Severe thunderstorms take a heavy toll in LOFS, Winfield

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Severe thunderstorms take a
heavy toll in LOFS, Winfield
By Lucas Schmidt
Last month’s monstrous
storm swept through much
of Northwest Indiana and
its straight-line winds took
a heavy toll on Lakes of the
Four Seasons. Roughly onethird of the gated community
was damaged. Those damages
included fallen branches, uprooted trees, and several accounts of property damage.
One home had its roof torn
off due to the winds, which
reached speeds of more than
70 mph according to the
National Weather Service.
Most of the damages were
located in the northern section
of the community where fallen branches littered roadsides.
Some homeowners, however,
had more than branches fall in
their yards. Frank Libauskas
was in his father’s LOFS home
when the storm hit and heard
the noise of three trees crash
into the room above him.
“I heard that crash and saw the
heavy winds. I was 100% sure it
was a tornado,” he recalled.
While a tornado warning
was issued for Lake County
Wednesday evening, the
National Weather Service
stated that straight-line winds
are sometimes confused with
tornadoes because of their
high wind speeds.
Other residents also suffered
property damage from fallen
trees. Chuck Dorin’s home had
a tree fall on the roof and another tree fell and totaled both
of his cars. Dorin however was
in high spirits and was not upset by the storm’s damage to
his home. “I can’t be happier,”
he said. “I’m just thankful for
my insurance.”
The cost of cleaning up all
the debris from the storm will
easily cost many thousands of
dollars, according to LOFS
Community Manager Rick
Cleveland. That accounts
for having the Maintenance
Department going throughout the entire community and
chipping all the branches residents put on the roadside, and
then taking them off-site.
Many of the fallen trees were
too large and required contractors to come in and remove
with heavy-duty equipment that
LOFS does not have on hand.
Speaking on the severity
of the storm Cleveland said,
“I’d say this was one of the
worst.”
No injuries were reported.
The estimated 70-100 mph winds tore the roof from
one home.
Frank Libauskas was in his father’s home when three
trees all fell through the same wall.
An estimated 100 oak trees were damaged or uprooted during the storm.
By Doug Weiss,
Golf Superintendent
The heart of summer has
arrived; July is the most difficult month to maintain cool
season grass. Before I move
on to the process of keeping
the turf healthy, I must look
back at the horrible storm that
went through the community.
I would also like to introduce
the newest member of our
golf course on hole eleven.
On June 12 the golf course
changed forever when
straight line winds blew
through the entire community. There were 82 trees
that were either damaged or
lost from various locations
throughout the golf course,
including the pro shop area.
The initial clean up has taken
approximately two weeks.
There are some branches that
still need to be removed from
several trees. This will be a
summer long project along
with the process of which
trees need to be replaced.
The practice green and
number eighteen green had
minimal damage. The cleanup
effort was greatly enhanced by
the volunteers who spent their
time cutting, hauling, and raking branches and leaves from
the greens, tees, and fairways.
I received a couple of texts
and one phone call to see if
I needed help and approximately 70 people showed up.
Without their help, the course
would not have been able
to be open for several more
days. Thank You!
The heat and humidity
of July is very hard on cool
season grass. We have taken
several steps to give us the
best chance to get through
this month successfully. The
purchase of the slice aerifier
will allow the soil to have
the exchange of gasses. The
aerifier will also allow water
to penetrate past the thatch
layer.
For the last three years,
the fairways have suffered
mainly because the heat and
rain simply fried the turf. I
have also changed the fertility program for the fairways.
Liquid fertilizer has been applied every two weeks starting in May; this allows a
more steady growth instead
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of granular fertilizer that
makes the turf grow rapidly.
I believe that these changes
along with the weather station will give the fairways the
best chance of survival.
Finally, I would like to introduce you to “Woody”. He
is the carving of a golfer on
hole eleven. The MGA paid
for Custom Carving to carve
a golfer out of a dead oak
tree. Ryan Matijevich did a
LOFS Fishing Tournament
coming July 27
Clean-up crews arrived early the morning after the
storm to begin removing fallen trees.
July 2013
The Fishing Club will hold a Community Fishing
Tournament on July 27. The tournament will be held on
Lake Holiday beginning at 6 a.m. Sign in time will be at 5
a.m. at the Lake Holiday boat launch.
great job on the statue. If you
want his contact information
please let me know.
The next greens committee meeting is Monday
July 1 at 6 p.m. Feel free to
come and express your opinions or ask any questions.
Thank you once again to my
staff, the Pro Shop staff, the
Operations Department, the
Lakes Department, and all
the volunteers.
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Monthly Update
Monthly Update
POA Community
Manager
Keenagers
Lakes of the Four Seasons
Lakes of the Four Seasons
The storm that raged
through LOFS the evening
of June 12 caused destruction mainly to the northern
portion of the community.
Fortunately there were no
reports of injuries.
Several large trees were
uprooted and destroyed. The
maintenance crew was out
that same evening clearing
trees and debris from the
roadways so vehicles could
travel through the community safely.
The maintenance crews
will continue collecting
branches from the curbside
until the job is completed.
Please be patient, as there is
an enormous amount to collect.
The Thursday Night
Concerts at the Clubhouse
began on June 6. The weather was a little chilly but we
still had a great turnout. As
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 concertgoers to please use them.
The Pool Manager and
I made the decision in
June to have the pool open
on Mondays this season.
Normally the pool is closed
on Mondays for cleaning and
other necessary maintenance.
This season we are going to
try to work around this to
give residents more time at
the pool. Happy swimming!
