November 2011 - Kilcoo Camp

Volume 19 Issue 2 - Published by Amici and Kilcoo Camp - Autumn 2011visit us at www.amicicharity.org & www.kilcoo.comALUMNI CELEBRATE KILCOO’S 80TH YEARMMany of the 162 alumni who attended this year’s reunion watched theweather forecasts as the weekend approached and on the morning ofFriday September 23rd as we endured the heavy rains passing throughToronto headed on a north-northeasterly course directly for HaliburtonCounty, our worst fears seemed to be coming true – and what about thepoor golfers?For those 37 dedicated alumni the weekend began on the fairways ofthe Pinestone Resort golf course which very quickly became awashwith heavy rains, rains which continued into the evening as the remainingalumni made their way up Highway 35 towards camp. However,the golfers persevered and as they returned to camp for dinner theyenthusiastically claimed the afternoon had been an enjoyable success.Thanks to Peter Oyler who organized the afternoon with help fromGeorge Wright, and to Tim Stanley and John Carter for providing someprizes. All participants also received finely crafted walking sticks thatPeter must have spent many hours creating.Gradually the lodge filled with alumni who busied themselves makingconnections with friends. Some were delayed because of the wind andpouring rain, while others even took detours as far removed as FenelonFalls, or required multiple attempts at finding the camp entrance on aroute which in the past had been so well known. As the evening wenton the conversations got noisier, the windows of the lodge steamed up,and we were all transported back in time, some of us for a few years,and others for as many as sixty years. It was so satisfying to see peoplearriving during the evening, a little uncertain about how they mightfit in, and then proceeding only a short distance before being apprehendedby a smiling face, a friendly greeting and a handshake. Amongother choices made, rye and ginger ale flowed freely. It seems everyonewas successful in finding a place to sleep though in one case reinforcementswere brought in at 2a.m. to rout out some trespassers in onecabin only to discover after they were brutally awakened that theywere in fact the poor victim’s friends and chosen cabin mates.Saturday dawned cloudy anddamp but that did not deter anyone.Will Amos followedthrough on his threatened swimof the triangle escorted by TomYarmon and his father Bruce ina canoe. As the last few dropsof rain fell following breakfast,undaunted ball players sidesteppedthe puddles to beginthe traditional DecadesBaseball tournament under thestewardship of CommissionerJohn Carruthers, and otherstook over much of the propertyin search of the perfect fling inFrisbee golf.Shortly after 11a.m. 18 intrepid voyageurs ventured forth on a paddleback mission from Minden,and after almost losing one oftheir canoes off the camp trucken route, they managed to setout from Rotary Park. Toeveryone’s delight, half waydown the river the sun emergedfrom behind the clouds andwith this sign of good weatherthe weekend’s success wasassured.After the buffet lunch satisfiedeveryone’s hunger, baseballcontinued under warmingsunny skies and an increasingnumber of alumni sampledGull Lake’s waters. A few evendared relive their youth withjumps and dives from the top ofthe tower(all survived) andmany others toured the campand spent time catching up withcamp buddies. At 5o’clock weassembled on the beach for acocktail party complete withlive background music. BrentKnightley spoke on behalf ofAmici, and after recounting asuccessful 2011 in which 145children were sent to camp, heoutlined a vision for the futurein which Amici hopes someday to fund 1,000 children. What an amazing achievement that wouldbe, placed against the organization’s 1964 assets totalling $62.7p.m. saw the gathering move up to form the horseshoe in front of thelodge and an intensely proud singing of “Maker of Men” accompaniedthe lowering of the flags. Then on to a very tasty roast beef dinner justafter the sun set. Dinner followed by the singsong was a very specialtime for all. Timeless songs; “Sunshine”, “Blood on the Saddle” andfinally “When You Walk Through a Storm”(sung twice with emotion)were followed by “All for One” and the camp yell. It was if each of uswere back in whatever summer we had sung these same songs in ouryouth. A nostalgic slide show created by 2011 staffer Andrew Shortfollowed and then the party continued with just as much, and maybemore, gusto as the night before. To answer the question did festivitieslast as long on Saturday as they did Friday, I can only answer that Iawoke and wandered down to the beach at 4:30a.m. and along the waymet two others just then headed for their cabins to sleep.CONTINUED ON PAGE 2...

