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Volume 1, Issue 20 OCTOBER 13, 2023

A Heart for Hart

Tin Man officially dedicated to city By Sharon Hallack The Oceana Echo Community Contributor

tled “Put Hart on the Map.” The song, created by a group of “Art in Hart’’ enthusiasts last year, became part of the “Put Your Town on the Map” grant application and video that was used in the competition sponsored by Consumers Energy. Hart ultimately placed third in that competition and received $10,000, which they used to partially fund the creation of the Tin Man sculpture. Through the generosity of many others in the community, the remaining funds needed were raised in less than a year.

New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant There was much applause at the Oct. 3 New Era Farmers Market Appreciation Dinner at New Era Christian Reformed Church, when Program Implementation Coordinator of Trinity Health Muskegon Michael C. Ramsey presented Market Manager Sandy Whitaker with a check for $30,000. This grant will provide $10,000 in funding per year for the next three years and will be used for “Growing Health in Oceana County.” This will help to ensure that the programs providing tokens for free produce for seniors and children will continue at markets during the summer. Organizers will also have funding to maintain and, if needed, expand the community garden. Also, in collaboration with MSU Extension, they will be able to offer MI Fresh cooking shows during the market season, and during the rest of the year, they will be able to offer Eat Healthy, Be Active classes, a series of six-week classes that are two hours in length. The number of class series to be offered is to be determined. Classes will feature take-home kits to prepare the featured recipe at home. They will be seeking other sponsors to ensure that the take-home kits can continue to be given to each class participant. Community members can help by

The plaque recently erected at the Tin Man sculpture in downtown Hart states in part, “A heart is not judged by how much you love; but how much you are loved by others.” - The Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. Narration, created by Hart City Manager Rob Splane, further goes on to say, “The Tin Woodsman, or “Tin Man” has deep roots in European and American Put Hart on the Map history and often appeared in cartoons (to the tune of “If I Only Had a Heart”) of the 1880s and 1890s. The Tin Woods1st verse man is described as a worker partially When a town has empty coffers dehumanized by industrialization. The But knows just what it offers Tin Woodsman, little by little, lost his In food and fun and art natural body and had it replaced by Just because you are a cruisin’ metal; in addition, he has lost his heart You don’t wanna be missin’ and cannot move without the help of …. the pretty town of Hart. farmers (represented by the Scarecrow 2nd verse in the Wizard of Oz). In reality, he has It isn’t just a-knowing a strong sense of cooperation and love, It’s sharin’, learnin’, growin’ which need only an infusion of confiTogether everyday dence and support to be awakened. In Whether work or education the 1890s, many argued that to secure a We are more than for vacation revolution in industry and agriculture, And for any length of stay a coalition of farmers and workers was Interlude needed. This is why the Tin Man looks Picture here, the Tin Man near at home in Hart, Mich., Oceana County, Relaxing by the lake where he found his heart.” Downtown charm and friendly At Saturday’s formal ribbon cutting people meet and dedication, nearly 40 people braved By Sharon Hallack West Michigan’s - H(e)art beat! the elements to pose for a photo under The Oceana Echo 3rd verse the sculpture installed in June. A symCommunity Contributor A kaleidoscope of stories bolic ribbon cutting formally dedicated Diversity and glory the Tin Man sculpture, commissioned The entire communiWe’re not a tourist trap by the City of Hart, by Pennsylvania artty is invited and encourSo just exit at the sign ist and ArtPrize winner Bill Secunda. aged to attend a Families Hart’s number 1-4-9 In addition, Sharon Hallack sang a Against Narcotics (FAN) And put us on the map! parody of “If I Only Had a Heart,” entiinformational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Community Services Building located at 844 Griswold St. in Hart (keep reading for detour directions). Meeting promoter Denise Pagura, of Walkerville and Hart, shares that since finding this program two years ago, she has been very impressed with the services they offer and wanted to bring it to Oceana County. “I am passionate about getting this group started in Oceana County with the hopes of saving more lives from this The 2023 Shelby Homecoming Queen and King are Hannah Frees and Wyatt Dickman. The two were crowned after the infestation of street drugs rain let up a bit during halftime at last Friday’s varsity footlaced with fentanyl,” she ball game. The Tigers were unable to hold off the Manistee said. “Our young adults Mariners, falling 52-14. • Brendan Samuels/Echo are dying, and the only

Michael C. Ramsey and Sandy Whitaker contributing as either a Friend of the Market or as a business donor. Goals for 2024 are to increase the number of vendors at the markets and to provide increased focus on the well-being of kids by providing educational activities, fitness and recreational programs. Please contact Sandy Whitaker for more information on becoming a donor or volunteering at our markets at shoppnqueen@hotmail.com or you may call New Era Christian Reformed Church at 231-861-5554.

