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have been elected to take of- Election Committee fice. I would like to thank Herb Rogers and Tim Annual Report Swallers for their many years of dedication to our community. The Election Committee By Kim Brownlee, • 0 duplicates would like to thank Rick Election Chair • And none were delinquent Cleveland and the POA office On August 6, 2733 ballots • 104 were placed in the bal- staff for their help throughout were mailed to all property lot box located in the Seasons the election process. owners of record. Lakehouse entrance. I would like to thank the On Wednesday September A total of 799 eligible bal- following members of the 9, polls were closed at 9 a.m. lots were counted. Of the election committee for vol- During the afternoon, our com- 2037 total votes cast: unteering their time during Meet your new POA Board of Directors mittee sorted and verified each • Tim Rachoy received 540 these difficult times: Beverly Pictured from left to right are Jackie Katz, Michael Cacovski, Blake Bardeson, ballot. The official count began • Blake Bardeson 512 Bashia, Sharron Blue, Norma Brad Zupan, and Tim Rachoy. at 7 p.m. Out of the 808 ballots • Michael Cacovski 506 Clinton, Linda Mason, Lori cast, (a little less than 30%): • Herb Rogers 479 O’Malley, Carol Thorsen, Board sets public POA budget meetings • 1 was undeliverable Tim Rachoy, Blake Bard- Wendy VanDenburgh, Cindy The Lakes of the Four Ballroom following a regu- ly scheduled Board meeting • 8 were invalid eson, and Michael Cacovski Weiss, and Barb Wood. Seasons Board of Directors lar public meeting that be- on Monday, January 25. The will hold two Public Hearings gins at 7:30 p.m. The Board POA Board is interested in LL LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS on the proposed community will have a second meeting hearing residents’ concerns budget for the year 2021-22. on Monday, January 11 at for the coming year’s bud- LIONS CLUB STEAK SALE The first budget meeting to 7:30 p.m. in the Seasons get and encourages residents present a preliminary budget Lakehouse Ballroom to pres- to attend these informative to LOFS residents will be ent the proposed budget. meetings. on Monday, December 14 The 2021-22 budget is set in the Seasons Lakehouse to be approved at the regular- We will be selling our “Steak Fry” steaks. They are 10 oz. vein in New York Strip Steaks. They will be individually wrapped and frozen. These Steaks will 19th Hole Golf Simulator ready for players be sold by the full cases which is 16 steaks for $100. New for this sale is a 6 It’s raining or snowing when it will be available a time. oz. steak for a case of 26 for $100. Please make checks payable to LOFS outside and you’re unable to from 3 pm to 7 pm. Play at any one of up to Lions Club. go golfing? We feature an in- Call the 19th Hole at 219- 15 premier or Chicago area Deadline to order steaks will be November 14, 2020. door golf simulator room that 988-2282 for reservations. golf courses, or fine tune is open to the public in the Fees for use of the room will your game at the simulated If you would like to order, contact any Lions Club member or you can lower level of the 19th Hole. be $24 per hour for week- driving range to dial in your also contact Lion Linda Kroner at 219-765-3990 or email Hours of operation will be days and $28 per hour on yardages anytime of the day [email protected] . Remember, steaks do need to be prepaid. between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends, we can accom- while staying out of the ele- every day except Mondays modate up to two people at ments! We will set up pickup in the morning at the Season Lakehouse on November 21, 2020 The LOFS, POA has an outdoor storage from 9am till 11am! REMEMBER THESE STEAKS ARE GREAT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS area capable of storing 50 boats, boat NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE LAST STEAK SALE UNTIL APRIL 2021. trailers or personal utility trailers for LOFS ______property owners only. The fee is $15 per Name: ______linear foot, per year. You may also store Address: ______Phone #: ______Email: ______one of these items per month. Please 10 oz Case (16 Steaks) $100 – Number of Cases ____ contact the POA office at 988-2581 for 6 oz Case (26 Steaks) $100 – Number of Cases _____ more information. Total Cash: $______Check #: ______Check Amount ______LOFS Fundraisers chosen as ‘Volunteers of the Year’ Choosing a ‘Volunteer of Speeders Beware! the Year’ is one of the most difficult tasks to do each We deeply value the safety and well-being year. This year it was even of all LOFS residents and guests! more difficult. Lakes of the Four Seasons is fortunate to Speeding throughout the community will have residents who care and not be tolerated. work hard for their com- The speed limit munity. Property Owners for all of the Associations rely on volun- roads inside the teers to do many tasks and to improve and maintain the The LOFS Fundraisers were chosen as the 2020 ‘Volunteers of the Year’. Lakes of the Four community. Pictured from left to right are Shannon Benko, Iris Varlan, Sandi Scalise, Wendy Seasons is 20 For the past several years VanDenburgh, Jessica Dempsey, and Lori O’Malley. miles per hour this group has volunteered pandemic they were unable but they were able to have tinue selling sweatshirts. unless otherwise their time to help all of the to perform their volunteerism Comedy Nights this past fall Our Volunteer of the Year posted. departments with some of throughout the spring and and over the winter months. award this year goes to The their needs. Because of the summer months this season, They were also able to con- LOFS Fundraisers. 2 LOFS Seasonal November 2020 after the concerts and the 4th in guests, patrolling the com- so on. That is why it is very of July event. There was a lit- munity, answering calls 24/7, important that we continue POA Community Manager’s tle less trash for the crews to and responding to emergen- social distancing, wearing pick up this year after 4th of cies. masks, and constantly wash- Annual Report July since there was no POA This year our covenant in- ing and sanitizing our hands. or Lions celebration event spector performed a weekly Thank you all for doing your during the day. They assisted inspection of all properties part. Lakes of the Four Seasons tually made the season go by the Public Safety Department within the community. In that During the next couple completed its 54th year since smoother and the days went with traffic control for the time the following citations of months, the Department its incorporation in 1966 and by faster. Property owners Independence Day Parade were mailed to property own- Managers, Board of Directors, I completed my 31st year as a were very appreciative. put together with the Lions. ers in the form of a warning and I will be working on the fulltime employee of LOFS; We made lemonade out It was very successful. They letter: 350 for trash cans that 2021-22 budget. The depart- 13 of those as the Community of lemons. We now have the Rick Cleveland did another great job mow- were visible from a street, ment managers and I will be Manager. emails of over 75% of the ing and trimming of the parks lake, or the golf course; 83 acquiring estimates for vari- When I began working at community and more prop- they began using last year to and common areas and keep- for yard maintenance which ous projects and equipment LOFS I would have never erty owners are visiting the control the Blue Green algae ing them clean. included high grass, weeds purchases so we can put bud- imagined I would be the website and also utilizing it on Big Bass Lake and again The combined Food and and trash; 114 for homes in get numbers together. Community Manager, let to make payments online, we had fewer yellow flags Beverage departments did disrepair; which included I would like to thank the alone managing a commu- although this did increase the due to Blue Green algae. In not hit their budget when mold stains, siding and roof is- Board of Directors for their nity through 500-year storm credit card fees line item. the next couple of weeks we the fiscal year ended on sues; 46 for no house numbers hard work and dedication events, droughts, and a global My staff and I were and are will begin spot dredging. February 29, 2020. We have or not visible from the street; over the past year. A spe- pandemic. very fortunate that none of us Again, this year we fogged to decrease our operating ex- and 14 miscellaneous issues. cial thank you to outgoing It goes without saying that contracted the virus. All of us the community for mosqui- penses and figure out how to Most citations were corrected POA Board Members, Herb this year’s dues season was touch several documents and toes, and we received several bring in more revenue to this after receiving the first warn- Rogers and Tim Swallers for very different from any other deal with several people on a compliments for doing so. amenity so the cost of doing ing letter. The rest were given volunteering their time. Their season. When the shutdown daily basis. We continue to We will continue to provide business isn’t as high. Due to a timeline to correct the issue knowledge and insight was came we had to do everything social distance, wear masks, this service next year as well. the pandemic, the numbers and if not completed were is- invaluable. A huge Thank by phone or through emails. wash our hands, and sanitize The Operations and won’t look so good at the end sued fines. You to the LOFS residents My staff did an incredible job several times a day. Building Maintenance de- of this fiscal year. I am hope- I want to thank all of the for your patience during this selling stickers for vehicles, The Lakes Department partments, a couple of our ful that the hiring of our new employees of LOFS for con- difficult time. boats, golf carts, and dog performed a whole lake treat- most active departments, con- Lakehouse manager will help tinuing to come to work every Congratulations to the park tags and making sure ment against nuisance weeds tinue with their daily mainte- steer this amenity in the right day during this pandemic. I newly elected POA Board the property owner received two years ago and again this nance of the common areas direction. know many have very legiti- Members, Tim Rachoy, them safely. The staff said it year it proved to be very bene- and POA buildings and struc- The Public Safety Depart- mate concerns of contracting Blake Bardeson, and Michael was much easier taking pay- ficial. The department contin- tures. The crews did a great ment continues with their day the virus and spreading it on Cacovski. I look forward to ments over the phone and ac- ued the use of new chemicals job setting up and cleaning up to day activities of checking to their family members and working with all of you.

