Page 8. MAINE COASTAL NEWS June 2009
Waterfront News
ATLANTIC CHALLENGE NEW WATERFRONT DIRECTOR
ROCKLAND – Atlantic Challenge is pleased and boatyard operations to Atlantic Chal- in Rockland before joining Atlantic Chal- educational programs”, said Lewis. “Sea-
to announce the appointment of Kevin “KC” lenge. A University of Wisconsin at Madi- lenge. manship is a core value for Atlantic Challenge
Heyniger as its new Waterfront Director. son alumni with undergraduate and master’s In 2005, previous efforts at AC earned and reaching the community with our dedica-
“I am excited about returning to Atlantic degrees in Science Writing, KC has com- him the “Outstanding Organizational Sup- tion to Maine’s maritime heritage is vital to
Challenge,” said Heyniger, who served as bined academic training, teaching skills, port” award from US Sailing, the National our mission.”
Waterfront Programs Coordinator from 2001- practical experience, and a love of learning all Governing Body for sailing in the US. “I admire Atlantic Challenge’s ‘hands-
2005. “I feel honored and privileged to help things nautical throughout his life. “I am thrilled to have KC join us,” said on, can-do’ approach to learning through
create and implement character-building, life His wide-ranging endeavors include Jeff Lewis, Executive Director. “Along with sailing and boatbuilding and the commitment
changing experiences for students in the teaching zoology at the University of Wis- his professional skills, he has a wonderful to provide scholarships to make these activi-
Community Sailing programs and consin, sailing instruction at the UW’s 1,200 blend of responsibility, curiosity, and capa- ties accessible to any student regardless of
Apprenticeshop boatbuilding activities.” member Hoofer Sailing Club, writing for the bility to enhance our seamanship programs. their financial circumstance,” said Heyniger.
KC brings an extensive background in Wisconsin State Journal and UW Agricul- Atlantic Challenge will also benefit from the “At a time when many youth spend so much
youth and adult sailing, knowledge and expe- tural Press Service, accruing 60,000 miles of relationships he has created with other mid- time watching TV or video games, AC pro-
rience with traditional and modern sailboats, offshore sailing in the Atlantic and Pacific, coast organizations and schools who utilize vides real-time adventure and craftsmanship
teaching, ocean voyaging, boat maintenance and working for Prock Marine Construction our waterfront programs.” coupled with skills that will not only last a
KC will direct the 12-year-old Commu- lifetime but can also translate into work within
nity Sailing Program and Waterfront Opera- Maine’s many maritime industries.”
Compass Project Spring Launches!
tions. Along with AC’s Youth and Adult KC, his wife Gretchen Kuhn and their
Summer Sailing courses, he will manage five-month old twins Audrey Pearl and
Each year the students who go through Middle School will launch an Echo Bay Dory Spring and Fall Afterschool Sailing, the High Carver Cortlandt, live in Rockland. When not
Compass Project Boat Building Programs Skiff at 4:00 pm; June 10
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at 10:00 am Wescott School Sailing team involving five high sailing, KC enjoys surfing, reading, U-Maine
have the opportunity to put the boats they Middle School will launch their Sailing schools, the annual Rockland Red Jacket hockey, gardening, and flying. KC assumed
have built into the water. It’s a chance for Bevins Skiff; June 12
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at 9:30 am West Youth Sailing Regatta, and the 30-year-old his Waterfront Director responsibilities on
parents, teachers and friends to celebrate the School’s Echo Bay Dory; and June 12
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3:15 Short Ships Rowing Race. He will also over- May 11.
students’ hard work, and for Compass pm Adventure Girl’s Group launching their see the pier, floats, launch ramp, moorings, For more information about Atlantic
Project staff and students to bless the boats. Bevins Skiff. boat storage, and other waterfront facilities Challenge, the Apprenticeshop for tradi-
Six groups of boat builders are participating In Brunswick, at 6 Industry Road: June supporting AC’s programs and providing tional boatbuilding and seamanship and the
in this year’s launches. 17
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at 2:30 pm Morse High School, Bath from public access to Rockland Harbor. Community Sailing Program, visit
At East End Beach: June 9th students the Youth Apprentice Program will launch a “KC shares my passion for experiential www.atlanticchallenge.com .
from Lyman Moore and the Cape Elizabeth Michael Storer Design Skiff. learning and will apply those concepts to our
Lighthouse News - Saving For Future Generations
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him. This was followed by the gift of a Light- In a ceremony the following year, also the National Historic Lighthouse Preserva-
house Digest logo sweatshirt given to Cates held in the “Cutler Bell Circle,” Cates, known tion Act of 2000, and would allow nonprofits
from demolition when the Coast Guard and his wife Isabel from the locally published for his impressive singing voice, along with and local government agencies that now own
wanted to tear it down, it was apparent that national magazine. local resident Jean Bergeron, sang “Let the a lighthouse to apply for direct federal grants
the community was also honoring him for his Harrison wrote in the evening’s program Lowers Lights Be Burning,” at the ceremony to help restore and preserve their respective
many other roles over the years that Cates how saving Little River Lighthouse was not when ownership of the lighthouse was trans- lighthouses.
took a lead in to save much of Cutler’s coast- Cates’ first involvement with the lighthouse. ferred from the Coast Guard to the non profit The money would come from an old
line from commercial and residential develop- After the old fog bell from the lighthouse had American Lighthouse Foundation, which tonnage tax that dates back to the founding
ment. outlived its usefulness, in 1971, Cates se- subsequently restored the lighthouse. of our country that is levied on foreign ships.
