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Muddy River Gang
2019 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Dining Hall Projector
2018 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang works on installing the new Dining Hall Project in October 2018.
Lodge Insulation
2018 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang installs insulation at the OA Lodge in December 2018.
Lodge Insulation
2018 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang installs insulation at the OA Lodge in December 2018.
Rothrock Work
2019 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang works on Rothrock Lodge in February 2019.
Rothrock Facelift
2019 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang works on Rothrock Lodge in February 2019.
Rothrock Painting
2019 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang works on Rothrock Lodge in February 2019.
Pergolas Installation
2019 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang installs pergolas at the Horseshoe Pool in October 2019.
Brush Work
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Muddy River Gang member Mike DiDomenico helps do some brush work over at Camp John H. Ware 3rd on February 19, 2020.
Kitchen Remodeling
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Cabinet Installation
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Cabinet Installation
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Bringing Out the Cabinets
2020 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Sign Project
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Sign Project
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Sign Project
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Sign Project
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Sign Project
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Completed Sign
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Camp Ware Logo Hung
2020 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Camp Ware Logo is hung at the Camp John H. Ware Headquarters building.
Completed Sign
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
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.
Trailer Painting
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang members Dr. Dave Mellinger and Jackie Palmer paint a trailer in July 2020.
C.O.P.E. Gateway
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang installed a new gateway at the Camp Horseshoe C.O.P.E. Course in September 2020.
Jackie Palmer
2020 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here is Jackie Palmer receiving the first-ever Muddy River Gang award.
Butterfly Building
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Platform butterflies were constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.
The Fruits of Labor
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Here are the butterflies and platforms constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.
Muddy River Gang
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The MRG stands with their efforts for February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project to build tent platforms.
Platform Construction
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Tent platforms were constructed as part of the February 10th, 2021 Muddy River Gang project.
Legacy Trading Post Work
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Muddy River Gang members working on finishing up the Legacy Trading Post renovations.
Removing Trim
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Rich Coster works on removing old trim during the Muddy River Gang Legacy Trading Post renovations.
Headquarters Repairs
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Muddy River Gang also painted the HQ bathroom during the Legacy Trading Post renovations.
Legacy Trading Post
2021 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Legacy Trading Post is nearly ready for opening after the Muddy River Gang provided much needed renovations in April 2021.
Pumpkin Collecting
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Muddy River Gang heads out to collect pumpkins for the 2021 Spookoree.
Collecting the Pumpkins
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 2021 Spookoree benefitted from the efforts of the Muddy River Gang in collecting pumpkins for Camp Ware and Camp Horseshoe.
Pumpkin Cache
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Evan Ellwanger approves of the large cache of pumpkins gathered by the Muddy River Gang for the 2021 Spookoree.
Pumpkin Patch
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Here is one of several pumpkin patches created by the Muddy River Gang for the 2021 Spookoree at HSR.
Pole Barn Work
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Bruce Wilson operating equipment at the Pole Barn as part of the Muddy River Gang’s work in October 2021.
Pole Barn
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
Bruce Wilson after doing some grueling labor at the Pole Barn in October 2021 with the Muddy River Gang.
Sorting Shirts
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
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
2021 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Muddy River Gang at Camp Horseshoe during one of their work days in October 2021.
Kitchen Work
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Stephen Lutz and Jackie Palmer do some work in the kitchen during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Dining Hall Power Washing
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some power washing done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Kitchen Work
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Dave Seace is helping out in the kitchen during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Floor Cleaning
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some cleaning done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Installing Signs
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Members of the HSRAA board and some MRG members install historical signs during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Installing Signs
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Members of the HSRAA board and some MRG members install historical signs during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Power Washing
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
The Allen Memorial Dining Hall gets some power washing done during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Sign Making
2022 – Contributed by Anonymous
Chester County Council Staff members and Muddy River Gang members show off the fruits of their labor – many signs!
Walk-In Freezer
2022 – Contributed by Evan Ellwanger
Dave Seace is hanging plastic curtain door for the kitchen walk-in freezer during the June 2nd, 2022 MRG workday at Camp Horseshoe.
Honoring Rick Crompton
2023 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
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.
Tree Removal
2023 – Contributed by Jacqueline E Palmer
The MRG works on tree removal near the Lane House at Camp Horseshoe in February 2023.
Ditch Work
2023 – Contributed by Jacqueline E Palmer
The MRG works a ditch near the Lane House at Camp Horseshoe in February 2023.
Tree Removal
2023 – Contributed by Jacqueline E Palmer
The MRG works on tree removal in March 2023.
Removing Fallen Trees
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The Muddy River Gang removes some trees at HSR in January 2024.
Shop Work
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
This MRGer is doing sanding work in the Pole Barn in January 2024.
Stirring Paint
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Jim Trainer and Rick Crompton stir things up at Camp Ware in February 2024.
Painting the Office
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Jackie Palmer paints the Ranger Office at Camp Ware in February 2024.
Painting Around the Breakers
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
Rick Crompton paints the Ranger Office at Camp Ware in February 2024.
Sign Painting
2024 – Contributed by Steven Scheidt
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 MRG
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jackie Palmer talks about the great efforts of the Muddy River Gang at the HSR Volunteer Dinner on March 28, 2024.
MRG Member of the Year
2024 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jackie Palmer presents Bruce Wilson with the MRG Member of the Year Award at the March 28th, 2024 HSR Volunteer Dinner at PARC.
Ware Dining Hall Work
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG members work on hanging signs in the Ware Dining Hall in December 2024.
MRG Party Food
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
The MRG 2024 Holiday party had quite the assortment of food.
MRG Holiday Party
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG and their swordfish friend at their 2024 Holiday Party.
Holiday Party – MRG
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG members enjoy excellent food at their holiday party in December 2024.
Hanging Plaques
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG members work on hanging signs in the Ware Dining Hall in December 2024.
Hanging Out with MRG
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG members hang out during their 2024 Holiday Party.
Big Catch
2024 – Contributed by Anonymous
That is one big fella – MRG works on this swordfish plaque in December 2024.
Putting Up the Signs
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG hung the troop numbers for the 2025 Klondike Derby held at Camp Horseshoe in January 2025.
Stuart Watson at MRG Workday
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Stuart Watson does some work with MRG to repair fence rails at the Camp Horseshoe Chapel in February 2025.
Showerhouse Work
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG works on the C.C. Cole showerhouse doors in February 2025.
Safeguarding Youth
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG puts up the “Safeguarding Youth” sign at the Camp Horseshoe youth shower house in June 2025.
Rifle Range Backstop
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG works on repairing the Camp Horseshoe rifle range backstop in June 2025.
Quonset Steps
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
MRG works on repairing the Old Quonset Hut steps in June 2025.
Jackie Palmer Cutting
2025 – Contributed by Anonymous
Jackie Palmer does some wood cutting at a MRG workday in June 2025.

