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April 2003
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Vol. 14, Number 2
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Join the celebration of Ohio’s
bicentennial at Dover Dam weekend
The state of Ohio has many events planned in 2003 to help
celebrate its 200 years of statehood. Now that spring has arrived,
why not plan to join the celebration by attending Dover Dam
Weekend at Tuscazoar? We've planned a weekend of events that
will hearken back to life in the 1800's.
A Civil War reenactment; mountain men; cavalry; an
old-time steam engine and other events are being planned to
provide both entertainment and education. Scouts who attend will
have an opportunity to earn the American Heritage merit badge.
And, as always, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will lead guided
tours of Dover Dam for camp visitors.
The organized events will begin at flag raising on
Saturday morning and will conclude with an evening campfire
program at the Hoover Lodge amphitheater.
Campsites are still available. The $7 per person
activity fee includes all camp events, a souvenir patch and a BBQ
beef dinner Saturday evening. A Cracker Barrel and leader's
meeting is planned for Friday evening. A second meeting will be
held Saturday morning at breakfast for day-only attendees. For
more information, call 330-859-2288.
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Primitive Gathering offers atlatl, archery, flint knapping, June
21-22
This
will be the third year for the Primitive Gathering at Camp Tuscazoar.
Each year attendance goes up. Everyone is invited to learn the
primitive ways of the bow, atlatl, and flint knapping.
Camp for the weekend. Learn from skilled artisans. Try
your hand at the arts. Hike Tuscazoar's hills and eat in the dining
hall.
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Flint knapping -- from rocks to points.
Artisans will be on hand to demonstrate and show points. Flint
and tools will be for sale.
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Atlatl -- from beginners to ISAC international
competition. Try your arm at the throwing stick and dart.
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Primitive archery -- from axe to wax. Learn how to
make self and composite bows. Learn about various arrow
woods.
Event hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Practice and challenge
ranges will be open to visitors and exhibitors to try their throwing
skills. Instructors will have throwing sticks and darts to try. A
benefit auction with finely crafted items is scheduled for Saturday
at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per car. A concession stand will also be
open. For more information, please contact Norm Saeger at saeger@raex.com.
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Ride-A-Thon benefit planned for Tuscazoar
The Buckeye Trail Riders horse club
is planning to hold their first Ride-A-Thon to benefit Camp
Tuscazoar on Sept. 6-7, 2003. They hope to have more than 100 riders
in camp that weekend from several area horse clubs.
The riders will raise money through sponsorships. Each
day, the horse riders will leave at 10 a.m. for a 5-to-6-hour ride.
A potluck dinner is planned for Saturday evening. The riders will
provide all food.
Also, individual prizes will be awarded at the Saturday
dinner. Buckeye Trail Riders will present a plaque/award to the
horse club with the most participation, and an award for the most
money collected by an organization.
If you are interested in sponsoring a rider for this
event, or if your horse club is interested in participating, please
contact the camp at 330-859-2288.
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Tuscazoar events, programs and activities
For reservations or additional information,
contact Camp Tuscazoar at 330-859-2288 |
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Tuscazoar Tidbits
Here's a few items to keep in mind about
Camp Tuscazoar. Some of these things you may have forgotten; some
you might not have known. Read on…
Pig Weekend
Camp Tuscazoar's annual pig weekend is scheduled for Sept. 12-14,
2003 . The Pig Gig will provide many fun activities for campers and,
as always, the Pig Roast fund-raiser will offer great food, musical
entertainment and a chance to see what's new and reminisce about
days gone by. The Pig Roast will be held Saturday and Sunday from 3
to 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets for the Pig Roast will be available
this summer from Camp Tuscazoar Foundation members or by contacting
the camp.
Hay Rides
Be sure to schedule a good, old-fashioned hayride through the hills
of Camp Tuscazoar for your group this fall. The hayrides will run
from October to mid-November at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. Rides can also be scheduled for other times,
provided a driver and wagon host are available. The rides last
approximately 1 hour and cost $45 ($40 for groups camping).
