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WINTER 2021
A MINISTRY OF THE NEW YORK CITY MENNONITE CHURCHES
Camp Deerpark Owner Churches Promise Circle
Believers Mennonite Garifuna Ministries You are the person the future of Camp Deerpark needs. In researching the history
Pastor Andrew Nuñez book, Forever God is Faithful, we saw that most of the folks involved in the founding of
Evangelical Garifuna Church Camp Deerpark in 1969 were in their 20’s and 30’s. They were committed to creating a
Pastor Celso Jaime place where God’s people could experience the peace of open space. Their energy and
Evangelical Garifuna Church of Brooklyn vision was the driving force that made Camp Deerpark a reality.
Pastor Martin Alvarez
Leon Yost was in his mid-20’s and made one of the largest financial gifts in the first year.
Evangelical Garifuna Church of Manhattan
He writes:
Pastor Margarito Martinez
I have been a
Friendship Community Church I’m originally from Lancaster County but in the 1960s during
Pastor Kenneth L. Thompson the Vietnam War, I was doing alternative service as a respira-
recipient of
Grace and Peace Mennonite Church tory therapist in New York City. One Saturday morning Dale the blessing
Pastor Anita Castle Stoltzfus and John Buckwalter invited me to ride with them of having
Iglesia Evangelical Menonita Eben-Ezer to the recently purchased piece of land in the Catskills that
Pastors Julio and Ana Damaso they envisioned as a camp for city kids. It turned out to be the Camp Deerpark
Immanuel Community Church
side of a mountain with forest trails, open fields and a cluster available and
of buildings–the perfect antidote for noisy city life! It soon
Pastor Mark Perri
became a regular trip to help with projects, turning the place I want to pass
Infinity Mennonite Church
Pastor Albert Taylor
into what is now Camp Deerpark. It was fun. that on.
King of Glory Tabernacle You may be asking, “Why me?” Like Leon fifty years ago, you believe in Camp Deerpark.
Pastor Hyacinth Stevens This place has touched your life and you want it to touch others. Camp has always been
Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship a community of people of all colors, languages, and ages working together. On Sep-
Pastor Jason Storbakken tember 4, 2004 it was more than thirty youth from United Revival, Bronx Garifuna and
Forest Hills that pitched in to clean up after the flood. (see page 110 of Forever God is
Mennonite Bible Fellowship, CT Faithful.)
Pastor Cedric Smith
Mennonite Evangelistic Tabernacle As we look to the next fifty years of ministry, it will take a team effort. A team that
Pastor Nestalis DeLeon includes you. We need youth, young adults, parents of campers, former campers, and
North Bronx Mennonite Church grandparents to join the circle and experience the joy of a monthly gift.
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Pastor Ruth Wenger
United Revival Mennonite Church
Bishop Nicolas Angustia
Valley of Jesus Mennonite Church
Pastors Bernardo & Linda Rodriguez
The newsletter is published four times a
year and is distributed without charge to
members and friends.
Editor: Ken Bontrager
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Acts 2:39 says, “For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord Giving monthly
our God calls to him.” God’s promises to his children has been a central theme here at Camp Deerpark, which
is why the children’s camp village is named Promise Woods. We believe that God has been lovingly faithful to makes it easy
the children, youth, and families of New York City for the past fifty-one years. We believe that God wants to to set aside
use you in being faithful to that promise. We want you to experience the blessing of giving and step into the
circle of promise for our children. the amount you
plan to give for
Fifty years from now they will be telling stories of how people like Ashley, Marleyna, Clyde, Jynnelle, and Em-
manuel stepped into the circle at a critical time and helped make Camp Deerpark possible. the year.
In this issue of the newsletter we have listed the folks who have committed to give to Camp Deerpark every month. They are the
original Promise Circle, but there is plenty of room for you. As always this list is not to glorify any person, but rather to follow the
teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:16. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is
in heaven.”
We asked some members of the Promise Circle to share why they give. Listen to the thoughtful generosity in their hearts.
