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| Photograph of the Week Sights of Summer,,,,day lilies. - Sharon Corbin's garden, Crosslake, MN Friends of Headwaters expresses concerns over sandpiper pipeline routeMore than 50 people gathered at the Fifty Lakes Foundation Tuesday, July 22, to hear about Friends of the Headwaters’ opposition to the proposed Enbridge Sandpiper oil pipeline route. Friends of the Headwaters (FOH), a citizens’ group formed to protect natural resources, says that the pipeline jeopardizes the natural environment for which the area is known. Richard Smith is president of FOH and spoke at the meeting July 22. “We’re not an anti-pipeline group,” Smith said. “We just look at this and say, there has to be a better way to do this.” Maps from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) show areas of land that are most susceptible to groundwater contamination. Smith pointed out that the proposed sandpiper pipeline route traverses those areas with the highest susceptibility. It travels through areas with a high percentage of wetlands, and the areas with lakes with the best clarity in the state. It also travels through areas that also have a high rate of naturally-occurring wild rice. Full Story Roundup at Camp Knutson; Night Under the Stars 2014 Raises over $70,000The annual Night Under the Stars fundraiser was held at Camp Knutson, Saturday, July 19. The event had a Western flair; volunteers were in cowboy dress, and the buffet served by Brainerd Lake Catering featured barbecued ribs, chicken, and beef roast. The night’s program included Camp Knutson staff, who sang western ballads with active guest participation. Between ticket sales, silent auction proceeds, and donations the event brought in over $70,000 to support the mission of Camp Knutson. The camp provides camping services to youth and families with special needs, including those with severe skin disorders, heart disease, Down syndrome, autism, and individuals affected by HIV and AIDS. Over 300 people enjoyed the fun-filled event. Full Story  Download your copy of the Summer Fun Guide today! |
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