Jim and Donna Kovala (Aarne and Oona) of Osage, Minn. received their five-year medallions at Salolampi’s closing program for session IB 68, when they came to pick up three of their grandchildren.  Elle LaMere (Elli), Tess Kovala (Tiia), and August Nuutinen (Aukusti) also received their five-year medallions.  The three grandchildren have attended youth sessions for two years after having attended the Family Week with Aarne and Oona for three years.
Mr. and Mrs. Kovala attended this year’s Family Week with three other grandchildren: George Nuutinen (5 years attendance), Hilda Nuutinen (4 years) and Henri LaMere (5 years). Occasionally their daughter, Beth Nuutinen, has joined them for a Family Week as well. Oona is also a frequent participant in Salolampi’s Adult Weeks.
Jim and Donna Kovala have attended Salolampi’s Family Week for five years, sometimes with up to six grandchildren.
Donna and Jim along with three of their grandchildren, receive five-year medallions at the closing program for session IB 68.
Jim and Donna with three grandchildren at this year’s Family Week.
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