We give to Camp Deerpark to participate in what God is doing through camp. We believe in the ministry; to teach children, train
leaders and provide a place to see God. For us, it’s an investment in people and the work of reconciliation. We want to support
the dedicated staff and volunteers. Giving monthly makes it easy to set aside the amount you plan to give for the year. Since ex-
penses happen year-round, monthly contributions help with cash flow. Camp Deerpark has made a promise to be there for us. Why
wouldn’t we want to be part of the Promise Circle and be there for Camp Deerpark all year?
I have stored in me so many fond and cheerful memories from being at Camp Deerpark that I want to enhance the possibility of
that happening for others. I believe that we are blessed to be a blessing and if contributing to Camp Deerpark’s mission allows me
to do that, I am fortunate to do so. So the bottom line for me is, it’s personal. I have been a recipient of the blessing of having Camp
Deerpark available and I want to pass that baton in this, our relay race of faith. This does not happen by chance, it happens when we
intentionally do our part and choose to leave a legacy, an inheritance for our children beyond the corruptible things of life.
A monthly gift is convenient for you and, especially during the uncertainty of the past year, is a huge blessing to the ministry of Camp
Deerpark. The Promise Circle is always expanding and there is room for you. No one is too young or too old. No gift is too small or
too large.
To get started text Ken at 845-283-8669 or email Nancy at deerparkdevelopment@gmail.com. We will walk you through the details
and get you in the circle.
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PROMISE CENTER CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
We can see the finish line. We are currently projecting that the Promise Center will be completed by June 15, however, we will need
your help.
Please look over the following list of projects to see if you are able to help: landscaping, concrete sidewalks, installing stone fireplace,
polyurethane trim in meeting room (This is a good job for one or two people over a three day period rather than 8 people for one
day), kitchen equipment purchased and installed, plumbing fixtures installed, carpet squares installed, cabinets and counter tops installed,
CNC router for making building signs, furniture, final cleaning.
We still need approximately $44,000 to complete the Promise Center.
The Promise Center is more critical now than ever. As we return to hosting church retreat groups the Promise Center will allow us
to host two groups with very little exposure to each other. Please pray about how you can help complete the Promise Center for
children, youth, and families this summer.
2021 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE 2021 FAMILY CAMP DATES
SESSIONS DATES COSTS SESSIONS DATES
Children’s Camp Session 1 June 27-July 2 $200-300* Friday - Monday May 28-31 (Memorial Wknd)
Children’s Camp Session 2 July 4-9 $200-300* Monday - Thursday August 9-12
& Teen Discipleship A Monday - Thursday August 16-19
Children’s Camp Session 3 July 11-16 $200-300*
Monday - Thursday August 23-26
& Teen Discipleship B
Children’s Camp Session 4 July 18-23 $200-300* Monday - Thursday August 30-September 2
& Teen Discipleship C Friday - Monday September 3-6 (Labor Wknd)
Children’s Camp Session 5 July 25-30 $200-300* Meals: On Memorial Day & Labor Day weekends: Eight (8)
Teen Camp & L.E.A.D #1 August 1-6 $200-300* meals from Saturday breakfast to Monday lunch.
& $150 On August dates: Eight (8) meals from Monday dinner to
Thursday breakfast.
Summer Camp Discounts (This does not include L.E.A.D.)
Cost: One room - max cost $600
$200 adult Two rooms - max cost $1000
*Based on when registration and payment are received in the
$100 child Three rooms - max cost $1400
office:
$0 infants ages 0-4 Large cabin - max cost $1400
- $200/week if received in March or April
- $250/week if received in May
Family package price
- $300/week if received in June.
