It’s crazy how we are already well into the month of June! I couldn’t be more excited for some consistent good weather, family time, outdoor barbeques, and the rest of summers festivities. Excitingly enough we have an amazing reason to celebrate right around the corner, Father’s Day! As many of you know, we had an exciting blog entry for Mother’s Day including some of your favorite local businesses, and we just had to do something special for Father’s Day as well! If you didn’t see how we celebrating Mother’s Day on the blog, go check it out! It’s the blog titled, “Mothers Day Gift Basket Giveaway”- and here you are now for our Father’s Day giveaway! We are deciding to do things a little bit differently. Instead of having just one winner like we did for Mother’s Day, we will have multiple Father’s winning a local gift card! Like last time, we had a number of local businesses agree to partner with us and donate to this giveaway. On this blog you can read about each one of those businesses, and the amazing impact they have on our community! The rules to enter are the same as our last giveaway, you must share this blog on either Facebook or Instagram, THEN comment on our post who you are entering the giveaway for. The idea is for you to enter and win it for your dad, or the man who has had a great impact on your life! Below our post on Facebook or Instagram regarding the blog, tell us a little bit about who you would give the gift card to if you won! A week from today, those who entered correctly will all have their name entered in a drawing. We will go down the list of businesses, and draw a name for each gift card that was donated! There is NOT a way to enter for a specific gift card, there will be one pool of names where we draw a name for each donated item. We have more donations, and more winners! We are so grateful that businesses near us wanted to help us bring this idea to life, be sure go like all of these businesses on Facebook, and check out their websites! Let me start introducing our generous contributors, and showing you what you could win for your Dad, Grandfather, son, or whoever you think is doing amazing it in the Dad department!
The first business who gave a generous donation to our giveaway was TYRO Automotive, and the Mill Creek car wash. This automotive repair shop is located on the number four road in Lowville, and is well known for their great customer service. TYRO Automotive offers full service automotive repair, and also has a quick lube center that features no appointment needed oil changes & NYS Inspections. You can stop in and be served diligently when it works for your schedule! Not only can this business help you with all your car repair needs, their Mill Creek car wash also offers four types of automatic washes, or if you prefer to manually wash your vehicle yourself, there are three manual wash bays available for use! TYRO Automotive is clearly a perfect spot to fulfill your car maintenance needs, and I am so glad they were willing to contribute to our giveaway. The name we draw for the donation from TYRO’s will be receiving a $25 gift certificate to this local auto shop, as well as a coupon for a free platinum car wash! A perfect gift that any Father would love! You can stop into TYRO’s anytime between 8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on Monday through Friday. Saturday’s, 8 A.M. til noon, and they are closed on Sundays. Be sure to remember TYRO Automotive next time you need an oil change, NYS inspection, or have other car problems that need fixing! When your vehicle needs to be sparkled up stop into Mill Creek car wash to get the shine you want! If you haven’t already, make sure you check out the TYRO Automotive Facebook page, which is linked below. We are so glad to have such a friendly local business contribute to this giveaway!
The second business we have participating in this giveaway is Keystone Lumber & Building Supply! This is a family owned business that has been serving our area for years. Keystone offers a complete line of building materials, along with rebar, wire mesh, concrete blocks, and insulated concrete forms for masonry projects. Their building supplies include lumber, plywood, metal roofing and shingles, windows, sheetrock, insulation, kitchen cabinets and countertop, interior and exterior doors, garage doors and vinyl siding. The useful items that keystone stocks doesn’t end there! They also offer a variety of drainage tile, leach field chambers, septic tanks, plastic culverts, hardware items, plumbing and electrical supplies, tools and fasteners. Also available are tongue and groove pine, cedar siding and decking, as well as composite decking and vinyl railing. It couldn’t be more clear that whatever you need for your building project, Keystone will have! This thriving local business is located in Glenfield, right off of route 12, and you get the supplies you need from them anytime from 7 A.M to 4:30 P.M. on Monday through Friday, or Saturdays from 7:30 to noon! Or if it doesn’t work for you to stop in, Keystone delivers to Brantingham Lake, Chases Lake, Old Forge, Boonville, Rome, Utica, Lowville, Carthage, Copenhagen, and anywhere in between! This business is always ready to serve you, and we are so glad to have them participating in this giveaway with us! Keystone Lumber & Building Supply generously donate $150 worth of items from their business! Those items include a heavy duty Milwaukee job site cooler, filled with numerous tools, and a $20 gift card! A gift that would be appreciated by any father! Enter the giveaway for a chance to win this prize, and have your Father’s Day shopping all finished! For more information about this local business, click the link below!
