THE GULL ROCK GAZETTE - Kilcoo Camp

THE GULL ROCK GAZETTE
Volume 9 Issue 2 - Published by AMICI and Kilcoo Camp - Autumn 2002
IN THIS ISSUE...
Kilcoo Reunion is the biggest ever!
Letter from the Editors and a “Fireside
Chat” with Lub – pg. 2
Message from the President – pg. 3
Kilcoo Comic – pg. 3
Campership – pg. 4
AMICI has a record year, sending 71
kids to camp!
Website Update – pg. 4
Wilder keeps alumni connected online.
Separated in Minden? – pg. 5
The Gazette reunites cousins torn by
professional differences.
Firefly Response – pg. 6
A business solution that could raise
money for AMICI! Find out more from
former Sweat Hog counsellor.
Ball Hockey Tournament – pg. 6
Get out your foil! 2003 tournament fast
approaching.
The Top 10 – pg. 6
Bring some Kilcoo magic home for the
holidays.
Heineken Yard – pg. 7
Ask Chief – pg. 8
From water skiing to body piercing,
Chief has all the answers.
AMICI Raffle – pg. 8
Swamp Fox gives readers a post-raffle
wrap up.
Art Show Update – pg. 9
Zippy reports on a “Taylor” made
evening of fine art and fine food.
Kilcoo Trivia – pg. 9
Test your mental magnitude with
questions from Chief.
Cooking with Jean Marie – pg. 10
A “must read” for those who enjoy
entertaining.
Kilcoo Cruise – pg. 11
Set sail to New England with Kilcoo
Alumni.
The Gazette Asks… pg. 11
Ahoy there, matey! Kilcoo alumni
ponder the art of pirating.
“Share the Gift of Summer Camp!”
150 ALUMNI COME BACK “HOME”
Chief provides a first hand account of the laughs, memories and contraband snacks
that highlighted the 2002 reunion
TThe middle weekend of this past September
saw Kilcoo come alive again with about 150
alumni returning to their camp on the shores
of Gull Lake. The weather was perfect and the
socializing was unforgettable.
While a few arrived on the Thursday night to
help occupy some space in the Longhouse,
officially the reunion commenced on Friday
at Blairhampton Golf Course with the foursome
of Linton, Carter, Amos and Reynolds
teeing off at 11:04am. 48 golfers followed,
with John Francis coming in as the “champ”.
Thanks to Brian Gooding and Fidelity for
their contribution towards prizes.
Students from the new Greenwood College,
who had occupied the camp during the previous
two weeks, departed at 1:30pm, along
with some of their parents who visited for the
day (another parents’ day!). The current staff
then went into action to prepare the camp for
what turned out to be one of the most successful
reunions ever held at camp.
From out of country, we had Murray
Wickwire (Virginia), Dave Campbell
(California), Tim Ernst (Washington), Hugh
Gage (Arizona), Michael Macdonald
(California), Phil Sherwood (Nebraska),
Andy Muir (Florida) and Bruce Macdonald
(Tennessee). Alberta sent the largest number
of Canadians from outside Ontario-- Andy
Vernon, Tom Richmond, Tim Ross, Dave
Hawrys and Todd Houston. Award for the
most senior participant was Chuck Sharp,
who left Kilcoo in 1947. Chuck was a welcome
addition to the stories and legends,
which permeated through camp from Friday
to Sunday.
What about the activities? Baseball on
Saturday was a highlight with John
Carruthers acting as Commissioner and
umpire. My God, he was tough and scary
(even properly outfitted in his new jock strap
and spiked shoes). While there was little controversy
over Carruther’s “umpping”, there
was considerable discussion over the antics
of his part-time assistant Harry McMurtry.
The oldest ball player was Dr. Bill Macrae,
with David McLay receiving an award as the
most outstanding player. The two winning
teams were “The 70s and before” as well as
“The 90s”. Great tributes went to Jeff Lloyd,
who was responsible for leading the golden
oldies.
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A WORD FROM YOUR FEARLESS EDITORS…
Well, they’ve let us come back.
Much to the chagrin of some noted members of Kilcoo’s illustrious
water safety enforcement team, the former wacky, sailing
twosome have returned to offer you another serving of some
good old Gazette entertainment. Get ready to dig in.
With detailed reports on AMICI events, trivia, editorial cartoons,
top 10 lists and the ever-popular “Ask Chief” feature, the Gazette
has it all. And speaking of “digging in”, why not gather around
300 of your closest friends and whip them up a batch of Jean
Marie’s world-renowned quiche (see Gazette recipe on pg. 10)?
In this issue you’ll even get to meet Mike Jack’s long-lost
cousin… just don’t make him angry. You wouldn’t like him when
he’s angry.
Nevertheless, this issue’s most important article can be found
on its cover. As those of you have already read Chief’s story
know, this past September saw another extraordinarily successful
reunion take place up at Kilcoo. From the first “tee-off” at the
golf tournament, to the weekend’s closing rendition of “All For
One And One For All”, Chief recounts a selection of highlights
from a weekend that has already been dubbed “legendary” by
those who were there (Chief even includes an “exposé” on the
hierarchies involved in late-night kitchen raids – take note, Staff
of the future).
