Contributors

At LAKElife Magazine, we work a lot of hours. And, yes, we love what we do.

But the four-legged pals who keep us uplifted deserve some credit, too. And when better than in August, the ‘dog days’ of summer?

Meet the silly/fun/sleepy/loving/beer-making pups behind the peeps who create the magazine made just for you.

Draco

Loren Shaum, writer

Bella (left) + Bentley (right)

Sue Pais, executive editor (Bentley left this world before publication. Sniff-sniff.)

Charlie Rigby + Rocky

Haiden Hibbert, writer

Charlie + Lola

Boomer

Wilbur

Christy Smith, columnist Mary Jane Bogle, writer

Lakota

Leslie Worthy, columnist

Reyja + Watson

helping Mike make beer - Mike Petrucelli, writer

Susan Stump, account executive Jason Kissel, guest columnist

Jax Lucy Lu + Minni Mu

Rosie (left) + Roxy (right)

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Volume 3 Issue 5 | August 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 Annette Weaver

BUSINESS MANAGER

aweaver@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, Shelley Galbreath, John C. Gill, Haiden Hibbert, Jason Kissel, Mike Petrucelli, Courtney Rawlinson, Jennifer Romano, Loren Shaum, Christy Smith, Leslie Worthy

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:

Mike Deak, Morgan Miller, Sue Pais, Arielle Royer Photography, Loren Shaum, Christy Smith, Leslie Worthy

So apparently Ron and I have had far too many blinking contests—because when we finally stopped blinking, the LAKElife Magazine season was coming to a close. Yep, all in the blink of an eye. Or, four eyes. Okay, eight if you count our glasses.

But really, how can this already be the final issue of the season, I ask incredulously, blinking freaky-fast?

Yes, welcome to the fifth issue of our third season of beautiful existence. As a reminder, LAKElife Magazine prints five beautimous, fun, lake-loving-all-about-you issues each season, from April through August.

And, here we are in August, the hottest, most sultry, sweaty, ideal lake-lovin’ month of the year. The sun shines with consistency, sunrises and sunsets are always spectacular, and like the super-tall Ric Ocasek sang, we let the good times roll.

In August we’re celebrating what’s best. And while we celebrate the best readership all season long (see what we did there?), in August we focused on your votes for ‘Best of’ in LAKElife Country. Thanks, as always, for your voice + your vote!

We sure love what we do, and we’re eager for another fabulous summer month ahead of chill-out moments, appreciation, catching fireflies in bare feet (not with your feet—that’s just weird), splishysplashing in the water, and good times with family + friends. It’s what it’s all about.

In August we enjoy the play on words of ‘Dog Days.’ Next season include your Flufferbutt Fido, too. Join the fun! (Disclaimer: no offense to cats or birds or snakes or other side-kick critters you may have—we didn’t coin the term ‘dog days,’ but we’d gladly scratch the belly of whoever did.) Er, wait a second…

In August let’s embrace remaining lazy lake days—before routines + school schedules return. Let’s P.O. Box 188; 206 South Main St. Milford, IN 46542 800.733.4111/Fax 800.886.3796 www.lakelifemagazine.com

celebrate family, always. Let’s intentionally notice our surroundings. Like we moms say at the dinner table: put away your phones, close the tablets, and sign-off from email. Then clean your plate, and step outside.

Fire-up the grill, have impromptu cookouts, make a big ole’ batch of sangria + invite your compadres for an afternoon fiesta, then siesta in the sunshine.

Speaking of siestas, in August, Ron and I will compete in a napping contest. It’s sure to be the most boring event in history. Free pillows for attendees. Yes, think sloth-like-lethargy. At long last, I’ll win a contest.

Why? Because Ron is king of energy. Yes, you know the man by now. He’s this region’s true publisher extraordinaire, our leader, the man behind the scenes, with running shoes at-the-ready, and the one person who doesn’t sleep. It’s thanks to his publishing prowess 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.

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Fridays when I blow off early after a full day of work. Then I’m very busy dancing with Bobby + Sweets, my birds. Witnessed only by a stern Doberman, Friday dance parties are full of fun until said dobie slams a scolding snout into the avian partiers’ cage. Every party has a pooper. And this one is a dobie named Bella.

Before I forget, here’s the only required paragraph: ‘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.

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ADVERTISING INFORMATION

At this point if you’re not advertising with us, I must squawk like Bobby + shake my head while sneezing like Sweets and ask, “why not?” To learn how to advertise in the fastest growing, most fun + madefor-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@thepapers.com. I promise he won’t fall asleep, or make you dance.

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

LAKElife Magazine contracts with freelance writers, photographers, and artists. If you’re interested in joining our creative-fest, just reach out. In fact, when in doubt about anything regarding this family-funlake-publication, I’m yer’ happy, helpful, dancing-andsometimes-nappin’ magazine gurl.

Therein concludes our fifth and FINAL 2022 secret, super-but-not-really-informative masthead. Enjoy this August issue—and give all four-legged pals some extra love this month.

A sincere thanks to all our amazing friends for reading + for making this a GREAT season.