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PHOTO COURTESY
CLARE STEPHENS
THE CRESCENT LAKE CHRONICLES
2018
Welcome to another season on beautiful Crescent Lake, located in both Acworth and Unity, NH!
Inside you will be pleased to read about:
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The Crescent Lake Association’s Officers and Directors
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2017 Minutes from the CLA annual meeting
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A calendar of events on the lake not to be missed!
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An article by Tom Farmen “The Lake as a Best Friend”
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Updates on ongoing projects
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Area events that are fun for the whole family
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Pictures depicting scenes from the past year
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1st Annual Interview of a Crescent Laker of Interest
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Bulletin Board entries providing useful contact information
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First things first….please welcome new owners!
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Greg and Susan Lefter
88 Anderson Road
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Kimberly LaPlante and Henri Dube
21 Lakeside Drive
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John Bioski
23 Anderson Road
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Neal and Wendy Vaupel (home is Goffstown NH)
58 Page RD (prev. owned by Don and Katherine Andrukaitis)
Wendy is a middle school guidance counselor.
Neal teaches 4th grade and coaches varsity football
Soon your faces will become familiar to us. Please accept our invitation to the annual
association meeting. Most owners will be there and you will, at the very least, be entertained
as members convene to discuss lake activities, review what has happened and what will
happen, as well as vote for new officers and board members. An enticement to attend, not
only to witness the event, but to be the first to view items to be sold at our little T-Shirt Shack.
The 2018 winning t-shirt will be for sale as well as nifty t-shirt pillows. It will also be your first
chance to purchase raffle tickets for an awesome prize. All profits go to our Invasive Species
Fund to keep our waters clean and free of unwanted weeds and/or critters.
Many new cottage owners from years past are now full-time residents and enjoy the lake year
round. This often happens when one reaches retirement age and no longer has to go home
on Sunday night! One such owner is Tom and Ashley Farmen. The Farmens have been
chosen as the first “PEOPLE OF INTEREST ON CRESCENT LAKE”. They consented to an
interview. Their response to a random bunch of questions tossed at them will delight you!
Find this splendid article at the end of your CL Chronicles.
Tom has written the following. He extends his writing to those who probably already share his
feelings and especially to our new owners who will soon understand the friendship of a lake!!
Read on…………
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Crescent Lake Association
PO Box 131
Acworth NH 03601
2018 Membership Form ___ New Member
___ Renewing Member
Cottage #___________
Name: ____________________________________________________
Crescent Lake Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Crescent Lake Tel. No: ______________________________________
Home Mailing Address (if different):
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Home Tel:_____________________________
Cell Number(s) _____________________________________
_____________________________________
E-mail (s) _____________________________________
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Please make check payable to: Crescent Lake Association, $40/year ($10 membership dues,
$30 CLA Aquatic Invasive Species Program). For your convenience you may leave your check
with membership form at the T-shirt shop. If the Shack is not open, drop into the locked
mailbox on the outside of the Shack, or mail to the above address.
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Contact information above will be shared with CLA members, unless box is checked below:
☐ Please do NOT share my contact information with CLA members.
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July 8, 2017, 10:00
Acworth Town Hall
Crescent Lake Association 85
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Annual Meeting Minutes
1. President, Kevin Brenker, called the meeting to order, lead the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced CLA officers.
There were 86 members in attendance. He stated a reminder about boating safety: non-motorized boats have the
right of way, but should be careful not to block the “narrows” and keep to the sides of the Lake whenever possible.
2. A Moment of Silence was observed for those members who had passed in the last year: Brandy Clemons, niece of
Diane Clemons, Gerald Couto, life partner of Jan Harrington; Myrtle Spaulding, wife of Bob Spaulding; Werner
Rudenfeldt, husband of Geraldine.
3. Secretary’s Report: 2016 Annual Meeting Minutes sent by e-mail and distributed prior to the meeting; Motion made
to accept report, seconded and passed unanimously.
Betsy Allen noted Membership Forms need to be filled out to keep us up-to-date on contact information. The Directory
was emailed this Spring and will be published again in the Fall with updated information. Thank you to Patty LaHaise
for personally welcoming new owners and giving them a welcome packet, which includes information about
membership in CLA, NH laws and recommendations on water safety and quality. There were 17 sales to new owners
since the last annual meeting.
4. Treasurer’s Report: Greta Perry, Treasurer, distributed Financial Statement dated 5/31/17 for reviewed.
Motion made to accept report, seconded and passed unanimously.
5. Welcome and Introduction to New Owners: Michael & Susan Mulhern, 206 Crescent Lake Road; Christopher &
Amy Lavina, 178 Crescent Lake Road; Francis & Erin Kuehn, 100 Crescent Lake Road; Paul & Maria Antinori, 14
Shorewood Estates Road; Mark Limoges, 108 Crescent Lake Road; Brian & Tanya Boardman, 318 Crescent Lake
Road; Wilbert & Brenda Babbitt, 25 Lakeside Drive; Mark & Michele Welch, 46 Anderson Road; Theodore Sanford, 89
East Shore Drive; Carla Mora, 44 Emerson Road; Melissa Francoeur & Justin Davis, 42 Emerson Road; Angela
Buckley, 10 Whites Way; Alan & Deborah Brown, Tom & Sally MacPhee, 34 Emerson Road; David & Beverly Daigle,
21 Lakeside Drive; Stephen & Sharon Mikucki, 44 Page Road; Zendon and Sarah Robinson, 9 Lake Road.
6. Election of Officers: Moved and seconded to nominate for re-election Tim Perry, Director; Tim Grinaski, Director;
Betsy Allen, Secretary; each for a three year term (July 2017-July 2020)
Passed unanimously.
7. REPORTS
AIS Kevin Brenker asked the membership to be diligent in watching the Lake for any invasive species and report
them. Crescent Lake is one of few NH lakes that remains clean of AIS. The Lake Host program continues to be our
“watchdog” for all craft entering and exiting the Lake. We currently have 5-6 paid Lake Hosts and 6-7 volunteers.
New Point Person is Bob Woolner. Gary and Judy Robinson continue to report payroll.
NH Law change dictates that all craft must be drained when leaving any body of water. All boats should be launched
at the public boat ramp. We need to inform our renters to use the boat ramp, as well as the correct counter clockwise
motoring direction around the Lake.
Kevin thanked Rod McLeod, Dave Sloan and Ziggy Lisischeff for maintenance and deployment of the lighthouse.
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Water Quality Stan Rastallis reported that water testing is peformed every two weeks and continues to be good
quality, however, clarity is not, due to rain. In answer to a question, Stan stated that the mussels keep the lake clean
and should not be removed unless open, and the lilly pads should remain undisturbed. Leaves can be removed.
Dam Tim Perry, Dam Keeper, reported that the Dam, which is a non-menacing dam and owned by CLA, was
inspected by NH engineer last Fall. Four recommendations have been made: (1) Annual Operational Report must be
submitted to the State, (2) concrete needs repair, (3) crack across dam needs repair, (4) 60 ft. earthen berm needs
tree removal (10-12) and reshaped. Tim has filed the Operational Report and it has been accepted. The concrete
repairs and crack can be repaired easily using the method of repair approved by the engineer. It was moved,
seconded and passed unanimously to give the CLA Board authority to obtain bids on professional tree work, to use
CLA funds to get the trees cut and removed.
T-Shirts Diane Brenker reported that Tom Sebastian’s design won the 2017 contest. Thank you to Gary and Judy
Robinson for providing space for the T-Shirt Shack.
