Contributors

Lyn Crighton

We might say that Lake Tippecanoe runs through Lyn Crighton’s blood— because, well, it does. The executive director of The Watershed Foundation for the past 15 years has been surrounding herself by all-things-water all her life. Her parents met on Tippy as teenagers, and they raised Lyn right where they fell in love. The lake. Yes, Lyn’s childhood summers were on the lake, where her grandpa taught her to waterski at the young age of just five years old. As a teen, Saturday night hangouts were at Tippy Dance Hall, her first job was as a lifeguard at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club at age 15—and she’d drive the boat to work. Later, she met her husband at the lake—and was married at the lake. And the wedding guest dress code? Why, bathing suit casual, of course! Lake life and Lyn Crighton are rather synonymous, as waters center her mind, body, heart, and soul. So, the dream of working to protect the lakes in her community led her to a Master’s degree in Water Resources Management from Indiana University. And her dreams came to full fruition when hired as the executive director of The Watershed Foundation. When not busily protecting the waters she loves, she’s likely found on the water—whether water skiing at sunrise, kayaking, paddle boarding, or soaking in the sun with friends + family. We could not be happier than to include Lyn’s efforts within our pages. Welcome to LAKElife, Lyn. We’re thrilled to have you onboard!

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Volume 3 Issue3 | June 2022

Ron Baumgartner

PUBLISHER

rbaumgartner@the-papers.com Sue Rawlinson-Pais

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

sue@lakelifemagazine.com Deb Patterson

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

dpatterson@the-papers.com Steve Meadows

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

smeadows@the-papers.com

SALES EXECUTIVES

Susan.Stump@lakelifemagazine.com Carl.Lauster@lakelifemagazine.com Karen.Johnson@lakelifemagazine.com Rebecca.Boone@lakelifemagazine.com Melinda.Musselman@lakelifemagazine.com Lynn.Blanchard@lakelifemagazine.com Cathy.Wilson@lakelifemagazine.com Carrie Goralczyk

BUSINESS MANAGER

cgoralczyk@the-papers.com Jerry Long

DIRECTOR OF CIRCULATION

jlong @the-papers.com Maymie Ankrom

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Shelly Davis

WEBMASTER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:

Ray Balogh, Mary Jane Bogle, Lauren Caggiano, Lyn Crighton, Shelley Galbreath, John C. Gill, Haiden Hibbert, Abby Logan, Mike Petrucelli, Loren Shaum, Christy Smith, Leslie Worthy

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Mike Deak, Al Disbro, Sue Pais, Arielle Royer Photography, Loren Shaum, Christy Smith

P.O. Box 188; 206 South Main St. Milford, IN 46542 800.733.4111/Fax 800.886.3796 www.lakelifemagazine.com

And just like that, we’re already smacker-dabber in the middle of our 2022 LAKElife season. Like sands through the hourglass, but without the drama of daytime television. Thank GAWD.

Do soaps even air anymore? They were never really my bag. But I digress—although it doesn’t matter if I digress because no one reads the small print anyways, except me, my mom, Bill, and a few more readers who have emailed: ‘Hey Sue… what’s up with the small print jokes?’ Oh, Bill, we have so much to teach these young grasshoppahs.

There’s so much value in the small print.

So into June we jump with one big energetic splashy cannonball. Lake waters are warming, the sun is hot, sunscreen is important, boats have been humming, and like Sheryl Crow, all we wanna’ do is have some fun.

Yes, LAKElife is already producing our third magazine of the year. We love what we do, and we’re eager for a fabulous month ahead of appreciation and celebration with our favorite lake loving friends. That’s you (well, and all the rest who breezed right past the masthead!).

In June let’s say thanks to dads. They’ve sacrificed, protected, guided, and loved us throughout our journeys. They’re the goofs, grill masters, fix-it guys, and for many, they’re the foundation beneath a family’s feet. Regardless of the descriptor that fits, they’re our dads. So let’s give ‘em more than just the juiciest burger and coldest beer. Let’s give ‘em genuine appreciation. And laugh at their bad dad jokes, won’cha?!

And while we’re busy appreciating Pops, let’s also be sure to really see our surroundings. Engage each sense. Focus. And remember. Memories can be fleeting without intentional pause. So freeze for a minute, suckas, I say with imaginary holsters at my hips.

Yes, pause to smell the roses. Or burnt food. Or whatever is around you. Choose wisely.

Speaking of pauses, Ron and I (hi, I’m Sue) have taken a one-month hiatus from our competitions. Please don’t be alarmed. It’s the first break in three years, and since I resorted to blinking in the last issue, perhaps my brain cells are gasping for air, hydration, or miraculous regeneration so I can be more creative next time. Not that blinking freaky-fast doesn’t require deft + visual brawn. But we don’t want our EYEBALLS TO DRY OUT. RON AND I NEED TO BE ABLE TO READ, YA’ KNOW.

Blink-blink. Aren’t you glad I stopped typing in all caps? Me, too. How annoying.

Back to bidnizzz. Allow me to introduce to you this region’s true publisher extraordinaire, the man behind the scenes, the sleeves-rolled-up leader named Ron. It’s thanks to his publishing prowess and amazingsauceness that LAKElife Magazine is published for you. Yes, by The Papers Inc.—the same publishing house that’s been serving communities for more than 80 years, located at 206 S. Main Street, Milford, Indiana, 46542. Ron’s our leader, we appreciate him, and we appreciate you.

Our office hours are still 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, but I just refuse to work on the third Thursday of each week. I’m very busy playing with my Doberman then.

As we are def’ not newbies to this publishing fun-fest, it’s important to share this message: ‘It shall be known that all rights whatsoever are reserved and nothing may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher, who also assumes no responsibility as a result of any information or items advertised herein.’ And, those interested in contacting us may do so by calling 574.658.4111 or toll-free at 1.800.733.4111.

ADVERTISING INFORMATION

At this point if you’re not advertising with us, I must incredulously blink freaky-fast six times, then ask, why not? To learn how to advertise in the fastest growing, most fun + made-for-you magazine, please contact Steve Meadows, director of marketing, at 574.658.4111 or toll-free at 1.800.733.4111. Or, email him at smeadows@the-papers.com.

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Editorial suggestions and letters to the editor (that’s me) are eagerly welcomed! Please contact me at sue@lakelifemagazine.com.

LAKElife Magazine contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and artists. If you’re interested in joining our creative-peep-but-def-notcreep-publishing-fest, just reach out. In fact, when in doubt about anything regarding this family-fun-lakepublication, I’m yo’ gurl. I’ll respond, unless it’s the third Thursday of each week as my dobie does not like our playtime disturbed. She has a German temper.

Therein concludes our third 2022 super-secret, informative masthead. Enjoy this June issue—and thanks again to Bill for being a good sport, and to all the other amazing readers who apparently have started reading the small print, too! Bill, we have company at long last. Yes, truly a sincere thanks to all our amazing friends for reading. Yes, even the small print.