March 2008 - Big Creek Web

Trail News
Publication of Ridgewood YMCA Trail Blazers
March 2008
Trail Blazer Christian Apel at the February
Meeting about to enjoy his TRIPLE KING
BURGER at Fatburger in North Olmsted…and
YES finished it!
2008 Trailblazers Officers
Trail Boss
Forward Scout
Paymaster
TN Editor
Assist TN Editor
Trader
Ramrod
Ramrod
Ramrod
Ramrod
Senior Advisor
Greg & Matt Peel 440-884-2115
Dave & Neil
Golias
Barry & Jason
Kostura
Jim, Danny &
Joey Zito
Dave & David
Frank
Jim & Michael
Janowich
Arthur, Tyler &
Conner Burgess
440-213-7286
440-843-5848
440-845-8326
440-230-2285
440-230-1710
440-496-5387
Joe & Joey Bena 440-546-0127
Joe, Eddie &
Evan Zgrabik
Ken & Jacob
Everett
Brian & Jacob
Zimmerman
440-885-3469
440-845-3878
440-582-5259
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11115 Donmar Road
North Royalton, Ohio 44133
440-230-1710 (Remember Jim is Zesty, I think that means call him anytime day or night.)
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March Trail Boss Report
Fellow Trail Blazers:
Well, our first month as Trail Boss is off to a great start. We had 25 people attend
Monster Jam on February 16th. This time we switched it from the afternoon to the
evening show. The result was we more than doubled our attendance from the last time
we did this outing 2 years ago. Check out our recap and pictures of all the action here
in the Trail News.
Fatburger in North Olmsted was invaded by 21 hungry Trail Blazers for our meeting on
February 24th. We enjoyed some great food and shakes. You probably noticed the
picture on the front page. That’s Christian Apel about to devour the Triple King
Burger…and he did!
As of this writing, I am very pleased to report we have 8 people paid and registered for
our NEW Spring Adventure at Camp McPherson and we already have 10 people paid
and registered for the NEW Summer Adventure at Camp Oty’Okwa in Hocking Hills
which includes the outdoor drama Tecumseh.
We have finally distributed the call lists for the Ramrods. In addition to the emails you
get from our Trail News Editor and us, from time to time you can expect a call from
your Ramrod to either remind you of an upcoming event, or simply to inquire to see if
you are planning to attend. This helps our OIC in the planning stages of an event.
Join us for our NEW March events that include Indoor Baseball Training at Up To Bat
West on Saturday March 1st from 7:45 PM to 10 PM and then hooking up with us at the
Tow-Mater Exhibit for a Trail Blazers Meeting at the Cleveland Auto-Rama at the IX
Center on March 16th at 1:00 PM. See details here in the Trail News.
Old Trapper Mr. Zimmerman asked us at the meeting where exactly “Tow-Mater” might
be located. Guess what? We really don’t know. We just thought it would be a pretty
cool meeting location. From there, we’ll move to an area with tables and chairs. Here
we have the makings for an adventure; something our sons can help Dad find!
Good Luck! We hope to see you there!
Greg & Matt Peel, 2008 Trail Boss
gpeel@cox.net
440-884-2115
RECAP MONSTER JAM
FEBRUARY 16, 2008
A group of 25 (Bena, Golias, Zimmerman, Puhalik, Gallo, Zgrabik, Everett, Muscatello, Kovacs and
Peel) attended the Trail Blazers outing to the evening show at the Quicken Loans Arena for Monster
Jam. Monster trucks in action were Full Boar, Pastrana 199, Brutus, Aftershock, Avenger, Rap Attack,
Bad Habit and Grave Digger. We also got to see some freestyle motocross including one nasty fall off
a bike, RC monster trucks leaping through the air and “the cannon lady” who was launched across
the arena onto a net!
We sat in section 130 and got to see plenty of excitement. This was the first monster truck event for
not only some sons but dads too! Aftershock rolled over backwards in his wheelie attempt and Grave
Digger won the wheelie competition. Brutus defeated Grave Digger in the racing competition. In
freestyle, Avenger won but only because the silent judge broke the tie.