Still, the most extraordinary part of this article is the snippets
Chief included from letters he received afterwards. Clearly this
reunion was more than just a weekend “getaway” for those who
attended. For most, it was an opportunity to reconnect with the
friends, places and moments from past Kilcoo summers – summers
they feel helped define their characters as adults. As the
world continues to get faster, crazier and more disconnected
with each passing year, the comforts of Kilcoo still prove to be a
source of profound fulfilment for many alumni.
Plus, word has it the “bug juice” and “root beers” really packed a
punch that weekend.
Dang… those were dangerous donuts!!
Jamie Lynn ‘98 and Sean McCurley ‘97
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH “LUB”
It is the last day of Post Camp 2002 as I write this for the Gull
Rock Gazette. Pat Tingley, Marc Russell, Scott Blue and
myself have all been here since April 29th (Greg Karout was
also here for Post Camp after his summer as director of Camp
Awakening). We’ve seen so much since that first day we
arrived with the leaves now back on the ground and a beach
that almost goes to where the beach tower sits in the summer.
In May, June, September and October over 1400 school kids
came through Kilcoo and these programs have become integral
parts of our camp and their schools. Certainly the highlight
of this fall was the reunion. After hearing over 150
alumni belt out ‘When You Walk Through a Storm’, one can
only begin to understand the bonds of friendship that Kilcoo
Camp represents.
The Staff of 2002 present at the reunion were also pleased to
meet so many Kilcoo ‘legends’. For both groups, I believe it
is comforting to see how so many things that were important
in the 50s, are still alive and thriving today. ‘Maker Of Men’,
Chapel Point, Taps, Reveille, Kilabaloo and even Cabin
Clean-up are just a few examples of traditions that remain
strong today. As I go into my 19th summer, I am looking forward
to building another strong year in 2003.
We had a great, energetic staff, many who will be returning
next year, although we are saying goodbye to a few notables;
Marc Russell (Land Staff Director) 13 years, George Wright
(Waterfront Director) 16 years, Scott Blue (LIT Director) 11
years, and Shane McCarthy (Program Director) 14 years.
A couple of notes: Canoeing is more popular than ever with
the Gull Rock Paddle being the cornerstone and of course, we
said goodbye to waterskiing, which was sad but understood
by all. All in all, it was an awesome two months and on
behalf of Kevin Way, Kim, The Chiefs, Beth, as well as
Charlie and T.J. (now 17 months old and loving camp particularly
the ‘pen’ outside our cabin), we
wish you well and as always, if
you are ever near Kilcoo
please drop in!
Rip Ram!!
DAVID “LUB”
LATIMER

UNLIKE MICK JAGGER, MOUSE AND THE AMICI CREW GET
THEIR SATISFACTION
The great work of the camping charity provides those involved with a truly rewarding feeling at summer’s end
I'm not sure if you felt the same way I did,
but the end of the summer was always a
special time during my days as a Kilcoo
staff member. When September arrived I
was sad to be away from camp, but buoyed
by a sense of fulfillment. The satisfaction
came from feeling as though I had made a
difference - a positive impact upon certain
campers that was going to last for a month,
a year, or maybe even a lifetime! It was a
tremendously rewarding feeling.
Well, as AMICI wraps up another successful
season (our 37th!), I find myself filled again
with a little of that end of summer satisfaction.
It is a feeling I share with all those on
the AMICI board - for though the positive
impacts being made on AMICI kids are ultimately
effected by others, we know that
AMICI has played an important role in the
process… we helped put kids in the position
to receive the benefit of those positive
impacts - to gain from the same type of experience
that shaped each of us in our camping
years. Like it was as a staff member, it is a
tremendously rewarding feeling to be able to
share the gift of summer camp.
As far as our 2002 season, highlights
include:
* AMICI helped send 71 kids to camp in
MIKE “PLUGS” SELBY ‘98
2002, our most ever! Thank you to Mike
Jack, Brent Knightley, Jamie Delamere,
Peter Roland and Susan Wilder for so
smoothly coordinating the campership
process for 2002!
* A number of successful events have
helped raise both money and AMICI's profile.
Though these are discussed elsewhere
in this issue, I would like to briefly say
thanks to the following people for their
efforts:
> Peter Taylor, Jackson Huang, Jeff Kopas
and Dave Robinson (at Mountain
Equipment Co-Op) for the second annual
art show in support of AMICI. Look for a
third show by these talented artists in 2003;
> Scott Elmhirst and Peter Oyler for the
flawless running of the 32nd Heineken
Yard; and
> Kevin Stewart and Michael Latimer for
our annual raffle - which again raised just
under $20,000!!
As we head into our busy "off-season" (following
up with our partner camps on the
past group of AMICI kids; receiving and
screening applications for 2003; coordinating
with our partner camps to find a good
fit for each new AMICI child; planning and
implementing fund raising initiatives) we
pause to acknowledge two groups which
are critical to the success of AMICI: our
partner camps and our donors. It
is trite to say that without each,
this small and constantly changing
group of Kilcoo alumni
would not be able to so broadly
share the gift of summer camp.
Without our partnership with so
many fantastic camps across this
province (18 different camps in
2002), and without the dollars
that flow in from YOU, we would
not have the ability to provide
nearly as many camping experiences
as we do!