Keenagers brought in $1,000 which Entertainment Director, Building Control Committee helps finance their trips and Jeanette Stolarz; Treasurer Annual Report activities. & Food Director Pete Annual Report Yearly membership dues Maloy; and Secretary, Vileda will be $30 in ‘21 and the Maloy. Bernadette Bailey monthly luncheon cost will is the Caller Director; Sue By Renate Sahulcik, Niagara Falls trip was re- be $15, which includes a Kalinowski is the Casino By Tom Skaltsas, • 5 variances were issued. Club President scheduled for 2021. tip and entertainment. The Director; Alice Barcomb Building Control Committee Again, we urge all property The Keen-Agers is a so- They are a non-profit club Seasonal newspaper reports is the Email Directo;r and The Building Control owners to obtain a permit be- cial club for the 50 and older but the members donate to their latest info and updates, Lynda Gustafson is the in Committee meets this year fore building a structure. crowd. In addition to their the Winfield Pantry every their ad is in the LOFS 2020 house Photographer. All the every Monday at 5:30 p.m. At times owners contact the monthly meetings, except holiday season. They have phone directory, they are Keen-Agers contribute to the for the purpose of adminis- members by phone includ- for January at the Seasons 15 successful fundraisers to included in the www.lofs. club’s popularity and keep- trating construction permits ing real estate agents regard- Lakehouse they enjoy day their credit. A sexy calen- org website, and they have a ing us at number one. by the rules and regulations ing questions or information trips such as a boat ride on dar, delicious cookbook, and Facebook page that includes The Keen-Ager club is 40 of the POA. about their structure or being a the Spirit of Chicago, gam- Hanging with a Hunk. This photos showing how they plus years young and over 80 The members of the com- future property owner. bling at the Four Winds ca- year they participated in a make fun affordable. active members strong and mittee along with the inspec- Some residents have vio- sino in Michigan, plus their concert for Aftermath, col- The Board consists of growing. Interested people tor review the owner’s ap- lated the rules, and with the every September Diamond lecting $125 in donations. President, Renate Sahulcik; are asked to call Renate at plication and their structures help of the Public Safety Tour bus vacation; this year’s The August Annual Auction Vice-President, Travel & 219-689-3408 or email her placed and drawn on the plat. Department, the Building at [email protected] to If approved the owner re- Inspector, and the Community LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. get more club details or to ceives a building permit and Manager the violations are 1048 North Lake Shore Drive - Crown Point, IN 46307 make a future reservation to another one from the county corrected. This creates a suc- 219-988-2581 - -988-3840 Fax attend or join. before construction starts. cessful community. Visit LOFS Web Site at www.lofs.org This year we issued 83 I would like to thank the LOFS Facebook Page - LakesTelephone of the • Four 219 Seasons Information Thanks to the POA man- miscellaneous permits. The committee members Terry ager, Rick Cleveland for the BOARD OF DIRECTORS use of the Lakehouse and all majority are for fences, Keenan, Ray Miranda and Brad Zupan PRESIDENT [email protected] the Lakehouse staff under decks, and pools. Building Inspector, Kurt Tim Rachoy VICE PRESIDENT [email protected] the new management of Jay • 3 new homes. Whitehead; also the Public Jackie Katz TREASURER• [email protected] for such great service and • 8 rejections; mostly were Safety Department and the Blake Bardeson SECRETARY • [email protected] violations of setbacks. Community Manager. Michael Cacovski ASSISSTANT SEC./TREAS.• [email protected] “Keeping up with the Keen- POA OFFICE •STAFF Agers” especially during the • [email protected] Covid-19 Pandemic! PUBLIC NOTICE FOR HEARING ON: Cheryl Parker ACCOUNTANT/ BILLING [email protected] Caryn WhiteheadCOMMUNITY ASSISTANT MANAGER to the COMMU Rick ClevelandNITY MANAGER • [email protected] Request of variance for the Ashley Korzeniewski Secretary [email protected]• Identification Statement • installation of a Pergola DEPARTMENT STAFF A. The Seasonal Roy Green OPERATIONS DIRECTOR [email protected]• 988-4461 to exceed the rear building line. Ryan Grady LAKES DIRECTOR/LAKES PATROL 988-4722 [email protected] USPS #130-510 Mike Talley MS4 COORDINATOR/ COVENANT• INSPECTOR [email protected]• 988-3654 B. Issue Date: MayNovember 2007 2020 Kurt Whitehead BUILDING INSPECTOR• 988• -2581 C. Monthly Joe & Cheryl Wytovicz • • Doug Weiss GOLF MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT 988-3104 [email protected] D. Issue No. 204352007 4918 Sandy Beach Drive Paul Boris DIRECTOR OF GOLF 988-2201 [email protected]• PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT • 988-2111 • E. Subscription Price Crown Point, IN 46307; Lot X-3 Craig Philp PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR• 988•-2111 [email protected] $1.25 per issue • Brad Nieman POOL MANAGER 988-4185 [email protected] F. Office of Publication Monday, November 9, 2020 FOOD & BEVERAGE• • Lakes of the Four Seasons Jay Detloff SEASONS LAKEHOUSE MANAGER• 988•-2582 [email protected] 7:30 P.M. LOFS Seasons Lakehouse Wanda McAlvey 19th HOLE BAR & GRILLE MANAGER 988-2282 [email protected] Property Owners Association, Inc. 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November 2020 LOFS Seasonal 3 to pay for a new wastewater bills for LOFS residents will days. LOFS filed testimony fect after CUII’s next water treatment plant and for im- increase by approximately which recommended that the rate case, the timing of which LOFS POA Attorney’s provements in the sewer col- $75.23 per month and the IURC disapprove portions unknown. lection system. In the fall of rate increase will go into ef- of the project that were un- 3. Request to Increase Annual Report 2019, LOFS and the Indiana fect after CUII’s next sewer necessary and ineffective. Water Rates to Collect Office of Utility Consumer rate case, the timing of which The OUCC also filed testi- Shortfall Counselor (OUCC) met with unknown. mony recommending disap- In the second quarter By Theodore A. Fitzgerald properties for Sheriff Sale CUII in advance of the fil- 2. Request to Pre- proval of portions of CUII’s of 2020, CUII filed IURC • Collections – We have when necessary. ing to express concern that Approve $2.09 million for proposal. If CUII’s proposal Cause No. 45376 CUII ask- continued to aggressively • CUII (Twin Lakes CUII should first remedy the Water System Improvements. is approved in all respects, ing for permission to add a pursue past due assessments Utilities) – So far in 2020, defects in the sewer collec- Prior to filing theCUII estimates this expense System Integrity Adjustment through use of letters, liens Lakes of the Four Seasons tion system so that the new Wastewater System will result in an increase in to collect the difference be- and foreclosures. As the re- (LOFS) has been monitoring WWTP is not unnecessarily Approval request discussed LOFS residents’ water bills tween revenue CUII actually sult in the past year, we and or involved in three (3) cases oversized (and overpriced). above, CUII filed a request of at least $4.20 per month collected from customers the POA office have collect- filed by Community Utilities CUII did not adjust its plans. for pre-approval to spend plus an additional amount to and what CUII was autho- ed over $40,000 dollars in of Indiana, Inc. (CUII). As LOFS has filed testimony $2.09 million for improve- account for CUII’s financing rized by the IURC to collect. past due assessments. Please described below, each case opposing CUII’s proposal on ments to its water plant, con- costs and attorneys’ fees. In CUII’s requested adjustment note that in the vast majority involves a request by CUII September 30, 2020. CUII sisting mostly of new filtra- total, LOFS residents will would have added $0.33 per of the cases the legal fees for approval from the IURC will file rebuttal testimony tion and piping equipment. likely see a water rate in- 1,000 gallons to LOFS resi- were paid by the debtor not to increase water and sewer defending its proposal on This case (IURC Cause No. crease of $4.50 to $5.00 per dents’ water bills. After the the POA. rates for LOFS residents. October 14, 2020 and the 45342) has been fully litigat- month if the IURC approves OUCC identified errors in • Mortgage Foreclosures 1. Request to Pre- IURC will hold its eviden- ed and is awaiting an IURC CUII’s request. If the ex- CUII’s calculations, CUII (Bank) – At any given time Approve $23 million tiary hearing on November decision, which we expect pense is pre-approved, the voluntarily dismissed its re- there are approximately 25 for Wastewater System 5, 2020. We expect the will occur in the next 30 rate increase will go into ef- quest on June 11, 2020. to 50 mortgage foreclosures Improvements. IURC will issue a final order pending which affect LOFS. Currently pending in ruling on CUII’s proposal We monitor these closely IURC Cause No. 45389, this in the first quarter of 2021. and files default judgments request seeks approval to in- If all of CUII’s proposed on behalf of the POA when clude in customer rates a total expenses are pre-approved, David Taylor appropriate and place the of approximately $23 million CUII estimates that sewer Broker #1 Team Affiliated in Indiana! Winfield Food Pantry thanks “Dave was a very capable agent who community, but still needs items did a great job with a few tough issues during our sale process. Overall pleasant “Many, many thanks to Shelter with your kindness.” dish soap and facial tissue experience and relatively quick sale. We all who contributed to the “The Food Pantry still (Kleenex or similar).” would use Dave in the future and recom- Food Drive during the Fall needs the following,” she “Your kindness helps add mend him to others in this area. A true Clean Up,” said Winfield said. “Instant oatmeal (in to the quality of life to those professional who knows the area well Township Trustee Paulette boxes with the individual in need in our community.” and treats his clients well.” Skinner. “Many things packets), peanut butter, If you have any questions, were needed and received. jelly, canned green beans, please contact, Paulette ~ Joe & Maureen Wideman, We were also able to help canned baked beans, cake Skinner, Winfield Trustee LOFS the Crown Point Animal and cookie mixes, cereal, 219-663-7027. Call for info 219-306-7812 [email protected]

