Stoney Lake Reflections

Go back to when it was hip to be square and take a listen to this beautious recording of camp from the 1980's.

More trips; Don's favorite place at camp and his favorite job. A former surgeon wants to work on the maintenance crew !?! Emerson Barn overhaul Building a new maintenance barn Don's appreciation of the 'E' in Stoney Lake! Repurposing the North Center dining hall to the Doc Miller Learning Center What advice he would give people working at camp today Don's one word for camp and what it means to him

A modern take on a YMCA Storer Camps legend. As old as fire, gathering together and sharing oral traditions hve been an important part of almost every culture. Such traditions evolve, change, and adapt as permutations occur through time and the re-telling. There are several versions of this story that have been shared through the years.  The Stoney Lake Reflections Project recorded this version to mend a break in the chain of this storytelling tradition. Now Alumni and friends can enjoy this as a piece of nostalgic 'recorded history' and current staff can reference the story to prevent it fading into obscurity. The Legend of Mona Greenfield performed by Mary Mennel Edited & Produced by Dustin Smith ©2018 Stoney Lake Reflections / GoldenTime Marketing; All Rights Reserved

Our guest: Mr. Don Klotz, Dr. Don Klotz, or just 'Uncle Don'. Don arrived on the shores of Stoney lake in 1943 and was one of the original Doc’s Boys. We talk to Don and get a glimpse of what camp was like during his time. We also learn the various positions done had as well as some interesting stories along his camp adventures. We learn of a promise he made and later fulfilled about YMCA Storer Camps.

Download Episode! [http://traffic.libsyn.com/stoneylakereflections/09clark2.mp3] Stoney Lake Reflections Show Notes Episode: 09 Clark Ewing What I have to say: I visited with Clark and Marilyn in August of 2017. Jenni Lane :) made all the arrangements for this interview to happen and for that I am grateful. The Ewings invited me into their abode in Saline, Michigan for an afternoon of great reflections. For starters, Clark hasn’t changed a bit! As an interviewer I was on the edge of my seat as I listened to his reflections. At once I was a camper again, waiting to be entertained…and I was also that young staffer who absorbed any crumbs of wisdom from this camp giant (or is it oracle?). As an adult, I sat there in awe. It is impossible to separate the history of camp and this couple, without one, you would not have the other. This fact cannot be overstated and is not up to debate. I’ll wait to publish more insights on my meeting with Clark & Marilyn in a devoted blog article.  But for now, I’ll let Clark tell his story in his own words. You will also hear Marilyn chime in from time to time, keeping Mr. Ewing honest! ;) Enjoy. Show Notes: * Clark's Swan Dive * Swimming Docks and the many contributions of the Anderson family * Recruiting International Staff and Internationalism of Storer * Proudest individual achievement - work with the Toledo, Spain YMCA * Tom Roy Venture Out guide extraordinaire * The Games of Yore: William Tell, Hikes to town & Friday Night Boxing * A fundamental shift of focus at YMCA Storer Camps, from sports to nature * Expansion of Horses and Watercraft * Roger Tory Peterson [http://stoneylakereflections.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RTP-Combined-files.pdf] * More Horses! And building barns * Clark's High Silk Hat! * Important lessons learned at YMCA Storer Camps * Clark's one word to describe camp * What camp means to Clark, Marilyn, and the Ewing Family [caption id="attachment_6773" align="aligncenter" width="398"] Swan Dive![/caption]   [caption id="attachment_6795" align="aligncenter" width="481"] Clark's Member (#1) Card for the Toledo, Spain YMCA[/caption] Clark & Marilyn [caption id="attachment_6794" align="aligncenter" width="409"] Greg McKee & Mike Anderson sacrifice themselves for              World Service Day[/caption]       [caption id="attachment_6725" align="aligncenter" width="362"] Clark Ewing Middle Row, 2nd from Left[/caption]   Clark & Marilyn Hall of Fame Documents: Scannable Document on Mar 27, 2018 at 1_57_26 AM [http://stoneylakereflections.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Scannable-Document-on-Mar-27-2018-at-1_57_26-AM.pdf] [caption id="attachment_3512" align="aligncenter" width="463"] Happy Daze North Center Barn[/caption] A Cherished Reunion Call SLR!  New Feature: Call and leave a message in sixty seconds: Your Favorite Place at Camp and Why 858-367-7298 StoneyLakeReflections@gmail.com MUSIC In Episode: 'Funiculi Funicula' - Andre Rieu, 1999, Standard YouTube License 'Blue Creek Trail', Dan Lebowitz, Royalty Free Music, Published: Feb 16, 2018. 'Fortaleza',  Topher Mohr and Alex Elena from YouTube Audio Library, No Copywright, 2015. YouTube Audio Library http://goo.gl/YmnOAx [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=ngWaUjActUg&redir_token=Q497KuPF_gRhLCP4lVL3TjaNal18MTUyMzQ1MzI2MkAxNTIzMzY2ODYy&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FYmnOAx] 'William Tell Overture' Rossini, [1829] Standard YouTube License, 2013   Download available at http://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary [http://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary] Theme: 'Stoney Lake Reflections' Sing-out & Intro- Performed by Singer/Songwriter Cori Strell: Intsagram: @coristrellmusic [http://@coristrellmusic] Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/cori-strell [https://soundcloud.com/cori-strell] iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cori-strell/id1155651660 [https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/cori-strell/id1155651660] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Cori-Strell-Music-1174158396011014/ [https://www.facebook.com/Cori-Strell-Music-1174158396011014/] Stoney Lake Reflections is a trademark of Dustin Smith. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. http://www.stoneylakereflections.com [http://www.stoneylakereflections.com] ©2018 Dustin Smith; All Rights reserved