EDITOR’S MUSINGSKKilcoo Camp’s 80th summer provided thebackdrop for a very busy, event filled tenmonths. Planning for the alumni reunion hadalready begun as we slipped into the newyear and as winter transitioned into springand we saw how many alumni wanted toattend, the excitement grew. The Septemberweekend itself was so satisfying. In additionto the many who reliably return every threeyears we were delighted to welcome morethan fifty alumni who had not seen Gull Lakefor many years. Needless to say, the enthusiasmthat everyone brought with them wascontagious and I already look forward to thenext reunion in 2014.In late March, amidst the phone calls to thecamp office from parents disappointed tofind July camp already full came one badnews call reporting the smelly demise of theMansion, detailed in this issue of the Gazette.Camp Awakening, under the careful guidanceof Executive Director Tracy Morley,has developed a new strategic plan whichshould provide for a healthy renewal as itapproaches its 30th year, and Amici soaredto new heights in providing camping experiencesfor needy children.July weather was reminiscent of summers inthe 1950’s when campers and staff consumedsalt pills during many mid day mealsto head off dehydration and heat stroke. On asobering note I was notified that formerKilcoo staff member Rick Tilling had passedaway in February, 2010 at his home inWiltshire, England. Rick, along with StuBraund were counsellors in the youngestBantam section in 1956 and one of myfavourite pictures showed Rick with hisyoung charges on the steps of Cabin 3. Onbehalf of those of you who remember Rick Iexpressed my condolences to his wifeJennifer. Also of note was the fact thatD’arcy Atkins passed away on May 8th ofthis year and had been predeceased by hisbrother, Gary who along with younger brotherPage G2Waterfront in Late OctoberMichael had been a big part of of the earlyLatimer era at Kilcoo. Their father Georgehad provided a mortgage that allowed John topurchase the camp from Charlie Plewman inthe fall of 1955. We lost track of the Atkins inthe later 60’s and though I tried to lure themto the camp’s 75th Anniversary celebrationsmy efforts garnered no response. Finally, wewere just notified of the death of formercamper Aaron Beamish on October 21st in atragic traffic accident in Toronto. Aaron wasonly 25 and was well known in Toronto asthe drummer for the local group “SlowMotion Victory”.And so, Kilcoo’s 80th year was a great successas it extended many traditions that havemarked Kilcoo over the decades. The secondannual “Family Camp” drew an even largergroup than last year and although the weatherwas not quite as good, the many familiesoccupied themselves enthusiastically in abusy schedule of camp activities. As alwaysthe post camp staff provided wonderful leadership.To those of you who attended the alumnireunion, and even to those of you who wereunable, I recommend you to the Kilcoo websiteto see the many pictures from the event.This fall issue will mark the fourth and last ofthe articles from our women alumni and Ichallenge others from among you to consideroffering something from your own experience.Submissions should be sent togazetteeditor@kilcoo.com. HPAUL CHAMBERLAIN...CONTINUED FROM COVERSunday dawned bright and warm and formost alumni the bells announcing chapel atChapel Point were their wakeup call, thoughsome brave souls had earlier partaken of thePolar Bear swim which has become anentrenched tradition at Kilcoo. David spokeat chapel expressing what the camp and thisevent with so many people participatingmeans to him and then continuity betweenpast and present and the value of good memorieswere presented by Bruce Haines(1946-55) and myself. Tim Magwood andTodd Houston provided an inspiring renditionof Hallelujah and along with the calmwaters offshore left everyone quite refreshedand waxing nostalgic.Then, following the buffet breakfast, commemorativegifts in hand, alumni experiencedthe low point of the weekend: sayinggood-bye; but only until September, 2014.Sincere thanks are due to David and theLatimer family for their hospitality, to Chrisand his staff who worked tirelessly to keepus well nourished, and the post camp staff of2011 staff members who worked almostaround the clock to make sure all of us had aweekend to remember with great fondness.So, now the planning for 2014 can start. Abig thank you to all of you who were able toset aside the time to return to Kilcoo for agreat weekend.PAUL CHAMBERLAIN(1956-67)

FIRESIDE CHATFrom Lub,Tingles, and the entire Latimer FamilyPHOTOS FROM 2011I was recently sent an “iphone recording”from my friend Will Amos; the recordingwas a live version of Walk Through aStorm from the Saturday night sing-songat the alumni reunion in September. Iwatched it with Beth and our kids, andalthough the voices might not have beentotally “in key”, the emotion of themoment certainly emanates through! Itwas very powerful… men of all ages andgenerations brought together by our littlespot on Gull Lake and reliving some of thebest times of their lives… and now celebrating80 years of Kilcoo Camp. Thewhole weekend was very special as youcan read in this issue and see the photos onthe website!For me and the “Post Camp” guys, thereunion was a great finale to what was avery special summer. We were packedwith kids and as some of you know, wenow have 6 two-week cabins. The