The Fourth of July celebration will take place
on Thursday, and as in
years past, will be hosted
by the LOFS Lions on the
Clubhouse grounds. The
event will kick off with a
parade beginning at noon
that will start at South Lake
Shore Drive and end 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 4. The fireworks
will again be shot off over
the lake from the Clubhouse
grounds. The Clubhouse and
upper grounds will be closed
all day while the fireworks
are set up.
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 a
$5 fee to all vehicles without
POA stickers entering into the
Rick Cleveland
community between the hours
of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July
4th. The Fire Force will be collecting the fee.
A reminder to residents
who are renting golf carts
and using them to get around
the community during the
Fourth of July holiday: 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
$25 and it is good for three
days. 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.
I want everybody to have
a great July 4 and I encourage all to be careful and have
a SAFE celebration.
Have a safe
and happy
Fourth!
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
Herb Rogers PRESIDENT
Frank Kolodziej VICE PRESIDENT
Brad Zupan SECRETARY
Kevin Radtke Treasurer
Sally Brown ASST. SECRETARY Treasurer
COMMUNITY MANAGER Rick Cleveland • [email protected]
POA OFFICE STAFF
Cheryl Parker ACCOUNTANT [email protected]
Caryn Whitehead ASSISTANT to the COMMUNITY MANAGER
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Ed Spanopoulos LAKES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR/MS4 COORDINATOR
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Kurt Whitehead BUILDING INSPECTOR
Doug Weiss GOLF MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT work 988-3104
Paul Boris HEAD GOLF PRO work 988-2201
POOL MANAGER work 988-4185
SECURITY DEPARTMENT work 988-2111
Craig Philip SECURITY DIRECTOR 988-2111
[email protected]
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Alex Huffstodt CLUBHOUSE MANAGER
988-CLUB (2582) [email protected]
Andrew Panico BANQUET/EVENTS COORDINATOR
Valerie Gernenz 19th Hole Grille MANAGER 988-2282
Carol Hassett ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
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By Renate Sahulcik,
Keenagers President
The Keen-Agers will have
their July meeting on the 18th
at the LOFS Clubhouse, after
enjoying a June meeting with
a new kitchen and being serenaded by Jim Bulanda! The
bar will open at noon and a
delicious luncheon will be
served at 1 p.m. Entertainment
is scheduled for 2 p.m.; after
a short meeting and a 50/50
raffle adjournment will be
around 3 p.m.
The club is open to any-
Beaches and parks
for residents in
“good standing”
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 by a property
owner found using these
amenities will be asked to leave.
Fishing fines changed
The POA Board of Directors recently approved an addition to the fine structure for
the fishing regulations. The
current fine structure is: 1st
violation, $25; 2nd violation,
$50; and 3rd violation, $100
plus suspension.
Each of those violations
will now include replacement
fees per species: Largemouth
and
Smallmouth
Bass,
Walleye and Muskellunge $125 per fish. Yellow Perch,
Sunfish including- Bluegill,
Red Ear, and Pumkinseed $10 per fish. Channel, Blue
and Flathead Catfish - $10
per fish. (The only exception
will be Lakes Department
sanctioned Fishing Club
Tournaments; all fish will be
returned after weigh in.)
$5 non-resident
fee on July 4
The POA Board of Directors
has approved charging a $5 fee
to all non-resident vehicles entering into the community between the hours of 6 p.m. and
9 p.m. on July 4th.
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one 50 or older, regardless of
residency. Besides their third
Thursday of the month meetings, they attend local plays
and frequent the area casinos.
Gypsy was on the calendar in
May and Mackinaw Island is
set for September. Still being
planned for August is their
Chicago boat trip and another visit to Four Winds Casino
in Michigan.
Their 4th of July celebration will be at Sandy Beach,
pavilions 2 & 3, including
a tent! Their annual August
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Auction plans are in the
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activities. Their year will
end with ballroom dancing
at the Willowbrook the first
Sunday in December and
their Christmas meeting on
the 19th, featuring the famous
singer, Peter Oprisko, cousin
to members Tony Sahulcik
and Jeanette Stolarz.
Their five successful
fundraisers have helped them
pay for transportation and
entertainment. For the first
time in the club’s history
there is a waiting list for
membership. Please contact
Renate Sahulcik at 219689-3408 or e-mail her at
[email protected]
to
make a future reservation.
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Security Department
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By Craig Philp, Security
Director
Entering the Community
Some people in the
community have asked or
wondered what it is we do
when people are entering our
community and why there
are times when the traffic is
backed up to the lights. Here
is just a little explanation
of what goes on inside our
walls.
The employees at the gate
check in each person entering
the community. During this
time, they request last names
or destinations for each
person entering. Then, as the
person is driving away, they
copy down the license plate
information for that vehicle
entering.
Now of course, a majority
of the employees working
the gate will begin to
remember those entering and
will not ask for a name or
destination, but this does not
mean a person should just
assume they remember and
drive through. On an average
day, this department signs in
roughly 2,500 visitors, which
is a lot if you think back to
what information they are
gathering. Now think about
this: some of those people
need directions, so the
employees will give them
The Boone Grove boy’s
golf outing will be held on
Sunday, July 14, at the Lakes
of the Four Seasons golf
course. The day includes a hot
dog lunch at 1 p.m., shotgun
start at 2 p.m., and a steak dinner immediately afterwards.
The cost is $45 for LOFS
members, $75 for adult nonmembers, and $45 for junior
golfers. The fee includes cart,
greens fees, lunch, steak dinner, and range balls. To make
a reservation, call Dawn
Bobrowski at 219-405-3986
or Joanna Shaffer-Judy at
219-863-9775. Reserva-tions
may also be done at the LOFS
Pro Shop. We will accept individual golfers. Reserve early
to guarantee your spot.
