The Keystone Heights Farmers' Market, which doubled its vendors in December for holiday shoppers, is holding a fundraiser this month to benefit Relay for Life. Pink plastic flamingos, being called "mingos," are being sold for a $20 donation. Purchasers of mingos are asked to dress them in costumes following the theme "Around the World."
A costume contest with prizes will be held Jan. 31. The market is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays.
The Farmers' Market, offering the usual produce, baked goods, fresh eggs, goat soap and other agricultural-based products, featured a number of crafters in December.
Market Manager Sandy Rodgers said that the market's second year has been a success, and she was pleased that Craft Month in December drew many unique crafters. Maya Bearden, 10, was helping her grandfather Troy Merrett at his booth. Merrett, an Iraq veteran, made parachute cord bracelets while overseas, sending them to his church in Keystone Heights as a reminder to pray for the troops. When he returned home, he received requests for them, and is now selling them at the market.
T. Allen Gibson, who creates high-end jewelry made from hand sculptured glass, is also at the market. Gibson said he hopes to put on a glass blowing demonstration at the market in the near future.
Vendor Princess Trinity was selling and demonstrating the many benefits of West African Shea Butter, providing hand rubs in the process. She also sells the popular West African Black Soap. Thayne Bell, a regular vendor at the market who sells bath products like goat milk soap, stopped by for a hand washing with the black soap.
"No wonder [black soap] has become so popular," he said as he washed his hands in it.
Rodgers said the fresh produce usually attracts 150 to 200 shoppers weekly. The Crab Cake King from St. Augustine is a popular booth that attracts many regulars, as is the bakery booth offering fresh baked goods made by Frank Dituala, a retired professional baker.
Linda Alvarez said she doesn't miss a week coming to the market.
"I love the bakery. You can see I have my bag full. This is very nice. I'm so glad they're here," Alvarez said.
Pat Higginbotham, a newcomer to the market, said she couldn't pass by the baked goods either.
"I came for vegetables and ended up buying some pastry," she said.
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Outpouring: Strasburg gym a sea of 22s; others in area also support injured teen
STRASBURG – Although Miranda “Peach” Liggett remained hospitalized Friday, she continues to be the focus of an overwhelming flow of community support.
The 17-year-old Strasburg High junior was seriously injured in a traffic accident last Friday night. The daughter of Marcie McCoy and Jeremy Liggett, both of Strasburg, remains in critical condition in Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital at Cleveland. According to family members, she had several fractured vertebrae and a severed spinal cord that left her a paraplegic.
The community is continuing fundraisers to help defray medical expenses beyond her insurance coverage.
More than 900 T-shirts with “It’s all for you, 22” on the front and “Miranda” on the back have been sold. Many in the crowd wore the shirts at Friday’s boys’ basketball game between the Tigers and Malvern Hornets. Both teams wore the T-shirts during warm-ups. Miranda’s boyfriend is Zak Kapron, a 6-foot-6 senior center for Malvern.
Miranda is a point guard on the girls’ basketball team and wears number 22. She is also a member of the softball team and is a cheerleader, along with other activities at school.
Peach-colored ribbons have been placed along Wooster Ave. through the village and are available at area businesses to tie on automobiles. Ribbons were distributed during Friday’s game. Canisters have been placed in area businesses for donations.
T-shirts are available at Dumont’s Sporting Goods at Dover for $10 each, with Liggett receiving $5.
Tonight is “Pack the House,” a fundraiser for Miranda at the Strasburg High girls’ basketball game against Malvern in the high school gym. The game begins at 6.
A bake sale will be held, and anyone wanting to donate baked goods should deliver them to the high school by 5:30. The game basketball also will be given away.
A fund for Miranda has been established at Strasburg Savings Bank at 224 N. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, to help with medical expenses.
http://www.timesreporter.com/index.php?ID=77564&r=0
The 17-year-old Strasburg High junior was seriously injured in a traffic accident last Friday night. The daughter of Marcie McCoy and Jeremy Liggett, both of Strasburg, remains in critical condition in Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital at Cleveland. According to family members, she had several fractured vertebrae and a severed spinal cord that left her a paraplegic.
The community is continuing fundraisers to help defray medical expenses beyond her insurance coverage.
More than 900 T-shirts with “It’s all for you, 22” on the front and “Miranda” on the back have been sold. Many in the crowd wore the shirts at Friday’s boys’ basketball game between the Tigers and Malvern Hornets. Both teams wore the T-shirts during warm-ups. Miranda’s boyfriend is Zak Kapron, a 6-foot-6 senior center for Malvern.
Miranda is a point guard on the girls’ basketball team and wears number 22. She is also a member of the softball team and is a cheerleader, along with other activities at school.
Peach-colored ribbons have been placed along Wooster Ave. through the village and are available at area businesses to tie on automobiles. Ribbons were distributed during Friday’s game. Canisters have been placed in area businesses for donations.
T-shirts are available at Dumont’s Sporting Goods at Dover for $10 each, with Liggett receiving $5.
Tonight is “Pack the House,” a fundraiser for Miranda at the Strasburg High girls’ basketball game against Malvern in the high school gym. The game begins at 6.
A bake sale will be held, and anyone wanting to donate baked goods should deliver them to the high school by 5:30. The game basketball also will be given away.
A fund for Miranda has been established at Strasburg Savings Bank at 224 N. Bodmer Ave., Strasburg, to help with medical expenses.
http://www.timesreporter.com/index.php?ID=77564&r=0
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