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Running Lights August 2017

Membership Newsletter - Volume 17 Issue 8

SKOKIE VALLEY SAIL AND POWER

Come for the Boating Education…Stay for the Friends

For Boaters, By Boaters

United States Power Squadrons®

We are America’s Boating Club™


A MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMANDER

Skokie Valley Sail & Power Squadron 2017-2018 Bridge

COMMANDER Cdr Gary Vinzant, JN 847-827-7179

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lt/C Joe Lokaj, JN 847-914-9447

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER P/C Ron Zingler, AP 847-634-3806

SECRETARY P/C Don Sidman, JN 847-726-7309

TREASURER Lt/C Sue Anthony, P 224-402-3107

EDUCATION OFFICER Lt/C Richard Davidson, SN 847-295-8845

ASST. EDUCATION OFFICER Lt/C James E. Soyka, SN 847-635-6239

IMMEDIATE PAST COMMANDER I/P/C Don Sidman, JN 847-726-7309

ELECTED MEMBERS AT LARGE Lt Dave Anthony, P 224-402-3107 Lt Cindy Geske 847-703-0884 Lt Jim Geske, AP 847-703-0885

ince 2002, USPS has had the registration on the trademark name “America’s Boating Club”. In the past year, a few squadrons who used the

words “America’s Boating Club” prominently in their advertising and displays experienced substan-tial gains in class size and membership. Therefore, our national organization would like all squadrons to take this action. “United States Power Squadrons” will appear alongside “America’s Boating Club,” with emphasis on the latter. In a July email from Tammy Brown, USPS Director of Marketing, she wrote: “In June the Board of Di-rectors approved the use of the name America’s Boating Club™ in marketing United States Power Squadrons®. The support for this new direction from our members has been overwhelmingly positive! In addition, the Board of Directors approved a new logo for America’s Boating Club™ and a new tag line, "For Boaters, By Boaters". This tagline was chosen after we surveyed both members and non-members.” Both the logo and tagline are shown on page 3. In addition to the new logo and tagline, two promo-tional videos (“Introducing America's Boating Club™”) have just been released for exclusive use by squadrons. There is a 3 ½ minute video... https://youtu.be/08gph1tItpU And a ½ minute video https://youtu.be/6hAEn3O3_CI The videos can be used on social media, classrooms, boat shows, etcetera, and will serve to inform the public that we are an organization that is active and relevant in the boating community. August 11 & 12 is D/20’s Cruise & Rendezvous in Peoria, IL. This year on Saturday afternoon there will be a two hour tour on the Illinois River aboard the Spirit of Peoria. It’s 160’ long, 47’ tall, has four decks, has only a 4’ draft, and is propelled by a pad-dlewheel. See page 6.

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—Cdr. Gary Vinzant, JN

https://youtu.be/08gph1tItpU

https://youtu.be/6hAEn3O3_CI


Mark Your Calendar

2

Wed August 2017

Executive Board/Bridge Meeting, 1900

Yen Yen Restaurant, Buffalo Grove

2 Wed Skokie Valley Breakfast Club, 0900-1000 Market Square, Wheeling

11-12 Fri-Sat District 20 Cruise & Rendezvous Peoria, IL (page 6)

15 Tue Publication Deadline—Running Lights Karen D’Amico (630-483-9741)


19-20 Sat-Sun Chicago Air & Water Show North Ave Beach, Chicago, IL


6

Wed September 2017

Executive Board/Bridge Meeting, 1900

Yen Yen Restaurant, Buffalo Grove

6-9 Wed-Sat Antique Classic Boat Show Racine, WI

10 Sun September Member Meeting Reflections, Lake Villa, IL (page 4)


12-16 Tue-Sat USPS Governing Board Meeting Dallas, TX (page 14)

15 Fri Publication Deadline—Running Lights Karen D’Amico (630-483-9741)


29-1 Fri-Sun Mississippi Fall River Cruise Alma, WI (page 15)

