Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Reg. Season Begins Sat. April 28

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 — submitted by Tracy Madigan, Market Manager

The Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market’s regular market season begins Saturday, April 28, 2018!

Come out, shop and visit the market at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson. Each week the farmers will be adding more produce.

The Saturday Market features plants for the garden including vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Local crafts for your enjoyment.

In season, locally grown spring produce; hot house tomatoes, beets, sweet potatoes, kale and lettuce plus strawberries (weather permitting)!

Our beef and pork vendors will have meat for sale. Worth the trip!

Plus estate wine, canned goods and baked goods.

Beginning April 28, the Farmers Market will be open Saturdays only from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. from April 28 – May 12.

Beginning May 16, the Farmers Market will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Special Event: Our Master Gardeners will be in attendance this week providing gardening advice.

Social Media: For more information follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Contacts:

Market Manager: Tracy Madigan @ 252-598-0814

Extension Agent: Paul McKenzie @ 252-438-8188

**VCRFM accepts and welcomes SNAP/EBT**

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Health Sciences Dean Honored For Leadership At VGCC

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-VGCC Press Release

Angela M. Thomas, dean of health sciences at Vance-Granville Community College, was recently honored with the President’s Leadership Award from Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of the college.

The honor is one of three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards presented to VGCC employees during each academic year. The others, the Faculty Member of the Year and Staff Member of the Year awards, are presented in the fall semester. Glen Raven, Inc., the manufacturer with a site in Norlina, is a longtime VGCC partner. The company’s support includes sponsoring the annual stipends to recognize outstanding VGCC instructors and staff members and endowing many scholarships for students.

President Williams praised Thomas for her dedication and commitment. “Under the leadership of Dean Thomas, our Health Sciences division has continued to demonstrate excellence in preparing students for successful careers, while also growing with the addition of three new credential offerings, including the associate degree in Histotechnology, as well as new partnerships with four-year universities,” she said. The president added that Thomas had directly led two departments during the past year, along with her duties as dean. In one case, she obtained a certification outside of her discipline (Radiography) in order to take on such a responsibility.

In accepting the award, Thomas gave credit to her Health Sciences team and thanked them for their support of her efforts to provide leadership and to assist them with their growth.  

A resident of Hillsborough, Thomas graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology from Pitt Community College and a bachelor of arts in Forensic Science from Guilford College, before completing a master’s degree in Health Care Management from Ashworth College. Thomas continues to work as a radiologic technologist at UNC Hospitals.

She started her association with VGCC in 1997 as a part-time Radiography instructor, later becoming the program’s full-time clinical coordinator and then head of the program. Thomas was named VGCC’s Faculty Member of the Year in 2011. As dean of health sciences since 2013, she leads a division that includes the Histotechnology, Nursing, Human Services Technology, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technology and Radiography programs. Thomas is a graduate of the North Carolina Community College Leadership Program and completed the Executive Leadership Program through the College of Education at N.C. State University.

                                                                                                                                       Angela Thomas holds her plaque for the leadership award. (VGCC photo) 

                                                                               

Oxford’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival – Saturday, May 12

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-Information courtesy of Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The public is invited to attend the second annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Central Children’s Home and Gym located at 211 West Antioch Drive in Oxford.

The event is sponsored by the John Chavis Historical Society and festivities will go from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vendors and food trucks will be on site and door prizes will be given to lucky winners.

The festival will feature the Chuck Davis African American Dance Ensemble, the Haliwa-Saponi Native American Dancers and Latin American Vocalist and Guitarist Juan Gomez.

Come enjoy a fun-filled, cultural and inspiring day!

The highlight of the festival will be the Instoolment of Dr. Helen Chavis Othow as Queen Mother with Chief Omotolokun Omokunde presiding.

