USCG LIGHTSHIP SAILORS ASSOC.

INC. Ron Janard, Editor 3813 NUEVO CIRCLE

COLORADO SPRINGS. CO 80918

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PRESIDENT

Ron Janard

1st VICE PRESIDENT

George (Skip) Coleman

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

Bob Gubitosi

SECRETARY and MEMBERSHIP

Dave Orszak

TREASURER

Fred A. Pelger

DIRECTORS AT LARGE:

Roland Holloway

Rick Gryder

David Addicott

Dennis Cosmo Past President

Larry Ryan Past President

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Bob Gubitosi

Arts and Graphics

Dennis Cosmo, Past Pres.

Web Master

. Rick Gryder

Chaplain

Rev. Adrian Van Houten

Historian

* Ron Janard

President’s Report 2

Secretaries Report 3

Short Sea Story 4

Meeting Agenda 5

Registration form 6

For info.

General Quarters

General Quarters

9

Board of Directors 2

Reunion Highlights 3

Secretaries Report 4

Reunion Photos 5-7

Life Member Roster 8

Reunion Photos

Membership

Renewal Form

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Writings of the President Ron Janard

Greetings Lightship Sailors, Members, Friends, The 12th annual reunion in Savannah was a

great success. We had a fantastic time and a large turnout. The weather, southern hospitality and

hotel location were just perfect. The River/Dinner Cruise topped it off perfectly! I would like

to say THANK YOU to all who were responsible and dedicated for making Savannah a

memorable time for all.

As you all know, this was an election year. After 6 years as President, Larry Ryan has

decided not to seek re-election. Bernie Byrnes and Pete Marx have also decided not to seek

re-election. Elected were two new Board members, David Addicott, and Roland Holloway.

Continuing on the board are: Skip Coleman, 1st V.P.; Bob Gubitosi, 2nd V.P.;

Fred Pelger, Treasurer; Dave Orszak, Secretary and Membership; Rick Gryder, Webmaster and

Larry Ryan, Immediate Past President and Staff Advisor; Dennis Cosmos Jr., Past President;

Adrian Van Houten, Chaplain. Elected as President, Ron Janard, LSA Historian.

As President, I shall also serve as Editor and Publisher of THE FOG HORN. The format will

continue, with occasional minor changes. Dennis Cosmos will continue as Chairman of

Graphics Committee.

This year, we were fortunate to have a few distinguished guests. Morgan McKenzie

(a college student) presented her thesis and a slide show about Lightships during the Civil War.

Harlan Emory Sterling (a former lighthouse keeper) along with his stepson, Tom Everett were

quests in the Social Room. Harlan is quite a character, with a very distinguishing background.

The Memorial Service was held alongside the host Hotel, situated on the river.

We would like to thank Cassandra Turrell from ―Bugles Across America‖ and the

Color Guard members: Philip Teakel YN3, Daniel Plukett YN2, Dawn Alston YN2

and Taylor Brickson SN.

Congratulations to our new Members: H. Fritz Heipertz LIFE MEMBER (DELAWARE

67-68) John Annino, James Sinkula, Bruce Rowe, Julian W. Cravin (SAVANNAH/FRYING

PAN/DIAMOND SHOAL 56-61 and Congratulations to Peter Lalik 43rd Life Member

(BARNAGAT 64-67) who won the raffle for the free hotel stay.

During the banquet, Bob Mannino Jr. President of the United States Lightship Museum,

along with his wife Chris, gave a presentation on the LV112 Nantucket, from acquisition, while

docked at Long Island, to its present location in Boston Massachusetts along with his plans for

future restoration and educational purposes.

As in the past, this issue of THE FOG HORN shall be composed of photographs of the official meeting, Memorial Service, and Banquet. A great time was had by all, old and new friendships made. Next year at Cape Cod, We will return to our own Museum, and see its growth since 2008. Bill Collette, President of the Coast Guard Heritage/LSA Museum, present at the Savannah Reunion, is also looking forward to our return in 2011. Please, Do not forget to renew your Membership! The USCG Lightship Sailors Association exists through Membership. As Members of the organization, every one of you are keeping the history of Lightships and the Men who manned them alive! This history must not be forgotten. Ever!