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Families Against Narcotics meeting planned to provide life-saving information way we can fight back is to ban together with support, empathy and programs that will help them get their lives back on track.” According to Pagura, Families Against Narcotics chapters are currently located in Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Newaygo Counties. Macomb County is the flagship county for the organization, with many of the 22 state chapters located on the east side of the state. Jestine Garcia, Regional Coordinator for FAN, will be the speaker for the event and will give a formal presentation from 6-7 p.m. A question and answer time will follow from 7-8 p.m. “The goal of the meeting is to provide information on what services and programs this organization provides with the hopes of starting a chapter in Oceana

County. We want to bring the community together to discuss this devastating problem affecting so many individuals and families in this community,” said Pagura. “Together, we can make a dramatic difference in so many lives. I hope many will take the time to learn how our country is being affected by this epidemic and hear more about FAN’s programs. You will not be disappointed; Jestine Garcia is a wealth of information and statistics.” Due to construction, Griswold Street is closed at Polk Road; however, attendees can access the Community Services building from the north side of town. Those needing further information may email Pagura at mrspagura@aol.com or access the statewide organization’s website at www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org

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Shelby Fall Festival brings the fun The Shelby Fall Festival took place this past Saturday in downtown Shelby. Many braved the cold, windy and sometimes rainy weather to enjoy the vast number of activities offered. These included: a 5k Fun Run/Walk, a Waffle Party, live music from Shelby bands and local musicians, children’s games, big wheel race, an inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, a Blessing of the Badges for local First Responders and a pulled pork dinner. • Amanda Dodge and The Perigard Family/Echo

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The 2023 Hesperia High School Homecoming will take place Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The following students will be representing their classes on court: freshman: Sarissa Conkle, Lesly Coronado, Levi Montague and Nate Sherburn; sophomores: Sophia Fraser, Michelle Baker, Dakota Noffsinger and Keith Nulf; juniors: Brianne Peterson, Gracie White, Kai Raffale and lan Fox; and seniors: Abby Joppich, Maci Kies, Kayla Rumsey, Grace Weberg, Brock Bolles, Beau Montague, Blake Hernandez and Wyatt Roberson. • Contributed Photo

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The second annual ArtWalk and HartPrize took place throughout downtown Hart, Saturday, Oct. 7. There were 11 artists featured at eight different locations. The photo contest winner will be announced Oct. 31. • Sharon Hallack/Echo and Contributed Photos

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Forming of the Land of Oceana - part 2 By Caleb Jackson

The Oceana Echo Community Columnist In last week’s article, we followed the Wisconsin Glacier as it receded back to Colfax and Hart, and we discussed how this affected our landscape. Today we will talk about two more major movements with this glacier as well as some of the other ways it has impacted our county. There were two more major retreats of the glacier, the first one halting from about Weare to Grant and the final one seeing it finally retreat into the basin of what is called Lake Chicago, also known as the ancestral lake Michigan. Last week we mentioned that this slow retreat of the ice sheet is what is responsible for the orientation of our hills. Helen M. Martin makes that pretty clear in her “Outline of the Geologic History of Oceana County.” The pulsating retreat, that is; advance, push up the moraine, stagnate, advance and push the moraine higher, then a final retreat left the high morainic hills that cross the county northeast to southwest from Colfax to Claybanks. Back of these hills (to the west) are small fragments of ground moraine near Hart and southwestern Shelby township. Probably larger areas of ground moraine were deposited and later covered by outwash. A large stream flowing from the northwest turned southeastward to join the White. This river is now the Pentwater headwaters and the North Branch of the White. (Helen M. Martin, 1957, p. 7) Remember that moraine is the sand, clay, boulders, gravel and pebbles that were caught up by the glacier and then deposited when it melted. As I said, the final retreat brought the glacier

into the ancestral Lake Michigan, but that wasn’t the end of things. The presence of the glacier in the lake caused the waters to rise, and so much of what is now dry land on the western coast was underwater at this point. The water rose and created bays, extending all the way into Crystal Valley, Hart, and Benona. The gravelly and sandy beaches that exist in these areas today are the shores of those old bays. The creation of these far-reaching bays had an impact on the flow of the local rivers at that time. Stony Creek diverted its waters from the White River system to the bay reaching into Benona, and the Pentwater River, which was also connected to the White River system, was redirected into the bay that reached into Hart. As the waters receded and the flooding subsided, the mouths of these rivers moved further and further west until they found their present-day locations. At this point, the winds blew sand onto the shore, and the dunes were born. As sediments were deposited near the mouths of the rivers, their outlets into the greater lake were obstructed, and so the rivers spread into the smaller lakes themselves, Stony Lake and Pentwater Lake. Meanwhile, the growing dunes and sandbars captured a portion of old Lake Chicago, separating it from the greater lake and forming Silver Lake. Martin verifies that deposits are causing the shore to be built in a westward direction with a surprising bit of information. According to her, “early maps of Pentwater Township show the shore to be 400 feet east of the present shoreline.” And that about does it. That catches us up to our current lay of the land, literally. However, there are a few more interesting tidbits that Martin mentions, which I would like to share with everyone here before we leave her brief little outline for good. For instance, did you know that 567,944

