I’ve seen a few lemonade stands in...

I’ve seen a few lemonade stands in my time at the Pilot but as

elaborate as this one. The girls had a song and dance to with their

chants of “lemonade,” which had people lining up at one point just to

listen and grab a cup for a quarter. It was too cute.

The girls, Talia Prairie, Donnie Schroth, Reo Nathan, Charissa

Kroeger and Reann Nathan, were all friends from the neighborhood.

Some parents were nearby to make sure all worked out. While I was

there a Harley biker, a letter carrier, some construction workers of

various trades, and a few joggers stopped by for a cup.

I was on my way to the office when I saw the production at the

corner of 20th Street and Orange Avenue, a busy intersection at

mid-day. I had to get a shot. I told the parents who I was and they

were really happy for the girls that their effort might get in the

paper. The girls raised about $30 for themselves and their church.

I shot from across the street with 80-200 zoom lens and waited

until the girls got into a descent line while ignoring the camera.

It happened in only one frame and that’s all you need.

-- Don Leach, staff photographer