Clean Ohio Trails grant will support Zoarville Station Bridge project

   The Camp Tuscazoar Foundation has been awarded $125,000 from the Clean Ohio Trails Fund to support the reconstruction of the Zoarville Station Bridge.
   "We are very excited," said Dave Tschantz, project manager for the Foundation. "This grant will provide the funds necessary to finish the project."
   The Zoarville Station Bridge is the only through truss bridge designed by Albert Fink known to exist in the United States. The bridge was disassembled and placed into storage in 2000. When restored, four hiking trails will cross the bridge.
   The Clean Ohio Trails Fund works to improve outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans by funding trails for outdoor pursuits of all kinds.

Annual Gold Rush Competition returns for 15th year, Feb. 7-9

    Take to the hills February 8 for Gold Rush 2003! Events will include compass work, measuring distances you can't reach, keeping your tools sharp, rope making, rescue first aid, tent location and set-up, and cooking a stew for lunch on the trail. Be prepared! We promise surprises and fun along the way.
   If it snows, plan to bring a sled to carry your equipment. If the snow stays home, put your equipment in a wheelbarrow, hook up your team of scouts to pull, and mush along anyway.
   Breakfast and dinner will be provided in the dining hall. At the evening campfire, you'll add another patch to your Tuscazoar collection. More details will appear in the January Breeze and on the camp website. We expect another excellent turnout, so make your reservations with the Ranger right away!

Tuscazoar slide show available for events

    A slide show presenting the history of Camp Tuscazoar is now available for your group events at no charge. If you are having a dinner, meeting or other group event, let us know. We will do our best to schedule a camp representative to make the presentation to your group.
   Former camp staffer Fred Gray first prepared this slide show for the camp's 75th anniversary celebration in 1995. The show has since been updated with more photos and is roughly 20 minutes long.
   From the founding of the McKinley area scout council in the early 1900's through the camp's closing in 1985 and subsequent re-opening by the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, this presentation is sure to provide a captivating glimpse into the camp's storied past. To schedule an appointment, call 330-859-2288.

New trustees, officers elected for 2003

Four trustees were elected to four-year terms at the Foundation's annual meeting in October. Mike Roberts, Nancy Schoenbaum and Harry Wood were re-elected to the board. Tom Duplain rejoins the board after an absence of several years. Officers for the coming year are:

President	Bob Spencer
Vice-President	Ted Novak
Secretary	Dale Tschantz
Treasurer	Nancy Schoenbaum

Congratulations to those elected!

Coming Events:

December 1	CTF Board Meeting
January 5	CTF Board Meeting
February 2	CTF Board Meeting
February 7-9	Gold Rush Weekend
March 2	CTF Board Meeting
April 6	CTF Board Meeting
May 2-4	Dover Dam Weekend
May 4	CTF Board Meeting

Camp Tuscazoar "Breeze"
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Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 308
Zoarville, OH 44656-0308
http://www.tuscazoar.org

Join us at Camp Tuscazoar's 16th annual

Dover Dam Weekend

May 2-4, 2003

This weekend of fun-filled events will hearken back to life in Ohio in the 1800's, as we celebrate Ohio's bicentennial!

$7 per person activity fee will include all activities, a commemorative patch and a BBQ dinner on Saturday. For more information or to make reservations, call 330-859-2288.

New CD features camp favorites!

The Troop 5 Foundation has released a CD of camp songs. The CD includes more than 40 songs taken from the group's two previous cassette tapes: "Hail All Ye Old Time Campers" and "All Together Again". The songs were recorded by a chorus of former camp staffers and feature many favorites including "The Tuscazoar Hymn" and "The Chief's Song". Ranging from fun, lighthearted tunes to the more quiet, contemplative songs, this collection is certain to bring back memories of past campfire programs. The new CDs are available at the camp trading post in the W.C. Moorhead Museum for $17. Be sure to pick one up on your next visit to camp.

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