The Buccaneers appear to have holes all over the defensive side of the ball. Safety, corner, pass rusher, depth at tackle, and depth at linebacker are certainly areas that will need addressed. But don’t let a record setting offense in 2012 fool you, the Buccaneers will need to add some key players on offense for next season, as well. A main target will be a starting tight end, as Dallas Clark is unlikely to return, and even if he does he is not the future of the position for Tampa Bay. Once tight end is taken care of, the Buccaneers will need to ensure every position has proper depth, and wide receiver will be a position that will need additional talent to fill a 53 man roster this fall. Mike Williams and Vincent Jackson are extremely talented, and probably the best duo of receivers in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. But the Buccaneers are an injury or suspension away from the reality of Tiquan Underwood and Chris Owusu seeing numerous snaps on offense. Furthermore, while Underwood is a respectable player, he’s not the best option for a slot receiver/third receiver. His route running isn’t amazing, nor is his chemistry with Josh Freeman. So today, we’ll take a look at some of the wideouts that will be available this offseason for the Buccaneers to bolster the receiving corps.
We’ll start with a much less likely candidate, but one that fits exactly what the Buccaneers need. The diminutive Welker has been a fixture in the potent New England offense for what seems like forever, but it wasn’t long ago that he was fighting for playing time as a special teams player in Miami. The former Texas Tech Red Raider is an elite route runner, very quick and agile, and shows consistent effort, whether blocking, running, or catching. He’s also extremely capable as a punt returner, which is something the Buccaneers will need to consider when pursuing players this offseason. The price is likely far too high for Welker, if he even hits the open market. However, the Buccaneers would easily have the best group of receivers and running backs in the NFL were Welker to come to Tampa Bay.
Edelman is the more likely Patriot wideout to come to Tampa. The former quarterback at Kent State has converted into a reliable target in the Patriots’ passing game, and he has also proven to be a very hard worker on special teams, making impact plays in that phase of the game. He is a good route runner, can make plays once he receives the ball, and has solid athleticism. Edelman caught 21 passes for the Patriots this season, but there is certainly the potential that he is a Wes Welker clone waiting for the right opportunity.
My personal favorite from this list, Amendola is probably more well known for his injury history and accidental assault of an usher than for his ability as a football player, but he’s a hard worker who fits the same mold as Welker. However, Amendola is younger, and has a bit more pure speed which allows him to run more vertical routes, which is valuable considering he usually draws a more favorable defensive matchup. Like the others, Amendola is a punt returner, and while he’d likely not feature there regularly due to his injury prone nature, he could provide a spark when needed. Amendola is also unlikely to hit the open market, but if he does, he would be my choice to join the Buccaneers.
If you like the thought of Avery, you’ll love the thought of Cribbs. Cribbs is an ultra-dynamic athlete who has the speed, agility, and vision in the open field of a Madden player with boosted stats. His route running is superior to Avery, and his special teams impact is elite, rivaling Devin Hester and Leon Washington in terms of return ability. Cribbs is also an option as a wildcat quarterback, which could be an interesting wrinkle for the Buccaneers offense with Doug Martin alongside Cribbs. I would be a huge fan of Cribbs in Tampa, the issues will be his price and availability.
Yes, Cook is technically a tight end. And the Buccaneers could sign him to be a tight end. But his incredible athleticism for the tight end position would make him a viable option to line up as a third receiver option. Cook is tall, athletic, and capable of making the big play. He’s not the most technical player at the moment, but with some work, he could develop into a franchise tight end.
The Chicago Bulls put on perhaps the best interior passing display you'll see by any team all season long. It felt like half the Bulls shot attempts were dunks and layups after four quick passes and poor rotations by the Cavaliers.
The Cavs started off strong, building a 10 point lead through the first quarter largely off the back of C.J. Miles three point shooting. The Bulls looked like they were playing better than the results though as they were flubbing easy opportunities and Cleveland made some tough shots.
After the first quarter, the Bulls generated even easier looks and Cleveland stopped seeing their shots drop, and what started as a big Cleveland lead turned into a near even game at the half and a complete blow out by the end.
Not a bad run for Carlos Boozer who may even be converting a few haters into neutrals. As the crispness of the Bulls passing increases, the value of Carlos Boozer on offense increases. When Boozer is on the move and playing with a little bit of room he can show off his excellent finishing with both hands and variety of moves to score.
