Volume 21, Number 3, Summer 2011

Published by Big Sugar Bush Lake Association of Minnesota

Copyright 2011 Any use of information contained in this newsletter may not be used for commercial purposes without permission from the editor.

Pre-flight island eaglets

Young fliers return for feeding

Eagle pair perform the TrifectoraMaybe it is the abundance of food in the BSB Country.

Or maybe it is a special pair of parents. Or luck. TheIsland eagle pair fledged three new eagles this summer!Several years ago, they produced three as well.

Research shows that the average success rate of anesting pair is about 1.5 fledged per nest. They begin tofly at twelve weeks.

WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.bigsugarbush.net

lCE-OUT AVERAGE DATE: APRIL 172011 BSB lCE-OUT DATE: APRIL 23

Birth AnnouncementsOne Loon Chick, June 10, west endOne Loon Chick, June 13, Bear Lake

GRADUATlON: Three Island eaglets flew July 6!

Things I learned from the lakeThe Lake is sleepy and serene, but sometimes it gets angry. The Lake is a road, to each of your neighbors. The Lake can fill your soul, and even calm the storms in your life. The Lake is like a canvas, and on it, are painted the seasons. Donʼt blame the Lake, its just reflecting what it sees. The Lake is a place, where life happens.

—Darryl Zitzow 1-05-10

IN THIS ISSUE: The Evil Quartet- Wind, Rain, Fire, and Lyme BSB in the FUR TRADE ERA PARADE PHOTO, Romancing the Stove, The RW

Philosopher and much more

SPRING 2012 COLOR PHOTO SPREAD

THE FLORA OF BSB!Deadline: April 15, hard copy or electronic to editor

Cabins at Risk: Fire, Wind, and TheftThe Big Three woes, combined with higher insurance rates,could lead to trouble for the unprepared and a big bill for sea-sonal home owners.

By Jimmy OIsenFire: The wild fires this June in Arizona brought feelings of sym-

pathy to most of us. Recognizing a significant number of seasonal“Sugar Bushers” winter in Arizona, the disaster takes on an extrareality. Still, we donʼt think of wild fires much in our neck of thewoods. But history shows we should. In the late 1800s, wildfiresbegan to bump up against civilization. On the same day as theGreat Chicago fire in 1871, the Peshtigo fire in Wisconsin killed1,200 people, the worst natural disaster in our history untilHurricane Katrina. The Hinckley Fire, 1894, in Minnesota claimed800 souls. (1)

Michele Steinberg, community support manager for the nationalFirewise Communities program, says the number one thing cabinowners can do to improve their cabinʼs chance of survival in a wild-fire is to maintain their home ignition zone. (2) This includes keep-ing firewood at least 40 feet from your cabin, using non-flammablelandscaping immediately adjacent to your cabin, keeping roofs andgutters clean, trimming and removing branches extending over thecabin or close to the chimney clearing away twigs, removing leaves,shrubs, dead grasses, and excess brush from the perimeter of allstructures, removing dead and diseased trees, removing deadbranches from all adjacent trees, and not attaching a wooden fence

Cabins at risk, continued on page two

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to your cabin. If you are replacing or repairing your cabin, consid-er using non-combustible construction materials such as stucco,brick, and cement siding, or choosing fire-resistant roofing materi-al. Bruce Nornes, carpenter extraordinaire, on Tageto Road,recently added a detached garage on his lot and used metal shin-gles that are not only fire resistant, but look great too!

1. “The Unstoppable Catastrophic Wildfire”, Cabin LifeMagazine, By Jeff Forester Published: May 1, 2007. 2 Ibid.

WIND: Most of us think we are pretty adept at watching and ana-lyzing the weather. But, for those of us who were around Big Sugarfor the windstorm of 1995, we understand how sudden destructiveweather can hit. So, when you live out in the sticks, how are yousupposed to know severe weather is imminent - or that a tornadoor wall cloud may be headed your way? The number one recom-mendation is to buy a weather radio that is equipped with a spe-cial alarm feature that sounds an alert to give you immediate infor-mation about a life-threatening situation. Tuning the radio into theAll Hazards NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) station broadcasts localweather forecasts continually, all day, every day, and also issueswatches, warnings and alerts. (3)

Besides a good alert system, you need to be a good “boy scout”,i.e., “be prepared”. That includes keeping a second set of valuablerecords at a second location, having emergency supplies on hand,

and identifying your safest place for shelter during the storm.When preparing for emergency situations, itʼs best to think firstabout the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air andwarmth. Encourage everyone to have a portable kit customized tomeet personal needs, such as essential medications. (4)

THEFT: Because they are susceptible to theft, vandalism, andfire and water damage, second homes are typically more expen-sive to insure than primary homes. However, you can reduce pay-ments by incorporating deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, fire extin-guishers and even a central alarm system. An alarm system, forexample, can cut 10 to 20 percent off insurance premium fees. (5)

Being aware of the risks inherent in seasonal lake home owner-ship and living can be a big step in helping to avoid a “perfectstorm” of fire, wind, and theft - and even help to reduce your insur-ance rates. Beyond that, facilitating the outfitting and making avail-able portable emergency kits for sale, may be something that ourlake association may want to consider as a project.

3 “What is NOAA?” by Jelmifer Derrick, Cabin Life Magazine,Published: December 17, 2010.

4 Ibid 5 “Beyond Your Homeowners Policy” By Ericka Olin, Cabin Life

Magazine, Published: April 1, 2010.

Cabins at risk, from page one

BSB float parade commemorates the 4th!

It was a lovely day with a parade tomatch! Captains Becker noted 29 actualentries, but with a couple of Johnnie-come-lates, several observers said the numberreach ed at least thirty.

Co-chairperson Diane Becker said thatthere were more “dock watchers” than ever.And there were drawing prizes for the par-ticipants: Cabin sign from the RW Winery,wine and glasses from Nancy Nornes/Olson, a bird house from Dean Bellefeuille,Cabellaʼs life jacket and fillet knife,Thermacell lantern, tied boat blanket, 3 starbowls and candles, fish platter and citranel-la candles, a thermometer and wind-catch-ers.

Watch here for details on next yearʼsevent, or check the BSB website.

