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Summerfest at Shenango Lake
The 10th annual Leslie Sparano Summerfest took place at Shenango Lake July 19. The event is held each year in honor Leslie Sparano, a social worker who was killed in a car accident. This year the event hosted more than 800 participants. Mentally and physically challenged members of the community spent the day during a variety of activities including boat and trolley rides, games, crafts, live music, fishing, a catered picnic and more.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District partnered with Colucci-Sparano Memorial Foundation, Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, PA Fish and Boat Commission, and numerous volunteers to provide the event to the community.
Sparano worked at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission and left a legacy of dedication and caring. Family, friends and coworkers brought the event together as a way for her clients to have a special way to honor her memory. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by : Janie Egger and John Kolodziejski)
Summerfest at Shenango Lake
The 10th annual Leslie Sparano Summerfest took place at Shenango Lake July 19. The event is held each year in honor Leslie Sparano, a social worker who was killed in a car accident. This year the event hosted more than 800 participants. Mentally and physically challenged members of the community spent the day during a variety of activities including boat and trolley rides, games, crafts, live music, fishing, a catered picnic and more.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District partnered with Colucci-Sparano Memorial Foundation, Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, PA Fish and Boat Commission, and numerous volunteers to provide the event to the community.
Sparano worked at the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission and left a legacy of dedication and caring. Family, friends and coworkers brought the event together as a way for her clients to have a special way to honor her memory. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by : Janie Egger and John Kolodziejski)