A Field of Opportunity

WHEATFIELDS is hosting it’s first annual “Support New York” wine dinner on Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30 pm. Paring five courses of local food products with New York wines is a fantastic way to experience local wines. Your newly acquired wine knowledge will certainly impress those at upcoming holiday feasts. This event is a tremendous value at $75.00 per person, which includes tax & gratuity. Reservations only; seats are filling fast - call 518-587-0534. View the menu online at www.wheatfields.com.

WHEATFIELDS is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Back by popular demand, in honor of the 1988 opening, a three-course menu is available for $19.88. The commemorative menu offers your choice of first course, entrée & dessert for lunch or dinner, Sunday through Thursday.

Everyone is on the go these days, why not spend more time with friends & family without spending extra money? Let WHEATFIELDS do the cooking. Try the 4 for $44 meals TO-GO. You have your choice of entrée, pasta & sauce. Also included, vegetables & warm bread with herb butter; enough to feed 4! Call ahead, we will bring it out to your car, or ask if you’re in our delivery area.

WHEATFIELDS gift cards are now available on line. An easy, convenient, & tasteful gift is just a few clicks away. What a great way to share the holiday season with friends, family & co-workers.

In keeping with the 20-year history, WHEATFIELDS is proud to announce being a recipient of the 2008 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. 20 Years of great food, outstanding value, excellent service, fine wines & fresh pasta. Visit WHEATFIELDS on line at www.wheatfields.com for menus & events.

WHEATFIELDS Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch & dinner, seven days a week.

“Our passion is your pasta!”

440 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518.587.0534
www.wheatfields.com

Helping Those with Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York needs you. There are almost 5,200 people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the Adirondack Region. Alzheimer’s disease also touches their caregivers, neighbors and everyone in the community.

To serve all of these people with crucial programs and services, we need you to help us make our May 3, 2009 Memory Walk fund raising event a success. We need volunteers to help us on our organizing committee and corporate support by coordinating a walk team or provide sponsorship. Please contact Sujata Chaudhry at 518-439-2217 ext. 305 or call 1-800-272-3900 to volunteer for a fulfilling and important mission. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

It's Official

Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Granted Status of Women-Owned Business Enterprise.

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 - Upstate Priority Insurance Agency was recently notified by the State of New York that their application was approved to be certified as a women-owned business. Certification requires a rigorous review of past financial records, an overview of organizational structure, and assessment to prove expertise in a given industry. Now approved, New York State will list Upstate Priority Insurance Agency in the Directory of Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, used by state agencies and contractors statewide. Upstate Priority Insurance Agency is one of only three certified insurance agents throughout Upstate New York.

Certification provides a greater opportunity for participation by Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) in state contracting. Avon Scherff, president of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC commented “We were very excited to learn that we had been approved as a certified women-owned business. I have been in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, and a business owner for five years. I am looking forward to capitalizing on additional opportunities moving forward.”

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit www.upstatepriority.com.

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Local Insurance Firm, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC Chosen as Key Guest on Monthly Voices of Success Radio Show

Clifton Park, NY – October, 2008 – Avon Scherff, President of Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC was recently interviewed by Kjelene Bertrand, host and producer of Voices of Success, a one hour show dedicated to serving the backbone of America.
When Kjelene met Avon, she knew that she would be a perfect guest to interview. “This woman (Avon) has secured the respect of many who have done business with her and her agency.”

The first show aired on September 7, 2008, opening with Avon sharing her story, and explaining how Upstate Priority truly embodies respect and integrity from the way employees are treated, to how their customers are served. According to Avon, two of her employees drive more than an hour to get to work everyday. “With the price of gas, and everyone trying to drive less, I am amazed that my employees drive so far to get to the office everyday. They have many choices when it comes to employment, but they choose to work here because they share my dedication to treating every customer like they are our only customer. We all really love what we do.”

The show featuring Upstate Priority aired October 19, 2008. Avon has committed to producing twelve shows throughout 2008-2009. Listen in each month on Talk 1300 AM to hear more about Avon and Upstate Priority, and to gain valuable insight on selecting employee benefit programs, and insurance for your business or personal needs. Archived shows can be found at voicesofsuccess.org.

About Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC With over 20 years of experience, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC assists
organizations with insurance needs including employee benefit programs, business insurance products and personal lines. With access to numerous markets, Upstate Priority Insurance Agency, LLC can meet corporate benefit and financial objectives with a focus on customer service and committment to excellence. For more information, visit
www.upstatepriority.com.