Our newest alumni Neal Russell has a tale to tell.

Neal....

Thanks so much for sending me the BlogSpot, great job with a load of info. Certainly brought back some terrific memories.

On to the tale 

Quoting the old TV Dragnet Series "The names have been changed to protect the innocent"

Neal's memory..... 

I recall that one year a motel was being built on a nice beach across the lake and some counselors participated in a late night canoe trip across the lake and thru some materials around -  no real damage, just a way of protesting. Lo & behold, the State Police showed up the next morning. To protect the Sr. Counselors a couple of Jr. Counselors decided to take the fall. It ended up in an out of court settlement where charges were dropped by the property owner after some hallway discussions & an apology. A truly great adventure.

For those who forget the geography.

Lawrence Pond

Camp Clark (Camp Lyndon)

 Is this the target area (?) across the lake as it appears today.

Directions to Camp Clark from the Sagamore Bridge.

If you are a typical camper you probably never drove yourself to Camp Clark. If you became a Counselor you probably were old enough to have a drivers license. But for those who never drove or who's memory has failed "slightly" with age here are direction to the camp.

And here is a map with the step by step turn by turn from the Sagamore Bridge.



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This great photo was taken by Renee Fazio.

Thank you Renee for granting permission for me to use your photo.

Please visit Renee's website to view her work.

I remember this view from my days at Camp Clark circa 1960.  How about you?

About Renee in her own words.

Renee Fazio is a self taught, ambitious photographer who specializes in glamour and family portraiture and special events.  She has a passion for capturing genuine emotions and goes out of her way to make everyone feel comfortable and laugh.

The daughter of an avid photographer, Renee grew up with a camera in hand.  At the young age of 8 she would line up her dolls for portrait sittings and take photos of them.  After she suffered the loss of her father she wanted his passion to live on through her.  She became actively involved in the art world studying from well known locals and reading as much as she could get her hands on.

Her work has been seen on the covers of New Bedford guide, and Dartmouth Guide.  She has also exhibited numerous times at Gallery X in New Bedford, MA.  Her piece "The beauty that Awaits," received newspaper recommendation in 2012.

A message from Renee: If I could say only one thing about my work it would be that I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to document these moments of your life.  

Camp Clark has had its quota of excellent athletes

Dr. Bruce A. Bochman, DO

Camp Clark has had its quota of excellent athletes 

among both its campers, counselors and leaders, but few exhibited the natural grace and abilities of Bruce Bochman. Playing either second base or shortstop on the staff softball team, he taught the finer points of fielding and batting by his example on the field, turning a double play with finesse or blasting a hit well past the candy store/office in many a game.

His opponents in soccer – or even a game of Red Rover – often found themselves faked out and tripping to the ground as Bruce double-stepped or stopped-started his way past them. An excellent instructor, he made learning fun for even the most awkward would-be Hall of Famer. As likeable a person as he was talented, Bruce made learning athletic skills a joy for campers of any age.

[Excerpt from his obituary in the New Bedford Standard-Times]

Dr. Bruce A. Bochman, 81, of South Dartmouth, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in 1931 in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Alfred and Edna Bochman.

The beloved husband of 50 years of Caroline (Dube) Bochman, he was the loving father of two sons, Andrew Bochman of Brookline and Jeffrey Bochman of Higham and daughter, Melissa Hoefel of South Dartmouth. He was also the father-in-law of Mark Hoefel and Kathleen Bochman, and loving grandfather of Dylan, Cameron, Maxim, Dominique, Benjamin and Claire Bochman and Maida and Molly Hoefel.

Bruce was the brother of the late Al Bochman.

He graduated from Springfield College and received his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Bruce maintained a private family practice in Waltham for nearly 40 years and served as President of the Massachusetts Osteopathic Society and the New England Osteopathic Assembly.

An avid golf and baseball fan, he was a member of the Country Club of New Bedford and active in political discussion. Bruce will always be remembered for his love and concern for people, as well as his love for his pets, and animals in general.