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The various local fish clubs report the conclusion of theri most successful season in the rearing of fish for the stocking of lakes and streams. The following statement has been preparded byf officers.

The Sanctuary Fish Club ponds located on the grounds of the Culver Military Academy, have had another othstanding year. The site has more than proven to be an ideal set-up and has been praised by several state and federal conservation officers.

It is only fair that Charles Cowen, president; Harrison Rice, secretary and Chalrence Behmer, superintendent, and the entire membership should be comllimented on theri unselfish and hard work.

All-time Mark

The club has set an all-time mark this year in the production of fish with 341,000 record. Of this number there were 175,000 blue gills, two inches long, and 27,000 small moth bass, which are con sidered quite difficult to raise.

The Maxinkuckee Fish and Game Club, the first of the local organizations, has harvested 25,500 large mouth bass, ranging from four to five inches each. Russell RIsher is the president and Harry Speyer the secretary of this club.

It was through both of these clubs that the ideal location on State ROad 10 was purchased for additional ponds. It was successfil for raising fish and also as a recreation spot and provides a range for the rrifle club

FIsh to Othe Lakes

Not olny has Lake Maxinkuckee profited by activities of these clubs, but so have several other lakes and streams in this area.

This fall Yellow River received four planting taotalling 30,000 small and large mouth bass; Tippecanoe River: 21,400 small and large mouth bass; Koontz Lake: 15,000 blue gills and Hoffman Lake: 16,800 large mouth bass.

To Lake Maxinkuckee went 97,000 bass of both kinds and 155,000 blue gills.

The officers of the clubs have expressed their appreciation of the services of Game Warden Hubert Sloan and his interest in the development of conservastion work rather than confining his activities to just police duties.