In June, the USPS Board of Directors approved the use of the name America’s Boating Club™ when marketing USPS to nonmembers. Several squadrons have been testing this concept when advertising their public boating courses, and the response from the public was overwhelm-ing. It was much clearer that we are a boating organization. As a result, attendance in courses increased, and the squadrons saw a significant increase in the number of members joining the organization. The Board of Directors also approved a new logo, which you see here, and the tag line shown below the logo “For Boaters, By Boaters”. This tagline was chosen after they sur-veyed both members and nonmembers. The USPS Marketing Committee is working with a PR firm to develop a communication plan for the official launch at the Dallas Governing Board meeting in September. They also plan to have camera-ready artwork and details for using the logo/tagline in the brand standards manual. In the meantime, they suggest several ways for incorporating the new name into promo-tional materials, such as:

1. United States Power Squadrons® is America’s Boating Club™

2. Skokie Valley Sail & Power Squadron. We are America’s Boating Club™

3. America’s Boating Club™, trademark of the United States Power Squadrons® I’ll share more information about this important project as it becomes available.

“For Boaters, By Boaters”


Skokie Valley Sail and Power Squadron

September Dinner Meeting

Sunday, September 10th

Join us for some good home Polish cooking at Reflections in Lake Villa. We are having a Sunday afternoon meeting where we can enjoy the views of Deep Lake.

Reflections

38564 N. Edgewood

Lake Villa, Il 60046

847.265.4170

Cocktails: 2:00 PM Cost: $19

Dinner: Family style Polish dinner to include salad, sausage and kraut, pierogi, stuffed cabbage, pork loin roast w/mushroom gravy, potatoes, coffee, tea and desert.

Contact: Ron Zingler

847.634.3806 Home

847.946.2516 Cell

[email protected]


The Environmental Protection Agency has designated August as National Water Quality Month, so it is a perfect time to think about clean boating habits.

Prevent Petroleum Spills A single gallon of fuel can contaminate 750,000 gallons of water. The cumulative effect of multiple small spills can have a serious impact on our environment. Listen to your boat; the tank gurgles before it’s full Hold on to the nozzle; and don’t use the handle stop Use a vent collection device to capture escaping fuel If your tank overflows, use rags for cleanup; when

finished, give the soiled rages to the marina operator for proper disposal

Do not hose off spilled fuel into the water Do not use soaps or detergents on spills; this makes

the problem worse & violates federal law

Cleaning Your Boat Many products used to wash hulls and decks contain ingredients such as chlorine, phosphates and ammonia that are toxic to fish and harmful to the environment. Use cleaners that do not contain harmful chemicals Read product labels and ensure cleaners do not

contain phosphates, chlorine, bleach, ammonia, arti-ficial fragrances or petroleum products

Look for cleaners that are non-toxic, biodegradable, packaged in recyclable containers, and certified by US EPA Safer Choice, Green Seal or EcoLogo

If feasible, remove your boat from water to clean it where debris can be captured and properly disposed

Use water to wash down your boat after use Consider storing your boat to dry slips; your boat

will stay cleaner and less environmental impact If necessary, ask your marina or ship’s store to

stock green and biodegradable soaps or cleaners

Solid Waste Management Trash in the water is unsightly and often injures or kills sea life. Federal law prohibits any vessel operator from discharging plastics, or garbage containing plas-tics, into the water. Properly stow all loose items, plastic bags, drink

cans and other articles so they don’t blow overboard Carry a trash bag; never throw your garbage over-

board, and pick up any trash you see Do not discard cigarette butts over the side; dis-

pose of them properly back at the dock Recycle materials such as glass, aluminum, plastic,

newspapers, batteries and oil Break apart rings of 6-pack holders as animals can

become trapped in the rings Dispose of unused fishing line, hooks and other

tackle; monofilament is a danger to marine life Encourage your marina to provide recycling and

trash containers

Sewage Management Raw sewage fouls our water and can have serious im-pacts on aquatic life and human health. Sewage from humans and agricultural runoff influence the magnitude of fish kills, algae blooms, and gastrointestinal issues. Use restrooms and showers provided at the marina Dispose of all waste properly, including your pets On small boats, use portable toilets and dispose of

waste at the dock or ramp Use enzyme-based products in your holding tank

instead of deodorizers and disinfectants that can harm aquatic life

Protect yourself with gloves and goggles when oper-ating pump-out equipment or servicing your device