Attention Frying Pan Shoals Light TOWER Crew members The LSA was recently contacted by the new owner of the tower who would like to contact any former crew members. Please call Larry Ryan at 719-440-7280 or you can email me at President@uscglightshipsailors.org for more information.

Ron Janard

THE FOG HORN I WILL NOT ABANDON YOU LIGHTSHIP NOT IN

CORRECT POSITION

Volume 2 Issue 30 Newsletter of The U.S. Coast Guard Lightship Sailors Association FALL 2010

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New Board of Directors:

Back row (L-R);

Dave Orszak,

Rick Gryder,

Ron Janard,

Larry Ryan,

Roland Holloway,

Fred Pelger.

Front row (L-R);

Adrian Van Houten,

George (Skip) Coleman,

Bob Gubitosi

Not shown;

Dennis Cosmos,

David Addicott

The Welcome Committee at our Registration Table

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Fellow Lightship Sailor, Richard Walker donated his

personal uniform to the LSA museum. His uniform and

the above information tablet were displayed next to the

registration table attracting a lot of attention. The tablet is

a creation of our talented Chaplain, Adrian Van Houten.

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Secretary and Membership Director Report Secretary

The Annual General Meeting was convened on 14 October 2010 in Savannah, Georgia and the Reunion was attended

by 49 members plus their families and friends. Banquet attendance was about 90 people. The Board of Directors and

Committee Chairmen gave their reports. The Association is in good shape and membership increased 21% over last

year. Election of Officers and Directors was held and is reported elsewhere in the Fog Horn. Changes to the By-Laws

were summarized by the 1st Vice President and all were ratified. The By-Laws contain the listing of all changes A copy

will be provided to any member who requests a copy.

The 2011 Reunion site considerations narrowed down a return to the Coast Guard Museum in Barnstable, MA

Voice vote by the membership approved the selection. Larry outlined his method of selection for 2012 and alternative

sites were discussed.

Membership

Total life membership has increased to 43 and overall membership for 2010 at 205.

2011 Membership cards will be issued to those who have already submitted their 2011 dues later this month. It was

approved to change the membership to October-September instead of January-December. During the Reunion we

had two new life members enrolled, three new members and one renewal not counting those who paid in advance with

their registration. Thanks for those additional donations as well.

Dave Orszak Secretary and Membership Director

Special Guest Morgan Mckenzie,

(Lightship Thesis presentation)

Rick Gryder, Webmaster MaryLou & Skip Coleman,

First Vice President

Secretary’s Report Dave Orszak

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Sharon & Rev. Adrian Van Houten

Eillie & Pete Lalik

Murial & John Biernass

Bill Collette / Larry Ryan Pete Penfield

Bill Quigley

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

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Deb & Rick Dasch Sylvia & David Addicott

Mr. & Mrs. Everett St. Louis Pete Marx Chris & Bob Mannino

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

Mr. & Mrs. George Williford

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Charlie & Joanne Bolten Ed Juradic

Bill Colletti Pat & Bill Sherman Dale Matlock

John & Isabel Krider

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

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ROSTER OF LIFE MEMBERS

KRZWICKI, Marty 114/536 Pollock Rip. 58-59

RAINVILLE, Richard E. ―Dick‖ 112/534 Nantucket, ‗73 – ‘74

WLV-612 Nantucket, ‗74 – ‗75

PLETNICK, Jerome J. ―J.J 112/534 Nantucket Jul ‘50 – ‗52

COURSEY, Gerard H. ―Jerry‖ WLV613 Relief (Boston) Oct ‗68-Feb ‗71

SCOTT, Gary B. ―Earl‖ WAL-612 San Francisco 1962 – 1964

COLEMAN, George H. ―Skip‖ 189 Diamond Shoal 1965 – 1967

QUIGLEY, William ―Quig‖ 106/528 Relief (MA) 1956 to Aug ‗57

JENNINGS, Richard W. 84/509 Relief (Frying Pan, Savannah)‘59-‗60

WALES, Howard E. ―Bud‖ 18/539 Cross Rip ‗61 ‘62 102/525 Boston ‗62

COLLETTE, William Jr. ―Bill‖ LV114 / WLV-536/LV114 Pollock Rip ‗67-‗68 Founding member

