Lifesteps and Seubert and Associates announced that its second annual Star Gala, held Nov. 15 at the Atrium in Prospect, estimated a net revenue of more than $41,000.

The event took its guests back to the '80s with live music from Dancing Queen.

Event sponsors were NexTier Bank, Covidien, Butler Health System and Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania.

Event highlights included KDKA radio's Shelley Duffy and Larry Richert, a grazing social hosted by Medure's Catering, beverages, a silent auction, raffles, activities and a complimentary photograph.

Proceeds from the event benefited Lifesteps' Family Caring Fund, which supports programs and services such as free developmental Child Check screenings and a medically-monitored day program for aging adults.

This year's gala also featured the presentation of a posthumous Star Award, honoring the late John Chiprean Sr., a past board member and dedicated volunteer to the agency. Accepting the award on Chiprean's behalf was his widow, Carol Chiprean Keller, and children.

<B>Big Brothers and Big Sisters </B>announced that <B>Lisa Guard</B> of Specialized Staffing, <B>Mike Robb</B> of the Center for Community Resources and <B>Donna Smith</B>, local resident and mother, will join other community leaders as members of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Butler County advisory council.Linda Burkley of Ardis Communications and Jack Whitmer, a retired AAA worker, will retire at the end of 2008.The following officers were recently elected: <B>Joe LoBue,</B> president; <B>Larry Cicco,</B> vice president; <B>Gina Loebell,</B> secretary; and <B>Mike Franko,</B> treasurer—-Winners at the Butler Duplicate Bridge Club Dec. 4 were:First: <B>Lorraine Worsley </B>and<B> Fred Wilson</B>Second: <B>Don Toy </B>and<B> Clem Rosenberger.</B>