Page 12 Camping Becomes Major Enterprise The Bureau of Outdoor Re- creation reports a total of 35.199.000 people participated in camping during 1970. and sta- tistics presented in 1971 at the First *Camping Congress indi- cated the number of camping families ranged from 8 to 10 “million. Thishas resulted in a demand for camping facilities that ex- ceeds supply in many areas. Yet in spite of the tremendous ~ demand for camping facilities. many campgrounds have not been financial successes. To furnish a source of infor- mation on this subject. The Pennsylvania State University has developed a correspon- dence course on campground development with emphasis on the development of the private ‘ampground as a family enter- prise. It analizes current trends in recreation. discusses the poten- tial market and suggests sever- al factors the successful camp- ground operator must consider: location. type of terrain. health requirements and personal characteristics of the operator. cost of developing campgrounds and offers suggestions for water. sewage. and electrical installations and specific plans for site development. To secure a copy of the course write to Box 5000. University Park. Pa. 16802. Request Camp- ground Development. and en- close your check payable to Penn State in the amount of $5. A course copy will be mailed you immediately. Luxury makes a man so soft, that it is hard to please him, and easy to trouble him; so that his pleasures at last become his burden. Luxury is a nice master, ‘hard to be pleased. Ran —Mackenzie sig Ee a 4 % 4 site. troop leaders continue to The Dallas Area Booster Club Football Game is set for Oct. 20, when the Dallas Area Moun- taineers meet the Nanticoke Area Trojans at Dallas. Highlight of the game will be the Booster Club program, which will be sold by Booster Club members. The program contains pictures of the football team, cheerleaders, band, pom pom girls and strutters. In add- ition, ‘‘ads’’ and messages from - local businesses will be a part of the program. Proceeds from the sale of the programs are used to provide funds for the Booster Club, who in turn support the Dallas High School athletic teams. Co-chairmen of this year’s Booster Club program are Chuck Dewees and Chuck Riegel. Dallas Booster Club president, Bill Dierolf, also announced that on Oct. 23, the Dallas Booster Club will enter- tain the ACON Club, Nanticoke Booster Club, at a smoker. The game films will be shown and refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at the Dallas American Legion, at 8 p.m. \ The Boy Scouts of America Penns Mountain Council Fall the John Jopling farm, Lehman. Huntsville Scout Troop 242 host- ed the event. About 200 boys, mostly aged 11 to 15, camped on the farm from Friday night to Sunday morning. Besides the regular tent pitching and campfire building, the boys engaged in competi- tion, including tent peg making, speed tent pitching, log chop- ping, fire building, flap jack flipping and edible plant identi- fication. Scouts representing eight A packed stadium of specta- tors witnessed the sixth annual homecoming program of the Dallas Senior High Student Council last Saturday. afternoon during the half-time of the Dal- las-Seranton Prep football game. Joni Rodinella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodinella, Huntsville Road, Dallas, was elected 1973 Homecoming Queen by the student body. A senior in the business depart- ment of the high school, she and her court were presented by Rick Pietraccini, president of the student council. Kathleen Jonsson, 11972 Homecoming Queen, crowned the newly- x troops enjoyed tine weather during the entire camporee. Scouts in the Penns Mountains Council made their way to the Lehman site from Huntsville. Noxen, Centermoreland. Trucksville, Sweet Valley and Tunkhannock, which sent two troops. There was also a guest troop from Stowe, in the Valley Forge Council of Boy Scouts of America. A group of approximately 25 Cub Scouts spent one night on the campgrounds with their fathers. The U.S. Army supplied the youngsters with water, by sta- tioning a tanker on the camp site. elected queen, and Grace Shel- don ‘representing’ the Dallas strutters, presented Miss Rodinella with her robe. She also received a bouquet of roses from Karen Fedak, who repre- sented the Dallas cheerleaders. Miss Rodinella was escorted to the platform by the color guard of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves, Detachment 47, Wyo- ming. The color guard included Sgt. Larry Earl, Corp. Pete Wallace, Lance Corp. Butch Monico, and PFC Bernie Walko. An honor guard was formed by the Dallas cheerleaders and strutters. Taking part in the festivities were the remaining six finalists } in the homecoming competition, who formed the queen’s court. The girls and their escorts were Linda Flock, Casey Albert, Terri Leaf, Tom Duffy; Judy Martin, Todd Kirshner, Ellen Jim Martin, Karen Purvin, Steve Meskers; and Jane Ann Sherman escorted by John Arnold. - ; Miss Rodinella was escorted by Keith Gorton, and Miss Jons- son’s escort was Jay Futch. The homecoming dance was held in the high school gym Saturday evening from 8 to 11 p.m., with music by the “‘8th Street Bridge. > Theme of the dance was ‘Up, Up and Away’’ with the gym appropriately de- corated with balloons and streamers. Chairman of-the de- corating committee was George Martin, : Other comities chairmen were general chairman, Barb Griffith; co-chairman, Terri Leaf; elections, Bob Vander- hook; half-time activities, Deb- bie Kirshner; invitations, Jean Petro, Brenda Bloomer; motor- cade, Randy Mark; program, Gail Edwards, Jean Wolensky; publicity, Cindy Purvin, Katie Gray: refreshments, Gerry Brague; reservations, school office; tickets, Pam Steele, Brenda Bloomer; waiters, Bob Baird, and hall decorations, Pep Club. The motorcade of cars pre- ceding the game started at Dal- las Shopping Center and carried the girls and their escorts to the football stadium where the girls and other participants sat in a special section until the half- time activities. Marines Promote Marine Cpl. James N. Reeder, son of Charles Reeder of Sweet Valley. was promoted to his present rank while ser- ving at the Marine Corps I base 4 i : A Greenstreet News Putian There’s some artistic, constructive and decorative talent in these members of Centermoreland’s Troop 336, as is made ob- vious in the attractive and sturdy entrance way to their camping . area. Young scouts gather around the traditional campfire during one’ of their two nights on the Lehman camp grounds. Seven area troops and a guest troop from Stowe, in the Valley Forge area, attended the three-day get-together. Fi: pas Loos The new Homecoming Queen for 1973, Joni Rondinella, was crowned at the Dallas-Scranton Prep game Saturday. Photos by eo EAR »
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