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July Non-Meeting Cruise A perfect sunny day greeted us for our special boat tour meeting in Skaneateles, NY on Friday, July 26th. This adventure replaced our usual meeting at the Denny's in North Syracuse, and was partially subsidized by the Chapter treasury. Thirty members and guests assembled at the Mid-Lakes Navigation dock at around 10:30 AM to make the 11:00 AM sharp departure time. The tour included a luncheon catered by the Sherwood Inn, a local fine dining establishment for decades. The captain and crew were most courteous and helpful, and made every attempt to ensure a safe and comfortable trip around the lake. The narration provided by the captain described the history of the area, as well as brief information on the owners of the estates that surround the lake. In addition to being a fine recreation area for the owners of the nearby homes, Skaneateles Lake is the main water supply for the city of Syracuse, NY. Fed by many underwater springs, and carefully monitored for any contaminants, the lake water is fed directly to Syracuse by gravity feed and without treatment, similar to the water system for New York City. In addition to several daily boat tours of the lake, Mid-Lakes offers a mail delivery service that drops USPS mail at the dock-located mail boxes of homes bordering the lakeshore. XYL Rita KC2GFT and birthday boy Tim N2VZD at the June QCWA meeting The catered luncheon included sliced ham (not the radio kind, hi hi), turkey, and roast beef, as well as Patisserie breads, salads, sliced cheeses, sliced fruits and vegetables, cookies, and coffee and tea. And, a surprise birthday cake for Tim N2VZD was snuck onboard and shared by the masses, much to Tim's surprise. Everyone agreed that the tour and food were excellent, and enjoyed all aspects of it. The regular business meeting agenda was dispensed with this month, but will resume at the August 30th meeting, back at the Denny's. Pictures from the outing appear at the end of this newsletter. Chapter Information President Frank Wiethuechter-K2RSY 3635 Rockefeller Rd Moravia, NY 13118 315-289-5802 Vice President Ron Panetta-WB2WGH 7913 Walking Stick Way Liverpool, NY 13090 315-451-4681 Treas./Sec. Gary Kimball-WB2SER 6931 Canton Street Warners, NY 13164 315-638-1022 Newsletter Ron Panetta-WB2WGH 7913 Walking Stick Way Liverpool, NY 13090 315-451-4681 Newsletter Archive: https://www.qcwa.org/chapter029.htm Finger Lakes Chapter #29 Founded March 29, 1966 W2PPS August 2019 Newsletter
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July Non-Meeting Cruise
A perfect sunny day greeted us for our special boat tour meeting in Skaneateles, NY on Friday, July 26th. This adventure replaced our usual meeting at the Denny's in North Syracuse, and was partially subsidized by the Chapter treasury. Thirty members and guests assembled at the Mid-Lakes Navigation dock at around 10:30 AM to make the 11:00 AM sharp departure time. The tour included a luncheon catered by the Sherwood Inn, a local fine dining establishment for decades. The captain and crew were most courteous and helpful, and made every attempt to ensure a safe and comfortable trip around the lake. The narration provided by the captain described the history of the area, as well as brief information on the owners of the estates that surround the lake.
In addition to being a fine recreation area for the owners of the nearby homes, Skaneateles Lake is the main water supply for the city of Syracuse, NY. Fed by many underwater springs, and carefully monitored for any contaminants, the lake water is fed directly to Syracuse by gravity feed and without treatment, similar to the water system for New York City. In addition to several daily boat tours of the lake, Mid-Lakes offers a mail delivery service that drops USPS mail at the dock-located mail boxes of homes bordering the lakeshore.
XYL Rita KC2GFT and birthday boy Tim N2VZD at the June QCWA meeting
The catered luncheon included sliced ham (not the radio kind, hi hi), turkey, and roast beef, as well as Patisserie breads, salads, sliced cheeses, sliced fruits and vegetables, cookies, and coffee and tea. And, a surprise birthday cake for Tim N2VZD was snuck onboard and shared by the masses, much to Tim's surprise. Everyone agreed that the tour and food were excellent, and enjoyed all aspects of it. The regular business meeting agenda was dispensed with this month, but will resume at the August 30th meeting, back at the Denny's. Pictures from the outing appear at the end of this newsletter.
