[naviga:h3]Students take part in dental mission[naviga:h3]

LORETTO — Two Saint Francis University students from Butler County dedicated their time and talents volunteering to help nearly 2,000 patients in need of dental treatments.

Gabrielle Sybert of Cranberry Township and Vanessa Wissinger of Renfrew, took part in a weekend-long domestic mission trip in Reading recently.

The Mission of Mercy in Pennsylvania organization is a large-scale, two-day dental clinic where treatment is provided to individuals at no cost.

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CRANBERRY TWP — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Pennsylvania had its 121st Annual Business Meeting/Convention May 18-20 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive.

The newly elected officers were announced followed by the installation of the new officers and six district directors. Shelly Smolnery of Beaver County was elected president. Other elected officers were First Vice President Sandy Hauenstein, Second Vice President Heide Cebrick, Treasurer Linda Young and Secretary Denise Tovlin.

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HARRISVILLE — Skylar Bauer, a junior at Slippery Rock High School, will be representing Harrisville American Legion Auxiliary #852 at Keystone Girls State in Shippenburg June 17-23.

Keystone Girls State is a non-partisan government and civics program. The girls will campaign and run for office, learn to draft legislation and learn about the Judiciary System.

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BUTLER TWP — The Fester family of Meridian is still seeking donations or benefactors to help them care for 4-year-old Ryan Fester.

Ryan has cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. He also suffers from seizures and autonomic dysfunction, a disorder that affects the nervous system, his mother Denise Fester said.

He has an oxygen tank and a feeding tube and needs to be cared for around the clock, Fester said.

The family needs to renovate its ranch-style home to add a wheelchair accessible bathroom and more room to fit a hospital bed and all the equipment.

The Festers also would like to get a larger vehicle that could better accommodate a wheelchair for doctors appointments in Pittsburgh.

To donate to the family, visit www.gofundme.com/nh-ryans-medical-expenses-fund.