[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1882]
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                    TRIBUTE TO TIGGES FARMERS MARKET

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 2, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the owners and operators of the Tigges farmers market in 
Weld County. Mary Tigges handles the gardening, her son Ken creates 
unique metal sculptures, and her two daughters contribute crafts such 
as hand-crafted bears and painted gourds for decoration and bird 
houses. Besides being a family business amidst 20 acres of pumpkins and 
thousands of pepper and tomato plants, the Tigges market is unique 
because it does business on the honor system. Children play in the 
pumpkin patch, while shoppers are free to purchase fresh produce while 
no one is around. The Tigges demonstrate a special trust in the good 
nature and honesty of people that shop at their market. And Mr. 
Speaker, I am happy to say that they have never had any problems with 
this policy. I salute the Tigges family for their fine work and 
service, and all the good people that uphold the values that make rural 
Colorado such a wonderful place.

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