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The Boat School/Husson University Hands Out Diplomas
It was a big celebration for only two mid- College System. With the start of fall paragon of strength, rectitude and virtue. designed by the late Nelson Silva a member
year graduates at The Boat School-Husson classes August 29, 2007 students have been This award is a tribute to his tenacity, of The Boat School Class of 1979. Nelson
University on Friday, December 19th. part of Husson University. sagacity and determination in achieving a was in business with his wife Leslie, a 1979
Though small in number for those “This is a celebration of the completion goal. graduate of The Boat School Painting
graduating the event was significant and a of our boat building program and the Josh Morse was awarded The Calvin Program. After Silva’s death Leslie donated
true milestone in the 40 year history of the unyielding commitment to do so by these Elwell Award is a celebration of the life, his designs and molds to Dean Pike, an
school. Josh Morse and Dan Perry, both of two students,” says school administrator learning and perseverance of a 1985 Boat instructor at The Boat School for over a
Harpswell are the first graduates of the John Miller. “Josh Morse and Dan Perry School Graduate who has passed from this Quarter of a Century. It was Silva’s wish and
school under the Husson University Flag. have traveled 500 miles round trip every life but is remembered with fondness and that of his wife that his designs and
Almost 100 guests attended the event. week between Harpswell and Eastport in deep respect. This Award is given each year knowledge that came from his years at The
The crowd of well wishers included every type of weather so that they could to a student who has achieved extraordinary Boat School come back here for future
students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, continue their jobs as fishermen while going accomplishments in Drafting. It is not an generations of Boat Builders to benefit from.
friends and Husson University officials. to school full-time. They started here under award necessarily for the highest grade… “Josh and Dan have worked diligently
“We at The Boat School have come to WCCC and have endured all the changes but to the student that has exceeded their to produce the first infused boat at The Boat
understand that these two fine young men and hurdles that have been part of their own expectations & goals. School,” says Composites Instructor Pat
from Harpswell both personify the best education career … orphaned by the Following the graduation ceremony Owen. “This dynamic duo has come in early
qualities of Maine people, said Maine community college after their first year here and the luncheon prepared by the people of and left late, working around other Boat
Senator Kevin Raye, Director of University and rescued by Husson University, they Eastport the entire group made their way to School projects and classes to have a boat
Affairs for Husson. “Like those who have have demonstrated their commitment to the the waterfront pier on the Eastport Campus that they can call their own. In doing so they
practiced the craft of boat building over the continuation of… and participation in to carry on a tradition started 40 years ago. are able to carry on the 40 year old tradition
course of our state’s long and proud Maine’s 400 year old boat building Though not a requirement for graduation, of having a boat to launch at graduation.”
seafaring history, Dan and Josh have heritage.” every class has had a boat that they have These young men exhibit the qualities
proven themselves to be hard working, “The Boat School is the best thing I built to launch as part of the graduation that any potential employer would desire;
honest, trustworthy and talented. In short, have ever done in my life,” says Josh Morse. ceremony. In spite of air temperatures Determination, Creativity, Tenacity,
they are ideally suited, and now well-trained, “Without my North Star Alliance Education hovering at zero, the tradition was Resourcefulness, Respect and Rectitude.
to carry on the tradition of the Maine boat Award I would never have been able to take continued. Both Josh and Dan look forward to finding
builder – a special breed with a can do spirit.” this giant step forward. With my education The name of the newly launched jobs in the mid-coast region of Maine. Both
Husson took over the delivery of from the Boat School and the support of Downeast Dinghy, designed by a Boat have their ACMA CCT Certifications.
programs at the Eastport campus 16 months Maine’s North Star Alliance I am confident School alum is “DID IT.” The Dinghy was
ago. Since its founding in 1969, The Boat that I have the skills for a great career for the
School was administered as a campus of rest of my life… right here in Maine.”
