Howe, IN

LaGrange County Lake Council

Spring Educational Seminar

Saturday May 16th 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.

I serve as a board member on the LaGrange County Lakes Council. Our mission is "to promote, protect and preserve the quality of the lakes and watersheds of LaGrange County". Offering free educational seminars "spreads the word" so everyone can do their part to help us accomplish our goals.

The LaGrange County Lakes Council is holding our Spring Seminar this Saturday on May 16th at Pine Knob Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you live on a lake, or spend time on a lake, this seminar will offer information on important lake related topics. Scheduled speakers include: Gwen White, Shannon Winks and Jeremy Price from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Scott Banfield of Aquatic Enhancement and Survey, Inc.

Scheduled Topics During the Seminar Include:

• Qualifying for LARE Grants that help pay for lake projects such as testing and weed control.
• Pier Rules and Regulations for Homeowners
• Weed Control and Safe Vegetation Removal
• Canada Geese Control and Removal
• Fundraising for Lake Projects
• Lake Resident Communication

Lunch will be provided by the Lake Council.

Pine Knob Park is located three miles east of Howe on State Road 120. Located on Meteer Lake, it is the newest park in our county park sytem and offers facilities for picnics, hiking, fishing, and archery.

Wall Lake in Orland Indiana

Lake Size 141 Acres Maximum Depth 34 Feet Average Depth 12 Feet

Fish For: Crappie, Bluegill, Redear, Largemouth Bass, Perch, Northern Pike

Speed Restricted to 10 MPH

Public Access on southeast shore CR 565 N

Boat Ramp, Handicapped Access, Restroom

Wall Lake's swimming area is part of the LaGrange County public parks system.

It is open from 8:00 am to sunset.

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

Howe, Indiana is located in Lima Township-which is the home to several of the LaGrange County 64 lakes. So whether you are an avid fisherman, a sports enthusiast or just enjoy the peace and tranquility of the water you will enjoy our lakes.

South Twin Lake-has 116 Acres with Sand, Marl and Gravel Bottom.

North Twin Lake-has 135 Acres with Sand, Marl and Gravel Bottom.

Cedar Lake-has 120 Acres with Gravel and Marl Bottom.

Still Lake- has 30 Acres with Marl Bottom.

Pigeon Lake-has 61 Acres with Gravel, Muck and Sand with smaller Buck Lake near by.

Mateer Lake-18 Acres with Marl Bottom and smaller Duff Lake near by.

We also have Pigeon River and Fawn River that flows through Lima Township making a great outdoor experience for everyone. Indiana does have Boating Laws, Personal Water Craft Laws, Fishing Regulations and General License Regulations.

HOWE was the first white settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana in 1834 then known as Mongoquinong because of the Potawatomi Indians who were native to this region. the name was changed to Lima and then to Howe, afer John B Howe, a founder of the community's first bank.

The Howe Military School was founded in 1884-it is a military school with co-educational military private college preparatory boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. The school is located on SR9 in Howe, Indiana and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The St James Chapel (which I have posted a photo) has hand-carved interior and holds recitals and concerts which are open to the public.

Howe also has a United Methodist Church as well as the Lima Presbyterian Church establised in 1833 (photo posed).

The Town Square Park is located in the center of the quaint village of Howe, Indiana and serves a a gathering place for ice cream socials, Farmers Market and various events for the community. Howe has a population of approximately 1,000 with a volunteer fire department and a number of historic buildings and homes.

Elementary studenst attend Lima-Brighton School (Kindergarten through 5th grade) then to Lakeland Junior and High School in LaGrange, Indiana.