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Pentwater This Week JUNE 21 - JUNE 28

Barbara Sims envisions a world where stories can come to life

Insightful imagination

PTW Photo by Andrew Skinner

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Contents 2 Insightful imagination Barbara Sims envisions a world where stories can come to life

4 Pentwater accepts waterway grant for seawall repair

5 Bike rack design

contest winner announced Pentwater sixth grader Aiden Shotwell’s PTW Photo by Andrew Skinner

9 Events Check the calendar

10 Monthly gallery stroll set for Friday

15 Sally Ouweneel named 2016 Pentwater Citizen of the Year

18 High flying pancake

action planned for Sunday

20 11th annual Fusion

Fashion Show set for June 24

ptw Pentwater This Week • June 21, 2016

Published by Oceana’s Herald-Journal 123 State St., Hart MI 49420 © 2016 Community Media Group Published May 24, June 7 & June 21 and weekly June 28 thru Aug. 30, 2016 Distributed free at Pentwater locations.

Jim Young • Publisher, advertising manager Andrew Skinner • Editor

News items may be contributed by emailing ptw@oceanaheraldjournal.com; mailing to 123 State St., Hart MI 49420.

Deadline is Tuesday noon for the following Tuesday edition.

Amber, Grey and Porter Jaeb

Welcome to Pentwater

Hi, we’re the Jaeb family! Welcome to Pentwater.

We feel so lucky to call this place home and enjoy sharing it with friends and family. I’m originally from Pentwater and spent my early years, through college, living here until moving to Minneapolis shortly after graduating from college.

While in Minneapolis, I met my husband, Grey, and we have a 2-year-old son, Porter.

I missed home too much so we decided to move our family back to Pentwater last spring. The hardest adjustment to make was the distance between us and Target, haha! In the Twin Cities, it wasn’t a decision if we should go to Target, it was which one should we go to. We have since been able to embrace small town living and have enjoyed shopping locally. The variety of stores, coffee shops and restaurants keeps us content and entertained.

Pentwater for us is our calm. It has been nice to slow down and take time to enjoy the things that matter most. We have a lot of family and friends here,

and it has been really nice spending time with them this past year.

When we first talked about moving to Pentwater, we liked the idea of having a slower-paced lifestyle. It gives us more time to spend with our son, rather then spending that time stuck in traffic. We are so excited to have Porter attend Pentwater school and to raise him in the same loving and close-knit community that I grew up in.

As residents of Pentwater, we enjoy walking through the village, spending time at the beach, getting ice cream and catching up with friends and family. We also love hosting out of town guests. It’s so fun to show off this beautiful place we get to call home. There is so much to do and there is something fun for all ages. We even convinced two of our closest friends to buy a house here so that they too can enjoy Pentwater any time they want.

Pentwater really is a wonderful community, and we truly feel very lucky to call this place home.

– Amber Jaeb

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Insightful imagination

BY AMANDA DODGE PTW WRITER

Whimsical, magical and fantastical, are all words one could use to describe Pentwater’s Storybook Village children’s book store. Merely step inside to be swept away on a journey of one’s choosing. Adventure, discovery, humor, life lessons and happy endings line every wall and alcove from floor to ceiling.

Storybook Village opened its doors into imagination in 2011, adding its Starlight Theatre soon after and growing and shaping young minds in between and beyond. Owners Tom and Barbara Sims have brought a passion for bringing the written word to life year after year.

“My husband, Tom, introduced me to Pentwater when we were first married and the first words I said when I saw this magical place was, ‘This looks like a Storybook Village,” Sims exclaimed.

“One year later, we built our beautiful store and named it Storybook Village, the following year we opened Starlight Theatre right next door, filled with more storytelling treasures.”

She said she was inspired by Pentwater in the interior designs of the store and her handy husband and some other very talented artists, have helped to make her inspirations a reality. And upon those playful, colorful and intentional shelves are dozens of her handpicked storybooks, silk dress up clothing, hundreds of top-quality puppets and so much more. All of these seemingly stationary items are merely waiting for the magic that children can bring to breathe life, dance, song and fun into them.

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— Barbara Sims said of Pentwater during her first visit to the area

tor and early childhood consultant in head start, child care, child welfare and pre-K programs for the past 40 years,” according to her biography on her www.storybookvillageinpetnwater.com website. It goes on to mention that her “mission is to improve family and child well-being through enhanced professional development, improvements to program quality, collaboration and advocacy activities.

