Trail News Publication of Ridgewood YMCA Trail Blazers August 2009 How About A Rodeo!!? See more photos on Page 4. July 4 th Parade More on back cover.
Trail Boss Forward Scout Paymaster TN Editor Assist TN Editor Trader Ramrod Ramrod Ramrod Ramrod Old Trapper Ridgewood YMCA Program Director 2009 Trailblazers Officers Ken & Jacob Everett Jim, Danny & Joey Zito Greg & Nicholas Poghen Dave & David Frank Greg & Matt Peel Jim & Michael Janowich Brian & Jacob Zimmerman Joe & Joey Bena Joe, Eddie & Evan Zgrabik Chris, Christian, & Steven Apel Greg & Matt Peel Nick Standering 440-845- 3878 440-845- 8326 440-842- 0939 440-230- 2285 440-884- 2115 440-230- 1710 440-582- 5259 440-546- 0127 440-885- 3469 440-885- 1642 440-884- 2115 440-842- 5200 Website: http://www.bigcreekweb.com User Name: trail Password: blazers CADANDELI@aol.com tbtrailboss@bigcreekweb.com jimzito@cox.net tbforwardscout@bigcreekweb.com gsptax@sbcglobal.net tbpaymaster@bigcreekweb.com dfrank62@wowway.com tbtneditor@bigcreekweb.com gpeel@cox.net tbassisttneditor@bigcreekweb.com Regal270@aol.com tbtrader@bigcreekweb.com bzimmer@wowway.com tbramrod1@bigcreekweb.com joebena@cox.net tbramrod2@bigcreekweb.com joezgrabik@sbcglobal.net tbramrod3@bigcreekweb.com Clap-el@peoplepc.com tbramrod4@bigcreekweb.com gpeel@cox.net tboldtrapper@bigcreekweb.com nstandering@clevelandymca.org Sweatshirts and T shirts combo for adult sizes M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL $30.00 Jim Janowich 11115 Donmar Road North Royalton, Ohio 44133 440-230-1710 (Remember Jim is Zesty, I think that means call him anytime day or night.) Name Address City, State Zip Quantity, Size Quantity, Size
August 2009 Trail Boss Report Fellow Trail Blazers: Jacob & I just got back from one of the best event so far this year. If you where unable to attend the Buckin Ohio rodeo you missed a fun filled evening. Most of the boys had the opportunity to compete in an ice-cream eating contest in an old western town setting. Even though they didn t win they showed that the Trail Blazers eat well and took their time. We where entertained to a sheep riding contest involving children. Then the main event which had twenty-four cowboys competing for 1 st place in the bull riding event. Even the clown kept everyone on the edge of their seats during the competition. Thanks to O.I.C. Joe, Eddie and Evan Zgrabik for bringing us this great event. A special Trail Blazer thank you to Eileen Thorsell (owner) and staff for an enjoyable evening. We held our July meeting at CiCi s Pizza (Ridge Park Square) on Sunday July 19 th ; fifteen blazers and family members attended. The Mohican trip was also well attended by Trail Blazers. We were spread out all over the camp and it was great to see some old alumni that attended. The 4 th of July Parade again had a great turn out and the boys got to pass out candy along the parade route. A few reminders - I need RSVP S if you are planning on attending the Trail Blazers Family Picnic by Saturday August 15 th. Due to the budget for this event I ll only be buying enough food for those who reply. So don t wait until the last minute or past the deadline like the growing trend of the past few years or you ll be left out. It s becoming that time of the year. The 2010 Officer s Election is just around the corner (Nov.). As time goes on, believe it or not your son will get older and his interests will change. Sure he will remember all the good times and father and son magic that you ve had together. Still, he is older now and moving on in the trail of life. Such is the time of some of our officers. It won t be long until they will be moving along. It s hard to imagine but it will happen soon. We need to have some new people in the organization step up and lead us on into the future. So take a minute and look into your soul and see if you can make a difference in the group. Someone did it for you. Nominations will be taken at upcoming meetings and events. cadandeli@aol.com tbtrailboss@bigcreekweb.com Home 440.845.3878 Cell 440.829.1441 Father & Sons Trails Together, Jacob & Ken Everett 2009 Trail Boss
Buckin Ohio Rodeo Wrap-up!
