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1988 Annual Report for the fiscal year ended 30 September 1988 In accordance with the provision of Minnesota Statute Chapter 197, the fol- lowing annual report is submitted concerning the activities of the Big Island Veterans Camp Board of Governors. Summary Extensive demolition, clean-n and renovation activities resulted in the Camp being re -opened for day camping by veter,ns in July. Planninq and fund rais- ing fe.- reconstruction of facilities and buildings is well under wall and re- lations with the City of Orono have improved dramaically. 1988 Accomplishments 1. Camp Re -opening The Camp was re -opened for day camping on July 10, 1988. The re-dedi- cition ceremony was attended by over 209 people and included a flag rais- ing by Charles Lindberg, the sole remaining Iwo Jima flag raising veteran. The re -opening was the culmination of an intensive clean-up and renovation activity that brought the Camp into conformance with Orono requirements and removed all hazardous buildings and conditions. (See attached news article) 2. Demolition and Clean-up A total of 32 of the 43 buildings on the Camp property were demolished and completely buried, burned or hauled away. All 32 building:, were be- yond economical repair and were considered to be hazardous by the City of Orono and the Board. The remaining 11 buildings were renovated to approved standards or secured completely pending renovation. In addition, over 200 yards of debris were t,-ucked across the ice to dumpsters during March. Berg Nall was buried on -site and extensive clean-up of aeadfalls and stumps was accomplished.