Boone Grove golf scramble
accepting reservations
turn-by-turn instructions or a
little piece of paper detailing
how to get somewhere.
There are occasions,
however, when one of the
employees at the main gate
of the community may ask
to see a driver’s license of
a person coming in. We
do this for several reasons;
namely, the person signing
in provided a name that is, or
sounded fictitious at the time,
like “Barney to Rubble.”
Yes, it has been used a lot.
Sometimes it is because the
person entering may not be
speaking clearly enough to
get the correct spelling of
their last name, or, the person
entering is known to not
have a valid driver’s license
from past dealings, or does
not meet the age requirement
for driving on the streets
within the Lakes of the Four
Seasons.
The POA made a ruling
that states anyone driving
a vehicle on the streets
of the Lakes of the Four
Seasons MUST have a valid
state driver’s license. Now
some people are under the
assumption that they can
drive a motor scooter on our
streets without a license if
that scooter is under 50cc.
While it is true that you can
drive a scooter under 50cc
without a license outside the
community, that ruling does
not apply to our streets.
Golf Cart Seating
We have all seen people
on golf carts driving all over
the area, and with 4th of
July, and the Thursday Night
concerts, we are going to see
a lot more, which means it’s
a good time to cover some
of the standing rules for golf
carts that must be followed.
A person must be at least
sixteen (16) years of age
to operate any motorized
vehicle, including a golf
cart, within Lakes of the
Four Seasons. This golf cart
operator must also possess
and be able to produce a
current, valid driver’s license
upon request.
Golf carts with a single
forward facing bench seat
are allowed no more than
three riders: the operator, and
two passengers. No one is
allowed to stand up on a golf
cart while it is in motion.
Passengers are not allowed
to stand up and hang on to
the rear of the cart while it
is in motion. Passengers are
not allowed to sit on the front
edge (facing driver) of the
golf cart.
Golf carts that have a
rear facing bench seat are
allowed to carry additional
passengers, as long as they are
properly seated and they are
secured by a seat belt. Please
understand the seat belt is a
state law enacted last year
and will be enforced by the
officers of this community.
No more than two, or
if enough room, three
passengers are allowed to
ride in a rear facing bench
seat. At NO TIME will a
passenger be allowed to
kneel in any seat, sit on
another passenger’s lap, or
stand on any portion of a
moving golf cart.
I know I keep covering
the ‘standing on a golf cart’
issue, but it is something we
are constantly dealing with.
We want people to be safe
when enjoying an amenity
out here, and if that means
Security has to the be the
proverbial “Bad Guy” to do
that then so be it.
Holy Spirit Church is
now accepting registrations
through Friday, July 5, for its
annual Vacation Bible School,
which will be held the week
of July 15 through 19.
Children will be “diving deep” in a “Super Cool
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a.m. to 12 p.m. daily, children
from pre-k through 5th grade
will participate in games,
song and dance, Chadder
Chipmunk Theater, drama,
and crafts, and be fed snacks
in our “Dive-In” Diner.
The fee is $25 per child,
which includes a crew shirt,
and classes will take place
at Jerry Ross Elementary on
Randolph Street in Winfield.
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Questions can be directed to
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Monthly Update
Golf Services
Lakes of the Four Seasons
By Paul Boris,
Director of Golf
Normally I would start
my monthly article with a
quirky quote, or a question
to ponder about after reading
it. However, I would like to
use this section to sincerely
thank the Lakes of the Four
Seasons community and
the large show of support
in lending a hand after the
June 12 storm. The storm
wreaked havoc on the golf
course, snapping or uprooting dozens of trees, the night
before the golf course’s two
biggest golf events of the
season with our Member–
Guest Invitational’s for both
women and men.
It’s a rare occurrence to
see the type of damage that
the golf course sustained
during that night. What’s just
as rare is the enormous show
of support of LOFS residents
and golfers who just began
showing up that morning,
chainsaws and work gloves
in hand, asking where help
was needed for the maintenance crew and golf shop
staff, in the process of clearing downed timber from the
golf course.
At dawn Thursday morning, the extent of the damage
was revealed, and the timing
of the storm was such that
the Women’s Invitational
had no chance at continuing as planned and had to be
rescheduled to a later date.
Furthermore, the chances of
the Men’s Invitational on the
following day, Friday, had
also looked like a grim possibility.
About two hours into the
tree-clearing process, the
first of the LOFS volunteers
began showing up out of
the blue ready to work, and
around two hours thereafter
we had counted nearly 70
volunteers from the LOFS
community involved in the
cleanup process. By 5 p.m.
that afternoon, with the help
of those volunteers, golf
maintenance and the golf
shop staff were able to clear
enough timber to make the
course safe enough to play.
We had done nearly the
impossible, allowing us to
reopen the doors within 24
hours after the storm had hit.
I want to personally thank
each and every volunteer
from the golf membership
to the community, as well
as the LOFS staff, for putting in the extra effort to
do in 12 hours what would
almost certainly had taken
more than a week, based on
the sheer number of trees the
storm had affected.
This season 4th of July
falls on a Thursday. What this
means for the golf course is
Thursday to Sunday will be
considered a four-day weekend, with member tee-times
before 11 a.m. each of those
days. I would like to stress
the importance of making
sure you have reserved a teetime in advance, with any
rental carts reserved if planning on playing throughout
this period of the month, as
tee-times will go fast if the
weather cooperates with the
golf course.
