A common problem. You need some heavy equipment to get a project done at the lake but it's quite an undertaking to arrange it and actually get the job done. Here's a great opportunity for lake owners.

​Now you can rent Mark Bigelow (long time LOTO owner) and his excavator at the lake (They are a package deal). If you have terracing, excavating, trenching, tearing down of old outbuildings, general lot clearing, footings, etc. to do, call Mark. This is cheaper than you could rent the equipment and transport it yourself. Mark is an experienced operator and can get your project done more efficiently than learning how to operate one from the rental store yourself. It will be out at the lake for a period of time and the LOTO rate is $75.00/hr, 4 hr. minimum and $50 to move it. Give Mark a call at 217-242-9031.

Enjoy more time at the lake and let Jared do what you don't want to.  He'll mow your lawn once, or do it weekly.  Give him a call when you have a project, or put him on a set schedule.  Very reliable.  I've used him and know many others who have.  Great results!

Thanks to Randy and Terry Hughes for offering to take on this responsibility!!

​Andy and Jared do an excellent job. I've used them a few times when I couldn't get to the lake or had too much else to do when I was here. A great backup for me but I know they are the primary caretakers for a number of our owners. Here is an updated list of the services they offer. Professional, very trustworthy, detailed, and just a couple of nice guys. They have family here as well. They are in the area almost every day. I'm sure they'd be interested in the area surrounding the lake as well. Call them for a free quote. 217-257-3031

​I met Andy and Jared last weekend while they where cleaning leaves out of our neighbor's yard.  They worked so hard that I was getting tired watching.  If you don't want to do that yourself, or you would like someone to mow your yard for you, give them a call.  Andy works just outside of Canton, so he's in the area everyday.  217-224-7831, or 217-257-3031.

​FOR SALE: The travel trailer currently sitting on lot 529 is for sale. It is a 2017, with two slide outs, a center kitchen island, and even has a fireplace in it. IT HAS NEVER BEEN SLEPT IN! Like New. Call Jim at 319-795-2597.

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​Lake Of The Oaks Property Owners

You are invited to an Informational Meeting
At the L.O.T.O. Club House
Saturday July 22nd 2017 at 3:00 pm.
Karel Rogers a Representative of NEMO CCC,
(Northeast Missouri Community Conservation Coalition)
will share what has been happening regarding the CAFO,
(Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation)
that's located just 2 miles SE of Lake Of The Oaks, as well as
what's happening with other Missouri CAFO's.
Karel Rogers comes from West of Heartland, over an hour drive away.
Karel would like to clear up some Misconceptions as well
as hear your Opinions and Concerns.
You are welcome to share any knowledge of CAFO experiences
you have at the meeting.
All are Welcome; we look forward to seeing you.

Please consider donating towards the fundraiser for picnic tables at the beach pavilion. See the long post below. You can buy a whole table and have a plaque attached to it with your inscription for $875. Send your donations to me. Please make the check out to my name as this drive is separate from the association.

Tom Hornstein
7 Prestwick Drive
Pekin, IL
61554
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​Donations received as of 6/7/17: 17 donations for a total of $3,670

Thank you to our donors.
Kathy and Rodney Krome
Bob Bergman
Loretta and Dan Musholt
Kevin and Karen Semrow
Bob & Bill Weckbach
Joe and JoAnn Brewer
Dave and Jae Powell
Pete Henson
Daryl and Carla Herron
Bill and Carol Genck
Gerald and Malinda Poulter
Dave and Doris Sowell
Richard and Mary Anne Bartlett
Brent and Shannon Jarvis
Mark and Julie Rector
Mark and Fen Bigelow
Gerald and Bev Percy

​LOTO Association members: A couple of years ago we coordinated a fundraising effort to make improvements to the beach. We raised about $4,500 and the result was a greater use of the beach area by our owners and guests. It seems to get more popular every year. Now, our board is using our funds to invest in a picnic shelter (see the concept drawing attached). It's going to cost over $4,000, and that's with 100% of the labor donated.
I would like to see if we can get enough donations to provide 4 eight foot picnic tables for the new shelter, and have them match the ones on the beach. With taxes, shipping, and 4 tables, we're looking at $3,500. They are expensive, but they are commercial quality and the ones we have look great after a few years.
All costs in, each table will be $875. There will only be 4. One table will be handicap accessible at the end, meaning the table would extend past the seat so a wheelchair can be pulled up to it. That came to mind when thinking about our lake resident Patrick Stevenson (RIP buddy). If you and your family would like to pick up the entire cost of a table, I will have an engraved "Donated By:" or "In Memory Of:", etc. tag mounted to the table, first come, first served on that. You can message me to commit and I'll reserve the table for you. Checks can be made out to me as we did last time. They can be mailed or delivered by hand. I'll post totals on the Facebook page. If you donate, I will post your name but NOT the amount, unless you ask me not to post your name at all. The number of donors last time impressed everyone.
Tom Hornstein
7 Prestwick Drive
Pekin, IL 61554
309-642-9297
Feel free to message me or call me with any questions, comments, ideas, etc. Please share this with your friends on Facebook and those not on Facebook to get the word out. I will also post this on the Facebook. -Thanks, Tom

For the homeowners. You have, or will receive, your ballot for the 4 available board positions. You'll see Beth Davis' name on the ballot, then there are other spaces for you to enter write-in candidates. I wanted to get the word out concerning people who are willing to be write-in candidates and serve. My sources are good but never perfect. So far I'm aware of Mark Bigelow, Joey Fryer, Joe Brewer, and Rick Adamire. If I hear of more, I will post them here. Please make sure you mail your ballots so they arrive by April 8th.
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The Annual Meeting is Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. It will take place at the clubhouse. If you can, please bring a finger food or dessert to pass. Drinks will be provided.

You can download the document here.