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A highlight of the 2014 Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Tuesday night was that of Judge David Fields explaining the events leading up to the decision to locate Corvac in Morgantown. Then Kentucky Senator Brett Guthrie was approached by Corvac, who had a need for a building in the area.  “Congressman Guthrie told them ‘I know where one is,’” said Fields adding, “Its been a perfect fit for Butler County.” Corvac is the recipient of the 2014 Outstanding Industrial Business of the Year as chosen by the Chamber.

Ingram Brothers announces today a Letter of Intent with Baker Electromotive, Inc. to build a public access CNG fuel station and acquire 14 new dual-fuel CNG trucks. By deploying this advanced technology for specialized freight hauling, Ingram Brothers intends to provide many environmental and economic benefits to their customers and the surrounding community.

The Butler County Extension Office hosted a country ham breakfast to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Office. Statewide, clubs were finding different celebrating the event in their local communities. “We wanted to do a breakfast for the community,” says Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gregory Drake. The breakfast featured traditional southern fare of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, and country ham cured by local 4H club members.

The Butler County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at North Butler Elementary School. Board members Amy Hood, Delbert Johnson, Karen Evans, and Debbie Hammers were in attendance.
The new Food Service Director Kaitlyn Harrison gave her first report to the board. 
“Last week we celebrated National School Lunch Week and I spoke to several classes in the district concerning “My Plate”,” said Harrison. 

The Butler County Fiscal Court met in a brief special session on Tuesday evening, October 21, 2014, at 5:30. Magistrate Keith Daugherty was absent from the meeting. Two agenda items awaited the Court.

Margaret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

The first Historic Tour of Butler County was held on Saturday, October 18th.  The group loaded on the motor coach with driver, Keith Lee and tour guide Roger Givens. The group stopped at the Green River Museum for a tour guided by Tommy Hines, Museum Director.  The Board of Directors served morning coffee and sweets to the group.

The Butler County Arts Guild presented a special performance on Tuesday night, October 14th. The event was staged at the site of the first success for the Arts Guild, the mural on the side of the Bratcher Auto Parts building, and featured Grammy Award-winning guitarist Greg Martin.

The Butler County EMS hosted an open house on Thursday, October 16, at their new location on KY 70/ Rochester Road in Morgantown.
“We are very excited about the new facility,” said Brian McKinney, EMS Director.  "We have the room we need for training and to accommodate our crews.”

Thursday night October 16 I saw comedian Ron White perform at SKYPAC.  Ron’s opening act was comedian Alex Reymundo.  Alex has had numerous comedy specials on Showtime and Comedy Central.  He took part in Ron White’s Salute to the Troops and has toured with Ron for years.