FLY CREEK, NY - The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard awarded their 2009 Service Recognition Award to team member Toni Zaleski of Edmeston at the annual Team Recognition Banquet held at Portabello's Restaurant in Fly Creek. Some 50 team members and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet created by the Kantor family and sponsored in-part by Maines Foodservice. They celebrated a successful 153rd season and recognized one another with individual, often humorous, memories of the year.   

The evening highlight was the award presentation to Zaleski. This annual award recognizes a team member's dedication to the Michaels family and fellow team members and making the Mill a fun place to work. Toni was nominated by team leaders and past award winners for superior customer service and cooperative attitude. "Toni is our most cross-trained team member and a pleasure to work with," said Lin Molloy, the Mill's Personnel and Inventory Leader.  

The Fly Creek Cider Mill, located just 3 miles from Cooperstown and 24 miles south of Herkimer, is open daily 9 - 6 through December 20. Wassailing Weekends and Custom Gift Basketing will round out this year's events. The Mill's opening day for 2010 is set for March 26 however, their On-Line Store is open all year.