barrels of oil were produced in Oceana County in 1956? This petroleum is the separated fats of aquatic creatures that once covered the area when the state was a sea floor. This is also why the Petoskey stone is our state fossil. Furthermore, the smaller bits of boulders that were deposited as “moraine” from the glacier are more commonly known to us Michiganders by another name: fieldstones. That’s right, all the old fieldstone houses are built out of rocks that were ground up by a glacier 13,000 years ago. And finally, as the glacier retreated into the lake so many years ago, there were areas where large pieces of ice broke off and got buried in the moraines. These huge blocks of ice eventually melted away, which left pits that were then filled with groundwater, creating all the tiny little lakes that dot our county, so you can thank that glacier for your favorite little swimming hole.

The 109th Golden Fair

The 109th Golden Fair parade rolled through downtown Mears Friday, Oct. 6. The rain held off during the parade which featured more than two dozen entries and the entire fourth grade class from Spitler Elementary School in Hart. Matthew Courtland and Judith Cruz were chosen as prince and princess by the school for the event. • Amanda Dodge/Echo

Obituaries In Loving Memory of our Family, Friends and Neighbors

Cheryl Lee (Hasty) Bromley November 8, 1956 ~ October 8, 2023

Cheryl Lee (Hasty) Bromley, 66, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, in the comfort of her home after a sudden battle with cancer. Cheryl was born Nov. 8, 1956, the daughter of Peggy Hasty in Kalamazoo. Cheryl was an amazing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, partner and cat lover. She loved cooking and baking, and nothing made her happier than feeding the people she loved. Cheryl was loved by all of her kids, who refer to her as Mama B. If she wasn’t feeding you, she was decorating the yard with lights, plants and her brilliant laugh. Cheryl adored her cats and the love of them was shared by her partner, Ed. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her friends and family; she could always find something to be proud of in her people. Cheryl is survived by: her partner, Edward Lossman; son, Brandon (Cynthia) Bromley; daughters, Angela Hovey, Amber (Rory) Maglio and bonus daughter, Samantha (Wayne) Pretty; grandchildren, Marcus Smith, Alejandro Bromley, Fernando Bromley, Alex (Alyssa Whatley) Bromley-Kokx, Mathias Hovey, Lilianna Hovey, Abigail Pretty, Lauren Pretty, Isabella Maglio and Killian Maglio; great-granddaughter, Oakley Kokx; along with many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Cheryl was preceded in death by: her mother, Peggy Vanderputte; as well as her bonus parents, Bernard and Patricia Bromley. Visitation took place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

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March 25, 1993 ~ October 1, 2023 Our beloved son, Cody J. Baum, 30, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Cody was born March 25, 1993, in Muskegon. The son of Kevin, Angela Baum and Jeff, and Amy Hunter. He is survived by: grandparents, Ken, Jeanne Baum and Ron, and Sharon Groteler. Uncle Kenny and Aunt Juliann Baum. Siblings: Curtis Baum, Sirena Humphries, Crystin (Josh) Greene, Megan Swaney, Kayla Swaney, Rose Baum and Devon Hunter. Many nieces, nephews and friends. A viewing from 11-11:50 a.m. and services at noon will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 at First Baptist Church in Hart, 3258 N. 72nd Ave.

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Shelby Township receives tree planting grant SHELBY – Shelby Township, in Oceana County, recently received a tree planting grant from Consumers Energy and the Michigan Forestry and Park Association, Inc. (MFPA) Community Street and Boulevard Tree Planting Grant Program. As a result, Michigan species of trees were planted along Buchanan Road, outlining the new Shelby Township Park. Shelby Township is incredibly grateful to Consumers Energy’s dedication to programs that support conservation in rural communities. “Shelby Township has a plan to apply for additional grants in future years, so our residents have an opportunity to participate,” said Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli. “I can’t emphasize enough Consumers Energy’s commitment to communities like ours throughout Michigan, and programs like this are an example of a forward-thinking organization.”

Silent poetry at the PALC “Painting is silent poetry,” said the Greek philosopher Plutarch about 2,000 years ago. Today, walk into the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center most any day, and you’ll encounter artists who happily talk about what they like most about expressing themselves in the PALC’s Paint Studio. “What’s most special to me about the Artisan Center is the support that artists provide to each other,” said Carrie Roberts of Pentwater, who joined the PALC in 2017. I came from a place near Ann Arbor and went to art school in Boston. I’m really used to a competitive spirit between artists. That’s totally absent here! This is a real treasure. I love to paint, but you can learn all sorts of new art mediums here.” “I joined a couple of art groups in Pine Island, Fla.,” explained Allie Landrum of Mears, “but after Hurricane Ian wiped out our winter place, we went to Arizona the next year. But I didn’t have anywhere to paint, and was so lost. That’s why I’m at the Artisan Center most every day. It’s really a bright spot in the winter months. Being around other artisans is so much fun. I also do pottery and stained glass, so if I get tired of working in one medium, I can work in another. And I have an opportunity to learn how to weave, which I’ve never done.” The nonprofit Artisan Center was established in 2004 next to Pentwater Public School. It’s an 11,000-square-foot, safe, well-equipped workspace that attracts year-round and seasonal residents from the surrounding area. It was recently reported that $100,000 has so far been contributed toward the PALC’s $250,000 goal to repair, replace and purchase equipment that will be used for the next 20 years. “As folks consider their end-of-year giving,” said co-founder Barb Davidson, “we hope they will consider supporting our ‘Equipping the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center for the Next 20 Years Fund.’” More information is found at oceana-foundation.org > Give > Give Now. Then, scroll down through the list of specific funds to where the above-named fund appears, click on it, and follow the prompts to give by check or credit card. Artisan Center members primarily work in wood, metal, paint, stained glass, pottery, ceramics, weaving and jewelry. They socialize, teach their skills to others, and learn new ones. Annual membership is $150. More information can be found at https://pentwaterartisan.org/, or by calling 231-869-5323.

Tails of Hope Look at this handsome boy. His name is Duncan, and he is 3 years old. Duncan gets along great with people and most dogs, but he doesn’t like cats. Duncan is heartworm positive, and his medications are being paid for by L.A.S.S.I. Duncan loves playing with toys and is looking for a loving home. Duncan is available for adoption from the Oceana County Animal Shelter. If interested, please call the shelter at 231-861-5395. The adoption fee for cats is $35, and you receive certificates for $25 towards spay/neuter and $10 towards rabies if not already done. The adoption fee for dogs is $95 and you will receive a $50 certificate good for spay/neuter, if needed. Every dog should have an ID tag. L.A.S.S.I. provides free dog ID tags to all Oceana County residents. To request tags, send a text to 231730-3906. Free tags are also available at the Oceana County Animal Shelter.

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fall events calendar Pentwater Lake Association October board meeting The Pentwater Lake Association board of directors will meet on Monday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church at 82 N. Hancock St. in Pentwater. The public is invited to attend and is asked to enter at the Hancock Street Hall entrance. Membership in the Pentwater Lake Association is open to all individuals interested in the lake, its natural resources and water quality. Members do not have to own lake property in order to join the non-profit organization. More details and past meeting minutes are available on the Pentwater Lake Association website at www.pentwaterlakeassociation.com.

October Oct. 13 - Hart VFW Swiss Steak Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 13 - Ferry Soup Supper, 5-7 p.m.

Oct. 14 - Hart Gun Show, West Michigan Masonic Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 - Pentwater COVE fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 - Unforgettable Pumpkin Run party, The Ladder Community Center, 1-2:30 p.m.

Pints for Polio set for Oct. 18

Oct. 14 - Oceana Center Grange Annual Penny Fair, 7 p.m.

The Hart and Shelby Rotary Clubs and Big Hart Brewery are sponsoring a “Pints for Polio” fundraiser, Wednesday, October 18 starting at 6 p.m. The event will include trivia, beer, prizes and fun and will take place at the Big Hart Brewery located at 4086 West Polk Road in Hart. Both clubs will match each donation, turning every $1 raised into $3 to help end polio!

Oct. 15 - “No One Fights Alone” Glen Graham Benefit, Village Pub, Pentwater, 2 p.m.

No One Fights Alone benefit planned for Oct. 15 A “No One Fights Alone” benefit will be held for Glen Graham, Sunday, Oct. 15 from 2-7 p.m. at the Village Pub located at 347 S. Hancock in Pentwater. Graham, who has been diagnosed with astrocytoma brain cancer, is currently unable to drive or work and is receiving intensive treatments five days a week for six weeks. The benefit will include a silent auction (2-6 p.m.), raffles, food and a cash bar. Supporters and friends are urged to visit Glen Graham Benefit on Facebook for updates. To donate, individuals are invited to use the QR code or the GoFundMe link on Facebook. For more information or questions, please contact Dean Hodges at 616-856-2337.

Share your old Teddy Bears at The Ladder The next Share Our Stories (SOS) event at The Ladder Community Center in Shelby will feature the theme “A Teddy Bear Picnic” on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Please note the change in time from evenings to daytime. Several members of the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society will bring old teddy bears, including “Ted,” who is 120 years old. All who attend are asked to bring their old teddy bear or borrow one to show. We will share each bear’s interesting life story. Hopefully, someone will have a prestigious, collectible bear (such as a Steiff bear) to share! SOS is a monthly event that takes place at The Ladder, where people gather and share memories, photos, and other memorabilia from Oceana County. There is no additional cost for registered adult members 18 and older. Please visit theladdercommunitycenter.com to view all our upcoming events. Events are subject to change. To inquire about an event or if you have ideas for future topics of interest for SOS, call The Ladder at 231-259-0211.

