Springville California Apple Festival Program by christine brown

Springville Apple Festival 2018

Springville Apple Festival Committee Official Apple Vendors Look for our new bright red “Official Apple Vendor” apples proudly displayed on the booths of those vendors who are offering apple products. These vendors will be selling items such as whole apples, apple pies, apple cobblers, apple burritos, apple tamales, apple syrup, apple butter, caramel apples and much, much, more. Let them know you appreciate their “Apple” spirit!!

First Row:Robbi Metzler, Marilyn McMahon, Judi King, Melissa Lucas, Sue Marcotte, Phyllis Taylor, Chris Smith & Jerry McCleary, Second Row:Mike McMahon, Melissa Star Barfield, Matt Moore, Derrick Usher, Norma Inabinette, Greg King & Susan Davidson Not Pictured: Ann Beveridge, Christy Brown, Lisa Snyder, Craig Peyron, Katie Smith & Steve Henry

Our Apple Festival Team Judi King - Event Chair Norma Inabinette -Administration Division Chair Greg King - Applications Division Chair Susan Davidson - Transportation Assistant Sue Marcotte - Artisan Village Jerry McCleary - Treasurer Marilyn McMahon - Parliamentarian Chris Smith - Property Management Norma Inabinette - Permits/Insurance/Contracts Craig Peyron - Fat Tire Classic Race Lisa Snyder - Apple Run Mike & Marilyn McMahon - Transportation Coordinators Norma Inabinette - Publicity Anne Beveridge - Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Lucas - Applications Team Judi King - Booth Assignments Christy Brown - Program and Poster Design Matt Moore - Operations Phyllis Taylor - Applications - Communications Derrick Usher - Entertainment Katie Smith - Family Fun Zone Robbi Metzler - Secretary Melissa Star Barfield - Baking Contest Coordinator Steve Henry - Website

Apple Festival T-Shirt Design

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Springville Apple Festival Schedule of Events

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye, WHEREAS: The Springville Community has united together for more than 150 years to share its rich history, heritage and culture; and

Saturday 7:00 AM

WHEREAS: History tells us that in the late 1800’s some bold pioneer spirits determined to plant apple orchards along the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills; and

8:00 AM

WHEREAS: Then and now, Springville is officially recognized as the “Apple Capital” of Tulare County; and

9:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM

WHEREAS: The community pride of our citizens sparks a festive atmosphere throughout the year; and WHEREAS: The year of 2018 the Springville community is celebrating its 38th Annual Apple Festival; and

5:00 PM

Sunday

WHEREAS: Visitors return again and again for the family-style, good old-fashioned fun-filled days of apples, food, arts, crafts and entertainment; and

7:00 AM

WHEREAS: The Springville community welcomes you on the weekend of October 20 and 21, this special fall festival, one of the four seasons of magnificent scenery, recreational opportunities, cattle country, historic sites and apple orchards;

8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

Therefore be it resolved: We the Springville Chamber of Commerce do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2018 to be celebrated as Springville Apple Month.

11:00 AM

Springville, California Tulare County’s Apple Capital

Noon 4:00 PM

All Activities At The Springville Veterans Memorial Park Unless Another Location Noted

Free Shuttle & Parking At The Rodeo Grounds Provided by Eagle Mountain Casino 4

Springville Mountain Lions Pancake Breakfast Apple Run - Start (pre-registered only) Meet on Bridge Street Booths Open Apple Run Awards Springville Mountain Lions Lunch Booths Close

Springville Mountain Lions Pancake Breakfast Fat Tire Classic Registration At Rio Vista Ave. Booths Open Kid’s Bike Race Fat Tire Classic Race Begins At Rio Vista Ave. Springville Mountain Lions Lunch Fat Tire Classic Race Awards At Rio Vista Ave. Booths Close

38th Annual Springville Apple Festival October 20 & 21, 2018 Located in the Heart of Downtown Springville, California

Springville Apple Festival 2018

82 Deluxe 82 Deluxe is a band with a new twist on your favorite Country & Rock songs. 82 consists of 4 seasoned musicians who have conspired to be different and stand above the rest. They’ve done this by not having a main lead singer and by sporting a fresh and different style. All the members sing, therefore, every song has a different flavor. Imagine your favorite tunes spiced up “outlawlike,” rockin’ with a lot of honky-tonk, the Bakersfield sound. That’s 82 Deluxe! Guaranteed to make you want to tap your foot, sing along, or get up and dance!

Apple Festival Music as: Hank 3, Blackberry Smoke, Wade Bowen, Randy Rogers Band, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, The Derailers, BR549, Marty Stuart and the Superlatives, Chuck Mead, Merle Haggard, Lynrd Skynrd, Dwight Yoakum, and many more.

Members of 82 Deluxe have shared the stage with various recording artists such as: Kenny Chesney, Doug Supernaw, Roger Miller, Wylie and the Wild West, The Chop Tops, and The Smokin’ Armadillos, etc. 82 Deluxe appeals to all age groups. They are an energetic, hard working band having played over 100 dates in 2011. If you want a well dressed, professional, experienced band, you won’t be disappointed. Song lists include songs from various artists such

82 Deluxe will perform Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 Equinox will perform Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

Equinox timeless music alive. They have enjoyed hold over engagements at Don Vino’s in Porterville and Café Lafayette in Exeter. The blend of brass and guitar is a dynamic, unique sound. Guitarist Mark Carlisle has major label record credits with jazz trumpet legend Donald Byrd and as leader of the Domino Biscuit Trio featuring Tenor Sax great Freddie Moye. Meeting Joe Pass at Group IV Recording Studios in Hollywood was a huge inspiration. Mark also studied with jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno in Philadelphia. In addition to the guitar chair in Equinox, Mark handles vocals on songs made Equinox is a Jazz duo formed by popular by Frank Sinatra and local musicians George Baker Tony Bennett. and Mark Carlisle. Performing music by Miles Davis, Chet Bak- George Baker has extensive exer and the American Songbook perience as a first call Trumpet masters, Equinox brings this and Flugelhorn artist. George

played Carnegie Hall with the Glenn Miller Tribute Big Band, worked with Woody Herman, and performs with College of the Sequoias Big Band. His career also includes six years as a musician on Norwegian Cruise Lines. George is an award winning music educator in Strathmore and provides arrangements for the duo.