Tom and Priscilla Drayton Family(for more fine parade photos, check our website)

Engbloom photo

Clutching the neighboring pine spire,Douglas breathed a breath that he hadwondered if he would ever feel. The last ofthe three eaglets had just flown westward,leaving the nest (Douglas hoped) for good.Carrying the tons of live and dead stuff tofeed Freda and the kids, plus defendingtheir territory this summer had nearly killedhim.

There, on the edge of their new 2011nest sat Freda, a tear glistening in each ofher eagle eyes. Douglas had watched hercope with empty nest syndrome before,finding himself more disgusted with eachincident as the years flew by. It was hor-monal, she would say.

His shoulders ached, his flight featherswere worn and his mental health frayed.Sure, they had raised three eaglets fouryears ago. As a younger father, he tookthat challenge in stride. But he was nolonger a spring chicken (eagle languagefor “loss of vigorous youth”) and he wasnoticing his aging in this, only his seconddecade. His father, in fact, had lived for 25years.

And it was Freda who picked the lastnest site, the one that blew down from thepoplar tree last summer. How smart wasthat? he thought. And this entire seasonshe never said “thank you” one time, evenwhen he returned to the nest with a partic-

ularly ripened piece of protein. It was shewho complained about the nest being toosmall for a large family. It wasnʼt his idea tohave such a large brood.

How he had wished without remorse, fora Big Wind this past May, one that wouldhave blown away the nest and all his pain.

He harkened back to his fatherʼs words,words that meant so little to him at thetime. But now, battered and sore, feelingso under-appreciated and alone, he real-ized just how insightful his father had been.

Yes, he should have become a priest.

Retrospective

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Your kind response to KAYAK-ING A MOONBEAM is hum-bling for me (a trait some haveheld is lacking in yourwarm/cuddly/sensitive edi-tor...). Thank you!

With the passing of each sea-son, the number of volunteer-hours pile up at BSB. I started

a list of individuals to thank, but soon realized the list would neverbe appropriately complete. Say THANKS to these very specialindividuals (high profile leaders as well as the necessary “grunts”)who step forward to make this lake so special. Believe me, not alllakes share this wonderful community trait of concerned volun-teers! The BSB Lake Association under-girds these efforts. Join ifyou havenʼt.

Thirty-six hours after the birth of our first 2011 loon chick, aphoto and details were on the BSB website! Ross and Nancy are“on task”!

I note that Rose and Don Andersen have retired as editors of AGOOD DOSE OF BAD MEDIClNE newsletter. They brought theirlake from “no newsletter" to a fine publication during their years ofservice at Bad Medicine Lake.

The best of autumn to you.-Jim.

Earth Day roadside clean-up, Sugar Bushers Ken Mattson,Beth Mattson-Teig, Lilly and companion Siesta.

(Fran Mattson photo)

BSB author finds successLaunches Another Childrenʼs Book

-editorI came to Thea Zitzowʼs June book-signing at the LaBarista Deli

in Detroit Lakes early, thinking I might actually get a chance to talkto the BSB writer before she was inundated by the crowds that Iknew would show up. And Yes! I got a chance to spend a few min-utes with her (The editor even got a big hug!) before the decibellevel rose. Theaʼs authorship has been quite a ride!

In 2007 she teamed up with Sara Jensen-Fritz and Paula Jones-Johnson to form UFLIPP books, specializing in childrenʼs readingmaterial that will help them develop resiliency in the face of real-world stress and pressure. Their first book, YOU AND YOURMllLlTARY HERO, honors the childrenʼs deployed loved ones,teaching military children positive thinking skills. The three authorsreceived The Military Writersʼ Society Of Americaʼs "Gold MedalAward” for best childrenʼs book in 2008. It has sold tens of thou-sands of copies.

Thea and her two partners combine sixty years working with chil-dren in various professional clinical and educational capacities.

UFLIPP books are available at ww.uflipp.com

New board member...Nancy Nornes-Olson will replace Dean McBride on our Board

of Directors. Dean is dealing with health issues and recentlyresigned.

Dean has worked tirelessly for our lake association over theyears; working for us as an officer, COLA representitive and inmany other capacities. He played a major role in The Island pur-chase, assuring its permanent wild state.

Ross Collins publishes Children,War & Propaganda

According to the July 10, 2011 Sunday Forum, our webmasterRoss Collins has authored a new book which examines “howAmerican children contributed to both world wars, how it affectedtheir lives and how propaganda was shaped to influence them.”Ross is a communications professor at NDSU in Fargo.

To learn more about his book, go to www.childrenwarand prop-aganda.com.

Congratulation, Ross!

Boots' food column has official name!lt was a major struggle, filled with vote trading and compromise,

but the acclaimed BSB culinary column will from this point forwardto be known as ROMANCING THE STOVE. The BSB CulinaryCommittee chairperson, the RW Philosopher, revealed the winner,Jim Lindsay, at a news conference at the CLS (Callaway LiquorStore). The Philosopher said there were scattered accusations ofvoter fraud early in the evening, but by midnight every memberseemed to have forgotten any animosity.

Zebra Mussels information availableHere is some good information on zebra mussels and other

aquatic invasive species, and programs to help in detection andprevention.

Read about the 100th Meridian Program - all kinds of good infor-mation.

http://www.100thmeridian.org/default.aspRead about the the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force

- an intergovernmental organization dedicated to preventing andcontrolling aquatic nuisance species, and implementing theNonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act(NANPCA) of 1990. http://www.anstaskforce.gov/default.php

Know there is an expert on aquatic invasive species in the Stateof Minnesota - see: www.anstaskforce. gov/experts/expertprofile.php?expertid=152

-Jimmy Olsen

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Specific actions for tornado/winds

In a house with no basement: Avoid windows. Goto the lowest floor, small center room (like a bathroomor closet), under a stairwell, or in an interior hallwaywith no windows. Crouch as low as possible to the floor,facing down; and cover your head with your hands. Abath tub may offer a shell of partial protection. Even inan interior room, you should cover yourself with somesort of thick padding (mattress, blankets, etc.), to pro-tect against falling debris in case the roof and ceilingfail.

