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HARRISBURG — Jean Purvis of Butler received the 2016 AARP Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service. It is the association's most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
She was recognized as an outstanding individual who is making the community better in ways that are consistent with AARP's mission, vision and commitment to volunteer service, and who inspires others to volunteer.
Purvis is the founder of the Community Health Clinic of Butler County, which provides health care for individuals who can't afford insurance, and still serves as secretary of the clinic's board of directors. She also started the Visiting Nurses Association in Butler County and served on the Butler School Board for many years.
Jim Palmquist, AARP Pennsylvania State President, said, “At 94 years old, Jean Purvis continues to impact her community and serves as a true role model and inspiration for so many in the Butler area, making her a particularly worthy recipient of this award.”
Andrus Award winners are nominated by their peers and the award recipient is chosen by a committee of AARP Pennsylvania volunteer leaders.
<h3>Car dealership donates books</h3>BUTLER TWP — Students at McQuistion Elementary School have some new books to read thanks to a donation from #1 Cochran Subaru of Butler County on Oct. 4.According to Mary Wolf, Butler's assistant superintendent of elementary education, the dealership donated about 150 books, primarily at a third and fourth grade reading level. The books were donated through car buyers who were given the option to purchase books for the school, Wolf said.“We are always grateful for the support from our local businesses,” Wolf said. “They came to us (with the idea), and this is the second year in a row they've reached out to us with this program.”Last year, the dealership donated books to the Butler Middle School, Wolf said.THE COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT publishes honors and achievements of residents or former residents. The Butler Eagle office, 114 W. Diamond St., is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entries should include the name and phone number of the person providing the information and be sent to: P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003, or community@butlereagle.com.