Her focus on early intervention programs in various aspects of her career have helped to promote optimal development among children, Birth to Age Five, primarily those with high risk factors.”

It also highlights her educational background that includes a “Bachelor’s Degree in English and Education from the College of New Rochelle, in New Rochelle, N.Y. and a Master’s

“This looks like a Storybook Village,”

Pentwater in its appointments and architecture, where our colorful and imaginative book collections are displayed, such as our Storytelling Gazebo, the ‘Fish House,’ a miniature of the little house by the fish cleaning station, the colorful cottages, as well as our magical Starlight Theatre, with 360 degree, hand-painted, images of ‘Starlight Sailor,’ a story of a little boy who sails off in his imagination in a paper boat (written by James Mayhew and illustrated by Jackie Morris),” Sims explained. “How Pentwater is that! The logo for Storybook Village is a Navajo Storyteller who symbolizes Mother Earth, with the moon and the stars on her shawl, cradling a village in her arms, which we know is Pentwater!”

The success of Storybook Village and Starlight Theatre are, in no small part, due to the team effort put forth by the Sims and her background “field of early childhood education as provider, director, educator, administra-

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On the cover, Storybook Village owner Barbara Sims reads the book “The Animal Boogie” to children in the store’s Starlight Theatre. Opposite page, Sims displays the pages to a book during one of the many storytimes offered at Storybook Village. This page top, Sims read “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” as Jacob and Julianna Barbaro of Chicago, Ill. use puppets to act out the scenes. Children’s books, above, fill the shelves at Pentwater’s Storybook Village.

PTW Cover Photo by Andrew Skinner

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PTW Photos by Andrew Skinner

Pentwater accepts waterway grant for seawall repair PENTWATER — A grant not to exceed $101,500 for repairs to the Village of Pentwater seawall that washed out while firefighters battled the Dock Side restaurant fire last fall received Pentwater Village Council approval at a special meeting June 3.

The Department of Natural Resources waterways grant is to cover up to 50 percent of the repair cost based on the engineer estimate.

The village will be responsible for the remaining 50 percent.

Council previously approved a $61,999 bid from Adams Marine for the repair.

“It’s 50 percent of what we spend with the contractor,” village Manager Rob Allard said, adding he expects engineering cost to exceed $17,000.

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PENTWATER — With multiple contributions, the Village of Pentwater is just a few thousand dollars away from having all the money needed to pay for channel mouth dredging this year.

At a special June 3 meeting, the Pentwater Village Council approved a $55,775 quote by M.C.M. Marine of Sault St. Marie to dredge the channel mouth. Pentwater Village Council President Juanita Pierman told council at its regular meeting June 13 that the village Downtown Development Authority agreed to contribute $5,000 toward the dredging as did Snug Harbor owner Jack Witt. Pierman also said that the Pentwater Lake Improvement Board approved contributing three-years of budgeted dredging funds for a total of $24,000. It also has a state waterways grant totalling $17,884, making total contributions $51,884 and leaving $3,891 remaining to be paid.

Pierman also pointed out that the lake improvement board views some of its contributions as money from the township as many property owners in the taxed lake improvement district are township property owners.

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Bike rack design contest winner announced Pentwater sixth grader Aiden Shotwell’s fish-themed bike rack selected

A fish-themed bicycle rack designed by Pentwater Public Schools sixth-grader Aiden Shotwell will grace the south east corner of Hancock and First streets in Pentwater later this summer.

Shotwell’s design was one of over a dozen designs submitted to the Pentwater Arts Council for its bike rack design contest earlier this year.

The designs from Pentwater students and local community members were reviewed by judges Paul O’Grady, Dick Johnson, Gene Davidson, Kendra Flynn, Ted Cuchna, Claudia Ressel-Hodan and Mary Stiphany.

Shotwell’s concept drawing of a fish themed bike rack captured the judges’ eye and was selected as the winner, Mary Stiphany of

the Pentwater Arts Council said.

Design contest judges were also impressed by several other student entrys submitted by Delaney Bryce, Breanna Voorheis, Nate Combs, Abram Kieda and Eli Cook; as well as desings from community members Liz Browning, Kristin Orde, Patti Denison and Barb Siok.

The Pentwater Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has authorized up to $1,000 for the racks construction.

According to Stiphany, committee members have reviewed and approved Paul O’Grady’s engineered drawing of Shotwell’s concept design. A wooden prototype will be built, followed by the metal bike rack at the Pentwater Artisan Center.

