"Fortunately, this
million-dollar grant is part of an even longer tradition, one that is deeply
cherished in the Lehigh Valley: Making sure that our children and families are
our top priority.

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Contact: Mark Stubis/Anna Radev
(800) 25-PEACE

"We wanted to
make sure the course reflected a similar blend in a design that would be
flexible enough to be enjoyed by the leisure golfer yet challenging for the
more advanced golfer. For more
information on Jack Nicklaus or Nicklaus Design, visit http://www.

ABOUT TY INC.

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The grant will help to renovate and improve the historic KidsPeace campus
in Bethlehem, which was founded in 1882, and is now home to 100 children on
any given day and 1,000 children in the course of a year.

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$1 Million Grant to Benefit Kids in the Lehigh Valley

J.
Robert W. Back in 1882,
it was William Thurston, the president of Bethlehem Iron, who founded what is
now known as KidsPeace.

KidsPeace is a 123-year-old children's charity dedicated to giving help,
hope and healing to kids facing traumas, depression, eating disorders, abuse,
and the stresses of modern life.

Jack Nicklaus to Redesign Montecito Country Club Golf Course

, Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts
has confirmed they have executed an agreement with renowned golfer and golf
course designer Jack Nicklaus to create a "Signature Course" at the Montecito
Country Club. I hope
the membership shares in my excitement," Nicklaus added. Ty Warner and Jack Nicklaus each share a tremendous track record
of quality design and attention. In addition to the Beanie Baby(R) line, which
is celebrating its 11th anniversary, the company's product line includes:
Beanie Buddies(R), Classic (R), Beanie Boppers(R), Punkies(R), Pluffies(R) and
Teenie Beanie Boppers(R). Brundage made significant
investments in the club to raise it to a world-class facility.

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We felt that Jack Nicklaus best understands this
philosophy, and is the most capable of carrying it out.
"The members here have no lack of affection for their club," says John
Reagan, General Manager of the Montecito Country Club.S.

Eventually the railroad and the Coast Highway bisected
the course, and thus the final home of both the course and the clubhouse
landed just north of the 2-lane highway.

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It will also create esthetic and traffic
improvements for the neighborhood, and provide a new entrance and driveway to
make the campus even safer for the children.
"KidsPeace has a long tradition of giving the best to kids who have been
through the worst," said State Representative T.
"Anyone who cares about children and the future of our community needs to be a
part of and help this campaign in some way.com

ABOUT TY WARNER
Ty Warner is ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 30th wealthiest individual
in the U.
In the years that followed, the course expanded, and the clubhouse became
somewhat of a transient.

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Once the design is complete and entitlements are earned on the golf course
plan, it is anticipated that the renovation of the course will take
approximately 10-12 months.

ABOUT TY WARNER HOTELS AND RESORTS
Ty Warner Hotels + Resorts, LLC was founded and is solely owned by Ty
Warner. Pei, the world-renowned architect who also
designed the Miho Museum in Kyoto, Japan and the Pyramide du Louvre in Paris,
France, designed this hotel.

The Goodhue Clubhouse: Ecclesiastically Inspired
In 1918 Bertram Goodhue, an architect who specialized in churches and
cathedrals, designed the dramatic chapel-like clubhouse that exists today, and
for some time the club was quite prosperous .

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Laros Foundation, Keystone Nazareth Charitable Trust, the Bastian
Foundation, the Rider Pool Foundation , and our friends and neighbors in the
Lehigh Valley that we have a chance to help tomorrow's children in need.
According to Greg Rice, representative for Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts,
Jack Nicklaus was chosen in large part based on his understanding of Ty
Warner's vision to make the Montecito Country Club one of the most prestigious
courses on the West Coast, while maintaining the charm and the casual
familiarity that club members and guests enjoy today.
Not only does the Montecito Country Club's 90-year history lend to the
beauty of the course, the club's hilltop location and ocean backdrop makes it
one of the most spectacular golf settings in California -- elements that will
also play a significant role in Nicklaus' design. with a net worth of six billion.'s exclusive new releases.