I would like to give a
special thanks to each golf
member and their guests for
participating in the Men’s
Golf Association’s MemberGuest Invitational this year,
and understanding the extreme circumstances that had
to be worked around. This
event takes a lot of effort
to coordinate and we strive
for perfect execution from
start to finish each and every
year. We hope that everyone
had a great experience this
year and we look forward
to seeing everyone and their
guests back in 2014.
With the unfortunate
timing of Mother Nature’s
wrath, the Women’s Golf
Association Member-Guest
Invitational has been rescheduled to Thursday, July
11, with a 9 a.m. shotgun
start.
Hooked on Golf VIII –
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
Registrations open for Boot Camp Triathlon at Camp LRCA
The Lake Region Christian
Assembly Summer Camp
will host the Sprint Distance
“Boot Camp Triathlon” on
Saturday, August 24.
The race will be start at
7007 East 117th Avenue in
Winfield and will consist of
a .33 mile lake swim, 12.5mile bike race, and a 3.1 mile
cross-country run.
The swim and run will take
place at the base camp; the
bike course winds through
Lake and Porter Counties.
The triathlon, which will use
chip timing, includes male
and female divisions for ages
12 and up, as well as team
categories.
Participants may register
for $60 prior to July 1; after
that date, the cost will rise.
Registrations may be made
online at www.veepraces.com.
For information, contact
Cherish Edwards, camp manager, at cherishlrca@hotmail.
com, or call 219-663-2530.
Lakes of the Four Seasons
th Hole
19
SPECIALS…
Grille
The 19th
Hole will be
open until
2 p.m.
DJ Bob Alters every Thursday night after the summer concerts.
No one under 21 permitted.
Monday: $6.95 Cajun Talapia Sandwich & Fries, $3 Brats, $5 Nacho Supreme, $3 Vodka
Drinks, $2 Summer Shandy Bottles, $2.50 Goose Island Summertime
Tuesday: $2 Taco Tuesday’s are back!! Mexican beers $2.75.
Wednesday: Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult meal (excluding appetizers,
small salads or large garden salads), For the adults - Chef’s choice dinner special,
$5 Tall Well drinks, $6 Tall Call drinks.
Thursday: $5 Cheese Pizza!! (maximum of 2 per order) $6 Tall Calls,
$5 Tall Well drinks.
Friday: AYCE Fish Fry or AYCE Fried Shrimp $9.95 , $2 Domestics, $3 Imports
Saturday: Lunch special $6 Burger and fries til 5pm, Dinner Special $9.95
1/2 rack of ribs starting at 5pm, $2 Tall Drafts, $6 Pitchers.
Sunday: Chef’s Choice lunch special every Sunday, $1 Mini Cheeseburgers,
$2 Buffalo Chicken Sliders, $1 Drafts, $2 Tall Drafts
NEW
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SU ER HOURS! 988-2282
Mon. 3pm-9pm, Tues.-Thurs. 11am- 9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-8pm
July 2013
12 and those who are younger than the age required for
the advanced Junior Golf
Academy. Each registered
child will receive (1) PING
iron cut to length, (1) sleeve
of balls, (1) bag of tee’s, (1)
ball mark repair tool, and (1)
logo ball marker to get them
started in the game.
Class (1) will explain the
basic fundamentals of the
stance, swing and 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 $40 ($70 if signing
up for both). Session A will
be held on: Wednesday, July
17 (Class #1) and Thursday,
July 18, (Class 2) from 9 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. Session B will
be held on Wednesday, July
24, (Class 1) and Thursday,
July 25, (Class 2) from 9
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Instructors
for the clinic will be: Doug
Franz, assistant golf professional, with support from
By Jeremy Boyer,
LOFS Pool Manager
Don’t forget to purchase
your family pool pass for
$70 at the POA office. The
daily fee for non season-pass
holders and guests will be $5
per day.
All guests must be accompanied by a current resident. Property owners may
also purchase a special swim
coupon for $25. These passes
are good for 10 swims,
which is a 50% savings off
the regular fee!
All renters must purchase a
renters option before utilizing
the pool. All payments at the
pool are cash or check only.
All other payment methods
should be done at the POA.
Remember that all PFDs
(Personal Flotation Devices)
brought to LOFS pool
must be U.S. Coast Guard
approved. This means water
wings and other similar
items are not permitted.
Appropriate life vests may
be checked out at the pool
office at no charge.
The LOFS pool is once
again offering swim lessons
this summer. All children
will be taught to swim or
helped with their swimming
technique by certified lifeguards. We will keep the
instructor to child ratio at a
minimum to ensure safety,
skill learning, and fun.
Come to the pool during
regular pool hours to sign
up your child. Children must
be between the ages of 3 and
12.Adult lessons and private
lessons may be set up with
an available lifeguard. The
cost is $40 for each child per
session.
Lessons for beginners
will be from 10:30 to 11
a.m., while lessons for
intermediate and advanced
swimmers will be from 11 to
11:30 a.m.
The session will be held
from July 9 to July 25. The
same schedule for lessons
will apply for this session.
Fridays will be used as
make-up days in the event of
inclement weather.
Be advised that season
pass holders can also book
the pool for private parties
after 8 p.m.
LOFS pool now
open on Mondays
Paul Boris, director of golf.
Sign-ups for these classes
fill up fast so sign your child
or grandchild up asap if interested!
I hope everyone has a safe
and happy Fourth of July!
Remember, Keep your head
down and follow through!
