Well, I did it. I sent an e-mail to the Meredith Rotary, explaining the problems that I personally saw last Saturday. I know there were more, but I just kept it to my experiences. The two main issues that I wanted them to be aware of, were the dangerous conditions at the traditional drive-ons and parking.
The drive-on's at Alton and Wolfeboro were absolutley terrible with ruts, slush and deep pools of water. They could be ruined for the rest of the winter, I hope not. Parking was non-existant, and I got there before sunrise. The derby brochure advises fishermen not to drive on to the ice. Well, for once, a bunch of them didn't, and there was just no place to park. Everyone knows that there are very few public access points on Winni. With over 5,000 fishermen, just where does Rotary expect the fishermen to park???? How can they put on an event of this magnatude, and provide very minimal parking!!!! I have no idea if the local PD gave the illegal parkers a break, or decided to make some money with fines??
I did think about writing a "letter to the editor" of a couple local papers, but Rotary does so much good work, I didn't want them portraid in a negative manner by the public. I just hope they take my e-mail seriously, and think about moving the Derby date next year.
Gone fishin'
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