Price Chopper shoppers will be able to contribute toward a drive to prevent child abuse.
The Pinwheels for Prevention Pin-up Campaign is collecting donations this month for Prevent Child Abuse New York's programs.
April is Child-Abuse Prevention Month, and store officials said in a media release that the campaign is to show that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.
Price Chopper has stores in Oneonta, Sidney, Delhi, Richfield Springs and Cobleskill.
Shoppers may ask a cashier for a pinwheel pin-up, and $1 will be added to the receipt. Bookmarks with tips about preventing child abuse will be available at customer service desks.
Last year, the effort raised more than $30,000, store officials said, and this year's goal is $50,000. Every dollar collected in New York stores will support Prevent Child Abuse New York's programs.
The not-for-profit organization works to prevent child abuse by increasing public understanding of the problem and its solutions, serving as a resource and advocating for prevention programs and policies.
B&B offers gift cards
The Murphy House Bed and Breakfast, at 33 Walnut St. in Oneonta, is selling gift cards from BedandBreakfast.com, according to a media release.
The "Getaway Gift Cards" are redeemable at about 4,000 B&Bs in the United States and Canada.
Nancy Murphy, owner of the Murphy House, said cards start at $20, are suitable as gifts and carry no fees or expiration or blackout dates. An accompanying booklet lists participating B&Bs.
Sherburne community honored
Westlake Village in Sherburne has been awarded the 2007 Special Project of the Year by BuildBlock Building Systems LLC, according to a news release.
A letter from the president and chief executive officer of BuildBlock complimented Westlake Village's use of insulating concrete forms as well as its effective marketing, according to the release.
Westlake Village is an adult community for ages 55 and older. Insulating concrete forms were used in the construction of the village's condominiums and are energy efficient, soundproof, and hurricane- and fire-resistant, the release said.
For more information, call Don Westcott, owner and developer of the village, at 674-2650.
U-Haul employee promoted
Dave Morrill was recently promoted to operations manager for Century Storage and Oneonta U-Haul, 330 Pony Farm Road in Oneonta, according to a media release.
Morrill moved to Oneonta in August. Before joining Century Storage and Oneonta U-Haul, he managed the Saco Maine U-Haul Moving Center and the Tilton New Hampshire U-Haul Storage Center.
According to the release, Morrill has been involved with U-Haul for four years and has more than 10 years of experience in community service and retail customer service. He is U-Haul safety-certified, has experience maintaining equipment and is certified in propane dispensing.
Also, the business announced completion of the second phase of expansion, adding about 9,700 square feet of storage in drive-up units, the release said. ``Contractor'' units, with heat, electricity and restroom facilities, and climate-controlled units also will be available.
For more information, call 433-1951.
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