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the end of the rainbow yet, Engineering Plan, we have • In order to continue to give be addressed accordingly. and cuts are necessary. After now completed the third our golf outing banquets an This ongoing project will POA Board President’s four months, 8-10 meetings phase of the project this updated feel, we purchased require many years of fund- comprising of over 140 man- past summer. In addition to new tables and chairs for the ing to be properly complet- Annual Report hours and various emails the this drainage project, other Gary Weiss Pavilion. ed. It is my hope that future budget was ready to be ad- miscellaneous improve- • $300,000 in road Paving boards will make it a prior- opted. The budget was not ments were also completed is currently underway along ity to continue funding this By Brad Zupan, After interviewing various only fiscally responsible, but throughout the community. with $18,000 in cart path much needed project in order POA Board President interested parties, the board also addressed the needs of • Playground - The play- paving and sealcoating. to guarantee the continued The 52nd annual POA unanimously voted to ap- all departments and various ground at Baran Family • The 19th Hole/ Pro Shop health improvement of this Board meeting for the Lakes point Tim Rachoy. Tim has amenity improvement re- Prairie Park was designed, roof will be re-shingled, amenity. of the Four Seasons took been a great fit and will be quests of our residents, while equipment was purchased weather permitting. In addition to all these pre- place in October and includ- officially sworn in today af- keeping the annual assess- and will be installed soon. • The new Big Bass Lake viously mentioned projects, ed a brief recap of the past ter securing one of the open ment increase to a minimum. For those interested in visit- Boat Ramp project has been we continue to maintain the year delivered by myself, our seats in this year’s election. Here is a highlight of the ing this new park, it can be initiated and should be com- parks, beaches, playgrounds, Community Manager, our After being seated, one 2020-21 budgeted projects found at the intersection of pleted within a couple of ballfields, golf course and Treasurer, each Department of the first tasks the board that have been or will be Shoreline Road and Country weeks. This project required miscellaneous green spaces Director, as well as the vari- must tackle annually is creat- completed by the end of this Club Drive. the removal of various trees, throughout the community ous groups and committees ing the operating budget for fiscal year’s budget: • Public Safety Equipment the rerouting­ of drainage and on a daily basis. that operate within our com- the following year. As you • POA Rental Dock Lock - Our officers were outfitted recreating the path of travel As you can see, this is no munity. We introduced and can imagine, this is no small upgrades - The locks at all with body cameras & mics. in order to maximize parking small task to maintain and swore in our new board task by any means! Each three public rental dock lo- We were able to replace our for vehicles with trailers. upkeep this beautiful com- members Michael Cacovski, and every department direc- cations have been upgraded aging radio equipment de- The long-awaited spot munity we are all accus- Blake Bardeson, and Tim tor provides a presentation with magnetic swipe cards. partment wide. dredging of Lake Holiday tomed to living in. I applaud Rachoy and said ‘thank you’ with their specific requests This allows for additional • HVAC in POA Buildings will be underway the end of and thank each and every to Tim Swallers and Herb for operational and capital security measures to be in - At the 19th Hole and Pro October, weather permitting. one of our directors and staff Rogers for their service on improvement needs. As you place at the request of the Shop, we replaced some of This project will be conduct- members for a job well done! the POA Board. can imagine, there are many boaters who rent these docks the outdated HVAC units. ed under the management of Without their dedication, One of the first tasks that needs and great ideas on how due to past trespassing issues In addition, we installed our engineering firm, Radtke LOFS would not be what it is the Board had to immediate- to improve each department. and concerns. Dehumidifier units within and Associates. Last year, the today. Thank you! ly address this past year was Unfortunately, we have not • Annual Drainage the HVAC system at both lake had a sediment study filling a vacant board seat. found the pot of money at Project- Per the Drainage POA buildings. completed and each area will

