The Vance County Regional Farmers Market hosted their “Grand Opening” Saturday, June 28th.
I attended the first day of the market back on June 11th, visiting 9 vendors with a wide selection of items for attendees. This time the market was fuller with a total of 12 vendors. Six of the vendors that were there I met on my first trip, (Simple Luxuries, Kerr Lake Master Gardeners, JASM Farms, Franklin Brothers Nursery and Greenhouse, LouMag Enterprises, and Backroad Farm and Vineyard) this time the additional six added even new dimensions to the market. Davis Dyes was a very interesting vendor. This young vendor, Parkins Davis, brought back memories of my high school days in the early 1970’s. He was selling a selection of tie dyed clothing items that were unique and useful. Next to his booth was another addition I had not met before. Ada’s Goodies are just that. Homemade goodness. She offered a wide selection of sweet breads, traditional carrot loaf and apple cake, but also some combinations I look forward to trying. She had a Blackberry Wine loaf that I snatched up to share later with my husband.
Another new vendor was next to Ada, this one offering Seasoning and Marinade sauces made in Oxford and bottled in Louisburg. Orelly’s Curry-Q Sauce Company is located in Oxford but he sells his sauces in some of the local markets here in Henderson. Royston Orelly Brown began cooking with his parents in Jamaica and many of his sauces have a very spicy blend to them. Available in both mild and hot varieties, these are sure to be a treat at any summer picnic table. Also available at Orelly’s are a product line I had never seen before. His daughter designs bouquets of candy. She incorporates everyday candy like peppermint drops and Skittles into baskets of wonder. They will be there every Saturday this summer, so do check this vendor out.
The Boundary Waters Farm Exclusives Country Critters Art vendor offered a nice selection of homemade greeting cards, matted prints, and Christmas Ornaments. She takes her own photos then creates quite a lovely product when she is finished. Whether it is a gift card or an addition to your ornament display at the holidays, or maybe just a little color from one of her paintings or prints, all of her items are sure to please. Harvey Hills Farm was offering a variety of small house and garden plants. They had herbs and spices available as well as some fresh berries. The last of the new vendors I met seemed to be the busiest. Farmer John’s Produce was selling fresh sweet corn, melons, and peaches along with the standard garden vegetables. It is very likely many of his offerings will be enjoyed this coming July 4th holiday.
I made it a point to ask the vendors that I had met before how they thought it was going so far with the new location. Many of them shared the same thought, it was a nice improvement but more foot traffic would help. Many of these vendors were a familiar sight when the market was held behind the YMCA for so many years. The new building offers a cleaner atmosphere and better parking, as well as bathroom facilities. The manager of the market, Tracy Madigan took a moment to speak to me about plans for additions to the market throughout the summer. She is coordinating with some of the health departments in Vance County to have a health fair in late July and then again in August. She also plans to have a Nutritionist come and give a cooking display using some of the food offerings available at the market.
Overall, the market has had a nice start. More publicity is needed to get the community aware of all the Farmers Market has to offer. As in any endeavor, everyone needs to take part. Here’s to hoping the summer months bring lots of vendors and customers to the market.
By Mari Miller
Great article Mari! The lady in the pictures with the cut flowers is Kathy from Daisies ‘n Denim. She and her husband have a farm here in Vance County.
Some in the community would like to land such a “cushy” job as running the farmer’s market w/the salary that this person makes with the amount of hours they are actually OPEN for BUSINESS. Comes out to a pretty hefty sum b/c another blogger on another thread had calculated the math and it was WAY MORE than minimum wage!!!
I guess you think there isn’t any work involved before the market opens for business, Deception. And so what if Madigan makes more than minimum wage? Just because you don’t see what happens behind the scenes doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot of organizing and preparation that goes into the actual open market. I’m still waiting for you to post something positive about anything!
ZEP….you want a “positive post”? Here’s a positive post…..thank goodness I don’t reside in that 3rd world country you call Henderson/Vance. Now that’s something positive especially for you.
On a more serious note instead of blogging w/idiots I would personally like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA. The GREATEST country in the WORLD…..even though at times it seems as if it’s overrun by idiots. Let me go enjoy my Cookout w/o having to worry about a Drive-By Shooting taking place. Fortunately for myself I don’t live near any Section 8 housing. LOL
Is that positive enough for you Zepster?
It’s sarcastic enough, especially for a person who moved away. Quit rubbing it in, okay? Not everyone is ready to throw up their hands and give up trying to keep it together. Only people with limited words call other people idiots. Takes one to know one, as they say. How about putting all your positive energy in your new community and quit bullying those of us who do live here? Is your mission in life to spread misery?
