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July 2001
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Vol. 12, Number 3
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Tuscazoar Open House
Scheduled for Aug. 11
You are invited to join us on Saturday, August
11 for a very special day of recognition and thanks to those who have helped support Camp
Tuscazoar. Invitees will include:
| * Camp neighbors |
* Local clubs |
| * Area political leaders |
* Local military units |
| * Camp volunteers |
* Youth group leaders |
| * Church pastors |
* Area businesses |
| * Area businesses |
* Ohio-Erie Canal Corridor officials |
| * Local foundation leaders |
* Youth organization members |
| * Area scouting officials |
* Former camp staff members |
| * Area school district personnel |
* U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| * Emergency and safety personnel |
| * Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
personnel |
| * Camp Tuscazoar Foundation members |
| * and you! |
There is no fee for this event. Just plan for a fun day with camp tours, hay
wagon rides, good food, displays and lots of reminiscing. Come and join the celebration!
The events will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. If possible, please let us know
you plan to attend by calling the camp at 330-859-2288 by Aug 10.
From a 1930's brochure
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Pig Roast fund-raiser
expands to two days, Sept. 15 and 16
Just when you thought our Pig Roast dinner couldn't get any better, we've
added another option. This year you can feast on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16.
From 3 to 6:30 p.m. we'll serve up hefty portions of delicious roast pork, barbecued
chicken, green beans, applesauce, baked potatoes, rolls and butter, beverage, and homemade
desserts in the dining hall. Those who join us on Saturday are invited to attend our
evening campfire program later that evening. Local favorite Crossroads will provide
country and top-40 entertainment on Sunday.
Please plan to attend and help support
Camp Tuscazoar for another year. Proceeds fund repairs, maintenance, utilities, equipment
purchases, and other camp operating expenses. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $4
for children, or $12 and $5 at the door. Transportation will be provided to and from the
parking lot. For tickets, call 330-493-1386 or 330-859-2288 or contact a member of the
Camp Tuscazoar Foundation. |
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Camp
Tuscazoar clatter
Several individuals and groups have
expressed an interest in gold panning at Tuscazoar. The camp board of directors
recently enacted a policy to allow recreational gold panning at the camp. Of course, any
historical items found should be turned in to the ranger for the camp's museum. And if you
find any gold or silver, let us know!
Once again, Joe Snyder and his hard-working gang in Troop 87 have
cleaned up Pioneer Point so the rocks that spell "Camp Tuscazoar" are
visible. Thanks guys!
Three Eagle projects are underway at
camp. One involves removing and replacing the water fountain in central camp. A
second will create a permanent nature trail for the camp. The third involves
assembling picnic tables out of durable Trex material for our campsites. Watch for
more information as these projects are completed. |
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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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Souee! Calling all campers to the Pig Gig
Fall is coming fast. The hot months of summer will soon yield to the
pleasant, colorful days of fall. And there's no better way to kick off this annual season
of falling leaves, football, corn stalks and pumpkins than joining us for our annual Pig Gig
campout, Sept. 14-16. As usual, we'll offer a Saturday of camp-wide events, followed
by a hearty meal of roast pork, green beans, baked potatoes, applesauce, rolls, a beverage
and our famous pig cookies. The activities will be capped with a rousing campfire in the
Hoover Lodge amphitheater. The $6 per person fee includes participation in all activities
and your reservation for dinner. Camping fees are additional. Call 859-2288 to sign up
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Enchanted Tuscazoar set to return Oct. 20-21
If you've been hiking in Ohio's forests, you've probably seen a skunk, a
deer, a raccoon and many other creatures. But did they talk?! They will October 20 and 21,
when Enchanted Tuscazoar returns. Costumed volunteers will charm our young guests with
tails of their lives in the wild. Then, refreshments will be served in the dining hall.
The cost for the event is $2 per person. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. each day, and
groups will be offered their preference of time and date to attend. Volunteers are
needed as helpers or to play one of the animals. For reservations, information or to help
out, please call Nancy Schoenbaum at 330-493-1386. |
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First "Primitive Gathering" offered unusual
arts, crafts and games
by Mike Ullman
The first Primitive Gathering at Camp Tuscazoar was held on
June 16-17. What is a Primitive Gathering? I've come to the conclusion that it is a
gathering of individuals who have studied and demonstrate the primitive arts. These arts
were performed by several individuals throughout the camp.
