Army Capt.

Harold "Nevins" Parkinson of Butler was promoted to the rank of major during a promotion ceremony held June 21 at the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Coraopolis.Parkinson, originally from Mount Lebanon, is the owner of Smiling Chimney Sweeps in Butler and currently serves as a battle captain within the 316th ESC.Announcements of honors received by area residents in the Armed Forces can be submitted to the Focus Department by e-mail to focus@butlereagle.com or by mail to P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.