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Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS Publisher: Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. JULY 2015 1ST ANNUAL BOAT POKER RUN and FAMILY FUN NIGHT SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015  CLUBHOUSE GRILL   SERVING HAMBURGERS , HOT DOGS , ETC             !!! FREE FAMILY FUN !!!     !!! FREE FAMILY FUN!!!  Rick Miller/Grandpa Rocks & Train Wreck Of Awesome Classic Rock Band Bounce House & Slide, Face Painting, Corn Hole, Volleyball FOR MORE INFO SEE FLYER on PAGE 8 Heritage Lake Fireworks Saturday, July 4th, Fireworks at Dusk (10pm) Heritage Lake Dam Sponsored By Community Donations, HLPOA and HLNAC Rain Date: Sunday, July 5th 06 25 2015

Page 2 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 GENERAL MANAGER and EDITOR: HLPOA INFORMATION Harold O. Paetow Office phone: 765-386-7447 ASSISTANT EDITOR: Dee Heavin Office Hours Beginning May 2nd PUBLISHER & PRINTER: Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon PHOTOGRAPHER: NEED VOLUNTEER BLAKE PRICE HLCS Inc. CHAIRPERSON: Kay Dlugos HLPOA Property Manager The Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS POLICY is NO negative comments are allowed and all minutes, Thanks for the opportunity to serve all of you if needed are interpreted and condensed by the members over the last several years. I hope that the staff of the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. projects we had completed will continue to serve the Heritage Lake Community for many years to come. The POA office staff, Conservancy Board, Fire District, Trustees and/or POA Board Members do Thanks again, not necessarily agree with any of the material contained in the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. Blake Price Only the volunteer Board of the Heritage Lake Community Services, Inc. has any influence on HLPOA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY the policies for the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS. Expenses are covered by the revenue created by Property Owners Association Manager. the sale of advertising in the yearly Heritage Lake Telephone Directory and the monthly Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and two years related Commercial / Business Ads & Flyers inserted into experience. Oversees: inances, budget planning, the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS newsletter. facilities & grounds, supervisors and employees. Must be: computer literate, have experience with COLLATORS: Kay Dlugos calls everyone !!! Microsoft Of ice, QuickBooks, and have strong Thanks to ALL volunteers who collate and communication & customer service skills. Some stuff the Flyers into the HIGHLIGHTS. Saturday hours and evening meetings required. DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS: Must be able to pass background check. Carey Paetow (West MS), Dan & Lori Dotlich (VH), Full time position with a starting salary of $60,000 Tom & Marianne Novak (MS East Lakeside), depending on quali ications, plus lexible bene it Jim & Marianne Ash (LH), Bobby Salm (GB ), package. Please send resume by July 3 to: Property Jim Hazelwood ( JV West ), John Bailey (JV East ) Owners Association Position, P. O. Box 329, DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED ( PL ) Coatesville, IN 46121. MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS No telephone inquiries or in person contact Available at $12.00 per year please. EOE. All subscriptions are renewable in February Deadlines for next Issue see Calendar on back page also Advertising cost and info. Articles, Flyers & Ads can be emailed to the [email protected] or be dropped off at the Clubhouse All material must be signed and include a telephone number (in case of questions) VOLUNTEERS DON’T GET PAID, NOT BECAUSE THEY’RE WORTHLESS, BUT BECAUSE THEY ARE PRICELESS.

