shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com March 28, 2017 • Page 13 Vendors, Artisans Sought For Yankton’s 2017 Summer Market Thursday evenings and summer Saturday mornings are going to change for another year in Yankton, thanks to the continued preparations from the downtown community. With a few new ideas, the outdoor farmers’ market located in The Meridian District downtown will see expansion for its second season. “Our vision is to make downtown’s Meridian District sparkle with a variety of local foods from our farmers and gardeners, fine art and crafts, music, paired with our retail shops — has all the right ingredients for a great time in downtown,” says Cathy Clatworthy, who spearheaded the volunteer organization last year called Market at the Meridian. Clatworthy said the goals are to provide opportunities for local growers and artists, and to provide a social gathering for the community. “We think our greater Yankton area of southeast South Dakota and northeast Nebraska have everything it takes to host one of the Midwest’s great markets,” she says. “If everyone works together this will be a true communitybuilder for our entire area.” Clatworthy said she is working with Mollie Grey, downtown’s development coordinator, to expand the market and recruit more vendors for the 2017 season. Anyone interested in participating as a vendor should contact Mollie, 104 W. Third St., in downtown Yankton or sign up on the market’s website www.MarketAtTheMeridian.com. There is a registration fee for the entire summer. Vendors can pick Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings or both. More details will be available soon on the new Meridian District’s website to be launched April 3. Anyone else who wishes to volunteer to help with the market should also contact Mollie Grey at downtownyankton@gmail.com “Yankton deserves the very best market. No city has a more scenic site for a market and I know we have the growers and the talent to make this work,” she says. “It just takes all of us working together to create a Meridian Farmers’ Market for Yankton and make our downtown sparkle.” MV Shopper M I S S O U R I VA L L E Y CLASSIFIEDS IN PRINT & ONLINE To place your ad call... ILLUSTRATION: METRO GRAPHICS 605.665.5884 ********************************************* In the summer of 2009, the original River Rat committee members gathered to develop a running event for the Yankton area. The race would use local trails and showcase the city of Yankton as well as the Lewis and Clark Recreation area west of town. The inaugural River Rat Marathon took place on the 4th Saturday in April, 2010. This year will mark the 8th occurrence of this annual event. The River Rat Marathon consists of several running events including a USATF Certified Marathon (Boston Qualifier), a Marathon Relay Team event, a Half Marathon, a 5K run/walk and a Kids’ Fun Run. All courses are ADA accessible. 100% of the net proceeds raised by the all-volunteer River Rat Marathon are distributed to local groups. These groups include: The Yankton Science Club(Science Olympiad), The Yankton High School Track Club, Yankton’s Bravo Battery MWR and “The Center” in Yankton for support of meals on wheels. All ages are welcome to participate in the River Rat Races however those under the age of 18 need parental waiver. Check out our Facebook page at “River Rat Marathon” and our website at “riverratmarathon.com” for more information and to register for the race. See past race reviews at “marathonguide.com” (search river rat). This year’s race is taking place SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017 To register go to www.riverratmarathon.com Current Committee Members are: Bruce Schild ~ President/Race Director Tammy Matuska ~ Vice President Craig Schelske ~ Treasurer Cody Lukkes ~ Secretary Brooks Schild • Brooke Kenney Carol Hohenthaner • Kenny Kopetsky Pauline Rhoades • Deb Lillie Mackenzie Burgoyne of Brunswick Junction, Australia as he wins the 2016 River Rat Marathon with a time of 3:14.06. A 2016 marathon relay team crosses the finish line together! The River Rat Marathon Committee members (From Left to Right) Front Row: Bruce Schild, Brooke Kenney, Cody Lukkes. Middle row: Deb Lillie, Brooks Schild. Back Row: Carol Hohenthaner, Tammy Matuska. 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