39th Annual Springville Apple Festival Program by christine brown

Springville Apple Festival 2019

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!!

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

Meet our New Team Mascot

Tessa with Matt Moore, such a good dog, never misses a meeting!

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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

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

Apple Run - Start (pre-registered only) Meet on Bridge Street 9:00 AM Booths Open 10:00 AM Apple Run Awards 11:00 AM Apple Baking Contest 12: 00 Noon- Apple Baking Contest Judging 5:00 PM Booths Close

WHEREAS: Then and now, Springville is officially recognized as the “Apple Capital” of Tulare County; and WHEREAS: The community pride of our citizens sparks a festive atmosphere throughout the year; and WHEREAS: The year of 2019 the Springville community is celebrating its 39th Annual Apple Festival; and

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

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

WHEREAS: The Springville community welcomes you on the weekend of October 19 and 20, this special fall festival, one of the four seasons of magnificent scenery, recreational opportunities, cattle country, historic sites and apple orchards;

Noon

Therefore be it resolved: We the Springville Chamber of Commerce do hereby proclaim the month of October, 2019 to be celebrated as Springville Apple Month.

4:00 PM

Springville, California Tulare County’s Apple Capital

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

Fat Tire Classic Registration At Rio Vista Ave. Booths Open Kid’s Bike Race Fat Tire Classic Race Begins At Rio Vista Ave. Fat Tire Classic Race Awards At Rio Vista Ave. Booths Close

39th Annual Springville Apple Festival October 19 & 20 2019 Located in the Heart of Downtown Springville, California

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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 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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The Mountain Apple Stand of Yesteryear

We Appreciate Our Sponsors A Very Special Thank You

Springville has a long history of having the best apples in the country. Actually, we are declared “the Apple Capital of Tulare County”. 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.

A Kut Above 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 Frank’s At The Springville Inn Springville Building Supply (RV Parking & Supplies) 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 Bob Tucker - Elster Building Sequoia Dawn Apartments Springville Inn Springville Memorial District Springville Park & Memorial Building Parking Lot Giffords Market Dr. Frank Baughman Tule River Laundry Greg Stoffel Springville Rodeo Association Springville Union School Kimberly Hunt Christine Smith Al Hirani Deborah & Joe Wood

Apple Run

We Have a Lot of Fun at Apple Festival

WalMart Distribution Center J. Poonian Partnership Ciderhouse Foods The Hamburger Stand Wild Oak Coffee House Family Healthcare Network Sierra Self Storage Scicon 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

The “Famous VFW The Lions Have a New Menu you will Love! Apple Burrito” Don’t plan on Breakfast Pan Cakes, How about trying out our Loaded Baked Potatoes, Corn on the The “Famous VFW Apple Burrito” is now a very successful prodCob & Red Hot Cheeto’s with Cheese Sauce uct and represents the Post’s biggest fund raiser. The Post mandate Served around 9:00 am 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. This year guests will enjoy eating their Loaded Baked Potatos, Corn on the Cob, or Red Hot Cheetos, while visiting with family, friends, neighbors and new acquaintances in the food court also located in the Springville Veterans Memorial Park.

Maintaining a booth year after year at the Springville Apple Festival helps the Springville Mountain Lions raise additional funds to invest back into 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 Post is small in numbers, but big in community goals. The Springville Mountain Lions Club expresses their gratitude to all The VFW will be located at the old Chevron Station this year. the attendees of the Springville Apple Festival who help in their fund-raising efforts by having their food booth enGet Your Apple Fest T-Shirt at the Patton House joyments at their booth year after year.

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 19th 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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Apple Festival T- Shirt Contest

Other 2019 T-Shirt Design Submissions

Enter your Design for next years Springville Apple Festival T-Shirt Rules: * Must be submitted by May 1st to the AF address (PO Box 414) or the Patton House on Highway 190 *Design must be no more than 8X8 in size *Must contain no more than 2 colors + t-shirt color as 3rd *Must include a suggested t-shirt color *Must include: Springville Apple Festival 2020 40th annual There is no limit to the number of designs that can be submitted. Please be sure to include all contact information with your entry. The winner receives $50, a free t-shirt, is featured in the Apple Festival program. For more information call 539-2385

This years T-shirtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo was designed by Marilyn Knesel. The shirts are available at the Patton House Gift & Thrift Shop (Directly across the street from the Fire Station) in downtown Springville. Thank You Marilyn........ Great Job!

