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Government theft about to take place with the stealing of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse!
United States Congressman Walter Jones is attempting to circumvent the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act in the dispute with Currituck Beach Lighthouse. He has introduced and buried deep in other legislation in HR.5569 Section 1670, a bill that would transfer ownership of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to the local county government. This is morally wrong and bypasses the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act in a "darkness of night attempt to steal a lighthouse" away from a non-profit that has worked years to save and restore it.
Even worse --- the bill has no provisions that the lighthouse be kept open to the public or maintained in a historic manner, under historic guidelines.
The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, which was passed by Congress in 2000, allows for nonprofits and local governments to both apply for ownership of a lighthouse with an expert panel of government and state officials who review the applications to decide which applicant it feels is best suited to own the lighthouse. Congressman Jones does not want to follow the due process as set by law. If he is allowed to proceed with this legislation, it will in effect, destroy the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. This must not be allowed to happen ! ! ! ! ! !
The only thing that will stop Section 1670 of HR.5569 from passing is an urgent telegram, email and phone call from everyone and anyone you know to their Representative in the United States House of Representatives from their individual state. Do not contact representatives from other states; most Congressmen only respond to residents of the state that they represent. If you do not know who your Congressman is go to www.house.govwww.house.gov and then click your mouse on Member Services.
Please, don’t delay; contact your Congressmen and ask them to stop Section 1670 of HR.5569.
Only you can make a difference.
New Jersey Lighthouse Society Winter Meeting On December 7, the New Jersey Lighthouse Society will hold its winter meeting at the Tuckers Island Lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton, NJ. Everyone is asked to bring a lighthouse ornament to help decorate the 9-foot holiday tree that is on display at the lighthouse. The public is invited. If you live in New Jersey or nearby, this would be a great time to join the New Jersey Lighthouse Society.
Win a Lighthouse Needlepoint Holiday Tree
The American Lighthouse Foundation is raffling off a holiday tree with over 100 handmade needlepoint lighthouse ornaments. Each of the 100 ornaments is different and each is handmade by a different person. The 100 donated ornaments have come from all parts of the United States. Proceeds of the raffle will benefit the lighthouse restoration projects of the American Lighthouse Foundation. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or three for $10.00. Raffle tickets may be printed or purchased on line at www.LighthouseFoundation.orgwww.LighthouseFoundation.org . The raffle will end when $3,000 in tickets are sold.
Holiday Lighting at the Nubble
You’re invited to the Christmas lighting at Maine’s famous Nubble Lighthouse in York on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5:30-7PM. Santa arrives by fire truck, there will be hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas music. The holiday lights on the lighthouse will be on every night thereafter thru January 1st, 2003. For more information call 207-363-1040 or email
Trivia Question - Answer and you could win ! ! !
When this Atlantic coast lighthouse was considered useless it was decided the best way to remove it was to blow it up. However, a mighty blast, generated by sixty-two sticks of dynamite, failed to bring it down. What is the name of the lighthouse?
E-Mail you answer to will randomly pick one name from the correct answers to win a holiday afghan. Lighthouse Depot employees or suppliers associated with Lighthouse Depot are not eligible.
New children’s book - Just in time for the holidays
The Flying Santa - A True Story by Joe McHugh
His airplane battered mercilessly by a fierce winter storm and running dangerously low on fuel, Capt. Bill Wincapaw desperately struggles to find his way home. Then a flash of light seen through the blinding snow rekindles his hope. This true story of a man and his family’s unique expression of gratitude to the lighthouse keepers of New England helps remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. It is a book about a wonderful tradition of giving that continues to this day through the Friends of the Flying Santa. Hard cover children’s book, with dust jacket, 31 pages. Makes a wonderful gift.
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91304 #91304 The Flying Santa $16.95
Books on Clearance
The following books are being discontinued with the remaining stock being specially priced to make room for new books. These books may make a great addition to your library or a wonderful holiday gift. Quantities are limited, so order soon to avoid disappointment.
To view all of them, and other clearance items, go to www.lhdepot.com/clearance.cfmwww.lhdepot.com/clearance.cfm.
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91492 #91492 Beacons of Hope was $19.95 On sale for $12.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91587 #91587 FYRAR was $39.95 On sale for $18.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91841 #91841 Lighthouses of Wales was $22.95 On Sale for $16.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91571 #91571 Lighthouses by Leo Marriott was $29.95 On sale for $19.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91771 #91771 A Light Walk by Ian Cassells was $19.95 On sale for $12.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91419 #91419 The White Queen was $15.95 On sale for $8.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91474 #91474 Lighthouses of Gotland was $24.95 On sale for $15.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=31694 #31694 Forgotten Beacons was $23.95 On sale for $17.88
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=91757 #91757 Lightkeeping on the St. Lawrence was $19.95 On sale for $11.88
Calendars make great gifts
Lighthouse Depot has a wide selection of calendars for 2003, which make great gifts for the holidays. Some titles are going fast so be sure to order yours now to avoid losing the year.
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13312 #13312 New Jersey 2003 Lighthouse Calendar $11.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13301 #13301 Great Lakes 2003 Deluxe Lighthouse Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13302 #13302 New England 2003 Deluxe Lighthouse Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13303 #13303 Pacific Coast 2003 Deluxe Holiday Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13304 #13304 Atlantic Coast 2003 Deluxe Holiday Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13311 #13311 Guichard 2003 Lighthouse Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13308 #13308 Gulf Coast 2003 Lighthouse Calendar $12.95
www.lhdepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=13310 #13310 Canada 2003 Lighthouse Calendar $12.95
Be sure to visit the Lighthouse Depot web site for all your holiday gift giving ideas. We have a wonderful selection of clothing, collectibles, holiday items, home furnishings, prints, dinnerware and other unique gifts at www.LighthouseDepot.comwww.LighthouseDepot.com. 
Can’t think of what to give someone? May we suggest a gift subscription to Lighthouse Digest Magazine which makes a wonderful gift that keeps on giving, month after month, all year long. A subscription is only $28. per year at www.LighthouseDigest.com www.LighthouseDigest.com
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