When Carlos Boozer gets the ball in isolation and is forced to create space for himself, frequently against more athletic and lengthier defenders, he struggles mightily. Chicago has given Carlos enough room to work with that we see the quick dives through the paint giving him easy shots at the rim, and he's knocking down the open jumper when given space out at the free throw line.
I don't see Carlos Boozer continuing to average 20/10+ for the season, but if the Bulls can keep their ball movement up then we will see a much more dangerous and effective Carlos Boozer.
Taj Gibson also looked strong in the post scoring most of his shots of dunks and layups. He had at least three baskets where he established deep post position and displayed excellent footwork to fight up a shot through the defense and score as well as several straight up open dunks/putbacks.
The Milwaukee Bucks are sitting at .500, and looking at their talent, I'm impressed they've done so well. That said Scott Skiles has apparently reached his shelf life with the team and quit/was fired last night. Jim Boylan will take over as interim coach.
We can now forget about the Bucks making a run at the division.
I'm sure there are a bunch of Bucks fans out there happy that Skiles is gone, and let me say this, it probably was time for Skiles to leave. Once he hit the point where they mutually agreed it was time, then it's probably time. However, your odds of getting a better coach are awfully small, and your interim coach is a train wreck waiting to happen.
Bulls fans around the world feel for you, but we'll likely enjoy playing the Boylan led Bucks on Wednesday.
I don't know how long it will be before Skiles recharges his batteries and looks for another gig, but I hope he doesn't land in Charlotte where he'll find some way to take their players and mold them into at least a .500 team and ruin our slim odds of top draft pick in 2016.
I've long advocated doing whatever it would have taken to get Dwight Howard last season even without a commitment. Well, Howard's out indefinitely with a shoulder injury after playing fairly beneath his standards for most of the year while recovering from a back injury.
Any thoughts of getting much out of Howard this year seem fairly hopeful, and if he left the Bulls after one injury plagued season then they sure would have come out on the losing end of that deal. Of course if he would have stayed, then I'd still take him and hope for the best with the injuries going forward.
Either way, tough break for the Lakers who also lost Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill to injuries. All three players will be out indefinitely, and it looks like the Lakers may have a rough time even making the playoffs. Interesting twist of fate for a team many thought was title worth this season.
2012年3月25日星期日
Longtime china painter still passionate about her art
Artist Jean Fehl was first introduced to china painting during a Peoria Park District class at Proctor Center in 1966.
"I would do anything to get out of the house - I had five kids at home," said Fehl with a laugh while sitting in the light-filled studio at her Bartonville home recently.
Married at 19, Fehl had five children over nine years, which left little time for artistic endeavors. She took that first class when her youngest was 2, and it turned into a life-long passion.
Fehl has been featured in national china painting publications, taught classes, and lectured all over the U.S. While the 78-year-old has slowed down her schedule in recent years, at one time she was traveling almost every weekend.
"I did that for a long time," Fehl said. "When my husband retired, he went with me. He would take his golf clubs."
During seminars Fehl spoke about the ancient history surrounding the art.
"China painting has been around forever," said Fehl. The art form has been around about as long as fine porcelain, which evolved from coarser forms of pottery. Before the manufacturing process for porcelain became widely known, it was much sought after, said Fehl. "At one point it was called white gold," she said.
Once the domain of professional artists working for china manufacturers, china painting became a popular hobby in the late 1800s when industrialization changed the way china was produced.
"I think the '60s and '70s were sort of the golden age of china painting," said Fehl. Many women did not work outside the home, and had more free time to devote to art.
People are attracted to china painting because they can create something both beautiful and functional, said Fehl. The variety of forms available for decoration is almost limitless, from the traditional china cup, to vases, tiles and jewelry.
Fehl has been painting china for so long she can do some designs, like roses, from memory. But for more complex images, she uses an extensive collection of photographs for reference.
Fehl always carries a camera to photograph things that catch her eye, from an interesting flower to broad scenic backdrop. On a trip to Colorado a few years ago, Fehl photographed a picturesque barn perched on a sweeping hillside which later became a watercolor painting she displays on her studio wall.
"I would do anything to get out of the house - I had five kids at home," said Fehl with a laugh while sitting in the light-filled studio at her Bartonville home recently.
Married at 19, Fehl had five children over nine years, which left little time for artistic endeavors. She took that first class when her youngest was 2, and it turned into a life-long passion.
Fehl has been featured in national china painting publications, taught classes, and lectured all over the U.S. While the 78-year-old has slowed down her schedule in recent years, at one time she was traveling almost every weekend.
"I did that for a long time," Fehl said. "When my husband retired, he went with me. He would take his golf clubs."