Maps Kevin thanked Charlie Clauss for updating maps and to Mike and Diane Walker for donating the printing of the
maps.
Chronicles Kevin Brenker thanked Colleen Kaftan for her past dedication to the Chronicles, and to Nancy LeBlanc,
editor, for the latest excellent edition.
Website Kevin thanked Larry McCluskey for keeping our website up to date.
Picnic Mary Beth Gilpen with Nancy Lablanc and Patty LaHaise, chairs, reported that sign up sheets are being posted
for help with kids games, raffle. Susan Mulhern will chair the Basket Raffle. Liz Grinaski and Bob Mumford will
organize Kayak/Canoe races. New this year: face painting and guess jars. The Boat Parade will be led by Charlie
Hicking and flares will be available. Motion made, seconded and passed unanimously to use CLA funds for picnic
expenses.
5K Run/Walk Rich Maynes reported the Run/Walk is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 9/3/17, starting at the Boat
Ramp. We average $1000 raised for Homes for our Troops. Race T-shirts will again be donated by Kevin and
Stephanie Fallon.
Golf Tournament 7/15/17 Dave Sloan reported that there may be changes in cost and location of the tournament due
to new management at the Golf Course. He will announce definite details soon.
OLD BUSINESS
Regarding speeding on Crescent Lake Road, Dave Levin reported that the Town of Acworth, not State of NH, posts
the 25MPH speed limit. He asked that someone attend a selectmen’s meeting to ask that the road be posted for
20MPH, and that three signs be installed on the road.
NEW BUSINESS
Lake Dredging Kevin Brenker reported that he called NH DES. He was told that dredging is almost never approved,
but that they offered to come and inspect Crescent Lake and make recommendations. Kevin will follow up. Gail
Sloan noted that she did get a permit to dredge years ago and would like to be involved.
Boater Safety Barry Caravan would like to form a committee to address boater safety on Crescent Lake.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:55 am.
Respectfully submitted Betsy Allen, Secre
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CALENDAR OF CLA 2018 EVENTS
Arrive early to buy your 2018 T-shirt! The design winner this year
is Pat Flanagan, Shorewood Estates. This shirt is not available at the
T-shirt Shack until after the meeting!
!
WIN THIS AT THE PICNIC!!
Only 5 available but more to follow!
Special Orders Considered!
Your favorite CL T-shirt can be a pillow!
Don’t have a favorite but want a
specific color or year? Ask to see our
stockpile!
Do you have CL t-shirts to donate?
Drop them off at T-shirt shack!
Sale begins at Annual Mtg. ( Ltd. no. of tickets!)
Bestway HydroForce Longtail SUP/kayak #65075.
Comes with air pump, pressure gauge, carry bag,
kayak seat, convertible aluminum paddle. 11’30”, 6”
thick. Wt. capacity 320 lbs..
Great fun for the whole family.
CLA ANNUAL MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 7 AT 10:00 AM
UNITY FIRE STATION
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SATURDAY, JULY 7 - FIREWORKS
Charlie Hicking again will delight us with an incredible display!
Because of nesting loons at East end of lake, location TBD!
Show your appreciation by contributing! Leave $$ or a check made out to Charles Hicking at the
T-Shirt Shack. If the Shack is closed, deposit in outside lock-box. A BIG thank you to Charlie!
SATURDAY, JULY 21 at 8 AM GOLF TOURNAMENT
Newport Golf Club, 18 holes. All
are welcome. Contact David Sloan
at 6:30 PM
also at 6:30 PM
LADIES NIGHT
At MaryEllen Rousseaus!
164 Crescent Lake RD - 863-4671
BYOB and a dish to share!
MEN’S NIGHT
HICKING COTTAGE
138 EAST SHORE ROAD
BYOB & dish to share/meat
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OH, NO……END OF SEASON CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!
SATURDAY, SEPT 1
10 AM: CANOE RACES- sign up with Bob Mumford or Liz Grinaski
1:00 PM ANNUAL PICNIC at Silver Beach (unless otherwise advised)
THEME THIS YEAR: Gilligan’s Island!
Remember to bring a basket for the raffle, a dish to share, and chairs or a blanket for your comfort! Include
the recipe of your dish and be sure to indicate if it contains nuts and/or dairy. Your name on dishes/containers
will help with “lost and found” items.
9:00 PM LIGHT YOUR FLARES AND BEGIN THE BOAT PARADE!
How many S. S. Minnows will there be? Start planning your
entry NOW! Hmmm, will there be a prize?……maybe
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NEW THIS YEAR:
SUNDAY, SEPT 2 5:00 PM Kayak/Canoe/SUP rally at the LIGHTHOUSE
In the past, we convened on the day of the picnic. Now we
will do this on Sunday!
“a little cocktail party on the water” (reminder, you can
be cited for DUI in kayaks, canoes, etc. Know your limit)
Visit and share appetizers as we conclude another happy
summer!
MONDAY, SEPT 3 9:00 AM 9TH Annual Walk/Run for Pride 5K
Meet at the Boat Launch. Rich Maynes or Kevin Brenker
can provide further info.
THIS NEW YEAR:
NEW YEAR’S EVE THAT IS………………..consider joining in the fun!
This will be the 3rd year that Crescent Lake families and friends celebrate
together as we ring in the new year at the Acworth Town Hall. It’s the
perfect location to share a potluck dinner, laugh as we share funny gifts
under the tree and then dance the night away. Attendance has grown to
nearly 60 people!
[email protected]! for info!
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SHOP SHOP SHOP
ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AT
OUR COOL LITTLE T-SHIRT
SHACK.
LOCATED ON CRESCENT LAKE
RD, ACROSS THE RD FROM
THE ROBINSON’S, COTTAGE
#90, 188 CRESCENT LAKE RD.
HONOR SYSTEM BUT IF YOU
NEED HELP, CK W. ALLENS,
ROBINSONS OR LEBLANCS.
NOTE: The following is from Diane Brenker, lady-in-chief and buyer for our T-shirt Shack:
Each year the members of our CLA have an opportunity to create the winning T-shirt! The entries are posted
on the website for you to vote as a household. Each cottage owner gets two votes. The winning tshirts are
sold at the annual meeting each year along with sweatshirts, sweatpants, mugs and bags to name a few
items. If you can't make the meeting, the Tshirt shack on Crescent Lake Road will be open mostly all summer
for you to make purchases. The Allens, Robinsons and Leblancs who live across the street will be able to help
you if you have any questions.
At the end of the summer the association has a fantastic Labor Day picnic at which time all of the stock plus
newer fall/winter items will be available . If you are interested in helping out please contact
Dmbrenker@gmail . Happy summer!
Diane Brenker
NOTE: Also available at the T-Shirt Shack will be raffle tickets for the kayak/SUP. Winner will be
drawn at the picnic! The Shack can also be used as a communication center. If you have concerns
or suggestions, please drop them in the outside locked box. We value your input!
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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR…………
Labor&Day&Weekend&2017&
Canoe Races by Bob Mumford
The Crescent Lake Association capped off the summer of
2017 with a Labor Day weekend packed with activity! The
CLA picnic is the main event of the weekend and was once
again hosted at Silver Beach, the home of Dick and Jane
Desbien. A beautiful sunny afternoon brought together
friends and family from around the lake to share the, music
and laughter of a summer ending celebration. Many thanks
to the Desbiens, the Caravan Family, Mary Beth Gilpin and
the many volunteers who made the afternoon possible.