Tickets: Adults – $10.00; Family Group of 5 – $35; Students and Seniors – $5; Ages 7 and under – FREE.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (919) 693-9133 or emailing hdothow@embarqmail.com. Please send a cashier’s check or money order payable to The John Chavis Historical Society.  Contributions to the John Chavis Historical Society may be mailed to P.O. Box 1737, Oxford, NC 27565.  Your donation is tax-deductible.

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Take Back North Carolina Initiative Press Conf

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Wednesday afternoon at 3:30, the United States Attorney’s Office conducted a press conference at the Henderson Police Department. The audio of the press conference is available here. Discussed was the beginning of a new initiative to combat violent and drug crime in the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative will bring the full weight and resources of the federal court system in the fight against crime in the counties of Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and all the counties of the Eastern District of NC in partnership with the District Attorneys’ offices and federal, state and local law enforcement. The initiative will also focus on the alarming level of opioid use and the deaths associated with it. The speaker was United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. and in attendance were the Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin County sheriffs as well as the Police Chief of Henderson, Oxford and Louisburg. Also present were the District Attorney for the 9th Prosecutorial District and the ADA. According to what was said at the press conference, the goal is to reverse the trends where violent crimes and drug-related deaths have shot up in the last couple of years both in North Carolina, specifically the Eastern District, and across the nation. Higdon said opioid use is higher in eastern NC than the rest of the state. He essentially said the federal government in recent years had stopped using all its tools to prosecute the worst offenders and charge them with the worst crime. He said the work was already underway and through cooperation among law enforcement agencies and local and federal prosecutors, the goal was to significantly reduce crime by getting the worst offenders in federal court as fast as possible. He said when death was involved in a drug case, a federal court can us a 20 year mandatory sentence. He said when a gun is in the possession of the offender five years can be added to the sentence, and that goes to seven years if the gun is brandished and 10 years if the gun is discharged. He said there would be a 14-day plea deadline, and it was best if the offender plead guilty to reduce his/her sentence and because the penalties would be consistent for offenders and the punishment would fit the crime. Crimes against a law enforcement officer would be given a priority. He said there would be seizure of assets – cash, car, house, business. He said the federal courts would be going after medical professionals who administer drugs inappropriately. He said he hoped to deter crime rather than have to prosecute.

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4th Annual Hawg in the Holler Musical Festival – Sat. April 28

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-Information provided courtesy of the Granville Tourism Development Authority

Join us for the 4th Annual Hawg in the Holler Music Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Vino Oasi in Stem! Enjoy a great day of music, food, Kids Zone and much more. Bring the whole family! There will be great vendors and food trucks. This year’s beneficiary is Families Living Violence Free.

About the charity:

We honor families as the life of our community – where dreams are born, children are nurtured and adults find purpose. Because many members of our community who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are denied these rights to quality of life and to basic human dignity, Families Living Violence Free is dedicated to empowering Granville County families to live safe, non-violent lives.

Featured bands for the day include (in this order):

Mike Brooks from 98.3 is back as emcee; food vendors and some special family-friendly “surprises” throughout the day!

All parking will take place at the venue, Vino Oasi located at 3200 Bliss Trail, Stem, NC 27581.

Ticket price includes entry to festival and parking. No outside beverages or food allowed. Service animals only. All children must be supervised at all times.

Plan on bringing a lawn chair with you.

Visit our Facebook page to learn more and stay up-to-date on the festival!

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Oxford Board of Commissioners Finance Committee to Meet Friday, April 27

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-Submitted by Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The Finance Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners will meet on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Training Room of City Hall at 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the FY 2018-2019 budget.

All those interested are invited to attend.

 

Granville County Internet/Broadband Survey Due End of April

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-Information provided by Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board/Assistant to the County Manager – Granville County

 

Reminder for Granville County Businesses and Residents:

If you haven’t yet taken the Granville County Residential or Business Survey about internet access, please make sure you do that before the end of the month. If you’re willing and able, we would greatly appreciate you spreading the word to your networks. Thanks for helping Granville County think strategically about the future of broadband in our county!

