Somerset County Blind Center

Main Office: 748 S. Center Ave., Somerset, PA 15501

Phone: 814-445-1310

Windber Office: 1605 Graham Ave., Windber Community Building,

Windber, PA 15963

Phone: 814-467-6520

Fax: 814-467-6584

Web Site: www.somersetblind.org

Table of Contents

• The Editor’s View
• First Annual Lions Reception Held
• Save the Dates and Bring Your Appetites!
• Did You Know? – Excerpt from Vision Connection At-A-Glance
• Blind Center Manufacturing Has Best Month Ever!
• SAM Van and KOOT Cart Wonderful Resources
• Large Print Calendars Available Soon!
• Holiday Fruit Baskets Coming!
• United Way Day of Caring Huge Success at Blind Center
• Welcome Anna, Ashley, Charley and Cricket!
• NDIC Makes Commitment to Support Blind Center
• Blind and Alive – Part 2

· Senior in the Workforce Award

• Volunteers Magnify OUR IMPACT!
• A Tribute To Some Wonderful Windber Volunteers!
• We Salute Our Investors!

The Editor’s View –

Entire Somerset County Community Loses Good Friend

The entire Somerset County community lost a good friend with the recent passing of Mr. Sidney Riggs, owner of Riggs Industries. While many don’t realize all that Mr. Riggs did to assist non-profits in our community, those of us at the Blind Center know the difference he’s made in the lives of the blind of Somerset County.

When we moved into our facility on South Center Ave. on December 26, 1997 we didn’t realize what a good neighbor we had! Mr. Riggs was one of the first people in the community to drop in and talk to us about what we were hoping to do for the blind and visually impaired of Somerset County. Over the last nine years Mr. Riggs consistently told his employees to assist the Blind Center in any way possible! Over the years Riggs employees have provided a fork truck to us, helped move equipment around our building, and we’ve even been allowed to store materials in the Riggs plant across the street from us at no cost! Mr. Riggs has made several donations to our organization over the years, including the donation of the lot where our offices are now located!

I still recall going with my wife and son to last year’s Hoffman Church Reunion, where the Somerset Community Band performed. This was unfamiliar territory for me. Moving around would have been difficult and I had no idea who was in the crowd, so I was just sitting on a bench waiting for the band to begin. Mr. Riggs was in attendance and made a point to come over to speak with me. He asked how everything was going at the Blind Center and I heard genuine concern in his voice. This was not lip service. He genuinely cared. Somerset County, including its blind and visually impaired citizens has not only lost a friend and benefactor…we’ve lost a truly good man.

First Annual Lions Reception Held

On Sunday, September 24 we held our

first Annual Lions Reception at the Blind Center. The purpose of the event was to update our local Lions, Lionesses and Leos on what we’re accomplishing with their support. We also wanted to welcome all the new club presidents and ensure that they’re aware of the value we place on the Lions organization as “Knights of the Blind.”

We were privileged to have District Governor Gloria Saloom at the reception. This was DG Gloria’s first time at the Blind Center. DG Gloria’s theme for her term as our governor is “Lions are Angels,” and she spoke about how the Lions of Region 5 are truly angels to the blind and visually impaired of our county! Region Chairman Rich Tinsmith was also present. RC Rich asked the Lions officers present to consider a monthly pledge to support the Blind Center and plans to talk about this in further detail at future region meetings. Zone Chairman Tom Briar, who is also a member of the Blind Center Board, thanked the local Lions Clubs for their continuing role as “Knights of the Blind.”

Comments were followed by presentations from staffers Alan Hope, Linda Karosic and Ashley Popernack outlining what they’re accomplishing with manufacturing and services for the blind and visually impaired. Rob also added some comments on prevention services, the two reading services and computer services. Finally, Past District Governor Ed Gursky, who was instrumental in securing a $50,000 LCIF grant for construction of a storage building, talked about the history of Lionism and the commitment Lions feel to serve others throughout their communities and the world!

