July 2016 - Lakes of the Four Seasons
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July 2016 - Lakes of the Four Seasons
www.lofs.org Lakes of the Four Seasons Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 Publication of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association July 2016 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT LOFS 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 PLATINUM SPONSORS TWO BILL’S TAP PAGE POP TECHNOLOGIES HALL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC LEE LUGO & JOSH LICHTENFELD OF CHRISTENSON CHEVROLET, INC MARK MERCER ALLSTATE INSURANCE AGENCY QUALITY IMPRESSIONS SCHEPEL BUICK GMC CADILLAC WALGREENS – WINFIELD CENTIER BANK – WINFIELD WINFIELD WOODS CHIROPRACTIC BOB MORETH – STATE FARM INSURANCE PETRY, FITZGERALD & LESS, P.C.- BRIAN E. LESS JMC APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC- JUAN CLAVIJO – NEIDA KESSLER FAMILY DENTISTRY RD 93 AVE. ACE HARDWARE – ANTHONY MANSCH FRANK TRAPANE II – CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED INSTANT REFLECTIONS PHOTO BOOTH- DAWN FARON ZACK WEISS- TRIM- A- SEAL OF IN NITCO MIKE KUCIC - REGION COMMUNICATIONS INC. GOLD SPONSORS DIANN TSIKOURIS • WISEWAY FOODS WINFIELD MEDICAL PHARMACY, INC ALL SQUARE ROOFING- MATT KNEZ SMITH ELECTRONICS JMJ TALENT SOLUTIONS – BOB TITHOF SAMANTHA PARKHOUSE- MCCOLLY REAL ESTATE SWARTZ, RETSON & CO., P.C. - MIKE JONES NIPSCO • KRAZY FLIP’N FUN REES FUNERAL HOME WINFIELD CHAPEL JILL MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY BRAD ZUPAN – EXTREME KARTS BY BRAD GARAGE EXPERTS OF N.W.I. – STEVE GOLUB THE DOCK GUY, LLC/RADTKE ENGINEERING ADVANCED DENTAL CONCEPTS – JEANETTE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE CROWN POINT EXPERT REMODELING- KEITH KRONER TOWN & COUNTRY CHRISTIAN CHURCH – JOSEPH MOLLET RLM- RICCI’S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, INC. GATORS BAR & GRILL SILVER SPONSORS 2&7 COFFEE BAR • MRS. B’S RAINBOW PRESCHOOL JAN MARGIOTTA – CENTURY 21 • JOHN VIDAL- AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL BEACH TAN EXPRESS- SHARON DYKEMA SOUTHLAKE CARPET CLEANING- ED DEENIHAN CROSS OF CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH • HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF FOUR SEASONS UNITED METHODIST LOFS 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE • LOFS LAKE ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION LOFS FISHING CLUB • LOFS WATER SPORTS ASSOCIATION LOFS HOUSE & GARDEN CLUB • LOFS WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION LOFS MEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION • LOFS FUNDRAISERS LOFS LIONS CLUB • LOFS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB LOFS SOCCER LEAGUE • LOFS LITTLE LEAGUE (BASEBALL & SOFTBALL) KEENAGERS • LOFS FIRE FORCE BRONZE SPONSORS KARAS INSURANCE SERVICES – ERIE INS. • OVERDUE BAND SHOTGUN WHISKEY BAND • WINFIELD ACE HARDWARE CHEF NICK’S EATERY • LEVINE TIRE CENTER – WINFIELD SHANNON JAMIESON- CURRIE MOTORS FORD OF VALPARAISO GARY STEINNHILBER- INDIANA FURNITURE & MATTRESS LAKE COUNTY WINDOW CLEANING INC. RESIDENTIAL / FAMILY DONORS JAY & PATRICIA ROBISON • JANET KATICH SCOTT & TIMBURLEY ECKLUND & FAMILY JAMES & SHARON CHLEBEK • JIM & BARB WOOD DAVE & KATHY TOOREDMAN • MICHAEL & DAWN NASTOFF LINDA KOBLACK • REGGIE & GLEYCINE KELLY CHRIS & LINDA KORZENIEWSKI & FAMILY SHARRON ROTHE • LEE & SALLY LUGO KATHY & DAVID HALTERMAN CRAIG & AMY PHILP • RICH & BETH SULLIVAN • ROBERT KELLER JOANNE & THOMAS NASTOFF • JIM & LORI DUPRATT & FAMILY ROD & CHERYL ATTEBERRY & FAMILY • CLAYTON & SHIRLEY KRIEGER ERIC & SUE NEWMAN • DENNIS & ALICE ERICKSON SHARON SALERNO & FAMILY • KURT & CARYN WHITEHEAD RICHARD & NANCY KLAVAS & FAMILY • JOHN & CAROL THORSEN & FAMILY P.G. & BARBARA BAILEY FAMILY • TOM & SHARON STRBJAK MARTIN DOYLE & FAMILY • TONY, RENATE, TIFFANI & BRANDON SAHULCIK JOHN & SHARON PALMERI • VIC NOWICKI FAMILY • JEFF & BRENDA VERSNEL & FAMILY CARL & LINDA ANDERSON • RYAN & SHANNON SUTTON & FAMILY ROB & KIM RABELHOFER • ESTHER P. GOLDMAN PARKHOUSE FAMILY • KEN & MITZI LEVANDER • EDGAR & ELEANOR BLAIR ELI & JUDY LAZAR & FAMILY • JOHN, VALERIE & STEPHANIE LACHOWICZ MICHAEL & VALERIE GERNENZ • HERB & DONNA WHITEHEAD WALTER BARAN & FAMILY • BOB & LORI JOYCE ELMER HART • DAVID DRIVER III • TSIKOURIS FAMILY CARL & MARGE WILKE • ANDY & CONNIE BLACK & FAMILY KACHATUROFF FAMILY • MARSHALL ANDERSON BRUCE PENROD & FAMILY • PAUL & GELINE ZNIKA GEORGENE, MAREN & JOSEPH JOHNSON • JOHN & CHARLOTTE BENNETT RONALD & CYNTHIA PAULSIN & FAMILY • WAYNE & LINDA KRONER & FAMILIES TIMOTHY & DAWN SHEPARD & FAMILY ROBERT & MARY ANN LIPPNER & FAMILY • JOHN & MARY GRVELES & FAMILY MARY CAVALLINI • ROBERT & ROSE DADO TOM & STASIA WEFLER • THE NAULTY FAMILY KURT & LEANN LANGBEHN & FAMILY • DON & SUE GIBSON JEAN M. MARTHALER & FAMILY • LEE & JILL MANSCH STEPHEN & BRENDA TROTTO • CHARLES & JEANNE DE LAS CASAS ED & KATHEY BARNETTE • JOHN & SHARON DULL PAM & GEORGE BEHNLE • JOHN & MAXINE DEGREGORIO BOB & DIANE GREANEY • COPPINGER FAMILY TERRENCE & MARGARITA PANCZUK • LAWRENCE & LORRAINE PIETROWICZ ANTHONY & MEREDITH MANSCH • ROCKY & DEBBIE URSITTI & FAMILY DONNA KMETZ • BRAD & MICHELLE ZUPAN EDWARD & PATRICIA KENNELLY & FAMILY • THE ROMANAK FAMILY GERRY & SUE BISHOP • MR. & MRS. DENNIS BEKEZA TAD & PATSY VALDEZ • ROSS & NANCY PORTER RICH & DEB WOLD • JAMES, KAILEY, JASON & MEMORY OF JULIE MORRIS JAMES WASHAUSEN & FAMILY • RICH & KATHY ZACKIEICZ CHARLES & CAROLYN SHIELDS & FAMILY • GREGORY & DEBRA AMOS BRUCE & DIANE MCFADDEN • THE NIX FAMILY NICK & SHERRY GASPAROVIC • BOB & CAROLE HERM DR. MICHAEL & MARQUITA WHITE • BILL & LINDA STACK JOE & JONI BUCCI • DONALD & DENISE BACCHUS DEAN, SHAWN & KAITLIN COVERIS • MIKE & MARIAN FARINA BRUCE & NANCY BECK, KYLE & KASSY • JOHN & PATTY DESMARETZ DAVID & DENISE ROTI • DAVID & JANET ALLEN • JOANNE DAHLIN KEN DAHLIN • PETE & BETTY POLOMCHAK & FAMILY CLAY, TINA, COLE & ADISEN PUTNAM • MONICA BLY BRIAN & GLENDA ROMER • WARMELINK’S RICH & JOELLEN SIMONI •BILL & BARB BORYS & FAMILY JEFF & KATHY PIEKUT • CHIP & RAE ANN OSTENBERG DON & LORETTA KIRKENDORFER • CHRIS & KIM BROWNLEE DEAN & TERRI LICHTENFELD & FAMILY • RAY & KATHY & CHRIS MIRANDA VERNON & ROBERTA VIERK • THE FAMILY OF BRUCE SWIFT SR. MCQUEN FAMILY • ALICE & DAVID C. ALLEN & FAMILY DICK & JOAN DELOR • LINDA & RON EISENHAUER BOB & LINDA KAVALUNAS • RICK & ANGELA HIGGINBOTHAM MRS. THOMAS GEHRING & DAUGHTERS • PAT, SUE, MARK & STEVE BLAIR THE RICCI FAMILY • ALMEDA DAVIS • DAN & LYNN HARNOIS & FAMILY JASON THOMPSON • JACK & BETH THOMPSON & FAMILY TERRY & PAULA EBERSBERGER • FRANK, JOYCE, PETER & ANNMARIE STAUDOHAR JIM & PHYLLIS WAYCO • FRANK III & WHITNEY TRAPANE & FAMILY THE DERDOWSKI