Champion, PA

For the locals on the Seven Springs side the "old post office" located across from the ICV Trail has had its share of residents. Ski and sandwich shops never seemed to be able to make a go of their business models there. Now we are very excited to WELCOME locally owned, Somerset Trust as our newest mountain neighbor!

We have great faith that they will be here for a very long time. For over a century they've been serving Somerset County. They currently have 13 offices along with 49 ATM's. You'll find them in Somerset, Cambria, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties! Here's their story!

September 2, 1889 the doors were open to the First National Bank of Somerset. During it's first year of operation it showed earnings of $4,002.12 Two years later their first dividend was declared and every year there after too!

In 1900 Somerset Trust Company was founded as a Pennsylvania chartered bank. This allowed them to undertake fiduciary and bonding activities which at the time national banks were generally prohibited. In 1953 the two banks merged as regulations and laws had changed.

Two families have lead with steady hands through challenging times including the great depression, double digit interest rates, and the current can of worms! Edward, George, John, and Lucy Scull along with Ernest Cook (married to Lucy), George S., and now George Henry Cook have provided steadfast leadership. Henry is the fifth generation of his family to head up this institution.

Henry's official title is President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He's not one for pomp and circumstance though and has been out with several employees meeting the neighbors and inviting folks to the local chamber mixer. Here he is with Abe visiting the Prudential Preferred Realty office!

Take a look at their web site and see if you have a need for any of their services! You can follow the progress of the Champion office there too!

116 Southwind $580,000

4607 Swiss Mtn $151,000

We keep a multitude of statistical information and welcome the opportunity to share our market knowledge with motivated parties.

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values.

Fifteen of the 26 resales at Seven Springs this year have been in the Swiss Mountain community.

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values.

2505 Swiss Mtn $195,000

8C1 Mtn Villa $65,000

72 Southwind $605,000

150 Southwind $813,117

2807 Swiss Mtn $110,000

S4 SunRidge $350,000

Finn and Feather $900,000*

As this posting takes us through the first half of 2009 we thought you would enjoy some other statistics. The good news is that the first half of 2009 resale transfers have exceeded 2008 numbers, 18 sales to 12! The bad news for sellers is that the average sales price for the first six months is off from the same time frame last year.

Below are the Active Listings by number of bedrooms and their price ranges! Information is from the West Penn MLS

We keep a multitude of statistical information and welcome the opportunity to share our market knowledge with motivated parties.

Recorded sales transfers for the resorts are acquired electronically from records inputted at the Somerset County Court House, Office of the Recorder of Deeds. We review sales in Jefferson (Hidden Valley) and Middlecreek (Seven Springs) Townships on a weekly basis.

Prices do not reflect bill of sales and other out of settlement transfers. Furnishings, which are included in the majority of sales are assigned no monetary value. We do not post transfers that carry $1.00 values.

* This transfer was not an active listing and was purchased by Seven Springs. It is a large lodge with guest house, 2.9 acres, and several fine amenities located off of Village Road.

For years Seven Springs has been providing a multitude of camp offerings. Here's their line up for this year. Of special interest to folks who come up JUST for the day and would enjoy some grown up time is the Kids Adventure Day Camp. You can check out the new spa. golf, lounge by the pool, take a hike or any of the many other amenities offered while the kids have the best day of the summer without you!!

Overnight Adventure Camps These are week long camps that are designed to "challenge your limits in adventurous activities, and build self-esteem through conquering gaols and supporting others through team building activities." You'll find these offered throughout the summer for pre-teens and teens (8-17). $649 per child with sibling discount available, call 800-452-2223 extension 7396

Kids Adventure Day Camp Walking age through 10 years this camp is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. DAILY, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Yippeee for mom and dad!! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. "For $35 a day the kids enjoy swimming, fishing, team games, paddleboating, hiking, adventures on the mountain and mind challenging activities!"

Junior Golf Camp This five day camp teaches "the fundamentals of the game, including full swing, chipping and putting, while introducing them to the rules, course management and proper golf etiquette." Available camps are July 12-17 with a half day camp offered July 6-10