Hand washing with antibacterial soap and water is essential after every contact with the equipment

Managing Fish Waste Improper disposal of fish waste into marina waters can create safety hazards for wildlife and people. Scaveng-ing animals are attracted to fish waste (like alligators!); decomposing fish waste decreases oxygen in the water. Dispose of unneeded bait away from marinas Where allowable, gut fish and dispose of waste while

still on the water, preferably offshore Save, freeze, and reuse fish waste as bait or chum

for your next trip Use fish cleaning stations with macerators, trash

receptacles and wastewater hookups Do not throw carcasses in the water


Summer Cruise to Grand Haven

Cruising Without Bruising, by Rich Davidson Art Linkletter famously said, “life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” That is the mantra for cruising in pleasure boats across Lake Michigan. Half of the time it is a pleasant outing, the other half is either Hell (fog) or High Water (waves over four feet). I signed up for the cruise last year to Saugatuck, saw the first day get cancelled due to waves, drove there instead, and tried in earnest this year to do the whole trip. It did not start out well. We planned to move out from Southport Marina in Kenosha, WI on Friday, July 7. The early warnings from cruise organizer Ron Zingler on July 5 quoted the mid-lake buoy forecast and suggested a one day stand down. Dave and Sue Anthony did not hold back one day, saw a 1-3 foot waves window of opportunity on Thursday afternoon, made a run for the Grand Haven, MI marina and had no problems along the way, making it in 3.5 hours. The rest of the flotilla would have been wise to have been ready to go then. Instead, the 38 foot Carver (Grand Finale) with the Brothers Jim and Dennis Soyka, Ron and Joanne Zingler piloting their Carver 410 (Gotta Love it), Rich Barta at the helm of his 30 foot Formula (It’s My Life), Tony and Sue Palazzo in their Carver 38SS (Off Time), and yours truly, Rich Davidson riding with Don Sidman in the smallest vessel in the fleet, the Sea Ray Sundancer 260 (Bonni Jo), remained stuck at Southport for two more days! My wife, whose name is Bonni Jo, drove off to Grand Haven before I could get word to her of the stand down. She and the Anthony’s had a great time eating, drinking, shopping, and enjoying Grand Haven without the other five boats there. Finally, on Saturday, July 8, we saw the waves drop to below two feet at the mid lake buoy and took off for the 90 mile trek to the other side. I had Don Sidman with me, yelling “whoa” every time we rode up on a wave and splashed down behind it. I am not saying my boat was too small for a lake crossing, because it isn’t, but every time Don changed seats, I reached to reset the trim planes!

We made it to Grand Haven in four hours, and I tied up at slip 42, set up the shore power, and called Bonni. “Where are you?,” she asked, standing at slip 42 at the Grand Haven Municipal Marina. I discovered I parked nicely at North Shore Marina, on the wrong side of the channel inlet. So much for remembering what my Great Lake Travel Guide said about my destination. Actually, I followed Grand Finale as they went to the fuel dock there. They knew where they were going, but I obviously missed my chart-ing. We pulled out, went where we were supposed to go, and did a stop at the fuel dock at Municipal Marina.