FAMILY • THE O’MALLEY FAMILY KEITH & MILLY RICH • RYAN/VANDENBURGH 2 July 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update POA Community Manager Lakes of the Four Seasons Lake Drawdown Big Bass Lake and Lake Holiday will be lowered approximately five feet this fall so the boat launch for Lake Holiday can be replaced. All boats must be removed from both lakes by October 1st this year. This will be a perfect time for property owners with lakefront properties to make the necessary repairs to their shorelines if needed. Lake Engineering The Sediment Analysis and Watershed Evaluation Project will begin soon. We have hired Cardno Inc.; an engineering firm located in Walkerton, Indiana. The purpose of this project is to col- lect enough data and information to help us decide on a long-term plan and budget for future lake and watershed projects. Thursday Night Concerts The Thursday Night Concerts at the Clubhouse began on June 2nd; the weather has been cooperative. A reminder to those attending the concerts, you are not allowed to walk into or out of the Clubhouse restaurant with alcoholic beverages. Garbage cans have been placed all around the grounds and I ask concert goers to please use them. July’s Summer Concert Listing July 7 - Bam July 14 - Mr. Funnyman July 21 - Pawnz July 28 - The Allen Wronko Band All concerts will take place in front of the Clubhouse beginning at 7 p.m. July 4th Holiday The July 4th celebration will take place on Monday and as in year’s past will be hosted by the LOFS Lions on the Clubhouse grounds. The event will be kicked off with a parade beginning at noon starting at South Lake Shore Drive and ending at the Clubhouse parking lot. I am requesting that there be no throwing of water of any kind from the parade marchers or spectators and please be careful when tossing and collecting candy. The fireworks display, presented by Melrose Pyrotechnics, will begin at dusk on July 4th. The fireworks will again be shot off over the lake from the Clubhouse grounds. This year music will be synchronized with the fireworks. The Clubhouse and upper grounds will be closed all day while the fireworks are setup. I ask that all residents abide by the Fireworks resolution. The resolution is in accordance with Indiana State law and prohibits the use of fireworks in LOFS except during prescribed times. A copy of the resolution is available on the web site at www.LOFS.org. The POA Board of Directors has approved charging the $5 donation to all vehicles without POA stickers entering into the community between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4th. The Fire Force will be collecting the fee. Temporary Golf Cart Rental Permits A reminder to residents who are renting golf carts and using them to get around the community during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. If you are going to do this you must purchase a temporary golf cart permit from the POA office. The fee for this permit is $40 and is good for four days this year. If you are caught driving one of these rental carts without a temporary permit you will be issued a citation with a fine that will cost more than the permit fee. These carts must have working rear tail lights and head lights to be operated on the roads after dark. Thank You, LOFS Departments Please remember while you are celebrating the holiday, there will be several people working hard for your enjoyment. These people include the Operations Department, Rick Cleveland Clubhouse Restaurant Department, Golf Course Maintenance Department, Lakes Department, Pro Shop Department, 19th Hole Restaurant Department, and the Security Department. Take just a short time out of your day to THANK these people for all of the hard work they put in every year. I want everybody to have a great July 4th and I encourage all to be careful and have a SAFE celebration. What to expect from July’s bands at the Summer Concert Series Pet owners expected to BAM of different cover music in- a variety of music including vals, corporate events, and July 7 From rock to pop, hip hop through funk BAM performs live with high-energy filled with fun. Your eyes won’t believe your ears. A non- stop, high- energy party Mr. Funnyman July 14 Mr. Funnyman has been performing in the Chicagoland area for the past 20 years entertaining you with “The Classics”. Mr. Funnyman performs a variety cluding The Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers, Sheryl Crow, Lady Gaga, and Adele to name a few Pawnz July 21 Pawnz was formed in 1980. They have performed at clubs in Northwest Indiana, Chicago, IL, and the Chicago suburbs; weddings and festivals. The band is known for their energetic stage performance and their ability to play classic rock, 80s pop, and current radio hits. The Allen Wronko Band July 28 The Allen Wronko Band is a group of talented musicians, dedicated to bringing you the best and most current modern country songs. Fronted by personable and charismatic lead singer Allen Wronko, the band has made leaps and bounds since its inception in 2010, playing Chicagoland venues, festi- LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 1048 North Lake Shore Drive - Crown Point, IN 46307 219-988-2581 - Telephone • 219-988-3840 Fax Visit LOFS Web Site at www.lofs.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jay Robison PRESIDENT Rob Rabelhofer VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER Sally Lugo SECRETARY Brad Zupan Director Herb Rogers Director COMMUNITY MANAGER Rick Cleveland • [email protected] POA OFFICE STAFF Cheryl Parker ACCOUNTANT [email protected] Courtney Van Sessen Payroll/ Accounting assistant [email protected] Caryn Whitehead ASSISTANT to the COMMUNITY MANAGER [email protected] DEPARTMENT STAFF Ron Bedwell OPERATIONS DIRECTOR [email protected] work 988-4461 Ryan Grady LAKES SUPERVISOR/LAKES PATROL 988-4722 [email protected] Mike Talley MS4 COORDINATOR [email protected] work 988-3654 Kurt Whitehead BUILDING INSPECTOR 988-3654 [email protected] Doug Weiss GOLF MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT work 988-3104 Paul Boris DIRECTOR OF GOLF work 988-2201 [email protected] SECURITY DEPARTMENT work 988-2111 Craig Philp SECURITY DIRECTOR 988-2111 [email protected] Brad Nieman POOL MANAGER 988-4185 FOOD & BEVERAGE Valerie Gernenz MANAGER CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT 988-CLUB (2582) [email protected] 19th HOLE GRILLE 988-2282 [email protected] POA ATTORNEYS Ted Fitzgerald and Brian Less 107 N. Main Street - Hebron, IN 46341 219-996-2300 [email protected] • 219-996-3300 fax SEASONAL EDITOR Mike Kucic, Region Communications Inc . Submit content to [email protected] Direct advertising inquiries to: Region Communications, Inc. 219-662-8888 or e-mail [email protected] 7590 East 109th Avenue, Winfield, IN 46307 The Seasonal is published monthly by authority of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association, Inc. Printed by Home Mountain Printing, Valparaiso, IN private parties. In 2012 the band was invited to open for Little Texas and Travis Tritt. Changes over the past few years have led to the bands best, and most recent lineup, consisting of serious, life long, professional musicians from the Chicagoland area, who currently play, or have played music for a living at one time or another. Members have done everything from national touring to MTV, and a lot in between. be responsible neighbors Be a responsible pet owner, pick up its waste Before you step out of your home to take your dog for a walk, remember to grab a plastic bag and some paper towels; whatever is required to safely and efficiently handle and hold pet waste, and pick up the area after they have done their “business.” Also, do not let your pets run free from your property to do their duty. Your fellow residents will appreciate this. Either case is a fineable offense, whether you allow your pet to deposit waste on a neighbor’s or POA property. Let’s face it, don’t we want all property owners to be “good neighbors”? That virtue needs to extend to pet owners as well. Thanks for your cooperation. Volunteers needed for walk to end Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is actively recruiting volunteers to be a part of a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The 2016 Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Sunday, September 25, at Lake County Fairgounds, and the Michigan City Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, October 1, at Washington Park. “Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, Identification Statement A. The Seasonal USPS #130-510 B. Issue Date: July 2016 C. Monthly D. Issue No. 20392 E. Subscription Price $1.25 per issue F. Office of Publication Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association, Inc. 1048 North Lake Shore Drive Crown Point, IN 46307 G. Periodicals Postage Paid at Crown Point, IN 46307 H. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the SEASONAL, LOFS Property Owners Association 1048 N. Lake Shore Drive Crown Point, IN 46307 cured or even slowed,” said Development Specialist Katie Slater. “Now is the time for northwest Hoosiers to unite in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and take action by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. We need committed leaders to step up to make the 2016 Walk a success.” Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate. More than 5 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s, including 110,000 Hoosiers. For more information about committee opportunities for either walk, e-mail [email protected] or call 800-272-3900. Property Maintenance in a timely fashion If your property is not being maintained in a timely fashion you will receive a warning letter in the mail. The second notice will include a fine and we will have it maintained for you and the charge for doing so will go against your lot. 254 S. 725 W. Hebron • Just East of LOFS Convenient Location and Competitive Rates OUTSIDE STORAGE AVAILABLE NEARBY Call for reservations and rates 219-923-6535 July 2016 3 LOFS Seasonal Thursday concert parking fee remains in effect Concert night parking fee for non-decal vehicles will continue for the 2016 concert season. All vehicles without current POA decals will have to pay $5 to park in the lower clubhouse parking lot and other designated areas during the Thursday night concerts. Residents with current POA decals will have first priority parking at the south end of the lower parking lot closer to the clubhouse. Parking on the streets and berms will not be permitted and those who ignore this policy are subject to a citation and fine. Parking operations will be run by volunteers from various sports groups and other community organizations and they will collect the fee. Funds raised through this effort will go to that club or group and be returned to the community through a variety of improvement projects. State Farm computer monitor donations help area schools and non-profits State Farm has donated eight computer monitors to St. Mary’s Community Catholic School. Agent Bob Moreth worked to get the new monitors for St. Mary’s. “As you can imagine, State Farm uses a lot of office supplies across the country,” said Moreth. “We just wanted to give back to the communities we live and work in.” July 4th Entrance Fee Reminder There will be a $5 fee charged to all non-resident vehicles entering into the community between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4th. Remove outdated decals Per POA Resolution: Only current year decals can be displayed on any automobiles, motorcycles, boats, or golf carts. Security personnel will be enforcing this policy. First offense is $50. EXPERT REMODELING,LLC LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED Customers are our #1 Priority ROOFING • WINDOWS GUTTERS • SIDING FINANCING AVAILABLE! 219-629-2061 866-831-0359 www.expertremodelingllc.net Call for a Free Estimate! 4 LOFS Seasonal Professional Treatment Right in Your Neighborhood +!!)'"$#($#($#' +'+%$&('# )&' +)(&($#"$)#'"#+&'$#"# )&* +)#($#"#'(# +)%)#()& Dr.Arlyn AaronW. K.Jacobus Popp Dr. Chiropractic Physician and Nutritionist Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist Dr. Popp Dr.Aaron JeremyK.K. Popp Chiropractic Physician and Nutritionist Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist Chiropractic Physician Dr. Jeremy K. Popp Dr. Matthew E. Sherwood Chiropractic Physician Chiropractic Physician and A.R.T. Muscle Specialist Chiropractic Physician Winfield Woods Medical Complex 9150 East 109th Avenue, Ste. 2B Crown Point, IN | 46307 (Across the street from Lakes of the Four Seasons) $# 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Fridaypm 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $)&' Monday-Thursday, Monday-Friday, 8:00toam to•6:00 www.winfieldchiro.com July 2016 July 2016 5 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update Fishing Club Lakes of the Four Seasons By Jack Grveles, Club President Fishing Club Annual Kids Derby This year the LOFS Fishing Club’s Kid’s Derby will be held on Saturday, July 2. The derby will be in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration that is going on that weekend. The sign up will start at 8:30 a.m. and fishing will begin at 9 a.m. The derby will end at 11 a.m., when lunch for the kids will be served. There will be a limited