March 1, 2008

March 1, 2008

Teachers and staff of North Side Elementary in Ellwood City donated $5 each Friday in order to wear jeans to school. The proceeds, from teachers and staff throughout the district, went to the Ellwood City Revitalization Committee. Among those participating are, from left, Craig Alberts and Kandis Boy, learning support teachers; Carol Todorich, fourth trade teacher; Craig Mills, sixth grade teacher; Patti Kuhn, Ellwood City Revitalization board member and promotions chairwoman; and Randy French, fifth grade teacher. Teachers often support community causes via "Jeans Days," including Gavin Myers, the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Ellwood City Ministerium and The Caring Team. In an effort to raise public awareness for the revitalization program the committee plans to sell T-shirts, hats, key chains and other items. Local businesses are invited to suggest items to benefit the program.

March 5, 2008

Participants in the Ellwood City Revitalization program displayed new T-shirts bearing the agency's logo and presented a check from Ellwood City Area School District teachers, Tuesday at the Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce. From left are Angela Valvano, a member of borough council and the revitalization committee; Lisa Fox, Kimpel's Jewelers; Dan Franus, Franus Architectural Associates; Lenore Bazzichi, revitalization committee; Tom Stachura, executive director Ellwood City Area Chamber of Commerce; Paul Hoyson, ESB Bank; Kevin Bowser, legislative aide to state Rep. Jaret Gibbons (D-10, Ellwood City); and Patti Kuhn, revitalization committee and Posies by Patti. The check totaled $680 from teachers who wore jeans to school on Friday. Orders for the T-shirts, for a donation of $15 each, can be made at the Chamber. Key chains can also be ordered for $10 each. Other items bearing the revitalization logo will be made available in the future.