In fact, our partner camps are
really part of both groups we
want to acknowledge. Aside from
providing positive camping experiences
for AMICI kids, our partner
camps are also our greatest
donors! Each partner camp in
“LOOK, IT’S THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING
ELMO.” AMICI President, Michael “Mouse”
Roland, and race winner, Trevor Caldwell, hold
up a brand new shirt for their little buddy Elmo.
Does anyone know if these shirts shrink in the
wash?
2002 gave AMICI families a financial discount
on how much it costs for their child
to attend camp. In most cases, this discount
was 50%!! The math is simple - but for the
support of the camps, AMICI would only
be able to provide about half as many
camping experiences as we actually do.
Huge thanks are therefore owed to Alive
Outdoors, Couchiching and Frontier Trails.
Kudos to our "K" camps - Kilcoo,
Kandalore, Kawabi, Kawartha, Kennebec
and Kodiak. Hats off to Medeba, Tawingo,
Oconto, Onondaga and Hollyburn. And
thanks to Ontario Pioneer Camp,
Tanamakoon and the Y camps (Pinecrest
and Wanakita). We are lucky to have each
of these camps as a partner and a supporter
of AMICI!
At the recent Kilcoo reunion it was wonderful
to have the founding members of
AMICI stand and be acknowledged at the
Saturday banquet. The current board, most
of whom were also at the reunion, are
inspired by your example, your dedication
and your vision. To all Kilcoo alumni -
thank you in advance for your contributions
to AMICI. Each dollar will help us
realize the vision of the founding members
- to share the gift of summer camp far and
wide! Have a great winter!
MICHAEL “MOUSE” ROLAND ‘95
President, AMICI Camping Charity
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A RECORD NUMBER OF KIDS SENT TO CAMP SAYS IT ALL
By funding 71 summer camp experiences this past year, the continued work of AMICI speaks for itself.
I I’d like to begin this version of the
Campership Column by giving my sincere
thanks and appreciation to the 2001-
2002 Campership Committee -- Brent
Knightley, Peter Roland, and Jamie
Delamere – for all of their hard work. As
well, Susan Wilder continued to be an
invaluable resource in her role as administrator,
and I thank her for helping keep
us in line. And for the 2002-2003 season,
the Campership Committee welcomes
three new members: Kevin Stewart, Kate
Horton, and Geoff Park.
The results of our combined efforts are as
follows – 71 rewarding summer camp
experiences for deserving candidates at
18 different OCA accredited camps. This
represents another record year for
AMICI. However, no set of numbers can
represent the reason for our existence. It
is the letters that AMICI receives from
thankful campers and their families
which do this
for us. We received the following from
the parent of an AMICI camper:
“AMICI has impacted our family this
year. Your legacy for our children…will
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have far reaching influences
for generations to
come. I know this
because I grew up in a
camp environment. I
know that it profoundly
influenced my character
and led me down paths
that I would never have
gone, without that influence.
The opportunity to
experience camp life is
quite clearly a building
block that has helped us
shape and redirect their
future.”
Naturally, stories like
these this would not be
possible if it weren’t for
your donations, and the
help of our partner camps. Thank you.
Can you believe it? AMICI’s website is now THREE years old!
It seems like just yesterday that we first put it up. And as a matter
of fact, what you see now at www.amicicharity.org is actually the
third version of our website.
Keep in mind that AMICI is looking for
new campers! If you know of a child who
would benefit from a camping experience
and whose family is in need of financial
assistance, please let us know. You can
send an e-mail to Susan Wilder at
Today's website integrates an interesting
blend of technology, the outdoors,
and the AMICI colours (a
big “How, How” to Jason Groves
for the design). It now also
includes the Heineken Yard
website as a "subsection" -
Heineken Yard used to have
its own website which
actually predated
AMICI's by 2 years.
These days I am
finding that the
“OK KIDS, IF WE MAKE THIS LOOK CASUAL, WE’RE A
‘SHOE-IN’ FOR THE NEXT BROCHURE.” A record 71 kids
enjoyed summer camp experiences this summer, thanks to the
funds raised through AMICI (picturesque sunset included).
susan@wilder.ca, or give me a call at
(416) 491-7400 ext 305 to discuss the
application process. The deadline for new
camper applications is February 15 2003.
Here’s looking forward to a fantastic
2003 camping season!
MIKE JACK ‘97
THREE YEARS ON AND GOING STRONG
AMICI’s wonderful Wilder website is a multi-functional tool that educates, updates and provides Heineken Yard
“show offs” with a chance to gloat
website is a useful tool for helping me tell my AMICI "story".
Being closely involved with the organization, I find myself continually
describing what AMICI does and how it works. Now, I
just make a "note-to-self" and e-mail people the link to the website
so that they can read about it on their own time. It's like being
able to give them a brochure without having a brochure to give.
The website has some other great uses as well. Hundreds of people
come to the website to find directions to the Heineken Yard and
then return to see the final results. John Medland also made great
use of the website to display his 1st Annual Ball Hockey
Tournament. It's still possible now to go back and see whose team
won and how the tournament played out.
If you have a chance, please stop by and let me know what you
think. Questions, comments, and ideas, are most welcome. All
you have to do is click on the “Contact Us” link for my e-mail
address.
