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1966 - 2017 Publication of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association May 2017 “Seasons Lakehouse” now open; new menu and new features compliment new look Seasons Lakehouse now offers a new variety of Craft Brews

Draft (ask for a tasting) Lagunitas IPA – Pale Ale • Sam Adams Fresh as Helles Sam Adams Rebel IPA • Shiner Bock Yuengling Lager (Roasted Caramel Malt) • Leinenkugel Summer Shandy (Seasonal)

Craft/Imported Bottles Bells: “Seasons Lakehouse” Kalamazoo Stout (Choc & Coffee) • Lager of the Lakes Oberon Ale – Wheat Ale • Two Hearted Ale is perfect for Mother’s Day Upland Wheat Ale • Boulevard Brewing: 80 acre Hoppy Wheat The Seasons Lakehouse wants to invite all the special Mom’s out there to our Devils Trumpet: Mother’s Day Brunch! Make your reservations now before we fill up My Ghetto IPA – IPA - Fruity • Night Goat - Coffee Stout 219-988-2582 Notting Hill Riot – English Dark Mild Ale • Dogfish Head: 90 Minute IPA – Dark Hoppy Greenbush Breweries: Star Chicken Shotgun IPA Make sure you join our Facebook page under Seasons Lakehouse for Lagunita’s: Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale • Sun King Brewing: Wee Mac Scottish Ale up to date weekly specials and information. 3 Floyds (ask your server) Patio service will begin by Memorial Day Weekend!!! Sundays on the patio will have BBQ specials along with our full menu and Entertainment from 4pm-7pm Summer hours beginning Memorial Day Wednesday & Thursday 4pm-9pm Friday & Saturday 4pm-10pm Sunday 3pm-9pm

Come check our new selection of Craft Beer Our Beer of the Month we are featuring our Devil’s Trumpet Nottinghill Riot We encourage reservations Friday’s and Saturday’s 2 LOFS Seasonal May 2017 able. Due to the success of all Keenagers their fundraisers, especially PoA Community Manager their Annul August Auctions; last year was the biggest and best in Keen-Ager history, they help finance all their The Keen-Agers will the monthly luncheon cost is club’s activities. They make POA dues for 2017 were munity. Branches must be have their May meeting on $14. Please Contact Renate fun affordable! due March 1, with a grace out on your berm no later the 18th at the newly deco- at 219-689-3408 or email her Thanks to all the Keen- period until May 1. If you than May 13. rated Seasons Lakehouse. at [email protected] to Agers and the Seasons have not paid this year’s Signage The bar will open at noon make a reservation or with Lakehouse staff for keep- dues, please make arrange- I want to remind residents with a delicious luncheon any questions. ing them Seniors with Sanity! ments as soon as possible. before they start popping up being served at 1 p.m. Besides the third Thursday • President, Renate Sahulcik Dues not paid by May 1 of everywhere that street pole Entertainment is scheduled of the month meetings, ex- • Vice President (Trips/ each year are considered signs and balloons are pro- Rick Cleveland for 2 p.m; after a short meet- cept for January, the club Entertainment) Linda delinquent and there will be hibited. Signs in the com- ing adjournment will be enjoys going to a casino, Koblack a $50 late fee charged. The munity are not permitted and recyclables as this helps around 3 p.m. a boat ride in Chicago and • Treasurer (Meals) Pete Board of Directors approved with the exception of open with cleanup. The club is open to any- more trips including Amish Maloy a motion to deactivate the house signs, which are only Illegal Dumping one 50 and older, regardless Acres are being planned. • Secretary, Vileda Maloy Bar Codes after May 1st in allowed on Saturdays and I am requesting that all res- of residency; when open- Their Diamond Tour Bus trip • Bernie Bailey (Callers) accord with LOFS By-Laws. Sundays if the proper paper- idents refrain from dumping ings are available. The yearly on the agenda for this year is • Sue Kalinowski (Casino) Maintenance Crews work is filed. Political signs leaves, branches, and grass Membership fee is $24 and MAINE; seats are still avail- It’s that time of the year are also allowed if you abide clippings in the POA greens- again for mowing, trim- per the resolution. pace areas or on vacant lots. ming and other maintenance Summer Concerts We provide branch and leaf throughout the community The summer Concerts at collections in the spring and for the Maintenance the Seasons Lakehouse will fall. You are also allowed to and Operations departments. begin on Thursday June 8, put small bundles of branch- Please be careful and slow with the Neverly Brothers; es in with your trash along down when encountering the they play Rock ‘n Roll, with small amounts of grass maintenance staff on a mow- from Elvis to the Beatles. clippings. er or work cart. There will be 11 concerts Loose Pets Leaf & Branch Collections this year. The first 10 will I have received a few calls Spring leaf collections for continue to take place on this spring from residents the entire community have Thursday evening’s begin- having issues with cats run- been completed for the sea- ning at 7 p.m. The eleventh ning loose around their prop- son. Spring branch collec- and final concert will take erties. Pets must be leashed tions for the Lake County place on Friday, August 18, or under equivalent control portion of the community also beginning at 7 p.m. The at all times; including cats. have also been completed. Seasons Lakehouse will not If you are having problems Spring branch collections be providing alcoholic bever- with any loose pets around will begin on May 9 and ages outside for the concerts. your property, please contact continue until the final date Just a reminder, please use the Security Department at Senior Citizen Discounts of May 20 for the Porter the provided containers for 219-988-2111. County portion of the com- your trash, cigarette butts, Veteran’s Discounts Call for your appointment today.

LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 1048 North Lake Shore Drive - Crown Point, IN 46307 219-988-2581 - -988-3840 Fax • Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Visit LOFS Web Site at www.lofs.org Telephone • 219 • New Patients are Always Welcome BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Convenient Office Hours Jay Robison PRESIDENT Rob Rabelhofer VICE PRESIDENT • Prompt Emergency Care Lori DuPratt SECRETARY Don Tul TREASURER • Professional and Courteous Staff Tim Swallers ASSISSTANT SEC./TREAS. [email protected] POA OFFICE STAFF 9161 East 109th Avenue COMMUNITYCheryl Parker MANAGER ACCOUNTANT Rick Cleveland [email protected] • (In the Four Seasons Plaza, located just outside the LOFS main ) Courtney Van Sessen Payroll/ Accounting assistant [email protected] ➢ Caryn Whitehead ASSISTANT to the COMMUNITY MANAGER [email protected] DEPARTMENT STAFF 219-661-5085 Roy Green OPERATIONS DIRECTOR [email protected] work 988-4461 Payment options available through Ryan Grady LAKES DIRECTOR/LAKES PATROL 988-4722 [email protected] Care Credit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Mike Talley LAKES ASSISTANT/ MS4 COORDINATOR [email protected] work 988-3654 Kurt Whitehead BUILDING INSPECTOR Doug Weiss GOLF MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT work 988-3104 [email protected] Identification Statement Paul Boris DIRECTOR OF GOLF work 988-2201 [email protected] A. The Seasonal SECURITY DEPARTMENT work 988-2111 USPS #130-510 Craig Philp SECURITY DIRECTOR 988-2111 [email protected] B. Issue Date: May 2007 2017 Brad Nieman POOL MANAGER 988-4185 C. Monthly FOOD & BEVERAGE D. Issue No.20398 2007 Valerie Gernenz SEASONS LAKEHOUSE MANAGER 988-2582 [email protected] E. Subscription Price SEASONS LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT & PUB 988-2582 $1.25 per issue Tony Haines 19th HOLE MANAGER 988-2282 [email protected] F. Office of Publication 19th HOLE GRILLE 988-2282 Lakes of the Four Seasons POA ATTORNEYS Ted Fitzgerald and Brian Less Property Owners Association, Inc. 107 N. Main Street - Hebron, IN 46341 219-996-2300 [email protected] -996-3300 fax 1048 North Lake Shore Drive SEASONAL EDITOR Crown Point, IN 46307 ◆Lawn Maintenance◆ Mike Kucic, Region Communications, Inc . • 219 G. Periodicals Postage Paid ◆Snow & Ice Management◆ Submit content to [email protected] at Crown Point, IN 46307 Direct advertising inquiries to: H. POSTMASTER: Send address ◆Complete Landscape Services◆ Region Communications, Inc. 219-662-8888 or email [email protected] changes to the SEASONAL, 7590 East 109th Avenue, Winfield, IN 46307 LOFS Property Owners Association CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! The Seasonal is published monthly by authority of the Lakes of the Four Seasons 1048 N. Lake Shore Drive Property Owners Association, Inc. Crown Point, IN 46307

