There is so much bad news lately. THE ECONOMY, murders, natural disasters, sickness, I could go on and on and on. To counteract the sad and depressing news, here is a story to make you smile. In New Haven, Vermont, 45 people recently volunteered to stay up all night to stand on the side of the road with flashlights. Why? To help the amphibians cross the road. Every little frog, salamanders, frogs and newts were carried across the road during their annual migration to make babies. Without the helpers, most of the creepy-crawler-hoppers would not make it. I always get carried across the street for safety. The escorts called "bucket brigades" save the critters from being crushed by cars. After two hours, the crossing guards spotted 589 live amphibians and 97 pancake ones. The state is considering installing tunnels under the road at a cost of $350,000. Without the tunnels or human helpers, the species might not make it to the next generation.