guysmust go for a month when they are 12, butthe two week program has been a great“feeder system”. This summer we rananother trip to the Nahanni River in theN.W.T. (check out www.kilcoo.com) and itwas a huge success. We hope to run thetrip again in 2012 if there is enough interest.The energy around camp was so highand I would have to say that the most popularactivities this year were sailing,Outward Challenge, Mountain Biking(there are some new trails on the hillbehind the L.I.T. cabin… our instructorGraham is “hardcore” good!), Arts &Crafts, and Kayaking. It was also anothergreat year for canoeing, with Taylor Roweand Ali Catton taking on the leadership ofthe program. Marc Russell continues torebuild our fleet of cedar strip canoes, andfor more info on his amazing canoes andGull Lake Boatworks, check outwww.glbw.ca At the end of the month inAugust we all watched a slide show on ahuge screen outside the lodge and as wereflected on this year, we celebrated thefact we were involved in 80 years of wonderfultradition.I reflected again when I saw the reunionslide show on the Saturday night, and wasstruck by the fact that, yes we continue togrow and evolve, but really, it is still thesame… the brotherhood, the traditions, thefriendships, the sense of fun and of course,singing Maker of Men at the end of theday. I feel very lucky to be the director(just finished my 27th year) and I feel verylucky that my family grows up the sameway my brothers and I did… with thegreatest people and role models that weknow. I want to say a special thank you toPaul Chamberlain, who was integral inmaking the reunion the celebration that itwas… and thank you all for staying intouch and being a part of a remarkableplace… Have a great holiday!Rip RamDAVID LATIMERPage G3

A NOT SO WILDERNESS CANOE TRIPToday's Kilcoo trippers think nothing of going to far off wildermesswaterways (see story by my nephew Will Amos). This was not thesituation fifty years ago, as all trips, except Algonquin Park trips, startedfrom camp. Even then the encroachment of cottagers and privateproperty was making it difficult to find campsites, especially to thesouth. Camping at public parks was possible, but had its dangers (see"57 trip to Beaverton).In 1960, John Reynold's senior tent groups headed out on a six daytrip to the south to Pigeon Lake. On the map it no doubt looked like a"lillydippers" special. i.e. no real portages, locks between lakes on theTrent, and lots of towns. In good spirits our three canoes headed offdown Gull Lake.The first day made us realize how easy tripping had become. The liftover at the three foot Moore's Falls, the short paddle across glassyMoore Lake, and the down current glide on the Gull River had usquite relaxed. We avoided the open falls at Norland and cruised on toour campsite on Shadow Lake.Day two began in uneventful fashion. Through Coboconk, alongBalsam Lake to Rosedale, and across Cameron Lake to Fenelon Falls.Here we set up camp in the town park. With storm clouds gatheringominously, we cooked dinner and set up our four man tent, while bigJohn slung his jungle hammock between two sturdy trees. The rainbegan. Just enough to convince John that since it was my sixteenthbirthday and conveniently Fenelon had a movie theatre that that wouldbe a good place to wait out the storm. The film-- title not remembered--took two hours. The storm lasted all night. Eight wet camperscrawled into a four man tent. John in his swaying, rain protected hammock,just laughed at us. The foul weather continued. So did the foultempers, the foul language, and the foul odours in the four man tent.We awoke - I think we slept - to find day three exhibiting what youwould expect to follow a low pressure cell: high winds from the west.Rather than try the 8 metre drop in the Fenelon locks, a well-restedBig John decided we would portage straight through town. It wasn'tfar and half of it was downhill. A short passage down river brought usto Sturgeon Lake. The further out towards Stugeon Point we went themore we bucked a quartering headwind. It was tough going into twofoot swells. We broke up the struggle into before and after lunch ses-sions. At last we rounded the point. Now the wind was at our backs,and was it pushing! The rollers spread out and increased in size. Fromone to the next we would lose sight of the other canoes. Surfing alongand paddling just enough to keep steerage, we covered the miles downto Bobcaygeon in two hours. That was the wildest ride. Pushing on wecrossed the top end of Pigeon Lake to a campsite on a small island.Day four broke clear but still very windy. Muscles complaining, wepaddled upwind most of the morning to return to Bobcaygeon. Johnwas worried about the coming struggle up Sturgeon. After questioningseveral incoming boaters his decision was to camp at the fairgroundsin Bobcaygeon and eight relieved trippers applauded thisdecision. Even if the wind abated the next day, we faced two longupstream paddles to get to Kilcoo on schedule.Day five and the wind was the same as the last two days. John telephonedChief and the decision was made. Stay where you are andBarry (Reynolds) will come with the truck. Nobody complained, butwe knew it would be tough to explain three days out then a truck ridehome. What a bunch of lillydippers! A subdued Rip Ram was followedby a rapid retreat to our tents to avoid embarrassing questions.Dinner that night brought the obvious question: weren't you comingback tomorrow? We just claimed to be fast paddlers. No one believedus. A strange trip and I believe the last to paddle south from Kilcoo.PAUL AMOS(1955-62)IDEAS ALWAYS WELCOME!Canoe tripping has always been a big part of Kilcoo, whetherChuck Sharp’s VE Day arrival in Norland or Amos’, Snyder’s,and Macrae’s venture to the Yukon, so we hope to make thesetrip reports a regular in future Gazette issues. If you have acanoe trip story whose memories you treasure send them togazetteeditor@kilcoo.comPage G4

