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May 2005

In 1991 two businesses were combined to create the company as it stands today. Lori DeLeonardis-Aman started drawing a bear character intended to use in children's books, but she began selling her drawings at art shows. Husband, Bill, began Loram Productions to market her artwork and manage the copyrights. He made prints at Segway, a publishing and color copy store started by Ed Huehn. The two companies soon merged.

The Zachary Bear Store sells creativity, personalized prints and products based on Lori Aman's artwork. It includes the Zachary Ed Huehn, Bill Aman & Jake

Bear character, lighthouse, ships, flowers, Adirondack scenes, historic views of the Village of Webster from the 1900's and even a version of the Mona Lisa. Popular prints are a series that include all four seasons. The 1900's scenes of Webster churches, homes, main street businesses, the railroad yard and carriage houses are images seen on the Webster phone book, the Webster Town Directory, the Village Centennial Calendars, and the Chamber's 2005 Membership plaque.

They sell prints and products based on the calligraphy of Lisa Fox and for local artists from their artwork. Family photos and kids' artwork are put onto great gifts. They copy old photos, put photos onto fabric and publish family history items. Business logos or photos on put on any of their products.

The creativity is based on looking at things in new ways-xerography and sublimation printing technology in ways beyond its original intent, honoring & promoting family histories, encouraging artists to continue learning and growing and so much more.

Community support is a common thread at Zachary Bear. Lori created a poster for the Missing and Exploited Children's Center that was a visualization of "No, Go, Tell" and the acceptance of others. For 13 years they provided free layout of the newsletter for Cameron Community Mission. They were early supporters of Heritage Christian Home's 5K event. Ed Huehn was active in Boy Scout Troop 112 and teaches Sunday School at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Lisa Fox has held many roles in Gananda Dollars for Scholars and Lori supports many of the volunteer activities at Walt Disney Elementary School in Gates-Chili. Bill Aman is an activist for cancer patients to stay active during treatment. He was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and is remaining active in two hockey leagues during his treatment. He readily encourages others to be as active as their treatment allows them to be.

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