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Capital Campaign
is Announced
The total cost of renovating the campus is $3 million, and KidsPeace took
the opportunity to use the grant announcement to launch a public capital
campaign to raise the remainder of the money. In an extraordinary show of
support, local philanthropists and foundations have also joined the effort to
renovate the campus with an additional $600,000 in pledges, and called on the
community to step forward to meet the goal of $1. O'Donnell II. Founded in 1882 in Bethlehem , Pa. Ty Warner Hires Renowned Course Designer to Enhance Golf Experience for Club
Members

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. "Yet, they still
recognize the tremendous potential that exists to improve and enhance the golf
experience.

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"Our goal is to simply enhance the
future of the club from a golf perspective. "We have the opportunity and potential, given the property
we've been handed, to create a very outstanding golf course that I think the
membership will enjoy playing over and over again. Open on? No, but that
is not our goal or desire.1 million building fund for the Ty Warner Sea Center in Santa Barbara,
California.

The Brundage Era: Avery To The Rescue
Avery Brundage, Montecito resident and then chairman of the International
Olympic Games is accredited with leading the Montecito Country Club to renewed
prosperity when he purchased the club in 1947.

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.K. Together, they represent Nicklaus Design, a team of the
world's most accomplished golf course design associates, agronomists, industry
consultants , and experts in golf course construction and marketing.

The Tsukamoto Sogyo Era: Building Upon Greatness
Tsukamoto Sogyo Company, Ltd, continued Brundage's efforts when they
purchased the course in 1973, and maintained the clubs reputation and
prestige.

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, A one-million dollar grant that
will help 1,000 children in the Lehigh Valley each year to live happier,
healthier lives is coming to our area thanks to the efforts of Pennsylvania
Governor Ed Rendell, State Representative T."
Upon purchasing the Montecito Country Club in August 2004, Ty Warner
sought out ideas and feedback from the club's 600 members, with two different
studies geared to gain a better understanding of their sentiments toward the
course and facilities. At least 45
Nicklaus Design courses have been ranked in various national and international
Top-100 lists (Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Golfweek). Properties owned by the company include the Four Seasons Hotel New
York located on 57th Street. He added a
pool to the facility, renovated the clubhouse, and restored the greens,
fairways , and tennis courts.

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T. "If this
grant brings a smile to the face of one more young girl or boy, that , in my
book, will really be worth calling a 'million-dollar' smile.
This response was a key factor in the decision to renovate the course and look
towards Jack Nicklaus' expertise.com.M.

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Thank you!"
"For 123 years, KidsPeace has been putting smiles back on the faces of
youngsters who have suffered terribly," said Representative Rooney., KidsPeace
helps thousands of children a day with life-saving treatment, and millions
more each year through public education and outreach with the support of its
National Spokesperson Leeza Gibbons, Harvard's Dr.nicklaus. In Japan,
collectors have been known to wait in line overnight to purchase some of Ty
Inc.

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Governor + Rep. "In the 123
years we've been here, our children have always had champions. Trexler Trust, the
R.
"There is a unique juxtaposition of old world grandeur and a relaxed
family feel at the Montecito Country Club," stated Greg Rice.S.

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The money will help
replace and upgrade facilities including two residences built a century ago
and one that was previously destroyed for children who are overcoming traumas
and crises in their young lives. Alvin Poussaint, and other
notables. I.

Individual architectural preservation or restoration projects.

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"

NOTE: Those who wish to make a pledge or become involved in the Campaign
for Our Kids' Hope, Help, and Healing may contact David Lyons, Director of
Charitable Giving at (610) 799-7903."
"The club has a lot of history behind it," said Jack Nicklaus, explaining
that the vision is to elevate the quality of the course so that it is "at par"
with the dramatic chapel-like clubhouse. Just as
Jack once raised golf to a higher level, Nicklaus Design has elevated the
standards of golf course design.
Visit Ty on the Internet at http://www. In 1894, the Montecito Country Club's
original 3-hole course was actually located where the Biltmore's front lawn
exists today, and the original clubhouse consisted of a single story
redwood-framed structure on Channel Drive about where Mr.

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Allen said. Our goal is to create a very fine golf course for
the membership to enjoy and have fun with for many years to come. Since them, Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts has received
more than 500 responses from the membership on how to improve the course. There is a great buzz of anticipation for
what the two of them together will be able to accomplish with the Montecito
Country Club Golf Course," Reagan added.

ABOUT NICKLAUS DESIGN
The name Nicklaus has long been associated with greatness on a golf
course. Yet as unique as each design is, they all share the
Nicklaus' philosophy of working closely with clients , enhancing the natural
environment and creating courses that are both challenging and enjoyable for
players of all levels. The clubhouse was rebuilt four times, in four
different locations.