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Stop by the Artisan Village Located at the Springville Inn Parking Lot to Buy Raffle Tickets

Be sure to visit the Artisan Village this weekend and stop in to see the beautiful table that is being raffled by the Apple Festival Committee. An occasional reading or side table made of cherry wood. This table has Walnut inlay on the edges, turned legs with dovetailing. It was crafted and kindly donated by Jerry McCleary of Springville. Jerry is a master craftsman of furniture that has lived in Springville for over twenty five years. He is also the treasurer of the Apple Festival Committee.

Tickets are: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Proceeds will go back to the Apple Festival, then back to the community. It is guaranteed you will relish this beautiful piece! You could be the winner for only

$ ONE DOLLAR $

We Appreciate Our Sponsors A Very Special Thank You Springville Volunteer Fire Company REACT Ron & Erma Marangi Waste Management Al Hirani & Family Porterville Boy Scout Troop # 132 Baker Commodities Springville Memorial District (park & parking) Springville Union School (parking) Sequoia Dawn Apartments (vendor booths & RV parking) Tulare County Fire Station (Springville) CF Smith Realty Jerry McCleary King Ranch Frank’s At The Springville Inn Springville Building Supply (RV Parking & Supplies) Cal Trans SCICON Springville Rodeo Grounds (Parking)

Property Owners & Tenants Ron & Erma Marangi Springville Building Supply Roady’s Towing The Hamburger Stand The Patton House Gift & Thrift Shop Sequoia Ranch/Borror Family Cooper Walden - Elster Building Sequoia Dawn Apartments Springville Inn Springville Memorial District Springville Park & Memorial Building Parking Lot Giffords Market Dr. Frank Baughman Tule River Laundry Robert Tucker Springville Rodeo Association Springville Union School Kimberly Hunt Christine Smith Al Hirani

Apple Run WalMart Distribution Cemter J. Poonian Partnership Ciderhouse Foods The Hamburger Stand Wild Oak Coffee House Family Healthcare Network Sierra Self Storage Scicon Springville School Frank’s at the Springville Inn Cowpunchers Cafe El Nuevo Mexical

Sign Locations

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Fruit Growers River Island Real Estate The Orange Works Crouzet Irrigation David & Carrie Ertl Springville Building Supply

Mountain Lions Club

Springville’s VFW POST 9499

Early Bird Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM - Be There - In The Park

The “Famous VFW Apple Burrito” The “Famous VFW Apple Burrito” is now a very successful product and represents the Post’s biggest fund raiser. The Post mandate is to support Veterans, Widows of Veterans and Children of Veterans. The Springville VFW Post 9499 does that by funding a Porterville Community College endowment for qualified Veterans, donating to the Veterans home, disaster relief when needed, and the VFW blood donation account. The Post also supports local schools with the VFW National Essay Contest and scholarship monies to the graduation class at Springville School. They continue to look for ways to benefit Veterans and our local community.

The Springville Mountain Lions’ Club booth is located in Springville Memorial Park on the north side, next to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Station. The “Lions” have been participating in the Springville Apple Festival since its inception in 1980, and has been in the same location as it is at this Festival, in the Springville Veterans Memorial Park. Lions’ club members serve up their annual traditional breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday of the Festival. The breakfast menu consists of pancakes and sausage along with applesauce and a beverage. Guests enjoy eating their breakfast while visiting with family, friends, neighbors and new acquaintances in the food court also located in the Springville Veterans Memorial Park. Lunch preparations begin around 10:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sun-

day. The Lions’ lunch menu offers two choices; their famous barbequed tritip cole slaw burritos, served with chili beans and corn on the cob or their barbequed chicken wings served with chili beans and corn on the cob. Maintaining a booth year after year at the Springville Apple Festival helps the Springville Mountain Lions raise additional funds to invest back in to our community by supporting local youth activities such as school events, boys and girls scout troops and addons for Springville youth at the Porterville Fair, plus scholarships for local Springville youth graduates. The Springville Mountain Lions Club expresses their gratitude to all the attendees of the Springville Apple Festival who help in their fund-raising efforts by having their breakfast and lunch meals at their booth year after year.

The Post is small in numbers, but big in community goals.

Get Your Apple Fest T-Shirt at the Patton House or at the Information Booth at the Festival

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Attention all Bakers & Cooks

Each year the Springville Apple Festival offers a new feature to make the Festival better and better. This year the Apple Festival has a new feature: an apple baking contest. The Festival is looking forward to viewing the best apple creations made by the greatest cooks in the valley. Join the contest and show off your baking skills. The contest is easy*There will be two categories, one for junior bakers 13 years and younger and one for senior bakers 14 years and older. *Bring your apple product by 11:00 on Saturday October 20th to the gazebo in the park. The product can be a flour based product such as cake or pie or non-flour product such as apple crisp or baked apples. The apple treats will be judged at noon and the remainder of the treats, after judging, will be sold to the public. Great first and second place prizes for the winners in each age group. *The product must be home made and contain apples of some kind. *Product must be on a disposable container (plate, bowl, pie tin, etc.) with the entrantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address and phone number on a card taped to the bottom. All entrees will be anonymously judged. *The product must be large enough to serve 6 people such as 6 cookies, a cake that will serve 6, or 6 helpings of apple crisp. *Product must be covered in a wrap to keep it clean and fresh. Refrigeration will be provided for product that might melt, such as apple ice cream. The contest will show off the best apple goodies in the valley. Please join by entering your own special apple treat or be on hand to purchase entries to take home and enjoy. For more information please call 559-539-2385, visit our website: SpringvilleAppleFestival.com email: SpringvilleAppleFestival.gmail.com See you at the Festival for even more fun than ever.

