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Jerry Bromenshenk <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:35:56 -0700
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I got a message from Jim Anderson, one of the three MN beekeepers involved
in this litigation.  I had sent him a memo congratulating them on the
Supreme Court ruling and stating that I hoped to see a fund set up to help
defray costs.

Jim sent this memo to me.  I think it warrants sharing to the List,
although Jim would be too modest to distribute this widely.   Here's his
exact words:

Hi Jerry
  I have been absolutely swamped trying to keep up with bee movement this
spring. I had intended to contact you that we had gotten a really good
decision out of the Supreme Court. We had a conference call with our
attorneys this week. I expect to take this on into court, but we have to
wait for the court system to contact us.

I imagine that we are up for a real fight in court as well. I am positive
that the chemical industry, applicators etc. will not go down gracefully.

As far as contributions, that would be hugely helpful. So far to date, Jim
Steve and myself are out somewhere around $130,000 in legal fees. God is
blessing, and we are current. Steve and I are trying to figure out the best
option for legal defense going forward, we are considering going with
expensive legal counsel. It is my opinion that expensive may in the long
run be significantly cheaper.

Hope this finds you well.

I have attached the brief FYI. Feel free to pass it widely. Even the
descent is really good for beekeepers in my opinion.

Sincerely Jeff Anderson
California Minnesota Honey Farms
7342 River Road  Oakdale CA 95361    209-847-4731
721 Wells Street Eagle Bend MN.56446    218-738-6712

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