amount of prizes awarded after the lunch to the lucky anglers. This month’s Fishing Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the 19th Hole. There will be two fishing tournaments in July. The first one will be on Lake Holiday Saturday, July 9. Sign in is at 5:30 a.m. with the tourna- ment starting at 6 a.m., and ending at 1:30 p.m. The second one will be held on Big Bass Lake on Sunday, July 24. Sign in is also at 5:30 a.m., and start time is 6 a.m. with the tournament ending at 1:30 p.m. The tournament on Big Bass Lake is a trolling motor only, unless you have a boat equipped with a 9.9 horsepower engine or less. Any information needed please contact me at lofsfishingclub@ gmail.com. Please be reminded that all bass and Muskie are catch and release only. Have a great time on the water this year and practice safe boating. W I T H D R . D AV I D B L E Z A We can treat: • Back Pains • Burns • Colds • Concussions • Coughs • Dehydration • Ear Aches • Ear Infections • Flu • Fractures • Infections • Fevers • Lacerations • Migraines • Minor Cuts • Pneumonia • Sports Injuries • Sprains/Strains • Strep Throat • Sore Throat • And More….. Where your wait is MINUTES not hours! 6 July 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update House & Garden Lakes of the Four Seasons By Timburley Ecklund I hope this finds you enjoying the great outdoors! If you have a little free time on the last Tuesday of the month at noon, stop on up and check us out. We’d love to meet you. Each month The Lakes of the Four Seasons House & Garden Club enjoys some form of entertainment. This job is done by the vice president. Throughout the years, we have had ladies who not only accepted the challenge but have also surprised us each month with the educational, entertaining, and simply irresistible programs. This brings me to Carol Jeslis, who has done a superb job on finding programs that add joy to the membership. Hats off to you Carol, keep up the great work! May’s entertainment was Bernie Glim. You may know him and his band, Bernie Glim and Country Roads. Let me tell you, the ladies were completely astonished at his talent. With his musical styling, Bernie took the ladies to Poland, Italy, Spain, America, and Ireland. He has a great sense of humor and was just a hit with everyone. The ladies sang along, laughed, and at times were speechless when Bernie sang a Willie Nelson Bernie Glim and Johnny Cash duo. Clubhouse Early Bird Special When asked what his held on Tuesday, July 26, at Buy one entrée get one 1/2 off dream job was, Bernie said, noon at the Clubhouse. If you from 4pm-6pm music was his dream job, and have any questions please call Patricia German at 219-6627/1—7/8 he’s doing it!” Coupon redeemable 4162. The next meeting will be 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount • I will list your property in 22 different MLS’s • I’m a 40-year resident of LOFS 820 Shannon Drive, Crown Point • Energy Efficient New Construction in Ellendale Farm • Move-In Ready. 3-4 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, 3.5 Car Garage • Open Every Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. • Builder will Design a Home Specific to your needs Lakes of the Four Seasons Clubhouse Restaurant Clubhouse take $5 off food orders of $50 or more Clubhouse Early Bird Special Buy one entrée get one 1/2 off from 4pm-6pm The Clubhouse is whats hot this Summer! Take $10 off food orders of $100 or more Coupon redeemable 7/9—7/15 Coupon redeemable 7/1—7/8 Clubhouse Early Bird Special ➢ Sunday BBQ on the Patio is back starting at 2pm to 8pm with entertainment starting at 4pm. Coupon redeemable 7/1—7/8 Dockside Delivery is also available every Sunday from 2pm-8pm. Look for our Sunday Menu on Facebook 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount and call to order. 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Buy one entrée get one 1/2 off 4pm-6pm 1 discount redeemable perfrom visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Clubhouse take $5 off food orders of $50 or more 150 Wenatchee • 2.4 Acre Vacant lot in Springwood Estates • Soil Boring Tests on record at Porter County • Porter Township Schools • No POA Dues. Bring your Builder or use Ours The Clubhouse will be closed Saturday, July 2nd for the 50th Anniversary Gala event. Take $10 off food orders of $100 or more Clubhouse Early Bird Special Coupon redeemable 7/9—7/15 Buy one entrée get one 1/2 off from 4pm-6pm 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Coupon redeemable 7/1—7/8 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Clubhouse 15% off any nightly special Clubhouse take $5 off food orders of $50 Coupon redeemable 7/16—7/22 or more Take $10 off food orders of $100 or more 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Coupon redeemable 7/9—7/15 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Clubhouse 15% off any nightly special Clubhouse offer Clubhouse $5 off food orders of $50 Coupontake redeemable 7/16—7/22 or more any nightly of special 1 Clubhouse free Dessert15% withoffthe purchase two Entrees Coupon redeemable 7/16—7/22 Take $10 off food orders of $100 or more Coupon redeemable 7/23—7/30 Coupon redeemable 7/9—7/15 11 discount coupon is necessary for discount discount redeemable redeemable per per visit/actual visit 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount CALL 988-CLUB HOURS: Wed-Thurs 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm, Sun. 2pm-8pm (Closed Mon. & Tues.) 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Email Contact: [email protected] Property Owners must have their Lot Cards available when charging to their lot at the LOFS Restaurants Clubhouse offer Lakes of the Four Seasons 1 free Dessert with the purchase of two Entrees Clubhouse 15% off any nightly special th Hole 19 Coupon redeemable 7/23—7/30 Coupon redeemable 7/16—7/22 1 discount redeemable per visit Clubhouse offer 1 free Dessert with the purchase of two 19th Hole offer Entrees Grille Buy one Appetizer get one free Coupon redeemable 7/23—7/30 Coupon redeemable 7/1—7/8 1 discount redeemable per visit Must have actual coupon to present at time of redemption 1 discount redeemable per visit JULY ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP: 1 discount redeemable per visit/actual coupon is necessary for discount Saturday July 16th Killbilly Ramblers Friday July 8th Bedheads nd Saturday July 9h The Rave Friday July 2219th Dave Alamillo Hole offer th th 19th Hole offer Justin Anderson Friday July 15 Nick Kazonis Friday 50% Julyoff29 one 19thBuild Holeyour offerown Burger Buy one Appetizer get one free th DJ every Thursday night after the concert at the 19 Buy Hole! 