Vendor Market a quiet time at the park

A warm sun and summer breezes brought out a couple of kite flyers on Saturday at Skamokawa Vista Park, but it was quiet at the annual Vendors’ Market. Between the rummage sale and the baked goods in the church and the half dozen tables set up in the park, there was little business to be had.

Even Ralph Keyser, conductor for the Historical Society’s train, had little to do but work on his tan. When the wind kicked up a bit, a lone kite buzzed and a vendor began to take down her tent and load her truck. One table down, another vendor started to do the same, even though the market was open for another 45 minutes.

One vendor, Joan Wren, attributed the slow day to the economy. “People are still hurting,” she said.

Jean Burnham, who was showing her wares inside the church, was a little more positive, but not much. “I did about the same or better than when I spent two days at the marina,” she said, thinking of Bald Eagle Day and the Wooden Boat Show.

Lore Twiet, Jean Beerbower and Carole Blalock agreed that the Market might do a better business if there was another activity taking place at the same time. “Maybe a kite festival,” said one.