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History of the Interlake's Onager
This site was updated on Sep 30, 2002.
It is rumored that the concept of District mascot started at the Brotherhood Camp-O-Ree between Interlakes District and Cayuga County Council at Highland Forest in 1996. Although we can't confirm it, the rumor is that this is the brain child of Mr. Grim.
The choice of the Onager as a mascot is another issue. The thought process behind this is lost in antiquity. The individuals involved remain unknown. What is clear is that their idea grew rapidly.
As a side note, the above camp-o-ree started a fun rumor that Interlakes District was forming it's own Council. We know this rumor is nonsense, but we're getting a lot of mileage and good fun out of it. In fact, we have a patch for Interlakes Council, Onager District that somehow surfaced. Check it out. However, Onagers know when to get in line, and they know Hiawatha-Seaway Council is all right. We still have our fun.
The symbol for the Onager came from Mr. Howell's computer in the microsoft clipart. It was discovered by his son and processed for District use. Mr. Sterner is credited with making the Onager patch that is occasionally seen on a uniform. The Onager image was also incorporated into the then newly emerging Interlakes District web site by Mr. Ropchak. Mr. Binkowski gets credit for the 2-3 foot wooden Onager proudly displayed at roundtable.
Following the merger between Hiawatha and Seaway Valley Councils, a new District sign was needed. We give Mr. Binkowski credit for creating the 2-3 foot wooden image of the District patch, and yes, it has an Onager.
The District has sponsored four events since the inception of the Onager. These are Adventureland98 in Camillus Mall , Adventureland2000 and Adventureland2002 at Great Northern Mall, and the Farmageddon Camp-O-Ree at Camp Woodland in Spring 2002. Somehow, that Onager just snuck onto all those patches. It is likely that more patches with Onagers are in the offing. Rumor has it that patches containing Onagers are far more valuable than a complete set on International Brotherhood Camp-O-Ree patches. You can view the patches up to March 2000 at this site. Did you see our council strip. The merit for this is in the concept that the Onager emerged at the Interlakes District/Cayuga County Council Brotherhood Camp-O-Ree.
That brings us up to now (November 2002). In light of what has already happened, this creature may be popping up when you least expect him. What is sure is that when you do see an Onager, you know Interlakes District is part of that event, and glad to be there.
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