In a mobile home: Get out! Even if your home is tieddown, you are probably safer outside, even if the onlyalternative is to seek shelter out in the open. Most tor-nadoes can destroy even tied-down mobile homes; andit is best not to play the low odds that yours will make it.If there is a sturdy permanent building within easy run-ning distance, seek shelter there. Otherwise, lie flat onlow ground away from your home, protecting yourhead. If possible, use open ground away from trees andcars, which can be blown onto you.

In a car or truck: Vehicles are extremely dangerousin a tornado. lf the tornado is visible, far away, you maybe able to drive out of its path by moving at right anglesto the tornado. Otherwise, park the car as quickly andsafely as possible — lt is safer to get the car out ol mudlater if necessary than to cause a crash.] Get out andseek shelter in a sturdy building. lf in the open country,run to low ground away from any cars (which may rollover on you). Lie flat and face-down, protecting theback of your head with your arms. Avoid seeking shel-ter under bridges, which can create deadly traffic haz-ards while offering little protection against flying debris.

In the open outdoors: lf possible, seek shelter in asturdy building. lf not, lie flat and face-down on lowground, protecting the back of your head with yourarms. Get as far away trom trees and cars as you can;they may be blown onto you in a tornado. -ed.

www.bigsugarbush.net ROCKS!! If you havenʼt checked our improved website, itʼs time to get the kids or

grandkids to help you get on it.What a job Nancy and Ross have done! Thirty-six hours after the birth of

the May loon chickʼs birth it was pictured on the site. Need info? Go thereHave info? nanornes@gmail.com

Area resident shares valuableperspective on Lyme

(from the DL TRlBUNE)Be aware of Lyme Disease

In the fall of 2009, I noticed a lot of fatigue. I had mostly stopped golfing,fishing, going to the cabin, and I suspended most projects. My wife had abad cold, and I thought that was my problem, too. I also had some issueswith depression and anxiety, which I never had before. I had a lot ofheadaches, a strange kind of stiff neck, fever and chills that came and went,new back pains, and generally not feeling well. As the year continued, Ideveloped something called brain fog. Those of you who know me may saythatʼs nothing new. Brain fog, I believe, has similarities to Alzheimerʼs.Simple math and conversations became challenging.

In January, 2010, I started getting some swelling in my right hand. It wors-ened rapidly and overnight it moved to my left hand. Within 3 weeks, I wasalmost bedridden. My hands, wrists, throat, jaws, shoulders, knees, and feetwere very painful. My hands had swollen to the point that I could barely bendmy fingers. I saw several doctors, but Lymeʼs disease was not really con-sidered. After having some friends mention that it sounded like Lyme, Iasked for a test. The ELISA test was performed, but it was negative. Aftermuch research online, I became convinced that I had Lyme and decided thatI would find a Lyme-literate doctor. After a lengthy visit with her she orderedthe Western Blot test to confirm our suspicions. I have now been on 3 antibi-otics twice daily for four months. Plaquenal was recently added to help withthe arthritis that still lingers. I will be treated until I am symptom free for 1 to2 months.

What I have learned through all this is that Lyme may be on the verge ofbecoming an epidemic. It is rampant in the dog population and I have spo-ken to many people who either had it, or know someone who has Lyme. Theway medicine is practiced today, doctors just canʼt spend the time needed.A visit with a Lyme-literate doctor may take one hour or more. This diseaseis so hard to diagnose that we need to become our own health advocates.

It is important to know a bit about Lyme. The most common carrier is thedeer tick, although speculation suggests regular ticks and possibly mosqui-toes may carry it. The deer ticks can range from poppyseed to sesame seedin size. The most classic symptom is a bullseye rash, but about 50 percentof the people never get the rash or even find a tick bite. The symptoms arevaried. Along with the ones I mentioned above, you can have night sweats,sore throat, muscle pain, back pain, or any unexplained pain, sleep prob-lems, headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and be]ls palsy. Thesesymptoms often come and go, which is part of the reason I had trouble rec-ognizing it. Often it is extreme fatigue that sends people in to the doctor. Ofcourse, there are many things that may cause fatigue, so again, diagnosingthis disease is difficult. It is being called the great imitator because it can actlike fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinsons, anxiety, and others.In fact, some doctors are thinking these diseases may be Lyme that hasbeen misdiagnosed at least some of the time.

The best source of information for me is called Turn The CornerFoundation, which I found online. There are many resources regardingLyme, but you must realize there is also a bit of controversy. There seemsto be two camps of thought among health care providers. One groupbelieves Lyme is a disease that is serious and needs to be aggressivelytreated, and the other feels itʼs the new catch-all for hypochondriacs. Whichcamp your doctor is in could have a big impact on how you are treated. Iurge everyone to be well-read on Lyme. If you suspect Lyme and your doc-tor does not take your concern seriously, seek a second opinion with aLyme-literate doctor.

—Bruce Nelson, Detrolt Lakes

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- Jim JaskenI have bitten off a large chunk of history

here and it may be more than you reallywant to digest. Oh Dear Reader, bear withthe editor! Allow him his folly!

Please accept the generalizations andlack of contextual footnote. In their stead, Ihave included my sources at the end of thisarticle.

To begin, please consider: 1. When I was a boy just east of Ogema

there was a beautiful lake of maybe 40acres. It was called "Duford Lake”.

2. My octogenarian friend Frank, from St.Benedictʼs Church in White Earth, has livedon a farm called “The oId Trading Post”most of his life. It is just north of the town acouple of miles.

3. Frenchman explorer Cartier enteredthe St. Lawrence River channel in 1534and pushed later into the Great Lakes,realizing the lucrative potential for tradefor furs with the Indians. With the samemindsets others probed deeper into thecontinent. De La Verendyre had estab-lished trade posts on Rainy Lake andLake of the Woods by 1731. He wasknown to have traveled to the Black Hills ofSD, through BSB country.

4. Fur trade companies competed withvigor (including violence) to set up tradeposts. One of the largest was theNorthwest Company, with 23 investorsincluding Alexander Henry. Most of thesewere “hands-on” owners, directing opera-tions in the field. Company record of 1783indicate the employment of 2,000, mostlysturdy French voyageurs who delivered thegoods to far-flung posts, most of the rest,traders.

