The Mini Pearl: News from our Friends at ESSLA

The Mini Pearl: News from our Friends at ESSLA

There's a whole lot happening at the East Shore Schroon Lake Association, as they celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Save the Date:  June 5, 2016, for their big kick off bash at Jimbo's. We;ve got all of their news, after the jump.

 

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Spring Has Sprung

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It wouldn’t be spring in Schroon if there was snow in late April. Like yesterday!

And it definitely wouldn't be spring if we weren’t blessed with return of our avian friends from the south, who at this time of the season find solace and food, in and on our very peaceful bodies of water. And we know they are back when nature lover Pat Thorne has her eagle eye focused, and camera at the ready, to capture these glorious creatures.

From Pat today: “This loon (above) caught this perch for breakfast.   Oh, was he happy! Still waters drew this loon (below) in close to shore for a lovely photographic moment in the early morning”.

Thank you Pat, for sharing your beautiful images. If you have pictures or a story to share, send then our way via email, by clicking here. schroonlaker@me.com

Lending Others A Helping Hand For North Country Foster Kids

We’ve said it before and we will say it again – there’s never a shortage of folks in our area who will step in and do the right thing. Tina M Plumstead, via Facebook, shares her mission in helping out kids in foster care. Here’s a how to guide on how to donate.  From Tina:

“I spoke with someone at our local DFS (Essex County, NY) yesterday, regarding donations they accept for children entering, or are in, foster care. They will accept backpacks & duffel bags. Due to storage reasons, they are unable to accept small suitcases at this time; backpacks and duffel bags are easier to store.

These items can also be used if the child is of school age. She also said they are ALWAYS accepting donations of items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, combs, hair ties, feminine items for girls, Axe body spray, loofah sponges, combs, lotions, shampoo & conditioner, lice products, socks, school supplies, etc. Basically anything that your own children, or the children in your life, need.

If anyone would like to drop off any items to me, I will be happy to deliver them once the event ends. I will be contacting her at the end of next week to make arrangements for a time/day to meet with her. Thank you all, and PLEASE continue to help spread the word about this event and Wyatt's Wranglers!