NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL OPEN HOUSE...

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL

529 PM CDT WED SEP 30 2009 /629 PM EDT WED SEP 30 2009/

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL OPEN HOUSE

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL BE HOLDING AN OPEN HOUSE ON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 FROM 900 AM UNTIL 300 PM. THE OPEN HOUSE IS
FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE. WE ARE LOCATED AT THE LEWIS UNIVERSITY
AIRPORT AT THE CORNER OF GEORGE MICHAS DRIVE AND DON WALDEN ROAD.
THE AIRPORT ENTRANCE IS OFF OF RENWICK ROAD MIDWAY BETWEEN WEBER
ROAD AND ROUTE 53. THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE WEATHER OFFICE
THROUGH LEWIS UNIVERSITY.

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AT THE OPEN HOUSE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT WEATHER OBSERVING...WEATHER
FORECASTS AND WARNINGS...RIVER FORECASTS...SATELLITE...DOPPLER
RADAR...AND MORE. THERE WILL BE DEMONSTRATIONS...AND HANDS ON
ACTIVITIES WITH DISPLAYS AND HANDOUTS. ALSO...IF YOU HAVE A
WEATHER RADIO THAT YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING...GO AHEAD AND BRING
IT AND SOMEONE WILL GLADLY HELP PROGRAM IT FOR YOU. OTHER
PARTICIPATING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE WILL COUNTY AND
ROMEOVILLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES...LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP FIRE
DEPARTMENT...AMERICAN RED CROSS...U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY...AND THE
MIDWEST REGIONAL CLIMATE CENTER.

COME OUT AND SEE YOUR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE
RAIN OR SHINE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 FROM 900 AM TO TO 300 PM.

Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal Closure Info

!!!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Below is the latest notice from the Coast Guard concerning the electric fish barrier on the Chicago Ship and Sanitary Canal. The original posting may be found at http://www.d9publicaffairs.com/go/site/1295/.


Ninth Coast Guard District
ANS Dispersal Barrier - Romeoville, IL. Information Site

WATERWAY CLOSURE NOTICE

Coast Guard allowing recreational vessels to transit the safety zone on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal over the electric fish barrier on a case-by-case basis

CHICAGO – Sept 11, 2009 - The U.S. Coast Guard announces that the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan will allow, on a case by case basis, certain recreational vessels to transit the safety zone on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal surrounding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ electric fish barrier from mile marker 296.0 to mile marker 296.7.

The Coast Guard will continue to enforce the safety zone near the fish barrier. However, based on the initial results of recent safety tests conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard will consider, on a case by case basis, requests by recreational vessels to transit through the zone under their own power. Previously, certain vessels were permitted to transit through the safety zone only while being towed. Mariners must request permission to transit and comply with all instructions of the Coast Guard on-scene representative who can be contacted on VFH-FM Channel 16 or at (630) 336-0296.

Starting Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Coast Guard will begin allowing, on a case by case basis, certain vessels greater than 20 feet in length to transit through the safety zone. Transit times will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All persons aboard a vessel transiting the safety zone must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device while in the vicinity of the barrier.

Due to the risk of personal shock, the following types of vessels will still be prohibited from transiting the safety zone: all personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, rafts, shells, or sailboats without a motor.

“There are very serious risks associated with coming in contact with electrified water.” said Capt. Luann Barndt, Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan. “We want to ensure people understand all the risks before they decide to request permission to transit through the safety zone.”

Local News: Coast Guard rescues 5 from lake

Coast Guard rescues 5 from lake
September 12, 2009 8:42 PM | 1 Comment
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from a boat that struck a piling sticking in Lake Michigan and started taking on water, a Chicago Fire Department spokesman said.

The initial call of a boat in distress at 63rd Street came in at about 7:20 p.m., said Chief Joe Roccasalva, a Fire Department spokesman. The boat was spotted a short time later about a mile south at 71st Street, and the Coast Guard took the five people from the boat.

The five people were taken to Jackson Harbor, where paramedics were to examine them, he said. The Coast Guard told fire officials that the people appeared uninjured.

--Andrew L. Wang
Chicago Tribune. Com

Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept 19th.

St. Joseph River Yacht Club Invitation to hear guest speaker Gary Jobson

TGIF w/Guest Speaker Gary Jobson (Reservations Required)

Early Warning: October 9th

The St. Joseph River Yacht Club is bringing Gary Jobson in as a guest speaker on October 9th. That's a Friday night and Dan and Debbie will be preparing a prime rib buffet with Gary speaking on the third floor after dinner. Following his presentation, he will stay around for cocktails at the bar. Gary was recently nominated to serve as President of US Sailing, founded the Leukemia Cup Regatta, crewed with Ted Turner in 1977 when he won The America's Cup, announces for ESPN sailing and won an Emmy for the Beijing Olympics. Also, as part of his 75 minute presentation, he also has a special presentation on Classic Yachts, The Chicago to Mackinac Race, The Volvo Ocean Race, The Transatlantic Challenge, and footage of the BMW Oracle Racing Trimaran. The cost to hear Gary speak will be $25.00 per person while the dinner cost will be $15.50 or $40.50 for both. This event requires a reservation which can be made by contacting the club at 269-983-6393, or when visiting the club. When calling please indicate whether you will be joining us for dinner or plan to only attend the presentation.

The delicious dinner that will precede the presentation will include:

Roast Prime Rib
Golden Fried Wild Salmon
Au Gratin Potatoes
Green Beans w/Bacon & Onions
Caesar Salad
Assorted Bread & Rolls

Delicious Dessert Options
French Vanilla & Mackinac Island Fudge Ice Creams

We hope to see you there!!!

General Meeting, 14Sept09, 7:30pm

Agenda - Chicago Power Squadron

14 September 2009

Call to Order CDR Wayne Toberman, S

Determination of a Quorum Lt/C Raymond Grana, SN
Approval of Minutes from last Meeting
Reports of Officiers
Reports of Commitees
Communications
Unfinished Business
Elections
New Business

Approval of Minutes from last Meeting

Treasurer's Report Lt/C Robert A. Drefs, AP

Executive Department Reports Lt/C John F. Chenier, P

Educational Department Reports Lt/C George F. Prescott, SN

Administrative Department Reports Lt/C Jenou Olech, S

Secretary's Department Reports Lt/C Raymond Grana, SN

Commander's Report CDR Wayne Toberman, S

Reports of Commitees
Appointed Committees 2010 Proposed Budget
Elected Committees Nominations update

Communications

Unfinished Business


New Business
2010 Education Schedule

Adjournment

Deadline approaches for Chicagolog submissions

Greetings!

How time flies! Or as the Roman poet Virgil noted: Sed fugit interea fugit irreparabile tempus! (But it flees in the meantime; irretrievable time flees.) Not only is the end of summer near, as this week’s Labor Day celebration reminds us, but it is time for me to remind you that the deadline for submitting articles for the next Chicagolog approaches.

If you are a bridge officer, please submit an article on your area(s) of responsibility. If you are a committee chair, please provide me the appropriate information on any activities you have going for the months of October and November. However, any other information you would like to see in the Chicagolog is always welcome. Also, any photographs should be in color, if possible.

Your support of the Chicagolog is highly esteemed! Submissions may be made by email, U.S. mail, or in person at the next business meeting.

Regards,
Lt. Chuck Kvasnicka, P
Chicagolog Editor
Chicago Power Squadron