The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 July 1989 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., July 12,1989
Summer
Peacefulness is found at Syracuse Lake
j By MARY JANE LORTON Staff Writer
While a pontoon boat churns along slowly, and its occupants do little more than take in the breathtaking views and breezes, a speedboat powers by, on that same body of water, dragging two skiers behind it. Such is typical of the happenings on Syracuse Lake. Stretching across more than 560 acres, Syracuse Lake offers peace, recreation and
i W' ; ■ ill 1$ , 1 i» j IfeO xW i i • 1 r WM PRIVATE CONCERT — Chuck Grant gives a private concert for an interested boy and his mother after his group's performance on Thursday, July 6. at Lakeside Park, Syracuse. As a part of the Music in the Parks program, the Northeast Indiana Banjo Society entertained a large crowd at the new gazebo/bandstand. This was the second performance on the schedule for this summer, but the first one at the new gazebo/bandstand. Ice cream sundaes, sponsored by the Parks Foundation, preceded the evening’s entertainment. Visitors and residents of the Lakeland area took blankets, chairs and their enthusiasm as they were treated to a rousing, handclapping program. The band consisted of five banjos, a synthesizer and a bass. Although the group told the audience that this was their first performance together, their professionalism, obvious musical talent, and rapport together made this statement a bit hard to believe. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton i
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a home to both visitors and residents of the Lakelands area. Wesley and Donna Trowbridge moved to the north .shore of Syracuse Lake just a little over two years ago. Getting ready to retire, the Trowbridges looked for a place to relocate and were drawn to Syracuse Lake, not only because Donna had grown up in this area, but also because they were very impressed with Syracuse Lake. They both agree that the lake is
very peaceful. Moreover, as a recently retired couple. Wesley and Donna relish the quiet that the lake seems to bring. Fond of fishing, the Trowbridges are able to enjoy this sport near their home. In addition, this lake access affords them the opportunity to do some occasional boating, which they also enjoy. According to a pamphlet prepared some years ago by Tom Socks, Syracuse Lake is of the headwaters of Turkey Creek which drains into the Great Lakes System. It has a surface elevation of 858 feet above sea level. Maximum depths of the lake reach 80 feet, and Syracuse Lake is classified as a shallow lake. Syracuse Lake is very popular with boaters as it offers public access byway of a boat launch at Henry Ward Park. Given that Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake are connected, this boat launch really offers public access to both lakes. "* From swimming to fishing to skiing, there are a number of activities that take place every day on Syracuse Lake. According to Ed Bogart, owner of Fish and Fun Resort. Syracuse, Syracuse Lake is an "excellent" place for fishing. Bass, bluegill, perch and crap-
- V- Vv tI '• V_ ’ 1 "'ll JH I We” - - - Ed _. , -Tn d, J ■*< i ~ -.wkm /I ■» ■ - ■ *- -■' W*.•< ~ , WAITING FOR WHO? — No, despite the t-shirt, it isn't batman that little five-year-old Philip Mallane is waiting for. Rather. Philip was anticipating a visit Saturday, from his favorite fast-food friend, Ronald McDonald. During it’s grand opening ceremonies on July 8. the Syracuse McDonald s welcomed Ronald McDonald, who performed a show entitled "The Big Red Shoe Revue.” for children and adults of all ages. Despite temperatures reaching into the low 90s, the crowd began to form at least one hour prior to Ronald’s appearance, as Linda Mallane and Philip proved. I Photo by Stacey Lesch)
EHP Board to hold golf outing
The Enchanted Hills Playhouse Board of Advisors met July 10 under the direction of Tom Thornburg, president. Major items of the agenda included The Stage Door event at the dress rehearsal for "Amadeus,” success of the new air conditioning, and preparations for the forthcoming Friday dinner-theatre events. The board will hold a golf outing at Maxwelton Golf Club on
pies are just a few of the gilled creatures that inhabit the waters of this lake. Although Ed is not about to give away any fisherman's secrets, he does advise fishing in the early morning or late evening, when there is not quite as much activity on the lake. One of these activities to which he refers is swimming. Syracuse Lake has one of the most popular spots for swimming in the Lakeland area at Lakeside Park. Located on W.E. Long Drive. Lakeside Park will have in excess of 1.000 people passing through the premises on an exceedingly hot day. Sonia Glanders of Goshen brings her five children with her to this beach because she says it is one of the nicer beaches in the area. She remarks that it is not necessarily the closest beach, but she is willing to drive a little further to enjoy the shade of the magnolia trees while her children enjoy the coolness of the water. Syracuse Lake attracts many to its shores, and aside from the obvious activities made available with this large body of water, some of the reasons that Syracuse Lake is so attractive remain somewhat mysterious. As Donna Trowbridge put it. "There's a special aura about the area.”
July 19. Twenty four-person teams are being invited. ° During the meeting plans were discussed for the piano concert to be presented by Richard Keitel, musical director of Enchanted Hills Playhouse. The classical and semi-classical program will be held in the playhouse auditorium on July 18at8p.m The board’s next meeting will be August 8 in the Thornburg home
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ACTION PACKED — Syracuse Lake is filled with action as visitors and residents of the Lakeland area seek refuge from the soaring temperatures. This beach, located at Lakeside Park on W.E. Long Drive, offers
Book bugs' are reading this summer at North Webster Library
By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer
Each summer, lakes area libraries put extra punch in their young patron's summer reading by sponsoring special reading programs. At the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Library about 50 children are showing up regularly to take part in a summer program titled ’ ’Sharing with Book Bugs.” Puppeteering, enjoying videos and designing comic strips are all a part of the activities being sponsored at the library. However, reading is the priority. “Basically. we just want them to enjoy reading,” says Librarian Colleen Coy. During July, children will be making puppets, writing their own scripts or finding an existing one and performing their selections for the group. In August, the readers will enjoy films and hear from a <as yet unnamed) speaker on writing children's literature. Earlier in the summer, the children designed and drew comic strips which were judged by a library patron. The program participants also engaged in reader's theater, as they are doing again this month. A reading contest is also in the program. As part'of the contest, incentive prizes, furnished by local merchants, will be given to
PUPPET SHOW COMING TO SYRACUSE — A special treat is in store for the children of Syracuse and the surrounding area on Thursday, July 20. Rumpiestiltskin, another of the old-time and all-time children’s favorite stories, will come to life on stage at 7 p.m. at Syracuse Lakeside Park. The hand-carved, wooden string puppets (marionettes) are a work of art. and children of all ages will be entranced as the story unfolds in the skilled hands of the puppeteers. Jane and Elton Hummel have been professional puppeteers for 25 years, performing in elementary schools over the thre" states of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, with occasional tours into Illinois. The puppet show is sponsored by the Syracuse Park Department and is free of charge.
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I " 4 * V WH r ' k| v 4ns —xfl I SUMMER READERS — These three youngsters attend the North Webster Day Care Center and go to the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library regularly. Children at the center attend the library on a weekly basis. Pictured from left are Jacob Rhodes, Justin Rhodes and Stephanie Huffman.
children that have read a specified number of books. These incentives include everything from kazoos to stuffed animals. Ultimately, the top winner will receive a "Hug a Book" poster
shade for those who merely would like to relax and access to Syracuse Lake which offers cool waters for the hottest of swimmers. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton) (
and his or her choice of prize from those donated by merchants. While the program, which is held weekly from 10 to 11 a m. on Wednesdays, is basically well
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underway, Coy says that youngsters who don’t mind being behind in the reading contest are free to join. The program is open to elementary school age children.