BONUS: From the Archives an Audio Tour from the 80s
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.
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Episode: 11 Don Klotz
Stoney Lake Reflections
More trips; Don's favorite place at camp and his favorite job.
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Special Feature: The Legend of Mona Greenfield
Stoney Lake Reflections
A modern take on a YMCA Storer Camps legend.
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Episode 10 - Don Klotz
Stoney Lake Reflections
Our guest: Mr. Don Klotz, Dr. Don Klotz, or just 'Uncle Don'.
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Episode: 09 Clark Ewing
Stoney Lake Reflections
Clark shares the story behind his swan dive, the building of the swim docks by the Anderson family, work with the Toledo Spain YMCA, Thoughts about Tom Roy, the games of yore: William Tell, hikes to town and Friday Night Boxing...and much more...don't miss a command performance of 'My High Silk Hat'
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Episode: 08 Clark Ewing
Stoney Lake Reflections
Clark shares his passions and loves, from his affection for Marilyn to his affinity for flight. Clark shares what he did for children and World Service Day. He also shares his favorite place at camp. Love is all around in this episode as well as insights to some special Storer Mottos...Enjoy!
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Episode: 07 Clark Ewing
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Episode: 05 Jim & Judy Mohr
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In this second episode I spoke with Jim ‘Father Nature’ about the natural environment at camp and what makes it special.
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Episode 6 -Jim & Judy Mohr
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Stoney Lake Reflections Show Notes Episode: 06 Jim & Judy Mohr What I have to say: Jim & Judy were very much parental figures for me and countless others. Their roles as 'in loco parentis' were not cemented because of their age in relation to younger staff, but with their stage in life, Storer experiences, and willingness not to only support campers, but support the staff. It was a knowing look, a reassuring glance, a quick chat during some long days that helpred many of us to dig a little deeper to make the Storer magic happen. They were a couple who had seen it...
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Episode 4 -Jim & Judy Mohr
Stoney Lake Reflections
Jim & Judy Mohr- This couple spent 32 years together on the banks of ol' Stony (Judy had 3 more years before Jim!) Their influence ran far and wide during and after their impressive tenure at camp...influence and dedication that run to the present day. Listen in...you might learn something!
info_outlineEditor's Note: There were some great challenges with audio quality on this episode...apologies in advance!
Show Notes Episode: 05 Jim & Judy Mohr In this second episode I spoke with Jim ‘Father Nature’ about the natural environment at camp and what makes it special.
- Jim details the diverse and unique ecosystems found at camp, some of them that are rare globally. Examples of varied ecosystem on nearly 1400 acres. Boasting 17 different types of soil lead to such a diverse environment. From fens, sedge meadow, rich Tamarack forest (almost gone) wet meadow to Black Oak barrens to Savannah.
- South Fen is Jim’s favorite place at camp since it is such a unique blend of plants and every time he visits he seems something new. And this is after viewing it for 57 years! What is a Fen?
- The benefits of prescribed burns are discussed as well as clearing buckthorn swamp giving way to new growth after the invasive species were addressed.
- Jim outlines unique flora and fauna, in and around Lake Stony…Including jellyfish…Yes, jellyfish! 7 out of the state’s nine species of turtles. Stony also boasts 15-20 species of fish.
- The three areas of Stony: Big, Little & Petite. Formed from glacial waters. Reportedly it boasts some of the cleanest lake water in Michigan. Camp has been noted to have what scientists call ‘extensive undisturbed wetlands’. Jim discusses how to preserve this resource.
- The once rare Sandhill Cranes Here's more information about these fowl from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
- Jim details the rich history of naturalists at Camp. When Rodney Ferrar left the position, Jim stepped in around ’64 –‘93
- Jim shares the history of the famous naturalist and ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson’s time at Storer (please see RTP Combined files from Doc Miller and the first naturalist offering Roger Tory Peterson a position at camp. These feature phenominal historical documents from the archives!
- The history of Cubbage Trail and how this was originally on Jim’s dad’s property (came to camp through Hyatt Purchase in the 1930s)
Jim drives the bus for a Long-termer Trip![/caption] [caption id="attachment_6376" align="aligncenter" width="437"]
Jim takes well deserved break from said Long-Termers![/caption] 
