“Neighbor” is less a location than an attitude. We are neighbors because we share the common bond of Lake Wawasee and the common concern that each of us treats the lake with the same respect we wish for ourselves.
Indiana DNR watch party
LILLY CENTER for Lakes & Streams will host a watch party for a presentation by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to discuss the issues of goose overpopulation and which management techniques are most effective. The “Lunch & Learn: Geese … Continue reading →
Dam and Dike Conservancy seeking deadline extension
By Deb PattersonEditor-In-Chief A 60-day extension to file a district plan will be sought by the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy. The decision was made Tuesday morning, April 6, at a meeting of the conservancy board after learning some … Continue reading →
A native, perennial geranium
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSONGuest Columnist & Master Gardener Wild geranium is a woodland perennial herb. The plants emerge from stout, shallow, rhizomes bearing knobby leaf scars and thin roots. The tiny roots are subject to frost bite so best to keep … Continue reading →
Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy to hold meeting
Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District governing board will hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 6. The meeting will be held at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation offices, 11587 N. SR 13, Syracuse. The meeting will … Continue reading →
First Sailboat on Lake Wawasee this season
HERE IS a photo of what is believed to have been the first sailboat of the season on Lake Wawasee. Kelly Weigel snapped the shot Saturday, March 27. The ice went quickly off all area lakes this year, daffodils are … Continue reading →
‘Gardening In The Face Of A Changing Climate’ presentation
Chautauqua-Wawasee has invited John Edgerton to return for a second workshop, discussion and presentation focused on “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate.” The workshop will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the Syracuse Community Center, … Continue reading →
Syracuse-Wawasee Trails kickoff feasibility study with USI for future local trails
By Nicholette CarlsonStaff Writer At a special Syracuse-Wawasee Trails meeting held Monday, March 29, the project team for the upcoming feasibility study was introduced. The purpose of this feasibility study is to provide safe trail routes for area residents and … Continue reading →
Dam and Dike Conservancy sets tax rate
By Deb PattersonEditor-In-Chief A cumulative improvement fund was established by the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Board Thursday morning, March 18. This fund sets a property tax rate of $.0333 per $100 assessed valuation beginning in 2021, payable … Continue reading →
Tour des Lakes embraces Conklin Bay Trail
By Sarah WrightStaff Writer The Tour des Lakes bike ride returns July 17 after skipping 2020, and it’s about to get a little longer thanks to the inclusion of Conklin Bay Trail. During the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s meeting Monday, March … Continue reading →
Kelly Jae’s Lakeside is the new kid in town
We’ve followed Kelly Graff’s culinary path throughout her career. Starting at the former Checkerberry Inn, she then became executive chef at the now defunct Indigo on 17. When a building in Goshen became available, she moved-in and built a 12 … Continue reading →