PANERA FUND RAISER BENEFITTING THE PLPA Meet With Neighbors & Friends (You don’t have to be a PLPA member to participate.) What: A Meal at Panera’s Where: Fort Eddy Road, Concord When: February 26th 11AM - 8PM How does it become a fundraiser? Bring a special PLPA flyer to the restaurant, and the Association will get 10, 15 or 20% of all the meals purchased. The percentage is dependent upon the number of flyers turned in. No credit will be given to the PLPA without the flyer. How do you get flyers? 1. Print the flyer from our website. www.pleasantlakenh.org 2. Send an email to: [email protected] requesting the flyer. 3. Stop by 301 North Rd, Deerfield - flyers will be on porch. Get a group together and meet at Panera!! PO Box 53 Deerfield, NH 03037 Pleasant Ponderings February 2014 www.pleasantlakenh.org Deerfield / Northwood This Ponderings is sponsored by Priscilla Plumb in memory of Bob Plumb - a 30 year resident of Pleasant Lake. Pleasant Lake has a reputation for great ice fishing. The Lake Host Program by Holly Martin Well, after another busy year I wanted to give you all an idea of how successful the Lake Host program has been. The good news is that there have been no new infestations of Milfoil or any other invasive weeds in our lake or any other NH lake that has an established and active Lake Host program. The bad news is that there are new breeds of invasive species that are now threatening our waters. This year our boat inspections included checking for the Asian Clam, which has already been found in three southern NH lakes, and the Zebra Mussel. Both of these species can be found in waters bordering NH and this increases the risk that they will find their way to our beautiful lake. The di!cultly with this type of species is they are transported in the larvae state, so educating every boater that visits our lake is crucial in preventing their spread. This is where the Lake Host program comes in. A new program, CLEAN, DRAIN, AND DRY, was put into place in 2013 to counter these new challenges. The program is a simple yet e"ective way of preventing the spread of these species. It requires boaters to wash the exterior of their crafts, drain all live wells and let their boats dry for 5 days or more so that invasive weeds or species can be removed or die o" before the next visit to the lake. continued on page two
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PANERA FUND RAISER BENEFITTING THE PLPA
Meet With Neighbors & Friends(You don’t have to be a PLPA member to participate.)
What: A Meal at Panera’s Where: Fort Eddy Road, ConcordWhen: February 26th 11AM - 8PM
How does it become a fundraiser? Bring a special PLPA flyer to the restaurant, and the Association will get 10, 15 or 20% of all the meals purchased. The percentage is dependent upon the number of flyers turned in. No credit will be given to the PLPA without the flyer.
How do you get flyers?1. Print the flyer from our website.
www.pleasantlakenh.org2. Send an email to: [email protected]
requesting the flyer.3. Stop by 301 North Rd, Deerfield - flyers will
be on porch.
Get a group together and meet at Panera!!
PO Box 53Deerfield, NH
03037
Pleasant PonderingsFebruary 2014
www.pleasantlakenh.org
Deerfield / Northwood
This Ponderings is sponsored by Priscilla Plumb in memory of
Bob Plumb
- a 30 year resident of Pleasant Lake.
Pleasant Lake has a reputation for great ice fishing.
The Lake Host Program by Holly Martin
Well, after another busy year I wanted to give you all an idea of how successful the Lake Host program has been.
The good news is that there have been no new infestations of Milfoil or any other invasive weeds in our lake or any other NH lake that has an established and active Lake Host program. The bad news is that there are new breeds of invasive species that are now threatening our waters. This year our boat inspections included checking for the Asian Clam, which has already been found in three southern NH lakes, and the Zebra Mussel. Both of these species can be found in waters bordering NH and this increases the risk that they will find their way to our beautiful lake. The di!cultly with this type of species is they are transported in the larvae state, so educating every boater that visits our lake is crucial in preventing their spread. This is where the Lake Host program comes in. A new program, CLEAN, DRAIN, AND DRY, was put into place in 2013 to counter these new challenges. The program is a simple yet e"ective way of preventing the spread of these species. It requires boaters to wash the exterior of their crafts, drain all live wells and let their boats dry for 5 days or more so that invasive weeds or species can be removed or die o" before the next visit to the lake.
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Outstanding Organization
continued from page 1Most people when educated about the e"ects that these weeds and species can have on our lakes are glad to follow the program.
Last year we discovered yet another visitor that has made its way to Pleasant Lake, the Chinese Mystery Snail. This is an extremely large snail that came to this country in the 1800’s through San Francisco as a delicacy in Chinese restaurants. It is known to carry parasites, which can a"ect both humans and our fresh water mussels. We have been asking people to collect any snails they see in the water and throw them into the woods. These snails are brought in on boats as tiny snails. Like other plants and species, should our lake get overrun with these we can expect property values to drop and the quality of our lake to diminish. This is yet another reason why our Lake Host program is so important. If you have questions or concerns about any of these invasive species or weeds, please don’t hesitate to stop at the boat launch when our hosts are present and ask one of them for a brochure or call me and I will be glad to get one out to you.
The Lake Host program is run by volunteers during the week and paid lake hosts on the weekends. If you would like to volunteer for this or other programs sponsored by the Lake Association we would love to hear from you. Contact your Director or call me for more information. (603) 463-7496
The final program results for 2013 saw a reduction in volunteer hours from the previous year. This was in large part due to the extremely rainy weather we had at the beginning of the summer and as a result, we lost some volunteer hours. Volunteer host hours were down by 160 hours.
Volunteer Hours 2013 Volunteer Hours 2012 420 654
Paid Hours 2013 Paid Hours 2012 430 415In total, we conducted 2,172 inspections in 2013 compared to 2,529 inspections in 2012. That’s 2,172 opportunities to educate boaters and keep our lake clean!
