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Gary,
Congratulations, You certainly earned this recognition.
I'm real proud of you.Let me know about the party- and send some pctures.
Dad
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On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 10:30 PM, Gary D Hooper
Nick Philp
From: "Nick Philp"
To: "Gary Hooper"
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:10:26 -0400
Subject: COLYC Commodore Hooper to be honored
Hello Everyone,
It is my great pleasure to announce that at the General Membership meeting this Wednesday the 23rd, we will be honoring Past-Commodore Gary Hooper. The Flag Officers will be presenting Commodore Hooper with his well deserved "Past Commodore Ring." As you all well know, we all owe a great debt of gratitude to Commodore Hooper and his tireless efforts over the past years. I understand tht it is very last minute, but I strongly encourage anyone who can find the time, to please help us honor Gary and his great accomplishments.
p.s. Of course, Margarita Toast is in Order!!!
See you Wednesday
Another bidder says federal investigators asked about bidding process
By Noreen S. Ahmed-Ullah |Tribune reporter
10:47 PM CDT, May 20, 2008
The Chicago Park District has hired outside legal help in anticipation of questions from federal officials about a controversial harbor management contract the agency awarded last year.
Parks spokeswoman Jessica Maxey-Faulkner confirmed Tuesday that an outside legal counsel has been retained but would not say who the firm is, how much it's being paid or what it specifically will be doing. She also said she could no longer answer media questions regarding the contract "while we await any outcome of an investigation."
The Park District's disclosure came as a second bidder for the harbor contract said Tuesday that a federal investigator asked him about the bidding process. Gary Hooper, operations manager with Do-Wright, which bid unsuccessfully on the contract, confirmed the contact by a federal investigator.
"There was not a reason given to us why we weren't picked," Hooper said.
California-based Westrec Marina Inc. won a new five-year contract in December after managing the district's harbor system for more than a decade. A firm that lost the latest bid on the contract wrote a letter to the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago and the Illinois attorney general's office, alleging lower bidders had not been selected and that the process was unfair and tilted in favor of Westrec.
Another losing bidder, Jeffrey Rhodes, co-managing partner of Atlanta-based Flagship Marinas, has said he was contacted by a federal investigator.
Park District officials said last week that the bidding process was fair.
nahmed@tribune.com
ECO-BRIDGE: Chicago’s New Harborside Green Space
by Bridgette Steffen
Chicago’s full throttle sustainability initiatives have given us plenty of reason to think that the “Windy City” may soon upgrade its nickname to the “Greenest City.” Citywide moves like an unprecedented green roof program and a green alley project had already brought much deserved kudos to the lakeside metropolis. Now, Chicago is moving towards their new moniker with another sustainable initiative, the Eco-Bridge, adding yet one more reason for other urban leaders to follow in its lighter footsteps. The proposed Eco-Bridge will serve as a breakwater in the Monroe Harbor and create recreational space for residents and visitors.
Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, Chicago
The Eco-Bridge was originally conceived in the early 1900s as part of the 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago. The bridge is now being designed by hometown firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. The Eco-Bridge is the last of the major recommendations drafted by the master plan to provide recreational opportunities, views of the city, and calm water for rowing and sailing. The two-mile bridge will connect opposite ends of the city center and Grant Park.
To give a modern and sustainable twist to the original idea, wind turbines will also be incorporated in the project to add economic value and show Chicago’s dedication to sustainability. An observation tower will be placed at the center of the bridge, providing spectacular views of the lake and city. The bridge also provides a chance to showcase the ecology of the Great Lakes and provide a safe environment for fish and water plants.
Chicago hopes that the Eco-Bridge will further enhance their bid for the 2016 Olympic Games - they hope the observation tower will be used to house the Olympic flame. It’s really a wonder why it’s taken so long to get this going, it seems like a great idea to promote the city’s sustainable initiatives, add recreational space, and create a draw for tourists.
+ Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill
+ Chicago Eco-Bridge
Plan of Chicago City Center with proposed harbor and bridge from Plan of Chicago published in 1919
Update Feb 6, 2008:
We are about to set sail to Salt Island seen of the Tuesday stabbing, at least they put him in his cabin to die and left him for dead ,they called the cost guard to let them know where to find the body if he didn't make it.
Then onto the Wrech of the Rhone and Pelican Islands to dive. We will anchor off Norman Island tonight, Thursday we are not sure where we will be .Friday sail to Jost Van Dyke to meet a group from the Club.
Glade that CoCo is doing will. I'll have to get her back into getting up at 3am when I get home.
Gary Maria
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7 February 2008
Dad,
We are in St. John to night at Leinster bay N018:21.976 /W064:43.480.
We are going to Jost van Dyke island Friday.
Gary
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10 February, 2008
Dad, we are at Marinia Key now . going home tonight.
Gary
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10 February, 2008
Hello everyone Maria and Stu are on Dolphin watch , we had a school of Dolphin's stay with us for about half hour,
Gary
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