During seminars Fehl spoke about the ancient history surrounding the art.
"China painting has been around forever," said Fehl. The art form has been around about as long as fine porcelain, which evolved from coarser forms of pottery. Before the manufacturing process for porcelain became widely known, it was much sought after, said Fehl. "At one point it was called white gold," she said.
Once the domain of professional artists working for china manufacturers, china painting became a popular hobby in the late 1800s when industrialization changed the way china was produced.
"I think the '60s and '70s were sort of the golden age of china painting," said Fehl. Many women did not work outside the home, and had more free time to devote to art.
People are attracted to china painting because they can create something both beautiful and functional, said Fehl. The variety of forms available for decoration is almost limitless, from the traditional china cup, to vases, tiles and jewelry.
Fehl has been painting china for so long she can do some designs, like roses, from memory. But for more complex images, she uses an extensive collection of photographs for reference.
Fehl always carries a camera to photograph things that catch her eye, from an interesting flower to broad scenic backdrop. On a trip to Colorado a few years ago, Fehl photographed a picturesque barn perched on a sweeping hillside which later became a watercolor painting she displays on her studio wall.
2011年11月6日星期日
Highland Homes expands Pasco presence
With an innovative "on your lot'' program and the opening of several new communities, Highland Homes is expanding its presence throughout Pasco County.
"Based on our success in selling in Zephyrhills the past two years, we've decided to venture into other areas of Pasco County, '' said Kathie McDaniel, vice president of sales and marketing for the Lakeland-based homebuilder. "And with our $99 moves-you-in program, people can find that, in many instances, it's cheaper to own a home than it is to rent one.''
In the "on your lot'' program, Highland Homes will build a house based on their own or a buyer's floor plan, with prices starting in the low $100,000s.
"Buyers who own their lot and are interested in building a new home can now build one with Highland Homes," she said. "Or they can also choose to buy a lot in another subdivision and have Highland Homes build on that lot as part of their contract process. Now buyers have several options when choosing Highland Homes as their builder, and as usual, it's still $99 down.''
Highland's latest venture is in the new community of Sunset Hills in Dade City. Part of Pasco County's efforts for neighborhood stabilization, Sunset Hills will feature homes in size that range from 1,100 square feet to up to 2,000 square feet. Each home will have at least three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage, along with blinds throughout the house, a microwave over the range, a 21-cubic-foot refrigerator and a washer and dryer.
Prices start in the low $100,000s, and eligible buyers can receive up to $50,000 of down payment assistance, McDaniel said.
"Additionally, there will be no closing costs for these homes," she added, noting that house payments start around $600 a month, and buyers need just $99 down to buy.
"We're excited about this community,'' McDaniel said. "It just opened the first of October, and already we have two sales.''
The company also is highlighting homes in the neo-traditional community of Ten Oaks in Zephyrhillls. Houses there feature concrete siding and some also have front porches. Additional features include quality cabinets in several stains, Mohawk carpet, Delta faucets, contemporary light fixtures and Whirlpool appliances.
"Choosing everything from the perfect lot with the perfect view to your favorite floor plan and everything inside the home is what makes Highland Homes special,'' McDaniel said. "Our buyers choose everything rather than selecting a home that a builder has for sale or a resale that someone else already owned. Buyers can determine their choices by their own wants, needs and budget and create their own custom interiors at the personal selection studio.''
Cheryl Gonzalez, community sales manager, said buyers seem to love the look of the homes built in Ten Oaks.
"It's a nice throwback to homes that were built in the '50s and '60s, but with all the modern conveniences,'' she explained.
Highland Homes offers several floor plans in the community, with prices starting in the $130,000s and sizes ranging from 1,100 to 2,200 square feet.
The response to Ten Oaks has been very favorable, according to McDaniel. The grand opening was in September and more than 10 homes were sold by mid-October. The community features hiking trails, sidewalks, a community gazebo and several ponds.
It is located off Eiland Boulevard, which is an extension of Morris Bridge and is just minutes away from The Shoppes at Wiregrass and the Groves shopping center in Wesley Chapel.
However, the community has a serene and rural feel with surrounding properties that have open spaces along with grazing cows, McDaniel said.
Ten Oaks is located in a USDA area which allows 100 percent financing to qualified buyers.
"Combine our $99 down moves-you-in special with the USDA financing and our low interest rate and buyers will find it's cheaper to buy than rent," she said. "Highland Homes prides itself on helping buyers who have less than perfect credit purchase a new home."