Win Great Prizes Too !

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We Have a Lot of Fun at Apple Festival

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Locally Grown Apples & AmbrosiaPeaches - Edwards Orchards

FAT Tire Classic-King & Queen of the Mountain

Apple Festival visitors have long experienced the wonderful fruit grown at Edwards Orchards as well as their baked goods. The Edwards Orchards began in 1992 when Mack Edwards planted approximately 500 apple trees on his ten-acre property. Among the fruit grown are Fuji, Mutsu, Gala, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady and White Astrican apples to name a few varieties. Several years after planting apples, however, the orchard began to share space with peaches and nectarines. Mack found a peach seed which he developed into the “Ambrosia” peach in 1997, even obtaining a patent for the new fruit. So, joining Mack’s many apple varieties expect to find Divinity Nectarines and the “Ambrosia” peach. The orchard located on Upper Rio Vista Drive just above Springville sells their produce at local markets around the area including Springville’s Farmer’s Market (Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.) and, of course, the Springville Apple Festival. And, as if that weren’t enough, Mack added a new side business to go along with its fruit production, selling bare root trees. Twenty-six years later, the ten-acre property continues as a family business with kids and grandkids getting in on the act with Mack taking more of a These two where the first male and female to the top of the climb. Let’s congratulate these two for quite an accomplishment. supervisory role. The Edwards pride themselves on being local and serving the Springville community, especially at the weekly Farmer’s Market. Find their fruit picked at the peak of ripeness – a point of pride. For special orders, give Ralph Edwards a ring at (559) 539-1020 or e-mail him at Edwardsorchards@netzero.net.

Jeremiah Root has now held the KOM crown for 11 straight years!!! Do you have what it takes to dethrone the champ?? Let’s see what you have!! Britt Natvig is the newly crowned QOM this year. This was her first time on this grueling course. She made the trek from So-Cal and assured us that she’ll be back to defend her new title!!!!

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Johnny Appleseed of Springville

By Sandy Whaling

Frank Knowles stands by Apple Trees in Springville the late 1800’s

“As American as apple pie” may well be an oxymoron as apples are not native to North or South America but are believed to have originated in the Caucasus, a mountainous region between the Black and Caspian Seas. Sour and unappetizing, the wild apple varieties are believed to have crosspollinated creating the edible sweet version we know today. The first written account of apple orchards is found in the Odyssey, written 900-800 BC. Varro described their propagation, storage and the construction of an apple store between 116-27 BC while Pliny described how apples were auctioned while still on the trees in the first century AD. From the Caucasus, apples spread throughout the fertile crescent of the middle east and eventually all over the world. In England, evience shows wild apples were used for food in Neolithic times. The intentional cultivation of apple orchards occurred in Roman times. Soldiers were frequently awarded plots of land and encouraged to grow fruits to induce them to stay and thereby ensure ties to Rome. Waves of invasions from the Romans, to the Normans, the Vikings, and others resulted in adding ever more varieties of apples to the English Isles. Eventually, apples became a mainstay of English culture primar-

ily as hard apple cider. Safe drinking water was rare in dense populations, so the safest form of drink was spirits of any kind. Cultivated apples were introduced to the Americas by European colonists who much preferred them to our only native, the crab apple. William Blackstone planted the first American apple orchard in 1625 in Boston. This and most apple orchards were planted from seeds which resulted in a proliferation of varieties as apples are not self-pollinating, but rely on pollinator trees for fertilization. By the turn of the 19th Century, most apple varieties in North America were natives. In 1859, professional nurseryman, Andrew Jackson Downing reported over 600 varieties. Springville joined the apple expansion in the 1850’s when Hale Tharp, an early Springville settler, reported in his journal about time spent with Frank Knowles on upper Bear Creek where Frank had started an apple orchard. Not long after, John M. Nelson settled above Springville in what is now known as Camp Nelson where he planted that hamlet’s first apple orchard. Soon valley residents were making frequent trips to Camp Nelson for the excellent fruit and cider produced there. In 1916, J.P. “Pete” Planchon established the Buckthorn Ranch where he grew the Golden Delicious variety. Excellent growing conditions at the upper levels of Bear Creek, Balch Park, and Camp Nelson inspired the proliferation of apple orchards into 1993 when Rivendell Orchard was established. Historic names in Springville history are associated with apple orchards … names like Osborn, Dillon, Phipps, Crook and Murphy planted many varieties. In the hills above Springville, visitors will find Red and Golden Delicious, Arkansas Blacks, Sommerfields, Galas, Granny Smiths and more. Indeed, not only does a river run through it here in Springville, so does an apple.

Slow Down and Smell the Roses When you approach our little town of Springville, the first entity that you will meet is Sid. Sid was named by Karen Delk who cares about our safety on the street. SID means “Slow It Down”. It is posted by the state that you can only drive 30 MPH through downtown, however, that may be a bit too much on a bustling day. Sid appeared after Karen and other citizens felt that speeders were out of control, some going 50 MPH through town on a busy day. Here, Karen Delk stands by Sid. She brings him in and out of the SPUD office everyday. Thank you Karen !