May 2017 LOFS Seasonal 3 The Advocate’s Corner a grieving parent who would to advocate for the unborn response included an expla- By Jill McNamara have intentionally chosen to and their parents. After 25+ nation of medical terminol- Mother’s dispose of their baby in such years of advocacy, I knew the ogy. The difference between Day is a dif- a manner. process would require a lot a miscarriage and a stillbirth ficult time for In 2011, I became a vol- of work and just as much pa- is determined by the recorded A+ every woman unteer bereavement special- tience. Eventually, everything gestational age of the unborn We Use Hair Studio who grieves ist for Elizabeth Ministry fell into place and in January baby at the time of its death. ISO Color! the death of International, in Kaukauna, 2014, State Representative, The difference between the their child. WI. I responded to corre- Hal Slager, introduced House two can be less than one For parents who have expe- spondence and phone calls Bill 1190 – Treatment of week. A miscarriage occurs ADDFREEA LITTLE DEEP WARMTH rienced the death of a child concerning miscarriage. Miscarried Remains as be- when the unborn baby dies WE’VE through miscarriage and I contacted a mother who reavement legislation. It before twenty weeks gesta- CONDITIONINGTO YOUR HAIR whose loss was never vali- was still at the hospital after stated parents, regardless of tion and a stillbirth occurs MOVED! dated, I hope this article will her miscarriage. She needed the gestational age of their when the unborn baby dies 8183 EastTREATMENTWITH 109thA F AvenueEW HILITES • Winfield help others to understand, someone to listen; she need- unborn baby, are to be pro- after twenty weeks gestation. 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I did work within having her baby’s body re- (National Day for Infant and is based solely on donations. the funeral and burial indus- leased for burial. Ironically, Pregnancy Loss Awareness), Currently, a website: www. mondayMon. 9am-5pm 10-6 try and witnessed the com- if her baby had been over very few Northwest Indiana elizabethministry.com with Tues.,tues.-Wed.- Wed.,thurs. Thurs. 9am-7pm 10-8 mon burial of miscarried fetal twenty weeks gestation, rath- parents are even aware of quick access to HB 1190 is 10660 RANDOLPH • WINFIELD remains. Wikipedia defines er than being placed inside a HB 1190 or why this law under construction. However, FridayLOCATED 9am-6pmFri. IN10-7 THE • Saturday• SAME Sat. BUILDING 9-4 9am-3pm common burials as: mass bright orange bio hazardous was written. 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It was an exten- available, contact jill@mis- Walk-ins Welcome premature ones, are some- and, oftentimes, participate a sive article which included carriedbaby.org. times given a common burial in brief memorial ceremony interviews from women who when they die from loss of prior to final disposition of had miscarried in addition pregnancy, stillbirth, or early the baby’s fetal remains. to professional perspectives. SUPPORT infant death. In such cases, This woman will never I was interviewed for both one or two caskets maybe know how her experience be- articles and explained why OUR used to hold all the infants. came the motivational force I felt the need to change the Personally, I have never met which influenced my efforts current medical practice. My ADVERTISERS EXPERT REMODELING,LLC LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED Customers are our #1 Priority ROOFING • WINDOWS Call for a GUTTERS • SIDING Free FINANCING AVAILABLE! 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Only We will keep the instructor to between 10 a.m. and 11:30 The pool will begin its regu- full-time residents of each child ratio to a minimum to a.m. The specific time de- lar summer hours on Friday, household may be placed on ensure safety, skill learning, pends upon the child’s skill Needed June 2. a family’s season pass. The and fun. Come to the pool level. Fridays will be used as The regular summer hours daily fee for non-season-pass during regular pool hours to make up days in the event of are as follows: holders and guests will be $5 sign up your child. Children inclement weather. The LOFS Pool is looking for responsible teens Monday-Tuesday- per day. Property owners may must be between the ages of Be advised that season pass and young adults (must be at least 15 years Wednesday-Thursday also purchase a special guest 3 and 12. Adult, Private, or holders can also book the old) to work as lifeguards this summer. All • 8:00am -12:00pm Lap coupon for $30. These passes Special Need swim lessons pool for private parties. Call lifeguards must be lifeguard, CPR, and basic Swim are good for 10 swims; a 40% may be scheduled separately the pool at 219-988-4185 for first aid certified. Certification classes are • 12:00pm -8:00pm Open Swim savings off the regular guest upon request. The cost is $45 specific details. We’re look- offered at several high schools and YMCAs in • 7:00pm-8:00pm Lap/Open fee! Swim coupons are not for each child per session. ing forward to another great the area. Additional certification classes can Swim renewable for the next season. The first session will be summer at the LOFS pool! be found by contacting the local American Red Alzheimer’s, dementia support group meets once per month in Winfield Cross. Anyone interested in applying for a pool The public is invited cilitated by Kathleen Luken, mal routine of life. 109th Avenue in Winfield. job should stop by the POA office and fill out an to attend an Alzheimer’s director of Welcome Home. The group is free to attend The meeting time is 6 p.m. to application. Direct any questions to Brad, the and Dementia Support The group is being de- and is open to anyone with 7:30 p.m. For more information, pool manager, at [email protected]. and Fellowship meeting at signed as a support group for a need to understand the de- call Luken at 219-728-1106. Christ Presbyterian Church caregivers to gather informa- mentia process. in Winfield. This program is tion in order to help make life The group meets on the sec- 1ST DAY CONSULT sponsored by the Alzheimer’s easier; but also to provide an ond Thursday of every month & EXAM and Dementia Services of evening of food, fellowship, at the Christ Presbyterian KAUFFMAN $20 Northern Indiana and is fa- and relaxation from the nor- Church, located at 7416 East CHIROPRACTIC Permits required for building, installing structures 7620 E 109th • Winfield • 662.9855 If you are planning on the Restrictive Covenants: or partly within any lake in building or installing any No dwelling house, storage the Subdivision, unless plans 100 W 84th Dr. • Merrillville • 736.7363 above ground structure on shed, tennis court, dog pen and specifications show- Visit our website at www.kauffmanchiros.com your property you must ob- or run, outbuilding, swim- ing the nature, kind, shape, tain a permit from the POA ming pool, or other above height, materials, and loca- office. If you have any ques- ground structure shall be tion thereof shall have been tions about having a struc- constructed, placed, or al- submitted to, and approved ture built or installed on your tered on any numbered lot in in writing by, not less than property please call the POA the Subdivision nor shall any two members of the Building Dr. Robert Dr. Danielle Dr. Kelsi Dr. Kristina Dr. Nicholas Dr. Mariah office at 219-988-2581. boat lift, pier, float, or similar Control Committee for the Kauffman Kauffman Dimitt Kauffman Kauffman Payne As stated under 3.1.2. in structure be placed entirely Association. NEW PATIENTS SEEN SAME DAY! COMPLETE HOME REMODELING SERVICE SHOP – AT – HOME OR VISIT OUR 7,000 SQUARE FOOT SHOWROOM IN CROWN POINT INDIANA KITCHENS BATHROOMS FLOORING Luxurious Carpets Durable Laminate Solid Hardwood Engineered Hardwood Vinyl Plank Vinyl Tile Ceramic Tile Porcelain Tile Waterproof PVC Flooring Backsplash Tiles

