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Since my last letter a month ago, we have all experienced the worst crisis in business and health in the last 100 years, following a period of more than 3 years of the best employment and income numbers in more than 60 years. Meeting the crisis, is the Federal Government with the largest and quickest government financial and healthcare assistance effort in history to preserve life and business and jobs and disposable income. Without demand for products and services, the jobs in the businesses that churn out products and deliver services stop but expenses of business members in the Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) and workers and families, including business owners themselves, continue during the pause, tempting them to leave to seek other income sources and hindering reopening of businesses. I am still encouraged and also encourage every business member in the MLCC to continue to BE EXCITED during this short term pause from local and national business growth and prosperity until the purchasing and demand begin to return in a period foreseen to be no more than 120 days.

Remember that the money lost in take home pay by those laid off in the businesses being members in the MLCC will be replaced and in many cases, increased for individuals by employment benefits being a combination of Pennsylvania state benefits of between $200.00 and more than $400.00 a week and a Federal enhancement of $600.00 a week for those getting state unemployment compensation payments. These assistance funds available to those laid off through the 1st of July more than cover monthly expenses and lost income. On the business side, Federal grants and loans, eligible for forgiveness, are available for businesses in order to cover continuing expenses during shutdown caused by the stay-at-home order. These immediate funds give all businesses and their workers continuing cause to BE EXCITED with us at the MLCC that the business will reopen and families and workers will remain in place, maintain their lifestyle and be available for recall when the ordered stay -at-home period soon ends. With funds in hand, expect us all to have resources to fund purchases of desired products and services available from our business members here in the MLCC.

In this pause of out of house activities, it is important for personal safety and to shorten the economic inconvenience for all of us to remain away from others, take personal care of ourselves and make every effort to get the financial assistance offered. I encourage everyone to continue to access the website www.mlchamber.com, Facebook page and the We Stand Better Together COVID-19 / Coronavirus Community Resource Pages www.mlchamber.com/mlcc-covid19-local-community-resources/ supported by the MLCC. These pages provide avenues and paths to the state and federal forms and applications and information for the wage and overhead assistance programs. I personally along with the staff and other members of the board of the MLCC remain available and committed to assisting you, by email and telephone, even though our office is closed as directed by the Governor.

Due to the uncertainly of the ongoing Pandemic, the MLCC Annual Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, May 15th at Seven Springs Mountain Resort has been cancelled. I would like to use this platform to express our disappointment and to give special recognition to Tammy Shawley and Eric McElhone for their endless efforts of working with us in the creation of a spectacular outing with them this year. Thank you both!

Also, Please remember to thank and continue to support our first responders.

Regards,Robert W. KingMLCC PresidentKing Legal Group, LLC

May 2020A Message from the President,

(724) 593-8900P.O. Box 154

Donegal, PA 15628email: [email protected]

www.mountainlaurelchamber.com



Celebrate your team, promote your event or boost your business with a personalized item from Somerset Screen Printing & Embroidery - located at 4185 Glades Pike State Route 31 in Somerset.

The newest member of the Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce, Somerset Screen Printing & Embroidery guarantees quality screen printing and embroidery work with a quick turnaround rate.

For over twenty years, owner Linda Hostetler has been offering customers the opportunity to screen print custom logos or graphic designs onto any one of a thousand apparel products - from t-shirts and sweats to jackets, golf shirts, hats, umbrellas, towels and other promotional products.

Utilizing the services provided by this local business is a sure way to share with the world your support for what is important to you.

“We stress personalized customer care and service and specialize in smaller orders – ranging from a couple pieces to a couple hundred pieces,” said Linda,Born and raised in the Melcroft area, Linda (Ritenour) Hostetler purchased the existing business in 2000 after working for the previous owner since 1989. She is thrilled to now be working alongside her daughter

Crystal Neratka, who will eventually expand and carry on the business when she retires.