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 3 HERITAGE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES Following are the unapproved minutes of the POA Board of Directors meeting (and condensed by the staff of the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS). The meeting is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. at the Clubhouse & is 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 POA Website: www.heritagelakepoa.com Board of Directors Meetings: Next Board Meeting is JULY 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Clubhouse and the next Operations Meeting is the last Monday of the month at 7:00 PM at Clubhouse ”ATTEND AND GET INVOLVED” PLEASE SIGNUP FOR THE HLPOA WEBSITE Heritage Lake Property Owners Association I. Presentation of Agenda: Rick Hud- expenses were $425,807, leaving a net Board of Directors Meeting Minutes dleston addressed the agenda as having income year-to-date balance as $184,163. June 8, 2015 some corrections; an old template was IV. Board Committee Reports Call To Order Rick Huddleston, Presi- used. dent, called the meeting to order at 7 PM. A&E Chris Pruden reported they approved II. Presentation of Minutes 1 House PL256 (1361 sq ft), 2 Decks, 1 Roll Call Board members present were: May 11, 2015 Board Meeting Ben Fuchs Fence and 1 Lift for the month of May Rick Huddleston, Jim Johnson, Ben Fuchs, made motion, Jim Johnson seconded with 2015. Curtis Talbert, Ron Riggen, Ben Hinshaw, all other attending Board members ap- Campground Ron Riggen reported road Beth Metzger and Brian Waldman joined proving minutes as written. work (dirt and gravel fill) is not complete. the meeting by speaker phone. April 13, 2015 Executive Meeting A cou- The campground account is at approxi- Also present were personnel: Blake Price, ple Board members mentioned (May 11th) mately $3697.84 with only 1 campsite Debra Napier and 20 property owners. they did not receive the minutes, there- left. The next campground meeting is Announcements fore, the minutes will be tabled until the June 20, 2015. June 8th Board meeting (the minutes were Clear Creek Conservancy: Harold Pae- emailed to all board members on April Clean-Up Committee Mary K Williams tow report CCCD has sold one of the 20th and again on May 12th). This was not reported of the 21 inspections most have Heritage Lake lots. discussed, therefore, the minutes will be corrected the violations. The total dollars, Floyd Township Fire Department: No tabled until the July 13th Board meeting. including money collected at the 32 acres report given. May 11, 2015 Executive Meeting Motion on May 9th and the recycling of metal is Neighborhood Watch: No report given. was made by Beth Metzger, and seconded $1218.57. To date, no billing has been HLCS: Harold Paetow reported that HL by Ben Hinshaw with all other Board received from Republic Refuse and it Community Services are looking for a members approving minutes as written. took 3 weeks for them to pick up the photographer. May 26, 2015 Operations Meeting dumpsters. We have a balance of HLNAC: Jan Sallee reported the “1st An- Jim Johnson requested the word “but” be $5322.89 which $1500 has been slated for nual Boat Poker Run” may not happen placed in front of … paragraph 3 line new trash containers. The next meeting is because of low registration; more POA number 4. Beth Metzger made motion, June 15th at 9:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. members are needed to register for the Ben Fuchs seconded with all other attend- event to take place. Family Fun Night ing Board members approving as correct- Lake Committee Ed Harper reported for will be at the clubhouse regardless of the ed. Kent Hoops. 4000 Red Ear Shell Crackers Poker Run. Join in the fun; we will have May 26, 2015 Operations Executive (at the cost of $3700) have been stocked food, music, games, face painting and a Meeting Jim Johnson made motion, Ben to regain predator fish against the small Bounce House. Hinshaw seconded with all other attend- Chinese snails. We will stock $4000 POA Security: Ken Rozelle reported 1 ing Board members approving as written. worth of Walleye the first week of No- ATV accident, 19 traffic stops (7 speed- vember. New Lake Merchandise is avail- ing, 8 warnings, 4 suspicious vehicles, 1 III. Treasurer’s Report able at the Marina (great bright colors). resulted in an arrest). Keep in mind that Ben Hinshaw reported the Treasurer’s re- Feast-N-Ski is Saturday, August 1, 2015. even though soliciting is not prohibited; port for April 2015 revenues were The new Buoys are out and a new map be attentive of who is coming to your $136,811; expenses were $113,560, leav- will be made using GPS for accurate door day or night. ing a net income balance for April as placement in the