Photos
The 2017 Crescent Lake Canoe Race was held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10 am- a cold
40 degree start to the day, but the wind wasn’t strong enough to tip anyone over. “Thank you”s go
to Mary-Beth Gilpin(who raced also!) and her organized committee for providing refreshments for
racers and spectators(Lorraine Dion doing the honors nicely), and to Tim Grinaski and Michael for
getting up early and placing the orange race buoys along the course and then after racing
themselves, Tim and Duncan Phyfe picking them up and delivering them for storage.
Liz Grinaski and Bob Mumford signed up racers on entry sheets. We had 12 canoes racing, 4
more than last year. Maybe more next year? The Women’s race was the closest of all 4 divisions,
with the top two canoes only 2 (TWO) seconds apart. (19:28 over 19:30) For results and a photo
slideshow click here.
2017 Crescent Lake 5K Results - Congratulations to Rich Maynes and Jamie Bell, winners of the
Men's & Women's divisions of this year's race. Thanks to
everyone who turned out for the run and walk in what was left of
hurricane Harvey. Cold and wet, but fun nonetheless!. Looking
forward to a big turnout for the 9th Annual race next year!. We'll
post the donation totals once we do the final tally. Keep an eye
out for a note from Kevin Brenker on how you can still donate.
All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to support
Harvey victims.
by Rich Maynes
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AND IN THE FALL OF 2016, THIS HAPPENED!!
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Who Knew? Sestercentennial Means 250
th
Birthday.
After at least two years of preparation, our beloved tiny town of Acworth was in full celebratory mode on August 11 and
12 of 2017. The many festive events commemorated the 250
th
anniversary of Acworth’s founding and the party proved
a roaring success. The Acworth Players offered two performances of “Inn the Middle of Nowhere,” a comedy about city
folks taking over a country inn to the acceptance and enthusiasm of the locals. That was an appropriate metaphor for
Crescent Lake’s participation in the fun on Saturday, August 12. We built a whimsical (to say the least) float to join in
the parade, which also featured an impressive array of floats from Acworth’s many active but historic clubs. Some
really nice hardware (in the form of farm and construction gear, antique cars, and wagons) joined the lineup along with
beautiful horses, a huge and handsome dog, and much more. Fire and rescue squads from Acworth, Unity, Lempster,
Goshen, and other towns turned out en masse, making us hope there wouldn’t be an emergency anywhere in the
surrounding area.
Our charming float featured two very large inflatable ducks, which were actually hard to place together on the platform
without making it look obscene. The ducks were surrounded by many other artifacts of life at the lake: fishing poles,
paddles, skis, loons, and a cute little mermaid—all against the backdrop of a blanket made of a whole CLA t-shirt
collection. You should have seen Nancy LeBlanc clutching one of the ducks outside her car window after it blew off
Ray’s truck on the way up the hill!
And we represented the lake well, with a small crowd of squirtgun-wielding walkers in snorkels and floaty tubes and a
couple of riders in the truck (which also contained a large inflatable shark). We had a supply of goldfish crackers in
snack packs, which we shared with all the kiddies who lined the route.
CLA had a booth at the fair on the church green as well, with info about our programs and CLA merch for sale. To top
off the excitement, Trina Janeczek’s grandson Aidan WON the raffle for a mountain bike, which he had been coveting
all day!
Speeches, songs, barbecues and breaking down the booths ensued, and I’m pretty sure everyone slept well after
such a happy day. Stay tuned for the Tercentennial in just 49 years!
submitted by Colleen Kaftan
Ah, Acworth’s 250th celebration of their founding!
What fun we had. Colleen provided materials and
work space, Stosh provided the trailer, and the rest
was swindled from her two cohorts, Nancy LeBlanc
and Betsy Allen. Our creation was hauled to the
parade site behind Ray LeBlanc’s truck.
Unfortunately, he didn’t realized that the big rubber
ducky would choose to fly off the float. Wifey to the
rescue, holding the lucky duck out the driver’s
window, the float was successfully reconstructed
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And take a closer look at this.....you will NOT find this in our lake today and hopefully
never................
This is the dreaded milfoil plant. This, along with other invasive species, will determine
the health of our beloved lake. We need to continue being vigilant and report any
suspicious plants to a Lake Host………….
Lake Hosts are trained by NH Lakes Association and
help us keep nasty things out of Crescent Lake.
Volunteers/ paid hosts are at least age 17, able to
conduct a complete boat inspection.
Our Lake Hosts protect and prevent the spread of
aquatic nuisance species. We owe them our
appreciation, respect and support. Talk to them if you
have questions!
We must all work together to keep our water clean and our investment here protected.
Kevin Brenker, CLA president and AIS Committee point person, has provided the following:
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Keeping Crescent Lake Clean - A Practice in Mutual Dependency
Kevin Brenker, Aquatic Invasive Species Committee, Point Person
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services lists nearly 1,000 lakes and rivers in the state,
each extending the benefit of “public access” for anglers, boaters, kayakers and water enthusiasts of every
stripe. Public access grants the ability to visit a body of water, enjoy the day and perhaps visit another
community and another body of water tomorrow.
The rise in the popularity of “paddle-craft”, the kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, etc has exponentially grown
the rates of “day boaters” to every lake and river in the state, and surrounding states. Anglers, whose
passion for finding the right location and the right lure(s) to catch the “big one” have always found Crescent
Lake a good destination for a day trip.
All this adds up to increased vulnerability - as the incident of invasive species “finds” has increased over the
past 15 years, so to has our local exposure to plant or animal species, foreign to Crescent Lake (or any other
local river or lake) to migrate into our typically very clean waters. Should this occur, Crescent Lake
Association will have to act quickly, with coordination from state resources, to mitigate the impact of a species
taking hold on our lake. In the summer season of 2017, our local New Hampshire Lakes-trained Lake Hosts
conducted almost 1,000 courtesy boat inspections. Also in the summer of 2017, New Hampshire Lakes
Association recorded several hundred incidents of boats attempting to enter a lake with suspect weeds or
animal life attached. In too many cases, the weeds were identified as invasive. In this period, on Crescent
Lake, we sent a handful of suspect weeds to the state Department of Environmental Services for inspection
and validation - thankfully none were categorized as invasive. In short, we were lucky.
You have undoubtedly met our dedicated Lake Hosts and volunteers conducting these very short duration
inspections of boat, trailer and (hopefully in those cases of anglers, fishing tackle) to ensure no “hitchhiking”
weeds or animals (snails, asian clams, zebra mussels) make their new home in Crescent Lake.
The Crescent Lake Association with our force of dedicated Lake Hosts is our LAST DEFENSE against
invasive species.
The reports across the state from lake associations bearing financial burdens to mitigate a new source of
invasive species are concerning. These lakes are now facing years of effort and financial uncertainty in a
unproven process of removing a fast-growing invasive plant or animal that may impact our ability to use the
waters, and puts a perception on local properties of the impact versus property values. Today, Crescent Lake
is (to the extent we can monitor and surveill) free of any invasive species. But we cannot afford the annual
cost alone to conduct inspection operations ourselves. We receive very small amounts from our local towns
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of Acworth and Unity, and we apply annually for grant dollars from New Hampshire Lakes, though to majority
of the program costs are borne by Crescent Lake Association members.
For many years (decades, even), we have conducted numerous activities to reduce our exposure to aquatic
invasive species, though with “public access” we cannot staff our sole boat launch with trained Lake Hosts at
every hour (often very early mornings in the case of anglers) supporting our last line of defense.