T-Shirts prices are: Kids $ 8.00 Adult M&F $10.00 Adult XXL $12.00 Pocket T $15.00

Surely, T- Shirts are something the whole family can enjoy !

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Take Good Care of your Apple Trees Edwards Orchards Springville, CA. Since Mack Edwards began growing apples and peaches in the Springville area, four generations of Edwards have been caring for our grove. Taking care of the grove is a year-round process depending on the season. We often get questions from people at the Springville Farmers Market on how to take care of their trees as most people have just several. Many are intimidated by the care of trees and have complaints that the fruit is small, or they don’t get any fruit at all. So here are some helpful hints for you to have fruit trees that produce good fruit that you can eat.

wet. Don’t be scared of how much, use the coffee can method. Fill up the coffee can with the fertilizer and spread it around the base of the three, put some water on it and let it sink in. If you want to get fancy get a fertilizer which has nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in a bag and do the same coffee can method, around a pound of fertilizer per tree. Do this in the spring before the tree starts budding and let it go. Second, the tree with bloom and you will notice the apples or peaches starting to grow. If they are in clusters thin them out to one or two per cluster. This makes the fruit larger and be sure to water throughout the summer. If you feel ambitious fertilize again every couple months, they will love it.

First, feed the trees; a simple process that I can make easy for you. There are many fertilizers on Finally, if you want to keep the market but, trees need nitrogen! bugs away there are many organic Get one which can either be dry or sprays or insecticides which you

can put on the threes that will keep some pests away. You will have to check the internet to find the one for you. Depending on the age of the trees you will need to prune them back during the winter months. Again, check the internet on how to do this, the trees are pretty forgiving so don’t be afraid. Now that we have gone through a year for you, sit down enjoy the fruit or make a pie. It’s the reward for all your hard work.

Stewed Sweet Apples It’s Easy ! 3 cups sweet apples 2/3 cup brown sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ tablespoons flour 2 cups water ¼ cup rich milk

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Wash, pare & core apples Cut in thin strips lengthwise Add water and cook until apples are soft but not mushy Before apples are done, add sugar and salt Add milk to flour and stir to a smooth paste Add paste to apples and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, pour into serving dish and sprinkle with cinnamon Serve warm. A favorite dish of Grandmother's day. Makes 6 servings Recipe from vintage 1950 ‘s Mennonite Cook Book

A Main Street Gem - Elster Building A little Elster History and Bob Tucker By Frances Hammond-Hovey

The Elster Building sits on the corner of Hwy 190 and Tule River Drive and has a very rich history here in Springville. According to Jeff Edwards, local historian and photographer, it is one of the oldest buildings in this little burg. Charles Alonzo Elster, erected the brick building in 1912. He was a significant businessman in this area and owned a sawmill at Balch Park, a sawmill in Hot Springs and 47 acres in town. Upon completion, the building housed several of Springville’s main businesses, including the post office, a bank, a drugstore, the Odd Fellows hall, and the town’s first telephone. The second floor of the building was used for residences and the basement contained Springville’s first ice plant. According to the sign on the side of the building, surveyor, newspaper, engineer and construction offices were part of the building’s past, also. Not too long ago Bob Tucker purchased the Elster Building from Cooper Walden. Bob has been coming to Springville almost all his life. His father was the power engineer for the Edison Power Plant and as a young fellow he would, accompany his dad when he was required to

