May 2016 - Lakes of the Four Seasons
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May 2016 - Lakes of the Four Seasons
www.lofs.org Lakes of the Four Seasons Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 Publication of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association May 2016 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT LOFS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 PLATINUM SPONSORS TWO BILL’S TAP PAGE POP TECHNOLOGIES HALL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC LEE LUGO & JOSH LICHTENFELD OF CHRISTENSON CHEVROLET, INC MARK MERCER ALLSTATE INSURANCE AGENCY QUALITY IMPRESSIONS SCHEPEL BUICK GMC CADILLAC WALGREENS – WINFIELD CENTIER BANK – WINFIELD WINFIELD WOODS CHIROPRACTIC BOB MORETH – STATE FARM INSURANCE PETRY, FITZGERALD & LESS, P.C.- BRIAN E. LESS REES FUNERAL HOME WINFIELD CHAPEL JMC APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC- JUAN CLAVIJO – NEIDA KESSLER FAMILY DENTISTRY RD 93 AVE. ACE HARDWARE – ANTHONY MANSCH GOLD SPONSORS DIANN TSIKOURIS • WISEWAY FOODS WINFIELD MEDICAL PHARMACY, INC ALL SQUARE ROOFING- MATT KNEZ • SMITH ELECTRONICS JMJ TALENT SOLUTIONS – BOB TITHOF SAMANTHA PARKHOUSE- MCCOLLY REAL ESTATE SWARTZ, RETSON & CO., P.C. - MIKE JONES • NIPSCO JILL MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY • BRAD ZUPAN – EXTREME KARTS BY BRAD SILVER SPONSORS 2&7 COFFEE BAR • MRS. B’S RAINBOW PRESCHOOL JAN MARGIOTTA – CENTURY 21 BRONZE SPONSORS KARAS INSURANCE SERVICES – ERIE INS. OVERDUE BAND • SHOTGUN WHISKEY BAND CHEF NICK’S EATERY • LEVINE TIRE CENTER – WINFIELD WINFIELD ACE HARDWARE Pre-order your “50th Anniversary Historical Memorabilia Book” now The deadline for being a Family Donor and to have your family name included in our LOFS 50th Anniversary Memorabilia Book, on the back of t-shirts, on our banners, and in The Seasonal is May 20, 2016. After May 20, you will still be able to have your family name in the Memorabilia Book, and the price will still be $50. For a limited time, you can pre-order the book at a cost of only $15 with no family name included in the publication. All sales on pre-order books will end the first of week of August, 2016. After that date, the price of the book will increase substantially, so be sure to take advantage of this sale price now. Some of the funds generated through sponsorships advertising and donor programs for this LOFS keepsake help to ensure we produce a quality anniversary publication that our residents and friends will want to own and enjoy for years to come. Forms are available at the 19th Hole Grille, LOFS Clubhouse, or POA Office. Please be sure that all forms and checks are mailed or turned in to the POA Office, as shown on the form, by May 20, 2016. All checks should be made out to LOFS POA with “50th Anniversary” in the comment field. If you have any questions, contact Committee Chairperson Lori DuPratt at 330-714-2042 or by e-mail at lduprattlofs50@yahoo.com The LOFS 50th Anniversary Committee will be working on a Special 50th Memorabilia Book for all LOFS residents to enjoy. We are searching for historical information, stories about the progression of the community, and information from longtime residents of Four Seasons along with old photos, etc. If you’d like to share your information and photos, including family events, and/or LOFS clubs and organizations, please contact Sally Lugo at 219-9885305, email: sally2614@aol. com; or call Marge Wilke at 219-226-3292, email: margewilke@comcast.net. We’re looking for a few good stories! RESIDENTIAL / FAMILY DONORS JAY & PATRICIA ROBISON • JANET KATICH SCOTT & TIMBURLEY ECKLUND & FAMILY JAMES & SHARON CHLEBEK •JIM & BARB WOOD DAVE & KATHY TOOREDMAN •MICHAEL & DAWN NASTOFF LINDA KOBLACK •REGGIE & GLEYCINE KELLY CHRIS & LINDA KORZENIEWSKI & FAMILY SHARRON ROTHE • LEE & SALLY LUGO KATHY & DAVID HALTERMAN • CRAIG & AMY PHILP RICH & BETH SULLIVAN • ROBERT KELLER JOANNE & THOMAS NASTOFF • JIM & LORI DUPRATT & FAMILY ROD & CHERYL ATTEBERRY & FAMILY • CLAYTON & SHIRLEY KRIEGER ERIC & SUE NEWMAN • DENNIS & ALICE ERICKSON SHARON SALERNO & FAMILY • KURT & CARYN WHITEHEAD RICHARD & NANCY KLAVAS & FAMILY • JOHN & CAROL THORSEN & FAMILY P.G. & BARBARA BAILEY FAMILY • TOM & SHARON STRBJAK MARTIN DOYLE & FAMILY TONY, RENATE, TIFFANI & BRANDON SAHULCIK JOHN & SHARON PALMERI • VIC NOWICKI FAMILY JEFF & BRENDA VERSNEL & FAMILY • CARL & LINDA ANDERSON RYAN & SHANNON SUTTON & FAMILY • ROB & KIM RABELHOFER ESTHER P. GOLDMAN • PARKHOUSE FAMILY KEN & MITZI LEVANDER •EDGAR & ELEANOR BLAIR ELI & JUDY LAZAR & FAMILY • JOHN, VALERIE & STEPHANIE LACHOWICZ MICHAEL & VALERIE GERNENZ • HERB & DONNA WHITEHEAD WALTER BARAN & FAMILY • BOB & LORI JOYCE ELMER HART • DAVID DRIVER III • TSIKOURIS FAMILY CARL & MARGE WILKE • ANDY & CONNIE BLACK & FAMILY KACHATUROFF FAMILY • MARSHALL ANDERSON • BRUCE PENROD & FAMILY PAUL & GELINE ZNIKA • LOFS LAKE ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION GEORGENE, MAREN & JOSEPH JOHNSON JOHN & CHARLOTTE BENNETT • RONALD & CYNTHIA PAULSIN & FAMILY WAYNE & LINDA KRONER & FAMILIES • TIMOTHY & DAWN SHEPARD & FAMILY ROBERT & MARY ANN LIPPNER & FAMILY • JOHN & MARY GRVELES & FAMILY MARY CAVALLINI • ROBERT & ROSE DADO TOM & STASIA WEFLER • THE NAULTY FAMILY • KURT & LEANN LANGBEHN & FAMILY DON & SUE GIBSON • JEAN M. MARTHALER & FAMILY LEE & JILL MANSCH • STEPHEN & BRENDA TROTTO CHARLES & JEANNE DE LAS CASAS • ED & KATHEY BARNETTE JOHN & SHARON DULL • PAM & GEORGE BEHNLE JOHN & MAXINE DEGREGORIO • BOB & DIANE GREANEY • COPPINGER FAMILY TERRENCE & MARGARITA PANCZUK • LAWRENCE & LORRAINE PIETROWICZ ANTHONY & MEREDITH MANSCH • ROCKY & DEBBIE URSITTI & FAMILY DONNA KMETZ • BRAD & MICHELLE ZUPAN EDWARD & PATRICIA KENNELLY & FAMILY • THE ROMANAK FAMILY GERALD & SUE BISHOP • MR. & MRS. DENNIS BEKEZA Monthly Update Election Committee 19th Hole Grille Lakes of the Four Seasons By Jean Marthaler, Election Committee Chair 2016 POA Board Election Schedule Three of the five seats on the LOFS POA Board of Directors are up for election this year. Here are the key dates: • Wednesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 30 Candidacy petitions will be available at the POA office for all residents wishing to be listed on the ballot. • Friday, July 1 – Friday, July 15 – Completed petitions may be turned in at the POA office. The order the ballots are printed, listing the candidates’ names, will be determined by a blind draw only if there are more than one person turn- ing in their petitions on the same day to the POA office, and documentation verified as complete and valid. • Monday, August 1 – Candidates Night issues forum at 7:30 p.m. in the LOFS Clubhouse ballroom. • Friday, August 5 – Ballots will be mailed to all property owners of record. • Wednesday, September 7 – Polls closed; ballots must be received by 9 a.m. at the Crown Point Post Office box. Ballots will be counted beginning at 7 p.m. in the LOFS West Lounge. • Property Owners have the option to mail in their election ballots or drop them inside a locked ballot box that will be located inside the LOFS Clubhouse. Ballots may be dropped inside the ballot box anytime the Clubhouse is open. The last day to drop them inside the box will be Wednesday, September 7, by noon. The election chairperson will be the only person that can unlock the box to retrieve ballots the day of verification and counting on September 7. • Saturday, October 15– LOFS POA Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse Ballroom. Newly elected directors will be sworn in. The POA office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHECK OUT OUR NEW LOFS 50th Anniversary Celebration Website at www.Lofs50th.org 2 May 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update POA Community Manager Lakes of the Four Seasons POA dues for 2016 were due March 1 with a grace period until May 1. If you have not paid this year’s dues, please make arrangements as soon as possible. Dues not paid