Holiday campaign raises $35,137
Sparkle, the Christmas star, is announcing that the 2002 Give-A-Christmas campaign raised $35,137.58 for the Salvation Army. “That’s tremendous. You should be proud of yourselves for the good work that you have done to help others in your community,’ said Sparkle to contributors to this year’s campaign.
“I know we fell short of our goal of raising $40,000, but we were close,’ the Christmas star continued. “I’m so pleased with everyone who did their part to help.’
Once again, the students, teachers and parents of the Albert Gallatin School District contributed the greatest amount to the campaign: $8,939.30. The breakdown of gifts by schools is as follows: Albert Gallatin High School, $360; Albert Gallatin South Middle School, $1,200; Albert Gallatin North Middle School, $246; A.L. Wilson Elementary School, $1,428.50; George Plava Elementary School, $2,025; Smithfield Elementary School, $1,500; Masontown Elementary School, $875; Friendship Hill Elementary School, $481; and D. Ferd Swaney Elementary School, $823.10.
They also sent this letter:
“Dear Sparkle, The students, teachers and parents of the Albert Gallatin School District are pleased to present this donation to the 2002 Sparkle Campaign.
“The nine schools in the Albert Gallatin School District held a variety of fund-raising projects which were supported by students, parents, teachers and community members.
“We would like to acknowledge the generosity and effort of all those in the Albert Gallatin School District who helped to make Christmas 2002 a little brighter for Fayette County citizens.’ Albert Gallatin Education Association.
Other notable contributions included Fluor Constructors International Inc. of Masontown donated $1,000, while Mr. Robert Caldwell and the 10th grade academic world cultures classes of Uniontown Area Senior High School raised $600 and the students of Brownsville Area High School donated $257.79 to a collection by the student council. Larraine Susa’s Dance Unlimited of Uniontown donated $320 and Fayette County Domestic Relations gave $139.35. Keisterville Union Church and community donated $141. HSTV Santa, Mrs. Santa and Elf Eddie contributed $200.
Other groups and businesses that contributed included Herring Garden Center in Chalk Hill, Masontown Quilters, employees of Clar-Mac Furniture and Appliance Sales in Point Marion, Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church in Smithfield, Miss Dubell’s kindergarten class of Smithfield Elementary School, Pandacare Inc. Daycare Children of Uniontown, Paradise Lakes of Brownsville, Drs. Spinuzza, Etzle, Camele and Tirpak of Uniontown, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Howes of Brownsville, employees of Gerome Manufacturing Co. Inc., Uniontown Plants and Nelson Boskovitch Insurance Agency of Uniontown.
Altogether, the final contributors came from Uniontown, Browns-ville, Perryopolis, Chalk Hill, Smithfield, Republic, Masontown, Point Marion, Star Junction, Smock, Bobtown, Adah, Conn-ellsville, Clarksville, Hopwood, Farmington, Fairchance, Car-michaels, Hopwood, Markleysburg, Lake Lynn, Keisterville, Waltersburg, Allison and throughout the Albert Gallatin School District.
“Thank you for all your help,’ said Sparkle. “We appreciate all you did.’
Sparkle also received Christmas cards from Marge Smore and one in memory of Michael and Martha Susa and these nice notes:
“Your work in this endeavor is appreciated, and we can only hope that our small gift will help you attain your goal.’ J.T. Budzik of Fluor Constructors International Inc. of Masontown.
“Dear Sparkle and friends, May the spirit of the season bring joy to your celebration and happiness to the new year.’ Mr. Robert D. Caldwell and the 10th-grade academic world cultures classes of Uniontown Area Senior High School.
“Merry Christmas from Grade Chapel Presbyterian Church! We are happy to save our pennies all year to help you help others. Keep up the good work.’
“Enclosed is a donation to ‘Sparkle Christmas’ from the employees of Gerome Manufacturing Co. Inc. Uniontown Plants.’ Merry Christmas Ricky McLay of Gerome Manufacturing.
“Dear Give-A-Christmas Drive, Enclosed is a donation from the Keisterville Union Church and Community. A donation offering was taken at our Keisterville Union Church Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 22. May God bless you. We would like to extend to you the warmest of Christmas greetings.’ Lois E. Smoley, chairwoman of social and fund-raising, Keisterville Union Church.
“Dear Sparkle, Happy holidays and best wishes. Please accept this small donation for the good people of Brownsville area.’ Adam Ballone.”
“Merry Christmas, Sure hope you reach your goal.’
“Dear Sparkle, We wanted to help out a little. We don’t have a lot, but we are thankful for what we have. Please take in memory of Al Howell.’ Sandy, Dee and Ryan Howell of Smithfield.
“Dear Sparkle, You do a wonderful job of spreading the joy and message of Christmas,’ Anonymous in Bobtown.
“Enclosed is a check in loving memory of my husband, Bud, and son Scotty. Seasons greetings to all.’ Alice C. Monahan of Smithfield.
“Good luck, Sparkle!’ Ricardo and Nicholas Ezzi of Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Happy holidays to everyone in the area. May we all have a peaceful, healthy new year.’ Evelyn McCormick of Uniontown.
