The Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2015 award winners to be honored at the Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, January 29 at the Plantation Party House, 1875 North Union Street, Spencerport. Casual networking and social time will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7 p.m.
Harry Ewell will receive the 2015 Clyde W. Carter Citizen of the Year Award. Harry Ewell has served on the Town of Ogden Conservation Board for over 25 years. He was President of the Friends of the Ogden Farmers’ Library for five years and President of the Spencerport Kiwanis Club for three years.
An active Kiwanis member, he can be found at Kiwanis service club events including the annual Ogden Parks and Recreation Easter egg hunt, Canal Days hot dog stand, October pasta dinner, and most recently the newly established, and successful, Pineway Ponds 5K Race.
Harry Ewell has owned Afrikamba, Curios in Spencer’s Landing for over 20 years, and volunteers as the U.S. Financial Representative for the East African Wildlife Society, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ron Hartfiel, Sr., owner of Hartfiel’s hometown Garage, 164 Lyell Avenue, Spencerport, will receive the 2015 Business Person of the Year Award. Established by Ronald (Ron) Hartfiel, Sr. in 2005/06, working with son, Ron Hartfiel, Jr., truly makes this a family business. When making practical plans, Ron Hartfiel used “hometown” (with a little “h”) in his business name to emphasize honesty, reliability and trust.
In a clean, friendly atmosphere, quality vehicle repairs are explained and completed on time. Hard work, steady growth and fine customer service are important. Evidenced by donations to many events, as well as sponsorships, Ron expresses interest in the community. When asked about long-range plans, Ron Hartfiel, Sr., answered: “To contribute to the community and make a modest living.”
Spencerport Federal Credit Union, located at 2775 Spencerport Road, Spencerport and managed by Nancy Bodhorn, will receive the Civic Beautification Award. Extensively renovated, it is noteworthy that during the project, the credit union remained open to service customers “with business as usual.” Throughout the planning process, step-by-step, over many months, until completion of the entire project, the credit union staff worked closely with the local contractor.
Teamwork created a charming, energy-efficient, welcoming business building, inside and out, landscaped to blend with the character of the neighborhood. This most attractive asset deserves recognition by the 2015 Civic Beautification Award.
Recognized at the Regular Membership Holiday Chamber Luncheon held December 16: Ogden Farmers’ Library – 200 years, Spencerport Volunteer Fire Department – 125 years, Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES – 60 years, Natale Signs – 35 years, Pineway Golf & Country Club – 35 years, Village Square Management – 35 years, Bleier Electric – 30 years, and M & T Bank, Spencerport office – 25 years.
2015 Chamber officers: President Jill Cordts, Vice President David Moore, Secretary Joann Carr, and Treasurer Nancy Bodhorn. Congratulations to newly elected members of the Chamber Board of Directors: Lori Ritzel, John McGrath and Eric Stowe.
The Chamber officers and Board of Directors invite the community to enjoy its annual Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce awards dinner evening.
The Chamber gratefully acknowledges Board members Ginny Swarthout, The Unique Shop and Lisa VerSteeg, Expressions of Dance by Lisa, co-chairs of the Spencerport Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner.
Register and get tickets by check or credit card at www.SpencerportChamber.org. Tickets cost $30 per person with seating in tables of eight.
Dinner registration also available at: Town of Ogden Community Center – Receptionist’s Desk, Village of Spencerport Office, The Unique Shop, Spencerport Federal Credit Union and Expressions of Dance by Lisa. Deadline for dinner registration is January 22.
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