Historical Society Newsletter # 28 August 2010 450 W. Marr Road, Howell, Michigan 48855 Phone (517)230-6294 or (734)421-7512 Email cplhs@sbcglobal.net Website crisppointlighthouse.org Editor: Margaret Warren crisppoint1904@yahoo.com Volunteer Keepers Needed There are still some openings for volunteer keepers in September and October of this year. The tower and Visitor Center can only be open to the public when a volunteer keeper is present. In order to prevent disappointed visitors, we would like to have a keeper there every day through October. You may volunteer for the number of days that fit your schedule. Keepers may camp at the light, or stay at a local hotel. Please consider volunteering! Keepers may reserve dates on a first come - first served basis. Visit our online keeper schedule to see which dates are available: www.localendar.com/public/crisppointlighthouse. You may also sign up now for dates in 2011. Keep in mind that you must be a member in good standing of the CPLHS to participate in the program. You must be able to perform minor duties and assist visitors in the Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations must be made in advance by calling Rick Brockway at (517) 230-6294. Be prepared! There is no drinkable water at the light, and no electricity. Visitor Center Fundraiser Update We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the fundraiser for the new Visitor Center. So far, we have raised a grand total of $16,410. Donations received since the last newsletter are listed below. Thank you! $50 Donation Terry Girton Erik Koenig Jim & Judy O Betts Sponsor a Board Dallas Faye Daniel Larry & Dixie Farmer Leonora Forist & Karen Green Richard S. Jackson Jr. Mary Jane Schofield Sponsor a Bench Charles & Diane Brandstetter Dianne Chapman Sponsor the Visitor Center Boardwalk Stewart Warren Larry & Elaine Watson Electronic Newsletter Just a reminder that you may now receive your CPLHS newsletter in your e-mail. It will be in color, and you can print any or all of the pages. Each newsletter e-mailed saves CPLHS approximately $1. Your email address will be used strictly for Crisp Point business and will NEVER be shared. To change to email, just send a message to Margaret at crisppoint1904@yahoo.com.
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 2 2010 CPLHS Annual Conference The 14 th annual meeting of the members of the took place on Saturday, July 17. About fifty people came to the Whitefish Township School in Paradise to enjoy good food, visit with friends, and get updates on the status of the lighthouse. Many arrived early to enjoy home baked pastries, fruit and coffee. A wide selection of Crisp Point merchandise was available for purchase, along with 50/50 drawing tickets. When the meeting started, Rick Brockway, CPLHS President, informed everyone of new developments and current issues. Current lifetime members were recognized, and several new lifetime members were each given a small plaque. Later, there was an auction of lighthouse related items, including a mailbox, an afghan and many small replicas. Finally, numerous door prizes were given away by drawing tickets out of a hat. The new boardwalk section leading from the parking lot to the Visitor Center was a special auction item. Two bidders, Elaine Watson and Stewart Warren, each paid $250 for the right to have the only engraved boards that will be installed in this section. Lunch was next on the agenda, with sandwiches, baked beans and salads, along with a large variety of desserts. After enjoying their meals, most of the members headed out for the drive to the lighthouse. Once there, they walked the beach, climbed the tower and admired the new visitor center building, along with the new display cabinets and the custom enclosure for the buoy light. The weather was just about perfect, sunny, with a nice breeze, but not too hot. A dinner of grilled hotdogs, chips, salads and more desserts completed the day. Rick Brockway speaking during the meeting. John Raths describing the license plates he made, which Chuck Nearhood painted. The winning bidders: Stewart Warren, Elaine Watson and Larry Watson. CP merchandise for sale.
