Somerset Honors Volunteers with Recognition Dinner

SCI Somerset held its 25th Annual Volunteer Recognition Program on Nov. 20. The volunteers were treated to a delicious dinner provided by the Somerset Organization for the Advancement of Residents (SOAR) program.

After dinner, they were welcomed by Pastor Phil Maust, who welcomed everyone and introduced the speakers. Superintendent Eric Tice, Deputy Superintendent for Centralized Services Michelle Houser and Corrections Classification Program Manager Melanie Pyle all spoke and thanked everyone for their efforts. We heard from representatives of several different groups and how having these groups have positively impacted their lives.

Carina the dog made an appearance with her handler, who told the crowd that being her handler not only has helped him, but he knows she will go on to help others as well. The Volunteer of the Year award was given to James and Mary Peight, who come from Christian Light Fellowship Church and have been volunteers at SCI Somerset for many years.