2019-10 HL Highlights Newsletter October

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS Publisher: Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. OCTOBER 2019 $1.50 9 26 2019

Page 2 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. GENERAL Manager: Harold O. Paetow EDITORS: Tom & Marianne Novak TREASURER: Dee Heavin PHOTOGRAPHER: Carey Paetow HLCS Inc. PUBLISHER & PRINTER Chairman: Roseann Paetow The Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS POLICY is NO negative comments are allowed and all minutes, if needed are condensed to fit by the staff of the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. The POA office staff, Conservancy Board, Fire District, Trustees and/or POA Board Members may not agree with some of the material contained in the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. Only the volunteer Board of the Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. has any influence on the policies set forth for Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. All of HLCS Inc. expenses are covered by the revenue created by the sale of advertising in the yearly Heritage Lake Telephone Directory and the monthly Commercial / Business Ads in the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS newsletter. Prinatreedacvoapiileasbolef itnhethHeIBGlHueLBIGoxHTS DiastptehtnheseeHrHsLLlPoPOcOaAtAeMdCaalturibtnhhaeoeeunnstetrr&aannccee.to ComIfmemunpittyy cSoenrtvaicctesH(e7r6it5a-g3e86L-a6k2e87). &ThdehoHtwtIpnGl:oH/a/hLdeeIdGriHotanTgtSehlecaaHkneLapPlsoOoaAb.ceWovmieeb/wsietde under Newsletters. Articles & Ads can be emailed to: [email protected] or be dropped off at the Clubhouse All material must be signed and include HLPOA - Lake Committee a telephone number (in case of questions) 2019 Lake Rules Review Advertising in the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS Newsletter UNAPPROVED BLUE LIGHTS PLACED ON BUOYS!! The lake committee has approved white lights and has the authority to 6” X 8” Landscape Ad $150.00 place these on the buoys as a test only. We check these periodically to make sure they are continuing to light and that the buoys have 4” X 8” Landscape Ad $100.00 survived any boat collisions. We have noticed that someone has taken upon themselves to place BLUE LIGHTS on two buoys at the 4” X 6” Portrait Ad $75.00 entrance to a cove near the south end. Let us remind you that doing so without management or lake committee approval, is prohibited. 4” X 4” Square Ad $50.00 The buoys are fragile and can be damaged when placing lights on them. Whoever did this could be liable for any damage these lights 2” X 3.5” Business Card Ad $30.00 may cause. e-mail Ads To: hlhigglights@gmail MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO : HLCS Inc. and Mail to: HLCS 189 Mill Springs Coatesville, IN 46121

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page 3 HLPOA INFORMATION Office phone: 765-386-7447 Office Hours Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon Managers Report Welcome to Fall Cooler weather will be fast approaching; our spring and summer has gone by way too fast. I truly would like to thank everyone that contributed financially towards the community whether it was renting a boat slip, a picnic shelter, a campsite, purchasing boat fuel, or a snack and drink at the Marina. Not to mention the huge support you showed during the holiday weekends throughout the summer, Floyd Fire Ribeye’s, Neighborhood Watch Taco Bar, and breakfast put on by Neighborhood Watch & Homemakers group. I would also like to thank the following groups for all their dedication to allow the operations to run smoothly. The marina staff, water security, pool staff, summer camp group, kids count camp and all the volunteers that are equally as important. October & November are two months that the leaves begin to fall heavily. Removing the leaves that would possibly make their way to the lake or ponds that will prevent siltation. The location and times available to take your leaves will be behind the Fire Station, and the gate will be open and monitored by staff every Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 2pm, beginning October 5th and will run thru November 17th. Also, as a safe reminder, Halloween is at the end of the month. Please use extreme caution during this time, as there will be many young children walking the streets during this time. There will be a minimum of 2 Sheriffs patrolling Heritage Lake during that evening. Safety first, citations will be given for speeds over the posted limit. Please be alert and watch out for the children. Respectfully, Ken Rozelle HLPOA Property Manager Are you recycling right? Check out these tips REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR ALUMINUM CANS TO CONTAINER AT THE BACK ON LEFT SIDE OF THE HLPOA MAINTENANCE BUILDUNG RECYCLE only the items listed as acceptable in the bins, Check signage and bin labels or contact your hauler if you have questions. When in doubt, throw it out RINSE containers to remove residue (metal, plastic containers #1-7, glass bottles, and jars). This only takes sec- onds, but makes a huge difference. FLATTEN, flatten, flatten all cardboard boxes (remove greasy or food-stained portions and throw those on the trash). REMEMBER that recycling is the LAST step to waste reduction

