OOOOPS!

A local contractor was loading gravel on December 31st at Sweetwater Lake contractor's ramp.  Looks like they may have over-estimated the weight capacity of their work barge!

BROWN COUNTY MUSIC CENTER

2019 brought many notable events and points of interest to Brown County.  The best news for all was the opening of the Brown County Music Center.  Big name entertainers and groups have played to "sold out" crowds at the new center.  Local Nashville restaurants have stayed open on concert days to attract patrons wanting a "whole evening" outing.  The local motels have also seen an increase in reservations.  Look up the coming events at www.browncountymusiccenter.com

A-FRAME CLEAN UP

The beautiful A-frame home at the end of Hackberry Drive burned in November.  Work is now underway to clean up the property.  The remains of the house have been removed and the trees that were singed appear to be being removed also.

TURTLE COVE

The north end of Sweetwater Lake sometimes earns the nickname of "turtle cove."  That was evident today with the warm sunshine.  It was "standing room only" on one of the downed trees in the north end.

CHRISTMAS WATER SKI

Warm weather and smooth conditions allowed for a Christmas Day water ski on Sweetwater.  Air was 62 degrees and water was 42 degrees.

BEAUTIFUL DAY

Beautiful day for a boat ride on Sweetwater Lake.  Nearly 50 degrees and sunny today.  Quite a change from earlier this week when cold and snowy.

OOOOPS!

Several "slide offs" last night around 5:30 PM.  Church Hill, Cordry Dip,  and Sweetwater Dip all had issues with the sudden "white out" of snow.  The fresh snow is beautiful but slippery!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Happy Holidays to all!!!

INTERACTIVE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Enjoy the Interactive Christmas Light Show in Camp Atterbury/Johnson County Park.  $20 per car for enjoying the show.

HIGH WINDS AND LEAVES!

Experienced high winds last night and today.  The high winds are bringing down the last of the leaves plus branches and sticks.  I hate to see all the "leaf-slicks" in the lake when so many of us try to avoid blowing leaves into the lakes.   Mother Nature doesn't abide by our rules!

SURPRISE RETIREMENT PARTY

Bernie McGaha officially retired from the Brown County Sheriff's Department and the CSCD Security Department today....November 22nd.  He has worked for the Conservancy for 34 years.  He was completely surprised by the "full house-standing room only" crowd.  The event was planned by the Conservancy office staff.  Job well done Bernie!

SKIING and SKIING!

Last week's cold spell made Perfect North Ski Slopes near Lawrenceburg get it in gear and made snow.  My friend Dan and I went down for opening day on Friday, November 15th and did some snow skiing.  Saturday, we put a boat in and went water skiing!  Water 50 degrees!

VETERAN'S DAY SURPRISE!

Sunday the 10th was sunny and 62 degrees.  Monday the 11th, all Hell broke loose!  Started off with an overcast sky that developed into light rain but as the temperature dropped the rain turned to snow!
Predictions are for a low of 13 degrees tonight and continued cold freezing temps all week.  Wow!

NEW SIGN

Do notice the new sign just across the street from the Church of the Lakes.  Looks sharp!

TRAIL 5

I recently borrowed a dog and have been hiking the trails.  Josh and Josh added trail #5 in the last couple of years and it is now one of my favorite trails.  It is now in good "hikable" condition.

RAINED OUT!

The Cordry Sweetwater Fire Department Haunted Trail had a successful Friday night but mother nature intervened on Saturday producing an all day and all evening rain forcing the cancellation of the Haunted Trail for the 26th.  Volunteers from around decorated the "Y" at the entrance with all kinds of pumpkins.

SCARY WEEKEND

Don't miss the annual Cordry Sweetwater Fire Department Haunted Trail this coming weekend.  There are numerous new scenes on the trail.

HAUNTED TRAIL

The annual Cordry Sweetwater Fire Department "Haunted Trail" is the coming weekend.  Don't miss it!

FALL COLORS

Cool weather and dry conditions are producing some early fall colors.  This tree is near the back entrance on Eagle Drive.

HOME FIRE

The A-frame home at 7357 Hackberry caught fire this evening.  The home used to be owned by Ray Wolf but now presently owned by the Strickler family.  Thanks to quick responses from the local fire departments.

DROUGHT

Several Indiana counties have been declared official drought areas.  Talk about dry.....the nearby Big Blue River Dam at Edinburgh is nearly not flowing!

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA

The Brown County Parks Rec Department sponsored a cardboard boat raced today at Sweetwater Beach.  Awards were given for "most creative, team effort, titanic award, and overall winner."  The Red Baron sunk immediately and won the titanic award!  Other entrees included the space shuttle, swan dive, ss webb, the drill, and others.  Perfect weather and a supportive crowd made for a successful event.  Pictured is "the drill" that barely made it back to the beach before sinking!

BEAUTIFUL SEPTEMBER

The weather for mid September has been outstanding.  The water temperature as of today  (9/19) is 80 degrees and calm.  Lots of pontooners out and best of all numerous water skiers taking advantage of the calm warm waters.

