Amy’s research and reminiscences, especially familiar names, personal interviews and residents’ stories, brought back many fond memories of relaxing days gone-by on Gardner Lake. In this aspect, we can all thank dedicated keepers of the past, like Amy, who take time to research, compile and share our local history.

Being raised in the 50’s and 60’s in the Gardner area and swimming at the Beach House made me think I knew all about Gardner Lake, but I didn’t! In fact, I knew absolutely nothing about the lake until I fortunately read Amy’s book. If you enjoy history, you don't have to be from our area to anxiously enjoy every page of this read. Times have changed but the pride and celebrations that Amy describes as the community gathered together to dedicate their “new recreational lake” still are felt today even though many lake birthdays have come and gone.

This is what I’d call a fun history book! Fun to read, fun to remember and one you’ll want to keep in your library.

As one published author to another, I want you to know I am thoroughly enjoying reading your book.

The book is well written, informative and certainly relevant to the Flanigan and Messina families who have spent so much of their lives at Gardner lake.

Thank you for writing it and sharing so much historical information to so many people.

I was gifted this amazing book this weekend. What a great history and memories of how it was.

I wanted to share with you about a drowning that took place in 1965 but you already have it. Thank you for giving a tribute to this life lost in the lake. You see, Ronnie Faught and the boys involved were my brothers best friends. My brother was supposed to be there that day but he had to work. Your description of the incident was perfect. We were touched to see him remembered.