Remember–

  • Even if you’re totally happy with your internet service, we want to know.
  • Even if you don’t have the internet at home (and you’re checking this on a work computer) and you don’t want the internet at home, we want to know.
  • If you have a home-based business, please fill out a residential survey AND a business survey.
  • We need your address only to plot survey answers on a map to look at future strategy.
  • Only take each survey once.

Surveys can be found by clicking the links:

Granville County Residential Internet/Broadband Survey

Granville County Business Internet/Broadband Survey

Tour De Vance Drawing Cyclists From Large Area For April 28 Bicycle Ride

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-Press Release provided by Vance-Granville Community College

The Sixth Annual Tour de Vance Bicycle Ride, scheduled for Saturday, April 28, is drawing cyclists from surrounding counties in addition to locals, organizers say.

Online registration continues through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, but riders can also register on-site at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus on the morning of the race, with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m.

“This is a great time to dust off your bicycle and join the ride,” said Wendy Meyer-Goodwin, who has been working as event organizer since the Tour de Vance began. “This ride has been growing steadily since its inception, drawing families and first-timers in addition to the most seasoned of cyclists for four separate cycling events.”

Proceeds from the ride this year will benefit the Endowment Fund at Vance-Granville Community College, with donations supporting scholarships for students enrolled in Health Sciences programs at the college.

“We have several options available for cyclists,” said Meyer-Goodwin. “The 10-mile route is ideal for youth, families and beginners. A 20-mile course suits riders ready for a bit more distance. Experienced cyclists can choose a 31-mile ‘Forest and Farmland’ circle route through the country or a 62-mile ‘Kerr Lake Look’ that adds to that 31-mile circle route an out-and-back spur to the lake past the Nutbush Creek State Recreation Area.”

“Along the routes, rest stops and a ‘SAG wagon’ following the last cyclist of each distance will offer support when needed,” she added. “Law enforcement will accompany riders on the 10-mile route for added excitement. Whether you are new to a bicycle or regularly put your mettle to the pedal, come join us for this fun, healthy event.”

The rides start and finish in front of the Civic Center at VGCC’s Main Campus, located off Interstate 85 and Poplar Creek Road at 200 Community College Road in Henderson.

All riders can register through the VGCC website at vgcc.edu/tourdevance.

The 10-mile ride will cost $10 for each rider. The 20-mile ride will cost $25, and the 31-mile and 62-mile (or “metric century”) rides will cost $40.

“Vance-Granville’s Endowment Fund is honored to be associated with an event that has become such a success,” said Eddie Ferguson, director of the VGCC Endowment Fund. “This bicycle ride promotes the importance of exercise and good health. We are pleased to use these proceeds to help our students enrolled in the many Health Sciences programs at VGCC.”

VGCC offers curriculum programs including Associate Degree Nursing, Radiography, Practical Nursing, Histotechnology, Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technology.

The 62-mile ride starts at 8:30 a.m., the 31-mile ride at 9:30 a.m., the 20-mile ride at 10 a.m., and the 10-mile ride at 10:30 a.m. Law enforcement will accompany riders on the 10-mile route.

The starting times represent a change from previous rides. Starting times are being staggered to have more riders ending near the same time, Meyer-Goodwin added.

Lunch will be provided.

Participating sponsors include Granville Vance Public Health, Carolina GI Associates PC, OmniPoint General Surgery, Barnett Properties, Spoke Cycles, Henderson Fruit & Produce, Prim Rentals, T&T Laundries, Benchmark Community Bank, Chick-fil-A, Medical Arts Pharmacy, George Watkins, The Rogers Group, AAA Gas, Chase Development, Family Eye Center, William L. Stark CPA, Dave Williams, Roberson Family Dentistry, College Station, Ted’s Catering, Robinson Ferry, Bearpond Market, Carolina Kettle, Superior Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, and Black & White Coffee.