DAVID WILDER ‘90

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Phil Sherwood and his loyal band of followers
were asked to exit the kitchen at
3:00 am, as they prepared a snack of food
stolen from Jean-Marie’s pantry. However,
they pulled rank, got Michael Latimer to
override the Kilcoo staff, and carried on
with their traditional late night eggs and
bacon routine (Insult to injury - one of the
four was short in his payment by $25.00).
While the majority of alumni were there
for most of the weekend, we were honoured
by quick visits from some very special
people. Headmasters Hadden and
Hannaford came up for dinner, as did
Clive Chamberlain and Gordon Petch. A
special treat was to eventually see the
Saturday arrival of Leal and cottage
guests, including the surprise appearance
of David Minnes, who was still complaining
about his lousy salary from several
years ago.
Chapel was, once again, very meaningful
(even though Leal and Hamer only made it
for the walk-out music). The singing of
Maker of Men brought tears to the eyes of
many! Special gifts were provided to all
attendees, including a piece of the tower,
which was replaced in 2000.
It was also a great weekend for AMICI.
The Lakes of Muskoka Cottage Brewery
Inc. and George Snider, uncle of Paul
Weale '79, donated some beer for purchase
during softball on Saturday. A thirsty
crowd led to a $180 windfall for AMICI.
And on Saturday night, a very successful
SEPARATED IN MINDEN?
50/50 draw led to another $950 donation to
AMICI ($475 of which was the winnings
of the draw, graciously donated back to
AMICI by Ian Currie '83). All in all,
Kilcoo alumni generated close to $1,200
for AMICI. How How.
A great occasion…lots of laughs, a good
singsong, the video “Blue Lake and Rocky
Shore”, some poker, enjoyable food, terrific
games and fun people.
One ex-counselor wrote, “The lingering
afterglow of the Kilcoo reunion stubbornly
clings to my every fiber. It will sustain me
until 2005”.
Another wrote, “Spending time at Kilcoo
is a most introspective experience. It cannot
be duplicated anywhere else no matter
how hard one tries. This past weekend culminated
in the singing of Maker of Men at
the end of Chapel. For many of us, that
song represents what Kilcoo meant to us,
and what we tried to do with our lives. To
some, especially the older guys, it was a
truly emotional experience. Thank you”
Many thanks to the number of staff who
wrote notes and cards after the weekend.
Makes it all worthwhile!
And the next reunion –
“September 2005”
Thanks for the day, comrades.
Who would have guessed that
Kilcoo’s Mike Jack had such close
ties to stardom. According to sources
close to The Gazette, Mike and The
Incredible Hulk are first cousins!
Tragically, they haven’t spoken to
one another since a visit to Minden
last summer when they discovered
they work for competing investment
firms. Come on guys – shake hands
and make up!
The Gazette wants to reunite more loved ones. Know a Hollywood look-a-like?
Send them our way! gullrockgazette@yahoo.co.uk
To see more reunion images, visit www.kilcoo.com and click on the Alumni button!
CHIEF
L-R: Jeremy Andrews '89, Jeff Setterington '87,
Bill Meeker '81, Scott Elmhirst '96, David McLay
'85, and Scott McBurney '84
WE THANK THE JEAN MARIE FOR THY
CARE, AND FOR THY MOLSON EVERY-
WHERE. Reunion guests found Jean Marie’s
porridge a little easier to digest when washed
down with a cold one.
“SEE, IF I POINT IT LIKE THIS, THEN IT
LOOKS LIKE A GUN.” Peter Etherington '72’s
amateur finger puppetry really “wowed” Jim
Paulucci '62 and Jamie McAlpine '68 at the 2002
Kilcoo Reunion.
“‘WHEN YOU WILT??… UH…. THROUGH A
STORM… MOLD YOUR HEAD UP HEIGHT???’
AHHH, FORGET IT.” While Mark Ross '85, Ian
Currie '83, and Harry McMurtry '88 appreciate the
aesthetic charm and history of the old Kilcoo song
sheets, they have collectively decided they are no longer
legible.
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CONFERENCE CALLS CAN NOW HELP RAISE
AMICI MONEY ON THE “FLY ”
Former woodcraft instructor creates AMICI fund raising campaign that’s
more innovative than lard bombs – wow!
Greg (“Junior”) Elmhirst, woodcraft
instructor and Cabin 21 “sweat hogs”
counselor in the late 80’s and early 90’s,
checked in with us recently from his office
in Richmond Hill. Proving that there is
life after Kilcoo Camp, Junior is now the
Canadian Sales Director for Firefly
Response, a Toronto-based business communications
company. He sells high quality,
low cost conferencing services - helping
businesses communicate easily and
inexpensively.
Junior is a long-time supporter of AMICI
and he and his company have come up
with a unique new program to help raise
AMICI funds. Through an innovative
rebate program for Kilcoo Camp alumni,
we can contribute easily.
Here’s how it works:
Contact Junior and sign up for a conference
calling account with Firefly
Response. Firefly offers the lowest
rates in Canada with crystal clear quality
and personal service. By simply
telling him you are a Kilcoo Camp
alumnus and want to support AMICI,
Firefly Response will then donate 10
percent of every conference call to
AMICI in your name. It’s a great idea
where everybody wins! The more you
talk, the more AMICI earns, all with
top quality conferencing at the best
price.