by May 1 of each year are considered delinquent and there will be a $50 late fee charged. The Board of Directors approved a motion to deactivate the Bar Codes after May 1 in accord with LOFS By-Laws. It’s that time of the year again for mowing, trimming and other maintenance throughout the community for the Golf Maintenance and Operations departments. Please be careful and slow down when encountering the maintenance staff on a mower or work cart. Spring leaf collections for the entire community have been completed for the season. Spring branch collections for the Lake County portion of the community have also been completed. Spring branch collections will begin on May 6th and continue until the final date of May 15th for the Porter County portion of the com- The St. Helen’s Philoptochos Ladies Society of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, located at 8000 Madison Street in Merrillville, is sponsoring its 9th annual Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for the Ross Township Food Pantry. Every Friday, parishioners volunteer to distribute food to hundreds of needy families. Last year an average of 500 families per month were served by the Ross Township Food Pantry. We are asking for support in any way possible including advertising, donations, support by attendance, or the purchase of carry-out dinners. The public is invited to join for lunch or an evening of food and fellowship. Participants may also support a raffle for the Helping Hand Fund, a Cathedral sponsored fund that financially assists families with other necessities in life; dine in or carry-out spaghetti with choice of toppings, meat, marinara or Greek salad and roll with dessert; a Greek bake sale; and vendor and basket raffle. Pre-sale tickets for adults cost $8 and children under 12, $5. Door price tickets for adults are $9 and children under 12, $5. The event will take place Rick Cleveland munity. I want to remind residents before they start popping up everywhere that street pole signs and balloons are prohibited. Signs in the community are not permitted with the exception of open house signs, which are only allowed on Saturdays and Sundays if the proper paper- work is filed. Political signs are also allowed if you abide per the resolution. The summer Concerts at the Clubhouse will begin on Thursday June 2 with the Carlos Ramos Band; they play R&B, Motown and Funk. There will be 12 concerts this year. The first 11 will continue to take place on Thursday evening’s beginning at 7 p.m. The 12th and final concert will take place on Friday, August 19, also beginning at 7 p.m. The Clubhouse will not be providing alcoholic beverages outside for the concerts. Just a reminder, please use the provided containers for your trash and recyclables as this helps with cleanup. I am requesting that all residents refrain from dumping leaves, branches and grass clippings in the POA greenspace areas. We provide branch and leaf collections in the spring and fall. You are also allowed to put small bundles of branches in with your trash along with small amounts of grass clippings. The maintenance departments would greatly appreciate it. I have received a few calls this spring from residents having issues with cats running loose around their properties. Pets must be leashed or under equivalent control at all times; including cats. If you are having problems with any loose pets around your property, please contact the POA office at 219-9882581 or the Security department at 219-988-2111. The POA Office will be closed Tuesday, May 3. The Clubhouse will be used as a polling center for the Primary Election. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! The Crown Point, Center, & Winfield Democratic Precinct Organization proudly St. Helen’s Philoptochos Ladies Society endorses the following candidates: plans annual spaghetti benefit dinner United States Representative, District 1 at the Great Hall, Greek Cultural Center located at 8000 Madison Street in Merrillville on Thursday, May 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. Fax lunch delivery and/ or pick up orders to 219769-0610. Lunch carry out only served 11a.m. to 1 p.m. with free delivery to businesses on 6+ orders. Tickets available during the week in the church office and after church on Sundays, as well as at the Ross Township Trustee Office during office hours. For more information on the spaghetti benefit dinner evert call, 219-613-8380. LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 1048 North Lake Shore Drive - Crown Point, IN 46307 219-988-2581 - Telephone • 219-988-3840 Fax Visit LOFS Web Site at www.lofs.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jay Robison PRESIDENT Rob Rabelhofer VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER Sally Lugo SECRETARY Brad Zupan Director Herb Rogers Director COMMUNITY MANAGER Rick Cleveland • cmgr@lofs.org POA OFFICE STAFF Cheryl Parker ACCOUNTANT cparker@lofs.org Courtney Van Sessen Payroll/ Accounting assistant cvansessen@lofs.org Caryn Whitehead ASSISTANT to the COMMUNITY MANAGER cwhitehead@lofs.org DEPARTMENT STAFF Ron Bedwell OPERATIONS DIRECTOR lofsoperations@gmail.com work 988-4461 LAKES DEPARTMENT 988-4722 Mike Talley MS4 COORDINATOR lofslakes@gmail.com work 988-4722 988-3654 Kurt Whitehead BUILDING INSPECTOR Doug Weiss GOLF MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT work 988-3104 dougw@netnitco.net Paul Boris DIRECTOR OF GOLF work 988-2201 golfpro@lofscc.org SECURITY DEPARTMENT work 988-2111 Craig Philp SECURITY DIRECTOR 988-2111 CPhilp@LOFS.comcastbiz.net FOOD & BEVERAGE Valerie Gernenz MANAGER CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT 988-CLUB (2582) restmgr@lofs.org 19th HOLE GRILLE 988-2282 19thholemgr@lofs.org POA ATTORNEYS Ted Fitzgerald and Brian Less 107 N. Main Street - Hebron, IN 46341 219-996-2300 petry@netnitco.net • 219-996-3300 fax SEASONAL EDITOR Mike Kucic, Region Communications, Inc . Submit content to news@lofsseasonal.com Direct advertising inquiries to: Region Communications, Inc. 219-662-8888 or e-mail news@lofsseasonal.com 7590 East 109th Avenue, Winfield, IN 46307 The Seasonal is published monthly by authority of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association, Inc. Printed by Home Mountain Printing, Valparaiso, IN Peter J. Visclosky State Representative, District 19 Shelli VanDenburgh County Coroner Merrilee D. Frey County Surveyor Bill Emerson, Jr. County Commissioner, District 2 Gerry J. Scheub Don’t forget to vote Tuesday, May 3, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Polling locations for Winfield: • WT 1, 8, 9, & 10 – Winfield Government Center, 10645 Randolph Street • WT 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6 – LOFS Clubhouse, 1048 Lakeshore Drive • WT 7 – Winfield Elementary School, 13128 Montgomery Street Early Voting Bring photo ID issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. Government Winfield Town Hall, 10645 Randolph Street VOTING MON, TUE, WED AND FRI APRIL 5 TO APRIL 29 -- 9:00 TO 3:00 THURSDAY VOTING UNTIL 7 P.M. -- 9:00 TO 7:00 SATURDAY APRIL 23RD AND 30 -- 9:00 TO 2:00 MONDAY MAY 2 -- 9:00 TO NOON Lake County Government Center, 2293 N. Main Street VOTING MON, TUE, WED AND FRI APRIL 5 TO APRIL 29 – 8:30 TO 4:30 THURSDAY VOTING UNTIL 7 P.M. – 8:30 TO 7:00 SATURDAY APRIL 23RD AND 30 -- 8:00 TO 3:00 MONDAY MAY 2 – 8:30 TO NOON Paid for by the Crown Point, Center, & Winfield Democrat Precinct Organization Identification Statement A. The Seasonal USPS #130-510 B. Issue Date: May May 2007 2016 C. Monthly D. Issue No.20390 2007 E. Subscription Price $1.25 per issue F. Office of Publication Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association, Inc. 1048 North Lake Shore Drive Crown Point, IN 46307 G. Periodicals Postage Paid at Crown Point, IN 46307 H. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the SEASONAL, LOFS Property Owners Association 1048 N. Lake Shore Drive Crown Point, IN 46307 Selling the lifeStyle! Boating.....Golf....Summer Concerts! Professional Staging with Every Listing Bill Stack Affiliated Cell: 219 765-3376 8080 E. 109th Ave • Winfield, I N 46307 May 2016 3 LOFS Seasonal Antique, Classic Car Show fundraiser to be hosted by local church Monthly Update All are invited to an Antique-Classic Car Show fundraiser, to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2016. This inaugural event will Keenagers Lakes of the Four Seasons By Renate Sahulcik, Club President The Keen-Agers will have their May meeting on the 19th at the LOFS Clubhouse. The bar will open at noon with a delicious luncheon served at 1 p.m. Entertainment is planned for 2:00; after a short meeting and a 50/50 raffle, adjournment will be around 3 p.m. Besides the third Thursday of the month meetings, the club enjoys many activities, such as casinos, plays, boat rides and bus trips. The yearly membership fee when available is $22 and the monthly luncheon cost is $14. Several successful fundraisers have helped keep all their fun affordable. Please contact Renate at 219-689-3408 or email her at willrenate@yahoo.com to make a future reservation. Plans are underway for an improved August Auction featuring all ‘NEW’ merchandise. Deposits are still being accepted for Myrtle Beach in September. Holiday Telethon and celebrations are also on the agenda. Thanks to all the KeenAgers and the LOFS Clubhouse for making this club so popular! Per POA Resolution: Only current year decals can be displayed on any automobiles, motorcycles, boats, or golf carts. Security personnel will be enforcing this policy. First offense is $50. Olympic Karate School Grand Opening Prices! Now Open! C ROWN POINT AUTO Repair & Restoration 1510 North Main Street • Crown Point 219-663-1847 FOREVER EARLY BIRD A/C Recharge & BRAKES Performance Test On Pads & Shoes 99.95 $ (Next to Little Caesars Pizza) (Reg. $145.95) Inspect Entire Brake System • Install New Disc Pads or Shoes Road test & Certify Braking Capacity • 12-month/12,000 mile Labor Warranty You get a lifetime warranty on disc pads & shoes. If needed, we’ll replace them for free, as long as you own your vehicle. All you pay for is labor. Most vehicles, see store for details. Must present coupon. Not valid with other offers.Expires: 6/30/16 Winfield 8390 E. 109th Avenue in Winfield American 69.95 $ (Reg. $109.95) INCLUDES 1 LB. OF R 134-a FREON AND LEAK DETECTION DYE Most vehicles. Must present coupon. Some restricions apply. See store for details. Expires: 6/30/16 Winfield Sensei John Nemtuda 8th Degree Black Belt! Zumba & Cardio Kickboxing to music! Call for your FREE class! Bible School program. All antique and classic cars welcomed and there is no entry fee. For more information, call 219-921-3129. Most vehicles. Must present coupon. Some restricions apply. Expires: 6/30/16 Winfield For more information call 219-962-4811 American CROWN POINT AU TO Voted BesT in th • FRee Towing from Winfield • FRee Loaner Vehicle! • We’ll even bring the loaner vehicle to you! 5 Years in Services! • Oil Changes • Brakes & Tires • Collision Repair • Rust Repair • Alignments • Heating & A/C • Scheduled Maintenance • Complete Engine Repair • Complete Inspections • Belts & Hoses • Computer Diagnostics • Transmissions • Emissions Testing • Tune-ups • Electrical Systems Emission TEST/ Check Engine Light FREE w/repair limited at 1 hour diagnostic. ($89.95 Value) Most vehicles. Must present coupon. Some restricions apply.Expires: 6/30/16 Winfield American 10%OFF ALL SERVICES! 1st 20 students $15 a week! The fundraiser will include a car show, live music, and games for children, and all proceeds will benefit the Cross of Christ Community Vacation Winfield & Crown Point’s Hometown Auto Repair Your #1 option for quality, affordable vehicle care LIFETIME WARRANTY Remove outdated decals take place at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, located at 99 South County Line Road, across from the entrance to Lakes of the Four Seasons. American e Region! a Row! We w on ALork L make modes & ls! 1 YEAR OIL CHANGE CLUB MEMBERSHIP For a one-time fee of 99.99 $ Includes 4 full service oil changes. • 2 vehicle courtesy checks • 2 tire rotations 2 complete vehicle inspections • Oil change members will come with monthly reminders. Must Present Coupon. Most vehicles, some restrictions apply. See store for details. Expires 6/30/16 Winfield American 24-hour Drop-off • Nationwide Warranty • Price Match Guarantee Ask us about our “Customer For Life “ Program! Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.crownpointautorepair.com EXPERT REMODELING,LLC LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED Customers are our #1 Priority ROOFING • WINDOWS GUTTERS • SIDING FINANCING AVAILABLE! 219-629-2061 866-831-0359 www.expertremodelingllc.net Call for a Free Estimate! 4 LOFS Seasonal Professional Treatment Right in Your Neighborhood +!!)'"$#($#($#' +'+%$&('# )&' +)(&($#"$)#'"#+&'$#"# )&* +)#($#"#'(# +)%)#()& Dr.Arlyn AaronW. K.Jacobus Popp Dr. Chiropractic Physician and Nutritionist Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Popp Dr.Aaron JeremyK.K. Popp Chiropractic Physician and Nutritionist Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist Chiropractic Physician Dr. Jeremy K. Popp Dr. Matthew E. Sherwood Chiropractic Physician Chiropractic Physician and A.R.T. Muscle Specialist Chiropractic Physician Winfield Woods Medical Complex 9150 East 109th Avenue, Ste. 2B Crown Point, IN | 46307 (Across the street from Lakes of the Four Seasons) $# 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Fridaypm 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $)&' Monday-Thursday, Monday-Friday, 8:00toam to•6:00 www.winfieldchiro.com May 2016 May 2016 5 LOFS Seasonal Summer 2016 at the LOFS Pool The Lakes of the Four Seasons pool will be open on Memorial Day weekend beginning on Saturday, May 28, through Monday, May 30, from 12 to 8 p.m. (lap swim from 8 a.m. to noon). The pool will begin its regular summer hours on Friday, June 3. The regular summer hours are as follows: Monday 8:00 -12:00 Lap Swim 12:00 -8:00 Open Swim Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 8:00 -10:00 Lap Swim 12:00 -5:00 Open Swim 5:00 -6:00 Lap Swim 6:00 -8:00 Family Swim Friday-Saturday-Sunday 8:00 -12:00 Lap Swim 12:00 -8:00 Open Swim Don’t forget to purchase your family pool pass for $75 at the POA office. Only full time residents of each household may be placed on a family’s season pass. The daily fee for non-season-pass holders and guests will be $5 per day. Property owners may also purchase a special guest coupon for $30. These passes are good for 10 swim; a 40% savings off the regular guest fee! Swim coupons are not renewable for the next season. The LOFS pool is once again offering swim lessons this summer. All children will be taught to swim or helped with their swimming technique by certified lifeguards. We will keep the instructor to child ratio to a minimum to ensure safety, skill learning, Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point offers Diabetes Education classes Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point will offer a series diabetes classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in May, and June. Classes will help provide participants with individual meal plans designed to meet specific needs along with information in accordance with the American Diabetes Association standards. Sessions will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. There are typically four sessions for each class. They will take place weekly each month in the Burrell classrooms, which are located on the hospital’s lower level. Individual appointments are also available in case classes aren’t convenient. Registration and a physician’s referral are required prior to class. Program fees are covered by most insurance companies; interested persons should check before calling. Medicare A & B does cover a series of classes one time and individual appointments yearly, as needed, after classes, for nutrition and medical management. For more information, including fees and registration, call 219-757-6268. and fun. Come to the pool during regular pool hours to sign up your child. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 12. Adult, Private, or Special Need swim lessons may be scheduled separately upon request. The cost is $45 for each child per session. The first session will be held from June 14 – June 30. The second session will be held from July 12 – July 28. Beginners 10:00 - 10:30 Advanced Beginners 10:30 -11:00 Intermediate 11:00 -11:30 Advanced 11:00 -11:30 Lessons will be taught on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the week. Fridays will be used as make up days in the event of inclement weather. Be advised that season pass holders can also book the pool for private parties. Call the pool at 219-9884185 for specific details. We’re looking forward to another great summer at the LOFS pool! Where your wait is MINUTES not hours! We can treat: • Back Pains • Burns • Colds • Concussions • Coughs • Dehydration • Ear Aches • Ear Infections • Flu • Fractures • Infections • Fevers • Lacerations • Migraines • Minor Cuts • Pneumonia • Sports Injuries • Sprains/Strains • Strep Throat • Sore Throat • And More….. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday ~ 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday ~ 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday ~ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9301 Connecticut Drive Crown Point, IN (Just east of Broadway on 93rd Avenue) 219-796-4150 Now ha Orth s a Sport oped s& fe i (form aturing D c Clinic erly a r ssiste . Knesek d for th medical s Chic ago C taff e ubs a n d Black hawk Chicago Ever s) y from other Tu es 4 p.m . to 6 day p.m. 6 May 2016 LOFS Seasonal Whitegoods dumpster available This dumpster is used for the recycling of household appliances like refrigerators and stoves. Tires can also be placed in this dumpster. This service is available at the maintenance yard all year long between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the spring and summer months (April 9 through September 24), you can bring items on Saturdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. No Chemicals! Please call the Operations Department if you have any questions about the item you would like to discard in this dumpster. PLEASE RECYCLE. Join LOFS Text Club Become part of the LOFS Restaurant Text Club. Text lofs to 36000 and receive 1/2 off an appetizer just for becoming a member. You will begin to receive information on specials, events and discounts. Brownie Girl Scouts help beautify LOFS On the 21st of April, the Brownie Girl Scouts of LOFS Troop 35135 picked up trash and debris around the Clubhouse and the shoreline of the lake. While completing their journey quest badge, the brownie team identified a place in their community where there was a need to lend a hand. Great Job Girl Scouts! Town of Winfield th 9 Annual Community June 23rd, 24th, & 25th Sign Up: May 9th - June 8th Fee: $10 Fee includes: ∙ 4 line newspaper ad: - 1 line for address - 3 lines for description of items available for sale, including the date(s)/time(s) of your sale (each resident hosting a garage sale will be responsible for LOFS Clubhouse announces new ‘team member’ Jack Richey By Valerie Gernenz, LOFS Food & Beverage Director The Clubhouse Restaurant is happy to announce our newest member of our team! Jack Richey started with us in early February and will be introducing his new menu in May. He carries with him 30 years of experience of work- ing as Head Chef to owning his own restaurant for the past 20 years. His experience is everything we were looking for and we are pleased to have him as a member of our management team in LOFS. He completed the Chef Program in 1989 at Washburn Trade School after working in the field for many years. Jack is very familiar with working for private clubs such as Sand Creek and Valparaiso Country Club. His scale of expertise varies from fine dining to offering a unique bar menu selection. We are proud to have him on our team and hope you will visit the Clubhouse to check out his culinary work. Lakes of the Four Seasons Clubhouse Restaurant DINNER SPECIALS… WEDNESDAY Garlic Herb Rotisserie Dinner $11, Blue Moon Tap $3.50 FRIDAY Seafood night! (Prices Vary) $3 call high ball drinks UPCOMING EVENTS: setting and maintaining their own hours) ∙ Address and ad listed on the Town’s website (subdivision maps available at the Town Hall) ∙ Balloons to place on your mailbox to designate that you are a participant For more information call 219-662-2665 or visit winfield.in.gov or stop by the office at 10645 Randolph Street th Hole 19 THURSDAY Chef’s Choice $5 Top Shelf Long Island SATURDAY Your choice of 3 delicious Large Summer Salads to Enjoy $3 Twisted Tea & Summer Shandy Summer is around the corner and the patio will be opening soon! Sunday BBQ’s will be starting in June with frequent entertainment. Check out our new menu that Chef Jack has prepared in May!! The Clubhouse will be closed for an event Saturday May 14 th. Lakes of the Four Seasons SPECIALS… Grille Summer Hours are back!! Come enjoy lunch Tuesday thru Sunday and check out our afternoon specials. MAY EntErtAinMEnt linE up: May 6th Robert Rolfe May 14th Danger Will Robinson May 20th Nick Kazonis May 21st Journeymen May 27th Dave Alamillo May 28th The Rave Monday: $8 Italian Sub, $3 Flavored Vodka and $5 Pitchers Tuesday: $2 Beef, $3 Chicken Tacos add rice and beans $1, $3 Mexican beer, $5 Margaritas Wednesday: $8 Pork Loin with Au Gratin Potatoes, $2.25 Domestic bottles and $5 Cosmos Thursday: $10 Large thin crust pizzas, $5 Pitchers and $3 Captain Morgan Highballs Friday: AYCE Fish & Shrimp $14.95, choose one for $9.95, $2 Domestic bottles, $3 Import bottles Saturday: $6 Build your own burger, Tall Drafts $2.50, Tall Calls $6 Sunday: Full Slab Ribs $20, Half Slab $14, Bartender’s Drink Special CALL 988-CLUB HOURS: Wed-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm, (Closed Sun., Mon. & Tues.) Email Contact: restmgr@lofs.org Property Owners must have their Lot Cards available when charging to their lot at the LOFS Restaurants 988-2282 SUMMER HOURS: Mon. 3pm-9pm Tues.-Thurs. 11 am-9pm Fri. - Sat. 11am-10pm • Sunday 11am-9pm Note: Bar may remain open later than posted 19thholemgr@lofs.org May 2016 7 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update House & Garden Lakes of the Four Seasons The LOFS House & Garden Club has profiled one member each month, and these interesting and accomplished women were the first three. Can you guess which one was born in Ohio, which one doesn’t get home until 8:30 or 9 p.m. on school nights, and which one was Uncle Sam in a Fourth of July parade on a 90 degree plus day? Pictured from left to right are Kathy Winebrenner, Timburley Ecklund, and Donna Whitehead. By Timburley Ecklund I hope this finds you enjoying a bit more of the outdoors. With springs arrival the hopes of warmer days are just around the corner. If you’re anything like me the sight of flowers or anything with color for that matter makes your eyes dart and your heart race. I have it on good authority that this year’s plant sale will have a variety of hanging baskets, English gardens, and flats. Something new this year is beautiful colored patio planters, and other new planter designs with striking arrangements. A must for every one of our plant sales are the 12 and 14 inch geraniums in patio planters. I have a geranium that I overwintered from last year’s plant sale growing ever so beautifully in my dining room. Thank you to Patricia German, Sandy Hostetter, and Nenita Powers for visiting the grower and picking out the plants. The plant sale is Saturday, May 7, beginning at 9 a.m. rain or shine. We can’t wait for you to see what the ladies picked out! The ladies of the Lakes of the Four Seasons House & Garden Club invite you to the next meeting on Tuesday, May 31, at noon at the Clubhouse. This will be a prepaid lunch. If you have any questions, please call Patricia German at 219662-4162. Annual LOFS Photo Flashback: An aerial view of the south end of LOFS taken in 1983. Amenities for residents of good-standing only The beaches, parks, and lake accesses throughout the community are considered amenities for LOFS residents who are in good standing. Those residents not in good standing and non– residents not accompanied with a property owner found using these amenities will be asked to leave. t n a l P GA d n & O S Hu e r e Club SATurdAY MAY 7, 2016 9AM (Saturday before Mother’s Day~Rain or shine) Lower level Clubhouse parking lot Wide assortment of beautiful hanging baskets, flats and individual trays of annuals and perennials. Variety of colors in zonal and seed geraniums. Proceeds from the annual sale are re-invested in LOFS beautification projects! 