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We plan to repeat the event next year on the first Sunday of June. We thank our sponsors The Little Market, Jewel, Tarimoro in Lake Station, Krazy Flip’N Fun, Wyant Family, Wendy VanDenburgh-McColly, Winfield American, our firemen and firewomen, and our Fire Auxiliary. If you missed it, please plan on next year. Helping our Community Smile Since 2004! Thank You for Your Support! LOFS Watersports Show making a comeback for 50th anniversary After taking a hiatus the LOFS Watersports Show will be making its comeback. The show will be a part of the 50th anniversary celebration taking place on Sunday, July 3. The show is set to kick off at 5:30 p.m. directly behind the Clubhouse. Come out and support our community’s residents as young as 4 years old as they will take to the water to entertain the crowd on skis, wakeboards and even bare feet! Spectators from the Clubhouse will be able to en- joy the pig roast as well as the bands that will be performing. 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Since most the adult geese will re- By Mike Talley, MS4 Coordinator Get Involved The Lakes/MS4 Department is dedicated to making the entire community’s experience with our lakes as enjoyable and safe as possible. We cannot make this happen on our own. It will take the entire LOFS community to pitch in and help. We patrol the lakes to keep them safe, work to maintain the appearance and health of our lakes, and we work to limit the pollution entering the lakes. But we can only do so much. Much more can be accomplished with the help of turn to their original nesting area in the spring, next year we may relocate the same geese again. Then, why relocate them in the first place? It’s all about goose feces. An adult goose can produce between 1 and 2 pounds of feces per day. Multiply that by the 35 relocated geese and that’s a lot of …., well you know what I’m talking about. We discussed in earlier articles that phosphorus and nitrates are some of the pri- mary nutrients entering our lakes which cause excessive plant growth. Those plants include various types of algae, including Blue Green Algae, which not only looks and smells bad but it can be a health hazard. Geese are responsible for about 20% of these nutrients entering our lakes. When the geese do their business on the beaches, this produces a whole different problem. For the same reason dogs are not allowed on the LOFS residents. What you do at home, around the community and on the lakes can make a huge difference. Get involved. Find out what you can do to help. See us on the web at www.lofslakes.com, or on Facebook at LOFS Lakes. Attend month- ly meetings of the Lakes Enhancement Association held the first Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse. Read articles in the Seasonal. There is plenty you can do to help. Clean water starts in your backyard. Monthly Update Lake Enhancement Association Lakes of the Four Seasons As the weather is changing and the boating season is starting up the LOFS Lake Enhancement Association held their first meeting of the year. The LEA is an open forum for residents to come and voice opinions and ideas for our lakes. Lakes Department personnel were on hand to answer questions as well as POA Board members. Residents were made aware Amenities for residents in goodstanding only The beaches, parks, and lake accesses throughout the community are considered amenities for LOFS residents who are in good standing. Those residents not in good standing and non–residents not accompanied with a property owner found using these amenities will be asked to leave. in writing by, not less than two members of the Building Control Committee for the Association. Hair Studio ADD A LITTLE WARMTH FREE DEEP CONDITIONING TO YOUR HAIR TREATMENT WITH A FEW HILITES No Purchase Necessary No Service$Required 95 SHAMPOO & HAIRCUT! 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Permits mandatory for installing above-ground structures If you are planning on building or installing any above ground structure on your property you must obtain a permit from the POA office. If you have any questions about having a structure built or installed on your property please call the POA office at 219-988-2581. As stated under 3.1.2. in the Restrictive Covenants: No dwelling house, storage shed, tennis court, dog pen or run, outbuilding, swimming pool, or other above ground structure shall be constructed, placed, or altered on any numbered lot in the Subdivision nor shall any boat lift, pier, float, or similar structure be placed entirely or partly within any lake in the Subdivision, unless plans and specifications showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, and location thereof shall have been submitted to, and approved the beaches, animal feces on the sand contributes to the growth of E-coli and other health hazards. Every morning the Lakes Department uses a tractor to turn over and level out the sand on our beaches. This practice not only makes the beaches look nice, but also exposes the underlining sand to the ultra-violet rays of the sun which kills bacteria including E-coli. To further help protect the residents our three beaches are tested weekly for WITH BAGELS ‘N BEANS LOCATED I NSAME THE SAME LOCATED IN THE BUILDING Appointments A ccep Accep ccept BUI LDI NG AS NI CK’ S EATERY AS CHACH’S GRILL ted APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED • elcome WALK-INS WELCOME -ins W Walk alk-ins Welcome 10 July 2016 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update GolfOperations Services Golf Lakes of the Four Seasons By Paul Boris, Director of Golf I would like to give a special thanks to each golf member and their guests for participating in either the Women’s or Men’s Golf Association’s Member-Guest Invitational this year. We push hard for a perfect execution start to finish each year with the early preparation ahead of the event dates each and every year, we hope that everyone had as good of a time playing in these events as we had in hosting the events this year. Hooked on Golf – Children’s Clinic in July! This golf clinic is directed to the children of the community and the surrounding areas who are not golfing members under the age of 12 and those who are younger than the age required for the advanced Junior Golf Academy. Each registered child will receive (1) Iron cut to length, (1) Sleeve of balls, Monthly Update Golf Course Maintenance Lakes of the Four Seasons properly, and remember the lessons that we learned from years past. July 2012 was extremely hot and wet which brought on a disease called Pythium Blight. This is the worst disease a golf course