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Welcome to the Clemens Center! As much as things always stay the same at the theatre, they likewise evolve to become even better. Our courtyard renovation is now complete, we have new security measures in place, and we’ve improved the facility (and the facilities!) in various ways over the summer. We trust you will find the changes both de’lightful and de’lovely!

In 2024-25, we will host three Broadway technical rehearsals—Ain’t Too Proud-The Life and Times of the Temptations and SIX this fall, and Champions of Magic in the spring.

We have embarked on a partnership with Corning Civic Music Association, co-presenting Jazz at Lincoln Center’s New Orleans Songbook here in February, and we hope to co-present a variety of performances with them in Corning in the future.

Reservations are underway for our nine Mary Tripp Marks School-Time shows, including the second annual presentation of the film The Express: The Ernie Davis Story on Ernie Davis Day in Elmira, Friday, December 6. Our John G. Ullman & Associates Inc. Foundation Family Connex shows are affordable and suitable for the entire family: Magician Jason Bishop, a sensory-friendly performance of Pinocchio by Théâtre Tout à Trac of Montreal, and 123 Andrés—a Grammy-award winning couple who sing in English and Spanish.

But, wait, there’s more! Join us for the Hal Roach silent film SAFETY LAST! with its original 1923 score performed by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra & Resident Theatre Organist David Peckham. We will add new and different small-scale programming to Mandeville Hall, and schedule other attractions throughout the season in Powers Theater, produced by our five Resident Companies and several outside promoters.

We invite you to explore all of the opportunities to experience live performance at the Clemens Center. To borrow from The Schubert Club’s Barry Kempton, there are five recurring reasons why people attend live events: it’s a time to restore the spirit and refresh the soul, a time of discovery, a time to revisit a beloved performance, it’s for the occasion itself, and it’s for a sense of belonging. We certainly hope you find your place of belonging at the Clemens Center.

Many thanks to M&T Bank for sponsoring the Broadway Series once again, and to our numerous business sponsors and individual donors as we embark on the 99th year of the theatre. By working together, we make memories that last a lifetime!

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Clemens Center Behind the Scenes Board of Trustees Stephen P. Miller – President Quay Thompson – Vice President L. Dale Cole – Secretary Kathy Stickler – Treasurer Trustees Pam Burns Martin D. Chalk Betsy Dalrymple Christina Episcopo Scott R. Ignaszewski Robert H. Lewis John S. Marchese Kimberlee Balok Middaugh Ivy D. Ng’oma L. Glenn Poppleton Holly Strickland Paul VerValin Laury Ellen Ward Alan Winston

Counsel to the Board John R. Alexander Trustee Emeritus Robert B. McKinnon*

Past Presidents Stephen L. Albertalli* Betsy Dalrymple Fred Farley Allen A. Fusco David C. Mandeville* Robert B. McKinnon* Mila Meier C. Brent Olmstead* Patricia L. Powers* Frank T. Rose* David J. Sheen Jerald M. Stemerman Mark Stensager Kristin A. Swain Paul VerValin Michael J. Wayne Frederick G. Weeman George P. Zurenda* *Deceased

Staff Karen Cromer – Executive Director Kaylara Allington - Assistant Director Camden Ayers - Custodian Tim Benjamin - Director of Facilities Craig Bond - Director of Advancement Quintin Burpee - Stage Technician Amanda Clark - Facilities Manager Jess Gardner - Production Services Supervisor Tiffany Hager - Digital Marketing Manager Beth Hartigan - Guest Services Supervisor Nicole Parker - Assistant Box Office Manager Janice Slocum - School-Time Coordinator/Development Associate Dimitrius Stanley - Concessions Coordinator Dani Taylor - Box Office Manager Robin Walter - Director of Finance David Peckham - Resident Theatre Organist IATSE Local 289 Elmira, NY

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JASON BISHOP / Magician, Illusionist JASON BISHOP / Magician, Illusionist

Star of two of his own shows on Broadway, Broadway, Jason Bishop - “Straight “Straight Up Magic” Magic” and and “Believe in Magic” Magic” at at the the New New Victory Victory Theater on NYC’s famed 42nd 42nd street. street. Bishop Bishop NYC’s famed has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NBC’s Today Show, Show,CW CW Network’s Network’sMasters Masters NBC’s Today of Illusion, Canada’s popular “Breakfast of Illusion, Canada’s popular “Breakfast Television Toronto” and and twice twice on on France’s France’s Television Toronto” legendary “Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du He was was aa cover cover story story and and legendary “Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde".

