Soroptimist International of Butler County honored Judy Barkley as its Community Ruby Award winner Saturday, April 1, at Butler Country Club. She is with her husband, Jack. The club also celebrated its 70th anniversary.Submitted photo

PENN TWP -- The wild winds and rain that howled through the county on Saturday afternoon tried, but failed, to stymie the festivities at the Soroptomist International of Butler County’s Spring Fling Luncheon and Basket Raffle at Butler Country Club.

The lights flickered multiple times, but a sumptuous lunch was served, drinks were poured, tickets were dropped for 51 raffle baskets, vendors peddled their products, and two local women were awarded for their dedication to service in Butler County.

The club, formed in 1953, also marked its 70th anniversary.

Judy Barkley, of Penn Township, received the coveted Soroptomist Community Ruby Award for her lifetime of dedication as a fundraiser, board member and volunteer at the Butler County Humane Society.