check the plant. Tucker always admired the look of the Elster Building and loved Springville so much he bought a ranch here 15 years ago. Tucker is a Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) graduate and has had a very eclectic career. He was an educator for 30+ years, instructing Middle School and High Schoolers in “Industrial Decoration Arts” a subject he was very fond of as he was able to write his own curriculum. In fact, he is the only one qualified to teach the subject! He is an avid classic car collector and enjoys restoring cars. He also does Historical Restorations and is very fond of the Victorian era, hence his love future to make the building more of the Elster Building. handicap accessible and easier for In the early 1980s Springville us older folk. experienced a major fire that sent Gifford’s Market up in smoke Tucker believes that the Elster and the whole roof of the Elster Building is a focal point of Building caught fire. When Tucker Springville and wants his building bought the building, he inspected to attract people who would like every nook and cranny very closely and discovered that it was move-in ready and everything above the second floor was like brand new.

to do business here. If you have a business that needs a home and would be interested in renting space in the Elster Building give Chris Smith Realty a call at 559539-2711. The Elster Building and Springville might be just what you are looking for.

“This building has good bones,” says Tucker. He has some upgrades he wants to do. “As soon as I find the right colors, I am going to paint, and I want to replace the awnings and add more outside lighting. Other than that, the Elster Building is in great condition.” He may add an elevator some time in the

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place to stay when one visits our little hamlet. A little over a year ago, Derrick Usher, hailing from Hanford, joined the ranks as Springville resident and local business owner. Derrick purchased the Derby House, did a little upgrading, remodeling and added the picket fence. He is not new to the restoration business as he is related Bob Tucker, the Elster Building owner, and they both have been restoring old structures to their original (or very close to) glory for many years now. Derrick has a BA in Communications from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, but prefers to get his hands dirty working in the restoration business. “I enjoy restoring old buildings and bringing back that quaint small-town atmosphere.” The endearing little bungalow has seen over 22

The Charming Derby House

A New Place to Stay – Derby House -Springville - USA By Frances Hammond-Hovey

Springville now has a new Vacation Rental, The Derby House, located on Hwy 190 on the right as you come into town. It is the cute green Victorian with the white picket Fence, such a wonderful

bookings since it became available in February of this year. “Bookings have come from all over the US,” said Derrick. “Minnesota, Texas, Nevada and of course Northern and Southern California.” He went on to say that three of the bookings were from referrals from friends that have stayed in the delightful gingerbread dwelling. He is very confident that past renters will return, and they will refer their friends. What does Derrick see for his future here in Springville? Well, he has purchased the house next-door to the Hamburger Stand and the first floor will soon be an artist’s studio. He is going to renovate the second floor for more vacation rentals. It is his hope that people wanting to move into the area will stay and want to bring their businesses to Springville. He wants space for them to rent so they too can experience small-town living. We locals know how great it is to raise a family here and live here so close to the our beloved giant redwoods. Are you planning a trip to the Giant Sequoia Monument and don’t want to camp the Derby house just might be up your alley? If you are local and lack space for visiting family or friends, you might want to try the Derby House. Or maybe you want to come visit for a while to experience that wholesome small-town ambiance, the Derby House might be just what you are looking for. For rental information see AirBnB online.

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Apple Fest Proceeds Brings you Concerts in the Park ! All those who Love & Enjoy Concerts in the Park, Thank the Apple Festival The Springville Concerts in the Park was the brainchild of Dottie Hammond, a member of the Springville Apple Festival Committee. During one of the Apple Festival Committee meetings, in the beginning of 2000, Dottie convinced the Committee to put together a series of concerts for the community to enjoy. Dottie was willing to arrange for several groups of musical entertainers to come to the park and play for the enjoyment of the community, the Committee agreed and SPRINGVILLE CONCERTS IN THE PARK was born. During the first year of Concerts in the Park, Dottie and her family moved to the Coast due to Dottieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. There was a need for a spokesperson to cover the remaining concerts, Phyllis Taylor stepped up to the challenge and has been the Concerts organizer and hostess ever since. In the spirit of true community involve-

ment the Springville Apple Festival Committee was willing to fund the expense of the bands with the Springville Community Club sponsoring the Concerts by covering the insurance needs of the venture. It was felt that these two groups would be showing their appreciation to the community for all it has done to support them. This was a trial venture that has continued for 19 years!!!!

ville surprise us such as; the Springville Fire Department who passes out free popcorn, and the Springville Church of the Nazarene has on many a concert night served free ice cream and root beer floats to the public.

