Contributors

Hi Sue! Love LAKElife Magazine! Have saved every single issue. So excited when it’s in my mailbox! Thought I would share a few pics of our black lab, Scraps Wardlow, and her best friend, Hops Leetz… Scraps loves to watch the wood boat parade, which was when this solo shot was taken. These lucky dogs love lake life!

–Patty Wardlow

Hi Sue, I always enjoy reading the LAKElife magazine and thought of something you might like sharing with your readers. My husband and I recently purchased a home on Lake Wawasee that we intend to use for our family, and let others enjoy it by using Airbnb. I am friends with a couple college gals who are immensely talented with art and interior design. One of them is painting a mural on the living room wall of lake waves. She is using her spring break to do the painting and I can’t wait to share her artistic ability with others! If you have any interest in getting more info, please let me know and I’ll be glad to get you connected.

–Helen Hoffman

Your artistic college pal is EXACTLY the kind of talent we’re celebrating with our new ‘those who CREATE’ feature in each issue. We’ll be in touch. If readers know other artistic talents, drop me a line! Email, please. No hooks. Ouch.

If I had four legs, I’d be besties with Scraps, too. Watch for more pics to publish of your doggie duo!

I want you to know how much we are enjoying the magazine! I read that you were looking for fishing pictures. I attached a photo of my grandson Joe with a fish he caught on Lake Webster—his first catch from the new boat! Looking forward to summer on the lake.

–Debby Lavazza

Thank you, Debby! Your new boat appears to be working well… and so is your little fisherman. May Joe have many big catches ahead this season! Hello, My 12-year-old son, Julian, wanted me to submit this photo of our silver lab, Esme, at Wawasee last weekend. Julian took the photo and he was very proud. Esme’s favorite place is Wawasee. Boat rides, swimming, visiting friends, and lunch at the Oakwood are her favorite activities!

–Susan

Hi Julian. Thank you for having your mom submit your great shot of Esme (aren’t moms the best?!). You should be proud of your photo and your pooch pal. Those are some of my fave things to do, too!

Dear Sue, I had to let you know that I truly enjoy and appreciate your magazine, LAKElife, and have sent copies of it to friends in Montana, Maryland, and Switzerland. You and your staff have created a publication which encapsulates and showcases all of the great things which make lake-living in Kosciusko County such a joy. Having traveled in 45 countries, and (having) lived in seven during my adult life, the variety of articles, photos, information, and downto-earth journalism found in LAKElife remind me of why I eagerly returned to my little Dewart Lake cottage for summer holidays over the decades, and why I'm thankful to be able to retire here. Please keep up the GREAT work and know that your creation is enjoyed by many, including this old Hoosier.

–Bruce Reichert

Very, very humble thanks + gratitude for your wonderful words, Bruce. They’re the fuel to our fire.