6. Many people from White Earth pos-

sess last names of French voyagers andEnglish traders who came during this peri-od. The Warren family is a direct descen-dant of two Warren brothers (traders) whomarried two mixed-blood sisters (Cadottes)at Madeline Island, the previous home ofmost of the White Earth Band. An old NWCo contract show Jean Baptiste Cadottewas in the “upper Mississippi Country”as a trader in 1795-1796, Sugar BushCountry! Michel Cadotte oversaw somearea trading here about 1800. (BSB andevery lake in the area was apparentlyteaming with beaver, and Europe could notget enough of them for fashionable wear,driving the pelt prices “Sky-high”!)

Alexander Henry one of the NW Fur Coowners, was a man of good ability. He kepta joumal which is invaluable to us today. Anentry from Sept. 20th 1802 reads:

“I sent Michel Langlois with a clerk andfive Indians to build at Red Lake. This is anoverland post (editorʼs note: the preferredapproach was by water) and requires hors-es to transport property. We had enoughfor all purposes and a new sort of cartwhich facilitates transportation. They areabout four feet high and perfectly straight;the spokes are perpendicular, without theleast bending outward, and only four toeach wheel.” (This is an incredible entrysince this is the period when the ox cartswere first being developed on this frontier!These carts came into major use for goodstransportation after 1820 - routes likePembina to St. Paul).

Imagine my delight when I discoveredHenryʼs entry from a month later:Oct. 15th 1892

"Duford followed Langlois to Red LakeRiver, high water over the plains prevented

their reaching Red Lake and they built atWhite Earth (It appears they came fromthe Northwest Co post at Leech Lake toexpand northwestward.).

An entry for 1801-03 from Henryʼs jour-nal lists Michel Langlois as the trader atPembina, which was a major post at thattime. During this time he apparently alsooversaw the Leech Lake Post.

William Warren was the son of LymanWarren, a trader, who marriedFrench/Ojibwe Mary Cadotte. YoungWilliam was educated at protestant mis-sionary school on Mackinac Island, thentwo schools near his fatherʼs New Yorkhome, Clarkston Academy and OniedaInstitute. He returned to his people andcompiled HISTORY OF THE OJIBWAYPEOPLE, a classic history written about1850 (before the W.E. Reservation wasestablished). In it he reports:

“The first occupation of the soil of BeckerCounty by white people of which we haveknowledge was in October of 1802, when asmall trading post was established at WhiteEarth by the men in the employ of theNorthwest Fur Company...run by a mannamed Duford...October 1802 a small postwas established at Shell Lake...by WilliamMorrison, the man who first discoveredLake Itasca and the extreme headwaters ofthe Mississippi River a year later.” (Let thehistorians digest that! Henry Schoolcrafthas been always credited with that 1832discovery, but, as Warren comments, thosewho make the noise get the credit. Anothersource indicates that Morrison guidedSchoolcraft after Morrisonʼs earlier visitthere)

(To be continued in winter edition).

This is the first half of the second installment in a series of BSB Histories. The winter edition will feature the last seg-ment of BIG SUGAR BUSH IN THE AMERICAN FUR TRADE which begins here.

Big Sugar Bush in the American Fur Trade

Tick removal methodJim Lindsay

A school nurse has written the info below — good enough to share— and it really works!

“l had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best Way toremove a tick. This is great, because it works in Those places whereitʼs some times difficult to get to with Tweezers: between toes, in themiddle of a head full of dark gair, etc.

“Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with thesoap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), thetick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when youlift it away. This technique has worked every time Iʼve used it (and thatwas frequently, and itʼs much less traumatic for the patient and easi-er for me.

“Unless someone is allergic to soap, I canʼt see that this would bedamaging in any way. I even had my doctorʼs wife call me for advicebecause she had one stuck to her back and she couldnʼt reach it withtweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back tosay, “It worked!” Please pass this on. Everyone needs this helpful hint.

GENERALFALL

MEETING!Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.

at the Richwood WineryAfter the meeting . . . at Mary and Dave Muellerʼsplace. Meat, pop and beer provided. Bring a side

dish. RSVP if youʼre coming!

(218-983-3509)

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COLA remains active on important issuesJuly 14: COLA Board Meeting to featured Septic Management. Septic system problems may

have important consequences for lakes. A new County prioritized list of lakes that will see septicsurveys over the next few years has been developed. Also new policies are being enacted by theCounty that will impact residents on many COLA Lakes. John Postovit will review these, and willoffer a Septic System Educational Program Model that may be attractive for lake associationsthat wish to be pro-active in ensuring that residents are employing the best septic managementapproaches.

August 11th Festival of Becker County Lakes. “MANY LAKES, ONE FUTURE, TOGETHER.”The August 11th COLA Meeting will focus on what lake associations, businesses, and govern-mental agencies are doing to protect and enhance the quality of Becker County lakes and shore-lines for future generations. ALL COLA MEMBER LAKE ASSOCIATIONS WILL BE PROVIDEDA SPACE TO SHOW OFF THEIR PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, PROJECTS, PUBLICATIONS,PICTURES, WEBSITES, AND IDEAS. The event will be held at the M-State Conference Centerin Detroit Lakes from 5:30-7:30 pm. All officers, board members, COLA Reps and LakeAssociation members, as well as the general public are invited. A supper will be served. LAKEASSOCIATIONS ARE URGED TO BEGIN NOW TO PLAN AND ASSEMBLE MATERIALS FORTHEIR DISPLAY.

For Selected Lakes COLAʼs “Next Step” project will entail the review of past water quality mon-itoring data, and integrate basin and watershed information and lake resident perceptions into alake-specific assessment of the water quality, the conditions which influence water quality, andrecommendations for future testing or remedial measures. Lakes which are part of the Next Stepproject are urged to send names of contact persons to Dick Hecock as soon as possible. Alsoremember, these lakes are being asked to contribute $250 towards the cost of this program. Theparticipating Lakes are Bad Medicine, Big Cormorant, Strawberry, Toad, Tulaby, Height of Land,Upper Cormorant, Height of Land, Cotton, Island, White Earth, Round, Big Sugar Bush, Maud,Pickerel, Little Toad, Little Cormorant, Middle Cormorant, Eunice, Two Inlets and Straight.