Flint
knapping was performed by Chris and Josh Stricklett. These two individuals out of New
Brunswick, Ohio, have been Flint Knapping for four years. This art form came from England.
Yes, they make arrowheads. Some use primitive tools such as Moose Antlers, while others
may use copper tools. Another knapper, Chris Miller from Mansfield, received at a previous
event the #1 Archaic Division Classification for his work.
Games and activities were available to the public. One of the first games I came across
was called "Pop-in-Jay". "Some believe this game was a way of practicing to
shoot the heads of archers that were leaning out over castle walls to shoot down on
invaders. Others think the event developed as a way to practice the hunting of bird for
food." The Pop-in-Jay
demonstration was operated by Bob Hawes. Hand-made bows and arrows were demonstrated by
Ken Schlegal. The arrows used for the Pop-in-Jay are called Flu-flu, and are made
especially for shooting the target birds. (Quotes from brochure Pop-in-Jay
provided by Bob Hawes)
The
Atlatl and Dart presentation was given by Ray Strischek, president of the Ohio Atlatl
Association. "The Atlatl and Dart was first used during the ice age to hunt such herd
animals as the mammoth and mastodon, whales and seals, birds, ducks and smaller animals.
The Atlatl adds extra leverage to the throwing arm, allowing the hunter to cast the Dart
farther and faster than could be achieved by hand alone. Atlatl lengths vary, from as
short as six inches to as long as four feet." (Quotes from brochure provided by Ray
Strischek.)
For more pictures, visit http://www.alliancelink.com/users/bsatroop18/primitivegathering.htm
Next year's Primitive Gathering at Tuscazoar is scheduled for June 15 and 16. Norm
Saeger and Dan Gier have agreed to serve as chairmen. Mark your calendars to attend!
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Unidentified flying objects sighted at camp
by Ranger Dana Powers
Strange things have been recently spotted in the air at
Tuscazoar. Years ago, the U.S. Air Force formed "Project Blue Book" to search
out strange aerial sightings. Now weve experienced our own unusual sightings at
camp. It started with daytime sightings of round spherical objects flying at low levels
for short distances. They were shaped like Frisbees, BBs, softballs and footballs.
Other objects were elongated, like arrows or atlatls, and some looked like smoke
rings or hula-hoops. Small bird-like beings resembling Scarlet Tanagers and Hummingbirds
have been seen as well. Enormous rumbling dark forms flying in packs, like C-130s) have
announced their presence in the sky. Then, as though we experienced a time warp, a B-17
Fortress flew right over camp two days in a row. What a sight; what a sound. From big to
small, the sound of the flying lawn mower urged us to look up and see a Powered Parachute
float by, as if in a dream state.
And, the sightings have not been limited to daytime.
At night dark shadows resembling bats and Luna Moths have been flying silently past the
camp lights. Ghost-like forms resembling owls have been drifting through the trees,
communicating with screams, guttural grunts and bill snapping, while strange snorting from
the depths of the woods sounds like warnings from deer. The night heavens have also not
been spared from these sightings. A light several times brighter than any of the stars was
seen speeding across the heavens, which brought to mind our international space station.
Other dimmer lights have been seen making arcs across the sky, some with colors of red,
green, or blinking. Some with dim white lights appear similar to planes or satellites, and
recently Mars has been very visible.
So we do have many UFOs here
for a while. Then we identify them. When you next come to enjoy Gods little
garden here at camp and you hear those strange noises or see an unusual sight, remember,
like Project Blue Book these are all explainable
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Annual Membership Drive Underway!
Join the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation (CTF) and help
keep Camp Tuscazoar open and operating for youth camping and outdoor activities.
Memberships start at only $10 per person, but are instrumental in supporting the
Foundation financially. Members can also provide guidance on future projects and
activities, help with workdays, serve on committees, elect members to the Board of
Directors and are eligible for
camping privileges. The CTF is an Ohio public benefit
corporation dedicated to preserving Camp Tuscazoar for future generations of youth.