Monde”. He feature article for Southwest Airlines in flight magazine and The New feature article for Southwest Airlines in flight magazine and The New York York said “How do that?” and “There’s real elegance and TimesTimes said “How did hedid dohe that?” and “There’s real elegance and even even wit in the precision of his gestures, the agility of each finger.” wit in the precision of his gestures, the agility of each finger.” Growing up Growing up throughout Pennsylvania Jason began studying magic at 15 throughout Pennsylvania Jason began studying magic at 15 years old, late years old, late compared to most magicians. His passion led to majoring compared to most magicians. His passion led to majoring in Theater at in Theater at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Bishop left school Kutztown Bishop left of school aftertouring only two years after only University two years of to Pennsylvania. accept the host position a show college to accept the host position of a show touring college campuses.

Bookings for campuses. Bookings for his magic show in the Pocono and Catskill his magic show in the Pocono and Catskill mountains immediately followed. mountains immediately followed. A few years later Jason would again A few years later Jason again perform colleges perform at colleges andwould universities but thisattime withand his universities magic and but this time with his magic and illusion show.

Soon after his success witha illusion show. Soon after his success with colleges Jason became colleges Jason became a featured entertainer on cruise ships, music festivals featured entertainer on cruise ships, music festivals and countless and countless performing arts centersthe throughout the United States as well performing arts centers throughout United States as well as several as several other Some countries.

Some of Jason Bishop’s and citations other countries. of Jason Bishop’s awards andawards citations include the include city of Lake Charles Louisiana, awarded the honor key to the key citytooftheLake Charles Louisiana, awarded the honor of a of a “Kentucky Colonel”, both magic’sprestigious prestigious“Jack “JackGwynne GwynneAward Award for “Kentucky Colonel”, both magic’s Excellence in in Presentation” Presentation” and and the the “Milbourne “Milbourne Christopher Christopher Illusionist Illusionist Award”, aswell wellas as“Performing “Performing Artist Artist of the Year” by the the Association for Award”, as Year” by the Promotion Promotion of of Campus Campus Activities.

Activities. He is also the only illusionist to ever have not one have not one but but two two productions productionsin inNew NewYork York City City at at the the acclaimed acclaimed New New Victory Theater.

Victory Theater.

KIM HESS KIM HESS/ /Featured FeaturedAssistant Assistant

Born Born in in Reading, Reading, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Hess Hess is is Jason’s Jason’s Featured Assistant. Kim is an indispensable Featured Assistant. Kim is an indispensable member of the show. Whether she is assisting member of the show. Whether she is assisting audience members, vanishing or levitating high audience members, vanishing or levitating above the stage Kim is crucial to the show’s high above the years stageold Kim is had crucial success.

At four Kim an to the show’s success.

At four years old Kim had experience that changed her life forever. an experience that changed her life forever.

Taking the suggestion of a family member; Kim’s mother enrolled her in the suggestion of a familyunit. member; Kim’s mother enrolled aTaking local baton twirling production Kim stayed with that group her for in a localnineteen baton twirling production unit.the Kim stayed withwell that over groupone for over over years. In her time with unit she won nineteen years.

In her time with the unit she won well over one hundred hundred awards, among them were first place trophies from the National/ awards,Baton among them were first from the National/ World Conference held at place Notretrophies Dame University.

Hess is a World Baton Conference held at Notre of Dame University.

Hessshe is aearned graduate graduate of Kutztown University Pennsylvania where a of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor’s Bachelor’s degree in business.

Kim has traveled to all but one state;degree in business.

Kim all but state; North and as hasa been North Dakota andhas hastraveled been totoover 40one countries and 6Dakota continents to over 40 She countries and 6 continents performer. incredibly performer. feels incredibly blessedastoabe able to seeShe thefeels world through performing. would like to acknowledge herKim late would baton like to blessed to be able to Kim see the world through performing. instructor; Joanne Herb, who was a tremendously and acknowledge her late baton instructor; Joanne Herb,graceful who wastwirler a tremendously inspiration.

Sheand would also likeShe to thank her endless graceful twirler inspiration. wouldher alsoMom like tofor thank her Mom for her support. endless support.