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Pole barn has 1487 Sq feet finished as a 1 bedroom home plus 34X36 storage for cars, boats,etc. $215,000 Call Steve for details 313-3785 The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience! 219/313-3785 • 219/730-4092 8 May 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update Lakes Department Lakes of the Four Seasons By Mike Talley, MS4 Department It’s a beautiful day; you start thinking about those summertime trips and Sunday cruises. The weather is warming up and it’s a perfect day. A perfect day to finally get out of the house and tend to those overdue chores that you’ve put off all winter. Like washing the car and making those few minor engine repairs that due to the Boater Time Out? Lake Holiday is 191 acres with an average depth of 8.8 feet. You can find a maximum depth of 20 feet in the southwest corner of the lake but the majority of our depth measurements were in the 10-15 foot range. We use the phrase “carrying capacity” to indicate certain amounts of whatever it is we are researching to find out if we are damaging the lake long term. Boating is also measured in carrying capacity. Some of the weekend boaters on Lake Holiday may have noticed our lake patrollers turning on their lights and blocking traffic in the narrows off of Beachview Ct. This area is the danger zone and when we see too many boats on the lake we will close down high speed traffic for up to 30 minutes. cold weather had to be placed on the back burner. The health of your nearby lakes is probably one of the last things on your mind as you ready yourself for the tasks ahead. But guess what! Each of your jobs could harm a nearby stream, lake, or wetland. How? Well, consider.... Washing Cars Many cleaning products contain phosphates and other This is called a “Boater Time Out”. The reason for this is based on the number of boats and the types of recreation being supervised. Safety is our goal for the residents but we also need to protect the shorelines, water quality, and docks. The Indiana Clean Lakes Program has mentioned in their 2006 summer newsletter that an optimum boating density is about 10 acres per boat. This means that Lake Holiday has an optimum boating density of 18 boats. The area that is used for high speed sports is only 95 acres bringing the optimum boating density in that area down to 9 or 10 boats. When our patrol officers see too many boats surfing, skiing, fishing, or tubing in a concentrated area you may see us call for a “Boater Time Out”. chemicals that can make fish and other aquatic life sick. Using a hose to wash off suds creates a stream of wastewater that can travel down your driveway, into the street, and down a storm drain. No prob? Well, what do you think is at the other end of your storm drain? Usually in our case a lake! You can help protect our lakes when you wash your car if you: • Use a bucket instead of a hose to save water and limit flow. • Wash your car in sections and rinse it quickly using the high pressure flow on an adjustable hose nozzle. • Use biodegradable soaps. • Park your car over gravel or your lawn so wastewater doesn’t flow into the street. Working with Motors Motors must be maintained if you want them to work properly. Oil, gasoline, brake fluid, degreasers, and antifreeze are a few of the products you need. All of these products contain chemicals that can harm aquatic life if they get into a stream, lake, or wetland. One gallon of used oil can ruin a million gallons of fresh water—a year’s supply for 50 people. If you accidentally spill these products on the ground when you’re working, clean for weed control on POA parks, road closures for sewer line repairs, or what road will be getting paved and when. We will also post information under the “Lake Status” tab which will include the flag status or if chemical cals, more is not better. • Clean up any spills immediately. (Wear protective clothing and gloves.) • Never flush chemicals down the toilet or pour them onto the ground or into a storm drain. • Dispose of used oil and other hazardous products in a safe manner. Participate in collection programs or take products to collection centers for disposal. Check us out on the web at: www.lofslakes.com or on Facebook at: LOFS Lakes / MS4 Department. Please understand that we are Campers, boats, other recreational crafts-vehicles doing this for many reasons but must have current licensing, registration primarily for safety. Boats, RVs, campers, Four Seasons’ decal where yards” for items no longer in Once our patrol officer is trailers, golf carts and other applicable. Property Owners use and items that could be in the middle of the lake anrecreational crafts-vehicles must be current with their stored for those who do not chored with their lights on you stored at a residential lot POA dues to purchase the own that property. may still boat but at a reduced must be the property of the LOFS decals. To comply with the policy, speed. This also means to stop owner of the residential lot A fine of $10 per day may property owners must regisany skiing, surfing, or tubupon which they are stored be assessed for violation of ter, license or decal the refering until the officer turns off and must have affixed thereto this policy. enced items, as appropriate, their lights and begins patrola current State license-stickThis resolution is necesor remove those items comling again. Anyone refusing er, if appropriate, and/ or a sary to prevent residential pletely from view. to yield to the officer will be ticketed and possibly lose lake current year’s Lakes of the lots from becoming “storage rights for the rest of the year. Please also understand that If your property is not warning letter in the mail. have it maintained for you Lake Holiday is considered being maintained in a timely The second notice will and the charge for doing so one of the smaller lakes in fashion you will receive a include a fine and we will will go against your lot. Indiana. We want to avoid shutting the lake completely down 1ST DAY CONSUlT by giving everyone an option & ExAM to take a short “Time Out” dur$20.16 ing days of overcrowding. Any questions or comments please call the Lakes Department at 7620 E 109th • Winfield • 662.9855 219-988-4722. 