Dec 4, 2002 By Frances Borsodi Zajac 4 min read

Local residents donated another $860 to the 2002 Give-A-Christmas campaign Tuesday, raising the total to $2,692. “That’s fabulous,’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star. “We’re doing well in this second week of the campaign. But remember we have a long way to go to reach our goal of $40,000. So let’s all pitch in together to raise money for the Salvation Army.’

Tuesday’s donors included the Walnut Hill United Methodist Women who contributed $140 and the Rebekah Circle of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Uniontown who sent in $100.

There were three other $100 donations.

“Thank you so much,’ said Sparkle.

Contributions came from residents of Uniontown, Perryopolis, McClellandtown, Star Junction, Dunbar, Masontown, Grindstone and Connellsville.

“We’re very pleased to accept your donations,’ said Sparkle. “Thank you so much for thinking of others.’

Sparkle also received some nice notes:

“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this donation in memory of Henry, Freda and Gene Festog and Frank and Helen Hoferer. We pray you reach your goal in this worthwhile endeavor.’ Frank and Barbara Hoferer of Uniontown.

“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed is a donation to Give A Christmas. Hope it helps make others’ Christmas a happy one.’ Ted and Virginia Shutok of Uniontown.

“Merry Christmas and a healthy and blessed new year to you all. I know every little bit helps. So please except this small donation in memory of my mom, Winnie Young, father, Albert Young, and all my grandchildren. God bless you all.’ Jean Grover of Dunbar.

“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed is a donation for the Give A Christmas fund for the Uniontown area. Merry Christmas Sparkle in memory of my parents and relatives: Charles and Veronica Kvasnovsky, Charles Kvasnovsk Jr., Norman and Rose Firestone Sr., Norman and Evelyn Firestone Jr., Timothy Paul Firestone, Thomas A. Kodric, Anothy and Margaret Kodric, John and Mary Adams, grandparents, Marie Kazimer, Veronica Baughman, Frank and Katherine Marfi, Margaret Anderson, Mary Hernansky, Anna Shimko and Julia Begovich. If everyone in a household game you $2 or $3, Sparkle, you would reach your goal by Dec. 23.’ Robert and Therese Firestone of Chillicothe, Ohio.

“Merry Christmas.’ Larry, Ginnie and Keeley McVey of Grindstone.

“May God bless your good work’ Anonymous in North Union Township.

Sparkle also received Christmas cards from Doug and Melissa Deal of Grindstone, Paul and Jean Claar of Uniontown, Jean Kuhn of Uniontown, Betty Jane Miller of Little Summit and the Rebekah Circle of Calvary United Methodist Church.

“Thank you all so much,’ said Sparkle. “I love to read mail. Remember that if you’re interested in sending in a donation. And please send that donation today. Remember that Christmas is just a short time away.’

To participate, send your donation to Give A Christmas, P.O. Box 1147, Uniontown 15401 or visit the Herald-Standard offices in Uniontown, Connellsville and Brownsville or the Greene County Messenger in Waynesburg weekdays during business hours.

Today’s contributors are: Walnut Hill United Methodist Women, Uniontown; James and Nola Lang, Perryopolis; Sarah and Thomas Stickle, McClellandtown; Katherine Beck, Star Junction; Jean Grover, Dunbar, in memory of mom Winnie Young, father Albert Young and in honor of all her grandchildren; Anonymous, Masontown; Doug and Melissa Deal, Grindstone; Dorothy Messman, Connellsville; Edith Herring, Uniontown; Wendell and Margaret Patterson, Uniontown, in memory of parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malik; Paul and Jean Claar, Uniontown; Ted and Virginia Shutok, Uniontown; Jean Kuhn, Uniontown, in memory of parents John and Erma McNair; Betty Jane Miller, Dunbar; Rebekah Circle, Calvary United Methodist Church, Uniontown; John Prystupa Jr., Uniontown; Frank and Barbara Hoferer, Uniontown, in memory of Henry, Freda and Gene Festog and Frank and Helen Hoferer; Daniel and Dolores Kukotch, Uniontown; Patsy and Sara Petro, Uniontown; Glenn and Mary Jean Townsend, Masontown; Norma Allison, Perryopolis, to honor grandchildren Derek, Clayton, Claire, Jared, Mary, Katie, and Will.