‘Pumpkin Run’ Party for kids at The Ladder Oct. 14 All children ages 5 to 12 are invited to The Ladder Community Center once a month for Party Club! On Oct. 14, join us for the “Unforgettable Pumpkin Run” party from 1-2:30 p.m. We will have songs, Bible lessons, games, and snacks. Party Club is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, a Bible-centered ministry serving in every region of the world. All teachers and helpers have been trained and screened to ensure your child’s protection. Parents are welcome to attend. The Ladder is located at 67 N. State Street in Shelby.

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Oct. 15 - Oceana Young Life Fall Kickoff, The Ladder Community Center, , 4 p.m. Oct.16 - Oceana Community Foundation Picnic and Program,West Michigan Research Center, 6 p.m. Oct. 16 - PLA Board Meeting, Centenary United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 - SOS, The Ladder Community Center, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17 - Adult Book Club, Hesperia Community Library , 6-7 p.m. Oct. 18 - Pet Photo Contest voting concludes at the Shelby Area District Library. Oct. 18 - “Pints for Polio” fundraiser, Big Hart Brewery, 6 p.m.

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A Faithful Focus: ‘Young Life’ ministry meets students where they are By Sharon Hallack The Oceana Echo Community Contributor This week’s Faithful Focus once again introduces us to someone in our community with another unique God story. Brenda Dickman, wife, mother of three and current Ferry Township Treasurer, wears many hats these days, including being the director of the newly formed Young Life (YL) club that meets in Shelby at The Ladder Community Center every other Sunday night. Young Life’s mission is “to introduce kids to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith” and is open to any high school student in Oceana County. The story of how this new club came together and how it has grown since is another one of those “faith stories” that deserves to be told. “God has hard-wired me to work with youth,” Dickman enthusiastically shared. “I love young people and working with that age group. I believe God has specifically planted me in areas involving youth, and whether I’m coaching, teaching or doing ministry, I know He has put that call on my life.” Born and raised in rural New York, Dickman worked for the para-church ministry, Youth for Christ, while still in college. Upon graduation, she was offered a position with YL in West Michigan and moved to Grand Rapids in 1998. While there, she met her husband, Joel, and together they served with YL for about 10 years. Once they were married, they knew they eventually wanted to move to and raise their family in a rural setting. Joel, who had family roots in Oceana, traveled here often to hunt. Their city friends all thought they were crazy when they decided to move in 2010, but Dickman quickly shares that they love it here. Once settled in their new community, they found satisfying work, a new home church and set about raising their growing family. Then, in the summer of 2019, while scrolling through Facebook, Brenda saw a post from a long-time friend and the regional director for YL’s Western Great Lakes Region. He and some team members had been praying that the Lord would open doors for future ministries in small towns like Shelby. His post was asking his followers to pray and to let him know if they had any connections in Shelby. Jim and Bonnie Nicholas, also of Shelby and with ties to YL Ministries, also saw the post. Not long after, the Dickmans, Nicholases

and other interested community members were connected when they attended an “interest meeting.” The rest is history as they say. By God’s grace and providence, that small and dedicated group eventually formed Oceana County’s first YL leadership committee. Brenda recalls, “We knew we needed to raise money and find a director. The group asked me if I would take on the role, but I was reluctant at first. I only saw Joel and I as helping. I thought ‘it’s not me’, but we’ll find someone. I’d served in full-time ministry in the past, and I knew what it took. And after having been out of full-time ministry for so long, it’s different doing youth ministry as a mom,” she said. “But both Joel and I knew the positive impact this type of ministry had on young people. And as often happens when we pray, we find out God’s plans are not ours. I was praying, ‘What do you want, God’ and it was as if He said, ‘I have prepared you for this.’ In my heart, I knew I had the training and the availability.” In the months that followed, the newly formed leadership team set about connecting as a team, educating the community about the ministry, connecting with various supporters and stakeholders, raising funds and praying…a lot. In the spring of 2020, Dickman answered the call of God on her life once again and said yes to becoming the new part-time director for the Shelby YL club. Despite being in the midst of the Covid pandemic with all its shutdowns and social distancing, God continued to bless and grow their team of leaders. One of the main things they did was make a list of students and begin to pray. While nothing visible was happening on the outside, God was at work. “It was fun after we started meeting with kids in person to be able to tell them we’d been praying for them,” she said. “When they’d ask why we would do that, we were able to tell them we believe Jesus loves them and we love them. We also were able to tell them we were still praying for them. YL got its whole beginning as the result of prayer.” Young Life was born in the 1930s when a group of ladies began praying for the high school across the street from their homes in Gainesville, Texas. From those prayers, a young seminary student, by the name of Jim Rayburn started a chapter of the “Miracle Book Club”. Eventually, through a series of God-orchestrated circumstances and connections, Rayburn was hired by a church and began to de-