GIZMO / “The GIZMO “The Star” Star”

Hailing and now now living living in in Hailing from from Berks Berks county county PA PA and Blandon, PA, Gizmo made his live theater debut Blandon, PA, Gizmo made his live theater debut atat just Giz has has 44 brothers brothers and and sisters sisters just nine nine weeks weeks old. old. Giz his exact age. Gizmo has been the most popular his exact age. Gizmo has been the most popular member of the show since he joined. His first few member of the show since he joined. His first few months in the show he simply ran onstage to Jason months in the show he simply ran onstage to Jason and garnered amazing applause through that and garnered amazing that simple simple action.

Laterapplause Gizmothrough approached the action. Later Gizmo producers to and the rest is history. producers to have hisapproached own featurethe spot, they agreed have his own feature spot, they agreed and the rest is history.

Gizmo enjoys Gizmo enjoys long walks on the beach and everywhere else for that matter. long walks on the beach and everywhere else for that matter.

He loves chicken He loves chicken and ice-cream, licking anyone within reach and barking and ice-cream, licking anyone within reach and barking at Dog horses and cows. at horses and cows.

Some of Gizmo’s nicknames are Giz, Number 97 Some of Gizmo’s nicknames aretoGiz, Dog 97 and Gizmo and Monkey.

Gizmo is excited sniff theNumber stage today andMonkey. pee anywhere is excited to sniff the stage today and pee anywhere he shouldn’t. he shouldn’t.

A WORD FROM JASON BISHOP A WORD FROM JASON BISHOP Magic been tremendously visible online television over Magic hashas been tremendously visible online andand on on television over thethe lastlast decade.

However, thethe current trend is tois shy away from large magic andand decade.

However, current trend to shy away from large magic illusion in favor of of mostly close illusion in favor mostly closeupupmagic. magic.This, This,coupled coupledwith withaa decrease decrease in in live magicperformances performancesmakes makesme meincredibly incredibly proud that show a live magic proud that ourour show is a is return return to large scale theatrical magic.

Like the big illusion shows of the to large scale theatrical magic. Like the big illusion shows of the past that pastinspired that inspired as a performer, young performer, ourfeatures show features me as ame young our show multiple multiple disciplines disciplines of magic.

Yes I’ll perform close-up sleight of butalso there of magic. Yes I’ll perform close-up sleight of hand, but hand, there is stage is also card manipulation andlots of course of large card stage manipulation and of course of largelots illusions.

It’s illusions. among theIt’s most among the most humbling and greatest pleasures of my life to be able humbling and greatest pleasures of my life to be able to share a large to scale share a large scale illusion show with an amazing audience in astage theater; illusion show with an amazing audience in a theater; the way magic thewas waymeant stage to magic was meant to be experienced. be experienced.

Jason Bishop —Jason Bishop ABOUT THE SHOW ABOUT THE SHOW Each performance of Jason Bishop’s is the culmination of a life in magic Each of Jason is the culmination of a life in magic thus far.performance From close-up magicBishop’s projected onto large screens to award thus far.

From close-up magic projected onto large screens to award winning winning sleight of hand and exclusive grand illusions, a diverse set of sleight hand and exclusive grand illusions, a diverse of talent talent and of skill permeates the show.

Magic like any art formsetbuilds uponand skill permeates the show.

Magicand like art form builds upon previous previous achievements of the artist theany genre.

Bishop’s show is exactly achievements artistfrom and the genre. Bishop’s show isanexactly this. In it this.

In it magic of is the created everything.

An iPhone, old wooden magic created fromseen everything. an oldand wooden or aThe never trunk or aisnever before illusionAn alliPhone, hold secrets createtrunk magic. show combines age old skills, technology, exclusive before seen illusion allconjuring hold secrets and modern create magic.

The show combines illusions a sharp wit,modern to forgetechnology, what we exclusive feel is the most dynamic age oldand conjuring skills, illusions and a sharp illusion/magic today. wit, to forge show what we feel is the most dynamic illusion/magic show today.

SPECIAL THANKS&&ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SPECIAL THANKS

James Steinmeyer - Illusion designer, friend and all-around James Steinmeyer–Illusion designer,consultant, consultant, friend and all-around genius.

