WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CAMP STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS SUZANNE BOLLINGER HAUPIN "Being the daughter of Annabel Bollinger, I vividly remember my Mother's enthusiasm and love of camp- not just for the campers but for the staff. She was so proud of all of you- for what you did and gave. I can't tell you how pleased my Mother would be to see you all getting together again. What an honor to her and all that you did." Suzanne contributed several articles and pictures for this memory book. BILL BOLLINGER, Bill spent approximately 12 years at camp. He started going to Camp as a six year old child with Mom and Dad, then worked in the Kitchen, as a Counselor, as Assistant Cook, and in Maintenance. He is employed as a Carpenter/ Contractor. He and his wife, Brenda, have a daughter, Nicole. Bill remembers, making the rounds with Mom as a child, helping Dad at pre-camp, truck loads of mattresses, cleaning latrines, looking for the tip of a finger in the macaroni and cheese, Jim Boyle trying to teach me to, “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee”. “I remember best of all, the campers. Although I have listed only a few memories, they were some of the best in my life. I feel fortunate I was given a chance to meet all the caring and great people that volunteered or worked at Camp Cornplanter.” PETER AND MARGERY RADER SMITH Marge worked at camp in 1959 and 1960/Counselor and Lifeguard, and, Pete worked at camp in 1960/ Counselor and Sports. Marge retired from the Bon Ton Store in 2000 after 19 years. Pete retired as a teacher at Beaty Jr. High in 1993 after 34 years. Marge enjoys working at church, riding bike, traveling, grandchildren. Pete enjoys golfing, riding bike, traveling, grandchildren They were married on August 12, 1961 and have four children: Kenneth, born in 1962, Kyle born in 1964, Kurt born in 1967, and Karen, born in 1969. All are married and there are 8 grandchildren. They remember: We met at Camp Cornplanter and were married the following summer. Unfortunately, the summer of “60 was the year we all got food poisoning so our memories that year ended with everyone being sick! MARIE LORSON HEMMIS Marie worked at Camp for the first three summers (59-61) as a Counselor. Marie remembers, “I was there the first three years the camp was opened. The second year we all had food poisoning from some caterer in Warren. The children and all the counselors went home. A few, like myself, stayed to get well and find out what made us ill. The caterer was put out of business and parents came and took their kids home. We were deathly ill and the outhouse made it a real challenge if you know what I mean. I went on to teach elementary school for 15 years. Now, I help run a photography business with my husband, Brian Hemmis. My brothers are Dan Lorson and Chuck Lorson. ELSA JOHNSON REDDING, Elsa worked at Camp form 1961- 1965 as a Lifeguard and loved it- she lived in Cabin #4. She is employed as the Director of Hospice for Warren County and has worked with a number of the past campers as they dealt with the deaths of their parents. She also has continued the swimming connection with the campers, helping with the Rainbow Swim at the YMCA. For 30 years she has volunteered at this swimming program which serves persons with disabilities, some of the past campers among them. She has two children, Heather (27) who is married and teaching in Philadelphia, and, Chad (25) who is working at Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont. Elsa says, “thank you and all of the great committee for all that you are doing. I can only attend Friday evening but can’t wait!” MURRAY M. PETERSON Murray worked at camp from 1962- 1966 in Maintenance. He is a retired teacher and works in County Assessment. He enjoys farming (draft horses), fishing, and hunting. His wife is Anna M. Peterson, they have a son, Mark, a daughter, Christy, and a granddaughter, Jessi. They have dogs, cats, horses, pigs and beef cattle. Murray remembers: weekly cookouts, Thursday trips to the State Hospital for good food, canteen, Welcome by Chief Cornplanter and bonfire, Pre-camp and post-camp,Polk Week, Senior Staff Dinner at Casey’s in Limestone, working with really great people! And Annabelle and Cliff Bollinger, two of the most fantastic people I have ever known! FRANCI BORGER KLEMPNER, Franci worked at Camp from 1964-1969? as a Counselor in #s 1, 2, 3. Franci remembers, “As with the Bollingers, this seemed to be the, “family business!” Our Dad and Annabel were always talking and planning- making sure the kids had medical care if necessary and, we always had summer jobs! Our Mom also was driving there regularly, doing laundry and welcoming any friends we would bring home. In the intervening 35 years, the memories stay warm, the images vivid, some faces clear, and few names retrievable! Looking forward to the reunion and some large print name tags!” RAY LOWE, Ray worked at camp from 1965- 1968 in Maintenance. Ray says, “Since camp has been closed I travel by many times and think of all of the good times we had working at Camp Cornplanter. I just read Mark Borger’s comment about the magic fire and I believe I taught him how to do this. As for the reunion, count me in.” BECKY POTTER SCHICHLER, She worked at Camp from 1965- 1967 in the Kitchen, as a Counselor in #1, and on Waterfront. Becky remembers, TALENT NIGHT 1967- “It’s Tuesday night and the mess hall is jammed with campers and counselors seated on rows of wooden benches at both ends of the room. In the center, the tables have been cleared away to provide a stage. Charmaine Check, our mistress of Ceremony, comes to the microphone and introduces the counselors from cabin #7. ‘now folks,’ Chuck Musante says, ‘the performance you have all been waiting for. We present Curtis singing his all time favorite song. You guessed it- Home on the Range.’ Curtis, with a slight, wiry build is neatly dresses in a clean tee shirt and jeans. He likes his black high top sneakers and is never seen without his little red baseball cap. Each morning he carefully straps his trusty flashlight to his belt. Curtis’ voice is high and wailing. He sings a most memorable rendition. There is thunderous applause. Curtis smiles. He gives a dignified bow from the waist and makes his exit. Bob Suppa from Cabin #6 now takes the stage. It’s time for Richie to do his imitations. The lovable Richie takes center stage in his baggy trousers and oversized sweatshirt. He crosses his arms and stammers, ‘It’s a really big show!’ We all yell- Ed Sullivan! Shaking his finger he says, ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.’ John F. Kennedy! Pointing to his nose, ‘That’s no banana. That’s my nose.’ Jimmy Durante! Shouts, applause, stamping feet. Richie leaves the floor delighted with himself bowing, throwing kisses. Last on the program are the girls from Cabin #2. Barb Check introduces Gail, who has a cameo role. Gail has just turned 16 and her mood often changes from silence to hilarious gaiety. Her hair is kinky and rather thin, her features large. She has tremendous energy and thrives on attention. Everybody knows and loves Gail! ‘Gail is going to sing the Camp song for us tonight and she wants everyone to sing with her’, Barb says. We all join in to the rousing tune of Frere Jacques. Camp Cornplanter, Camp Cornplanter. It is nice. Its is nice. We are having fun here. We are having fun here. Its is nice. Reverberating applause, shrieks and cheers fill the air. Campers and counselors alike. We grew up here. The campers developed a sense of self worth and accomplishment. And so did we.” ALLEN BLOOMGREN He worked at Camp in 1965. Allen’s message, “thanks for rekindling a wonderful memory.” JOHN BORGER, He worked at Camp from 1966- 1970. John says, “ I am overwhelmed by this effort and the results shown so far. I drive by the entrance often on my way to visit my family in Warren, but I have never stopped in- and, I can’t explain why. What a wonderful project, and I can’t wait to see you all again. For the maintenance crew- do we put down pine needles or woodchips on the paths after it has rained for three days straight? Only Mrs. B. knew! And only Mrs. B. could smell an illegal party (or too much necking) from half way across the camp. Mrs. B. and Cliff, and Camp in general taught me a lot about hard work, human relationships, compassion for those less fortunate, independence, self- reliance, and many more of the myriad skills we need to get through life. I have often thought back on those halcyon days and realized how happy and carefree, yet meaningful and important, life was then and there.” JIM PIEROTTI, He worked at camp in 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1972 in the Kitchen and as a Counselor. He works for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and enjoys athletics, traveling, golf. His wife is Colette Pierotti and they have three daughters, Tomica (22), Rikki (19) and Jaime (18). Jim remembers: Camp fires and our one hour in the evening. LEE ANN GUSTAFSON, She worked at camp from 1968-1973 and 1977 in the Kitchen, as Music Director,and as a Counselor. She is an Assistant Attorney General in Florida. She has 2 cats (Bobbie and Chloe) and a new VW Beetle. Lee Ann remembers: Amy F. running nude from the showers to the mess hall, 12 downers in 18 campers in Cabin 2, cleaning Smores out of camper’s ears, drinking in Jamestown on Saturday night, Rick Brewer as Chief Cornplanter and the Chief falling down dancing around the campfire ( the loin cloths got bigger the next year), Pinochle, the fluffy lemon dessert, I miss the staff and my youth. CAROLYN PRITTIE SHAFFER, . She worked at Camp from 1968- 1970 as a Counselor in #2. Carolyn says, “I am so excited about the reunion. I have visited Camp on numerous occasions and in fact, took Bud Bollinger to visit last fall after the Forest Service informed us that the buildings were to be destroyed. It is not the idyllic setting it was when we were all there, but the memories make up for it. I’m looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and exchanging stories.” JOHN DUSSIA, John worked at Camp from 1968- 1970 in #5 and as a Lifeguard. John says, “This is an idea that is way overdue, can’t wait to see everyone in Warren. I read some of the guestbook and I can’t believe all the names I still remember. When was the last time you sang S-A-N-D-Y to Mike Maroon and tried to get him to clap so his hands had something else to do? Can’t believe that you got this together, but I’m sure glad you did.” ERIC AND REBECCA BENSON HINDERLITER Eric and Becky both worked at Camp for several years including as Director and Assistant Director in 1978 and 1979. Eric is attending graduate school at Eastern College in Economic Development and Becky is employed with the State Department of Environmental Protection where she has worked since 1979. Their son Paul, who also lived at Camp for a few years, is now married and has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. He works for DuPont in Delaware. Eric and Becky contributed several articles of memorabilia for this book. PAUL E. BORGER,. Paul is employed as the Global Marketing Manager for FCI Automotive. He has been married for 19 years to his wife, Linda, and they have two children, Jeremy (15) and Kristin (12). Paul remembers, “what a great experience…..sad that later generations couldn’t experience Camp Cornplanter.” JIM CRAMPTON, 7Jim worked at Camp from 1966- 1968 in #5 and as Sports Director. Jim says, “ Couldn’t believe it when Paul called. It is reassuring that others have large memories of the camp experience as I. I thought it was the result of getting old.” ART AND JUDY SCHATTENBERG MILLER, Judy worked at Camp from 1967- 1968, 1970 as a Counselor in #3and 4 and Art worked there in 1970 in #5. Judi remembers, Camp was the BEST experience of my high school years. I have the fondest memories of Grape Kool Aid, Fridaty night visits from my Mom when she’d cook in the kitchen and was playing Mom to everyone, shelling peas and eating them raw with Bob Suppa, playing Johnny Mathis in Cabin 4 until we wore out the record!! It rained every day at Camp, raiding the walk- in coolers for leftovers, Friday night skits, campfires with Chief Cornplanter, LUNAR MOTHS- those suckers were huge!! First loves, some that lasted a lifetime, good friends, being one of the gang no matter what your age, Christmas parties at the Bollingers home, stolen moments with that special person (2 hours was never enough time to be together) and way too much other stuff to go into detail about here and now. Can it really be 30 years ago? Not for all of you but certainly for a lot of us. Camp will always be in my heart. Art says, What a blast after 3 years in the service!! My summer at Camp solidified my plans for my life’s work. JEAN PIEROTTI KNAPP, Jean worked at camp from 1968- 1969 and 1974 in the Kitchen, as a Counselor, and as Drama director. Jean says, “See you in June.” SHEILA REINHARD AUGUSTINE, She worked at Camp from 1968-1972 as a Counselor in #3. Sheila remembers, for all of you who do not know, Richie Havens gave a concert at Camp Cornplanter one summer- he was a friend of Suzanne Bollinger. I wrote to him, and invited him to come join our reunion, or if that is not feasible, to stop by the website and tell us his memories of Camp. I hope he does stop by here. LAURA CRAMPTON ZERBEE, Laura worked at Camp in 1968 and 1969 as a Counselor in #4. Laura says, “This is great! Just seeing the names on the list got me thinking of the old days. I sure hope I can make it. To my brother, Jim Crampton…it’s true you are getting old, but gracefully!!” MARK AND TERRY WELLER BORGER, Mark worked at Camp from 1969- 1975 in the Kitchen, as a Counselor in #5, as Nature Director, and, as Assistant Director in 1974 and 1975. He also served as Chief Cornplanter for 4 summers. Terry worked at Camp in 1974 and 1975 as a Counselor in #3 and #4. Mark is employed as an Outside Sales manager for Warren Auto Supply and Terry is in her 24th year as a Teacher for the Warren County School District. She taught Special education for 13 years and is currently teaching the 6th grade. They have two daughters, Lauren (18) and Megan (16). They remember, “For years it felt like my life wasn’t fulfilled until returning to camp for the summer to see old friends and make new ones. I remember a large number of campers and wonder at times how they are doing and if they are treated like Kings and Queens as we did at Camp. What are my old pre and post camp comrades up to these days- like Mark Dutchess, Kathy Henkel, Judy Africa, Rich Ulam and others. Hope this all comes together as the times and the memories will never be forgotten. HOYA TOYA, LET THERE BE FIRE!!!” PATRICIA SUPPA ENGLISH, She worked at camp for 9 summers as a Counselor,Kitchen Aid, Assistant Cook, Music Director and, Arts and Crafts Director. She is employed as a teacher and part-time mobile therapist. She enjoys traveling, being with friends, and going to her children’s sporting events. She is divorced and has three