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Deerfield / Northwood
PO Box 53Deerfield, NH
03037
Pleasant PonderingsOctober 2013
www.pleasantlakenh.org
This Ponderings is sponsored
by Pat Hume.
IN MEMORY OF
JIM HUMEPLEASANT LAKE’S
ARCHAEOLOGICAL
INSTRUCTOR
SCENES OF PLEASANT LAKE
PHOTO BOOK STILL AVAILABLE
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
To Place Your Order Contact: Carol Smiglin463-1063 or [email protected]
Cost - $100/members or $150/nonmembers
Thanks to Dan Cote for Chairing this fundraiser & Carol Smiglin for coordinating
the sales. It has been a HUGE success!
Fins ‘n Fun Kid’s Fishing Event
TROPHY WINNERSTykes - Alexa Vetanze (8.5” Sunfish), Gillian Countway (7” Sunfish), Sydney Adams(19.5” Lg Mouth Bass)Juniors - Molly Stiman (7.5” Sunfish), Garrett Countway (7.25” Sunfish), Asa Guldbrandsen (17.5” Sm Mouth Bass), John Erwin (16.25” Sm Mouth Bass), Asa Guldbrandsen (20” Lg Mouth Bass), Cameron Brown (15” Lg Mouth Bass)Seniors - Zander Guldbrandsen (21” Sm Mouth Bass), Jacob Decatur (19.75” Sm Mouth Bass), Jon Decatur (21” Lg Mouth Bass), Jacob Decatur (19.5” Lg Mouth Bass)
RIBBON WINNERSJuniors - Ella Erwin (6” Sunfish), Garrett Countway (9.5” Sm Mouth Bass), Claire Brown (8” Sm Mouth Bass), Ella Erwin (7.25” Sm Mouth Bass), Russell Erwin (13.5” Lg Mouth Bass)Seniors - Jessica Nelson (8” Sm Mouth Bass), Owen Durant (19” Lg Mouth Bass)
HONORABLE MENTIONParticipation RibbonsGarrett Countway (7” Sunfish)
Erwin Grandchildren With Their Awards
Chairperson – Andy Partridge
DON’T MISS NEXT YEAR’S FINS ‘N FUN FISHING EVENT
MAY 24 - AUGUST 12
PLPA BOARD UPDATES
Wa t e r s h e d s a r e e x t r e m e l y important to the wellness of our lake. See http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/fac tshee ts /wmb/documents /wmb-19.pdf. Deerfield, in order to protect this resource, passed Section 330 - Pleasant Lake Watershed Ordinance (Adopted March 13, 2007)
A number of issues in the wa te rshed resu l ted in th i s ordinance being brought up for discussion by the Deerfield Planning Board. In the process, the PLPA was asked to review and c o m m e n t o n t h e c u r r e n t document. A lot of time was spent reviewing the document and proposing modifications in order to clarify or, in some cases, modify the requirements. We then at tended a Planning Board Meeting to review and discuss the input provided.
We attended a second review with the Planning Board on September 25. At that session two significant decisions were made. The Board decided to compare the existing ordinance to those in other watersheds, solicit help and advice from DES, and get a legal review to insure that the requirements are clear and enforceable.
The second decision was to seek s u p p o r t f r o m o r a t l e a s t coordination with the town of Northwood. On Oct 10th we attended a Northwood Planning Board meeting arranged by a member of the Deerfield Planning
Board. The Northwood Board delegated the decision on whether or not to work with Deerfield to a subcommittee. We are continuing to seek their participation in this process.
In my view the reception by the Northwood Planning Board was, at best, chilly. I believe there is a significant amount of support for an ordinance on the Deerfield Planning Board but they want to make sure that the requirements are simple, clear, and needed. Their work is proceeding but I would not expect to see anything come up for a vote for some time.
We all have a stake in protecting the watershed and we need your help and support in doing so. If you are interested in helping on these or other activities please give me a call or send an email. Tom Brennan, President
TURTLES
Where is a good place for turtles? Seems like we are finding them under docks and swimming rafts, but they aren’t new residents. While we don’t want to swim with the large snapping turtles this IS their habitat.
The US Census data indicate that NH is the fas test growing o f the northeastern states. Deerfield actually had a growth rate of 10%. New houses, roads, and people are hazards for the area’s animals including turtles and they are territorial with long memories. Therefore if you see a turtle in the lake, he may have lived here a long time before you. Snapping turtles do not mature until 4-10 years and live up to 50-100 years.
With fall in the air, turtles will be on the move again as they seek a place to hibernate. To protect these creatures, drive more slowly through wetland areas and appreciate their natural beauty.
Info from the Bear-Paw Print
Pleasant Ponderings - page 2
DID YOU KNOW?
The estimated damage from invasives worldwide totals $1.4 trillion -- 5% of the global economy. Invasive species can be t r a n s p o r t e d b y f l o a t planes, boats, trailers, vehicles and YOU!
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
PLPA
STATISTICAL WRAP-UP
130 Members in 2013 – Hope to see them all at the annual
meeting, June 28, 2014.
South Cove had 81% of its residents as members.
The South Cove District has the highest participation level for 2013 - 81%. Thank you, Krist, and all the members of South Cove.
Thanks also to all the District Directors!
PLEASANT PONDERINGS - page 3
“An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail.”... Edwin Land
This is creativity at its best especially for all the lift owners that have strained their backs to move a 400 lb+ boat lift to storage. Using two pontoons (no boat... just the pontoons), they placed a boat lift on top and attached an electric motor to get it to the boat launch. Pretty unique.Send pictures of your fun on the lake, and I’d love to use them in the Ponderings. - [email protected]
REFLECTIONS by Linda Brennan
Recently someone gave me their collection of Ponderings from the 1990s. Being a history enthusiast, I loved reading them especially since I didn’t arrive on the lake until 2004. Amazingly the issues on PL are the same.... water level, dam issues, the pesky beaver dams in the sluiceway, water shed concerns and getting younger residents involved. The association was quite active socially making me wonder if these events would be successful today. They had golf tournaments, endurance swims, cribbage tournaments, sail boat races, recitals in the woods, dinner dances, geological seminars and not one but two canoe clubs. Interested in making the PLPA more social? Sign up to chair an event! We need your help. Contact Tom Brennan.
PLPA Officers & DirectorsPresidentTom Brennan -463-5664
1st Vice PresidentJohn Duffy - 463-1182
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 Duffy - 463-1182
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]
Invasive species replace native species and
destroy habitat for native fish. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
PLEASANT LAKE
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONPO BOX 53
DEERFIELD, NH 03037-0053
WWW.PLEASANTLAKENH.ORG
“Come here, Norman. Hurry up. The loons! The loons! They're welcoming us back.” (Katharine Hepburn from On Golden Pond)
I’m sure all of us get excited when the first loon returns in the Spring or for the summer folks its the 1st sound of the loon when you return to your relaxing place on Pleasant Lake. (When you are curious about their sounds, go to www.loon.org and click on ABOUT LOONS & then click on THE VOICE OF THE LOON.)
Have you ever wondered who spearheaded the banding of one of our adult loons last season? (It returned this season!!) Did you know Pleasant Lake has its own LPC seasonal intern who helps lake residents monitor our 1 breeding pair?
Established in 1975, the (NH) Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) does all this and much more to preserve loons and their habitats through research, management, and educational (outreach) activities.
So worthy of your support, please carefully and thoughtfully read the enclosed brochure; go to their website; join with other PLPA members in supporting the (NH) Loon Preservation Committee. Think about Pleasant Lake without loons!!! They need your support.