Market continues Friday

Frank Wijma of Horsefly Services braves the rain during the first Friday Farmer’s Market of the season in Boitanio Park.

May. 14, 2014 7:00 p.m.
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Frank Wijma of Horsefly Services braves the rain during the first Friday Farmer’s Market of the season in Boitanio Park.

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