way for the Lakehouse. We Because for me, this isn’t Fundraising Committee plan on meeting with our Girl Scouts about receiving praise. It isn’t Community Manager and about getting a badge. It’s not Annual Report POA Board to obtain ad- Annual Report even about my own daugh- ditional project ideas going ter, even though she’s the one into 2021. who brought me to the troop leader role. This is about help- The LOFS Fundraising Luncheon has been resched- The LOFS Fundraising By Kelly Ryan Scout mold. For example, al- ing girls grow into the strong Committee has just complet- uled for April 25, 2021 with Committee has come a long I’ve been a troop leader in though at the beginning of the female leaders I know they ed its 19th year of fundrais- all attendees notified. way from our first donation LOFS for about nine years year when asked what they can be. About giving them the ing for our community! Our As a committee we were of emergency equipment for now—and what a wild ride want to do with their time, tools, they need to succeed in committee this past year was able to complete a couple the security boat in 2001 and it’s been! they all say, “Earn badges!”— life. About giving them a safe composed of 10 hardworking items on our list such as the while we hit a road block this I never set out to be a girl as the Girl Scout year rolls on, place to talk about their hopes, individuals and a few helpers, beautification of #5 tee box in year, we look forward to be- scout leader however What I find that they expect much, their dreams, even their fears, on occasion, who volunteer memory of Dave Halterman ing back on track in 2021. followed was a crash course in much more from their Girl without judgement or criti- their time to fundraise and (thank you Kim White and We would like to take troop leadership, finance, lip Scout experience. cism. put back into the community Timburley Ecklund), as well this time to give a special gloss maker and cookie sales For me, it’s always a chal- So, remember, fellow lead- in the form of community as updating the concert trail- thank you to our Community management. The wonderful lenging to keep them chal- ers and volunteers, and board enhancements and increased er with new tires, rims, and Manager, Rick Cleveland, people at my local council as- lenged, but I’ve managed to members, while you might revenues. paint. A big thanks to Roy and his staff as well as our sured and reassured me, lifted find ways over the years. And only have a childs’ eyes for The committee was and the maintenance team. POA board members for al- me up, and gave me the confi- the girls of my troop have led a short time, they are watch- able to raise a few dol- In addition, we have a New ways supporting our fund- dence that I could do this! On me to some very interesting ing you. You are their role lars, $6,050, this past year Cleveland Park sign as well raising efforts and events. A leaving a meeting with one of activities and events, includ- model. You can help them thru our November and as a New Maintenance sign thank you to the Lakehouse my council representatives, I ing making custom s’mores, succeed. Right now, it might January Comedy nights and in the works. staff for always working with took a deep breath and began experimenting with Diet Coke only be a badge about danc- our sweatshirt sales. Then, Going forward, we have us, to Kim and Timburley for my journey. And I have never and Mentos in the parking lot, ing or archery, or something like with many, the bottom many additional projects in their landscaping expertise, looked back. ice skating at the United Center, else that seems insignificant; fell out, known to us all as the works and are eager to and to Roy Green and his It has been a journey of self- meeting Jena Bush at a council but in the end, they will know COVID. The pandemic re- move forward in the spring maintenance crew for always discovery. I soon realized that event, and visiting Build a Bear that, through Girl Scouts and strictions forced the com- of 2021 with the completion assisting us with whatever there’s much more to being a for a building workshop! through you, they accom- mittee to make the decision of LOFS decals to detail and we need. We appreciate all leader than just following a In addition, we’ve helped plished something grand. And to cancel all planned events finish off the concert trailer; of you! book of badge requirements— with cleanup at LOFS green the joyful look in their eyes for the remaining of the 2020 New Lakehouse patio furni- Last but not least, a BIG I was helping to shape the space, saved millions of bottle will be all the thanks you need. year. These events were: ture, new outdoor entrance THANK YOU TO OUR courage, confidence, andcaps to earn a recycled bench Parents, Board Members, Our Style Show/Luncheon; carpet for the Lakehouse; Community for continu- character of each and every for Lions Park, built a gaga and the Community of selling at all concerts; and and lastly, new décor, furni- ing to support our efforts. girl who became a part of my pit, tested water samples and LOFS, I am addressing you our fall comedy nights. As ture, window treatments and Hopefully we will see all of troop, no matter how long they gazed at a faraway nebula at this time to say that I am of today, The Style Show/ possibly doors for the entry you in 2021. Stay Safe! stayed. It’s been a wonderful through a high-powered tele- stepping away from being a experience. scope at a local planetarium. leader of LOFS Girl Scout Gardens Around the Community preparing My girls are a ragtag bunch, We’ve even made borax-free Troop 35135 and although for next Spring by actively gardening now and my troop can best be de- slime. Together, my girls have this was a very hard decision, scribed as organized chaos. painted and sculpted, sawed I have come to a time in my Time to plant your Spring They planted Spring bloom- the following Spring when it We are far from the picture- and hammered, jumped life to choose something new; blooming bulbs such as tu- ing bulbs for next year’s turns into an Isabella Tiger perfect groups clad in match- and played, cooked and ate, although I do not know what lips, hyacinths, daffodils, cro- enjoyment. They have also Moth. ing, perfectly pressed uni- laughed and cried. that is now, I know I will find cus, snowdrops, alliums, and moved many plants indoors Upon walking through my forms you see in photos all Looking back on it all, I can something new to volunteer fritillaria, to name a few. to over winter in the green- yard this Fall I have found ar- over the internet. But we have honestly say that this has been in. Thank you for sharing Although, the gardening house. eas that need a pop of color. fun. We make memories. We the most rewarding experience your Girls with Me and I season is winding down here I have decided to leave a Next year a few native spe- learn new skills. We help our of my entire life. It is such a Look Forward to Watching in the Midwest, Fall is a good good portion of my plants up cies I will research planting community. And we are al- privilege being able to share them Grow! time to walk around your this year. Cleanup for me will are Turtlehead, Obedient ways there for one another. these moments with so many The Girl Scout Council yard and see if you have Fall come in the Spring with a Plant, Fall Phlox, Asters, Those things are far more wonderful young ladies who will be able to help you with and Winter interest. If not, few exceptions, like Hosta’s, Purple Cone Flower, Black important than making sure no doubt will grow into amaz- finding a new troop: keep note and research this which can be a haven for Eyed Susan, Goldenrod, and every meeting follows the ing women. And down the Merrillville Shop Winter to see what you can slugs. I am doing this for the Prairie Drop Seed. I can add planned agenda. road, I hope they all look back 8699 Broadway add to your yard next year to 416 native bee species that a pop of color for Fall interest Oftentimes, we don’t fol- to their time in Girl Scouts Merrillville, IN 46410 enhance year-round color. live in Indiana. 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• I will be looking to find with minimal labor. restaurant or banquet area. • I would like to have a ci- Seasons Lakehouse ways to decrease the bud- • The patio area was ex- We will wait to see how this gar/whiskey outdoor loung- get and plan to make the tended through the end of pandemic plays out first with ing area somewhere along Annual Report Lakehouse a viable area September. Next year we limited amount of people the patio. It will include a with a profit potential (de- will open the patio back and social distancing. firepit with outdoor patio crease labor, potential new up in early April. We will • I want to get back to fun- couches and seats. By Jay Detloff, • Overall, the guests have contracts with services such budget for outdoor heaters to draising and working with • The budget for the follow- F&B Manager been very understanding as the cleaning crew and the extend the patio seating into the different groups once the ing year will be adjusted Starting in late July- with the mask mandate for linen suppliers.) October of next year. pandemic is under control accordingly assuming the early August, I began play- the Lakehouse. No real inci- • Banquets are the main area • We will also budget for and the governor lifts more pandemic restrictions will ing catch-up due to the dents to speak of. of focus right now as I have sunshade sails for the patio of the restrictions. continue going forward. Lakehouse being closed for • New menu seems to be noticed that we are still get- area. No umbrellas as they • Once the restrictions are I would like to thank ev- 16 weeks. I am still evaluat- going over well with the ting inquiries about the ball- are a hazard especially once lifted from the State, I will eryone for being so accom- ing the guests and employ- guests. We won’t see a menu room and renting the entire the wind comes off the lake. have a better idea of what modating and welcoming me ees, but I think overall things change until spring or sum- facility. Banquets are where • I would like to get live will go back to normal and into the community. are steady at the moment. mer of 2021. the most money can be made music (acoustic) for the what will be the new normal.

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While indoor beverage cart for the golf business has decreased, I course. The MGA donated would like to make sure a portion of the cost. Last that I am accommodating year we grossed over $6000 the community who still November Specials using just a utility cart and wants lunch and dinner some coolers. With the ad- carryout through winter. Wednesday: Jumbo Shrimp Scampi with Sweet Pepper Rice Pilaf $21 dition of the beverage cart, Before the end of the year, I Glasses of House White Wine $5 we hit over $17,000 in sales will reevaluate winter hours this season. It was also very of operation based on ex- Thursday: Triple Decker Ruebens with Sweet Potato Tots $10, Craft Bottles $3 convenient to have dur- penses and the needs of the ing the time that we were community. Friday: Balsamic Jam Salmon & Coconut Shrimp Combo $19, Bourbon Apple Mule $5 closed inside the building. • We will continue to offer We were able to serve the some of the current specials Saturday: 18 oz T-Bone Steak topped with Cajun Mushroom & Onions golf community despite not that have helped increase being open to the public. sales this year. We will served with Stuffed Baked Potato $26, Pumpkin Margarita $5 • We purchased a pull tab also add new specials each machine to generate extra month that are seasonally Sunday: 10 am-1 pm Brunch $13 for Adults, Half Price for Kids Under 12 and Free Under 5. revenue. It is getting more appropriate. Apple Cider Mimosa $4, Michelada $4 use every week. The com- • I will continue to moni- munity seems to be enjoy- tor the current state of the ing it. pandemic to adapt to what • New patio chairs and the business needs. Until we Thanksgiving Buffet 11 am-2 pm tables were added to the are able to open fully and (1pm will be the last sitting) pavilion. This has added a accommodate full seating, much-needed makeover to we will not be planning any the area. events for the winter such • A new menu was imple- as bands, parties, or other Call in or check us out on Facebook for our daily specials! mented to add variety and events meant to bring in Text CLUB to 36000 to receive special promotional deals and updates on coming events! help execution. more indoor patrons. • A new phone system • We have also adapted to (Closed Mon. & Tues.) HOURS: Wed-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm, Sun 10am-1pm was installed and helped the changes in the busi- EmailCALL Contact: 988-2582 [email protected] improve customer contacts ness that came with the and order execution. pandemic. While indoor NOVEMBER SPECIALS… While this year did not traffic has decreased, carry- SPECIALS… show growth in sales due out orders have increased Monday- 50 Cent Wings (Dine-In Only) to being closed for a month significantly. While great $6 Domestic Pitchers and then limited to carryout for the business, the kitchen for a month, we have still is not set up for this much Tuesday- $2 Beef or Chicken Tacos, maintained a steady busi- traffic. My staff has adapted $3 Margaritas ness. There has also been and we have learned how to a decrease in expenses. So, get through the hardest parts Wednesday- $8 Meatloaf, we are on the path for future of the rushes. With that in $6 Tall Calls growth in profits. mind, we will continue to With golf season com- focus on increasing the effi- Free N Fun Bar Thursday-$14 Beef Tips, ing to a close, I am focus- ciency of the carry-out busi- Bingo every Saturday $4 Wines ing on maintaining a strong ness to generate sales. Friday- $12 Shrimp or Fish Dinner business with focus on con- Lastly, I would like to from 7 – 9 PM sistent food execution and thank the WGA, the MGA, $2 Domestic Bottles hours of operation. There the LOFS community, Rick Saturday- $10 Pasta Night, $6 Flavored Vodkas are still a lot of unknowns at Cleveland, the POA Board Entertainment with DJ this time. Some of the short- and fellow department man- Kenny G on Wednesday, Sunday- $13 Half Slab Ribs, $20 Full Slab term goals to maintain busi- agers for the support they November 25 $13 Buckets ness in the winter are: have given my staff and I • Saturday nights will fea- this year. Hours: Sunday 7 am – 9 pm • Monday 3 pm – 9 pm The 19th Hole will be closed Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 9 pm Saturday 7 am – 9 pm on Thanksgiving Day Please continue to practice safe Text LOFS to 36000 to join the text social distancing! club and receive special promotional [email protected] WASH YOUR HANDS!! deals & updates on coming events. 988-2282 November 2020 LOFS Seasonal 7 will finish the rest of the stock- Lake Holiday has no signs have had around the commu- It will be completed this fall. ing that was recommended. of any invasive vegetation nity with the old Westhaven I would like to end by Lakes Department We also added 38 fish struc- although Zebra Mussels are Docks. All of our POA docks thanking Rick Cleveland Annual Report tures to Lake Holiday. back. Next year I will do the around the community are all for his help and guidance We devised a bacteria/wa- same water conditioner plan uniform Metal Craft docks throughout the year and Herb ter conditioner treatment plan that has been working on Big now. The card readers that Rogers for all his time and for Big Bass for the next three Bass Lake to make the overall were budgeted for are up and dedication with the commu- By Ryan Grady, being on the lakes. They also years and are monitoring the water quality better on Lake running at all the rental docks. nity over the past few years. I Lakes Director helped out the Public Safety affects it has on our overall Holiday. Construction on the boat look forward to next year be- The Lakes Department had Department for the Thursday phosphorous, nitrogen, and We added a set of docks ramp on Sunnyslope Drive ing as successful as this past another great year, setting and night concerts. blue green algae blooms. behind the pool by the for Big Bass Lake has begun. year. reaching many of our goals. This spring we stocked There is also more rooted Lakehouse Beach so boaters The lakes were a lot busier 1,000 Striped Bass and 800 vegetation that is helping filter can pull up and use the pool early this year and Lake Walleye in Lake Holiday the water on Big Bass Lake. and access the beach from Patrol did a great job assisting along with 800 Bass in Big This has helped noticeably on the lake. We also updated and boaters, writing citations, and Bass Lake. In November we many levels. fixed all the older docks we plants and algae to contribute can kill fish and other aquatic to a healthy food chain, too life. Some algae like blue Lakes Department much can cause negative ef- green algae can release tox- fects. For instances, when too ins that might harm humans, many leaves are dumped into animal life as well as fish. the lakes, the following year Please do your part and you will see an excessive get your leaves to the road By Mike Talley, line. It’s when lake side resi- amount of plant and algae berm in a timely manner. The MS4 Coordinator dents blow a hillside full of growth in the lakes. As this Lakes of the Four Seasons’ Proper Lakeside Leaf leaves into the lake that can overabundance of plant life Maintenance Department Disposal upset the natural ecological dies, it decays, causing bacte- will be working hard sucking It’s fall and once again leaf balance. ria to use up the oxygen in the up the leaves left alongside clean up time. In the past, lake While the lakes need some water. The low oxygen levels the streets. side property owners have been seen blowing/dumping SEAWALLS leaves into the lakes. They probably don’t realize the se- Lakescapes rious negative effects they are brewing up right outside their Outcropping own back doors. Leaves contain high levels Sam Salameh Landscape Lighting of nutrients, such as nitrogen, Financial Advisor phosphorus and potassium. Shoreline Protection These are similar to the fertil- izers you place on your yards. 8083 Randolph St. Call Today for an Estimate Just like in your yards these Hobart, IN 46342-7068 fertilizers cause plants in- 219-940-9642 cluding algae to grow in the 219-310-5433 lakes. Nature can somewhat handle the amount of leaves [email protected] that naturally fall into the LICENSED | BONDED | INSURED lakes from trees on a shore-

