Drums, Dance Fill The Forest At Honoring Festival (Continued from Page BIO) er with that name two years ago. Little Owl said it may have to do with habits. “Sometimes I stay up all hours of the night,” she said. “I think I have good vision at night.” Like the owl. Little Owl was wearing the crown and shawl of the princess of the Southeast National American Cultural Association. Little Owl scored a 97 out of 100 on the con test, which measures how much contestants understand about the traditions of the Lenape culture, knowledge of dance, and other items. She was crowned on Aug. 3 this year in Concord, N.C. Simply watching the dances, it was hard not to be moved and per plexed almost at the same time. I wonder if any of the 3,000 visitors to the Honoring Festival felt the same way. I was amazed at how the men, with arms raised, with dance staffs held high, became moved by the dances. I felt like too much the out sider —how ignorant, I wondered, would 1 looked if I asked questions y / —-jl CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, mgCjl EASTER MONDAY,ASCENSION DAY, WHIT MONDAY, OCT. 11, THANKSGIVING, FIBIM7VRE CHRISTMAS A DECEMBER 26TH FISHER’S FURNITURE, INC. NEW AND USED FURNITURE USED COAL A WOOD HEATERS COUNTRY FURNITURE A ANTIQUES BUS. HRS. BOX 57 MON.-THURS. 1-5 1129 GEORGETOWN QD. FRI, 8-8, SAT. 8-12 BART, PA 17503 HI-RISE LAYER MANAGERS WE HAVE STIR AERATOR TO HELP WITH FLY & ODOR CONTROL BIG PERFORMANCE...SMALL PRICE SIMPLE PROCEDURE: the aerator works directly into the bed of material, forming its own windrow. Windrows can be formed from piles of nearly any size. Alleyways are not required when using the Brown aerator, so there is a great reduction in space requirements. The aerator’s reverse rotation works the material from the bottom up, and to the side, assuring complete mixing and agitation. LOW MAINTENANCE: the aerator is a simple design, the principle as a material mover has been proven with over 30 years experience in practical application. The aerator is hydraulically driven and equipped with patented wearplates or paddles, both of which are easily replaced. JJfRSH€V my son Kevin was wondering, like, why do you wear that stuff? What does it mean? Is it uncom fortable? How do you know how to do that? So I asked. I spoke with Carrie’s Hawk, also known as Terry Lee, a truck driver from Ephrata. The name was given to him from the shaman or medicine man. Carrie’s Hawk is member of the Warrior’s Society. He held up a strange, clawed and feathered stick that he called a “dance staff,” essential to the ceremony. I learned a great deal about how the dance circle is made and main tained by Cat Hadley. There was great fun at the ‘bash,” of sorts, when the “Switch Dance” was per formed the roles are reversed. Women play the role of men, with traditional garb, and vice versa. Cat’s husband, Sandy, reminded me at one time, during a Fallen Warrior portion of the dance, not to take any pictures. The entire clearing was quiet You could hear only the sounds of birds. rA...h..r> ff nA IKI _ LANCASTER, PA 17603 EQUIPMENT CO.. INC. (717) 393.5807 We 'Tatg Customer Satisfaction (Personally The men gathered in a circle, holding a feather, looking up into the sky, in honor of a fallen war rior. Men outside of the circle hugged each other. It was a solem nity so intense you could literally feel it in the air. When the men looked up, you could almost feel yourself lifting even before another Union County fanner, Ray Espenshade, fought with Lewisburg officials over building a large hog bam on his farm. Because his neighbors feared odor and pollution from a “non-family farm” enterprise, it took Espenshade a year to get a building permit. A group in near by Snyder County who wanted to stan a hog operation employing 300 people lost their battle for a permit Both disputes were highly Jars & Lids All shapes and sizes! Factory direct pricing! Distributor inquiries welcomed! Fillmore Container Inc. 2316-B Norman Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 Ph.(717)397-4131 Fax (717) 397-0941 _ SYCAMORE IND. PARK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE Preschoolers Learn About Farming (Continued from Page B 12) Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 20, 1997-815 from the circle, into a graying but still auburn sky, surrounded by the presence of people in the circle and maybe those beyond. As we were leaving, my family walked back through the forest, Kevin less mystified that I was. But we were enthralled by the sounds of the handmade, wooden. publicized. She is working with the growing Barb Wiand is also concerned Pennsylvania Pork Producers adverse publicity, such as Association and attending educa the “60 Minutes” television show tional meetings not only to segment showing a North Caroli- improve management skills but na hog farmer illegally dumping also to learn public relations dead hogs in a public watershed, methods. Also Available: Calf Hutches, Emu Shelters, Plywood Bulk Feed Bins, Horse, Sheep & Hog Shelters, Kennels With Door & Feeding Alley. Open Shelters. Made To Order. • Horse Barns w/Tack Room • Fence Boards • Wood Planing • Truck & Trailer Beds & Side Racks Repaired • Delivery Available Baler Twine $19.50 JT STOLTZFUS WOODWORK 613 White Horse Rd. - Gap, PA 17527 BENERATORS MARTIN ELECTRIC PLANTS • Manufacturer of: DIESEL, LP GAS, NATURAL GAS, PTO Automatic & Manual Start Systems USED UNITS ALSO AVAILABLE Call Us For'All Your Generator Needs! MARTIN ELECTRIC PLANTS 280 Pleasant Valley Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522-8620 800-713-7968 Tel: 717-733-7968 Fax: 717-733-1981 ancient flute-like instrument he was playing, called a “Quena,” pronounced KEN-YA. My son Kevin said, “It’s a Que na, Dad. As in. Can ya play ill" At day’s end, the only sounds left in the forest were the sounds of human laughter. 717-442-8972
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers