Muddy River Gang Pictures

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Muddy River Gang Pictures

The Muddy River Gang is a group of adult volunteers who come down frequently to HSR to help with improvement projects.

Left to Right – Chuck Coxson, Rick Coster, Sam Mangella, Rick Crompton, Jim Trainer, and Jackie Palmer.

The Muddy River Gang works on installing the new Dining Hall Project in October 2018.

The Muddy River Gang installs insulation at the OA Lodge in December 2018.

The Muddy River Gang works on Rothrock Lodge in February 2019.

The Muddy River Gang installs pergolas at the Horseshoe Pool in October 2019.

Muddy River Gang member Mike DiDomenico helps do some brush work over at Camp John H. Ware 3rd on February 19, 2020.

Camp ranger Evan Ellwanger works with the Muddy River Gang to do some remodeling of the Camp John H. Ware 3rd Headquarters kitchen on February 19, 2020.

Muddy River Gang members Sam Mantegna and Chris Grover install new kitchen cabinets as part of the Camp John H. Ware 3rd Headquarters kitchen remodeling project on February 19, 2020.

Muddy River Gang members Sam Mantegna. Rick Crompton, and Chris Grover install new kitchen cabinets as part of the Camp John H. Ware 3rd Headquarters kitchen remodeling project on February 19, 2020.

Members of the Muddy River Gang worked on this project in mid-July 2020: to create dual signs for Camp Horseshoe and Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The Camp Ware Logo is hung at the Camp John H. Ware Headquarters building.

Members of the Muddy River Gang worked on this project in mid-July 2020: to create dual signs for Camp Horseshoe and Camp John H. Ware 3rd.

The Muddy River Gang members Dr. Dave Mellinger and Jackie Palmer paint a trailer in July 2020.

The Muddy River Gang installed a new gateway at the Camp Horseshoe C.O.P.E. Course in September 2020.

Here is Jackie Palmer receiving the first-ever Muddy River Gang award.

Platform butterflies were constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.

Here are the butterflies and platforms constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.

The MRG stands with their efforts for February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project to build tent platforms.

Tent platforms were constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.

Muddy River Gang members working on finishing up the Legacy Trading Post renovations.

Rich Coster works on removing old trim during the Muddy River Gang Legacy Trading Post renovations.

The Muddy River Gang also painted the HQ bathroom during the Legacy Trading Post renovations.

The Legacy Trading Post is nearly ready for opening after the Muddy River Gang provided much needed renovations in April 2021.

The Muddy River Gang heads out to collect pumpkins for the 2021 Spookoree.

The 2021 Spookoree benefitted from the efforts of the Muddy River Gang in collecting pumpkins for Camp Ware and Camp Horseshoe.

Evan Ellwanger approves of the large cache of pumpkins gathered by the Muddy River Gang for the 2021 Spookoree.

Here is one of several pumpkin patches created by the Muddy River Gang for the 2021 Spookoree at HSR.

Bruce Wilson operating equipment at the Pole Barn as part of the Muddy River Gang’s work in October 2021.

Bruce Wilson after doing some grueling labor at the Pole Barn in October 2021 with the Muddy River Gang.

The Muddy River Gang did work in October 2021 at Trader Bill’s sorting shirts and other merchandise at Trader Bill’s.

The Muddy River Gang at Camp Horseshoe during one of their work days in October 2021.

Stephen Lutz and Jackie Palmer do some work in the kitchen during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some power washing done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

Dave Seace is helping out in the kitchen during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some cleaning done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

Members of the HSRAA board and some MRG members install historical signs during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some power washing done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

Chester County Council Staff members and Muddy River Gang members show off the fruits of their labor – many signs!

Dave Seace is hanging plastic curtain door for the kitchen walk-in freezer during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.

Rick Crompton receives the 2022 Muddy River Gang Member of the Year Award at the 2022 HSR Volunteer Banquet held at PARC on March 21, 2023.

The MRG works on tree removal near the Lane House at Camp Horseshoe in February 2023.

The MRG works a ditch near the Lane House at Camp Horseshoe in February 2023.

The MRG works on tree removal in March 2023.

The Muddy River Gang removes some trees at HSR in January 2024.

This MRGer is doing sanding work in the Pole Barn in January 2024.

Jim Trainer and Rick Crompton stir things up at Camp Ware in February 2024.

Jackie Palmer paints the Ranger Office at Camp Ware in February 2024.

Rick Crompton paints the Ranger Office at Camp Ware in February 2024.

On an MRG work day, John McCabe paints the “Ukumbi wa Chakula wa Bw. Coe” which is Swahili for “Mr. Coe’s Dining Hall”. The sign naming rights for 2024 were won by Andrew Coe.

Jackie Palmer talks about the great efforts of the Muddy River Gang at the HSR Volunteer Dinner on March 28, 2024.

Jackie Palmer presents Bruce Wilson with the MRG Member of the Year Award at the March 28th, 2024 HSR Volunteer Dinner at PARC.

MRG members work on hanging signs in the Ware Dining Hall in December 2024.

The MRG 2024 Holiday party had quite the assortment of food.

MRG and their swordfish friend at their 2024 Holiday Party.

MRG members enjoy excellent food at their holiday party in December 2024.

MRG members work on hanging signs in the Ware Dining Hall in December 2024.

MRG members hang out during their 2024 Holiday Party.

That is one big fella – MRG works on this swordfish plaque in December 2024.

MRG hung the troop numbers for the 2025 Klondike Derby held at Camp Horseshoe in January 2025.

Stuart Watson does some work with MRG to repair fence rails at the Camp Horseshoe Chapel in February 2025.

MRG works on the C.C. Cole showerhouse doors in February 2025.

MRG puts up the “Safeguarding Youth” sign at the Camp Horseshoe youth shower house in June 2025.

MRG works on repairing the Camp Horseshoe rifle range backstop in June 2025.

MRG works on repairing the Old Quonset Hut steps in June 2025.

Jackie Palmer does some wood cutting at a MRG workday in June 2025.

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January 17, 2026

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August 26, 2025

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