Chamber Chat: June 30

Carpet store still laying

Corning Carpet Store, 811 Fifth Street, (across from the fire hall), has been in business in Corning for 13 years. It is a family-owned business with father Bill Norried, son Jeff Norried and daughter-in-law Melissa.

Josh Sharp is also employed as an installer who has been laying carpet and flooring with Jeff for many years.

Melissa said that both men are excellent installers and have had a lot of experience. Melissa does the buying and works in the store in the afternoons while her father-in-law works in the mornings. She is always looking out for the best prices, and purchases seconds and dropped products, so she can offer great deals.

The store carries vinyl, carpet and laminate. They also have some vinyl and laminate that is only 99 cents a square foot.

“We take pride in our work and have worked hard to build up a reputation in the community,” said Melissa.

Melissa came to Corning 13 years ago and started working at the carpet store soon afterwards. She said that she loves the Corning community and it is a great place to raise her children, ages 16 and 12.

She said that she appreciates the Corning community for its helping spirit and she loves Corning so much that she plans to retire here. For new flooring, whether carpet, vinyl or laminate, come in and see what Corning Carpet has to offer. Details: 824-0311.

Prize tickets still available

There is still time to buy your Golden Tickets before the Fourth of July drawing.

There will be a maximum of 300 tickets sold with a potential of winning a first place prize of $10,000. Tickets are $100. Based on 300 tickets sold, the second place prize will be $1000; third - fifth place prize, $500; sixth and seventh prize, $250; and eighth to 47th prizes, $50. Participants need not attend to win but must assign a designated recipient to clam any and all cash prizes.

The drawing will take place prior to the fireworks display, which will be at 9:50 p.m. The proceeds of this drawing go toward putting on the fireworks display. The Corning Chamber has tickets for sale at 110 Solano Street. Details: 824-5550.

Cafe holds grand opening

The Grand Opening for the Hometown Café, 1081 Solano Street, (at the Transportation Center), is July 6, with a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. They opened in March of this year and joined the Corning Chamber in April, but have been waiting on new signs before having their Grand Opening. All are encouraged to come and check out their menu and delicious hometown cooking.

Interland hosts evening event

 The community is invited to attend the monthly chamber get-together at 5:30 p.m. July 8, at Interland Business & Gifts, 1122 Solano St.

These monthly events give businesses the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer, so come and see what Renae and Penny have for you.

Market offers food and more

The Corning First Fruits Farmers' Market is up and running at 5 p.m. every Friday in the parking lot at New Life Assembly, 660 Solano St.

Parties that would like to have a booth to sell produce or other items can call 736-1702. There is no charge for the booth space.

Information submitted by Valanne Cardenas, manager of the Corning Chamber of Commerce. Contact her at 824-5550 or corningchamber@sbcglobal.net.