WE ARE GOING FISHING Saturday August 8, 2009 from 7AM to 1PM Must arrive by 6:30 AM. Boarding starts at 6:00 AM Price $35 per person Price Includes Bait Pop, snacks, sandwich, and water What to bring Fishing license if over 16 5 gallon bucket to keep the fish in Fishing poles Tackle box Seasickness medicine if needed Special food if needed because of allergy, or appetite. Good time and ready to catch fish! Fish for perch on the Linda Mae Breakfast will not be provided Contact Joe Zgrabik at 440-885-3469 joezgrabik@sbcglobal.net Make check payable to Trail Blazers and mail to: Joe Zgrabik 11815 Ronald Drive Parma, Ohio 44130 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Names Number of people x $35 = $ Deadline to sign up is July 22, 2009 or the first 28 people. Whichever comes first? Fishing Charter August 8, 2009 Options Fish cleaning for $0.50 per fish $5.00 for rental fishing rod Ice, tackle supplies, etc. available for additional cost. Location Wildwood Marina 17304 Neff Road 216-481-5771 Wildwood State Park www.wildwoodmarina.com Directions Located 10 Miles East of Downtown Cleveland Take I-71North to I-90 East Exit 185 Street North Slight left onto Neff Road Proceed North on Neff Road Turn left and follow Lakeshore Blvd. (500 yards) The Wild Wood State Park entrance will be on your right. East 174 Street and Lakeshore Blvd. Across from Gazebo When entering parking area take a right after crossing the creek bridge Then it will be second left and COME ON INSIDE
Join Us At This Extraordinary Location! TRAIL BLAZERS FAMILY PICNIC Sunday August 23 rd, 2009 2:00PM (We Will Also Have Our Monthly Meeting) * FEATURING THE ANNUAL TRAIL BOSS BARBECUE * * Games (to include corn hole, water balloon toss, sack race & more) * Octagon Shelter in Cuyahoga Valley National Park Directions: Take I-77 south to I-271 north. Proceed to SR 303 east. In the village of Peninsula, the second light is Akron-Peninsula road, turn right. Proceed on Akron-Peninsula road to Truxell/Kendall Park Road, turn left. Follow Truxell/Kendall Park Road, Octagon Shelter is about 2 miles along on the left. This is an almost FREE event to all Trail Blazer families. All we ask is that you please bring a dessert to share. We do need a count for food/drink so please e- mail or call us if you plan to attend. Please RSVP by Saturday August 15 th. Ken & Jacob Everett, 2009 Trail Boss cadandeli@aol.com 440.845.3878 440.829.1441
2009 TRAIL BLAZERS FALL ADVENTURE August 28-30 th PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME and come experience the beauty of YMCA Camp Tippecanoe on Lake Clendening a place for Fun and Adventure Ken & Jacob Everett, Trail Boss http://www.ymcacamptippecanoe.org NEW: BOTH OVERNIGHT AND WEEKEND OPTIONS ARE OFFERED! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2009
2009 Trail Blazers Fall Adventure Lodging And Other Details Trail Blazers have reserved the C-Bar-T Lodge at Camp Tippecanoe, an 1100-acre YMCA camp located in the beautiful woodlands and scenic hills of southeastern Ohio on Clendening Lake near New Philadelphia. You can plan on a 2 hour drive to this destination from our area. Upstairs the lodge has large rooms with bunk beds. You will need to bring pillows and sleeping bags. BEDDING, LINENS AND TOILETRIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Downstairs are bathrooms and showers. There is also a kitchen and dining area. Meals: Trail Blazers with serve our usual feasts at breakfasts on both Saturday and Sunday mornings and dinner on Saturday at the C-Bar-T. Plans are to provide everyone a boxed lunch on Saturday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2009 Trail Blazers Fall Adventure * ACTIVITIES * We plan to schedule an early breakfast (for those already at camp) on Saturday morning to get us on the road and over to the Pro Football Hall of Fame at 10:00 AM. Those coming down on Saturday should also be at the Hall of Fame at 10:00 AM as we need to enter as a group. Upon our return to camp on Saturday afternoon, camp activities available include horseback riding, hiking, boating, fishing and target sports. In the evening, we will join the Adventure Guides (who are also camping here) at the fire to honor (and recruit) the Outgoing Expedition and serve everyone afterward with our spectacular ice-cream sundae bar. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Trail Blazers Fall Adventure August 28-30 th DADS NAME SON(S) NAME(S) PHONE SPECIAL REQUESTS I register 1 Father + 1 Son at $150.00 for WEEKEND (Friday-Sunday) plus 1 additional Son at $40.00 I register 1 Father + 1 Son at $90.00 for OVERNIGHT (Saturday-Sunday) plus 1 additional Son at $35.00 (Please Make Checks Payable To Trail Blazers) Mail or Deliver To: Ken & Jacob Everett Registration Deadline 6203 Pelham Drive August 16 th, 2009 Parma, OH 44129 Questions? cadandeli@aol.com H: 440-845-3878 C: 440-829-1441
Note: Cell phones are not a reliable form of communication on camp property.