Camp. Autumn 2011JAYS CARE FOUNDATION GOES TO BAT FOR AMICISince 1992, Jays Care Foundation has beenempowering children and youth in need. Ithelps them realize their dreams by providingaccess to programs that support physicalactivity, education, and life-skill development,and what better place to access theseprograms than at summer camp! Jays CareFoundation has generously donated over$50,000 to Amici in the past two years!This year, Jays Care Foundation invitedAmici to participate in the 50/50 Program atRoger’s Centre. Amici’s 135 volunteersattended 5 Jays games to sell raffle tickets insupport of sending more deserving childrento summer camp. In addition to their generousfinancial contributions, Jays CareFoundation invited Amici campers to enjoya Jays game from their phenomenalCommunity Clubhouse and seeing theexcitement on our campers’ faces was a testamentto the wonderful work that the JaysCare Foundation does!On behalf of the Board of Directors andstaff at Amici, thank you to JenniferWilson, Amici’s Interim ExecutiveDirector. Over the past year, Jenn has verycapably led the redesign of the Amici website,was instrumental at growing foundationgrants and did a great job assisting ourdedicated volunteers in running variousevents this year. As we welcome backExecutive Director Kate Horton from hermaternity leave, we would also like to wishJenn well at her new job at Youth InMotion, Program Manager for the "Top20 Under 20" program. Thanks and goodluck Jennifer!Jays Care Foundation’s philanthropic effortsand commitment to children and youthhave enabled Amici to continue to grow itsprogram, sending 145 children and youth tosummer camp in 2011. Jays CareFoundation offers many programs that supportchildren and youth including Field ofDreams, Grand Slam Grants, Home RunScholars, Rookie League Baseball, and JaysCare Community Clubhouse. Their unwaveringdedication has touched the lives ofthousands of children, setting them on apath to a bright stable future. Amici is proudto have Jays Care Foundation as an Amicisupporter.For more information about Jays CareFoundation, please visit their website athttp://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/tor/community/tor_community_jayscare.jspKILCOO REUNION SHARES THE GIFT OF SUMMER CAMPThe weekend of September 23rd markedthe Annual Kilcoo Camp Reunion, thisyear celebrating their 80th Anniversary.Amici would like to thank Kilcoo Alumnifor their generous contributions at thisyear’s event. Over $18,000 was raised insupport of Amici!Thank you for sparking a change!I had lots of fun this summer – thankyou so much for helping me to getto camp and everything Amici didfor me. I loved doing the differentactivities at camp for example horsebackriding, archery, pottery and allthe other fun activities. I loved mycounsellors. I liked the new friendsI met and all the time we spenttogether. I would love to go backbecause of all the fun times I hadat camp. I just want to thank youagain and say I love camp.

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REMEMBERING SOME 2011 AMICI EVENTSThis year’s Canoe Heads for Kids participants paddled hard for underprivileged children,raising over $45,000!The 9th Annual JRL Golf Classic was held atthe prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club. Golfersenjoyed on-course activities, a BBQ lunch,delicious dinner and a live auction. This year’sevent raised over $11,000!In May 2011, Amici hosted a preview viewingof the Peter Taylor Art Show. We welcomedspecial guests: Beverly Thomson (CTV’sCanada AM), Scott Russell (CBC Sports),Kelly Murumets (ParticipACTION), and AmiciCamper, Khamil, who all spoke about theirsummer camp experiences and the vital impactthat summer camp has on a child’s life.Amici participated in the Jays Care 50/50program, selling raffle tickets at 5 Jaysgames. Huge thank yous to the 135 volunteersthat came out and worked hard to share thegift of summer camp! “Get your 50/50’shere!”These Tees ‘n’ Tiaras golf ladies came outswinging at Angus Glen to help share the giftof summer camp!This year’s Amici Mile raised over $5,000!Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyeda fabulous night of thoroughbred horse racing!This year’s Ball Hockey Tournament was wonby our very own team of board representatives,the Pete Panters! They pulled out of a 10 yearlosing streak to take home the gold!A run-away success! Joggers and walkers tookto the streets of Minden for Amici’s 40th (andfinal) Highland Yard!2011 Event SponsorsBMO Nesbitt Burns, Camp Kandalore, DurhamDodge Chrysler, Gull Lake Cottagers Association,Henderson Partners LLP, Onondaga Camp,Proformance Adjusting Solutions, Rosedale Livery,Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, StinsonEquipment2011 Title Event SponsorsCIBC World Markets & Investors GroupThank you Jays Care Foundation for making summer dreams come true!Once again, Jays Care Foundation generously invited Amici campers to enjoy a ball game fromthe comfort of the Jays Care Community Clubhouse! Jays Care Foundation has donated over$30,000 this year through their Grand Slam Grant and their 50/50 Program.Stay tuned for 2012 event listings in our spring addition of theSpark! We hope to see you out to Amici events next year!2011 In-Kind DonationsAngus Glen, Apple Creek Sports Medicine,Boland's Open Kitchen, Cadbury, Cameron'sBrewery, Canada's Wonderland, Chairman Mills,Charton Hobbs, Cuff Wear, Diane Gaudet,Heather Navis, IA Clarington Investments Inc.,Janet Gillespie, JL Entertainment, Karbouzi GreekTaverna, Kawartha Dairy, Kim Lovell Photography,Longos, Ontario Science Centre, Paul KentnerMusic Entertainment, Pizza Pizza, POPChips,Prairie Girl Bakery, Profile Wine Group,Proformance Adjusting Solutions, Right SleeveMarketing, Rosedale Livery, Safari Bar & Grill,Sara Sterling, Shop Socials, Simple Bistro, TATAGlobal Beverages Canada, Tilley Endurables Inc.,Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Westin HarbourCastle

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED AMICI IN 2011Thank you to everyone who generously supported Amici in 2011. With your gift, you have helped set a child on a new andstable path to a brighter future!The Trailblazers - The Trailblazers are those special friends of Amici who made a substantialcontribution in 2011 to help share the gift of summer camp. Thank you to the following donors:Over $25,000Jays Care Foundation$10,000 - $24,999Slaight Family FoundationCatherine and Maxwell MeighenFoundationCarolyn Sifton Foundation Inc.TD Securities$5,000-$9,999Alva FoundationAnonymous FoundationCIBC Children's FoundationJean Wansbrough LeadershipTraining FundCam MingayBruce ShewfeltPaul Stewart$2,500-$4,999Kevin BrightGrand & ToyGal SelaPeter TaylorTD Friends Of The EnvironmentFoundation$1,000-$2,499Anonymous donorDr. Maurice BentDavid BlandfordCamp WenonahFondation Fournier-EthierAndy & Lori FrankBruce GowlingHarold A. 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WHO IS THE KEEPER OF THE CUP?To any of you familiar with present dayKilcoo Camp and if you have also heardDavid Latimer speak to any length, youknow the Toronto Maple Leafs hockeyteam(no Stanley Cup since 1967) is dearto his heart – and that he has predictedthe cup for Toronto again this year.The Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophyin hockey and is awarded to the NHLplayoff champion at the end of the bestof-sevenStanley Cup Finals. The Cup issurrounded by legends, traditions andmore notably, the “Keeper of the Cup.”It might be said that the “Keeper of theCup” has the most prestigious job inhockey. It is a position that does not comefrom a job recruitment site, but from previousyears of employment with theHockey Hall of Fame. While the StanleyCup is often accompanied by PhilPritchard, it also spends approximately250 days of the year with Kilcoo alumnusMike Bolt.Bolt spent 4 years working at the HockeyHall of Fame before being appointed the“Keeper of the Cup,” a position that hehas held for 12 years. “My dream was towin it, but that obviously didn’t workout” Mike said. “To be honest, working atthe Hall of Fame is an honor and whenthey asked me to become “Keeper of theCup” it was again an honor and a thrill. Itwasn’t something that I thought about. Iknew of the job, but I never thought thatone day I’d be one of the guys who got totravel with the Cup. I only hang with winners.”For a hockey fan, becoming “Keeper ofthe Cup” may sound like a dream. Butkeeping the Cup in shape for appearances,player days and photographs isjust one of the many things that comewith the position.One of those responsibilities involveskeeping the Cup appearance-ready: “Atthe end of every day you give the Cup afull clean. Most often we’ll just use soapand water. We’ll put it in the shower andrinse it down and then buff it dry, thatreally brings the shine. The use of silverpolish is restricted for the finals and perhapsone or two other times during theseason.”The original bowl that Lord Stanleydonated back in 1892 for $48.67 sitsbehind glass in a vault in the hockey Hallof Fame. A lot of people think that theStanley Cup keeps getting bigger andbigger every year, it does not. Every 13years a row is removed, cut it in half andstretched out. It then gets mounted on thewall in the Hall of Fame. For example the2011 Bruins will be on the Stanley Cupfor 58 more years before being removed.A privilege that is often most associatedwith winning is Cup day; a day granted toeach individual player spent by theirchoosing. It can be in someones backyard,on a lake or going out on a boat, it’swhatever the guys want to do. Being ableto share it with your family and friends iskind of what it’s all about.Hockey is a sport enjoyed and playedworldwide, which means the Cup (andMike) have no borders and an impressivepassport to say the least. With a list oflocations longer than a preseason roster,obviously the Cup has travelled all overNorth America and throughout Europe.