Get Your Apple Fest T-Shirt at the Patton House or at the Information Booth at the Festival

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The Station Pops Up in Springville The old gas station in the middle of Springville Christmas trees and a holiday boutique has been many different businesses over the years, and continues to change throughout the but most recently, it is a seasonal pop-up shop, ap- year. You never know what you will find, so you have to keep coming back to see what’s new! The Station is open seasonal and for special occasions and carries a large variety of local vendor’s items from Ciderhouse Foods & Bakery apple products and baked goods, Stafford’s Chocolates, Fruit of the Spirit Canning Company jellies, Wild Oak coffee, John Davis Apiaries local honey, Armstrong’s olives, handmade soaps by Superfat Soap Co., horseshoe art by Paul Owens, handmade signs by Made From Scratch, handmade necklaces and earrings, and many more. Plus, you will also find lots of found treasures, antiques and cute gift baskets. In propriately named “The Station.” The pop-up bou- fact, they even carry cards and can gift wrap. tique is a family affair and opened in November 2017 by Brooke Grigsby, Patti Torrey and Jared Holve, all The Station is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 of Springville. The Station debuted with fresh-cut AM - 5PM and Sundays

10AM - 3PM though Thanksgiving, and then will add additional hours during the week so locals can pick up their fresh-cut Christmas trees and holiday gifts and decor. The best way to know what is happening at The Station is to look them up on Facebook or Instagram: TheStationSpringville. The Station Springville is located at 35601 Highway 190, Springville. For more information, call 559-560-6550.

Holiday Season is on it’s Way !

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A Highlight of Farmers Market This all takes place from Cowpunchers Café all the way down the street past Chris Smith Realty to the old Springville Hardware Store. Of my favorites is Kathryn de la Roz better known as Kady. Kady is from Terra Bella where she grew up and returned after retirement. She’s been both a shopper and a seller for the past four or five years at the Farmer’s Market. Kady makes various household textiles including aprons for adults and children, table napkins, quilted potholders, and placemats, all made entirely by hand. You will also find bandannas and scarves with rolled hems made of lightweight cotton. Sewing the old-fashioned way, Kady still uses her 100-year-old treadle machine which she learned on as a kid from her mother, 4-H, and Home Economics in Junior High School. “I started making all this craft stuff mostly for gifts” she told me; then it turned into a weekly selling experience. Besides all of the sewing crafts, Kady grows and sells seasonal organic produce and herbs from her garden. The Springville Farmer’s Market is glad for Kady’s participation.

Who would have thought a dinky little village like Springville would have a weekly Farmer’s Market? But, cruise down Highway 190 (what we call Main Street) in the heart of Springville on a Saturday and you will find a bustling scene of shoppers purchasing fresh produce, homemade crafts, plants from the local native plant nursery, jams/jellies and baked goods. You will get to know Betty Gann Harding who is always there with homemade jams/jellies and baked goods (you must try her apricot/habanero); Ralph Edwards has fresh fruit and produce from Edwards Orchards (see his article in the Program); and Peyton Ellas, the owner of Quercus Landscape Design (http://quercuslandscapedesign.com) often has native plants for sale. The regulars are frequently joined by folks with unusual collectibles and handmade items. Visit Kady during the Apple Fest!

Kady de la Roz with her hand sewn aprons made on a 100 year old treadle sewing machine

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Fall Festival - River Ridge Nov. 3

Old horse Shoes Turned into New Art

Labyrinth installation by Rob Hodges of Naturescapes

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Foothills Festival at River Ridge Ranch Saturday, November 3rd, 10 AM – 4 PM FREE ADMISSION The Foothills Festival combines music, arts, food, activities, and outdoor education. And this year, it’s free! The Bluegrass Element will be playing on the Main Stage and an eclectic mix of musicians and music will hold forth on the River Barn Stage. Route 65 Grill will offer up food for sale. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has donated the beer for sale and wines will also be poured. Last year, Rob Hodges of Naturescapes designed and installed a fabulous labyrinth. This year, the public can walk that labyrinth and also visit with Rob as he demonstrates how to Lose Your Lawn. Why not reduce water consumption and stop mowing at the same time? Dean Diaz de Leon will be wrangling artists around the River Barn and Erik Gonzalez will bring an entire team of paint artists from the Visalia area to continue the Art Wall mural. Also expect some interesting and unusual approaches to a youth art contest. The Foothills Festival is co-sponsored by the Alta Peak Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and River Ridge Institute. More information: www.riverridgeinstitute.org (559) 539—0207; info@riverridgeinstitute.org

Paul Owens lives locally here in Springville, California. Prior to retiring, he began working with used horse shoes and wood to make hat and coat racks for family and friends. Over the years he has refined his work and has quite a collection of Horse Shoe Art. The landscape at the Owens’ house is primarily Horse Shoe creations. There you’ll find a variety of things Paul

has made, among these are Cactus, Windmills, Orbs, Flowers, Turtles, Starfish, Snakes, Armadillos, Mushrooms, Hummingbirds, a full-sized Hammerhead Shark and a Gatlin Gun. Paul enjoys creating new pieces and is always on the lookout for used horseshoes - A true example of “Trash to Treasure”. Hope to see you at the Apple Festival!

Paul has created these huge horseshoe apples with Apple Fest in Mind. Stop by and visit at Main and Ward Street, maybe we are “The Big Apple” after all, in a horseshoe kind of way!