I put 79 gallons of gasoline in a tank that holds 80. The Sea Ray information that I should get 2.5 miles per gallon, coupled with a gas gauge that indicated a quarter tank remaining, taught me a great lesson in testing your mileage by going known distances and discovering how much fuel you use to get there. I have had the boat for only a season prior, cruised only to Milwaukee, did seem surprised by how much fuel it took to get there and back, and forgot the caution that experience should have provided. Grand Haven was a delight. Bonni and I, along with Don and Gail Sidman, opted for a bed and breakfast there. Gail drove, and Don rode with me to Grand Haven. The shops were fun, and the restaurants were charming. Grand Haven, like Sau-gatuck the year prior, are good tourist destinations. Lots to do, lots to see, lots of places to eat and shop. We saw their famous light and water show the first night with everyone in place.

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CAPTAIN AHAB’S QUIZ

OUR GREAT LAKES, OUR GREATEST RESOURCE

The Chicago Wilderness region is an area covering more than 225,000 acres of prairies, forests, streams and wet-lands. It stretches from southeastern Wisconsin, through northeastern Illinois and into northwestern Indiana.

The region is constantly threatened by invasive spe-cies, uncontrolled development, and pollution. Cli-mate change intensifies these effects. But by far the greatest threat is development, which destroys the nat-ural habitat. The Chicagoland population is expected to rise by 1.5 million people by 2020, increasing the demand for housing and transportation.

The Chicago wilderness consortium ensures lands are protected and that future development is done with care towards natural landscapes. This prevents the release of 53 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere—the equivalent of 5 million cars a year!

Tom Clark, AP, Contributing Editor Courtesy of Perchant Publishing

(see answer on back page)

When departing (wind off the dock)...will the bow or

the stern drift away from the dock faster?

More Coastal Flooding

The effects of rising sea levels and coastal flooding could be worse than previously thought. A new study found that if ocean levels rise by 4 to 8 inches, which is expected to happen by 2050, the frequency of coastal flooding around the world will likely double. This new study not only in-cludes the effects of storm surges and tidal fluctuations, but it also includes the impact of waves.

Researchers say the Pacific islands and vul-nerable tropical cities will be the most affected, because sea level rises are proportionally more significant where tidal ranges are small-er. But as sea levels rise, they warn, higher latitude cities like New York, Los Angeles, and London will also see more severe floods.

It is pretty much inevitable that we are going to see increased frequency of extreme water levels. According to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “There is no way around this.”


2017 Event & Cruising Schedule

Date Event Location Host

August 12, 2017

Saturday

D20 Cruise & Rendezvous Ivy Club

Peoria IL

District 20 &

DuPage Squadron

August 19-20, 2017

Saturday-Sunday

Chicago Air & Water Show North Avenue Beach,

Chicago

FYI

September 6-9, 2017

Wednesday-Saturday

Antique Classic Boat Show Racine, WI FYI

September 10, 2017

Sunday

September Dinner Meeting Reflections

Lake Villa, IL

Ron Zingler

September 12-16, 2017

Tuesday-Saturday

USPS Governing Board

Meeting

Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre

Dallas, TX

USPS

Sept 29-Oct 1, 2017

Friday-Sunday

House Boat River Cruise Alma, WI to St. Paul, MN Ron Zingler &

Pat Antoni

October 14, 2017

Saturday

Dinner Meeting & Trolley Tour

of Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL Ron Zingler

October 20-21, 2017

Friday-Saturday

D20 Fall Conference Holiday Inn

Elgin, IL

District 20 &

Fox Valley Squadron

February 16, 2018—

March 2, 2018

Panama Canal Cruise,

Norwegian Star Cruise Ship

Miami, Columbia, Costa Rica,

Nicaragua, Guatemala, Acapul-

co, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles

Ron Zingler

August 7th is National Lighthouse Day

On August 7, 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation allowing the federal government control over the creation and maintenance of light-houses. Back then, the government recognized the importance to ships at sea of finding safe harbor, since it was a major mode of transportation for goods and people. So they took responsibility for building and operat-ing our nations’ lighthouses. Throughout maritime history, lighthouses have saved many ships and an untold number of lives. Lighthouses were an important beacon, shining their powerful lights through the dark-ness, allowing ships to find their way into port during the night or inclement weather. With the invention of radar and GPS technology, lighthouses have taken a back seat in guiding ships to port. However, they remain the universal symbol of safe harbor to ships and commu-nities that rely on the sea for their livelihood. And many people (not just the Doerners!) enjoy visiting lighthouses across the country and the world. Did you know there are over 300 lighthouses on the shores of the Great Lakes? It would take you more than a year to visit them all. Why not look up a few of them to celebrate National Lighthouse Day. Consider making a donation to one of the local or national lighthouse preser-vation societies to save these national treasures for future generations.