The Springville Chamber of Commerce supports the Concerts series by providing flyers and posters for the event and also publishes on the back of the program the many events scheduled in Springville during the Typically the Concert series runs every year. other Friday evening from the last Friday evening in May to the first Friday in Septem- On one particularly hot summer night ber. A series of eight concerts every year. (about 110 degrees) it was felt that the ConThe Concerts run from 7:00 until 9:00 in the cert needed to be cancelled but Springville evening. The Concerts are FREE to attend. would not let that happen! They showed up anyway. The Springville Inn stepped up and Donations are accepted to help with the cost offered to let us have the Concert in their paof the event. Attendees are encouraged to tio where misters were able to keep the band bring a comfortable chair or blanket and en- more comfortable , and there was evenjoy the music. dancing in the parking lot of the Springville Inn!!!!. Concerts has never tried to cancel On several occasions local groups in Spring- another event. - Springville LOVES their Concerts

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Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol for their joint effort to promote forest fire prevention. Artist Albert Staehle was asked to paint the first poster of Smokey Bear. It depicted a bear pouring a bucket of water on a campfire and saying “Care will prevent 9 out of 10 fires.” Smokey Bear soon became very popular as his image appeared on a variety of forest fire prevention materials. In 1947, his slogan became the familiar “Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires!” Then in the spring of 1950, in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico, a young bear cub found himself caught in a burning forest. He took refuge in a tree, and while managing to stay alive was left badly burned. The firefighters who retrieved him were so moved by his bravery, they named him Smokey. News about this real bear named Smokey spread across the Nation, and he was soon given a new home at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The living symbol of Smokey Bear, he played an important role in spreading messages of wildfire prevention and forest conservation. Smokey died in 1976 and was returned to Capitan, New

Smokey Bear Comes to the Apple Festival Every Year Mexico, where he is buried in the State Historical Park. Each year at Apple Festival time, Smokey Bear visits the Springville Volunteer Fire Company at the Tulare County Fire Station #22 - Springville where he greets the young and the old and is eager to have his picture taken and gives out red fire hats. In addition, the volunteers and staff are ready, willing and able to attend to any medical emergencies that arise during the Festival and perform their normal duties when duty calls. The Springville Volunteer Fire Company (SVFC) originated in 1944 with a few local residents who saw a need for fire protection in and around our community. Today the “Company” has grown to approximately 14 active members that respond to alarms. SVFC is not only a fire service, they also provide medical services as well. They have a very skilled team of qualified EMT’s that help assist ambulance crews on medical incidents. On an average, Springville Volunteer Fire Company, Station #22, responds to 500-600 calls a year, both fire and EMS. (Emergency Medical Service) If you are interested in joining the Spring-

Photo by Janelle Leever

ville Volunteer Fire Company, stop by Springville’s local fire station any day of the week and the staff there will be glad to answer your questions and put you in contact with the proper personnel.

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A Tribute to Springville’s Oldest Resident here longer than anyone else! Except for some time perusing her education she has live here all her life. Miss Virginia was born March 19, 1919, at the Porterville Hospital on Main St. to parents William and Juanita Radeleff, longtime residents of Springville. The Radeleff’s have a rich history in Springville, the family helped settle the town in the early 20th century. Mr. Radeleff was a blacksmith who also ran the gas station, with Mrs. Radeleff operating the switchboard from 1928 until 1956, and a branch of the Tulare County library in their home. Miss Virginia attended Springville Union School, and later graduated from Porterville High School in 1936. Virginia Radeleff speaks with Springville resident David DeRose during her In 1938 she received a degree from 100th birthday celebration Saturday, March 9 at the Springville Inn. There were Porterville Jr. College and went on to over 200 people who dropped in or stayed at the party hosted by the Tule River receive a degree in Secondary Education Historical Society in honor of the long-time Springville educator and historian. from UC Berkeley in 1940. later she Picture courtesy of the Jamie Hunt, Porterville Recorder obtained a second teaching credential in Elementary Education from UCLA. She had the privilege to study with Virginia Radeleff, our enduring Miss Virginia, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 19th making Frank Latta, California oral historian, ethnographer her Springville’s oldest resident, but as if that wasn’t of the Yokut people and author, working on research enough of a celebration Miss Virginia has also lived regarding the Yokut Indians of the local area.