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Saturday, May 13, and con- high school talent over the please don’t hesitate to call may have 219-988-2201 or tinue through until the acad- years that have then gone on the golf shop for more infor- e-mail us [email protected] Golf Services emy start date of Tuesday, to earn partial or full college mation. We would be glad • TITLEIST DEMO DAY June 20. Sign-up forms can scholarships to continue onto to answer any questions you May 27 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. be downloaded from www. NCAA Division I-III compe- lofscc.org during this period tition both locally and nation- or picked up at the golf shop. ally. MAY GOLF SHOP HOURS By Paul Boris, Custom Club Fitting Requirements for the acad- Interested in Golf Monday 11:00am – 6:00pm Director of Golf Services emy are as follows: Membership or Golf Upcoming Golf Sales! Are you in the market • Junior Golf Member or Outings? Tues. – Fri. 7:00am – 6:30pm The golf shop is now fully for a new club purchase or relative of an Adult Golf Visit us at www.lofscc.org stocked with premium cloth- wondering if new technol- Member for detailed information; and Sat. – Sun. 6:00am – 6:30pm ing lines from FootJoy, Cutter ogy would give you a bigger • Ages 8 – 17 years old & Buck, Under Armour, advantage over your current • $50 registration fee Greg Norman and more! clubs? Get custom fit by one This is an 8-week pro- Upcoming May Member Events Mother’s Day is upon us of our certified custom club gram on Tuesday mornings • Every Wednesday –Senior Members League 10:00am and the golf shop is helping fitting professionals! Custom beginning June 20 and con- • Every Wednesday – Couples League 3:00pm you find the perfect gift for fitting is free when your tinues through August 8. Our mom by running a weeklong clubs are purchased at the Academy’s design is based • Every Tuesday beginning May 9th – Members Night League 5:15pm sale on all women’s apparel Four Seasons Country Club. around skill progression and • Every Thursday – WGA Ladies League (8:30am 18 Holers & 9:30am 9 Holers) May 6 to May 14. Don’t make the mistake of focuses not just on general • Saturday, May 6th – MGA Get Acquainted Scramble The Golf Shop will also be catering your swing to make technique and fundamentals • Saturday, May 6th to Sunday, May 14th – Golf Shop Mother’s Day Sale running a Memorial Weekend your clubs work, have your but caters the training to the • Sunday, May 20th – LOFS Mish Mash Scramble Sidewalk Clearance Sale on clubs work to aid your swing! child, while also helping the • Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th – Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sale! clothing, shoes, bags and Visit us at the golf shop or by juniors acclimate to ideas and more! Beginning 10 a.m. to phone 219-988-2201to dis- mental preparation for com- • Saturday, May 27th – WGA 2 Best Ball of 3 4 p.m., Saturday, May 27, cuss options and to set up petitive golf in the advanced • Sunday, May 27th – MGA 1 Best Ball of 2 through Monday, May 30, an appointment or by email groups. • Sunday, May 27th – Titleist Demo Day Noon to 3:00pm so stop on by to take advan- [email protected] Our instructors are proud • Monday, May 29th – Memorial Day (treated as weekend) tage of closeout pricing on all Junior Golf Academy to have been a critical step • Tuesday, May 30th – Course Closed until 11am (treated as a Monday) types of LOFS merchandise! Registration will begin on to developing dozens of top Boone Grove Elementary School students donate over 2,000 items to troops deployed overseas Commander Charles of the troops set to be deployed this dren who helped to load up Indianapolis Division of the month, and the items that the vehicle USO sunglasses, USO recently came to Boone were brought in by the Boone and the organizers thanked the Grove Elementary School Grove Elementary families fourth and fifth grade teachers to pick up donations the 4th and students will be given to who were so patient and sup- and 5th graders at the school these troops, as well as sent portive in letting the project collected for deployed troops overseas to others already de- use a corner of each of their as part of their Valentine’s- ployed. rooms to store the donations. Friendship Day celebration. Charles explained to Amenities for The children collected the students how much the residents of good- everything from razors and troops appreciate any little standing only socks to snacks and playing donation they receive while The beaches, parks, and lake cards. In all, over 2,000 items deployed, and that they usu- accesses throughout the com- were donated. ally only receive items around munity are considered ameni- Commander Charles is Christmas, not throughout ties for LOFS residents who a veteran who served in the the year. He also honored Students of the Month recognized by Porter Lakes are in good standing. Those Marine Corps for many years Kennedy Blashill with a USO residents not in good standing Elementary School before retiring and joining Challenge Coin for her work and non–residents not accom- Porter Lakes Elementary School recently congratulated its Students of the the USO. He spoke to sev- with organizing and invento- panied with a property owner Month. Each classroom teacher selected a student who exhibits the qualities eral students and related that rying the donations received. found using these amenities and characteristics that are a good example to others. Each student was there are approximately 400 Charles also gave the chil- will be asked to leave. invited to a donut-and-milk breakfast sponsored by our PTO and received a PLE Student of the Month wrist band. Pictured are, first row: Olivia Batson, Charlotte Rippe, Julianna Dragon, Olivia Capes, and Nicolas Mancilla;. middle row: Peyton Church, Keegan Brennan, Lindsey Ruthkay, Abigail Keldenich, and Odin Giese; and back row: Sandy Carpenter, Abbey Hoffmann, and Sophia Lopez. (Not pictured are Aiden Joyce, Audrianna Hanley, Josiah Miller, and Jonathan Miller.) 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WGA board members review recent aerial WGA board, Ginny Wilhelm Foundation SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOUSE? photos of rock project on golf course dedicate new landscaping project WGA Board Members recently reviewed work The Lakes of the Four Seasons Women’s Golf The LOFS WGA is Looking for any unwanted completed on the golf course between the 10th hole Association (LOFS WGA) and the Ginny Wilhelm items/donations for their upcoming and 11th green, known as the WGA Rock Project. Foundation is thrilled to dedicate the new LOFS Garage Sale! PLEASE CALL or TEXT: Lori DuPratt Members looking over the photos include (left to landscaping between holes #10 & #11. The LOFS 330-714-2042 for details right) Sandi Nicol, Handicap Chair; Jeanna Karas, WGA is a non-profit organization that takes great We are changing our Annual Fall 1st Vice President; Kim Brownlee, Treasurer; Lori pride in knowing that we help beautify LOFS golf DuPratt, 2nd Vice President Nine Hole League; Mitzi course every year and help support the Northwest Garage Sale Event to be held annually during the Levander, and Carol Thorsen, President. The majority Indiana Junior golf (NWIJG) league. We thank the “Town of Winfield’s Garage Sale” held in June! of the funding for the project was gained through community for your support whether it’s our Member Please look for our ad in the Winfield newspaper the efforts of the WGA membership and a donation Guest Day Outing, WGA garage sale (now being held as well as the Seasonal from the Ginny Wilhelm Foundation. Photography in June), or just your monetary donations every bit And come on out to support the LOFS Women’s was provided courtesy of Jon Parkhouse of helps and again “Thank you for your support.” Any Golf Association! AerialOptixnwi.com. questions please check out www.lofs.org or contact any of your WGA board members. CaCallll 219-988-2582219-988-CLUB Indiana ‘Big Tree Mother’s Day Brunch For more Information & Reservations at Seasons lakehouse Register’ now available Sunday, April 14, 2017 11 AM—1 PM Breakfast: The updated Indiana Big spread to determine the over- Tree Register is now avail- all largest tree. Entries: Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, able online for Hoosier big There are still several spe- Dijon Crusted Roasted Sirloin with Cheese filled Blintzes, Hash browns, tree lovers. The register, cies without champions be- Porcini mushroom sauce Grand Marnier French Toast, which is published every five cause they have not received Baked Orange Roughy with Seafood Imperial Sausage Links & Grilled Ham years, lists the largest tree— a nomination. Lasagna Roll up covered with Italian Sausage Salads & Sides: or “champion”— of every Many of the champions native tree species in Indiana. are found in open areas such Peel & Eat Cajun Shrimp with Zesty Lemon Cous Cous Salad, Broccoli- It is at www.dnr.IN.gov/for- as cemeteries, yards, or ag- Cocktail Sauce Raisin Salad, Oriental Spring Greens estry/8169.htm. ricultural fields. With more The current listing of space and less competition $25.95 Adults 13+ Assorted Dessert Table with Cookies Indiana’s biggest trees was for water and sunlight, trees $12.95 Kids Ages 6-12 & Brownies open for nominations in in these areas can grow to Kids 5 & Under Free 2015. DNR Division of their largest potential. Forestry staff confirmed nominations in 2016. Indiana’s Big Tree Register follows a points sys- tem used by the National Big Tree Register that takes into account tree height, trunk circumference, and canopy Lakes of the Four Seasons