LOFS
Pool Hours
• Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.-Lap Swim
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.-Open Swim
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.-Lap Swim
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.-Family Swim
• Friday-Saturday-Sunday
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.-Lap Swim
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.-Open Swim
(Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by
a parent or guardian during
Family Swim/ Lap Swim).
Also, the pool is great for
pool parties during regular
hours. The regular admission
price or swim coupons may
be used for guests. Tables may
be reserved upon request.
Call the pool at 988-4185
for any questions. We are
looking forward to another
great summer at LOFS pool!
Lakes of the Four Seasons
Clubhouse
Restaurant
DINNER SPECIALS…
WEDNESDAY
Loaded Prime
Rib Sandwich $10
FRIDAY
24 oz. Porterhouse Steak
dinner $26
THURSDAY
BBQ Pork Loin
DInner $9
SATURDAY
AYCE Shrimp
6 Varieties $22
SUNDAY
Fried Chicken Dinner $9
Th e
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Note: Bar may remain open later than posted
HOURS: Wed-Thurs 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 4pm-8pm (Closed Mon. & Tues.)
[email protected]
Property Owners must have their Lot Cards available when charging to their lot at the LOFS Restaurants
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By Timburley Ecklund
As I am busy writing this
article, I’m sure many of you are
busy cleaning up from the recent
storm that tore through parts of
Lakes of the Four Seasons. Wow,
was that a powerful storm!
The Lakes of the Four
Seasons House & Garden
Club’s May meeting was
filled with the excitement of
members anxiously waiting
to hear about the success of
the annual plant sale.
Many of you know from
reading past articles that one
of last year’s projects was
the outside lighting at the
Clubhouse, which allows
residents and guests to enjoy
the beautiful landscaping
as they enter the Clubhouse
Restaurant in the evening. One
of our bigger projects this year
will be to add illumination
lighting in another area of
the community so another
enchanting garden can be
enjoyed after dark.
Jill Hayman Aponte entertained us once again as only
she could. With her captivating
voice, she serenaded us with
Teachers Pet, What Ever Will
Be Will Be, Red Red Robin,
and Crazy, by Patsy Cline.
Not only does she have an
amazing voice, her presence
is so welcoming. She has
such a wonderful sense of
humor and undoubtedly loves
what she does.
The Yard of the Month sign
has found its way home thanks
to the Security Department! I
am told it was found in some
cal variety and dynamic live
performances have helped
propel the band to the forefront of live music in northern Indiana as well as Illinois
where the band has also
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entertained the House &
Garden Club’s members
at their May meeting.
tall grass off of the golf course
and a little repair is needed.
The next meeting will be
Tuesday July 30th at noon at
the Clubhouse.
The entertainment is “The
Voice.” If you have any
questions, please call Patricia
German at 219-662-4162 or
Mary Cavallini at 219-9885879.
Summer Concert Series July preview
Monterrey
July 11
Monterrey is one of those
rarities that has matured
smoothly through the years
like a fine wine, without losing the bite or the clarity of
taste required of all true classics.
With over twenty years of
development, Monterrey is
a band that provides a combination of entertaining stage
presence and moving musical renditions, which many
claim has made them one of
the premier dance bands in
the Midwest.
Recycle the Day
July 18
RTD is committed to getting’
your fists bumpin’, bootys
shakin’, and heads bobbin’.
The band is an eclectic group
of five musicians who play
all your favorites, from rock
to hip hop and pop to disco.
Their show consists of highenergy, fantastic choreography, audience participation,
and pure fun throughout the
night with a playlist that includes songs that make you
reminisce and covers hits in
every genre from the 70’s to
today
The Relics
July 25
The Relics are a five-piece
classic rock band based out
of Northwest Indiana with
a sound reminiscent of the
classic bands from the 60s
and 70s. The group’s musi-
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We now offer pool water testing!
• SCREEN REPAIR
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Monday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Steve Likas is proud to announce that The Likas
Proteam is now part of the
#1 Real Estate brand in the world.
Please join Terry & Annie Pearman
as they celebrate and remember
former LOFS resident Jackie's life.
Saturday, July 27th
12:30 – 3:00pm.
Tiebel’s Restaurant
1775 U.S. 41, Schererville
Please RSVP to Annie Pearman at
[email protected]
or 404-556-6506.
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Broker
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Broker
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Broker
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Broker
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Realtor
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Broker
A growing team of Professionals working to better serve your real estate needs.
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RANCH HOME. Well maintained
w/ 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. Neutral colors and very neat and
clean. Large fenced yard with
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entertaining. Storage shed and
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$129,900
GOLF COURSE RANCH over
2700 sq feet of finished living
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modern kitchen,NEW neutral carpet and ceramic. The home is well
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3 step bi-level home w/ walkout basement-many updates.
Great for RELATED LIVING. Big
kitchen w/ loads of cabinets and
counter space (new glass back
splash). Oak cabinets and walk
out to deck. 3 bedrooms and
full bath GIANT rec room with
built in bar, full bath, and 4th
bedroom. $169,900
PRIVATE WOODED LOT
This modern 1.5 story home
w/mature trees and close to
Bass Lake. Mint Condition
- CLEAN - PET FREE SMOKE
FREE HOME. Gracious two
story foyer w/ OPEN STAIRCASE. French doors to a deck
w/ great views. $189,000
ON LAKE HOLIDAY Open concept/shows like a vacation home!
Lowest price on Beautiful Lake
Holiday! Lots of space in this
BRIGHT and Sunny split level
home. Rustic feel on a wooded
lot its a perfect setting. Large
deck and sunroom, open kitchen,
4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Lots
of windows for GREAT VIEWS!
