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Page 1 of 2 <br /> Pequot Lakes City Hall <br /> From: "Mary Gibbons"<Mary.Gibbons@senate.mn> <br /> To: "Newsletter"<sen.carde.ruud @senate.mn> <br /> Sent: Friday, December 05,2003 2:57 PM <br /> Subject: Newsletter 30 from Senator Carrie Ruud <br /> Week in Teview <br /> Volume 1, Issue 30 December 5, 2003 <br /> NNIVIVNNNNNNIVNNNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNIVNIVIV NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> As you know our communities have been devastated by the kidnapping of Dru Sjodin. Dru was a <br /> bridesmaid in my son's wedding this summer and I cannot tell you the range of emotions that this <br /> horror brings each day.We pray for Dru's family and friends and for our communities. <br /> NNNNNNIVNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNIV NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> Wednesday I had a very good visit in the Andersons' home in Pequot Lakes with members of NAMI <br /> (National Alliance for the Mentally III).This is an issue that affects more families than one can <br /> imagine.We must do a better job for our families and those family members that have become ill. <br /> Yesterday I was nominated to be on the Rural Health Advisory Commission.This is a very important <br /> group that deals with rural health issues and makes sure that rural patients receive the same level of <br /> care as metro area patients.This position would be appointed by the Governor,so I am waiting to <br /> hear his decision. <br /> NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN.I.NNIVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> Thursday the LCMR(Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources) met. We finalized the proposal <br /> form for projects to be submitted.This can be found on their website (http://www.lcmr.lesa.mn). <br /> There is also a vacancy on the CAC(Citizens Advisory Council)for LCMR. If you would be interested <br /> please let me know. <br /> NNNIV NNNNIVNNNIVIV IVNNNNNNNNNN.VNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> At the meeting we learned about a web site that I would like to share with you. <br /> The MPCA has a site that has all of the bodies of water and watersheds,etc.for the state of MN. It is <br /> very interesting and informative.Try looking up your lake and see what you find at <br /> www.pca.state.mn.w/dcita/edo. <br /> NN NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIVNNNNNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> I recently received a letter from the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) expressing <br /> their support for the Brainerd Lakes Forest Legacy.This is a project I was not aware of, so I was very <br /> interested.The proposal,which partners the Trust for Public Land, Potlatch, and the DNR,sets aside <br /> about 5000 acres of forests near the Crow Wing and Pillsbury State Forests.The Brainerd Lakes <br /> Forest Legacy would ensure wildlife habitat,scenic beauty and water quality for generations to come. <br /> This sounds like a great project. <br /> NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNMNNNN <br /> Over the summer, I received a report from the Govemor's office that discussed the future of forestry in <br /> Minnesota. I found this to be a really helpful report.You can access the full, 37-page report at the <br /> DNR's website at http-://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fomstry. <br /> IV IVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNIVNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN <br /> The Week Ahead... <br /> On Wednesday I will be in the Cities again for the Vital Forests/Vital Communities Conference. I really <br /> enjoyed the last conference in September and am looking forward to attending this meeting.On <br /> Friday I will be attending the Bemidji Area Forestry Affairs Council Meeting.After a brief discussion, <br /> we'll be putting on our Sorrels and heading into the forest to check out the harvesting of diseased <br /> 12/08/2003 <br />