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Dispatchers that these questions could be them determine what re- something medical in nature, have to ask you the same delaying the response time sources you are going to need your dispatcher is going to questions regardless of the which is not true. Most times (ambulance, fire, or police.) need to know WHY you are method the call comes in, and while they are asking ques- What was involved (person, calling. Is your loved one By Craig Philp, try and send you a text mes- relying on text may provide tions a second dispatcher is vehicle, or property.) having difficulty breathing? Director of Security sage. It is very important you you a delay in needed help. relaying that info to emer- WHO was involved? If Did they pass out? Porter This information was pro- answer if you are able and WHEN SHOULD I CALL gency services who need to you are reporting a crime County Dispatchers are certi- vided by the Porter County confirm that you do not have 911? know what is going on. in progress, you may be fied as Advanced Emergency Central Communications an emergency You should use 911 at any As tough as it sounds stay- asked for the suspects name Medical Dispatchers. They Department about the 911 We ask that you do not time there is a life or death ing calm and cooperative (if known), approximate are going to ask you a series program. give your children your old emergency where Police, during this process helps en- age, sex, race, height, build, of questions to help specify WHAT IF I CALL 911 ON cell phones to use as toys. Fire, or Ems assistance is sure that you are getting the clothing description, and the nature of your call. These ACCIDENT? Even if service is turned off needed. Examples are car ac- help you need as quickly as any other stand out features will include approximate STAY ON THE LINE! on the phone, it is still able to cidents, medical problems, possible and without delay. that will help identify the age, sex, breathing status, Don’t be embarrassed. Your call 911 as long as the battery or building fires. In the event We have all heard the “who, person (tattoos, facial hair, and primary complaint. As dispatcher will ask you ques- is inside. Calls from children of a non-emergency (such what, when, where, and why” etc.) If they are in a vehicle with most dispatchers they tions to verify you do not playing on the phone bog as a request for informa- when growing up; well these your dispatcher is going to can walk you through CPR, have an emergency. If you down our 911 system and tion, a stray animal, or theft are the general questions in want to know the type, color, help a person who is chok- call from a landline, we will may keep those calling with that occurred overnight), we a different order you will be style (car, suv, truck.) Also ing, or even deliver a baby. ask you to verify the infor- emergencies from having encourage you to use the asked by your dispatcher. anything that will make that As I stated, this infor- mation on our 911 screen to their call answered promptly. non-emergency number for WHERE ARE YOU? vehicle stand out amongst mation was provided by help catch any discrepancies I CAN TEXT 911? your local police agency. Having an entire address or others like bumper stickers, the Porter County Central that may be present. This The State of Indiana joined Although your call will come a specific location (store or visible damage, license plate, Communications, who like helps us ensure we have ac- the Text to 911 movement, into the same center, it is im- park name) is very important and direction of travel. all other dispatchers around curate information in the which has enabled direct ac- portant we keep our 911 lines and will help when medical WHEN DID IT this country are the unseen event you have to call for an cess to emergency service open for incoming calls that attention is needed or if a HAPPEN? When report- rescuers behind those com- actual emergency event. for an underserved segment are time sensitive in nature. crime was witnessed. If you ing a crime having a general ing to your home. They If you call from a cell of the population, such as When and if you have to have additional information timeline helps responding provided this information phone and do not speak, we hearing and speech impaired. call 911, you will need to about your location such as a officers should that person to help everyone receive the will attempt to call you back. Although this service is use- remember that they are go- specific entry point, or a hard no longer be at the scene, or best possible service when If that doesn’t work, we will ful in other ways, such as if ing to be asking you a lot of to find address, please pro- providing a timeline for how calling 911. MGA Vegas Night May 6 raised go to enhance the Don’t miss Energy Star LEDs The LOFS Men’s Golf appearance and play of the Men’s Golf Association Association will be hosting LOFS golf course and to starting at $1 on May 18 a “Las Vegas Night” at support our Junior Golf and the Seasons Lakehouse on scholarship programs. Save energy and money (daylight) and a 65 watt Saturday, May 6, 2017 from Tickets are $25 per when you purchase Energy equivalent, 10W, 2700K can 6 p.m. to midnight. All person and include food, Star LEDs through Kankakee light (soft white). All bulbs Men’s Golf Association member or LOFS resident in LOFS residents and non- beer, soft drinks, and games Valley REMC starting at just are $1 with the exception of Junior Golf Scholarships good standing at the time of residents are welcome to of chance. Advance tickets $1. Best of all, your local the can lights, that are $2. The LOFS Men’s Golf the application, a minimum attend. may be purchased at the electric cooperative is bring- To better serve the resi- Association is pleased to an- of one year of LOFS junior The event is open to all LOFS Pro Shop or contact ing the lightbulbs to you! dents of LOFS, representa- nounce the 7th annual Golf golf participation, a complet- men and women who are Pat Hedge at 219-743-4026. Kankakee Valley REMC, tives from Kankakee Valley Scholarship awards for cur- ed application to verify eligi- 21 years of age and older Please join us for some fun your local electric provider to REMC will be at the Seasons rent and previous LOFS ju- bility with a 500-word essay who wish to take a chance and help us raise money for Lakes of the Four Seasons, is Lakehouse on Thursday, May nior golf members. A $1,000 explaining how the game of at winning. All funds some great causes. running a special promotion 18 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 award will be issued to the golf and its lessons has im- on Energy Star LEDs. As a p.m. selling LEDs. If you college or university of their pacted their life and what it Whitegoods dumpster resident of LOFS and a mem- haven’t already purchased choice for one male and one holds for them in the future. This dumpster is used for through Friday. During the ber of the cooperative, you LEDs through this program, female who have graduated For further information, the recycling of household spring and summer months are eligible to purchase LEDs or the PowerMoves mail-in high school this spring and and to pick up and return appliances like refrigerators (April 8 through September starting at $1 per bulb (tax in- lighting rebate program, you will be attending said college the scholarship applica- and stoves. Tires can also be 23) you can bring items on cluded), with a maximum of are eligible to purchase. Only or university in the fall. tions, please visit the LOFS placed in this dumpster. This Saturdays between the hours 30 bulbs in 2017. cash and personal checks will Among the requirements Pro Shop. Entries must be service is available at the of 8:00 a.m. and Noon. No Current bulbs available in- be accepted for payment. to be met, parents or legal received by June 17 2017; maintenance yard all year chemicals! Please call the clude a 60-watt equivalent, LEDs are also available for guardians of the applicants winners will be notified by long between the hours of Operations Department if you 9W, 2700K (soft white), a 60 sale at the Kankakee Valley must be a current MGA July 1, 2017. 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday have any questions. watt equivalent, 10W, 5,000K REMC office in Wanatah. Early census records of the Winfield area show changes over time By Walt Pluchinsky, the first country to call for a corded the same information, counties, but none were in including seven free col- Palmer, or Hooseline, fa- Historical Society regularly held census, which but Indians were excepted. the northern part of the state. ored persons, and typical miliar local names. Most Today, anyone who is in- was first held in 1790 and re- The 1810 census was tak- The 1830 national cen- surnames were Campbell, adults were born in other terested in genealogy or his- peated every ten years. The en for 17 states, by county, sus included 23 states, DC, Cole, Dillingham, Smith, states such as Ohio, New tory can readily access count- Constitution required that a the District of Columbia and two territories, and Indiana’s and Cobb. York and Pennsylvania, with less amounts of information census of all “Persons...ex- the various territories, in- 64 counties. Again, there The 1850 census was the several born in Canada and from the internet, including cluding Indians not taxed” be cluding the Indiana Territory. were no local counties; St. first to include the name of Germany. Most families had Ellis Island records and those performed to determine the There was, however, a loss Joseph was the nearest to us. each person, age, sex, oc- four or more children. of the various censuses taken collection of taxes and the of records over the years, Expanded categories includ- cupation, and place of birth, Similarly, the 1850 re- over the years. There is free appropriation of seats in the including those for Indiana. ed anyone over 100, name of as well as the local county’s cords for Porter Township, access to census records at House of Representatives. Data recorded was the same slave owners, slaves by age townships. Several additional Porter County, listed 769 most public libraries, using Presumably, these same as in previous censuses but category, number of foreign- categories included the num- residents and 127 families. the Ancestry Library Edition rules, except for Indians, ap- modified to include white ers, number of deaf, dumb, ber of children in school. Again, typical surnames and a little computer savvy. ply today. males and females in age cat- and blind. The 1850 records for were Hathaway, Sheffield, So, what better way The first census in 1790 egories: 0 to 10, 10 to 16, 16 The 1840 national census Winfield Township, Lake Sweet, Graham, Luddington, is there to start a local included 11 states, by coun- to 26, 26 to 45, 45 and older. included 26 states, DC, three County, listed 245 residents Hurlburt, Reeve, Merriman, Historical Society than to de- ty, including seven major The 1820 census covered territories, and Indiana’s 95 and 39 families. Typical sur- Cobb, Gurnsey, Frame, termine who came before us, cities. This census was cat- the District of Columbia and counties, including Lake, names were Burge, Welch, Salyer, and Gregg. Most of where they came from, and egorized as: name of head of 22 states, including the new Porter, LaPorte, and Jasper. Cunningham, Ditty, Ward, the adult males were farmers, perhaps a little knowledge household, number of free states of Indiana and Illinois. There were no towns nor Berry, Shaw, Woodbridge, with the occasional laborer, of who they were? Since white males of 16 years and Categories were the same as townships listed, only heads Ball, Gregg, Nichols, but listed were two doctors, The Four Seasons comprise older, number of free white before, but additionally in- of household, and the usual Wise, Post, Peterson, and George Axe, and Levi Cass, parts of Winfield Township females, number of all other cluded free white males 16 to previous categories. Lake Downing. Almost all of two blacksmiths, and two and Porter Township, per- free persons, number of 18, number of persons natu- County had 1468 people, the adult males were farm- shoemakers. Again, most haps a review of old census slaves, and sometimes the ralized, number engaged in including one free colored ers, but Rowland Shear, age adults were born in eastern records of these areas will town or district of residence. agriculture, commercial, or female, and typical surnames 52, was listed as a shoe- or southern states, and a few prove interesting. But first, a Similarly, the 1800 census in- manufacture, number of col- were Edgerton, Kennison, maker, and Soloman Collby, migrated from Canada or short history of the census is cluded 12 states, the District ored persons, and number of Foley, Clark, McDaniel, age 36, was a blacksmith. Germany. offered. of Columbia and the territory other persons except Indians. and Smith. Similarly, Porter Surprisingly, there were no To be continued. The United States was north of the Ohio River. It re- Records for Indiana cover 34 County had 2172 residents, listings for any Randolph, May 2017 LOFS Seasonal 11 Twin Lakes Utilities Spring hydrant flushing Open registration at Crown Point Adult Learning Center Twin Lakes Utilities start- for approximately 2-3 min- provide you with the best The Crown Point Adult for individuals wanting to at- CDL, entry level manufactur- ed conducting routine hy- utes. If this does not improve possible water quality and Learning Center, an affiliate tain their high school equiva- ing, emergency management drant maintenance and flush- the quality, please contact us service. Should you have any of the Center of Workforce lency and to learn to speak, technician, pharmacy techni- ing within your water system immediately. questions, please feel free to Innovations, is having open read, and write English. cian, and hospitality. 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209536 12 LOFS Seasonal May 2017 To help with this prob- Candy Day, from 8am to lem, later this year the noon. This event raises funds Lakes Department will do lakes Department for cancer. a Goose Roundup. These lions Club • Tuesday, July 4th—Lions geese will be relocated to Fourth of July Parade and Willow Slough in Newton Food Booth in LOFS County. Last year the Lakes • Sunday, August 20th By Mike Talley, around our lakes contribute to Department moved 39 geese. The Lakes of the Four lar bill. There were also 13 --Steak Fry from 4pm to 7pm Lakes Assistant the growth of E-coli and other Unfortunately, most of these Seasons Lions held their lucky winners of Easter Egg • Sunday, December 10th— About The Geese health hazards. geese will return year after annual Easter Egg Hunt on Baskets and Educational Children’s Christmas Party We discussed in earlier Every morning the Lakes year to the Seasons. Saturday, April 15. Featuring Toys. from 1pm to 2:30pm, featur- articles, Phosphorus and Department uses a tractor to We can lower the num- 2,927 stuffed eggs and an The Lions wish to thank ing Santa Claus Nitrates are some of the pri- turn over and level out the ber of geese from returning appearance by the Easter Two Bills for sponsoring the • And returning on March, mary nutrients entering our sand on our beaches. This to the Seasons each year by Bunny, over 200 children monetary prizes, Walgreens 11, 2018: The Princess lakes which cause excessive practice not only makes the preventing new ones from participated in the Lions for the chocolate candy, and Brunch! Tickets for the plant growth. Those plants beaches look nice, but also hatching and growing up sponsored event. Albanese for the flavored Princess Brunch will go on include various types of al- exposes the underlining sand here. If you see a goose nest There were two big “bills” tootsie rolls. The Lions could sale in December. gae, including Blue Green to the ultra-violet rays of the on or near your lot please re- this year donated by Two Bills not hold an event like this The Lions are always Algae, which not only looks sun which kills bacteria in- port the location to Ryan at Tap, an egg with $20 in it and without the generosity of looking for new members and smells bad but it can be cluding E-coli. the Lakes Department 219- the Grand Prize of $100 in a their sponsors. and event volunteers. You a health hazard. Geese are An adult goose can pro- 988-4722. He will handle second egg! Congratulations Events coming up for the can contact the Lions at responsible for about 20 per- duce between 1 and 2 pounds it from there. Remember it to Megan who won the grand Lions: [email protected]. cent of the nutrients that en- of feces per day. Multiply takes a community to clean prize of the one hundred dol- • Saturday, May 20th-- ter our lakes and support this that by around 50 geese a lake. plant growth. and that’s a lot of …., well See our website www.lof- What else, well for the same you know what I’m talking slakes.com for more ideas on reason dogs are not allowed on about. This is a huge prob- how we all can help. the beaches, goose feces in and lem for our lakes.

