By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette Unexpected demands can weigh heavily on anybody’s mind, but for Randy Shaw, president and CEO of Everett Cash Mutual, they’ve been a big part of his career progression and success. What he’s learned, he says, is that overwhelming challenges sometimes conceal greater opportunity, if it can be recognized. […]
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By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette Visit any county fair in the region, and even some neighboring states, and there’s a good chance the Junior Market Goat champions have ties to Myers View Farms. “We have 15 head of beef cows and 100 head of goats, and the focus is on genetics,” said co-owner
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By George Berkheimer, for the Bedford Gazette Brittany Reid was a professional ballerina for the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Wash., for 15 years, accustomed to a regimen of Pilates exercises to strengthen and condition her body. After suffering an ankle injury, Pilates became part of her rehabilitation after surgery, helping her return to
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette The Bedford County Airport began service in 1947 as a grass and gravel landing strip in Cessna known as Max Hunt Memorial Field, which supported a successful flight school. When that airstrip was abandoned, it was replaced by a more contemporary airport built in 1960 and situated
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By George Berkheimer For the Bedford Gazette Adrienne Ellis opened Bedford’s only independent bookstore in June, combining a lifelong love of books with a venture that allows her and co-owner Drew Kondylas to become a part of the town they grew to love as visitors. Q: What inspired you to establish a bookstore? Ellis: I’ve
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By George Berkheimer, for the Bedford Gazette In 2023, Jessica and Gerry Leader bought a fire-ravaged church in Everett with the aim of turning it into apartments. The couple already owned some rental properties and thought they could expand their portfolio. “It turned out to be an engineering nightmare,” Jessica Leader said. “With the height
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Lindsay Salas began working with Downtown Bedford Inc. in 2018. She stepped into the role of Main Street Manager in 2022, leading and supporting projects that bring popular community events to Bedford and contribute to the quality of life downtown. Q: How long have you had a connection
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Daniel and Jennifer Zimmerman grew up near Saxton, found love there, and have a long history of successful business endeavors. It was a combination of those circumstances that drove them to take on the challenge of turning an eyesore in the town into something more attractive that could
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Historic farm property gets a loving makeover as Woodhaven B&B and Event Venue By George Berkheimer The barn wedding venue where Bryn and Dan Keller celebrated their marriage impressed them so much they decided to enter the business themselves. What started on the drawing board as a modest barn renovation in Schellsburg quickly took on
The Organic Snack Company: encouraging health and sustainability one bite at a time By George Berkheimer Doing the right thing for customers and the environment paid off handsomely for The Organic Snack Company, which manufactures and distributes Kate’s Real Food granola bars. The company’s focus on healthful, quality organic ingredients quickly attracted orders from Delta Airlines
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