Call Junior today for details – (905) 771-
4884 or visit www.fireflyresponse.com and
sign up on line.
GREG “JUNIOR” ELMHIRST ‘93
THE GOOD OLD AMICI GAME, IS THE BEST
GAME YOU CAN NAME
Help stop The Steamers from squeezing out another victory at the 2003
AMICI Ball Hockey Tournament this April
I
In April 2002 eight teams took to the
court with all they had to compete in the
first annual AMICI Ball Hockey
Tournament. In the end one team, The
Steamers, were left standing and became
the first name to appear on the coveted
AMICI Ball Hockey Trophy.
Start planning your team to take part in
next year’s excitement. The AMICI Ball
Hockey tournament is back. The 2003
Ball Hockey Committee, headed by Rob
Fletcher and John Medland, would like to
invite the AMICI community to participate
in the second Annual AMICI Ball
Hockey Tournament. Scheduled to take
place on Saturday April 26, 2003, next
year’s tournament should see more of the
fast paced action seen on the court at last
year’s edition, with a couple of new 2003
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surprises thrown in. If you are interested
in entering a team or if you would like to
be placed on a team, please contact John
Medland at 416-842-4066 or Rob Fletcher
at 416-481-0362. Go Leaf’s Go!
JOHN MEDLAND ‘99
“PLEASE, PLEASE, NO PHOTOS DUR-
ING MY PERSONAL TIME.” Pete Partridge
and…uh… Matt Damon get ready to take
their turn. Didn’t know Damon played Kilcoo
Ball Hockey, did you?
SPICE UP YOUR
HOLIDAY, KILCOO STYLE
The editors provide 10 wacky tips to help
keep the magic going all winter long
In the summer, we’re often reminded of
our camp days. Trips to the cottage, sunny
afternoons and ice cream cones all help to
revive those old Kilcoo memories. But as
the leaves turn, often so do our thoughts.
By the time the first snow falls, we may
find our spirits dampened and visions of
camp may feel a long way off. This year,
challenge yourself to keep that Kilcoo
magic fresh in your mind the whole winter
through. To help you along, the editors
have devised a Top 10 plan which is sure to
bring you and your family a little bit of
Kilcoo this holiday season.
10) Go Christmas shopping at the tuck
shop. Limit: one wet and one dry
(or two wets).
9) When door-to-door caroling substitute
“O Holy Night” with “Oh Sir Jasper”.
8) Use your woodcraft skills to build your
own nativity scene. Throw in a lard
bomb for dramatic effect (contact Mike
Bolt for lard bomb directions).
7) Instead of church on Christmas
morning, find a rocky lookout in your
neighborhood and host an impromptu
chapel. Don’t forget the “boom box”
and your favourite John Denver CDs.
6) When handing out gifts, have the
family sit cross-legged in a line “a la”
mail call. Make them sit outside for
extra Kilcoo magic.
5) Use your Christmas stockings to dish
out “Pat and Mike” style thrashings.
The kids will be begging for coal in
their stockings next year!
4) Borrow an LIT from Lub to help serve
the food at dinner and clean up after.
They’re helpful, and they work for
free! Would suggest George Wright or
Scotty Blue, if they are available.
3) Instead of candles, why not set the
mood with some torches soaked in
kerosene? (Safety note: if you are on
fire put the torch down.)
2) Midway through Christmas dinner,
pound your fist on the table and chant,
“Ice cream! Ice cream!”
1) More Christmas lard bombs (surprise
Grandma!)

CALDWELL SETS THE PACE FOR ANOTHER ACE RACE
Though hundreds of lesser athletes still enjoyed the post-run “Hosers” and “Heinies” at the Annual
AMICI Dash for Cash
I In a way, all 319 participants in the 2002
Heineken Yard were winners. But, in
another, more accurate way, Trevor
Caldwell was the winner. Once again, it
was our speedy Kilcoo Alum who took the
gold, this year clocking a time of 24:47 (38
seconds ahead of the second place finisher).
Wow. By the time I panted my way
across the finish line he was on his third
PowerAde. Jackie Sandos was the first
woman to cross the finish line, with a time
of 28:19 (visit www.amicicharity.org for
complete results).
As tradition dictates, the event was held on
one of the hottest days of summer.
Thankfully, this year’s new and improved
course (skillfully mapped out by Peter Oyler)
offered more shade and sections that detoured
from the scorching pavement. The new route
also included a long switchback that gave
runners the opportunity to see those ahead of
them, and then after rounding the bend, a view
of those trying to keep up! It would have provided
a wonderful opportunity for words of
encouragement (or a good heckle), if we all
weren’t so out of breath.
One runner of note, Gary Clieff, was running
the Yard for the 25th consecutive year
(and still trying to improve on his personal
best). Congratulations Gary!
Post race activities included a cool dip in
the Minden River for many, while
“Hosers” and “Heinies” proved to remain a
traditional ’Cliffe favourite. Race winners
received prizes and then the moment we
were all waiting for – the AMICI raffle
winners were drawn.