children; R.J., a student at the University of Pittsburgh, Cassie who will graduate this June and plans to attend college, and Callie, a freshman at General McLane High School in Edinboro. Patty remembers; the cabin 4 girls (our campers were the best), wearing army jackets, the graffiti on the walls, the great shows put on by the campers, looking forward to rainy days. She says that Ernie Porath wants to know if Patty Musante is still,”hot!” Patty wants to know if Dave from Kane is still drop dead gorgeously handsome. She misses everything about camp and says. “I loved my summers at camp! CANDACE “CANDY” HUBER, she worked at camp from 1969-1972 as a Counselor, Music Director, and Arts and Crafts Director. She is the Coordinator of Chautauqua County School to Work Partnership. She has spent her working years serving youth and their needs. She has a Lhaso Apso named Tracy. Candy remembers, “No one ever believes me when I talk about the place. If they didn’t work there they can’t understand the significance of the job- the way it shaped people’s lives. I miss all of the people and the close relationships we had.” SUSAN HOGE MARZUCCO, Susan worked at Camp from 1970- 1974? She remembers, “ I can’t remember the cabin I was in but I worked there about 3 summers with a lot of my siblings. You probably have our names- Teresa, Sallie, Susan, John, Kay. I think that’s about it for our family. My Mom was always driving over there because we all had different days off. It was so fun and rewarding! I met some great kids while there, campers and counselors. My first boyfriend was from there named Scott Hetrick from Kane. He was a nice kid. I also remember a camper from the boys side named Richard McGee. He loved the dances as we all did. Today, almost 25 years later, I am a Nurse working in Naples, FL. I moved from Bradford, PA about 14 years ago. I have 3 beautiful children ages 19, 18 and 14. I sure do miss the beautiful area up there. Wish I would have known about the reunion sooner….I will make it a point to go to Cornplanter, that is if I remember how to get there.” SANDRA ANUNDSON LINDBERG, Sandra worked at Camp in 1970 as a Counselor in #2. Sandra says, “ Working at Camp Cornplanter gave me a greater appreciation and compassion for people. I grew up that summer! As I look back on that experience I can see how the Lord was directing me. I worked in the cabin where Patty Musante was the Senior Counselor. Lee Gustafson, from Jamestown, also worked there. I can’t remember all the names of all the counselors, but can remember many of the names of the kids. I still think of them often.” KEN DAY, Ken worked at Camp in 1970 as a Counselor and Lifeguard. Ken remembers, “May have been responsible for fueling some of those Sat. night parties with Limestone runs in my ’38 Plymouth coupe.” PETER HORNE, He worked at camp from 1970-1974 as a Counselor, and Arts and Crafts Director. He is a System Test Engineer and enjoys walking and hiking, old rock and roll music, photography and extensive domestic travel. Pete remembers: the indoctrinations, the bear who came to camp, Hurricane Agnes and subsequent walks to elevated shorelines for picnics, sleeping out in the circus tent, Cornplanter Rock, the “wizard of Oz”, “Duck, duck, goose”, painting the Crafts wall, “polar bear swim”, Cornplanter punch, Terry Valentine making the rounds, Robert Joseph taking in empty pop bottles, most of the staff getting some kind of bug before Polk week, SAN-X getting mixed into a shampoo bottle by mistake, a day off trip to Niagara Falls, The “Rusty Nail”, the rosters on the cabin walls, catching mice, rainy days in cabin 8 with “Tommy” playing over and over as well as Sha-na-na, the “Duke of Earl” for talent night. He misses, “spending all summer more or less outdoors and not worrying too much about anything. For the time I was there it was it’s own world, and with rare exception I was able to disconnect from the outside world……and of course I miss the campers in general.” JIM BOYLE, He worked at camp for 9 summers (1971- 1977, 1979- 1980) as a Kitchen Aid, Counselor, and Arts and Crafts Director. He is a Special Education Teacher who has a B.S. in Economics and Certification in Special Ed. He enjoys working out, Martial Arts, chess and reading. His wife is Valerie. They have two cats, Shenia and Spencer. Jim misses:the staff, the campers and days off. He is looking forward to the reunion! TOD AND BARBARA DAYTON ALLEN. Tod worked at camp from 1971- 1974 as a Counselor and Barb worked at Camp from 1973-1974 as a Counselor. Tod is a retired Police Officer and a Victim Witness Program Director who enjoys coaching youth. Barb has been a Special Education Teacher for 24 years and enjoys needle work and taking care of family. They have three children; Emily (20), Molly (17), and Tod (11), and a cat (Midnight). Tod misses “Mike Maroon and the pool”, and, Barb misses “Talent Night.” They remember, the company of late night staff hours and that they met each other at Camp Cornplanter. NANCY NELSON RUDOLPH, Nancy worked at Camp in 1972 as a Counselor in #2. Nancy remembers, “My old weary brain has been working overtime trying to remember everyone’s names since I got the postcard. Can’t wait to find out more about everybody and the words to songs I can’t remember anyone since my kids are all grown up now- I hope I can relearn them before I have grandchildren. I do still remember, “In a cabin in the woods, though. Looking forward to seeing everyone. If I can help, let me know.” CAROL NICHOLSON HAWKINS, Carol worked at Camp in 1972 in Laundry. Carol remembers, “I loved my summer at Cornplanter so much. I roomed with Ruthie, the cook! The staff was so wonderful and the campers had such a ball. I learned a lot as well as had such a good time. What a beautiful place. I, too, have gone for walks and remembered but, it has been many years. Please contact me if you remember the trips to town at midnight with a truckload of wash because the machines ate the sox and David Patterson had to tear down the machines to get them out, again!” DAN SORG, , He worked at Camp in the Kitchen and as a Counselor. Dan is employed as a Production Control Scheduler and enjoys fishing, hunting, and photography. His wife, Sharon, passed away in 1999. Dan and his late wife Sharon have two children, Jeremy (14) and Jessica (12). Dan misses, the great staff. KATHY DAY SAGER, She worked at Camp in 1971 and 1972 as a Counselor in several cabins. She has been employed as a journalist for the Olean Times Herald for 12 years and has written articles about Camp (see page 16) and the reunion. Kathy’s brother, Tom attended Camp and works at a sheltered workshop in Bradford. He wants to come to the reunion. Kathy remembers, Marilyn O. from cabin 4, who had a high pitched voice and a wonderful personality, the brave kids who did the Polar bear swims in 40 degree temperatures (I was not one of them) and the socializing we did down in the mess hall in the evening, we were always hungry, so any left overs from dinner (lima beans included) were scarfed up by us like wolves, “these were two great summers for me, since I gained a lot of self- confidence from working with older college kids, and from helping kids with disabilities…..I hope to see a few people from camp that were there in the early 70’s. GORDON McFARLAND, He worked at Camp from 1972- 1976 as a Counselor and Director. He is employed as a Pest Control Technician. He and Denise Wilson (from New England) were married in 1990 and they have four children: two inherited and adopted : Kati (17) and Meri (15) plus two Sam (9) and Rose (6). Gordon remembers, 1. Chris Lareau, I think I have a book of yours. 