent. Permanent installations of any kind seem impractical.

But boaters would welcome a quiet park with toilet facilities and perhaps an ice and soft drink stand. Both islands, as well as 18-Mile Island, have served as back-too-nature havens for boaters, picnickers and some swimmers for many years. They are being used now and can be enjoyed in this manner for many years in the future. Let's hope that attempts at modernization will not detract from their charm. Turtle Meat "How much meat can you get out of an average turtle?" a phone caller asked.

Davis Morgan of LaGrange and Dr. Herman Mahaffey of Louisville, who are experts on turtle meat, say you I can expect four pounds of meat from a 12- or 13-pound turtle. Solunar Table The schedule of solunar periods, as printed below, has been taken from Mrs. Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Plan your days so that you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times, if you wish to find the best sport that each day has to offer.

Use Eastern Standard Time A.M. P.M. Date Day Minor Maior Minor Maior JUNE 13 Sunday 8:45 3:00 9:10 3:30 14 Monday 9:45 3:55 10:05 4:15 11 Tuesday 10:30 4:45 10:55 5:10 16 Wednesday 11:25 5:40 11:50 6:00 Thursday 6:70 12:15 6:45 18 Friday 12:25 7:05 12:55 7:35 19 Saturday 1:15 7:55 1:50 8:25 20 Sunday 2:05 8:50 2:40 9:10 drainage and clearing, Kentucky finds itself with little wetland habitat left. "In fact, about the only wetlands left in West Kentucky are a few acres up the Bayou Du Chien, the Obion River (and both of these areas have projects planned for them), and Mayfield Creek. "The Mississippi River is the main pathway for ducks and geese traveling down the Mississippi Flyway.

Every acre of existing wetland along the river is of critical importance to the entire North American waterfowl population. This is a major reason the Department of Fish and Wildlife feels so strongly that areas such as Mayfield Creek, which offer desirable resting, feeding, hunting and breeding grounds for sonic species of waterfowl should be saved. Mayfield MURRAY, Ky. Once again Mayfield Creek in far Western Kentucky is providing a battleground for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers. The Fish and Wildlife Department thought it had won this war in 1961 when the engineers' proposal for channel improvement on Mayfield Creek was dropped.

However, the Corps has now worked out other proposals, and the possibility exists that the creek, one of only a handful of usable areas for migrating waterfowl left in Kentucky, will be lost. The engineers presented their new plans at a public hearing last week in Mayfield, Two hundred persons attended and all but about a dozen favored channel improvement. But Frank Dibble, wildlife biologist for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, presented a strong argument against it. Following is Dibble's statement: "Naturally, my prime concern with this project is how it would affect wildlife in this area, Kentucky and the United States. I am also concerned with the effects this change in habitat would have on the sportsman, the outdoor enthusiast and the taxpayer.

"At one time Kentucky had an abundance of wetland habitat such as May-field Creek. Practically all the overflow land along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers was forested as well as the land along their tributaries. Now, because of Fun for Dad AMF ALCORT Creek also supports large populations of squirrel and raccoon and a good, fast-growing deer herd. "While the engineers' new proposal is smaller in scope than any of the previous ones, the Fish and Wildlife Department is still convinced that it would result in great damage to the natural habitat and that the losses to fish and wildlife and to the taxpayers of Kentucky would be great. No 'wildlife enhancement' seems possible.

"Therefore, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must continue to oppose this project unless certain mitigating proposals are included in the project work plans. We feel it would be impossible to fully compensate for the destruction of habitat this project would cause. However, if the project is essential to the livelihood of those few land owners along the small stretch of creek that the project would benefit, then the department would concur with the- project if the following restrictions were written into the work plan: "That the Corps of Engineers purchase in fee title those lands between Wilson Creek and Highway 51; these lands be licensed to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for more intensive management for the benefit of wildlife and the people of Kentucky; "That these provisions be included in the work plans before any other type of purchase or construction begins on the project." Free Boat Ramps Several readers have asked for a list of free boat access areas on Kentucky and Barkley lakes from the Land Between the Lakes. Here they are: Kentucky Lake Twin Lakes Nickell Cove), Pisgah: Point, Yalo, (Pisgah), Birmingham Ferry, Sugar Bay, Redd Hollow (between Turkey and Rushing Bays), IS -year term longest Minor Clark will retire from fish, wildlife post Easy-to-rig Easy-to-sail I Easy -to -carry "i- Ik 4, COME IN AND BROWSE IN A FRIENDLY, HELPFUL ATMOSPHERE UGLY BUGS HOT SHOTS, oil i.s 17 Rocky Sr. or Jr $43 CARDINAL REEL, 795 only I $3.00 TEMPERATURE 1 50 THERMOMETERS, only I $19.50 FLY TIEING SET, 1 fV5 J33 IV THrN FIN LURES 7c 38 and 2-oi Rosbottom wins sportsman award; Paul re-elected By EARL RUBY Courier-Journal A Times Outdoor Editor CAVE CITY, Ky.

