Knights donate to BHS Foundation

December 24, 2011 Last Updated: December 23, 2011 11:40 PM Neighbours

DONATION — Members of the Saints Peter and Anthony Council Knights of Columbus present a check for $10,500 to the BHS Foundation. From left are Father Kevin Poecking, Saint Peter Parish of Slippery Rock, Paul Lueken, Kim Miles, Kris Bowser, BHS Foundation, Jason Foster and Chuck Plinta.

The Saints Peter and Anthony Knights of Columbus Council 13943 of Slippery Rock donated $10,500 to the Butler Health System Foundation in memory of Ann Lueken for the purchase of ultrasound equipment at Butler Health System's Slippery Rock Medical Building.

The fourth Knights of Columbus golf outing was held with more than 100 participants gathering to pay tribute to Lueken, who passed away after a battle with cancer.

3 Lions members awarded certificates

George Bonnett of Butler,

Betty Lou Ivell of Harrisville and

Bob McComas of Slippery Rock received Certificates of Appreciation from Lions International President Wing-Kun Tam of China on Nov. 10 at the District 14-N Fall Rally in Beaver Falls.The three members of the Butler County Lions Clubs were awarded for their commitment to Lionism and its service to the visually impaired in the local community.The Certificate of Appreciation is the fourth highest award presented by the International Association of Lions Clubs, the world's largest service club organization with 1.35 million members in 46,000 clubs located in 208 countries throughout the world.Bonnett and Ivell have received the honor three times, while McComas was recognized for the first time.

SAXONBURG — The Saxonburg Area Business Association announced the winners from its holiday parade Nov. 25.Important News from Santa Claus by Debbie Bartley won first. Girl Scout Troop 20419 won second. Third place was awarded to Bob Warren Boat Sales and honorable mention was given to St. Luke's Lutheran School.———The 2012 Miss Butler County USA pageant was held Dec. 18 at the Kean Theatre in Gibsonia.Hannah O'Donoghue of Cranberry Township was crowned 2012 Miss Butler County, along with Miss Photogenic and high ticket sales.Hannah, 17, is the daughter of Jack and Patty O'Donoghue of Cranberry Township.McKenzie Davis of Butler won Miss Congeniality and was second runner-up.McKenzie, 16, is the daughter of Shawn and Gretchen Davis of Butler.Marissa Confer, Alicia Grabiec and Taylor Maher were the three semifinalists.Marissa, 17, is the daughter of Bruce and Kimberley Confer of Cranberry Township.Alicia, 17, is the daughter of Bruce and Cathie Grabiec of Sarver.Taylor, 18, is the daughter of Bob and Marcia Maher of Butler.———Kelly Haley Silber was named one of the five Rising Star Teachers in the state of Oklahoma on Sept. 20 at the State Teacher of the Year ceremony in Oklahoma City.Silber is the Cache Primary School music teacher and the 2011 Cache School District Teacher of the Year.She received her bachelors in music education from Ohio University and a master's of music in flute performance from the University of Oklahoma.Silber is the daughter of Terry and Debbie Haley of Butler and a 2002 graduate of Butler High School.———On Dec. 15, the Butler Duplicate Bridge Club winners were:First: Alan Martin, Ray KramerSecond: Lorraine Worsley, Nick Tredennick.