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A new year and a new beginning!

The Summer of 2006 marks Camp’s 97th year on the pristine shores of Minnesota’s Lake Hubert. That’s 97 years old and

97 years strong. The tradition of excellence at Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert continues as we embrace and prepare for another summer of legendary camping . . . inTENTional camping. That is, a summer camp experience in which everything is done with a purpose and an expected outcome for each goal. We believe that by being an Intentional Camp, we are able to provide the absolute best experience for campers, parents and staff.

In today’s world, more than ever, we consider it a true privilege to have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of campers each summer. We realize how time flies as we watch our young Gopher and Happy Hollow campers progress to become Seniors and LT’s in the blink of an eye. We also see the growth, confidence and self awareness that develops as campers and staff from all across the country and around the world work together in such a unique atmosphere. Often, summers at Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert provide the catalyst that sets a child’s life on the path from good to great.

During a recent visit with 95-year-old former director, Fred Rogers, his strongest memories of camp focus on the sincere privilege that he feels

it has been to work with young people over his many decades at Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert. He talks of the inspiration from both campers and staff, many who continue to keep in touch with him in his elder years. It is clear how appreciative he is of the opportunity to serve and impact the lives of young adults throughout the decades.

Fred’s eyes would tear-up as he talked of the many people who impacted his life; he would mention so many by name, recalling friends

and the many events at camp. As for us, we can do the same... reflect on a special moment or achievement at camp that has impacted our life and kept

alive the memory of summer camp.

Yet, we do need your help. Word of mouth promotion is vital to our Camp’s success, so we ask that you join us in spreading the word about the many benefits of a quality camp experience. Talk with neighbors, friends, associates, teachers, etc. Have ideas? Let us know!

So, as we embark on camp’s 97th summer, know that the legacy of excellence continues. At Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, solid memories, friendships, and life skills continue to be created summer after summer, indeed demonstrating our commitment to “intentional” camping. P

Thanks for the memories!

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Sam’s Thoughts on the Core Values

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert are committed to character building through five key Core Values... values that have been a part of our tradition since 1909. These Core

Values are an important part of everything we do, and a central to “inTENTional” camping.

You can see our values in action, as our campers:

Build a strong community through the give-and-take experiences of living together;

Strive for excellence through challenges and achievements in activities and programs;

Enhance and gain a sense of per-sonal growth and development that comes with new-found independence and developed through the encouragement of caring young adults;

Establish many quality and lasting relationships that are made as the cabins work and play together;

And, certainly have a lot of fun in a setting that creates joy and laughter with each new day.

Indeed, this unique camp environment at Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert sets the tone for real growth; the type of growth that helps propel kids to excellence in so many ways throughout their young lives. P

The “Alumni Railsplitter” is published annually by Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert and distributed free of charge to all Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert Alumni, including former campers and staff, in addition to current campers and staff. Please send address corrections to Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert; 10179 Crosstown Circle; Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Executive Director: Sam CoteRailsplitter Editor: Jake AbelMarketing Committee:

Jake AbelSam CoteLaura Nolan

Alumni Committee:Bill JonesSam Cote

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert10179 Crosstown CircleEden Prairie, MN 55344p: 800-242-1909f: 952-922-2545home@lincoln-lakehubert.comwww.lincoln-lakehubert.comExecutive Director:

Sam CoteDirectors; Camp Lincoln:

Ruggs CoteAndré Brewer

Directors; Camp Lake Hubert:Bill JonesLaura Nolan

Enrollment Coordinator: Kelley McClure

Marketing Director:Jake Abel

Welcome ...................................page 2

Camp News .........................pages 3-6

The Camp Industry ...................page 7

Scholarships/Alumni Giving ....................pages 8-9

From the USSR to the USA .......................pages 10-11

CL/CLH Online News ...............page 11

Alumni Tributes/In Passing ....page 12

Alumni: Where are They Now? .......................pages 13-22

Specialty Camp News .............page 23

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Phoenix, ARIZONAContact: Lafe Larson 480-563-8862

Tucson, ARIZONAContact: Tanque Verde Ranch 520-296-6275

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIACamp Fair – Marymount High School

San Fransisco, CALIFORNIAContact: Doris Muraoka 925-935-6490

San Fransisco, CALIFORNIACamp Fair, Seven Hills School

Aspen, COLORADOContact: Anna Maria Dulaney 970-544-6949

Denver, COLORADOContact: Jake Abel & Laura Nolan 800-242-1909

Lincolnshire, ILLINOISCamp Fair – Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Northbrook, ILLINOISContact: Judy Bishop 847-243-2444Suzy Leinbach 847-729-1423

Woodridge, ILLINOISCamp Fair – Signature Events at Seven Bridges

Des Moines, IOWAContact: Kristine Winber 515-255-4149

Kansas City, KANSAS Contacts: Marg Whittier 913-362-8537Nan Meyerdirk 913-362-1277John & Kathy Roney 913-677-1101

Lexington, KENTUCKYCamp Fair – The Lexington School

Louisville, KENTUCKY

Contact: The Boyce Family 502-214-0890

Minneapolis/St Paul, MINNESOTAContact: Kelley McClure 952-922-2545

St. Louis, MISSOURIContact: Cindy Bruning 636-230-0822

St. Louis, MISSOURICamp Fair – Whitfield School

Omaha, NEBRASKAContact: Amy Scott 402-453-3555

Cincinnati, OHIOCamp Fair, Indian Hill Middle School

Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMAContact: Rebecca Brawley 405-843-0503

Tulsa, OKLAHOMAContact: Liz Hegenbart 918-743-9370

Nashville, TENNESSEECamp Fair – 100 Oaks Mall

Nashville, TENNESSEEContact: Dan Cook 214-336-5329

Austin, TEXAS Contact: Mary Engen 512-342-2125

Dallas, TEXASContact: Anne Fisher 214-691-7271John Bunten 214-692-8463

Houston, TEXASContact: Janet Viguet 713-850-9326

Washington, D.C. AreaContact: Julie Sorkin 301-990-0875

To Be Announced:Naples, FLORIDAIndianapolis/Carmel, INDIANALas Vegas, NEVADA

2006 Enrollment Gifts

The 2006 Enrollment Gifts have arrived at the Camp Office and are heading out the door in the mail, finding their way

to enrolled campers all over the country! Our gift this year is a Nalgene water bottle with a little special something inside.... you’ll have to check it out when yours arrives at your home! Be sure to enroll for Summer 2006 to receive your brand new Nalgene! P

November in the “Lone Star State”

This fall, we made a trip to Texas to visit campers and

staff in Houston, Austin and Dallas. The weather was

warm, the food was great, and campers everywhere

brought loads of friends with them to watch the 2005

Movies and get them signed up! A special thanks to the

Viguet Family in Houston, the Engen Family in Austin,

and the Bunten and Fisher Families in Dallas! What a

great trip!

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert Movie ShowingsBY ANDRÉ BREWER

As is tradition at Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, the Winter Office Staff swept the United States during January

and February showcasing the camps with the 2005 Camp Movies. As our campers continue to come from a wider range of cities and regions, we added some new cities to our circuit so that we could better spread the word about our two camps across the country. Hopefully, you were able to make it to a movie showing in your area. However, if your city isn’t listed and you are interested in hosting a movie showing, give us at a call at 800-242-1909. We’d love to talk to you! Alumni... don’t count yourself out either! We would love to meet up and show the movies for you or your grandchildren when we’re in your area too! A MAJOR thanks to all those families that hosted a Movie Showing this year. We couldn’t do it without you! P

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Camp Lincoln Leadership Training Program Continues Growth

BY ANDRÉ BREWER

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The Camp Lincoln Leadership Training (LT) Program is a two-year program for our 10th

and 11th Grade Campers. These young men apply and must answer 12 to 14 college-essay type questions as part of the application process. From there, a total of 12 young men are chosen to participate in the Level 1 Program for the summer. The first year of the program focuses on both individual skill and coaching technique development in our activities. The first year also allows the camper to spend four weeks gaining experience in working with campers in and out of activities, planning an all-camp event, participating in a community service project and organizing the music for Rally Day, among other duties assigned to them by their staff. Once successfully completing the Level 1 Program, 6 of these campers are given the opportunity to apply for the Level 2 Program.

Camp Lincoln LT 2s spend 6 weeks at camp, living in both a 4-week and a 2-week cabin. This is a change from years past and we are happy to report that last year’s first ever 6-Week LT 2 Group found the additional 2 weeks to be very beneficial to their growth as leaders. As an LT 2, one basically assumes the role of a staff member without the responsibility of having a chalet of his own. They participate in all facets of cabin life from sunrise to sundown. In addition to living in 2 different cabins for 6 weeks,

these young men also spend their time learning about the business side of camp by meeting with

the various leaders around camp. The goal is for them to learn about all of the areas that make a camp function. On top of these two requirements, the LT 2s are required to lead activities, volunteer weekly at a soup kitchen in Brainerd, mentor two to three new 4-week

campers and visit three to four other camps in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin in addition to

other duties assigned to them by the LT 2 Staff.

This past summer, Camp Lincoln graduated 11 men from the LT 1 Program and 3 men from the LT 2 Program.

Under the guidance of the LT Staff, these 14 men left camp knowing more about their strengths and areas of growth as leaders. Not only did they learn leadership skills at camp during their time with us, but hopefully they will apply their new skills at home in their schools, church youth groups, sports teams, community agencies, etc. just as past Camp Lincoln LT Program Graduates have done. The LT Program is not easy and asks much of its participants. However, the immense sense of satisfaction and personal growth one feels at its conclusion is reason to participate. We are so proud of the LT Program and its ability to produce solid, all-around, respectable young men. We look forward to working with the 2006 LT 1 and LT 2 Groups, which will both be selected in the new year. P

Congratulations to the 2005 Leadership Trainees!

