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Letchworth Wireless Opens on Main St. in Perry
Posted on November 14, 2007
Another storefront on Main St. in Perry has been filled with Perry’s only Verizon cell phone store and Wyoming County Chamber officials were on hand to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Letchworth Wireless, located at 21 South Main St. in Perry, is the only Verizon store in town. Owner and longtime Perry resident Marc Pachuta open the Main St. location in mid-August and business has already been excellent. When asked about the decision to locate on Main Street, Marc responded, “We wanted the store to be in a location with the potential for foot traffic, plenty of parking, and high visibility. We were also excited to be part of the revitalization of downtown Perry.”
Letchworth Wireless offers all of the Verizon products including cell phones, accessories, BlueTooths, music kits and more. Everything in the store is computerized and cell phone plans and contracts can be processed directly at the store. Currently open 11:00am - 6:00pm Mon - Fri and 9:00am - 1:00pm on Saturdays. Marc announced that the store will be offering expanded holiday hours beginning November 12 with evening hours as well as all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
“As always, the Wyoming County Chamber is excited to see a new main street business and we’re sure Letchworth Wireless will make a great addition to the business climate of Main St. Perry,” stated James Pierce, Chamber Executive Director.
WYCO Jobs - Submit and View Job Openings
Posted on October 15, 2007
We are hearing more and more from employers about difficulties in filling open positions in their companies. We’re sure there are a number of factors that play into this dilemma and we hope to offer one more option to aid member employers spread the word about openings. As a Chamber member, you will now be able to list job openings for free. Please fill out the form below and your listing will be posted on the website for 30 days. Please notify us if the position has not been filled within the 30 days and we will gladly list it for another 30 day cycle.
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Posted on October 15, 2007
Bennington Lanes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Posted on September 25, 2007
The Lanes are Back in Bennington
After many years Bennington Lanes is back. Once again the Bennington community has a place to gather and enjoy an evening of dining and bowling. Under new ownership, major renovations have taken place over six months including completely installing new bowling lanes.
Owners Billie Jo Frost and her husband Bob put many long hours into the restoration of the building and the lanes but they also conveyed that they did not do this alone. According to Billie Jo, “There were so many people who helped bring this place back. And we feel the community has welcomed us with open arms. We also want to thank our family and kids for all their help.”
There are eight lanes with league bowling everyday except Sundays and opening bowling all day Sundays and everyday until 6:30pm and then after 9:30pm. Call 591-2314 to confirm an open lane.
There is also a full service restaurant and bar attached to the Lanes. The restaurant serves everything from pizza and subs to Friday night fish fry and has seating for up to 180 people. According to Billie Jo, since officially opening the restaurant about a year ago they have hosted numerous weddings, birthday parties and anniversaries.
Chamber Executive Director Jim Pierce stated, “The Chamber is delighted to see new life being pumped into a vacant building and provide recreational activities and food for the whole family.”
The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce offers Ribbon Cutting ceremonies to new businesses in the county, as well as for Chamber members that have recently undergone a renovation or expansion. Please contact the Chamber office at 585-237-0230 if interested in arranging a Ribbon Cutting.
The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business membership organization with a mission to promote and encourage economic development in Wyoming County, New York. Serving the needs of existing businesses and attracting new businesses and industries is the core of the Chamber’s economic development program. For more information or to become a member please call 585-237-0230 or visit the website at http://www.wycochamber.org.
Wyoming County Farm Family Recognized for Exceptional Stewardship Efforts
Posted on September 19, 2007
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker recently announced the recipients of the 2007 Agricultural Environmental Management Award, which honors farm families and their county Soil and Water Conservation District for exceptional stewardship efforts.
The Jeffres Family of R.L. Jeffres & Sons, Inc. in Covington and the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District received this year’s Agricultural Environmental Management Award. The award presentation was made by the Commissioner at the 74th annual Empire Farm Days in Seneca Falls.
“When you live off the land, there is no greater resource than the soil and water that surrounds your business,” the Commissioner said. “Farmers recognize that fact and work diligently to not only produce a healthy product for all to consume, but to protect our environment for all to enjoy. Congratulations to the Jeffres family and the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District. Because of your hard work and conscious efforts in protecting New York’s precious resources, we are all winners today.”
This recognition is awarded annually to a farm family that practices sound agricultural stewardship by incorporating Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) into the operation of their farm business. The county Soil and Water Conservation District is also recognized for their important role providing necessary technical assistance and resources.
R.L. Jeffres & Sons, Inc. is owned by Robert L. and Shirley Jeffres and is a 7,800 acre cash crop farm that grows corn, peas, dry beans, snap beans, beets, carrots, alfalfa and wheat. In 2006, they started growing organic corn, soybeans and snap beans. The farm has been in operation since 1914 and currently has the third, fourth and fifth generations involved on the farm.
The fourth generation of Jeffres, which includes brothers James, Daniel and Thomas Jeffres, along with their sister Cathleen Penders, operates the farm today. This family has a long-standing commitment to natural resource conservation and water quality protection on their farm. The Jeffres believe that it is important to maintain soil composition and preserve the environment.
The Jeffres were the first farmers in Wyoming County to sign a cooperators agreement with the county Soil and Water Conservation District back in 1941 and were also one of the first farms to participate in the AEM Program. \‘The family is always working to maintain and improve their soil and water conservation practices,” said District Manager Greg McKurth. “Over the years, they have implemented a tremendous number of conservation practices to protect their farm’s natural resources.”
The Jeffres have planted cover crops, installed strip crops, diversion ditches and over 100 miles of drainage tile to minimize soil erosion and nutrient runoff. They follow the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that encourages scouting and assessing pests, which limits the amount of pesticides used on crops. The Jeffres have also installed more than 30 acres of vegetative buffer strips along streams to protect water quality.
The Jeffres are also part owners in a 2,000 cow dairy farm, which provides a source of organic nutrients for their crop land helping to save on fertilizer costs. They have completed a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan for the dairy, which is used to help conserve soil, recycle nutrients and manage their farm business in harmony with the environment.
John Vogel, Editor of the American Agriculturalist, said, “The Jeffres family are superb proof that even larger-scale family farms can have a high regard for the environment. They clearly understand that preserving soil and water quality is crucial today so their families can prosper in the tomorrows to come.”
Melanie Wickham, Executive Secretary for Empire Potato Growers Inc., said, “Farmers have always been the best environmental stewards and it is exciting for the Empire State Potato Growers to be a part of recognizing farmers for their long-standing commitment.”
The Jeffres are active members of their community, serving in the County Farm Bureau, Cooperative Extension and Chamber of Commerce. They are also local sponsors for various athletic, youth and civic organizations, including the Boy Scouts, the Red Cross, the local fire department, and community hospital.
New York’s AEM program serves as a national model of how a voluntary, incentive-based approach can successfully result in protecting and enhancing the State’s soil and water resources, while meeting the economic needs of our diverse agricultural industry. The AEM partnership of local, state and federal agencies, environmental groups, businesses and farmers, provides the technical, educational and financial assistance to develop and implement sound conservation plans.
The Agricultural Environmental Management Award is jointly sponsored by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, American Agriculturist Magazine and the Empire State Potato Growers. The award winner was chosen from nominees submitted by County Soil and Water Conservation Districts from around the State.
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