• Price includes activities such as hayride, bikes, swimming, and
wood or art craft for $5 per person, evening campfire, and one
Register online at www.campdeerpark.org or call organized activity per day.
the office for a paper registration. • 50% deposit required to reserve space
• All meals are served family style
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Adelphian Sunday School Jesus & Miriam Cruz
2020 CAMP DEE
Class Ingrid & Robert
Donaidy Alvarez Cullquipuma
Nicolas & Carolina Angustia Harold Davenport
Liliana & Jose Arce Reuel & Sara Detweiler
Peter & Karen Armstrong Deutsche Bank John Hostetler Cliff & Joyce Martin
Rhoda Atzeff Steve & Jennifer Drake Carter Hurst Elwood & Nancy Martin
Gary Avery Matthew & Katrina Eberly Chad & Coleen Hurst Mary Martin
Maria Ballasteos Virginia Ebersole Iglesia Evangelica Menonita Nancy Martin
Evelyn Bare Dan & Mary Enck Ebenezer Sonja Martin
John & Ruth Bare Leon & Melba Eshleman Immanuel Community Carmen Martinez
Bob & Rita Bear Evangelical Garifuna Church Church Digna Martinez
Newton & Elsie Mae Beiler Everence - MyNeighbor J. A. Horst & Sons Irvin Martinez
Clarke Bell & Suzanne Kreps Credit Cards The Hyde Watson Steve & Magaly Martinez
Luke & Sara Berg Nimia Flores Foundation Pam Mast Stoner & Barry
Ancelema Bermudez Forest Hills Mennonite Curtis Jantzi Stoner
Curtis & Linda Berry Church Lowell & Ruth Jantzi Dean & Gloria McConaghay
Charles Blair David & Linda Frey Lissette Jimenez-Cano Sean & Kim McConaghay
Susan Blessing Kenneth & Joyce Frey Herb & Barbara Keener Hyacinth Meade
Errol & Coletta Bontrager Richard Frey & Janet Jerry & Leonor Kennell Mellinger Mennonite
Ethel Bontrager Landis-Frey Brian & Krista Kielty Church Circle of Love
Ken & Deborah Bontrager Frances & Norman Edwin & Debra Kilheffer Class
Maxine Bontrager & Joe Gallagher Ulli & Theda Klemm Carl & Marian Metzler
Hooley Dale & Phyllis Gamber Vyacheslav Kovalenko Lem & Alta Metzler
Norman & Ruth Bontrager Jesse & Joanne Gehman Harold & Doris Kready Joyce Millen
Gene & Ellen Bormann Samuel Gehman Barry & Erika Kreider Ann Miller
Geert Bosch Karla Gingerich & Scott John & Margaret Kreider Ed & Carol Miller
Lynn & Ruth Brenneman Stevens John Kreider Ed & Sue Stamm Miller
Mark & Sue Brenneman Victor & Megan Gingerich Tim & Barb Kyler Grace Miller
Jay & Diane Brubaker Dean & Jeanie Glick Gladys Landis Ken & Christine Miller
David & Marian Buckwalter Gary & Ruth Glick James & Carolyne Landis Leon & Joy Miller
John & Miriam Buckwalter Stanley & Susan Godshall James & Elaine Landis Marlin Miller
Rick Buckwalter & Ann Rutt Donald & Linda Good Mary Jane Landis Merle & Loris Miller
Timothy Buckwalter & Isaac & Barb Grable Erma Leaman Sarah Miller
Andrea Brown Grace Fellowship Youth Toby & Lonnie Leaman Sarah Miller
Laura & Mike Burkholder Group Nancy Leatherman Lanny & Debbie Millette
Ruth Burkholder Don & Theresa Gunden Minerva Lebron Les & Jane Mininger
Josue Carreno Marilyn Gunden Keith & Ernestine Lehman Mercedes Mitchell
Andres Carrion Victor Gutierrez Lehman Insurance Agency, Patsie Moore
Brenda Carrion Stephanie Harris Inc Betsy & Phillip Moyer
Sonni & Andres Carrion Floyd & Charlene Helmuth James & Margaret Leonard James & Irene Moyer
Lee & Leenie Charles Dale & Amy Herr Edwin Lopez Dennis & Diane Myers
Robert Charles Dale & Karen Hertzler Nancy Lopez-Cottrell Dan & Mary Ellen Ness
Church Communities Don Hertzler & Ruth Shenk Iris Mack New Holland Family
International Hertzler Edris Malcolm Restaurant
Church of Park Slope Mark Hickson Nancy Maldonado Mahlon & Mary Ella
Denise Civardi Jayne Holsinger & Hugh Manhattan Mennonite Newswanger
Clark Associates Companies Seidman Fellowship Wes Newswanger & Janet