CAMP LINCOLNLevel OneAlex Anderson; Santa Rosa, CAJack Cluen; Mission Hills, KSBryant Denning; Lawrence, KSChris Everest; Salt Lake City, UTChas Feuss; Orono, MNWill Hancock; Edina, MNJared Johnson; Colorado Springs, CO Paul Marvin; Englewood, NJMarston Scott; Scottsdale, AZRyan Shillingburg; Evergreen, COBen Zucker; Silver Springs, MD

Level TwoAlejandro Ibarra; Garza Garcia, MEX Drew Saylor; Topeka, KSJerome Simmons; Chicago, IL

CAMP LAKE HUBERTPhase ICourtney Bakken; Orono, MN

Carolyn Barenbaum-Meyers; Omaha, NE

Meg Barry; Dallas, TXLaran Bowers; Grinnell, IAElizabeth Bunten; Dallas, TXPage Cottrell; Aspen, COBia Dal Poz; Tannay-Vaud,

SwitzerlandAnnie Hettinger; Tonka Bay, MNElise McCarthy; Dallas, TXMorgan Mitchell; Plymouth, MNMegan Nesbit, Des Moines, IASteph O’Connor; Edina, MNJessie Patterson; Missoula, MTElsa Pfaff; Glencoe, ILChristina Pfaff; Winetka, ILPerri Preimesberger; Tucson, AZSam Shapiro; Boulder, COBri Simons; Lawrence, KSKatie Swanson; Mendota

Heights, MNMaddie Ziegler; Dallas, TX

Phase IILibby Albrecht;

Minneapolis, MNAnne Marie Bollier;

Mission Hills, KSMaddy Booth; North Oaks, MNCarrie Casper; Northbrook, ILLizzie Casper; Northbrook, ILBarrie Holman; Edina, MNLizzy Jelinek; Englewood, COMolly Munns; Prairie Village, KS

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Staff Speak their MindBY JAKE ABEL

We sat down with Melissa

Borken and Mike Eckberg, both Summer 2005 Staff Members, and talked about what camp does for them and for the kids. Melissa was a camper at Camp Lake Hubert for several years and has returned as a staff member, while 2005 was Mike’s first year at Camp Lincoln.

What was camp like?

MELISSA “Camp is always different. It changes as I change and yet it is always the same. It’s a place to return to; a place to see all the faces that make me feel at home.”

MIKE “Camp Lincoln was an action-packed, fun-filled day of social interaction, athletic competition, as well as leisure time for reflection. From sunrise to sunset, every camper and coun-selor continues to fulfill the tradition of Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert.”

What has camp done for you?

MELISSA “I think that as a camper, it gave me a sense of self-worth that would help me overcome difficulties and feel confident in my choices as an adult. It really provided a foundation for me to build character and friendships in a healthy, accepting environment. As an adult, camp has allowed me to challenge myself and to explore my strengths and weaknesses in the same healthy environment I experienced as a camper.”

MIKE “Camp has further enhanced my ability to develop youth through the role of a counselor, friend, mentor and adult leader. The Summer of 2005 reassured the love I have for working with children. The most significant achievement I gained was understanding the impact of a posi-tive role model toward today’s youth.”

What does Camp mean to you?

MELISSA “Camp is like another home to me. It is a place to go back to each summer and learn about myself. But even more so, it is a place to

change. I look back on each summer and can see the ways that the diverse environment has affected me. Camp is the best summer job anyone could have. I never realized that as a counselor each summer I would get to work with about 40 girls and I know that when I leave they will have changed me and affected me in the same positive way that I hope I have influenced them.”

MIKE “After experiencing a summer at CL and learning about the tradition of excellence in character development, it is my personal goal to recommend any possible counselors or campers that would enrich the camp atmosphere. CL is such a great experience to have at any point in a child’s or young adult’s life.”

How do you think campers change at camp?

MELISSA “I think that the campers leave camp with a new sense of confidence, self worth and a realization that friendships can last forever.”

MIKE “Besides the fact that campers establish long-lasting, quality friendships, they’re able to participate in distinguished activities like nowhere else, but Lincoln. Other great aspects that campers grasp is the ability to live coopera-tively with other kids, be away from home, try new activities and develop life-long skills.” P

BY LAURA NOLAN

The First Annual Camper Council took place this summer at Camp Lake

Hubert as Laura Nolan met each week with 12 representatives (one from each cabin) to discuss new ideas about keeping and making Camp Lake Hubert GREAT! The cabin representatives were enthusias-tic about sharing their suggestions, which ranged from facility improvements to special day activities. The 2005 Camper Council’s insight spurred such exciting ideas as a Slumber Party Breakfast and new and scrumptious snacks. The 2006 Camp Council will be building on the foundation built in 2005. So think about your own ideas for improving on what makes Camp Lake Hubert GREAT, and send them to [email protected]! You can also bring your ideas to camp this summer and pass them along to the 2nd Annual Camper Council! See you in 2006! P

CAMP LAKE HUBERT NEWS

Session I and Prep I:

Happy Hollow Livvie Hardacker; Mpls, MNOrioles Taylor Ogle; Edmond, OKWrens Gracie Castle; Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Robins Maddie Louis; Paradise Valley, AZFireflies McKenna Drake; Boulder, COChipmunks Marina Watowich; Houston, TX

Squirrels Madi Cardon; Salt Lake City, UTFawns Emily Bonello; Edina, MNWindy Lodge Chance Forbes; Evergreen, CO

Nutcracker Julie Koening, Cincinnati, OHClub House JoJo Elvord, Lake Forest, ILLT Megan Nesbit, Des Moines, IA

Session II and Prep III:

Grace Eliason; Yutan, NEBailey North; Buffalo Grove, ILMadison Bills; Parker, CO

Natalie Fleischer; Albuquerque, NMMerrill Weber; Ballard, CABeth Glowacki; Chevy Chase, MD

Kaitlin Donnelly; Winnetka, ILNatalie Gould; Edina, MNErena Connon; Creve Coeur, MO

Emily Gordon; Homewood, ILKara Murphy; Oak Park, ILSam Shapiro; Boulder, CO

Camp Lake Hubert Starts “Camper Council”

A very special THANK YOU to the 2005 representatives:

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Perhaps one of the most exciting things to witness during the Summer of 2005 was

to see the Booster Club program really take off and become a huge success! This year, Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert had 31 new

Booster Club members and over 85 NEW Honor Roll members! The implementation of the program has reached its final phase, and the ice cream parties and Booster Club Levels are now all set. Congratulations to the following individuals:

It’s easy! To join the Booster Club, all you have to do is send in a yellow

Booster Club Card with your friends name and address on it. Once we get your card, we will mail your friend a brochure and DVD, to help you the share the magic of camp! Just by com-pleting this step, you’ve made it to the

Booster Club Honor Roll, and will be invited to the Booster Club Ice Cream Party at camp next summer!

If your friend signs up for camp, then you begin to earn your Booster Club Levels. Upon receiving your Level One, you are awarded the Booster Club Patch, Summer Chevron and a framed certificate of award. In addition, you earn some awesome Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert memorabilia, such as:

Level One – Engraved Mini-Paddle It may not be big enough to canoe with, but it will look great on your wall!Level Two – Camp Blanket No, were not talking about a blanket from the warehouse... we’re talking about the softest, most comfortable blanket you’ve ever felt!Level Three – Fleece Pullover Perfect for those campfires on your overnight camping trip!Level Four – Camp Jacket Come fall, you will have the OFFICIAL camp jacket for those crisp fall days!Level Five.... Drum roll please.... Brand New Mountain Bike! That’s right... we’ll purchase a bike and have it sent to your house!

Every year you bring a friend to camp, you move up a level. So, bring a new friend every year for five years, and you’ve made it to the top! If you have any questions, just call the Camp Office, and we’ll get them answered! P

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BOOSTER CLUB LEVEL TWO:Chris CareyCali ForbesChance ForbesMorgan Mitchell

BOOSTER CLUB LEVEL ONE:Ali CastroAndrew Cammon Christopher PiferConor SkeldingDaniel SheafferDavid SheafferElise ViguetEmily BonelloJackie McGeeJames DambroJerome SimmonsKara WheelerKate PflagerKevin CorboyMatt LarkinMolly ParsonsNatalie FleischerNelson ColletPeter MontgomeryRachel BrawleySam IngbarShannon HansonShea Fitzgerald

Spencer ColletTyler Siegel

BOOSTER CLUB HONOR ROLL:Abigail KerberAlex BeardAlex MarquetteAllie WeberAmy DeanAndrew NolanAnnie O’ConnorBerit FolsonBlake RodichBo BrauerCambria LitseyCarter KrechChelsea SaggeseChris DulaneyChristopher NorrisConor SkeldingCooper MacKenzieElaine JosephEllen RuppertEllie McGuireEmma O’ConnorEric LawtonEric MillerHannah RiceHolly JefressJack AdamsJack Barnett

James AdamsJamie NelsonJane HayashiJordan DritzJoseph KerberKaitlin DonnellyKatherine SimmonsKelly BaldwinKenny WitmerKevin CoteLisa NuemanLiza MagillMadi HydeMak KirmseMarston ScottMatt LarkinMatt SaulnierMax MackenzieMax SmithMeredith FischerMorgan MitchellNathan NewellNathaniel LippincottOmead EftekhariRachel YamronReynolds EllstonRosey ReuderSass GardenierSonja ManningSophie PaulkTaylor Chadwick

Campers... You may be asking, “How Do I Join the Booster Club?”

2006 Sessions and DatesFull Season: The true summer camp experience! Campers spend 8 weeks at camp and have the opportunity to really focus on skill and character development. Available for current 2nd through 9th graders.Sessions I & II: The classic Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert experience. During these four week sessions, campers have sufficient time to learn new skills, make lifelong friends and experience growth on a personal level. Available for current 2nd through 11th graders.Prep Camp: The perfect introduction to a traditional experience! These two week sessions offer campers the opportunity to experience first-hand what traditional summer camps are all about. Here, the foundations are laid for great future summers at Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert. Available for current 2nd through 6th graders.

