Extractions: Sandy Clunies is certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists as a Certified Genealogist. She serves as Chapter Historian and sits on the Board of Directors. Some of her presentations include: Lighthouse Families - Original records in National Archives reveal fascinating facts about these federal employees. Featured areas include New England, Chesapeake Bay, Florida, Great Lakes, Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast From Sea to Shining Sea: Lighthouse Genealogy - New research in unique unfilmed records at the National Archives with several lecture options: Women Light keepers in the Civil War, Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses, and Lighthouse Families of (select from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York). Tom Wade Henry Gonzalez is the Vice President for East Coast Operations of the United States Lighthouse Society, and the President of its Chesapeake Chapter. Henry has been an active leader in the non-profit lighthouse community for 10 years. He was the Secretary of the American Lighthouse Coordinating Committee from its inception in 1997 until 2004, and he served as a member of the National Lighthouse Museum Steering Committee in 1997. He and his wife, Chris, have visited over 300 lighthouses in the United States and abroad. Henry has lighthouses in his blood. His great-great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper on the north coast of Spain between 1863 and 1904, and he has a third cousin who is currently a lighthouse keeper there.
Extractions: By the end of the Mexican War in 1848, the United States had taken possession of California, whose coastline was virtually unknown and devoid of any aids to navigation. In fact, not a single lighthouse existed along the entire West Coast. With gold fever running high and wagon trains full of pioneers pushing west towards California, the federal government tasked four small organizations to aid mariners and provide federal law enforcement in the wild Southwest. In time, these four agencies would combine to form the modern day U.S. Coast Guard. The Treasury Department awarded the contract to build the lights to the Baltimore-based firm of Francis X. Kelly and Francis A. Gibbons. The ship Oriole was dispatched, with men and supplies, to San Francisco. In December 1852, the foundation for the first lighthouse in California was begun on Alcatraz Island. By 1854, the first light shined from the West Coast on Alcatraz Island.
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Extractions: Lighthouse Towers Verizon DSL service now provided! Enjoy breathtaking views from all rooms! The living room and bedroom overlook the Gulf; the kitchen overlooks the Intercoastal. If you have never been to Sand Key, this is the spot! Rent two weeks or more (there is a two-week minimum rental). Lighthouse Towers is a gated condominium with all the amenities including a heated swimming pool and spa, a tennis court, basketball hoop, putting green, shuffleboard, outdoor grill, outdoor wet-bar cabana, his and hers bathroom and changing area at pool, and one private reserved parking spot.
The United States Lighthouse Society | About The Society Modern technology has doomed the classic lighthouse. The coast Guard, in its role as and articles reprinted from the us Lighthouse Service Bulletins, http://www.uslhs.org/inner/home.html
Extractions: The United States Lighthouse Society is a non-profit historical and educational organization incorporated to educate, inform, and entertain those who are interested in America's lighthouses, past and present. Modern technology has doomed the classic lighthouse. The Coast Guard, in its role as custodian, has automated all light stations in this country and, in the process, has eliminated the need for operating personnel. Sterile, rotating aero-beacons on monopoles have replaced many proud coastal ladies of former years with their sweeping towers of brick and Victorian gingerbread. In selected cases, the Coast Guard is licensing some formerly manned and discontinued light station to qualified groups. Many of the light stations considered no longer functional have been transferred to various states, counties or nonprofit groups and are now serving as museums, bed-and-breakfast inns or youth hostels. Although the almost 300-year-old era of manned light stations in this country has come to a close, those remaining symbols of our maritime heritage can, and should be, preserved for the enjoyment of future generations. With this in mind, the United States Lighthouse Society was founded to assist in the restoration and preservation of America's lighthouses and to help qualified local groups in their efforts to return the nation's lighthouses to the public domain.
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Extractions: Front beach Featured Links Guides/Outfitters Real Estate Internet Chamber of Commerce Welcome to Port O'Connor, Texas Port O'Connor, Texas is the "Best Kept Secret on the Texas Gulf Coast." A real jewel between Galveston and Corpus Christi sporting the finest sportfishing, birding and gulf fun and activities. This Web site, sponsored by the Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce, is provided in part by local businesses and individuals to bring you news, information, and resources on our community. Area Features. Explains the various activities and sites of our area. Events. An up-to-date calendar of major happenings in Port O'Connor. Business Directory. Need a vacation rental? A new boat? A fishing guide? Whatever you need, you can find here! Local Weather. Always an important topic, get the latest reports from the National Weather Service. Classified Ads. Free to locals and others linked to Port O'Connor. Low-cost for others. History. We're steeped in history. Find out more about the rich lore of Port O'Connor. More Info.
