‘ M!U S K I E
Muskie had the good fortune to journey to Lake Andrews with LOPEZ, SFP2, of
Special Services who very aptly operates ,the Fish Hatchery one afternoon last
week for a look at what Lopez calls his rtbabies"* These are a number of Pink
Salmon that he and LTJG WEBER had obtained from eggs taken locally last fnll
as an experiment. After many days of patient watching and handling the eggs
hatched and kept growing with a bare minimum of loss. Last week only one still
had a stomach sac attached - all the others were as fit as could be and on ex
amination already had the beginnings of markings that would prove then to be
Pink Salmon even tho they were minute in size.
They were lively, in apparent excellent condition and as Lopez cleaned the
trough which is their home they grouped near where the water comes in to it*I
asked him why - and he said that they wanted to get out - that they thought the
running water was the way. Could be, but with the TLC (tender, loving,care) these
salmon fingerlings are receiving from Lopez it seems doubtful to this writer that
they would want to leave.
An inspection of the facilities showed a great deal of work to be done around
the Boathouse area* Storms have raised havoc with a considerable amount of the
pier which has washed away too. A job order has been submitted according to Lopez
lets hope that it can be repaired by the'* opening of the season.
According to Lopez plans for the operation of the Hatchery and future shipments
of eggs or fingerlings are not definite but he is ready, cleaning his troughs and
tending his "babies", for anything that might come up* The experiment last fall
and the apparent success of hatching eggs locally,demonstrate, I think, Lopez*s
ability toward providing successful plantings of fish for later years harvest* A
quick check revealed that the Dolly Varden were still not hitting at Lake Andrews
when Muskie put a most delectable candlefish on his linejjwhich he just happened
to have alongH into a spot that invariably produces results later in the season*
We hoar that a recent arrival via Reeves was heard to says "THIS IS FOR THE
BIRDS??'*. The passenger who is rumored to have said it was much cause for concern,
From its arrival at Elmendof there were phone calls, high level huddles and many
conferences along with the personal concern of Miss Anthony, Nurse at the Station
Hospital who was interested in the welfare of the passenger*
After a final call from Elmendorf plans were made for transportation of this
important passenger and he (or she) made the trip without mishap to its new home
on Adak on 20 March. Reeves reported, that although the passenger had not cleared
through Security, they, passed it through customs while an amorous Eagle circled
overhead the Reeves terminal* .The passenger, Miss Anthony*s' pet parakeet* Just
another examole of-Airforce and Navy cooperation with the aid of our favorite air
line, Reeves. Well Done to all concerned and I'm sure Miss Anthony's Thank You.
Heard many favorable comments on last Thursday's Channel *8 Live Presentation
STUDIO 'A* when LT OLINGER, Navy Exchange Officer was put on the spot by ENS
THOMAS and PINE, Studio.A*s producers and personality's. Seems that Mr. OLINGER
answered many questions and cleared up a few misconceptions regarding Navy Exch
ange operation. Wonder when they'll have 'the gal who dented your fender at the
traffic circle' on. ‘
Up on the hill, PINER wants it known that his boss, Gunner BROWN was beaten
twice last week by LT SIMPSON who will 'no doubt soon be claiming the crown. I
think that Gunner doesn't have his mind on the game since he is getting short.It's
pretty hard to concentrate when you're thinking about going back to the lower *48.
When I called to .verify it Saturday morning, he wasn't home but I think perhap.
that there is credence to the story that JAMES, SKI caught 6 Dolly Varden on the
incoming tide at Finger Bay on candlefish so it looks like Adak's season has begu.
and its early, but with the wonderful weather we're having, it's how it should be.
Get out the fishing tackle, good luck and keep smilin' fvluskie•