1950 Staff
1950 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
1950 Staff- a young Ernie Heegard in the back row, third from the left, Ranger George Cole (in Horseshoe T shirt), ?, Chief Lou Lester. Front row is Herb Ellson, ?, Casey Jones and others to be identified.
Early Handicraft Director
1951 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ernie Heegard helping a camper with Indian Lore in the early 50s.
Lifesaving in the 1950s
1954 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Pool Director Ernie Heegard instructs a Scout (or staff member) in Lifesaving.
Tapout Team
1950 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A 1950’s tapout team including young Ernie Heegard.
1964 – Aquatics Staff
1964 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
The 1964 aquatics staff pictured here with Camp Director, Ernie Heegard (center in uniform).
Ernie Saluting
1969 – Contributed by Rev. Thomas Shanklin
Camp Director Ernie Heegard, with flag, saluting on the parade field.
Ernie Heegard
1974 – Contributed by Alan Fegley
Ernie Heegard at the 1974 Section NE-5A Conclave.
1975 Scouting Expo
1975 – Contributed by Steve Brun
Ernie Heegard and some Troop 53 guys at the 1975 Scouting Expo at Camp Horseshoe.
50th Anniversary of Octoraro 22
1976 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
1975 Lodge Chief Jim “Frog” Coyle and Ernie Heegard at Octoraro 22 Lodge’s fiftieth Anniversary Celebration in ’76.
Piggie-back Race
1976 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ernie Heegard encourages a group of Scouts in a Piggie-back two-man race at Camp Jubilee. This was Council Show ‘n Do event.
Camp Leaders
1977 – Contributed by Andrew Fish
This 1977 photo of Camp Director Ernie Heegard and Program Director Matt Christenson was taken on the Parade Field.
Ernie in Hat
Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Hats off to Ernie! This photo was taken in the late 70s or early 80s.
Personal Fitness Merit Badge
1979 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
One of Ernie Heegard’s many roles at camp in the ’70s and ’80s was that of Personal Fitness Merit Badge.
Ernie Saluting
1983 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
G. Ernest Heegard salutes the program director at an evening retreat ceremony in 1983.
Circle Building
1988 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ernie Heegard, Mahlon Rossiter and others pause briefly for a photo while adding the finishing touches to Achgeketum Circle.
Ernie Heegard OA Retirement
1992 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Celebrating Ernie Heegard’s retirement as Camp Director of Horseshoe Scout Reservation at the 1992 OA Banquet…note that Greenbrier has been brought indoors…along with his rocker!
Troop 78 in the Dining Hall
1996 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
Troop 78, featuring G. Ernest Heegard on the left, has a good time during an evening meal at the Allen Memorial Dining Hall.
Dignitaries
1997 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Former Deputy Lodge Adviser Jim Gawthrop, Former Lodge Adviser Ernie Heegard, and Council President Dolores Hagerstrom visit the 1997 Conclave.
Link Rice and Ernie Heegard
2000 – Contributed by Andrew Smith
1st Annual HSRAA Reunion participants G. Ernest Heegard (left) and Link Rice.
Ernie Sings
2002 – Contributed by Anthony J. DiAntonio
G. Ernest Heegard sings “Green Grow the Rushes” at the 2002 HSRAA Reunion.
Welcoming the Candidates
2003 – Contributed by Anonymous
After Saturday dinner, G. Ernest Heegard congratulates and welcomes the new OA candidates who were called out during retreat.
Ernie Plays the Kazoo
2008 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Ernie Heegard serenades the audience with a little kazoo playing while the Sump Pumps jam.
Honorees Receive Flags
2009 – Contributed by G. Ernest Heegard
G. Ernest Heegard and J.B. Rettew receive American flags in honor of their service to HSR and Scouting.
Ernie Heegard
2010 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Hall of Leadership Nominee Ernie Heegard, honored at the 11th Annual HSRAA Reunion.
4766 – Reunion Discussion
2011 – Contributed by David B. Woodward
Rick Crompton Jr., Ernie Heegard, and Dr. Russ Neubauer talk some things over.
Lodge Advisers
2013 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Four past Octoraro Lodge 22 advisers queue up for lunch. From left, Scott Salvatore, Jim Montich, G. Ernest Heegard, and Bruce Goodman.
Ernie Sings
2014 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
After all these years, Ernie Heegard can still sing a rousing rendition of “Green Grow the Rushes” at the 2014 Section NE-6B Conclave Saturday dinner.
Ernie and Bob
2015 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
G. Ernest Heegard and Bob Lorgus at the 16th Annual HSRAA Reunion.
1940s Class
2016 – Contributed by Damon Sinclair
The 1940s Class Picture at the 17th Annual HSRAA Reunion, (from left) J.B. Rettew III, G. Ernest Heegard, and Fred Gates (seated).
Troop 78
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ernie Heegard (left), Bill Trowill, and Bob Matje Sr. hang out at the HSRAA Reunion.
Old Friends
2018 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
G. Ernest Heegard greets an old friend at the 2018 HSRAA Reunion.
Ernie Rides Again
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Keyes
G. Ernest Heegard, part of the Service Corps, rides around the Loop Road at the 2019 Section NE-6B Conclave.
Ernie
2021 – Contributed by Steve T Miller
G. Ernest Heegard at the 2021 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
Ernie Carpentry
2022 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
G. Ernest Heegard is doing what he does best – carpentry – at the 2022 September Fellowship Weekend.
Ernie Heegard
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ernie Heegard watches retreat at the 2023 HSRAA Annual Reunion.