The first community that Highland opened this summer in West Pasco, The Reserve at Meadow Oaks, is a golf course community that is designed to offer homeowners a country club lifestyle with affordable pricing.
Meadow Oaks features homes with living space from 1,450 square feet to more than 2,600 square feet. Houses are one or two stories, feature three to five bedrooms, two to three and half bathrooms, and two-and three-car garages.
Houses feature quality cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms, Whirlpool appliances, Delta faucets, R-30 insulation, 14 SEER air conditioning units, steel/ceramic bathtubs with tile surrounds, Mohawk carpeting and Armstrong flooring.
"Two things that separate us from the other builders in the area are our foundations – they are higher than most so that the homes are not affected by flooding – and our deposit requirement,'' McDaniel said. "The $99 down to purchase a home has been a big hit for our company.''
Sales counselor Phil Wainio added, "Even buyers who pay cash love the fact that they only need $99 down to purchase a home."
The community also offers a large swimming pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse. It is located off Highway 52 in Hudson and is minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico for owners who love the beach, yet close enough to the Suncoast Parkway for buyers who need to commute to Tampa, McDaniel said.
"Based on our success in selling in Zephyrhills the past two years, we've decided to venture into other areas of Pasco County, '' said Kathie McDaniel, vice president of sales and marketing for the Lakeland-based homebuilder. "And with our $99 moves-you-in program, people can find that, in many instances, it's cheaper to own a home than it is to rent one.''
In the "on your lot'' program, Highland Homes will build a house based on their own or a buyer's floor plan, with prices starting in the low $100,000s.
"Buyers who own their lot and are interested in building a new home can now build one with Highland Homes," she said. "Or they can also choose to buy a lot in another subdivision and have Highland Homes build on that lot as part of their contract process. Now buyers have several options when choosing Highland Homes as their builder, and as usual, it's still $99 down.''
Highland's latest venture is in the new community of Sunset Hills in Dade City. Part of Pasco County's efforts for neighborhood stabilization, Sunset Hills will feature homes in size that range from 1,100 square feet to up to 2,000 square feet. Each home will have at least three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage, along with blinds throughout the house, a microwave over the range, a 21-cubic-foot refrigerator and a washer and dryer.
Prices start in the low $100,000s, and eligible buyers can receive up to $50,000 of down payment assistance, McDaniel said.
"Additionally, there will be no closing costs for these homes," she added, noting that house payments start around $600 a month, and buyers need just $99 down to buy.
"We're excited about this community,'' McDaniel said. "It just opened the first of October, and already we have two sales.''
The company also is highlighting homes in the neo-traditional community of Ten Oaks in Zephyrhillls. Houses there feature concrete siding and some also have front porches. Additional features include quality cabinets in several stains, Mohawk carpet, Delta faucets, contemporary light fixtures and Whirlpool appliances.
"Choosing everything from the perfect lot with the perfect view to your favorite floor plan and everything inside the home is what makes Highland Homes special,'' McDaniel said. "Our buyers choose everything rather than selecting a home that a builder has for sale or a resale that someone else already owned. Buyers can determine their choices by their own wants, needs and budget and create their own custom interiors at the personal selection studio.''
Cheryl Gonzalez, community sales manager, said buyers seem to love the look of the homes built in Ten Oaks.
"It's a nice throwback to homes that were built in the '50s and '60s, but with all the modern conveniences,'' she explained.
Highland Homes offers several floor plans in the community, with prices starting in the $130,000s and sizes ranging from 1,100 to 2,200 square feet.
The response to Ten Oaks has been very favorable, according to McDaniel. The grand opening was in September and more than 10 homes were sold by mid-October. The community features hiking trails, sidewalks, a community gazebo and several ponds.
It is located off Eiland Boulevard, which is an extension of Morris Bridge and is just minutes away from The Shoppes at Wiregrass and the Groves shopping center in Wesley Chapel.
However, the community has a serene and rural feel with surrounding properties that have open spaces along with grazing cows, McDaniel said.
Ten Oaks is located in a USDA area which allows 100 percent financing to qualified buyers.
"Combine our $99 down moves-you-in special with the USDA financing and our low interest rate and buyers will find it's cheaper to buy than rent," she said. "Highland Homes prides itself on helping buyers who have less than perfect credit purchase a new home."
The first community that Highland opened this summer in West Pasco, The Reserve at Meadow Oaks, is a golf course community that is designed to offer homeowners a country club lifestyle with affordable pricing.