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IN 10-7 Sat.BUILDING 9-4 LOCATED THE•SAME WITH BAGELS ‘N BEANS LOCATED INSAME THE SAME LOCATED IN THE BUILDING Appointments A ccep Accep ccept BUILDING AS NICK’S EATERY AS CHACH’S GRILL ted Appointments Accepted • elcome WAlk-ins Welcome Walk -ins W alk-ins Welcome May 2016 9 LOFS Seasonal Spinnaker Group helping put Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons on the map The new detailed, full-size map of the Winfield/LOFS area is now in production and will soon be available. Seven thousand copies will be printed and distributed in the community thru the advertisers on the map. Additional copies will also be available at the Town of Winfield Government Center, the LOFS Property Owners Association, the Chamber Office, and the South Shore Visitors Center. The map is the brainchild of Bill Stack, a resident of LOFS since 1998 and the owner of a marketing company called the Spinnaker Group. “Four Seasons has 28 miles of roads and 13 parks,” said Stack. “And Winfield has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years, with new subdivisions popping up all over the place. Finding your way can be difficult even for those of us who have lived here for some time.” The four-color map will be approximately two feet by three feet, folding to 8.5x11 inches. One side of the map will include all the communities from Randolph west to Colorado. The other side will cover all the communities from Randolph east to 725W. The north and south boundaries are 101st to 129th. The detail is important because the map has a two-fold purpose. It’s not only to show people how to get around in the Winfield/Four Seasons area, it’s for people to discover this community in the first place. Stack works with the staff Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Primary Election Clubhouse will be a polling Center POA Office Closed 4 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 5 6 7 House & Garden Club Plant Sale 9 am @ Clubhouse 8 9 10 Technology Club 6:30 pm @ Clubhouse Fishing Club 7 pm Downstairs @ 19th Hole 11 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 12 13 14 Clubhouse Restaurant Closed for Benefit 15 16 17 Photo Club 6 pm @ Clubhouse 18 19 Keen– Agers Noon @ Clubhouse 20 21 22 LOFS Lions Princess Brunch 11 am—2 pm @ Clubhouse 23 POA Public Board Meeting 7:30 pm @ Clubhouse 24 25 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 26 27 28 29 30 31 House & Garden Club Luncheon Noon @ Clubhouse SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS will be used to market our community to other areas and especially to those high taxed Illinois residents. We want our businesses to thrive and our property values to increase. The map is an excellent tool to help us get the word out.” For more information on the map, contact Bill Stack at 219-765-3376. Alzheimer’s, dementia support group meets once per month in Winfield POA - May 2016 Sun at the POA office and the town of Winfield to make sure the map is accurate in every detail. The map includes all the current developments in Winfield including the new community park on Randolph. It also includes the 18 hole golf course in LOFS, the four lakes, and the 13 parks. “The map is truly a showcase piece,” said Stack, “and POA Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 am— 4 pm The public is invited to attend an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support and Fellowship meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church in Winfield. This program is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana and is facilitated by Kathleen Luken, Director of Welcome Home. The group is being designed as a support group for caregivers to gather information in order to help make life easier; but also to provide an evening of food, fellowship, and relaxation from the normal routine of life. The group is free to attend and is open to anyone with a need to understand the dementia process, may need tips to care for someone with the disease, or maybe just need to connect with families going through similar situations. The group meets on the second Thursday of every month at the Christ Presbyterian Church, located at 7416 East 109th Avenue in Winfield. The meeting time is 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information call Luken at 219-728-1106. 10 May 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update GolfOperations Services Golf Lakes of the Four Seasons By Paul Boris, Director of Golf With the El Nino weather patterns bringing warmer temperatures early for the year, the golf season started well ahead of schedule and is now in full swing! We ask that you please be sure to call the golf shop in advance to reserve a tee time prior to heading to the course; LOFS residents may call 48 hours in advance for teetime reservations any day of the week and LOFS golf members may call two weeks in advance for Mon.-Fri. and one week in advance for weekend and holiday’s. Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Clearance Sale The golf shop is now fully stocked with premium clothing lines from FootJoy, Nike, Under Armour, Greg Norman and more! Mother’s Day is upon us and the pro shop is helping you find the perfect gift for mom by running a weeklong sale on all women’s apparel April 30 – May 8! The Golf Shop will also be running a Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Clearance Sale on clothing, shoes, bags and more! Beginning 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 27, through Monday, May 30, so stop on by to take advantage of closeout pricing on all types of LOFS merchandise! Custom Club Fitting Services Are you in the market for a new club purchase or wondering if new technology would give you a bigger advantage over your current clubs? Get custom fitted by a certified custom club fitting professional! Custom fitting is free when your clubs are purchased at the Four Seasons Country Club. Don’t make the mistake of catering your swing to make your clubs work, have your clubs work for your swing! Visit us at the golf shop or by phone 219988-2201to discuss options and to set up an appointment or by email golfpro@lofscc. org Upcoming Demo Day Events PING, Titleist and Callaway will be setting up shop on the practice range in the month of May to allow residents the opportunity to try their full array of club Monthly Update Golf Course Maintenance Lakes of the Four Seasons By Doug Weiss, Golf Course Superintendent The 2016 golf season is off to an up and down start; 35 degrees on Monday and 70 degrees on Friday. Rain has been above normal so far, but I expect it to slow down later in the month. The early warm up has ev- erything growing about three weeks ahead of schedule. Crabgrass control needs to be applied earlier this year. After the crabgrass control is applied you need to wait at least 16 weeks before any seeding can take place, unless you mix the seed with soil like divot mix in your and shaft options to find the perfect fit to maximize your game. Hot clubs to look out for: PING G Driver, Titleist H1/H2 Hybrid and 2016 Vokey SM-6 Wedge, and Callaway XR/Apex irons. Call the shop to verify dates and times of these events. Junior Golf Academy Registration will begin on Saturday, May 15th and continue through till the academy start date of Tuesday, June 21st. Sign-up forms can be downloaded from www.lofscc.org during this period. Requirements for the academy are as follows: Junior Golf Member or relative of an Adult Golf Member, Ages 8 – 17 years old, $50 registration fee. The Academy is an 8-week program on Tuesday mornings beginning June 21 and continues through August 9. Our Academy’s design is based around skill progression and focuses not just on general technique and fundamentals but caters the training to the individual, while also helping the juniors acclimate to ideas and mental preparation for competitive golf. Our instructors are proud to have been a critical step to developing dozens of top high school talent over the years that have then gone on to earn partial or full college scholarships to continue onto NCAA Division I-III competition both locally and nationally. Interested in Golf Membership or Golf Outings? Visit us at www.lofscc. org for detailed information; and please don’t hesitate to call the golf shop for more information. We would be glad to answer any questions you may have 219-988-2201 or e-mail us golfpro@lofscc. org Golf Tip of the Month – Curing the Yips on your Chips Of all the troubles in golf, ‘yips’ certainly