Beech Tree News Network

Today (September 11, 2013) progress grades were handed out to all high school students for the first 4 ½ weeks of school. 

Monday, September 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Butler County High School will be hosting their annual Open House.  This will be an opportunity for parents to meet and speak with individual teachers.

Also, there will be no school for students county wide on Monday, September 23. This is a day of professional development for all Butler County teachers.

Last month I participated in the 2013 Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly to deal with redistricting. It has been an honor and privilege serving the constituents of the 21st House District in Warren County and I will continue to serve through the remainder of 2013 and 2014.

Monday, September 9th was the regular meeting night for the Butler County Fiscal Court. Per tradition, the meeting was made a called meeting and moved to the Reedyville Rural Development Center, as it is every September. Several members of the Reedyville RD were on hand for the meeting, which was preceded by a potluck supper prepared by the ladies of the Reedyville RD Club.

Congressman Brett Guthrie today issued the following statement after receiving a classified briefing on the situation in Syria:

“I appreciate Administration officials briefing the House on this very important situation. However, none of the information shared with me today has convinced me that military action is necessary or appropriate to further our national security interests in Syria and the surrounding region.

There is nothing more frustrating than ripping your favorite pair of pants or breaking a zipper and having to throw them away but now you won't have to.

Kentucky farmers are busy harvesting crops across the state – and that means drivers are more likely to encounter slow-moving farm equipment on the roadways. The staff of Kentucky Farm Bureau urges motorists to slow down and share the road this fall, especially as we celebrate National Farm Safety & Health Week, September 15-21.

What began as an announcement at the Thursday afternoon session of the annual Butler County Extension/Farm Bureau agricultural field day at Banock Lodge quickly turned into an inspiration during the dinner hour. Kent Moore, board member of the state FFA Foundation announced that William “Mr. Bill” Hampton, former agriculture educator at BCHS, who has recently passed away, was nominated to be part of the Ag Teachers Change Lives program.

At least 143 registered guests assembled on the lawn of Banock Masonic Lodge 824 F&AM Thursday afternoon for the annual Butler County Field Day for agriculture.

UPDATE 9/7/13: According to a report by WBKO a Detective, from the Kentucky State Police Post 3, presented a case against Paul Cameron to the Butler County Grand Jury. His testimony led to the indictment of Cameron, 31, on 52 charges including the following:10 counts-Rape, first degree, 10 counts-Sodomy, first degree, 10 counts-Sexual Abuse first degree, 20 counts-Incest, one count Use of a Minor (U/16) in a Sexual Performance and one count- Persistent Felony Offender.

Cameron is currently lodged in the Butler County Jail.

The 2013 Football Homecoming Queen is Isabella Corona. She is the daughter of Richard and Laura Corona of Morgantown. Chad Cardwell, son of Richard and Melissa Cardwell of Logan Co, is the 2013 King.  The homecoming court consisted of:

Freshman

Chloe Flener, daughter of Chad and Carmen Flener of Morgantown
Rex Henderson, son of Pat and Amiee Henderson of Morgantown