Give-A-Christmas total hits $19,820
Herald-Standard readers continue to come through for Give-A-Christmas, donating $3,725 in the latest contributions. The new total stands at $19,820. “That’s fabulous!’ said Sparkle, the Christmas star. “We’re so happy that you’re thinking about us. Remember that we want to raise $40,000 to benefit the Salvation Army in your neighborhoods. So by helping Give-A-Christmas, you are helping your neighbors.’
The latest donations came from Uniontown, Hopwood, Fairchance, Masontown, California, Mill Run, Carmichaels, Farmington, Chalk Hill, Smithfield, Brownsville, Lemont Furnace, Connellsville and New Geneva. Two groups gave donations to be used throughout Fayette County.
Sparkle received many Christmas cards and these nice notes:
“May this help make someone’s Christmas brighter.’ Bear Run Church of the Brethren.
“Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas.’ Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church in High House.
“Hope you make your goal.’ Dorothy Trenk of California.
“Dear Sparkle, God bless you and all the good you do helping those in need.’ Ronald and Eleanor Honsaker of Masontown.
“Keep up the good work.’ Mary Fanto of Uniontown.
“Sparkle, Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.’ George and Mary Homa of Masontown.
“You do great work and I just know you will meet your goal.’ Warren Bailey of Fairchance.
“Dear Sparkle, May your goal be reached during this holiday season as you continue to shine with hope. God bless.’ Daniel and Mary Jane Glitz and Thorpe of Uniontown.
Sparkle was also touched by this note from Mia and Dominic Hull of Uniontown: “In memory of Daddy Eric Hull who was killed in Baghdad. We love you Daddy and miss you. Merry Christmas to you, Sparkle.’
“We’re so moved by all these notes and sweet wishes,’ said Sparkle. “Thanks to all of you who participate. And if there are any readers out there who are considering making a donation, please do so today. The deadline is Friday at noon – only a couple of days away.’
The final total will be reported in the Christmas Eve edition of the newspaper.
Donations can be mailed to Give-A-Christmas, P.O. Box 1147, Uniontown 15401 or brought to the offices of the Herald-Standard in Connellsville and Uniontown weekdays during business hours. Sparkle cans also have been placed in 250 store locations in the Herald-Standard distribution area.
Today’s donations include: Bob and Bonnie Hartley, Uniontown; Mike and Dorie Liptak, Uniontown, in loving memory of parents and deceased loved ones and in honor of Aunt Ann Valewski of Michigan; The Coddington Family – Terry, Julie, Sarah and Ryan, Uniontown, in honor of grandmother Florence Otto’s 90th birthday in January – she has always contributed to Sparkle; Employees of Twin Oaks Home Care Inc., Uniontown, in honor of owners Dawn and Jim Dice; Larry and Judy Baird, Uniontown, in loving memory of George, Mary, Margaret Bishop, Patricia and Ed Lundquist, Burl and Helen Baird, Father Frank Lesniowski; Mary Jo and Walt Sigut, Uniontown; Uniontown Larger Parish Men’s group, Uniontown; Dorothy Polach, Hopwood, in memory of husband Steve Polach and very special niece Bobbi Yarris Gudac; Their Family, Uniontown, in memory of John and Violet VanSwearingen; Children’s Department of Christ United Methodist Church, Uniontown; River Valley ABATE, all areas; Bob and Cindy Kefover, Uniontown, in memory of Dad, William Kollar; Daniel and Mary Jane Glitz and of course Thorpe too, Uniontown; Julie Joseph, Uniontown; Warren Bailey, Fairchance; Ronald and Eleanor Honsaker, Masontown, in memory of Glenn and Edith Honsaker and Charles Livengood, and in honor of Annabelle Livengood of Fairchance and Ruth Fretts, oldest member of the Fair View Church of the Brethren (Masontown) who will celebrate her 100th birthday on Jan. 3.
Mia and Dominic Hull, Uniontown, in memory of Daddy Eric Hull who was killed in Baghdad; Dorothy Trenk, California, in memory of parents John (Blackie) and Anna Zella and uncles Joe and Mike of California, Pa.; Bear Run Church of the Brethren, Mill Run; Frank Maruca, Uniontown, in honor of grandchildren Angela and Gregg Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnhart, Carmichaels; Mary Barr, Farmington, in honor of our Savior Jesus Christ, who is the true Reason for Christmas; Sharon and Mike Hancak, Chalk Hill; Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church, Smithfield; Terry Brozik, Smithfield, in memory of Mom and Pap Brozik and brother Sam; George and Mary Homa, Masontown; Jean Voelker, Brownsville, in memory of all her loved ones who are in a better place; Lauryn, Madison, Fierski and Parker, Smithfield, in memory of Pap, Chub Coughenour; Jeff, Mary Jo and Anna Girod, Uniontown, in memory of Anna Mary Miller; Ken and Dorothy Marcinko, Uniontown, in memory of Joseph and Mary Duritsa and Joseph and Anna Marcinko; Anonymous, Fairchance, in thanksgiving for all my blessings; Harold and Margaret Carter, Uniontown, in memory of parents and daughter Pamela J. Carter; Dr. Robert and Joyce Howes, Brownsville; Wilbur and Patricia Landman, Lemont Furnace, in memory of 12-year old grandson James Landman; Mary Fanto, Uniontown, in memory of Russell D. Fanto and Bernard “Bud” Brunetti; David and Valerie Harvey, Connellsville; Rose Bodkin, Uniontown, in honor of friends Jerry and Linda Toth, Lou and Carol Tom and Karen Tweardy; Ed and Connie Harvey, New Geneva, in honor of their four precious grandchildren Jordyn, Mason, Ethan and Princess Maya Marie; The Ron Kilgore Family, Uniontown; Patty French, Smithfield, in memory of father Walter H. Metts; Masontown Business and Professional Women’s Club, Masontown, in memory of Julie Ketchel and Rosella McCracken; Staff of the Area Agency on Aging, Fayette County Office, Fayette County; Rose Bodkin, Uniontown, in honor of my friend Jean Whitlatch.