By Sara (Bell) Clifford Long before she could earn a paycheck, Betsy (Smith) Stierwalt was an Ondessonk ambassador. It started when she was 6, when she and her family moved…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff History – it defines the past and becomes the foundation for the present. It cannot be changed, but only built upon. One cannot disclaim what happened…
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It started with a gift. In 2012, Johanna “Josie” Hooten was given a week of summer camp as a Christmas gift from her grandma to continue the tradition of attending…
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During the weekend of November 16th, Lodge members came together to help prepare Camp for the winter. Emma Linn, of the Peoria Council, coordinated the effort, and members representing several…
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With the summer coming to an end and the fall quickly approaching, the new Lodge Official team is busy planning for Council Official Elections, Fall Lodge Reunion, contacting new members,…
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When Christine Kengott, known then as Chris Hempen, made her first trip to Camp Ondessonk at 11 years old, she had never been so far from home. Though her trip…
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