Localism: Wolcottville, IN

http://localism.com/in/wolcottville/rss en-us Localism: Wolcottville, IN David Rogers Days- Relive the Pioneer Experience in Wolcottville August 23rd and 24th <h2>David Rogers Days <p> </p> <h3>A Pioneer Living History Festival <p> </p> <h3>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. <p> </p> <p align="justify"><strong></strong> <strong>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.  </strong></p> <p align="justify"><strong>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.</strong> </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/David%20Rogers%20Days.jpg" border="2" alt="David Rogers Days Pioneer Festival Wolcottville" /></p> <p align="center">Visit the official <a href="http://www.davidrogersdays.org/index.html" title="David Rogers Days Pioneer Wolcottville" target="_blank">David Rogers Days Website</a> for more information, scheduling, and maps.</p> </h3> </h3> </h2> Karen Frederick http://localism.com/neighbor/karenfrederick Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:54:58 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/in/wolcottville/posts/654457/David-Rogers-Days-Relive d71f803990ae97ecb0471e2bd82b17f3189d0c36d254bad2e8ba698135da03a9 Parks in LaGrange County Dallas Lake Park in Wolcottville <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Sign.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Wolcottville" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Dallas Lake Park is a 96 acre park located on the south shore of Dallas Lake. </p> <p style="text-align: center;">The charge for entry is $3.00 per car.  An annual pass is available for $30.00.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Wetlands.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Wetland Observation Deck" /></p> <p align="center">The ramped entry to the wetland observation deck gives you access to the sights and sound of nature. </p> <p align="center">It is a great place for bird watching.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Playground.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Playground" /></p> <p align="center">There is plenty of open level grassy area for outdoor sports,(bring a frisbee or a kite). </p> <p align="center">You will also find picnic tables and grills for cookouts, and a playground for the kids. </p> <p align="center">There are several water fountains.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Outhouses.JPG" border="2" alt="Outhouse Style Bathrooms" /></p> <p align="center">The outhouse style bathrooms are handicapped accessible</p> <p align="center">and roomy enough to change into or out of your swimsuit.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Walk%20Back.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Walking Trail to Beach" /></p> <p align="center">The path back to the beach area is a mini nature walk</p> <p align="center">filled with the sounds of birds and glimpses of small animals skittering around.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Beach.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Beach Area" /> </p> <p align="center">The beach area has plenty of room for playing in the sand and swimming. </p> <p align="center">During the summer, the beach is staffed with lifeguards.</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Dallas%20Lake%20Park%20Pavillion.JPG" border="2" alt="Dallas Lake Park Lodge" /></p> <p align="center">The Dallas Lake Park Lodge is available for rentals for $200.00</p> <p align="center">Contact the LaGrange County Parks Department at 0505 W 700S in Wolcottville</p> <p align="center">(Dallas Lake Park) Monday-Friday from 8-3:30. (260) 854-2225. </p> <p align="center">E-mail is <a href="mailto:lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com">lagrangecountyparks@yahoo.com</a></p> <p align="center">Web Address is:     <a href="http://www.lagrangecountyparks.org/">www.lagrangecountyparks.org</a></p> Karen Frederick http://localism.com/neighbor/karenfrederick Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:40:39 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/in/wolcottville/posts/624537/Parks-in-LaGrange-County f50cab513fec00aa54cdf95c02240b202573ef6c2cc3ef53d26c6bea049af522 Big Long Lake, Wolcottville LaGrange County Indiana <h2 style="text-align: center;">Big Long Lake Wolcottville <p style="text-align: center;"> LaGrange County, Indiana</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Big%20Long%20Lake%20Signs.JPG" border="1" alt="Big Long Lake Speed Limits" /> </p> <p align="center">Lake Surface Area:  365 Acres</p> <p align="center">Depth:  Maximum 82 Feet   Average 35 Feet</p> <p align="center">Fishing: Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Perch</p> <p align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lake Type:  All Sports Lake with Posted Speed Restrictions</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Waterski Times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm</span></p> <p align="center"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">All Boat Traffic Counter Clockwise</span> </p> <p align="center">Public Access:  Concrete ramp on north shore, CR500 S</p> <p align="center">Gravel Parking area about 12 rigs, public restroom</p> <p align="center"> <img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Big%20Long%20Lake%20Boat%20Ramp.JPG" border="2" alt="Big Long Lake Boat Ramp" /></p> <p align="center">Note:  This ramp is VERY steep!