“We’ve been to a lot of remote locations,”commented Mike. “It’s been toAfghanistan to visit the troops, it was areally neat spot to be at. Being around themen and women who are doing a toughjob and in the middle of a war zone, thatwas a really cool experience.”If only the Stanley Cup could talk, thestories that have accumulated over theyears would be endless. Sometimes playershave cereal out of it in the morning orice cream sundaes.Under a 12-year reign as the “Keeper ofthe Cup” it’s safe to say that Mike hasspent time with a variety of teams andplayers. If he favoured one more thananother, he certainly wouldn’t say. Butwe hope sometime soon the home of aToronto Maple Leaf player will find thecup – and Michael Bolt - visiting for“Cup Day”.THE ULTIMATE GOLFERSA small group of former staff from the 1970’swere unable to participate in the JRL Classicat Angus Glen in June but decided to havetheir own mini-tournament and raise somemoney for AMICI. After a flurry of emailsand phone calls, ten guys showed up atCardinal Golf Club in Newmarket and togetherraised almost $500 for AMICI. They alsoused the opportunity to make plans for theKilcoo Reunion in the fall and to tune up theirgolf swings and stretch out their elbows.In the picture (left to right) are Ian Campbell(Ottawa), Paul Weale (Barrie), JamesMcCulloch (Bolton), Randy Kline (Oakville),Jeff Lloyd (no fixed address), Bob Dameron(Etobicoke) and Tim Stanley (Vancouver). Inattendance at the event, but late for the picturebecause they got lost inside the clubhouse,were Bill Meeker and Joe Bales (both ofToronto).The picture was taken by Rob McAdam(Oakville). Although unable to attend at thelast minute was Dr. Bill McIlroy (Waterloo) –but, he redeemed himself by making a donationto AMICI as well. Rob Galloway alsobailed at the last minute but has promised tomake a sizeable donation to AMICI. Hats offto Paul Weale who organized a fun afternoon!The 1970’s group looks forward to seeing afull turnout for the reunion this fall!BOB DAMERON (1966-78)Page G5

KILCOO’S WOMEN ON STAFF… PART 4This is the 4th in our series offering a look at Kilcoo from the female point of view. We would welcome additional articles orcomments from other women who have been on the Kilcoo staff over the decades. Please send to gazetteeditor@kilcoo.com.BBeing a young woman, working at Kilcoo isan exceptionally rare experience that veryfew woman can say they have done.Although it is extremely fun and rewarding,working with a hundred men does teach youto have a little bit of a tougher skin and Iwould be lying if I said I wasn’t picked onfrom time to time (ahem Derek Vendramin),however the things that a young woman canlearn at Kilcoo are completely invaluable. Iam entirely aware that much of my characteris a direct reflection of my five summersspent at Kilcoo.Since I worked in the office, I rarely got timeto go and participate in camp games with allof the other guys and girls. However therewas one day in the summer of 2008 that I’llnever forget. Less than two days before theannual Canoe Race in Haliburton, that I’dhardly heard of, let alone participated in,Melissa Miller, a fellow female staff memberasked me if I would be her partner in the raceagainst several other camps. Having gone toGlen Bernard camp for 8 years growing up, Ihad paddled many times, however not seriouslyin a long time. Nonetheless, it soundedfun so I agreed. Two days later, after havingno time to practise at all we arrived for therace in Haliburton and I was absolutelyshocked at how long the course was, let alonethe hurricane like winds that were picking up,not to mention the hundreds of other peoplethere. My stomach literally sank, and I honestlydid not think I could go out there infront of the 25 other Kilcoo staff and campersand embarrass myself. However, before Iknew it I was in the front of the canoe at thestart line getting ready to go, but at the sametime holding back my urge to nervouslyvomit as I looked around at our competition,all girls who had been leading trips all summer,great. Amost immediately we were off.At first all of the canoes stayed in a rough linebut when we turned the initial corner I lookedat the shore line some 50 metres away andthere all of the Kilcoo boys were runningalongside our canoe cheering us on with suchenthusiasm, and before we knew it we movedinto second place for the majority of the race.Canoeing that day, eventually coming in 4th,Girls of 2008: Top Row – Melissa “Moe” Miller, Amy Dumoulin, Lel MorrisonBottom Row – Alex Budman, Beth Hamilton, Brooke Latimer, Devon Giancani, Zoe McKinnell,Christie Roberts, Gillian Roberts, Alex Saul Absent – Ellie Somerswas one of the most physically challengingthings I have ever done because we tried sohard, but that relief when the whole crew ofboys was cheering us on until the very endwas like no other. They were so proud of us.I realized that day how lucky I was to havethe chance to work at a place like Kilcoo andI honestly believe that even if we had come indead last and were towed in, they still wouldhave been cheering. Thankfully, that wasn’tthe case.One of my responsibilities was servingcampers their tuck articles. Although theytook four times longer than any other section,Trailblazer(previously Bantam or Prep) tuckwas my favourite time. I remember one daythe youngest boys from Cabin 1 were linedup, and the smallest boy came up to the windowto ask for his candy. I could see that hisLIT had told him, along with the rest of thecabin, that they had to say hi to me and complimentme before asking for their candy, andthis little guy was just mortified that he had tospeak