Our next donation came from one of the most popular restaurants in Lowville! Jeb’s restaurant is located on Shady Ave, and is the perfect place to take Dad for a special Father’s day meal! Jeb’s is family owned and operated by Emerson and Jennifer Metzler. The Metzler’s were raised in the Lowville area and live here with their 6 children. Jeb’s opened their doors for the first time on November 4th, 2002, and they have been serving our community with fantastic food ever since. You can get great food from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. Monday through Thursday, Friday’s they are open a little bit later and are open until 10 P.M. Weekend hours are 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. on Saturday, and 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Sunday! You can have lunch or dinner at this local restaurant any day of the week! There is a large menu with an array of choices, so you and your party will be sure to find something that can satisfy whatever craving you may have. Not only can you sit down for a great meal, but Jeb’s also offers take-out so you can enjoy great food while on the go! Along with regular dining, Jeb’s also has a private dining area that can be reserved for events like birthday parties, showers, rehearsal dinners! The Jeb’s staff strives to keep things as simple as possible for you, so you can enjoy whatever event you are having! I know that so many members of our community love Jeb’s, and I was so glad that they decided to donate to our giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a $50 to this spectacular local restaurant, the gift to your Father completely taken care of! We thank Jeb’s for participating in this giveaway with us, be sure to like the Jeb’s restaurant Facebook page, and check out their website that is linked below! When you’re deciding where to take Dad for dinner, give Jeb’s a try!
Our next local contribution came from Wolff’s Body Shop! Wolff’s Body Shop is located at 9411 State Route 812, one half mile south of Croghan. This local business has been serving the area for over 50 years! Jim Wolff opened the auto body shop in 1961 after getting laid off from his mechanic job. He originally started the shop behind his home but as the business grew, the time came for brothers Tom and Ron to purchase the business from their father in 1988 and relocate to its present location. In 2000, an addition of two extra bays were added to better accommodate their expanding customer base. In January 2013, Scott Moshier, a then 12-year employee, purchased the business from Tom and Ron with the goal of continuing to provide only the highest quality repairs. This business has continued to thrive and serve the community. Also serving Wolff’ s Body Shop customers are Francis Seelman, Carl Schermerhorn, Jeremy Hoover, Richard Oakes, and Zach Pelo. These men are specialists in the auto repair field and they take great pride in the quality of their work. Wolff’s is a PPG-certified collision repair center that uses PPG waterbased finishes, and they also offer 23 1/2 hr towing service, with a wrecker and a flat bed. You can go to Wolff’s Body Shop anytime from 7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday, or by appointment on Saturday. Wolff’s decided to join us in this giveaway by donating a gift certificate for a free car detailing! Share this blog for a chance to enter that prize for your Father! We are grateful Wolff’s decided to participate, make sure you like their Facebook page and check out their website that is linked below!
Our next contribution came from Zehr’s Flowers & Landscaping! Zehr's Flowers & Landscaping has been providing the horticultural needs for Lewis County and surrounding areas since 1984! They are a second-generation family-owned small business carrying on the tradition of amazing service. It is such a blessing to have local businesses like Zehr’s who care about serving our community to the very best of their ability. Zehr’s has a lovely Garden Center and Tree Nursery that you can visit anytime from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. on Monday through Saturday! Other than having beautiful flowers, trees, and other plants for you to purchase right at their location on the Van Amber road, they also specialize in landscaping! Zehr’s landscaping professionals are equipped to handle your residential dream garden or to engage you on your commercial landscaping needs! No matter the environment or surroundings, they will work with you to create the look that best fits your needs! The range of plants that Zehr’s can supply you with is very large, and you are bound to find what you are looking for if you stop in! We are thankful that Zehr’s Flowers & Landscaping decided to add to our giveaway, and donate a $50 gift card! Now Dad can save some money on making his outdoor space exactly what he wants! Weather you need some hanging plants, fruit trees, or mulch for the flower beds make sure you remember Zehr’s! They are eager to serve you! Make sure you have liked their Facebook page, and check out the Zehr’s Flowers & Landscaping website that is linked below!