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fee and driving range revenue 3:00pm that has also contrib- Manufacturers were hit ex- we continue to see positive Golf Services for the community witnessed uted to further revenue this tremely hard with the stay-at- signs that growth in future Annual Report an unprecedented increase season in afternoon rounds. home orders, which caused a years will continue to climb. in play on 18-hole fees and I anticipate that, so long as significant delay in produc- On a final note, I would practice facility use. The the weather holds out, in the tion and order fulfillment, like to give a special thanks early break in the weather, fall we expect to see a similar which created an even slower to the Women’s Golf By Paul Boris, ry due to age or underlying compounded with the stay- increase round counts until rally in sales for the season. Association, and the Men’s Director of Golf health issues as well as those at-home orders and non-es- freezing temperatures arrive We have, however, started to Golf Association for their As is tradition for me, I that used this year for elective sential workers working from to our area. see a rebound by mid-sum- continued support to my op- would like to start off by surgeries during this season. home, as well as residents Player Development mer and holiday sales have erations, the golf course and thanking my staff for the We predict that most of and guests of the community Programs been better than previous golfing community. Both of tremendous effort they have these member numbers will having extra funds from less This year, as promised, in- years. these organizations relation- dedicated to the golf services rebound directly once players vacation time and travel were troduced a new golf program The golf shop merchandise ships have been invaluable to department this season. To feel confident that health and all factors in this increase. to the community called planning for the season has our management goals, aid- both my inside and outside safety is no longer a high risk This rise was so great that Operation 36. The program begun to introduce a more ing the direction of programs hourly staff members, this being out in public due to the the golf course for the first has had a fantastic reception rounded inventory selection, and policies that have allowed was a particularly challeng- Covid-19 factor. two months of the season in for juniors and lady golfers less golf course specific and the focus of our services cur- ing year for services due to All in all, on the positive mid-April to mid-June was introducing and developing a blending on community rent to the golf communities the tremendous increase in side, incoming membership starved of rental carts in sup- new golfers and growing the focused LOFS merchandise needs to keep the golf course rounds played and restric- numbers were at an all-time ply versus the demand of golfer population within the such as headwear and soon thriving with each year. It has tions on golf cart usage due high this season and con- rounds played. community. The program select apparel. We encour- been a pleasure working with to Covid-19, in addition with tinue to outpace the number This equated to a massive was a large leap forward in age all community members, all outgoing officers on both the incredibly dry spring and of outgoing members from increase in walking rounds advancing upon past tradi- regardless if you golf, to visit boards, and I welcome the summer we experienced. season to season even dur- during this period. This un- tional coaching platforms the golf shop and browse the opportunity to work with the Thank you for doing an ex- ing a severe situation like this fortunately meant that we as it not only focuses on apparel and headwear for newly elected officers during cellent job helping with the calendar year. With the large were forced to leave even learning the game and build- LOFS gear that is specifically the off-season as we plan out day to day operations dur- increase to population of more revenue gains from golf ing skillsets but encourages branded for the community next year’s golf season. ing this challenging season. community members work- cart rentals and green fees be- golfers to get out and play 9 that you call home. As always, I would like Finally, a special thanks to ing from home and traveling cause all region golf cart sup- holes right from the start at Golf Course Master Plan to thank the LOFS commu- my assistant Tyler Nicol, who much less created a firestorm pliers had sold out on their distances per hole that allow On the front of the golf nity, its residents, the golfing has done a terrific job imple- this year of additional play rental fleets for additional them to immediately enjoy course master plan still in community, Rick Cleveland menting our new Operation across the country. Golfers carts during this period due to playing and keeping up with progress for the community, and the POA Board for the 36 Golf Academy and intro- found freed up ready money the one rider per cart policies other golfers of all talent and Covid has put this develop- support they have given my ducing and instructing new in their personal finances to that the state mandate had experience. With the support ment on the back burner to staff and I this year. I look golfers within the gates of the make golfing and golf mem- in place at the time for golf of app-based communica- some extent as we struggled forward to the challenges in community. berships a popular outlet to courses in Indiana. tions and coaching it has es- to keep up with the increase store and the opportunities Golf Memberships get out of the house when To date, green fee revenue tablished a program for con- to activity at the course with for success going into the For the year, the golfing they were spending less on and driving range totals are tinual development of golfers the restrictions that have been 2021 season as we continue membership, shrunk by 4 personal vacation expenses. trending at a 70% increase once enrolled throughout the in place this season. While to develop new programs for players overall. This deficit To date, new adult golf mem- over previous years and have entire season of play and not progress has been slowed introducing new community is entirely due to the health berships totaled 45 players, held a stable higher revenue just during the clinic semes- on this project for commu- members to golf. I would like risks of our more vulner- which was a significant up- curve throughout the en- ters. nity planning it has still been to wish everyone a safe and able senior members which tick over the previous three tire season. Charity outings, Golf Merchandise pushing forward and is near- happy upcoming holiday include a sizeable portion of seasons which had also fin- members league, and mem- Golf merchandise revenue ing completion. season and safe travels to all the total membership at the ished in the positive numbers ber events all saw large in- saw a significant slowdown Overall, golf services and snowbirds of the community club. Studies we conducted for the new member category. creases in participation. in sales this year with the the golf membership was in heading south for winter, stay have confirmed that the cause Green Fee and Driving Lastly, we introduced a situation around Covid-19, a terrific place this year given safe and healthy and let’s put of this decline has been from Range Overview variable rate fee reduction and was slow to pick up the hand that all of us were 2020 in the rearview as soon players in a high-risk catego- This golf season’s green for pay to play rounds after throughout the golf season. dealt with the pandemic and as possible. With the success of their their dues. many fundraisers, latest being POA’s Treasurer’s Our office staff and attor- Keenagers their Annual August Auction ney continue to communicate that brought in $1,000 and Annual Report to those that are delinquent their Aftermath concert duty and work on getting their receiving a generous $125 assessments paid in full. On in donations, help finance all occasion when this does not The Keen-Agers will be monthly luncheon cost is $15 By Herb Rogers was primarily due to a com- their extra fun. happen the POA is forced to having their next meeting which includes entertainment This report covers our bination of using more cash Read the Seasonal for all file liens and or foreclosures. on November 19th at the and a tip. The Club is open to fiscal year, which ended to pay for equipment and their latest info and updates This is necessary to help pro- Seasons Lakehouse. The anyone 50 and older, regard- February 29, 2020. capital improvement projects and follow them on Facebook tect the association’s property bar opens at Noon with a less of residency. For the year, our total rev- and overages in the budget. to view all their photos taken values including your homes. delicious Thanksgiving lun- Besides the third Thursday enue was $5,597,153 vs. the This Board continues to by Lynda Gustafson. If inter- In closing, I would like to cheon being served at 1 p.m. meetings except for January, prior year of $5,563,651. help property owners make ested in joining or previewing thank all of the employees of Entertainment scheduled for the Club gambles at the Four Our total expenses were their annual assessments the club, Please call Renate LOFS for all the work they 2 p.m. will be the Singer of Winds casino, sails on a buf- $5,593,200 vs. prior year of such as offering quarterly at 219-689-3408 or email her do for the community. I want the year in the Chicago area fet cruise, is looking forward $5,677,789. Our combined payment plans, half payment at [email protected] to to thank my fellow Board Peter Oprisko, who also hap- to shopping and dining at total fund balance, or equity, plans and accepting pay- make a reservation. members for their service. pens to be Tony & Jeanette’s Shipshewana and will be decreased from $5,346,768 ments by credit cards. At the Thanks to Rick Cleveland Thank you for the opportu- cousin! planning more trips and ac- in 2019 to $5,341,601 year end of the last fiscal year we for the use of the Lakehouse nity to serve as your Board After a short meeting, ad- tivities in 2021. Their every over year. had 42 property owners who and Jays’s staff for the excel- Treasurer. journment will be around 3 September Diamond Tour We ended the year with did not make any payment of lent service they get at the bar p.m. The yearly member- bus vacation going to Niagara unrestricted cash of $447,690 and in the dining room! ship fee is $25 but has been Falls has been rescheduled vs. $540,086 prior year. The • President Renate Sahulcik reduced this year to $15 be- for 2021 and the bus is al- decrease of unrestricted cash PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS • Vice-President, Travel & cause of the pandemic. The ready 40+ reserved. (See Keenagers Pg. 9) November 2020 LOFS Seasonal 9