future. The dock at the Animal Control No report given. $23,251. Total income year-to-date is Marina is being looked at for repair of the HL-EPT John Deegan presented the lay- $402,750 expenses were $296,144, leav- bumpers; an idea of using fire hose was out for the Community Day event at the ing a net income year-to-date balance as suggested. The Lake Committee would Marina. John mentioned activities in- $106,606. like to ask the Board for $6050 to assist clude: raffle drawing, prizes, free give a- Our May revenues were $207,220; expens- with replenishing predator fish to combat ways, Pizza will be sold, and Medicine es were $129,663, leaving a net income the invasive snails that have taken over. take back program will be joining numer- balance for May as $77,557. ous vendors at the event. Total income year-to-date is $609,970; (Continued on page 4)

Page 4 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Government Committee Alan Zerkel reported only a “trickle” Myers was Manager. The new schedule has 2 Algae treatments of monies from the local option income tax will assist the 911 scheduled in it for the month of June and August. Brian Wald- call center. The Visitors Center Board of Directors has an open- man stated that he has been around the lake and says that he ing. Enjoy Putnam County Playhouse to host “Into the Woods” does not feel that it’s a problem and that the treatments that are August 6th-8th and 12th-15th and the Greencastle Summer Arts scheduled will take care of the issues. Weed treatments are program this summer (Free concerts). scheduled for May 20, June 24, July 22 and August 26th. Algae Long Term Planning No report given. treatments begin June 24th, August 26th and September 23rd. Due to Brad Stratmann absence this issue was tabled. Siltation Committee Duane Kelley reported 456 tri-axle loads of silt removed from the lake thus far. There is some money left to Reserve Account: Last year’s profit of $53,990.60 was designat- use towards cleaning the remaining coves. The next meeting is ed to the following accounts: $30,000 to the Legal fund; $5,000 to the Reserve General Maintenance fund; and $18,990.60 to June 25th at 7:00 p.m. General Replacement fund. Motion was made by Beth Metzger V. Misc. Reports and seconded by Brian Waldman. All other board members Manager’s Report Blake Price reported. agreed passing the distribution of funds. Activity Center/Pool Activity Center is open daily from 12:00 – 8:00 pm except for VIII. Open forum Kids Count Character Day Camp from June 15 – 19th. John Deegan, 218PL, reminds us, if you have an emer- Our summer program will be using the center on inclement days gency call 911 instead of using the “Tip Line”. Please and starts on June 8th. report non emergencies on the “Tip Line – 765-386- Kids Count Camp will be June 15th through 19th. 7447 and dial extension 111”. Ron Beasley, 96LH, inquired about if the attorney had Pool will open May 23, 2014 at 11 a.m. Hours are M-Sat 11 a.m. replied to the letter that Board member, Curtis Talbert submitted regarding the Shed issue. Rick Huddleston – 8 p.m. Sun 12 – 8 p.m. responded the attorney has replied and the board will review his email in the Executive Session tonight. Campground Propane tanks are available for exchange (large and small). Marina Fireworks are scheduled for July 4th (rain day July 5th). Security Jeff Brooks, 123PL, thanked Blake for helping resolve a Lake and Land Security are working, and on a “random” sched- noise nuisance issue. He asked when the dredging work ule. might be finished with respect to the road damage from Only minor problems have been reported (forgetting to put up the heavy equipment. their flag and a few unregistered boats). Reminder we have Jan Sallee, 65GB, asked if the construction at the Tennis uniformed deputies patrolling the lake. courts could be delayed with Kids Count Camp and the All the buoys that are out are new. Please don’t run over them. Summer Youth programs in session this week due to The Lake Committee will be mapping the placement by GPS. safety with heavy equipment. The Board will discuss in General the Executive Session after tonight’s meeting. We have started the in house collections and it is going well. Diane Talbert, 309GB, inquired why so much money is Some have come into the office to pay and others have paid by spent with the attorney. Rick Huddleston explained that numerous issues are presented to the attorney such credit card at the time of the call. as the “Shed letter” and there is a lawsuit against the Weed treatment begins May 20th, additional treatment dates in POA that has continued for several years now. Mary K Williams, 138PL, large yard waste was burned at June and July. a lot in Patriots Landing and was left unattended. This Algae