Shotwell’s name will be featured on a plaque on the bike rack.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place later this summer to showcase the bike rack and cel-

ebrate Shotwell’s creativity. At that time he will be presented a $50 check from the Pentwater Arts Council in gratitude for his work.

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Pentwater celebrates start of summer with community picnic

Pentwater residents and friends of Pentwater dined on free hotdogs, potluck salads and desserts Sunday, June 5 during the 20th annual Pentwater Start of Summer street party. Party-goers, above, add condiments to their hotdogs. Earl Raczkowski and Charlie Weaver, top right, cook the hotdogs. Community members, right, sample some of the many potluck dishes brought to the party.

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Community support sought to help fund fireworks Pentwater will play host to a pair of fireworks displays this summer. Fireworks are planned for Sunday, July 3 as part of its annual Independence Day celebration and Saturday, Aug. 13 during Pentwater Homecoming.

Both firework displays are made available for all to enjoy through donations from local businesses, friends and families who love Pentwater and fireworks. Make

sure to be on the lookout for donation cans placed throughout the village to help support and keep alive this fun family tradition along the lakeshore.

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Pentwater Women’s Club elects new board

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The newly-elected executive board of the Pentwater Women’s Club was installed at its annual luncheon at the Pentwater Yacht Club Friday, June 10. The 2016-2017 officers, pictured, include, standing left to right, Corresponding Secretary Gay Birchard, 1st Vice President Susan Castor, Recording Secretary Anna Mae Bush, 2nd Vice President Judith Ringlein-Dunn, Treasurer Janet Nelson and Director Joan Gehringer; seated, left to right, Director Claudia Ressel-Hodan and Director Judy Jankowski. Not pictured are President Sally Ouweneel, Director Loretta Attridge and Ex-Officio Beverly Kelly. The women’s club has provided 159 scholarships to area students since 1967 and this year they were able to award $1,500 scholarships to six area graduating seniors. The club’s “Wine and Art by the Water Scholarship Benefit,” in May, netted over $13,000 for scholarships for next year’s students. The club will host its next meeting Friday, Sept. 9; guests and new members are always welcome.

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Calendar of Events This Week and Beyond

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… Bingo (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.) every Friday Pentwater VFW Hall. … Sunday, folk music jam sessions, 1:304 p.m., Goodstuffs, downtown Pentwater. … Tuesday Night Comedy, 9 p.m., Village Pub & Cafe, Pentwater, through Labor Day. … Pickin’ in Pentwater, 7 p.m., Pentwater Village Green, Tuesdays through Aug. 30. … Pentwater Civic Band Concert, Thursdays, June 30 through Sept. 1, 8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Pentwater Farmers’ Market, Mondays and Thursdays, June 6 through Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Pentwater Historical Society Museum, 85 S. Rutledge St., open 1-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday June through August and 1-4 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday September and October. Free admission.

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June 21 Monday

… Monday night bike ride; a leisurely 3-mile ride through Pentwater; meet at the top of the village green at 7 p.m.

Hosted by the “Easy Peddlers” Division of the Oceana Cyclist Club.

June 22 Wednesday

… Author Timothy Caldwell, 7 p.m., Pentwater Township Library.

Caldwell will discuss his book “The Chaplain’s Assistant – God, Country and Vietnam.”

June 24 Friday

… Fusion Fashion Show, 8 p.m., Pentwater Village Green. … Last Friday of the Month Gallery Stroll, 5-8 p.m., downtown Pentwater galleries.

Hosted by the Pentwater Arts Council.

June 26 Sunday

… Pentwater Historical Society pancake breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, 85 S. Rutledge.

June 27 Monday

… Monday night bike ride; a leisurely 3-mile ride through Pentwater; meet at the top of the village green at 7 p.m.

June 30 Thursday

… Bella’s Bouncing Buddies dog show, 6 p.m., Pentwater Township Library. Nancy Kaposky and the 4-H Club with Bella’s Bouncing Buddies will display their dogs skills with obstacle course, rally, agility and tricks.

July 2 Saturday

… L.A.S.S.I. Loop 5K race, 8 a.m., Charles Mears State Park, Pentwater. Benefit for L.A.S.S.I. (Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc.). … Hart Sparks, fireworks over Hart Lake, music, dining, and more.

July 3 Sunday

… Fireworks in Pentwater, Charles Mears State Park, dusk. … Pentwater VFW pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Pentwater VFW Hall.

July 4 Monday

… Independence Day Bike Parade, 10 a.m., Charles Mears State Park. Participants encouraged to decorate their bikes, strollers, wagons and pets in red, white and blue. … Monday night bike ride; a leisurely 3-mile ride through Pentwater; meet at the top of the village green at 7 p.m.

