The CSCD Board approved a new date for the annual OX ROAST. The new date will be July 6th, 2024. This is also the same date for the annual Sweetwater Lake fireworks display. And.....the OX Roast will be at the Sweetwater Beach area also. Major change in dates and place for this annual fund raiser.
It may be the middle of December but the lakes are busy with construction, maintenance, and dredging.
I believe that private owners have been given dredging permission at several sites. Right now, the dredgers are working on the north end of Sweetwater Lake.
The lakes might not be busy but the contractors are! Two houses on Lion and Cougar Drive were knocked down and new ones going up in their place. And of course, more dock units going up.
The Haunted Trail/Hayride was a super success. Warm weather on Friday promoted a full house until midnight. Saturday evening got cut short due to rain that arrived about 10:00 PM.
The annual Haunted Trail and Hayride is coming up the Friday and Saturday before Halloween.
The Indiana State Police were at Sweetwater Lake today doing their update diving. The surface water temperature was 62 degrees. The temperature at 60' down was 40 degrees.
A Block Party at Sweetwater Beach is scheduled for this Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 PM. The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association is sponsoring and providing Sloppy Joes. Guest should bring a dish.
Several dredging permits have been issued by the Conservancy for private properties. The bill will be paid by the property owners. The dredgers are now located on Sweetwater Lake. An additional picture shows barges loaded with concrete wall parts to be installed somewhere on the lake.
Indiana is in a drought situation causing the water level to go down in some lakes and ponds. Sweetwater and Cordry are fine Notice has been given to residents on Geist and Morse Reservoirs to remove boats off of their lifts before they get "trapped" by low water levels. Some trees are turning colors early due to lake of rain.
A large log/tree has surfaced at the north end of Sweetwater Lake. Some thoughtful person tied a white boat bumper to it for boater to see. Back in the building of the lakes, large trees were felled and bulldozed to the deep water parts for fish habitats. Once in a while, one of these can surface. The conservancy has been notified. Be on the lookout in the northern cove of Sweetwater Lake. The log has been removed 0/20/2023. Thanks to CSCD employee Josh Bryant!
The 2023 Ox Roast appeared to be successful. Perfect hot weather with no rain helped! A change in food to "food trucks" enhanced the event. Lots of venders and a huge crowd looked to be a successful day. Thanks to all the volunteers.
The annual Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association OX ROAST is scheduled for Saturday, September 2nd. Lot of work from the board members and volunteers has been accomplished. This year's event will have many different attractions. DON'T MISS!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd from 12:00-5:00
Seems like there are more and more "bands/concerts" being given on both lakes. Check face
Angie Adolay and myself sponsored a Kayak Race today on the north end of Sweetwater. The top three winners are pictured with their medals!
We've had a guest bird at the north end of Sweetwater for the past few days. Some bird enthusiasts looked it up and think it is a "juvenile loon!" It looks like a loon but the coloring is wrong. He's very friendly and not afraid of boats and people.....doesn't run away when approached.
The Conservancy has let contracts to Milestone Paving for paving projects in the area. Bass Drive has been under consideration for years and ......finally...It was paved yesterday. Other drives receiving work are Heron Drive, parts of Lion Drive, parts of Eagle Drive.
The weather forecast put doubts in everyone's mind but the Saturday evening fireworks were "great" as usual. The CSLOA (Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association) put on a super show. Activities at Sweetwater Beach began this morning with the Anglers Club sponsoring a kids fishing tournament. Afternoon activies started about 4:00 PM with food trucks and beach games.
Eddies Pizza at the entrance to Prince's Lakes is under new ownership including the building and grounds. The property has been updated with trimming and mowing and looks great. I heard the menu is also superb!
Beautiful weather and smiling faces made the Cordry Lake Home Tour sponsored by the Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Association a great success.
With summer brings many lake activities. Last night at Sweetwater Beach was successful and well attended Beach Party. Next Saturday is the CSLOA sponsored Cordry Home Tour. Sunday June 25th is the Kayak Races which will be launched at Sweetwater Beach beginning at 8:00 AM.
The "Wake Committee" did testing today on Sweetwater Lake. The event appeared to be very well organized. Different model boats ran by a designated path at different speeds and different distances from the point at Sweetwater Beach. Readings were recorded for each pass. It will interesting to see the results. Hats off to the various volunteers working on this committee.
I hope you enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend
The Johnson County Sheriff Dive Team was out at Sweetwater Beach today updating their scuba diving dredentials. Water was clear and surface temperature was 68 degrees. It was 60 degrees 30 feet down!
As a backdrop for the redbud trees, the dogwoods are now in bloom. What a beautiful spring!
A brave group of volunteers appeared today for the annual Nineveh Road Cleanup arranged by Carrie Vavul. The Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners and birthday girl Brenda Malden provided a breakfast at 7:00 AM and the clean up began at 8:00 AM. The were so many volunteers that we were finished by 9:30 AM. Thanks to all!
Finally! Warm weather has arrived bringing beauty to the area. The redbuds are in bloom this week which means the dogwoods will be out soon.
The Conservancy employees have been busy recently with numerous landscaping projects. The entrance to the Conservancy office looks much better with new landscaping gravel. Lots of work at Sweetwater Beach with new playground equipment and new rip rap on the points at each end of the beach. Extra grading work at the launch ramp. All looks good!
A couple of severe rains in the past couple of weeks have closed the lakes due to high water levels. Four inches of rain this past Friday and Saturday have put Cordry on "Yellow" and Sweetwater on "Red."
For the first time since the beginning of Cordry and Sweetwater Lakes, the main bodies of both lakes failed to freeze over. In recent years, we enjoyed ice fishing, hiking, skating,
We all enjoyed the warmest February on record. March in Indiana always holds some surprises! We rose today to rooftops and grass covered with a surprise snow!
I came across Sweetwater Dam this morning to the sight of 2 water spouts! The local fire department was conducting a practice/test of drawing water out of the lake with an elaborate pump system for emergency fire fighting methods.
Fierce predicted 60 mph winds on Thursday, February 9th, whipped through the area all day. Many trees were down causing power outages in several areas. This cottage on Nettle Drive took a direct hit. Brown's Tree service were quick to appear and remove the tree from the structure.
It was "standing room only" as last night's CSLOA Chili Cookoff held at the clubhouse. Congratulations to Nick Goodman, Dale Sears, and Pat Hatfield for being declared the winners. Much thanks to the officers of the Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owners Assocation for sponsoring and this and many other events.
The family of Bob West celebrated his life on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at the CSLOA Clubhouse from 1:00-4:00. A large gathering enjoyed past memories and food provided for the event. Bob will be missed by all of his neighbors and friends in the lakes.