NINEVEH ROAD PAVING

Finally! The   resurfacing of Nineveh Road began on Friday, September 13th.   The work continues on Monday, September 16th.  Nineveh road north of  Nineveh will be resurfaced during the week of September 16th.

911

The flags were all at half mast yesterday in observance of September 11th, 2001.  The local volunteer fire department always prepares an appropriate display.  Where were you on September 11th, 2019. I was on my way to Nashville listening to the car radio when the first notice came across.

NEW LINES!

Road striping lane lines were completed today in the conservancy.  Several areas with new paving required lines to be painted.  Now....what about Nineveh Road????

OX ROAST WRAP UP

The 60th annual Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owner's Ox Roast is history.  Thanks to the Diners and many dedicated volunteers,  the event came off smoothly even though there was a mid day hour long downpour!   There were kids, dogs, local residents, strangers all enjoying the many booths and venders.  Inside the clubhouse the food line was steady.  Probably the most significant display was the "silent auction."  Thanks to all who worked and attended.

NEW WELCOME SIGN

The CSLOA (Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association) has approached the Conservancy Board of Directors to help with paying 50% of a new area welcome sign.  The new sign will be very much like the old sign that was demolished/stolen several years ago.  The new welcome sign will be installed across the road from the Church of the Lakes.  Quotes are presently being researched.

OX ROAST THIS SATURDAY

It has to be the 50 something annual Ox Roast this coming Saturday at the club house.  Venders, Food , Silent Auction, Food, Entertainment, Food!

DREDGING

Looks like some privately funded dredging occurring on both Cordry and Sweetwater Lakes.

FALL MOWING

Fall mowing of both Cordry and Sweetwater Dams occurring today.

CONCERT AT THE LAKE DAY

It was a picture perfect day for a concert at the north end of Sweetwater Lake.  In addition to 4 hours of continuous good music there was extra activities including a new rope swing, ride the bull, lounge in the swan, jumping off the double decker pontoon, p

laying on the water mats, etc.

HIBISCUS

I usually don't publish personal items but......I've been nursing this Hibiscus for years......especially this year.  The wet June promoted a lot of flowering plants.  I've religiously babied this plant spraying deer repellant and giving a shot of fertilizer once in a while.  It's located in front of the Sweetwater Realty office.

PAVING

Milestone trucks and equipment have been seen in the Conservancy this week doing patchwork and paving on various drives and roads.  Looks like Sweetwater Drive is one of the main focuses plus some of the side drives need repairs/paving.

FOR RENT

Finally, the corner business building in Nineveh that housed the Feed Store and Realty office has sold.  No sooner than it sold that "for rent" signs have been posted.  Sure would be good to see a successful business open up on that busy corner.

MITIE TOON

Grandpa Condra on Cordry Lake had a challenge getting into and out of the regular fishing boat.   So....went out and bought a new Mitie Toon fishing pontoon that easier to board and exit.  Have fun Grandpa Condra

BEST FIREWORKS SHOW EVER!

The annual CSLOA sponsored fireworks show on July 6th was the best ever!  A perfect warm summer evening with hundreds of boats on the water made for a picture perfect night.

MOWING!

Sprucing up Cordry Dam for the July 4th holiday events.  Quite a job!

CORDRY LAKE ACTIVITIES

Summer weather is finally here!  Frequent rainy dismal weather has disappeared to everyone's pleasure.  An afternoon "poker run" was a huge success on Cordry Lake.  In the evening, the annual boat parade ended a perfect summer day at the lake.

RAINY DAY FISHING

'Twas a rainy Saturday a the lakes but that didn't hinder the local anglers club from holding a Saturday tournament. It Rained all morning and stopped when they pulled out!

EASY CHAIR FISHING

Just when you think you've seen it all!   Here comes my neighbor from up the lake fishing in his "easy chair!"   A couple of poles, some swim fins, floatation and he's got is made!!!

BEACH SHED

What's being built at Sweetwater Beach?  A small shed is being built across the road from the beach for storage of the "beach rake" and other beach maintenance articles.  Sweetwater and Cordry were treated for lake weeds yesterday, June 4th.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

Finally!  A good weather weekend for all to enjoy!  Happy Memorial Day to all!

MAT FUN

How many kids can a mat support?   Lots of fun on Memorial Day weekend.

TRASH CAN ENVY

Drove down Opossum Drive today and got a glimpse of this!  I have Trash Can Envy!

MOWING THE DAMS

Each summer both Cordry and Sweetwater Dams get mowed.  Mowing was being done in preparation for Memorial Day.  This spring's good weather has the grass "knee high to a 10 foot Indian!"

FLAGS!

The holiday American Flag group has purchased all new flags for the summer season.  Conservancy employees helped out today mounting the flags on both Cordry and Sweetwater dams.  Happy Holidays!

BEACH DAY!

FINALLY!  Temperatures in the mid 80's brought out the boats and the beach crowd at Sweetwater Beach.   The recent weekends have not provided ideal weather for the lakers!

FISHING TOURNAMENT

The first fishing tournament of the local Anglers Club was today.  Conditions this evening were perfect!

FISHIN' MAN

My neighbor William Denny was out fishing last night.  Mr. Denny is a longtime resident on Buffalo Drive.   At age 95, he still enjoys going fishin'.