Working for North American Aviation from 1941 to1942, Miss Virginia earned a certificate for Drafting and Blueprints from Los Angeles City College. She returned to Springville in the fall of 1943 to begin a long and fruitful teaching career at Springville Union School. Miss Virginia has served in many capacities during her very productive and full life. She was on the scholarship board of UC Berkeley. She has been a member of the University Womens Club, served on the board of the Springville Chamber of Commerce, is a lifetime member of the Springville Community Club and founding member of Wonder Women Investment Club. She even manned the lookouts in Springville, spotting planes during WWII. 30 years ago, Miss Virginia and 30 of her friends founded the Tule River Historical Society. She was the first president and serves as Treasurer to this day. She is also a prolific writer of local historical articles and once collaborated with local historian Jeff Edwards writing a book on Springville history. Miss Virginia has touched everyone’s life that she has come in contact with, but most of all the three generations she has taught, families where grandparents, parents and their children were her students all still residing in Springville today. Miss Virginia never married, once telling this writer, “I had suiters, but they wanted me to move away,” she shared. She simply did not want to leave her beloved Springville. This is her home; this is her heart.

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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 purchase as they are actually making them. They are all baked the day before the festival, to assure freshness and flavor. This year the pre-baked pies can be

purchased for $15 and the baked pies (at festival) are $15.

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The money that they generate through these endeavors provides funding for many activities for kids in Springville and beyond. They have regular scholarships they offer to young ladies graduating high school 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

The Springville Women’s Club booth will be located at The Station are able to participate in with the help of the community. The Women’s Club has also funded upgrades in technology & furnishings in many of the classrooms at Springville School. The Women’s Club meets in the

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evening on the third Tuesday (generally) of each month at the Springville School library. For more information or to order your pre-baked pies, contact Patti at 559-314-4046 or like us on FaceBook.

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 2019 Springville Apple Run will take place on Saturday, October 19. 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://springville.ocsnet.net/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 2019 Apple Run Dri Fit T-shirt. We hope to see you on the course!

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Springville Welcomes our Newest Business By Frances Hammond-Hovey

Springville’s newest institution is Sierra Healing Hands. Owner and proprietor Chantelle Cowan opened the doors to Sierra Healing Hands in mid July of this year to offer her ‘healing hands’ providing Therapeutic Massage to those of us who are in need of her special touch. Chantelle grew up in Soda Springs, ID and had lived there all her life before moving with her husband, Will and daughter, Mariyah to Springville to care for her husband’s grandparents. Right out of high school Chantelle went to work in a rest home giving her a great affinity for the elderly and a desire to help them to stay healthy and keep them strong. She thought she would like to become a nurse’s assistant, but due to a hearing loss issue that would not be in the stars for Chantelle. Working two jobs and studying very diligently

she obtained her Massage Certificate in 2009. Though she has a very soft spot for senior citizens she is very happy to treat people of all ages that are in need of her services. Chantelle Cowan practices deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, and trigger point therapies. “I’m inspired to help people feel better so they can live a better life,” said Chantelle. To make an appointment or for more information Chantelle can be reached Chantelle & Family at 559-350-1998. Sierra Healing Hands is located at 35564 Hwy 190 right in the middle of town and will have her chair available may just run into her self-proclaimed intern during Apple Festival. So, if you are in need Mariyah, Chantelle’s 10 your-old daughter! of relaxation after you have walked the festival give Sierra Healing Hands a visit. You

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Family Fun Zone “Family Fun Zone” 5th 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 !!