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 3 Some of the many door prizes given away. The buoy light is now on display. Before the meeting began. Recognition of current and new lifetime members. Mike Warren getting ready to cook hotdogs. Name Phone # Address E-Mail City State Zip Membership New Renewal 1 year Single $20.00 1 year Family $30.00 2 year single $35.00 2 year Family $50.00 Donation I would like to make a donation in the amount of $ A lifetime family membership comes with a donation of $500 (may be tax deductible, consult your tax adviser) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CPLHS Mail to: CPLHS, Rick Brockway, 450 W. Marr Rd., Howell, MI 48855
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 4 Agate Display One of the new display cases in the Visitor Center now contains an assortment of agates. These are from the collections of Diane Brandstetter and Diane Raths. There is also a hands-on display of examples that can be picked up. Many people want to look for agates, but aren t sure exactly what they are looking for. This display will help get them off to a good start. Membership Matters You will receive a reminder with your newsletter when your membership is about to expire. If you have signed up to receive your newsletter through email, your reminders will be emailed. Members who have expired will receive another reminder before they are dropped from the list. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact Margaret Warren by email: crisppoint1904@yahoo.com or phone: (734) 421-7512. Welcome! We would like to thank all of the members who have recently renewed their memberships, and welcome the following new members: New Single Members Michael Bertotti Paradise, MI Tom Heidenfelder Stevens Point, WI Charles Hoover Saginaw, MI Sandra Maxfield Hillsdale, MI David Pieper Flushing, MI Mary Jane Schofield Indian River, MI Karen Spaulding Des Plaines, IL Claudia Stanko Paradise, MI Robert Thaler Bay City, MI New Family Members Ron & Linda DeJong Grand Rapids, MI Lee & Edye Hackbarth Eau Galle, WI Robert Kegerreis Northville, MI Adam & Kara Krimmel Newport, MI Bryan & Kim Laviolette Highland, MI Ed & Betty McCloud Orient, OH Ed & Lori Miller Newberry, MI Bob & Sharon Mills Kittery, ME Michelle & Jeff Mucha Grand Rapids, MI Don & Karen Rauschenberger Auburn, MI Paul Sabourin Sault Ste. Marie, MI Geoffrey Sisung Monroe, MI Tim & Audrey Swanson Bannister, MI Steve & Amy Tollas Sawyer, MI New Lifetime Members Kathryn Hoffmaster Lansing, MI Stan & Mary Klein Kinross, MI John & Janice Moore Hemlock, MI Diane Raths Hemlock, MI Dean, Mary Lou, Kelly & Melanie Ringle Dublin, OH Lindsey Warren Livonia, MI Marissa Warren Livonia, MI
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 5 Thank You! Thank you to all the members who have opted to receive their newsletter through email. You re helping the environment, and helping us save money. Thank you to Diane Brandstetter and Diane Raths for donating the materials for the agate display in the Visitor Center. Thank you to the Whitefish Township Schools for allowing us to have our annual conference in their school in Paradise. Thank you to Terri Brockway, Dianne Sweeter, Joe Sweeter and Larry & Elaine Watson for setting up the school before the conference. Thank you to John Raths for making the beautiful new sign on the outside of the Visitor Center. Thank you to Paul Sabourin of the Valley Camp, for all his help in extending the lease on the buoy light. Thank you to John Moore for building the display cabinet for the buoy light. Thank you to everybody who donated items for the auction during this year s conference. Thank you to Steve Tollas for building a new set of steps at the end of the boardwalk by the Visitor Center. Do you have a hat pin? They can be ordered on-line, or by using the order form on the back page of this newsletter. News & Notes Congratulations to Dave Kidd and his fiancé, Rhonda, who got engaged to be married at the top of the tower on May 31, 2010. Facebook Group - Search for, and join the group. Visitors can post photos, comments, questions and events. CPLHS is now capable of accepting secure, online donations through PayPal. Donors may use Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, bank transfer and PayPal balances. PayPal charges us a small fee for each transaction, and you will receive a receipt through your e-mail. Merchandise can also now be ordered securely online using PayPal. Visit our website www.crisppointlighthouse.org, to place an order. was featured in an article in the Paradise Eagle in August. If you missed it, you can read it on-line at paradiseeagle.webs.com by clicking on the August 2010 link. Please make a point to sign the visitor log book each and every time you visit the light. This is the only way we can estimate the total number of visitors If you use a GPS to guide you to the lighthouse, please do not start it up until you are already on CR-500. Then, you are assured of following the standard route. Otherwise, you may find yourself taking an unpleasant trip down logging roads or snowmobile trails.
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 6 Memorial Day Work Weekend Eighteen members took part in a work weekend on Memorial Day weekend. Most of the workers camped at the light. There was a little excitement when bear tracks were found near the parking lot one morning, but no bears were seen. Many jobs were completed during the weekend, and a good start made on other tasks. In the tower, the lantern room was painted, along with the outside railing, the center post and the window wells. A new railing was also installed in the lantern room. In the service building, both the window frames and the floor were painted. A lot of painting was done in the Visitor Center, including the roof overhang, door frames, the large room, the restrooms and the floor. New boards were installed in the boardwalk, a new viewing platform was built, benches were installed and a new sign was placed on the Visitor Center. It was a very productive weekend, and we would like to thank the following people for coming to work: Rick Brockway Chuck Nearhood Joe Sweeter Stan & Mary Klein John & Diane Raths Cyndi & Guy Orseno Colt Edin Chris Brockway & Jeremiah Hartwell Inge & Chuck Spaulding Mike, Margaret, Lindsey & Marissa Warren New sign for the Visitor Center, made by John Raths 40 shrubs were planted to help control erosion The buoy weight was moved to a new concrete pad
Newsletter # 28 August 2010 Page 7 New railing inside the lantern room Stan Klein scraping paint off the windows Chuck Nearhood installing a plaque on a bench Rick Brockway and Inge Spaulding painting the railing Mike Warren painting in the Visitor Center
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