Meadow Oaks features homes with living space from 1,450 square feet to more than 2,600 square feet. Houses are one or two stories, feature three to five bedrooms, two to three and half bathrooms, and two-and three-car garages.
Houses feature quality cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms, Whirlpool appliances, Delta faucets, R-30 insulation, 14 SEER air conditioning units, steel/ceramic bathtubs with tile surrounds, Mohawk carpeting and Armstrong flooring.
"Two things that separate us from the other builders in the area are our foundations – they are higher than most so that the homes are not affected by flooding – and our deposit requirement,'' McDaniel said. "The $99 down to purchase a home has been a big hit for our company.''
Sales counselor Phil Wainio added, "Even buyers who pay cash love the fact that they only need $99 down to purchase a home."
The community also offers a large swimming pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse. It is located off Highway 52 in Hudson and is minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico for owners who love the beach, yet close enough to the Suncoast Parkway for buyers who need to commute to Tampa, McDaniel said.
2011年6月1日星期三
Celebrate McDowell with gold panning, livermush tossing
This weekend, McDowell County will celebrate its heritage of both gold mining and livermush making.
The eighth annual North Carolina Gold Festival will be held Friday and Saturday in Old Fort while the fifth annual Livermush Festival will be held Friday evening in downtown Marion. Admission for both events is free.
North Carolina Gold Festival
The eighth annual North Carolina Gold Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, said organizer Don Markum. Breaking from tradition of past years, the festival will be held this year at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort.
“We’ve been working toward a combined Rutherford-McDowell-Mitchell festival,” he said, bringing all of the region's historical association with gold prospecting into perspective.
For the first time ever, the gold festival has the support of the Gold Prospectors Association of America, a national group with lots of interested amateur and professional gold bugs.
With the growing interest in recent years, he explained, more has been learned about the early experiences in gold mining in the area, confirming what Markum has known all along.
“People settle in places for a reason,” he said. “History shows people settled here for gold.”
To help gather and organize as much information as possible about the local history of gold prospecting, this year’s event will feature an oral history booth. Those with lore to share of family history in the gold business can tell their story for a video and audio archive.
Among all the attractions will be one original Bechtler coin -- a $1 gold coin minted near Union Mills. Markum said the emphasis is on fun, food, entertainment and “lots of laughs.” Co-organizer Liz McCormick said the schedule is packed full. The fun starts at noon Friday and resumes at 9 a.m. Saturday, continuing through 5 p.m. both days. There will be karaoke and live bands, such as Old Fort’s own Possum Creek.
“We’ll have live demonstrations of panning, dredging and new mining equipment,” she said. “We’ll also have a new technique of smelting using your microwave oven -- this is definitely a ‘don’t-try-this-at-home’ technique.”
Of course it's not a festival without inflatables, and Bouncing Kids will be there to keep the tots happy and help them burn off the calories from all the “festival-style food.” There is a fee for the inflatables. Watch for door prizes, gold nugget raffles and a “nugget race” in the creek, which is basically a ducky derby. The first and last over the finish line will win a gold nugget.
Markum said he also looks forward to gold assaying and gem panning demonstrations as well as faceting, the art of gem cutting.
There are vendor spaces still available. Those interested should call Markum at (800) 939-9033.
Livermush Festival
Friday evening, folks can come to downtown Marion and celebrate the local livermush heritage with bluegrass music and inflatables for the youngsters.
The Fifth Annual Livermush Festival will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the courthouse lawn on Main Street. The free event celebrates the livermush heritage of Marion and McDowell County. Hunter’s Livermush, founded in 1955, is one of the sponsors of the event.
Like last year, the festival will feature bluegrass music provided by the Moore Brothers. Jacob Moore is a 13-year-old who enjoys playing the mandolin, fiddle and guitar. He currently studies the mandolin with Wayne Benson of IIIrd Tyme Out and the fiddle with Alan Johnson, formerly with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Isaac Moore is an 8-year-old who plays the mandolin and a few songs on the guitar. Together, they play in as the Moore Brothers, which also includes their dad, Jeff Moore, on rhythm guitar and their mom, Patti Moore, who helps with the vocals. Richard Penland is the lead guitarist, and Johnny Pons plays bass.
“The band loves to perform bluegrass, gospel, blues and spread lots of smiles,” read a news release from the Marion Business Association. “They have been playing together for the last two years. The Moore Brothers bring a high energy show to the stage.”
