NewsJuly 16, 2020

Following the emergency face mask order issued by the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center which went into effect on Monday, almost all Cape Farmers Market customers and vendors abided by the local health guidelines and wore masks while shopping Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the open-air market in the West Park Mall parking lot. Market manager Marilyn Peters said masks were offered to customers who arrived without a mask and exceptions were allowed for people with health complications.

Customers visit the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Customers visit the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Stegle arranges ears of corn at the Flamms Produce booth during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Stegle arranges ears of corn at the Flamms Produce booth during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
MJ Myers purchases produce from Helen Towner at the Lingles' booth during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
MJ Myers purchases produce from Helen Towner at the Lingles' booth during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
John Rivera of Jackson selects a butterfly bush from Rainbow Gardens vendor Kristy Friedrich during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
John Rivera of Jackson selects a butterfly bush from Rainbow Gardens vendor Kristy Friedrich during the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Customers visit the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Customers visit the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Customers purchase lemonade at the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Customers purchase lemonade at the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the McNeal family pose for a photo at the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Members of the McNeal family pose for a photo at the Cape Farmers Market at West Park Mall on Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
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Following the emergency face mask order issued by the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center which went into effect on Monday, almost all Cape Farmers Market customers and vendors abided by the local health guidelines and wore masks while shopping Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the open-air market in the West Park Mall parking lot. Market manager Marilyn Peters said masks were offered to customers who arrived without a mask and exceptions were allowed for people with health complications.

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