A fresh look. The State of Minnesota has been conducting a Becker County Survey of wildlife,plants, animals, birds and trees. Becky Marty, MN DNRʼs Regional Ecologist will present resultsfrom this survey. Her presentation will include new information concerning vulnerable, endan-gered and threatened plants and animals. Come to the MN State Community and TechnicalCollege on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30.

Zoning Changes. At a recent meeting, the Becker County Commission has approved changesto the Countyʼs Zoning Ordinance dealing with increased setbacks from lakes, mitigation ofexcessive impervious surface coverage, and changes to the water-oriented accessory structures(storage sheds and boathouses). The details of these changes are available on COLAʼs website.www.beckercola.org. John Postovit continues to work with the committee reviewing regulationsgoverning resorts and other important zoning issues.

Bird feederscan provideunintendedconsequences

-editorTHAT was NOT a bullet that

passed in front of your summerseed feeder! But what in theworld is a carnivorous (meateater, Emily) killing machinedoing near our seed feeders?

It is killing the birds we attract.The ones who zip through ourspace might be a sharp-shinnedhawk, as in the case of lake res-ident Ron Jenson, who estimat-ed his bird numbers were cut inhalf by a speedy sharp-shinnedpair that nested close by. Thereis also a BSB bird-predator, onlyslightly larger than the sharp-shinned, known as the coopershawk. Another small bird preda-tor is a relatively slow flyer, theNorthern Shrike, which we haveseen take a winter chickadeefrom our winter feeder. It oftenhovers before it dives to kill.

Research shows that smallbirds live short lives. If one ortwo returns from every hatcheach year, the species popula-tion remains healthy.

Many other factors enter into

the small bird mortality. Egg pre-

dation from red squirrels, rac-

coons, crows (and many others)

is a factor, as is disease.

Considering the lowly position of

thc small birds on the food chain

it is a fortunate little bird, indeed,

that returns to us in the spring, or

makes it through the winter “Up

North.”

HOME-CORNED VENISONSoon there will be a seasonal change in the air; and the High

Holy Days of the Minnesota country calendar will loom large on thehorizon. It is the time of year when it is possible to believe thatdeer season will finally come again. It is also the time of year whendeer hunters begin laying their strategies, placing their stands, andtesting their equipment. All of that is certainly fun and perhapsimportant. Another kind of planning, though, is no less important.This is the kind that involves the kitchen more than the clover field.What, after all, are you going to do with the 60-plus pounds ofprime venison that your practical planning – if all goes well – willyield?

Some parts of the deer, of course, pose no problem. It does nottake a practiced chef to deal with the fresh liver, the tenderloins,the loins, or the top rounds. With deer as with pigs, it is the hum-bler, less tender, less “noble” pieces that require ingenuity in thekitchen. These are the parts that typically become jerky, chili, potroast, or sausage. All of these are more-than-adequate measures,but there is another option as well: the ancient but less commontechnique of corning.

Any red meat can be corned. At the most basic level, nothingmore is involved than preserving meat with brine. The techniquehas nothing to do with maize; it takes its name from the OldEnglish word for the seed-like grains of coarse sea salt. Home-corning is a simple process that requires few ingredients. Here isa list of them.

2 quarts water1 cup kosher or pickling salt½ cup sugar2 ½ teaspoons pink curing salt(2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices)(6 chopped garlic cloves)4-5 pound chunk of boneless venison ( A whole sirloin tip is the

perfectchoice; bottom round or boneless shoulder also work well.)

The controversial ingredient here is the pink curing salt, alsosold as Instacure #1 or Prague Powder #1. It is readily availablevia the Internet. This is a standardized mixture of sodium nitrateand ordinary salt whose function is to cure the meat, a processthat imparts the familiar rosy red color, adds flavor, and neutralizesthe threat of botulism. Any piece of ham, bacon, or lunch meat thatyou buy at the grocery store will contain small amounts of sodiumnitrate. That notwithstanding, some people distrust it. You can omitit from the recipe if you choose, but you should know that your fin-ished product will be a uniform and unappetizing gray color.

The pickling spices are likewise optional. They add a very pro-nounced flavor, so if you like the idea of pickled meat, go aheadand include them. My own preference is to omit the spices andadd more garlic.

The corning process is uncomplicated. Add all the ingredientEXCEPT the venison to a large kettle; simmer until the salt is dis-solved; and then allow the brine to stand until it is thoroughly cool.Place the meat in a gallon freezer bag, cover with the brine, andseal and refrigerate the bag for five or six days. It is a good ideato turn the bag every day to ensure full penetration of the curingagents.

Cooking is simplicity itself. Place the meat in a kettle; cover withcold water; bring to the boil; and then simmer gently until melting-ly tender. Three hours should do it, but test it with a pointed knife.A standard boiled dinner will include a selection of root vegetables--new potatoes, turnips, parsnips, carrots--and, of course, cab-bage. They will taste fresher if they are cooked in fresh water intheir own pot, and they will be better if they are not overcooked.Accompany the meal with sour pickles, fresh rye bread, butter, aselection of mustards, and a choice of beers. This is a meal for asnowy Saturday night. Save the grilled loin for Christmas Eve.

(Having shared this fare with the columnist {even} on a warmsummer evening I can vouch for a BSB NOTES Rating of 9.9!–editor)

Romancing the StoveWoodland Cuisine by John and Justine

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Photo by Jim LindsayMega-ton floating bogs are problematic at BSB. When one breaks away it can devastate docks and lifts. A group of quick-ly assembled resident volunteers moved the nearly one acre "island" back into a bay on July 1.

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The Philosopher was less than kind to the Editor, whotried to calm his aggressive attitude about combating inva-sive species at BSB. We last left him as he wondered if theEditor knew if there was anyone on the lake with navalexperience. . .