Charitable Foundation Herbert Hoover Manor Fuels, Inc Breneman
Rosa & Junior Colon Leon & Lois Hoover Shayna & Michael Mark Eddy & Joanie Nietzschmann
Community Mennonite Chester & Helen Horst Charlie & Joyce Martin Violet Noll
Church of Lancaster Earl & Lorene Horst Chester & Ruth Ann Martin Rebecca Nolt
Nancy & Ken Craul Lloyd & Barbara Horst Chester & Jane Martin The Norman Family
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Duane & Marilyn Yoder PROMISE CIRCLE
ERPARK DONORS
Monroe Yoder Lois Arnold
Naomi Yoder Allan & Maria Arzu
Dick & Nancy Yoder Marvin & Esma Arzu
Pearl Zehr Michael & Dorothy Barth
Ana Nunez Gary & Grace Smith Marija Zeremski-Seferovic Yahaira & Yony Bermudez
Kevin & Diane Oberholzer Sharon Smith Melvin Zimmerman Eudina & Michael Boodie
Kenneth & Chauntwanette Lloyd & Sue Smoker Jeryl Zimmerman Zonidia Buelto
Okantey John & Irene Smucker Zoe Dawn Shop Zuleika Caballero
James O’Neal Leon & Nancy Stauffer Anonymous George & Yvonne Cleland
John & Barbara O’Neil Edgar Stoesz Anonymous Phyllis DePaul
Isolina Ordonez Marcia Stoesz Anonymous Evangelistic Missionary
Edgar & Wanda Ortiz Stoesz Family Fund Anonymous Movement
Ralph & Carmen Ortiz Vonetta Storbakken Anonymous Antonio & Doralina
Richard Paterson Sunnyside Mennonite Anonymous Fernandez
Ron & Evelyn Pauls Church Anonymous Sis Attley Frances Jackson
Marty & Joyce Peifer Cathy Sutter Friends for Al Taylor
Ralph & Loyda Perez Tabernáculo Evanjelistico Victor Gomez Bernardez
Doris Perkins Alfred Taylor Grace Fellowship Church
Karen Perry-Taylor Jordan Tetteh Jim & Judi Hewell
Chuck Peters & Elysa Isaac & Thelma Thomas John & Linda Horst
Hammond Charles & Ruth Ann Torielli Celso & Zulma Jaime
Jaime & Nancy Pinero Carolyn Torres Vernon & Yvonne Kauffman
Jay Poe
Joseph Predoti & Anna
Kuhns Predoti
Andy & Joan Torres
Torres Family
Elba Torres-Duca
THE NUMBERS Krista LaRuffa
Nancy LaRuffa
Kevin & Danica Lefever
Ben Rader & Elke Lehmann Bill & Ann Troyer
In 2020 due to Jay & Carol Lefever
Heber & Cheryl Ramer Steve & Kathy Troyer COVID-19 related Evelyn & Ivan Lopez
Scott & Nancy Reichert Donald & Carole Tuttle changes, Camp Carmen Lora
Anthony & Valerie Robinson United Revival Mennonite Deerpark’s usual Victor & Lourdes Mendez
Angelica Rodriguez Church group retreats and Tom & Janice Mortenson
Rick & Maritza Rodriguez Valley of Jesus Mennonite summer camps Randy Owen & Tioluwa
Zoe Rohrer Church were not the same. Olokunde-Owen
Charles & Tasha Rose Steve & Irene Villanueva The numbers below Richard Pannell
Linda Rubbo-Padilla & Jose Andrea Waitt reflect the change: Beth Pilof
Steve & Judy Ponchot
Padilla
Tami Rygus
Carolyn Wakefield-Shank
Hillary Watson 146 retreat Adrienne Scales Smith
Evelyn Sauder Barry & Barbara groups/families Clyde and Kayla Smith
Clair & Nancy Sauder Weatherholtz Jynelle Smith
for a total of Benjamin & Hyacinth
Phil Sauder Anna Mae Weaver
Vernon & Mary Schroeder Glenn & Anne Weaver 3496.5 retreat Stevens
Eliezer Torres
Harold & Miriam Seybert John & Mae Weaver days. Eubaldo Torres
Shalom Mennonite
Congregation
Mark & Barbara Weaver
Marvin & Miriam Weaver 0 sessions of Alexie Torres-Fleming
Leonard & Leanne Shank Ron & Lois Weaver summer camp Marcelo Trigueno
with a total of 0
Darla Sharp Nelson & Grace Weber Bill & Mei-Yee Wang
Denise Sharp Tim & Dottie Weber Dale & Deborah Weaver
Dennis & Ruth Sharp Joyce Wenger camper days. Earl & Heather Weekes
Flossie Shaw Ruth Wenger 225 volunteers Anonymous
working 2,311
Eugene & Martine Shelly Byron & Johnette Wert
Maynard & Alice Shirk Daniel & Miriam Wert
James & Carol Showalter Michael & Sara Winnick volunteer hours.