Look for These Vendors in the FUN ZONE Jump for Joy Obsticle Course Lighthouse Youth - Sand Art & Hair Dye & Kids Crafts Arbonne By Lisa Gammel Carnival Games by the VFW Face Painting by Estes Face Paints Porterville Animal Shelter - Adoptions

Springville Archers Valley Almond Delite Pepe’s SnowCones Yummy Yummy Ice Cream and Various Other Sightings

Adopt Don’t Shop - We Have Ready to go Pets !

Porterville Animal Shelter is Coming to Apple Festival Why Adopt a Dog or Cat Over Buying? If you are thinking about adding to your family, stop by the Animal Shelter which will be located in the Family Fun Zone ! All pets are ready to go to your home. These pets have all their shots and are chipped.

Porterville Animal Shelter Call: 562.5947 or 562.9515 23611 Road 196, Lindsay, CA

Pet adoption is quickly becoming the preferred way to find a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten. Best of all, there are so many benefits when you adopt a dog or adopt a cat over buying. For instance, pet adoption will almost always be more affordable than buying a puppy for sale from a breeder or finding a kitten for sale from a litter. There are more benefits as well. Since pets in rescues and shelters usually come from a home where the owners ran out of money, got divorced, or had to move, it’s common to find that the dogs and cats on our website are already housetrained, good with kids, or do well with other pets. People are finding out that buying a puppy for sale from a breeder isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and the dogs and cats don’t leave the organization without having their shots and being taken to the vet. That means less stress, and more savings! So what are you waiting for? Go find that perfect pet!

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Charles Baldwin CPA Tax Season Just Might Get a Little Easier for us Springvillians ! Coming new to Springville in early December is Charles Baldwin CPA, just in time for the 2019 tax season. The office of Charles Baldwin CPA is located at 35559-B Hwy 190, right next door to the SPUD office and will be available by appointment for tax preparation and bookkeeping. Charles, who likes to be called Chuck, moved to the area with his lovely wife Alice about three years ago to manage an accounting firm in Porterville. Before moving to Springville, the Baldwins called El Segundo their home and Chuck was self-employed with his own CPA firm. Chuck and Alice were not new to the area as they are avid campers and spent numerous vacations in our lovely part of the Sierra. Chuck also plays a mean trombone

and the couple travels every year to the Jazz Festival in Three Rivers to enjoy the ‘Big Jazz Band’ sounds. That was their allure to move to Tulare County aside from the new job, but now it is time for him to begin again his own business. The Baldwins have not waisted their time getting to know their neighbors and the area as Alice is involved with organizing “Christmas in the Park” and Chuck is involved with the Springville Lions.

make appearances in Tax Court. Working Pro Bono is not a new concept to Chuck as he spends a lot of time working in the ‘Not for Profit Sector’.

Chuck will be hanging around his new office this weekend, why not drop by and welcome him and his new business to downtown Springville. Remember tax season will soon be upon us, you can make an appointment for pre-year end planning or for any of your accounting needs by calling 559-481-4CPA Chuck brings 30+ years of accounting (481-4272). experience with him and many years managing his own accounting business. With all this experience he is bound to be very successful. He continues his education working towards a master’s degree in taxation at CSUN (Northridge). He travels there every Thursday working at the LowIncome Tax Clinic helping those who need advice representing themselves in tax related issue with IRS and at times must

Have Fun at the Apple Festival !

Listen to Some Great Music, Get Some

Good Eats, buy some Apples, and some Crafts, Visit with Happy Friends !

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21th 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. Racing starts at 10:am 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! Cost: $45.00 beginners, sport, expert, single speed, Clydesdale, cyclocross, and E-BIKE. First 50 people to register online get a free event T-Shirt. Food and T-Shirts will also be for sale on site. 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 this Year ! E-BIKE Class-This is also open M/F and any age group Race Director Craig Peyron 559-359-3527 craigpeyron@sbcglobal.net

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Photo by Chris Hatounian

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 resto-mod with modern components. Vintage clothing with neon is encouraged. This is open, M/F combined, open age group, open ability.