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The next stop was to be Luddington. The only people that got there were Don and Gail, by car! The rest of us played with Coast Guard and various navigation apps on our smart phones. The issue was waves, again. The forecast would leave us shanghaied in Luddington, never making it to Mani-towoc in the crossing of Lake Michigan back to the Wisconsin side. So, scrap Luddington, forget Manitowoc, and take the shortest route back, and we sped to Port Washington.

The trip going west was easy, peasy. The mid-lake buoy said average wave heights were 0.3 feet, and they were so flat as to leave only ripples from the wakes of your fellow travelers to deal with. We all had a great crossing, try-ing to beat the bad waves forecast to come later. I went solo. Don and Gail crossed the lake in their car…no, really, they took the Badger Ferry and joined us in Port Washington. Without a boat, they stayed at a Holiday Inn. We walked around, shopping at Duluth Trading Company, stores for fresh meats and fresh fish, popcorn, and candy. The town is pure Middle America. Great stores, hotels, restaurants, and an interesting power station. The big attraction for us was a museum that featured the sinking of the ship Atlantic in 1906. It burned after the captain carelessly discarded his cigarette. All 65 passengers were rescued by the fishing boat Tressel, with one death from a person going in the water and getting crushed between the two vessels.

We celebrated Dave Anthony’s 60th birthday a couple of times, so he got his share of cake. The Twisted Willow restau-rant was so good, we went there twice.

When it was time to make the final stop in Milwaukee, Mother Nature threw her other trick at us – fog. It was so thick that calls to McKinley Marina in Mil-waukee reported that the entrance to the marina could not be seen from the fuel dock. Boaters coming into the marina gave anecdotal tales of complete pea soup conditions. We held back one day, two days, until the marina told us our slips were sold to people attending Fish Day that weekend, and we had until 0900 on Friday to move out. The night before that deadline, the fog lifted in the sunlight just enough at 1800 to make a run for it, so we did. I followed Grand Finale again, by about 500 feet, losing visual contact in the fog. I followed his wake, instead. We slowed to 12 mph, used radar and ra-dio to keep the flotilla together, and finally made the 25 mile shot to Milwau-kee with fog still hanging around in patches.

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MILWAUKEE AIR AND WATER SHOW

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The experience of Milwaukee was terrific. The Air and Water show dazzled us with aerobatics and a finale of the Navy Blue Angels. Sitting on the dock was a great venue for the air part of the show. To see the water ski stunts, we would have had to head to the beach north of the marina. That night, having seen the show, the Grand Finale and Off Time headed home, with bumpy, but not overwhelming waves. It’s My Life took off on Saturday, before the show even began. Gotta Love It and Bonni Jo stayed for the remainder of the planned dates. We had already seen the show, so the Zinglers and Rich Davidson opt-ed for a trip to Miller Park and watched the Phillies beat the Brewers 5-2. That helped the Cubs. Again, the waves were menacing that night, so on Monday, when the waves got under two feet, the Zinglers and I went home in rather good seas. Again, we relied on texted messages from boats that made that route ahead of us. As they say, there are teachable moments in life. I learned about fog and waves making havoc of planned cruise stops, constant changes to reserva-tions, sleeping on a boat for a week and a half, finding places to eat, things to do, and dealing with maintenance problems on my boat. It is an acquired taste, but I have definitely acquired the spirit of adventure, the love of travel over water, the sightseeing around Lake Michigan, the challenges of navigation and cruise planning, the respect for the hazards of weather, and the camarade-rie of Skokie Valley cruise participants. I am likely to be a shoe-in for the Bon-er Award for the things I did to almost run out of gas, end up in the wrong mari-na, push to travel when conditions were not right, and deal with instrument problems along the way in the first crossing of the lake. There is next year, and I am ready, and wiser.


