Dewart Lake Newsletter
“The Dewart Lake Protective Association was founded in 1965” SPRING, 2011
P. O. Box 152, Syracuse, IN 46567
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Dewart Lake OfficersPresident:Ken Brehob 658-3636
Vice Pres.: Jim Redslob 658-9330
Secretary:LuAnne Yentes 527-8877
Treasurer:Rebecca Tusing 658-3434
Newsletter:Linda Jamiel 658-9200
Website: Alex Barrett 658-4895
Lane Directors
Lanes 1, 2Katie & Kyle Young658-9762
Lane 3,4,5,6,7 Roger Saxon 658-5563
Lane 8,9,10Nicole Miller529-4273
Lane 11 Jim Tarr658-9518
Lane 12 Mike Gill658-4766
Lanes 13Lorelei Haab658-4305
CR 1000*Jim Redslob658-9330
Camp LoganJeff Kelsheimer 457-2841
Lane 15 Barb Sheets596-3018
Lane 16 Peggy Arnett 765-241-0242
Lane 17 Jim Long658-3391
Lanes 18 A,BJeff Drummond 528-0632
Lanes 18 C,DBetty Busch658-4874
Lanes19, 20Jerry Crowl, Jr. 658-9876
Lane 21 G. Couwenhoven658-3084
Lane 22 Andy Brown658-9746
Lane 23 Linda Jamiel658-9200
Lane 24 Peggy Bucher658-9305
Lane 25 Katie & KyleYoung658-9762
* Between Lanes 12 & 13 All (574) Area Codes
In Remembrance
Over the last year the following lake residents have passed away. We will remember their service and their concern and devotion for Dewart Lake:
Jack Apple Passed away on April 27, 2010
Rowena Brewer “ “ “ Sept. 8, 2010
Russell Erwin “ “ in January 2011
Geneva Metzler “ “ on Dec. 4, 2010
Don Scearce “ “ “ Dec. 2, 2010
Don Scearce was the past President of the DLPA and will be remembered for his service to this organization and his diligent workfor the preservation of Dewart Lake.
These neighbors will be missed.
Please check our website to keep up to date for the happenings of the Dewart Lake Protection Association.
Association members are always welcome to attend the monthly and annual DLPA meetings.
Indiana Boating Laws & Regulations
The following are some of the laws and regulations for the operation of a motorized boat or personal water-craft on Indiana waters:
All motorized vessels must be registered with the State and will receive a boat number and an annual registration decal. Both are to be applied to both sides of the bow of your vessel. This also includes boats that use a trolling motor.
To operate a motorized boat or PWC (power water craft): 1. You must hold a valid driver’s license.
2. If you are at least 15 yrs of age & do not
have a driver’s license you must obtain a
State IDcard and successfully complete the
State of Indiana Boating Education Course.
An individual who knowingly or intentionally violates
Indiana boating laws and is convicted will receive points against his/her motor vehicle driver’s license.
Some examples of violations of Indiana boating laws are as follows:
- Operating a boat or PWC at speeds that endanger human, life, safety or property. All water markers that indicate, idle speed, slow, or no wake zone, must be obeyed.
- Operating a boat or PWC more than 10 miles an hour between sunset and sunrise.
- Closely following another boat towing a skier or person on a tube.
- Not having a Coast Guard approved flotation device for every person on the boat or PWC.
- Weaving thru traffic or swerving at the last moment in order to avoid a boating collision.
- Jumping the wake of another boat or PWC that could endanger human life, safety or property.
The DLA applied for a LARE DNR Weed Control Grant this winter, and was denied because the program was not funded again this year. Last year we treated the worst 25 acres or Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) in the lake (not near the shoreline) at a DLPA cost of $8,000. This was by far our biggest expense. EWM was the dominate plant in 90 acres of the lake last year, and we sadly expect it to cover more acres this year. The DLPA has budgeted $10,000 for treatment this year. We will once again need your financial support for this effort.
