Lake James History Book news:
There has been a wonderful response to the sale of the book. If you are seeking a copy, here is the information you need:
Pre-orders: For those who are yet planning to pick up their pre-ordered copies, they will be available at BMC, Inc.( 2050 W. 175N, Angola, Indiana 46703) on Saturday, January 14, from 9AM to 2PM. 175N is the first road north of the Shell Station on 200W. Additional book pickup times will be announced on the website.
Purchase by general public: The books are available for purchase by the general public at the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County (322 S. Wayne, Angola, Indiana 46703) during their regular business hours and days. Books may also be newly ordered for delivery by mail by downloading the brochure on the website at lakejames.org. Persons wishing to contact the authors will find phone and email addresses on the website's history book brochure.
The book has 416 pages and includes over 500 photos. Topics covered include: Introduction and early history, 25 individual beach histories with anecdotes, boating, camps, cottage life, Lake James Golf Club, Lake James Ski Club/ Sports Club, Lake James Yacht Club, Fishing, Bledsoes Beach, Pokagon State Park, lake mail delivery, maps, and marinas.
Book signing: The authors of the book, James Somers and Flaim Cupp, will have a book signing on Saturday, January 28 at 1:00 at the Carnegie Public Library. At that time, they will make a presentation regarding the book and will be available for questions. The book may be purchased at the session.
browse the brochure on the history page
or Print a PDF for ordering the History of Lake James.
LARE Update
LJA will be investing $23,000.00 to help maintain water quality in Lake James. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has recently awarded an $115,000 LARE grant to the Lake James Association. The grant has two components. $78,346 for the Lake James- Croxton Wetlands construction project. This project is designed to help minimize the amounts of silt running into Lake James at Lagoona Park. $36,650 for an Engineering Feasibility study to determine the cost of additional upstream projects to protect our waters.
Both projects are not without cost. LJA is responsible for a 20% match of the grants. We are very fortunate that these funds are available to invest at this time in the project and make them possible. Thanks to our association members' generosity in prior years to our LARE Reserve account and the financial over sight of the LJA board to assure that the funds were reserved for this opportunity.
It is also important to note that that these reserves will need to be replenished to allow LJA to
continue our efforts for the benefit of Lake James and all who enjoy the lake.
Pontoons Needed!
The Lakes Recreation Association is in need of two (2) old, unused aluminum pontoon boat(s) (from 22’ to 26’) for their fireworks display on Lake James.
We do not need engines, railings, or carpeting as the entire boat(s) will be stripped down. If you, or you know of someone willing to donate a boat(s) please call:
If you have a pontoon to donate call Ken Buchan
260-833-3216