Volume 1, Issue 15 SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
‘Honoring Our Elders’ Traditional Pow Wow highlights area Native American heritage
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The 30th annual “Honoring Our Elders” Traditional Pow Wow was held at the Oceana County Fairgrounds, Sept. 2-3. There was plenty to do throughout the weekend for everyone involved. Those wanting to shop were greeted with vendors offering jewelry, furs, moccasins, cowhides and quilts. Participants of all ages were welcome to join in traditional dances. Annabelle Wilson, age 12, picuted above (top left) was a fancy shaw dancer. Makayla Eldridge (top middle), was one of Sunday’s circle dancers while Azriel, age 7, pictured above (top right), was a traditional dancer on Sunday. Many people from all walks of life were present as well. Clay Logan, pictured above (bottom right), is a New York State, Seneca tribe descendant – the tribe that the French labeled as the “Iroquois Confederacy” tribe. • Stacia Erickson/Echo
Dixon’s Violin Humankindness Tour will be at New Era Farmers Market
The final New Era Farmers Market celebrating the end of summer is Tuesday, Sept. 12. New vendors at this market will be Garden City Garlic, Weesies Brothers - with their delicious corn and beautiful perennials, and Oceana County Medical Care Facility - selling cookbooks. Heads up, seniors! Agewell Services from Muskegon will be back issuing Senior Market Fresh coupon books. The KPOP Kids Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. with story time with Barbara Sims from Storybook Village in Pentwater. Then the children will decorate mini pumpkins to take home and be given a word scramble. A drawing will take place at 5 p.m. on the stage for a family farm tour for up to four people at Country Diary. Dixon’s Violin Humankindness Tour will begin to mesmerize us immediately
following the drawing. Dixon plays a 5-string violin like nothing you have ever heard before. Markets are from 4-7 p.m. MSU Extension Michigan Fresh Cooking Show will feature a Waldorf Salad recipe. There are multiple dinner selections to enjoy: Country Dairy will be serving old-fashioned (made from scratch) Sloppy Joes with a choice of sides, cookies, chocolate milk, pop and water, and snacks; Deb’s Cafe will be serving lasagna and garlic toast; and The Artisan will be serving nachos, wraps, burritos, and cucumber lime water. You can find our market on the grounds of the New Era Christian Reformed Church, located at 1820 Ray Ave., in New Era. Look for our mascot, Raye the scarecrow, on the corner of Oceana Drive and Ray Avenue with a sign directing you to the market.
Get in your element this fall with a library card
OCEANA COUNTY - September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Oceana County libraries join the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, ebooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning
new skills, or attending a book club, workshop, or story time, a library card helps everyone do more of what they enjoy. All without stretching their budget. There’s something for everyone at your local library, and signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning for students. It’s
elemental, really— everyone should have one! Shelby Area District Library is located at 189 Maple St. in Shelby. Hart Area Public Library is located at 415 S. State St. in Hart. Pentwater Township Library is located at 402 Park St. in Pentwater. The Walkerville Public School Library is located at 145 Lathrop Street in Walkerville.