Chapter Information
President Frank Wiethuechter-K2RSY 3635 Rockefeller Rd Moravia, NY 13118 315-289-5802
Vice President Ron Panetta-WB2WGH 7913 Walking Stick Way Liverpool, NY 13090 315-451-4681
Treas./Sec. Gary Kimball-WB2SER 6931 Canton Street Warners, NY 13164 315-638-1022
Newsletter Ron Panetta-WB2WGH 7913 Walking Stick Way Liverpool, NY 13090 315-451-4681
Newsletter Archive: https://www.qcwa.org/chapter029.htm
Finger Lakes
Chapter #29
Founded March 29, 1966
W2PPS
August
2019
Newsletter
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Doug N2JOM and Chapter 29 President Frank K2RSY at the June meeting at Denny's
Join us again on August 30th at the Denny's in North Syracuse for our next Chapter 29 get-together. All are welcome to attend. And don't forget the QCWA Six Meter Net, hosted by Brian K2VSN, every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM on the 53.05 MHz Auburn and 53.67 MHz Syracuse repeaters. See you soon!
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Birthdays
August
1st - Moe Clayton - WA2ICB
2nd - Mike Lang - W2ANL
12th - Joseph Molinaro - W2FUU
12th - Bill Kimbell - W2TYO
September
4th - Gary Kimball - WB2SER
9th - Norman Mc Knight - K2YUO
21st - John Mc Kee - WB2YGN
26th - James Murphy - WA2MUX
October
9th - Mark Chamberlin - WB2PKO
26th - Bob Jackson - WB2BJW
26th - John Storsberg - WA2U
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Silent Keys
Frederick Herbs, WB2PEM
Frederick A. Herbs, WB2PEM,
July 30, 2019 Frederick "Pop"
Herbs, 82, of Baldwinsville,
WB2PEM Ham operator became
a Silent Key July 30th, 2019. He
was born March 25, 1937 to
parents Frederick N. and Hazel
Herbs of Hudson, NY. Fred was
born and raised in Philmont, NY.
He attended Clarkson College. He retired in 1992 as
Senior Chemist for Bristol-Myers Squibb after 36 years.
Fred was an outstanding member within the
Baldwinsville community through his volunteer work.
For many years he spent time as a Paramedic and Driver
and was Director of Operations at GBAC, he also spent
time as a Scout-Master, and served as Financial
Secretary of CCUMC. Fred was very involved with the
local Ham Radio groups via Sky-Warn, RAGS, and LARC.
He spent many years volunteering as a driver for the
elderly. His hobbies included spending summers at his
camp with his family at Sandy Pond, he was also known
for this love for photography and owned Van Buren
Photography. Over the past 2 1/2 years he has lived at
Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place. The family thanks
the staff for their excellent care. He leaves behind
loving wife of 61 years, Judith (Kingsbury) Herbs, his
four children, Kathryn (Charles) Walker and Susan
(Christopher) Binsley; sons Rick (Karen) Herbs and his
late son Scott (Kimberly) Herbs, 12 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Hazel
Herbs, infant daughter Linda and son Scott Herbs.
Calling hours will be held Friday, August 2 from 4 to 7
p.m. at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer Street,
Baldwinsville. A funeral service will be held Saturday, at
12:30 at the Baldwinsville First United Methodist
Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, Box 744,
Baldwinsville, NY 13027 or McHarrie Life Foundation,
7740 Meigs Rd, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. Online at
Falardeaufh.com
Published Syracuse Post Standard from July 31 to Aug.
1, 2019
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Meeting Photos
(Available at http://photos.panman.us/, -> Amateur Radio, password “Frank”)
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