Beech Tree News Network

The Butler County Board of Education met in a lengthy regular session meeting Tuesday night at Butler County Middle School.  Board member Charles Price was absent.
 

The Butler County Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is very excited about this Holiday season. They have five beautiful homes for the BCNSDAR Holiday Home Tour Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 -5:00.

“Last May we were asked by EPS if we would be interested in taking over the Festival of Trees. Of course, we said yes and it is not a learning experience for the ladies as many have been involved in it for five years,” said Janie Eaton-Henderson.

Morgantown City Police Department's new officers, Ethan Vincent and James Embry have completed their training. The Butler County natives graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy in Richmond, Kentucky, on Friday, November 8th.

 
Ethan and his wife Whitney, reside in Morgantown.  While James, his wife, Hannah, and daughter, Ellie live in the Neafus community of Butler County.

The annual countywide veterans’ program was held on Monday, November 11th at the Butler County High School.  Mr. Robert Tuck, principal of Butler County Middle School emceed the activities.

Warren RECC’s Annual Christmas Open House program is coming to Morgantown. The event will be held Thursday, November 21st from 3-6 p.m. at the Eva Hawes Building, located in the Morgantown City Park. You are invited to attend this free program, which will entice your creative spirit and provide ideas for holiday décor, cooking, and crafts. Free refreshments will be served. Everyone attending will receive a copy of Warren RECC’s new recipe book and a limited edition holiday gift.

Butler County Foster Grandparents Barbara Poole, Wanda Johnson, Barbara Reeves and Bonnie Tuck were recently honored for their years of service as Foster Grandparents in Butler County Schools.  Pictured with them are Cheryl Allen, Community Action CEO and Community Action Board Chairman Logan County Judge Executive Logan Chick.

On November 11, Morgantown Elementary held its  annual Veteran's Day program  under the direction of Mrs. JoLynn Reed, Primary  Counselor.  The program began with posting of the colors by the Butler County High School NJROTC, and the singing of the National Anthem by Ms. Tammy Young.

When neighbors are in need Butler Countians answer the call. That proved to be true once again on Friday, November 8th when the 2nd Annual Morgantown Mission Radio-thon hit the airwaves to raise money to feed needy families in Butler County.

The groundbreaking for the Walls of Honor was held in May of 2013 and on Saturday the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5837 Ladies Auxiliary held the dedication ceremony.  President of the Auxiliary, Lynda Knight welcomed a large group of veterans, family, and friends to the courthouse lawn.  Young and old alike touched, took pictures, and traced the bricks of loved ones on the Walls. 

The Butler County Chapter DAR held their Annual Veterans' Breakfast on Saturday morning, November 9 at the Butler County High School.  Regent Jane Eaton-Henderson welcomed the large group of veterans, family, and friends.  Lois Russ, flag chairman, led the pledge and Chaplin Linda Wood gave the invocation.  After breakfast Jennifer Odle recognized the 2013 Veterans of the Year, William L. “Bill” Cook and Presley B. “Pres” McCoy.