Neighbors
Richard Musko of Butler was recognized by Rotary International with its Citation of Achievement Award.Musko was chosen for the award based on his efforts to raise funds and oversee installation for the Special Kids Zone playground at Alameda Park.Musko was among 181 recipients of the award from the Rotary International Public Image Resource Group during the 2005-2006 Rotary Year.———
Rebecca Foertsch of Sarver, daughter of Robert Foertsch and Amy Foertsch, will compete for the title of Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA this weekend at the Hyatt Regency, Pittsburgh International Airport.A student at Knoch High School, she is a member of the school's chamber choir, stage crew, Future Farmers of America, KDA, ski club, art club, drama club and audio visual club.She is also active at Summit Presbyterian Church and Woodmen of the World, Butler Lodge. She has served as a Woodmen of the World Youth Camp counselor and is a former member of the 4-H Butler County Livestock Club.———
The Rotary Club of Butler hosted its annual Election Day Rotary Pancake Festival recently, with proceeds benefitting the Lifesteps agency.Over the past five years, the event has netted over $34,000 to benefit Lifesteps' Family Caring Fund.———
The Salvation Army of Butler recently received a donation of $905 from the Rotary Club of Butler.The funds will be used to build shelving for the after school program.———
Target recently awarded
Lifesteps a $3,000 grant to support the Lifesteps Early Education Centers' preschool and prekindergarten program in Butler.The funds will assist in the purchase of classroom materials and books.For information about Lifesteps programs, call 800-225-1010 or visit Lifesteps.net.———Winners at the
Butler Duplicate Bridge Club game held Nov. 16 were
Jan Horwitz and
Lynn Rafferty. Coming in second were
Don Toy and
Clem Rosenberger.
