Photo Gallery: August 23, 2022
2022-08-23 00:15:00
The Ball family, for whom Balls Bend on Route 228 in Middlesex Township is named, show off one of their prize-winning polled Hereford cows in the 1950s. From left in the wagon are siblings Sandy, Ann and George Ball III with their bovine friend. Their sister, Helaine, sits in the back seat of the Jeep; their mother, Helen, in the front seat; and their father, George Ball Jr., stands at the fender. Helaine Ball Eckstein said when not being used to move cattle, the family took the sides off the wagon and used it for hayrides.The bend named for the family is currently being removed and straightened in a $26.5 million transportation project. Read the story on the cover the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle.
Slippery Rock's Jeff Marx poses for a portrait at Milhalik-Thompson Stadium on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Slippery Rock Township. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
Shania Origel, 8, holds a giant pair of scissors at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School on Monday, August 22, 2022. Helpers included Kaleb Tuquabo, 2nd grade, left, Caroline Yingling, 5, and Mitchell Everly. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Retired Major General Peter Talleri, of the United States Marine Corps, spoke to veterans and community members while accepting his Butler Football Hometown Hero award Monday, August 22, 2022, at the VFW Post 249 on Jefferson Street. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Butler Township police respond to a minor two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on N. Main Street Extension in Butler Township on Monday, August 22, 2022. The motorcycle was towed. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Erin Rinaman, 18, of Butler, has lunch with Greg Schultz, 18, also of Butler, during welcome week at Butler County Community College on Monday, August 22, 2022. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Michael Wynkoop, 19, walks in front of Heaton Family Learning Commons on his way to class at Butler County Community College on Monday, August 22, 2022. Wynkoop said he is a second semester programming specialist. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Alison Vlasnik walks to class on Monday, August 22, 2022, the first day of classes at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
At the Ask Me tent outside the Weisenfluh Dinning hall and Smith Student Center Brenda Fedokovitz, left, and Heidi Sarver are helping any student get where they need to go on the first day of class Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Outside the Weisenfluh Dinning hall and Smith Student Center is busy as students and staff get around on the first day of class on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Brenda Fedokovitz, right, points out to David McCrogon the direction he needs to go on the first day of class on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Student Jose Halligan, left, gets help from Brenda Fedokovitz on the first day of class Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Butler Township police respond to a minor two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on N. Main Street Extension in Butler Township on Monday, August 22, 2022. The motorcycle was towed. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
The Saxonburg Rotary Club and South Butler Community Library are joining forces and funds to construct a pavilion in the library's backyard at 240 W. Main St. Construction is planned to begin in September. Making the announcement on Thursday, August 18, 2022, were, from left, Rotary Club members Matt Klabnik, Andy Adams, Judith Wadding, club president Brian Antosezyk, Rotarian in charge of the project Phillip Wain, library director Michelle Lesniak and Cathy Wiltrout. Eric Freehling/ButlerEagle
Retired Major General Peter Talleri, of the United States Marine Corps, spoke to veterans and community members about his service and time on the Butler Golden Tornado Football team at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 249 on Jefferson Street Monday night, August 22, 2022. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Jordan DiBucci, teacher at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, works on final touches to her second-grade classroom on Monday, August 22, 2022. DiBucci said it was exciting to be the first teacher in a brand new classroom. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Katie Gall, left, of Evans City, Sadie Powell, of Hilliards, center, and Kim Paper, Renfrew are multiple support teachers at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township. The women were preparing schedules for the 10 students they assist on Monday, August 22, 2022. The team supports 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students with disabilities. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Jordan DiBucci, second-grade teacher at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, delivers a bin to a coworker down the hall from her classroom. The school had a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier in the day Monday, August 22, 2022; the afternoon was used by teachers to finish preparations for the first day of school. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Emmett Clukey, 6, tests a bean bag chair at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, on Monday, August 22, 2022. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
Science and social studies teacher Stephanie Chiapusio, of Zelienople, prepares her classroom for the first day of school on Monday, August 22, 2022. Chiapusio said she has 21 years of teaching experience. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
The architectural team from CannonDesign, who designed the Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, stands for a photo at the school’s circular ramp after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 22, 2022. The school cost $63 million. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
This graphic shows the former route drivers had to take to get from Route 10010 (later Route 228) to the other portion of Route 228. Read the story in the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle. Pam Griffith/Butler Eagle
Moniteau’s David Dessicino, left, and Matt Martino are returning impact starters on both sides of the football for the Warriors this season. Dessicino is a quarterback-defensive end, Martino a guard-fullback-defensive end. Read the story in the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle.Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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The Ball family, for whom Balls Bend on Route 228 in Middlesex Township is named, show off one of their prize-winning polled Hereford cows in the 1950s. From left in the wagon are siblings Sandy, Ann and George Ball III with their bovine friend. Their sister, Helaine, sits in the back seat of the Jeep; their mother, Helen, in the front seat; and their father, George Ball Jr., stands at the fender. Helaine Ball Eckstein said when not being used to move cattle, the family took the sides off the wagon and used it for hayrides.The bend named for the family is currently being removed and straightened in a $26.5 million transportation project. Read the story on the cover the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle.
