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Article: Glendora, Calif., Halts Farmers Market; Too Many Kids, Too Few Good Vendors.
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- San Gabriel Valley Tribune (West Covina, CA)
- Article date:
- April 15, 2004
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Byline: Marianne Love
Apr. 15--The lack of quality vendors, too many kids and unhappy merchants are cited as factors in the demise of the Glendora Farmers' Market this year.
A decision to close the 5-year- old operation, which would have started this year on May 6, was made after a recent survey by the market's volunteer board.
The market could reopen next year, officials said, adding that a committee may look into options such as a new location, holding the market on a different day and eliminating arts and crafts vendors and entertainment.
"The Farmers' Market was originally set up to draw people into the Village, help merchants and ...