those found illegally hous- the guidelines of our State formation will continue from gate system that will help ing some sort of livestock on Governor. now on. Those who cannot secure the front entrance Public Safety Department their properties. We respond- Department directors like give an address will be po- from those people who think ed to medical calls to assist myself then worked with litely told that they will have it is ok to give a false name Annual Report where needed while at the the Community Manager to leave the community until when coming in. While at same time keeping ourselves to come up with our plans they can provide the required the same time allowing resi- out of danger to those that for the 4th of July, as well information. While some dents to register and provide By Craig Philp, just called all sorts of colorful might have been infectious. as our plans for concerts, so entering have been upset, gate passes that will work at Public Safety Director names. In fact, recently some During this time of ‘pan- everyone in the community and said a few choice words, all entrances for people who The Covid-19 virus and of my officers were berated demic’, an employee of the could still enjoy themselves. most have been understand- they know are coming to vis- the other issues around the with hate directed towards department fell ill, and un- Since we just finished up ing and have provided the it. If it all comes to fruition, it country have affected every- their mothers, their personal derstandably put a scare into these events, I can now say it information without issue. should help alleviate some of one in different ways both appearance, weight, or just the members of this depart- was one of the smoothest run Moving forward one of the heavy traffic people have mentally and physically. We because they look to young ment. This caused what was years we have had in a long my goals for the upcom- been seeing at the main gate. are seeing parts of the coun- to do the job. already a short-staffed de- time. ing year for the community Until then, I would ask try going from hoarding es- We have had residents partment to fall even shorter The 4th of July was also will be working on provid- all residents to remind their sentials and hiding out, to call or drive up to the main in staff while some went out the same time we began en- ing a different option when guest of their home address- mass hysteria and hatred in gate to scream and yell at to be tested. But just as they forcing every non-resident it comes to how our visitors es as it is required for them the streets, to those people our dispatchers because they always do, my other staff entering to provide an ad- and residents will enter the to enter into this community. who are trying to protect and were not happy with the way members stepped up and dress of where they are go- subdivision. I am currently serve and as well as to those someone was signed in to powered through with extra ing, and that requested in- planning to budget for a new who just differ in opinion. visit or asked to leave be- coverage to provide the best While this community cause they were restricted service we could to our resi- itself hasn’t been in direct from entry. I have heard them dents. ~ Obituary ~ contact with some of these yelled at and called horrible During all of this, the unlawful and unexplainable names because they got a POA made the decision actions taken by others, our ticket or notice of warning when states began to open Kristen E. Allen staff unfortunately has still for documented violation of up, to press forward with Kristen E. Allen, 50, of Lakes to earn a degree in psychol- seen some of the hatred di- the community rules. our normal summer events of the Four Seasons, Crown ogy from Indiana University rected at them through social Nevertheless, our officers and activities, like concerts Point, Indiana. She was born Northwest. She is survived media posts or in direct con- were out there enforcing cov- and of course 4th of July. in Valparaiso on 7/28/1970 by her mother Alice R. Allen, tact. We have been accused enant violations which in- We worked with the State and passed away unexpected- beloved fur babies Willow of being racist, spit at, threat- cluded traffic control, visible to ensure that what we came ly on 9/29/2020. Kristen was and Joy, sister Amanda ened with bodily harm, or trash cans, illegal parking, or up with was safe and within a proud and beloved Auntie, (Paul) Gregory, niece Kate a huge animal lover, an avid Gregory, nephews Teddy gather ASAP with those who $100 for a hole sponsorship knitter, a trusted dog sitter, and Luke Gregory, Aunt knew and loved Kristen but WGA for the First Annual NWI a kind, open-hearted friend Carolyn Courville and many might postpone the service No Child Hungry golf out- and neighbor, a loving baby- cousins. She was preceded in for safety. Memorial contri- Annual Report ing and provided staff at the sitter, a member and former death by her father David C. butions may be made to the Registration Table for the deacon at Christ Presbyterian Allen and her grandparents family for funeral expenses Lion’s Club Golf Outing. Church, a former member of Rose and Louis Chappelie or to an animal, migraine or the LOFS Lions club. She and Lois and Charles Allen pediatric cancer charity of By Sherrie Matthews, The WGA was finally We are really looking for- graduated from Crown Point A memorial service was your choice. Burns Funeral WGA President granted our own 501c3. So ward to a great 2021. High School in 1988 and af- held Saturday, October 17 at Home, Crown Point, entrust- The Women’s Golf we are now official. The WGA officers and ter a year of culinary school Christ Presbyterian Church ed with arrangements. www. Association was established The Board has done a members wish to express at Kendall College, went on in Winfield, IN. We’d love to burnsfuneral.com here in the Lakes of the great job on recruiting new our thanks to Paul Boris, Four Seasons in 1969. The members for next year. We Director of Golf Operations; organization has continued should have an increase of Tyler Nicol, Golf Pro; Doug to foster an interest in golf 15 new members for 2021. Weiss, Golf Maintenance among the women in our The Kickoff Breakfast Superintendent; and Wanda community through fellow- was cancelled and so were McAlvey Manager of the 19th Hole, for their ef- URN ship and friendly competi- all the events in May and forts this past year during FuneralURN Home and Crematory tion since its inception. half of June. Paul Boris, our events and league play. B S Covid-19 shut down the Director of Golf Operations start of our season and de- did a great job in moving our Additional thanks to Rick layed many of our events. events to later in the year, so Cleveland, POA Manager Pre-planning is: and his staff for their assis- Celebrating Life The Board decided to grand- we were still able to partici- • A gift of love for your family father in all past WGA pate in those. tance whenever we need it. Members for the current The WGA hosted Clash Without the ongoing sup- • Provides you with peace of mind 2020 season. The Board of the Titans in partner- port the WGA receives on BURNS also decided to allow other ship with the MGA and the a regular basis from all the • Is a compassionate means of LOFS departments during Funeral Home & Crematory women golfers an advantage Steeplechase. Both events helping your loved ones during one of participating in WGA were spectator events where the events and projects, we would not be able to reach of the most difficult times of life. Events for 2020 without any everyone is invited to come CROWN POINT • HOBART fees collected. There were and watch with beverages the goals of contributing to the community. several reasons for doing complimentary. Our main On-Premises 2020 Executive Board Family Owned for 112110104108 Years this. One, it would not be events, Member Guest Day Crematory fair to ask members to pay and Field Day were both • President: Sherrie fees when people were not cancelled this year. We rely Matthews CROWN POINT HOBART working and two, it allowed heavy on sponsorships and • 1st Vice President: Tonia Serving 10101 Broadway 701 E. 7th Street non-members to get a taste it would be hard to ask for Skees • 2nd Vice President (18): Winfield/LOFS Crown Point Hobart, IN of WGA Events for the fu- money when so many peo- 769-0044 942-1117 ture. We succeeded on this. ple were out of work due to Phyllis Wayco Since 1985. We also changed how Covid-19. • 2nd Vice President (9): we did Thursday League. The 2020 golf season end- Linda Pasternak Everyone would show up, ed on Sunday, September • Secretary: Peggy Greenya 1ST DAY coNSulT chips were pulled for pair- 27, with a 9-hole Scramble • Treasurer: Tonia Skees & ExAM ings and starting holes, and and Luncheon. acting on behalf of Kim KAuFFMAN $20 side game changed each Involvement in communi- Brownlee Rules and week. We incorporated the ty events is an important goal Handicap Director: Mitzi cHIRoPRAcTIc 9- and 18-hole players to- of the WGA and is achieved Lavender gether and once a month had by lending our support to the • Constitution Director: a scramble. This was a huge various activities within our Barb Smith success as it allowed the 9- boundaries. This past year, and 18-hole players to get to we have been unable to fun- know one another. draise. We did however give