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4 million more that must
still be raised.
"The need is great, but our community's resolve to help the neediest among
us is greater," said KidsPeace President + CEO C. KidsPeace was called "the outstanding organization" of its kind by
the American Association of Psychiatric Services for Children and "a prototype
of what we need for all children everywhere" by family expert Dr. Other charities benefiting from Ty Warner estimated $100 million
in donations during the last five years include the American and International
Red Crosses, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, the Ronald
McDonald House, and Agassi Foundation for At Risk Youth. Other properties include the 75 year-old Four
Seasons Biltmore, the Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club, and the romantic
500-acre San Ysidro Ranch retreat , all located in the affluent Montecito
community in beautiful California.

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And now it is through such champions as Governor
Rendell, Representative Rooney, Bob Allen, the Harry C.
The result of that dedication and ingenuity is hundreds of spectacular
courses worldwide.ty. Warner also owns the magnificent Sandpiper Golf
Course which is situated on a Pacific Ocean bluff.

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Rooney Bring in Grant to Create Better World for Children,
Local Jobs

Area Foundations, Philanthropists and Community Members Add $600,000 in
Support as 123-year-old Charity Launches Campaign to Renovate Part of Historic
Campus

BETHLEHEM, Pa. Rooney, and the Pennsylvania
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program.

Allen, a local businessman who was involved in the dairy
industry and is now chairman of the Board for KidsPeace, pledged $100,000 to
the campaign. This is going to be a really nice
golf course , and an outstanding opportunity I am very excited about. Of those,
Jack Nicklaus has been involved in 236 courses open for play worldwide,
including 197 solo designs, 28 co-designs, and 11 redesigns . He is known for his generosity,
most recently donating $6 million to the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation
for his underprivileged children's school in Las Vegas. He also completed the
$8.
Founded in 1986 by Ty Warner, creator of the wildly popular Beanie
Babies(R), Ty is the world leader in the sale of plush toys. Mr.

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Trexler Trust, $90,000 from the R. "With the views and the
abundance of old cypress trees throughout, the site is very reflective of you
might think of and enjoy in a traditional Coastal California golf course,"
said Nicklaus. Are we going to create a
championship golf course that you could hold the U. Warner's ARCO
property sits.

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Rooney at a press
conference at KidsPeace's 31-acre Bethlehem campus. "I've supported the cause of children through KidsPeace for many
years, and now it is time for all of us to become involved," Mr."
Generous pledges have already been made, including $150,000 from the Harry
C. Laros Foundation, $50,000 from a donor
who wishes to remain anonymous, $30,000 from Keystone Nazareth Charitable
Trust, $25,000 from the Bastian Foundation, and $10,000 from the Rider Pool
Foundation. Lee Salk. However, the name Nicklaus transcends his dominance as a player and
extends far beyond Jack alone. The Ty Heart Logo(R), recognized around the world,
can be found on all Ty products available at finer specialty gift retailers. Just added to his unique collection of
properties -- the enchanting Kona Village Resort located on the Kona Coast of
the Big Island of Hawaii, the Las Ventanas Resort in Los Cabos Mexico, the
Montecito Country Club located in Santa Barbara, California, and the Miramar
Hotel located Montecito. Yet , the emergence of the Valley
Club, combined with the stock market crash of 1929, caused financial struggles
for the club that lasted several decades. In 1995, 20-years of ownership was celebrated with a complete
renovation of the clubhouse's interior.

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Community Leaders and Local Foundations Join Effort . All of the properties are
currently involved in extensive renovation programs according to Mr. Warner's
vision.

HISTORY OF THE MONTECITO COUNTRY CLUB
The Early Days: A place to call home
The Montecito Country Club and the Biltmore may have more in common than
potentially sharing the same owner.

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The selection was made after Ty Warner and his team interviewed
several esteemed golf design firms and traveled the country evaluating the
nation's leading courses. Today, the Nicklaus also stands for superior
golf course design , a result of Jack's more than three decades as a renowned
golf course designer and his sons' and son-in-law's solid reputations as
designers themselves.
Nicklaus Design is considered the world's leading golf course design firm,
with 282 golf courses open for play in 28 countries and 36 states.

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