to me. He could hardly see in the windowlet alone get up the nerve to say hi to agirl. So, sure enough I said “Hi there, whatwould like” and after a moment in the fastestmost nervous voice you’ve ever heard without making any pauses, he said “Hi Gill,you’re really pretty, can I have some Skittles,thank you, bye” and RAN back to his cabinwithout taking his candy. It was probably thecutest thing I have ever seenThe most amazing thing about the boys atKilcoo was always seeing them so completelycalm, quiet and attentive at Chapel onSunday mornings. Part of my job working inthe office was always fielding questions fromparents who are nervous about the kids; arethey homesick, do they get along with othercampers, are they wreaking havoc, are theyeating their veggies, brushing their teeth,wearing their lifejackets and so on. AlthoughI was always more than happy to answerthese questions, I always wished I could justtake a picture of their sons on a Sundaymorning at Chapel and send it to them,because you realize at chapel, that even themost energetic, wild children have such arespect for camp and look up to their leadersso much, that there really is nothing for parentsto worry about. Yet, I don’t think mostparents believe it until they see it.GILLIAN ROBERTS(2005-09)Page G6

KILCOO CHIEFS TAKE TO THE ICEI am going to paint a scene for you and then I want you to tellme what words come to mind. A hockey team consisting primarilyof Kilcoo alumni, named the Kilcoo Chiefs, is ahead 4-2with 6 minutes to go in the third period of the championshipgame. Deep in the Chiefs zone, forward Ryan Krausz attempts apass to teammate George Wright who is positioned behind thenet, but the puck is inadvertently fired directly into the back ofthe Chiefs' own net. 4-3. Disappointed, disillusioned, and apprehensive,the Chiefs spend the next five minutes of the game ontheir heels, giving up a further two goals to the opposing team.5-4 for the bad guys. With less than a minute left in regulation,the Chiefs call a time-out and pull goalie Ryan Ban - one lastditcheffort at salvaging a game (and a championship title, mindyou) once thought to be comfortably in hand. After a seeminglyendless scrum in the right corner, forward Ted Currie emergeswith the puck and puts a perfect pass on the stick of RyanKrausz (whom you may recall from earlier on-ice incident), whodeposits the puck valiantly in the back of the opponent’s net. 5-5.The remainder of regulation time concludes uneventfully. OT. 5Minutes. 4-on-4. 2 minutes into OT the Chiefs catch yet anotherunfortunate break, when the referee calls a roughing penaltyon three players simultaneously, including both Tim McMartinand Scott Gray of the Chiefs, after a centre-ice melee. 2-minute,4-on-3 penalty kill. Backs Against The Wall. After a frantic twominutepenalty kill, a blocked shot in the Chiefs zone bydefenseman Sandy Mackay presents a 2-on-1 situation up ice infavour of the Chiefs, with the previously-penalized TimMcMartin emerging from the penalty box at the most opportunetime, taking a pass from Ryan Krausz, racing towards the net,and rifling the OT winner top shelf above the opposing netminder'sleft shoulder. Kilcoo Magic?KILCOO LANDMARK DESTROYEDSSince the summer of 1956 The Mansion has been home to femaleKilcoo Camp staff and host to many winter camp groups but in lateMarch, 2011 its life came to an ignominious end. Flooded bysmelly raw sewage and surging waters a necessary death sentencehad to be carried out. As explained by Kilcoo’s maintenance chief,Brian Hamilton, it all started when waste water and sewage in aholding tank located close to the lodge reached the threshold levelthat automatically activated a pump.This interesting mix of toxicsludge was then propelledthrough underground pipes upand over the hill headed for alarger tank and tile bed locatedclose to the present day soccerfield(formerly the archery range).Unfortunately, pipes part waydown the hill were not locatedbelow the frost line and consequently,this pressurized liquidran into a barrier of ice and theonly places to which it could bediverted were the open drains oftoilets, sinks and shower stalls inthe mansion and nearby cabins.In this case the mansion was the worst hit and had to be torn down.There were some reports that the smell could be detected as faraway as Lindsay but this could not be verified.(Don’t forget thatLindsay radio reported 2 deaths from a kitchen fire in 1957 –another reporting error) There was also some initial worry that theevent was triggered by a build up of underground methane gasaccumulated from the years when the site of the Mansion was themain camp kybo.Kilcoo alumnus Rob Savage was thankfully on site at the time andplaced the emergency call to the Kilcoo office. After AssistantDirector Pat Tingley recovered from his catatonic state(it wasthought his cabin was equally as affected) the necessary emergencymeasures were put in place. Today we are glad to report thatthe construction of a new Mansion has begun and hopefully thestench filled memory of this event will soon be left behind. Sadlythough, the many good memories that have grown over 56 yearshave come to a foul end.The Kilcoo Chiefs are back at it this winter trying to repeat theglories of last season. To see the schedule and game results,check the website below. Fans are always welcome!www.truenorthhockey.comGo to Toronto Divisions; Clancy DivisionANDREW SHORTDEREK VENDRAMIN(2011 STAFF) (1996-2008)Page G7