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The Oceana Young Life youth leader team, pictured above, consists of, back row, from left, Joel Dickman, Ross Hopkins, Cam Hanson, Troy Holstad, Dolphie Eisenlohr and Ethan Hartman, and front row, from left, Jeanna Lesausky, Brenda Dickman, Paula Meyers, Jillian Stiemke. • Contributed Photos

velop the ministry as it is known today. YL is known for holding its meetings somewhere other than a church, often in homes or community centers, and is focused on building relationships, studying the Bible together and creating the space for young people to make their own choice about following God. Today, YL is a ministry to middle school, high school and college students in all 50 states and 100 countries around the world. “Typically, the clubs thrive in the suburbs, where there are more schools, churches, students and resources. However, we quickly learned not many in the community were familiar with para-church ministries like YL and Youth for Christ that are often in the city schools. So we have spent a lot of time on educating the community,” reflected Brenda. As a leadership team, they’ve learned a lot and built a lot of relationships over the past two years, Dickman said. They’re fortunate to be able to visit the cafeteria during lunch time, attend sporting and band events or chaperone dances with the goal of supporting students and building relationships. “We meet kids where they are,” Dickman said. “Our desire is not to be their church, but to get them connected to a church. Our meetings are wild, fun and crazy. We’re like a youth group on steroids. We try to break down social barriers and get kids to connect with other kids they might not ever have otherwise, and it’s another way to share our faith. It’s also about listening, asking good questions, sharing the story of Jesus and giving kids the truth of the Bible so they can make informed decisions. It’s been a safe place for students to invite kids and get to know them outside of school. It’s not about being the smartest, the best athlete or the best performer,” Dickman said. The club is currently led by the Leadership Team, which works directly with the kids and includes Brenda and Joel Dickman, Dolphie Eisenlohr, Ethan Hartman, Troy Holstad, Cam Hanson, Ross Hopkins, Jeanna Lesausky, Paula Meyers and Jillian Stiemke; while the Young Life Committee guides programming, supports the volun-

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teer leaders and oversees fundraising and includes Brenda Dickman, Jim and Bonnie Nicholas, Jeremy Horton, Shelly Fortier, Tara Mero and Paula Meyers. The club, which was formed as “Shelby Young Life,” has seen students attend from across the entire county, from Hesperia, Montague and Hart. “The number of students attending from Hart has doubled in the past year,” Dickman said. “We’ve been fortunate to network, both relationally and financially, with area churches, pastors and community leaders. We are 100 percent fully funded through donations, so the club can remain free for the kids.” To more closely align with the number of students attending from across the county, the group recently announced a name change from “Shelby Young Life” to “Oceana Young Life”. The club’s “Fall Kickoff” meeting will be this Sunday, Oct. 15 starting at 4 p.m. at the Ladder Community Center. All Oceana County high school students are encouraged to bring a friend and are welcome to attend. Oceana Young Life will also host its Fall Fundraiser the following week on Sunday, Oct. 22 starting at 4 p.m. at the Ladder Community Center. Organizers hope many in the community will be able to attend and hear more about this new ministry and how God is using it to reach young people. Attendees can enjoy desserts and coffee and hear some of the inspiring stories of students involved in Oceana Young Life. To RSVP, please email oceanayounglife@gmail.com . Those looking for more information about the many fun Oceana Young Life club gatherings planned or wishing to donate, are encouraged to follow Shelby Young Life (and very soon Oceana Young Life) on Instagram and Facebook or visit the club’s website at www.oceana.younglife.org . A QR code is available for online giving. Contact information is also available for the Oceana Young Life chairman, Jim Nicholas, for individuals who prefer to send a check. All donations are 100 percent tax-deductible and fund all programming to keep Young Life free for all students.

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Weekly Rundown: Hart keeps rolling; Shelby and Hesperia continue to struggle By: Brendan Samuels The Oceana Echo Sports Editor The final few weeks of high school regular season football are rapidly approaching and with it comes new results from all three Oceana County teams from Friday, Oct. 6. Starting with the game I attended, Shelby struggled mightily in a matchup with Manistee. A lopsided loss in a torrential downpour isn’t exactly what the Tigers had drawn up for homecoming this year, but that’s exactly what they were handed. Hesperia had an even more challenging night with Mason County Central (MCC) invading their home field. The Panthers were completely shut out offensively and their propensity for turning the ball over via interceptions continued to be an issue. Meanwhile, Hart continues to march toward the program’s first-ever postseason appearance, clobbering Holton in the process this week. Fans go crazy when they see their team hang a “50 burger” on another team, I can’t imagine what the celebrations were like for the Pirates when they scored 72 last week. It’s becoming clear that Hart has established themselves as a powerhouse on top of the realigned West Michigan Conference (WMC). For Shelby and Hesperia, they continue to show signs of improvement from teams past, but can’t quite get over the hump that propels them past a few wins each fall. The good news for Shelby is that they currently have a JV program that is unbeaten at 7-0 and churning out players that are seeing reps at the varsity level. It’s not often that I’m able to cover both varsity and JV teams, but I’m making a special effort to get out to their next matchup with MCC. Be sure to keep your eyes out for

