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The 1980s were a decade of expansion, rebuilding and saying our fond farewells at HSR. The camp profited from the expansion of the Dining Hall and Headquarters Building, while the newly dedicated Schraam Lodge and Achgeketum Circle were a testament to the devotion of some of HSR's most respected patrons, including G. Ernest Heegard, who retired in 1988 after 29 years as Camp Director of Horseshoe. Camp Jubilee became Camp John H. Ware III in honor of the politician who donated heavily to camp.
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1980 Pictures
In This Year: Ronald Reagan is elected the 40th President of the United States, the Miracle on Ice takes place where the underdog U.S. Olympic Hockey Team defeats the Soviets in the semi-final match, Zimbabwe gains independence from the United Kingdom, the "Who Shot J.R.?" episode of Dallas becomes a national phenomenon.
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Demolition of the old kitchen required muscle. Identified in this picture are Karl 'Moose' Winsch, Bill Trowill and Mike D'Antonio. 1980 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Once the big equipment took care of the remaining stumps and rocks, the road started to really take shape. 1980 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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1981 Pictures
In This Year: MTV is launched, Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female Supreme Court Justice of the United States, Lady Diana Spencer marries Prince Charles in a worldwide media event, both Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II survive assassination attempts.
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The Rossiter Vistors Center was with its large front porch was added to the Headquarters building in 1981. 1981 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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1982 Pictures
In This Year: The EPCOT center is opened to the public, the album Thriller by Michael Jackson is released, the Commodore 64 PC is introduced, the first consumer CD player is released.
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Ossie Spellman speaks at the dedication of the Winter Lodge in memory of Harold Schramm, Council benefactor. 1982 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Dedication of the Schramm Winter Lodge with Council Pres. Bob Lorgus and Pete Cirroco looking on. 1982 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Jim Gawthrop, Lodge Advisor, and Joe Knipe (Post 50) at Schramm dedication. 1982 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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1983 Pictures
In This Year: The final episode of M*A*S*H airs and is the most watched TV program in history, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) goes on sale in Japan, Microsoft Word premieres, Vanessa Williams is crowned the first African-American Miss America.
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The OA Lodge is a central site for the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave, hosted by Octoraro Lodge #22. 1983 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Some delegates practice their archery skills during the 1983 Section NE-5A Conclave's afternoon open activities. 1983 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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1988 Pictures
In This Year: PanAm Flight 103 is blown up over Lockerbie, Scotland, George Bush is elected the 41st President of the United States, the Iran-Iraq war ends, the first official night baseball game is played at Wrigley Field.
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Ernie Heegard, Mahlon Rossiter and others pause briefly for a photo while adding the finishing touches to Achgeketum Circle. 1988 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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In 1988, the Polish Scouts in Exile Jamboree was held at Horseshoe Scout Reservation. 1988 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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