One special highlight of the day was a presentation of a $300 check from the Conemaugh Leo Club. Conemaugh is one of 3 Leo clubs in Region 5 (Somerset County). It’s wonderful to see the Leo movement expanding in our area! Obviously, our Leos are learning the wonderful feeling you get when you give! As PDG Ed ended his speech with, quoting Winston Churchill, “You measure a living by what you get; you measure a life by what you give!” Truly the Lions, Lionesses and Leos of Region 5 are making a life giving to others, including our blind and visually impaired customers!

Save the Dates and Bring Your Appetites!

We’d like you to reserve two special dates on your calendar and also get prepared for two evenings of dining pleasure that will also benefit the Blind Center!

First, we’d like you to come to the Coal Miner’s Café on Monday evening, November 20 between 4:00 and 7:00 PM when owners John and Betty Rhoads prepare a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings to benefit the Blind Center! We’re planning some musical entertainment to add to your dining pleasure at the café’s new home in the former White Star Hotel along Route 30 in Jennerstown! There is no charge for the dinner. Instead, a free will offering will be collected, with all proceeds coming to the Blind Center.

Then, on December 21, Green Gables Restaurant, just around the corner from Coal Miner’s Café adjacent to the beautiful Mountain Playhouse, will host a “Tasting Blind” wine dinner. While the wine list is still being finalized, our guests will enjoy the legendary Green Gables cuisine and a number of Chilean, Spanish and even French wines! Watch your local newspaper, your E-mail and your mail box for details, or call Rob at the Blind Center for reservations or information! Rob can be reached at 814-445-1310, Ext. 111 or via E-mail at rob@somersetblind.org.

Blind Center Manufacturing Has Best Month Ever!

August 2006 was a banner month for the Blind Center’s Manufacturing Program, with product sales exceeding $46,000! This is far and away, the best month we’ve ever had in manufacturing. We’re working hard to make sure we build on this success and ensure that this record doesn’t stand for very long!

From the top down, our manufacturing employees have worked extremely hard to help us continue to expand the manufacturing operation. Alan Hope (Manufacturing Supervisor), Dave Saylor (Shipping and Receiving), Alice Boyer (Immersion Research Product Manager) and direct labor employees April Trent, Mildred Denner, Clyde Ross, Nancy Broadwater and Barry Barney are an exceptional team that’s helping build the Blind Center of the future!

SAM Van and KOOT Cart Wonderful Resources

With escalating operating costs, especially gasoline, the Blind Center has been encouraging our customers to explore other transportation options, including Somerset Co. Transportation and other services, the SAM Van and KOOT Cart in particular. Where it’s appropriate we’ve also begun creating linkages to these valuable programs in an attempt to maximize transportation options for everyone!

For the past year, our Windber customers have enjoyed the wonderful resource created when Mr. John Fluder donated two minivans to Tableland! These vans are driven by volunteers and are available on a first-come basis to anyone residing in Windber who needs a ride! Riders are asked to make a donation to cover the costs of operation, but, otherwise, this is a free service!

Linda Karosic, our Windber caseworker, has made use of the KOOT Cart program many times over the past year, driving the van herself as a “volunteer” and also recruiting others to volunteer for the program! We would like to thank Mr. Fluder for his generosity, as well as Tableland for their willingness to take on this marvelous project!

We’ve also begun utilizing the SAM Vans to get our customers to doctor’s visits in Pittsburgh recently. Clyde Ross, who’s taken the SAM Van indicated that, “The driver, Pastor Barry Ritenour, was safe and courteous and Leda Shaver, my escort was wonderful!” The SAM Van is a ministry outreach provided by the Somerset Area Ministerium; thus the name, “SAM” Van! We’d like to thank Rev. Chuck Olsen for spearheading this valuable ministry!

Large Print Calendars Available Soon!

