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any of you might not know the name Diane Karnes, but if you live or play here on the Lake of Egypt,
she has had an influence on your life. Diane has been an integral part of the Lake of Egypt and SIPC. She has probably looked at the plans for most of our docks here on the lake and along with the board of directors of SIPC she has helped implement many of the rules that help keep our lake safe. Diane is retiring after 21 years on the job and her behindthe-scenes direction will be missed! Have fun in Florida!
Steve Krakosky was one of those guys
homes that we feature in each issue and
We want to welcome Les Winkeler
that was a friend, he was a friend to the
meeting our amazing neighbors. We
and Dixie Terry to our writing staff. Les,
old and the young, the rich and the poor.
have very accomplished and diverse folks
the long time sports editor and outdoor
I have never seen a man that had more
that live here on our lake, people that
writer for the Southern Illinoisan has won
friends. He shared all that he had with
could live anywhere in the country, but
numerous awards and was inducted to
anyone that was around, and always did it with a smile. His sweet wife, Beth, is
they choose to live here on our lake! n
the Illinois outdoor hall of fame. Dixie, is a long time writer for many area news-
just as kind and loving. Krakosky family,
papers including the Southern Illinoisan
please know you are not mourning alone.
and has covered the Lake of Egypt and
I know each subdivision has a “Steve”
Johnson County for decades. We are
here on the lake, take a moment this
thrilled to have such seasoned writing
month to let them know how much you
professionals along with our Editor, Terry
appreciate them, because you may not
Geese, to continue to make Lake of
get that chance again.
Egypt Living magazine the best quality
As I have reflected on how fleeting
print product in Southern Illinois.
life is, I have had time to ponder how
Here at the Egyptian Hills Subdivision
thankful I am to live on the Lake of Egypt.
we had a tragedy happen this last week,
My favorite part of publishing Lake of
a great friend and neighbor passed away.
Egypt Living is going into the beautiful
Micah Merrill
Lake of Egypt Living, Lake of Egypt Docks, and the Egyptian Hills Resort Family
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