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By Sandy Whaling

Brent Gill … A True Native of Springville

If you join a few organizations, write grandfather. Brent’s dad lived in the Deer Creek types fast, a skill he picked up in high for a publication, serve in a visitor center, or just get involved in your commu- area for a while, then in 1929 bought school. On the weekly Saturday show nity, it’s amazing how many truly inter- 2 ½ sections of land (approximately which lasted for four hours, Brent once took 400 calls, quite a record. He’s proud to say he developed a computer program where he recorded caller’s information for later access by listeners. Brent describes his K-Tip experiences as a great pleasure where he got to know many of the callers and could tease and josh around with them. Now add a couple more pursuits. Brent is a mobile Notary. He does much of his work for banks and mortgage companies where he travels to notarize loan papers. But, he will also do what he calls “one-offs”, that is notarize something for someone in the local area. So, remember, you have someone in our local community who can provide this valuable service. And, finally, add Contract Driver to the list. Working for CalFire and the Mr. Boo & Brent National Forest Service, Brent is dispatched to those giant fires in Caliesting people you will meet. In my case, 1500 acres) near where Brent lives to- fornia that require an Incident Manone of the gems of Springville has to be day. Brent and his wife Sharon still Brent Gill, a true Springvillian who has run a small cow/calf operation, have inhabited our fair community all his a couple of horses and what he calls “a purebred Springville dog” (i.e. a life except for a stint in the military. Brent’s family has been a presence in chihuahua-mix) and a chihuahua. the area for at least six generations now. Married for 53 years to the lovely He says: “It all started with my great Sharon whom he calls “my bride”, grandparents, Levi and Eliza.” He goes they started dating in their mid-teens on to describe how his great grand- and remain partners to this day runfather who lived in Circleville, Ohio ning their cow/calf operation. It’s a around the 1860s and was a stockman, small operation, so I asked Brent if it heard of good grazing lands in the Sierra was hard to part with the calves after Nevada foothills. Levi set out for Cali- watching them grow up. “It’s part of fornia with two of his sons, eight and cattle ranching, so I’m used to it …. ten-year-olds, David and Charlie. Fol- It’s harder on Sharon who tends to lowing the Donner Pass route, they ar- make a pet out of our ranch animals.” Brent is a jack of all trades. Growrived first in Sacramento, then traveled to Yokohl Valley where Levi established ing up on the Ranch, he was out on a homestead. He contacted Eliza who horseback working cattle, by the time began her journey about six months he was 12 years old. He’s proud to later, loading all their worldly goods say: “My Dad told me he would rather onto a train in St. Louis including the have me working with him than an family cow, and with a 14-month-old adult ranch hand.” Much of Brent’s baby and other small children in tow story in Springville can be read in his made their way to Sacramento where weekly column on Wednesdays in the Levi gathered them up and delivered Porterville Recorder on the Heritage them to the new homestead. Thus, the Page, titled “Daunt to Dillonwood.” Gill’s began a family dynasty in Tulare Readers will know that Springville County that would spread to west of was originally called Daunt. Add to his writing talents, 22 years Strathmore and finally to Springville. on K-Tip Radio hosting the call-in Levi and Eliza went on to have 15 children. That 14-month-old was Brent’s show “Trader’s Market.” Brent says he

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agement Team. He arrives with his pick-up truck and delivers supplies where they are needed on the fire lines, sometimes living in camp for a week or more. When I first called Brent about this story, he was on his way home from the Holy Fire in Ontario County, south of us. In parting, we both reminisced a bit about Springville. What a wonderful little community where you can run to town for hardware needs at Springville Building Supply, or groceries at Gifford’s, or the Patton House for a gift, or grab a hamburger at The Hamburger Stand. On your way, you may see a Bald Eagle, a bobcat, the occasional coyote, sometimes a bear, etc. Brent has a breeding pair of Roadrunners on his property this year who are raising a chick. He’s had nesting Golden Eagles and had the great privilege of observing all manner of wildlife on the property. Thank you, Brent Gill and Sharon, for your time and for sharing your story with us. You are a Springville Gem.

The Mountain Apple Stand of Yesteryear

Springville has a long history of having the best apples in the country. Actually, we are declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Apple Capital of Tulare Countyâ&#x20AC;?. This old time photo circa 1940 is of George Franz standing in front of the Rock Market which is still standing near the Springville Elementry School.

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Springville Women’s Club

The Springville Women’s Club continues their tradition of fundraising for the youth of our small town. Their two major fundraisers being apple pie sales at the Apple Festival and their food booth at the Springville Sierra Rodeo, in the Spring. Members gather before the Apple Festival and build the tastiest apple pies one can imagine. They have been known to make up to 650 pies (and many tarts as well) for this big fundraiser. Pies are available for pre-bake

and making their way to college. They help out with students from Springville School who need funding for their Scicon adventure, as well as funding directly to Scicon for all students attending. They also give regularly to Springville School for the many different field trips that students are able to participate in with the help of the community. The Women’s Club has also funded upgrades in technology in many of the classrooms at purchase as they are actually making them. They are all baked Springville School. the day before the festival, to assure freshness and flavor. This The Women’s Club meets year the pre-baked pies can be in the evening on the third purchased for $12 and the baked Tuesday (generally) of each month at the Springville pies (at festival) are $15. School library. For more The money that they generate information or to order through these endeavors pro- your pre-baked pies, convides funding for many activi- tact Patti at 559-314-4046 ties for kids in Springville and or like us on FaceBook. beyond. They have regular scholarships they offer to young Get Your Apple Fest T-Shirt at the Patton House or ladies graduating high school

at the Information Booth at the Festival

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Apple Run - For All Ages Follows Cow Paths Along the Tule River Our Mission All proceeds from the Springville Apple Run go to the Springville Community Club for the betterment of the Springville community. The 2018 Springville Apple Run will take place on Saturday, October 20. The race is organized by Gregg and Lisa Snyder, chairmen, Kent Delperdang, raffle and refreshments, Don and Andy Crocker, course management, Olivia Anderson and Rick Mitchell, registration. The race takes place on Borror Ranch property, offering a 10K trail run, 5K run and a 2 mile walk, as well as a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; run, making this a race in which the entire family can participate. The start line is on Bridge Street next to the Spring-

ville Park, with the kids run starting at 8:00 am and the adult races following at 8:30 am. Runners can register online at http://runwalkjog. com/applerun. Prices are $20 for kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; run and $30 for adults. Prices increase on October 7 to $25 for kids and $35 for adults. Registration closes on October 13 and race day registration will not be available. Refreshments donated by Wal-Mart Distribution Center are offered to all runners at the end of the race.

An awards assembly will follow the runs at approximately 10:00 am at the Springville Park. Raffle prizes will be awarded as well as homemade medals from Springville school students, under the guidance of Donna Walker, for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each division. WalMart Distribuition Center, as well as other local businesses, generously donate raffle prices and goody swag bag each year. A special prize will be given for anyone who can break the course record. Runners also receive a 2018 Apple Run Dri Fit T-shirt. We hope to see you on the course!

