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December 2011
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Vol.
22, Number 3
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Gold Rush competition
scheduled for Jan. 27-29
Competitors will be asked to do the
best they can as fast as they can as Camp Tuscazoar hosts its
annual Gold Rush competition on January 27-29. This event is open
to any group that wants to join in. Units will follow the
Tuscazoar Gold Rush trail and stop at cities along the way. At
each city, they will earn golden nuggets by completing a task
using an outdoor skill. A Saturday evening auction will give
competitors the opportunity to trade their nuggets for valuable
prizes. Registration
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at 8 a.m. Saturday and the competition will kick off at 9 a.m. The
$18 per person registration fee includes an event patch, breakfast
on Saturday and Sunday, Saturday dinner and lunch for adults
during Saturday’s events (competitors will cook on the trail.)
Camping fees are additional. A Friday evening cracker-barrel for
adults is scheduled as well. Each group must provide a Klondike
sled. To register or to learn more, contact the camp at
330-859-2288 or via email at info@tuscazoar.org.
Help needed
to restore 1953 Keppler Lodge painting
A painting that
hung over the fireplace in Keppler Lodge for more than 30 years
was returned to the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation in 2009, thanks to
the efforts of longtime Tuscazoar camper Dan Cheezan and several
others. Completed in 1953 by Mrs. Charles Ridenbaugh, the daughter
of Homer Keppler, the painting depicts the old Massillon Area
Council camp at Turkeyfoot Lake.
Years of smoke
and weather have taken their toll on the painting, but we have
finally succeeded in finding someone who can restore it.
The painting has
been delivered to the McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation
Laboratory in Oberlin, Ohio. The interesting part of this story is
that the gentleman who will work on the painting was a Boy Scout
in the Czech Republic and was immediately impressed.
We have not
received a final appraisal of the work to be done but the initial
estimate was somewhere around $4,600 for restoration.
If you would like
to assist us with this project, please mail your donation to the
camp. All monies received will be deposited into an account
earmarked for this purpose. Donors will also be kept updated on
the progress we are making. Once the painting is restored, it will
be returned to its original location for all to view.
Thank you in advance
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Headlines from the hills GLUB, GLUB, GLUB…..sums
up this year’s Fall Flapjack Flip. We are not sure if it
could have rained much more. But, despite the weather, more than
200 loyal campers and friends of the camp ventured into the woods
to enjoy a great meal of pancakes and Tuscazoar maple syrup. New
this year was the addition of a fall orienteering event held in
conjunction with the Northeast Ohio Orienteering Club (NEOOC).
This two-day orienteering event offered both cross country and
score courses for our visitors.
By now, you
should have received your 2012 Camp Tuscazoar Events Calendar.
You didn’t get one? Well, join the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation and a
calendar will automatically show up in your mailbox. For the price
of a membership, you can make certain you don’t miss important
dates. Please continue to patronize our advertisers. If someone
mentions that they want to advertise next year, let us know. |
Tuscazoar events, programs and activities
For reservations or additional information,
contact Camp Tuscazoar at 330-859-2288 |
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Icky's Point of Interest
Zoarite Iron Mines
After establishing the community of Zoar in
1817-1818, the German separatists began mining iron in the
surrounding hills to provide income for the community. There were
four mines within the Camp Tuscazoar area, of which the one with a
massive sandstone retaining wall is believed to be the oldest. This
particular mine, which can still be seen along the northern side of
the horseshoe trail from Buzzard’s Roost, contained up to 8' thick
stratum of Black Band ore. Black Band ore is black iron carbonate
shale, whereas Kidney ore is a shell of red iron oxide surrounding a
clay nodule core. A technique known as kidney mining, an early form
of strip mining, was used to uncover the raw iron ore. The soil was
stripped away to reveal the ore beneath. The stone wall at the end
of the trail probably was used to load the iron ore into waiting
carts. The ore was then hauled to the old stage coach road and down
to the furnace.
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Dates
announced for 2012 events
Be sure to mark your calendars for these events next year:
Camp
Tuscazoar Gold Rush ..............................Jan 27-29,
2012
Tuscazoar Maple Days .........................March 31 & April
1, 2012
Dover Dam Weekend ...........................................May
4-6, 2012
Pig Gig Weekend ..............................................Sept.
