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In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed on July 4th. Thank you.
We want to bring SNOW TUBING to our community!
...but we need your help.........
Please show your support by signing our petition:
To sign OUR Petition: (Click Here)
WOW! We made the front page of the Messenger Post News on 6/24/09. To see the article online and take THEIR poll: (Click Here)
Then, please send our Home Page link to all your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers! Help us spread the word!
Snow tubing is a safe, affordable, fun winter activity. Ride up on a special 'carpet' lift and then slide down on a provided tube in a groomed chute!
Watch the online video of the Town of Penfield Planning Board Meeting held on June 11th, 2009 to see our 'informal discussion' with the Board to learn how this state-of-the-art facility has been designed. ( Click this Link)
We have put our engineering plans on display in the garden center so you can stop in, see them, and talk to Tony & Michele about the project, too. We'd love to tell you more about how this project would be an asset and a benefit to the community. (i.e. preserves open-spaces, is an environmentally friendly use of our land, creates more jobs & sales tax revenues, increases quality of life through fundraisers, educational opportunities, team-building, and good wholesome fun, gets people outside in the winter for fresh air, exercise and to enjoy nature and the beauty of the season)
WE NEED YOUR LETTERS OF SUPPORT, TOO! Please write to the Penfield Planning Board regarding your support for Blizzard Ridge Snow Tubing at Country Way Garden Center!
Penfield Town Planning Board
Penfield Town Hall
3100 Atlantic Avenue
Penfield, NY 14526
ATTN: Katie Evans
Thank you!
A sampling of comments left on our 'POLL/Petition:
'We live in a cold climate. We need to get people out doing fun activities. Shopping in a mall doesn't count. Sno Tubing is a good, lean family/friends fun and exercise'. Lisa M.
'Feel it is a gret idea, and I know that what ever Tony and Michele under take will be done 100 % right, both for the enviroment and the neighbors.' Dan M.
'Yeah! For expanding your business in such a creative way. Good luck. Hope to take my kids this winter!' Robin L.
'Long ago i read a doctor's report about laughter and how it is good medicine for the body and soul for everyone, young and old alike. Well, snow tubing down a hill sounds like what the doctor prescribed. So Tony and Michele, good luck with your dream to bring a little bit of laughter to your neighbors and friends. We are all behind you and will help you to fulfill your dream.' John R.
'Best of luck with your proposal. Your land, your choice!' Micheal C.
'What a great IDEA. I would bring my grandchildren to snow tube. More things need to be available for families to do in all seasons. Great Exercise, Lots of smiles and making memories with children. All that's needed now is hot cocoa!' Deborah H.
'This would be great a place in the winter where kids can go have fun and be safe something that Penfield lacks. Good Luck' Stephen R.
'I believe growth of small businesses is very important. It is great to see a small business person becomes creative to survive in this economy. This idea is providing a service to families and keeping our youth/parents active; I am in full support of it. Thank you Country Way I will be sure to visit your establishment with teenage sons when it opens.' Jennifer F.
'What a great project for our community!' Diane M.
'There are so many great adolescents out there that get in trouble because there is nothing to do. You should allow another opportunity for teens and families a place to go and have fun!!!!' Jason S.
'AWESOME, WHOLESOME FUN! GIVE THE KIDS SOMETHING TO DO!!!' Sarah B.
'Nice to see something that will add a unique family winter expierence in Penfield. I hope this passes we always need to be adding new things to do. It keeps the community up to date and helps kids and families with something to do. ' Erik T.
'Let's get our kids away from the XBOX and PS3's and T.V. nonsense and have some family fun locally in the cold winter month's. ' Bryce B.
'As the wife of someone who owns a seasonal business, I applaud the creativity of My Country Way to earn year-round revenue. I would rather see Snow Tubing than lose a high quality garden center some years hence for lack of cash flow.' Elizabeth T.
'family fun, taxable revenue generator, good for the town.' Charlie S.
'I think this would be a great idea especially for our kids something close by and the job oppertunities it would create i would deffently go to this' Corina D.
'They are great people and we support their efforts at this proposed expansion' Jerry L.
'Hello and congratulations on your continued success! This sounds like a wonderful idea and a great family (and teen) idea - something safe to enjoy together and burn off excess energy and calories for all ages. Best of luck and thanks for your faith and re-investment in the local communities of WNY.' Paul A.
'People are put on this world for only a little while, when comparing to the universe, and when on this earth people do things to better themselves and live a comfortable life for them, and once in awhile you get a person that thinks about others before themselves. Well this is not just an opportunity for them to help others but and opportunity for you the Penfield Planning board to make a difference and make dreams come true. By letting this go through you will be letting them do one of their dreams and do something for others. I lived in Rochester for 12 years and most of my memories about Rochester were on those tubing hills with friends and family, looking back those were what brought families togather as well as friends.' Dominic T.
'Our family would enjoy snowtubing as proposed by the Slominski's. Penfield could use more family-friendly activities, particularly in the winter. We think this is a great idea and should be pursued!' Rod C.
'I think that it is a great idea and it is a great way to bring our community together.' Ashly K.
'Great Idea....I don't see how this is any different than the corn maze a few miles away in Gananda. It will be a fun place for people to go right in our own town.' Deborah W.
'I think this is a fabulous idea!! The east side of Rochester needs some fun attractions for the kids. Aside from bowling or ice skating in Webster or Fairport,there really is nothing else out this way that will combine fun and physical exercise.' Melissa W.
'I think this is a wonderful idea. I have great memories of sledding and tubing on the hills at our county parks. Having something right here in Penfield would be wonderful! Kudos to Country Way for bringing this initiative forward. I hope it's passed. Get's my support as a new-to-Penfield resident.' Susan W.
'What a FANTASTIC Project. Not only can you keep your employees year round now, but now winter activities can be in Penfield, instead of trekking to Swain or Bristol. The Park has worked for us in Genessee County and I can't wait to patronage your store in the winter now, as well as in the spring. WAY TO GO PENFIELD, YOU HAVE A WINNER!' Todd & Sue E.
'Every so often there is new's about obesity in our children who are obsessed with cellphones, texting, video games etc. What a great activity for them to "get up and get moving" with or without their obese parents. It's a wholesome activity for the whole community of any age. I remember as a child my grandmother joining us on a toboggan run in Ellison Park. A sight to be seen and a memory I'll never forget! Let's all support a healthy activity and keep the "good time's rolling!" Jerry & Patricia P.
'Think of the potential opportunities for our children. From employment to enjoyment this idea is solid for our kids. Let's all get together on this and support the Slominski's. Best wishes.' Martin L.
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Thank you to all who came out to our
Summer evening Benefit Auction on Wed, June 24th.
10% of proceeds will be used towards backyard landscape additions to the new CDS Marshall Road group home. Including some annonymous donations we were able to raise over $500. Thank you.
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See the Garden Center page for pricing and a guide for calculating quantities!
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NEW! Two new fundraising opportunities!
See the Community Page for all the details!
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