* * *YOU GOT ANYONE WITH NAVAL EXPERIENCE

HERE? he asked.Well, I'm not sure, Maybe Irvin Weibolt, or Dave

Gunderson. Possibly Nancy Nornes/Olson...COULD ANY OF 'EM DRIVE A SUB?A sub?WE'RE NOT TALKING A SANDWICH HERE, A SUB lS

AN UNDER WATER VEHICLE WITH A PERISC-I know what a danged sub is. Whatʼs this all about? I

asked. THIS AIN'T THE NAUTALIS, MR. EDITOR. GOVERN-

MENTʼS GOT DOZENS OF SURPLUS DEISEL SUBSTHEYʼLL SELL FOR A SONG! ITʼS TIME TO GET PRO-ACTlVE!

Pro-active?YES, DO SOMETHING, MAN!Like what?PARK THE SUB IN FRONT OF THE ACCESS, his eyes

narrowed. CONSlDER THISPICTURE WITH ME...

NORNESS/OLSON IS AT THE PERISCOPE, GUNDER-SON AT THE WHEEL. THEY HAVE STRATEGICALLYLOCATED JUST OFF THE PUBLIC ACCESS. NOR-NESS/OLSON SEES SOMETHlNG.

“ENSIGN GUNDERSON” she orders, “STEADY AS SHEGOES!“

“ADMIRAL WElBOLT, she reports, BOATTRAlLERBACKlNG lNTO ACCESS, NEARING WATER. “

“CHART ITS LOCATION, ENSIGN NORNESS/OLSON.“WHEELS JUST TOUCHlNG THE WATER, SIR“.ʻʼUP-DATE LOCATlON,ʼʼ quietly commands Admiral

Weibolt.“WHEELS FULLY IN THE WATER, SIR”.“ENSIGN GUNDERSON! shouts the Admiral, COM-

MENCE FIRE!”KABOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!WHEN THE DUST SETTLES WE GOT WHEELS IN THE

TREES, WIRING HANGING ON DAVE AND BONlTAJOHNSONʼS DOCK AND A TROLLING MOTOR ON LYNNAND MlCHELLE TRELSTAD'S PORCH ROOF! THESMELL OF BURNT RUBBER ACTIVATES GEORGEWALLMANʼS ALLERGIES.

You're crazy, Man! What if someone gets hurt?“COLLATERAL DAMAGE” IS A PART OF ANY

OPERATlON. YOU THINK THE WORD WOULD'NT GETAROUND BECKER COUNTY FAST? THE WHOLE STATEFOR THAT MATTER? FOX NEWS WOULD NOTICE! BIG

SUGAR BUSH LAKE IS PRO-ACTIVELY AGAINST INVA-SIVE SPECIES!

You can't go around blowing up stuff like that, I countered,that's barbaric!

His eyes narrowed. YOU SERIOUS ABOUT INVASIVESPECIES OR NOT?

Yes, but...how about education? Can't we just make sure everyone understands the threat to our lake? You know,empathize with us? Can't we all just get along?

YOU REMIND ME OF THE DAMNED VICHI FRENCH!he roared.

This is preposterous, I charged, Where in the world wouldyou store a submarine at Big Sugar Bush?

SHAFFER'S he calmly asserted, OR AMUNDSONʼS. ACRAFT OR TWO ADDED TO THEIR FLEETS WOULDNEVER BE NOTICED. YOU KNOW HOW MANY BOATSAND LIFTS AND CANOPIES AND DOCKS THEYʼVEGOT?

I had to admit that I had never counted them.SEE? AND YOU COULD CHARGE FOR RIDES— PAY

FOR THE SUB IN NO TIME! THINK OUTSIDE THESHORELINE, MAN...YOU THINK WALLMAN WOULDN'TPAY TO CHECK THE BAIT OLSEN IS USING? MOLLEN-CAMP WOULDNʼT LOOK FOR HIS SHOTGUN? LlNDSAY,HIS MOTOR? YOU, YOUR CAMERAS?

Well I guess I...WOULDN'T SOMEONE PAY GOOD MONEY TO

CRUISE THROUGH JENSONʼS ICE HOUSE HOLE?THINK WITH ME HERE, MR. EDITOR...

I shook my head.He looked down his nose, IT AINʼT GONNA BE MY

FAULT WHEN YOU GOT SUMMER WEEDS SO THICKYOU CAN WALK TO THE ISLAND lN JULY WITH SNOW-SHOES. OR SNAlL THAT EAT A HOLE lN YOUR BOAT...

Could it get that bad? I asked?WHEN YOU AND A BUNCH OF YOUR CRONIES ARE

BEMOANING YOUR DAMNED SNAILS AND MILFOIL, I'LLBE THERE TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE AS DUMBAS THE FELLOW LOOKING UP A DEAD HORSE'S REAREND TO SEE WHY IT DIED.

Huh?EVEN IF THE GUY FOUND OUT WHAT KILLED HIS

HORSE, IT'S STILL DEAD.The Philosopher leaned forward and squinted into my

eyes. I could smell his mellow Wild Turkey breath and thewood smoke on his flannel shirt.

EVEN IF YOU AND YOUR BUDDIES FIGURE OUTHOW YOUR INVASIVE SPECIES GOT INTO BIG SUGARBUSH, he slowly emphasized, YOUR PROBLEMS AINʼTGOINʼ TO GO AWAY.

Philosopher considers problems(continued from Spring Edition)

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It certainly is Ron Jenson's boat, but who in the world...(?) (anonymous photo)

By Kolleen BeckerChances are you know many of your Big Sugar Bush neighbors.

The sense of community and neighborliness is one of the manyunique features of Big Sugar Bush. As one of the “newer” familieson the lake (it is hard to believe this is our 8th summer already) itis something that was apparent right away, and to this day is oneof our favorite aspects. Sure, we come to the lake to escape real-ity and enjoy a little R&R in our cozy place where time does notexist for the weekend, but letʼs be honest, most of us can only han-dle so much time with our family, especially in tight quarters. Mysiblings and I cherish the close friendships that we have built withthe other “Rolling Oaks Development” families around late nightcampfires and parties at the Burkeʼs.

We have also gotten to know many of the other wonderful “cou-ples” on the lake that our parents socialize with, and even havediscovered a few “we live in a very small world” connections withthe Wallman and Wilcox children (and we thought no one had everheard of Big Sugar Bush Lake). But then we see other “youngpeople” boating on the lake and wonder, where do they live, whodo they belong to? And does Ron Jenson really have a daughter,or does he imagine her because we have never seen or met her?