Please be generous with your contributions to the weed control fund on the membership form that will be in the May newsletter. The DLPA is continuing to investigate non-chemical treatment control of lake weeds. / Schedule of Events for 2011
Date Event Chairperson
April 16th Roadside Clean-Up Larry Sheets &
Mike Gill
April 23rd “ “ “ “ Rain Date
May 14th Lake Garage Sale
June 12th Annual Meeting & Ken Brehob
Potluck Luncheon
June 13th Annual Golf Outing Jim Redslob
June 20th “ “ “ Rain Date
June 18th Chicken BBQ Sale Ken Brehob
July 2nd Fireworks Allan Foyle
July 4th Flotilla Kyle Young
Roadside Clean-Up
Every year the Association does a roadside clean-up of trash that has been left along the road edge surrounding the lake. The date is April 16th with a rain date of April 23rd. We will meet at the boat ramp at EMS D24 Lane at 10:00 a.m. The clean-up should be completed by noon. Bring members of your family, neighbors and friends who are interested in volunteering. All are welcome. Safety vests will be furnished. Please bring your own gloves. The more volunteers we have the sooner the task will be completed. Please contact Larry Sheets at
574-596-2237 or Mike Gill at 658-4766 to volunteer.
Garage Sale
The annual Garage Sale will be held on May 14th. You do not need to pre-register. Advertisements will be put in the local newspapers. In past years we have seen a wonderful turnout of shoppers regardless of the weather. So clean out the attic and garage and make a profit out of those items that have been sitting around unused for years. Remember one person’s junk is another person’s treasure!
Fireworks Display-Saturday, July 2nd
We know it’s early to be thinking of the 4th of July, but in order to see how much money will be available to purchase the fireworks Allan Foyle will be accepting donations now. If we would donate the funds that we spend individually, we would have an even larger and longer lasting display. Everyone looks forward to watching the display from their boats or yards and don’t have to leave home and fight the crowds at other venues. It’s the most popular event that’s held on our lake thanks to Allan Foyle and his crew. Mail your check to: Allan Foyle, 5 EMS D6 Lane, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Indiana Boating laws & regulations continued:
- Loading the boat or PWC beyond recommended capacity according to the manufacturer.
- Causing a hazardous wake or wash from your boat or PWC.
- Operating a circular course around another boat engaged in fishing or a person swimming.
- Allowing passengers to ride on the gunwale, or on boats less than 21’ in length, to ride on the bow.
- Operating a boat or PWC while intoxicated due to alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs. Blood alcohol levels must be under 0.08%, but you can be arrested if your blood alcohol level is under 0.08% but over 0.05%. If arrested & convicted while intoxicated you will face a Class C Misdemeanor & could lose your boating & vehicle driving privileges from 90 days to 2 years.
- In order to tow a skier, the craft must be at least 9’ long.
- The craft must be designed to hold at least 3 individuals.
- There must be another passenger to observe the skier other than the driver.
- All parties must wear approved Coast Guard flotation devices. Ski belts are not approved.
- All other boating laws & regulations mentioned previously apply.
Obey the Indiana boating laws and keep Dewart Lake safe for everyone to enjoy.
Lawn Fertilizer
The best and cheapest way to control invasive exotic lake weeds like Eurasian Watermilfoil is to reduce plant nutrients (especially phosphorus) entering the lake. Lawn fertilizer can enter the lake when fertilizer is washed into the lake after a heavy rain, or when excessively applied fertilizer moves below the grass root zone into the groundwater, and then slowly seeps into the lake. We can all have a reasonably green lawn, and reduce the nutrients getting into the lake if we follow these guidelines:
1 . Use only phosphorus free fertilizer. The middle
number on the bag should be “0”. This product is
now available at nearly all garden centers. Ask for it.
2. Fertilize more often but with lesser amounts.
3. Don’t apply fertilizer within a few feet of the lake or
your seawall.