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January 2002
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Vol. 13, Number
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Tuscazoar
to host 14th
Gold Rush, Feb. 8-10
Since 1988, hearty campers have traveled
to Tuscazoar in February to test their skills at firebuilding,
lashing, orienteering, first aid, cooking and other outdoor skills.
And every year, it seems, the weather in the hills of Tuscazoar adds
an additional challenge. Heavy snow, flurries, drizzle, rain, or
even bright sunshine are all possibilities. This competition doesn't
just test one group's skills against those of the others; it also
tests a group's preparedness for dealing with any possible weather
conditions and other challenges that might appear along the trail.
Is your group up to the challenge? If so, then plan to join our
annual Gold Rush competition February 8-10.
The event will begin
Saturday at 9 a.m. Competing groups will be divided into two
categories: junior (ages 14 and below) and senior (ages 15 and
above). Lunch and dinner that day will be served in Kimble Hall, and
an awards ceremony is planned for that evening.
Unit check-in will begin
Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the museum. A patrol leaders meeting is
scheduled for 9 p.m., with a unit leader's crackerbarrel at 9:30.
The $8 per person
event fee includes the two meals and an event patch. Camping fees
are additional. For more information, call 330-859-2288.
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Bridge
project receives grant from
Ohio & Erie Canal Association
The
Camp Tuscazoar Foundation has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the
Ohio & Erie Canal Association for the Zoarville Station Bridge
Project. These funds will be used to complete construction of the
approaches to the bridge, pay design and construction supervision
costs and purchase recycled plastic lumber for use as decking on the
bridge once it is reconstructed. Dave Tschantz, the project manager
for the Foundation, said this is the second largest grant received
by the Foundation for this project. The Ohio & Erie Canal
Association was formed as the authority charged by the U.S. Congress
with the responsibility of disbursing federal funds to worthy
projects in the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor.
The corridor extends from Cleveland to New Philadelphia and includes
the camp. The OECA's website is www.canalwayohio.com. A similar
grant for more than $9,000 was received by the Foundation from the
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Camp
Tuscazoar clatter
Eagle projects
continue to improve the camp. The new water fountain in
central camp is almost complete. An intuitive nature trail
was completed this fall. Hoover Lodge is being sealed and
painted. An erosion-proof trail, fencing and site clean-up will be
done above Buffalo campsite. Thirteen picnic tables
have been completed and seven more are ready for assembly.
The horseback riders
are marking and improving trails. Our mountain bikers have restored
the bridge near Troop 5 Cabin and have cleared trails and made
stream crossings throughout camp. Several families have improved
lodges, trails and sites and, this April, several volunteer groups
will help plant 600 seedlings here.
This is a just a
small list of items. Thanks to everyone involved for helping to keep
Camp Tuscazoar strong, one project at a time.
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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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Dover
Dam Weekend
May 3-5, 2002
Campwide activities
Tours of Dover Dam
Campfire program
Saturday dinner
and much more!
Watch for more
information.
Make your reservations today! |
Enchanted Tuscazoar draws almost 200
The weather was beautiful for Enchanted Tuscazoar Oct. 20 and
21, and the leaves turned marvelous colors at just the right time.
Nearly 200 visitors walked through the woods and met various
forest animals stationed along the way. The walk finished at
Kimble Hall where the hikers were treated to cookies, apples and
drinks. A fun time was had by all and we hope to have made some
new friends at the camp with some first-time visitors.
We were very lucky
to have the Tschantz family and friends camping that weekend, and
they happily served as the animals. Seeing Dave Tschantz, our camp
legal counsel, dressed as a bobcat was worth the price of
admission. We certainly want to thank this group for their
assistance. We are also pleased to report that $175 was raised
from this event and was placed in the Camp Tuscazoar Endowment
Fund to help "keep the spirit burning" at Camp Tuscazoar.
Wood available for members
Members of the Camp
Tuscazoar Foundation may cut downed timber for firewood in camp.
Please contact the camp Ranger before cutting or removing any
wood.
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Sept. 11 attacks didn't keep
visitors away from fall pig events
The weather was perfect for the 2001 Pig Gig/Pig Roast Weekend at
Camp Tuscazoar, Sept. 15-17. The camp was filled with campers and
many visitors. On Saturday, our campers were treated to a variety
of pig games and events that tested their skills at marksmanship
and hiking. That afternoon, a Service of Remembrance was held by
the Rev. Stan Dickerson in the field near Kimble Hall. Many scouts
and leaders took time to come together and hear how our lives
relate to the people of New York and Washington who were impacted
by the terrorist attacks there on Sept. 11.
Saturday night, the
campers were served a delicious pig roast dinner and, for the
first time, the Pig Roast was also opened to the public. This
seemed to be a big hit, as many family members of the campers
wanted to come to camp to see what their kids were doing and also
to enjoy a fine meal together. We expect to do same thing next
year. Hopefully, even more families will want to attend.
For the evening campfire,
Dan Fladung returned to both entertain and teach the campers about
native American lore. He held the audience spellbound with his
music, stories, and demonstrations of headdresses, clothing,
jewelry, and other arts and crafts.
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On
Sunday, the camp was opened to the public for the pig roast. We
were very pleased with the turnout. We are also proud to say that
more than $5,000 was raised during the weekend to provide needed
maintenance for the camp. This fund-raiser is a very important
part of our ability to provide everyone with the best camping
facilities possible.
We look forward to a
banner event in 2002 and, with the help of our members and
friends, we hope to achieve a new record in attendance.
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Camp usage update
by Ranger Dana Powers
The new camp sign-in board will soon be ready. Please check the board
for new information when you come in. Thank you to those who found the
temporary location on the museum porch.
