Parker, Armstrong County — Central Electric Cooperative members elected two board members at their 72nd annual meeting Aug. 28 at the Whitehall Campgrounds.

Robert F. Sterrett of Venango County and Jody P. Weaver of Clarion County are now on the board. Sterrett has served as a director since 1989, and Weaver since 2008.

Board President Richard Weaver presided over the meeting that was attended by more than 1,800 people. CEO and General Manager Larry Adams reported on the highlights of the past year.

The meeting concluded with awarding a scholarship and door prizes. Curtis Covert of Harrisville received a $500 college scholarship.

More than 20 door prizes were awarded, including the grand prizes of two $500 Home Depot Gift certificates for Energy Star appliances. The winners were Mike Markiw of West Sunbury and John Chiprean of Prospect.

BUTLER TWP — Butler County Community College and the Butler County Chamber of Commerce will present "Professional Skills Series: A series of business workshops."The sessions will be once a month from September through May, from 8 to 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Cost is $75 per class.Those who complete all nine sessions will receive a certificate of completion.For information or to register, call Lisa Campbell at BC3 at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8290, or e-mail lisa.campbell@bc3.edu or go to www.bc3.edu.

CRANBERRY TWP — Four restaurants on Route 228 — The Olive Garden, Smokey Bones, Chick-Fil-A and Red Robin — were sold to Cranberry Woods Properties based in Newport Beach, Calif.The original owner was Cranberry Pads.

PENN TWP — The Butler County Chamber of Commerce and the Butler County Young Professionals are hosting an educational seminar, "Get Involved! Making the Most of Your 20s & 30s."It will be at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Conley Resort on Route 8. Cost is $15 per person.For information or to register, call the chamber at 724-283-2222 by Sept. 18.

PHILADELPHIA — School officials are irate about the number of teachers who are suddenly resigning or not showing up for work, just days before school starts.More than 110 instructors quit this week alone, failing to put in the required 60 days notice; another 100 left last month. Some are taking long-term sick leave.The district pledges to have teachers in every classroom when school begins Tuesday. Superintendent Arlene Ackerman said officials overhired for teaching positions and should be able to fill the gaps quickly.Still, she said such behavior is "incomprehensible, and very unprofessional."Teachers union president Jerry Jordan said it's not unusual for new teachers to apply to several school districts and then choose among job offers.

<B>Ray Kallner,</B> branch manager of the Butler office of Cleary Building, received his master's of branch administration certification from the Steel Wood University.———<B>Jay G. Shaffer</B>, owner of Shaffer Financial Services, will move his offices to 422 N. Main St., Suite D, Butler, next to the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Shaffer has been in business for 17 years.