Farmer's Market opens with few vendors

CHENEY-The Cheney Farmer's Market opened Saturday to cloudy skies and a chance of thunderstorms, leading to several vendors withdrawing from the event. But four dedicated sellers braved the showers to sell their wares.

Despite the poor weather, market organizer Lori Musgrave was nonetheless satisfied with the turnout.

"We've had a great customer count," Musgrave said with a smile, surrounded by a wide variety of plants for sale.

Vendors were equally content with the number of visitors. Tom Manley of Twin Calves Ranch reported roughly 40 visitor purchases by 1 p.m., an hour before close. Honey was an especially strong seller midst a selection of eggs and beef products.

Other tents offered such items as macramé plant hangers, hand-crafted soaps and used books. Next weekend will likely see more vendors with improved weather conditions.

The Cheney Farmer's Market will be up and running every Saturday, weather permitting, in the Marketplace parking lot through the second weekend of September.