Co-Ed Camp: Traditional camp with the co-ed experience! Co-ed camp programming is consistent with our traditional programming, but with both genders living at Camp Lincoln for the session. Available for current 2nd through 8th graders.Specialty Camps: Each of our specialty camps offer campers the opportunity for intense instruction in a traditional Northwoods camp environment. Beyond professional instruction, campers have the opportunity to participate in some traditional camp activities.

Full Season: Sat., June 17 – Sat., August 12Sessions I & II: Sat., June 17 – Fri., July 14Sun., July 16 – Sat., August 12Prep Camp: Sat., June 17 – Fri., June 30Sat., July 1 – Fri., July 14Sun., July 16 – Sat., July 29Sun., July 30 – Sat., August 12Co-Ed Session:Mon., August 14 – Sat., August 26

Golf Camp: Sat., July 1 – Fri., July 7*Sat., July 8 – Fri., July 14*Mon., August 14 – Sun., August 20Tennis Camp:Mon., August 14 – Sun., August 20Sun., August 20 – Sat., August 26Family Camp:Mon., August 14 – Sun., August 20*program for boys only

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BY LAURA NOLAN

…But we already knew that. In 2003 and 2004, Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert participated in an ongoing study regarding the benefits of camp for kids. Not only did the most recent survey provide results showing OUR campers greatly benefited from camp in ways similar to kids at camps all over the nation; but Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert campers had statistics that shined

ABOVE the average as to benefits they gained by being at camp!

The research studies, supported by The Search Institute, Youth Development Strategies, Inc. (YDSI), the Lilly Endowment, Inc. and the American Camp Association (ACA), looked at four key areas in which the camp experience has the potential to improve a child’s life. Those areas include: supportive relationships, safety, youth involvement, and skill building. You will be pleased to know that in all four areas surveyed, Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert were ABOVE the national average!

Further work is being done in 2005-06 with YDSI in conjunction with ACA to look at best practices in all the factors within the study.

Many of our Winter Office Staff will be attending national and regional ACA conferences as in years past. Being an active part of ACA is an important part of staying up-to-date with the current trends in youth development and camping. Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert believe so strongly in supporting this movement that we have staff who serve on the local ACA Board of Directors as well as the National Board!

You can be sure Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert will be on the cutting edge, using new ideas to continue our reputation as America’s premier summer camps! For more information on the research studies and trends in youth development, please visit the national ACA website at www.acacamps.org. P

The ACA: Protecting Summer Camps and CampersBY ANDRÉ BREWER

Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert have long been members of the American Camp Association (ACA). Being a member

of this organization allows our camps to continue to be two of the country’s premier summer camps. For the last 50 years, ACA has been the leader in guiding camp directors and staff in developing

guidelines needed for policies, procedures and best practices for their camps. Similarly, ACA provides Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert the opportunity to become accredited every three years. The accreditation process is lengthy in that there are over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards that camps must comply with in order to be become accredited by the ACA. This process is something that Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert will continue to participate in for many reasons. One reason is that we want to continue to meet the expectations of our clientele. Parents today have many options when looking for a camp home. When they see that we have gone to such great lengths to demonstrate our commitment to the well-being of our staff and campers, they are impressed by this and are confident in choosing Lincoln and Lake Hubert as a camp home. Secondly, we want to continue the rich tradition of being accredited since the process started 50 years ago. Camp Lincoln is approaching its 100th year in operation and since its beginning, has strived for excellence in everything that it has done. Finally, by being accredited, the general public can trust that our programs offer a solid foundation of health, safety, and program quality. Also, our camps offer a supervised, positive environment in the outdoors where kids can laugh within a set of controlled boundaries. Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert believe in ACA and its mission. Therefore, we will continue to meet and strive to exceed the high standards it has set for the industry. P

The preliminary results are in! Camp DOES give kids a world of good!

Just threemore years!

Plans are in the works for making summer 2009 quite the event. If you would like to be involved or help with the planning or some part of the celebration, please let Sam or Bill know. We are looking for Committee members, memorabilia, stories and reflections, old photos, copies of letters written by campers or staff, historical (or hysterical) film or video, etc. Let us know. [email protected] or [email protected]. P

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The History: The Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert Scholarship Fund was started in 1980 upon the death of Chuck Everett, long time director and partner with Brownie Cote and Fred Rogers. The memorials that came from this early giving were the seed money that started a very active and productive scholarship program. The Fund was soon aligned with the American Camp Association, providing donors with a tax deductible benefit for their contributions.

The Benefits: In turn, the camps were able to provide financial support to a growing number of families who understood the value of a good camp experience, but did not have

the resources to make it happen. The camps have also been able to focus on creating a more ethnic and socio-economic diverse community, which enriches the camp experience for all. Since the beginning of the Scholarship Fund, the camps have matched all contributions, thus expanding the programs outreach.

In 2005: During 2005, over $50,000 was donated as gifts and memorials to the Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert Scholarship Fund. Because of the generous donations from alumni and parents, 25 campers received financial aid, many with full tuition support. A deployed Military Scholarship program was also started (see article on page 9). What a blessing!

So, how can you help? 1. By using the enclosed envelop, you can mail in your donation. 2. The Scholarship Fund accepts checks and/or credit card payments. 3. Join the growing number of alumni who make a gift of appreciated stock or have established a gift to the Fund in their estate planning. 4. You can also help by sponsoring or referring a deserving child from your own community.

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Scholarship Fund – Making a Difference 101Over $50,000 donated to the Scholarship Fund in 2005!

Roy AbbottHenry & Betty AlbrechtWilliam AnkenyM.W. AtwoodLaura BarrowEleanor BethelElizabeth BoltonFred BoosFred & Mary BoosDr & Mrs. William

BorkonMarvin & Betty BormanLynne BowersMary & Brad BowmanThomas BoydLeslie & George BrettWinslow BriggsCarmichael Lynch

CooporationAnn CassellE. Suzanne ChiltonBurton ChoenJoe & Betty ChristensenKatherine ClarkJohn & Ashley ClennanJohn & Audrey ColasantiDavid CoteJames CoteRobert CoteMary DiessnerAnn Barber DoyleAndrew DuffKathy DuppsSteven & Elizabeth

EricksonPatrick FallonCharles & Frances FilipiSheila FossAlison FyfeAmy & Marty GitchellStanley & Luella

GoldbergMyra & Roger GreenbergRobert & Susan

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Sandra & Morton Greenberg

Timothy & Elizabeth Gregory

Lynn & Lori GroffJoane Golden GunstelJohn & Lisa HakeMarilyn & Richard

HarrisRobert HartmanBrent & Barbara HartsellGary & Barbara HaugenHelene HauglandInna HaysBradley HeppFlorence HornerJane JohnsonAlan JosephSheldon & Ruth KazarJanice KennerRobert & Margee KinneyChristine KirmseMary KluteAmy KnopfMargaret KnowlesHelen KuehnAlan & Denise Widman

LauerJeris & Ronald LoserRichard LundellWarren MagnusonF.E. & Joan MaxwellRobert MaynardJill McCarthyJoann McGlynnBarbara MerrillCharles MurphyKingsley MurphyJane NolandMichael & Kathleen

O’KeefeStanley OlsenDonald & Angelyn

Palmer

Jennifer ParkerJoy & Donald Divine

PeriaBarbara PetersonBill PorterChristopher & Stephanie

PorterfieldEdward & Irene RadsackKatherine & John

ReuderDonna & Jay RichardsWilliam RodgersFred Jr. & Andrea RogersTed & Mary RogersPhyllis & Otto SandoKathleen ScottWilliam & Jean ShogrenFelix Shular Sit Investment

Associates FoundationDavid & Katherine

SwansonEileen SwansonMargie Lee SwengelGary TankenoffEmily TyttleMargaret VarneyJean & Don WagnerCynthia WahleWarren & Jacquelyn

WaleenBarbara WenschlagCurtis WhiteKatheleen WillsonShannon (Maher) WingsEvelyn Young

Ten Reasons to Give10. An opportunity to contribute back to the values of Camp.9. Provide a precious gift to another family.8. Invest in our youth and leaders of tomorrow.7. Camp builds character, cooperation and life skills.6. A more diverse community helps make the camp

experience better for all.5. Help others who would not be able to experience camp.4. Any sized gift is important and appreciated.3. Camp gives kids a world of good.2. All gifts are 100% tax deductible.1. Camp matches all donations.

A recent letter from Curtis White (39-46) was so touching, that we asked his permission to include parts of it in the Railsplitter:“This contribution to the ACA Campership Fund is in appreciation and to honor, remember and thank three wonderful Directors for their dedication, generosity and love to young campers; offering thousands of youngsters the opportunity of learning to live with others, to see, to hear and to enjoy the beauty of nature through camping. I look back and reminisce about my times at Camp Lincoln and my only regrets are that I can not do it all over again. It is for these reasons that I want this financial remembrance to honor those three gentlemen: Brownie Cote, Chuck Everett and Fred Rogers and to make it possible to assist other young campers at both Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert to enjoy the many happy times that I enjoyed.” P

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Deploy Me to Camp: Lincoln & Lake Hubert’s Military Family Scholarship Program

BY JAKE ABEL

Beginning early in our founding days in 1909, Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Lake Hubert for Girls have always embodied patriotic qualities of

character: honesty, selflessness, integrity, courage and a drive for excellence. These characteristics can be found in our Camp Creed and Core Values... tracing back to our founders, two of who were officers in the Army and Navy. Throughout our near-century of operation, Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert have always been proud to support the men and women of the US Armed Forces, and their families who in turn support them.

Last spring, the camps put these values into action, offering full-tuition scholarships for Minnesota families with a parent deployed over the summer. In all, five two-week scholarships were provided for Minnesota National Guard families over the summer. These families came from varied communities, branches of the military and were absolutely great additions to the Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert family.