While talking with the Burke and Prickett children, we came tofind out we were not the only ones who wondered these things. Soafter over a year of talking about getting to know other “Next

Generation” Big Sugar Bush neighbors we decided (on shortnotice) to plan the 1st Annual Big Sugar Bush Next GenerationParty. The Prickettʼs generously offered to host the party at theircabin the night of Saturday, July 2nd. To be honest, we didnʼtknow if anyone would come on short notice and during a holidayweekend, but THEY DID (about 20)! We met some great “NextGeneration” neighbors, and even discovered a few more “we livein a very small world” connections! I think I can speak for all of us,that it was great meeting one another and look forward to gettingtogether again soon!

And if you were wondering, Ronʼs daughter Michelle does exist!She may be slightly embarrassed by all of his practical jokes, butwe had a great time sharing our personal favorites with her.

Also, if you would like your own newsletter sent to your home sothat you donʼt have to fight over the cabin copy, Jim Jaskins wouldbe happy to mail you your very own copy… just ask to be addedto the mailing list. Also, please remember that everyone is wel-come to attend the Big Sugar Bush Lake Association meetingsand join the Big Sugar Bush Lake Association. The annual mem-bership is only $20 which is a small price to pay to be a part of a“one of a kind” community. This is OUR lake community, and weALL own its future.

We hope to meet many more of you next year at the 2nd AnnualBig Sugar Bush Next Generation Party!

The Big Sugar Bush Next Generation

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DNR SENDS WARNING… State law requires boaters to do the following:

* remove visible aquatic plants and zebra mussels from boatsand trailers before leaving a water access

* drain water from boat, livewell, bilge and impeller by remov-ing drain plugs, and open water-draining devices before leavinga water access

* drain portable bait containers when leaving any zebra mus-sel or spiny waterflea infested waters of the state (anglers cankeep unused bait when leaving waters of the state if theyreplace the water with tap or spring).

Some aquatic invasive species are small and difficult to see atthe access. To remove or kill them before transporting a water-craft to other waters, the DNR recommends either:

* spraying boat and trailer with a high pressure sprayer usinghot water (140°), such as hot water sprayers available at a carwash

* drying boat and equipment for at least five days.These laws and recommendations are intended to help pre-

vent the spread of invasive species such as zebra mussels,Eurasian watermilfoil, and spiny waterfleas. These speciescould be easily spread within the state if citizens, businessesand visitors donʼt take the necessary steps to contain them.Zebra mussels pose serious ecological and economic threats toMinnesotaʼs lakes and streams. Heavy infestations can killnative mussels, impact fish populations and interfere with recre-ation. Infestations can increase costs for industry, includingpower and water supply facilities.

For more information about aquatic invasive species, visitwww.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/preventspread.html.

Doting parents with first-day chick, west end of BigSugar Bush on June 10.

(Nancy Nornes/Olson photo)

To the editor:Wow! What happened? I was using the main bathroom because

the master bath I usually use had some plumbing problems. My sur-prise was caused by the reading on the scale in the main bathroom.Two years ago the master bath scale broke and I never replaced it.So I had not taken the occasion to weigh myself. Yes, it was a sur-prise. The reading was much higher than I was expecting! Obviouslyit had been a gradual change. My clothes still fit, at least I thoughtthey did. But now that I think about it, I had changed the setting onmy belt by letting it out a notch….

So whatʼs my changed weight have to do with Big Sugarbush? Achange on the lake has also occurred but it had been so subtle thatperhaps it was not noticed. This 4th of July it seemed to me that boatsand jet skis were abundant, more than I ever recall. Is that a badchange? I have my opinion but whatʼs to be noted is, I think, that achange has occurred. More people mean more changes. Are wemanaging those changes to ensure that we retain a quality lake?

I suppose everybody has a different definition of quality so I donʼtwant to suggest that the changes are necessarily bad. But I do knowthat when some guests arrived on the 4th they commented on hownoisy the lake was. They had been here 6-8 years ago on the 4th andremembered a small peaceful quiet lake. Now jetskis and boatmotors were abundant. Especially the jetskis. They seemed irritating-ly noisy. I also know that when our guests were floating on sometubes by the dock that a jetski went by close enough to be scary.

Many years ago I vaguely remember two discussions about 3-4years apart at the Association meetings. One discussion had to dowith some folks suggesting that there be a motor size limit imposed.(Thatʼs why the 9.9 hp boat motor was invented. It would providemaximum motor size on areas with a ban on motors 10hp and larg-er.) Another discussion was related to restrictions on when boatmotors could be operated. The intent was to give canoeists a time topaddle around the lake without the danger of large wakes. TheAssociation chose not to make any changes or further discuss theseissues.

Well I suppose the horse is out of the barn. Lake residents havelarge motors and jet skis, or friends that visit own them. It may be toolate to discuss restrictions but it does make one wonder what the lakecould be like without that irritating noise and occasional large wakescaring us in the canoe or the jetski racing by close to the dock.

PS Quotes from the MN DNR Regulations: ~Personal watercraft must travel at slow - no wake speed (5mph or

less) within 150 feet of non-motorized boats, shore (unless launchingor landing skiers directly to or from open water), docks, swim rafts,swimmers, or any moored or anchored boat.

~Operation of personal watercraft is allowed only from 9:30 a.m. to1 hour before sunset.

~You may not weave through congested watercraft traffic, or jumpthe wake of another watercraft within 150 feet of the other watercraft.This includes other personal watercraft.

PSS I suppose itʼs the cowards way but I am not providing myname to the newsletter editor with the hope that he publishes it any-way.

What do you think about putting the BigSugar Bush Assn. Web address in eachnewsletter, maybe in the letterhead....

–TSGreat suggestion! We will show it as part

of the NOTES subtitle, top of first page. -ed.

...There is always something to worryabout....more zebra mussels found in RedRiver. They were the “babies”. They aremicroscopic. The Red is connected toSugar Bush so someday they will be there.But in the meantime we need to be veryaggressive in making sure boats from otherlakes are absolutely clean and that they

donʼt bring in water in live wells, bilgesetc....

–Bob Backman(Can snails move upstream? Has any-

one researched this? -ed.)