Jesse Slabaugh Allison Yoder
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TRIBUTES IN In Memory of Eulises In Memory of Nelson In Honor of Dan &
MEMORY Figueras, and Samuel Martin Marlene Miller
In Memory of Uranga Brent & Lorie Hershey Karon & Kendell Pease
Aquilina Torres Natashua Uranga
Ray & Anna Pacheco The Ethel Miriam Zeager In Honor of Kathy &
In Memory of Hadassah Pannell Memorial Fund Steve Anderson, and
In Memory of Bontrager Richard Pannell Kendell & Karon Pease
Earl F Smoker Randy Owen & Tioluwa Dwight Zeager Marlene Miller
Lawn Equipment Parts Co. Olokunde-Owen
TRIBUTES IN HONOR In Honor of Maria Morban
In Memory of Felipe In Memory of Lazaro In Honor of Carl & Marian Paul Ryneski
& Lucia Lopez McBeatch, and In Honor Metzler
Dale Lopez of Camp Deerpark Anonymous
Ignacio McBeatch
FROM THE DIRECTOR’S HEART by Ken Bontrager
“With what shall I come before the Lord,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams,
with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
Shall I give my first-born for my transgression,
the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”
He has showed you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:6-8
Once per year we publish a special newsletter issue to thank
everyone who has gifted Camp Deerpark with your time and
treasure. I want you to know that we are extremely grateful
for your gift. We offer your gift to God as an act of worship.
Please indulge me in a short story. A few years ago we need-
ed to borrow a piece of equipment to dig the foundation for
our new maintenance building. Our neighbor agreed to bring
his machine and do the work at no cost to us other than fuel.
When I was thanking him for his donation of service he said,
“Just make sure I get credit with the man upstairs.” While I
pray for my neighbor on a regular basis, there is nothing I can
do about that credit. According to God’s Word through the
prophet Micah, what God requires from all of us is to do jus-
tice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. As camp
staff and caretakers of this ministry it is our job to be good
stewards of your gifts. Whether it is a $5 monthly gift or a
$50,000 gift, we will do our best to honor God. As a giver of
Volunteers this past year included a sheet rock crew from Evangelical
time and talent you also are required to do justice, love kind- Garifuna Church in Manhattan (above) and young adult carpenters from
ness, and walk humbly with God. Forest Hills Mennonite Church in Leola, PA. (below)
May God be honored in our gifts and in our lives.
