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 can be obtained by contacting either of the authors, James Somers at somersjg@aol.com, or Flaim Cupp at flaimcupp@gmail.com. Alternatively, a note can be sent to Lake James Association, P.O. Box 1071, Angola, IN 46703.
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. Want to give the book as a gift? Let us mail it for you! All we need is your order form from our website, the address of the recipient, your gift card if you want that included, and your payment including shipping.
Description of book: 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.
browse the brochure on the history page
or Print a PDF for ordering the History of Lake James (coming soon).
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