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News & Reviews
Your Doubletree Lake Estates Newsletter |
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| Welcome to the 35th edition of News & Reviews! |
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Doubletree Neighborhood Fireworks
Support your Doubletree Independence Day Weekend Fireworks.
Donations to fund the Doubletree Fireworks are being requested by the POA. Contributors will be included in a drawing for the following items.
Donate $25: Drawing for Dinner for 2.
Donate $50: Drawing for Autographed Devin Hester Jersey.
Donate $75: Drawing for a 4-pack of Cubs tickets.
Donate $100: Drawing for 2012 POA Assessment Fees.
Donations must be received by May 10th to be included in drawing.
You may drop off your donation at the POA office or the Guard House. Checks only at Guard House. POA office will issue receipts for cash.
Donations MUST be received by May 10th to qualify for drawings.
In the event enough funds are not collected to hold the event, drawing will be cancelled and all donations will be returned to contributors. |
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Doubletree West Snowplow Issues
The Doubletree Board of Directors has sent a formal letter to the Winfield Town Council requesting a response to the inadequate service reported by several residents of Doubletree West.
We will report to the POA when a response is received. |
Doubletree Annual Easter Egg Hunt 
Saturday, April 23rd @ 11am (sharp)
Over 1000 eggs filled with goodies and treasure.
Special prizes awarded to the lucky youngsters finding a special "gold" coin inside their egg.
Pre-registration NOT necessary. Bring the kids out for fun!!
Outside Clubhouse - 10110 Randolph Street. Brought to you by the Doubletree POA Special Events Committee. |
Important Lawn Fertilization Guidelines 
The residents of Doubletree are in control of their own destiny in regards to treatment cost of the lake in future years. The main ingredient that causes algae to grow is phosphorous and the residents need to do everything they can to stop phosphorous from entering the lake. Residents need to remember that once phosphorous enters the lake it does not leave. The higher the rate of phosphorous, the faster the growth of algae in the lake. This is not only important to the people who live on the lake, but to those who live off as well, because all phosphorous use has the potential of running towards it. Sources of phosphorus are lawn fertilizers, decaying grass and leaves, and soaps from washing the car.
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Mark your Calendar
The Doubletree Kids' Fishing Tournament is Sunday, May 22nd, 2011. |
Boat Permits Available - NOW!!
Doubletree Boat Permits are available at the POA office. Call Julissa at (219)945-1331 to make arrangements to pick up your permit.
* Remember: You MUST have a valid 2011 permit before entering the lake. Fines will be issued for boats that are not in compliance. |
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Lake Safety Concerns
The Doubletree Board of Directors assembled to discuss the topic of Lake Safety. As many of you know Lakes of the Four Seasons faced a lawsuit resulting in a multi-million dollar settlement from a drowning that occurred several years ago. Our lake is off limits to all people when ice has formed. As a measure of safety we continually remind our community not to breach this rule. As an added measure we will be installing signs throughout the perimeter of the lake as winter approaches. These signs will be erected at the entrances of Doubletree and along the shore on POA owned property. It is recommend that each lakefront homeowner take the same precautions. We will also continue to advise our residents through the email database and mailings. Doubletree Security have also been instructed to keep a watchful eye. Every lakefront home owner should also do the same and report anyone on the ice to the security department. Our lake will be a safer place and our legal responsibilities met if we take these necessary steps. |
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Plea from Superintendent of Schools by Terry Pingel
Crown Point School District Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Eineman phoned me asking that I deliver an important message to the POA. Superintendent Eineman is making a case for a referendum on increasing property tax support for Crown Point schools and is asking the residents of Doubletree Lake Estates and Winfield to take notice.
Dr. Eineman advocates that support of the referendum will help shore up a $5,000,000.00 budget deficit.
I urge you to read more information at the following links:
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Did you know? 
Six Crown Point Schools Earned Four Star Status in 2010. Jerry Ross Elementary and Winfield Elementary were included.
SchoolMatch, a nationally recognized school research firm named Crown Point Schools a top honor. Only 6% of the nations schools are recognized for meeting the needs of families choosing schools.
Newsweek awarded Crown Point High School as one of "America's Best".
National Forum's "Schools to watch" included Taft Middle School.