Page 4 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 HERITAGE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Unapproved minutes of the HLPOA Board of Directors meeting . The HLPOA Board meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. at the Clubhouse & open to all Heritage Lake POA members in good standing. The Board Meeting agenda includes a forum that allows members to express their views to the Board. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. The POA official and approved minutes can be obtained and read at the POA Office or on the HLPOA Website. HERITAGE LAKE PROPERTY the purpose of pollination. The group the Putnam County will be taking over OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS will be visiting an Alpaca farm from 9- the servicing the county in place of Op- 12 at the cost of $5 per person if anyone eration Life, an independent contractor. Unapproved MINUTES is interested. Members are always wel- There were two presentations at the September 9, 2019 come to join one of our meetings either Commissioners meeting; Beyond Home- Attending: Chris Schafer, Thomas No- AM or PM on the 2nd Thursday of each less wanted to get the word out for dona- vak, Grant Feldhake, Jeff Brooks and month. tions both monetary and home goods and they are looking for a handyman to assist William Goupell, Jim Johnson, Paul Presentation of Agenda: with minor repairs; and RIPPC, Vanessa Forbes, AJ Stafford and Jim Johnson. Motion by AJ/ Fox representative speaking about Inva- Staff attending was Ken Rozelle and sive Plants at Ivy Tech 9/27 from 9-2. Debra Napier. There were 19 members in Second by JB - VOTE: Approved 8-0 The next meeting is September 26th 10 a.m. The Board congratulated Dick attendance. (Live stream via You Tube). Presentation of Minutes: i. August 12th Board Meeting Call to Order: Chris Schafer called the Motion by AJ; Second by JB Werner for accepting the position of meeting to order at 7:00 pm. VOTE: Approved 8-0 chairman of the committee. E.Lake: Kent Hoops reported that the “Buoy Lights” have been effective but Announcements ii. August 12th Executive Meeting have sunk, been removed or damaged so A.Clear Creek Conservancy: Duane Motion by AJ; Second by JB more are needed for next year. Approxi- Kelly was not in attendance but they are VOTE: Approved 8-0 mately 20 more buoys are needed ($150 still waiting to apply the final seal to the buoy-lights are $7-$42). Fish stocking spillway. recommendations of 4000 fish (1000 B.Floyd Township Fire Department: iii. August 29th Operations Meetin Red ear, 1000 Walleye, Largemouth bass Jeff Brooks reported there are free Motion by AJ; Second by GF and Hybrid Strip Bass) which total smoke detectors available through the VOTE: Approved 8-0 $9303.65. Kent stated the committee will put in the overage of $803.65 from fire department. Treasurer’s Report: the budget line of $8500. A redesign of C.Neighborhood Watch: Ken an- Jim Johnson reported total income for the the Lake Rule Book is being worked on nounced the next meeting is September month of August was $106,395; total so that at least we all can navigate the 18th 7pm at the Clubhouse. expenses were $159,81 leaving a nega- lake properly and safely (it has been re- D.HLCS: Harold Paetow announced he tive income balance of $-52,686. The ported and is apparent that some of our is retiring from HLCS and is looking for total income year-to-date is $1,117,334; members are not familiar with the rules a member to take over the Highlights total expenses year-to-date were and or boating). The committee is dis- and Directory. His last Highlights will $981,330 leaving an income balance of cussing a date change for Feast-N-Ski to be the December 2019 issue. $136,004. possibly July 4th weekend; a key person E.HLNAC: Jan Sallee reported the Gar- As of August 31, 2019, our short-term has stepped up to administer the event. age Sales are September 12, 13 and 14th. cash was $564,638 and total invest- The Water quality testing of E-coli has HLNAC is putting on the food at the ments, which are made up of Certificates been completed and the results are sur- Clubhouse “Garage Sale” and will be of Deposits and Money Market Check- prising; The state of Indiana has updated split with Putnam County Kids Count. ing Accounts, $689,955. the ‘parts per million” from 235 down to We will be presenting Scary Stories at Board Committee Reports 126 which the North Fork result was 3 the Clubhouse, October 6th, 7pm (no A.A&E: Ben Fuchs reported the com- ppm, East Fork had 1 ppm and the main food or drinks allowed). Canaan Church mittee approved 12 permits (16 projects) body was 0 ppm; Wow people we have a will hold the Fall Festival October 26th, for the month of August; 3 houses 1432, clean Lake. The Fish survey will be in the Clubhouse 7pm. 1859, 2200 square feet, 1 garage, 2 done October 10th around dusk to dark F.POA Security: Brian Helmer, 1 do- decks, 4 docks, 3 fences, 1 addition and which the lake will be closed to all activ- mestic call and speeding. 