Whitinsville, Mass. October 10, 2005 – Osterman Propane, as part of its regular philanthropic efforts, today announced a donation of $14,730 to the American Red Cross to assist in the relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

This donation represents contributions from individual Osterman employees combined with a 50% match by Osterman Propane Inc.

Osterman Propane has a 45 year history of providing customers with propane, comfort, and confidence. Osterman serves over 60,000 customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.