So here’s where YOU and MUTUAL DEPENDENCY comes in. After Memorial Day and prior to the typical
“Schools Out!” date, we staff the boat launch on weekends and have kept this practice for many years. After
the 3rd week or so of June (the Schools Out! date), we begin full-week staffing, Monday through Sunday.
Hours are typically 8:00am to 6:00pm unless a holiday which may extend the end time to 7:30-ish pm. We
are dependent upon and thankful for our Lake Hosts and volunteers to provide this line of defense. Where
you can help us collectively is to make aware anyone (renters, friends, someone asking about great places to
fish...you get the idea) who wants to put ANY form of watercraft into Crescent Lake, that they do so A) at the
public boat launch on Crescent Lake Road, and B) try as much as possible to do so when Lake Host is
present.
Our annual grant dollars from New Hampshire Lakes is triggered by the total annual number of courtesy
inspections. More inspections = more grant dollars. When our Lake Hosts are busy, we’re being successful
in keeping Crescent Lake clean. Please given them your full cooperation, let them conduct the process they
have been trained for. And PLEASE - keep your watercraft clean not only by our standards, but yours. Check
your boats, check your props or fishing gear, or the nylon rope handles of your kayak...these are all places
where weeds or snails can latch onto. Check everything. And drain your boats before and after you visit any
lake or river. Please. The few minutes of effort ahead of time might completely erase years of effort to
eradicate a plant or animal species that finds a home here or somewhere else.
We depend upon you, our members and the public who love to visit and play on Crescent Lake to help us in
this sometimes imposing battle to keep weeds and unwanted animal life out of Crescent Lake. And PLEASE,
PLEASE, PLEASE do not introduce domestic animals (ducks, fish, anything that might reside in your home
aquarium) into ANY body of water.
New Hampshire state law (reciprocal to many New England states) prohibits the transportation of weeds or
animals that might infect another body of water. With some very practical and easy steps as defined above,
we can keep Crescent Lake clean, and you can enjoy the summer knowing we’re all driving toward a singular
goal: Supporting public access and maintaining a clean lake environment for all to enjoy. Thank you.
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and now this from our “dam keeper” aka Keeper of the Damned Dam, Tim Perry:
While we’re on the water….remember the day our lighthouse went for a journey?
When no one was looking, it took off as though on
a mission! Unused to being “free” it drifted merrily
along until it became marooned on Paul Hallee’s
waterfront.
!
DAM STATUS
The dam repairs recommended by the state
have been completed, including removal of
trees and resealing the old crack. It was
recently inspected by the state, and they
determined that all recommendations have
been corrected. A letter of compliance has
been received. We will next look into the
possibility of obtaining insurance.
Tim Perry
Ah, to the rescue….back
home to where it belongs!
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Boating Safety on Crescent Lake
Kevin Brenker, Boater
For business reasons I participate monthly in a very lively group called the Port Operators Group, consisting of U.S.
Coast Guard, MASSPORT, Boston Fire, Boston Police, Army Corp of Engineers, NOAA, Harbormasters up and down
the coastline of eastern Massachusetts as well as commercial entities, all having oversight into navigating Boston
harbor safely. If you have spent a summer day in/near Boston harbor,
you know the intricacies of various watercraft, along with aircraft arriving/
departing Logan International. It’s a pretty crowded place given the
activity and space. This summer float planes will have scheduled flights
from water-borne portals to the Cape and Islands adding exponentially to
the level of activity and potential for accident.
In some ways, here on Crescent Lake, we’re not all that different. Yes, in
previous years we’ve had float planes take off and land, but the recent
explosive nature of paddle-craft - kayaks, paddleboards, etc., along with
a typical representation of power boats, row boats and canoes is cause
for reminder: We’re a small lake. We can get easily congested. We
can get complacent. Accidents can happen.
This month at the Boston Port Operators Group, the U.S. Coast Guard offered statistics from the summer of 2017, and
while those specific numbers are not at hand of this writing, here’s the headline: Incident of Paddle-Craft
Accidents has Skyrocketed
Coast Guard reports dozens of accidents from people operating kayaks and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) with some
number of fatalities, usually from drowning. It seems somehow foreign that someone would expect to enjoy a summer
day in BOSTON HARBOR on a SUP or kayak with all that is going on around them. Add to that the incident of DUI
(you can be cited for DUI in a kayak, by the way) and simply not knowing the “rules” and the recipe for something
bad comes together quickly. We’re a small lake. We can get easily congested. We can get complacent.
Accidents can happen.
If an accident involving personal injury (or worse) occurs on Crescent Lake, we will be sequestered to using the lake
as we know it today. Regardless of what watercraft you choose:
Be safe - operate by USCG rules.
Be sober.
Give way.
Wear your PFD.
We all share a responsibility to make this a safe and enjoyable summer.
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and……what’s gone on since the snow melted!?
Everyone knows….it was a very long winter! ICE OUT declared April 29 2018 at
12:02 pm!!!! Rumor has it that this is a record….can anyone contest that?
On May 5 this happened: Betsy Allen reports:
Team “CRESCENT LAKERS” proudly raised funds ($720!) and
awareness, joining the 626 participants and 89 volunteers in the
5K Steppin’Up To End Violence on May 5, 2018. It was a
beautiful day and a total of $71,142 was raised to provide
continuing support for TurningPoints Network, for crisis and
support services available 24/7 to those who are affected by
domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking schools
throughout Sullivan County. TPN also provides services in our
local schools to educate our students on such topics as empathy
and anti-bullying, body safety, consent and healthy dating
relationships.
Thank you to all the Crescent Lakers who contributed!
We hope to continue this effort in May 2019 and hope that you will
consider being a part of this worthwhile community event
THIS “BEARS” REPORTING:
How many saw the videos on our FB page? Seems we have a
resident bear that may have decided CL is a nice place to hang
out! He finds the restaurants here quite satisfying. Because we all
enjoy feeding the birds, it is wise to bring in our feeders at night.
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Our on-going book club………a message from Linda Kahn!
The Crescent Lake Book Club began in May of 2016 and is still going strong! We
meet every 6-8 weeks throughout the year at each others’ homes to discuss books
from a variety of genres. Some titles we have chosen so far this year include: Sing,
Unburied, Sing , Today Will Be Differen t, and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell
You She’s Sorry . This is a great opportunity to meet your lake neighbors, get
involved in some interesting and thought provoking conversations, and enjoy a few
laughs. Our next meeting is on Saturday, June 12th from 10:00 - 12:00 and we will
be discussing The Woman in the Window . If you would like to be put on the email
list and/or receive further information, please contact Linda at
Memorial Day weekend saw the opening of Pizza
Night in Acworth. A nice way to spend Saturday
nights and listen to local musicians. You can call
ahead to order. Eat there or take one home, baked
or unbaked.
PIZZA!!!
Saturday nights
we will be making
Take 'n Bake or
Cooked at the Store Pizza!
All your favorite toppings. Call
ahead if your prefer and we will
have it hot & ready for you.
835-6547
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Did someone say Pizza? May we suggest pizza in Acworth Saturday nights AND
pizza in Alstead on Tuesday nights?
Both venues are fun summer traditions. Both venues support local business. Both
venues offer great music. Both venues are great country family events. See you
there!
Pizza night started in 2007 as a small gathering of friends and family. Over the
years it grown and changed, now attracting hundreds of guests every week of the
summer.! Pizza night is a benefit event and we give away all the profits to a different
local non-profit group every week.!
