The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 May 1982 — Page 37

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SUMMER Lake Wawasee: Indiana's largest natural lake

It's hard to believe that something so beautiful and mysterious as Lake Wawasee, Indiana's largest natural lake, with its colorful history of Indians, white settlers, people of renown and elusive gangsters, was formed by something so massive and cold as a glacier But in fact, the glaciers that moved across northern Indiana some 10-15 thousand years ago. were responsible for carving and distributing some 300 feet of sand, gravel, clay and boulders throughout what is now Kosciusko County. The glaciers left hilly moraines and kettle holes which formed the many natural lakes in Northern Indiana. The lake comprises around 2.700 acres of water and 27 miles of shoreline and protective covers totaling 3,060 acres in all. Wawasee is the fifth largest lake statewide. Cedar Point, of glacial origins, was inhabitated by a type of Indian who lived around the time period of the birth of Christ. Their skeletal remains have been found with many interesting relics including moon-shaped beads that were buried with their dead. When the first homesteaders settled around the lake they referred to it as Turkey Lake. During the Civil War the lake was called “Nine Mile" and then shortly after that was named Lake Wawasee after the Miami Indian Chief Wau-wa-ausee, brother of Chief Pa-hed-ke-teh-a. which is translated “Flat Belly.” These brothers and their tribes

Ski Championships at Camelot Lake in July

Camelot Lake will be one of the hosts for the 1982 Mid-West Regional Water Ski Championship to be held July 30-31 and August 1. Other hosts will be the Indiana State Ski Club and Pepsi Cola. Skiers from 10 states are expected to participate in the event The public is welcome to attend both tournaments and learn more about the sport of competitive water skiing For additional information or for those Rotary meets at the Beacon The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club meets every Tuesday noon at the Beacon Restaurant, Kate Island. Syracuse. The officers are: President — Henry Whelan President-elect - Rev David Hynd man Secretary-treasurer — Alan Tehan Assistant secretary — Richard Ditmer

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were the inhabitants of the area when the first white settlers arrived. History buffs delight in the lake's colorful past that contains legends and folklore about the people and events that have surrounded this body of water. It has often been said that one could spend an entire summer studying the history books and not get bored. Spcrtman's Dream Known for its good stock of fish, anglers can test their skills at reeling in yellow perch, bluegill, large mouth bass, small mouth bass and walleyed pikes, stocked more today than ever before Boating enthusiasts will find access and service at the seven marinas around the lake and there are rentals available. The popular Lake Wawasee Flotilla is held annually and the Wawasee Yacht Club holds races for sailors throughout the summer, holding a regatta sometime in October. Summer cottages and room rentals are available for those summer fans of the „ lake that don't already own their own retreat and most of these offer beach access for sunbathers and swimmers Lake Wawasee attractions drawvisitors back year after year and man's fascination for Indiana's largest natural lake has led to many interesting legends and visits to the mansions and hotels that grace her shores. Famous people such as the Queen of Siam. Al Capone, the elite Soap Factory Gang, author Ring Lardner. and many more are included in the list of visitors.

willing to help with either tournament contact Mrs. Smith. Camelot Lake. Milford. Ind., 46542. The lake will also be the site of the Indiana State championships on the week end prior to the regionals. July’ 23-25. Clark and Sue Smith of Camelot Lake. Don and Peggy Bucher of Cindonway Shores and Kim Centos of Tippecanoe Lake, all members of the State Ski Chib, attended a meeting in Chicago, 111.. February 13-14 along with other members to submit bids to the AWSA Regional council. Members of the Tomahawk, Wise.. Ski Chib also bid for this tournament. Camelot Lake is located between Milford and Syracuse at the corner of CR 1300NandCR250E.

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