Write a commentOswego's Stone's Homemade Candy and Ice Cream, located at 145 W. Bridge St., is celebrating a milestone this year in business.
"I can't believe it has been 40 years," said Don Regan, who co-owns the shop with his mother, Marg Stachowicz..
Don's father, Jan Stachowicz, was a research technician for Nestle's who purchased the businesss in 1973. Don said he has worked in the business since it opened.
"But we know it is our customers who are the reason for our success and longevity," Don said. "We want to let our customers know how much we appreciate them and want them to help us celebrate our 40th anniversary."
To do that, Stone's Homemade Candy and Ice Cream shop will be handing out a special token of appreciation to every customers who visits the store Thursday, May 23.
Want to know what it is?
Don is not saying; you will have to drop by to find out. But if it comes from Stone's, you know it will be worth the trip!
The store has an arrangement of chocolates, hard and sugar-free candies and even chocolate mouldings for every occasion. Stone's creates its own homemade ice cream and has a variety of ice cream cakes to choose from.
Don also said they are offering up a new ice cream creation for this summer – blueberry cheesecake.
"That is quickly becoming popular and the customer really seem to like," he said.
Don has also been busy creating some other new and yummy treats, such as s'mores candy bars and a rocky road bar.
Help Stone's Homemade Candy and Ice Cream shop celebrate 40 years of serving up homemade sweet treats to Oswego and beyond. Drop by Thursday for your special gift or visit them anytime. The shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Friday; or from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, call 343-8401 or visit them online at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stones-Homemade-Candy-Shop/141070952705159.