can get. This disease can kill an entire fairway overnight. The disease can be spread by mowers or cart tires. We learned that water has to get By Doug Weiss, Golf Course Superintendent The heart of summer has arrived; July is the longest hottest month of the year. This is the month where all the preparation and planning have to come together to create the best playing conditions possible. The irrigation system has to be in perfect working order, the equipment has to run and cut (1) Bag of Tee’s & (1) Ball Mark Repair Tool & (1) Logo Ball Marker to get them started in the game. Class (1) will explain the basic fundamentals of the stance, swing & grip and weight transfer. Class (2) will review and expand on a more personal level based on each child’s skill set. Location for the clinic will be at Four Seasons Practice Range. The Fee for each Session is $50 ($80 if signing up for both). Session A will be held on: Wednesday, July 13, (Class #1) & Thursday, July 14 (Class 2) from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session B will be held on: Wednesday, July 20 (Class 1) & Thursday, July 21 (Class 2) from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Instructors for the clinic will be: Doug Franz, Asst. Golf Professional and Tyler Nicol 2nd Assistant Golf Professional. Signups for these classes fill up fast! So sign your child or grandchild up ASAP if interested in the golf shop! Four Seasons Country Club – Junior/Adult Tournament Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Sign-Up Deadline: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Event Fee: $10 for Adults (Junior plays for free!) Format: 9 Hole 2-Person Alternate Shot (1 Adult + 1 Junior) past the surface as fast as possible to give the turf a fighting chance. The spiking of fairways and greens are the most beneficial agronomic practice we can do to help the water penetrate. We have also changed the fertilizer program to lower the amount of nitrogen applied to the turf on an annual basis. Now the fertilizer is mainly applied as a foliar spray so it will be absorbed directly into the plant. This also stops any fertilizer leaching into the lakes. These changes will give the turf a fighting chance if it gets real hot and wet. This summer has been very dry, therefore I use a mix of technology and experience to decide when and how much we need to irrigate the turf. I have a soil moisture reader that has three inch sensors that penetrate the soil which gives me an accurate reading of the percentage of moisture. I try to maintain the greens at 14% of saturation and the fairways at 22%. I have found that for this golf course this gives me the best compromise between turf health and playability. Many golfers want the fairways as dry as possible so the ball will roll farther off the tee. The issue is the Poa annual grass is a shallow rooted Local church ready to begin free distribution of fresh produce The Church of the Four Seasons United Methodist (COFS) is pleased by the growth of the Community Garden. The garden boasts over 1,200 square feet of raised garden beds with plants abounding. There are more than 50 tomato plants, cucumbers, squash, beans, onions, potatoes, collards and much more, growing in the garden. Our mission is to provide 100% of the produce to families in our local community. The produce will be available at the church beginning July 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays – call the church office for times at 219-6637803. Families that may not have access to fresh produce are welcome to drive in and pick it up for free. If you would like to be a part of the project, contact the church office at 219-663-7803. We are also seeking sponsors to help with the cost of the project. Visit our website at www. cofsunitedmetodist.com or call the church office for sponsorship information. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Kids Fishing Derby @ Clubhouse sign up @ 8:30 am 4 Independence Day Celebration Clubhouse Restaurant Closed 5 LEA 7 pm @ Clubhouse 6 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 7 Summer Concert BAM 7 pm @ Clubhouse 8 9 Fishing Tourney On Lake Holiday 5:30 am Sign In 10 11 12 Technology Club 6:30 pm @ Clubhouse Fishing Club meeting 7 pm @ 19th Hole 13 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 14 Summer Concert Mr. Funnyman 7 pm @ Clubhouse 15 16 17 18 19 Photo Club 6 pm @ Clubhouse 20 21 Keen– Agers Noon Summer Concert Pawnz 7 pm @ Clubhouse 22 23 26 House & Garden Club Luncheon Noon @ Clubhouse 27 Lions 7 pm @ Clubhouse 28 Summer Concert The Allen WronkoBand Band Allan Wronko 7 pm @ Clubhouse 29 31 25 POA Public Board Meeting 7:30 pm @ Clubhouse Four Seasons Country Club www.lofscc.org Junior Eligibility: Open to all junior golf academy students or LOFS Junior Members (8-17 years of age) Registration limited based on sign-ups, sign up early! I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! Remember, keep your head down and follow through! winter annual, which means that it wants to die in the hot summer and come back in the fall. Therefore if it dries out completely it will die, not go dormant like your yard if you don’t water it in the summer. A golf course with dead spots all over the fairways would affect the playability and aesthetics of the golf course. The only project I have planned for the month of July is having a contractor clean out the ditch on number 10. The dry conditions will allow the project to be completed with minimal damage to the golf course. Erosion cloth and rip-rap will be installed to stop the banks from eroding into the lake. Any other projects will be completed in the fall. The July greens committee will be moved to the 11th. This meeting will cover the August meeting as well since it is half way through the month. I hope you enjoy all of the 4th of July festivities and celebrating 50 years of this great community. Please watch the golf course for vandalism and stay safe. Monthly Update Lakes of the Four Seasons 3 50th Anniversary Celebration 5:30 pm—10:00 pm @ Clubhouse 24 Fishing Tourney On Big Bass Lake 5:30 am Sign In @ Boat Launch Monday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.