Phragmites Dirty Secrets

Last weekend we made a trip out to East Marion to do a pre-spring checkup on our cottage and to survey the land that had been reclaimed from the Phragmites.

We were stunned to see hundreds of bottles and trash strewn across the shoreline that once had been hidden by 8 feet tall reeds.

After more than an hour we had collected as many bottles as our Mini Cooper could hold and headed to the dump. I'm sure there are dozens more hiding out there, but that will have to wait for another weekend.

Sound the Alarm

The East Marion Fire Dept is holding their Annual Breakfast fund raiser on Sunday, April 5th at the firehouse from 8 am until 1 pm. Every year a 50-50 raffle is held and this year all proceeds will be donated to the Marion Lake Restoration Committee, along with an additional $200 donation, approved at the last planning meeting. We have Joe Vandernoth to thank for the effort. Thanks Joe! A complete breakfast will be served up and we're hoping for a big turnout. Last year more than several hundred people attended.

Contact Walter Gaipa if you would like to purchase breakfast or 50/50 tickets.
$10 for adults and $6 for children. Takeouts are available.