Southwest Pass Mississippi River, Louisiana

About 28°50’0 N. 89°27’10” W.

This lighthouse was built on the site of another lighthouse that had been built in 1832 but toppled in 1837 due to erosion. In 1839, a new tower was built with the same mark-ings as the old tower. It was a white tower with vertical black stripes. It had a large bay window facing the Gulf. The lights from the lantern room and the bay window formed a triangle for the mariners to see.

LOCATED in the Mississippi River marking the entrance to Louisiana. FIRST LIT in 1839 DEACTIVATED 1871 HEIGHT 20‘ ORIGINAL LENS Lantern lights

Unfortunately the person from the Treasury Department had the con-tractors cut costs on the foundation. This caused the tower to become unstable after reaching a height of only 20 feet. Not long after it was completed it started settling in the spongy land. By 1850, the tower was standing in a foot of water. The government had to put aside funds to build another lighthouse. The new lighthouse was made of cast iron to take the place of the brick one shown in this photo, which was abandoned in 1871. The new cast iron lighthouse was considered an engineering marvel, but now both lighthouses are listed on the Doomed Lighthouse List. There are no plans to restore or preserve these lighthouses. It is feared that the light-houses will collapse like others have done in this area.

Photo by: George H. Doerner, SN

Submitted by: Bridget Doerner, N


5/19

1102 N. Main Street Algonquin, IL 60102

Congratulations on reaching another milestone with the squadron. We appreciate your support!

Cdr Gary Vinzant, JN

August Anniversaries

William Buholzer 1998 20 yrs William Randolph 1982 37 yrs William Witty 1982 37 yrs William Goldstein 1978 41 yrs John (Mike) Hennessy 1971 46 yrs Ray Buellesbach 1971 48 yrs

7/13

22/22

Winter Cruise February 16

th 2018

Two Week Panama Canal Cruise

Hop onboard the Norwegian Star for a two week Panama Canal Cruise with fellow

squadron members, family, and friends.

The Norwegian Star cruise ship will depart from Miami on February 16, 2018, sail

through the entire canal, and end at Los Angeles, March 2, 2018. The visiting ports are Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Gua-

temala, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas.

By booking now, a refundable $250 deposit per person is necessary. The cruise line is

offering drink packages, special dining packages, shore excursions discounts, and

free WI-FI.

With 7 or more cabins, additional discounts will be available for all the cruisers. As of

April 10th, we have 5 couples cruising.

If interested, contact Christopher Swain at Norwegian Cruise Lines 877-416-9722

x44391. He will assist you with any details and booking.

FYI: Miami Boat Show begins February 15

th.

Thinking about going? Feel free to contact: Ron Zingler 847.946.2516C or 847.634.3806

[email protected]


Hilton Dallas

Lincoln Center

USPS Governing

Board Meeting

September

12-16, 2017

Thursday, September 14

An Evening With Frank & Liz Join us for this fun evening as we go back in time for a lovely dinner, and “Las Vegas style” entertain-ment by Tribute Masters with performances by “Frank Sinatra and Liz Taylor”.

Friday, September 15

Keynote Breakfast Nicholas Gilliam, an Admiral in The Texas Navy, was honored with this commission for noteworthy service to the State of Texas, and the United States of America. Admiral Gilliam, an Avocational Histori-an will present an overview of the history of The Texas Navy which played a significant and underap-preciated role in the war for Texas Independence from Mexico beginning in 1836. Hear the continuing story of the hardships and savage fighting of those small fleets of battered ships and the intrepid sea-men of the Second Texas Navy, which finally defeat-ed a much larger Mexican naval force. Their victory maintained the sovereignty of the Republic until Texas joined the United States in 1845, at which time the Texas Navy was absorbed by the United States Navy.

