The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 July 1986 — Page 11

Summer

Papakeechie: Hidden by trees and hills

Tucked away behind the trees and hills south of Lake Wawasee is a small lake which provides all the comforts of lakeside living and all the pleasures and recreations that go along with lakes. The name of the lake is Papakeechie. but many people who live on the lake or visit the lake call it peaceful. The area covered by Papakeechie was originally six small lakes surrounded by marshland. In the 1800 s. the area must have looked much like the lakes area in the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area. In 1910, an eight-foot earth dam was built in order to create one large lake out of the six smaller lakes. The project was finished around 1920. creating one large, useful lake. While most of the lake is relatively shallow, there are deep sections which are the remnants of the original six lakes. The name Papakeechie goes back to before the white man came to the area and the lakes were inhabited by the Indians. The great Miami Indian chief in the area in the 1830 s was Flat Belly. also known as Papakeechie. He was a large figure of a man. weighing more than 300 pounds with a bone through his nose. His lands covered most of the eastern section of Kosciusko County and extended into Noble County. When the government came to the area in the 1830 s. Papakeechie and his brother Wawasee negotiated for the Miamis. • Papakeechie was awarded the area now covered by Lake Wawasee and Papakeechie Lake.

I ■ I ~ ” r ' 'V“' t Sa • >7 ' J KING AND QUEEN —Selected as the 1986 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair King and Queen Moniay night were Doug Hathaway and Cindy Davis. Both are 10-year vll members and will reign over the rest of the county fair. Cindy is the daughtei of John Davis of Warsaw and Doug is the son of Perry and Linda Hathiw ay. Clay pool. Cindy w ants to study to be a business teacher and Huug plans to continue his career in farming. (Photo by Glen Long)

Skiing championships held at Cindonway Shores

Several area water skiers turned in strong performances at the Rollie Williams MemorialIndiana State Water Ski Championships which were held at Cindonway Shores. Jerry Hickman of the Camelot Ski Team placed first in jumping in the senior men division. Bill Tully, also of the Camelot Ski Team, took first in jump, third in slalom, third in tricks and first overall in the men's division. In the Girls’ Division. Paula Smith won first in tricks, first in jump, third in slalom and first overall. She is from the Camelot Ski Team. Jill Tully, from the Camelot Ski Team, took first in tricks, first in slalom, first in jump and first overall Jane Tully placed second in those events. Both competed in the Women's I Division. In the Junior Boys’ Division. Shane Bucher of Water Ski. Inc. took first in slalom, first in tricks, second in jump and first overall. Brandon Bucher of Water Ski. Inc. took second in slalom and tricks and Jeremy Plummer, also of Water Ski, Inc., placed third in tricks. In the Boys’ Division, Brad Smith of the Camelot Ski Team claimed first in jumping and Steve Ensinger. also of Camelot, placed third in the same event. Todd Smith of Camelot established a new state record with a first place jumping effort of 155-feet. Mike Yoder of Camelot took seNOW SHOWING... Ferris Dweller's Day Off PG-13 With Matthew Broderick TW OOLt WO Shows At ) * 9 Sunday 5 7 « 9 Newly Air Conditioned

The legend of Papakeechie says that the Miami Indians were sent west with the rest of the Indian population, but that Papakeechie and Wawasee escaped and came back to this area, eventually going to Michigan. Papakeechie is small in size as lakes in the area run. only a few hundred acres. But its seclusion and scenic bSauty are a draw to those who live or visit the lake. The trees shelter the lake from the wind, making it calm for pleasure boating, while the bigger lakes may be too choppy for boating. Its structure provides excellent fishing cover, also providing the perfect conditions for fishing, away from the active big lakes. The lake is unique also in that the residents "own” the lake. The lake was constructed for people to have a quiet, serene lake to live on. To preserve that idea, the early residents drew up specific rules that people living on the lake would be bound together in such away that they protect the beauty of the lake. When someone purchases land on the lake, he automatically becomes a part of the lake association, where on other lakes, membership in the association is optional. The care and concern for Papakeechie Lake is shown by the residents in their meetings to deal with matters of the lake. A drive around the lake demonstrates their success in preserving the ideas set up by the creators of the lake to keep Papakeechie peaceful, serene and beautiful lake with a character all its own.

cond in slalom. Both competed in the Men's I Division. In the Men's II Division. Steve Plummer of W’ater Ski. Inc. took first in jumping. Kim Contos. also of Water Ski. Inc., placed first in slalom. In the Women's 11 Division. Jan Karr, of Water Ski. Inc., took second in slalom, first in tricks, second in jump and first overall. Barb Tully, from Camelot, took third in slalom, third in tricks and first in jump in the Novice GirlsWomen's Division. In the Novice Boys' Division. Jon Tully of Camelot placed first in jump and first in tricks. Jay Koontz of Syracuse claimed third in jump.

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■ / •< I jA I fl j BEAUTIFUL — A drive through the hills around Papakeechie Lake provide breath-taking views of the lake through the trees. The lake's islands and points create a spectacular view for residents and visitors alike. (Photo by Paul Siegfried) WE \ F 1 ( * iPot 'VI APRfe W m -*B* A * Jill a. •AIF * Kp V” 'll 1 |A g < ' x VCTf W '■■Wwi ctEßKw* WJ IS » WI9B9*I9MBBFSSI . \ > GRAND CHAMPIONS — During the 4-H awards ceremony Monday night. Renee Beer. Milford, center, was chosen the overall Grand C hampion for fashion revue and M. B. Tusing. Leesburg, was chosen overall Grand C hampion for construction. They are pictured with Dean Harman of Lowery Sewing and Fabric C enter, which furnished the grand champion prizes. (Photo by Glen Long) iw 5 1 '-jFwPwb Hi ** L At jlfl * fl Wnl * jHMH r > SENIOR CONSTRUCTION WINNERS — Winners of the senior construction division recognized Monday night for their accomplishhments were, from the left. Karen Pfleiderer. Laura Alt. M.B. Tusing. Beth Bammerlin. Pam Brallier. Rhonda VanSchepen and Denae Bouse. <Photo by Glen Long)

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