7-9, 2012
Pig Roast Fundraiser ......................................Sept. 8
& 9, 2012
Fall Flapjack Flip
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Pig weekend draws visitors, aids camp
Camp Tuscazoar’s 22nd annual Pig Gig/Pig Roast weekend is now in the
books and between the showers, sunshine, great food, and
foot-stomping entertainment, a great time was had by all.
Our Pig Gig Weekend was a fun time for the scouts as they played
games with scouts from across northeast Ohio.
The Pig Roast was once again attended by more than 500 people. The
sounds of the “Dulcimers and Such” group were enjoyed by all who
visited on Saturday and Sunday’s entertainment, “Friends”, brought
back lots of toe-tapping favorites. We are pleased to report that
this years’ event netted almost $5,200 for camp upkeep.
This amount was made possible through ticket sales, generous
donations by many local businesses such as Amish Door, the Bolivar
Giant Eagle, Crossroads Market, Dutch Valley Restaurant, Littys
Cakes and Wal-Mart and a wonderful donation from Thrivent Financial
for Lutherans, who provided matching funds. Please make every effort
to support these local businesses and thank them for their generous
donations to our event.
We also want to congratulate the winners of this year’s raffles:
Elsie Lenox of Bolivar took home the “Pig” quilt and several other
lucky winners took home door prizes donated by one of our members.
If you haven’t attended before, mark your calendar for next year’s
event on Sept. 8 & 9 and plan to attend. If you want to receive
tickets in advance, why not purchase a membership? Tickets will be
mailed to your door. How much easier could life be? Thanks to
everyone who attended and enjoyed this event. See you next year!
Musicians needed for 2012 Pig Roast
We are looking for an individual or group that would be willing to
provide musical entertainment at next year’s Pig Roast. If you would
be willing to volunteer, please contact the camp at 330-859-2288 or
via email at info@tuscazoar.org.. |
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Help needed at W.C. Moorhead Museum
HELP! Your help is urgently
needed to help us sort and categorize the wonderful
donations that have been coming into the W. C. Moorhead
Museum.
The W. C.
Moorhead Museum collects and exhibits photographs, books,
uniforms, artifacts and other objects depicting the
history of Camp Tuscazoar and area scouting. Camp
Tuscazoar's development was closely linked to the growth
of scouting in this region.
A variety
of displays trace the camp's history in photographs and
memorabilia. We have also received numerous donations of
Scouting memorabilia, such as patches, neckerchief slides,
shirts, uniforms, hats, magazines and other items. The
museum was built in 1995 as part of Camp Tuscazoar's 75th
Anniversary celebration. Years ago, W. C. (Cecil)
Moorhead, Camp Tuscazoar's first ranger, was determined to
finance the construction of such a museum for the
enjoyment and education of camp visitors. When he passed
away in 1993, the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation began planning
for the museum's development. Cecil's lifelong collection
of memorabilia is housed in the museum as well.
If you
have even a few hours a week that you could loan us, many
hands would make for a much easier task than working
alone. So, if you find some time on your hands and want to
give us a hand, please contact Nancy Schoenbaum at
330-493-1386 to make arrangements.
Maple Days set for March 31 & April 1
Camp Tuscazoar will host its eighth annual Maple Days breakfast
on Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1. This is always a great
opportunity to get outdoors again after a long winter.
All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, applesauce, orange drink and
samples of the camp’s maple syrup will be served from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. in the camp’s heated dining hall. Tickets are $6 for adults and
$3 for children (10 & under) and will be available from Foundation
members or by calling Nancy Schoenbaum at 330-493-1386.
Transportation will be provided to and from the parking lot. Invite
your friends. We’ll see you there! |
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What is
Tuscazoar?
CAMP TUSCAZOAR is a camp which brings
back the spirit of camping, the familiar campfires,
experiencing the hiking trails, and the challenge of
fishing and sharing the great outdoors. It’s a great
place to spend a day fishing, or trail hiking and if
you are not into tent camping, Tuscazoar has several
amazing cabins with cots and mattresses. Nothing will
bring family and friends closer than a weekend at
their favorite camp and experiencing the true camping
spirit We will keep the spirit burning at Camp
Tuscazoar.
