The holiday season is behind us and I hope the spirit of the season remains with us throughout the year.  As we begin the new year, we still have some significant challenges leftover from 2020 and we know 2021 will bring its own set of unique and challenging circumstances.  Let us continue to meet the challenges of 2021 with hope, caution, consideration and common sense. 

In the late 1970s, Ken Carlson moved his family into Indian Hills and shortly thereafter established a tradition of elaborate decorations for the holidays.  Over the years, more and more have jumped on board in the neighborhood and have made an Indian Hills drive thru a “must see”, with all the blowups, lights, etc...  It was a family activity that turned into a community event.

Ken passed away this past year from pancreatic cancer.  Despite the challenges the year presented, the Carlson family continued the tradition. They were out there getting the house loaded with lights in honor of Ken.  This tradition promotes community spirit and allows us a break from “doom and gloom”.  It gives us a festive interlude of inspiration and comradery. In the spirit that Ken proliferated there will be an award created for the Festival of Lights in his honor.

Thank you for helping make Indian Hills a great place to live. Help your friends and neighbors be a part of this spirit and please invite them to be a part of making Indian Hills a great place to live.  If you have a neighbor who is not a member, please share with them why you are a member.  A community is about fellowship and participation so encourage everyone to come onboard and be part of our community.

Be safe. Be considerate. Be happy.

Harold Itkin, IHCA President