$249,900
Across from Clubhouse 3000 sq
feet Beautiful LAKE VIEWS. Private backyard, well maintained.
BIG 4 bedroom 3 bath TWO-STORY w/ Lots of updates. Big foyer
and grand staircase - FORMAL
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Main level 4th bedroom/office
and 1/2 bath. 3 generous sized
bedrooms upstairs. $259,900
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home. 4 Bedrooms, 4 baths,
finished basement w/bar hardwood and tile floors, 10’ ceilings, New roof, new furnace
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more. Formal living room w/
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floors. Main floor bedroom and
3/4 bath. $264,900
ON LAKE HOLIDAY This home
was completely updated a few
years ago with all new flooring, interior doors, trim, baths,
drywall, electric, plumbing,
fixtures, lighting, showers, and
more! 3 bedrooms. Full bath
with whirlpool and separate
shower, lower level family room
with fireplace and sliders to outside. $338,400
Lakes of the Four Seasons
2013 Summer Concert Schedule
July 11 Monterrey
July 18 Recycle The Day
July 25 The Relics
August 1 Eustachia
August 8 The Difference
August 15 Nawty
Buy a Home From Any LIKAS PROTEAM Member and we will make a
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July 2013
LOFS Seasonal
Monthly Update
Women’s Golf
Association
Lakes of the Four Seasons
By Marge Wilke
Our WGA Thursday
League play started on
May 2, and our first game
was “Predict Your Score”.
Winners for the 18 Hole
League included, in first
place, Janet Allen, second
place, Nancy Klavas, and
third place, Debby Gulley.
There were no chip-ins or
birdies for the day. The 9
Hole League May 2 game
was “No Putts” and the winners were, in A Flight, Barb
Bailey, and B Flight, Bev
Monthly Update
Building Control
Lakes of the Four Seasons
Permits required for structures
When you’re building an
above-ground structure, a
permit is typically needed.
If you are planning on
building or installing any
above-ground structure on
your property, such as a
fence, shed, swimming pool,
or deck, you must first obtain
a permit from the POA in or-
der to proceed.
Due to various restrictions in our Covenants, such
as lot setback requirements,
you may be able to build the
structure where you want it,
or may not be able to build it
at all because it is too large,
or does not conform for some
other reason.
Nowicki.
On May 9, the 18 Hole
League game was “Best
Poker Hand” with first place
won by Sharron Rothe; second place produced a threeway tie between Sherry
Peters, Sally Brown, and
Debby Gulley. Chip-ins included Sally Brown #16,
Debbie Wegman #15 and
Nancy Klavas #17, with
no birdies for the day. The
9 Hole League game was
“Prediction” and Flight A
winner was Beryl Bowers,
with Kathy Halterman winning Flight B.
May 16, 18 Hole League
game was “Net Score”
and first place was won by
Nadean Hartman and June
Eitel (tie); second place was
a 3-way tie between Sherry
Peters, Sally Brown, and
Debby Gulley. A chip-in was
made by Eva Simic on Hole
#18 with no birdies. Our
9 Hole League game was
“Love ‘Em” and the weekly
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
in writing by, not less than
two members of the Building
Control Committee for the
Association.”
It’s much better to seek approval before you build than
to have to go through the expense of removing or demolishing a structure that was
not permitted, not to mention
paying any associated fines.
For information about
building a structure or having one installed on your
property, call the POA office
at 219-988-2581.
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Monday
Junior Golf Academy Wk #4
7:00am - 12:00pm
Course Opens @ 11:00am
Pro Shop Open from
11:00am-6:00pm
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Course Opens @ 11:00am
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Couples League
3:00-4:15pm
Couples League
3:00-4:15pm
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14
20
MGA Golden Coin Auction
6:00pm
MGA Golden Coin
Team Drawing @ Noon
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Ladies League
8:00am (18 holers)
9:00am (9 holers)
1
Sunday
7
MGA 3 Best of 4
Pick Your Partner
Computer Pair Foursome
AM-9:30am
WGA Two Lady
Good, Bad n Ugly
9:45-11:00am
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Men's Senior League 9:00am
7
Saturday
6
Summer Night Golf
9:00pm Shotgun
Ladies League
8:00am (18 holers)
9:00am (9 holers)
Men's Senior League 9:00am
21
MGA Golden Coin
8:00am Shotgun
27
Winfield/LOFS
Chamber of Commerce
Golf Outing
1:00pm Shotgun
BGHS Golf Team
Fundraiser Golf Outing
2:00pm Modified Shotgun
28
Member Play 8:00am Shotgun
Junior/Adult
Tournament 3:00pm
Nicol "Please Take My Wife"
Golf Outing
1:00pm Shotgun
Notes:
Men's Senior League 9:00am
Couples League
3:00-4:15pm
July 2013
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7:00am - 12:00pm
Men's League Week #13
5:15pm Shotgun
Ladies League Week #13
5:15pm Shotgun
Independence Day
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Friday
WGA Member-Guest
Invitational
9:00am Shotgun
(RAIN DATE)
Couples League
3:00-4:15pm
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Junior Golf Academy
Johnny Classic Rd #1
7:00am - 12:00pm
Men's League Week #12
5:15pm Shotgun
Ladies League Week #12
5:15pm Shotgun
Course Opens @ 11:00am
Pro Shop Open from
11:00am-6:00pm
same day to the POA office,
and documentation verified as
complete and valid.
On Monday, August 5, the
Candidates Night issues forum
will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the
LOFS Clubhouse ballroom.
Thursday, August 8, ballots will be mailed to all
property owners of record.
