DEER REDUCTION COMPLETED

The deer reduction program has ended for 2018.  The professionally administered program allowed bow hunting on designated properties of property owners by written permission.  Each deer was examined and recorded by the program administrator.  The official count was 65 deer.

ULTRA MODERN

Not to be outdone with some of the new houses on Sweetwater,  this ultra modern home is under construction on Gensing Drive.

OUT WITH OLD-IN WITH NEW

The old house on Chipmunk is gone and the new house in its place is up and taking shape.

TEAR DOWN!

Looks like there's going to be  a new house at 6821 Eagle Drive located on the main body of Sweetwater Lake.  The old structure is completely gone except for a one car garage.

CHRISTMAS BEAR

 The owner of this property on Grizzly Drive had a large tree taken down in the front yard.  A very artistic person created this bear out of the remaining stump.  It's now decorated for Christmas.

SNOW BOAT!

Drove by the Sweetwater Ramp today and talked to fellows from Marine Center in Indianapolis.  They were waiting for owner to bring his pontoon boat down to take out to storage.  It's snowing!

ICE FOREST

Last week's ice storm affected power outages and lots of downed limbs in the area.  It also created some beautiful scenes.  Pictured is Camp Atterbury from Cordry Dam. 

NEW HOMES

There are several new homes going up in the area.  Pictured is a new home replacing an existing home on Chipmunk Drive on Sweetwater.  Another new home is going up on Bluebird Drive on Sweetwater.

ICE!

It looks like it's going to be a winter!  An ice storm arrived during the night and coated trees and roads with a layer of ice followed by a light snow mid day today!  Schools were out and power out for short period of time.  I thought skates would be needed to get to work,  but roads today are fine.

SNOW!

From Summer to Winter!  Snow on November 10th!

BOAT TAKE OUT TIME!

The boat ramps at both Cordry and Sweetwater have been busy with property owners taking boats out for winterization.  Boooo! 

SATURDAY HIGH WINDS

The area experience super high winds on Saturday, October 20th.  Power was out on parts of Cordry due to tree limbs falling on power lines.  Numerous limbs and twigs were everywhere.....certainly cleaned out the "dead wood!"  This aluminum boat lift top came from Osprey Drive and ended up on Sweetwater Dam.

CLEAR WATER

I am one of two people who do water clarity testing in the summer months and turn in the results to Indiana University (Yea!) at Indiana Clean Lakes.  I drop a black and white Sechi disk into the water and record how deep it goes before disappearing.  Usually in summer it disappears at about 17-20 feet down.  Today for fun, I tested and the disk disappeared at 28 feet!

THERE GOES WARM WATER!

Mid 80's on Wednesday, October 9th has given away to a 50 degree high today.  The steam coming off the water is an indicator of loss of heat.  Water was 75 degrees on Tuesday!

HALLOWEEN

My neighbor on Center Lake Road has gone overboard with Halloween decorations.  Looks great Tony Carrico!

NEW SWEETWATER SAFETY BOAT

Looks like the new Sweetwater Lake Safety boat has arrived and is in the lift for use.  It appears to be similar to the previous unit with inflatable tubes and a 115 hp Suzuki outboard motor.

DEER REDUCTION PROJECT

Looks like there was a significant turn out for the Deer Reduction Project today at the fire station.

ACORN BOMBS

Seems like every other year is an "acorn year."  The oak trees are loaded this fall the acorn bombs have been falling.  If you have a hickory tree, watch out.  I'm aware of dented autos from the hickory nuts.

SOGGY!

With all the constant rain from Hurricane Gordon, you would think the lakes would be flooding.  The lakes are up but not alarmingly so.  Usually the north end of Sweetwater gets a muddy appearance with so much rain but this was also not the case.  I think the rain was gentle enough not cause erosion and the time if the year with so much green vegetation helped prevent the muddy appearance. 

NEW BOAT STORAGE COMPANY

There's a new boat storage/service in the area.  Bob's Big Boat Barns is located across the road at the Apple Works.  www.bigboatbarns.com   or   317-508-1819.

OX ROAST WRAP UP

The annual Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Ox Roast is now in the history books.  This event was promoted and organized in the most professional manner ever.  The Silent Auction Tent had an super amount of articles donated by businesses, artists,  and local residents.  The venders displayed a wide range of wares to sell or display.  A mid afternoon downpour interrupted the event briefly but sunshine returned for the finale.  Thanks to all who volunteered in any way.

PAVING PROJECTS

Sunset Drive from Center Lake Road to Sweetwater Beach, Osprey Drive, and several other "patches" were paved this week.

ANNUAL OX ROAST

Do remember the annual OX ROAST coming up on Saturday, September 1st from 11:00 - 6:00 PM.
Games, food, memberships, vender displays.