The Somerset County Blind Center will once again be taking the lead role in designing and distributing the PA Association for the Blind (PAB) Large Print Calendar. Last year support from a number of area churches allowed us to distribute the PAB calendar to all of our visually impaired clients throughout Somerset County free of charge. Our friends at Beggs Printing in Confluence, PA continue to print the calendars for us at their cost, helping us provide this great resource to thousands of visually impaired citizens of PA at a rock bottom price! Despite doing the calendar for cost, Danny and Connie, members of the Beggs staff always do their best to produce an attractive and useful calendar for the low vision community! We’ll once again be seeking support so we can provide the calendar to low vision consumers in Somerset County free of charge. We make the calendar available to anyone who wants to purchase one for just $5.00 apiece.

Holiday Fruit Baskets Coming!

The Blind Center will once again be building our Holiday Fruit Baskets to raise critical funds. This year’s fruit basket profits will be earmarked to cover the costs of direct services for our blind and visually impaired consumers! Prices will be held to $14 for the regular and $20 for the large basket. Cascio’s Fruit Market will be working with us again, ensuring the highest quality basket for a rock bottom price!

While our big build/delivery day will be Friday, December 22, as in the past, we are willing to make baskets up for your group for a special date if you need us to do so. As we’ve done in the past, we will deliver basket orders of 10 or more! Call Rob at 814-445-1310, Ext. 111 for more details, or to place your order!

United Way Day of Caring Huge Success at Blind Center

The United Way’s Annual Day of Caring was held on Wednesday, September 13 this year. As we try to do every year, the Blind Center participated fully in the Day of Caring, with two projects. All the participants gathered at the Blind Center around 9:00 AM, where we all enjoyed some coffee and pastry, compliments of the new Somerset Starbuck’s! After we had a chance to “eat and meet,” it was time to get to work.

Karen Addleman and Brenda Bittner, from Somerset Trust and Susan Dabs, from Ameriserv put interest rates and deposits aside to work together on a landscaping project. These wonderful ladies moved top soil around and planted beautiful roses and other perennials, transforming our manufacturing employee’s outdoor eating area into a fragrant and attractive place! We’d like to extend our thanks to Bowlby’s Lawn Service for delivering and donating the top soil to us, as well as Hilltop Growers for the donation of the roses and other perennials! As always, the Somerset County Business community came through for the Blind Center!

At the same time the landscaping project was being completed, Ron Dobbs, general manager of our Somerset Eat N Park restaurant and Rich, one of his employees, were enjoying a day of outdoor fun with approximately 10 of our clients at Camp Soles! Activities included a hay ride, horse riding, a wonderful picnic-style lunch and indoor activities when the weather turned wet! Blind Center caseworkers, Linda Karosic and Ashley Popernack would like to thank the staff of Camp Soles, as well as Ron and Rich for providing our consumers with a great day of fun in a camp setting. Camp Soles provided all activities, full use of the camp and the lunch at no cost!

Thanks to all who participated in the United Way Day of Caring 2006! We’d also like to thank the United Way staff, particularly Sue Stevens for the great job they did in organizing the Day of Caring! Together we’re making a difference in the lives of the blind and visually impaired of Somerset County and beyond!

Welcome Anna, Ashley, Charley and Cricket!

The Blind Center has gone through a number of staff changes over the past few months, with two retirements and two resignations. In past issues we’ve acknowledged the retirement of Donna Johnson, as well as the resignation of Terri Snyder. More recently, Shirley Spangler, our cleaning person decided to retire after 7 years with the Blind Center. We wish Shirley all the best in the future. In addition, Melissa Miller, one of our manufacturing employees decided to resign her position with the Blind Center and return to the Somerset Daily American, where she had previously been employed. We wish Missy all the best with her new “old” job! We continue to look for a replacement for Missy in the manufacturing department. If you are a qualified, legally blind person who wants to work please give us a call at the number above!

