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Fall / Winter 2002

The West Quoddy Head Light Keepers' Association (WQHLKA) ended the Visitor Center's first year of operation on October 19th when they co-hosted the Run for Red Ribbon road race, with Downeast Healthy Tomorrows.

A heartfelt Thank You from the Officers of the Association, to the twenty-two volunteers who staffed the Center 6 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to the many individuals, families and businesses who supported the Association by becoming members of the WQHLKA. Thanks also, to the more than 18,000 visitors who signed in at the Center - they came from every state in the Union, twenty-nine other countries, all Provinces of Canada and all but two of the Canadian Territories.

Activity at the Center was brisk from mid-May to closing, with visitors satisfying their endless curiosity by browsing the Displays and Exhibits, and asking volunteers countless questions about the history of the WQH Lighthouse and Lubec, and for information on where to stay, where to eat, and where to shop in Lubec. Fund-raising raffles held this Season brought in additional funds to the Center. The winners are:

Lighthouse Rug - Roy Meyer, Newton, N. J.
Twenty-four Miniature Lighthouses - Richard Morris, Braintree, MA
Lighthouse Collage Painting - Ray Kiesel, Landsdale, PA.
Displaying works of art placed on consignment in the Art Gallery by local artisans, proved to be very successful. Monies realized from those sales, added to the sale of memberships, raffle tickets, and visitor donations, contributed to the Center's 2002 operating and maintenance costs. As we look ahead to 2003 we recognize that to support the ongoing operation of the Center next year the WQHLKA needs to raise an additional $5,000. To this end, a membership drive is being planned, targeting renewals and new memberships from individuals, families and businesses in Lubec, the surrounding towns, and through the Membership page on the Visitor Center's web site.

Other activity in progress includes writing advertising copy for several 2003 Maine travelers publications and redesigning the web site, soon to be seen online at www.westquoddy.com. Also, additional Exhibits are planned to be in place for next Season, for which the Officers of the Association extend heartfelt thanks to Ron Pesha for these and his many other valuable contributions to the Visitors Center throughout the year.

A good Winter season to everyone! See you come Spring!

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