One of Cates’ sons, Brian, spoke to the cured the help of then United States Senator At the end of the evening, Cates, known Reportedly, money from this tax was used to
audience, highlighting some of the various Margaret Chase Smith in obtaining owner- locally by most as “Junior,” took the micro- build the second tower at Boston Harbor
roles his father undertook over the years in ship of the 1,677-pound fog bell for the com- phone and humbly thanked everyone who Lighthouse, our nation’s oldest lighthouse
the community and held up vintage newspa- munity and the fog bell was removed from the helped to make the evening a special occa- station. Funds from the new bill, if it is
pers and magazine stories that had been island. During a ceremony on July 4, 1974, sion for him and for honoring the many things passed, would be distributed in a weighted
written about his father’s efforts to preserve when the new Cutler Bell Circle was dedi- he had done for the community over the ratio to every state that has lighthouses.
the pristine coastline for future generations. cated, Cates must have had some kind of years. He went on to explain how for many Tim Harrison said he hopes the public
Bay Ridge School student council presi- magical vision at the time when he named the years the Little River Lighthouse had played will step forward to contact their senators by
dent Tyler Warner read a statement on behalf old fog bell, “The Bell of Peace.” Cates’ an important role and how it was always a showing their support of the bill. If the bill
of the students thanking Cates for saving the apparent magical vision in the past, for the welcome site as the fisherman returned home passes the Senate, it then goes to the House
lighthouse for future generations and then future was realized 27 years later, in 2001. from sea as they approached the wonderful of Representatives and Harrison hopes the
presented him with a shell that had been At that time, a few weeks after the terror- Cutler Harbor. He should know; he spent public will also contact Rep. Michaud and
hand-painted by student Kayla Robinson. ist attacks of 9/11, “The Bell of Peace,” was at nearly his entire life making his living off the Rep. Pingree and ask them to also support the
Timothy Harrison, co-chair of the the center of a ceremony held in the Cutler Bell sea. bill. Harrison said, “Some of Maine’s light-
Friends of Little River Lighthouse, read a Circle, when Little River Lighthouse, which Cates explained that because of modern houses, as well as many lighthouses in other
framed certificate of appreciation that was Cates had saved from demolition so many on-board navigational instruments, the states, are in danger of never being restored
presented to Cates, which was followed by a years earlier and after being dark for 26 years, Coast Guard wanted to tear the lighthouse or saved because of their remote location or
framed painting of the lighthouse by Cutler was relit as a “Beacon of Freedom to the down. But the lighthouse was the home to the because of the expense involved.”
artist Pam Britton that was also presented to World.” lighthouse keepers and it should remain a Harrison says that one example of a
home so that people can visit it to understand Maine lighthouse that could benefit from the
A C A D E M Y N E W S
why it was once so important. National Lighthouse Stewardship Act,
In closing Cates said, “I love Cutler. I would be 1871 Halfway Rock Lighthouse that
tures, and social events focused on the com- wouldn’t want to live anywhere but here. If I rests in Casco Bay, about 10 miles east of
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mon interests of its membership. The annual can do anything to help preserve it the way Portland Head Light. He said the lighthouse
Miniature Artisans to Host Display at Guild School, as the conference is known, it is, then I am honored.” As he slowly walked is now in a rapid state of deterioration. In 2004,
MMA brings more than 30 instructors, all Artisans back to his seat, he received a standing ova- Maine Preservation declared it as one of
The works of multiple artists of the Inter- or Fellows of the Guild, and 200 miniaturists tion from the audience. Maine’s Ten Most Endangered Historic
national Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) from more than 30 states and other countries Although the restoration and preserva- Properties.
will be on display at Maine Maritime Acad- to the Maine Maritime Academy campus. tion of Little River Lighthouse is an ongoing Harrison also pointed out that light-
emy in early June. The exhibit is scheduled to While on campus, the group holds more than project, the lighthouse is now available for houses are popular tourist attractions and
be held in conjunction with the Guild’s an- 40 classes, each running for 6 to 8 hours a day. overnight stays in the summer. To learn more many of the millions of people who have
nual instructional conference held each sum- The group offers a variety of classes for all you can visit their web site at www.LittleRiver visited Maine over the years, have come here
mer at the Castine college. The exhibit will skill levels in many different mediums. Light.org or call them at 207-259-3833. specifically to visit the lighthouses. He says
feature handcrafted works from instructors The primary goal of IGMA is to promote Lighthouse Preservation Bill Introduced this is evident by the extreme popularity of
and students alike and will be open free of fine miniatures as an art form. It also seeks to in Congress West Quoddy Lighthouse in Lubec,
charge to the public from Sun., June 7, to increase awareness and appreciation of high- Maine’s United States senators Snowe Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol, Port-
Weds., June 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and quality workmanship through public educa- and Collins, along with Michigan senators land Head Light in Cape Elizabeth and Nubble
Thurs., June 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The tion, recognize and honor qualified artisans Levin and Stabenow, have introduced in Lighthouse in York, as well as many others.
exhibit will be located in the Harborview and encourage work of the highest quality, Congress the National Lighthouse Steward- Harrison said, lighthouses are old struc-
Room of the Harold Alfond Student Center, encourage the development of new artisans, ship Act of 2009 that would create a three year tures, most date back to the early years of our
located on the main dining floor. and coordinate and serve the interests and pilot competitive $20 million grant program to nation, and they all need financial help to
The Guild is a mixture of miniaturists, needs of the artisan and non-artisan. help restore many of America’s endangered preserve them. He concluded by saying,
both collectors and artisans, who have a For further information, contact the lighthouses. “Lighthouses were built for one purpose
mutual appreciation of fine miniatures. Each MMA Conferences Department, Amy The new bill, which has been assigned only, to save lives, and now it’s our turn to
year the Guild hosts a series of classes, lec- Gutow, 207-326-2283. Senate Bill number s715, would complement save the lighthouses.”
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