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APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL

Star of this traditional fall festival is dark and spicy apple butter, made the old fashioned way-slow simmered in giant copper kettles over open fires in the center of the town square. Constant stirring is a must and passers-by are encouraged to take a turn with long-handled, spoon-bill stirrers.



Apple butter making begins each morning of the festival before dawn, and the fires are kept stoked all day long. It concludes by late afternoon when the bubbling apple mixture is sugared and spiced and long lines of festival goers form to buy the butter as it's canned, hot out of the kettle. Apple butter made before the festival is also available for sale from more than a half-dozen vendors.


Apple butter makers at the festival include Senior Life Services and the Stotler family. The winner of the apple butter tasting competition is announced from the bandstand early Saturday afternoon.




More apple treats. Sweet, tangy apple cider is pressed on the spot at the festival by the Berkeley Springs Lions Club with a turn-of-the-century putt-putt engine. Buy it by the cup or the gallon from the Lions or half-a-dozen other vendors.






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Please Join Us For The 35th Annual Apple Butter Festival - October 11 & 12, 2008

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: sponsored by Carl M Freeman Companies

SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008

9am- PARADE-Sponored by CNB Bank, Inc.
This years theme is "Respect Your Country-Vote" "Apple Doodle Dandy"

10:30 am- FESTIVAL BEGINS
Voice of the Apple Butter Festival from the Bandstand: Jeanne Mozier.

ALL DAY Apple Butter Making

Gallery Show and Sale @ the Ice House
Apple Butter Festival and old community band Exhibits-
Museum of the Berkeley Springs above the Roman Bath House

11:00 am- TURTLE RACE
Sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club, assemble at Courthouse

11:00 am- ANNOUNCE PARADE WINNERS
At the bandstand. Hall of Fame sponsored by U.S. Silica Company & the turtle race winners

11:30 am- 12:15 pm & 12:45-1:30 pm NEW MOON
One of the region's liveliest bluegrass bands in concert. An evolution of longtime festival favorite, New Liberty, New Moon first appeared in 2001. Sponsored by City National Bank.

1:45 pm- ANNOUNCE WINNERS
At the bandstand. Apple Butter and Bake Contests,sponsored by the Morgan County Extension Homemakers.

2:00-2:45pm- CRITTON HOLLOW STRING BAND
Performing old timey music in concert at the bandstand. Sponsored by Caperton Furniture Works.

2:50 pm- BEARD AND MUSTACHE CONTEST
At the bandstand,sponsored by Morgan County War Memorial Hospital.

3:15-4:00 pm- CRITTON HOLLOW STRING BAND
In concert at the bandstand. Sponsored by Caperton Furniture Works.

5:00 pm- FESTIVAL CLOSES

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2008
Sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc.
We encourage you to worship at one of our many churches

12 noon- FESTIVAL OPENS
Voice of the Apple Butter Festival from the bandstand: Jeanne Mozier.

ALL AFTERNOON
Apple Butter Making in the square.
Gallery Show and Sale@ the Ice House.
Apple Butter Festival and old community band Exhibits- Museum of the Berkeley Springs above the Roman Bath House

1:00-2:00pm- 2:45-4:00pm- TRI STATE COMMUNITY BAND
Local musicians perform spirited American favorites. Sponsored by BB&T Bank.

1:15 pm- EGG TOSS
bring a partner & assemble at the bandstand. Sponsored by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home.

2:15pm- HOG CALLING CONTEST
Contestants assemble at the bandstand. Junior and senior divisions. Beginners welcome. Event sponsored by The Country Inn.

4:15pm- APPLE BUTTER QUILT DRAWING
Stitched by Rika Bennett. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce booth in the Park. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Premier Homes.

5:00pm- FESTIVAL CLOSES


For more information call or write the Apple Butter Festival at:
1-800-447-8797
127 Fairfax Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
or connect to: Click For More Info
or E-mail us at: beth@berkeleysprings.com

AN AUCTION FOR THE CAUSE!

Below is a link that will make a difference. At least that's what I'm hoping for. I started selling things on eBay and decided to have an auction of a worthy cause! I bought this necklace a little while ago. When I got it in the mail, I said to myself 'Self, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Why don't you auction off this necklace on eBay and see how it goes'. Then I got all kinds of excited about the idea. Once I get excited about something, I can't help but lose sleep over it. That's how I'm programmed.The proceeds will go to the Relay For Life Organization. I know Ellen would have liked me doing this.

I thought this was a great idea and I totally went with it. Check it out. While you're there, maybe you'd like to place a bid if the Spirit moves you.


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WHAT A BLAZING SITE INDEED!!

