PADDLE BOARDS

First it was boats, then jet skis, then pontoons became the rage, kayaks have become popular. I saw two groups of "paddle boards" plying the waters of Sweetwater Lake today.

HARLEYWOOD BIKER ESTATE MUSEUM

Local resident Thomas Linn a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast has been collecting Harley Davidson related items for years. His two car garage is filled to the brim with "Harley" stuff and he welcomes anyone to stop by and enjoy at 7065 Grey Wolf Drive. Give him a call at 317-933-9104.

CHURCH OF THE LAKES RUN

The second annual Church Of The Lakes fun run was held on Saturday, May 28th, 2011.
Perfect weather and running conditions made the race a success.

SOCIAL HOUR SUCCESS!

The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association's "Social Hour" was very well attended this evening. Another may be sponsored for the June meeting. Thanks to the Assocation and Danielle Korson for organizing. Local resident Bill Boyle has assumed the presidency of the CSLOA taking Sheryl Durbin's place until the September elections. Sheryl had to resign to take care of an elderly parent. Ed Kuonen was appointed to the CSLOA Board.

CSCD MONTHLY MEETING

As ususal, there were "fireworks" at the monthly CSCD meeting. The starting announcement was that the Chairperson of the Board, Jerry Fenwick, had resigned and that the area #5 chair on the board is open. Other topics discussed were gas pump hours and prices, employee boat sticker priviledges, boat length issues, road paving for Hackberry and other drives, an audit for the Conservancy, and more. The board failed to reach agreement on the boat length issue now scheduled for another hearing on June 17th at 7:30 PM at the monthly Security Commission meeting.

CSLOA SOCIAL HOUR

The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association is sponsoring a "get acquainted" cocktail hour on May 26th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. BYOB and an appetizer to share to the clubhouse. Dessert and coffee provided. (Personally, I'm looking for some homemade cookies!) The monthly meeting begins at 7:00 PM.....guests are welcome and encouraged (but not required) to stay for the latest news and events in the area.

ANGLER'S FISHING TOURNAMENT

The local Angler's Club sponsored a Thursday evening fishing tournament this evening. (May 11th, 2011) Dan and Mitch Allen took home the honors with two 22 in.
largemouth bass. Another fisherman in the crowd said, "the fish were on fire this evening!"

TAXES

Property Taxes due May 10th took a significant increase for many residents here in the Conservancy. The county property tax rate increased due to school budgets. The local conservancy taxes also increased significantly. Last year, the conservancy had to borrow roughly $300,000 for operating expenses. A lawsuit caused the DLGF (government funding agency) to hold approximately $300,000 used for mainly for security. The lawsuit was settled and now the conservancy is recovering the $300,000 in a one time tax levy. Good news....next year the conservancy tax should decrease significantly.

MARINE REPAIR

Check out the new marine repair business located nearby on State Road #135 in Trafalgar. Hummell Marine 317-370-8678.

RAINS!

And the rains came! Water levels on both lakes have remained high. Sweetwater Lake has been on continuous yellow light for the past two weeks. Cordry has been yellow for approximately two thirds of the past 2 weeks. This is a first in the history of the lakes.