Campmasters
We are always in need of campmasters. Volunteers age 21 and older
who are members of the Foundation, or willing to join the Foundation
for $10, are needed to assist the Ranger in overseeing the camp on
weekends and to check units in and out of camp. This is an ideal way
to help out at camp and spend a weekend or two in the great
outdoors. You can make it a fun outing for your family or for some
old scouting friends.
Firewood
We still have plenty of downed timber in camp that needs removed.
CTF members may cut their own firewood at no charge. But, please see
the Ranger before cutting or removing any timber.
See "Tuscazoar Tidbits"….Page
3.
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Celebrate
Ohio's bicentennial at
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Dover Dam Weekend
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Come
and enjoy...
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Civil War re-enactment
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Mountain men & cavalry
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Old-time steam engine
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Tours of Dover Dam
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Campfire program
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BBQ beef dinner
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and much, much more!
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May 2-4 at historic Camp Tuscazoar
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Groups braved winter snow and ice to compete for Gold Rush prizes
Despite winter's bitter cold, snow and ice, ten
hearty groups crisscrossed Camp Tuscazoar in search of gold
nuggets, lost cities and high marks for leadership, participation,
safety and spirit. They solved problems, cooked their meal on the
trail, rescued fallen comrades (the first-aid challenge), solved a
compass course, sharpened their tools and demonstrated their
outdoor skills. In the end, everyone could take satisfaction in a
job well done.
Event chairman Howard Rubin had the groups traveling
from one end of the camp to the other, which helped keep bodies
warm in the frigid weather. Fortunately, everyone was well
equipped for the cold. No tennis shoes in this crowd!
Breakfast in the dining hall was a welcome start to
the day. And, as always, Bob Spencer's chili kept everyone warm
and well fed at the evening meal. Later, precious gold nuggets won
during the day's events were exchanged for trays of goodies! And,
the patrol that lost their entire bag of nuggets that afternoon
was grateful for their recovery before the auction began.
To view more pictures of the Gold Rush, visit our
website at:
http://www.tuscazoar.org/03grreview.htm.
Our thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the
weekend a success. See you next year!
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Tuscazoar Tidbits
From Page 2
Tuscazoar Slide Show
We’ve received many requests to present the Tuscazoar
slide show at scout meetings, Lion’s Club meetings, and other group
events. This 20-minute program offers a look back at Tuscazoar’s storied
history, and includes dozens of rare and outstanding photos. If your
group is interested in seeing this presentation, please contact the camp
and request a showing well in advance of your event. A donation for this
free showing would be appreciated to help cover our costs.
Zoar Valley Trail
The Camp Tuscazoar Foundation continues to operate the
Zoar Valley Trail, from Bolivar to New Philadelphia. Patches and medals
are available for those who successfully complete this 17-mile hike.
From pioneer settlements to canal locks, this trail provides a glimpse
into Ohio history. Camp Tuscazoar offers an overnight stopping point for
those on the trail. For more information, visit
www.tuscazoar.org/zoarvalleytrail.htm.
“Adopt-A-Site” Program
So your group wants to camp, but can’t afford to pay
camping fees? We have the solution. At Tuscazoar, your group can spend
the weekend in a campsite at no charge, provided the group completes an
approved four-hour work project. To participate, inquire when you make
your reservations. You need to save money; we need to get the work done.
Let's work together to make them both happen!
Bricks still available
You can still purchase an engraved brick for $25 to honor
an Eagle Scout, to remember a lost loved one or to express your support
for Camp Tuscazoar. The Eagle bricks will be placed in the Eagle Walk
outside the W.C. Moorhead Museum, and others are placed in prominent
locations in camp for all visitors to see. Brochures with brick
applications are available at camp. Information is also available on our
website at www.tuscazoar.org/eaglebricks.htm |
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Hey! Where’s the stockade?
We recently found
this photo in our museum photo collection. It appears to show the
location of our camp entrance before the stockade was constructed,
and includes two teepees, a covered wagon and several totem poles.
We’re guessing this picture was taken in the 1940’s. Do you know
more about it? If so, let us know!