Don’t Miss These Annual Events!

Easter on the Green Saturday before Easter.

Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., services at marina, village green and township cemetery.

Garden Club of Pentwater plant sale Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Start of Summer party first Sunday in June.

Spring Fest arts and crafts fair third weekend in June.

Community-wide garage sale second Saturday in June.

Pentwater Civic Band Concerts Each Thursday, 8 p.m., village green, last Thursday in June, through Labor Day. Fusion Fashion Show last Friday in June, on the village green, 8 p.m.

Fireworks over Lake Michigan July 3 each year.

Fine arts fair second Saturday in July.

Garden Stroll and “Blooming Arts” third Saturday in July.

Pentwater Homecoming second full weekend in August (Weekends start Thursdays).

MSU Tailgate Party The Saturday of Homecoming, behind the Village Pub. Pentwater Fall Festival Fourth weekend in September.

Oktoberfest Second Saturday in October.

Halloween on the Green Saturday before Halloween.

Spooktaclular Halloween Parade Saturday before Halloween.

Festival of Lights Saturday after Thanksgiving at the village green. Lighting of the community Christmas Tree and visits with Santa.

Christmas Craft Fair First Saturday in December at the school.

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Monthly gallery stroll set for Friday The Pentwater Arts Council will sponsor its monthly Gallery Stroll in downtown Pentwater Friday, June 24 from 5­-8 p.m. This month’s stroll will feature nine galleries that will serve light refreshments. Patrons who visit all of the galleries will be eligible to receive a $25 gift certificate which can be redeemed at any of the participating galleries.

Many of the galleries will be showcasing local artists this month.

Art on the Town will feature Pentwater resident Jim Carney, whose landscape and wildlife photographs focus on iconic landmarks along the West Michigan shoreline.

The Ramp Gallery will show the works of two artists, Katlin Buck and Margot Graettinger.

Buck aims to create a different look with her photographs. Graettinger, a Pentwater resident, is basically self­-taught and works in acrylics and oils. She translates her travel photos into paintings which convey a sense of the location but not exact representation. The majority of her subject matter consists of landscapes and animals.

Petri Gallery’s Second Street location will highlight the works of Cheri Petri’s art students while Petri Gallery’s Hancock Street location will celebrate its grand reopening.

The Bitchen Kitchen will have three plein air artists at work during the stroll. Artist include, Theodora Wright, who works with acrylics and watercolor, Susanna Wright, a watercolorist who creates printed cards, and Olivia Johnson will demonstrate her work with oils.

Oldewick Post will feature Regina McCaleb, who will show her new series of oil paintings of birds.

Other galleries participating in the gallery stroll are Jilly’s Gallery, Kooks Eye and Jewels by the Sea. Gallery Strolls will continue through September on the last Friday of each month.

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Raising $14k in 1-hour for a good cause Women Who Care select Wayne Elhart BE NICE Memorial Fund as June recipient

‘WE be nice FUNDRAISER’ planned A special “WE be nice FUNDRAISER” will be hosted by Barb Davison Monday, June 27 from 5-8 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The event will feature a raffle extraordinaire with items including sculptures, furniture, unique art, fabulous jewelry and items donated by area businesses.

The students of the BE NICE program will be the evening’s special guests.

The BE NICE program provides matching funds to West Michigan school districts which commit to the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan’s BE NICE education program on mental illness awareness and suicide prevention.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person.

Funds go to the Oceana County Foundation WE be nice FUND. For reservations or information, contact Barb Davidson at 231-869-5342 or by e-mail at barbptw@gmail.com.

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The Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) selected the Wayne Elhart BE NICE Memorial Fund to receive personal checks from each WWC member totaling $14,000 June 7.

“Our mission is to assist in the funding of mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training for K-12 schools, their students and staffs, in Oceana County,” said Barb Davidson of Pentwater.

Davidson’s son, Wayne Elhart, took his own life in March 2015 after struggling with a mild form of depression. After Wayne’s tragic death, Davidson and her other son, Jeff Elhart, sought out an education program that could make a permanent impact on individuals who struggle with depression.

“BE NICE” is an acronym for Notice, Invite, Challenge and Empower. Notice change in behavior that are symptoms of depression. Invite yourself into other’s lives by showing sincere concern for the change in their lives.

Challenge yourself to ask why the person is changing their behavior. Finally, Empower yourself to get professional help for the person struggling with the mental illness.