Pizza Night runs every Tuesday from the middle of June through the last tuesday in
August. Start time is 5 PM, and get here early, the crowd fills in fast. For $9 we
provide a crust, sauce, cheese and access to our pizza night picking garden plus
paper plates and cups for water. You bring your favorite toppings, silverware if you
want and a picnic blanket / lawn chair. BYOB
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So, we know what to do on Saturday and Tuesday nights. But, if you are
looking for more to do off the lake:
Opportunities for active recreation activities abound, and you don’t have to travel far to experience them.
Below are some ideas, all rides and hikes I’ve participated in, and think are truly wonderful!
Biking
Northern Rail Trail - this flat, gravel bike path runs 57.6 miles from Lebanon to Boscawen. Plentiful parking at
the Lebanon trail head.
Long Trail Century Ride - takes place in June each year and benefits the Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports
programs. Various distances offered, ride begins and ends at the Long Trail Brewery.
Harpoon Point to Point Ride - takes place in August each year and benefits the Vermont Food Bank. This year
the ride will begin and end at Mt. Ascutney instead of the Harpoon Brewery, but Harpoon is still a sponsor and
will be serving up pints at the end of the ride. Distances include 25, 50, and 100 mile routes in addition to a 20
mile trail ride.
Tour de Taste - this pedaling picnic is a delightful event that runs on a Sunday in early September every year.
Sponsored by the Upper Valley Trails Association, the routes include a six mile ride around Lake Morey, a 21
mile route, or a 31 mile route. But it’s not just a ride through the countryside - every few miles there is a stop
for samples from local restaurants, and ice cream at the end!
Seacoast Ride - A great ride in September, bonus with this ride is that it includes two days of riding for one
price. It starts at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire and travels up and down the coastline from there
depending on the distance you choose to ride.
Maine Lighthouse Ride - Also in September, this ride begins and ends in Portland, ME. Depending on the
distance you choose, you may travel past up to 9 lighthouses. Beautiful scenery and not much elevation to
contend with.
Hiking Unity Mountain Trail - This 3.9 mile trail is relatively new and certainly close to home! It begins at the
Sullivan County Home parking lot, crosses 2nd NH Turnpike (there is another parking lot there), and
continues on to Mica Mine Road. There is a scenic overlook at the top of Unity Mountain, with a spectacular
view. If hiking in the fall, be sure to wear orange, as we came upon several hunters last year.
Gunnison Lake - Commonly referred to as “Goshen Ocean”, this is a hidden gem located off Route 31 in
Goshen. There is a well marked trail that goes around the lake and across the dam. Views are wonderful, the
backside of Mt. Sunapee is quite visible from the dam. After the hike, take off in your kayaks and do another
circle around, this time in the water. A great way to spend the day, and there are several places to swim and
picnic if you desire.
thanks, Linda Kahn for the above article!
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More local happenings:
The New London Barn Playhouse is a favorite for many! This is the line-
up for 2018!
Keep your ears open….join up with others for a fun evening.
There is a nice discount for groups of 10 or more. Also to
consider is the 5 o’clock show on Sundays. It concludes just
in time for dinner on the porch at The Pleasant Lake Inn. A
very nice community event!
And on a rainy date, consider a movie:
Claremont Cinema Center, 345 Washington ST in Claremont has a special:
Golden Ticket Tuesday! Seniors pay a discounted rate all day and night!
They also sell bulk tickets and gift certificates as well as parties for birthdays,
Summer Concerts
Saint-Gaudens Summer Concert Series
These annual concerts are generously sponsored by the Trustees of the
Saint-Gaudens Memorial. with additional support of donors and partners. The
performances carry on a tradition by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who often held
concerts in his studio for family and friends.
Concerts are held on Sundays at 2pm, in the Little Studio at Saint-Gaudens
National Historic Site during the summer months. Chairs are available on the
pergola and in the studio on a first come/first served basis. Visitors are
welcome to picnic on the lawn adjacent to the Little Studio. Concerts are held
rain or shine.
Concerts are included with normal paid admission to the site. There is no
additional charge.
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OTHER LOCAL SUMMER CONCERTS:
Our own Michael Kahn invites you to enjoy summer
concerts! He is the star trombonist!
The closest venue would be at the Hartness House in
Springfield, VT. Cocktails, beer and wine are available
adjacent to the patio. All the concerts there are on Tues
nights starting on June 19th at 7:30 - 8:30 (no concert on
July 10th) with The Springfield Community Band.
Fri. June 22 - 6:30 - 8:00 New London Bandstand in New London (Kearsarge
Community Band)
Sun. July 1 -6:30 - 8:00 Walpole Gazebo (Springfield Community Band
Mon. July 2 - 7:00 - 8:15 Lebanon NH Coburn Park Bandstand
Weds. July 4 - 7:00 - 9:00 Omni Mtn. Resort, MT Washington, NH (Upper Valley
Band)
Tues. July 10 - 7:00 - 8:30 Canaan Park Gazebo (Upper Valley Community Band)
Sat. July 21 6:30 - 8:00 Etna Village Green (Upper Valley Community Band)
Mon. July 23 7:00 - 8:15 Coburn Park Bandstand, Lebanon (Upper Valley Band)
Sat. July 29 7:45 Huse Park, Enfield NH (Upper Valley Community Band)
Sun. Aug 5 6:30 - 8:00 Elkins Bandstand (Kearsarge Community Band)
Quite a schedule Mike! Thanks for sharing the schedule!
Also check out the line up for the Sunday evening concerts on the
green in Newport! see many fellow Crescent Lakers enjoying the evening! Take a
chair or blanket, a picnic (or buy food there) and enjoy!
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DON’T MISS ANY OF THE ABOVE EVENTS AT THE NEWPORT OPERA HOUSE!
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Add this to your calendar!
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FOR RAINY DAYS:
Crescent Lake
Chronicles, 2017
suggested the
formation of “The
Crescent Lake Kids’
Club”. If you’re
interested, please
leave your ideas,
comments, name
and contact
information at the T-
Shirt Shack. If the
Shack is not open,
leave the info in the locked box on the outside of the
building.
Remember, the Crescent Lake Chronicles
welcomes entries to the newsletter from all our little
Minnows and Tadpoles!
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DOES THE STORK BRING BABY
LOONS?
.......to all our friends and neighbors at the lake. As we all know our pair of
loons has returned to Crescent Lake this year. Well, we are happy to
announce that they are building a nest in our cove. The nest is in the grassy
peninsula when you enter the cove. This is a popular spot for kayakers and
people fishing so we want to get the word out to PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA
AND THE NEST. The *Loon Preservation Committee will be out in a few days
to post a sign at the boat landing and also floating signs at the cove to keep
boats and people away from the nest. The biologist from the preservation
committee has asked me to send out this email to spread the word and to
give the loons the space that they need to have a successful nesting with
babies. They have also asked that the firework display be moved further down
the lake away from the nest. !
Thank you for your help in getting this new out to everyone. If you have any
questions feel free to email me. !
!
Linda Schettino-St.Sauveur !
63 Crescent Lake Road !
*The Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) was created in 1975
in response to concerns about a dramatically declining loon
population and the effects of human activities on loons.!
LPC’s mission is to restore and maintain a healthy population
of loons throughout New Hampshire; to monitor the health
and productivity of loon populations as sentinels of
environmental quality; and to promote a greater
understanding of loons and the larger natural world.
