CHRITMAS LIGHTS #1

Around the Conservancy, several residents have made the Christmas Season more enjoyable with holiday lights. Pictured is the Carrico display on Center Lake Road.

OLD SWEETWATER DOCK

Demolition work has begun on the Sweetwater Lake dock. It has been in poor repair for the past couple of years. I believe that the new dock will incorporate a covered boat slip for the safety patrol boat.

BRRRR!

It's a winter wonderland here with snow on Tuesday and cold temps today. The morning temperature was 2 degrees. Lots of steam coming off the water but the only ice is on small ponds and very north sections of Cordry and Sweetwater.

BEAUTIFUL FIRST SNOW

Getting rid of the "brown" and bringing on the "white!" Mother nature is dressing it up for the holidays with the season's first snow!

SANTA WORKSHOP SUCCESS

The Santa's Workshop was a smashing success today! Sponsored by the Cordry Sweetwater Lot Owner's Association, volunteers set up various workstations in the clubhouse with a craft assembly at each station. There was painting, wood crafts, paper ornaments, and more. The Indian Creek Choir entertained, a live band came later and even Santa paid a visit. It was refreshing to see a goodly number of youngsters participating in the project that will surely be repeated next year. Picture is local resident Anita Wright at one of the craft stations.

FEATHER DRYING

The local turkey vultures are still around drying their feathers! One of their favorite "hang-outs" is the south water tower. They like to perch on the tower and spread their wings to dry in the sun. The vultures usually migrate in the winter but warm weather has delayed their departure.

WARM WEATHER WORKERS

Continued warm weather has lengthened the work season for many local contractors. Pictured is Jerry Cleefman and helpers excavating for a new garage at the corner of Center Lake Road and Trout Drive.