th (Keenagers from Pg. 8) 7620 E 109 • Winfield • 662.9855 Entertainment Director, • Secretary, Vileda Maloy Kalinowski th Jeanette Stolarz • Caller Director, Bernadette • Email Director, Alice 100 W 84 Dr. • Merrillville • 736.7363 • Treasurer and Food Bailey Barcomb Visit our website at www.kauffmanchiros.com Director, Pete Maloy • Casino Director Sue NEW PATIENTS SEEN SAME DAY! 10 LOFS Seasonal November 2020

House & Garden Club

By Mary Cavallini ing year. President JoEllen The Nineteenth Hole did Simoni and Board members it again. Four Seasons House Char Bolka, Mary Grveles, and Garden Club members and Sherry Gasparovic have enjoyed a delicious lunch at been working hard to make its September meeting, and sure meetings are fun, inter- the wait staff could not have esting and safe. Since been more accommodating Bags of candy were col- 1981 to social distancing and mask lected for the third annual We Specialize wearing. Luckily the weather Spooktacular trunk or treat. cooperated as well since the Hopes were high for a beau- decision has been made to tiful day and lots of LOFS In Engine Repair hold meetings outside as long kids participating. Hosting State-Of-The-Art Equipment • Family Owned & Operated as possible. this event is definitely our fa- Maureen Merritt won the vorite, offering members the
 day’s grand prize, free mem- chance to feel like kids again. 8am - 5pm M-F bership dues for the com- 5024 E 81st Ave. Merrillville 
 


 
  I N C. Complete Automotive Service (Plus Engine Parts & Machine Shop Services) We Sell Remanufactured Engines & Cylinder Heads • General Maintenance • Charging Systems • Fluid Changes • Suspensions & Drive Axles • AC, Brakes, Tune-Ups • Spark Plug Hole Repairs Yuran of 1070 Shoreline were inspired by the ‘Tulip • Computer Diagnosis • Failed Emission Repairs House & Road. The August winner Challenge’ and all the beau- • Coolant & Fuel System Services • Trans. & P. Steering Flushes Garden Club was Linda Koblack of 3009 ty our gardens have to offer • Amsoil Dealer (Synthetic Oil) • Head Gasket Repairs Sunrise Drive. September in the welcoming of spring. Early Bird Key Drop Off Annual Report winners were Chris Barnett We resumed our meeting in and Michael Helwig of 2098 June with a tour of the golf Hidden Valley Drive. The course gardens and lunch was 219-942-5962 By JoEllen Simoni, hancement of the gardens. October winner was Jeanette provided by the 19th Hole. Club President Our two fundraisers this year and Joseph Skibbie of 1853A Meetings for July, August, www.deansautoinc.com The House & Garden Club were very successful; in July Forest Circle. Once again, we September, and October were 1 Mile East Of Walmart On Rt. 30 currently has 61 members. we had an auction of goods congratulate ALL our win- held at the 19th Hole to en- The purpose of the club is to donated by our members and ners for the wonderful job sure social distancing and A14 provide social opportunities in September we had our an- they have done helping to provide all recommended and programs for the mem- nual mum sale. Due to the beautify our community. safety measures. bers and to provide financial success of our fundraising we In January and February, On October 24 we hosted support for the beautifica- have pledged $2,500 toward the club met at the Seasons our third annual Trunk or tion of the Lakes of the Four the installation of a second Lakehouse on the last Treat for all LOFS residents. Seasons garden and special pollinator garden near the Tuesday of each month for The club also plans to con- projects. We do NOT do the back gate. usual meetings. In January we tinue our annual decorating maintenance on the gardens, We continued our tradi- had a musical program, and of the Seasons Lakehouse I repeat, we do not do main- tion of naming “Yard of the in February we had an edu- for the holiday season. The tenance. The POA’s paid staff Month” beginning in June. cational program on health House and Garden Club’s does the maintenance of the June’s winner was Kathy issues. In March, April, and holiday celebration party will grounds & gardens. & Eric Mlodecki of 2365 May we were unable to be at the Seasons Lakehouse This year we contributed Four Seasons Court. The meet due to the Covid-19 vi- on December 8. $1,000 for the continued en- July winner was Jill & Matt rus. In spite of the virus, we POA - November 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Daylight Savings Time Election Day Lions 6 pm Free N Fun Bar Bingo Ends—Set Clocks @ Seasons Lakehouse @ 19th Hole 7-9pm Back 1 Hour @ 2 am POA Office Closed. The Seasons Lakehouse Brunch 10am-1pm Building is a Polling @ Seasons Lakehouse Center.

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Lions 6 pm Free N Fun Bar Bingo Brunch 10am-1pm @ Seasons Lakehouse @ 19th Hole 7-9pm @ Seasons Lakehouse

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Keen– Agers Noon Free N Fun Bar Bingo Brunch 10am-1pm @ Seasons Lakehouse @ 19th Hole 7-9pm @ Seasons Lakehouse

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 POA Office Closes @ Thanksgiving POA Office Closed Free N Fun Bar Bingo Brunch 10am-1pm Noon POA Office Closed for the Holiday @ 19th Hole 7-9pm @ Seasons Lakehouse Lions 6 pm BOAT LIFT SALES•MOVING & REPAIR @ Seasons Lakehouse Thanksgiving Brunch NEW DOCK SALES•INSTALLS & REPAIR 19th Hole Entertainment @ Seasons Lakehouse SEASONAL DOCK REMOVAL & INSTALLATION•SEA WALLS DJ Kenny G at 9 pm 10 am—2 pm. 29 30 31 POA Office Hours [email protected] Brunch 10am-1pm Blood Drive Monday to Friday www.TheDockGuyH2o.com @ Seasons Lakehouse 12:30 pm—6:30 pm 9 am— 4 pm 219-712-2810 @ Seasons Lakehouse SERVING THE NORTHWEST INDIANA REGION LICENSED - BONDED - INSURED November 2020 LOFS Seasonal 11 765-3990. in the state guidelines for and support sight and hear- held the annual (and socially Santa returns to the all Hoosiers. More infor- ing needs within our com- distanced) Fourth of July pa- Lions Club Lakehouse on December 6 mation on this (still!) fun munity. The Lions have also rade. The Lions appreciate to visit with all the boys and event is on the Lions and given out college scholar- the opportunity the commu- girls of LOFS. This year, LOFS Facebook pages, the ships to four LOFS high nity gives us to follow our due to COVID, we’ll be hav- November and December school students, provided motto, ‘We serve’. ing a simple meet and greet Seasonal, and flyers at our dictionaries and ear buds to with Santa from 1:30 p.m. to LOFS restaurants and lo- the elementary schools, and Lions events and news for 2:30 p.m. Naughty or Nice, cal businesses. You can each child will get a small also email or call our chair, November and December gift from Santa and all pic- Jackie Katz, at lofslions@ The LOFS Lions are which are great for gifting tures are free. Santa will be aol.com or 219-776-3541. keeping busy supporting the or your own grill. Orders wearing a face shield—he Thanks again to the LOFS community through events are due November 14 and has to make sure that he can and Winfield community and fund-raising projects. pickup is November 21 at make that round the world for all your support during The steak sale returns for the Lakehouse. A flyer is trip on Christmas Eve. this challenging year. We’ve November featuring our included in this month’s Face coverings are re- been able to hold a number wonderful 10- or 16-ounce Seasonal; you can talk with quired at this event for ages of events that have enabled steaks. Each case includes any Lion or contact our 2 and up along with social us to donate to local food individually wrapped steaks, chair, Linda Kroner at 219- distancing as described banks, women’s shelters, “Thank you” to our LOFS ‘Employees of the Year’ Again, this year we would on equipment for the other like to recognize two outstand- maintenance departments when ing employees for their hard needed. work and dedication. We have Our first employee of the year many people who take that extra award goes to Tom Wayman. step and go above and beyond Our second employee of the and each year the Department year works in the Operations Managers and I go through the Department. He has been em- difficult task of picking an em- ployed with Lakes of the Four ployee of the year. Seasons for the past eight Our first employee of the year years. This employee can op- works in the Golf Maintenance erate all types of equipment Department. He has been an and he is experienced in con- employee of Lakes of the Four struction and carpentry. He Seasons for a very short time; always completes the tasks seven months to be exact. He he is assigned without ques- is the mechanic for the Golf tion and is always willing and Maintenance department. In able to do what it takes to get that short time his knowledge a job completed. Our second and hard work have made a employee of the year is Jason huge difference. He also works Jonas. Tom Wayman Jason Jonas

