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CHEER enjoys a step into the past with a Frontier Festival
The Karson family entertains the crowd. Judy holds the rose in her teeth while Shane prepares to whip the rose away. Son Clay dramatically walks away.
October 4, 2017
Dressed to the hilt as a school marm, Fran Smith, director of the Greenwood CHEER, enjoys the day.
Larry Savage, Milton CHEER member, shows Georgetown CHEER member Violet Hopkins how the dancing is done.
Horsedrawn surrey rides were offered by Jay Klaverweiden and Jeanie Trimble and Rick the horse from Pittsville, Md.
Don Dukes gives a newly shorn sheep some ear scratches.
The Karson family patriarch Shane explains the whip trick
Ellie Vansant is entertained by the Karson family.
Clay Karson works a lasso.
Shane Karson works his rawhide whips.
Lanelle Hearn from Harbor Lights CHEER is dressed for the frontier.
Ragghi Rain tells the crowd that in 1812 their native traditions were illegal in America, but they were carried through the ages in secret to preserve the heritage.
Ragghi Rain tells the crowd that in 1812 their native traditions were illegal in America, but they were carried through the ages in secret to preserve the heritage.
Herman Jackson holds the circle as Michelle Wright and Ragghi Rain do a dance to welcome the warriors home.
Herman Jackson shares a ceremonial dance always moving forward.
Pat Barbato and Nicole Rudolph finish the game of Hot Potato.
C.M. Baker offered a photo booth in his RV.
Nancy Carter is enjoying the day with CHEER Hairdresser Ann Gries.
Walter Koopman, CHEER board of directors, stands with Elaine Matula from Long Neck CHEER.
La Red was on hand for information. Shown are (l-r) Nurse Navigator Pam White, CHEER Marketing Director Anthony DelFranco, Dental Coordinator Yomarie Colon, and Health Ambassador Juanita Mireles.
Health vendors filled the auditorium to offer information.
Milton CHEER members Lorraine Brown and Mary Cadden dance in their seats to music.
Sheep dhearing demonstrations were provided by Romney Haven Farms and Second Chance Acres in Bridgeville.
All the gear needed for good grooming.
CHEER hosted a Frontier Festival, Sept. 22 at the 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown location. CHEER members from around the county traveled to enjoy a day of activities featuring Nanticoke Indian dancers and the Karson family western show. Healthcare educators and vendors were on hand to offer information and basic testing. Horse drawn surrey riders and sheep shearing demonstrations were held. And a barbecue chicken lunch was enjoyed by attendees.
Sky Brady kept the festival hopping with tunes and games, The CAMP Rehoboth Ensemble and Clifford Keith Band took the stage at noon.