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2020 CAMP DEERPARK VOLUNTEERS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Danae Agha Antonio Fernandez Danica Lefever Sophia Rodriguez
Kilian Agha Doralin Fernandez Andrew Maendel Wagner Rodriguez
Joel Amstutz Ronaldo Fernandez Amanda Martin Ryan Sauder
Abraham Angustia Cristobol Flores Brayden Martin Zach Sauder
Daniel Angustia Lilian Flores Brian Martin Ale Sedillo
Esther Angustia Noe Flores Brock Martin Juan Sedillo
Karen Angustia Emily Frey Chet Martin Angel Serrano
Naomi Angustia Cherry Gamboa Dan Martin Jordan Small
Daniel Angustia Jr. Andi Gerber Dominic Martin Grace Smith
Roberto Anias II Victor Gomez Jan Martin Jynnelle Smith
Jaime Aranda Manuel Guzman Jane Martin Lucy Smith
Adalberto Arzu Bren Haller Kadenn Martin Cora Southard
Wilson Arzu Jordan Haller Maggie Martin Marcia Stoesz
Romulo Avila Lauren Haller Renee Martin Chloe Sumnick
Kenton Baer Jeff Hege Shane Martin Joshua Sumnick
Anne Becker Katie Hege Elvis Martinez Steve Sumnick
Doug Becker Omar Henriquez Jose Martinez Sean Swartley
Ken Becker Daniel Hensley Arnold Mejia Leny Valentine
Carmen Benedith Joel Hensley Victor Mendez Bill Wang
Luke Berg Declan Hersh Evan Meyers Ian Wang
Yahira Bermudez Izzy Hoffeditz Lanny Millette Mie-Yee Wang
Carlos Blanco Herb Hoover Les Mininger Carson Wanner
Nemo Bontrager Alyssa Horst Brando Miranda Derick Weaver
Brandon Boyer Cole Horst Edwin Morales Dwight Weaver
Wyatt Boyer Hope Horst Jorge Morales Hannah Weaver
Sierra Brubacher John Horst Juan Morales Grace Weber
Joselino Casildo Keenan Horst Brian Murray Nelson Weber
Lee Charles Kristen Horst Collin Musser Jamila Witmer
Camden Clapper Linda Horst Emma Musser Jesse Wise
Emily Clapper Lindsey Horst Savanna Musser Jesse Yoder
George Cleland Mitch Horst Jon Noll Ethan Yoder
Yvonne Cleland Ryan Horst Juan Norales Michael Zahaykevich
Phyllis DePaul Tyler Horst Rachel Norris Phillip Zahaykevich
Andrew Dewan Wade Horst Romulo Nunez Sarah Zahaykevich
Collin Eberly Ellen Hummel Elvin Oliva Irsi Zuniga
Jill Eberly Zac Hummel Ricardo Ordonez
Katrina Eberly Camden Hurst Tony Perez
Kyrie Eberly Chad Hurst Maggie Possinger
Matt Eberly Cody Hurst Seth Possinger
Samara Eberly Carter Hurst Ada Rausch
Bella Eby Dylan Jantzen Reuben Rausch
Cooper Eby Tyler Jantzen Carli Ringler
Omar Enrique Eric Krause Nicole Ringler
Angela Eshelman Barb Kyler Aiden Rodriguez
Leon Eshelman Tim Kyler Genesis Rodriguez
Melba Eshleman Jim Landis Isabella Rodriguez
Shane Eshleman Krista LaRuffa Jeffery Rodriguez
Edwin Espinal Nancy LaRuffa Nathan Rodriguez
7WISH LIST
3/4” Drive Deep Impact 6 Gallon, 150 PSI Portable Electric
PLEASE NOTE:
In light of the ongoing
Socket Set (SAE and Pancake Air Compressor - $125
pandemic concerns, the
Metric) - $300
200 Maple Syrup Spiles -
Golf Cart with Bed - Used $4,000
PA Benefit Banquet
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Camera and will be postponed until
$500 Canon Accessories for Summer
April 2022.
Stuffed chair and roll Camp - $599
out ottoman for six (6) 1 to 3 Disc Golf Basket Targets
Promise Woods motels - ($250 each) and 5 Discs ($10 each)
$360 each
STAY CONNECTED!
THANK YOU! To ALL of the 2020 volunteers and donors! Follow us on Facebook!
MEMBER
Churches of New York City.
Camp Deerpark is owned by the Mennonite
www.campdeerpark.org
Email: info@campdeerpark.org
(845) 754-8669
Westbrookville, NY 12785
P.O. Box 394
Congratulations
to Leonard Mow and Katrina
Maendel who were married on
February 14th here at Camp
Deerpark. Leonard and Katrina
will continue working at camp.
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