“Merry Christmas to all of you.’ Masontown Quilters.
“Dear Sparkle and company, I’m so glad to have the opportunity to help the less fortunate again this year. May God bless you and your campaign, and best wishes for a happy holiday.’ Dave Slusarick of Uniontown.
“Sparkle, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In memory of our parents Frank and Marie Collins and Edward Mincer. God bless everyone.’ Stacy Thomas and Ted Mincer of Uniontown.
“Sparkle, We offer this gift in memory of deceased friends and family members and hope it will make someone’s Christmas brighter.’ Rod and Karen Schoener of Smithfield.
A final note simply said, “Merry Christmas to all.’
Sparkle said, “Thank you for your kind words and to all who helped us by participating in the 2002 Give-A-Christmas campaign. Hope all of your holidays are merry and bright. And I will see you next year.’
Today’s Contributions:
Anonymous, Uniontown; Students, teachers and parents of the Albert Gallatin School District; Fayette County Domestic Relations Section, all Fayette County; Anonymous, Uniontown; Dr. and Mrs. Robert Howes, Brownsville; Stephen Petruska Jr., Uniontown; George and Cecelia Lesho, Perryopolis; Mom Shirley Sellong, in memory of Danette Lynn Ritz, Uniontown; Lenny Malenosky, in memory of Dorothy and William Malenosky and Stanley, Uniontown; The Herrings, Herrings Garden Center, in memory of Joe Kaluta, Chalk Hill; Rod and Karen Schoener, in memory of deceased friends and family members, Smithfield; Stacy Thomas and Ted Mincer, in memory of parents Frank and Marie Collins and Edward Mincer, Uniontown; Marge Smore, in memory of Thomas Smore, Uniontown; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon C. Meese, Uniontown; Mr. Robert D. Caldwell and the 10th grade academic world cultures classes of Uniontown Area Senior High School, Uniontown; Dave Slusarick, Uniontown; Nancy Patrick, Republic; Masontown Quilters, Masontown; Dolores and Frank Coppolino and grandson Anthony Lovat, Brownsville; Employees of Clar-MAC-Furniture and Appliance Sales, Point Marion; Pamela Ugolini-Queer, Star Junction; Anonymous, Star Junction; Christine Polkabala, Smock; Evelyn McCormick, Uniontown; Ricardo and Nicholas Ezzi, Uniontown; Alice Monahan, in loving memory of husband Bud and son Scotty, Smithfield; Eric Peccon, in memory of great grandparents, Gino and Margaret Ugolini, Star Junction; Anonymous, Bobtown; Cynthia and Walter Frankhouser, Adah; Larry and Janet Shinsky, Uniontown; Kathy Martin, in loving memory of Ann and Richard Rush; Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church, Smithfield; Sandy, Dee and Ryan Howell, in memory of Al Howell, Smithfield; William and Rosemarie Chambers, Clarksville; Miss Dubell’s Kindergarten Class of Smithfield Elementary School, Smithfield; Anonymous, Uniontown, Donna Rosinski, Perryopolis; William Thomas, Hopwood, Adam Ballone, Brownsville; Jane Lambie, in memory of Aunt Terry Groover, Farmington; Scott and Charlotte Morris, in honor of “grandchildren” Colton Scott and Carleigh Kay Barkefelt, Fairchance; Dorothy Bellan, Carmichaels; Mrs. Luella Cunningham, in memory of Kenneth C. Cunningham and in honor of daughters Myrna Novak and Marilyn Umbel, Masontown; Anonymous, Hopwood; Genevieve Glisan, in memory of parents Ralph and Leona Glisan and sister and husband Eva June and Donald Rosenberger, Markleysburg; Rose Ann Valeri, in honor and praise of the greatest Gift ever given, over 2000 years ago, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Masontown; Charmaine Steve, Lake Lynn; Students of Brownsville Area High School collected by Student Council, Brownsville; Rosemary Palya, Uniontown; Mara Jo Sigut, Uniontown; Pandacare Inc. Daycare Children, Uniontown; Paradise Lakes, Brownsville; Larraine Susa’s Dance Unlimited, in memory of Michael and Martha Susa, Uniontown; Dr. Spinuzza, Dr. Etzle, Dr. Camele and Dr. Tirpak, Uniontown; Keisterville Union Church and Community, Keisterville; Joe Budzik, Fluor Constructors International Inc., Masontown; Christy (Reed) Smith and Ray Smith Jr., in memory of mother Jean Reed and father-in-law Ray “Pap” Smith, Uniontown; Toni and Jim Anthony, in memory of Mom Doris Jean Reed, Uniontown; Anonymous, Brownsville; Employees of Gerome Manufacturing Co. Inc., Uniontown Plants, Uniontown; Evelyn Gogola, Waltersburg, Karen Paduone, Connellsville, Nelson Boskovitch Insurance Agency, Uniontown; Lois Scabis, in memory of parents June and Jack Hershman and sister Leila Guldin, Allison; John Marcolini, Brownsville; Rich and Marian Jarina, in memory of Joseph and Susan Jellick and Stephen Jarina, Chalk Hill; HSTV Santa, Mrs. Santa and Elf Eddie, divide among all.