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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
Another group night to the NH Music Festival is planned for Friday, August 17 Festival Program Jupiter and Titan Mozart & Mahler Kevin Rhodes, Guest Conductor We get tickets at a group rate of $27 each ($10 savings) Join us for a hot dog and hamburger cookout at Jean Chute’s (900 West Shore Rd) @ 5:30 PM Bring a dish to share and BYOB Depart for the concert at 7:30 Concert starts at 8:00 at the Silver Center PSU RSVP to…
Press Release issued today… DES Warns of Expanding Infestations of Exotic Aquatic Plants Infestations documented at Otter Lake in Greenfield and Naticook Lake in Merrimack Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has documented two new infestations of variable milfoil, an exotic aquatic plant, within a week of each other. Both infestations were well-established when found and appear to have been present for at least 2-3 years before being reported. Infestations were newly documented at Otter Lake in…
We may see a baby loon (or loons) on Winona very soon. A nest has been spotted on the lake and mama loon is roosting on one or two eggs. I’m not disclosing the location to protect the privacy of the loon. However, if you do know about the nest or stumble across it please be advised that the Loon Preservation Society suggests that people stay 150 feet from all loons, whether on a nest, with chicks or even resting…
The Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association is hosting a free educational seminar on practical tips for shore owners for reducing storm water runoff. It is especially important for shore owners to build protective buffers to keep exposed soil, landscape debris, fertilizers, and pesticides from being washed into the lake. The seminar will be held July 19, 2012, at 6 pm at the Meredith Community Center. Andrea LaMoreaux of the New Hampshire Lakes Association will be presenting. Some helpful information…