Wednesday, September 11,
ballots must be received
by 9:00 a.m. at the Crown
Point Post Office box or by
noon if dropped in the ballot box located at the LOFS
Clubhouse.
POA office hours are
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
(Treated as a Weekend)
Flag Tournament
Men's Senior League 9:00am
Men's League Week #11
5:15pm Shotgun
Ladies League Week #11
5:15pm Shotgun
Course Opens @ 11:30am
Pro Shop Open from
7:00am-6:00pm
5
Holiday Treated as a Weekend
11
17
Junior Golf Academy Wk #6
7:00am - 12:00pm
5
Thursday
4
Couples League
3:00-4:15pm
Men's League Week #10
5:15pm Shotgun
Ladies League Week #10
5:15pm Shotgun
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Men's Senior League 9:00am
10
Junior Golf Academy Wk #5
7:00am - 12:00pm
NIJGA Jr. Tour
7:30am Shotgun
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Wednesday
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Men's League Week #9
5:15pm Shotgun
Ladies League Week #9
5:15pm Shotgun
Course Opens @ 11:00am
Pro Shop Open from
11:00am-6:00pm
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Jean Marthaler, Election
Committee Chair
Two of the five-member LOFS POA Board of
Directors are up for election
this year. Friday June 28, was
the last day candidacy materials were available for pickup
at the POA office for property
owners wishing to be listed on
the ballot.
From Monday, July 1, to
Monday, July 15, completed
candidacy materials may
be turned in at the POA office. The order the ballots are
printed, listing the candidates’
names, will be determined by
a blind draw only if there are
more than one person turning in their petitions on the
Four Seasons Country Club Event Calendar
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and Phyllis Wayco; third
place Louise Ensing and
Karen Whiten. Chip-ins were
made by Debby Gulley on
Hole #13, Sharon Strbjak at
Hole #16, Jodi Hall on Hole
#8, and Diane Greaney on
Hole #14. Debby Gulley shot
birdies on Holes #13 and #14.
The 9 Hole League Game
was “Hate ‘Em”. The Flight A
winner was Barb Bailey and
Flight B, Jeana Karas. Putter
of the Month for the 9 Hole
League was Carol Weaver.
LOFS POA Board of Directors election
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winner from Flight A was
Barb Wood; Flight B brought
a tie between Bev Nowicki
and Deb Panico. Barb Wood
had a chip-in on Hole #6, giving her a par on that hole, and
Carol Weaver had a par on #2.
League Play for May 23
was cancelled due to rain. On
May 30, the 18 Hole League
game was “Blind Partners”
and the first place winners
were Diane Greaney and
Debby Gulley; in second
place were Sharon Strbjak
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Tue
Wed
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Sat
POA Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm
1 BR=Ballroom
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3 Lions BR
4 POA office closed
Restaurant Closed
Parade starts at noon
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10 Lions BR
11 Monterrey Concert Clubhouse lawn
7 pm
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16 Photography Club 17 LEA 7 pm BR
6 pm BR
18 Keenagers noon
BR
Recycle the Day Concert Clubhouse Lawn
7 pm
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22 POA Public Board
Meeting 7:30 pm
23 House & Garden
Board 10 am
24 Lions BR
25 The Relics Concert Clubhouse Lawn
7 pm
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27 Lake Holiday
Fishing Tournament
6 am Boat Launch
5 am sign in
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30 House & Garden
noon BR
31 Fishing Club 7 pm
Boating Safety Class
@ Clubhouse
Chamber Lunch
noon BR
Technology Club BR
6 pm
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Kiest heading to Chef’s Academy Largemouth bass, minnows
Destiny Kiest has lived in
Lakes of the Four Seasons for
the past 13 years and recently
graduated with the Boone
Grove High School Class of
2013 in their Culinary Arts
program.
She has helped with the
preparation of family meals
since she was old enough to
reach the kitchen counter.
She has always been fascinated by the way the different
components of a meal come
together and the different
ways to present them attractively.
Kiest was recently inducted into the Porter County
Technology Honor Society as
a result of her work in culinary arts.
She is currently scheduled
to begin Pastry Arts classes
on August 5 at The Chef’s
Academy in Indianapolis.
She’ll also be competing
in the Top Teen Talent cooking competition on June 15 in
Morrisville, NC.
First prize is a full scholarship to The Chef’s Academy.
Kiest knows that this competition will be difficult, but has
studied and practiced very
hard with the help and support of her family.
Kiest has already reserved
an apartment in Indianapolis
and submitted employment
applications to a number of
restaurants near her school.
While she is excited about
the new freedoms and opportunities ahead of her, she is
still somewhat nervous about
entering a new life with all
of the adult challenges and
Summer contest seeks
photographers’ hottest pictures
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority
will again host the Summer
Fun Along the South Shore
photo contest.
Submissions will be accepted through Sunday,
September 1.
Photographs should be
candid and depict people
enjoying summer activities
such as water parks, festivals,
beaches, and parks.
The first place winner will
receive a $500 Visa gift card
and two runners-up will each
receive $100 toward custom framing at Lake Street
Gallery in Miller Beach.
Submitted
photographs
may be featured on the South
Shore CVA’s website, promotional material, or ads.
For more information, or to
submit photos to the contest,
visit www.southshorecva.com.
Turn it Up is this summer’s COFS’ VBS theme, a
program that runs from July
29 through August 2, from 9
a.m. until noon.
Each day, children will
learn about some of the anchor stories of the Bible
through video or live storytelling, crafts, snacks, and
games.