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Loon Nesting Update - Yesterday, June 14,
Tim Perry, Betsy Allen, and I met with Sarah Cantwell (Loon Preservation Committee Field Biologist)
at Ray & Linda (Schettino) St.Sauveur’s house (80 CL Road). Sarah brought two floating signs and a
floating rope barrier to help protect the nesting area. Ray St. Sauveur drove his pontoon boat while
Sarah, Tim and Rich anchored the signage.
Linda has been observing the loons for several days and they built their nest on June 12. She
observed strange loon behavior (Sarah says they “pant”) and from that time on there has been a loon
sitting on the nest. Gestation is 28 days and Sarah will return around July 11 to see if the chicks have
hatched. She asked that if we see anything that concerns us, we should get in touch with her. Ray
St.Sauveur will make a sign for the boat launch area.
Dick Desbien loaned us extra floating rope to secure the area. and I took photographs to document
the effort.
Sarah says we should stay at least 100 yards away from the nest even though the signs and rope are
only at 50 ft. It is important that we keep kayaks and fishing boats, etc out of the 100 yard boundary.
New Hampshire law prohibits people from venturing inside the that boundary.
A few facts - We are the most southern lake that Sarah is monitoring. Because we now have a nesting
pair of loons, we have gone from a “Tier 3” lake to a “Tier 1” lake, in their rating system. The lake level
should not rise more than 1-2 inches or the nest will flood. LPC builds floating rafts to encourage loon
nesting and protection. They have 100 rafts in NH. She has 30 nests that she is watching this season,
which is double the amount from last year.
We are indeed fortunate to have a nesting pair of loons at Crescent Lake and it is up to all of us to
protect them.
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The Loon Preservation Committee offers the following:
TIPS FOR VIEWING LOONS:
•
You can observe fascinating behaviors by maintaining a respectful distance and
allowing loons to focus on taking care of themselves and their chicks.
•
Boat slowly in the vicinity of loons and stop at least 150 ft away. The loons may
come closer or they may move away; please let them decide how close they
wish to be and please don’t pursue a loon or loon family for a closer view.
•
Use binoculars to observe loons without getting too close and causing them to
swim away.
The LPC also offers this facts about loons:
•
Ingested lead fishing tackle is by far the leading known cause of adult loon
mortality in NH. Visit fishleadfree.org for more information.
•
Loons can abandon their nest if approached too closely by people
•
It’s a lot of work to raise 1 or 2 loon chicks - please give the loon parents space
so they can take care of their chicks.
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UNDERSTANDING LOONS:
What their behavior means!
To learn more about loons, visit:
The Loon Center
182 Lee’s Mill Road
Moultonborough NH
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RECENT EVENTS:
So much love in the air! Cupid was busy 50 years ago…….
Congrats to the Perrys, Allens and Desbiens!
Two events happened the same night on Crescent Lake….poor
fish couldn’t sleep.
Liz and Tim are pleased to announce the
marriage of their son Michael Grinaski to Allie
Rodgers, June 2nd in Suffield, CT. Beautiful
picture! I do believe the celebration continued
to CL!
Same night, Doug and Betsy Allen were
surprised by a “few” of their friends. A
great time was had by all; and
congratulations to the lovebirds.
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Check out this opportunity!
The Acworth Community Newsletter has been “Delivering the News from Acworth to Places Near and Far”
since 1943. It was originally conceived as “The Acworth News Letter, Dedicated to our Boys of Acworth who
are in the Service of the U.S.A.” (A “letter from home, so to speak.)
The first editor was Beverly Bushey, followed by Myrtle Smith. Other editors over the years have included
Fay Knicely, Mabelle MacMurdo, and Pegi Kish (among others). Currently, Carole Wallace, Linda Christie,
and Mary Hildreth are editing the newsletter.
Monthly columns include, “Dear Friends”, “Off the Pail”, “To Your Health”, “Cook’s Corner”, “A Seafarer’s Life”,
“Town Hall Monthly”, “Acworth Sightings”(wildlife sightings), and A.C. Worth’s Advice Comumn. There’s also
news from the school, The United Church of Acworth, The Village Store, Minutes from Selectmen’s Meetings,
and much, much more.
Newsletters are available at the Acworth Silsby Library, the Acworth Transfer Station (The Dump), The
Acworth Village Store, and the Town Hall. Subscriptions are available for $12.50 for a whole year of Acworth
news. Please send your subscription requests to:
The Acworth Community Newsletter
375 River Road
S. Acworth, NH 03607
and have all the news from our little hill town delivered to your home.
We are pleased to now include news and happenings from the Crescent Lake community thanks to Nancy
LeBlanc and the “Crescent Lake Chronicles”.
Thank you, The editors of the ACN.
This is an invitation to share what we love on CL AND be a part of the
community. Submit directly (or send to me). Deadline for copy is the 20th of
each month.
The next issue, July 2018 will carry Tom Farmen’s article. Check it out!
and read on to learn about our Village Store: thank-you, Judy Aron!
AT THE LAKE WE DON’T HIDE CRAZY, WE PARADE IT ON THE PORCH AND GIVE IT A COCKTAIL
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SADLY, WE BID FAREWELL TO TWO GREAT CRESCENT LAKE MEN.
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN:
On December 10, 2017, Bob Spaulding passed to his “workshop in the sky”. Many Crescent Lakers had a
chance to visit with Bob last summer. His enthusiasm and memory was sharp as ever as he reminisced with
old friends and family. He spent many years on Crescent Lake and witnessed many changes. You may recall
the tribute given him by Poppy Scumas at the CLA annual meeting in 2015, noting how his inspiration created
many events on the lake, especially the annual picnic and canoe race. They spent many hours together,
plotting and planning. He also was instrumental in creating many snowmobile trails and the birth of Crescent
Lake Snowriders. He was featured in Trail Rider magazine “3,000 Miles on the Trail Alone” as he cataloged
many trails on his trail bike. Another passion was, of course, Beagle Trials and he spent hours at the
clubhouse in Unity. He and a buddy, Carl Fidelski, built “Carl’s Castle” at the top of Gove MT…many of us still
hike there. In his spare time he could be found in his workshop building adirondack chairs, birdhouses,
wishing wells, etc. Many of his creations can still be found around the lake. He moved to Florida several
years ago, built another workshop and where he made hundreds of wooden toys given away at Christmas
time to needy children. His visits here continued however, as his heart never left. He loved Acworth and
served on the Planning Board for several years.
His first cottage, “Rocky Knoll” stood between Rainbow Rock and “Hatetoleaveit”, (named by the then owner,
Marty Parker). He was an avid waterskier, canoer, fisherman, guitar player, hunter, snowmobiler, dancer, and
you-name-it. He longed for a cottage on the water and happened to witness Clinton Fogg nailing up a for sale
sign in the mid 60’s. They had a brief conversation and the sign came down. Eventually he moved
permanently to the lake from Chester VT. As
he aged, he moved to FL with his second
wife, Myrtle. Years of memories flooded the
family but the old camp came down and
today stands the full-time home built by Site
Specific and finished by Ray and Nancy
LeBlanc (Bob’s son-in-law and daughter).
Bob had such enthusiasm for anything new.
He faced each new project with true gusto.
Perhaps that was the reason for his
longevity….he always had so much he
wanted to do.
A military service will be held June 29th in
Boscawen, NH. He was a WWII Battle of
the Bulge survivor earning many awards,
among them a bronze star. Summer 2017. Bob reminiscing with Lorraine Dion.
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DON MAYBERRY PASSED IN MARCH 2018
Dear Crescent Lake Association members and friends:!
