A Word From the Editor: Welcome to the third edition of the Lake St. Clair Network Newsletter. We are already in the middle of August and preparing for the Metro Beach Fall Boat Show, September 16-24, 2000. We’ve given the home page a fresh look this month. Check it out! We've made several updates we think you'll enjoy. Under safety and customs we’ve provided a link to on-line Michigan boat registration, select on the provided link for more information. The Lake St. Clair Network team is extremely excited to release our new September content. With the help of local Pro bass fisherman John Maniaci, we will be adding tons of great, new fishing content to the Network the upcoming "Angler’s Corner”. We’ll have Pro Pointers, local fishing reports and a tournament calendar. I hope you enjoy this edition of The lake St. Clair Network Newsletter. Please, stop by often and tell a friend.

Help wanted! We are always looking for content. Content provided can result in free advertising for your company or organization. Please E-mail me with suggestions or proposals.

                                                                            Wishing you Calm waters and fair skies....
                                                                              Captain Rob     

Winner for July - Chris Sproviero
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Enjoy these free services:
Charts - Don't forget about last months addition of "Charts Anywhere," which allows you the ability to view charts ranging from coast to coast.  Add that to the 150 plus charts in the Network featuring local business. More and more businesses are being added to the network weekly. Remember, select along the coastline of the major charts and view a magnified version of that area. Select the colored icons to find more information on that business. 

Do it Yourself Classified Ads - Browse through our Classifieds section if you're looking for boats and accessories, and if you are selling a boat, upload up to 3 pictures, video and sound for FREE. Register for up to 10 ads per person. Dealers welcome! Helpful hint: After placing your text ad, you will then be prompted to add multimedia files if you choose to. Place an ad now!


Free marine online pricing! What is your boat worth? Select on NADA icon at the bottom of The Lake St. Clair Network classifieds. Click here!

Bulletin Board - Help out others looking for info by sharing your knowledge of the lake or your favorite water spots.  Post your questions about local water levels, boat maintenance, hot spots and up coming events.  A sample of current discussion topics; Gull Island, Jobbienooner, Beach Closings, Water Depths. Click here to find out more.

Calendar of Events - Have you made plans for the weekend yet?  Before you do - take a look at the LSCnet calendar to see what's happening in your area.  Business owners, as well as the general public have full writing privileges to the LSCnet calendar. Feel free to post and link your own event. Check out August!

Attention Business Owners: Take advantage of our free services!!  Use the Bulletin Board as a forum to discuss upcoming sales or specials you may be running.  Post an event on our calendar letting our visitors know when something special is going on with your business.  Dealers are welcome to create up to ten free classified ads with sound and pictures, so we encourage you to take advantage of this great free advertising opportunity.

1995 - Searay Sundancer
Power - 7.4 / 340 hp
Price - 149,900
Call - 810-469-8422 Bill
Options:  Sleeps 6, galley, aft cabin and head with separate shower. Microwave, refrigerator, stove, sink and plenty of counter storage.

Chuck Brockman -- Macomb Daily Boating Columnist

Boat Town

The first lighted boat parade at Boat Town USA, the Festival of Lights, managed to miss most of the rain the weekend of Aug. 5-6.

Winners were: business under 36-feet, Gar Wood's Restaurant; business over 36-feet, Belle Maer Harbor; club under 36-feet, Windmill Pointe Yacht Club; club over 36-feet, Poor Man's Yacht Club; individual under 36-feet, Ron Jones.

The decorated homes along the route also received cash awards: first place, Bob and Cindy Karl; second, Charlotte Schraufnagle and third went to Nancy and Mike Motrinc.

Over five thousand dollars went to the various winners.

The Sea Cadet boat Pride of Michigan was unable to get into the Black Creek as they went aground on a shoal near the no wake buoys at the entrance and had to return to the Clinton River. The boat needs over six feet of water depth.

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New weather buoy

The City of St. Clair Shores and the University of Michigan are working together in deploying an automated meteorological buoy in Lake St. Clair.

It will be the first data buoy ever deployed on our lake. The buoy will supply wind and water data to aid in the development of a system to predict beach closures and to guide county health officials in water sampling strategies.

A solar panel will power the buoy and it will have a flashing light. This is something you want to know the location of. It is secured by a ballast chain and a 1,000-pound railroad wheel.

The information received from the buoy will be available to the general public. Additional information can be obtained from Mary Jane Brunell, St. Clair Shores Communications Director at (810) 447-3414.

COOKING
   
1. For the rub: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, allspice, cumin, white pepper and paprika. Mix well and sprinkle all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rub on all sides of the salmon. Cover salmon and refrigerate for 6 hours. Reserve the 1 1/2 tablespoons of rub for the vinaigrette.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

3. Lightly apply a thin film of olive oil to the salmon fillets. Grill over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or to desired doneness.

4. For the mixed greens and vinaigrette: Clean and refresh the greens; dry thoroughly. In a small bowl, combine the tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, vinegar, tomatoes, olive oil and reserved rub. Mix well and toss with the greens.

5. To serve: Divide greens among plates. Top each plate with a salmon fillet and spoon any remaining vinaigrette over the salmon.
   

Bilge Blower: Make sure intake opening or end of intake hose is at lowest point in bilge. Turn on each blower to make sure it works properly. Spray electrical connections (with current off) with a moisture- displacing lubricant.

Bilges: If these areas were not cleaned in the fall, do so now. Use a good bilge cleaner at double the normal strength and let it soak overnight before pumping it out. Make certain that limber holes are clear of debris. After scrubbing thoroughly, leave hatches open for a day to air out biliges.

Cleats and Chocks: Test each bolt or screw to make certain it is tight. If a bolt or screw is loose, remove it and squirt some silicone or polysulfide caulking into the hole before replacing the fastener. Spray all metal hardware with a clear protective coating (sold in marine stores) or apply a good boat wax. 
    

Q. When were the twin lighthouses of the new Ship Canal lit?
A: Ship Canal were lit November 15, 1871.

Q. How were goods transported through the channels before freighters?
A: Small boats and tow barges.

Q: When was the Lightship Huron commissioned?

Q: When was the Detroit River Lighthouse built?

Answers will appear in next month's Newsletter.