Shelby center Trevor Fitzgerald prepares to snap the ball while rain pours down on top of the Tigers’ offense. • Brendan Samuels/Echo that coverage in next week’s edition of The Oceana Echo! Before we look into that next issue, let’s get a deeper dive into what happened in the latest action around the area. Let’s get crackin’: Shelby vs. Manistee Final score: Manistee 52, Shelby 14 SHELBY – What an ugly night for a football game. Cold temperatures and pouring rain in the first half could only produce a score that reflected the dreary weather conditions and Shelby fell to Manistee 52-14 on the Tigers’ homecoming. The usual proceedings of homecoming evening were spoiled early as the rain caused the pre-game parade to

be canceled. Light rain carried into the starting minutes of the game, but by the second quarter there were buckets of water pouring down from above. Taking notes from the clouds above, the Manistee offense decided they would bury Shelby not only with rain but with a barrage of points. The Mariners found the end zone five times in the opening quarter alone, giving them a 36-0 lead after 12 minutes. The hits kept coming in the second quarter as well. Backed up in his own end zone, Lalo Garcia came on to send a punt away. That ball survived the air for a split second after it left Garcia’s foot, before burrowing

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Shorthanded Tigers unable to keep up with Montague By: Brendan Samuels The Oceana Echo Sports Editor MONTAGUE – The 2023 soccer season has been full of surprises for Shelby and that didn’t change on Wednesday, Oct. 11 when the Tigers fell to Montague in the first round of districts, 3-1. After starting their season with a 5-1-1 record and racing out to a 2-0 record in the West Michigan Conference (WMC), the Tigers have been on a bit of a downward spiral. Since that point, Shelby had posted a 3-7 record including a string of four straight losses. The bad luck poured into the postseason as well. Shelby had faced the Wildcats earlier in the season, picking up their first conference win against them in a 1-0 victory that featured heated matchups all over the field. Nothing changed the second time around,

with both teams fighting for possession the majority of the first half. Still the Tigers held a slight advantage, using their speed to push the ball downfield. That resulted in the game’s first goal when Alan Arreola placed a cross pass into the feet of Ignacio Ortiz who broke the tie and put Shelby on top, 1-0. That score came seven minutes into play and held for the first 20 minutes of the first half. Then, 16 minutes later, Montague found a response to even things up at 1-1. Unfortunately for the Tigers, it was injury that plagued them and allowed the Wildcats to gain momentum. “We scored first and we played some of the best 15-20 minutes out there,” Shelby head coach Jairo Coronado said. “Then we kind of relaxed and one of our main guys in the middle, Isais Cortina, got injured and

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Football: Week Seven into the chest of a Manistee defender and rolling out of bounds for a safety and two more points for the Mariners. An additional pair of touchdowns in that second quarter extended Mansitee’s advantage to 52-0 heading into halftime. Shelby earned a reprieve from the Mariners’ offensive onslaught in the second half. With a running clock installed, Manistee brought in a large number of backup athletes to compete for the remaining 24 minutes. “Obviously, (Manistee) cleared their bench and we were able to execute,” Shelby head coach Phil Fortier said. “That’s nice for us to have some success and move the football a little bit. Our guys responded well in a game that’s hard to play when you’re shorthanded and it’s raining.” Executing on offense led to Shelby’s first touchdown of the night with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. After driving deep into Manistee territory, Garcia capped off a drive with a short three-yard scramble for six. Shelby’s defense showed flashes as well. Chase Mero recovered a fumble in each half of play and the second set up the Tigers for their second score of the evening on an Isaiah Garcia touchdown with 15 seconds remaining in the game. The offense for the Tigers was led by a rushing attack consisting of AJ Melchor (12 carries, 46 yards), Isaac Garcia (three carries, 33 yards), Danyel White (three carries, 16 yards) and Levi Cooley (2 carries, eight yards). Defensively, Shelby got major contributions from Ivan Fessenden with a team-leading seven tackles. Isaiah Garcia and Mero each chipped in five as well. Now the Tigers sit at 2-5 with two weeks remaining. A matchup with MCC awaits them this week and a season finale bout with North Muskegon will put a cap on the 2023 season for the Tigers. Hart at Holton Final score: Hart 72, Holton 12 Just when it appeared Hart’s 2023 season couldn’t get more impressive, the Pirates found a way to absolutely demolish an already beaten down Holton team, 72-12. Now, I’ll admit I was leary about letting that score impress me because of the way the Red Devils have performed this season. Then I looked at the stat sheet and noticed that neither of Hart’s top runners were in the game with Eman Hertzler and Joseluis Andaverde both sidelined. Instead, the Pirates leaned on an even larger backfield by committee which was spearheaded by sophomore Kyle Greiner. Greiner took five carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, pairing with junior Brendan Hiddema who tallied 92 yards and a touchdown carrying the ball. Those were just two of the ELEVEN guys that carried the ball for Hart. Hunter Chaffee, Connor Edwards, Austin Martinez and Ty Thomas were also involved with each finding the endzone on the ground. Edwards also used his arm, going 2-for-3 for 85 yards and a touchdown. Ty Schlukebir was 1-for-1 passing for 60 yards and a touchdown. Chaffee (one catch, 60 yards, one touchdown) and Chase Gale (two catches, 41 yards, one touchdown) were on the receiving end of those passes. Leading Hart’s defense was Thomas with 13 tackles to go along with his two rushing touchdowns on offense. Hart now boasts a 6-1 record and their confidence is at an all time high. That’s probably best exemplified by the fact that I saw some links online for playoff-inspired Pirate gear. The Pirates have two more games to close out their schedule, with Hesperia on tap this week. They’ll then host Ravenna in the final game of the year. Hesperia vs. MCC Final score: MCC 47, Hesperia 0 Hesperia has struggled this year to find their groove on offense and that continued against MCC last week in a 47-0 shutout loss for the Panthers at home. The one thing that’s remained the most consistent for Hesperia football is their ability to run the ball. Skyler Stalbaum once again led the offense this week, running 18 times for 66 yards. The problem for the Panthers is the inconsistency and poor ball security when they drop back to pass. Brock Bolles was thrust into the starting quarterback spot after two weeks of Kohen Witte being the guy. While Bolles has shown flashes and a good connection