rank up there at the top with the dreaded ‘shank’. As golfers age, both the mental and the physical aspects of the game become more challenging and naturally golfers will begin to compensate in their swing. The yips are simply a combination of a lack of physical continuation because of a mental thought of “creating” a swing. When I see players that struggle with the yips on chip shots, 9 times out of 10, I will see the players lead arm come to a complete stop at the impact point with the ball and then the right hand (left for lefties) flips the club through to complete the follow through to the finish. Most players don’t realize they do it because their focus Golf Shop Hours May 1 – 15 is on the ball doing something Monday 11:00am – 6:00pm unexpected after contact or Tues. – Fri. they get so frustrated by such 7:00am – 7:00pm a simple thing that it doesn’t Sat. – Sun. register they stopped the 6:30am – 7:00pm swing at contact. May 15 – 31 Regardless, if any of this sounds familiar to you (and Monday 11:00am – 6:00pm Tues. – Fri. we both know it does) here 7:00am – 7:30pm is your cure to fix the issue: Sat. – Sun. While taking practice swings, 6:00am – 7:30pm your goal is to mentally think and physically continue your left forearm in motion • Every Tuesday beginning through contact to the finish May 10th – Members Night of the swing without letting League 5:15pm the right hand (left for lefties) • Every Thursday – WGA influence the club beyond Ladies League (8:30am 18 impact. Take a few practice Holers – 9:30am 9 Holers) swings and just before you • Sunday, May 1st – MGA would make impact with the Get Acquainted Scramble ball on the practice swing, let • Saturday, April 30th to go of the club with your right Sunday, May 8th – Golf hand and continue the swing Shop Mother’s Day Sale with the left forearm to the • Sunday, May 15th – LOFS finish a few times. Without Mish Mash Scramble giving yourself any time to Friday, May 27th to Monday, think ‘negative thoughts’, set May 30th – Memorial up to your ball, think “keep Weekend Sidewalk Sale! my left arm moving” and this • Saturday, May 21st – WGA time without releasing the 2 Best Ball of 3 right hand, swing the left arm • Sunday, May 22nd – MGA through contact and enjoy 1 Best Ball of 2 crisp contact on your chip • Monday, May 30th – Memorial Day (treated as shots! weekend) Upcoming May Member • Tuesday, May 31st – Events Course Closed till 11am • Every Wednesday –Senior (treated as a Monday) Members League 10:00am • Every Wednesday – Couples League 3:00pm yard. The broad-leaf weeds are also popping up early as well. I have already sprayed the golf course and parks for weeds, crabgrass, and grubs. The early start has me worried about a hot, long summer like 2012. We have been preparing for a hot summer since last fall. Applying topdressing sand and gypsum to the tees and fairways last fall and this spring will help the water penetrate the soil much faster. The faster the water passes through the soil profile the better chance of survival during high stress times. We will continue to spike the fairways when the weather is forecast to be hot and wet. This is the best cultural practice we can do for the health of the fairways. The first major project for the season has been completed. Aerification of the greens, tees, and fairways is finished and healing nicely. Like in years past we will not be core aerifing this fall. The golf season is short enough without disturbing play twice a year. I am happy to report that according to the soil test our organic matter went down compared to last year. The small changes that I made to the agronomic plan helped the greens roll faster and reduced the organic matter. This season I plan on topdressing the greens on a more regular basis. This will speed up the greens, smooth them out, reduces organic matter and helps protect the crown of the plant. Next on the project list is the planting of several trees on the golf course and at the end of the driving range. This is an attempt to replace some of the trees we lost from insects. The stumps have also been ground out and filled with soil and seed. The next few months I only plan on completing several small projects. I do not want to disturb the playing surface. Any major projects will have to wait until after Labor Day. The first greens committee meeting will be Monday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at my shop. We have relocated to the old operation building next to the old golf maintenance building. Everyone is welcome to attend. You don’t have to be a member of the committee to be there. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion in a friendly environment. Let’s hope that the 50th anniversary season will be a great one and I have a Facebook page where I will be posting frequent updates to golf course conditions. You can find us on Facebook at LOFS golf maintenance. Monthly Update Fishing Club Lakes of the Four Seasons By Jack Grveles, Club President The LOFS Fishing Club will be holding its meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the 19th Hole. There will be a fishing tournament on Sunday, May 1, on Big Bass Lake. This will be a trolling motor only tournament. A second tournament will be held on Lake Holiday on Saturday, May 21. Both tournaments will start at 6 a.m..Cost is $70 per two-man team. For any information needed, please contact me at lofsfishingclub@ gmail.com. Good fishing! May 2016 11 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update Security Department Lakes of the Four Seasons By Craig Philp, Director of Security 2015 Decal Deactivation / Decal Removal General reminder to all residents who have yet to pay their 2016/17 residential dues; as of May 2, 2016, all POA barcode decals will be deactivated. This means you will no longer be able to use the side gates (117th and Porter County entrance) to come in to the community. Residents who do not have the current 50th Anniversary hologram will also be required to use the sign in lane when entering the main gate of the community. You are also required through Lakes of the Four Seasons Covenants-By- Laws-Resolutions-Rules asked to remove the old outdated hologram-decals from your vehicles. This would include all watercrafts, golf carts, and all other motorized vehicles where decals are placed. Officers from this department will be looking for expired decals-holograms and issuing violations according to the adopted fine structure. www.smart911.com At some point in your life, there may be a time when you or someone you love will be in need of some type of emergency service. When and if that time comes, having the ability to relay information about a person or location is imperative. This is where the nationwide use of abilities of a family member, any pets or service animals Smart911 comes in! Anytime a person calls 911 that may be in the home, or for help the dispatch operator any other information that on the other end is going to would be deemed helpful in have to ask a lot questions at an emergency when seconds a time when you may be in a count. You can also attach photos panicked state and unable to provide quick and accurate to these profiles so responding services can visually see answers. The Smart911 program who that information is for. ➢ helps take some of those ques- Think about it, you have a tions away by giving you the family member who suffers opportunity to create a profile from Alzheimer’s who walks containing that needed critical off from the home or a child information about the loved who gets lost. When you call ones in your home. 911 with a registered numSome may be asking what ber for help, they now have “critical information” is. This a photo of that person on file is information that can be and can be on the lookout as used to help emergency re- they are responding to your sponse team’s act faster with home. While I may sound like the important facts needed