Article submitted by Darla Huffman: Market shoppers were greeted by an abundance of beautiful flowers. Peonies, in white, light and dark pink were the main attraction along with other back up flowers. They were for sale in the arrangements by Jenny Fellenbaum. A very talented person, one of her other hobbies is turning wood. She began with wine cork tops and is now making bowls, bats, rolling pins and more.

Dr. Craig Chester, Animal Medical Clinic was at the market this Saturday, and plans to be there on the 3rd Saturday each month during the summer so that you don’t have to take your pets to the office to have their vaccinations. He will even come out to your car if that is what is best for your pet. They bring the little trailer office with them that Dr. Chester built. Charmet Chester, his wife and assistant (who is capable of breaking up dog fights among her other assistances) always comes with him and for the last two years Sarah Prather, who is still in high school, has been working with them as volunteer and is a big help and very much appreciated.

There were several new vendors this week and there is almost always one or two, so there is almost always something new. If you or anyone you know is interested in selling something they have handmade or homegrown it is easy become a vendor; just show up a little before 7:30 on Saturday morning. You can come once or become a regular. Any questions? Check the last paragraph.

In addition to new vendors there have been some previous vendors who have returned after a short absence. Leo Beller, well known in the community for his high quality outdoor furniture has been there for several weeks. There are many homes in the area enjoying his porch swings.

The Jasper Farmers Market Spring and Summer Season takes place every Saturday morning (April through October) and Wednesday morning (June through August) from 7:30 am to 12 noon in the Park n Ride lot at Lee Newton Park on Hwy 53 in Jasper, with the exception of the July 4 and Marble Festival activities and is a project of the Pickens County Master Gardeners. For more information call the County Extension Office at 706 253 8840.