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April 2009 Inc Volume XXXIII • Issue ii • April, 2009 4931 South Peninsula Drive • Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127 www.ponceinlet.org • www.poncelighthousestore.org (386) 761-1821 • [email protected] © Copyright 2009 Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association. All rights reserved. From the 2 Executive Director Events 3 Calendar Regional History 4 Evolution of the U.S. Coast Guard Feature Article Restoration 6 Complete Lighthouses of the World 8 Vinga Light Station Education 9 News Volunteer News Objects of the Quarter 10 weight- driven clockwork mechanism Gift Shop 12 Features The Quarterly Newsletter of the Ponce de Leon Inlet LighthousePonce de LeonPreservation Inlet Light Station Association, • April 2009 Inc. From the Executive Director would like to take this opportunity and graphics. When completed, this The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse I to thank everyone who donated new inter-active exhibit will be taken Preservation Association is dedicated to to the annual fund drive. Due to the into local schools free of charge as part the preservation and dissemination of the current economic downturn available of our expanding educational outreach maritime and social history of the Ponce grant funding through the Florida programs. de Leon Inlet Light Station. Department of State, Division of Historic Educational program development Resources has diminished considerably. has remained one of the Association’s 2008 Board of Trustees Our ongoing endeavors to preserve and most important missions, and has pro- Robyn Hurd disseminate the maritime and social vided thousands of students with a President history of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light wide range of educational opportu- Tami Lewis Vice President Station would be impossible without nities each year. The Association has Bill Merrell the continued financial support of our worked diligently over the past three 2nd Vice President generous members. Thank you once years to expand its existing educational Bob Riggio again. outreach offerings to accommodate Treasurer On January 17, the Lighthouse the growing needs of area educators Tony Girolami Secretary hosted a night climb and tour of the who are unable to bring their students Wilda Hampton museum for the Florida Lighthouse to the Lighthouse due to ongoing bud- Trustee Emerita Association’s strategic planning and getary cuts. Cheryl Cunningham quarterly membership meeting. The Landscaping material was gener- Earl Davis event proved to be a huge success, and ously donated by the family of Bill Gladys Davis provided the Association with the op- Petkus in his memory. The landscaping Tara Lamb portunity to celebrate the issuance of will provide much needed updating to Barbara LaVelle the Florida Lighthouse specialty license the Lighthouse entrance beds. Bill loved Budd Solano plate, Visit Our Lights, which is now the Lighthouse. This gift of landscaping Advisory Committee available at tag and registration offices will not only enhances the Lighthouse throughout the state. ground, but will also serve as a beauti- Ginger Bayer The additional $25 for the plate ful tribute to Mr. Petkus’ life. The Asso- Judy DiCarlo Edson Graham is tax deductible and will provide sus- ciation would like to offer their sincere Judy Huggins tained funding for Florida’s remaining condolence to all of Bill’s loved ones Ellen Pagliarulo 30 historic lighthouses. At least 90% of and thank them for the wonderful gift Alan Redinger all revenue generated by the sale of the in his honor. Visit Our Lights specialty plate will go Once again, I would like to thank The Light Station is published quarterly by the Ponce de Leon towards the continued preservation of all of you for contributing so generously Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. our State’s surviving beacons. Funds will to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Subscription is a benefit of membership in the Association. The be distributed to individual lighthouses Association. Your contribution will help Light Station welcomes letters and comments from our readers. through a Florida Lighthouse Associa- support our important mission to pre- Member: tion administered grant program. For serve and disseminate the maritime American Association of Museums more information, please visit: and social history of the Ponce Inlet American Assoc. for State and Local History Florida Association of Museums www.flhsmv.gov. Light Station. Florida Lighthouse Association The Science of Light educational Florida Trust for Historic Preservation outreach program and exhibit contin- Respectfully, National Trust Forum U.S. Lighthouse Society ues to progress according to sched- Port Orange & South Daytona ule. Staff has worked closely with Dan Chamber of Commerce Spinella of Art Works of Florida in the Daytona Beach/Halifax Area ExecutiveEd Gunnlaugsson Director Chamber of Commerce design and drafting of new video script Daytona Beach Area Attractions Association Museum Staff Maintenance Gift Shop Upcoming Meetings: Ed Gunnlaugsson Joe Demilio Connie Bach Apr. 15, 2009 Budget & Finance/Endowment Executive Director Maintenance Manager Gift Shop Manager Wednesday Fund Committee Meetings Mike Bennett Lonnie Arnold Scott Szeker Director of Operations