Zepster….I still have relatives in the area who weren’t fortunate enough to leave whether it was family issues/financial issues/or just lack of ambition. If you consider my blogs come across as “bullying” I dare say you must have lived a very sheltered life. I speak of what I know and I know lots about the area of Henderson/Vance. I know you have tax deadbeats on almost every governing body that were elected. That speaks volumes as to what you and/or other voters want for the area. I will put away my keyboard for awhile until I hear or read about the next shooting or drug busts in Henderson/Vance area…….Needless to say I don’t think it will acquire too much dust waiting. Enjoy what’s left of your 4th of July. You seem very bitter so I hope your life isn’t as bad as it seems. That’s the Honest Truth….believe it or not.
Bitterness is your projection, deceiver. I’m sorry you’re unable to rescue your relatives.
Good Morning to you Zep…..can I ask you a question and you not be offended? Oh well….I’m going to do so anyway. Are you one of those elected officials whom I speak of or a relative of one of them? I’m not the only one on HiH who calls out the tax deadbeats. Michael Bobbitt does a pretty good job informing the blogosphere about them as well.
You want a funny story this morning about one of the notorious tax deadbeats? The “school” she has downtown called the Learning Center had one of my very good friends child attending the afterschool program b/c they couldn’t find a spot open in any of Henderson/Vance daycares. Well day after day they continued to attempt to get him dropped off at the “learning center” only to find out that the door was locked and DVW’s was nowhere to be found. When reached via cell phone she explained an emergency had her attention and thus she had to close the “learning school”. Well that would have been fine and dandy but it happened at least 3-4 other times in the span of about 3 weeks and finally and luckily for him there was an opening at another afterschool program in the county…..one with the doors that stay open when they are supposed to be open!!! Enjoy your day!!!
I have no compassion for tax deadbeats. I am related to no one in this town or county. I’m here because I’ve lived in both the west and east and find human nature is all the same. I elected to live in this small town. I can always see hope where others see nothing but bad endings. Public input and blogs have changed nothing in the ten years I’ve been here. You are pointing out nothing new. I know it’s hard to accept that people don’t want to act on the truth. We live in a culture of fear. We complain but don’t want to take the first step, beyond complaining. I get your frustration. Fortunately, this is all fleeting.
Its time for deception to go take one of his little pills again
Sorry “LOUD MOUTH” a.k.a. 1 voice I don’t need those lil’ blue things you or your significant other enjoy. Things seem to work well around my house quite fine w/o any “substance” 2 “enhance”. Enjoy your day and your routine of checking HiH to see if I’ve posted anything lately. It’s quite flattering BTW. Thanks.
Deception: I like to drop in occasionally to read your putrid rants and make a snark about you. You are still the nastiest poster I’ve ever had the displeasure of running across. I still say you’re a demented old woman in a home somewhere, bitter, barren and alone.
Deception, if all you can rant on is the fact that the manager of the Farmer’s Market is making over minimum wage, that’s sad. Believe it or not, I normally agree with most all that you say. But shame on you for this rant of yours. What’s wrong with making more than minimum wage? The new Farmer’s Market is a GOOD thing, not a bad thing. Please aim your negative dagger elsewhere.
Sorry O-Face it wasn’t an attack on the manager b/c I think the figures on the manager’s salary were quoted on HiH by another blogger. So if you feel the need to aim your arrows at me you are misplacing your aim. I was simply bringing back into the light what the other blogger had posted. I don’t even remember who posted the figures/salaries but evidently it touched a nerve of yours. Is the manager a family friend or a relative? I don’t care what they make as far as the salary goes b/c it wouldn’t be the first time Vance County has wastefully spent money. Enjoy your day and don’t forget to take your blood pressure meds. SMH
Blood pressure meds, LMAO. One day, I’m sure. But I’m not that old….YET. I don’t have a clue who the manager even is, lol. I don’t see any post whatsoever from anyone posting how much the manager makes. All I see is your negative comment as post number 2.
Deception, I attended the Farmers Market Open House. I took the time to talk to the vendors and get to know what they have to offer the attendees at the market. I do apologize to Kathy from Daisies and Denim, as I misplaced her business card and did not include her in the article. Her display was fantastic, Now back to Deception. Sir (or Ma’am, whichever) please do not use the good of the article I wrote to spew a grievance about someone’s salary. My story was to show the advantages the market offers to those that attended or want to attend. Your comments led to a series of comments that took everything AWAY from the story and after all was said and done no one really knows what the story is about. Why don’t you do the research and write your own article with your own name and stand by the comments you so vehemently defend. Then let the others of us who really want this Farmer’s Market to succeed work towards that end.
Amen and amen!!
Agree with Mari. Checked out the market Saturday. Did get flowers from Daisies and Denim, corn and cantaloupe and honey, just don’t remember all the vendors names, so I guess all should check it out for yourselves.
Pretty obvious Deception only listens to the gossip channel which is passed around and around and by the time it gets to Deception and he/she forms his/her own opinion based on all the hearsay there’s just no good left possible. Mrs. Miller, don’t take Deceptions rants seriously, no one else here does either. He/she’s just looking for attention and to try to seem cool by jumping on the Henderson is terrible bandwagon. There’s PLENTY good in Henderson and Vance County. We all need to remember to post about the GOOD things we see, not just the bad, or you’re no better than Deception.
