CONTACT:	Karen L. Dorway, President BauerFinancial, Inc.
	TEL:	1.800.388.6686
	FAX:	1.800.230.9569 www.bauerfinancial.com kdorway@bauerfinancial.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

To the Editor:

Walden Federal Proudly Announces its

5-Star Safety Rating

March 2008: Walden Federal Savings & Loan Association, Walden, New York is proud to announce it has achieved a 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. Based on the financial condition of the bank, the 5-Star rating indicates that Walden Federal is one of the strongest banks in the country.

“We are all aware of the problems in the banking industry these days,” says Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Consumers need to know there are still well-run banks, like Walden Federal, that continue to shine even when times are tough. Walden Federal puts safety and soundness ahead of all else, making it an ideal place to put your deposits.”

Established in 1919, Walden Federal has been serving the financial needs of its neighbors and friends for 89 years. It operates through six conveniently located offices in Monroe, Montgomery, Newburgh, Otisville and Walden and can be found on the internet at www.waldenfederal.com.

Walden Federal: “Banking With the Hometown Touch.”

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can they elude it. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by calling 800.388.6686 or visiting www,bauerfinancial.com.

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For more information on Walden Federal, or any other U.S. bank, contact Karen Dorway directly at 800.388.6686 or e-mail her at kdorway@bauerfinancial.com.

BauerFinancial, Inc. 2655 LeJeune Road, Penthouse One, Coral Gables, FL 33134.