Somerset Screen Printing & Embroidery utilizes quality materials and embroidery digitizing software to create logos and artwork in the most visually appealing, cost-effective manner.

Linda said she enjoys the creative aspect of creating designs for her business. “It’s something different all the time,” she said. “I enjoy visiting with all our repeat customers and working with new ones to create truly unique images for their team or business. Our customer’s satisfaction is our top priority.”

Customers are encouraged to view the online catalogs at somersetscreenprinting.com to browse available apparel and colors options.

Somerset Screen Printing & Embroidery would be honored to assist you with your screen printing and embroidery needs. Visit or call 814-443-1221 today to learn about their services.

New customers are encouraged to mention this ad to receive a 10% off their first order over $100.

By Cami DiBattistaMLCC Freelance Writer

The Mountain Laurel Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes new member

Somerset Screen Printing & Embroider

Linda Hostetler/Crystal Neratka4185 Glades Pike | Somerset, PA 15501

814.443.1221 Fax: 814.443.4641www.somersetscreenprinting.com | [email protected]


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My name is Adam Baker, and I grew up in Norvelt, a few miles away from Acme. I’ve always had a love of the mountains and local community. When I took over Rodney Corner one year ago on March 18, 2019, I never imagined having to close for all dine-in food and alcohol sales. Staying open following the new take-out only guidelines was the only option. Coming up with new ideas to increase take-out food sales was the top priority. We have added online ordering through our point-of-sale systems or by using the Toast TakeOut app to make it easier to order, and also to add an essentially contactless, safe way to pick up food. The customer puts their order in and pays online so all they have to do is pick up their bag of food with no exchange of cash or a credit card. The addition of a Gift Card Giveaway has been the newest . Every night we choose a winner of a $15 Gift Card from the day’s orders. We have also tried to promote daily specials using social media, primarily Facebook. Being so new into owning a business and finally becoming accustomed to daily routines, the epidemic

caused a lot of changes and adaptations to what was once a typical day. Through the persever-ance and determination of our staff and with the tremendous support of our customers and the community we have been able to continue business as normal as we possibly can.

MONDAY is TACO MONDAY where we offer $1.25 tacos and $5.00 Doritos walking tacos.TUESDAY we have WINGS ALL DAY for $10 a dozen with 14 different flavor options. WEDNESDAY we create a DIFFERENT BURGER weekly to feature.THURSDAY GIANT SLICES OF PIZZA with 1 topping are $2.00FRIDAY through Lent we do the FISH FRYDAYS and have decided to start doing the fish-fry the last Friday of the month as they did in years prior.

Once we reopen for regular business, we have

karaoke and a DJ every Wednesday and Sunday night, and offer live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night.

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day we also have Sunday evening entertainment on the patio. I would like to thank everyone who has been a contributing part to Rodney Corner before and during all these changes and am excited for my future being a part of the MLCC!

The MLCC encourages the community to The MLCC encourages the

for our newest member,“RODNEY CORNER CAFÉ!”

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Are you still open during the government shut-down ordered due to the Coronavirus? I need your help with estate planning and creating a Will and a Power of Attorney for myself and my husband. I would like to do this as soon as possible considering the virus that is spreading.

Although our physical office locations are not open to clients in accordance with the State’s guidelines, I continue to work remotely to service all of the needs of my clients. I am available by telephone or e-mail any time for any of your questions and needs. I can certainly help you with estate planning and creating a Will and Power of Attorney for you and your husband. Estate planning, including the creation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, are very time sensitive issues that should be addressed and established as early as possible. Unfortunately, no one can predict an untimely illness, injury, incapacity, or death even in normal times, so I always advise people to contact me as soon as possible to discuss estate planning regardless of their current age and health. I hope everyone is staying safe and well.

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While these last few weeks have been challenging for our employees and customers, we are proud to

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HAPPY Mother’s DAYquick turnaround rate. For over twenty years, owner Linda Hostetler has been offering customers the opportunity to screen print custom logos or graphic designs