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Slippery Rock's Jeff Marx poses for a portrait at Milhalik-Thompson Stadium on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in Slippery Rock Township. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle
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Shania Origel, 8, holds a giant pair of scissors at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School on Monday, August 22, 2022. Helpers included Kaleb Tuquabo, 2nd grade, left, Caroline Yingling, 5, and Mitchell Everly. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Retired Major General Peter Talleri, of the United States Marine Corps, spoke to veterans and community members while accepting his Butler Football Hometown Hero award Monday, August 22, 2022, at the VFW Post 249 on Jefferson Street. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
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Butler Township police respond to a minor two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on N. Main Street Extension in Butler Township on Monday, August 22, 2022. The motorcycle was towed. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Erin Rinaman, 18, of Butler, has lunch with Greg Schultz, 18, also of Butler, during welcome week at Butler County Community College on Monday, August 22, 2022. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Michael Wynkoop, 19, walks in front of Heaton Family Learning Commons on his way to class at Butler County Community College on Monday, August 22, 2022. Wynkoop said he is a second semester programming specialist. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Alison Vlasnik walks to class on Monday, August 22, 2022, the first day of classes at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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At the Ask Me tent outside the Weisenfluh Dinning hall and Smith Student Center Brenda Fedokovitz, left, and Heidi Sarver are helping any student get where they need to go on the first day of class Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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Outside the Weisenfluh Dinning hall and Smith Student Center is busy as students and staff get around on the first day of class on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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Brenda Fedokovitz, right, points out to David McCrogon the direction he needs to go on the first day of class on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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Student Jose Halligan, left, gets help from Brenda Fedokovitz on the first day of class Monday, August 22, 2022, at Slippery Rock University. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
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Butler Township police respond to a minor two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on N. Main Street Extension in Butler Township on Monday, August 22, 2022. The motorcycle was towed. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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The Saxonburg Rotary Club and South Butler Community Library are joining forces and funds to construct a pavilion in the library's backyard at 240 W. Main St. Construction is planned to begin in September. Making the announcement on Thursday, August 18, 2022, were, from left, Rotary Club members Matt Klabnik, Andy Adams, Judith Wadding, club president Brian Antosezyk, Rotarian in charge of the project Phillip Wain, library director Michelle Lesniak and Cathy Wiltrout. Eric Freehling/ButlerEagle
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Retired Major General Peter Talleri, of the United States Marine Corps, spoke to veterans and community members about his service and time on the Butler Golden Tornado Football team at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 249 on Jefferson Street Monday night, August 22, 2022. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
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Jordan DiBucci, teacher at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, works on final touches to her second-grade classroom on Monday, August 22, 2022. DiBucci said it was exciting to be the first teacher in a brand new classroom. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Katie Gall, left, of Evans City, Sadie Powell, of Hilliards, center, and Kim Paper, Renfrew are multiple support teachers at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township. The women were preparing schedules for the 10 students they assist on Monday, August 22, 2022. The team supports 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students with disabilities. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Jordan DiBucci, second-grade teacher at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, delivers a bin to a coworker down the hall from her classroom. The school had a ribbon cutting ceremony earlier in the day Monday, August 22, 2022; the afternoon was used by teachers to finish preparations for the first day of school. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Emmett Clukey, 6, tests a bean bag chair at Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, on Monday, August 22, 2022. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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Science and social studies teacher Stephanie Chiapusio, of Zelienople, prepares her classroom for the first day of school on Monday, August 22, 2022. Chiapusio said she has 21 years of teaching experience. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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The architectural team from CannonDesign, who designed the Ehrman Crest Elementary/Middle School in the Seneca Valley School District, Cranberry Township, stands for a photo at the school’s circular ramp after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, August 22, 2022. The school cost $63 million. Cary Shaffer/Butler Eagle
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This graphic shows the former route drivers had to take to get from Route 10010 (later Route 228) to the other portion of Route 228. Read the story in the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle. Pam Griffith/Butler Eagle
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Moniteau’s David Dessicino, left, and Matt Martino are returning impact starters on both sides of the football for the Warriors this season. Dessicino is a quarterback-defensive end, Martino a guard-fullback-defensive end. Read the story in the Tuesday, August 23, 2022, edition of the Butler Eagle.Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