This past summer we started a
new closing policy which has worked well and eliminated confusion. In
the past we used dawn to dusk. The new camp visitation hours will
follow the seasons:
Summer 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Fall\Spring 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Winter 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
The times and dates are posted at the sign-in board,
on the sign-in sheet and on the sign post. We are now in the winter
period. These times are for day visitors and day members visits, but
do not include our registered overnight campers.
Day visitors and members here
for the day are not permitted to bring vehicles past the main parking
lot gates at any time. Cars seen in camp have camp staff permission to
be there. Please read all postings as you enter and sign into Camp
Tuscazoar Foundation property.
Remember, members have the
benefit of renting our lodges and facilities for an approved fee.
Youth or member groups are the only other groups approved to rent the
camp's facilities. We have had weddings, birthday parties, family
reunions, families camping… just for a few examples.
Groups and activities
that have used the camp include: horse riding clubs; Cub Packs;
mountain bike (bicycle) riders; Boy Scouts; families; Royal Rangers;
hiking groups; Girl Scouts; religious youth groups; Brownies; school
class visitations; adult member groups; various training sessions;
award presentations and banquets.
Remember YOU are our
sponsor. Let us know what you like or dislike.
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Endowment Fund
Helping to Keep the Spirit Burning
The following persons have helped ensure the future of Camp Tuscazoar with
their generous contributions to the Camp Tuscazoar Endowment Fund.
In memoy of Richard Hare
L.W.
Parsley |
The
Hoover Company |
Foltz
Machine |
Mr./Mrs.
Orval Isler |
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William Hillier |
Otterbein
United Methodist
Church |
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Camp Tuscazoar and the American
Hiking Society combine efforts
Several volunteers traveled to Camp Tuscazoar this
past summer to help improve the camp, as part of the American
Hiking Society's Volunteer Vacations program. These volunteers
worked hard to clear trails, add erosion control barriers and
complete other much-needed work projects. The camp has listed
itself as a destination for a Volunteer Vacation destination again
in 2002. Following is more information on this program.
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In 2002 join other dedicated volunteers as they
experience the joy and camaraderie of working on a trail and
conserving a legacy in America's most remote wild places.
American Hiking
Society's programs get you outside, get you dirty, and get you
excited about trails. Whether celebrating footpaths or promoting
new hiking opportunities AHS programs get you involved!
A Volunteer
Vacation is the perfect opportunity to whip your mind, your body,
and some trail miles into shape. Tell your friends you're
selflessly giving up your vacation time to volunteer for trails,
while secretly reveling in the knowledge that AHS's Volunteer
Vacations are more fun than work! And best of all, the trips are
only $80!
Contact the Camp
Tuscazoar Foundation, Inc. or http://www.americanhiking.org/ for
more information on how to attend the Volunteer Vacation Program.
Camp to offer hayrides next fall
Camp Tuscazoar
experimented with offering hayrides this past fall. Several groups
enjoyed a 3.5 mile hayride from the parking lot to the foot of the
trail leading up from the railroad bed to Buzzard's Roost, and
back again through camp to the stockade. The price for groups was
$45, with discounted pricing available for weekend campers.
Catered weiner roasts were available as well. The planning is
underway for next fall. Watch for further announcements and help
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New trustees, officers
elected for 2002
Four trustees were elected to four-year terms at the
Foundation's annual meeting in October. They were: Bob Lahmers, Mike
Snider, Bob Spencer and Howard Rubin. Also, Dave Keppler was elected to
fill a vacancy on the board. Officers elected for the coming year are:
President: Bob Spencer
Vice-President: Ted Novak
Secretary: Dale Tschantz
Treasurer: Nancy Schoenbaum
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Coming Events:
Jan.
6 |
CTF Board Meeting |
Jan.
18-20 |
Netawatwes
Klondike |
Feb.
3 |
CTF
Board Meeting |
Feb.
8-10 |
Gold
Rush Competition |
March
3 |
CTF
Board Meeting |
April
7 |
CTF
Board Meeting |
May
3-5 |
Dover
Dam Weekend |
June
15-16 |
Primitive
Gathering |
Camp Tuscazoar "Breeze"
is published by theCamp Tuscazoar Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 308
Zoarville, OH 44656-0308
http://www.tuscazoar.org |
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Tuscazoar website has new
look, expanded information
The Camp Tuscazoar website at www.tuscazoar.com
now has a new look. We've added a navigation bar at the top of each
page to help you browse to the information you need more quickly.
Also, a map has been added with photo links showing the camp
buildings and other points of interest. Following is an e-mail
message recently received from the site:
I want to thank you, for working so hard to keep the camp's
website going, and for doing such a great job at it! When I was in
high school, Camp Tuscazoar was a place where my friends and I
(most of my friends were former boy scouts) went for a little
peace and quiet. They told me legends and ghost stories about the
camp and its rangers, and I grew to love the place as much if not
more than my own home. Back in the late '80's, I bought tee shirts
and mugs for the "Save Camp Tuscazoar" fund, when it was
feared that the camp would be made into an allotment. I shall
forever be grateful that never came about!! I currently have a
six-year-old son, and I'm the den leader for his Tiger Cubs, BSA
den. We have about 12 cubs. I am hoping that they'll all stick
around for the summer program that I'm planning, as I plan to take
them on a short hike in Camp Tuscazoar, where they can actually
see nature at its finest. Some of these kids have never been
outside of Canton South, never seen what a real forest looks like,
and I'm excited about taking them out to see what I saw when I
first entered the camp. Camp Tuscazoar is a very important part of
my past, and it will be a very important part of many young
peoples' future. Thank you and all those who work with you, for
keeping it alive!!
Melissa Hendrix
Pack 200, Canton South |
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