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Foothills Festival at River Ridge Ranch Saturday, November 2nd, 10 AM – 4 PM 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.

www.riverridgeinstitute.org (559) 539—0207; info@riverridgeinstitute.org

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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 2019 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 Vendor & Booth Information, ART Program 2019 Karen Smithey INFORMATION BOOTH & Paintings & Jewelry Booth 133 Sequoia Dawn T-Shirt Sales Burton School Apple Festival Committee Art Display Information Booth/Check-In 152 Sequoia Dawn Booth 210, Tule River Drive & Highway 190 Ancient Winds ACTIVITIES

Native American Music Booth 101 Sequoia Dawn

Lyndsay Dion Apple Run – Saturday Stain Glass & Handwoven Jackets Kids Run: 8:00 a.m. Booth 204 Adult 2K,5K,10K Foot Races: 8:30 a.m. Start: Rio Vista off Bridge Street BASKETS – FLORAL GOURD ART Baking Contest & Sales Saturday, in the Park Sammy Norteye 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Hand Woven Baskets Baby Café Breastfeeding Station Family Town Booth 136 Sequoia Dawn 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 Springville Archers

Booth 125 Sequoia Dawn

CLAY/CERAMICS/POTTERS Christy Brown Fine Studio Pottery Booth Town 3

FABRIC & LEATHER CRAFTS

Welma Vang Handbags, T-Shirts & Sweatshirts Booth 350 & 115 Sequoia Dawn

Norma Gauna Handmade Aprons & Baby Items Booth 337

Family Custom Creations Hair Barrettes Booth 106 Sequoia Dawn

Jerri McArthy Quilted Crafts Booth 349

Monty Clifton Craft Pomegranates Booth 155 Sequoia Dawn

JPK Artists Handmade Skull Caps, Baby Bibs, Purses Booth 127 Sequoia Dawn

Eileen Isaacs Tole Painted Items Booth 121 Sequoia Dawn Doris Mann Wreaths & Pumpkins Booth 272 Karen Smithey Paintings, Jewelry & Birdhouses Booth 133 Sequoia Dawn Jennifer Stamper Shirts, Toys & Signs Booth 255 FABRIC & LEATHER CRAFTS

Pearsall Stoneware Pottery & Ceramics Booth 201-202

Apple Festival Committee Official Springville Apple Festival T-Shirts Booth 210

DIVERSIFIED CRAFTS

Patton House Gift & Thrift T-Shirts, Sweats, General Clothing Patton House

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

Fat Tire Classic - Sunday Mountain Bike Racing: 10:00 a.m. Start: Rio Vista off Bridge Street California Wildflowers Travel Accessories, Checker & Purses Booth 349 ART Springville Art Council Mosaic Wall Project Exhibit Booth 310

DIVERSIFIED CRAFTS

Connie Ervin Rugs, Quilts & Crochet Items Booth 157 Sequoia Dawn

JEWELRY & CRAFTS JP’s Creations Hand Designed Jewelry Booth 108 Sequoia Dawn White Feather Creations Native American Jewelry/Dream Catchers/Stones Booth 116 & 117 Sequoia Dawn Jenny’s Gems Jewelry & Accessories Booth 120 Sequoia Dawn Unique Sterling Silver Jewelry & Purses Booth 336 & 338 Designs from the Heart Beaded & Crystal Jewelry & Halos Booth 254 WOOD CRAFTS

Tropical Wood Expressions

Sharon Ervin Bibs, Scarves & Blankets Booth 158 Sequoia Dawn

Tropical Wood Expressions Wooden Accessories Booth 156 Sequoia Dawn

Booth 156 Sequoia Dawn

Eloisa Garcia

George Bailey Fine Handcrafted Boxes Booth Town 5

Necklaces, Hairclips, Dresses & Ponchos-

Embroidered Towels, Aprons & BlanketsBooth

104 Sequoia Dawn

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

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Springville Apple Festival Food & Vendor Guide WOOD CRAFTS

