Bernie Elliott, senior estimator for Lombardi Development of Follansbee, recently presented $1,000 to Bruins Helping Bruins, a volunteer group that operates a food pantry and clothes closet for Brooke High School students in need. Paul and Karolee Lombardi, business owners, said they were pleased to share the blessings of an outstanding year with a local cause. On hand to accept the donation were Charlene Smith, to Elliot’s left, and to his right, Suzie Tennant, Jennifer Smith and Tim Pannett, school principal. Lombardi employees also are pictured. – Warren Scott