Holiday campaign for needy grows to $17,372
The 2002 Give-A-Christmas fund continues to grow with the new total at $17,372.81. “That’s because our readers sent in another $2,173.96,’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star. “Thank you so much for doing that. We really appreciate it.
“But anyone else who is thinking of contributing, please do it today,’ said Sparkle. “Remember that our deadline is Monday at noon and we are still a long way from reaching our goal of $40,000 for the Salvation Army. If you are thinking about giving, please do so today. The Salvation Army helps people in your own community and this is a time of year when we should be thinking of others. Won’t you help?’
Sparkle is pleased to announce that the latest contributions have come from Chalk Hill, Uniontown, Smithfield, Brownsville, New Salem, Masontown, Fairchance, Lemont Furnace, Brownsville, Hopwood and Farmington.
Groups and businesses that participated included: Laurel Highlands Cafeteria Ladies, officers, members and children of Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge No. 231, Uniontown Sons of Italy; Steelworkers Local No. 13836, Interfaith Assembly for Christ in Uniontown, Calvin United Presbyterian Church Session, Ladies Aid Society, Sunday school children and teachers of Brownsville; and the students, teachers and staff of Franklin Elementary School in the Uniontown Area School District.
“Thank you so much for all your help,’ said Sparkle.
The Christmas star also received Christmas cards from Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fekete of Brownsville, Edith “Maggie Kuhta of Uniontown, and the children of Rose and Walter Planiczka of Fairchance as well as some nice notes:
“Dear Sparkle, The officers, members and children of Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge No. 231, Uniontown Sons of Italy, take great pleasure in supporting your effort to assist those in need during the holiday season.
“Contributions from our lodge were made during our Christmas parties for our children and members held last week. Several of our children went door-to-door singing Christmas carols for donations to support Sparkle. They sang for us at the Christmas party and gave Santa their donation to help those in need. Our lodge congratulates you for the great effort in this worthy cause. Happy Holidays! (Enclosed: donation $160.)’ John R. Joseph, president, and James Mangello, vice president.
“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed is our gift which is being made in loving memory of our parents, deceased loved ones and in honor of Aunt Ann Valewski. Blessed and happy holidays to all.’ Dorie and Mike Liptak of Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, May Jesus touch the hearts of many around our area and bless them with his love this year and the New Year. Keep up the fine work and dedication you put into your work. We love you and God loves you, too.’ Calvin United Presbyterian Church Session and Calvin Ladies Aid and Calvin Sunday school children and teachers.
“Sometimes we are so busy agonizing over our particular situation in life that we forget those less fortunate. If we would all give a little – even the smallest contribution can make a difference in someone’s life.’ Janet Cole of Uniontown.
“This gift is given in honor of my co-workers in the Logistics and Supply Chain Department at Invensys Metering Systems in Uniontown. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.’ Brenda DelSignore.
“Dear Sparkle, Good luck on reaching your goal. It’s a pleasure to donate to this great cause. Happy holidays to all. In memory of John Platos, Mike and Pauline Sandala, and John and Adda Platos.’ Loretta Platos of Merrittstown.
“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed is a donation for my parents, Floyd Curie and Hazel Currie, and my husband, Nelson Drylie. This donations is for the Salvation Army in Brownsville. Hope you make more than your goal.’ Charlotte Drylie of Brownsville.
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this gift in memory of our dearest son Scott, his grandparents George and Eleanor Kaufman and Butch Kaufman. Hope your goal is reached. How wonderful.’ Michael and Sandra Vrabel of New Salem.
“Sparkle, Seasons’ greetings and best wishes for a very happy New Year. A little donation in memory of my husband. Merry Christmas to all.’ Agnes Bogozi of Masontown.
“Dear Sparkle, I am sure God will richly bless you for all the good work you are doing. This donation is for my son. In memory of my son Tony (Jimbo) Sabec of Deer Lake. God bless you all! Keep up the good work.’ Louise D. Livingstone of Chalk Hill.
“Thanks for all your encouragement,’ said Sparkle. “I do hope we reach our goal, but we have only a short time to do it.
“Remember that our deadline is Monday at noon. If you can, please send your contribution now to Give-A-Christmas, P.O. Box 1147, Uniontown 15401 or just bring it right now to the Herald-Standard offices in Uniontown, Brownsville and Connellsville or the Greene County Messenger in Waynesburg.
“You can bring your donation today and Monday during business hours. But remember that we only have until noon on Monday. Please won’t you help now?’ Sparkle asked.
Today’s contributions
Louise Livingstone, in memory of son Tony (Jimbo) Sabec of Deer Lake, Chalk Hill; Laurel Highlands Cafeteria Ladies, Uniontown; Amanda Ryczek, in loving memory of Papa Rocco Bartoni, Smithfield; Brenda Del Signore, in honor of coworkers in Logistics and Supply Chain Department at Invensys Metering Systems, Uniontown.
Ernest and Eleanor Farina, Brownsville; Dorie and Mike Liptak, in loving memory of parents and deceased loved ones and in honor of Aunt Ann Valewski, Uniontown; Sue, Ed, Jeff, Mark and Justin, in memory of Emma Bugosh and Donald Cope, Uniontown; John and Annette Mamula, in memory of John Fagler, Uniontown; Officers, members and children of Giuseppe Massini Lodge 231, Uniontown Sons of Italy, Uniontown; Steelworkers Local 13836, Uniontown; Michael and Sandra Vrabel, in memory of dearest son Scott, his grandparents George and Eleanor Kaufman and Butch Kaufman, New Salem.
Agnes Bogozi, Masontown; Interfaith Assembly of Christ, Uniontown; Their children, in memory of Mom and Dad, Rose and Walter Planiczka, Fairchance; Ann Stefanini, in memory of husband Leonard Stefanini, parents and brothers and sisters, Lemont Furnace.
Janet Cole, Uniontown, Tony, Mar and Jessie, in memory of Geana Galie, Uniontown; Tony and Josephine Carolla, Uniontown; Nieces Carrie and Lisa Christopher, in memory of Aunt Ann Trifiro, Uniontown.
Calvin United Presbyterian Church Session, Ladies Aid Society, Sunday School children and teachers, Brownsville; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fekete, in memory of Bette and Victor Szwejkowski, Brownsville; Charlotte Drylie, for parents Floyd and Hazel Currie and husband Nelson Drylie, Brownsville.
Loretta Platos, in memory of John Platos, Mike, Brownsville; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Miller Jr., in memory of beloved daughter Karen Jo Miller, Hopwood; The Franks Family, Uniontown; Edith “Maggie” Kuhta, Uniontown; Patricia Alexander, Uniontown; Students, Teachers, Staff of Franklin Elementary School, Uniontown; Jim Newman, in honor of Florence Amber, Uniontown; Buddy and Barb Eicher, Farmington.