From a financial perspective we were awarded $2,300 from a grant provided for our Lake Host program. This was based on the number of volunteer hours we accrued from the previous year, which is why it’s so important for you to participate as a volunteer if you have an opportunity to do so. Should the NH Lakes Association o"er this grant again this year, we will most certainly apply for it.
All in all we had another very successful year thanks to all of our volunteers and paid lake hosts. Look for us again in 2014!!
Holly Martin is our Lake Host Program coordinator – Point Person. She can be reached at 603-463-7496.
LIKE FINE WINE, FERD MARTIN ONLY SEEMS TO IMPROVE WITH AGE
At 85 years old, Ferd Martin continued a tradition and celebrated a milestone on the lake this past year and he did it in style, just like he’s been doing for the past 50 years here … on a slalom ski with the wind in his hair and a smile on his face!
Of course the boats have changed and the equipment is di"erent. Ten years ago he had to retire his favorite and beloved water ski, a wooden monstrosity with multi-colored boot parts that he had pieced together from other retired skis. In the end, it simply fell apart after years of trying to keep it patched together. And he’s a bit more cautious now … his last dock jump start was 5 years ago at age 80, although he blames this on the lack of acceleration that he still misses from the 1964 Correct Craft that pulled him and his family out of the water with remarkable ease for so many years.
While Ferd now spends much of his time during the winter in Florida with his wife Jan, he still loves coming to the lake every summer and he has a special place in his heart for the lake and the people he spent time with over the years. Ferd was an avid member of the Lake Association and served as a Director of the Ledges District and later as President of the association for many years. His passion for the cleanliness and quality of the lake remains as strong as it was when he was younger and he can still be seen taking a long swim along the eastern shore of the lake from time to time.
Like many other families on the lake, the torch passes to the next generation and summers are spent with children and grandchildren doing the same thing that Ferd and his family did when they were younger … swimming, teaching the young ones how to water ski, watching the family grow and simply enjoying one of the nicest places in the world to live. Nowadays, having both a son and a daughter with homes on the lake, Ferd’s biggest decision is to choose which family he will visit for the day, although they all seem to end up together at one home or the other by the day’s end. And isn’t this what makes Pleasant Lake such a very special place for all of us … families, friends and traditions that only improve with age.
Like a fine wine … like Ferd Martin.
So many stories out there that we would love to hear. Please submit your memories for publication to Linda at [email protected]
PLEASANT PONDERINGS - page 3
PLPA Officers & DirectorsPresidentTom Brennan -463-5664
1st Vice PresidentJohn Du"y - 463-1182
johndu"[email protected]
2nd Vice PresidentTere Bowen-Irish - [email protected]
Recording SecretaryCharon Pinard - 463-7006
Corresponding Secretary/
Carol Smiglin - 463-1063
TreasurerTom Brennan & Carol Smiglin(shared)
Chairman of BoardStan Clark - 463-7100
Dam District (#2-16)
Mike Beaudoin - 463-1025
Veasey District (#17-30)
Jackie [email protected]
West District (#31-47)
John Du"y - 463-1182
johndu"[email protected]!
South Cove District (#48-60)
Krist Nelson - 463-3010
Loon Cove District (#61-80)
Elizabeth [email protected]
Pout Point District (#81-104)
Sue Higgins - 490-1295
Broad Cove District (#105-125)
Roger Shaw - 463-7627 or 225-2919
Ledges District (#126-145
Holly Martin - 463-7496
North District (#146- 189, #1)
James Creighton - 463-9351
COMMITTEE CHAIRSWebmaster Claudia Spangler - 463-7046 [email protected]
Weed Watchers Stan Clark - 463-7100 [email protected]
Fins ‘n Fun Kids Fishing EventAndy Partridge - [email protected]
Lake Host Program Holly Martin - 463-7496 [email protected]
Pleasant Ponderings Linda Brennan - 463-5664 [email protected]
FINAL TALLY OF 2013 PLPA MEMBERSHIP
131 MEMBERS! DUES ARE NOW BEING
TAKEN FOR 2014.
BE PREPARED FOR SUMMERWe have noticed several cottages and houses have sold
recently. We welcome all our new neighbors and hope that you will join the PLPA. Call one of the officers or directors to find out how you can join.
Boating Safety Courses from NH Marine Patrol
! Many locations throughout the state.! Open to any boater over 14 years of age.! NASBLA approved.! Satisfies requirements of mandatory boating
education law.! For class schedule, call NH Marine Patrol at
1-888-254-2125.! Be smart: Boat safe!
Register Your Boat
Which boats? All motorized vessels of any size must be registered, in addition to sailboats and sailboards 12 feet or longer. (Unmotorized canoes, kayaks and small sailboats do not need to register.) You can register at many marinas and sport shops, town halls and Department of Motor Vehicles offices. Call NH Marine Patrol at 1-888-254-2125 with questions.
PLACE TO RENT?
If you are a member of the PLPA and have a place to rent Summer 2014, contact Linda Brennan at [email protected] to
have the vacancies listed in our Spring Ponderings.
YIPPEE!
PLEASANT LAKE
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONPO BOX 53
DEERFIELD, NH 03037-0053
WWW.PLEASANTLAKENH.ORG
Future Olympic Skaters Enjoying a Beautiful January Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR THE 2014 ANNUAL MEETING
June 28th @ 9 AM
We could use your help filling out our 2014 list of Officers & Committee Volunteers. Become
involved! This is YOUR PLPA. Contact: Tom Brennan [email protected]
At 85, Ferd Martin skis with grandson, Ryan
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