2. Entering Cabin 5 on my first day of work in 1972 after the campers were shut in the cabin for 5 days due to Hurricane Agnes. I came in the front door and three of them went out the window and down the cliff path. 3. Hikes to the meadow above Cornplanter Rock and various campers climbing the ridge on the opposite bank- for many a real struggle. 4. One year the Cabin 5 boys and Cabin 3 girls were pairing off and Mrs. “B” asked us to do something so we taught them a song “Ra ra ree, ra ra ri, we are the boys from Cabin 5, we don’t smoke, we don’t chew, and we don’t go with the girls that do- we ain’t got no girlfriends! Very silly but the campers liked the song and the problem was solved. I could write forever as I’m sure many others could, too. I do remember the day Mrs. “B” came up to check on things after a cookout we’d had with I think Cabin 2. All of us had gone to the Rec. Hall but Pete Gardner had picniced in a little grove between the road and the brook below Cabin 5. Pete met Mrs. “B” at the entrance and told her not to go in because there was a bear. She didn’t believe him but there was and she came out running! Cornplanter is often on my mind and the memories are nearly all sweet and poignant. I have been hoping for awhile that a reunion would somehow be possible. JIM FREITAG, He worked at Camp from 1971- 1972. Jim says, “This is a great idea. I’ve driven by Camp for years looking in and remembering. It seems like so long ago and yet when I saw the article and then the phone call yesterday from Arts and Crafts…it seemed like a call from family. Memories; Polar bear Swims for the campers, the Water Show; Perky, a camper from Ohio who seemed to stay all summer, the talent shows....I’m still in awe of the creativity and talent…Sadie Hawkins Night… “Dutch” and his 250 Kawasaki “ride for life”- he took me on to Kiasutha, Nantuckett Sleigh Ride with the real Santana playing the during the late shift at the lodge, hearing about Kent State from a Counselor who was there, and,, the coldest water anywhere on the planet…..all the best and unforgettable…hope to be there.” MARK DUTCHESS, Mark says, “ WOW!!!!! Having grown up in Warren County, it seemed only natural that I spend my summers at CC, at least until my last year in college when I needed to shoe some relevant work experience on my resume. Definitely, the summers were some of the best in my variety of life’s experiences. I have been back to visit the camp several times in the 70s and 80s, but not in recent years. Always wondered how long the camp stayed operational, especially after Mrs. B. passed on as she was most definitely the driving force behind making CC such a special place for staff and campers alike. Always remembered and never to be forgotten…..Hurricane Agnes in 1972 certainly made me appreciate the art of staying dry when everyone else was soaking wet. The memories go on and on!” CINDY ROLICK GRAHAM, She worked at Camp from 1971-1972 as a Counselor. She is employed as a teacher/housewife/Mom. She has been married twice and lived in Pittsburgh for 14 years- moved back to Kane in 1991. Became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1992. (“Shocked my family and friends- does it you? Am very happy!”). She is married to Kris Graham and they have two daughters, Brooke (22) and Nia (13). Cindy remembers, Henkel, where are you?, flood of ‘72- being cooped up in the cabins on the rainy days and the food delivered on the back roads, mice looking at us, the porcupine hunts- it’s all the boys’ fault for not taking the male campers to the latrines and letting them pee outside the cabins, snack time, washing our hair in ice cold water near the pool area, bird watching, star gazing, Talent Night, flirting with the Down’s Syndrome cuties in cabin 7, Arts and Crafts, Recreation Hall, Swim Meets, Megan in Cabin 3, Michele Acquaviva, “Hoss” who is still and will always be fondly remembered, finding a baby possum, campfires at night, all the singing, waiting for food at our respective picnic tables, Mrs. “B”- what a remarkable, wonderful, organized, tremendous lady! TIM HORNE, He worked at Camp from 1972- 1978 as a Counselor and Sports Director. He is an early Childhood Special Educator. His wife is Lisa and his children are Jennifer (22), Brian (19), Matthew (7), Tyler (5) and Sara (3). Tim remembers, “Hawaiian rainbow’, “BOIYA”, 4 days without rain in 1972, flat tire at the Kinzua dam, water basin during post- camp, driving the truck during pre and post-camp, eating at Graybills (home of the Kinzua Queen-mm-hmm!) Tim misses, everything except the latrines and polar bearing. CATHY MURPHY ROBBINS, “MURPH” She worked at Camp from 1972-1973 as a Counselor. She has been married for 26 years and has three grown children. She is employed as a Pre-school Director/Teacher and is interested in yoga and traveling. Cathy remembers, the trust and respect which Mrs. “B” gave to all of us. She put her faith in a bunch of inexperienced teens and we felt so honored by that, we never wanted to dissapoint her. I grew up at Camp- it was wonderful. I will never forget the campers, “Hoss” and Hurricane Agnes. Camp Cornplanter was a valuable experience that truly helped shape my adulthood. I am so thankful to have been a part of it. JEFF AND BRENDA KARL LOOMIS, Jeff and Brenda both worked at Camp in 1972 and 1973, Jeff as a Counselor in #7 and Brenda in the Kitchen and as a Counselor in #1. Jeff has been employed at Warren City Lines since High School and enjoys golfing and skiing. Brenda has worked at the Voty Insurance Agency for 19 years and makes many trips to Providence, RI and Valley Cottage, NJ to visit their children. She enjoys cooking, homemaking, and the internet. Jeff and Brenda have been married for 26 years and have two children. Their son Jason, who graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh with an engineering degree in computers, works in New Jersey and, is engaged to be married. Their daughter, Racquel, graduated from Johnson and Wales University and is in the management trainee program with Enterprise Rent- a –Car. Jeff remembers, taking care of Jimmy T. and hearing him say, “I’m fishing for a school bus.” Brenda remembers, delivering food to the guys cabins and watching Jeff run through the field after Jimmy T. KATHLEEN HENCHY SULLIVAN,. Kathy worked at Camp from 1973-1974 as a Lifeguard. She has been married for 19 years and has two sons, Ian (16) and Colton (13). Kathy remembers, “My two short years at Camp were two wonderful years. All of my fellow staff were wonderful people and friends that I have never forgotten. The early morning Polar bear swims were some of my fondest memories along with the evening fire sing along. I stayed in Cabin 2 along with my sister, Maureen, who was Senior Counselor and worked at Camp for four years. I’ll never forget all the wonderful stories Maureen would come home and tell me about Camp so when she called and asked if I would lifeguard, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. I was nervous when I arrived but everyone made me feel right at home. So was the beginning of what turned out to be a great summer. I’ll never forget the sounds and smells of camp life and, all the campers who made this such a unique place to work. This thank you goes out to the memory of Annabell Bollinger, and all staff and campers who made my experience at Camp Cornplanter such a wonderful one.” MICHAEL REINHARD, Mike worked at Camp from 1973- 1974. Mike remembers, “I worked in the kitchen both years and loved it because it gave me all my afternoons off to fish and swim. I remember Lucille Battista was the cook one year and Dave “The Hippie” (as Billy Wallace, Cabin 5 called him). I worked with Kevin McConnell, Kay Hoge and many others. Kay, Sue, and Beth?? They were from Bradford. One year Mary Lou was the Assistant Cook… I got to be one of the Indians who escorted Chief Cornplanter to the magic fir of 1974. Mark Borger was Chief Cornplanter. Those were two of the best years of my life as far as building compassion for my fellow human beings. LESLIE SIMCHIK GOBLE, She worked as a Counselor at Camp from 1973-1976. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher. She is married to Charles (Chuck) Goble, Jr. and they have two daughters Alexandra Rose (6/2/89) and Olivia Renee (5/31/91). Leslie remembers, picnics at the pines, the Cabin 2 beauty contests, Monday night dances, Saturday night campfires, Cornplanter Rock, and, she misses, “the close friends I made, the carefree happiness and warm feelings, and the spirit of sharing.” PETER GARDNER, He worked at Camp from 1973- 1976 and is employed in sales for Southern Tier Supply. He is married to Diane Gardner and they have three children, Elizabeth (7), Kristen (4), Harry (2) and, a cat named Cosmo. STEVEN GUSTAFSON, Steven worked at Camp from 1973- 1976 as a Counselor in #8. From 1981- 2001, he was the Bassist for 10,000 Maniacs. He currently is a member of The Mighty Wallop. Steven says, “ I loved every day I was at Camp Cornplanter. It was a fantastic springboard to adulthood, and, while my status as a mature adult is up for debate, Camp is still sacred ground to me. After Camp, I spent four years going part time to Jamestown Community College and working at various jobs including a Nurses Aid at Fenton Park Nursing Home and a Weekend House Parent at an ARC group home. In 1981, a few of my friends and I started a band. In the beginning, it was mostly for free drinks and to meet women, but it turned into a career that lasted 2 decades. I still get a free drink now and then, and I found a perfect woman for me. I wonder how a guy could be so lucky. Pam Halberg and I eloped on Christmas Eve in 1987. She teaches elementary school in Bemus point, NY. We have two beautiful, healthy children, Riley (7) and Greta (4).” MELANIE CHAPEL BRUSH, Melanie worked at Camp in #4 for one year as a Counselor. She graduated from Youngsville High, Clarion State College and St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ohio where she received a degree in Cytotechnology. She has worked at Akron Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic for 6 years and is presently at the Centre Community Hospital in State College PA (for the past 11 years). She is married to Dave brush and they have three children, Monica (16), Brandon (14) and Evan (9). They enjoy camping, baseball, camping, hiking , camping, fishing, gardening, and, camping. Melanie remembers, “BetsyRied, myself, and others had a magic marker fight one evening. Someone had made brownies which we ate. Betsy and I got ‘sick’. We were taken to Kane Emergency Room. There we laid, filthy dirty covered with magic marker smudges enduring smart remarks from the personnel. It was very embarrassing. We never did find out what was wrong.” DIANA CABLE, She worked at camp from 1974- 1979 in Laundry, as a Counselor, and Music Director. She is employed as a Food Bank Manager, Colorado AIDS Project. She enjoys horseback riding, gardening, playing with the Denver Concert band, model railroad and tap dancing. She has a horse (Milli), a dog (Maggie) plus others that live there. Diana remembers, Rainy, wet muddy days!, pinochle games, the pre and post- camp bunch, pushing the old blue truck to get it started!, the Wizard of Oz- Dave Mack- Hardiman as Toto in a garbage bag, “Helen Hollywood”- where is she now?, Otingocni in the Llahcer, Russel Booker “Touchdown”, “Kiss it Goodbye, The Veranda, and she misses, “the comraderie with a wonderful group of interesting people and some of the campers were enjoyable to see every year, being outside!” JOHN HENKEL, John worked at Camp from 1974-1980 as a Counselor in #7 and #8, Nature Director, and Assistant Director. He is currently employed as a Teacher. DANA ANDERSON, MD, Dana worked at camp from 1974- 1979 as a Counselor in #5 and #8 and Sports Director. He and his wife, Cristina Misa are Physicians. They have three children, Elena, Zachary, and Taylor. PAM BAIEROSKI JOHNSON, Pam worked at Camp from 1974- 1978 as a Counselor in #4. Pam says, “ I think it is a great idea about having a reunion. When returning to Johnsonburg, I have often thought about taking my family on a tour of the camp. I had a wonderful four years at camp. I did a lot of growing up in #4….with Janet Paxton, Trudy, Terry, Beth, Diana….I could go on and on. Camp Cornplanter gave me such a great beginning in the field of Special Education. Here it is 25 plus years later and I am still very much involved in the field. Hope to see many of you in June.” MARK DURNELL, He worked at Camp from 1974-1977 as a Counselor. Mark remembered, “I’ll never forget Scott Degroat’s unescorted visit down the hill for a solo performance of the pledge in the rain. We never did figure out how he got out of the cabin, looking forward to seeing everyone. Hey Andy, how you been?” AUGUSTINE OGLESBY, She worked at Camp from 1974- 1977 as a Counselor, Arts and Crafts Director, and, Nature Director. She has been the owner of Oglesby’s painting plus for 20 years and has 3 self- published book (one of which contains many camp memories). FROM AUGUSTINE’S BOOK: A HAND ON MY SHOULDER, “Camp afforded me some of the most eye opening and rewarding times of my younger life. It was here that I gained my first exposure to the mentally retarded. The course of these four summers would change my life forever. Upon my arrival at camp, I remember hearing my mother tell Mrs. “B.” ‘if you can keep her here for a week, you’ll have her for a long time’. My nature is such that if I don’t like something, I’ll creep away in the middle of the night (so to speak). If it meshes with my personality and my personal philosophy I can seem to linger with it for a long time. My half hearted attempt are just that but my loyalties run very deep…..I have even kept a handful of mementos with me; sayings written on scraps of paper, drawings, little white stones, feathers, scents, sounds, breezes, smiles and the hope that the gathers experiences of youth will make us good, strong, conscientious adults. In searching through my drawer of memories, I find many things that most of you have long forgotten. The quiet things that make me sit back and put those warm memories into perspective. They bring back smiles that no one can explain and those feelings that have to be experienced to be shared. From time to time we take them out, dust them off and reflect for a few moments. Then we put them back in their rightful places- in our dresser drawers, on our shelves, in our hearts.” ANDY AND ELLEN REINHARD STREICH, They say, “I’m sure others of you have been thinking as I have that a reunion would be wonderful. Many thanks to the people who are putting this together. I remember polar bearing, watching campers under the watchful eyes of Judy and Kathy at the pool, hours off at the pines, singing out of key, loosening up, changing my major at college after the first summer at camp, making lots of friends, managing real responsibility for the first time….Hoya Toya….we are