2 boat houses. ities. This test involves shocking the G.Garden Club: Anita Johnson reported B.Campground: no report, Ken Rozelle water and can be a hazard to anyone in for Linda, the Pollinator garden at Lin- has asked several times for a contact the water. Meetings are 4th Wednesday coln Park is coming along, weeding is name, with no response. of each month, with our next meeting on being done and the flowers are starting C.Clean Up: Kurt Steuer announced the September 25th. to bloom. This will attract bee’s, butter- Garage Sales are September 12th-14th flies, and humming birds which they car- with the Clean Sweep on September 21st (Continued on page 5) ry pollen to other plants spreading the (volunteers welcome). Our next meeting good stuff. Please don’t use insect spray is September 12th 7pm at the Clubhouse. near your flower gardens as this defeats D. Government: Dick Werner reported

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page 5 A.Clean Water: report included in the Middle of last month I took in 3 Judicial Panel that decide the outcome of Lake Committee by Kent Hoops. water samples from the lake to the Mont- the offense. I am asking if the Board B.Long Term Planning: Debra Napier, gomery Co. Board of Health for an “E. feels it’s a good idea to have volunteers Chair, announced having a good turnout coli” test. After the results, they stated ride with the Security Officers as a sec- for the “sneak peed” but has not re- that this was one of the cleanest lakes ond pair of eyes to capture those viola- ceived a response for the September 24th they have ever seen. tions and cut down on the repeated vio- meeting at the Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. Finally, A memo from Aquatic lations. After discussing the options of C.Siltation: Meetings are the last Thurs- Control regarding the fish survey per- Liability and Waivers, Educating the day of each month, 7pm at the Club- formed on October 10th. This message I membership, results of enforcement and house. will read will be sent out also by email opinions of directors is was decided to D.Emergency Planning Team (EPT): and also on social media for communica- drop this initiative. E.Election Committee: Jim Muehlen- tion to the members. bein reported to the board, the first Old Business: Open Forum: round ended August 26th having re- Covenant Vote: The board has been Don Williams, 138PL, what was cut ceived 823 votes so far. PLEASE informed by Elections Committee that from the proposed $1.1 million to the VOTE! The second-round voting op- 823 valid votes have been received. The approved $850,000 budget for building tions will include E-vote so update your second round of mailers, e-vote, fax, the Marina? Paul Forbes answered that email address with the office so that you text, etc. will be mailed out next week. final plans are coming and suggests a can qualify for the 5-tier raffle drawing. Thus, each Vote segment is approxi- “town hall” meeting for those interested Tonight, the winners of the raffle are in knowing the final design. James & Helen Schweizer ($250), David mately every 6 months ending Septem- Shannon Lieb, 2LH, what are the in- & Jennifer Howell ($200), Steve & Julie ber 2020. crease of assessments? None; we cannot Jones ($100), David & Susan Grandidier New Business: increase or decrease the Annual Assess- ($50) and Donald Schicker ($50). Con- Boat, Slips & Ties, & Campground ment as it is stated in the Restrictive Cov- gratulations and please VOTE. Fees: Jim reported that Brandt Con- enants how the assessment is calculated Misc. Reports:Manager’s Report: struction has been notified that the pro- from the CPI (Consumer Pricing Index). KEN ROZELLE: ject has passed both votes needed for the Provided we meet a quorum from the I would like to congratulate all project to move forward. He recom- proposed Covenant Change vote, we then mends an increase of fees to support the could ask the membership to vote on an the winners from the different events dur- financial plan of loan payback and rein- increase or decrease. ing the “boat poker-run” event. I