Christmas fund-raiser brings in $36,153
The results of the 2003 Give A Christmas campaign are in, and the final total stands at $36,153.85. While the campaign didn’t reach its goal of raising $40,000 for the Salvation Army, it came close.
“And I think that’s great,’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star and official mascot for the campaign.
The last donations amounted to $6,905.85, which included a gift of $2,163 from the students and staff of Laurel Highlands Middle School, $1,762.46 from Robert Caldwell and the Uniontown High School Academic World Culture Classes and $1,000 from W. Gerald and Carolyn Blaney of Chalk Hill.
“I’m impressed,’ said Sparkle. “We appreciate all their efforts.’
Other donations Tuesday included $261.39 from Laurel Highlands Senior High, $190 from Seaton & Bowman of Uniontown, $140 from Coldwell Banker Uniontown Office Realtors Jennifer Stafford, Diane Zinn, Rickey Brady, Jonathan Radcliffe, Tony Tserafino, Mary Lou Frantz and Jim Woleslagle; $200 from Larraine Susa of Larraine Susa’s Dance Unlimited of Uniontown, and $100 from anonymous in Uniontown.
“Wow! Thank you all so much,’ said Sparkle.
Other groups that participated included Triangle Class of Great Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown, owners and employees of Clar-Mac Furniture and Appliance Sales of Point Marion, Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge No. 231 of Uniontown, Sons of Italy; and Calvin United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid, Session and Sunday School children and teachers, Chelsey, Bryon, Nicole, Skye, Jonathan, Mackenzie, Allisyn, Jessica, Phillip, DJ, Jamie Tiffini, Rhonda Martini, Kathy Bajtos, Darlene Jacobs and the Rev. Aleta Menchyk.
“It’s wonderful when people get together to help,’ said Sparkle.
Sparkle also received some nice notes:
“Dear Sparkle, Please accept this donation from Laurel Highlands Middle School students and staff. We had a lot of activities to help us raise the money. Along with ‘hat’ and ‘pajama’ days for the students and ‘jeans’ day for the staff, we also had chances to win a yearbook and school sweatshirts. We had a great time and collected a total of $2,163. We hope it helps you in reaching your goal. Good luck!’ The students and the staff of Laurel Highlands Middle School.
“Dear Sparkle and crew, Wishing you a blessed Christmas and a happy and peaceful new year. My academic World Cultures classes once again led the way collecting for the Give A Christmas drive at Uniontown High School. We were overwhelmed by the response from students, staff members and their families who helped us raise a total of $1,762.46. Merry Christmas and God bless.’ Robert D. Caldwell and the UHS Academic World Cultures Classes.
“Dear Sparkle, May God bless you Sparkle for all the good work you do. We were blessed with a beautiful, healthy grandson. This donation is in honor of him, Ashton Ronald Brown. Merry Christmas to all.’ Pat and Angela Kustron of McClellandtown.
“Sparkle, This donation is in memory of Michael and Martha Susa. Good luck in reaching your goal.’ Larraine Susa of Uniontown.
“I know I already sent a donation but decided to send another. It’s such a good cause.’ Margaret Angelo of Fairchance.
“Enclosed is my donation to the Give A Christmas fund. Merry Christmas!’ Michelle Korona of Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Enclosed is my donation in memory of my husband Glenn Smiley, daughter Sandi and daughter-in-law Denise. I’m sending a prayer that you will meet your goal and wish for all a blessed Christmas.’ Betty Smiley of Uniontown.
“Dear Sparkle, Hope you’ll meet your goal!’ Anita McCormick of Hopwood.
“Sparkle, We are sorry we are so late doing this. This is part of our Christmas club checks. My sister Jewel Breanne and my cousin Hunter Carr and I put in some extra money for Hunter’s new baby sister Caitlin Rose Carr. She didn’t save any money yet. We hope you get enough money collected for everyone who needs it. God bless everyone with a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you.’ Jewell Breanne and Jasmine Brook Packron-Machesky and Hunter and Caitlin Ross Carr.
“Keep up the good work Sparkle. We love you. May God bless everyone this Christmas.’ Calvin United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid, Sunday School Children and our Session of Brownsville.
“Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the campaign. The Salvation Army will use it to help a lot of people. We’re grateful for your generosity,’ said Sparkle.
“We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,’ Sparkle added, “And we’ll see you next year.’
Today’s contributors were:
Laurel Highlands Senior High School, Uniontown; Seaton & Bowman, Uniontown; Ray Ansell, Uniontown, in memory of father Charles and mother Betty Ansell; Rosemary Palya, Uniontown; Pat and Angela Kustron, McClellandtown, in honor of beautiful healthy grandson Ashton Ronald Brown; Calvin United Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid, Session and Sunday School children and teachers, Chelsey, Bryon, Nicole, Skye, Jonathan, Mackenzie, Allisyn, Jessica, Phillip, DJ, Jamie, Tiffini, Rhonda Martini, Kathy Bajtos, Darlene Jacobs and Rev. Aleta Menchyk, Brownsville; Coldwell Banker Uniontown office realtors Jennifer Stafford, Diane Zinn, Rickey Brady, Jonathan Radcliffe, Tony Tserafino, Mary Lou Frantz and Jim Woleslagle, Uniontown; W. Gerald and Carolyn Blaney, Chalk Hill; Richard and Freeda Walls, Uniontown, in honor of grandchildren Brooke and John Conner, Genevieve L. Ghrist, Hopwood, in loving memory of husband William F. “Pappy” Ghrist; RJK and CMK, Uniontown; anonymous, Uniontown, in memory of Helen M. Mesler, John G. Horvath and Donald L. Rankin Sr.; Agnes Yablunosky, Hopwood; Maurice and Janet Snowdon, Uniontown, in memory of parents; Jewel Breanne and Jasmine Brook Packrone Machesky, Hunter and Caitlin Rose Carr, Uniontown; Sam and Carol Kozak, Uniontown; the VanSwearingen family, Uniontown, in memory of loved ones; students and staff of Laurel Highlands Middle School, Uniontown; Mr. Robert Caldwell and the Uniontown High School Academic World Cultures classes, Uniontown; Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kilgore, Uniontown; Anita McCormick, Hopwood; Joseph Guman, Lemont Furnace; Paul, Marian and Yvonne Kovalchick, Uniontown; Lauren Hughes, Uniontown; Alice Conway, Martin, in honor of three daughters; Ricardo, Nicholas and grandmother Geraldine Stuck, Uniontown; Loretta Platos, Merrittstown, in memory of John Platos, Mike and Pauline Sandala, John and Adda Platos; Betty Smiley, Uniontown, in memory of husband Glenn Smiley, daughter Sandi and daughter-in-law Denise, Uniontown; Mary Fanto, Uniontown; Robert, Kaitlyn and Ryan Bricker and Taran Winslow, Uniontown; Taz, Fran, Rebecca, Rachel and Sarah Zajac, Uniontown, in memory of aunt Helen Sowinski and cousin Robert Medved; Michelle Korona, Uniontown; Triangle Class, Great Bethel Baptist Church, Uniontown; Sharon and Michael Hancak, Chalk Hill; Verna Fowler, Uniontown; Eric Peccon, Star Junction, in memory of great grandparents Gino and Margaret Ugolini; Margaret Angelo, Fairchance; Larraine Susa of Larraine Susa’s Dance Unlimited, Uniontown; children, Fairchance, in memory of Walter and Rose Planiczka; Patricia Joseph, Fairchance, in memory of husband and son Tamer and Tamer Gerard Joseph; Mid Tikey, Connellsville, in memory of David Welsh; Ann Stefanini, Lemont Furnace, in memory of husband Leonard Stefanini, parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters; owners and employees of Clar-Mac Furniture and appliance Sales, Point Marion; Buddy and Barb Eicher, Farmington; Adam, Adele and Abby Martin, Hopwood, in memory of dear friend Matthew Painley; Sue and Ed Cope, Uniontown, in memory of Emma Bugosh and Donald Cope; Pam and John Barnhart, Uniontown; Dave and Maureen Homer, Vanderbilt, in memory of Ruby Hoover, Darrell Hoover, Bill and Ruth Little and Nellie Higinbotham; Giuseppe Mazzini Lodge #231, Uniontown; Sons of Italy, Pres. James “Bucky” Mangello, Uniontown.