having fun here, it is nice……I found lyrics to the camp sounds when moving a few years ago. Wonder if I can find them again?” LEE HOLTZ SAVINO, Lee worked at Camp from 1975- 1979 in the Kitchen and as a Counselor. She received her undergraduate pharmacy in 1983 at SUNY Buffalo and did a residency in pharmacy at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio State University in 1986. She is a professor of Clinical Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH (home of the Wilson Football factory, where every NFL football is made). Her husband, David Savino, teaches at ONU as well, in the College of Business. They have two children, Abigail (8)- named after Abbe Stone of #2, and, Michael (6). Lee and David maintained the Camp Cornplanter Reunion website. BETSY RIED REDMOND, She worked at Camp for three years as a Counselor. She is a semi- retired Nursing Home Owner/ Operator who enjoys gardening, the outdoors and spending time with her kids. She has three, Julie (20), Andy (18) and Christopher (12),and they have 2 dogs and a hamster. Betsy remembers, I always tell people about the camper who knew all of the radio stations; Russell Booker, as I look at what the staff did- imagine all of these dedicated people creating an exciting atmosphere for the campers for very little pay and long hours- probably wouldn’t see a lot of people jump at the opportunity these days. She misses, “those cold showers ! and the simple, good times.” ROBIN L. JONES, Robin worked at Camp in the Kitchen and as a Counselor in #1 from 1976- 1979. She is employed as a Nanny. Robin says, “Can’t wait to see everyone in June. Think about those summers a lot and wish it were possible to do it again. See you all then.” TRUDY CONDIO, She worked at Camp from 1976-1977 as a Counselor in #1. She is employed as an Attorney in the Criminal Court in Rockville, CT. She hopes to get into the Public Defender’s Office so she can, “represent the Underdogs- those who I was once like”. She has a daughter, Kendra (13) and her fiancee’s name is Damien. Trudy says, “Greetings to all Cornplanter staff- I still have many fond memories after 26 years. I may not have appreciated the place then as much as I do now, but Cornplanter will always hold a special place in my memory. If anyone gets up to New England, please drop in for a visit- the years have mellowed me out. Would love to reminisce about the Camp days- the work boots and those God awful brown and tan tee shirts. To Robin Jones- I know I didn’t pull the wool over your eyes when I got sick that night- we all know it wasn’t the Graybills Ice Cream! My fondest memory is the time Mike Donnelly and I hitchhiked to Geneseo through a winter blizzard that shut down the NYS Thruway to spend the weekend with Dave Mack- Hardiman! Best wishes- Trudy.” KIRT ANDERSON, He worked at Camp for 3 years in the Kitchen and as a Counselor in Cabin 8. He is employed in Water Maintenance for the City of Marysville and enjoys basketball, camping, is a sports fan and Soccer Dad. He has an Asssociate Degree in Business Management from Columbus State College and is a Veteran of the Persian Gulf War.He is married to Debbie Anderson and they have two children, Ashley (17) and Chelsea (8) and, a fish named Sam. Kirt remembers, Arts and Crafts (the cool things the kids made), the 24 hours on a day off, the excellent music around the campfire, counselors having fun singing and playing the guitar, the “outrageous” field trips with John Henkel and cabin 7 to the beach, and he misses, The Allegheny Forest and the smiles on the kids faces when they accomplished something they hadn’t done before. RANDY GORSKE, He worked at Camp from 1977- 1979 as a Counselor. He is employed as the Executive Director of the ARC of Crawford Co., 222 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA 16335. He has been married for 19 years and has four children, Emily (18), Jeremiah (14), Ian (13), and Dylan (12). Randy remembers, All the great experiences and the unique personalities of the campers and staff. Who could forget David Tupi, Steve Austin, Huck Resneck, Tim Sorg, Ricky Steele, David Frost, the Ferna Club, soybean burgers and Jimmy Carter’s surplus peanuts? DAVE MACK-HARDIMAN,. He worked at Camp from 1977- 1980 and 1982-1983 as a Counselor in Cabin 8 and Assistant Director. He is the Director of Training and Staff Development for People Inc. He enjoys finding former staff and writing books about Camp! He is married to Roberta Mack- Hardiman, Team Leader for the ACT Team and their children are, sons, Max (12) and Eli (10), and daughters, India (deceased 1993) and Eden (6). They have several pets. Dave remembers, the beautiful mountain setting, the camp program which was full of new experiences for the campers, the uniqueness of every single person, universal acceptance, unconditional compassion, the pre- camp crew of ’79 and our evening strategic planning sessions in the infirmary, “boring”, the Warren County Fair with Jolly Dolly and Helga Hoffman, Boz Scaggs and the Cannonball, “roping” turkey vultures, the goat and the bobcat, June bugs, fireflies, Luna moths, “baking in Bradford”, the porcupine graveyard, the spontaneous reunions over the years- in Edinboro, in Boston, in Ohio, in Virginia, in Jamestown, in Olean, in Geneseo, in Toronto, in Albuquerque, in Bradford, in Denver, in the Pacific Ocean at high tide, in Mexico without the KFC box, in Buffalo, regarding camp- “I don’t worry about Heaven, because I’ve already been there!” BOB GUIFFRE, Bob worked at Camp in 1978 as a Counselor in #7. Bob remembers, “Nothing of my youth left it’s mark on me like Camp Cornplanter. I feel lucky to have shared in the experience. JOE AND CINDY REED NUHFER, Cindy worked at Camp as a Counselor for 4 years and Joe worked at camp for 2 years as a Counselor. Cindy is a Teacher and Joe works in business. They have two daughters Noelle (19) and Melissa (15). DAVID AND MELISSA SCHWENK WEINSTEIN, David worked at Camp for 6 years as a Counselor in #5 and Assistant Director and, Melissa worked in Cabin #2. David and Melissa are both employed as Teachers. They have four children. They contributed a great deal of memorabilia which is contained in this book. TINA ECCLES JONES, She worked at Camp from 1977- 1979 as a Counselor. She is employed as the Director of the St. James Pre- School and enjoys her children’s activities (soccer, music lessons, baseball, Jr. Guilders), church ,volunteer activities for which she has been recognized, and rollerblading. She is married to Curt Jones, Sr. And they have three children; Curt, Jr. (13) , Anna (10) and Aubree (10). Tina remembers, I often think of Camp- what great, carefree things we did back then! I have wondered many, many times where everyone is and what they are up to. I look forward to a reunion- what a wonderful idea! I believe my strongest memory is of hearing David Bolt singing my name from the boy’s hill all the way down to the mess hall! My memories of Camp are endless- I have often wondered if those summers of our youth effected the future lives others the way it did mine. She misses the “friends I made, the smell of the forest in the morning, and the Tri- Ferna Club! DENAI REED RAY, She worked at Camp from 1977-1978 as a Counselor. She is employed as a Teacher’s aide in the Oriskany Elementary School and enjoys woodworking, crafts, and bowling. She is married to Jim Ray and they have two children, Josh and Erin, and a cat named Peaches. TIM TURNER, Tim worked at Camp in 1977 in the Kitchen and as a counselor in #8. Tim remembers, “ I had a great summer at Camp. Most of the nights I was carving a name in the cabin ceiling/ rafters. I’m sure every counselor experienced that task. Water battles in the kitchen were always fun while doing dishes in the evening. I knew the Bollinger family well having been raised in North Warren and getting into trouble with Mrs. Bollinger’s grandson, Jeff Stevens. KATE HARDIMAN, . She worked at Camp from 1978- 1983 as a Counselor in #4 and Program Director. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher and enjoys traveling, antiquing, gardening, hiking, reading, skiing, and music. She has cats. Kate remembers, to Carrie Kontis, “What’s the point, is there a point?”, to Judy Africa, “Hello, again, hello”, to David Mack- Hardiman, “I’m glad you survived the showers and that I survived the world’s longest shower. Thank you for all of the positive experiences!”, I remember chatting on the porch in the evening hours, pre-camp with David, John, and Judy, hearing Amy F.’s laughter in the day room and finding her deposit of diarrhea on my pillow, the joy of polar bearing, whispering Ruth, feisty Eleanor, and whistling Ellen, Sunday evening campfires, 4’s strenuous cloud therapy, Nancy B.’s perfumed love letters to David, porta-potty duty, trips to Polk with Steve C., Dirty Bob’s and Stop 4, Ruth N.’s commentary and Dana K.’s obsessions, the Pines, the dramatic farewell to Walt and Sherry. Due to David’s positive influence, I can’t recall any more- recall brain cells suffered immensely. JEFFREY W. DANDOY, He worked at Camp from 1978-1980 as a Counselor in #7. He graduated in 1982 with a BA from the College of Wooster, received a Master of Divinity Degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1985, and, received a Master of Public administration Degree from the University of Delaware in 2000. He is a Pastor of a Presbyterian Church (USA). In 1981, he married his wife, Lesley and they have two children; Audrey (15) and Jeffrey (10). Jeff says, “Hello to Jim Boyle and Tony Bellavia!” ROBERT J. PESCE, JR. , He worked at camp from 1978-1980 as a Counselor and Waterfront Director. He is employed as a Computer Consultant and is a HS football and basketball official. He and his wife, Randy, have 7 children. Bob or “Pizazz” remembers, comraderie, and taking the under age staff to Jamestown to party. STEVE CUNNINGHAM, He worked at Camp from 1978- 1983 as a Counselor, Waterfront Director and Program Director. He is employed as a Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist and enjoys sailing, running, books on tape, sitting on any beach in New England, and sleep research. He has a pet cat, Alex whom he acquired at the 1990 Warren County Fair and he is still looking for that special someone who can fund and support his many needs which include a 42 foot sailboat. Steve remembers, to Lynne Harriger, you are the most grounded, kindest, and soulful person I’ve had the pleasure of knowing, to Kevin, thank you for your guitar playing services at Chief Cornplanters’ and my sister’s wedding, to John Henkel, I wonder if the flying monkeys are still attaching to your car, to Kate and Judy, open your eyes and look around you, Kate’s music in the laundry room- Carol King, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg and CSN&Y, to Larry and Art Fenstermaker. Thanks for all of those fun times and days off, to Brenda Tinsler, April Pinch and all others whose names I can’t recall right now, thank you for you unconditional acceptance and laughs throughout the years. He misses, Nurse Maggie and her goats, JJ Van Ord, Pickle (Jane Runge), Dana, Henkel, Kate, Lynne, cabin 7, the Warren County Fair when Henkel, Jim, Dave, Kate, and Carrie and I went to see the Lizard Boy and wound up seeing Helga Hoffman and company, the rain hitting the roof of cabin 7, and, my cloud therapy instructor, Kate Hardiman. SANDRA REED DAVIS,. She worked at Camp from 1978- 1980 in the kitchen and as a Counselor. She is employed as a Treatment Coordinator and enjoys walking, swimming, and hiking. She is married to Kenny Davis and they have two children, Cameron (14) and Clarissa (12). They also have one dog and 6 cats. Sandy remembers, going to the Pines, writing on cabin walls, smelly latrines, hiking to Cornplanter Rock, Canteen tabs, enjoying time with friends during Jr. hours, rainy day programs, meals delivered to the cabins via the service road, marking every single item of clothing that belonged to the campers and the lists!- luggage and laundry! I worked three summers at camp and those were the best summers I had during my school days. I was thrilled to be asked back in ’79 and ’80 and was bitterly disappointed not to have been asked back in 1981. She misses, meeting people and making friends-how everyone got along and had fun during the summer. MARTY AND PAM IRWIN DURNELL, They worked at Camp from 1977- 1980? Pam worked in the Kitchen and as a Counselor in # 1,3 and 4 and Marty worked as a Counselor in #8. They have three children. Marty and Pam remember, “I always knew that Camp had a large affect on my life. But I guess I didn’t realize it until I went to the reunion. After all these years, I still felt the family atmosphere that drew me there in the first place. I feel that Camp helped make me into the person that I am today. I didn’t realize what a treasure I had while I was there. To be part of a dream! Wow!” MARY RIDDLE DONATELLA, , She worked at Camp in 1978 and 1979 as the Head Cook. She is employed as a Director of Compensation and Payroll and enjoys gardening. She is married to Tony Donatella. They have 2 dogs. Mary says, “This is a great idea!” JEFFREY PAUL OSBORNE, He worked at Camp from 1979- 1980 and was a Counselor in Cabin 6. He is employed in the US Navy (retiring June 2001), and as a Police Officer. He enjoys golf, computers, boating and reading and has an AS and BS degree. He is married to Angela Osborne and has four children, Jeff, David, Michael and Kim. Jeff remembers, we did a lot of partying on days off and misses the campers, and the funny things they did. CHERYL YANKOVICH VAN SCOTER, . She worked at Camp from 1979- 1981. She was a Counselor in Cabin 3. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher (K3) and enjoys running, cooking, and reading Spiritual Christian material. She is married to Paul Van Scoter who works at Dexter Electronics. She has two stepchildren, Brock (13) and Britani (11), and a son, Jacob (16 months). Cheryl remembers, getting lime vodka from people who were 21 and having a little party, driving to Pittsburgh with Mary Ann, romantic courtships each summer, still good friends with Mary Ann and Marijana. Toni Biscup still calls me- down to a couple of times a year- going to see Leslie Gocke in W VA, gaining weight from all the good food, having a crush on Gary. She misses, friendships, helping kids with the outdoors, the campfire and the pines. GREG BILLSTONE, Greg worked at Camp in 1979 in #8. Greg says, “I was completely surprised to see the link and photo of me in 1979 while doing an unrelated web search. When I saw it was 1979 I could not imagine what it was. I live in Nashville TN now and work for CAN Commercial Insurance and manage construction liability. In 1980, I went to Wittenberg University and moved to Atlanta GA in 1984 where I lived until 1998 with brief residencies in Chicago, Beverly Hills, Charleston and Savannah.” KAREN RIDDLE FRIEDMAN, She worked at Camp for four years from 179- 1982 in the Kitchen and as a Counselor. She is employed as a Specification Coordinator for Legacy (a linen company). She