Including the raffle, The Yard raised a
whopping $26,000 for AMICI. It also pro-
vided a great excuse for Kilcoo friends and
family to reunite for some mid-summer
fun. Look for 2003 race details in the
Spring issue of the Gazette and online
at www.amicicharity.org. As always, it
will held on the Friday before the long
weekend (August 1, 2003). If you want to
know even more give Scott Elmhirst ‘93
(Elmo) a call at 905-951-2400. Mark Davis
will be organizing running clinics in March
to help those looking to improve their
times.
A big “How, how” for everyone that participated,
including the sponsors, organizers,
volunteers and participants and especially
to Elmo who once again organized
this fantastic race! It couldn’t be done
without you.
SEAN MC CURLEY ‘97
Specific mention goes out to Heineken, The Rockcliffe, The Running Room, Clayton Cameron, Lynn Childs, Joan Church,
Cooper Rent All, Barry Cray, Ray Downs, John Kernohan, Andrew Mansfield, Ann McAlpine, Jamie McAlpine, Gordon
Monk, Kirsten Monk, Jennifer Oyler, Klara Oyler, Peter Oyler, Municipality of Minden Hills Parks Staff, Dale Walker, Staff
Sgt. Bob Walli, Dave Willis and Staff, Andrea Elmhirst, Lindsey Twigg, Gregg Elmhirst, Joe Dekort, Jim Ludwig, Mike Roland,
Pete Roland, Mike and Sara Adamson, Kevin and Kate Stewart, Rob Chisnall and the O.C. staff, and Kway and the LIT’s.
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ASK CHIEF G - At the recent reunion you gave out
pieces of the old tower. Was that the whole
tower, or are there pieces in storage? What
will happen to the rest of the tower?
C - There are some large pieces in storage
from which we plan to design a 12 foot
high 3 dimensional cross, which will be
illuminated from inside and erected on the
top of the Hi-Rise to signify the death of
water-skiing. The rest of the tower was
given to the local marina, which used the
wood to create water skis---selling for just
over $200 per pair. Profits are being shared
equally between Prentice Marine and
Chief will answer your most pressing
questions. We can’t wait to see what you
come up with.
G - Will you miss water skiing?
C - Yes.
G - Who was a better skier – you or Mrs.
Chief?
C - Mrs. Chief was a great canoeist who
couldn’t figure out why one would want to
be pulled around the lake by a smelly boat.
G - Do you one-ski?
C - Did it only once – for about 3 feet.
AAnother very successful Heineken Yard Raffle has come and gone.
A huge thank you should definitely go to the over seventy Kilcoo
Alumni and friends who combed North America – from New
Mexico to the Canadian Arctic – in an attempt to sell tickets.
These folks deserve an even bigger “thank you”, because they are
now sitting at work buying wrapping paper, chocolate bars, and
magazines from the co-workers who bought AMICI raffle tickets
(way to take one for the team).
Both the raffle and Heineken Yard race raised over $26,000. With
this money, we will continue to be able to provide the gift of summer
camp to deserving children.
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Kilcoo. The camp’s portion will be used to
provide laptops for campers 12 and over!
G - How long will the new tower last?
C - I figure 15 years. The local hardware
store tells me that since the wood is pressure
treated, the life expectancy is 25
years. With paint, I figure it could last 30
years. Without paint, my guess is 15 years.
G - Does Mrs. Chief make you eat porridge
at home?
C - No. While I like porridge (except Red
River cereal), I don’t eat it too often. Some
say though that porridge is really a cheap
alternative to Viagra. (The Editor would be
interested in the comments of the averageaged
Kilcoo alumni).
G - The Kilcoo clothing line is always
growing. Any chance of Kilcoo formal
wear?
C - I’m trying to figure out when formal
clothing would be used, but I must say that
I think staff and campers are improving
their dress code each year. The fashions are
not as ‘way out’ or as disheveled and
messy as they were about ten years ago.
Hair style is also ‘improving’. And it
seems to me there are fewer rings adorning
the bodies of staff. I personally have problems
with rings in the tongue and nipples.
We had a staff member recently whose
many body parts were covered in rings. If
someone with a magnet walked by, this
glittering shining person would immediately
be drawn to the magnet.
Got a question for The Chief??
Send in your questions for Chief to us at
gullrockgazette@yahoo.co.uk and we’ll
make sure the mighty Chief gets it
answered. The best question of each issue
will win a ‘no expenses paid’ evening out
with Lynn and Curley!!
AMICI SUPPORT CONTINUES TO BAFFLE, WITH ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
HEINEKEN YARD RAFFLE
Bad poetry aside, this year’s raffle managed to both raise AMICI funding and give away some stellar prizes – even Loverboy won!
The editors once again would like to thank
“The Hugster” (Michael Adamson ‘97 -
Pinetop Designs) for another great layout!
As everyone starts to make fall and winter plans, you would be
wise to “kiss up” to the following lucky winners (they might just
consider sharing their prize):
Ski Trip winner: Rob Crysdale
Golf Clubs winner: John Smith
Leaf Tickets winner: Leo Atkins
Proctor Silex winner: Margie Cook
Theatre Tickets winner: Shirley Dimitroff
Women’s Hockey Print winner: Sandra Barton
Sports Memorabilia winner: Kevin Love
(aka. The Loverboy)
(Note to future raffle ticket sellers: make the above people buy
at least a book of tickets next year).
AMICI is already excited about next year’s raffle and we would
really appreciate your continued ticket-selling support.