The festival will also feature the annual livermush cookoff. Entries must contain livermush and be provided in an 8-inch by 8-inch disposable pan. Dishes and written recipes have to be presented by 6:15 p.m. Friday at the entrance of MACA. Winners will be announced later that evening and the winner will get a $25 grand prize. For more information about the cookoff, contact Bobbie Young at 652-2215.
The festival will also feature the livermush toss contest. Free livermush sandwiches will be available.
“Any homage to livermush is welcome and encouraged, such as a costume or poem,” read the MBA news release.
MACA will sponsor the sidewalk chalk art. Hospice of McDowell County will hold a bake sale. Hula hoops and inflatable bouncies will be available for the kids.
The eighth annual North Carolina Gold Festival will be held Friday and Saturday in Old Fort while the fifth annual Livermush Festival will be held Friday evening in downtown Marion. Admission for both events is free.
North Carolina Gold Festival
The eighth annual North Carolina Gold Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, said organizer Don Markum. Breaking from tradition of past years, the festival will be held this year at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort.
“We’ve been working toward a combined Rutherford-McDowell-Mitchell festival,” he said, bringing all of the region's historical association with gold prospecting into perspective.
For the first time ever, the gold festival has the support of the Gold Prospectors Association of America, a national group with lots of interested amateur and professional gold bugs.
With the growing interest in recent years, he explained, more has been learned about the early experiences in gold mining in the area, confirming what Markum has known all along.
“People settle in places for a reason,” he said. “History shows people settled here for gold.”
To help gather and organize as much information as possible about the local history of gold prospecting, this year’s event will feature an oral history booth. Those with lore to share of family history in the gold business can tell their story for a video and audio archive.
Among all the attractions will be one original Bechtler coin -- a $1 gold coin minted near Union Mills. Markum said the emphasis is on fun, food, entertainment and “lots of laughs.” Co-organizer Liz McCormick said the schedule is packed full. The fun starts at noon Friday and resumes at 9 a.m. Saturday, continuing through 5 p.m. both days. There will be karaoke and live bands, such as Old Fort’s own Possum Creek.
“We’ll have live demonstrations of panning, dredging and new mining equipment,” she said. “We’ll also have a new technique of smelting using your microwave oven -- this is definitely a ‘don’t-try-this-at-home’ technique.”
Of course it's not a festival without inflatables, and Bouncing Kids will be there to keep the tots happy and help them burn off the calories from all the “festival-style food.” There is a fee for the inflatables. Watch for door prizes, gold nugget raffles and a “nugget race” in the creek, which is basically a ducky derby. The first and last over the finish line will win a gold nugget.
Markum said he also looks forward to gold assaying and gem panning demonstrations as well as faceting, the art of gem cutting.
There are vendor spaces still available. Those interested should call Markum at (800) 939-9033.
Livermush Festival
Friday evening, folks can come to downtown Marion and celebrate the local livermush heritage with bluegrass music and inflatables for the youngsters.
The Fifth Annual Livermush Festival will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the courthouse lawn on Main Street. The free event celebrates the livermush heritage of Marion and McDowell County. Hunter’s Livermush, founded in 1955, is one of the sponsors of the event.
Like last year, the festival will feature bluegrass music provided by the Moore Brothers. Jacob Moore is a 13-year-old who enjoys playing the mandolin, fiddle and guitar. He currently studies the mandolin with Wayne Benson of IIIrd Tyme Out and the fiddle with Alan Johnson, formerly with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Isaac Moore is an 8-year-old who plays the mandolin and a few songs on the guitar. Together, they play in as the Moore Brothers, which also includes their dad, Jeff Moore, on rhythm guitar and their mom, Patti Moore, who helps with the vocals. Richard Penland is the lead guitarist, and Johnny Pons plays bass.
“The band loves to perform bluegrass, gospel, blues and spread lots of smiles,” read a news release from the Marion Business Association. “They have been playing together for the last two years. The Moore Brothers bring a high energy show to the stage.”
The festival will also feature the annual livermush cookoff. Entries must contain livermush and be provided in an 8-inch by 8-inch disposable pan. Dishes and written recipes have to be presented by 6:15 p.m. Friday at the entrance of MACA. Winners will be announced later that evening and the winner will get a $25 grand prize. For more information about the cookoff, contact Bobbie Young at 652-2215.
The festival will also feature the livermush toss contest. Free livermush sandwiches will be available.
“Any homage to livermush is welcome and encouraged, such as a costume or poem,” read the MBA news release.
MACA will sponsor the sidewalk chalk art. Hospice of McDowell County will hold a bake sale. Hula hoops and inflatable bouncies will be available for the kids.
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