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Residents of the Bluegrass State Celebrate Earlier Than National Date of April 18th- Tax Freedom Day, the date on which Americans will have earned enough money to pay this year’s tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels, falls on April 6th for residents of Kentucky. The nationwide date for all Americans, as announced this week by the Tax Foundation, will be Thursday, April 18th.

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 March 18-30.
Civil Cases:
The Medical Center vs. April Dawn Carpenter
The Medical Center vs. Shannie Sims
Nicholas Financial, Inc. vs. Joseph Morris
Family Court:
Tiffany Allyson Hunt Winchel vs. Jason Dewayne Winchel
Sarah Jean Hiser vs. James William Hiser

The final two days of the 2013 session of the Kentucky General Assembly were filled with a mix of emotions ranging from frustration to exhilaration.  The Republican Caucus began at 10:00 a.m. with a meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the Kentucky public employee pension systems; we moved quickly to the floor of the House at noon and found ourselves in recess shortly before 2:00 p.m.  The recess would last late into the evening, little action was taken and day one ended in deep frustration the issue that had overshadowed the session would remain unresolved.

On Monday April 1st, Judge Executive David Fields signed a proclamation that deems April 6th Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Day in Butler County. WRECC has been established for 75 years and has provided electricity to over 60,000 homes and businesses in the area.  

The Morgantown Butler County Chamber of Commerce held their monthly luncheon on Thursday, March 28, at the Butler County Extension Office.  Jim Green presented a “Lunch & Learn” session on leadership.  Green, a Butler County School Administrator, is also a certified member of the John C. Maxwell Coaching, Speaking and Teaching Team. 

The Butler County Board of Education met Wednesday, March 27th at a special called meeting to hear the recommendations of the AdvancEd External Review team.  The team from AdvancEd-formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) -will be recommending the first ever district-wide accreditation for Butler County Schools.   This means that the system and all of its schools are accredited, and that Butler County Schools is recognized across the nation as a quality school system.  Superintendent Howard said he was asked on several occasions: Why accreditation?  Why now?

The theft of approximately $400 from Butler County Middle School on Monday, March 25th, was apparently the cause of that student running from school on Tuesday.  The money was taken from inside a teacher's desk.  After the money was reported stolen on Monday, an internal investigation at the school was allowing school officials to narrow their focus to a particular student. 

On Friday April 12, 2013, Neace Lukens and Broderick & Davenport, PLLC present the Community Big Shot Sporting Clays Tournament benefitting Community Action of Southern Kentucky. The tournament will be held at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, KY. For a $50 fee, each shooter will receive lunch, 100 targets, a reception at Cave Valley Winery with entertainment and the chance to win CASH prizes, door prizes and the title of Community Big Shot. Thanks also to All levels of shooting ability are welcome, whether you are new to sporting clays or a pro!

Bowling Green, KY – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class A Affiliates of the Tampa Bay Rays, announce EasterFest 2013 will take place this Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Bowling Green Ballpark.  Along with Broadway United Methodist Church and Crossland Community Church, the Hot Rods welcome kids of all ages to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt, which will feature over 50,000 Easter Eggs.

Crews will begin the placement of barrier wall on the William H. Natcher Parkway at the Green River Bridge (mile marker 34.8) Monday, April 1, in preparation for overlay work on the bridge deck.
A lane closure for the northbound direction will be put into place and remain for approximately 4-5 weeks. This closure will remain in place 24/7 and will be limited in width to 13 ft. or less.
Information regarding southbound lane closures will be distributed prior to the work changing directions.