This Is Where Chuck Dug Up The Trees

All Along The Fence

They Were All So Overgrown
That They Started To Take Over The Yard

The Path To Our Adventure

My honey and I were invited to spend today with our friends, Chuck & Suzie. We got there around noon and the first thing we did was start a bonfire. The debris for the bonfire were trees n overgrown bushes in their yard around the pool. Much better indeed! Now, I have never been to one before, I've only seen them in movies. (funny, here I am 50 couple and still experiencing firsts! ;) I thought ahead to bring my camera so these pix are the bomb!! I have a feeling this Post may wind up being rather long.

Hmmm, It Only Took One Match To Get The Fire Going

Then It Took Off On It's Own

Here Is Where I Started Seeing Things In The Flames

Only To Send Heavy Smoke Signals Ablaze

But As You Can See, It's Under Complete Control

I also took a video of some of the happenings. Man, I couldn't believe how high the flames were rising. And the gray, THICK smoke... that was very eerie, I have to say..

It didn't take very long to burn down, Chuck & Bruce kept total watchful eyes on it at all times. They had water in hand and all implements of protection.

And Then... And Then... It Started Getting Ferocious


This Fire Showed No Mercy

It's Almost As If You Can See A Person In The Middle

This Looks Like Chuck Is Feeding A Boar

I stood back about as far as a football field away and I was baking. I wondered how the guys stood the heat where they were. The pix of the fire itself, like the close-up ones, looked like there were images in the flames. Strange :0 Maybe it was optical dilutions but it's all good! Anyway, I also got some pix of their home and the pool.

I Caught This As The Flames On The Right Were Falling

Look How Much It's Burnt Down

We really like when we go there for a visit. They're our age. Their hospitality is just outstanding! And ya never know what we might get ourselves into. These two guys, Chuck & Bruce, are such a trip together. They remind me of 'Mutt & Jeff'. No, better yet... Abbott and Costello. Yeah, that's it. Abbott and Costello. They're simply hilarious!! They keep me laughing all the time. When we're together, we always have a lot of fun.

This Is Where It Started Becoming Less Furious
Completely Under Control

It's Hard To Believe That
Huge Pile Of Trees Is Now Just Ashes

Standing Back... Admiring Their Work

I Like This Picture

Chuck Assigned Bruce Keeper Of The Flames

Chuck had to take his dog to the vet for her shots so while he was gone, I heard his pool calling me. I decided to put my suit on and take a dip. No one was around, Bruce was occupied, Chuck was away and Suzie was not home yet so it was very relaxing and rather refreshing (Specially after baking from the heat of the flames).

Bruce Looks Like He's Enjoying His Assignment

Before He Left, Chuck Brought Bruce Some Beer
And This Chair... What's Not To Enjoy!

Suzie is a school teacher in Winchester so she came home around 4:30. When she got home, we visited a while outside around by the pool. Then, we both went into the kitchen and... another first... we were making herbs. Incredible! Very interesting and fun. Today Suzie & I spent time together over 'Thyme'. Hehehee. We were working with thyme today.

This Is What Thyme Looks Like

Parsley ~ Sage ~ Rosemary ~ Thyme

She Saved Parsley, Sage & Rosemary for other days. Hehehee.

We took the tiny leaves off the stems, one stem at a time. Sort of like a 'zipper' motion. Hanging on to one side of the stem and running your fingers down the stem to 'pop off' all the tiny leaves. It was time consuming, but ya know, It was a lot of fun! I think, any project, that anyone starts; they all take time to completion, for perfection. Don't ya think? And besides, quality time is: special time, spent with quality people!

I so enjoyed our time spent together over 'Thyme'. It gave me a 'feel good all over' feeling inside. Suzie is an awesome friend. I like doing things, together, with her, and I love all the things she's made over the years for her family, her friends, babies, and for herself and her honey. Even OUR lovable grankids! :)

This Is One Of My Best Pictures

This Is Another Angle

Last But Not Least ! A Look At The Side Yard

ThanQ, Chuck & Suzie, for yet another, memorable visit!
Let's do this again...Real Soon!!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Well, it's been two whole years since Scott & Peggy said "I Do". What a couple of years it was!! Although they haven't spent a lot of "quality" together time, they still are in love! A lot has happened in these past two years... Scott came into Peggy and Zach's life and became an important part of it. Scott & Peggy wanted a sister or brother for Zach. . . little did they know at the time, but later found out that they were blessed with both, a boy & a girl! Zach is a Great Big Brother & the twins love Zach.

Recently they started a new chapter in their lives and it's taking a while to bend out all the kinks that comes with it but they will all come out ahead. With a new family , a new home and neighborhood, Zach starting a new school, they have a lot on their plate. Together they will work things out.

Scott, Peggy, God bless you both! I pray for nothing but the best for both of you... You deserve it! At times, things can get so overwhelming, but working together will be the way to make it all work out. Here's to another two years, maybe these will be a lot better than the first two.

WE LOVE YOU BOTH!!