Your contributions go far beyond just the illusions Willie Kennedy genius. Your contributions go far beyond just the illusions Willie Kennedy - Illusion builder andand all-around good guyguy BobBob Fitch - theatrical consultant –Illusion builder all-around good Fitch–theatrical consultant Ann Hess, Paul & Suzanne Ernst for constant support, belief and wisdom Ann Hess, Paul & Suzanne Ernst for constant support, belief and wisdom Bill Hess his heart was always bigger than his bark The foster brothers, Bill Hess his heart was always bigger than his bark The foster brothers, Dino Dino Amaro, E&J, Elsa & Angel, Micheal Chaut, Matt Schick, Mike Amaro, E&J, Elsa & Angel, Micheal Chaut, Matt Schick, Mike Miller, Johanna Miller, Johanna Forte, Brandice, Byrd Pressley, Arnold Graham, Denny Forte,EdBrandice, Byrd Pressley, Arnold Denny Haney, Valerie Ed White, Haney, White, Mainlight, BSO, JoanieGraham, Spina, Marc DeSouza, Mainlight, BSO, Joanie Spina, Marc DeSouza, Valerie Vogt, Dave Vogt, Dave Womach And all of our family, friends Womach and And all of our family, friends magic/entertainment friends for constant magic/entertainment friends forand constant support & inspiration.

Special support & inspiration. thanks to Ryan thanks to Ryan Whitaker Special who never doubted forWhitaker a second.who never doubted for a second.

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In 2017, the John G. Ullman & Associates Foundation, Inc. provided underwriting for the Center’s first-ever sensory-friendly dance performance for children on the autism spectrum. The success of that event, combined with the Foundation’s mission to fund educational programs in the local area, inspired the creation of the Family Connex Series. Since then, nearly 7,200 kids and caregivers have been served.

The carefully-curated programs in the Series help connect families to the Center by attending together, and promote family conversation, critical thinking, and the simple enjoyment of the live performing arts. The Foundation’s generous contribution allows the Clemens Center to keep ticket prices affordable. Join us on the following dates for family fun!

Performances Saturdays at 2:00pm Photo by Matt Bishop

JASON BISHOP November 16

PINOCCHIO A Sensory-Friendly Performance - tickets limited

January 25 Carlo Collodi’s classic tale about the world’s most famous puppet: PINOCCHIO. An amazing journey into the heart of childhood and imagination.

123 ANDRÉS May 31 With fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, 123 Andrés brings interactive, high energy shows to kids and families.

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Jason Bishop performs stunning, state of the art magic and illusions featuring amazing sleight of hand and exclusive grand illusions.

For more information and ticketing, please visit ClemensCenter.org/Events or contact our Box Office at (607) 734-8191.

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These programs are made possible, in part, through a contribution from the Tripp Foundation to the Clemens Center’s Endowment Fund in memory of Mary Tripp Marks and her concern for the cultural enrichment of children.

Since 1979, the Mary Tripp Marks School-Time Series has touched the lives of over half a million young people with curriculum-related programs. For many of them, these daytime performances represent their first introduction to the Clemens Center and to the magic of live theatre.

The 2024-25 Series Includes: Frindle Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny The Gruffalo’s Child A Year With Frog and Toad Hero: The Boy From Troy Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes: The Story of Babar the Elephant Our Planet Live Special Attraction for grades 9+ The Express: The Ernie Davis Story

A FREE film presentation in honor of Ernie Davis Day

We believe that exposure to live theatre can ignite a child’s imagination in a unique way, opening the door to a greater understanding of the world and a lifelong love of the arts.

For more information, please visit ClemensCenter.org/Events or contact our School-Time Coordinator at (607) 735-2777.