KEVIN STEWART ‘99

A “TAYLOR” MADE EVENING OF ART, MUSIC
AND CHARITY
Peter Taylor and Jackson Huang’s second annual art show celebrated
everything great about “outdoor Ontario” – including Taylor’s tasty mushrooms
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“Wow”, is all I can say (my teachers
always said I had a flare for writing). If you
were not there, it is difficult to describe
how incredible this art show was. Forget
that Peter Taylor is a Kilcoo “legend”, and
that Jackson Huang is also an incredible
character and person, the art and photography
that these two created was truly awesome
and almost too difficult to describe
with words. The entire show was well
planned and executed with a serious attention
to detail that involved blending the
location, food, music, and atmosphere into
an “outdoor Ontario” theme.
As we arrived, two large flaming torches
greeted us on the beautiful entrance to the
424 Wellington Gallery. My senses lit up
as we walked through the doors, as I was
treated a spectacular slide show of
Photography from Jackson at the entrance.
They were images of Ontario that immediately
made me wish I could book some
time off and take a long canoe or hiking
trip around our incredible province.
As I walked up the stairs to the main
gallery, I both smelled and heard Ontario.
As I later found out, this was all meticulously
planned. The highlight of the food
for me was the fresh morel mushrooms,
seasoned and cooked to perfection. As we
found out a little later, Peter himself freshly
picked these mushrooms from a nearby
ravine.
The music by live DJ Adam Shake was a
“tech mix” of ambient beats and live
recordings from Ontario’s wild. It was a
perfect compliment to the art we were all
so completely in awe of and later proved
helpful in getting everyone to dance well
into the night.
I am happy to report that Peter and Jackson
did even better then last year with their
sales, selling most of the major pieces in
the first few minutes of the show (It really
is that good!). In the process, they managed
to donate an incredible amount of
money to AMICI.
If you could not make it this year, you’ll
get another chance next May. To all of
those who did come out – and there were a
couple of hundred at least – Peter, Jackson,
and AMICI thank you for your support.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
JEFF (ZIPPY) KOPAS ‘96
Check out their Art Show website for a
view of some of their work:
www3.sympatico.ca/thjacksonhuang/amicishow
BEAVER FIELDS, KILARNEY, OIL ON CANVAS,
14”x 20”
Please contact Peter for more information.
voice: 416.538.5793
REGRETS
Regretfully we report the death of Bruce McCaffrey, a very enthusiastic and dedicated
Kilcoo staff member in the late fifties. He died of cancer on August 9. Bruce’s first
occupation was as a teacher after which he went into the investment business. This
was followed by a career in the Ontario Government. He represented the riding of
Armourdale, becoming a Cabinet Minister from 1981 to 1983.
KILCOO
TRIVIA
1. Which four Kilcoo staff produced the
anniversary video, Blue Lake and Rocky
Shore?
2.The cover on the front of Maker of Men, the
Kilcoo Story, depicts the old gate at the
entrance to camp. Where was this gate?
3. Kilcoo translates from Celtic into what?
4. What animals were used by the Hounsell
family (at their farm in The Narrows) to help
Kilcoo get rid of its garbage?
5. At chapel, we used to sing hymns from a
blue hymnary. What Protestant church created
this hymnary?
6. A Minden local named Les McKnight once
rescued David Purdy from a vicious animal.
What animal nearly took Purdy’s life?
7. One night at Indian Council (PC – Grand
Council), Chief shot an arrow into the air to
signify to a staff member in the large tree that
he could release a “wad of flame”, down a
wire and into the council fire. Unfortunately,
Chief forgot the fire starter high in the tree.
The flaming arrow missed the tree climber by
about two inches. Who was the staff member
who nearly lost his life that night?
8. During some of the more boring moments
in the life of staff in Pre-Camp, creativity came
into play. Time to prank GV! What objects
have been taken from Kilcoo and deposited
near the office of GV?
EDITOR’S BONUS:
Which smash hit Kilcoo
theatre production
received unprecedented
camp wide acclaim in
1997?
Answers can be found on page 10.
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FROM PAGE 9
1. John Bell, Ray Bowers, Doug Caldwell and Jay Haddad
2. The entrance used to be the road that now runs beside the
basketball court.
3. Kilcoo means ‘Church on the side of a hill’
4. Pigs
5. United Church of Canada
6. A 700-pound bear, which David was wrestling
7. David Stewart
8. An old piano, a kybo, and an Invitation sailboat (which they
partially buried in cement just outside of Bebe’s cabin).
BONUS: Dang Those Are Dangerous Doughnuts, of course.
Do you have a secret piece of Kilcoo trivia you’re dying to
share with the Gazette readers? Why not send it in to
gullrockgazette@yahoo.co.uk? If we use your trivia question,
we’ll send you a free pack of “Fruitella” (or a Kilcoo painter
cap… your choice). This is better than Bingo!
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KILCOO TRIVIA
ANSWERS
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BRING THE TASTE OF
KILCOO HOME… WITH
CHEF JEAN MARIE
A regular feature that enables Gazette readers to enjoy fabulous camp
food from summers gone by, in the comfort of their own kitchens!!
