The major event of the summer was, of course, OpSail Maine 2000 in July, which found the lighthouse in the ideal place. Talk about being in the midst of things! The folks who rented the tower for the event were more than pleased with their location. Upstairs, the upper gallery was turned over to WCSH-TV for live broadcasting of the Parade of Ships, nicely handled by Roger Griswold and Chris Rose. For sure, the lighthouse enjoyed an extremely high profile throughout the event. The furniture is in place!

One of the more interesting activities undertaken by the Board of Trustees was the addition of furniture to the keepers' quarters. Through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams, Miriam Barteaux, Paula Harris, Michael Laidlaw, Bob Bent, Michael Hetzel and Cherished Possessions, the lighthouse has achieved a "lived-in" look. Of course, getting everything out there, particularly the cast iron stove, was a feat. Most was carried out over the breakwater, but the stove was transported by boat and hoisted aboard, just as it would have been in the old days. Even a hand pump has been installed in the sink, and we plan to hook up a closed system so we can actually pump water. (The same water, over and over again.)

We are still looking for additional items to complete the furnishings: We would like one or two
 more braided or hooked rugs (to keep the keeper's feet warm!), a table, a chair or two and any other items which might have been there in 1900. If you have anything tucked away in the attic or cellar, call Rusty Nelson at 767-7488.

 While the fund-raising efforts have not brought in the really big dollars needed for major preservation, we have received national recognition by being named "An Official Project" of the Save America's Treasures program by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is hoped that this will help us raise preservation funding for the future.

One of the year's big highlights was a generous grant of $5,000 from the U. S. Lighthouse Society in San Francisco. It was the Society's first- ever Annual Preservation Award, and the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust was honored to be the first recipient. A presentation was made at the lighthouse during the Society's annual tour of Maine lighthouses.