Bear Halloway
About the author: Bear, a Life Scout
with Troop 72, recently spent a day at camp
volunteering his time and participating in a program
from Buckeye Career Center of New Philadelphia. He
represents students from 18 schools attending Buckeye
and participating in the Job Shadowing program.
Halloway assisted our Ranger, Dana Powers, in a
typical day’s activities. Bear's day started before 8
a.m. with phone and computer messages and learning
about current projects and paperwork required to keep
the camp operating. Halloway, who is no stranger to
Tuscazoar, repaired equipment, chased parts for
repairs and worked with new Foundation director Marty
Warther. Bear was interested to see all the behind the
scenes activities the happen to "keep the spirit
burning."
Dana Powers |
Camp
usage fees increased
After carefully reviewing the camp's financial situation, the
Foundation's Board of Directors chose to increase camp usage fees
earlier this year. No one wanted to see price increases, but
operating costs for the camp continue to rise. Existing reservations
will be honored at the booked price but new reservations will
reflect the adjusted prices. We hope you will understand that we
have done our best to maintain low prices by supplementing our
income with fundraisers and syrup sales, but we find this a
necessary increase. A new camping application with the current fees
has been posted on the camp website at: http://www.tuscazoar.org/CTCampingApp.pdf.
As always, we appreciate your support.
Endowment Fund
Helping to Keep the Spirit Burning
The following have helped ensure the future of Camp Tuscazoar with
their generous contributions to the
Camp Tuscazoar Endowment Fund.
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Constance Rubin – In memory of Howard Rubin |
The Camp Tuscazoar Endowment Fund was
established to ensure that maintenance and improvement projects
have an ongoing source of funds. Please consider sending a gift! |
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Consider Tuscazoar items
this Christmas
The time has come to think about Christmas
shopping once again. Would the scouter in your life love a bottle of
CTF Maple Syrup? They can come in a gift basket or in a Christmas bag
suitable for gift giving. The museum/gift shop is now staffed on
Saturday's from noon to 2 p.m., so stop in and shop or visit with our
dedicated volunteers- Duane Zutavern and Dick McLinden. (Be careful-
they will talk your leg off!)
We will also have all other camp items available such as
shirts, hats, patches, etc. Check out our website and give us a call.
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Coming Events: |
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| Jan. 8 |
CTF Board Meeting |
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Jan. 27-29 |
Gold Rush Competition |
| Feb. 5 |
CTF Board Meeting |
| March 4 |
CTF Board Meeting |
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Mar 31, Apr 1 |
Tuscazoar Maple Days |
April 1 |
CTF Board Meeting |
| May 4-6 |
Dover Dam Weekend |
| May 6 |
CTF Board Meeting |
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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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Medallions,
patches available
Those who collect medallions for their
walking sticks can now add Camp Tuscazoar to their collection. These
colorful mementos, which  picture the stockade, can be purchased for
$5. You can also celebrate Camp Tuscazoar's 90th year with a set of
anniversary patches mounted under glass in an attractive display frame
for $22.50. We only have a few left. Get yours now! If you live in
Stark, Wayne or Tuscarawas counties take $2.50 off the price and we'll
deliver it to you free. The medallions and patches are available at
the W.C. Moorhead Museum or on our website.
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Time to renew memberships in the Camp Tuscazoar
Foundation
If you haven't renewed your membership in the
Camp Tuscazoar Foundation (CTF) for 2012, now is the time. Returning
your membership form will save us the time and expense of contacting you
by mail, and your annual dues will help keep the camp open and
operating. Every dollar counts! The Camp Tuscazoar Foundation is always
seeking new members and we encourage you to join our efforts to preserve
and improve our camp. Membership in the CTF offers more than just an
opportunity to support our camp financially. Members in good standing
can also camp at Tuscazoar. Both cabins and tent sites can be reserved
at the camp's standard camping rate for Foundation members and their
immediate family. For full details, consult the Foundation's camping
policies. The CTF is an Ohio nonprofit corporation dedicated to
preserving Camp Tuscazoar for future generations of youth. Please
consider becoming a member of the Foundation. Camp Tuscazoar needs your
help!
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