Military Scholarship RecipientsMitchell Langer Karmen TotzkeNick Langer Zackary WellstedJordynn Longworth

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“Zackary was able to attend Camp Lincoln last year on a Military Scholarship, and for this we are very grateful. As a military family with 5 boys, camp is not a luxury that we would ever be able to afford, and while I know the values of camp, (as I was a camp counselor for 3 year myself) the expense for us just can not be met. Once again thank you for the opportunity that you provided Zackary last year. He continues to talk about it to this day!”

– Deanna Wellsted

In 2006, Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert will once again offer scholarships for campers with deployed parents in the US Armed Forces. It’s our way of saying a heartfelt “Thank You” to the men and women in uniform, in addition to the families that support them. If you know of a Minnesota family with a deployed parent this summer, please spread the word about the Camp Lincoln & Lake Hubert scholarship. Specific details and dates will be made available later this spring. P

Mr. Sam Cote, Thank you for the deployed military families scholarship for Mitchell and Nicholas Langer. I am a soldier currently serving in the Middle East for

Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was alerted in April of 2005,

mobilized in June and deployed in July for a 545 day

assignment in Southwest Asia. My wife and children reside in Lakeville, Minnesota.

We are a very close family and since our children were born, we have taken annual summer vacations

in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota to enjoy the wilderness and lakes. Being called back to active duty

in support of the war has caused great stress for our

young children (especially the boys, not having a father

around). The opportunity you have provided allows

our sons to forget about the war and be children again. Unfortunately, we live in difficult times and this camp

provides some sanity for our boys who are too young

to understand. Please tell the Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake

Hubert Leaders and Staff thanks for the scholarship and

all of their help. You are great Americans!Kindest Regards, Richard G. LangerMajor, InfantryS3/Operations32nd Infantry Brigade

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Back in the Summer of 1990, the highlight

of the day for Kingfisher Cabin was rest hour in the Upper Chalet. It was dur-ing this time the campers got to teach their Soviet Counselor, Vladimir Kuskovski, all of the cool English words and then watch him practice these words. The famous little red notebook, which Vladimir carried every-where he went, contained a number of words and phrases which one would never find in any dictionary. It contained the real kid language... the one kids under-stand and use at school, on the playground and in conversations with each other. That summer, Vladimir was on a quest to pick up as much English as possible, so he could teach English to teenagers back in Minsk, his hometown in the Soviet Union.

As it turned out, Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert were not just summer camps for Vladimir. Over the period of three seemingly short summer months, the camp community become one family – camp-ers, counselors, and admin – all one big

BY VLADIMIR KUSKOVSKI

On a hot June day in 1990, the streets

of the Twin Cities were covered with US

and Soviet flags. Crowds of people were

along the street celebrating the end of

the Cold War and the historic visit of

Soviet President, Michael Gorbachev to

the great State of Minnesota. On that

very same day, 150 miles north, the

first-ever Soviet Counselor arrived at

Camp Lincoln for Boys. Perhaps it was

a risky proposition for the camps to

bring a Soviet to the Northwoods of at

that time, but it was definitely a good

thing, as this counselor went on to

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and Fish Tech Director, as well as a

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family. Vladimir found this out on departure day in August when everyone was saying their good-byes, but even more-so on the next day, when Pat Garrahy non chalantly dropped off an envelope with money the Camp Staff collected for Vladimir so he could buy a few gifts for his family back in the USSR. Vladimir’s first instinct was to return the money... but everyone was gone. In fact, his fellow staff members intention-ally gave him the money once everyone was gone, knowing he would try and return the gift. From that moment on, there was no doubt in Vladimir’s mind that he would be coming back the following summer.

The Summer of 1991 was historical for the USSR and the world. It was while at Camp Lincoln that Vladimir found out that Gorbachev was arrested and his country was undergoing a “coup de ta.” This was the beginning of the end for the Soviet

Union. Following camp, Vladimir post-poned his return to the homeland as it con-tinued to be in a state of unrest, working Grand View Lodge during the fall months.

The Summer of 1992 rolled around and Vladimir was once again back at Camp. However, this year was the first time that Vladimir stayed in Minnesota after camp for a full year, helping some in the Camp Office as well as doing some translat-ing and teaching on the side. A teach-er at heart, Vladimir found a teaching job at a high school in the Twin Cities, where he taught Russian and German for a number of years. During his tenure, he was extremely successful in building up the Russian program to be the largest in the state, and one of the top high school Russian programs in the nation. During

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this time, Vladimir never forgot his first American family at Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert, as he came back in various leadership roles, including directing the Fishing Camp for the first two summers of its existence. Be it fishing on Lake Hubert, sailing on Lake Superior, or hiking in the Black Hills with the Senior Campers, the opportunity to take a break from teaching kids in a school setting has always been Vladimir’s definition of a good vacation.

Since his first summer at Camp Lincoln, Vlad has earned his undergraduate degree in foreign languages from Minsk, Belarus, received his MA in Linguistics from Manchester University in the United Kingdom, and received his PHD in Education Administration from St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.

Three years ago, Vladimir moved to Switzerland to work at the Leysin American School. He is currently Assistant Headmaster at Leysin, and will become Headmaster in July 2006. For informa-tion on this unique school, visit the Leysin American School’s website at www.las.ch. A few former camp people have visited Vlad at his new job and residence in Switzerland. In fact, Jim Strickland (S96-99) is currently working at Leysin as an English teacher, as is Anthony Everengton (94-95, 97) who

serves as Activities Coordinator. Vladimir explained that Leysin is a lot like camp, combining high academic standards with outdoor adventures and hands-on experiences. He added, typically, some-one who has worked at a camp before fits really well into staffing positions at such a school. According to Vladimir, it is his work at camp that best prepared him for his current position at Leysin.

Today, Vladimir still keeps in touch with Camp and stops by when he is in Northern Minnesota. Vlad and his wife, Jennifer, are expecting a future “camper” in early spring of 2006. Congratulations on your many suc-cesses and thank you for your many years of service to camp and for your continued work in youth development through education. You represent the best of Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert!

BY JAKE ABEL

Have you ever wanted a pair of Camp Lincoln mesh shorts? Or, how about some Camp Lake

Hubert scrubs? Well, now you can! Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert are proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of the Camp Webstore, your online access to a whole brand new line of Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert Clothing. Log-on to www.lincoln-lakehubert.com and click on the “Camp Webstore” icon on the left-hand side. Once in the Webstore, you will find:

• Mesh Shorts • Scrubs• Cotton Shorts • Wind Pants• Polo Shirts • Jackets• Hoodies • T-Shirts

• Plus... an entire line of clothing just for CL/CLH Alumni

Simply shop for your new favorite Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert Apparel, click and buy! Payment will be online and shipment will fast! Check in often, as new styles and items will be added throughout the year. Now, with your 24-hour access to the Camp Store year-round, you could even shop in your pajamas! Go ahead...we promise we won’t tell!

The Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert Webstore

Check out our Brand New Website! www.lincoln-lakehubert.com

Restructured to make it easy, for YOU!

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BY SAM COTE

This past year, two important women in Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert’s history passed on – Marlys Rogers and Evelyn Young.

Marlys RogersMarlys

Rogers, the wife of long-time director, Fred Rogers, was born in North Dakota and grew up in Minneapolis, where she went on to attend the University of Minnesota. On a field trip with the University to the north country, Marlys was discovered by a young and charming Camp Director named Fred Rogers. Upon their meeting, a romance followed, resulting in their marriage on June 18, 1936. Their life together was a true “love story” that endured 69 wonderful years of marriage. During that time, they devoted their lives to their family, the camps and the many organizations that they served throughout the community. Marlys certainly took on the role of “camp mom” as she spent every summer at the camps, even after Fred retired. Her inner and outward beauty, her warm smile, easy going manner, family focus, and attentiveness to the camp’s needs made Marlys a natural partner in the mission of enriching young people’s lives through camping. While Fred may have been more in the limelight, there was little doubt that Marlys provided the “heart and soul” and support to her family and the business. Together, they had three sons – Fred Jr, Ted and Bob – all of whom grew up in the camp setting and as such, were good friends with the Cote and Everett children and continue to be loyal camp supporters. Marlys passed away on May 28, 2005 at the age of 90. A lovely memorial service was held at Friendship Hall in Bloomington, MN and Marlys will be buried in the Camp Lincoln & Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert Cemetary on the camp grounds. Thank you to the Rogers Family, who were so nice to include the Camp Scholarship Fund as the suggested memorial for Marlys. Fred continues to live at Friendship Village in Bloomington, Minnesota. A very special and heart-felt “Thank You” to Marlys for her many years of devoted service to the camps.

Evelyn Young

Evelyn Sponberg Young served as

Food Service Director for Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert for 33 years, from 1957 to 1989. She passed away on September 29, 2005 at the age of 93. Evelyn grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota and attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She went on to teach school for a few years, until she met her husband, Gus Young, and was married in 1941. A young athlete and coach, Gus had already spent a number of summers at Camp Lincoln as a counselor and basketball coach. When Gus accepted the position of Basketball Coach for Gustavus Adolphus in 1949, Evelyn was recruited and hired as Food Service Director, where she led the emergence of a dynamic team. In the mid fifties, Gus was involved in Lincoln’s Basketball Camps; and that is when Evelyn and the camps discovered each other. Evelyn was persuaded to take on the camp’s food service operation, paving the way for a partnership that would last over three decades. Fred Rogers always said that Evelyn was one of God’s angels, for her heart and dedication were an example to all and a reflection of her faith and walk. Known by many as “Ma Young”, the “White Tornado”, or just “Evelyn”… she touched the lives of so many young people who worked with her at camp and Gustavus. Her fantastic cookies, yummy chocolate sauce, special rye bread, fresh donuts and breads, from-scratch cooking and her unbounded energy will remain a constant memory for all. Evelyn’s daughters, Margie and Allie, also grew up at camp over those many summers. In 1992, the Dining Hall at Camp Lincoln was named the “Evelyn Young Dining Hall” in tribute to Evelyn and her legacy. A memorial service was held at Mt. Olivet Church in Minneapolis and granddaughters, Muffy and Sara, gave a very touching reflection on memories of their grandmother. A great granddaughter, named Evelyn, has a namesake to carry forth her memory.

