Golf Benefit for Camp O Surpasses Goal

September 28, 2024 – The Pete Korte Memorial Golf Benefit for Camp Ondessonk raised over $39,004, surpassing the goal of $37,500. Over 110 golfers participated in the tourney held at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. The event was renamed in honor of Pete Korte, founder of Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., who passed away in September 2023. Korte had served on Camp O’s Board of Directors from 1995 to 2002, during that time he launched the golf tourney to raise money for the camp. 

Winning teams were:

1st Place, First Flight – Ron Hollis

2nd Place, First Flight – Red-E-Mix

3rd Place, First Flight – Helitech 

1st Place, Second Flight – Tom Young Team #2

2nd Place, Second Flight – Tom Young Team #1

3rd Place, Second Flight – Highland Knights of Columbus – 4th Degree 

Longest Drive – Gloria Toennies and Phillip Timmerman 

Closest to the Pin – Cheetah Horstmann and Jeff Trame 

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the incredible sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers who made this day truly special. Every dollar raised goes directly to Camp Ondessonk, fueling its mission of providing exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages. The camp is located on nearly 1,000 acres near Ozark, IL.

Touch A Truck Provides Great Outreach

September 21, 2024 – K & L was a sponsor and participant in the 10th annual Touch A Truck, organized by Edwardsville Township. Held at the Township Community Park, also known as “Airplane Park”, the event attracted hundreds of kids. K & L's Lisa Pontious, Mason Hoffman, and John Goldsmith handed out coloring books and construction helmets. Our friends at Vermeer Midwest provided us with a mini-excavator for our booth. Although it was an unseasonably warm day, the kids had a great time making memories. If you would like Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. to participate in your Touch A Truck, please contact John Goldsmith, the marketing guy, at johngoldsmith@korteluitjohan.com

Supporting The Arts

September 21, 2024 – One day a year the downtown streets of Highland, Illinois become a canvas for area artists. K & L again this year was a sponsor of one of the artists in the Highland Chamber of Commerce’s Street Art Festival. Catie Whitworth, daughter of K & L Vice President John Whitworth, spent almost six hours creating her chalk art image. Catie said her entry was inspired by the artist Marisol Muro. “Muro makes these wonderfully groovy and vintage inspired prints. Her art makes me happy, and I wanted to share those happy bright colors with others.” K & L was proud to sponsor Catie in the festival and we’re impressed by her talent and creativity!

K & L Recruits Construction Talent of Tomorrow

September 18, 2024 – K & L participated in the annual Construction Networking Night at SIUE. This special evening allows students in the construction program to meet and mingle with those in the industry. Students bring their resumes in hopes of finding internship or employment opportunities. Representing K & L were Lisa Pontious, Director of Pre-construction, and John Goldsmith, the marketing guy. Both agreed that they met some outstanding young people who are the future of construction. “An internship allows a student to get a real life feel of our industry,” Goldsmith said. “Our goal is to see our interns transition into full-time members of our team.”