![Attendees make their choices from more than three dozen creative entries.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/ballyhoo3.jpg)
"I'm very pleased to announce that we made $4,858," said Margaret A. 'Peggy' Barbour, who with her committee of campus volunteers tirelessly spearheaded the creative initiative to raise money for Pennsylvania College of Technology's new library.
College employees and student groups donated items to fill baskets based on a chosen book. Themes for the 39 packages represented an array of interests including food, travel, hobbies and literature and were contained in "baskets" ranging from luggage to lawn chairs. The packages ranged in value up to $550.
The following baskets were chosen as among the crowd's favorites; they each will have a book donated to the library in their creators' names.
Original
"A Richer Forest," donated by the Lumley Aviation Center
Fun
"The Adventures of Curious George," donated by Theresa and Rick Wyland.
Interesting
"Riding The Bus With My Sister: A True-Life Journey," donated by The Advisement Center
"Has Me Curious"
"Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde: An Insider's Guide to Film Slang," donated by Instructional Technology and Distance Learning
"I Want to Win That!"
"Pride and Prejudice," donated by the Library Staff
"Makes Me Go 'WOW!'"
"Chocolat," donated by Academic Support Services
Best Overall
"Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance," donated by The Admissions Office
In addition to the "Stories in a Basket" packages, a drawing was held for two high-end baskets: a Community Arts Center basket that included tickets for performances, refreshments in the Patron's Lounge, movie passes and more (won by Dorine Skorinko); and a Le Jeune Chef basket that included certificates for dinners and brunches at the restaurant, as well as other treats (won by Lenore Penfield). A silent auction and a raffle for door prizes also were held.
The "Stories in a Basket" entries, their donors and winners follow:
- "Chocolat," Academic Support Services – Sylvia Broadhuhn
- "Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul: Inspirational Stories About Love and Romance," Admissions Office – Kim Bolig
- "Riding the Bus With My Sister: A True-Life Journey," Advisement Center – Sherri Mohr
- "Busy People's Fun, Fast. Festive Christmas Cookbook," Christine Atkins – Alice Schuster
- "Snoozers," "The Going to Bed Book" and "Goodnight Moon," Christine Atkins – Wayne Sheppard
- "A Richer Forest," Lumley Aviation Center – Patrice Friant
- "Pink Think: Becoming a Woman in Many Uneasy Lessons," Peggy Barbour and Linda Morris – Dawn Powell
- "The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh," The College Store – Bill Martin
- "Housekeeping," a Novel, Gail Campbell – Pat Scheib
- "Fairy Tales," Les and Lisa Caputo – Claire Caputo
- "Claud Mann's 'Dinner and a Movie' Cookbook," Laura Carson – Elizabeth Verbos
- "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom," Children's Learning Center – Gayle Greevy
- "The Secret Life of Bees," College Information and Community Relations – Katie Reed
- "Professional Baking," College West-Delaware Hall 200 – Beth Saar
- "Dead Body Language," Counseling, Career and Disability Services – Darla Haines
- "King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian," Anonymous – Myra Shaffer
- "30-Minute 'Get Real' Meals" and "365: No Repeats," Financial Aid Office – Kathy Lehman
- "The Food and Mood Cookbook," Food Services – Patricia Scott
- "The Cool Girl's Guide to Knitting," Davie Jane Gilmour – Jenny Maurer
- "The Rubber Stamper's Bible," Fred Gilmour – Lisa Caputo
- "Hershey's Classic Recipes," Grammy Sue's Cakes and Cookies – Carolyn Strickland
- "How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life," Institutional Advancement Office – Darlene Warner
- "Strike the Babe and Kill the Blonde: An Insider's Guide to Film Slang," Instructional Technology and Distance Learning – Megan Ripka
- "The Polar Express," Library – Sylvia Broadhuhn
- "Maiden Voyage," Crystal D. Michael – Linda Morris
- "Beach Music," President's Council – JoAnn Eichenlaub
- "The Night Before Christmas," Registrar's Office – Dee Griggs
- "Home Sweet Home Afghans," "Rainbow Wraps for Baby," "Patchwork Afghans Through the Years" and "Crochet Spectacular Polish Stars," Office of Strategic Planning and Research – Jenny Maurer
- "The Giving Tree," Residence Life Office – Kelly Alexander
- "Oxford Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus," School of Construction and Design Technologies – Sue Major
- "City Tavern Cookbook," School of Hospitality – Darlene Warner
- "It's Potty Time," Student Activities Office – Davie Jane Gilmour
- "Disney Princess Learning Series," Verna Caruso, Michelle Aunkst and Janet Kryder – Michele West
- "Dance Upon the Air," Bernadine Welickovitch and Judy Barr – Michael DiPalma
- "The Adventures of Curious George," Theresa and Rick Wyland – Katherine Grisewood
- "A Year in Provence," Henriette and David Evans – Susan Hartranft
- "The Cask of Amontillado," Anonymous – Henriette Evans
- "Pride and Prejudice," Library Staff – Laura Dickinson
- "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," Early Educators Student Organization – Myra Shaffer
Master of ceremonies for the event was Tom Speicher, video production developer for the college.
Photos by Phillip C. Warner, student writer/photographer