This week we lost a close friend to Crescent Lake, our Association and the community at
large with the passing of Don Mayberry. Don has been part of the Crescent Lake
community since 1985 and had been very active for years with CLA as a valued member
of the Board of Directors as well as the Crescent Lake Regional Sno-Riders, in which he
also served as a past President.!
Don had an infectious smile and laugh and was one of the first people the Brenker family
met in 1999 when we arrived at Crescent Lake. As an early property owner in the
Shorewood Estates development, Don grew to love this small body of water and the
community and activities that thrive around it. As a member of the CLA Board, Don was
always engaged – ready to tackle any topic, and always prepared, usually with copious
notes that he researched ahead of time. Don was instrumental in raising not only
awareness of certain initiatives of interest to either CLA or the Sno-Riders club had focus
on, but in the fund raising that helped propel those projects to fruition. It seemed Don
always wanted to be outdoors, whether on his boat or sled, just staying productive
mentally and physically. Don’s energy and activities belied his 88 years, which he was
proud to often thumb his nose in the direction of the medical community…this guy knew
perhaps years ago that many of us are learning today: physical activity robs the chances
of aging disrupting an otherwise busy lifestyle. He was active to his very last day with us."
There are no current plans for
formal services, though we
hope as the warmer season
approaches we can pay
tribute to Don in some
appropriate manner. His
family has suggested for
anyone interested in
memorializing Don’s
contributions, the following
two organizations would
gladly accept a small
donation in Don’s honor:"
Crescent Lake Association"
Crescent Lake Regional Sno-
Riders Club Inc
(www.clrsr.com)"
We don’t know yet what happens to the spirit when the carbon-based body calls “time
out”, but I have only one singular, lasting image, having known Don for nearly 20 years:
riding his “cosmos” version of a Mustang convertible across the Milky Way in a bright
yellow shirt, sunglasses and huge smile. "
Bless you, Don. Until we meet again.!
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Crescent Lake Chronicles is pleased to present our 1st annual
“LAKERS OF INTEREST”.
Nominated and accepted: TOM AND ASHLEY FARMEN
This editor interviewed them over dinner on June 14th (chocolate cookies for dessert)
Tom grew up in Stamford, CT and Ashley in Baltimore, MD. Tom met Ashley three times in college in 1973
according to Ashley; Tom says he does not remember! Tom claims he met Ashley for the first time on
Nantucket in the summer of 1975 and will never forget it!
They have two grown sons. Each are the youngest of three children.
Tom taught, coached and lived at the same boarding school, Rumsey Hall, Washington Depot, CT for 42
years, the last 31 of those years as Headmaster. Ashley taught at Rumsey Hall for 5 years and later worked
as Coordinator of Special Events and editor of all school publications. The School was like an extension of
their family.
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Curious how they happened to buy a home in Unity, NH on North Shore Rd, I was told because they both
went to college in NH, there was a certain magnetism. Since they lived on campus at Rumsey, they wanted
to build some equity. They found the house and property that matched their search and purchased it in 1986.
Subsequently, they purchased their small lake cottage on Road’s End in 2011. They named their cottage
“Tucked In”. It is located on the East end, across from Perry’s and Caravan’s.
They retired in July, 2016 and became full-time residents, living between their “big house” on North Shore RD
and “Tucked In” on the lake.
When asked what accomplishment each were most proud, Tom said “creating opportunities for others and
spreading joy”. Smiling, Ashley replied “not getting Tom fired during the 42 years at Rumsey”! Tom would like
most to be remembered for being reliable. Ashley, her chocolate chip cookies!
When asked to describe Crescent Lake with one word, Tom answered “poetry”, Ashley said “comforting”.
On rainy lake days, Tom likes to tinker, write, and spend time outside. Ashley likes to get caught up on desk/
computer work and read. On those snowy days, Tom likes anything outside; snowboarding, xc skiing,
walking. He loves to read at the end of the day by the fireside. Keeping the wood stove burning and cruising
the frozen lake is Ashley’s preference.
They declined a favorite memory of the lake, instead saying that the spontaneity of the people is
unforgettable! When asked if they felt there were changes on the lake, they commented that it’s wonderful
that more people are moving here full-time. The potluck dinner parties in the winter get better and better.
There one concern, however,: bigger and faster boats on this little lake. When asked if they would change
anything at all with Crescent Lake, they chuckled and said they would give it a sandy bottom.
Typically, they spend their summer days at “Tucked In”. Tom likes to start the day with a swim, then work
around the cottage, grill on Saturday night, take sunset cruises each evening, tie up with friend’s boats on
Sunday afternoon and invent water games, then go to bed on Sunday night with a smile on his face. Ashley
loves to paddleboard, work in the gardens and gather/play with friends.
Because they can be seen cruising the lake for sunset each summer evening, they were asked “if a song
could suddenly play as you sit in your boat together awaiting the sun to set, what would it be?” The answer:
“The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra, music by Nelson Riddle.
In the winter, they “close up camp” and move up to the “Big House”. The days shrink, but they try to skate/
walk/snowshoe/xc ski the lake as often as we can, no matter the weather. He commented that it provides a
different perspective to walk where you swim!. Their nights are cozy by the woodstove.
They agreed that a perfect day is one without commitments but they still run out of time!
Eager to know, they were asked “is there something about each of you that you think very few people know?”,
Tom related that the first time he asked Ashley to marry him, she said “NO”. Then, a short two months later,
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she proposed to him. He said “YES”. Ashley confessed that they did not know Crescent Lake existed when
they first purchased their home in 198, And back then, their deed even said the property’s location was
Crescent Lake North Road. As far as having something they wish everybody knew, the answer was “It’s good
to have a few secrets. We’ll keep ours.”
#1 on their bucket list is to travel to someplace brand new each year, hopefully with a sandy beach, warm
water, and uncrowded waves.
Nearing the end of the interview, Tom was asked if he would comment on his plan to write a book. He
summarized what we can expect: “Bessie’s Story - Watching the Lights Go Out” is a thoughtful collection
of essays about our charming, brave, unpretentious chocolate lab named Bessie who gradually ones her
eyesight. The book chronologically leads the reader from her original diagnosis of terminal blindness at age 4
through the gradual, 2-1/2 year transition to sightlessness. In the process, Bessie unwittingly became an
expert mentor and teacher for the high-wire act of growing older with grace and optimism. “Watching the
Lights Go Out” is best read in bits and pieces, like a pep talk for each day. There are numerous references
in the book to life on the lake. We expect “Bessie’s Story - Watching the Lights Go Out”t to be available in
bookstores and on-line later this summer.
Ending the interview, Ashley was asked if she would share her chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Here it is!
ASHLEY’S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
COMBINE 4-1/2 C FLOUR W. 2 TSP SALT AND 2 TSP BAKING SODA. SET ASIDE.
COMBINE 1 C. BUTTER AND 1 C. MARGARINE (SOFTENED) W. 1-1/2 C. PACKED BROWN SUGAR, 4
TSP VANILLA AND 4 EGGS.
COMBINE FLOUR AND BUTTER MIXTURE. ADD ONE 10 OZ BAG MILK CHOCOLATE GHIRARDELI
CHIPS AND ONE 10 OZ BAG OF SEMI-SWEET GHIRARDELI CHIPS.
FORM INTO BALLS, PLACE ON FOIL-LINED COOKIE SHEETS AND BAKE @ 375 DEGREES FOR
APPROX. 9 MIN DEPENDING ON YOUR PREFERRED “DONENESS”. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE
BAKING SHEETS (TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP) HALFWAY THROUGH BAKING PROCESS.
