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Group Night to NH Music Festival – Aug 17

Group Night to NH Music Festival – Aug 17

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…

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DES Warns of Expanding Infestations on NH Lakes

DES Warns of Expanding Infestations on NH Lakes

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…

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Loons Nesting on Lake Winona

Loons Nesting on Lake Winona

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…

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Free Seminar: Tips to Reduce Storm Water Runoff

Free Seminar: Tips to Reduce Storm Water Runoff

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…

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Next Water Testing Dates Set

Next Water Testing Dates Set

The next water testing dates are Sunday, July 22 and Sunday, August 19, at 1 pm. The following Monday at 10:00 am will be designated rain dates. Linda Heminway is our lake water testing coordinator and is looking for additional volunteers. Please contact her directly at 603-968-7558 or ibquiltn [at] comcast.net. For the past 30 years, water quality analysis has been a top priority for the LWIA. These testings show whether the water quality of the lake has deteriorated, improved…

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LWIA Potluck and Summer Meeting to be Held August 5

LWIA Potluck and Summer Meeting to be Held August 5

The LWIA’s Summer Social and Potluck lunch will be held on Sunday, August 5 at noon. The Anchorage Lodge has graciously offered their location for the event, which will allow us to host the event rain or shine. We’ll eat promptly at 12:15, then review a few business matters at 1 pm. Burgers (beef and veggie) and drinks are being provided by the Association. Owners are asked to bring their a dish to share and lawn chairs. Volunteers are needed…

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Keep Watchful Eye Out for New Loon Chicks

Keep Watchful Eye Out for New Loon Chicks

MOULTONBOROUGH —  This year due to an early ice-out and record warm temperatures, many loons began nesting earlier than in previous years.  As a result more chicks will be on the lakes during the busy Fourth of July week, making them more vulnerable to disturbance as human activity increases on the lakes. People are asked to stay at least 150 feet from any adult loon with chicks they see so the parents can concentrate on feeding and caring for their chicks. If…

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First Round of Water Testing Conducted on June 16

First Round of Water Testing Conducted on June 16

Thanks to the efforts of Lake Winona residents Linda and Mark Heminway and Ted Saia, the first round of water quality testing is complete. The three volunteers drew samples from various spots along the lake to test for signs of bacteria and to track water quality and the impact of lake turnover. Samples were taken to Plymouth State for testing. Results will be shared with owners once available.

Group Night to NH Music Festival Planned for July 27

Group Night to NH Music Festival Planned for July 27

Join us for an evening at the NH Music Festival Friday, July 27 Festival Program Paul Polivnick, Conductor Laureate Adams: Chairman Dances St. Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Soloist – William de Rosa, cello Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 We get tickets at a group rate of $27 each ($10 savings) Join us for a hot dog and hamburger cookout at Jay Buckley’s (156 West Shore Rd) @ 5:30 PM Bring a dish to share and BYOB Depart for the concert at 7:30…

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2012 Summer Meeting Set for June 23

2012 Summer Meeting Set for June 23

The Lake Winona Improvement Association (LWIA) summer meeting will be held Saturday, June 23 at 9 am. Jeanne Chute (900 Winona Rd) has once again graciously offered her wonderful yard and stunning view of the lake for our meeting. The proposed meeting agenda includes: Vote on proposed amendments to the LWIA by-laws (please visit https://lakewinonanh.org/2012/proposed-amendments-to-bylaws/ to download a copy of the by-laws with amendments marked) Review LWIA budget Vote on proposed 2012 Fund Appropriations Vote on proposed increase to annual…

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