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The new century brought with it new facilities and new programs. C.O.P.E. and Trailblazers hit their stride at Horseshoe while Camp Ware received capital campaign funds to build Macaleer, HQ and Health Lodge buildings. The HSRAA was formed and helped improve both camps.
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2000 Pictures
In This Year: George W. Bush is elected President, the Y2K effect on computers is negligible, Enron is embroiled in scandal as the dot.com bust occurs, the Summer Olympics take place in Sydney, Australia, the final Peanuts cartoon strip is published.
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The Irish Scouts demonstrate their acumen in marching during the retreat ceremony. 2000 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Here are the Irish Scouts from County Cork all together. 2000 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Mike Berkiheiser, Ellie Rettew and Jon DeVirgilio stand in front of the Goodman Pavillon. 2000 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Four Generations of Camp Horseshoe as Link Rice '27 (left) stands with his great-grandson Josh Hughes, along with other Troop 78 alums G. Ernest Heegard and Steve D'Antonio. 2000 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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2001 Pictures
In This Year: September 11th, terrorists attack the twin towers in New York City; the U.S.-Afghanistan war begins; AOL and Time Warner merge; Dale Earnhardt dies in tragic racing crash; Anthrax-laced letters are sent to news outlets, 5 die;
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Retired ranger Roy Cole (left) and mason stand in front of the Horseshoe gate under construction. 2001 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Horseshoe HSRAA Gateway takes shape. 2001 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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HSRAA gateway dedication with Joe Eagan, Matt Christenson, Doug Dillow and Ron Fish. 2001 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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HSRAA Gateway Ribbon cutting with Council Executive Doug Dillow, Vice President Bill Taylor and HSRAA Chairman Bob Matje. 2001 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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A picture of the almost completed COPE building. 2001 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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2003 Pictures
In This Year: The United States invades Iraq, the Human Genome project is completed, the Concorde makes it's last commercial flight.
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Cub Town ground is broken by Scouts and leaders at Camp John H. Ware III. Back row (l to r) - Jim Montich, Gary Schroeder, Bill Taylor, R. James Macaleer, Brian Sinders, J. B. Rettew, Russ Neubauer, Neil Chippendale. 2003 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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During 2003 Health Lodge renovations, a time capsule was discovered in the chimney of the Health Lodge which contained various memorabilia circa 1944 when the Health Lodge was opened. Included was a felt Horseshoe Round patch from 1942, an article in the Daily Local News from 1944 regarding the Health Lodge dedication, an invitation and schedule of events to the dedication and a ticker tape list of the signatures of all who attended the dedication. 2003 - Contributed by Ray Hayden [Contribute Info]
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2007 Pictures
In This Year: Nancy Pelosi becomes the first female Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the iPhone is introduced to the world, Pakastani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assasinated, Live Earth concerts are held in 9 cities around the world.
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Former Troop 6 Scoutmaster Bill Waxbom dedicates the White House in the late Dr. Ossie Spellman's honor in front of the Spellman family. 2007 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Scouts from Troops 6 and 78 attend the ceremony to honor their former Scoutmaster Dr. Ossie Spellman. 2007 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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The 50th anniversary Camp Ware Staff Shirt for 2007. 2007 - Contributed by Matt Lewis [Contribute Info]
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2008 Pictures
In This Year: Fidel Castro resigns as president of Cuba, Bill Gates steps down as CEO of Microsoft, banks and other financial institutions begin to file for bankruptcy to start a worldwide recession, Robert Mugabe was reelected president of Zimbabwe under dubious circumstances.
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Former staff member Joe Eagan inspects the new parade field walkway that leads to the dining hall. 2008 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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2009 Pictures
In This Year: Iran erupts in protests after allegations of fraud in the Iranian presidential election surface; the H1N1 (Swine) Flu spread creates a global pandemic; Michael Jackson, one of the best-selling musicians of all time, dies at age 50;
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The OA Lodge Building wall panels have been removed in this picture so that new cable could be run and better paneling installed. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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These new totem poles were built by Clarke Green and others in 2009 to stand as counterpoints to the other 3 totem poles on the West side of Achgeketum circle. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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This new copier was purchased as part of a fundraising campaign during the summer and it spits out copies much faster than its predecessor. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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The HSRAA rehabilitated the trash dumpster area for their 2009 project; here the dumpster area is nearly complete. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Here are the delegates from Octoraro 22 at the Section NE-6B Conclave. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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J.B. Rettew III is honored by fellow Scouters for his dedication to Chester County Council and the Scouting movement at the 10th Annual Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association Reunion at Camp Horseshoe. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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G. Ernest Heegard receives an American Flag from Will Stevens in honor of immeasurable contributions to camp and Scouting, while J.B. Rettew III receives the retired Chester County Council flag at Saturday Evening Retreat to honor is dedication to CCC and Scouting. 2009 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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