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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 11-08-2001 01:08 PM
   
The Long Island Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society had their second meeting with the Suffolk County Parks Department in discussions of "what to do." The County was very receptive, and we have begun the process of evaluating the entire scope of the project. We agreed on initial steps to: 1) Fix the hole in the doorway. Hopefully put a steel door in so we can evaluate the lighthouse interior when needed in the future. 2) Draw up a "stewardship agreement" with us to maintain the vegetation around the lighthouse. Cedar seedlings are growing from the foundation and poison ivy is overgrowing the steps. 3) Allow us to file an application for the National Register. 4) Bring in an lh restoration expert to evaluate what needs to be done to restore the oil house and the lighthouse structure. Although the County in their support commits no money, the cooperation and receptiveness in becoming part of the process is gratefully accepted and appreciated. See the following for a chronology of concern and admiration for this lighthouse. |
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kscroope Cruise Director Posts: 567 |
posted 11-22-2001 07:42 AM
Here's a pewter pin created from one of Bob Scroope's photos of the lighthouse. You can get the pin as part of a set of 5 Long Island Lighthouse pins - This is from Series 1 - New Series coming out in 2002.  See the following link for more information: http://www.lilighthousesociety.org/giftshop/pinsetseriesone/default.htm
[This message has been edited by kscroope (edited 11-24-2001).] |
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kscroope Cruise Director Posts: 567 |
posted 11-22-2001 07:47 AM
Here's a photo of the lighthouse (pin above was based upon this photo).  ------------------ |
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kscroope Cruise Director Posts: 567 |
posted 11-22-2001 09:05 AM
An old thread... Cedar Island, NY Status Wildbird99 0 06-26-1999 09:28 PM http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/forums/Forum5/HTML/000106.html ------------------ |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 02-06-2002 11:11 AM
The Long Island Chapter will be signing the stewardship agreement with the Suffolk County Parks on Saturday March 24, 2002 at the Lighthouse tentatively at 11 am. We have also got an exploratory application in for a architectual review of the lighthouse. |
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Dave H Saint Posts: 2094 |
posted 02-06-2002 10:20 PM
Congratulations on this significant achievement, Bob & all the LI Chapter. I will look forward to reports on the work you are able to do at the Cedar Island Lighthouse. Dave |
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RFoster Cruise Director Posts: 781 |
posted 02-08-2002 04:51 PM
Way to go Bob & USLHS, LI Chapter. This is such a great structure, even though it is gutted, and I think that, once finished, will be a real jewel for LI. Keep up the good work. Ron |
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DMancini WACKO Posts: 69 |
posted 02-11-2002 08:31 AM
Went over to Cedar Point County Park yesterday afternoon to look for a good spot to hold the Long Island Chapter's press conference/kickoff announcing the restoration of the Cedar Island lighthouse. We found a nice wooded area that has a view of the lighthouse in the distance. Saturday, March 23rd is going to be a very exciting day for all of Long Island lighthouse folks! ------------------ |
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Bob M Saint Posts: 3079 |
posted 02-11-2002 09:09 AM
Now that Race Rock is a reality, the time has come for Cedar Point. I have visited this light a couple of times while I was tied up at Sag Harbor. I consider it a very unique structure well worth a restoration effort. A tip of the Captain's hat to those who are leading the charge. |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 03-04-2002 10:58 AM
http://www.lilighthousesociety.org/projects/restorecedarisland/default.htm |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 03-12-2002 08:34 AM
March 23, 2002, 11:00 AM at Cedar Point County Park: The Suffolk County Parks Department and the Long Island Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society will officially announce a joint effort to preserve the Cedar Island Lighthouse. The County and Chapter are already at work on a stewardship agreement which will be signed at the event and a grant that will allow for a thorough architectural assessment. Come join us for the kickoff! - Bob [This message has been edited by rscroope (edited 03-12-2002).] |
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Dave H Saint Posts: 2094 |
posted 03-12-2002 10:50 PM
Wish I could join you then, Bob. This is great news - things certainly looking up for Cedar Island. I know that you will have some pictures to share with us, the next best thing to being there! Good job to all the LI Chapter folks who have brought this effort forward. Dave |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 03-18-2002 02:07 PM
This Saturday, please join us! |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 03-21-2002 08:05 AM
Who's coming? |
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DMancini WACKO Posts: 69 |
posted 03-23-2002 04:43 PM
Just got home from our day at Cedar Point County Park. We have offically announced the kickoff of the Long Island Chapter's stewardship agreement with Suffolk County for the long-term preservation of the Cedar Island Lighthouse. Had a great turnout -- about 70 people -- and about 40 people braved the high winds and cold temperatures to take a hike out to the lighthouse. We had several representatives from government -- US Congressman Felix Grucci, NY Assemblyman Fred Thiele, a representative from NY Governor Pataki's office, along with the Suffolk County Parks Commissioner. Sold a bunch of merchandise, gave away some freebies, and had another successful raffle. Thanks to all our friends at Harbour Lights for their support! ------------------ |
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Dave H Saint Posts: 2094 |
posted 03-23-2002 10:55 PM
Glad to hear the event went well, Diane. Hopefully Bob or someone got a few photos and will share with us? Get any of those government folks signed up as members? Dave |
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kscroope Cruise Director Posts: 567 |
posted 03-23-2002 11:07 PM
Bob got photos? Need you ask? LOL. Yes, he was taking them, as usual. I'm sure he can't wait to share them. I don't know if any of the govt people became members, but they were definitely sporting our new "Restore Cedar Island" lighthouse pins on their coats.  The walk to the lighthouse was pretty brutal in the wind today, but worth it to see that they replaced the door with the big hole in it and were able to open up the new one to us so we could take a peek inside. ------------------ [This message has been edited by kscroope (edited 03-25-2002).] |
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sweetpshirin Cruise Director Posts: 270 |
posted 03-25-2002 07:36 AM
I think I finally thawed out! |
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JChidester Saint Posts: 5259 |
posted 03-25-2002 10:55 AM
This is all great news about lighthouse lovers, politicians, government at several levels, and the community getting together to preserve another important link in America's lighthouse heritage! Special recognition to the Long Island Chapter USLHS, Bob Muller and Bob Scroope who I know have been working on this for years now. |
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wheland WACKO Posts: 948 |
posted 03-25-2002 12:32 PM
Glad the event went well! I spent the day roaming around Gateway National Park- Sandy Hook Division. it was Orientation Day for Sandy Hook Volunteers. I know this is probably a stupid question- Any chance you will be selling those beautiful pins? Possibly at the Spring Regional? Dennis |
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kscroope Cruise Director Posts: 567 |
posted 03-25-2002 12:39 PM
Yes, we are selling the pins! We'll definitely be bringing them to the Spring Regional...we'll also have our new 2002 pewter pin set there. I'm adding the pins to the online gift shop too so you would be able to purchase them online via PayPal if you don't get a chance to see us at any upcoming events. My dad will be posting the photos for the pins soon so you can get a peek at them (I just uploaded them) - Might be faster to when I get around to setting up the giftshop webpages themselves. ------------------ |
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JChidester Saint Posts: 5259 |
posted 03-25-2002 01:08 PM
One of the nicest lighthouse pins I've ever seen! Great job! |
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rscroope Cruise Director Posts: 1941 |
posted 03-25-2002 02:17 PM
 Stephen Presents Congressman Grucci with the First $1 Donated to Cedar Island Restoration
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Bob 
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