| September 2009 |
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The Reporter
Heads South
Once again, The Reporter is heading to
southern latitudes. It’s been a most
incredible summer and five memorable
issues of the paper.
Thank you to all the wonderful
businesspeople who support the news
through advertising.
And thank you writers for your great
contributions. Consistently Lee and Linda
Parker, Kelly VandenBerg, Greg Streveler,
Mossy Mead, Cari Zobrist, Kate Boesser,
Rita Wilson and many others have written
wonderful articles on deadline, making this
truly a Gustavus newspaper.
There has been significant community
interest in continuing print issues through
the winter and a few people have
volunteered to assist. There are logistical
challenges to this, which perhaps can be
worked out. But winter months are thin for
advertising while the overhead is constant.
I will continue to explore the possibility of
publishing during my absence.
Thank you for reading the Fairweather
Reporter. Have a happy and healthy winter.
Carolyn Edelman
Editor
Heads South
Once again, The Reporter is heading to
southern latitudes. It’s been a most
incredible summer and five memorable
issues of the paper.
Thank you to all the wonderful
businesspeople who support the news
through advertising.
And thank you writers for your great
contributions. Consistently Lee and Linda
Parker, Kelly VandenBerg, Greg Streveler,
Mossy Mead, Cari Zobrist, Kate Boesser,
Rita Wilson and many others have written
wonderful articles on deadline, making this
truly a Gustavus newspaper.
There has been significant community
interest in continuing print issues through
the winter and a few people have
volunteered to assist. There are logistical
challenges to this, which perhaps can be
worked out. But winter months are thin for
advertising while the overhead is constant.
I will continue to explore the possibility of
publishing during my absence.
Thank you for reading the Fairweather
Reporter. Have a happy and healthy winter.
Carolyn Edelman
Editor
Tank Farm Takes Shape
By the end of August all five of the new fuel tanks were set in place on their
concrete sleepers. The crew, Ponch and Justin Marchbanks, Sean and Shane
Patrick, Bruce Hardy and Matthew Musser, worked in driving rain, using Tide
(soap) and timbers, to move the tanks. As project superintendent Lee Keel said,
the Egyptians didn’t have cranes. Under a visquene shelter they poured concrete
for the truck fill area and continued earthwork on the ramps and berms.
Lee said that the facility should be functioning by November. Remaining work
includes laying electric lines, installing pumps, piping and filters, and connecting
to the marine header.
According to Councilman John Nixon, the old tanks will be cleaned by the
project crew in preparation for removal by the Gustavus Dray.
By the end of August all five of the new fuel tanks were set in place on their
concrete sleepers. The crew, Ponch and Justin Marchbanks, Sean and Shane
Patrick, Bruce Hardy and Matthew Musser, worked in driving rain, using Tide
(soap) and timbers, to move the tanks. As project superintendent Lee Keel said,
the Egyptians didn’t have cranes. Under a visquene shelter they poured concrete
for the truck fill area and continued earthwork on the ramps and berms.
Lee said that the facility should be functioning by November. Remaining work
includes laying electric lines, installing pumps, piping and filters, and connecting
to the marine header.
According to Councilman John Nixon, the old tanks will be cleaned by the
project crew in preparation for removal by the Gustavus Dray.
Dock Project
Ahead of Schedule
The Gustavus causeway project is ahead of schedule by a couple of weeks,
according to ADOT/PF engineer John Scott. As the end of August, the island is
up to its final elevation with D1. Before the project shuts down for the season,
probably October, John said the approach will most likely be completed,
including railings. In addition, two bays beyond the island will be in place. The
structure will be barricaded for the winter.
Next construction season, the island fencing, railing, curb, walkway and handrail
will be installed. The parking area will be finished with crushed aggregate,
similar to the surface at the boat harbor area.
Over the winter, fabricated sections will be completed, shipped up, and staged on
the island for installation next spring.
John said intent is that the float construction will be advertised for bid in
December or January and will probably be completed and in place next summer
or early fall.
Ahead of Schedule
The Gustavus causeway project is ahead of schedule by a couple of weeks,
according to ADOT/PF engineer John Scott. As the end of August, the island is
up to its final elevation with D1. Before the project shuts down for the season,
probably October, John said the approach will most likely be completed,
including railings. In addition, two bays beyond the island will be in place. The
structure will be barricaded for the winter.
Next construction season, the island fencing, railing, curb, walkway and handrail
will be installed. The parking area will be finished with crushed aggregate,
similar to the surface at the boat harbor area.
Over the winter, fabricated sections will be completed, shipped up, and staged on
the island for installation next spring.
John said intent is that the float construction will be advertised for bid in
December or January and will probably be completed and in place next summer
or early fall.