what is now known as the Maine Community Both Dan and Josh were recipients of
Seminar on Marine Coatings
additional awards at the graduation that
reflect the best of students throughout the
January 26 – 31
history of America’s oldest boat building
school. The Boat School-Husson University front. Single Rooms are $50.00 nightly and
Dan Perry was awarded the The Otto will be offering a six day Marine Coatings Doubles are $70.00 per night or $35.00 per
“Jr.” Miller Award . It is presented to the program in January for members of the Maine person. Motel East is one of the regions
student that has gone through extreme Marine Trades and the general public. nicest hospitality venues with all rooms
adversity to achieve success in the Boat The seminars will be taught at the overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay and
Building Program. Otto “Jr.” Miller was the Eastport Campus by Daniel MacNaughton, Campobello Island. Friends of The Boat
3-axis CNC machining
first Director of The Boat School when it was manager of Rockport Marine, Tim Taylor School will provide lunch every day to par-
located at West Quoddy Head in Lubec, from Awlgrip and Bret Blanchard, lead in- ticipants and The Happy Crab Restaurant is
Marine mill trim
Maine. He was instrumental in the move to structor at The Boat School. offering dinners every night for $10.00 or
Teak & mahogany
Eastport over 30 years ago. Under his This seminar has been structured to less. The Happy Crab is one of Coastal
Transom name boards
stewardship the school saw expansion of provide professional development and ex- Maine’s most popular family restaurants and
Custom teak handrails
programs offered, including Marine panded skill-sets for those working in the sports pubs
Cabinet doors & drawers
Mechanics, Marine Painting and industry while at the same time providing an These Seminars Have Been Approved
Commercial Fishing. His was a “Can Do” opportunity for those with related skills to by North Star Alliance for Funding Assis-
Table & counter tops
spirit. He produced some of the best boat enter this area of the marine trades industry. tance for those that qualify. For industry
Corian
builders in the world. Otto Miller was a true “There is more to painting and varnish- members funding is available at 60% of the
Hardwood
ing boats than opening a can and dipping cost of the seminar from NSAI. For individu-
Meganite SAVING
your brush, especially if you want the job to als that are underemployed or unemployed
Swim platforms
look professional… and last more than a funding is available at 90%. Maine’s North
season,” says Boat School administrator Star Alliance Initiative is made possible
Teak or King Starboard OURSELVES
John Miller. “Marine Coating requires care- through funding received from the U.S. De-
Experienced cabinetmakers ful prep, good technique, the correct tools partment of Labor Workforce Innovation in
& marine varnishers
Continued from Page 8.
and an understanding of an often confusing Regional Economic Initiative. For informa-
families are smart enough to get through this number of available products. This seminar tion on funding you can contact Ginny
contact Gardner Pickering
hurdle. Just remember, its “outside” influ- will be great training, offering product and Carroll, Workforce Program Director at 207-
gardner@hewesco.com
ences that can distract us, so please, let’s all process understanding, and provide valu- 623-7974
Blue Hill, Maine
“wake-up,” tighten our purse strings and get able skill-set development.” If you have an interest in participating,
207-374-2275
involved in being more watchful of our lob- Tuition is $835.00 The Boat School has please contact John Miller at The Boat
www.hewesco.com
ster fishery and creating new markets. negotiated discounted rates for rooms at School in Eastport. 207-853-0990 or
Happy New Year, Seabiscuit Motel East on Eastport’s historic Water- john.miller2@hotmail.com
Atlantic Herring Section Seeks
Public Comment on Draft
Continued from Page 10.
will be revisited following adoption of
Addendum I.
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state reporting requirements. Based on Fishermen and other interested groups
input received from its Technical Committee are encouraged to provide input on the Draft
and Advisory Panel, the Section decided to Addendum, either by attending public
not include options to restrict harvest on hearings or providing written comments.
juvenile fish in the Draft Addendum Copies of the Draft Addendum can be
because it was determined that the issue obtained via the Commission’s website at
needed further analysis and development www.asmfc.org under Breaking News or by
before being considered as a proposed contacting the Commission at (202) 289-
management measure. 6400. Public comment will be accepted until
In addition to sending forward the Draft 5:00 PM on January 23, 2009, and should be
Addendum for public comment, the states forwarded to Christopher Vonderweidt,
have agreed to take seven days out of the Fishery Management Plan Coordinator,
fishery from January 1 – May 31. This 1444 Eye Street, NW, Sixth Floor,
specification is aimed to further control Washington, DC 20005; (202) 289-6051
landings, particularly early in the season (FAX) or at cvonderweidt@asmfc.org
when herring may be localized in Area 1A. It (Subject line: Addendum I).
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