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June 2003 Vol. 13 No.6 |
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Happy summer to all! We do have summer temperatures as I write, but a week ago we needed a fire in the stove four days in a row! It only took about two days of sunshine and warm weather to make the potato plants triple in size. Bulbs planted six weeks ago were encouraged to emerge in the same short time On June 1st KW1C and N1FG provided communications for the senior class canoe trip from the American Dream to Riverside park. N1FG was mobile and KW1C was stationed at Riverside Park. I called in the location of the first canoes at a place before Jalbert Crossing, then Jalbert Crossing, Daigle's Horse Farm and just upriver of the dike in Fort Kent. I was able to report when the last canoe came in sight, and a few incidents I saw. Two lads kept being swept to the shore. They finally got out, and walked the canoe down away, before setting out again. |
We were complimented by the people at Riverside Park
for the good communication coverage. Thanks, KW1C, for your help.
The seniors were fortunate to have only a few sprinkles of rain, as heavy
rain had been forecast. N1FG received a nice certificate for completing and passing the test of Emergency Communications Level I course. A $45 check was received as reimbursement for the cost of the course. Since then I have purchased the ARES Field Resources Manual. It is worth the $8.95. Spiral Bound, with weatherproof cover, it covers all the things in the course, plus a few, in a quick and easy to read format. Address comments, questions or suggestions to: Gale Flagg 108 Franklin School RD Fort Kent ME 04743 Phone: 207-834-6670 E-mail: galeflagg@sjv.net Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 8, 6 PM, Flagg Residence. Pot Luck Supper |
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Called to
Order: 18:05 We held the program
first so our speaker could get home at a reasonable time. Vernon Ouellette,
Director of Aroostook Country's Emergency Management Agency, presented
Hazardous Material----First Responder Level 1 Training.
Secretary's Minutes : Old Business: 2. The 146.715 Repeater:
Battery charge 14.24 at 11.50 today. On June 2
the 146.64 repeater was heard on the Rocky Mt. repeater! N1KGS said maybe
it was the solar flares that caused it. 3. Dues are Due: Some
still owe dues. Keep your membership up to date please. |
New Business: 1. Field Day: We will operate from
the Loring EOC. That will be June 28th and 29th. We will meet there at 10
AM to 2. Letter from San Andres Dxpedition: They
were asking for donations. The club members did not wish to do so. 3. EZ Hang Ham Club Special letter: A sling
shot with fishing line and various weights to get antennas high offered
at 20% off. Price of the kit $87.20, shipping included. No one present
interested. If anyone is, please contact me.
Adjourned: 20:20 Submitted by: N1FG |
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What Some People Do For
Field Day
AC6SL, K0IW, & K0DUG climb to 9000' in the Rocky Mountains with heavy packs. In 2002 they melted snow for water and had granular snow pellets falling. When the GR5V inverted V antenna was raised, the wind broke the mast in 2 places. |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Don Ouellette 7-01
Dean Wiggins 7-04 Peter Pelletier 7-23 |
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Highlights from the Course:
Recognizing a HAZMAT situation: Any liquid or gas that leaves the container it is supposed to be in, and poses a threat to harm life, property, or the environment. Classes of Hazardous Materials include: Explosives, Compressed Gasses (propane, helium, ammonia, acetylene), Flammable Liquids (gas, oil, toluene, acetone), Flammable solids (magnesium, phosphorous), Oxidizers (chlorines, sodium chlorate, ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide), Toxic Materials and Infectious Substances (arsenic, anthrax, botulism, carbon tetrachloride), Radioactive Materials (cobalt, uranium), Corrosive Materials (sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid), Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods (paint spray, hair spray) Hazardous Materials have colored Labels. Blue=Health Hazard, Red=Fire danger, Yellow=Reactive, White=Special Information. Level 1 means minimum danger, Level 4 means extreme danger. -W means USE NO WATER. Guidelines For Approaching a hazmat situation: Use Binoculars, don't get close. Listen for hissing. If you can smell it, you are too close. People should be directed away from the spill site. Any evacuees should be directed upwind. Shelter Buildings should be sealed with tape. |
There is an Emergency Response Guide Book that responders
should consult before taking action. Carriers of Chemicals must have
shipping papers with the materials listed and the hazard class, The materials
also have ID numbers, which can be looked up in this book. It tells the
hazard class and the appropriate action to take. ONLY trained people should
approach the hazmat hot zone. Madawaska has a trained hazmat
team.
The toll Free Number for help with any Hazmat is: Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300. If you see a spill, report it to the Fire Department. Others things discussed were safety clothing; the fact that schools, hospitals and fire stations are soft targets for terrorists. ( Easy targets. They need to have security cameras); and the set up at NORSUN, which uses hazardous materials. We appreciate the fact that Vernon was willing to come for such a small group. He did a fine job of introducing us to a scary subject. I am certainly glad to know what I learned that night. |
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Heavy duty 40' galvanized steel
tower, 16" x 16" x 16". Includes mounting hardware.
Best Offer. |
Newspaper Bloopers collected by Richard Lederer: Rolls-Royce announced today that it is recalling
all Rolls-Royce vehicles made after 1996 because of faulty nuts behind
the steering wheel. * A special course on shoplifting will be given Nov.
10 for those who want to prepare for the Christmas season early. * Anchorage:
The state board of fisheries is considering whether or not to impose seasonal
catch limits on tourists.
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Published by the St. John Valley Amateur Radio Association and distributed free to members and friends of Amateur Radio. Officers President: Gale Flagg N1FG Vice President: Sandra Daigle, N1QMC Secretary: Rotating Treasurer: Steve Boomhower N1CHF Public Information: Charles Ames, N7GLR Technical Advisor: Steve Boomhower, N1CHF Editor/Publisher/Printer Gale Flagg - N1FG / Stan Flagg 834-6670 Associate Editor/Web Edition Steve Boomhower N1CHF Membership Information (Annual Dues): Regular Membership $ 12 Associate Membership $ 6 Articles: Articles may be submitted by anyone with a good idea, and may be re-printed only in their entirety and with credit going to this newsletter. |
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108 FRANKLIN SCHOOL RD
FORT KENT ME 04743