Al Barunas Assistant Gift Shop Manager Ann Caneer David Belcher Donna Doan Apr. 20, 2009 Board of Trustees and Executive Director Emerita Mike Bowen Eileen Gallagher Monday Quarterly Membership Meeting Ellen Henry Jim Foley Fran Greene Curator Sam Hawthorne Gail Harvey May 18, 2009 Board of Trustees Meeting Bob Callister Bob McLean Valair Mitchell Monday Program Manager Ed Milano Janet McSharry Taylor Van Auken Angelo Vigorito Jeanine Tatum Jun. 15, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting Administrative Asst. Bill Teasley Monday Tom Zane L.H. Beaconette: Nelly Janice Teasley Registrar All meetings are held in the Gift Shop Bethel Blais Conference Room HR/Bookkeeping 2 April 2009 • Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station Keeper Listing Events Calendar Corporate 2nd Assistant Lighthouse Events April–June 2009 Keepers Lampists Kristine & John Bradley Canaveral Lens Demonstration South Orange, NJ Apr 3 (Fri) Bahama House 1:00 – 2:00 pm Meet the old-time lighthouse keepers in Daytona Beach, FL Andrew, Heide, Celia, & Andy Carbone Battelle Institute Lynnfield, MA the Lens Exhibit Building. Learn about the Columbus, OH Chad, Kelly, Teri, & Taylor Crumley Cape Canaveral 1st Order Fresnel Lens and Long Grove, IL Berlin and Denys, Inc. Robert & Mary Darge how weekly maintenance is preformed on New Smyrna Beach, FL New Hudson, MI this historic lighthouse optic. All activities Carolyn Day Boondocks Restaurant Ponce Inlet, FL included with price of regular admission. Wilbur by the Sea, FL Dr. G. Scott & Kristi Drumheller No advance registration required. Bright House Networks Ponce Inlet, FL Orlando, FL Frederick & Shirley Eckersen Brochure Displays, Inc. Alexandria, VA Apr 25 (Sat) Florida Lighthouse Day Daytona Beach, FL Dennis & Zackary Engel Enjoy family-oriented activities, Owatonna, MN 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Caring Cleaners Dr. C.W. & Gail C. Fain demonstrations, and kid’s crafts. Test Daytona Beach, FL Holly Hill, FL your knowledge about Florida’s many Tammy Gentry Darkhorse Design, Inc. Ponce Inlet, FL lighthouses and see the Canaveral Lens DeLand & Longwood, FL; Boston, MA Art & Barbara Giles Maintenance Demonstration by 1930s era Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL lighthouse keepers. Learn about the newly News Journal Cliff & Kim Greene Daytona Beach, FL Minnetonka, MN released “Visit Our Lights” Florida license Laurel Grotzinger plate and how revenue generated by this Down the Hatch, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI Ponce Inlet, FL Inlet Harbor Realty special tag will help fund the continued Inlet Harbor, Inc. Robyn, Mike, & Dusty Hurd preservation of the State’s 29 remaining Ponce Inlet, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Al, Paula, Michael, & Emily Jenkins historic towers. All activities are included Racing’s North Turn Daytona Beach, FL with the price of regular admission. No Ponce Inlet, FL Dr. Herbert & Ruth Kerman Raymond James Daytona Beach Shores, FL advance reservations required. Steven Kover & Associates Inc. Silver Spring, MD Ponce Inlet, FL John L. & Patricia Ann La Belle May 9 (Sat) Girl Scout Day Ponce Inlet, FL 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Calling all Girl Scouts! Come and enjoy Principal Bob & Diane Lamontagne the lighthouse and museum while working Ponce Inlet, FL Keepers Jacquelyn Law on requirements for the Lighthouse Oak Lawn, IL Brownie Try-It, the Junior Lighthouse CasaGrande – L. Keith Lester & Tami Lewis Daytona Beach Shores, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Badge, or the Lighthouse Interest Project. Tony Girolami Laura & Paula Liebrecht Tickets are available online at www. Ponce Inlet, FL Laurel, MD Donna Lough poncelighthousestore.org beginning April Louise Nippert Depew, NY Cincinnati, OH 7th at 1:00 p.m. Contact Program Manager Raymond & Stacey Mayernik Alan & Mary Ann Redinger Ponce Inlet, FL Bob Callister at bobcallister@ponceinlet. Ponce Inlet, FL Peggie & Victor E. McClellan org for more information or by phone at Ponce Inlet, FL (386) 761-1821. John McGowan 1st Assistant Rockaway Park, NY Ward & Terry Mead Keepers Ormond Beach, FL Harvey & Connie Bach Riverside Bank Ponce Inlet, FL Sue Pesce Charles, Michelle, Joey, Austin, & Port Orange, FL 2009 Spring & Summer Lighthouse Hours John Cameron Philip A. Rhodes Daytona Beach, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Cheryl, Jim, & Shamus Robert, Margie, Robert, & Tony Riggio Normal Hours of Operation Ponce Inlet, FL Cunningham September 2, 2008– Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Diane Schamay Ponce Inlet, FL May 24, 2009 (last admission at 5:00 p.m.) Joe & Judy DiCarlo Ponce Inlet, FL Port Orange, FL Bob & Jan Shaw Ponce Inlet, FL May 25, 2009– Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Janice, Dana, & Alain Fredey Robert, Mary Ann, & Katie Shrum Oviedo, FL Gahanna, OH September 7, 2009 (last admission at 8:00 p.m.) Patrick & Debbie Pawling Robert & Mary Ruth Trump Hamilton, OH Plymouth, IN Ernest C. & Margaret Rieth Lt. Col. William & Sandra Wester Ponce Inlet, FL Ponce Inlet, FL Newsletter Contributing Writers Mike Bennett Bob Callister Ed Gunn Ellen Henry Tom Zane Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station • April 2009 3 Regional History Evolution of the U.S.
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