Principal Marian Buchko was named "Indiana Educator of the Year" by the American Legion. |
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 Park Changes
Due to recent safety measures the POA Board of Directors has decided to make a change to the proposed location of a park on Doubletree Drive North. The new location has been determined and will be proposed at the opposite corner of Doubletree Drive North and Michigan Drive. This location is "off lake" and will serve as a safer location. The terrain is also flat and better serving for the purpose of a park area.
Improvements will begin almost immediately upon approval. The lot will be graded and seeded. Thank you to Dennis Roushelang who has offered to donate his time and machinery to grade the lot. When the grass is ready your POA will install a couple benches for your use. The POA will then plan the addition of future playground and park equipment.
The west side park location is under review. At this time it is located behind several homes and may not serve as the best location. Other locations are being reviewed. A report will follow in a future newsletter. |
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Red Cross Disaster Relief
You can support disaster relief in Japan by clicking here.
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The Winfield Community Foundation and Winfield Township Food Pantry desperately need food donations.
DROP OFF POINT
Located at the Doubletree Guard House.
24 hrs/day
Items needed include canned goods, boxed cereals, oatmeal, mac-n-chz, corn bread mix, diapers, and more.
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The St. Jude House in Crown Point is $1000 short for the renovations of their new kitchen.
St. Jude serves as a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependant children.
More than 7,500 people have been served by St. Jude House and the kitchen needs renovations.
If you can help with a donation please call..
(219) 662-7066
or visit
www.stjudehouse.org
St. Jude House
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 Fish Cribs The Doubletree Lake Committee recommend fish habitat structures (better known as Fish Cribs) to be added to Doubletree Lake.
Research suggests these cribs are necessary to promote the healthiest fish population. In all, 18 artificial structures will be placed on the floor of the lake providing a safe haven for smaller fish to hide from predators. Boating activities will not be affected. |
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Lake Committee Report by Chairperson Jim Feltzer
The lake committee has gotten approval from DBL POA to act on some of our recommendations. We are pleased that we have gotten so much positive support from the POA board members.
Fish Cribs. The will be placed in six different locations around the lake. They will be sunk in deep water so no boating activities will be affected. It is our intention to have this done sometime this spring. Our long term goal is to make our lake an even better fishing lake.
Flag System. Our original flags are looking the worse for the wear. We are ordering larger flags which will be placed at the main entrance and at the boat ramp. There are 4 colors that everyone should be aware of: Red-Lake is closed, Yellow-No Wake & No Swimming, Orange-No Wake (swimming allowed), and Green-Lake Open for all permitted activities.
4th of July Weekend. We were pleased to find out that the POA is going forward with our suggestion that we have fireworks and a boat parade. The fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 2nd right after our "lighted" boat parade. Hopefully a lot of boat owners will be involved. Parking will be provided for residents of Doubletree East and West. Because professional fireworks are not cheap, donations are being requested. Everyone on the lake committee is on board and plan to donate. But, in order to fund this event donations will need to be received from many residents. Especially by May 10th to be included in drawings. |
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TOP 10
Lake Rules to Follow for Safety
It's time to start boating again. Here is the Top 10 rules as published by the DBL Lake Committee.
- Don't exceed a safe speed limit. Max 25 mph.
- Watercraft must travel "counter clockwise".
- Comply with NO WAKE zones.
- A spotter over the age of 13 is required when skiing, tubing, etc.
- Only two watercrafts are permitted to tow skiers, tubers, etc. at any given time.
- Life vests inside watercraft are required for all occupants.
- Operators must be over the age of 16 to operate a powered watercraft.
- Swimming is not permitted beyond 40' from shoreline.
- Watercraft must remain a min. 75' from docks when creating wake.
- Watercraft must remain a min. 100' from other watercraft and swimmers when operating. 150' from skiers.
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 Picasso's
Closing
Closing
Closing
Closing
Pardon our dust!! |
Looks like we got your attention!!
Yes, Picasso's is closing and will undergo an extensive interior renovation. In May, the restaurant will re-open NEW, Redefined, Exquisite, and Irresistable.
The special resident discount cards will continue to be accepted when we re-open.
Watch for more news coming soon!! | |
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