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Growing up in logging camps, hunting and fishing in the mountains of Springville California, there wasn’t too much ground I didn’t cover on daily hikes or walks with my Dad, or hound dogs. We would be gone for hours at a time, even full days, checking traplines, or hunting game in season. We had our regular sources of food jerky, or my Dad’s canned fish(blah), but the real treasure was finding old apple trees that dotted the mountains, valleys, and ridges of Springville. My Dad would explain that some were near a hundred years old and that these old trees had survived the odds after settlers or farmer

moved on. Their fruit was small, but it was sugary sweet. I loved finding them and knowing they were part of our history. Their strong roots and branches withstood the test of time, which made them a bit majestic in appearance. I learned about Johnny Apple seed and I believed he had put them there. I loved his story and what he stood for.

An Apple Tree Adventure, Ciderhouse

He loved God and serving people. I would later find that Springville was the Apple Capital of the west coast in the early 1900’s. Apples were a big part of our community, and mountain folks grew them beautifully. We grew up with apple stands and fresh cider that were brought down from the mountain orchards. The apples were sugary sweet and crisp with every bite. The cider was unmatched. Locals made gorgeous apple pies, crisps, apple butter, apple jam, jellies, apple granola, and even apple cider syrup! These items were sold at our annual Apple Festival and throughout the year at a local feed store, or local apple stand. Sadly this would all fade away. The old farms sold and new comers ripped out trees for livestock, and the drought wiped out generational apple farms. Our cider and apples stopped flowing from our mountains. Thankfully some orchards survived! The present owners are attempting to rebuild this tradition. Our family being one of them. My husband and I bought 10 acres above Springville and we planted trees before we built our house! I always dreamed of living off the land and having our own orchard. It took us a year and a half to build our home, yes with our own two hands, and help from friends and family. As our house and family grew, so did our trees. We

Kelly Hansen inspects first apple of the year began to attend local farmers markets, selling baked goods and freshly picked fruits and vegetables from our garden. This helped us pay for more trees and supplies needed for our farm. This is where I was introduced to the tradition of making apple cider syrup, apple butter, and apple granola by our neighbors and retired teachers, The Manning’s, who had learned from our spit fire of a local woman Mrs. Otter, who started making it 35 years ago. I knew I had been taught something special and I knew this was a way I could work from home and watch my

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children grow. I was taught how to make each product the old fashioned way. Cooking down apples for hours for butter, thickening and stirring fresh unfiltered cider for apple cider syrup, and tossing freshly baked granola with dried apples and other dried fruits!! And so this is where Ciderhouse and Mount Dennison Orchards begins... Our town celebrates this heritage the 3 weekend in October each year. Kelly Hansen - Ciderhouse

Family Fun Zone “Family Fun Zone” 4th year and running will be under the direction of The Lighthouse. Located in the center of town near the Springville Post Office. Come see what’s new this year !

Huge Jump 4 Joy Obstacle Course -Kids Love This! Jump for Joy Lighthouse Youth - Sand Art & Hair Dye Lula Roe Clothes by Misty Handly Arbonne By Lisa Gammel

Carnival Games by the VFW Face Painting Dog & Cat Adoptions & Grooming Springville Archery

Artisans Village -Craft & Art Demonstrations These featured Artist will demonstrate their arts and crafts through out the Apple Festival Sam McKinney Gourds Lisa Metzler Sea Glass Jewelry Ron and Sara Zanini Exotic Wooden Boxes Andrea Fitzpatrick for Rebecca Anne Haley Fiber Arts Wayne Duke, Reedly Clay Works High Fire Stone Pottery Lindsay Dion Stained Glass and Weaving Joy Collier Acrylic Paintings Maria Villabot Paintings on Bark

Mechanical Wind Sculpture by Edwin Batsch

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The Wall - It Just keeps on Getting Bigger and supported by donations from the Springville Chamber of Commerce with additional funds generously coming from the Women’s Club & the Community Club and from the citizens of Springville, Porterville, Visalia & Bakersfield.

The mosaic process is a team effort – we work together as a group to achieve our results. We have a “cartoon” or basic design layout; but this is a dynamic process and each section evolves as we work, with input from the participants. Anyone can participate – we work every Wednesday or Thursday morning. You are welcome to simply come & watch!! The mission of the Springville Arts Council is to realize the artistic creative potential of the greater Springville community by encouraging and promoting public arts projects and programs which enliven and enrich our population and compliment our cultural heritage and natural surroundings. You may have noticed the Mosaic Wall Project in downtown Springville. The Mosaic Wall Project is one of the seven original proposals to go forward from the Springville Arts Council in 2004. This project received overwhelming support from the Springville community. The project is a volunteer effort sponsored by the Arts Council

We are currently building our mosaic panels in a barn on Les & Ying Ying Pinter’s property just south of Springville. We build our mosaic panels on backer board which we install on the wall. Anyone interested in more information or involvement, please call Frances & Jim Pyles

at 539-3243. We extend sincere and hearty thanks to all the wonderful people who have participated in the Mosaic Wall Project through these last 14 years!! We wouldn’t be where we are today without all of you!!

You never know who or what you might see at the Apple Fest

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19th annual Fat Tire Classic

The 8 mile course runs through the Sequoia Ranch with a “particularly breathtaking descent through Dead Cow Gulch named for the perfect intact skeleton of a cow.”

Time: Check-in and late registration at 8:00 am race day. This year there will be an express lane for all who registered early and a t-shirt that fits you. Racing at 10:00 am sharp. Awards: First three places in each category. “King & Queen of the Hill” - 1st racer to the top of the climb gets $100 cash prize! Raffle tickets for all participants with loads of cool prizes! Plus we’re gonna serve you a delicious free lunch! Cost: $45.00 beginners, sport, expert, single speed & Clydesdale. Includes: T-shirt (register early so you’ll get one!) raffle ticket and lunch. Kids Race (11 yrs & younger) starts at 9:30 am. Registration begins at 8:45 am. NO ENTRY FEE! Must show up with parent or legal guardian to register. Lots of prizes!! Helmet required.