For more information, contact Wendy Meyer-Goodwin at tourdevance@gmail.com.

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U.S. Department of Justice

Plymouth Robbery Results in Federal Prison Time for Butner Man

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— press release courtesy U.S. Dept. of Justice and U.S. Attorney Eastern District of NC

GREENVILLE – United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today, GERALD KENNETH McCALOP, 24, of Butner was sentenced in United States District Court today.  The charges stem from the July 20, 2017 robbery of the Jewel Shoppe in Plymouth.

Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced McCALOP TO 85 months in prison for his guilty plea to robbery of a business engaged in interstate commerce, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.  McCALOP pled guilty to his participation in the robbery of the Jewel Shoppe, a jewelry store located on Water Street in Plymouth.  On July 17, 2017, McCALOP and his co-defendants, Andre Cooper and Michael Leverette, entered the Jewel Shoppe armed with two AR-15 rifles. The defendants held all the victims at gunpoint and one victim was tied up.  The owner managed to set off the silent alarm and Plymouth Police Department officers responded within moments.  When the officers arrived, the robbers were in the back trying to force their way out of the store.  All three were then arrested.  In the back of the store, the officers recovered jewelry, $150.00 in cash and two handguns.  McCALOP provided a statement to the officers admitting his actions and implicating his co-defendants in the planning of the robbery.

Cooper and Leverette pled guilty in March 2018 to robbery and firearm charges, including felon in possession of firearms.  Each are set for sentencing the week of June 12, 2018.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.   Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

Investigation of this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Plymouth Police Department, with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).  Assistant United States Attorney John Bennett is prosecuting the case.

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Vance County Regional Farmers Market Opens Sat. (WOW!!!)

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— submitted by Tracy Madigan, Market Manager

Farmers Market Begins 2018 Season This Saturday

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will begin its 2018 season Saturday, April 21 with their second annual Spring Fling Produce, Plants & Crafts market. Featuring over 30 vendors, the market will have a variety of local spring produce, baked and canned goods, garden plants, herbs, flowers and vegetables, locally raised beef, pork and eggs plus lots of unique craft items. The event will be at the VCRFM, 210 Southpark Dr. from 8am to 2pm.

Granville County’s Harvey Hills Farm, a certified nursery, will have an assortment of herbs and vegetables for planting in your own garden including several types of heirloom tomatoes. They also sell flowers for your gardens as well as hanging baskets and potted plants. Co-owner Carrie Harvey will be on hand to offer planting advice and share her extensive horticultural knowledge. Robert and Nancy Ohlmann of Apple Hill Farm in Granville County will be bringing leafy greens and spring vegetables. The Ohlmann’s also have bedding plants and flowers. New this year for Apple Hill Farm, Nancy will be selling her handmade craft items. Bill and Camille Graves of Stone Bridge Farm will have everything you need for a delicious salad including kale, spinach, swiss chard, several types of lettuce, eggs and even some horseradish to add zing. Relatively new to our area, Bill & Camille chose Vance County for their home after retiring and began a whole new career as specialty farmers! In the few short years they have been establishing Stone Bridge Farm, they have accomplished amazing things growing distinctive, unconventional produce. If lucky, you may even be able to get some duck eggs at their booth. The Short’s Family Farm will be bringing sweet potatoes, potatoes and green house tomatoes. Depending on the weather, they may have strawberries and a few other surprises. Be sure to stop by their booth to congratulate Will on his baseball scholarship to Barton and see how much taller Hampton has grown! Don’t forget to grab some fresh local shitake and oyster mushrooms for your salad from Henderson Natural Farm. Located in Norlina and owned by James and Earlean Henderson, Henderson Natural Farm specializes in organically grown mushrooms. James offers cooking ideas and recipes centered on his delicious mushrooms. He can also enlighten you on the many healthy and nutritional benefits of mushrooms which are popular stir fried, grilled, sautéed and in soups. Calvin Adcock of Adcock Farm in Vance County has an array of canned vegetables, jellies, preserves, sauces, chow-chow, honey and fresh seasonal vegetables. Try some of Calvin’s mouthwatering products and you will see why he was chosen 2017 Vance County Small Farmer of the Year. The Vance County Master Gardeners be in attendance with an information booth, ready to answer your gardening questions or assist with planting needs.

