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September 02, 2006 Last Updated: September 02, 2006 11:31 AM Neighbours

The Venture Club of North Pittsburgh received a $2,500 grant from Soroptomist International of the Americas recently to establish a career resource center at one of Glade Run Lutheran Services' residential units in Zelienople.The center will benefit teenage girls living on campus by providing them with computer resources as well as a speaker program to educate them on computers and career opportunities.Venture is a community service and volunteer organization for working women. For information, Olson at 412-828-9168.———

The Bradys Bend Historical Society has announced the winners of its 25th quilt show held recently.Piecework, Machine quilted: First — Green Beauty, Frances Sheakley, Bruin; second — Red Hots, Barbara Hanna, Freeport and Hillville; third — Underground Railroad, Susan Catanzarito, ButlerPIECEWORK, HAND QUILTED:First Freebe Friday, Grace Dean, Mayport; second — Stack'n'Whack Fans, Nancy Watt, Cowansville; third — Lemoyne Star, Joan Bly, QueenstownApplique, machine quilted: First — Snowman Collector, Shirley Loose, Hillville; second — Illusions, Susan CatanzaritoApplique, hand quilted: First — Hawaiian Applique, Genna Lou Maurray, Augusta, Ky.; second — Dogwood, Peggy Treadway, Worthington; third — Autumn Sunbonnet Sue, Anne Parenti, ButlerBest Hand Quilting: Gerre Slaughenhoupt, Parker, on Second Hand RoseBest Machine Quilting: Barbara Hanna on Red FeathersEmbroidery: First — On Wings of Love, Esther Hogenmiller, Adrian; second — Italia, Jennie Stimac, Bradys Bend; third — Red Work, Violet Dunmyre, WorthingtonSmall Quilts, Contemporary: First — Tumbling Leaves, Barbara Hanna; second — I'm a Jinney I'm a Jinny Beyers Dropout, Susan Catanzarito, third — Mango Blossoms, Barbara HannaSmall Quilts, Traditional: First — Miss Mary's Pinwheel, Susan Catanzarito; second — Cats 'n' Mice, Jane DiGiammarino, Sugarcreek; third — Red Work, Peggy TreadwayMiscellaneous Application, machine quilted: First — Something's Fishy, Jodi Burns, Shippenville; second — Denim Rag Quilt, Joan Bly; thirrd — Hankie Pankie, Joan BlyMiscellaneous Application, hand quilted: First — Blue Willow Plates, Jane DiGiammarino; second — Sampler, Beverly Greenawalt, Rimersburg; third — Maple Leaf, Anne ParentiMiniature Quilts: First — Strawberries and Posies, Shirley Loose; second — Blue Nine Patch, Rita Seybert, Sugarcreek; third — Trees with Geese, Rita SeybertHistorical Merit (no order): Irish Chain, Jodale Barnhart, Chicora; Daisy Chain, Jean Williams, Ford City; Duck and Ducklings, Jean Williams; Simple Stars, Velma Pennington, Bruin; My Favorite Things, Sue Carothers; Trip Around the World; Violet DunmyreHonorable mention (no order): Crystal Stars: Debbie McCanna, Seybertown; Smoke and Fire, Susan Catanzarito; Being There For You, Sue Carothers; Blue and Yellow Scrappy, Grace Dean; Hap, Jean Williams; Hexagons on a Small Scale, Pam Mildren, ChicoraJudge's Favorite: Boston Commons, Brenda Vensel, ChicoraBest of Show: Red Feathers, Barbara HannaPeople's Choice: Snowman Collector, Shirley LooseWinners for the raffle held during the quilt show were:First — Judith Davis, Aliquippa; second — Jodi Barnhart, Chicora; third — Terri Labone, Butler; fourth — Marian Block, Pittsburgh.———Winners at the Butler Duplicate Bridge Club game held Aug. 24 were Jean Brackett and Patsy Bachman. Coming in second place were Polly Black and Alan Martin.