This past April, Anna Hope came on board as our finance officer, taking responsibility for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Budgets, Marketing, Human Resources and a number of other duties. Annie has done an outstanding job, receiving praise from staff, Board and others! I want to take a moment to welcome Anna officially to our Blind Center family!

More recently, Ashley Popernack, an ’06 graduate of IUP, accepted a position as our full-time Somerset caseworker. For consumers along Route 30 and south, Ashley is the person to call if you need any assistance. Call Ashley at 814-445-1310, Ext. 113. Ashley has a degree in Sociology. She worked her way through college as a shift manager for McDonald’s. We feel strongly that if she can manage a crew of teenagers in a work environment, she can definitely handle the stresses of her position with the Blind Center!

We’d also like to welcome Charles Uphold to our staff as a Senior Work Experience Program (SWEP) employee. Charley has been calling all of our consumers to update our records for accuracy, as well as to check if there’s anything they need. He’s also been answering the phones at times and handling other office and manufacturing odd jobs!

Finally, we want to welcome Eunice Romesburg, aka “Cricket” as our new cleaning person. Cricket is doing an outstanding job in keeping the Blind Center neat and clean! Welcome, one and all! We appreciate the gifts and talents each of you bring to our team!

NDIC Makes Commitment to Support Blind Center

We were pleased to learn recently, that the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC)Employee Community Outreach Association, located in Johnstown, PA has made a commitment to support the Blind Center over the next 15 months! According to Judy Inboden, president of the Employee Community Outreach Association (ECOA), the association plans to raise and donate $500 to support our low vision aids supply. Judy indicated that this check would probably be presented some time in December!

More exciting, though, was the association's commitment to raise a larger sum of money for the Blind Center in 2007, with the goal of $5000!

The association raises funds in many different ways, including the sale of donated items on EBay, in-house raffles and others. Their first major fundraiser to benefit the Blind Center will be a Charity Jewelry Ticket Raffle to end right before Valentine's Day, 2007. They are currently accepting donations of fine jewelry from local retailers, so 100% of the raffle proceeds will benefit the Blind Center. ECOA is a 501 C(3) organization that was specifically formed to raise funds to donate to worthy causes throughout the Laurel Highlands. We are extremely pleased to have their partnership!

Blind and Alive, Continued….

By Handel Roberts

It has now been one year since I became a member of the Windber Office of the Somerset County Blind Center.

Since that time, my calendar age has reached the 93-year level, however, my body age has not advanced that fast--but I have noticed that I take a more careful approach when going up and down steps!

Probably the greatest change during this past year is the fact that I am now living a “New Life”. In conversations with other low-vision and blind people that I know, I find that they too are leading a New Life, but they never put that name on the changes.

The first noticeable change that occurs when one loses vision is the loss of friends or companions. This occurs due to the fact that you are unable to freely participate in former activities, events, movies, etc.

The next noticeable change is your loss of personal independence. Family members and close friends tend to hover, and carefully remind you that you are no longer a “young chick” and that you must watch your step…be careful with your spending…and with your bank and credit cards…and above all…be careful where you walk and…don’t fall!

Your New Life requires many changes in your daily routine, chores, cooking, cleaning, etc. This is what I would like to talk about.

A few weeks ago, I received a letter from the Blindness and Vision Services in Harrisburg, PA, which stated that I had been selected to attend a 3-day Blindness Skills Workshop—or “school”—at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown. The workshop/school would run for three days from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

It has always been my understanding that any person as old as I am already knew everything there was to know.

After reading the letter, I called my son to discuss the letter with him; after I had been retired for 29 years, this would require me to get out of bed at 6:30am each morning, and not return home until 5:30pm each evening. After much discussion, it was decided that I

would attend.