-Fri.: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Upcoming Events • Friday, July 1 – Night Golf 9 Hole Scramble (9:00pm Shotgun) • Tuesday, July 5 – (No Jr. Golf & No Tues. League) • Saturday, July 9 – WGA Vegas Ball (9:45am-11:00am) • Sunday, July 10 – MGA 3 Best of 4 (Morning-9:45am) • Friday, July 15 – LOFS Fire Force Outing (12;00pm) • Saturday, July 23 – WGA/ MGA Mixed Pairs Steeplechase (3:00pm) • Sunday, July 24 – MGA Wolf Scramble (8:00am Shotgun) • Sunday, July 24 – WGA Wolf Scramble (8:00pm Shotgun) • Monday, July 25 – NIJGA Jr. Tour Event (Course will open at 11:30am) • Saturday, July 30 – Nicol “Please Take my Wife” Event (1:00pm Shotgun) • Sunday, July 31 – LOFS Junior/Adult Tournament (2:30pm Modified Shotgun) Keenagers POA - July 2016 Sun July Golf Shop Hours 30 POA Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 am— 4 pm By Renate Sahulcik, Club President The Keen-Agers will be having their July meeting on the 21st at the LOFS Clubhouse. The bar will open at noon and a delicious luncheon will be served at 1:00. Entertainment is scheduled for 2, after a short meeting and a 50/50 raffle adjournment will be around 3 p.m. Besides the third Thursday of the month meetings, the club attends plays and gambles at an area casino. A day trip to Chicago is planned and also a week long journey; this year it is Myrtle Beach in September. Their annual August Auction will be the 10th fun- draiser to help pay for all their fun activities throughout the year. This year it is shaping up to be NEW and exciting. The Membership fee is $22 per year and the monthly luncheon cost is $14. Keep your calendars open to enjoy all the festivities of the LOFS 50th Anniversary celebration! Keen-Agers are welcome to come to the Sandy Beach #1 pavilion on the 4th of July for a cookout. Please call Renate at 219689-3408 or e-mail her at [email protected] to make a future reservation. Thanks to all the Keen-Agers and the Clubhouse staff for making our club NUMERO UNO! • Interior / Exterior Painting • Residential / Commercial • Free Estimates • 3rd Generation of Ser vice • Licensed & Insured • Ser ving Winfield & LOFS! Call Brian at 219-306-6648 July 2016 11 LOFS Seasonal Monthly Update Security Department Lakes of the Four Seasons By Craig Philp, Director of Security The first four days of July will begin the celebration of our Community’s 50th Anniversary; which means the 4th of July weekend just got a little longer for some people, including this department. I want to remind those who are planning to drive around from party to party to not over-indulge themselves with alcohol. Your safe and responsible actions could prevent those around you including yourself from getting seriously hurt. As a reminder, there will be a group collecting money on the 4th of July once again at the main gate. This group will be collecting $5 from all non-residents entering the community during the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. We ask all residents who are planning to have company to advise your guests of this fee and further ask them to have patience during this busy timeframe of people entering the community. We want to wish everyone a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July. Monthly Update Women’s Golf Association Lakes of the Four Seasons By Marge Wilke, League Secretary WGA Announces May League Results The WGA League was unable to play on May 5 due to rain; however, the balance of the month provided good weather for participation by our members. Eva Simic, 2nd Vice President 18 Hole League, presented the following awards: May 12 was an Even Steven event and the winners included 1st place by Use of Fireworks We need to remember our combat veterans during the 4th of July, especially when it comes to the use of fireworks. There is a good chance there is someone living near you that suffers from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder.) The loud unexpected explosion from the use of fireworks can be the catalyst in triggering a PTSD episode. I have talked with some veterans who are suffering from PTSD and I found that it is not that they want everyone to stop using fireworks, it’s more they just want to be aware that it is going to happen so they are not surprised by the loud noise. Take the time to find out if there are any veterans living near you, and talk to them. Ask if there is a particular type of firework that is upsetting to them; let them know when you plan to light them off, and maybe choose an area to light them that is less likely to alarm them. It’s the least you can do for the ones that fought and are still fighting for you! Under Resolution number 2007-06-11 the Lakes of the Four Seasons Board of Directors has set some limitations when it comes to the discharge of fireworks within the community. Discharging fireworks on POA property is strictly prohibited and these properties include, but are not limited, to streets, parks, golf course, public grounds, and the lakes within the boundaries of the Lakes of the Four Seasons. Please also be aware of the dates through the State of Indiana for the use of approved fireworks to be discharged within the Lakes of the Four Season Property Owners Association: between 5:00p.m., and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29th, 30th, July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and ending date of July9th. On the 4th of July Indiana State approved fireworks can be used between the hours of 10:00 a.m., and midnight. If officers locate anyone discharging fireworks after the approved hours set by the State of Indiana, they will be issued a warning for the first offense. Any and all other offense by the same subjects will result in citations being issued and items being confiscated for destruction. Covenant Letters By now, some residents within the community will have received property violation letters from this department. These letters serve as a written warning notifying you that there are certain violation(s) on the property that need immediate attention. The letter does not include an attached fine, but merely a timeline to have the violation remedied. If, while following up on the properties with visible violations, it is found that the residents who have not taken actions to fix, replace, repair, or clean up the violation, citations will then be issued in accordance to the POA adopted Fine Structure. Deb Gulley, 2nd Place, Deb Wegman and 3rd place Joni Bucci. Also, Kim Brownlee had birdies on Holes #10 and 11. For May 19 the game was Odd Holes with 1st place going to Phyllis Wayco; 2nd place Sharon Strbjak and 3rd place Eva Simic. Deb Gulley had a birdie on Hole #4, Kim Brownlee had a birdie on Hole #6, Gigi Leith had a chip-in on Hole #17, Deb Gulley had a chip-in on #4 and Mitzie Levander had a chip in on Hole #16. On May 26 the game was Best 9 and 1st place was won by Jeana Karas, Joni Bucci was 2nd place winner and Sharon Strbjak came in 3rd. Birdies were also recorded by Jeana Karas on Hole #10, Joni Bucci on#17, Deb Wegman on Hole #10 and Diane Greaney on Hole #11. Lori DuPratt, 2nd Vice President 9 Hole League, congratulated the winners for the month of May. For the week of May 12, the