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Whoever said Kilcoo cuisine lacked refinement, clearly
did not stick it out through the Jean Marie era. While Kilcoo’s
luminary head chef would put together meals influenced by
cuisines from around the world on a regular basis, it was his
own French cooking which proved a true gastronomic delight,
and nowhere was this more apparent
than when he served his signature
quiche dish. Through careful negotiations,
the Gazette editors have secured
the recipe for this dish as an exclusive
to our readers.
Bon appetite! - This issue features: QUICHE
PIE DOUGH:
12 lbs flour, 2 oz salt, 8 lbs shortening (mix by hand) add
4 lbs water & 1/2 oz vinegar (mix all by hand) Then, Roll
dough in cake pans (2mm thickness)
FILLING:
10 lbs sliced bacon (cut in small pieces and fried on grill),
10 lbs cooked ham (cut in small pieces), 10 lbs Spanish
onions (cut in small pieces), 5 lbs broccoli (cut in small
pieces), 5 lbs green pepper (cut in small pieces), 15 lbs
shredded mozzarella cheese
* Put all the above in cake pans on rolled dough.
* Mix together (in a mixer) the following ingredients.
20 litres of milk, 180 eggs, 7 oz salt, 1 oz pepper,
1 oz nutmeg
* Then slowly add 5 lbs of flour to the mixer until well
blended.
* Pour over the filling in cake pans until 3/4 full.
* Cook in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 50
minutes with a bread pan on top for the first 40 minutes.
Allow to cool, then serve and enjoy.
(Editor’s Note: Best served on pale yellow ‘melmac’ for
that true Kilcoo experience, just don’t take it from the
lodge, as Elmo still gets mad about that)

KILCOO ALUMS TO CRUISE AGAIN…
What: A Kilcoo Alumni Luxury Cruise
When: September 28, 2003
Where: From New York City to several Maritime and
New England Ports
How much: special Kilcoo group fares have been
arranged with Princess Cruise Line Fares, starting as
low as $1299 CDN for a seven-day cruise including
all meals, all entertainment and Kilcoo camaraderie!
Who: All Kilcoo Alumni are welcome. Meet folks
from all the Kilcoo generations.
For more details: Contact Chief in Toronto at
416-928-0961, john.latimer@sympatico.ca) or Cam
Turner ’59 in Vancouver (1-800-410-4744,
Selectcruise@shawbiz.ca).
Dick Whitney, Fran Hodd, Bill Edmonds, John Latimer
1939 - In front of the infirmary.
A VINTAGE PHOTO FROM THE 80’s -
Left to Right: Dave Harlock, Jay Baechler, Lub, Xavier Vidal,
Duffy McDonald, and Chris Davidson
THE GAZETTE ASKS...
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Each issue we answer gripping Kilcoo questions
Do you consider “Pirates” an acceptable part of the Kilcoo
sailing curriculum, or is it just anarchy on the sea?
Despite having had numerous summers of “supposed” training under
our belts, and having been taught by a “who's who” of Kilcoo sailing
legends, the unfortunate reality was that Pirates was about the only
thing Pete [Partridge] and I were ultimately qualified to teach, without
having to ask for assistance from our infinitely more credentialed
LIT, Jeff Russell. Plus, where else were kids going to work on their
stride jumps? Swim instruction. Not likely.
Matt Shoom-Kirsch
Acceptable? More like mandatory – how else will you get to enjoy
the sail as a waterbed? I always said, if you wanna do knots, go
screw a tree. Figure Eight’s are for figure skaters.
Chris Butters
The game of Pirates is a metaphor for life. Simply put, Pirates is a
game where the strong conquer the weak, take what isn't theirs and
destroy what's left so that the conquered - the weak - are left with
nothing but the burnt remains of what used to be their dreams. To be
successful at Pirates is to be successful at life. Anarchy at sea? But
of course. But such is life and by teaching our young boys how to
a) conquer the weak, b) take what isn't theirs and c) destroy what's
left, we are equipping our boys with the tools they will need in order
to be successful in life. And so, it would seem appropriate for Pirates
to be deemed an acceptable part of the Kilcoo sailing curriculum.
Ryan Lietaer
Pirating??? ARRRRRRR boy!!! Anarchy, arrrrrrr! Ships, destruction,
capsizing, arrrrrr...... Makin’ lads walk ’da plank
ArrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRR!!!. Pirating is destructive, unethical, irresponsible,
and an absolute FANTASTIC MUST HAVE part of any waterfront
experience. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Geoff “Spacecat” Browne
As for the game, it shouldn't be dropped, but there were problems
when [Lynn and Curley] ran it. There was no real plan. [Their] only
plan was to keep it far away from me. Make sure you pick staff that
also will keep an eye out. [Lynn and Curley] were not the most
responsible. It could be a fun game, just plan the safety aspect better.
Jeremy Bocknek
Pirates has a long, rich tradition at Kilcoo. Who doesn't remember
their first “kill” and the exhilaration they felt. Many consider Pirates
simply "chaos on water", but it's so much more. I tried for 2 years to
teach kids to sail and they never even got out
of irons. Yet somehow, those same incompetents
managed to execute a pinpoint
approach, maintain control of the vessel
and make a swift get away after attacking
someone in a game of Pirates. What a
learning tool! Sailors around the world
have Pirates to thank.
Kevin “Loverboy” Love
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