The class was composed of 12 students from Somerset and Cambria counties. The instructors came from Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Altoona. There were 6 or more instructors; some only came for certain subjects. The class was divided into two groups: the Red Group and the Blue Group, with six students in each group. I was a student in the Blue Group, which consisted of 3 men and 3 ladies. Each group attended two instruction classes per day, except on the last day when our last session was the Graduation Ceremony.

It would be impossible for me to discuss each session; however, I will discuss some of the subjects:

1. In the kitchen, we were taught how to prepare vegetables for the table, how to slice bread--with each slice being the same thickness.
2. How to present ourselves when dining out and how to manage the passing of dishes containing certain foods and desserts.
3. Positioning of various foods on your plate: For example, potatoes at 12:00, and vegetables at 3:00 and 9:00, with meat at 6:00. Desserts like pie and cake should be placed at the lower right and left of your plate. Empty dishes are placed at the upper right or left of the plate. When you are finished eating, place your knife and fork crosswise on your plate; this signifies to the attendant that you are finished eating and the dishes can be removed.

Lack of space makes it impossible for me to outline all the details.

Other classes included the review of tools and equipment used as low-vision aides and devices. Additional classes covered the use of carpentry tools such as levels, stud finders, nail and screw holders, etc. All of those were talking tools and/or illuminated.

Another class demonstrated how to enter and exit a bus. This included a bus ride into town during which the operator explained the procedures for safely entering and exiting, where to sit, how to pay your fare (the operator does not handle money), how to transfer, and how to notify the operator when you want to leave the bus.

Each student was supplied and fitted with a white cane and instructed in the correct use of it when going up and down steps, or when traveling on or crossing streets in the city. Since we cannot see “Walk” signs or lights, we were instructed to listen for and cross the street with the flow of traffic. After a few crossings (with a little help from the instructor) it became quite a comfortable procedure.

While it is impossible to list all the details and benefits of the workshop, I would be remiss if I forgot to mention the Graduation Ceremony.

We were honored at this event by the presence of the officials of the Blindness and Vision Center in Harrisburg. We were also honored by the presence of the Hiram G. Andrews Director who thanked us for our presence and participation. The lady in charge of the workshop thanked us for our participation in this experimental class. Diplomas were handed out, and several of the instructors also offered their thanks on behalf of the Harrisburg Office. Several visiting guests also offered us congratulations.

I was given the opportunity to offer a few remarks on behalf of the class. After thanking the instructors, I felt it necessary to address my words to the officers from Harrisburg, praising them for their efforts on behalf of the visually-impaired, and asking them to please continue offering this type of necessary workshop to others.

I cannot adequately express my thoughts in words for such an inspiring event. I closed my remarks with a short love song for all the female instructors and their supervisors.

It would be most fitting if the instructors and the students could arrange a reunion in the near future. As for myself, many thanks to Blind Center Caseworker Linda Karosic for making us aware of this opportunity and ensuring that we could participate by providing the necessary transportation!

Volunteers Magnify Our Impact!

The Blind Center is blessed to have a talented and dedicated staff who all work hard to meet the needs of our consumers. However, without the support of our corps of wonderful volunteers it would be impossible! We’d like to thank each of the volunteers listed below for their outstanding efforts to assist our paid staff in changing lives throughout Somerset County:

Editor’s Note: Combined, the Vision Screening volunteers have contributed over 300 hours thus far this year, tremendously increasing the impact of our Prevention of Blindness Program! Thank you, one and all! – R.

Somerset Volunteers:

Ken Trent – Driver for Many!

Dora Weigle – Tape Duplicator, par excellence!

Ron Reed – Building repairs, tape duplication, envelope stuffing…

Lonny Gibbs – Building Repairs

Tom Briar – Building Repairs

Ted Smith – Building Repairs

Jack Hemminger – lawn care, disposal of trailer, building repairs… and much more!

Leda Shaver – escort

A Tribute To Some Wonderful Windber Volunteers!