Another local eatery decided to join us in this Father’s Day giveaway! Boondocks Restaurant is located on Route 12 in Lyons Falls, and is another great option if you need a place to take Dad out to eat! It is a casual atmosphere serving a wide range of foods. They have options that included fresh salads, burgers, pasta dishes, sandwiches, seafood, and steak! You are bound to find something that makes your mouth water, and make you want to come again to try something else! Boondocks has a great setting with a waterfall, and small stream running through the restaurant, it is a beautiful and unique place to dine! There has also been a new event facility that is located behind the restaurant, and in front of The Edge Hotel. This space can be used for almost any event that you may need it for! Since 2010, Boondocks restaurant has been a great place to people to come and enjoy a night dining out. We are thrilled to have them be a part of this giveaway, and I know the man in your life would love a great meal in this special environment. Boondocks decided to donate a $50 gift card to our giveaway, which is the perfect gift for any Father! If you haven’t given this local restaurant a try, what are you waiting for!? Go give their Facebook page a like so you can see all their daily specials, and take a look at their website to learn more about this popular establishment!
With this being a Father’s Day giveaway, we of course had to get a hardware store involved! Right away Buckingham Hardware was willing to contribute to our idea, and we are excited to have them on board! This store is located at the heart of Croghan, and has been serving the area since 1995. Under the leadership of owner Todd Buckingham and general manager Chad Hirschey, Buckingham Hardware has become one of the premier establishments around. In 1998, Todd introduced a second level, expanding the hardware selection. The following year he introduced a wide selection of sporting goods to the Croghan area. The Great Outdoors section of the store features all of your seasonal outdoor activities; including fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, snowshoeing, as well as vacuum packers to save your catch or prize! Buckingham’s rental department was introduced in the Spring of 2006 and has been a great success ever since. Renting out everything from carpet shampooers, sanders, and cutoff saws, to a brush cutter, stump grinder and chipper, customers can call or stop in to make a reservation or just rent it out right on the spot if the item is available. The list of services this local shop provides is clearly long, and for many people around the village of Croghan Buckingham’s is a regular stop. Buckingham Hardware has donated a $50 gift card to this giveaway, and the winner of that gift card will be one happy man! Make sure you have liked the Buckingham Hardware Facebook page, and if you want to learn more about this local business take a look at their website that is linked below! When shopping for a Father’s Day gift for Dad, I recommend checking out Buckingham Hardware!
Our next donation came from Hanno’s Car and Dog wash! A local, family owned car and dog wash located on Utica Boulevard in Lowville! This car wash is definitely a popular one in the eyes of the locals around here, the car wash almost always has a line of people waiting to get a shiny clean car! This car wash opened up in 2003, and has been serving the residents of Lowville and others passing through ever since. This location provides automatic car wash areas, and also vacuum stations so you can make sure the inside of your car is as clean as the outside! If you find yourself at the car was quite regularly, Hanno’s Hometown car wash also has subscription programs! There is now a monthly unlimited membership program for our automatic washes. For as low as $16/month plus tax, you can wash your car everyday! All you need to do is download the EverWash app on your Smartphone and sign up. Once you get to the car wash just scan the QR code and the doors will open. Also for each additional car on your account will get 10% off, so sign your family up too! Along with the car wash, Hanno’s also has self serve dog wash stations! Multiple options and services that can get your dog clean and then dried after they get into a mess or just need some freshening up! A great stop to get your dog, and your car all cleaned up! Hanno’s Hometown Car and Dog Wash donated $25 dollars worth of car wash tokens. Whatever man you gift this too can drive around with a bright and sparkly car on Father’s day! If you haven’t liked the Hanno’s Car and Dog Wash Facebook page yet, make sure you do! You can check it out using the link below!