would stating the reserves. Paul Forbes, I also like to say Thank you to Paul Forbes & Jim Johnson for donating their first- move that the Heritage Lake Property Jan Sallee, 65GB, the three-year Fire- place winnings from their Shamu the Owners Association increase 2020 – works contract has ended; HLNAC is Whale boat entry, and requesting their 2023 fees annually for power crafts by getting bids for upcoming years, we are winnings to be applied to the new marina $60, for boat slips and boat tie ups by suggesting to schedule the Fireworks on construction. Thank you, every little bit $30, and permanent camping fees by the Saturday before the 4th in order to helps! $30. These increases are intended to be save money, get a better show and have in place for a period not to exceed four the fourth to celebrate with our families. In regards to the construction of years for the purpose of supporting the the new marina, our plan is to begin construction of the new marina and as- packing all inside belongings that will be Diane Talbert, 309GB, Who’s terms? placed in storage during construction. I sist in our plan to rapidly retire debt as- Kent Hoops, 50GB, with the fee’s dis- would like to “Thank” Bob Radez from sociated with building the marina. It is cussed tonight can we ask that the Board Heritage Lake Storage & Garden for do- the explicit intent of the Board that the consider a tier-level on boat stickers (i.e. nating a 10 X 20 storage unit during time four-year fee increase be reduced and 1st boat price, 2nd boat price, etc.) As far of the construction project at no charge. returned to their 2019 levels beginning as the enforcement on the lake, I chal- Thank you very much Bob Radez. As I in 2024. Vote passed 6/2 lenge that everyone read the lake rules just said, every little bit helps! 2020 Board Petitions: Chris reported and see if there is a need to revisit the the petitions are ready and available at levels of enforcement. On September 14, from 8am to the POA Office for those interested in noon, Putnam Co. Hospital will be hav- running for a position on the Board of ing a free wellness screening here at the Directors. The requirements are to have Clubhouse. So, come and visit, have a minimum of 25 signatures of voting Curtis Talbert, 309GB, the board is yourself checked out, and find out how members in good standing. misinterpreting the Covenants. Special healthy or un-healthy you may be. Lake Patrol: Tom Novak contacted Assessments can be implemented and Hidden Valley POA in eastern Indiana voted on. We have just finished the Lincoln Motion to adjourn. Approved Hills playground project, thus completing all 4 playground locations with a boarder with regards to lake patrol. They have 4 around the equipment, and 3 ½ semi retirees which monitor the lake; 1 indi- Adjournment: loads of playground wood chips that add- vidual Monday-Thursday from 4-9:30; Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. ed a thick layer to meet required guide- Friday 2 shifts; Saturday and Sunday 2 6 Submitted by Debra Napier lines. -hour shifts. All trained in boat safety. and Jeff Brooks Any citations issued are reviewed by a

Page 6 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 CLEAR CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT h t t p s : / / w w w. c l e a r c r e e k d i s t r i c t . i n . g o v / The Clear Creek Conservancy District board of directors met SEPTEMBER 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the district’s office. Directors Present: Chris Schubert, Jerry D. Wood , and J. Duane Kelly Also attending: Kathy Deer, Administrative and Financial Manager; Doug Clodfelter, Plant Operator and Operations Manager; Michael Young, Collection System Operator; Lori Young of Curry & Associates, Engineers; Joe Miller of Banning & Associates, Engineers; Ken Rozelle, Heritage Lake POA Manager; Tom Novak, Dick Werner, Beth Keenan, Sharon Peoples, Ray Gardner, and Paul Forbes. Beth Keenan, owner of PL239, explained that she had recently discovered a sewer force main runs in the utility easement between PL239 and the partial lot PL238 she had purchased from Ray Gardner. She feels she cannot build the home she envisioned on the property. There was discussion of who is responsible and how to avoid the issue in the future. The district does not have oversight of lot combinations. The surveyor and title company would be responsible for making the purchaser aware of the existing easements. Ms. Keenan’s request to move the force main was not acted upon since Michael Young explained the cost would be thousands of dollars that should not be paid by the district for legally using a utility easement. Lori Young of Curry & Associates recommended the board perform an engineering study to evaluate normal and peak wastewater flows, impacts of