YELLOW JACKETS

It's that time of year when yellow jackets (ground bees) make their nests.  These animals are mean!  They are territorial and when bothered by noise, mowers, leaf blowers, they attack in mass!  I've usually had success  by putting Sevin garden powder down the hole after dark.  Some people put gasoline.  I had to tear a stone wall apart to get at this nest....poured gasoline into the nest and lit it!
Burn Baby Burn!

NINEVEH ROAD PAVING

According to an article in the Brown County Democrat dated August 7th, 2018,  Nineveh road is scheduled to be re-paved in 2019.....good news!

YOGA!

Stopped by Sweetwater Beach one morning last week to see the locals participating in YOGA!  Contact Barbara Blackford  at 317-498-3514 for times and places.

CSLOA FIREWORKS SHOW

The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners annual fireworks show presented at Sweetwater Beach was outstanding!  Perfect weather and hundreds of boats on the water made the evening enjoyable.  Don't forget the live bands at three different locations during the afternoon and evening.

CORDRY BOAT PARADE

T'was a perfect summer evening for the annual Cordry Lake Fourth of July Boat Parade.

DAM FLAGS!

Congratulations and Thank You to the volunteers who helped mount American Flags on both the Cordry and Sweetwater Dams.  It looks Fabulous.  Cordry Boat Parade is scheduled for June 30th and the annual CSLOA fire works display is scheduled for July 7th at Sweetwater Lake.

FLAG DISPLAYS

Some patriotic residents have begun a project to display flags on both Cordry and Sweetwter Lakes Dams during the July 4th holiday period.  They are looking for $30 donations for purchase flags and holders.  Ther are also looking for volunteers to help install the flags.  Contact Angela R Fox-Von-Hoven who lives at 6494 Warbler Drive.....317-955-2284

ANGLERS CLUB

The Angler's Club were out in full force this evening on Cordry Lake.  I believe they are having tournaments nearly every Tuesday night on either Cordry or Sweetwater Lakes.

DEER PLAY

Caught momma deer and offspring playing in the rain on Sunday morning on the north end of Sweetwater.

RAINY SUNDAY

A steady rain didn't stop these children from having fun at the lake on Sunday morning!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

The weather forecast looks promising for the Memorial Day Holiday.  Hopefully the lake will be full of boaters, skiers, swimmers, and fishermen enjoying themselves.  Hats off to locals who decorate and spruce up their properties for the holiday weekend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy 40th birthday to Aaron Parris!  (owner of Sweetwater Realty)

SPRING!

Spring had finally arrived!  Warm weather and a little rain has begun the change to "green!"  The red buds and dogwoods are blooming and they're beautiful. 

NEW GAS PUMPS

The Conservancy recently installed new gasoline pumps at both Cordry and Sweetwater Lakes in preparation for the coming summer boating season.

SIGNS OF SPRING

A sure sign of spring is the return of the Martins. It looks like a "full house" in this Martin house located near the Sweetwater Gas Pump.

GARY ALBERS

Gary Albers past co-owner of Sweetwater Realty passed away today, April 17th, 2018 at his home in Carmel, Indiana. He is survived by wife Joy, four children, and numerous grandchildren.

FIRE STATION GARAGE SALE

It's the social event of the season....the annual fire department garage sale coming up this weekend April 21st. Bring money and take home some stuff!!!

BOAT STICKER TIME

It's "boat sticker time" at the lakes. As a convenience to property owners, the Conservancy Office Staff is offering a "will call" arrangement for boat stickers. If you have no changes for the boats that you want to sticker for 2018-2019, you can call into the Conservancy and they will prepare your stickers in advance for you to come in at a later time and pick up.

EDINBURGH BLUE RIVER DAM

Last week's snow melt and this week's record rains created flash flood warnings and high water everywhere. Our lakes are at high levels but not over any docks. Blue River nearby is completely out of its banks and into nearby fields and is

in flood status.

APRIL FOOL

Another surprise snow on the evening of April 1st (Easter) made for another winter wonderland. Area residents woke up to a couple of inches of wet snow which make the area beautiful. Enough of beautiful! We're ready for warm weather.

SPRING GUESTS

After yesterday's near blizzard, I decided to take a boat ride today. Two loons near Owl Drive were singing at each other.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Jamie and Nick on their wedding today. Nick is our local Building Compliance Officer in the Conservancy Office.

PHANTOM PONTOON

Crossing Cordry Dam this morning admiring the snowy wonderland.....saw this "phantom pontoon" drifting in the northeast section of Cordry Lake.

SURPRISE SNOW

First full day of Spring.....7-8 inches of wet snow...Brown County Schools Closed, I-70 East Closed, Cars in the ditch, Trees down, Re-install snow plows.....All gone and dry roads by afternoon! Winter .....oops.....Spring Wonderland - beautiful

MARCH MADNESS!

Hard to believe it is March 20th and the first day of Spring!

SPRING

Official SPRING arrives tomorrow March 20th. The forecast is freezing rain and possible snow the next day! Spring can't be far away as the area turkey vultures have returned.