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Mr. and Mrs. John R. Alexander • Kirk and Denise Allen • Jaymin and Wendy Amin Dr. Mark Anthony • Patricia Baker in Memory of Randy Olthof Daniel and Janice Barr • Thomas and Barbara Blumer • Timothy and Tammy Bocek Craig Bond and David Trimble • Lynda S. Brand • Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Brand Hon. David M. Brockway • Joel and Linda Buice • Bill and Andy Burnside Marty D. Chalk • Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Ciccariello • Richard and Lynda Copeland Kathy and Bud Crimmins • Cheri and Ken Crozier Mr. and Mrs. Joshua and Bernadette Dahlman • Rebecca and Mike DeRosa Ann Dickerson • Heather and Patrick Donovan • Mike and Kathy Edwards Carol and John Farrell • John and Judy Farwell • Tom and Marie Finnerty Allan and Janet Frisk • Nancy and Sayre Fulkerson • Allen and Karen Fusco Dale and Kim George • Mark and Sandra Gibson • Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ginter John Goldman and Liz Walton • Shirley Ripley Grantier • Cynthia H. Haigh Mary Hand • Mr. and Mrs. David R. Harkness • Mr. and Mrs. J. Hayden Gene Herber • Geoff Heywood • Jennifer and Harry Hillman Johannah Horigan-Ford • Kim Hulslander • Jason and Karyn Hutchinson Scott Ignaszewski • Dr. and Mrs. Mark Ivanick • Thomas and Valerie Jerzak Marianne and Dan Kalec • Kathleen and Pat Kane Michael and Mary Katherine Kearns • Regina and Don Keddell • Allan Klenz Ted Kozlowski • Phillip Conrad Kruk • Dr. and Mrs. Vincent LaDelia

Clemens Center Individual Supporters Donor ($275-549) continued

William and Paula Lafferty • Anne and Greg Lamb • Jack and Fran Laser Michael and Julie Lavarnway • Kathleen O’Herron Lawrence Alice and Michael Learn • Robert and Christine Lewis • Tom and Andrea Lynch Suzanne Maggiore and Robert Cooper • J. William Maloney Richard and Darlene Marino • Anonymous • Sharon A. Mashanic Fr. Don and Margaret Matthews • Mr. and Mrs. John McConnell • H. McNulty James and Joanne Methven • Sue and Charles Milazzo • Michael Mitchell Dawne Moffatt-Fairbanks and Ted Fairbanks • Mariann Moran James Mullen and Helen Czajkowski • Timothy and Cheryl Murphy Tony and Patty Murray • Dennis and Carol Negri • Daniel and Patricia O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. O’Donnell • Gary Ostrander • Barry and Joanne Peters Lucille F. Peterson • Kurt Priester • Don and Joanne Quick Dave and Kathy Rauscher • Mr. and Mrs. Gary H. Riopko M. “Robby” and Nancy Robertson • Thomas and Marjorie Rodgers William and Patricia Rosettie • Aleksander and Missy Rupik Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ryan, Jr. • D. Jean Schauffler • Scherb Family Dr. J. Gregory Schultz • Rick Simons • Lawrence Stephens William and Patricia Stowell • Judith Taylor • Dr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Thweatt Joe Tigue • Tom and Beth Tranter • John and Christine Updyke Peter and Marilyn Wallin • Laury Ellen Ward • George and Paula Welch Leone Welch • Mary Lee Welch • Amy White and Kenneth Sobel Nancy Lea Dunn Williams • Pamela Yunis

Supporter ($125-274)

Donna M. Abrunzo • Mary Sgarlata Adamus and Edmund J. Adamus, Jr. Anita and Lee Adelsberg • Daniel Agan • Mary Ellen and Joseph Allegretto The Allen Women • Ron and Cathleen Allison • Jerry and Janiene Altilio Marilyn and Joseph Amorosi • Tedd and Carol Arnold • The Ashton Family David and Laura Austin • Mary Frances Baker • Anonymous Scott and Beth Baldwin • Darlene and Scott Barber • Jay and Emily Barker Rod and Val Barr • Stanley Bastilla • Jon and Sandy Bauer • Annette Beebe-Cobb JoAnn Belsyck • Jack and Sue Benjamin • Dot Berry • Marilyn and Fred Betschen Anonymous • James T. and Emily G. Birney • Jim and Maureen Birney David and Julie Biviano • Patricia Blair • Quincy Exchange David J. Boor and Ellen M. McHugh • Daniel and Ann Bower • Joan L. Bradt Robert and Patricia Briggs • Mike and Molly Brown • Robert and Janice Brown Mrs. Lorraine Buholski • Linda Landers Burke • Pam Burns • Maren Callahan Mary Ann Caroscio • Phil and Lynda Carpentier • Thomas and Kathleen Carrier Duke and Wendy Carroll • Joan E. Case • Joan W. Case • Linda Cassidy K. Susan Champlain • Kathleen Clark and Charles Peifer • Dale Cleveland Abbie Close • Louis Coccagnia • Marcy Coggins • Diane Cole