Please become a member of the Foundation. Camp Tuscazoar needs your help!
We will keep the spirit burning at
Camp Tuscazoar |
Membership Application
Please accept my gift of $_____ to support Camp Tuscazoar.
( ) Individual ($10 or more)*
( ) Family ($15 or more)*
( ) Lifetime ($500 or more)* |
Please make check payable to:
Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 308
Zoarville, OH 44656-0308 |
Name _________________________ Date _________
Street Address ________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________
Signature _____________________________________
Phone _______________________________________
*The individual listed will be entitled to one (1) vote at
the annual meeting. |
"Adopt a Site" program continues
Several years ago, the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation found
itself struggling to keep up with the seasonal campsite needs. An "Adopt a Site"
program was introduced, offering groups the opportunity to stay in camp for free if they
completed an approved, four-hour or more work project. We still need YOU for this program.
Of the thousands who have come to camp,
only a handful return to help out. A scouter from East Sparta has volunteered his personal
time to help with mowing. A few members assist with a project here and there. A group
cleans up litter or cuts wood to clear a trail. A contractor donates time and materials
for a camp repair. These are great! A few hours of mowing or cleaning is greatly
appreciated!
To participate, call the camp or visit our
web site. We will post an "Adopt a Site" list in the museum. After your first
work day, we will post a sign proudly announcing that this area has been adopted by your
group and you and the Foundation are partners in its upkeep.
Our new check in/out lists are working
well and you are helping point out items of repair or need around camp, but site
maintenance and camp appearance needs restrict how much time we can spend on those items.
Please participate in the rebirth of the "Adopt a Site" program and enjoy your
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Scouts clean up litter
Scouters from Troop 181 of the Presbyterian Church in New
Philadelphia enjoyed a weekend at Tuscazoar in late June. On Saturday, they completed a
neighborhood cleanup project, picking up litter along Boy Scout Road by our camp. Nearly
30 members and family participated, according to Scoutmaster Bob Schwartz. Tuscarawas
County recycling and litter control provided materials and rewards for the project.
Coming Events:
August
5 |
CTF Board Meeting |
August
11 |
Tuscazoar Open House |
Sept.
9 |
CTF
Board Meeting |
Sept.
14-16 |
Pig
Gig Campout |
Sept.
15, 16 |
Pig
Roast Fundraiser |
Oct.
7 |
CTF
Annual Meeting |
Oct.
20, 21 |
Enchanted
Tuscazoar |
Nov.
4 |
CTF
Board Meeting |
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 to receive 600 seedlings for planting in 2002
Recently, Camp Tuscazoar Foundation Vice President Dave Tschantz and
Ranger Dana Powers met with Pam Feagler, executive director for the American Free Tree
Program, at the program's 30-acre Zoar Lake site. The group toured the lake site and our
camp and shared information on programs and potential joint ventures for both
organizations and other connected groups.
One of the immediate benefits of this meeting will be the free tree seedlings
the American Free Tree Program offers to groups. Next April, Camp Tuscazoar will receive
21 varieties of trees and plants. These seedlings are rootstock and about 8-10" long.
They are indigenous to our area. Examples include Sweetgum, Eastern Redbud, River Birch,
Allegheny Serviceberry and Green Ash. We will be receiving close to 600 seedlings for
planting. We estimate it will take about 55 volunteer hours to plant these seedlings. We
will be needing your groups help to get these planted in the proper areas and in the
proper time frame of April. If you or your group(s) are interested, please call Camp
Tuscazoar at 330-859-2288 or e-mail our website www.tuscazoar.org
Zoar Lake is located at the end of 5th street in Zoar, opposite from the fire
hall. The lake is part of their Greenspace Project and is adjacent to our Zoar Valley
Trail, the Ohio-Erie Canal Trail and Zoar.
The Camp Tuscazoar Foundation and Zoar Lake are looking for members and have
outdoor projects available for youth and adult groups alike and welcome volunteers for any
of their projects. Both locations offer areas for group activities. For more information
on the American Free Tree Program, call 330-454-3111 or visit http://www.freetree.org. |
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