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2008 Ontonagon
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| Greenland - July 27, 2008 The Ontonagon County
Fair came to a finale Sunday but not before treating
fair goers to a day of equestrian enjoyment. After
the morning halter contest riding contests followed
in the afternoon. The afternoon also provided buyers
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26th Annual Lac Vieux
Desert Traditional Pow Wow at Watersmeet
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| Watersmeet Sunday, August 10th |
| The pow-wow at Watersmeet came to a close Sunday
after three exciting days of pow-wow. The Watersmeet powwow
is somewhat smaller than the Baraga pow wow held a
couple weeks ago, however it too has all the ingredients
of a great event. There were many friendly attendees,
vendors terrific drum groups and lots of tribal dancing.
In fact, it was an entire day of dancing. It seemed as
though there were a lot more children participating in
this event. Lots of Dads and Moms walking their children
around the arena. It was great to see young people
learning about and living their heritage.
The tribal website states "This event is a culmination of Native beliefs and
traditions that inspire, communicate, and support Native
American culture. It is with pride that we have expanded
our facilities to support of our tribes growth and
traditions.This event is a culmination of Native beliefs
and traditions that inspire, communicate, and support
Native American culture. It is with pride that we have
expanded our facilties to support of our tribes growth
and traditions."
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Keweenaw
Bay
Indian Community
Hold Thirtieth Annual Pow-Pow |
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| The Keewanaw Indian Community held its
thirtieth annual pow-wow at the Ojibwa
Campgrounds July 25th - July 27th 2008.
Attending the pow-wow was great learning
experience and something never forgotten.
The Grand Entry is a parade entering the
arena which is round, representing Mother
Earth. The drum beat is the heart beat of
the earth. After the Grand Entry there was
an invocation followed by the Flag Song,
posting of the Colors, and the Veteran's
Song. The program then includes eight
dances; Inter-Tribal Dancing, the Sneak-Up,
Crow Hop, Exhibition Dancing, Men's
Traditional Dancing, Woman's Traditional
Dancing, Men's Fancy Feather, Woman's Fancy
Shawl, Men's Grass Dance and The Woman's
Jingle Dress. |
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Old Victoria Days -
2008 |
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| Old Victoria - August 18, 2008
This year's Old Victoria Days marked the 26th
anniversary for the area's premiere Arts and Crafts
show. The number of artists and craftsman increased to
27 this year a 30 percent increase! By mid day
there was a large number of shoppers and visitors to the
the historic village setting.
In addition to the many high quality items for sale
there was entertainment, food and great games and prizes
for the kids. This is a must see art and craft show held
at Historic Old Victoria. If you missed the show this
year make certain to put on your schedule for next year.
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Safe Harbor Holds
Open House |
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August 13, 2008
Ontonagon |
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OPEN
HOUSE SAFE HARBOR ADULT
DAYCARE
Safe Harbor Adult Day
Care held an open house
today in their Copper
Street premises. The
Ontonagon Commission on
Aging provides many
services for senior
citizens and the day
care facility is one
those services.
Lynn Isreal is the
current "coordinator"
for the facility. Lynn
advises that
"We
provide intellectual and
physical stimulation in
a safe and caring
environment.
The non-profit
organization is open
three days a week from 1
0:30am to 4:30pm
Monday,
Tuesday's and
Wednesday's.
We
wanted a place where
families could take
their relatives or loved
ones and not have
to worry
about cost.
A
place where respite care
is provided for a loved
one."
The daycare facility
provides board games,
art and crafts as well
as group activities. The
facility has a kitchen
on premises for baking.
There is also a quite
place to rest and a
library. Meals on Wheels
provide hot lunches for
Safe Harbor for those
clients that are there
during the lunch hour.
"The
planned activities are
designed to promote
physical dexterity and
strength ,
encourage mental
stimulation or to
prevent further
deterioration of each
individual client's
physical or mental
facilities.
Best of all Safe Harbor
is a place to socialize
in a
safe
and caring environment."
Lynn went on to say "Since
we are a non-profit
organization we rely
wholly on donations and
grants. This way the
burden of adult day care
does not fall on the
families already dealing
with heavy
health care costs or
other issues associated
with home health care.
Care is provided
to clients
who are functionally
and/or cognitively
impaired. This includes
but not limited to
victims of strokes,
dementia or in the early
stages of Alzheimer's."
A
number of
representatives from
other area agencies were
on hand to answer
questions
Ruth Almen-Alzheimer's
Association,
Marja Salani-Aging
Service Specialist from
Copper Country Mental
Health,
Larry Wilczewski-Option
Counselor from UPCAP
and Joan Harris
Commission on Aging
Program Director.
If
you know anyone in the
community that could use
our services ha ve
them call Safe Harbor at
884-2775.
We
are
looking
for volunteers who enjoy
helping the elderly with
projects they would not
otherwise be
able
to accomplish.
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Photo above on the
left sitting is Ruth
Alman, works for the
Alzheimer's Association,
in Marquette. She
travels the entire Upper
Peninsular community
training and advises
support groups. Ruth
works on group fund
raisers such as "Memory
Walk". One such event is
scheduled to take place
September 6th in
Houghton.
Click for information on
this event.
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Standing to the
right of Ruth is Lynn
Isreal, Safe Harbor
Coordinator and Program
Director. In addition to
the great work Lynn does
at Safe Harbor she also
serves as the Ontonagon
Veterans Councilor.
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above back left:
Larry Wilczewski-Option
Counselor from UPCAP,
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above back right:
Marja Salani-Aging
Service Specialist from
Copper Country Mental
Health, she provides
respite services for the
aged and family support.
The program today
was funded by the
Alzheimer's Disease
Demonstration Grant
funded by a grant to the
state's "Wrap Around
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above
- a very bad photo
of Joan Harris, Sorry
Joan we'll do better
next time. Joan is the
Program Director
for the Commission on
Aging. She is constantly
busy working senior
projects. In her spare
time Joan even books
entertainment for senior
events. Pictured below
is Arvo Toolanen,
accordionist, who played
a variety of music for
today's guests. |
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Pond
Fest 2008 |
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| The Annual Pond Fest Festival took place
this Saturday morning, beginning with a flag
raising ceremony at 11:00 am. The Guard was
provided by American Legion Post #494.
Legion Commander Bob Rydewski, assisted by
Gregg Dove raised the colors as Jeanette
Stenson sang the "Star Spangled Banner" .
Jeanette then lead the crowd in the singing
of "God Bless America" The entertainment
began at 11:00 am with accordianist, Arvo
Toolanen who played a variety music. Arvo
warmed up the audience for a great
musical group the Augustine Family Band from
Aura. This talented family entertained
everyone from noon until 2:00pm. Beginning
2:00pm until 2:30pm Bob Lubbers played
the Harmonica for the crowd. "Lovin'
Country" took the stage and entertained the
crowd all the way to 6:30pm.
As usual there many arts and crafts booths
to satisfy shoppers. It was another great
Pond Fest!
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