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  1. 1
    Name: Mark Lassig on Jul 15, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Keith Koestner on Jul 15, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I wholeheartyedly concur and agree we may be able to help
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    Name: Chester Widelski on Jul 15, 2002
    State: IN
    Country: US
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    Name: Steven Kvalheim on Jul 15, 2002
    State: WI
    Country: US
    Comments: Also, the boats on blocks in the spring (April-May) need to be removed to accommodate early season fishing. Those who launch can generate from $2,000 - $3,000 per day in revenue on a "good" day and are being discriminated against because they don't spend the money for the slips. Let's face it, with a slip comes a gate pass, water, electricity, coffee and snacks, showers, clean jons, and the ability to park whever you damn well please! That's what they are paying for!!
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    Name: Michael Kromer on Jul 15, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Brian Grebliunas on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Please fix up the harbor to a usable state.
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    Name: Tom Foust on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country:
    Comments: SU Member. Ramps are so bad that I no longer launch at Waukegan. In addition to the lousy condition of the ramps, a channel needs dredged out. I churned the bottom making the turn to the east 50 feet south of the ramps, after launching there the one time this year. Stuck so hard that it stalled the motor and I had to pick the drive WAY up to get going again. I will not be back until changes are made, and I know at least 6-8 others who are launching elsewhere this year, and we are all 2-4 launches per month typically.
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    Name: RICH NORRIS on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I HAVE LIVED AND FISHED IN WAUKEGAN SINCE 1972 AND HAVE NOT SEEN SUCH DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS AT ANY OTHER MAJOR PORT ALONG OUR BEAUTIFUL LAKE SHAME ON OUR CITY, WHAT AN EYESORE FOR VISITORS
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    Name: Dieter Johannsen on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: We are lucky to have a world-class fishery right on our doorstep off of Waukegan. Unfortunately, the launch ramps are second class (that's being generous). You (the harbor master, and city of Waukegan) should be embarassed by the state of the launch ramps. They are dangerous both to body and vehicle. I have almost fallen on the wobbling concrete slabs. Surprisingly nobody has twisted an ankle or punctured a tire on the exposed support rods. I run a business and realize how important customer relations are. To me, Waukegan's two examples of Customer Relations- the launch ramps and parking lot attendant leave a sour taste in my mouth. The ramps are in sad shape, and it's a shame that Bill, the attendant was driven away by the antics of the management over at Waukegan Harbor. You guys need to get your act together!!!
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    Name: Kurt Flint on Jul 16, 2002
    State: WI
    Country: US
    Comments: I have used the ramps recently and they are in very sad shape almost to the point of being unusable.
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    Name: Daniel Lesus on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Keith Steffens on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I've fished all over the Great Lakes and the conditions at the Waukegan ramps and docks are the worst I've encountered anywhere.
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    Name: Dan Driskell on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Fred Hicks on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: David Wright on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I fail to understand why the city of Waukegan would not want to have a better quality facility for boat launching when it also likes to fancy itself as a major salmon fishing port.
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    Name: Ed Sierzega on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Good job Mark! I can't say that I have ever heard of anyone else addressing this issue by way of a petition but I concur with your concerns. As they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease! By the way, there are some grammatical errors in your petition but the content is appropriate. If I can figure out how to do it, I will email a corrected copy to you. Ed
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    Name: Dave Weber on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Bryan Erickson on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Jeffrey Hack on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Guy Lopez on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I have to admit that I will be driving the extra distance to fish out of Northpoint to avoid the fee, the poor ramp and dock conditions and the difficulties using the fish cleaning station (although it is an excellent one, once you get there). I am sure this opinion is echoed by most of the fisherman that travel to Waukegan from points to the south. This amounts to a substantial amount of lost revenue if improvements are not made. I am willing to pay a fee to launch and save the drive to Winthrop Harbor provided the ramp will not endanger my rig, which is the case now.
