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Fleamasters Flea Market Makes Debut

 
 
Ironwood - August 15, 2009

Saturday, Roy and Doreen Ahonen, launch what is called " The largest Indoor/Outdoor Fleamarket in the Northwoods" The flea market boasts over 23,000 square feet of indoor space, in addition to the large outdoor facility in the parking lot of the former Pamida store. The Market will be open every Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM "Rain or Shine"
above, Tyler Gerber  has his own stand in the market. He sells sports oriented items  such as: trading cards, video games and "beanie sports animals". Tyler is a student at  GCC and is is student assistant for the basketball team.
above, Tylers mom, Melanie, holding down the fort while Tyler was away. She is standing behind the beany bears and other items that Tyler has to sell.
above - Jullian Cusinow, he is sitting at a very large vendors booth that displays a whole family's crafting effort.
Jullian and his sisters made the runners pictured above.
Jullian, his dad and brother created the woodcraft items, walking sticks and sleds. His dad also makes wooden outdoor furniture
Julians mom made the rag rugs displayed above
O.K. here's something no one should miss seeing. Pictured above is  Erin Johnson, from Wakefield. She scans photographs into the computer, which then produces a graphic template. Erin then cross-stitches the picture onto the fabric and Walla, your favorite photo is now a beautiful handcrafted cross-stitched art piece.
Erin also makes Macramé  necklaces.
Erin shows off one of her many crocheted afghans. Erin makes sure that these beauties are large enough to cover her. The Afghans are soft, warm and cuddly. Erins phone number is 285-2107
above - is Kathy Olson from Ironwood. Kathy makes clothes for 11 1/2 inch Fashion Dolls. You can reach Kathy at 932-5116.
above - Jim Baksic from Bessemiter. Jim makes hand-crafted wood  items. His work is absolutely terrific and is very affordable. You need to visit Jim next week at the market and benefit from this great work. This is a great opportunity to do some really serious Christmas shopping. Affordable items that will be greatly appriciated.
Jim uses all varieties of hardwoods in making his fine crafts. Jim brings along a photo album displaying the many, many wonderful thing that he creates.
above - a wonderful craddle made from cherry wood. It was a beauty and only cost $25. You need to get to Jim early in the morning. I visited him at 10:00 am and his work was half sold out by then. Jim does all kinds of custom wood work, for the home, garden and in the house. 667-0354.

Fruits and Veggies

 Beans to watermellons, there were lots  of fresh fruits and veggies from this vendor.
The stand is owned by Gene Lorendo of Wakefield.
above - John mans the food stand. The vendor works locally 6 days a week. On the seventh day they bring the left over produce to the food pantry. Due to changes recently initiated at the pantry, Gene and John are working to bring produce to Community Action during the growing season.