peak flows, and overall treatment facility capacity. This is in response to IDEM’s compliance concerns expressed in two recent inspections. The proposal states the performance of the work on an hourly rate basis not to exceed $19,000 without authorization from Clear Creek. The district has budgeted adequate funds for the engineering study and any work contemplated to be done will come from funds on hand in the Sewer Renovation Fund or Cumulative Improvement Fund. Chris Schubert moved to approve the proposal from Curry & Associates to perform the engineering study. Jerry Wood seconded. Vote unanimous. Joe Miller of Banning discussed the concrete seal on the principal spillway and permits the board had requested he obtain to place the concrete removed in the project along the streambank on the district’s property to prevent further undercutting. The IDNR permit can be signed by the engineer but Joe requested Duane Kelly sign the permit as required for IDEM. There is a 28-day process for the IDEM permit once it is submitted. Joe recommended that since weather has not permitted sealing this year, that the board set a time for next September to lower the lake 6” to permit the concrete to be sealed and the dam inspection completed. Chris Schubert moved that the lake will be lowered the 3rd Monday of September for 2 weeks every two years to allow for the sealing of the principal concrete spillway and regular dam inspection completed. Jerry Wood seconded. Vote unanimous. No comments were received on the proposed 2020 budget. Jerry Wood moved to approve the $912,106 budget with a General Fund levy of $92,317 and Cumulative Improvement Fund rate of $.0333. Chris Schubert seconded. Vote unanimous. Chris Schubert moved to approve the minutes of the August meeting. Jerry Wood seconded. Vote unanimous. Kathy Deer reviewed the financial report for the month ending August 31, 2019. Jerry Wood moved to approve the financial report and Register of Claims, August 16 through September 19, 2019. Chris Schubert seconded. Vote unanimous. Kathy Deer provided a written report. Two CD’s at NSSB matured 9/11/19 and were deposited to the FNB account. The PNC Merchant account was reactivated with fees being charged to the district. PNC was contacted and the fees charged in error are to be refunded and confirmation of the closed account is to be mailed to the district. The Payment Service Network merchant account requires reconciliation on a weekly basis. Doug, Michael and Kathy met with Rick Bittles to review the district’s insurance and some minor changes were made. A new application for the public entity insurance was completed on 9/6/19 for coverage effective 11/3/19. There are 1,448 account locations with 6 connections added to the billing system – MS439, VH114, PL065, GB258 and MS437. The June/July sewer payments were due August 15. Late fees of $1,786.93 were added to 310 accounts. The Aug/Sep sewer bills were mailed 9/10/19 and are due October 15. Written requests to waive late fees for accounts 100034 and 100776 were received, both for delayed mail delivery in August. Chris Schubert moved to waive the late fee for both customers as recommended. Jerry Wood seconded. Vote unanimous. No additional work orders were generated for Inflow/Infiltration inspections due to deed transfers in August. Doug Clodfelter provided a written report. Costs for extra deep or other problems were: Collom Excavating paid $1,192.00 for MS438; McCullough Excavating paid $1,981.31 for MS410; and KTS Contracting paid $537.00 for JV460. Michael ordered two pressure relief valves from Straeffer Pump at a cost of $2,618.36. The relief valves will be replaced this winter when work for McCullough Excavating slows down. Another leak where water hammer damaged a threaded joint on the two-inch water main at the plant was repaired by UMAC. BBC Pumps replaced guide rails at LS G4 and set two 3 Hp Tsurumi pumps at a cost of $11,424.72. Michael installed the variable frequency drives and wired the control panel for the pumps. IDEM did a follow-up inspection on August 30 because the flow rate from January to May was 163% of design flow. January to August is now 138% but the collection system was rated unsatisfactory due to the facility continuing to have excessive Inflow/Infiltration. The response to the earlier IDEM inspection is that the district is having an engineering study, we have a crawler camera to inspect sewer mains, we have the sewer inspection policy in place for when homes sell, Eco Solutions will resume manhole inspections and sealing this fall, and the district has funds in the Sewer Renovation Fund to pay for collection system repairs. A response to this follow-up inspection is not required. The next regular meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the district’s office.

