Soapbox Derby Fundraiser

superkidslogoOn Saturday May 17th DALKO participated in the Greater Super Kids Classic adult soapbox derby race.  This year’s team included Diana Gilmore, Deana Tonty, Ross Gargano and Tom Smith.  The annual event is a fundraiser to raise money for the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids Race that will be held on June 28, 2014.  The Super Kids race gives special-needs children the chance to a get a thrill riding downhill in a derby car driven by a volunteer.  The two fastest teams get to go to the All-American Rally Championship in Akron, OH.

For pictures from the event and more information about the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids please visit their website www.greaterpasuperkids.com.

Thank you to Diana, Deana, Ross and Tom for representing the DALKO team in this year’s race.

 

Soapbox Derby Fundraiser

superkidslogoOn Saturday May 17th DALKO participated in the Greater Super Kids Classic adult soapbox derby race.  This year’s team included Diana Gilmore, Deana Tonty, Ross Gargano and Tom Smith.  The annual event is a fundraiser to raise money for the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids Race that will be held on June 28, 2014.  The Super Kids race gives special-needs children the chance to a get a thrill riding downhill in a derby car driven by a volunteer.  The two fastest teams get to go to the All-American Rally Championship in Akron, OH.

For pictures from the event and more information about the Greater Pennsylvania Super Kids please visit their website www.greaterpasuperkids.com.

Thank you to Diana, Deana, Ross and Tom for representing the DALKO team in this year’s race.

 

First Pitch

Deana Grandy, one of DALKO’s owners, was given a unique opportunity.  On May 11th she got to throw out the first pitch at PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.  As a huge Pirates fan she was thrilled to have been chosen. 

First Pitch

Deana Grandy, one of DALKO’s owners, was given a unique opportunity.  On May 11th she got to throw out the first pitch at PNC Park for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.  As a huge Pirates fan she was thrilled to have been chosen. 

My Favorite Book

MyFavorityBookEarlier this year DALKO contributed to the “My Favorite Book” program at the Sharpsville Elementary School, which provided each first grade student with their own copy of the book “My Favorite Book”.

“My Favorite Book” is all about getting students interested in reading at an earlier age, while at the same time cultivating basic positive character traits. Read More

My Favorite Book

MyFavorityBookEarlier this year DALKO contributed to the “My Favorite Book” program at the Sharpsville Elementary School, which provided each first grade student with their own copy of the book “My Favorite Book”.

“My Favorite Book” is all about getting students interested in reading at an earlier age, while at the same time cultivating basic positive character traits. Read More

Employee Spotlight: Katie Hanley

Katie Hanley
Katie Hanley

Kathryn (Katie) Hanley joined the DALKO team October 2, 2013 assisting Mike Nicula in the Collections Department as the Credit and Collections Clerk.  Katie is from Sharpsville, and currently attends Penn State Shenango.  She is working on a major in Human Development and Family Studies, and hopes to work for Children and Youth Services (CYS) once she graduates. 

In her spare time Katie coaches her little sister’s ten and under softball team.  She also enjoys reading and playing with her three dogs; Squirrel, a Border Collie, Gunner, a sable German Shepard, and Ozzie, also a German Shepard.  When she finds the time to go on vacation her two favorite spots are Walt Disney World and any place with a beach.

Employee Spotlight: Katie Hanley

Katie Hanley
Katie Hanley

Kathryn (Katie) Hanley joined the DALKO team October 2, 2013 assisting Mike Nicula in the Collections Department as the Credit and Collections Clerk.  Katie is from Sharpsville, and currently attends Penn State Shenango.  She is working on a major in Human Development and Family Studies, and hopes to work for Children and Youth Services (CYS) once she graduates. 

In her spare time Katie coaches her little sister’s ten and under softball team.  She also enjoys reading and playing with her three dogs; Squirrel, a Border Collie, Gunner, a sable German Shepard, and Ozzie, also a German Shepard.  When she finds the time to go on vacation her two favorite spots are Walt Disney World and any place with a beach.

Congratulations Brandon

BrandonStiebBrandon Stieb, DALKO’s Director of Operations, has been selected for the 40 Under Forty Recognition. The 40 Under Forty Recognition is designed to recognize individuals in the community who are under the age of 40 and who are making their mark in the Shenango Valley, Lawrence County and beyond. Their individual achievements may be through business success, scholastic achievement, athletic excellence, community involvement and/or contributions to the non-profit sector.