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Chapter 25 Year Celebration Invitation
Join us Saturday, September 20, 2014 to celebrate the Chapter’s 25th Anniversary at our Volunteer/Member Appreciation Day! Location: Fort Washington Park Time: noon to 3:00 p.m. Park entrance fee: $5.00 per car Free lunch • Activities for children under 12 Open to ALL current Chapter members. R.S.V.P. required by August 20, 2014 Please R.S.V.P. below. …
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Keepers Mascot: Dozer
We spotlight mascot # 46 – Dozer a furry black and white cat. Member Jim served as a U.S. Coast Guard radioman for ten years and has been very active in the Amateur Radio Lighthouse Society for the past ten years. Jim provided the following on Dozer: Dozer is a nineteen year old Tuxedo cat. He’s all …
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Keepers Mascot: Scout
We spotlight mascot # 45 – Scout a mixed Golden Retriever/Beagle. Owner Robert provides this bio: Scout was brought into my family in 1998 as a companion dog for my late wife, Robyn. He was dubbed a “retreagle” by Robyn. After Robyn passed away in 2003, I decided to keep Scout as my pal. He is now …
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Keepers Mascot: Oscar
We spotlight mascot # 40 – Oscar a miniature long-haired dachshund. Owner Steve provides this bio: Oscar is a dapple-colored, miniature long-haired dachshund and is the dog of Maggie & Steve (40+3 patch holders from May 2013.) Our daughter, Lisa, picked him out at the pet store and we brought him home on November 1, 2008. Oscar …
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Keepers Mascot: Koda
We spotlight mascot # 39 – Koda. Owner Jeff provides this bio: Koda was my daughter’s dog living with us. My daughter has since moved out, but we still see Koda regularly and he is still our “grand doggy”. Koda is our handsome 5 year old Red Pomeranian who is our spoiled “baby”. He is …
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Keepers Mascot: Missy
We spotlight mascot # 36 – Missy, a Chihuahua, is now about eight years old. Owner Helen reports: “I got her from a Chihuahua rescue group on March 19, 2010. The group guessed her age at two to four years at that time. She is extremely shy and afraid of people and water – not …
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Our Sponsors – 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
WE THANK OUR SPONSORS!
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Souvenir: Beacon Bucks – 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
CHALLENGE LIGHTS COMPLETER BONUS LIGHTS BONUS CRUISE
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Lazaretto Point Lighthouse (Replica)*
In 1985, the new owners of the Rukert Terminals Corporation, (the son and nephew of late Norman G. Rukert Sr.) decided to erect a replica of the Lazaretto Point light to honor Rukerts, Sr.’s memory. He had been a historian and a person who had loved the Baltimore …
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Choptank River Lighthouse (Replica)*
The City of Cambridge, Maryland, approved plans to build an exact replica of the lost Choptank River Lighthouse. After many years, the Maryland Legislature passed and Governor O’Malley signed legislation allowing this over water structure. The replica was completed in the fall of 2012. For more information visit: www.choosecambridge.com/226/Choptank-River-Lighthouse. The Choptank River Lighthouse Replica is …
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Stingray Point (Replica)*
Stingray Point Lighthouse was built in 1858 at the entrance to the Rappahannock River near Deltaville, Virginia. It was a hexagonal screwpile lighthouse. The lighthouse was automated just prior to being dismantled in 1965. Sections of the lighthouse were sold to Gilbert Purcell, a boatyard owner who hoped to rebuild the lighthouse on land, but …
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Old Plantation Flats (Replica)*
In the spring of 2004, Bay Creek Resort & Club, Cape Charles, VA, built an exact replica of Old Plantation Flats Lighthouse in a man-made lake along the shores of Chesapeake Bay, just two miles from the original station. The replica is located in a development. A visitors pass can be usually be obtained at …
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Blackistone Island Lighthouse (Replica)*
The original lighthouse was decommissioned in 1932 and stood until July 16, 1956 when it caught fire and was destroyed. It is thought that the fire was caused by a shell from the nearby Naval station. The Navy razed the remains of the abandoned …
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American Heritage Girls, Troop 0304, Dillsburg, PA
Two members from American Heritage Girls, Troop 0304, Dillsburg, PA have been awarded our Chapter’s Scout Patch by completing five activities from the program. “The girls created a poster entitled, “Crutial Role of Lighthouses”, using photographs of the history of light sources from oil lamps to GE Quartzline Precision bulbs used now. Pictures of lighthouses and …
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U.S. Lights App Review
Chesapeake Lights article – Winter 2014 by Cory Talbott Your smartphone may have the answer for the best way to enhance your lighthouse viewing excursions. Lighthouse apps can be a quick way to have the current information on your lighthouse quest at your fingertips, whether you are in your car, planning a weekend trip, or …
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Girl Scout Troop 4948, Calvert County, MD