All of you “haters” on HiH I’ll use a line from a famous movie featuring Jack Nicholson……YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!!! Keep sipping the Kool-Aid that the same ole’ farts are giving you and your county will continue to be the laughing stock of the 5 County Area….Vance,Warren,Franklin,Granville, & Halifax Counties.
SMH…..at the foolishness of some of you. Look in the mirror and you will see part of the problem of what’s wrong in your community. Just saw on WRAL that an 11 yr. old shot and killed his 80+ year old grandfather!!!! Once again Vance County is on the news again!!! Good Job!!!
Deception, get off it. No area is immune to violence. You’re too enamored with finding fault, it’s impossible for you to see any good. Every chance you get you have to criticize about something.
Wow! Light bulb above my head! The reason Deception picks on us is because of guilt and jealousy; guilt for not being able to stand strong and jealous that we are. I just had this vision of a puffy little man nested in front of his monitor, hating us for our effort to keep balanced during this trying time.
ZEP….I had an image of a “puffy lil’ man” sitting behind a curtain waiting to cure all the ills of Vance County but when the curtain happened to move just enough to allow an outsider to peer inside all that was seen was a slideshow w/pictures of rental houses boarded up, pics of gang tags all over bldgs., a listing of elected officials who don’t pay their taxes, and last but not least….the “puffy lil’ man” sitting on his porch in the Country Club area not caring how much crime occurs in Vance County b/c he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and he’s been milking off mommy/daddy since the days before HiH ever existed. Rest well on your pile of money b/c as the ole’ adage says…….You can’t take it with you….or “you can’t buy happiness”…..or “what goes around comes around”……the last one is the one I would worry the most about if I were in most of HiH bloggers “shoes”. Let me go see what’s on CNN b/c HiH is stuck in the mindset of a song that goes something like this: Don’t you worry….about a thang….b/c every lil’ thangs….gonna be alright. SMH so much at the blogosphere my neck is hurting.
Go away Deception; you bother us. Oh, and it flatters me knowing I can get you upset and angry.
Cheese danish and cinnamon buns for breakfast for me and co-worker, from Farmer’s Market……sweet..literally
Turn your critical gaze towards Raleigh. What happens there affects what happens everywhere in our state. That puffy little man could possibly make a difference if he came out from behind the curtains and criticized our leaders in public. For a person who no longer lives in Henderson, why the specific targeting? Answer; no one in his current locale will put up with his nonsense and he evidentally is not a leader with any solutions to offer. Personally, I find Deception’s rants laughable. Keep it up, lil man. I enjoy the daily laugh.
Someone asked the question as to why the “traffic” isn’t around HiH as much as it before the infamous Hester v. HiH Lawsuit. Look at the 3-4 “locals” who patrol the site and throw stones at anyone and everyone who posts any comment that they either didn’t think of or don’t agree with. I didn’t know HiH had a Citizen Patrol but it doesn’t seem to be working very well.
BTW….as I was passing through Henderson this morning and stopped at Hardee’s I overheard a bunch of older white men who seem to have the answer to all of Vance County’s ills. Why not go by there and use the WiFi and take some of their suggestions and make Vance County a better place to live?
Gotta go……try not to make the “news” today.
BTW……whatever happened to “Interesting” during the Hester v. HiH Lawsuit? How did he/she remain anonymous while others such as Bobby Gupton who at the time was an elected official have to go on a “kiss up” tour and apologize for the comments that were made when this particular individual kept his/her identity a secret? Was it b/c of the amount of MONEY he/she had or was it b/c of who he/she was? Intersting huh? LOL
Has anyone noticed that the catalog system at the Perry Library has been “down” for 6 days? Where are the naysayers about the library?
No one finds it Interesting. No one cares. No one cares about you and your constant complaints either. You have NOTHING positive to say about this area. You don’t even live here, go complain about wherever you are at now. There are obviously bloggers here who see the negative and want to contribute something positive to this site and in the community. Then there’s the likes of you.
anon3…..thanks for the kind words. You are so detailed oriented you qualify for one of the thousands of Section 8 Vouchers handed out to Vance County residents. Careful though b/c I hear some of them have a serious roach problem!!!! SMH at the ignorance of people!!! Or should I say “folks”?
Here’s a thought:
My grandfather used to say that Negative Nancy minded folk are the Queens and Kings of the Misery Loves Company Club.
Are there tons of negatives that we can focus on in Vance County? Sure
However, I refuse to focus on the negative. I am a “glass half full” person, out of choice. We all choose to be optimistic or pessimistic. I choose to be a happy person and focus on the positives and ways of improvement of things, not the negatives. In saying that, I choose to ignore Negative Nancy minded folk. All they normally want to do is pull others into the misery they formed and can’t escape from. I choose the happy path in life. There are many things we can discuss in here that can actually better ourselves and our community. I choose to discuss those.
I’m with you, Mr. O!