Mark Swope is known as the “Christmas Guy” in his community, decorating his home with festive lights and holiday decorations. But this week, Mark lost everything but his joy in this fire.
A Pueblo West business woman is turning into one of Santa’s elves by giving away a slew of gift certificates she won and sharing some infectious holiday fun in an effort to help local businesses.
Rhonda Sposato was watching KPHT radio DJ Nick Donovan’s live video the day before Thanksgiving when she heard the trivia question: “20% of people are dreading this.”
“I wrote in the comments ‘family fights’ and I won,” she said.
The winnings included gift certificates for Adams Ribs, The Hanger, Milberger Farms and Pizza Ranch not to mention a dozen doughnuts from the Donut Oven. Instead of keeping them for herself, she devised a plan to share some holiday spirit on the “I Live in Pueblo West” Facebook page of which she is an administrator.