Holiday campaign hits $14,014
The latest contributions to the 2002 Give-A-Christmas campaign have pushed the new total to $14,014.85. “That’s wonderful,’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star. “We’re so happy to see people continue to participate as our deadline to raise $40,000 for the Salvation Army approaches. Remember that we have until noon on Monday to meet our goal and that’s not much time.’
The latest donations amounted to $2,182.28 and came from residents of Uniontown, Smithfield, Dunbar, Brownsville, Grindstone, Dickerson Run, Farmington, Mill Run, Newell, McClellandtown, Brier Hill, Connellsville, Waltersburg, Hopwood, Vanderbilt, Carmichaels, New Salem, Point Marion, Republic and Masontown.
Groups and businesses participating included the Primary Department of Christ United Methodist Church in Uniontown, Grindstone Lions Club, Fayette County School Nurses Association, Bear Run Church of the Brethren, American Legion Post 753 in New Salem, the management and employees of Sucevic, Piccolomini & Kuchar Engineering Inc. in Uniontown and students and staff of R.W. Clark Elementary School in the Laurel Highlands School District.
Sparkle also received some nice notes:
“Dear Sparkle, The third-grade classes at R.W. Clark Elementary School led the way collecting for Sparkle this year. Cans were decorated and placed in each classroom. We hope our donation of $448.28 will help make a difference for some families this year. Thanks to all the students and staff for their generosity. We extend Christmas wishes to all from R.W. Clark Elementary. Good luck in reaching your goal.’ R.W. Clark Elementary in Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept our donation to help in this year’s campaign. May God bless all.’ Bear Run Church of the Brethren.
“Merry Christmas Sparkle, $125 from the management and employees of Sucevic, Piccolomini and Kuchar Engineering Inc. of Uniontown.
“Sparkle, Hope this can make someone’s Christmas a little happier.’ Joys Franks of Smithfield and Karen Leighty of Waltersburg.
“In the spirit of James 1:17, our annual contribution is given in memory of the late Helen Lucille Selby who was, indeed, one of God’s special gifts to our family.’ The Rev. and Mrs. Louis E. Ridgley Jr. of Uniontown.
“In loving memory of family members and friends.’ John and Ginny Musar of Newell.
“In memory of our mothers Nellis Soltis and Maria Hileman. God bless.’ Pat and Vern Hileman of Smithfield.
“Sparkle, Hope everyone has a blessed, healthy and safe holiday season and New Year.’ Joe, Anna Marie and Megan Sarko of Uniontown.
“Please accept this donation in loving memory of my dad, Walter H. Metts. Merry Christmas!’ Patty French of Smithfield.
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this donation in memory of my mother and grandmother Myrtle Neighbors who passed away on March 19, 2002. She always contributed to the Salvation Army. Hope you meet your goal.’ Ron, Tammy, Ronnie and Heather Keller of Dunbar.
“Dear Sparkle, Continue to shine over all! Hope you reach your goal.’ Dan and Mary Jane Glitz and Thorpe, too, of Uniontown.
“Donation given in memory of David Mosser by Will and Carolyn Mosser of Vanderbilt.’
“In memory of Rose and Francis Malia’ Richard R. Malia of New Salem.
“Wishing you all the joy and wonder that Christmas brings and all the best for Sparkle.’ George and Mary Homa from Masontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this gift in memory of our deceased family members: Sophia and George Arshen, Ruth and Alex Miller, Allan Miller and Lori Miller Downs. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.’ Cheryl and Bill Arshen of Uniontown.
“In honor of the deceased members of Post 753 New Salem American Legion.’ American Legion Post 753 of New Salem.
“This is a call to the 55,000 Fayette County students who were a part of the spirit of the Phineas Fayette generation. Phineas is asking all of his Fayette friends – wherever they are – to make a donation today to Sparkle, the Christmas star.’ Mr. and Mrs. Emil T. Beck of Uniontown.
“Please accept this donation in memory of Renee Miscik who died two years ago on Dec. 21. She kept track of how Sparkle was doing every week and hoped that he would make his goal. Good luck again this year.’ Given by her family.
To participate, send your contributions to Give-A-Christmas, P.O. Box 1147, Uniontown 15401 or bring it to the front desks of the Herald-Standard offices in Brownsville, Connellsville and Uniontown weekdays or the Greene County Messenger in Waynesburg weekdays during business hours. Deadline is Monday at noon.
Today’s contributors
Sylvia Sleighter, Uniontown; The John Hamilton Family, Uniontown; Primary Department of Christ United Methodist Church, Uniontown.
Patty French, Smithfield, in memory of dad Walter H. Metts; Adrienne, Gerad and Leanne, Uniontown; Joe, Anna Marie and Megan Sarko, Uniontown; Pat and Vern Hileman, Smithfield, in memory of mothers Nellis Soltis and Maria Hileman; Ron, Tammy, Ronnie and Heather Keller, Dunbar, in memory of mother/grandmother Myrtle Neighbors; Alberta Angelo, Brownsville; Anonymous, Grindstone; Grindstone Lions Club, Grindstone; Nick Mihalko, Brownsville, for Redstone High School Class of 46; Fayette County School Nurses Association, Fayette County; Pete and Sue Orlando, Dickerson Run; James Orlando, Dickerson Run; Austin Murphy, Farmington; Bear Run Church of the Brethren, Mill Run; John and Ginny Musar, Newell, in loving memory of family members and friends; Her Family, McClellandtown, in memory of Renee Miscik; Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards, Uniontown; Mary, Ken, Julie and Greg Allison, Brier Hill; Audrey Rohm, Uniontown; Anonymous, Masontown; Betty Jane Bernot, Connellsville, in honor of sister Dorothy Cooper of Huntington Beach, CA.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Glebes, Uniontown; Rev. and Mrs. Louis E. Ridgley Jr., Uniontown, in memory of Helen Lucille Selby; Joyce Franks and Karen Leighty, Smithfield, Waltersburg; Rachel Pastorius, Hopwood, in memory of grandfather Robert Pastorius and Uncle Rick Pastorius; Charlotte and Lee Miller, Uniontown, in honor of granddaughter Cassandra Grace Miller; William and Veronica Adams, Uniontown; Will and Carolyn Mosser, Vanderbilt, in memory of David Mosser, The Robert Rae Family, Uniontown, in memory of deceased parents; Dan and Mary Jane Glitz and Thorpe too, Uniontown; Kimberly and Barry Anderson, Farmington; Charles and Lonnie Barnhart, Carmichaels; Richard R. Malia, New Salem, in memory of Rose and Francis Malia; American Legion Post 753, New Salem, in memory of deceased members of Post 753 New Salem American Legion; Betty Blackburn, New Salem; Carol Ferencak, Uniontown.
Cheryl and Bill Arshen, Uniontown, in memory of deceased family members Sophie and George Arshen, Allan Miller, Ruth and Alex Miller, Lori Miller Downs; Management and Employees of Sucevic, Uniontown; Norma B. Roso, Point Marion, in memory of brothers Dalton and Neil Blosser; Patty and Art Ceschin, Republic; George and Mary Homa, Masontown; Anonymous, Uniontown; Emil and Stephanie Beck, Uniontown; Students and Staff of R.W. Clark Elementary, Uniontown; Dorothy Ballard and Betty O’Neill, Farmington; James and Bettie O’Neill, Farmington.