It was during this camp or about this time that Mr. McNaughton, Mr. Gustafson and Mr. Erickson traveled along the course of the Whitemud River until they found the present campsite. It was 15.46 acres of land. Several different churches in the area gave the money for the total price of one hundred dollars.
-Don Masterson
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Some of our crew had gone on ahead with the Ruarks, but Beth Mcnaughton and Eileen Ruarks tried to sleep on a straw tick beside the road. All would have been well except for the mosquitoes.
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1945 -The third Pre-Riverside Camp - Clear Hills Excerpts from Don E Masterson's diary July 25 we drove off for Clear Hills Camp had supper with the Nelsons in Grimshaw arrives at the camp about 10:00 pm. Lots of mosquitoes. Camp site is nice but far out in the wilderness. July 30 seeing us finish jobs. Made a back stop for baseball and repairs to the road. First campers started arriving and soon it was supper time and we had almost sixty campers we were greatly encouraged. Held a get acquainted service that night. Heavy shower of rain with no roofs over our heads except in the tents. July 31 the first days were hard with so much pressure from so many sides, but we organized classes and held our first Bible study. A good spirit in camp, but there is the need for a deep working of the Holy Spirit. August 5 was a grand closing day. Had a baptismal class to show the meaning baptism, a communion service and a number dedicated their lives to the Lord. Dave Enarson spoke at the final meeting and a number came forward in response to the altar call.
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