Looking for great local meat to go with your spring vegetables and salads? The VCRFM has it! JW Creek Farms in Granville County specializes in pasture raised beef and free range chickens. Owner Janice Murphey and her husband William raise Angus Herefordshire beef. From ground beef, ribeye steaks, and tenderloins to Osso Bucco, beef kabobs, London Broil and everything in between, JW Creek Farms has the beef! Let William explain the advantages of eating pasture raised beef and share cooking instructions. Having trouble finding safe eggs at the supermarket lately? Not to worry, JW Creek has plenty of fresh safe local eggs available. Are you looking for a Boston Butt, pork tenderloin, or savory pork chops? Faulkner Family Farms sells local, pasture raised pork products including bacon, sausages and kielbasa. Located in Vance County, the Faulkner Family Farm has been in the Faulkner family since the 1870’s. The seventh generation of Faulkners currently live and work on the farm. Operated by Don Faulkner, Jr., son Gray and nephew Steven Jones, FFF offers a variety of summer and fall vegetables in addition to their pork products. They will be selling their pork at the Spring Fling Saturday and will add vegetables and melons to their offerings as the season progresses. Dixon and Sons Farms, located in Granville County, is a GAP and Organic Certified 200 + acre family farm. Owners Jason & Terry Dixon grow strawberries, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, deer corn and pasture raised pork. This Saturday the Dixon’s will be selling their pork and, if ripe, their locally famous strawberries. Yum!

Enhance your farmers market meal of fresh spring produce and meats with a bottle of wine from Vance County’s sole winery, Backroad Farms and Vineyard. Owners Dr. Eric & Deborah Price will be offering their Hicksboro Red and Williamsboro White estate wines at Saturday’s Spring Fling. This will be vintner Eric’s second year of making and selling wine, though Deborah has been tending the vines for about eight years. After many years away as a business professional, Deborah is now the fourth generation in her family to farm the lands of Backroad Farms and Vineyard. A former Master Gardner, Deborah grows seasonal vegetables and fruits. In addition to having kale, Muscadine grape cider and grape juice, Muscadine salsa, dried lavender and honey from BFV’s hives, Deborah, also a talented craftswoman, will be offering some of her crafts. Look for her luffa sponges and other surprises. Be sure to take some local wines home and raise a glass toasting spring and all the wonderful goodies available at your farmers market.

Finish off your farmers market meal with delectable sweets available at Spring Fling. Our beloved Ada Clifton of Ms. Ada’s Baked Goods, a VCRFM icon, will be selling her scrumptious baked goods at Saturday’s Spring Fling. Known for her pies, sweet breads, rolls, jellies and preserves, Ms. Ada is sure to have something for everyone’s sweet tooth. Wake County’s Cakes Delish will be on hand offering their melt-in-your-mouth good cupcakes. Baker Bertha Cepeda creates a variety of cupcakes with original flavors, often using seasonal fruits. Cakes Delish is a small family bakery specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes. Stop by their booth and have Bertha’s son, Sam, assist you in your selection. He can also take custom cake orders for every “delish-ious” occasion. Henderson’s own Yummy Little Cakes will be bringing a plethora of sweet treats to Spring Fling. Owners Valerie and Woody Davis offer mini-loaves, scones, muffins, cupcakes, miniature Victoria sponge cakes and miniature Battenberg cakes.

