Old Harmony
Friday, the summer of 1824. The employees of Oliver Harpur's stone
quarry were waiting impatiently for their pay. Harpur, who had gone to a
bank in New Milford and drawn out money to pay his workers, was found
dead by one of several search parties. The money which had been intended
as pay was gone. He had been shot twice, once through the hat, the
other more fatal. His body was found lying in a gully, very possibly
the one on Old Harmony, the road which runs right through the camp
grounds. A stranger in town by the name of Jason Treadwell was accused
of the crime, because a button was missing from Treadwell's coat and a
button had been found near Harpur's body, although they didn't
necessarily match.
Treadwell was tried and hanged on July 29, 1824 for the murder of Oliver
Harpur. He swore to the end that he was innocent, and that as a curse
it would rain every July 29th thereafter.
It has rained on 91 out of the last 104 July 29ths, an incredibly high percentage.
Last Tuesday - the 29th - several brave souls ventured to walk down Old
Harmony at night, alone in the pitch black, without a flashlight, and
with the ghost of Jason Treadwell lurking in the gully. Many people made
it alone, while some played it safe and walked in a group, It took mind
power and lots of courage, and all those who made it should be proud.
Laura Carey
Skating
On Wednesday, everyone piled into cars and went to the Blue Ridge Roller
Skating Rink. When they had a limbo contest, the closest to winning
were Greg and Pam Post. They had men only and ladies only trio
skating, and a moonlight for couples only. Even Lisa got on skates but
she fell down a few times.
The Asteroid electronic game also drew some attention. Jeff Ruttenberg did so well he got his name recorded on the program!
Michelle Rubin & Cosmo
Straw Wars II
Tryouts were held earlier this morning for the musical, a comedy. "Straw
Wars II", or "The Fence Wire Strikes Back" was written by Jim Weeks and
will be presented two weeks from tonight. It'll be fun!
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Bill Scheff and Greg Post have invented a newt airplane! They're busy training the reluctant pilot now, but it looks great!
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Editorial Shift! Julien Rises? Cosmo Steps Down as Gizmo is Lost?
---See next page for details---
Horseshow Results
Reveille was earlier than usual on Saturday, July 26th, so that everyone
would have time to prepare themselves and the horses for the annual
first-half horse show. All the campers tried hard, had a good time, and
should be proud of the great jobs they all did!
Laura Carey
Class #1 - Beginner Equitation
First - Wendy Butcher
Second - Joel Oppenheimer
Third - Adam Kamens
Fourth - Mojdeh Keykah
Class #2 - Beginner Equitation
First - Marie Claire Pasquier
Second - Jeff Ruttenberg
Third - Jon Grosser
Fourth - Bill Scheff
Fifth - Dylan Walker
Sixth - Nancy Waye
Sixth - Michelle Rubin
Class #3 - Maiden Equitation
First - Mina Schor on Blue Moon
Second - Amy Frager on Highway Man
Third - Stuart Kamens on Majorette
Fourth - Greg Post on Coat of Arms
Fifth - Gail Lasprogatta on A.M.
Sixth - Karin Berger on New Moon
Class #4 - Novice Equitation
First - Sally Weisbrot on Brandy
Second - Miriam Oppenheimer on Yogurt
Third - Lisa Mailshanker on Highway Man
Fourth - Jenny Sparks on AL.M
Fifth - Rich DePiano on C.S.
Sixth - Jeff Rosenfeld on H. Mac
Class #5 - Novice Equitation Over Fences
First - Tom Dorilio on Fizzle
Second - Julie Aussprung on Yogurt
Third - Evan Kushner on Finest Kind
Fourth - Mark Penkower on Fizzle
Class #6 - Novice Equitation Over Fences
First - Sam Peretz on Chimney Sweep
Second - Kate Northrop on Bittersweet
Third - Nancy Gross on Highway Man
Fourth - Liz Mellon on Bittersweet
Fifth - Amy Sherman on Munchkin
Class #7 - Maiden Equitation Over Fences
First - Anna Aizer on Coat of Arms
Second - Gwyn Winegrad on Bittersweet
Third - Lisa Danetz on Coat of Arms
Fourth - Alison Post on Toulouse
Fifth - Eric Steinman on Brandy
Fifth - Lee Plapinger on Bittersweet
Sixth - Rachel Every on Coat of Arms
Class #8 - Limit Equitation Over Fences
First - Kate Fabian on Think Positive
Second - Naomi Winegrad on Toulouse
Third - Naomi Nelson on Finest Kind
Fourth - Mike Stroukoff on Crumpet
Fifth - Jenny Snyder on Highway Man
Class #9 - Open Equitation Over Fences
First - Mia Dentico on Think Positive
Second - John Sears on Toulouse
Third - Erica Zimmerman on Coat of Arms
Fourth - Kirk Cozine on Crumpet
Fifth - Pam Post on Toulouse
Sixth - Matt Fenkart on Highway Man
Class #10 - Open Equitation Over Fences
First - Susannah Julien on Toulouse
Second - Mark Danetz on Lo & Behold
Third - Cindy Gerber on Woody
Fourth - Laura Carey on Think Positive
Fifth - Sue Summerson on Crumpet
Congratulations to all who placed!
Tent 4/14/?
On July 27th, Tent 14 was taken down and trailered to the girls' camp.
There we established Unit 4. We brought five beds and set them up with
help from the counselors and Todd. Then Tommy and Eric went to Unit 13
to get shelves for Tent 4. Those included were: Tom Dorilio, Eric
Steinman, Greg Post, and last but not least John Sears. Special thanks
to the tractor.
Tommy and Eric
The Cooks Speak
One day last week we sent our interviewer, Mark Penkower, over to the kitchen. There he talked with Margaret and Jim.
Q: What food is the hardest to make?
Margaret: Everything is just as easy as anything else.
Jim: No comment
Q: What is the easiest food for you to make?
Jim: Fish.
Q: Out of all the foods you make, which do you like the most?
Margaret: Macaroni and cheese.
Q: Which foods finish the fastest?
Margaret: Sloppy Joes.
Jim: Don't forget that Margaret's birthday is August 6th!
Thanks to Margaret and Jim for great meals this summer!
Old Mill Village
On Sunday the 27th, Ridge, Jim, and Karen took a small bunch of kids to
Old Mill Village for a Black Powder exhibition. Those who went are: John
Sears, Jeff Ruttenberg, Eric Steinman, Kate Fabian, and myself. When we
got there, three men, supposedly dressed in authentic costumes, were
firing their muskets at cans. However, it wasn't very interesting as
none of the cans was knocked down. We all looked at the equipment that
was on display, and then began out tour of the village.
Jeff and Eric went on their own, spending much of their time at the
candy and gift shops. Kate, Karen and I looked at many different
exhibits. Karen had a short chat with the old man at the post office and
he gave us balloons.
After making a trip to the candy store, we met Jim and Ridge at the
sculptor's area. On the way, we made a stop at the Orange Roof. As we
neared camp, while Karen sprayed raspberry slush all over herself, I
exclaimed "A good time was had by all!"
Erica Zimmerman
Editorial
This issue of the LOOKOUT will be the last that Cosmo (alias Jim) edits
this summer. His duties at school will keep him away a little too much,
so we have been lucky to obtain the skills of "Radish" Julien!
Aaron will begin as Editor on Monday, and will need lots of art,
articles, puzzles, etc. So get busy and turn in your material to him!
By the way, reports that Gizmo was left at the Acme market are untrue!
Betty retrieved him in time and he's back at work on the archery field.
The Sprockett family lives!
C.S.