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with receiver Ian Fox, he’s also struggled to keep the ball out of defender’s hands. Bolles was 5-for-16 for 26 yards and two interceptions against the Spartans. Fox caught two passes for 16 yards on offense, but his impact was felt much more on defense where he had two interceptions. Stalbaum was also impressive as a two-way guy, leading the team in tackles with 18. The next closest behind him in that category was Mike Feckon with 9 tackles. Hesperia (1-6) now has the tough task of turning around and trying to stop Hart. The Panthers will play the Pirates this week before traveling to Holton for the 2023 season finale.

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Brendan’s Players to Watch Hart OFFENSE: Kyle Greiner - RB I have no clue where Greiner came from, but I’m sure Hart isn’t complaining. I expect the sophomore to get many more looks this week against Hesperia.

DEFENSE: Ty Thomas - LB Thomas led his team in tackles with 13 last week. Looks like he might be turning into the same player his brother Zane was for the Pirates last year.

Shelby OFFENSE: Danyel White - RB Shelby pulled White up from JV to play last week and despite a limited role, he looked explosive. I’m sure he’ll see more work to close out the 2023 season.

DEFENSE: Isaiah Garcia - LB Garcia is a veteran that helps control the middle for Shelby. He’s often at the top of the tackling leaderboard and I don’t think that changes this week.

Hesperia OFFENSE: Blake Sayer - RB It’s going to be tough to move the ball against Hart. I’ll take a swing here and say that Sayer breaks off some big plays running behind Stalbaum.

DEFENSE: Mike Feckon - LB Shelby sophomore Danyel White makes a cut toward the sideline after receiving a kickoff in the second half of the Tigers’ homecoming game with Manistee. Shelby lost 52-14 to the Mariners. • Brendan Samuels/ECHO

Tigers Soccer we lost him for a few minutes there. That cost us a goal.” A 1-1 tie at half made the game’s outcome a toss up. Montague quickly turned that into momentum for their own side, burying a goal in the right corner of Shelby’s net with only five minutes having ticked off in the second half. Once again, Shelby suffered injuries losing Cortina and Wyatt Dickman for a bit of time. Montague fought through the midfield and set themselves up with a free kick outside of Shelby’s box. Montague’s Lucas Husband sent a shot toward Shelby keeper Ismael Valdez. Valdez managed to save the shot initially, but an unlucky bounce saw the ball roll off his hands and into the net to put the Wildcats on top 3-1. Already without key starters and with Venancio Cadena

I haven’t heard much about Feckon before this week. Then, out of nowhere he pops up as Hesperia’s lead tackler. I’m betting on a repeat performance from him here.

continued from page 12 unable to play, Shelby simply didn’t have the weapons they needed to dig out of the two-goal deficit. Time expired on the game and wiped out any hopes of Shelby advancing to the semifinals. An 8-9-1 overall record is the final mark for the Tigers, a mark that’ll be difficult to build on with so many seniors departing in the spring. “At the end of the day we’re humans first and then players,” Coronado said. “I’ve been following most of these seniors since sixth or seventh grade. They’ve improved a lot. Today we tried to play more as a team and they did phenomenal.”

(Left) Shelby senior Mauricio Castillo fends off a Montague defender from behind while eyeing teammates in the middle of the field. (Right) Alejandro “Chucky” Perez looks to maneuver around a Montague defender. • Brendan Samuels/ECHO

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