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1 s durhamrcgion.com THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ July 26, 2006 ♦ Page A7 A CLARINGTON COMMUNITY NEWCASTLE ujV) b. 1 VILl.AC.t t'Ol'U! Ai ION -6?50; - A weekly in-clepth «/ t/z<? communities shape Clarington BY BLAKE WOLFE Special to The Statesman pSTfi?! ifTsy 6- • a 1 1 NEWCASTLE -- Shoppers looking for farm-fresh produce, meat and baked, goods need go ho further than, the Clarington Farmer's Market, which opened in late June. The market, now in its second year, opened to the public on Sunday, June 25, and will continue continue to run in the parking lot of the Newcastle Arena every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 15. • According to Suzanne McCrim- mon, economic developmentman- ager.for the Clarington Board of Trade, 20 vendors will be on hand every weekend selling everything from "buffalo meat to fruits and vegetables," as well as a local baker offering artisan breads. In addition to food, a small selection of crafts and soaps will also be available to shoppers. "They (the breads) were a huge draw last year," said Ms. McCrim- mon. "The only thing we're missing missing is a cheese vendor. We've covered everything else." ,The market came about as a way for the municipality to increase i economic traffic in Clarington. "We're trying to look at new ' perspectives," she said. "Agriculture "Agriculture is very strong in Clarington Clarington and it brings the community together." According to Ms. McCrimmon, the success of last year's market increased the amount of vendors this year. . ' The market began with six vendors vendors last year, growing to 16 by the closing date. ■ \ "A lot of people came by to see how busy it was, and now they're applying as vendors," she said. Feedback from the public has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. enthusiastic. Both Ms. McCrimmon and market manager Gord Lee said that when , flyers advertising; advertising; the market were posted last year, many inquiries were made ■vl n a h 'Mlnatural , >w ; Meal Piss WJfî!/îf(ll SUiHîiisiij II 1 ?"?»»»«" SttUSnmm ji-mtiter pjtumva , Mitinussie S-KircY'i \ "'«C 3 Frit V < ,,r littsmt}! sail .fMmmtoiiiis, smnnuim ■ . x'y.. ,»■' I W £ • ■ 1 , / 1 ...Sites j;'" ! jfcl'i i|B . A.J. Groen / Metroland Durham Region Media Group The Clarington Farmers Market happens every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Thanksgiving at the Newcastle Arena. about the opening date, which was pushed back intentionally to allow local farmers to prepare. "We thought originally that we'd open in late May," he said, "but they (farmers) picked the date." He added few fruits and vegetables are grown before that time. In addition, to Clarington citizens citizens having a. new source for local produce and meat, businesses businesses in the municipality are also thrilled about the market. "Retailers are happy," Mr. Lee said. "People are coming up to shop and eat lunch, that sort of thing." • The market has also drawn attention from towns outside the municipality, such as Whitby and Port Hope. "We had a visitor's book last year, and many people were from out of town,".Mr. Lee said. "I think it's a great service to the community," Mr. Lee said. "Residents "Residents love it, and it brings people from outside of the community." A lot of the hard work farmers put into their crops are being offered at the Newcastle Farmer's Market. Plenty of fresh produce is available these days including at the Newcastle Farmer's Market. This year there are even more vendors taking part selling a wide variety of products including crafts, buffalo meat and artisan breads to name a few. f--7 8MSB98I • AV; f m i l mi . -- * s Ajsli T 1 .»• • \> ) 'NPyf* ;• i : '• h r---, J y y silli "KRACO "-4» CARPENTRY & CONTRACTING Complete Carpentry Service • Custom Built Homes • Renovations •Additions* Designing William & Rudy Kraayvanger 905-623-1101 Reaching Your Goals Freedom 55 Takes Careful Planning Financial That's Why We're Here to Help. •Individual life Insurance *GICs & mutual funds •Disability Insurance «Group insurance •Business insurance -Group retirement plans •Travel Insurance «Mortgages •RRIFs, LIFs & Annuities «RRSPs & RESPs QUADRUS Quitdrus Invdtlmenl Smvlm Ltd. ' A Piece ot tho PMu Dwight and Derin Hickson Vltt.iiKi.V Svaully.mtl Investment Kepiesenhllves 5 King Ave, # Newcastle (905)987-5372 16 advertise in Inis feature contact the This Week Inside Sales learn 905-579-4400