OFFICIAL APPLE VENDORS

FOOD TREATS

Ron Zanini Fine Hand Crafted Wood Boxes

Caramel Apple Blossom K-9 Acres Booth L Sequoia Dawn

Cowpuncher’s Café Buffalo Burgers/Fries/Apple Desserts Highway 190

Pepe’s Snack Shack Snow Cones/Cotton Candy/Nachos Booths 257-258

Fresh Apples Top of the Hill Jams Booth 130 Sequoia Dawn

Tasty Creations Tex-Mex Booth S Sequoia Dawn

Fruit Friz Smoothies Booth I

Apple Tamales Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales Booth Q Sequoia Dawn

Philly Cheesesteak Gyros, Burgers & Fries Booth 346-347

COMMERCIAL

Golden State Snacks Nuts, Dried Fruit, Candy Booth 110 Sequoia Dawn

Too Pooped To Pop Kettle Korn Kettle Corn Booths 261-262

Brenda McWhorter Crafts & Home Décor Booth 122 Sequoia Dawn Neil Hopkins Handmade Mini Houses OFFICIAL APPLE VENDORS Apple Burritos Springville VFW Post 9499 Booth C100 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 2 Sliced Apples & Caramel Cub Scouts Booth 354 Apple Granola, Butter & Bread Cider House Foods Booth 203 Apple Deserts Cowpunchers Café Highway 190

Ma’s Trading Company Hats, Sunglasses & Toys Booth 114 Sequoia Dawn Endless Journey Clothing Shirts, Hats & Hoodies Booth 144-145 Sequoia Dawn Arbonne Health & Wellness Products Family Fun Zone FOOD TREATS Springville Mountain Lions Loaded Baked Potatoes Booth Park 4-5 VFW Apple Burritos Apple Burritos Booth C100 Gifford’s Market Tri-Tip Sandwiches/Beef & Pork Ribs Booth 223

Top of the Hill Jams Pre-made Jams Booth 130 Sequoia Dawn

Hot & Sizzling Grill Lamb, Chicken & Sausage Sandwiches Kona Ice Shave Ice/Water Booth G Booth C B-Food International Hinkle’s Honey Gyros/Philly Cheese Steak Honey Sausage/Fries Booth 111 Sequoia Dawn Booth K Sequoia Dawn Dog Gone Good Dogs Funnel Cakes, chili dogs & corn dogs Booth H

Knights of Columbus Pulled Pork Sandwich Booth V (Catholic Church)

Fatte Alberts Pizza Pizza Booth B

Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales Tamales Booth Q Sequoia Dawn

Valley Almond Delight Pre-packaged Nuts Booth 233

The Lemonade Yard Lemonade & Iced Tea Booth T Sequoia Dawn

K-9 Acres Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes Booth L Sequoia Dawn

Yummy-Yummy Soft serve ice cream, floats, coffee Booth 242-244

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Veterans Resource Center Stop by Booth 200 located at the old Chevron station in Springville. The VRC staff will be on board to distribute information and goodies such as pencils, pens, and bags. Porterville College honors and supports the sacrifices of those who have served in our nation’s military and is approved as an institution of higher learning for the training of veterans and dependents of veterans who are entitled to educational assistance.

Our Current Apple Festival Community Donations

BSA Troop 132 Friends of SCICON Springville 7th Grade Trip Concerts in the Park

2013 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $2500.00 $ 500.00 $ 345.00 $1500.00 2014 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 (Field Trip) $ 320.00 (Field Trip) $2500.00 $ 200.00 2015 $2500.00 $ 500.00 $ 400.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 (Field Trip) 2016 $ 500.00 $2,500.00 $ 500.00 2017 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 320.00 $2500.00

BSA Troop 132 Friends of SCICON Concerts in the Part

2018 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $2,500.00

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

So Long for Now, We Hope You Had a Wonderful “Fun to the Core Time”. 30

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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