Saturday, September 16

Reception & Dinner Dance Western-wear will be the dress code for the even-ing, as we dine and kick up our heels to the big band sound of “The Nobles of Note”. A great way to end a wonderful week in Dallas!

Tuesday, September 12

Dallas City Tour The tour will begin with the Museum of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Featuring artifacts, documents, photographs, the 14,000 square foot Museum includes a full-sized Oval Office and a Texas Rose Garden. Lunch on your own at the Bush Café. Next, enjoy a driving tour of Dallas before heading to Dealey Plaza, where you will tour the Sixth Floor Museum located in the old Texas School Book Depository, which is a chronicle of the life and legacies of President John F. Kennedy. Your tour in-cludes a stop at the renowned Dallas Farmer’s Mar-ket and concludes with a visit to Nasher Sculpture Center, where a docent will take you through the collections of modern and contemporary sculpture.

Wednesday, September 13

Fort Worth City Tour Transfer back in time to the Wild West, visiting the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. En route your tour guide will explain the exciting history of the area and the impact Fort Worth had during that period. Among the many exciting things on the tour are the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; the Kimbell Art Muse-um, where you will enjoy lunch on your own. You can continue touring the Kimbell or your driver will shuttle between the Modern, Amon Carter and Will Rogers Museums.

Thursday, September 14

Southfork Ranch & Arboretum Begin with a visit to Southfork Ranch, renowned as the filming location for the “Dallas” television series. Next, we will visit the Dallas Arboretum, one of the most beautiful outdoor attractions in Dallas. You will enjoy lunch on your own at Restaurant DeGolyer up-on arrival before beginning your tour. Featuring 66-acres of spectacular display gardens showcasing incredible seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees and plant collections in a serene setting on White Rock Lake.


Mississippi Fall River Cruise Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 1st

Hop on board and cruise the

Mighty Mississippi River from

Alma, WI. Take a three day

weekend cruise and view the

rolling green bluffs and ever

changing fall colors. Have fun

at Octoberfest in Wabasha, MN

or drop anchor on some of the

sandy island beaches.

Boating or captain experience is not required because the professional

instructors make certain you are comfortable at the helm.

Rental Information: Fun ‘N The Sun Houseboat Vacations S2221 Highway 35, Alma, WI 54610

888.343.5670 or funsun.com

The fleet of 9 houseboats range from 32 to 61 feet and up to 6 queen staterooms. Get together and share a boat with other couples.

Houseboat rental starts at $675 and is $2695 for a 61 foot.

A 60 foot is $2395, 58 foot is $2195 and 56 is $1895. A 10% senior or military discount is also offered.

Prior to further details and planning, please let me know if you are interested in cruising

on the Mississippi by May 25th so we can reserve our boats.

Contact Ron Zingler cell 847.946.2516

[email protected]

For more activities, check out www.WIgreatriverroad.org

Alma is approximately a 4 hour drive, 265 miles

from Buffalo Grove

mailto:[email protected]


Editor and Publisher P/D/C Karen D’Amico, AP [email protected]

Contributing Editors Tom Clark, AP Bridget Doerner, N Mike Hennessy, AP Jim Walkowiak P/C Ron Zingler, AP Joanne Zingler, AP Stuart Zwang, SN

Photographers

P/C George Doerner, SN P/C Richard Calfa, N P/C Ron Zingler, AP

Production Staff P/C Frank D’Amico, AP

FROM: P/D/C Karen D’Amico, AP 318 Somerset Dr Streamwood, IL 60107

Be sure to visit our internet sites:

Skokie Valley Sail & Power Squadron: www.skokievalleypowersquadron.org

District 20: www.uspsd20Boating.org USPS: www.usps.org

Safety: www.safeboatingcampaign.com

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