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Alum Attended Camp 2005 Camper Residence

1910’s Alum Enrollment

Brownie Cote (GGF) S19-90 Kevin Cote Edina, MN Jack Jasper Edina, MN Sam Jasper Edina, MN Betsy Jasper Edina, MN Mark Harmon Edina, MN Mitch Calhoun Edina, MN


David Blue (GF) 27-28 Fritz Blue Tulsa, OKFred Rogers Sr (GGF) S25-02 Heather Martinez Lakewood, CO Rosey Reuder Edina, MNJack Spines (GF) 27-30 Trevor McCall Boulder, CO


Ann (Albertson) Gritman 39, 45 Cole Bauer Bismark, NDAl Bartlett (GF) 37-38 Harper Coulson Mission Hills, KSTom Beckley (GF) 35-38, 40 Caroline Holden Riverside, CTJames Brier (GF) 39-40, S41 Molly Gordon Topeka, KSCharles Buxton II (GF) 35 Lauren Malo Owatonna, MNJoan (Delander) Freeman (GM) 35 Barrie Holman Edina, MNMilard Frolick (GF) 37-39 Benjamin White La Canada, CA Jonathan White LaCanada, CAMarvin Gordon (GF) 39-41; S43-45 Spencer Gordon Chicago, ILRussell Jones, Sr (GF) 37-39, 45 Charlie Cox Overland Park, KS Tyler Nowlin Overland Park, KS William Jones Leawood, KS Libby Jones Prairie Village, KSMary Alice (Martin) McRae (GM) 38-40, S41-42 Holly Jeffress Centennial, CO Morgan McRae Topeka, KS McRae Kirmse Napa, CA Bryant Denning Lawrence, KS Elise Denning Lawrence, KSDode Molan (GM) 38-44 Nathan Newell Minnetonka, MNP.O.B. Montgomery (GF) 31-37; S39 Stuart Montgomery Dallas, TX Peter Montgomery Dallas, TX Molly Montgomery Dallas, TX Daly Montgomery Dallas, TXHelen (Nichols) Smith (GGM) 35 Merrill Weber Ballard, CAJoan (Purdy) Roney (GM) 34-36, 39-41 Ben Hackney Martinez, GA Marie Hackney Martinez, GADuane Rasmussen (GF) 38-43;45;S48-50 Alexandra Vial Madison, WIJohn Rooney (GF) 37-38 Sim Huffman Tulsa, OKLarry Rooney (GF) 37-38 Megan Rooney Dallas, TX Francie Rooney Dallas, TXJean Schilling (GM) 35 Eric Miller Eden Prairie, MNNadine (Smith) Ide (GM) 38-40 Emma Ide Hudson, WIVernon Turnburke (GF) 34-40 Theo Harrison Hamden, CT Charlotte Harrison Hamden, CT

Where Are They Now? Sue (Schwartz) Chilton (39-42, S53) writes that she has children and grandchildren in Texas, Idaho, and California. She is finishing her 5th year as a foster grandparent at the high school and middle school in Spicer, Minn., where she lives. She and sister, Louise (Schwartz) Shore (39-41) hope to visit Camp Lake Hubert again soon. S Betty (Willius) Kirby (35, 36) visited camp with her three daughters and brought a scrapbook of pictures from the early days of Camp Lake Hubert, which were fun for many of the staff and a few campers to see. She was pleased to hear that we still sing all of the “old” songs she remembers.

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Keep in touch and help us to keep in touch!!!

Do you have a camp friend who is not receiving the Railsplitter?

Send us an email or note to update their address and email and we’ll send out the Railsplitter for this year right away.

Also make sure you keep us updated about what’s going on in your life!

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ExcellenceWhere Are They Now? Felix Shular (S45-66) writes he taught school for 37 years and now enjoys bowling, hunting, fishing, golf and gardening. He enjoyed being Junior Camp Director. His favorite memory of camp was being a counselor for Sam Cote in Mohawk Cabin – his very best camper. He remembers Bill Jones, the Wilderness Director everyone admired. S Larry Fogelberg (48) came from Alabama and learned to swim and not cry when things didn’t always work out. He sends his congratulations for keeping alive the ideas and ideals that are almost 100 years old. S Stephan (Hill) White (47, 48) lives in Bend, Ore. and writes that his memories of camp remain very strong. His love for sailing and how to handle a canoe all started on Lake Hubert. He remembers the sight and smell of the old sawmill on the lake, the pig roast in that deep pit and camp meals. He says, “As a little kid, I had no understanding of how my Camp Lincoln experiences would form a major part of the fabric of who I was to become.” S Janice (Ryman) Kenner (43-49) writes that in 1992, she and Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth (40-46), Margie Lee Bradley Swengel (40, 41, S45), Cinni Wahle (43-46), Sally Ann Johnson Stewart (43-45), and Mary Foster Freese (40-42) started having yearly reunions and even visited Camp Lake Hubert together in both 1995 and 1997. On their last visit to camp, one of the Clubhouse Campers told them that she hoped her camp friendships will continue to grow through the years as this group has done for 60 years. She was saddened to report that Ibby Danforth passed away this spring. S Bob Cote (42-51, S52) has just announced his retirement as General Manager of Tanque Verde and the Bellota Ranch after 35 years of running the ranches in Tucson. His wife, Rita, is now in managing the ranch while Bob enjoys retirement and a life of leisure. S Jane K Johnson (49, 50) has retired from teaching and co-owns a small Arabian horse business in Manitou Springs, Colo. She directed Girl Scout camps in Colorado, Arizona, Pennsylvania & Virginia for fifteen years and still is involved with ACA as a Camp Visitor. She enjoys travel, bowling, a western history group, Rotary…and just staying young. S Myrtle (McBride) Lipscomb (S47-50) has recently moved from Denver, Colo., to Oro Valley, Ariz., and still has fond memories of working in the office at camp with Fred, Chuck and Brownie. S Judy (Dow) Bishop (49-57, S04, 05) not only helps us recruiting campers in the North Chicago Area, but also comes back to camp each year to help train our staff and get us off to a terrific start in riflery training. Her background as an US Olympic Coach in Riflery is really helpful. No wonder the girls at Camp Lake Hubert have been doing so well in competition with the boys across the lake! S Stan Field (56) writes that he now sells wholesale food and lives in Gravois Mills, Mo. He has two daughters Amy and Courtney, plus one new granddaughter born this year. S Coey (Schacht) Finke (59, 61) lives with her family in Phoenix, Ariz. S Liz (Wilde) Berkenkamp (53-56) came back for a visit this fall to Camp Lake Hubert 49 years after being at camp. She enjoyed wandering into camp and, with the help of Jay Beebe from our maintenance crew, was able to find her picture in the lodge and enjoyed lots of happy memories which flooded back to her. S Jeff Spragens (54-57, S59-67) has completed a generous commitment by serving on the Cote Family Companies Board of Directors. Thanks, Jeff, for your continued support of our camping programs. S Kathleen (Dinham) Davis (54-57) writes, “Thanks for the Railsplitter, which reminds me, nearly

daily, of the ways that CLH helped me navigate this complicated life. The years I spent there broadened my world, engaged my imagination, and challenged and increased my independence. Most important, though, were the profoundly supportive friendships and development of the kind of courage it takes to meet seemly impossible challenges…keep up the good work!” S Carolyn (Thompson) Zachritz (50-55, S56) visited camp this summer with all her family including Anne Zachritz (74-80, S82, 84-87), Jeff Zachritz (75-80), and David Zachritz (80-86) to relive lots of great memories while staying at Grand View Lodge.

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1940’s Alum Enrollment Richard Amling Sr (GF) 42-43, 46 Drew Amling Arlington, TX Erik Amling Arlington, TXJudy Bishop (GM) 49-57 Katrina Bishop Bogata, TXAnne (Blalock) Bunten (GM) 47-52; S53-54 Sarah Fisher Dallas, TX Robert Fisher Dallas, TX Kelly Bunten Dallas, TX Elizabeth Bunten Dallas, TX Anne Marie Bullington Dallas, TXFred Block III (GF) 47-50 Alec Block Littleton, CO Drew Block Littleton, COMalcolm Breckenridge (GF) 41-44 Alex Breckenridge St Louis, MO Nathan Breckenridge St Louis, MOEarl Brenner 49-50 Makenzie Martin Kansas City, MOJohn Richard Bunten (GF) 45-48; S49-50,52 Sarah Fisher Dallas, TX Robert Fisher Dallas, TX Anne Marie Bullington Dallas, TX Elizabeth Bunten Dallas, TX Kelly Bunten Dallas, TXWoody Cater (GF) 46-47 Ann Weiss Edina, MNStan Chauss (GF) 44-47 Garrin Martinez Denver, COG Bradford Cook (GF) 49 Jamie Ahlquist Bainbridge Island, WA Taylor Ahlquist Bainbridge Island, WA Brad Cook Jackson, WY Colman Cook Jackson, WY

