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Posted Wednesday, January 4, 2012 7:00 pm

Special Education teacher Lisa Barbato, at left, sold zeppoles during a fundraiser for the Raymar Children’s Fund. The mouthwatering event was
profitable, raising nearly $200.

Special Education teacher Lisa Barbato, at left, sold zeppoles during a fundraiser for the Raymar Children’s Fund. The mouthwatering event was profitable, raising nearly $200.

Courtesy Virginia Stamatakis

In an early December fundraiser for the Raymar Children’s Fund, Covert Elementary School parents enjoyed zeppoles. The innovative and profitable event was organized by kindergarten teaching assistant Hillary Gursky, and the zeppoles were cooked by volunteers including ESL teacher Virginia Stamatakis. The Raymar Children’s Fund helps Covert children and families in need.

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