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BEAR ISLAND CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
The Bear Island Conservation Association (BICA) is a not for profit organization of land owners from the northern half of Bear Island in Meredith, New Hampshire.
The second edition of Bear Island Reflections has recently been published and is available to the public. This new book is a narrative history of the island and Lake Winnipesaukee from the days of the first settlers in 1772 to the present. Bear Island, where mail is still delivered daily by the only floating post office in the United States, was once home to a small community of farmers who tilled the rocky soil and raised livestock. During the steamboat era, the Bear Island hotel attracted many guests who came to the region by rail. This unique island has had its own post office and store, as well as an active interdenominational church which was built around a century old tower.
The first edition of the Bear Island Reflections sold out quickly after its publication in 1989. The second edition offers seven new chapters describing the summer camps, stories of multigenerational families on the island, and numerous reminiscences of the island residents. The 208-page text is more than double that of the original book. There are more than 180 historical photographs, many illustrations, and 12 sketches by well-known New England artist Tom Leamon, who was a camper and counselor at Camp Lawrence on the island.
The book is described as "an inspiration to everyone who loves our lakes and mountains" by Tom Curren, Executive Director of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. Jim Morash of Mount Washington Cruises says "it captures the essence of island life," and Dawn Dever, President of the Meredith Historical Society, comments, "200 years of local history comes alive,"
The book, designed and produced by Storey Communications,
Inc., is priced at $25.00 plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Proceeds from sales
will benefit the Bear Island Conservation Association. To purchase a copy send $27.50
payable to Bear Island Conservation Association to BICA c/o
Capron, 278 West Street, Needham, MA 02494. Or contact Richard Laronde at
Bear Island Mail Dock Print Available - click HERE
Bear Island Residents - Metrocast Update - Click HERE
Weirs Beach Site NEW Great place for Weirs Beach info, be sure to see the historic section
Islanders Only -
Information on taxes, evaluations, historic sites, trail maps etc.
Email you name and house number to and I will
send back a password.
Bear Island Trail Map
- Island Residents Only
Email you name and house number to
and I will
send back a password.
BICA Members Pursuant to a recent vote of the membership, all
BICA members are requested to supply an email address for future BICA
communications. Please forward to
Town Letter about Mail Dock 10/28/2005
WinnFABS Winnipesaukee Family Alliance for Boating Safety
BearCam Live images looking north from Bear Island
Pine Island Cam High definition camera facing east
Lakes Region Web Cams Thumbnails of all the local cams
Snake Eyes Live Images from Rattlesnake Island
Pinebanks The story of 409 Bear Island
Mail Dock 9/4/2004
NEWS
This however, is not a legitimate USPS address and many companies,
like Netflix and Amazon, that check their
address will not mail to you. Having your mail forwarded can also be difficult.
Until the Post Office fixes this problem the following address can be used to
"fake" the system. 4 Pier Ave is the address of the Mailboat.
JOHN DOE 5 BEAR IS
4 PIER AVE
LACONIA, NH 03246-7702
or
JOHN DOE
5 BEAR IS VIA US MAILBOAT
4 PIER AVE
LACONIA, NH 03246-7702
John Benham has information on alternative septic system designs. Click here to read his memo.
A Boating Safety Course is available on line at
http://www.boat-ed.com/nh/index.htm For a fee of $15 you will receive a
temporary Boating Safety Certificate (good in NH).. A permanent Certificate
can then be had by sending the State $10.
Beginning January 1, 2002 (or later depending on your age) a Boating Safety Certificate is required to operate a boat over 25 horsepower on NH lakes.
Born After Need Certificate by
1/1/1967 1/1/2005
1/1/1963 1/1/2006
1/1/1957 1/1/2007
Everyone 1/1/2008
There are a couple of exemptions; persons who are licensed by the state of New Hampshire or the U.S. Coast Guard to operate a commercial vessel, or those with boating safety certificates from other states. A test grade of 70% is required to pass. The test may be taken without attending the classes, however a grade of 80% is then required. A 14 day certificate can be obtained by out of state visitors after a shorter test.
Courses are about six hours and can be taken days or two successive nights at various locations. Appointments are required, call 1-603-293-0091.
LINKS
3 Mile Island
Boating Safety Course On-Line Information
Boating Safety Course and Exam (on line)
Heavens-Above.com (International Space Station viewing)
Foliage Report
Lakes Region Association
Lakes Region Conservation Trust
Lake Level & Water Temperature
Lake
Level Data
Lake
Winnipesaukee Association
Liftoff (Another Space Station Viewing site)
Loon Preservation Committee
Marine Patrol
Merrymeeting Lake Association
MS Mount Washington
NH Lakes Association
St. John's on the Lake
Shep Browns web page
Weather Report - Laconia
Weirs CAM
Weirs Channel CAM
Weirs Times
WinniCam
Winnipesaukee.com
Winnipesaukee
Forum
Wolfeboro OnLine
Y-Landing Marina
CONTACT
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since 9/14/2005