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Randy Cote (GF) 41-48, 50-57 Kevin Cote Edina, MN Mark Harmon Edina, MNChase Curtis (GM) 42-43 Will Buchman Northfield, ILKirk Davidson (GF) 44 Rachel Davidson Salinas, CA Ben Zucker Silver Spring, MD Sam Zucker Silver Spring, MD Eliot Porter Sydney, AustraliaPat (Delaney) Snider (GM) 45-48 Caroline Reece Dallas, TXJim Figge Sr (GF) 47-54 Roger Figge Ketchum, ID Taylor Figge Ketchum, IDJohn Figge (GF) 47;49-54 Elizabeth Glowacki Chevy Chase, MDEllis (Fitzimons) Naegele (GM) 47 Liz Trautz Edina, MN Sara Trautz Edina, MNLynne (Gierlach) Stark (GM) 47 Adam Zoellner Lake Quivira, KS Eric Zoellner Lake Quivira, KSClif Hamilton (GF) 43-49, S50,53 Eric Schilling St Louis Park, MNAlbert Hanser (GF) 47 Winton Kingman Plymouth, MN Edwin Kingman Plymouth, MNBarbara (Herrick) Naftzger (GM) 49-54 Stephanie Leinbach Glenview, ILSally Hotchkiss (GM) 42-45;S46-47 DJ Jones Plymouth, MNCaryl (Kelly) Pierson (GM) 46-47 Lauren LaBanca Darien, CT Cort LaBanca Darien, CTJoan (LaMothe) Beebe (GM) 46 Hadley Key St. Louis, MOLucille Lawlor (GM) 48-55 Meredith Lawlor Edina, MNSara (MacGowan) Bergerson (GM) 46 Kasey Moore Hermantown, MNHarriet (McVey) Wheeler (GM) 44-47 Kara Wheeler Wichita, KS David Wheeler Wichita, KSMarian (Merchant) New (GM) 46-47, S48-50 Ian New Winchester, MAMorris B. Mitchell (GF) 45 Emily Mitchell Soquel, CARobert New S48-50 Ian New Winchester, MACharles Price (GF) 42-43 Max McCallister Kansas City, MOFred Rogers Jr (GF) 45-55, S56-59 Heather Martinez Lakewood, CO Rosey Reuder Edina, MNNoel Rooney (GF) 47-49 Dalton Rooney Wakarusa, KSAnn (Schertz) Dyke (GM) 47-49 Carrie Casper Northbrook, IL Lizzie Casper Northbrook, ILMarjorie (Siewert) Hayden (GM) 47 Grace Hayden Family Minneapolis, MN Sherris (Stewart) Welsh (GM) 43-45 Erena Connon Creve Coeur, MOTom Stoner (GF) 44-46 Seann Stoner Boulder, CONancy (Swanson) Nolan (GM) 48 Nathan Airey Lansdowne, MD Logan Airey Lansdowne, MDJoanna Wagstaff (GM) S46 Molly Clements Oklahoma City, OK

1950’s Alum Enrollment Jean (Aitken) Johnson (GM) 50-52 Cami Beghou Winnetka, ILMarilyn (Anderson) Estes (GM) 58-59;S66 Drake Keir Sleepy Hollow, ILRichard Barry (GF) 56-59 Margaret Barry Dallas, TXLinda (Bos) North (GM) 52-55 Alexander Cole Behrens Barrington, ILJoann (Brown) Hagen (GM) 53 Megan Hegenbart Tulsa, OK Molly Hegenbart Tulsa, OKSam Cote (GF) 51-58; S68-05 Jack Jasper Edina, MN Sam Jasper Edina, MN Betsy Jasper Edina, MN Mitch Calhoun Edina, MNJoanne (Donnelly) McGowan 52 Katy Wasson Duluth, MNJames Gray (GF) 55-62,S63-64,67 Nate Gray Battle Creek, NE Jaime Gray Battle Creek, NEBruce Johnson (GF) 57-59 Clayton Smith Englewood, CO Regan Smith Englewood, CORobert Wynn Kearney (GF) 53 Robert Kearney Mankato, MN Rochfort Kearney Mankato, MN Johnathan Brooks North Mankato, MNMary (Miley) Engen 54-59 Andrew Engen Austin, TXRandy Morton 57-59 Wesley Morton Bellaire, TX Ava Morton Bellaire, TXAndrea (Noren) Rogers (GM) S59 Heather Martinez Lakewood, COCarole Pemberton (GM) 59-60 Dan Pemberton New Hope, MN Sierra Pemberton New Hope, MNRichard Petersen (GF) 54,56 Carson Yarbrough Abilene, TXMary Ann (Roring) Treadwell (GM) 52 Lindsey Henderson Oklahoma City, OKSusan (Smith) Mackey (GM) 54-55 Merrill Weber Ballard, CAGloria Soderberg (GM) 50 Bo Brauer Edina, MN Christine Brauer Edina, MNMarleen Stroh (GM) 50 Abby Kirn Mill Valley, CA Georgia Kirn Mill Valley, CACarolyn (Thompson) Zachritz (GM) 50-55; S56 Melissa Branch Beaverton, ORRollyn Wall (GF) 50-54 Carson O’Connor Ballwin, MOGayle Welcher (GM) 52-56 Lillian Crandall Oklahoma City, OK

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1940’s & 1950’s Our sympathy to families and friends

We have been notified this year of the following alumni who have passed away:

David Wray (57-63, S64-66) passed away of cancer in Houston, Texas, in 1999

Marlys Rogers, beloved wife of Fred Rogers, passed away May 28, 2005. See article on page 12.

Evelyn Sponberg Young (S57-89), Food Service Director Extraordinaire passed away September 29, 2005. See article on page 12.

Dr. Philip O Montgomery (31-37, S39) died December 17, 2005 in Dallas, Texas.

Grace Magill (98-04) died January 1, 2005 and a Memorial Service was held at Camp Lake Hubert in August.

Elizabeth “Ibby” Gray Danforth (40-46) passed away on March 30, 2005, in St Louis, Mo.

Burdette Pecha Randolf (46-48, S49) passed away May 15, 2005.

Minda Bakken (S71) was killed in a hit and run accident in St Paul, Minn., in October

Debbie (Boss) Montgomery (60-62) died of cancer in September 1991.

George Cassell (S55) died February 11, 2005.

Jim Barickman (S45, 46) died in his home in California in 2005.

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Bobbie Allee-Liebel 66-69;S73-76 Jenny Eloise McCaslin Snowmass Village, CO Caitlyn McCaslin Snowmass Village, COSally Barenbaum 67-71 Carolyn Barenbaum-Meyers Omaha, NESally (Beebe) Key 68-72;S75 Hadley Key St Louis, MOSusan (Branan) Stahl 64-67, S72-74, F86-91, 93-95, 00, 03, 05 Bob & Susan Stahl Family Missoula, MTRebecca (Brooks) Brawley 63-70;S76-77,79;03-04 Rachel Brawley Oklahoma City, OK Parker Brawley Oklahoma City, OKJohn Bunten, Jr. 68-73;S75-76 Kelly Bunten Dallas, TX Elizabeth Bunten Dallas, TXThomas Cook 69-75 Brad Cook Jackson, WY Colman Cook Jackson, WYJames Corwin 67-68 Hannah Corwin Minnetonka, MNJane (Curran) Meuli 67-74;S76-81 Saville Meuli Appleton, WIJean (Deramus) Wagner 61-65 Mary Wagner Kansas City, MOJill (Deramus) Dean 61-65 Amy Dean Shawnee Mission, KSDoris (Dietrich) Muraoka 62-67 Steve Muraoka Abilene, TX Annelise Muraoka Abilene, TXSteve Folson 60’s Berit Folson Scottsdale, AZGay (Foster) Pray 65-69 Daniel Foster-Pray Davenport, IAJan Skip (Freeman) Holman 63-70;S71,73,82 Barrett Holman Edina, MNMarcia Gray 67 Nate Gray Battle Creek, NE Jaime Gray Battle Creek, NEKen Haas 64-66 Christian Haas Lighthouse Point, FLNancy Haas 66 Christian Haas Lighthouse Point, FLLiz Hagen 69-70 Molly Hegenbart Tulsa, OK Megan Hegenbart Tulsa, OKDebra Hamilton 69-70 Eric Schilling St Louis Park, MNSara (Hanson) Walsh 64-68;S69 Elizabeth Walsh Green Farms, CTWendy (Harris) Shapiro 67-71 Sydney Shapiro Mendota Hts MNSue (Hauser) Beck 66-68 Tracey Beck Winfield, MO Lacey Beck Winfield, MO

Where Are They Now? Leslie (Gerdes) Johnston (68-72, S75, 76) visited camp this summer and relived lots of wonderful memories from the past. S Susan Foster (61-64, S65, 67) writes that really enjoys the Railsplitter, and now lives in Deering, N.H. S Meredith Province Jackson Saer (61-64, S89) now lives in Highlands, N.C., with her retired

husband and they have 21 grandchildren. She reports that son John Mitchum Jackson (89-91) lives in Mobile, Ala., and daughter Melanie Jackson Jeansonne (86-89, S92) lives in Franklin, Tenn., and has three children under 6 years old. S Gretchen (Pfaff) Thompson (67-72, 04, 05, S76) returned to the shores of Lake Hubert for another wonderful week of Family Camp with daughter Liz. S Sara “Toddy” Campbell (63, 64, 66, 67, S68-70) writes that she teaches school in Cheyenne, Wyo., and loves it. She just updated her address to keep getting camp news. S Bob Oyler (66, 05) from Lawrence, Kan., brought his entire family back to camp for Family Camp including Rob Oyler (82, 05) and his family. S Francine “Bobbi” Allee–Liebel (66-69, S73-76) married Tag Liebel in 2004 and moved to Aspen, Colo., with her three girls Caitlin McCaslin (98-05), Coombs McCaslin (98-01) and Jenny Eloise McCaslin (98-05). She reports that everyone really enjoys the new mountain environment. S Ane Peterson Shields (63-70, S72-74) loves living in Missoula, Mont., with daughter Jessie Patterson (99-05) and husband Bob

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Cynthia (Michler) Verant (75-76, S82-83) lives in Eden Prairie, Minn., and still loves to sail and compete in racing locally. S Bob & Corky Neuman (75, F04, 05) had another family reunion at Family Camp bringing Steve and Sheila (Neuman) Sigel (73-75, F04, 05) and daughter Rachel (F05) plus Bill Neuman (76-81, 83, F04, 05) and son, Jacob (F05). S Annie Kay (Sponberg) Peterson (71, S78-87, 92) has moved back to the Midwest with her husband to Decorah, Iowa, where she is Director of Development for Luther College. She was recently elected to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Foundation Board of Trustees. She is excited about remodeling their recently purchased 1904 Queen Anne House. S Jeff Schoenwetter (71-78, S80-82) helped us with giving a testimonial on our new DVD…Thanks, Jeff! His development company has just opened “The Lodge” Convention Center in Baxter, Minn., with an attached water park S Jenn Hicks (78-87, S92-02) has moved to a new home in Minneapolis. She has a lot of friends and family visit her lake home on Gull Lake just across from Camp. She is planning a cruise with Semester at Sea with her niece Caitlin Hicks (01-05) right after the first of the year. S Julia (Burnham) Smyth (70, 74, 75, 77-79, F02, 03, 04, 05) returned for another great Family Camp experience for her family and daughter’s friend. S Chris Bagg (79-83, 85, S87-91) and Shelley (Donovan) Bagg (78,79,81-86, S88-91) returned to visit camp this summer along with Charlie Calhoun (82-86, S88-92) to explore camp with all their future campers. S Julie (Quigley) Brauer (73-76) also helped us with a personal testimonial in our new DVD ….Thanks, Julie! S Sam & MJ Cote ran into Randi (Jacobs) Lebowitz (77-82, S90) in the Tucson, Ariz., Airport. She now lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband, and her two future campers.

