You wouldn’t skip routine maintenance on an expensive car. Nor should you ignore the upkeep on your septic system. Keep in mind that a septic system costs less than $400 to pump but $12,000 or more to replace and can affect the resale of your property.
The Anchorage Club, the oldest Masonic Railroad Club in New England, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a special scenic railway tour with Hobo Railroad on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Join the club and enjoy the fall foilage from a private coach car. Cost is $55.95 per adult and $29.95 per child. Reservation deadline is September 23. Click here to view full details.
The rain held off long enough for this year’s Canoe & Kayak Race, but the weather resulted in a smaller turnout than years past. Participants had fun racing each other around the large pink floating flamingo (our official race buoy compliments of Wally & Yvonne Kielb of Boulder Island) and back to the finish line (Paul & Trisha Epstein’s dock at 182 West Shore Road).
The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association will be presenting “The Climate Change Conundrum,” a free seminar with speaker Dr. Lindsay Rustad, Research Ecologist with the US Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Durham, NH. This free event will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2016, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Meredith Community Center on Route 3 in Meredith. Ms. Rustad will talk about what we know, don’t know and need to know about Climate Change and NH Forests. For information, call…
At the LWIA August 13 meeting, new officers for the coming 2-year term will be elected. After years of dedicated service, LWIA President Don Thibeault, Vice President Bob Proulx, and Secretary Nora Foster are all stepping down. Jay Buckley has generously agreed to continue as Treasurer. Association members are being sought for these positions. General duties as stated in the LWIA By-laws are as followings: PRESIDENT: The president shall preside over all regular and special meetings of the Association and…
NH LAKES has revised and updated this publication last printed in 2011. This is a comprehensive resource for all interested in living a lake-friendly lifestyle here in the Granite State. It includes everything from lake basics like “What is a Watershed and Why Does it Matter?” to detailed information on required approvals and permits including current contact information for relevant state departments and other resources. Other topics include: a list of native plant species to use in your next landscaping project,…
The LWIA’s Summer Social and Potluck lunch will be held on Saturday, August 13, at noon. The Anchorage Lodge has once again graciously offered their location for the event, which will allow us to host the event rain or shine. We’ll eat at 12:15, then review a few business matters at 1:30 pm. Burgers (beef and veggie), hot dogs, water and lemonade are being provided by the Association. Owners are asked to bring a dish to share. Volunteers are needed…
This free event is open to Lake Winona residents & their families only Fishing Derby Time: 8 am-11 am (Final weigh in by 11 am) Where: Weigh in at Lorna Fenenbock’s beach – 31 Anchorage Road – Come by car or boat! Awards: Ribbons for all participants. If there is a tie for weight, length will be used as the second criteria. Fishing Derby age groups:0-7, 8-17, 18-ancient! Species: Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Bass (Large or small mouth), Sucker*, Pickerel* (*No award for these…
The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association will be presenting “A Helping Hand for Wildlife,” a free wildlife seminar with speaker Emily Preston, a Wildlife Biologist from NH Fish and Game’s Conservation Biology Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Program. This free event will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Meredith Community Center on Route 3 in Meredith. Ms. Preston will talk about NH wildlife, their habitats, threats to both, and the actions needed to conserve both…
Fireworks are a staple of 4th of July celebrations, but for use near small lakes here are five things you should consider. 1. You’re Putting Toxic Chemicals into the Water While fireworks are a tradition, they contain a number of chemicals that can impact the lake, wildlife and human health. Lead, barium, and lithium are among the many toxic chemicals and heavy metals that are present in fireworks. These chemicals are released into the atmosphere and fall into the lake, where they can…