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page 7 ”SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK”— Storytelling Event ***Friday, October 4, 7:00 to 8:00pm ***Heritage Lake Clubhouse Upper Level ***Featuring Stephanie Holman, Professional Storyteller ***For Kids 5 & Up and their Families ***No Registration—No Admission Fee*** ***Special Drawings *** Surprises *** Treats *** ***Sponsored By: Putnam County Kids Count & Heritage Lake Neighborhood Activities Committee (HLNAC) MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS FUN UPCOMING FAMILY EVENT! SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! Heritage Lake Fall Fest, Saturday, October 26, 2019 Heritage Lake Clubhouse Complex Sponsored By: Heritage Lake Neighborhood Activities Committee (HLNAC) & Canaan Community Church NEW MARINA VIRTUAL TOUR Available on our HLPOA Website We are very pleased to be able to share with the community the results of the work of the Marina Replacement Committee! Check out the Virtual Tour and give us your feedback. The Heritage Lake Emergency Preparedness Team meets the first Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30pm in the Clubhouse Emergency Communications Center Room. Please join us as we prepare ourselves and our community for unexpected events, including health, weather & unforeseen events! Contact John Deegan @ 317-846-2979 or Darcey Schafer at 317-590-0981 with any questions, ideas or for more information.

Page 8 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Heritage Heartland Homemakers by Marianne Novak On September 17 Homemakers met for lunch - leftovers from dinner at Ronald McDonald House the night before. Meegan, Bev, Kathy, Ruth, Penny, Donna, and Marianne N. prepared and served dinner to families of children staying at Riley Hospital. Homemakers are donating money to three organizations through the Putnam County Foundation: Beyond Homeless, The Humane Society, and the Fairgrounds Endowment. Our next Fall Project is Coats for Kids. In October we are collecting coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Look for the box in the doorway at the Clubhouse marked with our sign for your donations. Call Marianne Novak at 386-2077 for information. Later in October, we will take clothes along with puzzle books to distribute to Veterans at the V.A. Hospital. Our next meeting is on October 15 at 11:30 A.M. Kathy and Donna are the hostesses. For more information, call Pam Miller at 765/376-6226. Heritage Lake Book Club by Marianne Novak Best-selling non-fiction writer, Ben Macintyre, wrote the September book club choice, The Spy and the Traitor. The author spent countless hours of research to obtain the story of Oleg Gordievsky, the KGB colonel who was also working for MI6. Gordievsky’s contributions helped to end the Cold War and helped to save the world from Armageddon. This is not an easy read, but it is one that book clubbers recommend because we learned a lot about this time in our not too distant past. Our members rated the book 3.5. October 9 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles November 13 All the Single Ladies by Dorothea Benton Frank If you’d like to come join us, call Marianne Novak at 386-2077. Heritage Lake Garden Club by Marianne Novak In September Garden Club Members drove to Montrose Farms Alpaca Ranch in Brownsburg. Lori gave us a tour of her sustainable alpaca farm which included members feeding the alpacas. The farm houses 30 Suri Alpacas. We learned that they have no top teeth or no hoofs which means they nibble grass and don’t tear up the turf. They are vegetari- ans who contribute compost for the hay fields. In late April they are sheared. Their fleece is sold to make scarves, hats, hair for dolls, and even dryer balls. Lori is a good steward who grows her own vegetables and cares for the land/alpacas, making sure that the alpacas always come first in making decisions related to the farm. After an enlightening tour at the farm, Garden Club Members drove to Charbono’s for a delicious lunch. Our next meeting is October 9 at 9:30 A.M. (Kathy Reedy is the hostess) & 7 P.M. at the Clubhouse. For more Garden Club information, contact Linda Lawler at [email protected]..