for those who may be in- a commercial, that’s not all volved. For example, how to it provides. This program find your residence, vehicles will also provide you emerregistered to you or the fam- gency text messages or ily member, allergies some home phoned alerts. Want family members may have, to know why the siren is gospecial needs or any dis- ing off in our area when the Local church introduces community garden, farmer’s market; seeks volunteers for planting help The Church of the Four Seasons (COFS) is excited to present their newest community outreach project, the Community Garden. It is 1200 square feet of raised garden beds where they will be planting and harvesting vegetables this summer to share with the local community. There will be tomatoes, peppers, green beans, potatoes, strawberries, many herbs, and much more. Starting in July, there will be a free farmer’s market which will be open on specific days. All the produce will be offered free to anyone who attends the market. A pumpkin patch is also planned for a Harvest Celebration at Church of Four Seasons. Volunteers and donations to support the project will be welcome, and all sponsors of $200 or more will be recognized on garden signs and with flyers from our farmer’s market. Planting is scheduled for May 14. Volunteers are needed to help that day and for ongoing garden maintenance. Church of Four Seasons is located at 9100 skies are blue, this will tell you. You can be updated on weather emergencies, road closures, health warnings, to beach hazards if you choose. Altogether, it is an exceptional program that I am obviously recommending everyone get involved in. The best part about all of this is that it is private, secure, and FREE! As of now, it’s not offered in all municipalities like Lake County, but it is nationwide and spreading and running in the Porter ◆Lawn Maintenance◆ ◆Snow & Ice Management◆ ◆Complete Landscape Services◆ CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! E 109th Avenue in Winfield. For more information, check out our website at www.cofsunitedmethodist.com or call the church office at 219-663- 7803. Pictured from left to right are Dave Ritchie, Jim Meyer, Bridget Harrison, Madelyn Meyer, and Peggy Ritchie. 254 S. 725 W. Hebron • Just East of LOFS Convenient Location and Competitive Rates 25 Years ago in LOFS: Cleveland Park is dedicated (Taken from the “25th Anniversary” July, 1991, Seasonal edition) The ballparks in Porter County previously known simply as the campgrounds, has been renamed and dedicated “Cleveland Park,” in honor of Harold Cleveland, its staunchest supporter. Harold now has been Maintenance Superintendent for over twenty years and continues to work quietly throughout the community maintaining our amenities. The comment most made by visitors here is how well the community is maintained and to a large extent, this is a credit to Harold. He relates how over twenty years ago he came out here from Crown Point to deliver seed and was offered the job. From there he went on to develop the golf course and maintain POA property. The golf course is now maintained by a greenskeeper. “Now it takes two people to do the job that Harold did,” said Community Manager Steve Furlong. “He is the only employee that I have to tell go home,” said Furlong. “Time Plus Labor Equals Thanks” was the inscription on the clock presented to LOFS Maintenance Superintendent Harold Cleveland. The Property Owners Association Board and the Fields and Concessions Board showed their appreciation for Cleveland’s 20 years of service by naming the sports complex near the campground, “Cleveland Park”. The complex includes two soccer fields, two baseball fields, and a concession stand. Plans call for future expansion. A new scoreboard bears the name “Cleveland Park.” “I never thought this would happen,” Cleveland said. “It’s a big surprise.” “Years ago, these fields were nothing but a dump,” he said. Cleveland has worked to make the area ready for LOFS children to play on “The children are what we are here for,” he said. The idea to dedicate the park to Cleveland came from the Field and Concession Board, which is made up of representatives of the soccer, boys’ baseball, and the girls’ softball clubs. This involves about 700 children. The POA Board quickly seconded the idea. “We realize that without Harold Cleveland’s dedication, hard work and loyalty, we would not have as nice a facility,” said Mary Steen, 2016 DNR Recreation Guide now available online The guide to Indiana’s best values in outdoor recreation is available now at www.dnr.in.gov/5280.htm. The Department of Natural Resources’ 2016 Indiana Recreation Guide is the source for information on state parks, lakes, State Park Inns, fish & wildlife areas, state forests and other DNR properties. Annual Entrance Passes can be purchased in person at the gatehouse or offices of state park properties during business hours, at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis during business hours, or at www.innsgifts. com. Indiana resident passes County area. Even if you are not in an area that is using it chances are you could be driving through another state at some point where it is active. I still recommend you log in, read up on it, and register yourself and your family. For those that currently don’t have it offered in your area, file a request through the site to get it brought in. Again, take the time to read up and signup. www. smart911.com. cost $50. For individuals 65 years old or older, the price is $25. Annual passes for vehicles with out-of-state license plates are $70. The normal daily gate fee for residents at most properties is $7 per vehicle. For more information on Indiana state park properties, visit www.stateparks.in.gov. president of the Fields and Concession Board. “We have to go to some extent to show Harold our appreciation.” Furlong said the complex is a fitting tribute to Cleveland to the community. “It’s one of the finest complexes in Northwest Indiana,” he said. 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May, 1966 • May 1 - Last British concert by Beatles (Empire Pool in Wembley) • May 5 - Willie Mays hits his 512th home run • May 7 - Mamas & Papas “Monday Monday” hits #1 • May 8 - Last game at old Busch stadium, St Louis Cardinals lose 10-5 to San Francisco and only home run ever hit out of Baltimore’s Memorial Park (Frank Robinson) • May 13 - Rolling Stones release “Paint it Black” • May 16 - National Welfare Rights Organization organizes • May 21 - Muhammad Ali TKOs Henry Cooper in 6 for heavyweight boxing title • May 23 - The Beatles release “Paperback Writer” • May 25 - Peru & Argentina soccer fans fight in Lima; 248 die • May 26 - Buddhist sets himself on fire at US consulate in Hué, South Vietnam • May 30 - 300 US airplanes bomb North Vietnam www.onthisday.com LOFS Fire Auxiliary plans events for 2016 An Open House Picnic will be on Sunday, June 5, at the LOFS Station located at 745 W 275 S from noon until 5 p.m.. Everything will be $1 which includes hot dogs, walking tacos, sweet corn, chips, desserts, pop, and water. There will also be games with prizes for the children. So bring your family for fun and food. 50TH LOFS Parents’ Night on Sunday, July 3 at the Clubhouse. We will have a ‘Candy Pull’ booth and miscellaneous items such as phone books, address plates, and t-shirts. Fall Crazy Bunco on Friday, September 30, at the LOFS Station, The theme is ‘South of the Border’ and doors open at 6 with games at 7:30. Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 9 at the LOFS Station from 7 a.m. until noon. ‘Stop, Drop, and Donate’ will run on Saturday, December 3, for both Lake and Porter Counties. We are trying to do all of it on one Saturday this year. Our new website will be up and running next month at www.lofsfire.com. Feel free to check on the particulars of these events for more details. 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