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    Name: Brian Evans on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I drive to Northport many times just because of the facilities!
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    Name: Jim Bouras on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I believe these are reasonable requests that are very necessary or even more boaters will take their money and business elsewhere.
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    Name: James Bello, Sr. on Jul 16, 2002
    State: AR
    Country: US
    Comments: Although I have recently relocated to Arkansas, I have used this facility for many seasons; and, I agree that it has fallen into a terrible state of disrepair. It is even sometimes dangerous in terms of launching and boarding a boat due to the staionary design of the piers vs. the water level. In addition, boats are at risk for damage alongside the exposed pier ironwork. Not a very inviting situation to newcomers to the facility. I will be visiting the Waukegan Launch site several times a year since I still plan to fish for salmon. It certainly would be appreciated if the facility was improved, thus attracting more fisherman's dollars into the city of Waukegan's local business's economy. Regards, Jim Bello, Sr.
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    Name: Michael Wehlus on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: The launch ramps are way too steep. I have a big 25 ft boat which is pulling my Van into the lake with brakes engaged. I've seen launch ramps on fox lake and lake geneva were there is no decline for the towing vehicle only for the trailer. also floating piers would help. The boating community spend a lot of money in the local economy. improvements are necessary for continued support thanks
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    Name: Tom Michel on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: You have lost my business to NorthPoint area. Lunches, tackle / bait, gas, oil, friends license, ect.
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    Name: Adam Brown on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
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    Name: Stephen Kreiniker on Jul 16, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Take a ride to winthrop harbor and see how it should be done.
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    Name: Frank Suda on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I agree, the facility is in need of an update.
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    Name: Steven Pryor on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Mike Kolarich on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Salmon Unlimited Member
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    Name: Jay Renstrom on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I totally agree with the petition.
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    Name: Brian Fitzgerald on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: How about replacing the side wall boards so smaller boats don't get blown under the docks.
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    Name: Dale Rehus on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I agree 100%.
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    Name: Mike Clifford on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: The organization "Sportsman's Voice of Illinois" supports this petition and looks forward to positive changes to the facilities in the very near future.
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    Name: James Bello on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I also agree that when the city refurbished the parking lot they made a mistake and re-routed traffic which is still causing problems with boat loading and launching, getting to the fish cleaning station is a nightmare too. The docks are useless in my opinion and should be redone with floating docks to compensate for the lake's level. The better part of the launches are unable to handle boats more than 18' in lenght as they are too shallow. Also, the state of repair is appalling; cracked concrete, holes and too short an extension into the lake make large boat launching pure hell!
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    Name: Jim Schneider on Jul 17, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I have e-mail the harbor master with these complaints already. Jim
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    Name: Tom Gartner on Jul 18, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Robert Fortelka on Jul 19, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Kevin Schlomas on Jul 20, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: LARRY POLI on Jul 21, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Walter Olson on Jul 22, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Older folks and people with hip and knee problems are excluded from using these ramps because of a good likelyhood they may fall!
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    Name: Jeff Otte on Jul 24, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: SU member. Changes would be very welcomed.
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  43. 43
    Name: Greg Stockton on Jul 26, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: I agree completely.
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  44. 44
    Name: Larry Barnett on Oct 19, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Typical lack of intrest in the boat ramps in waukegan. Welcome to Waukegan!
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  45. 45
    Name: Larry Barnett on Oct 19, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments: Typical lack of intrest in the boat ramps in waukegan. Welcome to Waukegan!
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  46. 46
    Name: LARRY BARNETT on Dec 31, 2002
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Rodney Stanton on Apr 21, 2003
    State: SC
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Jason Hiller on Jun 14, 2004
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Blake Zahn on Jan 22, 2006
    State: IL
    Country: US
    Comments:
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    Name: Yovbvqm on Mar 28, 2010
    State: Kentucky
    Country: Russian Federation
    Comments:
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