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Extractions: Beaches surround the entire peninsula of Florida, offering mostly white sand and emerald waters. They define a very significant amount of the culture of Florida in terms of lifestyle. Resort areas are incredibly abundant to enjoy seemingly untouched patches, or to be in the middle of the action. Beach activities are endless; from major fishing opportunities, to swimming, to kitesurfing, and wakeboarding, and diving and snorkeling, to amusements. Shopping and nightlife support the beach-friendly communities. With so much sun in Florida, why not visit at least one of the myriads of beaches? The Florida Panhandle region stretches from Pensacola to Tallahassee. Pensacola is rich in history, being the site of North Americas first European settlement. Known for its abundance of successful fishing opportunities, and a very popular resort area is Destin, while nearby Fort Walton Beach offers the Gulfarium with exhibits and shows of marine life. Find cottages in an old Florida setting in the beaches of South Walton, and a scenic drive along Highway 30-A. Panama City Beach sports an amusement/recreation area with plenty of water activities and golf. In Marianna is the states highest waterfall, and a trail of antique shops and galleries in Gadsden County. Enjoy scalloping in addition to fishing in Port St. Joe, and Apalachicola oysters. Partake in history, Southern hospitality, and innovation in the state capital of Tallahassee.
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Extractions: Beaches surround the entire peninsula of Florida, offering mostly white sand and emerald waters. They define a very significant amount of the culture of Florida in terms of lifestyle. Resort areas are incredibly abundant to enjoy seemingly untouched patches, or to be in the middle of the action. Beach activities are endless; from major fishing opportunities, to swimming, to kitesurfing, and wakeboarding, and diving and snorkeling, to amusements. Shopping and nightlife support the beach-friendly communities. With so much sun in Florida, why not visit at least one of the myriads of beaches? The Florida Panhandle region stretches from Pensacola to Tallahassee. Pensacola is rich in history, being the site of North Americas first European settlement. Known for its abundance of successful fishing opportunities, and a very popular resort area is Destin, while nearby Fort Walton Beach offers the Gulfarium with exhibits and shows of marine life. Find cottages in an old Florida setting in the beaches of South Walton, and a scenic drive along Highway 30-A. Panama City Beach sports an amusement/recreation area with plenty of water activities and golf. In Marianna is the states highest waterfall, and a trail of antique shops and galleries in Gadsden County. Enjoy scalloping in addition to fishing in Port St. Joe, and Apalachicola oysters. Partake in history, Southern hospitality, and innovation in the state capital of Tallahassee.
Lamar State College - Port Arthur The 39000 square foot Museum of the gulf coast is located at 701 Fourth Street in Port Maritime, worldwide shell collection, Sabine lighthouse lens, http://museum.lamarpa.edu/
Extractions: Campus Closed due to Hurricane Rita The campus has been closed as of 3:00PM on 9-21-2005 and will be closed until further notice. Classes scheduled for Thursday (9-22-2005) and Friday (9-23-2005) have been cancelled. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN TO CAMPUS FOR WORK OR CLASSES UNTIL AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT INSTRUCTS YOU TO RETURN. Local radio and television stations will provide announcements regarding when to return to the campus for duty or classes. You may also attempt to contact the College by telephone via the Public Information Hotline [(409) 983-4921] or the Toll Free Number [(800) 477-5872]. HOWEVER , if you hear a busy signal or a recording informing you that phone service is not operational, then you may safely assume the campus is not yet open for business and we urge you to continue to monitor the local media outlets listed below for future developments. Local area media outlets
LI Chapter Of The USLHS - Educational Resources Lighthouse Educational Resources Links. United States coast Guard LONG ISLAND CHAPTER, us LIGHTHOusE SOCIETY. Post Office Box 744, Patchogue, http://www.lilighthousesociety.org/educationalresources/links.htm
Extractions: LONG ISLAND CHAPTER UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY To Preserve and Promote the Lighthouse Heritage of Long Island Long Island's Lighthouse Heritage Long Island's Lighthouses Lens Research Chapter Information Mission Membership Volunteer Opportunities Contact Information ... USLHS Passport Program Fundraising DONATIONS Events Gift Shop Sponsors ... Raffles News Current Chapter Projects Chapter Newsletter Legislation for Lighthouse Preservation The Long Island Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society has established an Educational Resources Team to help teachers and students in the Long Island, New York area to find and use accurate information about their local lighthouse history. See the Educational Resources Page for More Information. Lighthouse Educational Resources Links Sentinel Publications Teacher's Guide Tips for Teaching About Lighthouses (teachers) Cloze Activity (upper elementary) Students Can Send & Receive E-mail with"Lighthouse Kitty"