</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Big%20Long%20Lake%20Handicapped.JPG" border="2" alt="Big Long Lake Handicapped Access" /></p> <p align="center">Handicapped Accessible: Concrete Parking area and Boat Entry</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=105230841019586667157.00044d5a6494dde32e125&t=h&ll=41.557793,-85.236053&spn=0.044958,0.072956&z=13&source=embed">View Larger Map</a></small></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"> </p> </h2> Karen Frederick http://localism.com/neighbor/karenfrederick Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:09:03 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/in/wolcottville/posts/619149/Big-Long-Lake-Wolcottville 7cc0da25aa2c20da63c6ab760823ecd74ea863ce15576f16b569558bb6a025f5 Witmer Lake in Wolcottville <p><strong></strong> <p> </p> <p align="center">Depth:  Maximum 54 feet    Average 35 feet</p> <p align="center">Lake Bottom:  Sand and Marl</p> <p align="center">Lake Type:  All Sports  Inboard/Outboard</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Witmer%20Lake%20Wolcottville%20Speed%20Limit.JPG" border="2" alt="Witmer Lake Public Access Rules" /></p> <p align="center">Public Access:  South Shore CR 800 S</p> <p align="center">and navigable channel from <a href="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/WestlerLakeWolcottville">Westler Lake</a> </p> <p align="center">Concrete Ramp and Gravel Parking</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Witmer%20Lake%20Wolcottville%20Publice%20Access.JPG" border="2" alt="Witmer Lake Wolcottville Public Access" /></p> <p align="center">Fishing Information:  Black crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish</p> <p align="center">Last fish stocking:  Channel Catfish 2004</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Witmer%20Lake%20Boat%20Ramp%20and%20Handicapped%20Parking.JPG" border="2" alt="Witmer Lake Handicapped Accessible and Boat Ramp" /></p> <p align="center">Handicapped Accessible Fishing, </p> <p align="center"> Boating Access Ramp and Concrete Parking Pad</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> </p> <p align="center">Witmer Lake Wolcottville Indiana</p> <p align="center">LaGrange County</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Witmer%20Lake%20Wolcottville%20View%20from%20Public%20Access.JPG" border="2" alt="Witmer Lake View From Public Access" /></p> <p align="center"> Lake Suface Area  204 Acres</p> Karen Frederick http://localism.com/neighbor/karenfrederick Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:53:07 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/in/wolcottville/posts/590006/Witmer-Lake-in-Wolcottville c341f72db47a7fbdc43400a03670f84ef047040d18a39829acaf2a9d0400eb1d Westler Lake in Wolcottville <h2>Westler Lake Wolcottville Indiana <p> </p> <h2>LaGrange County <p> </p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Westler%20Lake%20View%20From%20Public%20Access.JPG" border="2" alt="Westler Lake Wolcottville View Public Access" /></p> <p align="center">Lake Surface Area:  88 Acres</p> <p align="center">Lake Depth:  Maximum 33 Feet  Average Depth 20</p> <p align="center">Lake Bottom:  Marl and Sand</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Westler%20Lake%20Wolcottville%20Rules.JPG" border="2" alt="Westler Lake Wolcottville Rules" /></p> <p align="center">Lake Type: Fishing Lake with access to ski lakes (<a href="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/DallasLakeWolcottville">Dallas</a> and <a href="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/WitmerLakeWolcottville">Witmer</a>)</p> <p align="center">Speed Restriction:  10 MPH</p> <p align="center">Fishing Information:  Black crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Westler%20Lake%20Public%20Access%20Entry.JPG" border="2" alt="Westler Lake Public Access Site Wolcottville" /></p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Westler%20Lake%20Boat%20Ramp.JPG" border="2" alt="Westler Lake Boat Ramp Wolcottville" /></p> <p align="center">Public Access Location:  Southeast Shore 700S</p> <p align="center">also via navigable channel from <a href="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/WitmerLakeWolcottville">Witmer Lake</a></p> <p align="center">Gravel parking area, concrete ramp</p> <p align="center"><img src="http://realestatesailsinc.agentxsites.com/xSites/Agents/RealEstateSailsInc/Content/UploadedFiles/Westler%20Lake%20Handicapped%20Entry.JPG" border="2" alt="Westler Lake Wolcottville Handicapped Accessbile" /></p> <p align="center">Handicapped Access:  ramp to boat elevated boat entry, no paved parking</p> </h2> </h2> Karen Frederick http://localism.com/neighbor/karenfrederick Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:50:32 -0500 http://localism.com/blog/in/wolcottville/posts/590003/Westler-Lake-in-Wolcottville 39fed7b35c49d9a4d03672b7d07419e19e3778f56725baf500047fdd3ac7e624