Boater Time Outs Out”. reasons but primarily for Lake Holiday is 191 acres The reason for this is based safety. with an average depth of 8.8 on the number of boats and Once our patrol officer is feet. You can find a maxi- the types of recreation being in the middle of the lake an- mum depth of 20 feet in the supervised. Safety is our goal chored with their lights on southwest corner of the lake for the residents but we also you may still boat but at a re- but the majority of our depth need to protect the shorelines, duced speed. This also means measurements were in the water quality, and docks. to stop any skiing, surfing, or 10-15 foot range. We use the The Indiana Clean Lakes tubing until the officer turns phrase “Carrying Capacity” Program mentioned in their off their lights and begins pa- to indicate certain amounts 2006 summer newsletter trolling again. Anyone refus- of whatever it is we are re- that an optimum boating ing to yield to the officer will searching to find out if we are density is about 10 acres per be ticketed and possibly lose damaging the lake long-term. boat. This means that Lake lake rights for the rest of the Boating is also measured Holiday has an optimum year. in carrying capacity. Some of boating density of 18 boats. Please also understand that the weekend boaters on Lake The area that is used for high- Lake Holiday is considered Holiday may have noticed speed sports is only 95 acres one of the smaller lakes in our lake patrollers turning bringing the optimum boat- Indiana. We want to avoid on their lights and blocking ing density in that area down shutting the lake completely traffic in the narrows off of to 9 or 10 boats. down by giving everyone an Beachview Ct. When our patrol officers option to take a short “Time This area is the danger see too many boats surfing, Out” during days of over- zone and when we see too skiing, fishing, or tubing in crowding. Any questions or many boats on the lake, we a concentrated area you may comments please call the will close down high-speed see us call for a “Boater Time Lakes Department at 219- traffic for up to 30 minutes. Out”. Please understand that 988-4722. This is called a “Boater Time we are doing this for many The tenth and final Kent’s Run 5k is scheduled for May 27; registration underway now winFiELd & CRown PoinT’s HomETown AuTo REPAiR It’s been a great run, but the 10th annual Kent’s Run 5k will be the final one. In the nine years of this event CRown over $350,000 has been raised for The Leukemia PoinT AuTo 1510 North Main Street • Crown Point Voted and Lymphoma Society in BEsT in the Region! the name if Kent Ribordy, a 219 663-1847 5 Years in a Row! Boone Grove High School student who passed away Don’t Have a from leukemia in 2007. are encouraged to register we work on ALL A spokesman noted that now and save. This race is “Brake”down makes & models! this was never intended to be capped at 1,000 entrants. an ongoing event, with the The race features a race this Spring! Ribordy family deciding the t-shirt for all registered run- BRAKE SALE 15% Discount th on all brake-related repairs. We will inspect your entire brake 10 anniversary would be an ners, a finisher medal, live system at no charge! (including pads, shoes, hardware, bands on the race course, a measure drums and rotors for minimum thickness, check all appropriate time to end the hydraulics, including lines, hoses, mastercylinder and fluid Services! 5k run. water station at the half way level and condition). Expires: 4/30/17 • Oil Changes • Brakes & Tires 10% OFF This year’s Kent’s Run point, the beautiful scenery • Collision Repair • Rust Repair ALL SERVICES of southern Porter County, FREE FREE Most vehicles. Must present coupon. Some restrictions apply.Expires: 5/31/17 will be held on Saturday, Local Loaner • Alignments • Heating & A/C Towing! Winfield American May 27, at 8 a.m. at Boone age group medals for males Vehicles! • Complete Engine Repair Grove Elementary School. and females, and a pancake • Belts & Hoses • Transmissions • Tune-ups breakfast for all participants POT HOLE Emission TEST/Check Packet pick up begins at 7 • Scheduled Maintenance Engine Light a.m. in the middle school and volunteers. PATROL • Complete Inspections • Computer Diagnostics gymnasium. Race informa- For specific questions FREE INSPECTION & EVALUATION tion and a link to the regis- contact the race director at • Emissions Testing • Electrical Systems FREE on your vehicle from any damage done w/repair [email protected]. tration site can be found at PLUS 10% OFF limited at 24-hour Drop-off • Nationwide Warranty • Price Match Guarantee 1 hour diagnostic. www.kentsrun.com. Follow developments on ANY REPAIR NEEDED! www.facebook.com/kents- Most vehicles, some restrictions apply. ($89.95 Value) The current registration Must present coupon. Most vehicles. Must present coupon. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. See store for details. Expires: 5/31/17 fee is $30, but the fee will go run and www.kentsrun.com. Some restrictions apply.Expires: 5/31/17 Winfield American Winfield American up to $35 on May 5; runners www.crownpointautorepair.com May 2017 LOFS Seasonal 13

