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Ridinger Lake-The making of a childhood

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Ridinger Lake-The making of a childhood

This page is to share memories about Ridinger Lake and the Summers we all shared growing up. It would be amazing to see what everyone is doing now.

I first started thinking about a page when Kathleen posted about the memories she had of the summers at Ridinger Lake. I have long wanted to have a reunion of all the people who spent their childhood and teen years at the lake. We all have stories to share and experiences we have cherished into our adult lives.

04/23/2023

It’s been a minute since I have posted on this page but Yesterday was an very wonderful but sad day and worth a share! One of the ladies from my childhood who was like a second mom and mentor passed away. She has lived at Ridinger Lake for as long as my 59 year old brain can remember. A Memorial for Nancy Stoddard was held by her beautiful children, Special thoughts and prayers to Kim, Mark, and Kelly and their families. It really was Celebration of life and a mini reunion of several childhood friends from Ridinger Lake who came and shared love and support! Seeing these people and sharing stories was good medicine for the family! I have posted a photo (sorry for the loud whistle/ it was rather rude) can anyone from this generation name them?

07/01/2016

According to my memories Kevin - the Rings and Saillants were Ridingers version of the Hatfields and McCoys. I think it started when Rings wanted to close the beach road and but a barrier up!!? I was a little young but remember it wasn't a popular idea! Lol they had a little dog that barked at you from behind the fence.

06/30/2016

Some random fun memories: The "Lakers" all had dinner bells on the side of their house to ring the kids home! My mom just hollered out the front door!! They all knew their bells! Or how about the German Lady ranting and raving about us hurting her dolphins?? Mrs Siler letting Susie out telling us it was time to go home now.. Mark Eckert being the best at carving names in the picnic table. Ghost in the graveyard, The Firestone cemetery, Swinging so high on the swing with Cliff Wagoner, thinking we were going to go over the top. Boy Scout camp week and the bonfire that followed. Using baby oil as suntan lotion/with just a little iodine for color. Working for Mrs. Siler cleaning cottages before the Summer started. So many more!

06/30/2016

Another photo from the Lake tonight!

06/30/2016

Borrowed from the Ridinger Lake Association page.

06/29/2016

Cindy Ousley (Lursen)- I am Married with two grown children, and two grandchildren. I Live about 15 min away from the lake in Warsaw. I didn't abandon lake living I have a house on Chapman Lake and still enjoy all the lake activities I enjoyed growing up with. I am an accountant at OrthoPediatrics, an orthopedic company dedicated to children. My husband and I have recently purchased and RV and enjoy camping and traveling. I have recently found myself at Jellystone park looking across the water at the beach and remembering all the good times I enjoyed there. Did we really wash our hair in that lake?

06/29/2016

Please leave an update on who, what, where you are now. Also some history on your life at the lake..when you like this page!

06/29/2016

If anyone has pictures of the lake that we could use for our cover and profile picture, please share. Also would love to hear some memories and updates on what you have been doing the last 35 years...

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