WWC members, who recently gathered at Gull Landing in Pentwater, heard about the great work of three area nonprofits, and chose Wayne Elhart BE NICE Memorial Fund. These latest gifts bring the total giving by WWC members to $175,000 since the group’s first meeting in June 2012.

On the first Tuesday of March, June, September and December, the

group of women meet for an hour, learn about three worthy causes serving county residents, and choose one that everyone agrees to support with $100 personal checks. Socializing follows for those who have the time to stay.

Membership, which currently totals 140, is open to any woman who wants to be involved in this unique, joint effort to support Oceana causes. Students are welcome to join if they pledge to contribute $50 to the chosen cause at each quarterly meeting.

The next meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Gull Landing in Pentwater. For more information, contact Amy LaBarge at 313-268-2086, or on-line at facebook.com/womenwhocareofoceanacounty.

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Bikes and trikes A portion of Hancock Street in downtown Pentwater was filled with motorcycles, top left, of various styles, ranging from vintage to brand new bikes, Saturday, June 4 during the Bike & Trike Rally.

Bikers, above, admire a sharply painted motorcycle, one of nearly 120 on display. Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys, left, perform near the intersection of Hancock and First streets.

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Civic Band Concerts are a weekly Pentwater summer tradition A 69-year Pentwater tradition will continue Thursday evenings on the Pentwater Village Green as the village’s Civic Band Concerts take place from 8-9 p.m. through Sept. 1.

Bring your blankets, chairs, families and friends to enjoy the music as the band plays marches, show tunes, old-time favorites, patriotic marches and melodies. Each concert is closed with Good Night Ladies.

The civic band will joined by the Scottville

Clown Band Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. for the annual Les Bailey Concert during Pentwater Homecoming.

If you play an instrument and read music, bring your instrument along and you can join the band. Band musicians are local residents and visitors. Therefore, arrive a few minutes early to be given music. Music selected is based on who arrives prior to the concert starting. Band size varies along with the selections played.

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Sally Ouweneel named 2016 Pentwater Citizen of the Year The Pentwater Service Club has selected Sally Ouweneel as its Citizen of the Year for 2016.

“Mike Flynn and his review committee have made a terrific choice,” said club President Ron Christians. “Sally is well-known in our community. She’s served in many capacities for over 16 years. It’s great to be recognizing her many accomplishments.”

Ouweneel will be recognized during the Saturday, Aug. 13 Pentwater Homecoming Parade and feted at the service club’s Citizen of the Year Dinner Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Pentwater Yacht Club.

“When I broke the news to Sally, she was quite reluctant to accept it because she’s such a humble person,” added Christians with a smile. “But I gave her very little choice. ‘You’re the one,’ I told her!”

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On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!

Pentwater Summer Reading program set to begin

The Pentwater Township Library’s teen summer reading program was up and running before area students were even released from school for summer vacation. The “Teen Summer Read” program for students in grades 6-12 got underway June 1 and challenges students to read 200 pages to collect a certificate for one of the downtown Pentwater businesses.

For the library’s younger children Storybook Village is teaming up with the library to present this summer’s reading program entitled “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!” and runs June 21 through July 27.

Each week of the six-week program will focus on a different theme (healthy eating, nature, exercise, sports, brain exercise and technology) for its story and activity. Stories, crafts and activities are planned for preschool to second-grade aged children Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and for third through fifth grade students Wednesday’s at 10 a.m.

The summer reading program kick-off party with Storybook Village’s Barbara Sims will take place June 21 and 22. The kick-off party will focus on healthy eating and will include the story “The Parrot Tico Tango.” The June 28 and 29 program will focus on nature and will feature the story “Around the Pond: Who’s Been Here?” and a nature walk. Exercise will be the topic July 5 and 6 and will include the story “I am Yoga.” The activity and craft will be Yoga poses and pipe cleaner figures. On July 12 and 13, sports will be the topic and the story “G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet!” will be read followed by children taking part in relay races. Brain exercises will get children thinking July 19 and 20 and the book “My Pen” will be read; children will then learn the art of Zentagle and other brain games. The summer reading program will come to a close July 26 and 27 with a special event at Storybook Village with Sims as children learn about technology.

The library also has a number of additional special event activities planned for August.

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Activities include a rock climbing wall Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children must weigh at least 45 lbs.; singer/songwriter Jeanie

B! will be on hand Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. with a mix of dancing, singing, jumping and laughing; a story and sing-a-long with Dianne Baker is set for Tuesday Aug. 9 at 10 a.m.; storytime with The Book Fairies (Ellen Lightle and Val McHugh) will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16; and story time with Sims is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

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The pancakes are set to start flying from 9 a.m. to noon as diners won’t just walk up and get a stack of pancakes, they will have to catch them, one by one, on their plate.

