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For Immediate Release:

ISC Helps Stave Off Hurricane Katrina

Lebanon, Missouri, October 2005 - Independent Stave Company employees have rallied together to raise $14,230 for Hurricane Katrina victims.

After the devastating effects of the Hurricane Katrina, Independent Stave Company launched a successful gift-matching program. During the months of September and October, ISC employees across the United States donated checks, cash and spare change to the American Red Cross relief efforts. When the final dollar amounts were collected from employees, ISC matched dollar for dollar all donations. Independent Stave Company was proud to present the American Red Cross with a check for $14,230.

"Our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent rash of hurricanes,” states Brad Boswell, President of ISC. “I want to thank our team at Independent Stave Company and the Red Cross and for assisting such a great cause.”

Founded in 1912, ISC proudly crafts the highest quality white oak barrels with the same commitment to quality and service as its founder T.W. Boswell established four generations ago. ISC is proud of the barrel it crafts and the special role it plays in high quality wines and spirits.

Nearly a century since the company’s founding, Brad Boswell and Amie Boswell Dewane manage the company embodying solid values of tradition, vision, innovative engineering, hard work, customer service and quality. Total commitment to quality, innovation and service has made our company the largest cooperage company in the world, thanks to the unfailing support of our satisfied customers.

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CONTACT:
Ashley Caffey
Independent Stave Company
Phone 417-588-5829, x 119
Fax 417-588-3344
acaffey@staveco.com
www.independentstavecompany.com