RYAN, Lawrence ―Larry‖ R. WAL605 Overfalls, Blunts Reef ‗60-‗61

WHALEY, Curtis L. WLV604 Columbia Aug ‗78 - Dec ‗79

WHALEY, Debra H. LSA Member Wife of Curtis above

RINGO, Gene C. 88/513 Umatilla, 5-22-52 - 6-9-52

113/535 Swiftsure, 6-11-52 - 6-14-54

196 Relief/Umatilla, 7-61 thru 3-64

FLAGG, Marcia A. LSA Member Family of Harold Flagg, only Vineyard # 73 Survivor

GUYETTE, Floyd E. ―Sonny‖ 118/539 Cross Rip Jun ‘61–Sep ‗62

GARRAN, John W. 112/534 Nantucket Mar‘63 to Oct‘64

DeFRANCESCO, John M. 112 / 534 Nantucket Feb ‘73–Jun ‘74 .

613 Relief (MA) TAD summer ‘74

612 Nantucket ‘74 – Jun ‗75

WEINBERG, Steven WAL 605 Overfalls & Blunts Reef July ‘60-Dec ‗60

ORSZAK, David WAL 115/537 Frying Pan Shoals ‘60-61

BESSETTE, Roland WAL118/539 Boston June ‘63-Nov ‗65

WALKER, Wendell WAL 84/50 Relief March ‘59-Aug ‗60

BLAKELEY, Willis ―Jack‖ WAL 604 Columbia ‘76-‗78

BLAKELEY, Marie LSA Member Wife of Willis, above

BURGESS, Joseph Fred 101/524 Stone Horse & Cross Rip July ‘63-‗64

HOLMES, William H. ―Bill‖ 114/536 Pollock Rip ‘60-‗63

BYRNES, Bernard 91/515 Relief Portsmouth, VA 8‘54—8‘55

JENNINGS, Charles ‗Chuck‖ 79/506 Barnegat 1954-1955

MARX, Peter 108/530 Five Fathom 1955-1956

FLOCA, Brian LSA Member Author/writer Childrens Books about Lightships

HELBERG, Russell ―Russ‖ WAL 612 San Francisco 1962-‗64

PENFIELD. Peter ―Pete‖ 112/534 Nantucket ‘61-62

WALKLEY, Edward 112/534 Nantucket Jan ‘48-May 1950

NINIVAGGI, Michael ―Nino‖ 112/534 Nantucket ‗73-75’

612 Nantucket ‘Apr 75 – Nov ‗75

GODFREY, Frank 118/539 Boston 63-64

PETRI, Richard L 115/537 Frying Pan Shoals 45-46

78/505 Relief 48-50

BROWN, Richard A 79/506 Barnegat 54-56

HOLLOWAY, Roland 109/531 New Orleans 64-66

MASON, David 91/515 Relief 60-61

JANARD, Ronald ―Ron‖ LSA Member LSA President and Historian

FRASER, Robert ―Bob‖ LSA Member

HEIPERTZ, H.F ―Fritz‖ 116/538 Deleware 67-68

LALIK, Peter 79/506 Barnegat 64-66

Honorable Mention regarding Jay McCarthy

Jay has recently published his first book, which he‗s been working on for the past few years.

Collision at Sea “The True Story of the Collision and Sinking of the U.S.C.G Lightship Relief LV-78 / WAL 505”

This Great book, written by our fellow Lightship Sailor, is available online at www.buybooksontheweb.com

Or toll free: (877) BUY-BOOK. If you wish to contact Jay McCarthy directly, please contact your President.

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REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

The BOD conducting

Voting procedures, with a

healthy attendance of

LSA members.

Adrian Van Houten,

John Hughes, Julian Craven

and Dave Addicott having a

little fun with a

riverboat crewmember!

This fellow Lightship Sailor has

Pete Penfield and Bill Collette‘s

full attention!

REUNION HIGHLIGHTS

Full attendance at the Memorial Service.

The ceremony was held along side the river.

The Color Guard shown at ease after

their presentation at the service.

Howard ―Bud‖ Wales showing respect

to those who ―Crossed over the Bar.‖

Larry Ryan, conducting his final speech as the LSA President.

Lightship model built and donated by Russell Helberg.