Meet Duluth's police chief

Gordon Ramsay, who has a cabin on Big Pequaywan, was named the police chief in Duluth.

> Read newspaper story

Some of the best things come in small packages

Scott and Lisa McGlasson have a unique cabin on Little Pequaywan — a weeHouse.

WeeHouses are a line of customized prefabricated dwellings inspired by core sustainable design principles such as building small and efficiently.

As the name suggests, one of the guiding principles behind this design is compactness.

You can learn more about them and view McGlasson's cabin at:

> weehouses.com/projects/mcglasson_wh.htm

> read an excerpt from an article on his cabin in Midwest Homes

Scott is a talented artist who does handcrafted, custom-made designed furniture and interiors. You can see examples of his furniture and design at: www.woodsport.net

When you get tired of the music of loons…

Need a band? Big Lake cabin owner Adam Fesenmaier, is a founding member of The Loose Rails, The Conquerors, The Floorshakers, and the Panel of Experts.

See http://www.myspace.com/theconquerorsminneapolis

Adam and his wife have a cabin on the Big Lake. Janella is the niece of Mark and Karen Marjala, long time cabin owners on the Big Lake.

Adam is both a drummer and guitarist. To find more out about band performances or more information, you can reach him at fezbeat@hotmail.com

Want a good laugh?

Maria Bamford, daughter of Joel and Marilynn Bamford, Little Lake Pequaywan, is a talented comedian who recently performed in Duluth at a benefit for Safe Harbor, a women's shelter. Maria has appeared on the Comedy Channel, Garrison Keilor's Prairie Home Companion, and in several films, as well as at many comedy clubs. She's been named one of Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch."

You can read more about Maria, see clips from her various shows and find out where she is appearing next at: www.mariabamford.com (And yes, she does mention Lake Pequaywan in her shows!)

Energy and Fun in One!

Big Lake resident Jason Smitke listens to a lot of music. His JA Entertainment Company features "mobile DJ entertainment." According to his web site, "JA Entertainment has the best music from over six decades, brought to you with the latest digital equipment. Our package includes a 8,000 song title music library over 3,000 watts of power for sound, and a dazzeling light show."

Jason has over 12 years of on air radio experience and over 6,000 live appearances in his 12 years in the northland. You can learn more about Jason and his company at www.jaentertainment.com.

Jason's parents (Suzie and John Smitke) also live on the Big Lake.

Designer to the Stars

DeBora Rachelle, daughter of Noreen and Jerry Maki who live on the Little Lake, is a talented and successful dress designer. Her prom and special occasion gowns have been featured in numerous magazines and worn by Hollywood stars. DeBora grew up on Lake Pequaywan and now works and lives in Duluth. Visit her web site for more information and photos - www.deborarachelle.com/DeBora.html

So else who lives here?

There are about 200 residents on Big and Little Lake Pequaywan and the number is pretty evenly split between the two lakes.

Under a third are year-round residents.

Most seasonal cabin owners are from either Duluth and surrounding areas - 67.

About 43 are from the Twin Cities metro area.

Other communities represented are:

Two Harbors - 7	Rochester area - 2	Wisconsin - 2
South Dakota - 1	Maryland - 2	Florida - 2
Indiana - 2	Kentucky - 1	Virgin Island - 1