McDonald's Golden Arches Get New Look in Watervliet

WATERVLIET, NY (11/18/2008)(readMedia)-- -

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WHAT: McDonald's will formally celebrate the opening of its newly renovated restaurant at Watervliet and the unveiling of the Nalle Rescue Historical Marker.

WHO: Doug and Pat Arnott, Owner/Operators of Watervliet McDonald's

State and Regional Officials

Underground Railroad and other historic and civic organizations

WHEN: Thursday, December 4, 2008

Flag Raising with Watervliet High School Band 10:00 am

Opening Remarks

Historic Marker Unveiling

WHERE: McDonald's of Watervliet, 16th Street and Broadway, Watervliet, NY

BACKGROUND:

Doug and Pat Arnott, are pleased to bring a new look to the McDonald's in the Watervliet community and to mark the historic spot where a significant slave rescue, led by Harriet Tubman, occurred in 1860.

McDonald's of Watervliet, like all other McDonald's is a family and community oriented business. According to Doug Arnott, "We are looking forward to enhancing the experiences of our customers through the additional services we'll be providing at this restaurant. We, as well as all the McDonald's owners, are committed to being the best employer in every community. And, we believe in giving back to the community we serve."

The historic marked will be unveiled by members of the Underground Railroad and other individuals and organizations involved in the historical event.

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McDonald's is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees.

The McDonald's Operators of the Capital Region Co-op consists of 21 owner/operators who own 73 restaurants in the following counties: Albany, Bennington (VT), Berkshire (MA), Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Rutland (VT), Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington.

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