Mid-Season Report

– Eric Schawbitz (on the island with Cathy A and Linda) did a yeoman’s job of moving the rocks from in front of the  boathouse, cleared the pathways, groomed the boat landing, and prepared a pad for the solar installation

– The carpenter team (led by Jim) has installed a new roof over the AK doorway and constructed and installed solar equipment box, national heritage sign, new lattice, and cleared grounds around the oil house for better views of the station

– The painting team (led by Kathy S) has painted the exterior of the Summer Kitchen and the parlor in the 1867 lighthouse, while Mark Lee finished the interior tower wall restoration and repaired masonry walls and stairs around the property

– The keeper team (led by Pete) repaired and painted the flagpole and clothesline posts and improved grounds

– The solar team (led by Marty) has installed the solar system and we have an energy source! A light in the summer kitchen! (and thanks to team member, Dan, a restored backdoor!), and found, repaired, and installed the front screen door on the lighthouse.

Many thanks to VP Cathy A., who has coordinated all boat trips and purchased necessary equipment to enable these projects to function safely and efficiently, buying everything from propane to a climbing harness to ensure the safety of workers on the skeletal tower. We now also have a functioning water pump and filtration system for cleaning the scum from the first draw of water from the lake up to the summer kitchen–useful for cleaning but still requiring filtration for drinking. “

Photo credit: Barb Falkenhagen