“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended where I needed to be.” –Douglas Adams
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The new century brought with it new facilities and new programs. C.O.P.E. and Trailblazers hit their stride at Horseshoe while Camp Ware received capital campaign funds to build Macaleer, HQ and Health Lodge buildings. The HSRAA was formed and helped improve both camps.
HSR Highlights: Goodman Pavilion built and dedicated, HSRAA formed, Irish Jamboree takes place at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
In This Year: George W. Bush is elected President, the Y2K effect on computers is negligible, Enron is embroiled in scandal as the dot.com bust occurs, the Summer Olympics take place in Sydney, Australia, the final Peanuts cartoon strip is published.
Irish Retreat Ceremony
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
The Irish Scouts demonstrate their acumen in marching during the retreat ceremony.
County Cork
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Here are the Irish Scouts from County Cork all together.
Goodman Pavilion
2000 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Mike Berkiheiser, Ellie Rettew, and Jon DeVirgilio stand in front of the Goodman Pavilion.
Generations
2000 – Contributed by Anonymous
Four Generations of Camp Horseshoe as Link Rice ’27 (left) stands with his great-grandson Josh Hughes, along with other Troop 78 alums G. Ernest Heegard and Steve D’Antonio.
2001 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: Horseshoe Gateway is built by the HSRAA, COPE Building Constructed
In This Year: September 11th, terrorists attack the twin towers in New York City; the U.S.-Afghanistan war begins; AOL and Time Warner merge; Dale Earnhardt dies in tragic racing crash; Anthrax-laced letters are sent to news outlets, 5 die;
Horseshoe Gateway Forms Up
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Retired ranger Roy Cole (left) and mason stand in front of the Horseshoe gate under construction.
Horseshoe Gateway Construction
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Horseshoe HSRAA Gateway takes shape.
HSRAA Gateway Dedication
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
HSRAA gateway dedication with Joe Eagan, Matt Christenson, Bill Taylor, Doug Dillow, and Ron Fish.
HSRAA Ribbon Cutting
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
HSRAA Gateway Ribbon cutting with Council Executive Doug Dillow, Vice President Bill Taylor and HSRAA Chairman Bob Matje.
C.O.P.E. Building Nearly Done
2001 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
A picture of the almost completed COPE building.
2003 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: The 2003 Section NE-4A Conclave is held at Camp Horseshoe, Macaleer Lodge is dedicated and opened at Camp Ware.
In This Year: The United States invades Iraq, the Human Genome project is completed, the Concorde makes it’s last commercial flight.
Cub Town Ground Breaking
2003 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Cub Town ground is broken by Scouts and leaders at Camp John H. Ware 3rd.
Back row (l to r) – Jim Montich, Gary Schroeder, Bill Taylor, R. James Macaleer, Brian Sinders, J. B. Rettew, Russ Neubauer, Neil Chippendale.
Time Capsule Discovered
2003 – Contributed by Ray Hayden
During 2003 Health Lodge renovations, a time capsule was discovered in the chimney of the Health Lodge which contained various memorabilia circa 1944 when the Health Lodge was opened. Included was a felt Horseshoe Round patch from 1942, an article in the Daily Local News from 1944 regarding the Health Lodge dedication, an invitation and schedule of events to the dedication and a ticker tape list of the signatures of all who attended the dedication.
Rothrock Pavilion Dedication
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Rothrock Pavilion, dedicated to William “Biff”Davis, is a testament to the extensive service and leadership of Bill Davis who was an active participant in Troop 117, Octoraro Lodge #22, the HSRAA and many other facets of Scouting.
2004 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: The Camp Horseshoe parade field renovation begins.
In This Year: Construction on the tallest building in the world – the Burj Khalifa – begins, Facebook debuts, the Boston Red Sox win the World Series after an improbable comeback in the ALCS down 0-3 and facing elimination by the NY Yankees
Parade Field Construction
2004 – Contributed by Anonymous
The parade field is getting re-landscaped with new sod and grass seed.
Mortar Mixing
2004 – Contributed by Anonymous
Masons create the mason used to hold the stone wall and stone steps together at the bottom of the Camp Horseshoe parade field.