Girl Scouts and leaders from Troop 4948 in Calvert County, MD have been awarded our Chapter’s Scout Patch by participating and completing the 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge! The girls and their troop leaders visited every light in the Challenge, completing Sunday at Cove Point. Troop Leaders, “Swiper” and “Bones”, sent in fourteen applications. To quote one of …
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Keepers Mascot: Tucker
We spotlight mascot # 35 – Tucker, a Welsh Corgi owned by Greg and Lynne. Greg provided the following bio on Tucker: Tucker was born in December and we adopted him 6 years ago when we was 2 years old. His previous owner was sick and could no longer care for him so we intercepted …
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Keepers Mascot: Mr. Higgins
We spotlight Mascot #31 – “Mr.Higgins” a fun-loving cat owned by Chapter member Mike D. Mike provided the following bio on Mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins is a 13 year old gray and white tuxedo cat with “attitude” even by cat standards. His name is Higgins, but he prefers Mr. Higgins if he doesn’t know you …
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2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
The Chesapeake Chapter’s 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge The 2013 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge +1! September 21 and 22 Click here to see our photo album of Finishers, Volunteers and Memorable Moments from the 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge List of 1st Finishers Take our AFTER CHALLENGE SURVEY! Download the Special Edition of the Challenge Newsletter! Featuring the …
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Special Edition Newsletter – 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
Download the Special Edition of the Challenge Newsletter! Featuring The Maryland Challenge Light Keepers – Then and Now by Tony Pasek www.cheslights.org/pdf/13ChallengeIssue.pdf
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1st Finishers Results! – 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
1. GRAND FIRST FINISHERS Concord Point LH Diane and David Richmond MD 09/21/13 3:25 PM 2. Ft. Washington Sandy Thorn-King, Robert and Romand MD 09/21/13 5:33 PM 3. Hooper Strait Karen and Fred Hundtermark, Michelle Gerry, Rhonda and Dwayne Sanders MD 09/22/13 11:54 AM 4. Point Lookout Myrna and Butch NJ 09/22/13 12:00 PM 5. …
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Keepers Mascot: Betsie
Several beloved pets have unfortunately “crossed the bar”, including #23 – Daisy Mae, #25 – Taffy and #26 – Zack. Pet #24 – Abbie passed away in November, 2010. All pets leave behind wonderful memories and will be greatly missed by their owners, families and friends. Shortly after Abbie “crossed the bar”, member Karen adopted …
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T-Shirt Design – 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge
Introducing the 2013 MD Lighthouse Challenge T-Shirt Design. This design is also available as an 8″ X 20″ Print. Look for it at selected location along the Challenge route.
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Workday: Cove Point Lighthouse May 2007
We had to postpone the work at Cove Point from April to May due to the imminent arrival of a nor’easter. The wait was worth it. The weather was beautiful if somewhat hot. We spent the day cutting up a fallen read cedar. There was some beautiful wood in the tree. Several volunteers worked …
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Keepers Mascot: Kadi, Max, and Chessie Lee
Members Carolyn and Trez provided the following thoughtful bios on their three beloved mascots – Kadi, Max and Chessie Lee, Mascots 19 through 21. Kadi is our 7 year old dog, a female black Spitz mix. After a stay at the Prince Georges County Maryland Animal Shelter the Calvert County Humane Society acquired her when …
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Keepers Mascot: Penny
Joyce provided the following heart-warming bio on Mascot # 18 – Penny. In March 2005, I had been looking for a kitten or two to adopt. While waiting for a bus, I found a “Lucky Penny”. That night when I returned home, there was an ad in the paper for kittens. After calling and arriving …
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Keepers Mascot: Maddie
Mascot # 17 is Maddie, a cat adopted by Jessica. Jessica provided the following uplifting biography of Maddie. Maddie is a beautiful 4 year old long dark brown hair cat. She came to me when she was 2 at a time in my life in which I was in a dark place and I was …
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Keepers Mascot: Sir Colin Coopersmith
In this Keeper’s Mascot Corner, we spotlight Mascot # 16 – “Sir Colin Coopersmith” a Pembrooke Corgi adopted by Betty and Membership Chair Al. Betty & Al provided the following bio on the very sociable and independent Sir Colin. Our Corgi, Sir Colin Coopersmith came into our lives when our daughter, Cathy, brought him home …
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Keepers Mascot: Buddy Blue Thunder
Mascot # 15 is “Buddy Blue Thunder” a six year-old Weimaraner owned by Dave and his wife. Dave provided the following bio on the friendly and outgoing Buddy. My wife purchased him as a puppy and I have been enjoying him since my wife and I started dating. Buddy is the ultimate social animal. His …
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Keepers Mascot: Petunia
In this Keeper’s Mascot Corner, we spotlight Mascot # 14 – “Petunia” a calico cat adopted by members Robert and Stevik. Robert provided the following thoughtful and appropriate biography on “Petunia”. She came to us about 13 years ago while recuperating in the veterinary infirmary. Petunia recovered from her malady quickly, and soon was happily …
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