The Chris Cakes 8’ grill can cook 48 pancakes every two minutes.

Chris Cakes hold the Guinness Book of World Records for the most pancakes made in and hour and also for the highest pancake tossed and caught.

In addition to pancakes, sausage, orange juice and syrup will be served. Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring their own favorite toppings.

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Degree in Education Leadership, specializing in Early Childhood Education and Family and Community Support from Pacific Oaks College, in Pasadena, Calif.,” and her successful professional career helping children in several high ranking regional and national capacities in Florida and Washington D.C. Sim’s background and efforts into Storybook Village have not gone unnoticed on a national scale. In 2014, the store was honored as one of “The 14 Absolute Best U.S. Kids’ Bookstores (as chosen by teachers),” which noted “Why we love it: Kids can take a secret passage to a tucked-away puppet theater. Plus the store is owned by a former teacher-administrator who really understands classroom needs.” Storybook Village has also been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Women’s National Book Association’s Pannell Award, which seeks to “recognize and publicly applaud the work of booksellers who stimulate, promote and encourage children’s and young people’s interest in books.”

Sims is still active in “local, state and national advocacy initiatives on behalf of children and families.” “Early childhood education is my life work and Storybook Village is a culmination of that work and such a fun outlet for me to share what I’ve learned and do what I love to do. Our goal is to get great books and exciting language and literacy experiences into the hands of children. We are also mindful of the great need that exists in our neighboring communities of children who do not have access to these resources and this is an important part

Barbara Sims, above, displays one of Storybook Village’s dragon hand puppets while sitting outside the store with her husband, Tom. Below, Storybook Village employee Mandy Krauch helps Jacob and Julianna Barbaro as they create a puppet show based on the book “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.”

of our mission to reach out to them as well.”

She also contributes to local news outlets and Minnesota Public Radio “on the importance of reading aloud to children and teaching children the art of storytelling.” The Sims also work alongside a “diverse staff of teachers, children’s librarians, actors and a 4-H director” at their store.

Sim’s wrote, “In addition to daily story times, four times a day, children can sign-up for additional activities such as puppet theatre workshops, puppet show demonstrations, clay sculpting workshops, creative storytelling and illustrator workshops, improvisational theatre for older children and birthday parties.

There is entertainment, as well, for the whole family, such as morning play dates, afternoon tea parties, evening bingo and game nights.”

She went on to add that several guest authors

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make regular appearances. Storybook Village is also getting more involved with the local community, with floats and displays during the Pentwater Homecoming Parade, Oktoberfest and the Holiday Festival.

Sims also has been hosting teachers, children and parents from area schools for playgroup, storytime and field trips and she provides teachers with a 15 percent discount during those trips.

The Sims wanted to bring quality to every aspect of not only their store, but what they sell in it, and so Storybook Village specializes in selling Barefoot Books and Folkmanis puppets.

Sims has even won prizes and a trip to Paris for her sales of Barefoot Books.

Storybook Village and Starlight theater are open April through December, seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from June to August, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in April, May, September, October, November and December.

“After an exciting and very rewarding career as teacher and administrator, spanning four decades of my life, I feel that Storybook Village is the culmination of my life achievements and a great source of pride for both Tom and I. Storybook Village is a celebration of stories found not only in books, but in puppets, puzzles, art kits, dramatic play sets and inside every child who visits when they engage in one of our 10 imagination stations,” Sims proclaimed. “The joy that we see on the faces of the children and families who visit us each year tells our story the best and it continues to spin and gets better and better every year!”

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11th annual Fusion Fashion Show set for June 24 The ever popular Fusion Fashion Show will celebrate its 11th year Friday, June 24 on the Pentwater Village Green at 8 p.m.

The inaugural Fusion kicked off in June 2006 as a collaboration of producers Laura Nugent and Graham Sanford to share their mutual love of fashion with their hometown community.

This playful, family-friendly fashion show became an annual event celebrating the beauty and fun of fashion and design.

Fusion showcases summer looks curated and available for sale by local boutique Craze, local surf boutique Rip Girl and original designs by Graham Sanford.

Fusion will again collaborate with Hair Culture Salon of Pentwater to feature on-trend summer makeup and runway hair design in the show.

The show is free to attend, limited seating is provided. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs.

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