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1980s, 1990s, Group / Cabin Photos, Staff

Head Staff 1986 – 1992

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1986

1986 Head Staff

Back Row (l-r) Bruce Grinton, Jay Kahane, Adam Fine, Bert Fine, Jennifer Fine, Donna Shoom-Kirsh, Eric Sobel

Front Row (l-r) Jill Taylor, Bethann Slan, unknown, Sari Topper, Wes Pollock, Susan Fishman

1987

1987 Headstaff

Back Row (l-r) Eric Sobel, Susan Fishman, Adam Fine, Bert Fine, Jennifer Fine, Domenic Perrovano, Chris Brennick, Jay Kahane, Heather , Enzo Bardoni

Front Row (l-r) Cheryl Zelitt, Rochelle Simon, Lisa Raphael, Jill Taylor, Neil Shankman, Neill Kalvin, Rachel , David Kimbark

1988

1988

Back Row (l-r) Joey Grossman, Dara Silverman, Jeff Karabanow

Middle Row (l-r) Pamela Cass, Marni Teppermen, Janis Freemont Zimmerman, Jay Kahane, Jennifer Fine, Jeff Kahane, Cindy Goluboff, Jason Wynberg

Front Row (l-r) Eric Sobel,

1989

1989

Back Row (l-r) Eric Sobel, Cindy Goluboff, Jeff Kahane, Amarylis Wills, Joey Grossman, Jeff Karabanow, Kellie

Front Row (l-r) Rochelle Simon, Cheryl Zelitt, Joanne Green, Jay Kahane

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1970s, Landmarks

Fireplace

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It was a last-minute addition to the building because the ski club was starting up. It was envisioned as a valuable spot during the winter time – and likely was. However, the ski club only lasted a few years after which the fireplace became a curiosity.

It was not included in the original design show below:

Office Wing Plan

Here is a preliminary design in which the fireplace has been added:

Fireplace design

The fireplace in the design above was changed.  The final design:

Office Wing Final original

In the late 80’s a small addition provided summer storage for the Board Of Education:

Office Wing Final

After completion in 1964:

The Fireplace area between the Auditorium and the Office. 1982

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1960s

The Spiral Slide

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The red spiral slide in the Peewee/Muppet unit was an iconic feature at the camp.  It was purchased in the early 60s.  It was manufactured by Blue Imp. in Medicine Hat, Alberta.

The company is still in business today and according to their website, they pioneered the stainless steel spiral slide – and this is an early model!  Never seen another like it.  According to the current president of the family-owned business, this slide first appeared in their catalogue in 1962.  He recalled seeing them manufactured when he was a boy. The final design was slightly different leading him to speculate that the slide at camp was an early version – from 1960 or 1961.

The slide was featured in several camp brochures and was a popular attraction through 1993.  It was removed in 1995 as part of the demolition as it no longer met playground regulations.

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1960s

Bert’s Parents

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Bert’s parents, Lillian and Meyer Fine were often at camp.

Meyer Fine enjoyed leading activities – especially puppet-making.  For a time, every camper received their own wooden puppet. He had the nickname , “Grandpa Doodle”.

Ribbon-cutting to begin soapbox derby ca. 1963.  Ribbon is being held by Mike Shulman (right).

Making puppets in 1960. Paul Sobel in the background.

Making puppets in the garage, 1963

Lillian Fine, outside the Peewee fence. ca 1965

Bert and Lillian tour camp in 1988.