CORNING - PAINTED POST CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION

2024-2025 CONCERT SERIES FOR TICKETS AND PACKAGES, VISIT

CORNINGCIVICMUSIC.ORG

FIVE FOR FIGHTING

FRISSON WINDS

The MOANIN’ FROGS

September 28, 2024

Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass

SAM GRISMAN PROJECT

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK:

JANE MONHEIT

with String Quartet

Corning Museum of Glass

October 12, 2024

Corning Museum of Glass

November 16, 2024

A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production

February 25, 2025 Clemens Center

March 22, 2025

April 10, 2025

Corning Museum of Glass

Clemens Center Individual Supporters Supporter ($125-274) continued

Chris and Kathy Collins • John and Denise Collum • Joe and Rita Colvin Ray and Peg Colwell • Eric and Jean Coons • Roxana Copp Thomas J. Cortright and John R. Schanbacher • Douglas Cotton Regina Covert and Pam DeWert • Jan Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cunningham • Mrs. Molly Cusick • Anonymous Eric and Brenda Davies • Matthew and Amy DeCamp • Mark and Julie Delgrosso Vincent DiLaura • Rick and Judy Dove • Susan Draht • Terry and Sue Driscoll Jacqueline A. Droleski • Robin Drury • Mrs. Susann Dugo The Joyce Dunbar Family • Mr. Keenan Eagen • Carol and Jan Eberhard Amy J. Eckert • Susan and Charles Elliott • Michele and Leif Ericksen David and Dorita Fagan • Jennifer Fais and Noel Sylvester Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Fedele • Donna Fletcher • Pamela Fluent • June Ford Heman and Carol Fowler • Tom and Kathleen DuPont Frost • Katherine Funk Duane and Faye Gardner • Lezley Gehman • Lee Gernert-Larrea Mike and Candice Girardi • Mrs. Steve Golby • Paul and Kathy Good John and Mary Grab • Faith Gray • Todd and Margaret Grebleski • Mimi Gridley Richard Gridley • Patricia M. Gush • Mary R. Hamlin • JoEllen Hanrahan Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hare • Jared and Bonnie Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hauptman • Ruth Hauser • Carl and Cindy Hayden Dr. and Mrs. Lee Herbst • Madonna Herman David Hickman and Joyce Hyatt • Michael and Reagan Hicks Art and Rachel Hofstetter • Dr. Susan McDaniel Hohenhaus Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Holmes • Richard and Anne Holmes Doug and Phyllis Holtgrewe • David and Deb Homer • Marilyn Hopper Tammi Horton • Robert and Barbara Hubbell • Nancy Hulslander Ronald and Ellen Hulslander • Barbara B. Hutchinson • Scott and Laura Jacobus Barbara Jennings • Craig Alan Jones • Janet and Walter Jones Larry and Ceil Josbeno • John and Corinne Julian • Marcus and Charlotte Kantz Linda Kaufman • John and Betsy Keenan • John and Elizabeth Kennedy Steven and Katie Kerr • Jim and Vicki Kier • Ms. Cynthia A. Kilbury Ron and Kelly Kimball • Bob and Bettina King • Susan King Kirk and Cynthia Klingensmith • Duane and Lynn Klinko • Bill Knapp Barbara Koernig and Albert Comfort • Richard J. Kurchey • Dorothy M. Kurta Pam and Joe Lally • Patrick Lally • Mark and Margaret LaLomia Thomas and Patricia Lamb • Nancy and Woody Latour • Denise Layton Dr. Terence and Mrs. Marcia Lenhardt • Michael and Marilyn Lepak Al and Pam Lewis • Laurie Liberatore • J. Carol Lincoln Matthew and Katherine Lincoln • Charles Lindsay • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockner Judy and Fred Loomis • Steve and Lynda LoPresti • Estella Loud and Ken Bruielly Robert and Joan Lovejoy • Kellie A. Lowman Sam Luckner and Amanda Courtright • Karen and Robert Lutz

