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Wow! That is the best way to describe our
eighth and latest Camp Cedar Valley Homecoming. Over 175 folks gathered in the
woods and hills of just about the most beautify place in the world (not that I
am at all biased on the subject). We not only had a ton of folks who remember
our old camp as a camper or staff member, but we also had several Boy Scout
troops and even a Cub Scout Pack this year. In fact, there were so many that we
ran out of keepsake patches for the weekend. (And here I make a plug to
"pre-register" for 2011 when the time comes!)
Unlike
2009, we had nearly perfect weather for the weekend! Saturday stayed mostly
sunny and comfortable. Groups scattered to enjoy a chance to do a bit of
trapshooting, as well as archery and rifle shooting down on the range. Others
took advantage of the canoes to paddle around Lake The while still more took
part in our first ever fishing tournament. Fishing seemed good with nearly
everyone catching at least a few. One crew headed out back to open up the trail
to Indian Rock and another to work on the old Brotherhood Circle. Rumor has it
even Max Chesser got a bit "turned around" on the backside - but he found his
way home in time for lunch all the same! John Phillips setup his lodge tipi and
gave a great class on Indian Lore and feather work (Thanks John!).
Scott Lane again headed up cooking as Food Chairman. I
don't want to say food was great (so Scott doesn't get too big of a head), but
we're already starting a line for Saturday lunch 2011! The Taco Salad was again
a big hit for lunch followed by roasted turkey, dressing and home made pies for
supper. Top that off with two breakfasts and two cracker barrels and you can
understand why all the cook crew was exhausted. (And why most of us need to go
out jogging!) As a special project, Scott and the crew came up several days
early this year. They scrubed and cleaned everything in the kitchen and storage
hall, then repainted EVERYTHING! Seriously, the kitchen looks as good as the
day it opened. (And a very big thanks to everyone who was involved - that was
above and beyond guys!)
During 2010, thanks to the
silent auctions of prior years we were able to help about a dozen young Scouts
to attend summer camp, to the tune of about $1300. As great as that is, we just
about depleted our resources for camperships. But a number of folks came
forward with items to donate and Saturday evening we raised about $850,
including $175 donated by the folks down on the shotgun range! In the coming
months, we will post a more formal process for requesting help for Scouts in
2011. (And we will plan to again have an auction in 2011.)
Finally, John Phillips, John Hardin and others put
together a great campfire for Saturday evening. Not only did we have some "old
time" skits and songs, but several of the Scouts got involved with their "new
time" skits. The campfire was started with a brief dedication of the fire to
our friend and brother, Mike Garner. While we all greatly missed his physical
presence, we know that his spirit was never far away! And that's a wrap on our
2010 doings. If you couldn't make it this year, or even if you did, start
making plans for 2011. The date is already posted on the website main page. CU
there!
| Yours in
Scouts in Scouting, Stephen White |
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Look
back at the photos taken in 2004,
2005, 2006,
2007,
2008
2009 and the newest,
2010. Of course we need to
thank those who shared pictures with us including, Steve Heaton, Randy Jenkins,
Caelan Parker and Greg Spence! (Of course if you've got some, let us
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