the streets and proceed Rays of sunshine in the face of the unfortunate with extreme caution going Contributed by LOFS one went indoors. others had a very bad day operations Department around them. Junior Reporter As a 10-year old I realize being in an accident, their un- The Maintenance De- Emma Vandenburgh that sometimes we all need fortunate occurrence brought partment is responsible for Sunday, April 9, was a to put our phones down and together a whole community mowing over 200 acres of warm spring afternoon when enjoy the sun. I also learned of people putting down their parks and common areas By Roy Green, By the time, you read all of a sudden an accident oc- some of those rays of the electronics and enjoying the within LOFS each week. Director of Operations this, leaf collections will curred near the main entrance sun just might be a neighbor “rays” of the sun! We do a great job at it, Thank goodness Spring have been finished for of Lakes of the Four Seasons. you’ve never met before or If you are interested in which you can see. Please has arrived. The Operations the Spring season. You Coming into the main gate parents playing catch with writing as a Jr. Reporter, help us to keep the commu- and Building Maintenance can bring any leaves that my aunt and I couldn’t help their kids, or 3-on-3 basket- please contact me at 219-226- nity clean. We have trash Departments had a busy may be left over to the but notice groups of neigh- ball. And even though two 4172. cans put out in each park so winter. We didn’t get a lot Maintenance Yard and drop bors in their yards talking to PLEASE use them. When of snow this year, so we them off in the leaf pile at each other, having a BBQ to walking your dogs, please Since were able to help with the the south end of the yard. cook, kids riding bikes in- clean up after them. We 1981 remodeling of the restau- Fall leaf collections will stead of being inside on Wi- We Specialize spend many hours picking rant. It has a whole new begin October 17. Fi. (Most parents do not al- up trash and dog droppings look, a new feel, and even a Branch collections in low kids to have data on their which takes us away from In Engine Repair new name. We will now be the Lake County portion phones.) doing other projects. We State-Of-The-Art Equipment • Family Owned & Operated calling the Clubhouse the of the community were Because of the unfortunate also put out 40 trash cans “Seasons Lakehouse”. completed April 29. We accident the electricity was for your use at each and So, come on in and enjoy will start the Porter County out for a good share of the every concert. If you see a  the new look. My staff did a portion of the community neighborhood lasting about 8am - 5pm M-F place that could use a con- wonderful job. We assisted on May 9 and continue six and a half hours. Families tainer, call the Maintenance 5024 E 81st Ave. Tack Building Services until May 20. Again, you actually went to the parks and Department and we will get Merrillville and Kurt Whitehead, (who can bring branches to the were enjoying one another! one out there. We got a game of b-ball going   did a fantastic job on all Maintenance Yard and drop     We hope everyone had on our block! Then, around I the rock), with the reno- them off at the south end of N a great spring and we are vation of the “Seasons the Maintenance Yard. 7:30 I started to see lights C. looking forward to serving Lakehouse”. Also, you will Please be careful when come on at a few homes, you this summer. notice a new look to the you see our maintenance and quickly more homes fol- Complete Automotive Service bathrooms. and mowing crews out on lowed. Soon LOFS had their power restored. Sadly, the (Plus Engine Parts & Machine Shop Services) block party ended and every- We Sell Remanufactured Engines & Cylinder Heads • General Maintenance • Charging Systems • Fluid Changes • Suspensions & Drive Axles odd numbers when plant- open bid auction. The theme • AC, Brakes, Tune-Ups • Spark Plug Hole Repairs House and Garden • Computer Diagnosis • Failed Emission Repairs ing. He gave members lots of this meeting is “Accessory • Coolant & Fuel System Services • Trans. & P. Steering Flushes of ideas for using sculptured Palooza”. So come prepared • Amsoil Dealer (Synthetic Oil) • Head Gasket Repairs areas (like rooms in your to bid on scarves, jewelry, Early Bird Key Drop Off home). hats, etc. Bev Bashia and By Ann Naulty This topic was on-target The slide show featured her committee are collecting Reminder: There will not for the members – whether many ideas for large and items for auction. 219-942-5962 be a Plant Sale in May. To they still maintained large small areas using metal, Anyone interested in at- all who have supported this yards, a patio, deck or just stone, and other materials to tending or joining this fun- www.deansautoinc.com House & Garden Club fun- potted flowers. He demon- personalize the garden. He filled event, please call Pat 1 Mile East Of Walmart On Rt. 30 draising event in the past – strated how a large area can even shared photos of his German at 219-662-4163. Thank You! We encourage be planted with several small home property that he has A14 you to purchase your sum- spaces that intermingle. Once landscaped over a period of mer plants locally to main- a gardener has determined a ten years, resulting in a yard tain the beautiful yards and theme for a garden, many op- that provides privacy and a patios, etc. which enhance tions can be integrated to en- group of small space gardens our community. hance the area. For example: that merge into a spectacular At the March meeting of Curves give a garden motion display. the House & Garden Club and can make a garden ap- The May 30 meeting of we welcomed back Wayne pear larger. Do not plant too the House & Garden Club Gruber. Wayne is the hor- much variety and limit colors will be in the ballroom of the ticulturist with Neimeyer’s to three in addition to green. LOFS Seasons Lakehouse Landscape Supply in Crown Plant dark colors and rough starting with lunch at 12 p.m. Point. Wayne presented a textured plants in front and After a short business meet- program “Landscape and light colors and fine textures ing, members will participate Design for Small Spaces”. to the back of the garden: use in a silent auction and an LAST CHANCE...ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN.... YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS AWESOME EVENT! WINE, DINE & DRESS DIVINE! Get ready for this year’s annual LOFS Fundraising Committee style show “Wine, Dine & Dress Divine”. The Committee is excited to present Threads, located in DeMotte, IN, who will be providing the fashions for this year’s event! Not only will this year’s event highlight fabulous fashions, but, as always, it will feature the Committee’s fabulous basket extravaganza, silent auction, local vendors, games and prizes, delicious luncheon, entertainment, the ever-so-fabulous grand prize to one lucky winner, valued at over $500, and much, much more! Tickets are $35 per person. Updated information will be forthcoming via our Facebook page LOFS FRC or local newspapers or, for additional information and ticket sales, contact Wendy VanDenburgh direct at (219) 309-9530. So, save the date, Sunday, May 7 (doors open at noon) for an afternoon of fun and fashion. Seating is limited for this always SOLD OUT EVENT, so be sure to get your tickets now! Support your community; we are a not-for-profit organization and all profits are put back into the LOFS community! 