Clemens Center Individual Supporters Supporter ($125-274) continued

Brian and Deb Lynch • Anonymous • Dr. and Mrs. Robert Madden Tanya Malone and Kelly Koehler • John S. Marchese and Armando Flores Dr. and Mrs. Richard Martines • Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martino • Anonymous Lucinda Mathews • Dr. Joseph and Cathleen Mathey • Barbara McDowell Nedra McElroy • Molly McEwan • Mike and Mary McFarland • Allena McGlaughlin Elizabeth (Betty) McKamey • Bill and Carol McKenzie Michael and Nancy McLaughlin • Michael and Rebecca McNamara Gail and Doug Melens • Ralph and Carol Meyer • Bob and Cherie Michalko Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Milazzo • Steven and Judith Milford • Cheryl A. Miller Ann F. Millhollen • Russell and Deborah Minier • Polly Moretti Tom and Margaret Morse • Eric and Jill Nelson • Mrs. Ivy D. Ng’Oma Nancy E. Nicastro • Ann Nicholson • Barry W. Nicholson • Ann Nowlan Jerry and Louise O’Dell • Andrea Ogunwumi • Martha and Allen Oldfield Peter and Jeanne O’Neill • Raymon and Sandra Osgood Charles and Andrea Paggio • Tom and Jill Palmer • Jim and Marie Parks Carimar Patrician • In Memory of Dr. Robert Perkowski Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Peters • Drs. Don Phykitt and Bonnie Norton Richard and Joyce Pirozzolo • Maureen and Bill Prapestis Richard and Patricia Preston • Dr. and Mrs. G. Alan Preucil Brian and Karen Qualey • Fran and Peter Rainsford David Raymond and Julie Lynch-Raymond • Thomas E. Reidy Georgia A. Reynolds • Judith Richards • Dorianne Riggs • Steve and Marcia Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roche • Kathy and Jeff Rosenheck • Mrs. Gayla Rounds Skip Roupp • Geoffrey S. Rubin • Mark and Eileen Ruppenthal Scott and Hazel Russell • Jessica Rutledge • Blue Lightning • Anonymous George and Grace Sarno • Tony and Carol Savino • Susan Savino Dr. and Mrs. Roger Schenone • Jim and Glynis Scott • Tom and Pat Seem Bob and Judy Sell • Dr. and Mrs. Alan J. Seltzer • Nikki Shadduck Usha and Mahendra Shah • David J. Sheen • Wayne and Nina Sheesley Brett and Anne Shelton • Kurt and Robin Sherman • Deloris Sherwood James and Arlene Siconolfi • David and Doris Siskin • Michael and LuAnn Smith Robert Smith • William and Beverly Smith • Craig and Mary Lou Spencer James R. and Sherry Spencer • Donna B. Sprague • Pat Starzec Annette Stevens • Lois Stotz • Rev. Holly Williams Strickland Dr. and Mrs. Sean Stryker • Denise and John Sullivan • Marilynn Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Suwinski • Mr. and Mrs. James A. Swarthout Gil and Harriet Sweet • Steve Symonds • Pat and Sharon Tammaro Pat and Dani Taylor • Thomas Tedone • Mrs. Marlene Thomas and Family August and Marie Titi • John B. Tompkins • Ellen Tracy • Mr. and Mrs James Trice Jason and Nancy Tubbs • James and Darlene Van Blarcom • Vicki L. VanNoy John and Bobbie Vence • David and Lisa Vieira • David and Kim Vine

Clemens Center Individual Supporters Supporter ($125-274) continued

Walt and Donna Wagner • Pat and John Wahl • Dick Walsh and Donna Biddle Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walsh • Beth Walter and George Honadle Norm and Margaret Ward • Michael C. Watts • Mr. and Mrs. Everett Weiermiller George and Stephanie Welch • John A. Welliver • Carol White Philip White and Dolores Hicks • Jean and Denis Wickham Richard and Diane Wilbur • Doug and Tami Willard • Dr. Ellen Kosik Williams Evan and Tricia Williams • Jean M. Williamson • Melissa and Robert Williamson Bill and Kathy Wilson • Anonymous • Dr. Michael and Mrs. Arian Witt Lynn Woodard and Mike Kohberger • Earl and Sally Wright Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wynings • M. Alene York • Barbara Youngs

Nationally Recognized (again) for Childbirth!

A “5-Star” Choice for Having Your Baby Arnot Ogden Medical Center’s Labor & Delivery Unit was once again 5-star rated for both C-section and vaginal delivery outcomes by HealthgradesTM, the nation’s leading resource for connecting consumers, physicians and health systems.

This recent recognition, coupled with the region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—located just down the hall

from our Labor & Delivery Unit—gives our families comfort and confidence that they’ve made the right choice in Arnot!

High quality childbirth services.

It’s what we do.

Find a doctor: (607) 737-4499 www.arnothealth.org