Information in an article in Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News was incorrect.

The article which appeared under the headline “Bazaar opens with low turnout” on page six of the issue cited quotes and accounts of events that never occurred.

The article was about the Round Barn Bazaar at the Halsey Farm, eight miles south of Charleston on Route 130.

The Bazaar, which started in 1995 and occurred annually at the farm of Jerry and Julene Halsey, was canceled this year, according to Julene Halsey.

She said the Round Barn Bazaar Committee, which consists of herself and four participating artists, decided in February to cancel the Bazaar for “various reasons.”

Jerry Halsey was quoted in the article saying “The turnout is usually better, but with competition from the (Gregg) Toland (Day Festival) crowds, the timing was just off.” Julene Halsey informed The News that the reporter did not speak with Jerry Halsey. Jerry Halsey said the reporter made no attempt to contact him.

The article also quotes Charleston artist Karenlee Spencer, who was incorrectly identified as Karen Lee. The News’ reporter did not speak with Spencer, either. The quote was taken out of context from a biography of Spencer on the Web site of a Texas art gallery, Classics on Main, to which Spencer has sold her work.

Julene Halsey said Spencer is a friend, but she has never displayed her work at the Bazaar because the Bazaar is for amateur artists. Spencer and her husband, Chuck Spencer, own and operate Goods from the Woods, which is an art wholesaler.

The News also cannot verify the existence of Amanda Palmer, who was identified as a Chicago resident who was visiting friends in the Charleston area. Palmer was quoted as saying, “The artisans really knew what they were talking about, which makes sense since for most of them this is their passion; their life work.”

The News learned of the Bazaar from a brochure from the Charleston Tourism Office. The brochure stated the Round Barn Bazaar would take place from Sept. 25-26. Julene Halsey said they had contacted the tourism office in past years but this year did not inform the tourism office of the Bazaar. The News was not able to contact officials at the tourism office Thursday.

Julene Halsey said the Bazaar normally hosts about 25 artists and has more than 1,000 visitors each year. When asked if the Bazaar would return next year, Julene Halsey replied, “I don’t know.”

The News profoundly regrets these errors.