treatment begins June 24th, additional treatment dates are should be taken to the 32 acres where it can be handled in August and September. Old Business Forum VII. New Business – 1st Vote safely. If burning is going to take place, the Fire De- Siltation Cove Fund ($25,000): Duane Kelley reported removing partment is to be notified, as well as following the more siltation than originally planned. More funds are needed IDEM guidelines. She has received several calls on tall to finish the coves. Beth inquired about the difference between grass on unimproved lots at the entrances to Heritage the budged amount and what has been expensed; that was a Lake. The board will discuss the possibility of cutting difference of $36,000 available. Curtis Talbert asked how an area of grass on specific lots to improve the look and many coves are left. Duane replied larger areas there are five provide safe roads at tonight’s Executive Session. (5) which will cost approximately $25,000 plus. IX. Adjournment Ben Fuchs made motion with Curtis Talbert seconded to grant the Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting ad- request. The vote passed with 4 members in agreement and 3 were opposed. journed at 8:21 p.m. Weed Control: Blake reported that the lake has only been treated Respectfully submitted, for Algae twice in the last 2 years. That is due to him having it Debra Napier done. It has not been treated for Algae before that since Terry Administrative Assistant

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 5 TREETOPS (A Bird’s Eye View of What’s Happening) What a great day! June 18, 2015, Family Safety Day and the Snack Shack Breakfast were held at the Marina on June 13th. Neighbors watched the StatFlight helicopter land at 11:00 am and attended the many exhibitions. Most importantly, 18 people signed-up to become members of the Putnam County Community Response Team. That’s almost half-way to our goal of 40. Others who may be interested in learning more or in joining CERT should contact John Deegan at 317-846-2979. Many thanks to the following supporters and exhibitors: St. Vincent StatFlight, American Red Cross, Operation Life, Putnam County Purdue Extension, Putnam County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Putnam County Sheriff, Hendricks Power, Wabash Valley Power Squadron, Pet and Animal Safety Program, Jeff and Tricia Pierce, Endeavor, Floyd Township Fire Station, Roachdale Police K-9 Unit, Greencastle Walmart, Putnam county 911 Center, AAA Hoosier (Avon), Headley Hardware, Heritage Lake Community Services, Heritage Lake Maintenance, Clubs and Committees, Snack Shack Volunteers, Security, POA Board, Of ice Staff, John Holcomb, Kroger, No-Sail Splash Guard Company, Al and Cindy Little, Missy Edgars, Don & Mary Williams, Pepsi, and Papa Murphy’s Pizza. Submitted by Ed Salm LTP Communications Team Member

Page 6 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 MEETINGS 3RD WED 7:00 PM AT CLUBHOUSE FTFD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ NEXT MEETING - JUNE 17, 2015 FloydTownshipFireDepartment NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH needs YOU! The Heritage lake HLPOA HLNW Sub-Division Captains CleanUp Committee GETTYSBURG ED GODDARD (765) 386-5479 TOMMY SUDDARTH (317) 397-1087 Leaves & Tree Branches MILL SPRINGS DONNA MCGINLEY (765) 386-2530 can be disposed at the YARD WASTE area JEFFERSON VALLEY CINDY HUDLESTON (317) 627-6982 behind the Floyd Township Fire Dept. PATRIOTS LANDING RITA and LARRY GOEN (765) 246-5579 LOMA GINDER (765) 386-2703 MARILYN LEWIS (765) 386-6100 LINCOLN HILLS APRIL LAND (317) 840-9804 VICTORY HILL NANCY DODSON (765) 386-6405 DARCY SCHAFER (317) 590-0981 GRETCHEN CORONATO (765) 386-2312 CAMPGROUND KEITH DAILY (765) 246-6936 Neighborhood Watch Report PLEASE SAVE & Meeting went well Wednesday June 17th. BRING Had a few mailboxes down in Lincoln Hill reported. ALL OF YOUR A few suspicious activity's reported being ALUMINUM CANS investigated. Safety day at marina went well lots of interesting to the container activity's with the sheriff department. at the side Neighborhood Watch gave away lots of goodies had a great turn out thanks for stopping by and of the HLPOA supporting NHW. HAD 2 DRAWINGS FOR SUMMERTIME JULY ACTIVITY CENTER UPDATE! WREATHS WINNERS ... Beth Metzger and Mary Kay Bunch The Activity Center will be open Please call in ALL suspicious activity and or every day in July (see posted persons. Next meeting JULY 15th.. come join us. shorter July 4hours) from 12:00 noon to 8:00pm unless posted SECURITY TIP LINE otherwise. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911 2015 POA cards are required for participation. Children under 12 You can now call the HLPOA Office telephone number years of age must be accompanied 386-7447 and dial extension 111 to access the voice by a parent/adult. Pool, Wii, mailbox of the HLPOA’s Security Officer to leave a Ping-Pong, air hockey, tennis & confidential message. basketball equipment, games and other activities are available. This mailbox can be used to leave a message that you will Plus donations of craft supplies, be going on vacation, to report suspicious activity, or games, and Wii games are always information about a recent incident, etc., and is only welcome. They can be dropped off retrieved by our HLPOA Security officer. at the Activity Center any time during open hours. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 7 SNAIL INFESTATION REPORT by Brian Waldman Many homeowners, boaters, anglers and swimmers have likely noticed the increase in snails around the lake these past 2 years. The POA Board would like to pass along the following information from the USGS.gov website about the snails in question, which are considered invasive here in Indiana. Common name: Chinese mystery snail Size: can reach 2.5 inches Native Range: From Southeast Asia to Japan and eastern Russia. Status: Considered an invasive species Great Lakes Region: The first record of the Chinese msytery snail in the Great Lakes dates from some time between 1931 and 1942 from the Niagara River, which flows into Lake Ontario. It also occurs in Lake Erie, where it was introduced some time prior to 1968, and has been reported from the states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and New York. Ecology: It feeds on organic and inorganic bottom material as well as algae, mostly by scraping. It Prefers slow-moving freshwater rivers, streams, and lakes with soft, muddy or silty bottoms. Life cycle: Females live up to 5 years, while males live up to 3, occasionally 4 years. Young are born from June through October in eastern North America in shallow water, then females begin migrating to deeper water for the winter in the fall. Impact of Introduction: To date, this species has exerted no recorded impacts in the Great Lakes and is considered relatively “benign” with respect to its potential to greatly change or influence ecosystems and native species. Can clog screens of water intake pipes, boat lifts and hoists, and become a general nuisance. Management Control: Specific control methods for the Chinese mystery snail have yet to be developed. Biological Control: Manipulation of predator fishes and turtles that eat snails may be useful in the control of snail populations. However, as a relatively large snail, they may avoid being eaten by smaller fishes. Physical Control: Drying is not an effective control method for mystery snails. Field experiments under normally humid conditions indicated that this snail can survive exposure to air for at least 4 weeks. Chemical control: There are copper compounds that are sold as snailicides but they are usually not selective in the snails they kill. With Chinese mystery snails possessing the ability to “close up”, more damage would probably occur to native snails in the treatment area than to the target pest.

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Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 9 Putnam County Kids Count, Inc. Again this year’s Summer Character Camp “Courage” was very successful for all the children attending and all the dedicated Adult Leaders giving their “ALL”. (The Camp is funded by: Garage Sales, Market Day Sales, Yellow Trash bag sales, and many personal donations. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please send it to: Putnam County Kids Count; 25 Jefferson Valley; Coatesville, IN 46121 Contact: Cindy Huddleston 317-627-6982. email: [email protected]

Page 10 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Brought to us by York Automotive Group The ‘Heritage Lake Committee' volunteers, along with many Sponsors Present the 2015 FEAST-N-SKI Fundraiser Event. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 at The Clubhouse Beach Event starts at 1:00PM with a full day of family fun. Kids Casting Contest 2PM & Music will be till 11:30PM Feast starting at 1 PM at Clubhouse Shelter Barb-B-Cue Sandwiches, Brats & Hot Dogs, chips, dessert, soft drinks & water. COME ON OVER AND EAT WITH US! “A Live Auction will take place” Ski Show 5:00 PM Wake Boarders and Barefoot Skiers will put on an exhibition during the event June 14, 2015 Bass Tournament June 5th, Night Bass Tournament 1st Place – 13.10 lbs Big Bass Fish 4 lbs 1st Place 13.63 lbs 2nd Place 9.27 lbs. Big Bass Fish 3.84 lbs Jason McClellan Dayton Land & Tony Fish Robin & Steve Alexander Tony Fish & Michael Herman & Jeremiah Lantrip