Joy and Bob Lehman:

This delightful husband-and-wife team volunteer their Monday afternoons for a weekly health program we like to call, "Walking with Joy! (and Bob)"

Joy is an RSVP volunteer and husband Bob is a volunteer Koot Kart van driver. Every Monday afternoon from 1-3pm, Joy and Bob transport up to six S.C.B.C. customers to the Windber Center for Life's indoor walking track and walk with them. We have seven regular walkers signed up. Some of us walk slow and some of us walk faster. It is good to have extra eyes watching out for others walking at the walking track.

Afterwards, this helpful, fun-loving couple often makes stops at the drug store, grocery store, post office and banks to help our group get their errands done. They usually complete a busy afternoon with a rest stop at Valley Dairy for coffee and treats and good conversation. Joy and Bob also transported people to the Mountain Playhouse this summer so that clients could attend plays and support group meetings. We say a very big THANK YOU to Bob and Joy!

Evelyn Gawdry is a busy person who volunteers for us too. Evelyn has helped transport customers to Somerset for Low-Vision Awareness Day, has walked with our active walkers, has recorded "Our Daily Bread" from print to cassette for customer use, and will be transporting one of our customers to therapy up to three times a week. We appreciate Evelyn very much, and THANK YOU!

Richard Karosic, Linda's wonderful husband, has been known to track down his wife and her group at Valley Dairy and enjoy a sundae and coffee with them. Richard has made sure that people in the group have their daily dose of fresh air and sunshine this summer by taking them for rides in his Lipstick Red, 1954 Hudson Wasp Convertible. Thank you Richard, we love you!

John Fluder thank you for the use of the Koot Karts. We use them regularly and appreciate your thoughtfulness in providing them to our seniors. You are a special person; always a kind smile and encouraging words!

We Salute Our Investors!

We want to take a moment to thank all those who support our efforts, investing their hard earned dollars to ensure that the Blind Center can continue to provide critical services to the blind and visually impaired prevent blindness throughout our area, and employ workers who are legally blind. We must raise approximately $150,000 this year in order to maintain our current level of service. With the help of these friends listed below we will achieve that goal! If your name isn’t listed below and you supported the Blind Center in 2006 with a donation of any size, please contact Rob immediately so we can correct our error! Of course, we welcome anyone who hasn’t made an investment in our services this year to do so at any time

Thanks to all for your help in achieving our mission:

1^st Summit Bank

A. M. Schnur

Agnes Weibel

Albert Flower

Alice Cottington

All Saints Parish

Alonzo Gibbs

Alyce Ober

Ameriserv Financial

Andrew & Felicia Kondas

Argument Club

Arthur Kidd

Arthur & Marlene Gotjen

Arthur & Stella St. Clair

Arthur E. Olridge

Audrey Twombley

Barry & Madeline Lehman

Beer, Ream & Co.

Berlin Lions Club

Beth Wickham

Beulah United Methodist Church

Bob Cober

Bob Krouse

Boswell Lions Club

Bowlby’s

Boyd Lehman

Bradley Pletcher

Brethren Mutual Insurance Co.

Brubaker Foundation

Bruce Miller

Carmen Masciantonio

Carpenters’ Local Union

Charles & Delores Deaner

Charles Morocco

Charles Rzeszut

Church of Brethren Home

Clair Shaffer

Cmdr. Donald Rohde

Coldwell Banker Rita Halverson

Community Foundation

Conemaugh Health Systems

Conemaugh Township Leos

Confluence Lions Club

Connumach Lions Club

Connumach Lioness’s Club

Dale Olson

Dave Chambers

Deborah Hostetler

Dependable Lawn Care

Dianne Siee

Donna Schmucker

Dora Weigle

Doug & Judith Baeckel

Dr. & Mrs. Robert O. Mathias

Eat n’ Park

E. Map

E.W.Troll III

Ed & Patti Maxwell

Edward Zablotney

Elsie Zinovenko

Elwyn & Jane Hildum

Esther Duppstadt

Faith Lutheran Church

Frazier Plumbing

Fred Coffroth

Fred Semenik

Gail Lambert

Gary & Pam Weimer

Gene & Sally Paparella

George Cook

George Weicht

Gerald & Dorothy Deffenbaugh

Gladys Bittner

Glenco Reformed Church

Grace Lutheran Church

Hazel Snyder

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Hilltop Growers

Hooversville Lions Club

HR Consultants, Inc.

