ICE CONSTRUCTION

GP Construction was recently awarded permits to construct several docks on the lakes. They are using the ice on the lakes to their advantage by driving pipe and laying out the framework while being able to stand on the ice. Pictured is Rodney Gunter's son, Brandon, driving one of the pipes for this project on Drum Drive.

GOAL NOT ATTAINED

Several friends and I try to attempt a local water ski session every month of the year. Well.....I'm afraid that there will be no such event this February in Indiana.

SHIFTING ICE

Walking at Sweetwater Beach and Dam, I noticed "ice crags" along the shore. It appears that the recent warm weather thaw around the edges allowed the main lake ice to shift shoving ice up onto bank areas.

CAMP ATTERBURY

According to the Indianapolis Business Journal, the construction project in the north portion of Camp Atterbury is the 10th Largest Indianapolis-Area Ongoing Construction Project. Three barracks to house soldiers in training and a dining facility - $54,000,000. Completion due in June 2014. This project was approved and funded prior to the more recent reduction in military funding. Our government at work!

FACEBOOK

For those of you into social media, my neighbor put me onto a facebook page targeting Cordry Sweetwater Lakes. Look up "I Love Sweetwater/ Cordry Lakes"

and enjoy the chit chat of present and past residents of the lakes.

LARRY HARDER

Friends and neighbors are saddened to hear of the passing of Larry Harder on February 19th. Larry was a member of the fire department, a former employee of the Conservancy District, and local service person for launching and retrieving pontoon and speedboats for residents. Calling will be Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Meredith Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown followed by a service at 5:00 PM.

CELL PHONE EXPANSION

At the February 18th CSCD meeting, it was announced that Verizon intends to sublet a portion of the leased premises (cell tower) to Cingular Wireless. This means an additional $6,000 per year to the Conservancy, and better service for those who use AT&T.