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 11 Big Walnut Watershed Alliance Snack Shack Volunteers Make a clear choice for clean water! That is what your Marina View watershed group is all about. You’ll hear us talking about no-till for farmers, pet waste disposal, leaves in the lake We would like to thank everyone for all your hard and other land use concerns, but it all boils down to work, generosity, dedication and just hanging in there cleaning up our water supply. Most pollutants come from until the goal has been completed. We’ve all worked human activity and are linked to land use practices. to give back to our community and make a difference. We’ve made friendships that will endure Do you ever wonder what you can do at Heritage Lake to long after our work is done. improve the water quality of the lake? Get involved with one (or more) of the committees that promote good land There are far too many names to list, but if you and water use: A&E, Siltation, Clean Up, Lake and cooked, served, donated, played music or showed our Garden Club. More than likely, a committee or two were classic cars, showed up for a meeting, gathered left out, but you get the point – there are many opportuni- information or just gave best wishes, we love and ties to help. These committees are made up of your thank you for all your efforts. neighbors who are volunteering their time to make this a better place to live. Like most volunteer organizations, At this time the Snack Shack Volunteers have there is always room for more people – and ideas. Check decided to take a well-deserved break. We will be the “Highlights” for meeting dates and times. spending more time with families, friends, boating and fishing or maybe just being lazy – “Not!” To learn more about Big Walnut Watershed, please visit Thanks again from your Snack Shack Volunteers. the website (www.bigwalnutwatershed.org). Lois Napier & Snack Shack Volunteers Looking for Something for Your Child to Do During July? Consider Rhythm Camp July 7, 14, 21, 28 5:30pm - 6:30 pm For children 7-9 years old. Rhythm camp is designed to improve your child’s sense of rhythm. Rhythm is needed in a variety of activities including sports, music, dance, speech and language. Activities will in- clude games, chants, use of a variety of instru- ments, and collaborative work to create music, movement, and instrumental accompaniments. After 4 weeks, children will be more accurate in reading and playing rhythm. Children may also experience benefits in speech, language, and coordination. Camp is at Heritage Lake. Call Linda Freund. 317-410-8794

Page 12 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 THE KEY OF CERTAINTY Every year there are at least one or two comments from the kids that will keep me smiling unƟl next year’s Kids’ Character Camp rolls around. There were a couple of good ones this year, but top prize has to go to Peyton. As Miss Sarah was teaching a very interesƟng lesson, there’s Peyton, giving full aƩenƟon. A comment in her story was that, not everyone believes there’s a God; to which Peyton immediately responds, “Well of course there’s a God, He made space and me.” PreƩy deep statement for a second grader! It’s not his words that keep me smiling, but his tone. He said it in the way you might say, “Well of course there’s a sun, that’s how we have day… dah!” The sheer natural certainty of it! That’s what Jesus was geƫng at when He said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like liƩle children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MaƩ 18:3 As we grow older, we accumulate facts, including some that seem to conflict with one another. We experience decepƟon and cynicism. The result is that we doubt as much as we believe… in everything. The real key into God’s kingdom is not belief, but certainty in belief. That is why Jesus made the startling comment, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you.” It is why the father pleading with Jesus to heal his son insƟncƟvely said, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” It is not that we have certainty for the sake of certainty, but rather, we are open to truths that are worthy of certainty. A “childlike faith”, as defined by Scripture, is not a faith, absent of higher reason. AŌer all, we are also told to mature in our faith. The powerful quality of the child’s faith is not in childishness, but in its certainty. To hold on to that child-like certainty, your spiritual understanding must mature with your physical years. So how does a person “mature” spiritually? There is no single answer, but the apostle Paul gave the Roman church a vital starƟng point, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 TransformaƟon requires a consistent and deep relaƟonship; with what God has already said, with His people, where He is working now, and of course, His presence. Growth doesn’t avoid the hard quesƟons but