Beech Tree News Network

Many times those of us in the legislature and our colleagues serving at the local level find ourselves confronted with what appear to be bizarre situations, often times created by court action somewhere else in the country that has broad reaching impact and consequences.  In the upcoming term of the United States Supreme Court there are a few cases on the docket which have the potential to impact state and local government in ways none us of would have considered, resulting from actions taken by others far beyond our borders.

Buddy Poppy and Youth chairman, Jane Eaton-Henderson visited the courthouse on Thursday November 7   have a proclamation signed by  David Fields, County Judge Executive and Linda Keown, Mayor of Morgantown. Declaring November 9 - 15 “Buddy Poppy” week in honor of our  Veterans.  The proclamation asks: all Butler County citizens to remember, honor and thank a veteran for his or her service, at home or abroad, to insure our freedoms during this week of honor. It is so easy to forget what these men and women past, present, and sadly, future have given up for our freedoms.

The Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5837 will dedicate the new "Walls of Honor" Veterans Memorial on November 9, 2013. The program will begin at 11:30  AM at the Butler County Court House. In case of rain we will move to the Court room on the second floor of the court house. The walls contain over 600 names with more bricks ordered. 

Morgantown Bank & Trust presented checks to multiple schools and programs totaling $2,284.99 for the second donation from the bank’s school spirit card program.  This is the 3rd quarter of the new promotion and the year to date donations are nearing $5,000.  The program continues to grow and future donations are expected in increase.     

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th, and several activities have been planned to honor our veterans:

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County Clerk and Circuit Clerk’s offices and cover October 21-November 1.
Civil Cases:
Bank of America vs. Greg Alan Moore
Family Court:
Shawnda Lynn Coleman vs. Benjamin Fletcher Coleman
Felicia Nikole Richardson vs. James Marshall Richardson
Marriage Licenses:

The Morgantown –Butler County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of World Class Loan and Tax Service located at 1230 South Main Street (beside Family Dollar) in Morgantown on Friday.  According to Amy Riddle, customer service representative, they offer smaller consumer loans. 

“We try our very best to get loans for individuals,” said Riddle. We can loan up to $5,000 and borrowers can make their monthly payments at this location.”

Butler County Judge David Fields signed a proclamation for the Butler County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution declaring the month of November 2013, National American Indian Heritage Month in Butler County, Kentucky.  The proclamation reads:
WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation have been significantly influenced by American Indians and Indigenous peoples; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of American Indians have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness of American today, and

Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center inducted five recipients into the Hall of Fame Café on Friday night. Inductees included: residentsOlivia Warren, Lona Womack, Alma Jean Hocker, stakeholder Magie Dockery and Roger Southerland community volunteer.  Bro. Jim McDaniels served as emcee of the event in the absence of Mrs.

By Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02)-Having worked at my family’s manufacturing business in Bowling Green, I know a strong manufacturing base is key to turning the U.S. economy around and putting Americans back to work. The manufacturing industry, which has seen lengthy periods of job losses, still remains a vital part of the American workforce. With pro-growth policies that create certainty and encourage investment, American manufacturing can regain its competitive edge.