2005 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: The Camp Horseshoe parade field wall renovations continue.
In This Year: Pope John Paul II passes away, Hurricane Katrina causes massive devastation to Louisiana, YouTube is founded.
JB and Ellie Rettew
2005 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Ellie and J.B. Rettew outside the Camp Ware Dining Hall. Each year, the Camp Ware Dining Hall is named for a generous benefactor to HSR.
Parade Field Steps
2005 – Contributed by Anonymous
The nearly completed stone steps at the Southeast end of the Camp Horseshoe parade field.
2007 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: The White House is dedicated in Dr. Ozzie Spellman’s honor, the new Archery Range at Camp Ware is dedicated by the HSRAA, Camp Ware celebrates its 50th anniversary, Camp Horseshoe celebrates its 80th anniversary.
In This Year: Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the iPhone is introduced to the world, Pakastani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assasinated, Live Earth concerts are held in 9 cities around the world.
White House Dedication
2007 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Former Troop 6 Scoutmaster Bill Waxbom dedicates the White House in the late Dr. Ossie Spellman’s honor in front of the Spellman family.
Scouts Honor Their Leader
2007 – Contributed by John B. Rettew III
Scouts from Troops 6 and 78 attend the ceremony to honor their former Scoutmaster Dr. Ossie Spellman.
2007 Camp Ware Staff Shirt
2007 – Contributed by Anonymous
The 50th anniversary Camp Ware Staff Shirt for 2007.
New Archery Range
2007 – Contributed by Mike DiDomenico
The new Camp Ware archery range, built in the spring of 2007.
2008 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: The HSRAA dedicates the Dining Hall / Parade Field staircase.
In This Year: Fidel Castro resigns as president of Cuba, Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Microsoft, banks and other financial institutions begin to file for bankruptcy to start a worldwide recession, Robert Mugabe was reelected president of Zimbabwe under dubious circumstances.
Parade Field Walkway Nearly Complete
2008 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Former staff member Joe Eagan inspects the new parade field walkway that leads to the dining hall.
National Service Award 2008
2008 – Contributed by Scott R. Salvatore
This trophy, presented in 2009 for efforts in 2008, was awarded to Octoraro Lodge 22 for their considerable efforts to Service, including those performed at HSR.
Bridge Builders
2008 – Contributed by Thomas Murphy
The OA trail crew lays the planks across telephone poles for what will be the new trail’s bridge. The trail would later be named the “Murphy Trail”.
2009 Pictures
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HSR Highlights: Octoraro Lodge Building renovations continue, trash area at Camp Horseshoe rebuilt and relandscaped, Octoraro Lodge 22 hosts first annual Section NE-6B Conclave.
In This Year: Iran erupts in protests after allegations of fraud in the Iranian presidential election surface; the H1N1 (Swine) Flu spread creates a global pandemic; Michael Jackson, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, dies at age 50;
Lodge Renovations
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The OA Lodge Building wall panels have been removed in this picture so that new cable could be run and better paneling installed.
New Totem Poles
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
These new totem poles were built by Clarke Green and others in 2009 to stand as counterpoints to the other 3 totem poles on the West side of Achgeketum circle.
New Camp Horseshoe Copier
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This new copier was purchased as part of a fundraising campaign during the summer and it spits out copies much faster than its predecessor.
Trash Dumpster Renovations
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The HSRAA rehabilitated the trash dumpster area for their 2009 project; here the dumpster area is nearly complete.
Octoraro 22 Delegates
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here are the delegates from Octoraro 22 at the Section NE-6B Conclave.
JB Rettew Honored
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
J.B. Rettew III is honored by fellow Scouters for his dedication to Chester County Council and the Scouting movement at the 10th Annual Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association Reunion at Camp Horseshoe.
Honorees Receive Flags
2009 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
G. Ernest Heegard receives an American Flag from Will Stevens in honor of immeasurable contributions to camp and Scouting, while J.B. Rettew III receives the retired Chester County Council flag at Saturday Evening Retreat to honor is dedication to CCC and Scouting.