14 LOFS Seasonal May 2017 May 2017 LOFS Seasonal 15 Obituary ~ Obituary ~ Obituary ~ Paul J. Znika Janet Soulsby McCarthy Gruszkiewicz Paul J. Znika, age 87 of parents and brother, Max Lula Beatrice (Nee Webb) Barrera Janet Soulsby McCarthy step-children-Anthony Crown Point/ Lakes of the Znika, Jr. A Mass of Christian Lula Beatrice (Nee Webb) and Nicole (Gabe) Dawson; Gruszkiewicz, age 70, of (Kathy) Gruszkiewicz, Jr. Four Seasons passed away Burial was celebrated at 12 Barrera, age 80, of Crown twenty-one great grand- Crown Point, passed away of Factoryville, PA, Susan Thursday March 30, 2017. Noon Thursday April 6, Point/Lakes of the Four children, Aaliyah,Julianna, unexpectedly April 4, 2017. (Bernard) Dougherty Paul was the former owner 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Seasons passed away Friday Joey, David, Emily, Adrian, Born on February, 2, 1947, of Taylor, PA, Rachelle and manager of Dairy Rich Church 7667 E. 109th March 31, 2017 at the St Jr.,Peyton, Dakota, Jenny, Janet was a graduate of (Richard) Pollina of Blakely, Ice Cream and employee of Ave. Crown Point/Winfield Mary Medical Center in Brianna, Tyler, Henry, Central High School, Class PA, Mark Grusziewicz of Prairie Farms Dairy. He was 46307 with Rev. Thomas J. Hobart. Lula was born March Sabrina, Dallas, Serenity, of 1964 and the Harrisburg Blakely, PA and Christopher born November 2, 1929, in Mischler officiating. Burial 10, 1937 in Lake Waccamaw, Matthew, Moses, Meckenzie, School of Nursing. Prior to (Christina) Gruszkiewicz of Gary, Indiana to the late Max followed at Calumet Park North Carolina to the late Landon, Adian and Madison; her retirement she was em- Savannah, GA; four step- and Theresa (Belay) Znika, Cemetery in Merrillville. Lee Roy and Lula Creddie two great-great grandchil- ployed by Amoco, Thrall grandchildren; brothers- Sr. He also was an amateur Visitation will be from (Mitchell) Webb. She was dren, a special nephew, Car and was an Industrial Robert (Marlene) Soulsby treasure hunter that formed 10:00 am to 12 Noon at the a teacher at Brunswick Dennis Newton; two spe- Nurse in the Scranton area. of Scranton, PA, David Platoro, Inc, with a group of church. In lieu of flowers Elementary School for for- cial nieces, Diane Jacobs Janet was also a member (Jean) Soulsby of Blakely, business associates. During memorial gifts are preferred ty-seven years. Lula was a and Jeanette Graham; of the Four Seasons United PA; several nieces and neph- the 1960’s he found sunken to the University of Chicago member of Indiana State and a special friend Lana Methodist Church. She was ews. Per Janet’s request, treasure in the Gulf of Oncology Department 5841 Teacher’s Association and Gaydula. Lula was preced- preceded in death by her no formal services will be Mexico off of Padre Island, S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, VFW Post 2690 Auxiliary ed in death by her parents; husband, Anthony “Tony” held. Interment at Dunmore Texas. Paul is survived by IL 60637. Paul’s family in Crown Point. Lula en- two daughters, Lisa Barrera Gruszkiewicz, in 2008; par- Cemetery, Dunmore, PA. at the love of his life, his wife, wishes to extend their joyed rehabbing and sell- and Almeda (Nee Barrera) ents- Robert and Jean (nee a later date. Memorial contri- Marie (Marchese) Znika of sincere gratitude to the staffs ing distressed real estate. Morales; six brothers and Dimock) Soulsby. Janet is butions may be made to the Crown Point; two children, of the Crown Point Christian Lula is survived by four sisters, Roy Webb, Clifford survived by her daughters- charity of your choosing in Paul David (Geline) Znika Village, the University children, Joseph (Christina) Webb, Marie Young, Georgia Lisa (Kevin) Ruddy of Janet’s name. Burns Funeral of Crown Point/ Lakes of the of Chicago Oncology Barrera, Sr. of Lakes of the Lee Hunt, Bobby Webb and Kings Mills, OH, Eileen Home, Hobart, entrusted Four Seasons and Janet (Eric) Department and Brentwood Four Seasons, Silvia D. Mary Graham. Visitation was Smarr of Benton Harbor, with arrangements. www. Engleman of Indianapolis; at Hobart. Rees Funeral (Jerry) Smith of Lakes of held Tuesday April 4, 2017, MI; four grandchildren; burnsfuneral.com. two granddaughters Lauren Home, Winfield Chapel in the Four Seasons, Gregory from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at (Steven) Felty and Leslie charge of arrangements. D. (Claudia) Barrera of Rees Funeral Home. Funeral Obituary ~ Elaine Sabau (Kris) Simonovski; one great Online condolences may Murritta, CA and Gilardo A. services were conducted at Elaine Sabau, age 81, of granddaughter Ava Felty. He be submitted at www. (Cathy) Barrera of Portage; 11:00 am Wednesday April 5, Crown Point (LOFS) IN, was preceded in death by his reesfuneralhomes.com. one sister, Juanita Jacobs of 2017 at Rees Funeral Home, passed away on March 20, Lake Waccamaw, NC; four- Winfield Chapel 10909 2017. Elaine was a past This month in LOFS history teen grandchildren, Christina Randolph St., Winfield, member of the LOFS POA, Submitted by the LOFS The Lake County land (Bryan) Domnanovich, Indiana 46307. Entombment past board member of Historical Society owners included: H. Joseph (Renee) Barrera, Jr., followed at Graceland Planned Parenthood, Ladies There are four important Kostbade, Albert Fischer, Adrian (Michelle) Barrera, Cemetery, Valparaiso. Bridge Club, and associate dates regarding the birth of Elmer Strong, Howard Gildardo (Lisa) Barrera, Memorial gifts are requested editor of the LOFS Seasonal. Lakes of the Four Seasons; Strong, E. Moench, K III, Nicholas Barrera, Lisa to the Crisis Center, Inc. 101 She loved being a member the first being May 26 1966. McDaniel, Mike Hovance Barrera, Suzanne (Henry) N. Montgomery Gary, IN of the LOFS Lions Club That was the date Hoosier and H. McLaughlin. The Barrera, Ashley Barrera, Alex 46403. Online condolences and was a Charter Member Marine Properties closed on Porter County land own- Barrera, Camille Barrera, may be submitted at www. of the Church of the Four the options they had taken ers included: Lake County Julian Morales, Gerald A. reesfuneralhomes.com. Seasons. Elaine was pre- with various farmers who Trust, Stacey L. Moyer, Viola Smith, III, Brittni Nicely ceded in death by her hus- Carlsbad, NM; 9 grandchil- lived here, on behalf of their Wieler, Robert Horst, V. band - Daniel Sabau, daugh- dren; 6 great-grandchildren. parent company, U.S. Land. Owen Kenworthy, Edward Obituary ~ William “Buzz” Lind ter- Susan Mandel, par- Friends visited with Elaine’s Two of those farmers Clausen, C.W. Pahl and Mrs. William “Buzz” Lind, age and Ball State in 1966. Buzz ents- James and Annadean family on Saturday, March were clients of Hebron John Genovese. If you read 75 of Merrillville, IN passed was in the Army Reserves Deacon. She is survived by 25, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. at Attorney Franklin Petry. the 50th Anniversary Book away April 14, 2017. He was from 1960-1966. He taught her children- Robin (Kevin) Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Mr. Petry, having previously you will learn the other im- preceded in death by his sis- in California in 1966 prior to Moss of Naperville, IL, Broadway, Crown Point, IN. hired a young attorney to portant dates, which include: ter-Marsha Bancroft; parents- returning to Indiana where he Kathleen (Bruce) Mandel- Cremation at Burns Funeral mentor, instructed him to Grand Opening, Articles Bill and Vonda Lind. Buzz taught Industrial Arts in the Pillar of Valparaiso, IN, Home Crematory will fol- represent the firm at the Four of Incorporation and LOFS is survived by his daughter- Merrillville School System Stephen (Tami) Mandel of low. www.burnsfuneral.com Seasons property closing. POA gaining full title to Deborah (Chris) Longawa; until his retirement. He also But the young attorney’s the community. Send your son-Bradley (Jennifer) coached Little League and Does your furniture need a facelift? wife had other ideas for May answers to Sally2614@aol. Lind; grandchildren-Bran- Pups basketball and was an 26th, 1966—and gave birth com or leave an envelope don, Kyle, Josh, Peyton, avid fisherman. Friends vis- Call Marge’s Upholstery! to their daughter Kathleen with your answers for Sally Lilly, Jake; girlfriend-Ruth ited with Buzz’s family on Fitzgerald. Yes, that young Lugo at the POA office. Homco; brother-Gerald Wednesday, April 19, 2017 219-956-3234 (Sue Ellen) Lind; nephews- from 2-8 p.m. at Burns Funeral Free in-home service, pick-ups, and delivery. attorney was Theodore A. Please join us. The next Fitzgerald, attorney for meeting of the Historical Greg (Donna), Doug, Mike Home, 10101 Broadway, Lots of fabrics and vinyls to choose from! Lakes of the Four Seasons Society of LOFS will be (Heather) Lind; many lov- Crown Point, IN. Funeral ser- 40 years of experience • Credit cards accepted since 1972. held on May 4, at 4:30 p.m. ing cousins. He was born vice was on Thursday, April 588 East 1350 North, Wheatfield, IN in Gary, IN and graduated 20th at Burns at 11 a.m. www. from Emerson HS in 1959 burnsfuneral.com. We do it all! No job to big or small! POA - May 2017 Marge Milbourn, Owner PoA May 2017 calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 POA Dues Must Be Lions 7 pm LOFS MGA Paid Today @ Seasons "Las Vegas Night" Lakehouse @ Seasons Lakehouse 6 PM to Midnight