wrestles with them on the ground God has already given you. The boƩom line is this; if you want the keys to God’s kingdom, you need certainty. To have certainty, be as open as a child, but conƟnue to grow up spiritually. That takes hard work, but the reward is; you get to be a kid again… like Peyton. Anyway, it is certainly food for thought. Pastor Kevin and his wife & editor, Kathy, are happy members of Canaan Community Church, just off Heritage Lake. canaan-church.org BIBLE STUDY GROUP The Bible is more than just another book. It is God's revelation of himself .. The very mind of God. The more we know about the Bible the more we know about God. It's like working a big jig saw puzzle. The more pieces that come together, the clearer the picture becomes. It is a critic of the thoughts and intents of man's heart. It is absolute truth .. Not man's opinion or religious bent. It is Pre-written history , the past, present and future. It tells how we got here, who we are, what purpose God has for us and how we can have a relationship with Him. It's a revelation of Jesus Christ and His love for us. 2 Tim 2:16 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. All are invited to join us in putting together the pieces of this wonderful book, the Bible. Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11:00AM at the clubhouse. Contact: Jim Limp 386-7512

Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Page 13 Heritage Heartland Homemakers by Marianne Novak After making cards with the campers at Kids Count Camp during the day on Tuesday, Homemakers enjoyed a relaxing dinner (shortened) meeting at The Fluttering Duck. Discussion included recapping our successful Marina breakfast on May 30. BIG THANKS goes out to Donna McGinley and Bev Spires who put this event together and pulled it off with precision! Our next meeting topic was the Kids Count Camp. With a sticker here and a sticker there, here a sticker, there a sticker, stickers, stickers everywhere! Bev organized the craft of helping the campers make cards. Each card was unique to the camper's own liking. Lastly, we had a lengthy discussion about the up-coming Putnam County Fair. After the meeting portion of the evening, Meegan installed our officers using the metaphor of birds. She even made us celebratory cards. It was quite charming! Important dates to remember: July 10 Bring Purse Auction items to Marianne Novak July 14 from 4-7 P.M. Entry for all non-food exhibits July 19 from 2-6 P.M. Hostess Adult Open Class (Pam and Meegan working) July 20 from 6-10 P.M. Hostess Adult Open Class (Audrey and Marianne Novak) July 22 from 9-3 Family Fun Day (Car-pooling, leaving at 9 A.M.) July 23 from noon to 4 Baker's Best (Meegan, Audrey, Bev, Pam, Rosalyn, Kathy, Marianne; Car-pooling, leaving at 11:30 A.M.) July 30 2 P.M. at Extension Office Leader Lesson - Couponing 101 Heritage Lake Book Club by Marianne Novak This month's book selection was The Chaperone by Laura Moriarity. We enjoyed the evolution of Cora and thought the historical account of Louise Brooks was a very clever vehicle for the author to present that fictional character. Cora started out as a very prim and proper middle-aged woman with many secrets. Her secrets had the potential to hurt many people she held dear. Rather than expose those secrets as she sought her own personal happiness, she found clever ways to hide them. We admired her courage to do so. The novel's rating was 3.6. Up-coming book club discussions: July 8 The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein August 12 Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarity September 9 A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Heritage Lake Garden Club by Christina Shinovich The Garden Club met June 11th at 9:30AM. Voting on By-Law changes were confirmed. All Flower Boxes were planted for Memorial Day. We gathered in the parking lot for our Flower Garden Tour. Sue and Donna had planned for us to visit 13 homes & Gardens: 1. Ben & LeAnne Fuchs, 2. Jeff & Jane Collins, 3. Anthony & Brenda Smotherman, 4. Dan & Ellen Smock, 5. Scott & Leslie Herrick, 6. John & Beth Metzger, 7. Leon & Jean Nascimbene, 8. Ted & Zrinka Repass, 9. Philip & Betty Spears, 10. Tom & Kim Kennedy, 11. Sue Craighead, 12. May Davis, 13. Christina Shinovich. All the Gardens were beautiful of course we hit a Garage Sale along the way! All this was followed by a delicious lunch prepared by Sue. It was beautiful—hot day and the drinks were welcomed. In July our Program will be planned by Linda Lawler. Please come July 9th and enjoy the friendship.

