Beech Tree News Network

Local WoodmenLife Insurance Agent Jake Martin and elected county officials completed a Community Beautification Project in front of the Butler County Courthouse on Friday morning. The group included Clerk Sherry Johnson, Attorney Michele Duvall, Circuit Clerk Melissa Cardwell, Jailer Wayne Russ, PVA Kenny Swift, and Judge Tim Flener.

The group placed 14 American Flags along the sidewalk in front of the courthouse.

"We are proud to be able to give back to our community," said Jake Martin.

The WoodmenLife Giving Together program allows WoodmenLife Representatives to gather volunteers and give back to their communities through projects like community clean-up, beautification, painting, planting, and more.

In 2022, 379 community projects were completed nationwide, accumulating 12,240 total volunteer hours and $179,202 spent on projects. Those numbers were up from the 343 projects and $161,893 spent in 2021, the first year of our Giving Together program.