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Page 10 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Children Of Our Day Children today live in a challenging world. Our kids are drowning in a sea of digital media. Their personal devices constantly feeding social influence, peer pressure and anxiety right into their front pocket every hour of every day. Now more than ever, our children need support, a positive self-image and a good moral compass. The Christian faith can provide all of that, but unfortunately, the church is struggling to find relevance today. This failure to capture the imagination of our youth is evidenced by the fact that nearly 70% of young adults between the ages of 16 and 19 drop out of regular church attendance every year. Two-thirds of them eventually return when they start a family of their own, but a full 35% will not. More importantly, this means that 70% our young adults will not have the benefit of the wisdom and support of their church community when they start to make some of the most important decisions of their lives. Why is this happening? Christian youth groups have traditionally seen children as our future not our present. As a result youth groups unintentionally isolated children from the whole church body. The church built fun, safe spaces to play and learn about Jesus, but those spaces were islands far removed from the wider community. When our kids aged out of youth group, they often had no idea where they belonged in the church anymore. They had not been engaged in any meaningful way with adult ministries, and they didn’t feel they had a role to play in the wider church community. When the fun and games were over, many of our young adults felt the church had left them behind. Is it any wonder they chose to leave the church behind as well? So… now what? What if we stopped treating the children like future leaders? What if we saw them as our present hope? What if children were active members in the community right from the start? They might not feel like outsiders when they became teens and young adults. What if they learn what it means to be active contributors to their church family right now? What if we found a way to tap into their natural curiosity and desire to be useful when they are young, when it could lead to a lifelong desire to serve others? As a result, there are a number of great church in our area that embrace just this philosophy. Bethel Baptist in Fillmore and Green Castle, Roachdale Christian Church and Canaan Community Church just to name a few. It is important that our children get involved in a church community that is committed to discipleship in Jesus Christ. Children need a way to get plugged into their community now more than ever. Service projects that provide meaningful support to our community can supply the critical human connection that is missing in social media. We all want our kids to put down the screens and engage in the world. Let’s give them a reason to do just that. Canaan Community Church will be providing a great opportunity to learn and serve in the community every Friday starting in October from 6:30– 8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Our Friday Night Youth Group #CanaanCROPS is free to everyone in the community. Come check it out. Let’s see what our kids can do to change the world right now. Christian Destremps is pastor over youth & education at Canaan Community Church. canaan-church.org Bible Study Wednesday ... 9:30 AM to 11:00AM .. at the clubhouse. Wednesday ... 7:30pm 8:30pm .. at New Maysville Community Church Address : 6817 CR 900E , 10 min. from the Lake The Bible is more than just another book. It's like working a big jig saw puzzle. The more pieces that come together, the clearer the picture becomes. All are invited to join us in putting together the pieces of this wonderful book, the Bible. Contact: Jim Limp 386-7512