Page 14 Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] JULY 2015 Items For Sale Ads, Events & Announcements FOR SALE: Several Right Hand doors and Bi-Fold Heritage Lake Clubhouse EVENTS: doors. $20 each JUNE 27th 1st Annual BOAT POKER RUN & Just rebuilt Airless Paint sprayer model # 395 asking $525. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Call 386-7264 FOR SALE: 14” SEA NYMPH ALUMINUM FISH- JULY 4th HLPOA FIREWORKS DISPLAY @ dusk ING BOAT $895.00; INCLUDES: 9.5 Johnson Motor with JULY 13th HLPOA BOARD MEETING @ 7pm gas tank; Motor Guide (Bill Dance) trolling motor; 2- swiv- el seats, fish finder, bilge pump, battery, anchor mate, an- AUGUST 1st FEAST N SKI @ noon chor, oars; Motor stand and full seat cushion. This boat is all set up and ready for fishing. Phone 765-386-5449 VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR SALE: 1996 20' Sweetwater Aluminum TO DELIVER THE Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS Pontoon Boat. $2,000. 40 hp Force motor. to the Patriots Landing Home Owners New battery bought 2014, 12 gal. Gas tank, 2 anchors and with BLUE BOXES. ( Only 1 hour month) boat cover.765-719-3306 PLEASE CALL FOR SALE: Must Sell – Moving; Brazil mahogany HAROLD PAETOW 765-386-6287 King Bedroom 4 pc. Set: Bed, Armoire, Dresser, Night WATER AEROBICS Stand, Box Springs & Mattress. New $6,000 IS BACK ! Excellent Condition - $1,750.00. Starting June 1st Cherry Dining Room Table & Chairs, 2 Captain & 4 Straight Chairs; 2 Leaves & Pads. New $2,500 sell at $750. Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays 10 AM to 11 AM ALL YOU NEED IS A NOODLE & SWIM PASS. 1985 Lincoln Continental. Givenchy, 4 Door, 96,000 miles $2,500 OBO Like New. Questions: Call Nancy Schuch 386-2461 Cell: 317-796-1518; Home: 765-386-2767 Dr. Phil Spears. FOR SALE: Pontoon - 1994 - 24 ft. Suncruiser , Johnson 50 HP motor, $4,995. 10 x 10 Blue/white canvas cloth canopy with stakes, $30.00, 317-442-7345 FOR SALE: 2004 Sea-Doo RXP Jet Ski with 2004 Propane Tank Exchange Available at the Campground Karavan double trailer, 116.2 hours, winterized every year, 2nd owners, $5,000 for all. (317) 372-8450 The Campground is selling propane tanks: the 20# are $22.00 and the FOR SALE: Stainless steel Frigidaire side-by-side 30# are $29.00 exchanged. Refrigerator-freezer with water & ice dispenser (68.25\" tall These prices include sales tax. x 35.5\" wide x 31.5\" deep) $600. For Lost & Found Pets Cast iron day bed with pop-up trundle twin bed in sand- stone finish and gold trim (with twin mattresses) $150. Call Lisa Mock Corner TV cabinet, all pine (50\" wide x 28.5\" deep) $175. 386-6762 Call Don at (317) 442-0477 HELP NEEDED: I am collecting can tabs for Shrine Children's Hospitals. PLEASE drop them off at the clubhouse or the boat launch or call Kent Stevens @ 765-386-2438. Thanks.

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HERITAGE LAKE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC JULY 2015 U.S.P.S. 61 GETTYSBURG POSTAGE COAPTagEeS1V6ILLE, IN 46H12e1ritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS EMAIL > [email protected] STAMP Advertising FLYERS & Business Card ADS in the Heritage Lake HIGHLIGHTS FLYERS: 1,150 copies ( 8.5” x 11” ) Inserted and Delivered $40.00 PRINTING for 1,150 copies: Black &White $50.00 + $40.00 = Total $90.00 COLOR $110.00 + $40.00 = Total $150.00 Business Card Ad: (2” x 3.5”) on page 11 @ $20.00 ea. Month (10 available per Issue) FLYER or BUSINESS CARD Ads Originals can be dropped at POA Office or e-mailed to: [email protected] MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO : HLCS and Mail to: HLCS; 61 Gettysburg; Coatesville, IN 46121 or drop at POA Office Contact: Harold Paetow ~ 189 Mill Springs ~ 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 June JULY JUNE 26 JUNE 27 1st Annual HL August DELIVER HIGHLIGHTS BOAT POKER RUN & Family Fun Night JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JUNE 30 1 9:30AM Bible Study 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 7 PM POA BOARD 1PM Stitch & Quilt Club A&E Plans Due HLPOA by 3pm FIREWORKS OPERATIONS MEETING DISPLAY at Dusk 6 7 1PM Stitch & Quilt Club 8 9:30AM Bible Study 9 9:30AM 10 11 9AM PC Commissioner Mtg 7PM Government Cmte. 1PM BOOK CLUB 7PM HL Cancer Support GARDEN CLUB 7 PM DOMINOS Meeting - Clubhouse 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7PM HLPOA 11:30 Heritage Heartland 7PM NEIGHBORHOOD 10 AM CCCD Mtg 7PM EUCHRE Board Meeting WATCH MEETING 7 PM A&E Mtg Homemakers 1PM Stitch & Quilt Club 19 20 9AM CleanUp Cmte mtg 21 1PM Stitch & Quilt Club 22 9:30AM Bible Study Clubhouse 23 24 25 6PM PC Commissioner Mtg Lake & Marina Closed 7PM SILTATION HIGHLIGHTS 7PM HL Cancer Support 7PM HLNAC Clubhouse all day Weed/Algae Cmte. MEETING ARTICLES DUE 7PM Long Term Planning mtg 7PM LAKE Cmte. Mtg 26 27 281PM Stitch & Quilt Club 29 9:30AM Bible Study 30 31 AUGUST 1 7 PM POA BOARD 11AM HIGHLIGHTS . DELIVER FEAST N SKI OPERATIONS ADS & FLYERS DUE HIGHLIGHTS MEETING