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Where Are They Now? Laura Rogge (89, 90, S92) spent time in New Zealand with Jeff Lyons (S00) and his family at their amazing children’s outdoor adventure lodge/camp. They taught all the Kiwi, Korean and French Campers Camp Songs like Chilly Chilly, Linger, and Father Abraham. “Being a counselor challenged me in all the right ways,” says Laura. “I am so much a better person for that short summer.” S Patty Textor (87-96, S01) and Robert Bogart (86-91, S01) were married this June in Estes Park, Colo., and are living in Denver. S John Heineman (S80-01) sent us a picture of his recent trip to Mt. Rushmore along with a Season’s Greeting Snow Tumbler Card that is truly picturesque of the early days of our Family Camp Collection. S Tim Lucas (S88, 89, 95-99) called to tell us that he and Kimm (Buettner) Lucas (89-93, S97-98) are taking Emma back to England this winter to meet Tim’s family. S Deb (Drevlow) Anderson (S85) enjoyed planting and working in her garden this year and gave lots of product away to neighbors and to one squirrel who thought the corn patch was his. She saw a barred owl, brush coyote, weasel, geese, ducks, and turkeys while deer hunting this year. S Jenny Tricker (83-86, S90-02) continues to remodel her house and has

a new dog which keeps her company as she studies and takes finals as she heads into her final year of law school. Her interest in child advocacy is a driving force for her summer opportunities in law. S David Lee (F89-94) now plays for the New York Knicks so watch for him when your local team plays the Knicks. S Tom Clooney (S83-86, 98, 99) has recently married and now has two step-sons. He lives in Chatsworth,, Cali. S John Staley (84-85, S92-98) and Ellie (Jessen) Staley (S98) were married in 2004 and returned to camp for a visit. We are sorry to have missed reporting this wonderful event last year and wish John and Ellie the best in their new life. We hear they are settling into a new condo in Bozeman, Mont., and Ellie has a new job. S We were saddened to hear that Vicki (Short) McBryde’s (80-85, S88-92) husband, Jack, died in December and we send our sympathy to her and son Chris McBryde (04, 05) for this tough loss. S Lynn Gaddis (84-88, S93, 94, 97, 98, 05) has just completed her degree certifying her in the Montessori Education. She returned for part of the summer to help at Camp Lake Hubert and is helping Laura with some of the staff contact this winter from her home in Denver, Colo. S Heidi (Cook) Arduser (S88-97) stopped by camp for her annual reattachment to camp and still has some special memories of camp especially the early years when she was the Ecology

Director and had lots of different animals to see after. S Jenny “JP” Parker (S88, 90) has taken a sabbatical from teaching and returned to Ames, Iowa, to complete her Masters Degree in Mathematics. S JoJo Pico (89-97, S99-03, 05) is now at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and enjoying teaching skiing in Breckenridge, Colo., as one of only 12 selected interns and hopes to return to Camp Lake Hubert in 2006. She spent some time this fall at her parent’s home in Dallas, Texas. S Greg Beckman (S81,83-86, 92) returned to Minnesota for a visit to the Camp Office and retelling lots of camp stories. He still likes his life living on a boat in the Seattle Harbor, but has just changed jobs to a new company helping with the technical hook up for networking. S Polly (Cote) Gundy (81-90, S92-95, 98, 99) and Darrin Gundy (S99) have just about completed their new house in Silver City, N.M., and plan to move-in soon, in early January 2006. Wyatt seems to enjoy his new sister, Greta, born this year. S Shannon (Maher) Wing (85, 87-93, S95, 97, 98) and her husband Brian recently welcomed Patrick Timothy Wing to their family on December 8th, 2005, weighing in at 8 pounds and 3 ounces. Mom, Dad, and Patrick are doing well and make their home in The Woodlands, Texas. S Amanda (McCracken) Gay (86) lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband Chris and their 2 year old son, Wyatt. She enjoys running and participating in racing and the Sprint Triathlon there. S Wendy (Legg) Gilbertson (83-91, S93-96, 98) came to camp for a visit and brought her daughter, Joy, to see what Camp Lake Hubert was all about. S Dave Cosman (S88-89, 95) made a quick trip back to Minnesota to celebrate Laura Nolan’s (76-78, S86, 89, 90, 92, 95, 02-05) Birthday along with Pat Garrahy (S88-97) and Kim Michalak (S90-92, 95, 99). S

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Rodney Aist (S85-05) was back again this summer to direct Family Camp and then continued his travels and study abroad. He is spending this year in Israel, another vital part of his life pilgrimage. S Tim Jones (87-91, S94-98) has moved closer to Boston to Medford, Mass. He still works his software management business along with his several website companies for BMW Enthusiasts. He has also started a consulting business in the computer field. S Stacey (McLain) Dyer (85-89, S91,94,96, 04,05) and Mike Dyer (S91-98, 04,05) returned to camp with their children Mikalynne and Hunter to help with staff training and getting camp ready for our first campers. They still enjoy living and working in Ft. Collins, Colo. S Kevin Bradley (80-81) hiked in Alaska after college

and worked on fishing boats in the Baltic Sea. He now owns Bradley Painting in Portland, Oregon. He is married and has 2 boys, 7 and 3 years of age. S Ashley (Amos) Clennan (87-93, S96) and husband, John, had a baby girl, Brigette Carolyn, on November 25 and has already started to teach her camp songs so she is ready for Camp Lake Hubert in a few years. S Amy (Cantwell) Gitchell (84-87, S95-97) and Marty Gitchell (S95-06) welcomed their third child, Owen, into their family this year. Eloise and Grayson enjoy having a new brother. S Mandi (Bailey) Houston (82-86, S90-93) and Brad Houston (S85-93) brought their boys, Braden and Schuyler over to camp for a tour to get them ready for camp in a few years. They enjoy spending part of August in Minnesota. S Bridget (Bangert) Lackie (86-91, S93-95) lives with her husband in Shanghai, China, where she works for an e-learning company providing online learning and training for corporations. They live in the heart of the city in an old Chinese Shop House and are busy learning Mandarin and exploring this incredible city. She says she cannot think of a better place to spend the summers than on the beautiful shores of Lake Hubert. S Jim Gottlieb (89, 90, 92-94, 98, S00-01) was in to visit the Winter Office on his way to interview at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He will finish his Masters in Public Health at the University of Michigan this spring and is applying to medical schools for the Fall of 2006.

Pam (Altenberger) Hoernke 81 Nikolas Hoernke Peoria, ILGrace (Beard) Eichten S83-87;92;98-02 Caitlin Eichten Plymouth, MNBetty Christensen S82-91, 01-03 Jay Christensen Mahtomedi, MN Kailey Christensen Mahtomedi, MNJoe Christensen S82-91, 01-03 Jay Christensen Mahtomedi, MN Kailey Christensen Mahtomedi, MNJim Figge Jr 80,81,83 Roger Figge Ketchum, ID Taylor Figge Ketchum, IDLaura Franco 81-82;86 Lauri Ojeda Lomas de Chapultepec, MEXEugenia (Lopez) Clarund 81-82;84 Pato Calvi Garza Garcia, MEXLisa (Jetenberg) Salo S81-01 Morgan Salo Pillager, MN Mikinzee Salo Pillager, MNLaura (Mackey) Urquidez 81-84 Merrill Weber Ballard, CAFrank Magill 82;S89 Liza Magill St Louis Park, MNRob Oyler 82, F05 Rob & Leigh Ann Oyler Family Shawnee Mission, KSTodd Pedigo 82-83 Mark Pedigo New Lenox, ILSteve Saylor S89-90 Drew Saylor Topeka, KSVictoria (Short) McBryde 80-83;85;S88-92 Christopher McBryde Houston, TX

