News Briefs

NEWS BRIEFS

CALLING ALL BIRD WATCHERS

It’s time for our second Bird-a-thon!

Last summer we wondered about what birds visited the lake and organized this activity. This year, feel free to start your list as soon as possible. Please send your total list to me at 154 Jordan Shore Drive by August 31st. I’ll name the winner and compile a list of birds sighted for the Fall Newsletter. Don’t forget that a new birdfeeder goes to the person who sees the most birds. ( Last year’s winner, Harriet Doolittle, spotted 30 species.) Good luck.

JULY 4^TH BOAT PARADE

Once again, Tina and Gerry Judson, owners of the Hemlock’s Campground, will be having a July 4^th Boat Parade. It will leave from the Campgrounds at ll a.m. on Monday, July 4, and we’re all invited to join in.

The boats, in a long line, circle the lake to the cheers and admiration of camp owners. If you’d like to join, just decorate your boat as festively as possible with flags, buntings, balloons, music…to celebrate our Nation’s birthday, and fall in line. It’s a great sight and lots of fun. Mark your calendar now.

Any questions, call the Judson’s at 998-2384.

FAMILY PICNIC

Volunteers are needed to plan for the Annual Family Picnic. The picnic is scheduled for August 7^th at Hemlock Campground.

Talk to Judy or Linda if you can help with the organization of this popular event.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY

A number of people have spoken to me about organizing a progressive dinner party. It would consist of teams of four or five couples who would go from cabin to cabin eating a course at each cabin. The individual teams would meet and decide the menu and who would be responsible for what course. Sometimes a wine tasting can be introduced with each course. The plan can be simple or exravagant depending on what the team decides. The dinner will be on Saturday, July 30^th. Those who are interested can sign up at the Annual Meeting. Any questions, give me a call…..Judy King.

TRIPP LAKE THROW

$35 Each 3 for $100

All proceeds from the sale of this throw go to the Tripp Lake Improvement Association which dedicates itself to preserving and protecting the aesthetic and recreational value of the land on or near Tripp Lake in the town of Poland, Maine, through environmental quality standards and practices.