2009 Trail Blazers Golf Outing Open to outgoing Adventure Guides expedition When: Saturday, September 12 th Time: 10:00AM Where: Leaning Tree Golf Course, 3770 Broadview Road Who: Fathers and Sons Cost: $10 for each Son & $10.50 for Dads (includes pull carts) -OR- $31 for Father and Son with a riding cart Includes: 9 holes, and the cook out afterwards Prizes: Longest Drive, Closest Pin, Longest Putt, and more. Deadline for sign up: Tuesday September 8 th Hole sponsors needed: $25 for each hole Company sponsors for gifts and prizes welcome Can be claim as Tax-Write off Mail to: Jim Janowich 11115 Donmar Road North Royalton, Oh 44133 Contact me with any questions, 440-230-1710 or Regal270@aol.com Make check payable to TRAIL BLAZERS Include Names of father and sons, and include Phone # Request for a foursome
2009 Adventure Programs Family Camp At the Kalahari Waterpark and Resort Sandusky Ohio What: Ohio s largest indoor waterpark with areas for children of all ages, Tree top jungle Dry play area, Indoor mini golf, Arcade, And many other activities. More details available at www.kalahariresort.com When: Friday Sept. 18 to Sat Sept. 19 Check in Fri. is at 4pm, check out Sat. is at 11am or stay Sat. night also at the same rate! We can get into the Waterpark early Fri. at 12noon and can stay After check out on Sat. until 3pm Cost: $132 for a Nomad Room with 4 Waterpark passes (sleeps 4-6) $212 for a Two Room Suite with kitchen with 8 passes $192 for an African Queen Suite with 6 passes (sleeps 6-8) Additional Waterpark passes are $20 each (kids 1yr and under are free) Reservations are to be made directly with the Kalahari resort via their web site or by calling 1-877-253-5466 and asking for the Ridgewood YMCA Adventure Guides Family Camp room block. Deadline for reservations to be made is Fri. August 15th, 2009 Any questions call OIC Brian Langermeier @ 440-845-2158 or E-mail blangermeier@ameritech.net (please include Kalahari in the subject line)
THE TOP O THE LEDGES OVERNIGHTER! How about a night of tent camping away from home but just a short drive away? And, FREE!!!! An inflation busting, tough economy-beating, awayfrom-home staycation if there ever was one.! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH Arrive as early as 11 A.M. that day; and depart as late as 11 A.M. on Sunday, September 27 th. PRICE IS 100% ABSOLUTELY FREE PROVIDED YOU BRING YOUR OWN TENT AND FOOD. DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD! (IT WILL BE PROVIDED ON SITE.) WE LL HAVE THE TRAILBLAZER GRILL GOING. THINK OF THIS AS A SORT OF STONE SOUP AN OLD INDIAN GUIDE TRADITION! I HAVE RESERVED THIS FACILITY FOR UP TO 50 DADS/SONS. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON; CONTACT: DAVE GOLIAS (330) 289-1253; E-MAIL: goliasdavid@att.net ********************************************** There is an optional trip to nearby Buzzard s Cove for miniature golf and ice cream Kids 12 yrs & under $5.00 Day $6.00 @ Night (after 5 p.m.) Adults $6.00 Day & $7.00 @ Night See www.buzzardcove.com for more details!
It includes: TRAILBLAZER S BOWLING! Friday, October 16th; 9:00 p.m.-12:00a.m. YORKTOWN LANES $10 PER PERSON. -All the games you can bowl. - Hot dogs, chips & drinks! Head count needed by October 2. Contact OIC, Brian Zimmerman. (440-582-5259). We will have our October meeting at this event also. FUNDRAISER FOR BRUCE KENDAL FAMILY! Details to come.
Join Us Again This Fall For: TAILGATING...BOAT RIDES......AND A BROWNS GAME! CLEVELAND BROWNS versus GREEN BAY PACKERS Sunday October, 25 2009 @ 1:00 PM * LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE * Open to Trail Blazer Members: Father & Son(s) Only IF YOU RESPONDED AS AN INTEREST RESPONDER TO MY E-MAIL BACK IN MAY, YOU HAVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 3rd TO PAY FOR AND CLAIM YOUR TICKETS. AFTER SEPTEMBER 3rd, I WILL BEGIN OFFERING TICKETS TO THOSE MEMBERS ON OUR WAITING LIST. The following Interest Responders are: Beckstrom, Gallo, Kovacs, Peel, Spilker, Iannelli, Rasmussen, Zgrabik and Nelson Tickets (section 543 rows 22 & 23) are $32.50 each Checks for Browns tickets are to be made out to Trail Blazers and mailed to Ken Everett by Saturday September 3rd, 2009. Tailgating/boat ride tickets are $30.00 for Dad and first son. Add $5.00 for second son. Checks for tailgating/boat ride should be made out to Trail Blazers and mailed to Ken Everett by Saturday September 3rd, 2009. * Parking (free), tailgating and the boat depart from Scranton & Carter St * Tailgating starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM. Don t forget your chairs. * Trail Blazers will supply grills and some meats, buns etc for tailgating. Please Bring a potluck side dish for all to enjoy and get in the spirit of tailgating. * We board the boat at 11:15 AM for departure to Cleveland Browns Stadium * The boat departs 20 minutes following the conclusion of the game, returning to The dock at Scranton & Carter St. Without any delays on the river, we should return to our cars within 1.5 hours following the game. Ken and Jacob Everett tboss@bigcreekweb.com 6203 Pelham Dr. (H) 440.845.3878 Parma, OH 44129 (C) 440.829.1441
4th Year Adventure Guides Valley Expedition Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers are inviting 4 th Year Guides in the Valley Expedition to Lazer-X-Treme. The 4 th year Guide sons are FREE and the dads and additional sons pay $14 each. Pizza, wings, snacks and pop are included along with laser tag. This is limited to just 60 people, so sign-up early. Lazer-X-Treme at Southland Shopping Center 13409 Smith Road Friday November 20 at 11:00 PM to 1:30 AM Please sign up before November 6 Trail Blazer OIC: Jim Zito 440-503-8639 Make checks payable to: Trail Blazers and mail to: Jim Zito 10989 Holliston Lane Parma Heights, Ohio 44130-4051 _ Guide Name: Team: Phone Number: Number of 4 th year Guides sons FREE Dad and additional boys x $14 each = Total Amount $ Lazer-X-Treme November 20, 2009
2009 Trail Blazers Calendar Month Date Event February 21 Tobogganing & Meeting 28 Indoor Baseball March 7 N@TR/Guides 20 Trail Blazers Swim @ the Y 29 Meeting - Moes Southwest Grill April 16 Paint Ball / Meeting May 9 Meeting-Demetrio's 15-17 Spring Adventure Camp 25 Parma Hts. Parade June 6 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 17 Clean Ohio 20 American Hot Rod Racer/Meeting 4 Parade July 10-12 Mohican canoe trip 19 Meeting 25 Buck in Ohio/Rodeo August 8 Fishing Charter 23 Family Picnic/Meeting 28-30 Fall Adventure Camp- Tippecanoe September 12 Father/Sons Golf Outing 18-19 Kalahari 26-27 Top of the ledges overnighter/meeting October 16 Bowling/Meeting 25 Browns Game November 20 Lazer X-treme/Meeting TBA Swim & Gym December TBA Tobogganing or tubing/meeting January 2010 9 Honor Guard Y-Noah / Meeting 29-31 Winter Adventure - Atwood February 2010 27 Whirlyball Events are Subject to change - Check individual flyers in the Trail News for exact details. Meetings are monthly, however date and locations vary. Ideas/Events for consideration - Aeros/Indians; Picnic/Baseball game; Whirlyball; Tubing at Brandywine; Science Center; Dave & Busters; Charity work; Fundraisers; Donate our time to help others. You are welcome to contact an officer or bring up ideas at meetings.
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