The focus each day will
be on one main principle, or
Bottom Line. The class will
explore how, throughout
time, God has been pursuing
a relationship with us.
By the end of the week,
children should have a context of the bigger story of
God and how everyone is a
part of it.
For more information
contact the church at 219663-7803, or via e-mail to
[email protected].
COFS hosts VBS
Booklet helps identify tree species in Indiana
The Arbor Day Foundation
is offering a tree identification
booklet that helps identify trees
in a simple, step-by-step process. “What Tree Is That?” is
available for a $5 donation to
the nonprofit tree-planting organization.
The color booklet explains
what to look for in the shape
of the leaves, differences in the
leaf stems and twig structures,
and specific characteristics of
fruits, flowers, buds, and bark.
To obtain a guide, send
your name and address and
$5 for each guide to: What
Tree Is That? c/o Arbor Day
Foundation, Nebraska City,
NE 68410. Booklets may also
be ordered online at www.
arborday.org.
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released into LOFS lakes
On June 2, the Lakes
Department and the LOFS
Fishing Club worked with
Rim Run Pete Fish Farm
out of Muncie and released
largemouth bass into Big
Bass Lake and Lake Holiday.
The average size was about
14 inches but the largest was
as long as 22 inches.
Total inches stocked were
about 450 in each lake.
Releasing adult bass will
ensure their survival.
Along with the largemouth
Destiny Kiest
bass stocking, 65 pounds of
responsibilities.
However, minnows were released into
she knows that help is only a Lake on the Green.
These minnows will help
phone call away.
the recently stocked largeSubmitted by the Kiest Family
mouth bass keep a steady
growth rate.
CL Summerfest registering entrants
for Car, Truck, and Cycle Show
The 2013 Cedar Lake
Summerfest Charity Car,
Truck and Motorcycle Show
will raise money for three
area not-for-profit organizations. All proceeds will go
directly to the Project Love
Food Pantry, the L’arc en
Ciel Theatre Group, and Boy
Scout Troop 105 of Cedar
Lake.
Registration for judging will cost $20. The first
100 vehicles registered will
receive a dash plaque and
every paying registration
will receive a raffle ticket.
Individuals wishing to show
a car, but not register it for
judging, will be assessed a
fee of $5.
Download a copy of
the car categories at www.
cedarlakesummerfest.com,
or contact via e-mail at
[email protected] for
a registration form.
John Grveles, Fishing Club president, on fish
stocking day.
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Boater education and resources for safe family fun
Monthly Update
Lakes Department
Lakes of the Four Seasons
By Ed Spanopoulos,
Lakes Director
When boating, it is possible to get caught unexpectedly in bad weather, encounter insects, or spend too much
time in the sun. To protect
yourself and your passengers,
do some research before you
head out.
Always check local weather conditions before departure. TV and radio forecasts
can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough
changing winds, or sudden
drops in temperature, play it
safe by getting off the water.
One of the most important
parts of boating safety is to
use your common sense. This
means operating at a safe
speed at all times, especially
in crowded areas. Be alert at
all times, and steer clear of
large vessels and watercraft
that can be restricted in their
ability to stop or turn. Also,
be respectful of buoys and
other navigational aids, all of
which have been placed there
for one reason only- to ensure
your own boating safety.
Did you know that the ma-
Kids needed to
assemble mission
craft kits
Crown Point First United
Methodist Church has a new
summer program called
“Kid’s Mission Camp,”
which runs the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of each month
from 10 a.m. until noon.
Snacks, drinks, and a light
lunch are provided, and there
is no cost. This program is for
children of all ages.
The children will learn
about missions by assembling
craft kits that will be distributed on the island of Roatan,
Honduras.
The craft kits will be going
into “Friendship Boxes” that
the mission team will distribute throughout the island.
The church is located at 352
South Main Street in Crown
Point. For more information
call 219-663-1515.
IU requiring students
to take financial
literacy class
Nationally, the average college student will graduate owing almost $27,000 in student
debt, a 40% jump since 2002.
According to Indiana University Director of Student
Literacy Phil Schuman, the
most important thing a grad
can do is get a job, even if it’s
not in the student’s field of interest.
IU is now requiring incoming students to take a 90-minute online financial literacy
class, as studies show 45%
haven’t learned about budgeting and finances at home.
jority of drowning victims after a boating accident are the
result of not wearing a lifejacket? Make sure that your
family and friends aren’t part
of this statistic by assigning
and fitting each member of
your onboard team with a
lifejacket prior to departure.
Practice boating safety at
all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability
of being involved in a boating accident doubles when
alcohol is involved, and studies have also shown that the
effect of alcohol is exacerbated by external effects such as
sun and wind.
If you’re going to be in
and around the water, proper
boating safety means knowing how to swim. Local
organizations such as the
American Red Cross and
others offer training for all
ages and abilities; check to
see what classes are offered
in your area.
Beginning boaters and experienced experts alike need
to be familiar with boating
safety rules of operation.
Boater education requirements vary by state; some
require validated completion
of at least one boating safety
course. Regardless of your
individual state’s requirements, it’s always important
to be educated, aware, and
prepared for every circumstance that might arise.
We offer two boating
classes a year that are held
at the Clubhouse. Call the
Lakes Department if you are
interested in attending one.
Take advantage of a free
Vessel Safety Check from the
David Taylor
$339,900
US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
They offer complimentary
boat examinations to verify
the presence and condition
of certain safety equipment
required by state and federal
regulations. Free of charge,
they’ll provide a specialist
to check out your boat and
make helpful boating safety
tips and recommendations.
They also offer virtual online
safety checks as well.
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