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page 11 Coats for Kids In October, Heritage Heartland Homemakers are collecting Coats, hats, gloves, scarves for children of all ages. Place them in the box at the entrance of the Clubhouse by October 14. THANK YOU! HERITAGE LAKE GARDEN CLUB FUND RAISER Christmas Wreaths Custom designed for your home! Fresh Wreaths are Frazier Fir-finished; Size: 24” Cost: 24” - $35 which includes Wreath, ribbon, extra greenery, and glitz Either email the below information to: [email protected] or mail to: Marianne Novak, 25 Mill Springs, Coatesville, IN 46121 Name: Address: Phone Number: # of wreaths: Total Cost: Payment: check or cash, upon delivery All orders due by October 28, 2019; Pick up by DECEMBER 2 Questions: Call Marianne Novak at 765/386-2077

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Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 Page 15 For Sale: Board Meeting Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Monday, OCT 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM Includes: Adjustable Paddle, Pump, Travel Backpack, at HLPOA Clubhouse Leash, Repair Kit, Waterproof Bag . $150 CALL: 317-319-8248 Next Board Operations Meeting OCT 28 at 7PM at Clubhouse The Heritage Lake Cruisers Car Club next Meeting at Clubhouse OCT 10th At 7PM KIDS COUNT SECURITY TIP LINE YELLOW TRASH BAG SALE! IN CASE OF AN . . . is an ongoing sale EMERGENCY to benefit Kids Count, DIAL 911 sponsor of the annual Character Day Camp Call the HLPOA Office held at Heritage Lake 386-7447 These bags are available at the Office. and dial extension 111 to access the contact Cindy (386-6338) or Jan (317-730-0543) voice mailbox of the HLPOA’s Security Officer & leave a detailed message. Please report suspicious activity, information about an incident, etc. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH needs YOU, next meeting! SEE THE CALENDAR IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911 DO NOT CALL the HLPOA security line if you have an emergency. Jack’s Trash RECYCLE ONLY BIN at HERITAGE LAKE on westside of Heritage Drive by the HLPOA Maintenance Building

PHagEeR1I6TAGE LAKEHCerOitMaMgeUNLaITkYe SEHRIGVIHCLEISG, HINTCS EMAIL > [email protected] OCTOBER 2019 189 MILL SPRINGS U.S.P.S. COATESVILLE, IN 46121 POSTAGE ADVERTISING “in the ” Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS STAMP SEE PAGE 2 or Contact: Harold Paetow ~ 189 Mill Springs ~ Coatesville, IN 46121 Phone: 765-386-6287 or Cell: 317-966-6876 View The HIGHLIGHTS at: www.heritagelakepoa.com HLPOA Website Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 02 03 SEP 27 SEP 28 9:30AM BIBLE 7pm A & E Cmte HIGHLIGHTS Registration 9 AM STUDY 1PM DOMINOS AVAILABLE Al’s RIDE 7PM HLEPT Greencastle American Legion Post 58 (See Pg 2) SEP 29 SEP 30 01 04 05 10 AM-2 PM 1PM Stitch & Quilt 7 - 8 PM LEAF DROPOFF SCARY STORIES at Clubhouse see Page 7 06 10 AM-2 PM 21 08 09 10 11 12 10 AM-2 PM 1PM Stitch & Quilt LEAF DROPOFF LEAF DROPOFF 9 AM Putnam County 9:30AM Bible StudyY 9:30AM Garden Commissioner’s Mtg 7PM DOMINOS 1PM Book Club Club 7 PM Clean-Up Cmte 7PM Car Club Mtg 13 10 AM-2 PM 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 AM-2 PM LEAF DROPOFF 7PM HLPOA 10AM CCCD LEAF DROPOFF BOARD MTG 11:30 AM Homemakers 9:30AM BIBLE 7pm A & E Cmte 7PM Euchre Club 1PM Stitch & Quilt STUDY 20 10 AM-2 PM 21 LEAF DROPOFF 9 AM Putnam County 6:30 PC COUNCIL 7PM Nbhd Watch Commissioner’s Mtg 6:30PM HLNAC Mtg 23 24 25 26 10 AM-2 PM 22 9:30AM BIBLE HIGHLIGHTS LEAF DROPOFF STUDY 10AM Government articles due 1PM Stitch & Quilt Cmte. Mtg 4 -7PM 7PM Lake Cmte 6:30PM Long Term 1PM Bridge-O-Rama FALL FESTIVAL Planning Committee 7 PM Siltation see Page 9 27 10 AM-2 PM 28 29 30 31 HALLOWEEN NOV 01 NOV 02 LEAF DROPOFF 7PM Ops Mtg 1PM Stitch & Quilt 9:30AM BIBLE NOVEMBER STUDY HIGHLIGHTS AVAILABLE