2012 Fall/Winter WWWPA Newsletter
Great tips and news in the 2012 Fall/Winter newsletter of the Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association.
A Farewell to Lake Winona Resident Fred Avery
Bernard Fred Avery, 65, of West Shore Road, died November 22, 2012, at his home after a battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, NH on September 18, 1947, he was the son of Bernard F. and Christine (Lagill) Avery. He grew up in Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School. Fred attended the UNH Thompson School and Gunstock Junior College. He has been a resident of the Ashland and New Hampton area for most of his life. Fred worked as…
Kayak & Canoe Race a Hit at 2012 Derby
The Kayak & Canoe Race, held on September 1, was a huge success, and quite a site the 10 minutes prior to race to watch so many kayakers paddling in from all sides of the lake. Unfortunately, I did a terrible job of getting names of the kayakers. My apologies for not getting this posted sooner. Please feel free to email me or post a comment to this blog if you recognize anyone in the photos.
Final Round of Water Testing Conducted on Lake
submitted by Linda Heminway Due to rather frigid temperatures today, getting out of the boat and wading into tributaries such as the Hawkins Pond Inlet to obtain proper samples would have been difficult and very cold. But thanks to Don Thibeault (photo at right) and his trusty waders we were able to get our test samples without getting too wet or too cold. Thanks Don! For the testing conducted today, I, along with resident volunteers Mark Heminway, Donna Saia and Don,…
Ski Course Approved on Lake Winona
Water skiers on Lake Winona now have an official slalom course, thanks to West Shore Rd owner Jason St. Gelais. The ski course, approved by Marine Patrol and effective August 31, 2012, is located on an 800′ stretch of water near The Anchorage. Per the NH Department of Safety permit, the ski course can only be operated Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m. to sunset. “I think this is a huge step in the right direction for the lake,” shared St. Gelais,…
A Big Shelled Visitor
This very large snapping turtle paid a visit to our compost pile a couple of weeks ago. His (or her) shell was about 12″ in length.
Amphicar on Lake Winona
A local Amphicar owner dropped into Lake Winona this afternoon for a cruise. Did you know: Only 4,000 Amphicars were built from 1961 to 1965 by a German manufacturer who targeted the U.S. market and 700 of them survive more than 40 years later.
2012 Lake Winona Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race
2012 Lake Winona Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race Saturday, Sept 1 (Labor Day Weekend) Open to Lake Winona residents & their families only Fishing Derby Time: 9 am-3 pm (Final weigh in at 3:00 pm) Where: Lake Winona. Weigh in and awards at Fred Avery beach – 77 West Shore Road – Come by car or boat! Awards: Ribbons for 1st and 2nd place fish weight for each species in each age category. If there is a tie for weight, length will…
Free Seminar: Exotic Weeds & Other Invasives
The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association is hosting a free educational seminar on how you can prevent the introduction of exotic weeds and other invasives to your lake. With the rise in infestations among NH lakes its especially important for shore owners to know how to identify harmful exotic weeds and other invasive plants. If spotted early, many of these invasives can be eradicated before they become a serious and uncontrollable threat to our lake. The seminar will be held August…
2012 Owner Contact Guide Now Available
A complete listing of all owners on the lake has been published and distributed. If you have not received a copy please contact Nora Foster.