enjoys sewing, walking, traveling, and cooking. She taught ED students for 5 years, then worked at the Washington Opera Costume Studios as a stitcher and later in management. She has been married for 4 years to John Friedman. Karen remembers, kitchen mashed potato fight, walks to Cornplanter Rock, swimming in the reservoir, trips for ice cream, campfire sing along, receiving luggage in the rain at Cabin 2, “Hi my name is Karen W. and I go home Saturday after breakfast in the mess hall down the hill, the Polar bear club, double rainbows in the valley, trips to Polk to pick up campers for the week. MAGGIE FOARD, Maggie was the Nurse at Camp in 1979. She remembers “The memories of camp are still sweet. I remember standing on the infirmary porch, watching a bear stroll down the stream. Mary ‘Cook’ showed me where the hole in the shower house was located. The love and respect among the staff and campers is what I remember most. Peach cobbler runs a close second. I look forward to the reunion and one last trip to the rock!” SCOTT DONALDSON, He worked at Camp for four years, 1979-1982, as a Counselor and Sports Director. He graduated from Clarion University of PA in 1985 and is employed in Sales for Eastern Metal Supply. He enjoys golf and Habitat for Humanity. Scott remembers, pistachio pudding, polar bearing, the Pines, $40 a week as a CIT, the people at camp exposed me to a lot of things and were the primary reason I made it to college, I miss the people whom I think of often and the impact that they had on my life, I also miss the escape- being at camp totally isolated and immune to the outside world. DEBBIE FISHER OSBORNE, She worked at Camp for 2 years in the Kitchen and as a counselor. She is employed in online cigarette sales. She and her sons ages 15 and 16 have fish and hamsters. She enjoys camping, boating, watching TV, playing with computer, music, having fun, talking on phone. Debbie remembers, the Pines, arts and crafts, Big bob’s, Graybills and misses the outdoors, the campers, and, keeping in touch with others. DR. MARIJANA STOVIC, She worked as a Counselor at Camp for two years. She is a Clinical Psychologist in private Practice and enjoys walking, horseback riding, reading and sewing. She married John A. “Jay” Mils in September of 1996. He is on the faculty at IUP. She has two stepchildren, Laura (15) and Aaron (12). They have 7 cats, one dog and 3 horses. Mariana remembers, the Monday night dances, Leslie G. when I hear “Country Roads” and, Russell B. when I hear about the Pittsburgh Pirates. I miss Mary Ann, Cheryl, and Sherry. MARY ANN STEPAK CANDE, She worked at Camp for 2 years as a Counselor. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher and holds a Master’s Degree in Reading. She is married to Marty Candee and they have two children, Marty (8) and Katarina (5). They have 2 dogs (Nanook and Wishbone), 6 cats, and two beef cows. She enjoys hunting, fishing, coaching volleyball, softball and soccer. Mary Ann remembers, trying to get Susie G. up the hill for rest hour, by the time we got there, it was time to get up, to Marijana Stovic, “stay away from Mt. Dew- it might make you goofy”, Polar Bear Club, outdoor camping and singing around the campfires, lunches at the Pines, talent shows, Polk Week, cloud and bench therapy- so many good memories-“ I’m looking forward to this reunion!” AMANDA CABLE,. She worked at Camp for I year (1980) in the Kitchen. She is employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has a son, Neill, who is 9. She teaches piano, teaches music at her son’s private school, and plays the flute and sings in a praise band at church. Amanda remembers, the camper that woke up every day at the crack of dawn- for the whole time she was there- didn’t need an alarm clock then except to see that it was 4:30 am and I could sleep another hour, the week (did it even last 2 days?) that John Henkel tried to give up Pepsi- the DTs set in and it wasn’t pretty, being doused by ice cold H2O from the garden hose by Pizazz for some smart comment I made, camp was beautiful in the morning- all decked out in dew and morning sun with birds singing everywhere. BOB AND SHERRY YANKOVICH GILMORE,. Bob and Sherry worked at Camp from 1981- 1983, he as a Counselor in #7 and she as a Counselor in #3. Bob and Sherry remember, “We both have good memories of our Cornplanter days. We both enjoyed our time working at Cornplanter. We still talk about the times we had there and the different experiences. The summer that the bear population was so high that we couldn’t tent out for the rest of the summer (a bear visited our tenting site in the middle of the night. Walt got a school bus to use for the summer and we took ‘road trips’! Rainy day programs in the cabins (whose turn to empty the porta- potty?!) ! Talent show night. Walks down to the Pines. Dance night. The campers in Cabin #3 always got dressed up for the dances. Good food! Only 24 hours off a week?! Fresh air! Mail time!!!! Polar bear swims (brrr!). Good experiences, lots of hugs, and good people to meet and work with. We learned a lot about patience and love…………” MICHAEL AND BRENDA SABOT LION, Mike worked at Camp for 3 years in Maintenance and as a Counselor and Brenda worked at Camp in 1980. Mike works as an Intake Officer in the Warren County Juvenile Probation Department. They remember, parties at Mudlick, the Rock, kidnapping the Goat Man’s goat, writing names in all the buildings, all of the campers, and, the way camp used to look. STEVEN C. WASCHER, He worked at Camp for 2 years (’80 and ’81) as a Counselor. He is employed as a Resource/ Option I Teacher (Jr.- Sr. High). He enjoys fly fishing and fly tying. He and his wife, Cheryl, have two sons, Andrew (8) and Lee (5). He misses the campers and the staff. GREG WERNER,. He worked at Camp in 1981 and 1982 as a Counselor, Music and Drama Director. He is a Music Teacher and a Trombonist in the US Air Force Band. He is also a private pilot and enjoys cycling. He and his wife, June, have a son, Nicholas. Greg remembers, “rarely, a day goes by without recalling some sort of experience at Camp Cornplanter- most disturbing was the closure was the closure of the camp. I never found out why it ended it up closing, but the aftermath of who the situation affected must have been quite negative. It is sad the so many of us cannot grasp the full value of something until it is gone. I can remember one season when Dave Mack- Hardiman didn’t express the enthusiasm of ‘over the hump day’ as shared by most of the staff……I finally know why.” SHAUN ALLSHOUSE, She worked at Camp for 3 years as a Counselor and Sports Director. She is employed as a Special Education Teacher who enjoys playing soccer and being a parent. She has a son who is 10 and 2 dogs. Shaun remembers, making McDonald’s runs to Kane, seeing bears during the mail run deliveries, and nude swimming- “bare” in the woods! TOM FREITAG, He worked at camp in 1982 in Maintenance. Tom says, “This is a great idea, working maintenance was great back then..Frank Wojcik and I swam across at Kiasutha one hot day, with trunks, of course.” STEVEN GRIFFITH, He worked at Camp from 1981- 1983 as a Counselor in #8. He is a Paramedic and Operational Resource manager for Trans Am Ambulance Services. He enjoys computers, being in a Volunteer Fire Dept. and, being a Paramedic. He has a cat. Steve remembers, the Pines, hikes to the Rock, camp fires, laughing attacks at dinner of the counselors of ’82, updating the camp history on the Cabin walls.
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