Read About The Lighthouse They leave us a wealth of lore and romance that indelibly marks the pages The coast Guard, which owns the facility, took the lighthouse out of service http://www.apalachtimes.com/stl/story.htm
Extractions: Alone and desolate, the Cape St. George Lighthouse barely stands. Battered by over a century of storms and hurricanes, deprived of its lifesaving lamp and outcast by the U. S. Coast Guard, this once stalwart sentinel clings precariously to shifting and eroding sands as it teeters at a 14 degree angle toward the encroaching waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With the next major storm, this former beacon of trust and warning to mariners and fishermen will likely crumble into the sea. Can it be saved? Is it worth the effort? For centuries, lighthouses have been a symbol of hope and guidance to those in despair. The first lighthouse in ancient times was probably a bonfire kept burning on some coastal cliff side to guide the weary voyager home. The ground level bonfire advanced to a signal fire in an iron basket hoisted onto a pole or suspended high on a tripod. Around 300 BC., a 450-foot tower known as the Pharos of Alexandria was built at the estuary of the Nile River, Egypt. It was the first recorded lighthouse and doubled as a temple. This tower survived 1400 years before being felled by an earthquake and was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
United States Coast Guard History us coast Guard A Historical Overview by Robert Scheina 1 July 1939 Lighthouse Service became part of the coast Guard (53 Stat. L. 1432). http://www.nightbeacon.com/lighthouseinformation/articles/United_States_Coast_Gu
Extractions: Total cost: $4,220,000 The Padre Island National Seashore stretches along the gulf coast of Texas like a thin green ribbon. Encompassing 130,000 square acres, it is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The fragile island ecosystem hosts coyotes, turtles, wildflowers, and incredible ocean views. Thousands of migratory birds visit the island in the winter, and several varieties of endangered bird species live there year-round. Birds of all types are visible along Park Road 22, the rural, dirt road that provides access to the park for 800,000 visitors a year. In 1996 the General Land Office of Texas and Kleberg County acquired approximately 5,000 acres of property along Park Road with the help of Transportation Enhancements funds. The acquisition secured the scenic views of ocean lagoons and expansive marsh grasses leading up to the National Seashore for the enjoyment of the public. Since the acquisition, bird watching along Park Road has become a tourist attraction in and of itself.
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Extractions: A Gulf Coast Paradise Vacationers that seek the perfect vacation destination are becoming increasingly discriminating. They want a sunset so beautiful it could melt their heart and waters so tranquil it will soothe their minds. With these stipulations in mind, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area makes for a beautiful destination choice. In fact, the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area was named "Florida's best beach in the Continental United States" by Dr. Beach. Thirty-five miles of Gulf of Mexico sands sparkle in the unique setting that features the resort communities of St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Tarpon Springs. The area is welcoming more than 12 million visitors annually and this sunny destination is bound to keep you longing for more. Don't forget to pack your sunglasses before venturing out to west Florida. The Guinness Book of Records credits St. Petersburg with the most consecutive days of sunshine - 768 to be exact - from Feb. 9, 1967 to March 17, 1969. History In his search for wealth, explorer Hernando DeSoto discovered five mineral springs near a large Indian village (Tocobaga) which today is known as Safety Harbor. He named the body of water (now Tampa Bay) "Espiritu Santo" or Springs of Sacred Spirit since the Indians believed the springs had healing qualities, a legend that still exists.
Extractions: ALAN Review Afterimage American Drama American Music Teacher ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Mississippi's Gulf Coast: miles of sand, glitzy casinos, and a touch of the Old South make the state's booming shoreline an odds-on favorite Travel America July-August, 2003 by Jackie Sheckler Finch Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. MOONLIGHT CASTS A SILVERY glow on the sandy beach, adding shimmer to a small pink-hued shell, a gift from the sea. Stooping for a moment, a solitary stroller slips the shell into his pocket, a memento to be enjoyed long after this day is gone. Many people come to the Mississippi Gulf Coast searching for treasure. Some are drawn by the lure of easy riches at the Vegas-style casinos. For others, it is the promise of times past, a chance to walk in historic footsteps. Some come seeking shopping thrills in this paradise of unique boutiques and artistic creations. Still others heed the siren call of the sea and the marvelous natural wonders that provide a huge array of outdoor recreation. Whatever the reason, many who once follow the path to the Mississippi Gulf Coast are sure to come back again and again for the gems that can be found in this enchanting haven.
