A Labor of “Love”
By Judy Blase Woodruff Courtship for Jo Kane and Jim Kathmann meant the creation of a Native American shirt, breeches, and headdress. They became engaged in 1960, and that was…
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By Judy Blase Woodruff Courtship for Jo Kane and Jim Kathmann meant the creation of a Native American shirt, breeches, and headdress. They became engaged in 1960, and that was…
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Take a moment to think back to the first time you heard about Camp Ondessonk. Maybe it was a family member, a friend, or a video. The excitement that builds…
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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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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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