I know plenty of Father’s out there with a sweet tooth! What better way to satisfy that sweet craving than with ice cream!? Good Ol’ Wishy’s ice cream shop was more than happy to donate to this giveaway. Wishy’s is an extremely popular ice cream shop, with a very large arrangement of flavors and options! It is also centered in Croghan, right down the road from Buckingham Hardware. Not only can customers enjoy soft serve at Good Ol' Wishy's but they are also offered over 35 flavors of hard ice cream. This local shop aims to appeal to all tastes and age groups. This unique shop, in the heart of Croghan, also offers customers a wide variety of cone options, milkshakes, floats (which are, as always, served in a frosted mug), old fashioned ice cream sodas, and sundaes. If you don't see what you want on the menu, you can make your own sundae choosing from a wide variety of toppings! Good Ol' Wishy's selection nearly guarantees that you won’t walk away with something you’ll enjoy! This small town ice cream shop has an old-fashioned feel, and a loyal hometown crowd who constantly visits to get something delicious. Wishy’s is a local business, loved by all, and it is so great to have them participate in this giveaway. Next door to the ice cream shop is “Spokes”- a small bike shop. The perfect place to get a bike to ride around on this summer! Spokes does repairs, but also carries equipment parts, and bikes of all kinds such as mountain, hybrid, fat tire, and road bikes. If you already have a bike, then maybe you would like to participate in the Tuesday night organized rides! There are so many ways these two businesses contribute to our community. When you stop to get ice cream, check out the neighboring bike shop too! The owner of these two local shops, Charlotte Schweitzer, has decided to donate a $25 gift certificate to Good Ol’ Wishy’s, as well as a $25 gift certificate to Spokes. It is so exciting to have these local businesses participating in this giveaway!
Our next local contributor is known as Riverside Rustics. Take a look at the beautiful and unique furniture that they have crafted! The possibilities are almost endless, Riverside Rustics is experienced in making sturdy furniture pieces for your home, that are meant to last for a long time! Below you can see some of their work- wooden bedframes, railings, chairs, tables, vanities and more! This local business is located right in Lowville, on Bostwick street. You can pay them a visit from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Monday through Fridays, or stop by on a Saturday between 8 A.M. and noon! If you have visited our Miller’s Meat Market custom shop, then you have seen the amazing work of Riverside Rustics! We regularly receive compliments on our wooden table and stools, and we are always excited to say that they were locally made! Riverside Rustics decided to join us in this giveaway, and donated a hand crafted coat rack! This is an amazing local business, keep them in mind next time you are looking for furniture! If you aren’t yet following the Riverside Rustics Facebook page, make sure you do! Click on the link below to learn more about this business, and to see more examples of their great work! We are very thankful to have Riverside Rustics be a part of this giveaway.
Last but certainly not least, a second landscaping business joined us in this giveaway! A great gift is to help Dad out with his lawn, and All Seasons Landscaping donated a $50 gift card to this giveaway. Winning that for your Father would be a great way to help him save some money on his outdoor areas! On State Route 12 in Lowville, is this local landscaping business that is run by Ted and Chris Bach along with Wayne and Amanda White. All four owners are very active and involved in the operation of the business. Amanda and Chris specialize with the growing and maintenance of the plants in the five greenhouses. They take pride in offering a variety of plants to make sure each customer can find something they love! Their knowledge of the plants and pleasant demeanor have gained positive customer appreciation. In addition to this, they also supervise the beautiful gift shop and help in the nursery. Not only does All Seasons have bright flowers and stunning greenery, the inside gift shop has all sorts of outdoor decorations and supplies! The perfect local shop to find a gift for Dad, something special so he can enjoy his backyard this summer! We are very thankful for the generous donation from All Seasons Landscaping, if you haven’t liked their Facebook page yet make sure you do! Check out this local business next time you need something beautiful to pretty up the outsides of your home!
Darrell Miller decided to do something a little different and add something delicious for Dad to cook up on the grill! Miller’s Meat Market decided to contribute 2 Cowboy Cut Ribeye steaks, which as a current value of around $80! To pair with these juicy steaks, we will also add a small container of our Watson Sand seasoning, to spice up almost any meal! The winner will be able to gift a special steak to their father, that he can cook up to his own likeness! We are a local business just like the rest of these contributors, and we love collaborating with others to highlight the beauty of the businesses that have been serving our home area. We are so excited to have such willing businesses help us out with this blog post, make sure you check out the Facebook pages of these businesses and keep them in mind next time you are in need! Don’t forget to share this blog on Facebook or Instagram, and then leave a comment telling us about the man you are entering to win for! If you are new to the blog, welcome! We post every single Tuesday, something new and interesting for you to read about. Take a look at some of our past blogs to read about some recipes, our employees, and other local business. We hope you start coming to read what we have to share more often!