Member comments

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45 Members present:1. President Dave Braaten called the

meeting to order at 2:00 pm at theRichwood Winery. He thanked PennyAguirre and her partners for the use of theWinery for the meeting.

2. Dave asked that all members intro-duce themselves.

3. The board members introduced them-selves. Dave read a Ietter from boardmember Dean McBride advising his volun-tary resignation from the board for person-al reasons. The board appointed NancyNornes Olson to replace him until the fallelections. It was put to motion andapproved.

4. The minutes of the September 4, 2010meeting, as printed in the winter, 2010,Newsletter, were approved.

5. Treasurerʼs report: Ron Carlson gavethe Treasurerʼs report. Balance at fall meet-ing was $2,083.38. $400.00 has been col-lected since then and there were expendi-tures of $741.64 (website, Native Harvest,winter and spring newsletter). Current bal-ance is $1,741.41. The report wasapproved.

6. BSBLA Directory: Jerry Amundsondropped off updates to the directory. Anyupdates or corrections should be sent toFran Mattson or Nancy Nornes.

7. Newsletter Update: Jim Jasken report-ed that July 30th is the deadline for nextissue. He is looking for suggestions for aname for the Boots culinary column. Healso an nounced we are looking for leader-ship for the kayak canoe race or it will becancelled. Volunteers should contact Jimor Neal Engbloom. By request, MaryAnnJasken talked about the release of Jimʼsbook, Kayaking a Moonbeam, which is abook of mostly up north stories, poetry andphilosophy. MaryAnn reported that a greatpercentage of the book is based on truthand many stories are completely true.Copies are available on Amazon.com and ifyou buy directly from Jim or the RichwoodWinery, all proceeds will go to charity. Costis $20.00.

8. Website update: Ross Collins was notin attendance and Nancy announced thewebsite Bigsugarbush.net is updated.Ross has done a great job of setting it upand maintaining it. Nancy is the contentperson so make sure you get any informa-tion appropriate for the website to her. .

9. BSBLA Merchandise Store/Online.Dave Braaten has been working with acompany that will provide BSB apparel that

can be ordered online. Nancy will work withthem to link it to our website and send anemail when complete.

10. Public Dock Access/Monitoring: JimLindsay reported there have been rumorsof a public dock planned for our publicaccess. The board has taken a position tooppose a public dock. They believe it willfurther risk contaminating our lake withzebra mussels and milfoil. Tom Schafferasked if we are going to send a letter toPark and Lakes Association and be moreproactive. Lloyd Smith pointed out we donʼtwant to appear negative. Ken Mattsoncommented that he does not think it is anissue. Jim said these were valid points andthe board would discuss.

11. Township Updates: Ron Jensen (theBear in Jimʼs book?) is filling Roger Wirthʼsposition on the Sugar Bush TownshipBoard for two years. He sees lots of oppor-tunities for change i.e. Iake owners paytaxes and should have more input. TheState of MN has published new signage inregard to signs on township roads. Eachsign will now cost $250 so the TownshipBoard has agreed to pull 70 signs. All of ourroads are low volume roads so we will con-tinue to have breakaway posts for visibilityand they are taking a look at dead endsigns. Included in the 70 signs are curves,stop signs and speed signs. Street signsstay up. The signage program will be inplace by the end of the year. Ron asked forhelp cutting down overhanging brancheson our roads for the snow plows and roadgraders. They can get a mulcher to comethrough and mulch but it would be better ifwe trimmed them ourselves. They need tobe trimmed to the road width - 33 from cen-ter line of road is legal road. Becker is 66.Basically, trim level with the edge so grad-er can get by. Another advantage of trim-ming is the sun will be able to dry the roadsbetter. Road problems have been drasticthis year because of the water. Anotherproblem is beaver dams. There is oneunbelievably large dam the size of a foot-ball field on the Sugar Bush Creek Roadthat could close the road if we had a seri-ous rain.

12. Water Quality Testing: Ron Jensenreported we are doing water quality testingnot secci this year. Cola has chosen ourlake to do indepth testing, history, etc. It willcost $250 for us to be part of the study. Putto motion and approved.

13. Cola update: Ken Mattson reportedthat invasive species is the big issue, par-

ticularly zebramussels. 50lakes in MN areinfested, theclosest to usbeing PelicanLake. A Ietter hasbeen sent to all home owners along withCola printout. A new law is waiting for sig-nature dealing with stronger enforcementsfor inspection. Conservation Officers willhave authority and can keep you fromlaunching your boat. There will bebrochures available in June for bait shops,restaurants, public accesses, etc. Thereare a couple new signs at our access.Business people putting in docks and lakeproviders will have to clean equipment fromone lake to next. By law, boat lifts have tosit two weeks before going into other lakes.When buying used boats or docks, swim-ming decks, etc., donʼt assume they areclean, ask and follow procedure.

14. 4th of July parade: Diane Beckerreported participation has been fabulous.She has received money from the board forprizes and is accepting donations. (Sincethis meeting, the parade has been changedto Sunday, July 3rd at 2 pm).

15. Kayak/Canoe Race - Since thismeeting Kayak race has been cancelled.

16. Volunteer Recognition: PresidentDave recognized everyone on the lake thatvolunteers. Noted we are at a perfect placeto toast your neighbor for helping out.

17. New Business: Chuck Becker report-ed on this years lake cleanup. It is com-plete and signed up for next year. Herequested you indicate your preference tothem if you want to be notified by mail oremail.

18. New Business: Tom Shaffer asked ifanyone is aware of a 2013 tax change thatwill effect MN property owners that claimresidency in another state. Supposedlyafter 2013 they will be taxed by MN uponthe sale of their MN property. No one hadany knowledge. MaryAnn Jasken reportedon the 3rd annual Garden Party and rein-forced it is for everyone. Let her know if youare interested in attending next year. FranMattson reminded everyone of the Mondaynight dinners at New Horizons - 1st and 3rdMonday in June and 2nd and 4th in July.Let her or Buggie know if you can attend.

19. Meeting was adjourned at 3:05.Respectfully Submitted.

—Nancy Nornes Olson, Secretary, protem

Big Sugar Bush Lake Association Meeting – May 28, 2011

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