SHE ALWAYS DOUBLES THE RECIPE AND MAKES COOKIE BALLS WITH HALF THE DOUGH WHICH
SHE FREEZES FOR LATER INDULGENCE. REMOVE THE FROZEN COOKIE BALLS FROM THE
FREEZER, THAW TIL FAIRLY SOFT AND BAKE @ 375 DEGREES ON FOIL-LINED COOKIE SHEETS FOR
APPROX 9 MIN.
THANK YOU, ASHLEY! I SUSPECT YOURS WILL STILL BE THE BEST.
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VALUABLE INFORMATION (PRINT AND SAVE)
Thank-you, Lonn Livengood!
I often get asked about what you can do around the lake to
your property without a permit. Here is a cut and paste from
the FAQ section of the NH Department of Environmental
Services Shoreland Website: What activities DO NOT
require a shoreland permit?
Many activities within the protected shoreland have been
identified as not requiring a shoreland permit because the
activity does not constitute construction, excavation or filling.
These activities include, but are not limited to:
• Trimming, pruning, and thinning of branches to the extent necessary to protect structures,
maintain clearances, and provide views.
• Maintenance of legal, existing, altered areas, such as mowing lawns, raking leaves and pine
needles, mulching landscaped areas and haying fields.
• Planting one or more trees within existing altered areas more than 50 feet from the reference
line with mechanized equipment.
• Planting of non-invasive vegetation and maintenance of existing gardens.
• Hand-pulling or use of hand tools to remove invasive species or other noxious or harmful
plants such as poison ivy, including the root systems, provided that any area exceeding 10
square feet without vegetation be replanted with non-invasive, non-harmful species.
• Placement of stepping stones, provided no root systems are removed to accommodate their
placement.
• Placement or installation of readily moved items such as picnic tables, lawn chairs, and swing
sets.
• Construction or installation of fences using hand tools.
• Construction of a single accessory structure, such as a shed, greater than 50 feet from the
reference line and is less than 150 sq ft in size.
• Maintenance, repair or modification of an existing driveway, including repaving, provided that
there is no increase in impervious area.
• Maintenance, repair or modification of an existing primary or accessory structure that does not:
1. Alter the footprint or impervious area of the structure.
2. For nonconforming structures erected prior to 1994 that do not meet the 50 foot primary
structure setback, extend living space closer to public waters.
3. Require, or result in, the alteration of previously unaltered areas.
4. Require, or result in, any excavation or filling within the protected shoreland
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5. Exceed the criteria of the Shoreland Rule (Env-Wq 1405) associated with accessory
structures.
• Modifications to an existing structure that minimally changes the outside dimensions of the
structure, such as installing a skylight or dormer or putting new siding over old siding, provided
the project does not require excavation with mechanized equipment of require additional fill.
• Installing private water facilities such as a well including the trenching associated with
connecting the well to a residential dwelling.
• Forest management that is not associated with shoreland development or land conversion that
is conducted in compliance with RSA 227-J:9.
• Forestry conducted by or under the direction of a water supplier for the purpose of managing a
water supply watershed.
• Agricultural activities and operations defined in RSA 21:34-a and as governed by RSA 430.
• Digging test pits for the purposes of determining suitability for wastewater disposal under RSA
485-A:29 relating to subdivisions or septic systems, provided there is no disruption of
groundcover within 50 feet of the shoreline and no test pits within 75 feet of the shoreline.
• Replacing utility poles or guy wires using mechanized equipment, provided that appropriate
siltation and erosion controls are used and all temporary impacts are restored.
• Digging test pits for the purposes of determining suitability for wastewater disposal under RSA
485-A:29 relating to subdivisions or septic systems, provided:
1. There is no disruption of groundcover within 50 feet of the reference line.
2. No test pits are dug within 75 feet of the reference line unless required in order to evaluate
eligibility for replacement under Env-Wq 1003.10.
• Use of hand tools, such as augers or tile spades, to install monitoring wells, piesometers and
flow meters , for:
1. Evaluating site conditions as necessary for the submittal of information required by a permit
application under RSA 482-A relating to wetlands, RSA 485-A:29 relating to subdivision of septic
systems, or RSA 485-A:17 relating to alteration of terrain.
2. Educational purposes.
3. Monitoring hydrology.
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CRESCENT LAKE CHRONICLES COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD:
•
Local Yard Helpers available for the summer;
Owen Taylor H:603-863-8366 C: 603-558-8646
Owen is a responsible and hardworking 14 year old who has experience mowing, weed
whacking, raking, seeding, watering, etc. Owen doesn’t drive but he has a bike and will
travel. He plays Senior Babe Ruth all summer so his availability is mostly during the day or
on Sundays.
Alex Taylor H: 603-863-8366 C: 603-558-3115
Alex is his equally as responsible and hardworking 16 year old brother who has the same
yard work experience. Alex would also be a great candidate if you need someone to look
after your home or feed your pets, etc. as he has his driver’s license and a car. You
might run into Alex at the boat landing late in the week when he’s working as a Lake Host
or at Revolution Cantina where he is a host and food runner. Alex also plays Babe Ruth
most evenings.
Alex and Owen work very well together is you have a job that needs more than one person.
•
Property Management
Jason Chaloux 603-477-4423
ISA Certified Arborist
plowing, landscaping, pruning, tree removal, pressure washing, seasonal clean-ups
NOTE: Jason did work for Chris and Amy Lavina on Crescent Lake RD. Chris said:
“We were very happy with Jason and would definitely recommend him. He started
and finished when he said he would, the price never changed. His work is out-
standing and he takes a lot of pride in getting it right.”
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Cottage Rental
Diane and Kevin Brenker H: 603-863-5053 C: 413-374-8706
Looking for a rental for your family or friends? Our home is in Shorewood Estates and is
located close to the shoreline. The house sleeps 7 comfortably.
CHOOSE TO BE KIND OVER BEING RIGHT AND YOU’LL BE RIGHT EVERY TIME
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Cottage Rental
SILVER BEACH
DICK & JANE DESBIENS 603-863-1573
Labor Day Week-end is available in our 3 bedroom cottage for the first time in 20+ years.
The week preceding this holiday, August 25th - September 1st, is available as well.
The week of July 14 - July 21st is open due to a recent cancellation. Unfortunately, our
guest lost her job.
Please, think of us for overflow guests or family/friends who want time at our beautiful
lake.
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FOR SALE:
Tom Sebastian 603-863-9814 - or - 860-593-2219 - or - 203-281-0264
18 foot custom Starcraft Boat - $10,500
This is a one-of-a-kind 1976 aluminum holiday v hull, 4 cal, inboard elsasser rebuilt motor -
balanced and blue printed, stern drive, custom mahogany deck, diving ladder, fish finder/gps, with a
2005 trailer. GREAT LAKE BOAT - REAL “HEAD TURNER”.
EDITOR’S NOTE: I hope you enjoy this year’s Crescent Lake Chronicles. Please know that it belongs to
all of us, family and friends of CL property owners. Because we no longer have to absorb printing or postage
costs, the newsletter has no size restraint. Circulation is unlimited as well. This makes it a wonderful tool for
want ads, for sale items, rental listings. If it seems a bit late this year, I am sorry. I am on “lake time”.
New this year is an interview with A Crescent Laker of Interest. You may nominate a person/couple/family for
next year by simply emailing [email protected] .
As we look forward to another great summer on our favorite lake, please continue to RESPECT your
neighbors and the loons!
TIME WASTED AT THE LAKE IS TIME WELL SPENT
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