Bridge project moves forward
A number of positive
developments have occurred recently on our Zoarville Station
Bridge project. Most importantly, we have been given approval
to not raise the bridge when it is re-installed. The Ohio
Department of Transportation, the Ohio Historic Preservation
Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources have
agreed that the bridge may be re-installed on its existing
abutments, saving the project an estimated $300,000. All
remaining work, except for design and construction supervision
costs, will be paid for under the TEA-21 grant we were awarded
by ODOT. Another exciting development is the imminent
involvement of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering
in the rehabilitation of the worst of the corroded bridge
parts. A group of Welding School seniors, under the
supervision of a faculty advisor, will be meeting with Project
Manager Dave Tschantz and other project consultants in
mid-April to formulate procedures for transporting these
bridge parts to Columbus for examination and rehabilitation.
We are excited to have OSU involved in this project! Also, the
Ohio Erie Canal Association has awarded this project $19,277.
This latest grant will complete funding of this project at
current estimates! We thank the OECA for their help. We now
anticipate reopening and dedicating the bridge in the spring
of 2004.
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Junior
Membership
The Foundation
offers a junior membership to those under 18 years of age.
Junior members are entitled to use the camp facilities under
adult supervision, and will receive the “Breeze” newsletter.
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Volunteers needed
The experts say
we all have a desire to feel needed. OK…we need you! We need
volunteers for event weekends, for work projects, for
maintenance, for mowing, to help out in the museum, and for many
other tasks. Get involved and improve your mental health! |
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Eagle project roundup
Several Eagle
projects are underway at camp. Eagle candidates will be: scanning old
Tuscazoar photos for display on computer in the museum; siding the
camp latrines; restoring and remarking Icky’s Trail; landscaping the
Hoover Lodge amphitheater; improving the amphitheater lighting; and
remarking and improving the trail to Pioneer Point.
We also have a long list of service projects, including litter
control, trail maintenance and improvement, firewood cutting, ditch
clearing, painting and cleaning. If your group is looking for a
service project, please call the camp.
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Coming Events: |
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April 6 |
CTF Board Meeting |
May 2-4 |
Dover Dam Weekend |
May 4 |
CTF Board Meeting |
June 1 |
CTF Board Meeting |
June 21-22 |
Primitive
Gathering |
July 13 |
CTF Board Meeting |
Aug. 3 |
CTF Board Meeting |
Sept. 7 |
CTF Board Meeting |
Sept. 12-14 |
Pig Weekend |
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Camp Tuscazoar "Breeze"
is published by the
Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 308
Zoarville, OH 44656-0308
http://www.tuscazoar.org
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Former
Foundation board member Bill Wagner passes away
Long-time Camp Tuscazoar Foundation volunteer William P. (Bill) Wagner
passed away in November. He was 71.
Bill was born in October, 1931 and graduated from Louisville High
School in the class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to
1955 and in the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1956 to 1960. As a youth, Bill
was a charter member of Troop 120 in Louisville, where he earned the
rank of Star. His first three years of Pipestone honors were earned at
Camp Tuscazoar.
Bill began his adult Scouting career leading his son’s Cub Pack 17
from 1980 to 1982, and he continued as a Webelos leader in Packs 120 and
244 until 1985. In 1983, he signed on as a charter member and Assistant
Scoutmaster of Canton’s new Boy Scout Troop 244, where he remained an
active assistant for the remainder of his life.
As an adult, Bill earned his 4th and 5th year
Pipestones at Camp Tuscazoar in 1983 and 1984. He earned the John
Burroughs Nature Award in 1986 and assisted with the John Burroughs
program at summer camp every year since 1987.
In showing his love for nature and Scouting, Bill created “Bill’s
Bog,” a nature area at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation. He often gave
nature presentations to church groups, garden clubs and various women’s
associations.
Bill joined the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation in its early days in
1986, and was elected to the Foundation’s first class of trustees in
1987. He served regularly on the board thereafter, and used his
knowledge of nature to assist with identification signs and nature
trails throughout camp. He was also an avid photographer.
Bill
and his wife Norma raised two children: William II and Michelle. In
1997, Bill retired from the Timken Company. He once said, “No one will
ever know how much enjoyment nature and teaching nature to others has
given me during the years.” |
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