New the Year ! Want to Join the Race with a Vintage Bike? Race Director Craig Peyron 559-359-3527 craigpeyron@sbcglobal.net Photo by Chris Hatounian

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Vintage MTB •1995 and older • era correct front suspension allowed or rigid • hardtail rear • no disc brakes

This will be a 1 lap event designed to encourage people to drag out their cool old bikes. Show us what you have sitting in the garage, that was a part of mountain biking history. We are looking for era correct builds, not a vintage frame restomod with modern components. Vintage clothing with neon is encouraged. This is open, M/F combined, open age group, open ability.

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Patton House Gift & Thrift The Patton House Gift & Thrift Shop is the little jewel of Springville. The house was built in the late 19th century for Alonso and Annette Belle Patton whose pictures are found over the archway when you enter the door. It was later acquired by others who first rented it and eventually sold it to the Springville Community Club in the late 1970’s. Under the Club’s ownership, the Patton House has served the community for more than three decades as a gift and thrift shop with proceeds returning to the community in the form of scholarships, sponsorships, and other monetary donations. The Patton House Gift & Thrift Shop receives donated items of clothing, small appliances, kitchen items, bedding, linens, and home décor which are sold at amazingly low prices. “We are our own best customers” is a sentiment nearly every volunteer cashier has shared over the years. The shop is staffed

entirely by volunteers from the Community Club. In the gift shop, visitors can buy unique homemade knitted items like baby cowboy boots, afghans, aprons, little girls’ dresses and sweaters, handmade purses and other items. The store is a wonderful way for local crafters to market their creations. The Patton House also features locally produced foods like Armstrong Olives, Eagle Olive Oil, honey, apple jams, jellies, syrups and granola and assorted nuts. It also boasts a wide selection of greeting cards and you will find soaps, lotions, knick knacks, yard art, and the list goes on. Stop by anytime. The Patton House is open 363 days a year, closing only on Christmas and Thanksgiving. Hours are from 10 AM to 4PM and the phone number is 559-5393993.

Springville’s Patton House serves as headquarters for the Springville Community Club, sponsors of the Springville Apple Festival.

Get Your 2018 Springville Apple Festival T-Shirts At the Apple Festival or Patton House

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Springville Apple Festival Food & Vendor Guide See Map in Centerspread for Booth Locations INFORMATION BOOTHS Apple Festival Committee Information Booth/Check-In Booth 210, Tule River Drive & Highway 190 Apple Festival T-Shirts Booth P-2, Springville Park ACTIVITIES Apple Run – Saturday Kids Run: 8:00 a.m. Adult 2K,5K,10K Foot Races: 8:30 a.m. Start: Rio Vista off Bridge Street Baking Contest & Sales Saturday, in the Park 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Baby Café Breastfeeding Station Family Town Booth 136 Sequoia Dawn San Joaquin Valley College Blood Pressure Check Park 2A Family Fun Zone Games and Family Activities Next to the Post Office Obstacle Course Bounce House Springville Archers Carnival Games Face Painting Sand Art Pet Adoption Fat Tire Classic - Sunday Mountain Bike Racing: 10:00 a.m. Start: Rio Vista off Bridge Street

DIVERSIFIED CRAFTS

FABRIC & LEATHER CRAFTS

ART

Everything U Can Imagine Jewelry, Incense & T-Shirts Booth 348

Artisan Village Craft & Art Demonstrators Highway 190 next to Springville Inn

Sherrie Ly Sand Animal Stuffs & Flower Plants Booth154 Sequoia Dawn

Apple Festival Committee Official Springville Apple Festival T-Shirts Booth P-2

Sam McKinney Gourds Lisa Metzler Sea Glass Jewelry Ron and Sara Zanini Exotic Wooden Boxes Andrea Fitzpatrick for Rebecca Anne Haley Fiber Arts Wayne Duke, Reedly Clay Works High Fire Stone Pottery Lindsay Dion Stained Glass and Weaving Joy Collier Acrylic Paintings Maria Villabot Paintings on Bark

California Wildflowers Travel Accessories, Checker & Purses Booth 349

SPRINGVILLE ART COUNCIL Mosaic Wall Project Exhibit Booth 310 BASKETS – FLORAL GOURD ART Sammy Norteye Hand Woven Baskets Booth 125 Sequoia Dawn CLAY/CERAMICS/POTTERS Pearsall Stoneware Pottery & Ceramics Booth 201-202 Christy Brown Studio Pottery Booth T-3

Tropical Wood Expressions Necklaces, Hairclips, Dresses & Ponchos Booth 153 Sequoia Dawn Pamela Needham Rustic Wood, Sewn & Vintage Items Booth 152 Sequoia Dawn Pamela Needham Re-purposed Vintage Booth 152 Sequoia Dawn Cindy Wilkin Nightlights, Bookmarks, etc. Booth 123 Sequoia Dawn Ali Sitthiso Lamps, Mobiles & Key Chains Booth 145 Sequoia Dawn Welma Vang Handbags, T-Shirts & Sweatshirts Booth 350 & 115 Sequoia Dawn

Connie Ervin Rugs, Quilts & Crochet Items Booth 157 Sequoia Dawn Sharon Ervin Bibs, Scarves & Blankets Booth 158 Sequoia Dawn Eloisa Garcia Embroidered Towels, Aprons & Blankets Booth 104 Sequoia Dawn Norma Gauna Handmade Aprons & Baby Items Booth 346 Jerri McArthy Quilted Crafts Booth 349 Joe Stewart Stitchery-Items Booth 121-122 Sequoia Dawn JPK Artists Handmade Skull Caps, Baby Bibs, Purses Booth 127 Sequoia Dawn

Family Custom Creations Hair Barrettes Booth 106 Sequoia Dawn

Creative Crafts by Becca String Backpacks/Child Ponchos/Team Bears Booth 109 Sequoia Dawn

Peyton Ellas Native Plants Booth T-2

Grace Wu Leather Crafts Booth 112 Sequoia Dawn

Karen Smithey Paintings & Jewelry Booth 133 Sequoia Dawn

Kathryn de la Roz Aprons, Scarves & bandanas Booth T-4

Ancient Winds Native American Music Booth 101 Sequoia Dawn

Patton House Gift & Thrift T-Shirts, General Clothing, Gifts & More

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KIDS STUFF cont.