Minor Clark, commissioner of fish and wildlife in Kentucky, will retire on July 1. Announcement of his decision to give up the reins was made at the League of Kentucky Sportsmen's Convention by Dr. Robert Webb, chairman of the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission. Clark, who has been in failing health for several years and has been absent from his office for weeks at a time, was not present. He told of his decision to retire in a letter, which Dr.

Webb read. From his home in Frankfort, Clark said he is proud of many accomplishments achieved for Kentucky's sportsmen during his tenure. "I am especially proud," he said, "of the great cooper-tion received from all areas, from the news media, the governor's office, the legislature and the sportsmen at large. "I am also proud that I was able to serve 13 years and one month, which is longer than any other commissioner served." Minor was preceded by Earl Wallace, who succeeded Steve Wakefield and Quincy Ward. "During my years in office I know Kentucky showed more progress in fish and wildlife conservation than any other state," he said.

"This is a source of great satisfaction to me." J. T. Cox, assistant to Clark, will serve as acting commissioner until a replacement can be found, Dr. Webb said. Clark came to the department in 1936 as the first graduate biologist ever hired by the commission.

He was placed in charge of biological stream surveys, and in 1940 was put in charge of the fisheries section. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and Or I MINOR CLARK Cites progress, cooperation NOW OPEN! SURPLUS BAIT BARN If 2 3924 Frankfort in the heart of St. Matthews Falls City Boat Works 3015 Upper River Rod 897-65? 1 HUP KEEP OUR RIVERS, LAKES. AND STREAMS CLEANI SURPLUS BAIT BARN 1 740 W. MARKET The kin g' men Fischer-Reshevsky match always stirs wide interest Special to The Courier-Journal CAVE CITY, Ky.

Warren Rosbottom of Louisville was named Sportsman of the Year last night by the League of Kentucky Sportsmen. Rosbottom served four years as a member of the Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission, from 1967 through 1970. He has been active in Third District conservation work for many years and has had several posts with the League. Rosbottom i was presented his plaque as sportsman by Gov. Louie Nunn, who served as chairman of the selection committee by virtue of having earned the same honor last year.

Deer awards were given to Bill Stice of Brownsville and Jackie Phillips of Franklin. Both killed 10-point bucks, Bill with a gun and Jackie with a bow and arrow. Major Edgar Paul of the Louisville Police Department was reelected president of the league. The annual meeting will end today with a trapshoot at the Temple Hill Sportsmen's Club with William E. (Bill) Smith in charge.

J. B. Gardner, mayor of Cave City, made a welcoming address at the opening session and took part in all convention activities. was assigned to Gen. Douglas Mac-Arthur's staff.

While in this service Clark was asked to study occupied Japan's fisheries problem. His observations and suggestions in a "General Plan For Fisheries Management" for Japan were adopted without a change. In 1946 Clark returned to the department as superintendent of fisheries. He was made assistant to Wallace a short time later, and in 1952 was named assistant wildlife commissioner. He became acting commissioner after Wallace's death in 1958, and a few months later was named commissioner.

Clark was born at Waddv, on August 5, 1913, and attended Waddy High School. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky College with a major in zoology, and took two years of graduate work at Western. Then he did two years of fisheries research as a graduate student at the University of Kentucky. "I have no plans, except to guard my health," Minor said. "Naturally I can't just turn myself off, so I'll be around, watching with great interest all activities of the league and the commission." Hi Bhef 111 By MERRILL DOWDEN Courier-Journal Chess Writer A game between American grandmasters and arch-rivals Samuel Reshevsky and Bobby Fischer always stirs wide interest.

And today's was surely no exception because it occurred during the important Interzonal at Palma de Mallorca and it marked Fischer's fifth consecutive victory in that tournament. The game is a Benoni English, a rather extraordinary opening in which Fischer loses several tempi in order to split White's Pawns and create weaknesses which eventually prove his undoing. Grandmaster Larry Evans, who was acting as Fischer's official second, observes that "It is amazing how he manages to gain the initiative so effortlessly with Black, and his winning percentage against grandmasters by now must exceed the record of any other player in the world." Reshevsky's deteriorating position under time pressure was accentuated by an error on Move 29. Before playing, consider the diagrammed position. Reshevsky (White) has just moved 28 Q-Q7.

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