THIS WEEKEND!

LOFS residents, get ready for the annual Announcing the 2020 Children’s Christmas Event: A Meet and Greet with SANTA! HOME

A fun and free event sponsored by the LOFS Lions

Sunday, December 6, 2020

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the LOFS Lakehouse • All LOFS homes are eligible. 2020 Bring your camera for free pictures with the jolly old elf, himself! • Exterior decorations only will be judged. • All holiday adornments (any religious persuasion) will be considered. Santa will have on a clear face shield for safety • Judging will be underway beginning Friday, December 11th and conclude Saturday, December 18th! • The judges’ decisions are final. Good boys and girls of all ages, you know the drill: • First Prize: $100 LOFS gift certificate Masks are required for ages 2 and over • Second Prize: $75 LOFS gift certificate Social distancing enforced • Third Prize: $50 LOFS gift certificate Anyone being naughty will be sent home with coal in their stocking! • Fourth Prize: $25 LOFS gift certificate

Prizes will be awarded prior to Christmas Eve. Winners will also receive their own “15 Minutes of Fame”. The prize-winning homes will be featured in the Seasonal. Questions??? Guests may call (219) 776-3541 (Jackie, Chairperson), email [email protected] or guests can speak with any Lions Member. * If you would like to nominate a home you think deserves consideration please call the POA Office at 988-2581 by noon on Monday, December 11th

12 LOFS Seasonal November 2020 Old nearby cemetery is maintained by local residents By Walt As a result, the group iden- of the War of 1812, died in adjacent to an old cemetery, Pluchinsky, tified 18 known people in- 1839 and Margaret in 1848; until told so by a neighbor. LOFS terred in the Frame Cemetery, both are buried in the fam- Lois, a genealogical buff, Historical and noted some other un- ily cemetery. The farm was became interested in the Society marked graves, with reference apparently inherited by the cemetery and its upkeep. She Snuggled that there were some reburi- son William, who married asked for help to maintain the in a wood- als in the Salem Methodist Jane McCaryhan. The 1860 cemetery from the township ed area in Church cemetery several census shows the family with trustee at that time. Without Porter Township just east of miles away. Fifteen Frames nine children. The Frame easy access, the trustee could the Four Seasons is the long- are buried in their cemetery, family gave the township not help. So, Lois and her forgotten Frame Cemetery. along with three McGinley deed to the half-acre cem- husband Mike took over. Most people do not know infants, children of John and etery in 1861. After William Over time, Lois and Mike finding some, she determined She had previously consid- of its existence. The old Lucinda, who were most and Jane Frame died, the re- made a path from their back whose they were and placed ered restoration of the vari- cemetery is on the 80-acre likely relatives of the Frames. mainder of their 80-acre farm property to the cemetery, cut white vinyl crosses about two ous gravestones, but limited homestead that William and Based on Society records, the in 1903 was sold for $1,600 down trees, trimmed bushes feet high at each site. funds made this option very Margaret Frame took as a earliest burial was William to Herman Becker, grandfa- and grass, and made the cem- On a recent Sunday after- unlikely. claim from the government Frame in 1839 and the last ther of Caroline Weaver, a etery presentable. The trustee noon, Lois accompanied this Lois has maintained ex- in 1834. As was the custom was a Presley Frame in 1921. current LOFS resident. had the property surveyed, its writer and others to the cem- tensive records on the Frame for some early pioneers, the William and Margaret Largely forgotten for boundary’s established, and etery, which is in relatively family and of their original Frame family buried their (Jerrette) Frame, both born in many years, the Frame Mike installed visible vinyl good shape. It’s certainly in property. She has also es- dead on their own land. Virginia, moved to Kentucky Cemetery became neglected corner posts to determine the woods. Most of the grave- corted an occasional descen- In the early 1990’s, where their son William was and overgrown because it’s the one-half acre rectangle. stones lay on the ground, or dant of the Frames to visit the the Northwest Indiana born in 1812. After a short not easily accessible from Mike also made a wooden buried, and legibility is very cemetery. Lois agreed to host Genealogical Society em- stay in Ohio, the family any roads. In 1990, when sign. Since most of the grave- limited, due to aging. The a future tour for those interest- barked on a project to iden- moved to Porter Township Lois and Mike Kinch moved stones had fallen and some only stone standing is a small ed, but cautioned that the site tify and catalog those who are in 1834, settling on a farm from California into their were buried, Lois, ever so obelisk of the three McGinley is on private property and not buried in the various family on present day CR675W. house on CR725W, they had inquisitive, probed various infants (see photo). There is for the casual intruder. Thank cemeteries in our area. The elder William, a veteran no idea that their land was sites with steel rods. After more work to do, says Lois. you, Lois and Mike.

Changing the oil, getting We were reduced down to Cleveland Park and some of doing road striping of the Operations Department them greased up, put the four men working. They did the POA ditches that needed front entrance and all the new plows and salters on them. a great job with just being to be cleaned out. roads that have been paved. Annual Report So, as you can tell we have able to do the normal day to The concert season was I would Like to thank the a very busy month and we do day work. put on hold until July. When outgoing Board Members, all of this with 11 men. We began our regular items it did start we had to post ex- Herb Rogers and Tim By Roy Green, It takes about a week for us After that we let Mother in the spring of grass mow- tra Covid-19 signs all around Swallers, for all the help that Operations Director to put up the lights and then Nature kind of dictate how our ing and trimming. We were the grounds of the Lakehouse they have given me while on The Operations Depart- Bruce and Jill work about an- schedule will run in December, able to reopen the parks, but and add hand sanitizer sta- the Board. I would also like ment started off October, other two weeks connecting depending on how much snow not the playgrounds. We fin- tions around the grounds. to welcome the new Board November, and most of it all up. Thank you, Bruce she is going to drop on us. But ished Lions Park with some We now have a few proj- Members, Tim Rachoy, December with leaf collec- and Jill, for all the work you December was pretty mild, so new landscaping around the ects that we will be work- Mike Cacovski, and Blake tion. It takes a lot of time and put into making the holi- we were able to finish all leaf flag poles and opened up the ing on this fall. Installing a Bardeson. I look forward to effort to collect all the leaves days more enjoyable in the vacing and finish up some out- new bathroom. playground at Baran Family working with you and the that are put out in the fall. We Seasons. side work. We also were able to do Prairie Park, which is located rest of the 2020-21 Board of had three crews on the road The maintenance crew than January was another mild some drainage projects at on Country Club Drive, and Directors. most of the time and collect- takes on decorating the out- month so we were able to The Hometown Experts with a World of Experience! ed approximately 1,000 tons side of the 19th Hole, the tree remove all the Christmas of leaves. of lights at the Front Entrance, decorations and got caught In November, the guys 117th street Entrance, and the up on some tree cutting and who were not collecting Porter County Entrance as chipping. LIKAS PROTEAM leaves helped Bruce and Jill well. February brought us the Century 21 Affiliated #1 Nix get the Christmas light With all of that going on Coronavirus, which changed display ready to launch the we also have to install over our lives and work ethics for sales team in INDIANA! day after Thanksgiving and 300 snow stakes to mark the the rest of the year. We were it was. If you have not seen it edge of the roads for snow busy closing down parks, you are missing a wonderful plowing. We then get all of restaurants, and just about display of music and lights. our trucks ready for winter. the whole community.

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