Greg & Matt Peel, Trail Boss
Photos by Greg Peel
Indoor Baseball Training
Saturday March 1, 2008
7:45 PM to 10 PM
Up To Bat West
14664 Snow Road (next to Giant Eagle)
Cost is $12 per person (after February 24 or at door)
Cost is $9 per person if received by February 24
Multi Purpose Practice Area
Batting Cages, chips and pop
OIC: Jim Zito 440-845-8326
Check out website at http://www.uptobatwest.com
Make check payable to “TRAIL BLAZERS” and mail to:
Jim Zito
10989 Holliston Lane
Parma Heights, Ohio 44130-4051
Next Trail Blazers Meeting
Sunday March 16th, 2008 1:00PM
Cleveland Auto-Rama at the IX Center
“Hook Up With Us at the Tow-Mater Exhibit”
http://www.clevelandautorama.com/cevents.cfm
* Admission *
DISCOUNT ADVANCE SALE
AT SHOW
General Admission $ 11.00
Children 12 and under $ 4.00
4 and under FREE
General Admission $14.00
Children 12 and under $5.00
4 and under FREE
Show Hours Sunday 10AM-6PM
Discount advance tickets are available online at:
https://tix.extremetix.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=1723
Or at all participating Federated Auto Parts Stores
Greg & Matt Peel, 2008 Trail Boss gpeel@cox.net 440-884-2115
2008 TRAIL BLAZERS
SPRING ADVENTURE
NEW IDEA…NEW EVENT…NEW DESTINATION
“A Unique Camp in the Mohican Valley Featuring Paintball”
Greg & Matt Peel, Trail Boss
THE LODGE AT CAMP MCPHERSON
April 25-27th 2008
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www.campmcpherson.org
* FEATURING *
* QUEEN-SIZE BEDS * PAINTBALL (additional charge) * HIKING * GAME ROOM *
* FISHING * POOL & FOOSBALL TABLES * BASKETBALL/SOCCER/BASEBALL *
* SPECIAL FATHER/SON RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES *
Plus other Mohican, Amish and Loudonville area attractions
$70 per person (includes all lodging/meals)
Paintball will take place on Saturday for additional $20/person and includes
marker, mask and 200 paintballs. Additional $5 charge for each 100 paintballs
MUST REGISTER BY
SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2008
Check-In:
Check-Out:
Lodging:
Friday April 25th After 4:00PM
Sunday April 27th Before 11:00AM
The Lodge at Camp McPherson
21880 Shadley Valley Road
Danville, OH 43152
www.campmcpherson.org
740-599-7110
Toll Free 866-599-7110
Directions:
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Take I-71 South to US-250 East
Turn right onto SR-89
Bear right onto SR-95
Bear left onto SR-60
Keep straight onto SR-3 / SR-60 / N Union St
Turn right to stay on SR-3 / SR-39 / E Main St
Turn left to stay on SR-3 / S Market St
Turn left onto Shadley Valley Rd / Township Hwy 337
Arrive at 21880 Shadley Valley Rd
54.0 mi
9.0 mi
3.7 mi
4.9 mi
0.2 mi
0.2 mi
6.1 mi
1.0 mi
Allow 1.5 hours driving time. You will pass Mohican Adventures (where we camped
last fall) on SR-3 on the way to this destination. Camp McPherson is at 21880 Shadley
Valley Road, a dirt road on the left off SR-3, about 5-6 miles from Mohican Adventures.
Please note paintball rules and release of liability form which will need to be signed:
2008 Trail Blazers Spring Adventure
Lodging And Other Details
Trail Blazers have reserved the Morrow Lodge at Camp McPherson, a 158 acre
Christian retreat center located near Mohican State Park. It has 23 rooms, each with 2
queen beds. In the words of Matt from across the street, it looks like a motel but it’s
located in a camp. And yes, linen and towels are provided so you can leave the
sleeping bags at home. Only amenities these rooms don’t have are televisions.
Lobby
Room
Fields
Paintball
Room Assignments: We will assign 2 fathers and 2 sons per room and we encourage
you to request your roommates when you register. If you are a father with 2 sons, it will
be just the 3 of you in the room. If your son is one that gives you a knee in the back
(this might not be such a problem with a queen-size bed), you can also request a
“single occupancy” for an additional charge ($35) and rooms are subject to availability.
Meals: The camp will be doing an ice-cream social on Friday evening, serve a full
breakfast on Saturday morning that includes sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, French
toast, juice and coffee, provide Pizza Hut pizzas for lunch on Saturday and also
provide us a continental breakfast on Sunday morning. Trail Blazers will grill a dinner
which will include steak, potatoes and other meats on Saturday evening.
Mystery Guest Saturday Morning
The Peels are not only strong believers in
making your events FUN, but we also
believe they should be a bit INSPIRING
and EDUCATIONAL. At 10:00 AM on
Saturday morning, the Trail Blazers will
welcome a mystery guest who will be
making a presentation to our group.
There is of course, a story behind why
we’re doing what we’re doing and we will
tell you about that as well. You are
encouraged to bring your cameras.
