Its been a long time since Honey Lake was full. If the weather gurus are correct we are to have a strong El Nino this winter. Just maybe the playa will convert back into a lake.
When the lake is full, it has found many uses such as boating, fishing and ice-skating to name a few. One of the more unusual usages of the lake was baptisms. On Sunday, March 8, 1914 the Janesville Baptist Church held services at the Lakeview School. After the services, the congregation went to the shores of Honey Lake, where the Rev. L.D. Howard baptized several new candidates into the flock. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a record as to who they were.
In 1919, Honey Lake went dry and would remain so until the winter of 1937-38. So baptisms as the lake was no longer an option. On April 2, 1932, the Rev. Bond of the Seventh Day Adventist Church found an alternative—the Wendel Hot Springs—which thirteen members were baptized there.
Our family spent many beautiful days and even a moonlit night skating on Honey Lake. What a treasured memory.
Very interesting. Thank you.