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Where Are They Now? Scott Johnson ( S91-97,99) and Jennifer “JJ”(Joseph) Johnson (83-85,90-92,S94,96,97) live in Denver, Colo., and sent us notice of the arrival of their first baby, Jane Joseph Johnson born on January 1, 2006 at 4:21 am. JJ, Scott and Jane were all on TV introducing Jane to the Denver Area as the second child born that day. They are expecting a visit from sisters Marjo Joseph (84, 85, 90-93, S96-98) and Emily Joseph (90-94 96, S99) to celebrate the holidays and the new baby. Marjo was joined by fiancé, Matt, who have announced the date for their wedding, August 12, 2006. S David Gottlieb (87-90, 95) received his J.D. Degree from Denver University of Law in 2003 and now practices law at Messner & Reeves in Denver. S Martha Jarrett (F90, 92, 94, 05) returned to Family Camp with all of her extended family including Cyndi Carlson (F90, 92, 94) and enjoyed camp as much as she did more than a decade ago. S Cevdet Cengiz (S96-99) is working on finishing up his Masters of Educational Administration Degree at the University in Turkey. He only has a couple of classes left and then his thesis, but he misses Camp Lincoln. He said he cannot imagine how cold it is in Minnesota during the winter as it is very mild in Turkey. S Christine Manbeck (S91, F91, 92, 95, 04, 05) came back to Family Camp with grandson, Will, for a new look at the value of this week of camping at Camp Lake Hubert. S Dave Newman (S 99-05) is finishing up medical school and had a bachelor party in Minneapolis including Andre’ Brewer, Tanya Frick, Jake Abel, Cameron Scott and Andrew Wetherell. The festivities then led to Dallas, TX for his marriage to Tracie and attending the December 17th wedding were many camp friends including Jennifer Tricker (83-86, S90-02), Tanya Frick (S00-02), Nancy Cote (S98-03), Ruggs Cote (77-89, S90, 91, 98-05), Jon Thomson (S99-05), Chris “Bama” Moore (S00, 01, 04), Jake Abel (S01-05), Robert Wells (94, F92, 93, 95-97 S01-03), Andrew Wetherell (93-99 S01, 02), André Brewer (S90-05) (Groomsman), Cameron Scott (88-91, S99-05) (Usher), Stuart “Slade” Bradbury (85-90, S99-01, 03) and Carolyn Cantwell (92-95, S02). S Anne (Kroeger) Feucht (S97) was married to Dan on May 7, 2005, and had a great honeymoon in Hawaii. She loves her veterinarian work in Lake Forest, Minn. She has not lost her love of horses, but also likes softball and jet-skiing. S Elizabeth “Libby” (Meyerdirk) Sullivan (93-99) was married in August to Brady Sullivan. She enjoyed working with her mom, Nan (Senter) Meyerdirk (61-69, S70, 94-02) to get everything organized and having all of her brothers John Meyerdirk (94-99), Tyler Meyerdirk (89-96, S99) and Peter Meyerdirk (89-93, S97, 98) there for the wedding. S Caroline Haugen (92-98, S00-02), Ginny Dines (00-04), Lily Maxwell (99-04) and Anne (Sanford) Magill (67-69) all returned to camp this summer to participate in the Memorial Service for Grace Magill (98-04). Caroline still enjoys her teaching and her dog, Agnes, in the Washington DC Area. S Kristen (Hartnett) Lein (92-95) writes that she is expecting their first child soon and that she is studying to become a mid-wife, which seemed like very timely education. She really likes to get the updated information about camp each year. S Jordan Jones (92-00, S02) returned to finish her fourth year at the University of Minnesota after studying abroad at the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia. She was able to travel quite a bit, including flying over to New Zealand for a visit with Mark Hall (S02-05) where they both went “bungee jumping” and another trip to Alice Springs, Australia, and to visit Kate Anderson (S95-98, 00, 01) who is teaching there. S This September, Camp Lake Hubert was the location for a wedding between Jenny (Whalen) Johnson (91-96) and her new husband, Todd. Jenny’s mother, Marnie “Meg” Greer Whalen (69-76, S88-05) coordinated all the details along with Todd’s family who has helped camp purchase windsurf boards for more than 20 years. Jenny’s sister, Megan Whalen (91-97) helped along with her grandmother, Donnie Greer (S69-76) and Ted Greer (S69-76) who directed Camp Lake Hubert for a number of years. Lois Baker (S54, 56-90) returned to camp to be part of the wedding so it was a wonderful reunion, with great weather and a exciting time of sharing with the new couple. S Russ Werner (S91, 92) is living in Anchorage, Alaska. He and his wife Jenny, just had their first child, Emma, who is set to be a Camp Lake Hubert Camper. S Tom Webster (91-99) is working at Walt Disney World where he is with the Main Street Operations at the Magic Kingdom Park. Earlier this year his cousin, Lisa Lindgren (92-95), came for a visit and had a great time at the park together. S Greg Summers (92-96, 98, S01) is now living in Dallas, Texas, doing commercial real estate after graduating from Tulane University. S Susan (Hager)

Carstens (S93-97) stopped by camp in September to let us know that she and her husband live in Omaha, Neb., where she is still practicing law. S Vladimir “Vlad” Kuskovski (S90-97) in August 2006 will be the new Headmaster of the Leysin American School, a private resident school, in Switzerland, and travels for part of the year recruiting students. He was recently married and he and wife, Jen, are expecting a child next year. See separate article about Vlad on page 10. S Jim Strickland (S94-98) recently changed jobs and is now teaching at the same school in Switzerland where Vlad is working. He was back to visit camp this summer just before leaving for Switzerland. Switzerland seems like the place to be!

Newman Wedding – December 17, 2005. Front Row: Jenny Tricker, Nancy Cote, Ruggs Cote, Tanya Frick, Tracie (Tuggle) Newman, David Newman, Robert Wells, Cameron Scott, Caroline Cantwell. Back Row: Jon “Red” Thomson, Chris “Bama” Moore, Andre’ Brewer, Andrew Wetherell, Stuart “Slade” Bradbury, Jake Abel

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Amanda Stahl 92, 95-98, S01-04 Bob & Susan Stahl Family Missoula, MTBobby Stahl 95-97, 01, 02, S04 Bob & Susan Stahl Family Missoula, MTLaura Stahl 96-97,99, 01-05 Bob & Susan Stahl Family Missoula, MTMartha Jarrett 90, 92, 94, 05 Martha Jarrett Family Venice, FLChristine Manbeck S91, F91, 92, 95, 04, 05 Christine Manbeck & Frank Cownie Family Des Moines, IAJennifer (Gunnell) Dreslow S99-01 Jennifer Dreslow Family Peoria, AZDarrell Jebsen S95-00 Samuel Jebsen Marshalltown, IA



Where Are They Now? Lark Liedtke (02-04) and Maddy Kelly (98-03) called to let us know that both their families are going together to Italy in 2006 based on their friendship which started at camp. S Rosie (Yates) Hills (S01-02) and Michael “Hillsy” Hills (S00-02) are looking forward to the birth of their second child in late January and have had a wonderful year of teaching, traveling, visiting with relatives and getting a new bigger car. S Suzi (Ap-Thomas) Wigley (S00, 01) wrote that she and her husband had a baby girl in late 2005 named Bronwyn and hope someday she will be able to come to Camp Lake Hubert. S Tanya Frick (S00-02) is managing a coffee house in Bemidji, Minn., and loves living in the coldest city in the country. She continues her passion for support of cancer research by walking across Minnesota each year. She also helps us out with a few camp projects. S Simon Webster (S01-02) and Michelle Becker (S93, 94, 96-01) are planning a Minnesota Wedding next July, but will continue to live in New Zealand. S Andi (Burling) Anderson (S04) was married to Cory Anderson on December 31st and continues her interest in nature at the Wolf Environmental Center. She and Cory live in Watertown, MN.

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In Closing

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History Books, it is with great excitement that we look forward to our 100th Anniversary, in 2009! We hope you will keep us in mind and visit Camp during one of several celebrations throughout the summer.

We thank you for your un-ending support and loyalty throughout the many years of our existence. Together, we all continue to carry on one of the foremost legacies in American Summer Camps. Take care and God Bless!

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Specialty Camps Continue PopularityBY SAM COTE

Tennis Camp – Our 33rd season in 2006. This past summer, Eric Stacey joined Todd Ruedisili as Co-Director and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the

game. Eric has been the Tennis Coach for the College of St. Catherine and was just recently appointed Athletic Director for the college. He has been on our coaching staff since 1993. The Tennis Camp features 6 days of intense instruction and play. Facilities include 12 laykold courts, ball machines, hitting walls and video analysis. Using drills, games and contests, tournaments and the USTA testing program; our coaches focus on skill and technique as well as the fun, sportsmanship and etiquette of the game. If you have a budding or experienced player, our Tennis Camp offers a unique opportunity to combine tennis skill development and camp fun – a winning combination! Check our website for details and call to sign up.

Golf Camp – Combine the quality teaching facility at the Pines of Grand View Lodge, with experienced coaches and a true camp setting – and you have the ingredients for one of the nation’s best Golf Camps. This summer we offer three week-long Golf Camps – two in July and one in August. Director, Steve Stoxen, and his coaching staff have been

with the golf camps since their beginning in 1993. For all skill levels, the mornings are spent on the teaching range and include rotations in chipping, putting, approach, driving and video swing analysis. The afternoons are on the course with the coaches for hands-on practice and instruction. Housing and meals are at camp as well as plenty of time for camp activities and fun. What a great combination. So sign up the budding Tiger Woods or Michele Weis in your house!

Family Camp – The dates this year are August 14-20… so enroll your family soon! Last year, our Family Camp received national publicity on NBC’s “Today Show,” and the Family Camp was packed, and with a waiting list in tow! Family Camp is held at Camp Lake Hubert (as Coed Camp is at Camp Lincoln), where there is space for about 25 families. The activities? They’re super family-friendly. The staff? You’ll want to take them home with you! Throw in the benefits of three meals daily, with no cooking, and you won’t want to leave at the end. Your family will have more fun and be more connected than you could ever imagine! Alumni, this is a wonderful way to re-connect with camp on a personal basis and a great way to introduce your kids to “your camp”… you’ll be so glad you did. Join us for Family Camp in 2006! P

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...And the Walls Came Tumblin’ DownHistoric 90 year old building dismantled at LincolnBY SAM COTE

The historic old Dispensary building that was built in 1916 by William Blake as a residence and

meeting place for his early campers was removed late this summer. The building was constructed of variable

sized logs from the property itself, with local loggers clearing the back woods and hewing the logs for the construction of the cabin. The building was quite unique in design, with two large open rooms in the middle surrounded by a wide screened porch on two sides. Over the years, the cabin was used for many purposes, from Blake and then Brownie’s residence in the early days, to staff and office housing and eventually Dispensary use in later years. While the building has important historic value, its condition was deteriorating quickly, especially the unique roofing design. Local experts examined it for possible renovation, but it was deemed un-repairable and not safe enough for camping standards. Thus, this September, Bill Jones and a small group of staff took on the challenge to carefully remove this old building. It was a sad day indeed, but some of the interior logs and unique window framing were saved for possible use or display in a future history center. P

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