LIFE AFTER KILCOOA brief comment on what some of you have done since your summers at Kilcoo. More will be included in future issues of the Gazette.For alumni who have not submitted anything we invite you to send us details about yourself; to others, please update us if these reportsor what you sent before is out of date. Send any information to gazetteeditor@kilcoo.com.JOHN KNEALE (1958-61) Retired in 2009 after a 36 yearcareer in the Canadian Foreign Service. His postings includedAlgeria, Mexico, New York and Madrid. He was also ambassadorin Ecuador. He was honoured with a prime ministerialcommendation for his work during the American hostage crisisin Iran. In Ottawa he served as departmental spokesman duringthe free trade negotiations with the U.S.A., and later as coordinatorof an initiative to expand Canada's presence in major U.S.cities. He is the author of "Foreign Service" and numerous articlesand reviews. John remarried in July and lives in Ottawa.PETER OYLER (1960-66) Peter lives on LakeKashagawigamog since retiring in 1999. Graduated from WLUin '74. Spent 32 years teaching in Toronto and almost 30 years onEast York, Metro Toronto and Minden Hills Councils. He is currentlychair of the Haliburton Highlands Health ServicesFoundation. Has been a member of AMICI since 1965 andinvolved in the organization of the Highland Yard for 20 years.Peter has 3 married children and two grandchildren. He enjoyscruising and travel with wife Klara; fishing, golf, American historyand Algonquin Park with cronies Chamberlain, Slingerland,McAlpine and Maybury.GORD CRUESS (1990’s) Gord is currently practicing corporatelaw with a focus on mergers and acquisitions in the New Yorkoffice of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. He islooking forward to joining the firm's recently opened Torontooffice in the New Year. Previously Gord was associated withCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York. He received hislaw degree from McGill in 2007. Between 2002 and 2003, Gordwas a Parliamentary Intern for the Parliament of Canada inOttawa.ALAN INGRAM (1960-65) Alan is starting his 25th year as ajudge, now in the Superior Court of Ontario, wife Dr. JennyIngram (Glen Barnard Camp) have 3 kids, their son David beinga former Kilcoo camper & staff member. Alan has been active ascoach, manager & convenor for minor sports in Peterborough,boards of Lakefield College School & Trent University and nowleads annual trips to 3rd world countries for Sleeping ChildrenAround the World – 1st grandchild due on Dec 22.Page G8IDEAS ALWAYS WELCOME!If you have ideas for articles of interest for future issues ofthe Gazette please contact us at gazetteeditor@kilcoo.com.If you have a good topic idea, we will do the follow upresearch; if you want to write an article please put on yourcreative hat, and if you have some photos to accompany yourpiece, please send those along as well!HARRY MCMURTRY (1971-76;83-88) "Like many alumni,Kilcoo is still a big part of my life. Although my formal associationwith Camp Awakening has ended, my relationship withKilcoo and the Latimer family remains close. My oldest son,David, was a counsellor in Cabin 15 this past summer. His L.I.T.in July was Patrick Graham, the eldest son of my dear friends,Jill and the late David Graham. My youngest son, Matthew,hopes to return to camp next summer as an L.I.T. Kilcoo continuesto generate great memories."PADDY SCACE (1997-2006) Since my last summer at camp Imoved to Miami and New York where I began my career in liveentertainment. Amongst a bunch of other things I’m currently aproducer and talent booker for the live version of the pre-schoolshow Yo Gabba Gabba! My career has given me the chance towork with artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jay-Z,Zac Brown Band, Skrillex and tons of others. My life is verybusy, I stay up late and I’m very happy. I still consider campfriends my best friends and think of Gull Lake often.WRITER/DIRECTORJEFF KOPAS (1986-1997)There is no doubt to methat my time at Kilcooplayed a huge factor inboth my desire and abilityto become a full-timefilmmaker. I have neverbeen much of a performer,but I have always lovedhearing and later on,telling stories. As a kidwhen one of the great camp story-tellers would visit our cabin,Lub and Chief for example, I would lie and listen, soaking upeverything I could, I absolutely loved it! As a staff member I hada chance to exercise my own story-telling skills, and this ignited inme what has become a life long journey. I am now a writer anddirector, and have been making commercials, documentaries, andshort films for several years. As I sit and write this though, I knowthat the dream I first had as a kid at Kilcoo is about to come true,and its an incredible feeling. In one week my first full length featurefilm will be released into movie theatres across Canada, startingwith the AMC Yonge-Dundas in Toronto. As an independentfilm we need all the support we can get, so I encourage you toplease get a group together and go see it. You can view the trailerat www.AnInsignificantHarvey.com, as well as see screeningtimes, and locations. I'll be travelling across Canada promoting,and so hope to see you at one of the many Q and A screenings wehave scheduled over the next few weeks.FSC logohere