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 LOFS Fundraising Technology Club Lions 7 pm Committee style show 6:30 pm @ Seasons @ Seasons Lakehouse Noon @ Seasons Lakehouse Lakehouse Fishing Club 7 pm @ 19th Hole

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Photo Club 6 pm Keen– Agers Noon @ Seasons Lakehouse @ Seasons Lakehouse Selling REMC $1 Bulb Sale 3:30 pm the lifeStyle! @ Seasons Lakehouse Boating.....Golf....Summer Concerts! Professional Staging with Every Listing 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 POA Public Board Lions 7 pm LOFS Pool Meeting 7:30 pm @ Seasons Open @ Noon @ Seasons Lakehouse Lakehouse Bill Stack Affiliated 28 29 30 32 POA Office Hours Cell: 219 765-3376 LOFS Pool LOFS Pool House & Garden Club Monday to Friday Open @ Noon Open @ Noon Luncheon Noon 9 am— 4 pm 8080 E. 109th Ave • Winfield, I N 46307 @ Seasons Lakehouse

16 LOFS Seasonal May 2017 lake in LOFS is limited to a Remove outdated decals maximum use of three (3) Fishing Club lines. Per POA Resolution: cles, boats, or golf carts. • Largemouth Bass, and Only current year decals Security personnel will be Muskie are “Catch and can be displayed on any enforcing this policy. First Release Only’. automobiles, motorcy- offense is $50. By Jack Grveles, With the normal fishing • Crappie have no limit. Club President season starting, the Lake of • Walleye have a daily limit The next meeting for the Four Seasons Fishing Club of 3 fish and a minimum size LOFS Fishing Club will be would like to remind every- limit of 15”. on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the one of the fish limits. Fishing • Bluegill/Sunfish have a lower level of the 19th Hole. limits have been established daily limit of 25. The LOFS Fishing Club to preserve our fishing sup- • Perch have a daily limit of 15 and a minimum size Jim Quirk will be holding two tourna- ply. Real Estate Broker ments this month. The first Each year, many carp of 6”. one will take place on Sunday, are removed during spawn- • Catfish have a daily limit of 219-776-8366 10 and minimum size of 10”. May 7, on Lake Holiday. The ing. They continue to come Resident catches [email protected] Anyone needing any infor- second will be back in overwhelming num- sizable crappie on www.PrimeRealEstateUSA.com held on Saturday, May 20, on mation please contact me at bers. Some fish can hurt our Big Bass Lake Big Bass Lake. Sign in is at lake’s ecosystems. We ask [email protected]. LOFS resident Steve 5:30 a.m. Start time is 6 a.m. that these fish, such as carp, Have a great time on the • I will list your property in 22 different MLS’s Schaefer caught a 15-1/2” to 1:30 p.m. The cost of the bullhead, and shad, not be re- water this year, and practice • I’m a 40-year resident of LOFS crappie on Big Bass Lake tournament is $70 per 2-man turned to our lakes. safe boating, and good fish- Tuesday, April 18, 2017. team. • Each person fishing on any ing. 820 Shannon Drive, Crown Point • Energy Efficient New Construction in Ellendale Farm • Move-In Ready. 3-4 BR, 2.5 Baths 3.5 Car Garage • Open Every Saturday Noon-4 p.m. • Builder will Design a Home Specific to your needs 150 Wenatchee • NEW CoNSTRUCTIoN • Under Contract by Henderlong Homes • 2 Story Home with 3-4 Bedrooms BOAT LIFT SALES•MOVING & REPAIR and 2.5 Baths NEW DOCK SALES•INSTALLS & REPAIR • Porter Township Schools SEASONAL DOCK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION•SEA WALLS 1510 Ivy Gate Ct. • LOFS A Must See Home • Panoramic Golf Course Views • 4 BR. 3.5 BA. 2 Fireplaces • Walkout Basement w/Wet Bar • Sun Room KEVIN RADTKE [email protected] MAY 219-712-2810 www.thedockguyllc.com SERVING THE NORTHWEST INDIANA REGION LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED RED HOT BUYS Now through May 31 Town of Winfield $ 00 $ 00 399 Weber® Spirit® E‑210™ Gas Grill* 699® ® ™ * Weber Genesis II E‑310 Gas Grill 8255994 8532673 th ® ™ ® ™ * $ Spirit E‑310 Genesis II E‑410 Gas Grill , 8532855 ... 899 Gas Grill*, 10 Annual Community 8256588 ...$ 499

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website Promotion Dates: Valid March 1-31, 2016 Ace stores are independently owned and operated. The prices in this advertisement are suggested by Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, IL. ∙ Balloons to place on your mailbox to designate that you Individual retailer regular and sale prices may vary by store, which may impact actual savings amounts in either direction. Except for Red Hot Buys, WINFIELDwhich extend through the end of the month, and except as otherwise stated,ACE prices advertised in this HARDWAREcircular are valid at participating stores through May 31, 2017, while supplies last. Sale and Instant Savings dates set forth herein are national dates suggested by Ace Hardware Corporation and are a participant 11702may vary by local retailer. Randolph See local retailer in-store signage forStreet details. Offers, Ace Rewards• Winfield® benefi ts, product selection/color, sale items, clearance and closeout items, Ace everyday low prices, return and rain-check policies, and quantities may all vary by store, as well as from acehardware.com. Some items may require assembly.AFFILIATE Ace is not responsible PROMOTIONS for printing or typographical errors. – acehardware.comWinfieldAceHardware May 2017 **Any application turned in after June 5th will be advertised on the Town’s Website** 663-7676 12114_May_ML_AdSlick.indd 1 Why They Got It: As online deal-seeking has become more of a consumer shopping3/24/17 10:42behavior AM norm, Ace leverages its affiliate program For more information call 219-662-2665 or visit winfield.in.gov or stop by the office at 10645 Randolph Street Monday-Saturday:to ensure we’re part8:00 of shopper a.m. consideration- 7:00 p.m. sets. The Affiliate Program includes coupon and shopping sites that aggregate and Sunday: display9:00 onlinea.m. and - 5:00printable p.m. promotional offers from advertisers and loyalty sites that offer their members a percentage of cash back on purchases. Since thousands of retailers – including Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sears – compete in this space, Ace maintains a strong presence on these sites. Our presence allows us to compete for millions of dollars in potential revenue. More than 1,000 affiliate sites make up the Ace affiliate partner network. Most consumer activity is driven by our top 15 partners including RetailMeNot.com, Ebates.com and Cartera Commerce.

Coupon Amount(s): Various $10 off $75 or $20 off $150 10% off $100

Promotion Dates: March 1–March 31

Coupon Amounts: Various March Offer 1 $15 off $75 February Offer 2 $15 off $100

Promotion Dates: March Offer 1 March 1–March 7 March Offer 2 March 8–March 14

Exclusions: Offers valid on dates specified at acehardware.com only. Offer applies to merchandise subtotal. Tax or shipping and handling charges, including Express Delivery charges where available, will not be included in determining merchandise subtotal and are not discountable. Offer not available with any other offer or on previous purchases. Offer excludes sale and clearance items, Weber® branded products, YETI® branded products, power tools, power equipment, water heaters, EdenPURE® heaters, grills and gift cards.

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