game was Lori’s Choice (added those) and deducted ½ handicap: A Flight winner – Barb Wood and B Flight winner – Glenda Romer. Week of May 19, the game was “Hate-Em” – Circle two Hated Holes before GolfAdd and then subtract gross: A Flight Winner – Barb Bailey; B Flight Winner – Carol Thorsen. On May 26 the games was Even Steven – Add scores from Even Numbered Holes and deduct half handicap: A Flight Winner Barb Wood – B Flight Winner Linda Pasternak. Putter of the month on the 18 Hole League was Sally Lugo and the 9 Hole League putter of the month was Barb Wood. Congratulations to our May League winners! WGA Harvest Time booth space applications now available The Lakes of the Four Seasons Women’s Golf Association will host their “Sixth Annual Harvest Time Garage, Craft & Vendor Sale” at the lower LOFS Clubhouse parking lot on Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A rain date has been scheduled for Saturday, September 17. This annual WGA event provides an opportunity for community residents and others to take advantage of this convenient location for displaying, sale and purchase of garage sale items, craft pieces and/or general merchandise. Due to the growing popularity of this event and limited number of booths, space will be reserved on a first-come, first-paid basis. Rent for an approximate booth space of 10’ x 20’ is only $20. Vendors will need to provide their own tables, chairs, and display racks and the WGA provides the space. All applications need to be received by August 30. For more information or to secure a booth application, contact Debby Gulley at 219-305-2624 or access the application published on the back page of this issue of The Seasonal. Join LOFS Text Club Become part of the LOFS Restaurant Text Club. Text lofs to 36000 and receive 1/2 off an appetizer just for becoming a member. You will begin to receive information on specials, events and discounts. Obit ~ Violet “Vi” Mae Violet “Vi” Mae Solich, age 81 of Hobart, passed away May 30, 2016. She was born in Gary on February, 4, 1935. Violet was preceded in death by her parents – William and Agnes (nee Brown) Craig; brother – Walter Craig. She is survived by her loving and caregiving husband of 61 years – William of Merrillville; sons – Stephen of Ottawa, Il., Joseph (Denise) of Hobart, James (Tamela) of Crown Point; daughter -Kathern Serbin of Michigan City; 11 grandchildren – Stephanie, Christopher, Tamara, William, Nathan, Nicholas, and Samuel Solich, Victoria, Cynthia, Julia Serbin, and Derrick Harding; 8 great-grandchildren; brother – William (Christine) Craig, of Merrillville; several spe- Solich cial cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Violet was a graduate of Merrillville High School, Class of ’53. She retired from Merrillville Community Schools with 25 years of service. Vi cherished time with her grandchildren, family gatherings, loved to fish, travel and entertain, and was a longtime Cubs fan. She was most proud of her Scottish heritage. Friends visited with Vi’s family Friday, June 3, 2016 from 2-8 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point and also at the church from 9 until the time of service. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7667 E. 109th Ave, Crown Point. www.burnsfuneral. com “Red Fury’ wins Spring soccer championship with 11-0-1 record The team called Red Fury won the Spring 2016 Seasons Soccer U-11 Tournament Championship by finishing the season with a record of 11-0-1. Pictured are, top row, left to right: assistant coach Jason Gilman, Dylan Keseley, Jonathan Bobos, Kozmelina Morales, Xavier Alanis, Fernando Balderas, and head coach Frank Oliva; bottom row, left to right: Addison Gilman, Pauly McCoy, Sofia Oliva, Kylie O’Neill, Carl Johnson, and Alexis O’Neill. 12 July 2016 LOFS Seasonal LIKAS PROTEAM Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 As Lakes of the Four Seasons celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2016, we thought it would be interesting to take a look back at some of the events that occurred each month during 1966 when the community was first being built. Affiliated LOOK FOR US IN THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE Steve Likas Broker Associate [email protected] July, 1966 • July 1 - Medicare goes into effect, and the first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto. • July 4 - Beatles attacked in Philippines after (unintentionally) insulting Imelda Marcos • July 4 - 36th US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Freedom of Information Act • July 5 - National Guard mobilizes in Omaha after third night of rioting, and Saturn I rocket launched at Cape Kennedy • July 10 - US launches Orbiter 1 to the Moon • July 12 - Race riot in Chicago • July 13 - Richard Speck murders 8 nurses in Chicago • July 18 - Gemini 10 launched • July 25 - Eric Clapton records guitar tracks for Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” • July 29 - Bob Dylan hurt in motorcycle accident near Woodstock, New York • July 30 - Beatles’ “Yesterday... & Today” album goes to #1 and stays there for five weeks, and US airplanes bomb demilitarized zone in Vietnam • July 31 - Alabamans burn Beatle products due to John Lennon’s anti-Jesus remark Lakes of the Four Seasons 2016 Summer Concert Schedule July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 August 4 August 11 August 19 BAM Rock Mr. Funnyman Rock Pawnz Classic Rock The Allen Wronko Band Country The Highway Band Classic Rock The Resonators 50’s & 60’s Classic Rock Nawty Rock 5th ANNUAL HARVEST TIME GARAGE, CRAFT, & VENDOR SALE REGISTRATION FORM LOFS Clubhouse Lower Parking Lot Saturday, September 10, 2016 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain Date – Saturday, September 17, 2016 MAIL RESERVATION FORM AND CHECK PAYABLE TO WGA TO: Debby Gulley, 1253 Brandywine Road, Crown Point, IN 46307 (Registration Deadline Aug. 30, 2016) NAME ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE: CHECK ITEMS TO BE SOLD: ( ) Household Goods ( ) Clothing ( ) Jewelry ( ) Sporting Goods ( ) Toys ( ) Books ( ) Crafts ( ) Other Sponsored by the Women’s Golf Association of Lakes of the Four Seasons Due to Popularity & Limited Number of Booths - - Space Will be Reserved on a first-come, first-paid basis Kim Brown Broker Associate Dan Sisk Broker Associate [email protected] [email protected] Heidi Blum Broker Associate [email protected] Chris Ronning Realtor Jan Margiotta Realtor [email protected] [email protected] Kelly O’Neill Realtor Celebrating 50 Years~1966-2016 Alex Nickla Realtor HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY LAKES OF THE FOUR SEASONS! 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