Isabelle Kline

Jack Hemminger

James & Dorothy McIntyre

James Custer

James Swartz

James Tretter

Jay Canson

Jeanne Walker

Jerry & Amanda Deal

Jessica Hurst

John & Barbara Dirienzo Jr.

John Balough

John Mostoller

Johnstown Regional Central Labor Council

Joseph Skalican

Joyce Stern

Judith Pletcher

June Hoyland

Karl & Mary Ann Poorbaugh Foundation

Karl Kennell

Kathleen Friedline

Kathryn Maslak

Kathryn Murdy

Kevin & Tricia Fogle

Kevin Kornprobst

Larry Shober

Laverne Page

Lawrence Bertino

Leota Landis

Leroy Stutsman

Linda Scott

Lions District 14M

Lois Dively

Loretta Fallon

Luann Gore

M.B. Lucas

M.M. Monteleone

Madeline Hoffman

Madeline Meyers

Marian Lohr

Mario DiDonato

Mark & Ann Persun

Mark & Jodi Shockey

Mark Martz

Martha Floyd

Mathew Hershberger

Meyersdale Lions Club

Michael Priola

Millard Thomas

Missionfish

Morocco Welding

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Michelotti

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wilcox

Mr. & Mrs. George Swartzwelder

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Blough

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Zubek

Mr. & Mrs. Roy Bucher

Mrs. Charles E. Barron

Ms. Bobbi Caton

Musser Engineering

Myrtle Carmany

Neva Ward

Nick Kingera

Noah Yoder

Olive May Halverson

Patty & Ted Stutzman

Patricia & Evan Varner

Paul & Stacy Wheeler

Pauline Pettitt

PBS Coal, Inc.

Pennsylvania Automated Services Inc.

Phyllis Cindric

Ralph Landis

Randall Musser

Ray Ream

Raymond & Olive Sanner

Richard & Sharon Ross

Richard & Verna Barron

Rob Roy Industries

Robert & Dorothy Landis

Robert & Tina Wolk, Jr.

Robert Antram

Robert Byrne

Robert Wertz

Rockwood Church of the Brethren

Rockwood Rotary

Roger & Elma Koch

Ruby Walters

Ruth Romesberg

Ruth Sicheri

Sally Jane Zoerb

Samuel Hemminger

Scott Fieg

Scott & Jill Bastian

Sechler Insurance

Shade Lions Club

Sharon Ackerman

Shawn & Beth Ware

Shirley Hackney

Shirley Thomas

Somerset Community Hospital

Somerset County Commissioners

Somerset Lions Club

Somerset Rural Electric Co-Op. Inc.

Somerset Trust Co.

Southwestern Paraoptometric Society

St. Francis in the Fields

St. Johns United

St. Luke’s Evangelical

Stoystown Lions Club

Sunrise Medical

Susan Robson

Susie St. Clair

Tammy Werner

The Golden Towers Club

The Stemple Family

Theresa Dill

Tom Briar

Tony Marian

Trinity Lutheran Church

United Way of the Alleghennies

United Way of the Laurel Highlands

Unity United Church of Christ

Veron Gobeleski

Vieregge Chiropractic

Wayne Rayman

Whalley Charitable Trust

Wheeler Family Charity

William & Lynn Enos

William Lloyd, Jr.

William Schomp, Jr.

William Wissinger

William Templin

Windber Lions Club

Windber Medical Center

Windber Research Institute

Woodman of the World