About Lagrange County, IN

PC's for Youth in LaGrange County

If you are upgrading to a new system or have an old computer you no longer use, make a donation to PC's for Youth in LaGrange County. Your donation will help a young person in our community. 

I received an email from a young man requesting donations of computers, laptops, and the accessories used with them for a local not for profit organization he belongs to. Three local students are making use of these donated items by refurbishing them, clearing the personal data, and donating them to students who otherwise would be without access to these important tools of learning. They are also accepting monetary donations which are used to further the cause.

The following information was included in his email, and you can find out more about this group by visiting the PC's for Youth website.

Their slogan is "Helping to bridge the digital divide in our community", and so far they have given away 25 computers!

"Mission Statement:

At PC's For Youth, we believe that having access to and properly using a computer for educational purposes can dramatically increase the educational development of a child. We also recognize the fact that not all children have access to computers and therefore are at a disadvantage compared to their more fortunate classmates. It is PC's For Youth's mission to provide youth of LaGrange County with computers and knowledge about operating computers in order to increase the educational development of the children receiving these computers. "

September 2008

Based on information from the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service for the period September 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

David Rogers Days

A Pioneer Living History Festival

This weekend, August 23rd and 24th, is a chance to learn about life in LaGrange County in 1845. The festival includes folk music and dancing, clothing, activities for kids, handcrafts, and other pioneer skills that are demonstrated to recreate a bygone era. It is a live history lesson.

The festival is held at David Rogers Memorial Park on 250W in Wolcottville, named for the man who was a fine example of the pioneer spirit as he spent his life caring for others as a herbal doctor and land propspector. His generousity lives on in the fund established for local children.

This is a FREE family friendly event that "kids" of all ages will enjoy. There will be an ASL intrepreter, a powered cart for those with walking difficulties, and large print programs.

Visit the official David Rogers Days Website for more information, scheduling, and maps.

Pine Knob Park is a 99 acre park east of Howe on SR120 and has more than your average public park.

It has special facilities for hunters and fishermen.

The wide dock offers handicapped access to a beautiful view of Meteer Lake

and is a great place to fish. There are picnic tables and grills for cookouts.

The lake and marsh are the main attraction and can be enjoyed from the fishing dock and trails.

You can enjoy the sounds of nature and catch a glimps of the wildlife;

but don't be fooled by the life sized wild game targets.

This park has field archery targets and a wooded 3D archery trail.

The cost is $5.00 per day or you can get an annual pass for $30.00.

The parking lot is gravel.

There are several handicapped accessible spots.

The Clubhouse can be rented for $150.00

LaGrange County Parks Department office is located in

Wolcottville at 0505 W 700S (Dallas Lake Park)

They are open Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30 (260) 854-2225

Email: lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com

Web Address: www.lagrangecountyparks.org

Dallas Lake Park is a 96 acre park located on the south shore of Dallas Lake.

The charge for entry is $3.00 per car. An annual pass is available for $30.00.

The ramped entry to the wetland observation deck gives you access to the sights and sound of nature.

It is a great place for bird watching.

There is plenty of open level grassy area for outdoor sports,(bring a frisbee or a kite).

You will also find picnic tables and grills for cookouts, and a playground for the kids.

There are several water fountains.

The outhouse style bathrooms are handicapped accessible

and roomy enough to change into or out of your swimsuit.

The path back to the beach area is a mini nature walk

filled with the sounds of birds and glimpses of small animals skittering around.

The beach area has plenty of room for playing in the sand and swimming.

During the summer, the beach is staffed with lifeguards.

The Dallas Lake Park Lodge is available for rentals for $200.00

Contact the LaGrange County Parks Department at 0505 W 700S in Wolcottville

(Dallas Lake Park) Monday-Friday from 8-3:30. (260) 854-2225.

E-mail is lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com

Web Address is: www.lagrangecountyparks.org