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Registration Trail Blazers Spring Adventure Apr 25-27th
DADS NAME
PHONE
SON(S) NAME(S)
REQUEST TO ROOM WITH
(Please Make Checks Payable to Trail Blazers)
Trail Blazers @ $70.00 per person
=$
Paintball
=$
Request for Single Occupancy @ $35.00
=$
TOTAL
=$
Mail or Deliver To:
Questions?
@ $20.00 per person
Greg & Matt Peel, Trail Boss
7682 Nassau Dr
Parma, OH 44130
gpeel@cox.net
H: 440-884-2115
C: 216-905-3247
* DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SATURDAY APRIL 12, 2008 *
2008 TRAIL BLAZERS
SUMMER ADVENTURE
NEW IDEA…NEW EVENT…NEW DESTINATION
“Of all destinations I’ve been to in Ohio…Tecumseh might rank #1”
Greg Peel, Trail Boss
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August 15-17
*HOCKING HILLS
*TECUMSEH OUTDOOR DRAMA
*LODGING AT CAMP OTY’OKWA
$65 per person
Limited to 45 Fathers / Sons
REGISTER BY SATURDAY AUGUST 02, 2008
2008 Trail Blazers Summer Adventure
Lodging Details, Details
Trail Blazers have reserved the Coultrap and Cardinal Lodges at Camp Oty’Okwa,
operated by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, and nestled in the forests of
the Hocking Hills State Park and Nature Preserves. This camp has 700 privately
owned acres alone to explore on the property that include rock formations, hollows and
two large caves. The camp is also very close to major attractions within Hocking Hills
State Park, some of which you will pass on your drive in. We also have access to their
outdoor swimming pool so bring your swimming gear.
Coultrap Lodge sleeps 25, has a great room with a TV/DVD/VCR unit and a furnished
kitchen. The great room opens onto a deck which overlooks the woodlands and the
front porch runs the full length of the lodge. It has bathrooms and showers inside.
There is a nice grilling area outside and fire ring. Cardinal Lodge sleeps 20 and has a
kitchenette and full bath. Both of these lodges contain bunk beds. You will need to
bring pillows and sleeping bags. BEDDING, LINENS AND TOILETRIES ARE NOT
PROVIDED.
On Saturday evening, we will venture over to Chillicothe (hopefully by bus) for the
ultimate outdoor drama experience…Tecumseh! Witness the epic life story of the
legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio
country during the 1700’s. A spectacle surrounds you with galloping horses, live
military cannon in action and dazzling battle sequences.
Registration Trail Blazers Summer Adventure Aug 15-17th
DADS NAME
PHONE
SON(S) NAME(S)
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Please Indicate Who You Might Wish To Share A Room With In the Lodges
I register
members at $65.00 per person for the Summer Adventure
(Please Make Checks Payable To Trail Blazers)
Mail or Deliver To:
Questions?
gpeel@cox.net
Greg & Matt Peel
7682 Nassau Dr
Parma, OH 44130
H: 440-884-2115
C: 216-905-3247
Check-In:
Check-Out:
Lodging:
Friday August 15th After 4:00PM
Sunday August 17th Before 11:00AM
Camp Oty’Okwa
24799 Purcell Road
S. Bloomingville, OH 43152
www.campotyokwalodging.com
Visitor Center 740-385-9732
Toll Free 866-525-2267
Directions:
this is the best and quickest way to come to the hocking hills area, and our
camp from the greater cleveland area:
take I-71 south to columbus.
stay on I-71 through columbus until you can veer left onto I-70 east.
stay on I-70 east until you see exit 105 for lancaster and st. rt. 33.
take that exit and continue on st. rt. 33 past Lancaster (using the by-pass)
and look for the logan exit called st. rt. 664.
take the exit for st. rt. 664, and turn right onto st. rt. 664 south. go 12
miles on this two lane, curvy road.
pass old man's cave, and pass grandma faye's grocery store.
the next major intersection is st. rt. 374 north, on which you may only turn
right. turn right and go only 100 yards.
you will see purcell road to the left with our camp sign near it.
stay on purcell road for 1/4 mile to camp.
coultrap lodge is the 2nd building on the left.
cardinal lodge is the 1st building on the right.
please call with any and all questions prior to arrival.
thanks!
sherry gibson
operations coordinator
camp otyokwa
866-525-2267
RIDGEWOOD YMCA
10989 Holliston Lane
Parma Heights, OHIO 44130-4051
Trail News
TO THE HOME OF:
Meetings
Sun March 16th 1:00PM Auto-Rama IX Center “Hook up With Us at the
Tow-Mater Exhibit”
Sunday April 13th 3:00PM Hana Deli and Restaurant
Corner of West 130th and Sprague
FREE Swimming
FREE swim at Ridgewood YMCA every Friday Night 7:30-9:00 PM.
The whole family can come to this event.