Suzanne P. Harrington and Marolyn
Wilson took over the management of the store in 1980, and will be
celebrating their 25th anniversary as owners and managers of Holland
Farms Bakery and Deli.
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Marolyn P. Wilson &
Suzanne P. Harrington
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Suzanne P. Harrington and Marolyn P. Wilson, daughters
of the founders currently own and manage Holland Farms Bakery and
Deli which has grown to include a busy coffee bar, a deli featuring
"everything from scratch" salads, lunches, take-out catering, and
daily specials, while continuing to feature a full service scratch
bakery. Holland Farms Bakery and Deli is committed to a quality product
and service with a smile, continuing a proud Mohawk Valley tradition
that started in 1955.
The year 2005 will be the 77th anniversary
of Holland Farms, the name of the milk delivery business that was
started on Cider Street in Oriskany in 1928 by John Piersma, founder
of Holland Farms Dairy Bar and Bakery, now Holland Farms Bakery
and Deli.
Having been in business in the Mohawk Valley
for 77 years, the staying power of Holland Farms is evident. From
the day in 1928, when John Piersma bought his first milk route, and
then his first delivery truck, (a one ton 1927 Dodge G-Boy for $960),
until today, Holland Farms has made itself known for quality products
and friendly service. The billboard with Chucky and Cupcake and the
shiny red trim of the building are landmarks in Yorkville, where Holland
Farms has been serving the public and being a good corporate citizen
for 50 years.
The officers of the company have received
awards for their public service, including Volunteer of
the Year from the American Heart Association from both the
local and state affiliate, Community Service Award from
the Salvation Army, and were the first women to receive
the John O'Toole Award from the Mohawk Valley Chamber of
Commerce in 2001 for their exemplary service to the chamber
and/or the community.
"Holland Farms Bakery and Deli also
won Business of the Year in 2004 for a business with more
than
50 employees from the Mohawk Valley Chamber."
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