Julietta’s Natural Lotions, Soaps & Oils Booth 107 Sequoia Dawn

Janell Morgan Crowns & Wands Booth 237

Corinna Borunda Hemp Oil Booth 105 Sequoia Dawn

WOOD CRAFTS

IRON WORK Shelly Szypulski Metal Yard Art & Signs Booth C-3 Paul Owens Horseshoe Art Booth C-1 JEWELRY & CRAFTS Grateful V Jewelry Hand painted Pots & Jewelry Booth 150 Sequoia Dawn JP’s Creations Hand Designed Jewelry Booth 108 Sequoia Dawn Old Guy Silversmithing Southwestern Handcrafted Jewelry Booth 155 Sequoia Dawn

Tropical Wood Expressions Wooden Accessories Booth 153 Sequoia Dawn Artisan By Day Handmade Wooden Boxes Booth 124 Sequoia Dawn OFFICIAL APPLE VENDORS Apple Burritos Springville VFW Post 9499 Booth 211 Apples, Apple Pies & Apple Bread Edwards Orchard Booths 221 & 222 Baked Apple Pies Springville Women’s Club Booth 209 Caramel Apples Boy Scouts Troop 137 Booth Park 3

White Feather Creations Native American Jewelry/Dream Apple Cobbler & Catchers/Stones Apple Cookies Booth 116 & 117 Sequoia Dawn Something Sweet Bakery Booth Park 1 Jenny’s Gems Jewelry & Accessories Sliced Apples & Caramel Booth 120 Sequoia Dawn Cub Scouts Booth 354 KIDS STUFF Chuck Anderson Wood Toys & Clocks Booths 155 & 156 Sequoia Dawn Lillian Montoya Face Painting Booth 137 Sequoia Dawn

Apple Granola, Butter & Bread Cider House Foods Booth 346 Apple Cinnamon Rolls Girl Scouts Booth Park 3A

OFFICIAL APPLE VENDORS Continued Apple Deserts Cowpunchers Café Highway 190 Caramel Apple Blossom K-9 Acres Booth L Sequoia Dawn Fresh Apples Top of the Hill Jams Booth 130 Sequoia Dawn Apple Tamales Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales Booth P Sequoia Dawn COMMERCIAL Ma’s Trading Company Hats, Sunglasses & Toys Booth 141 Sequoia Dawn Bakers Street Bazaar Women’s Apparel & Jewelry Booth 138 Sequoia Dawn LipSense by Senegence Lipstick & Moisturizers Booth 142 Sequoia Dawn Endless Journey Clothing Shirts, Hats & Hoodies Booth 143-144 Sequoia Dawn Arbonne Health & Wellness Products Family Fun Zone Chiame Jade & Stone Jewelry 139-140 Sequoia Dawn FOOD TREATS Springville Mountain Lions Pancake Breakfast/Tri-tip/ Burritos/Chicken Booth Park 4-5

FOOD TREATS Continued Gifford’s Market Tri-Tip Sandwiches/Beef & Pork Ribs Booth 223 Cowpuncher’s Café Buffalo Burgers/Fries/Apple Desserts Highway 190 Tasty Creations Tex-Mex Booth S Sequoia Dawn Philly Cheesesteak Gyros, Burgers & Fries Booth D Golden State Snacks Nuts, Dried Fruit, Candy Booth 351 Hot & Sizzling Grill Lamb, Chicken & Sausage Sandwiches Booth G B-Food International Gyros/Philly Cheese Steak/ Sausage/Fries Booth K Sequoia Dawn Ralph Keeling Funnel Cakes & Fingers, Strawberries & Chocolate Booth F Oh Slo-Good! Caramels, Turtles, Apple Cookies Booth 352 Randy’s Road House BBQ Tri-Tip/Chicken Booth N Sequoia Dawn Valley Almond Delight Pre-packaged Nuts Booth 233 K-9 Acres Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes Booth L Sequoia Dawn CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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Apple Festival Food & Vendor Guide FOOD TREATS Continued Pepe’s Snack Shack Snow Cones/Cotton Candy/ Nachos Booths 257-258 Fruit Friz Smoothies Booth I Too Pooped To Pop Kettle Korn Kettle Corn Booths 261-262 Top of the Hill Jams Pre-made Jams Booth 130 Sequoia Dawn Kona Ice Shave Ice/Water Booth C

Hinkle’s Honey Honey Booth 453 Knights of Columbus Pulled Pork Sandwich Booth V (Catholic Church) Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales Tamales Booth Q Sequoia Dawn Armstrong Olives Olives & Pickled Garlic Booth T-1 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Chicken Tenders, Fried Pickles Booth P Sequoia Dawn

Our Current Apple Festival Community Donations Friends of SCICON Springville School 4th Grade Concerts in the Park SCICON Summer Program Springville Memorial Dist. Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. BSA Troop 132 Porterville High Baseball Friends of SCICON Springville School 4th Grade Concerts in the Park Gospel for Asia SCICON Summer Camp BSA Troop 132 Friends of Scicon Springville School 4th Grade Springville School 7th Grade Concerts in the Park Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. Concerts in the Park Friends of SCICON Friends of SCICON Springville Volunteer Fire Dept. Springville School 7th Grade BSA Troop 132 Concerts in the Park Friends of SICON BSA Troop 132 Friends of SCICON Springville 7th Grade Trip Concerts in the Park

So Long for Now, We Hope You Had a Wonderful Time!

Thanks to all of the Apple Festival Committee members for all that you do! & Thanks to all the organizations that make this event possible!

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