Treat yourself, friends and family to special one-of-a-kind handmade crafts from our many talented local craft vendors. You will find crocheted and hand sewn dish clothes, wash cloths, sponges, and towels by Angelique Clay, owner of Vance County’s The Eclectic Peacock. She also hand makes scented soaps, key fobs, padded sunglasses cases, tissue pack covers and more. Also crafting with The Eclectic Peacock is Granville County artist Tammy Atkinson. Tammy’s beautiful hand painted stemware and glassware enhance any table setting and her custom wine glasses are perfect for sipping BFV estate wines! She also makes fun bow and arrows sets for children, but don’t worry, they are cloth tipped for safe play. Original wreaths and bows made by Vance County’s Laureen Wilkins may be found at Laureen’s Creations. Specializing in seasonal and themed wreaths, Laureen will also make customized wreaths to your specifications. Have a favorite sports team and want to show your support? Laureen has college and school wreaths. For beautiful decorative home products, Mill Creek Alpaca Farm in Clarksville, Va. has fused glass and stained glass products. Crafter Terry Wooten creates unique mobiles and ornaments as well as hand painted china and porcelain items. Kenneth Fuller creates furniture from barn wood and barn roof tin at his Maul-N-Wedge Barn Wood Furniture shop in Vance County. Find chairs, benches, tables, cabinets and much more at his Spring Fling booth. Peggy Trutt of Durham’s Thread’s Connected Plus Paper will have her signature handmade purses, wallets, credit card holders, bookmarks and much more at her booth on Saturday. Her creations are not only useful, but attractive and original. You will find embroidered towels, napkins, pillows, and purses as well as ceramic trivets and cup holders for your car at Creative Gifts for Missions. Owner Alice Overton of Granville County designs and makes her crafts with a special purpose in mind. She uses her proceeds to raise money for mission trips to help others. Jackie Glover of Glover Crafts will have her original boa scarves and crocheted items at her booth. She also produces necklaces, gloves, hats, and cloths at her Vance County business. You will find bird houses, bat houses, and butterfly houses at her booth too! For original artwork, greeting cards, photography, and ornaments, Boundary Waters Farm has what you need. Vance County artist, crafter and farmer, Cindy Graham uses her many talents to create items based on her surroundings. You will find animal and farm themed items at her booth plus plants, cut flowers, seasonal vegetables and pork. It may be spring, but we still have some cool weather to contend with. Make at stop at Jerri Jones’ Jerri’s Things and find that perfect hand crocheted shawl or wrap to keep you warm. Made in Vance County, wearing her creations will make you the envy of others! Adrian Varney of Vance County will have necklaces, bracelets and candles at her Pretty Tough Stuff Designs booth. Additionally, Adrian is a skilled photographer and will be offering an array of her printed and framed works for sale. For an eclectic mix of sand blasted bottles, glass blocks, glassware, repurposed cabinets & doors, customized Yeti-style cups, hand painted signs, wind chimes and bird houses, check out Junk Drawer Designs. Owner and crafter Heidi Owens of Vance County offers these items and more at her SF booth. Gorgeous handmade semi-precious gemstone and pearl jewelry created by Warren County artisan Suzanne Chiotakis may be found at her Five Crows Over Lick Skillet booth. Choose from a vast selection of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces – all individually designed and created by Suzanne. For some of the finest hand-turned wood crafts to be found anywhere, look no further than Vance County’s own Louis Sachs. Sachs Woodcrafts LLC is located on a farm in rural Vance County. Owner Louis Sachs designs and handcrafts various and unusual wood pieces into hand-turned bowls, platters, cutting boards and other unique custom pieces. No two items are alike and are designed and numbered with the wood type, adding to their character and charm. Visit Louis Saturday at his SF booth and fall in love with his work and craftsmanship. Before you leave Spring Fling, be sure to stop by the Kerr Lake Candles and stock up on hand poured candles and wax melts. Enjoy the wonderful aromatic scents of these creations by Franklin County crafter, Ed Cottle, as you unwind at home after your fun day at Spring Fling.