Beech Tree News Network

Soil compaction is a problem that many producers face, but one they often overlook. Paying attention to the problem is important since soil compaction can reduce your forage yields and slow forage establishment. That can cost you a lot of money in the long run.

When soil particles are pressed together, it reduces pore space and aeration and damages the soil structure, which reduces the soil’s ability to retain moisture. You know what happens when soil can’t retain moisture—runoff and poor drainage. 

The 2019 Butler County Open Division Showcase viewing is scheduled for July 4th – 7th during the Green River Catfish Festival at the Eva Hawes Ag Expo Building.  This showcase contest is open to any and all ages of Butler County.  Articles exhibited should be items completed during the previous year or items that have not been exhibited in previous showcases. Winners will receive county ribbons.

On Thursday, May 16, members of the General Richard Butler Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented a certificate, recognizing the proper display of the American flag, to Marty and Jan Jones, owners of Jones Funeral Chapel. 

The Butler County 4-H Teen Club is hosting a Community Flea Market/Yard Sale on June 8, 2019 from 7:00am-5pm.  Set up is on June 7th from 5pm-7pm. If you are interested in setting up a booth at the yard sale/flea market, please call the Extension Office at 270-526-3767 to rent a spot. The spots are first come, first served so they will go fast. An indoor space is $25 for a 12x12 ft area. An outdoor space is $15 for 15x15 ft area. 

The Butler County 4-H Project Day Camp will be May 28 & 29 and June 25 & 26 at the Butler County Extension Office 9 a.m.—3 p.m.  We will have many projects available including:  woodworking, needle stitching, cooking, nature crafts, photography, painting, and much, much more.  

Playschool Graduation sponsored by the Butler County High School Child Development classes took place on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

60 preschoolers along with 52 playschool teachers took part in the graduation ceremonies.

London Howard welcomed the guests and graduates.  Afterwards, Jordan Chambers introduced special guests and Autumn Searles shared memories of the playschool class of 2019.

Playschool diplomas were presented to each child by Mr. Michael Gruber, Principal, Butler County High School and Mrs. Hanna Southerland, Guidance Counselor, BCHS.

Friendly faces are always nice to see when you or a loved one are in the hospital. Dr. Roger Taylor, pastor at Aberdeen Baptist Church, and his Yorkshire Terriers, Sir Bentley and Lady Betsy, hope to be those faces for patients who are facing long stays or difficult recoveries.
For Dr. Taylor, this journey started when his mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had an extended stay at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. “I had a Yorkshire Terrier that I brought to visit mom. The nurses talked to me about joining the pet therapy program.

On Thursday May 9, 2019, Judge Executive Tim Flener, Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps, Superintendent Scott Howard and Early Childhood Advocates came together to declare May 10, 2019 as Early Childhood Education Day.  This comes at a very Important time as teachers and child care workers are being recognized during Teacher Appreciation Week and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.  The community leaders, in collaboration with the Butler-Edmonson Community Early Childhood Council, are working to help raise awareness that early childhood programming is important for all children, families and o

Thursday night, I attended the performance of Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.  With music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and a book by Marshall Brickman, this show was spot-on, exactly the way things happened.  

As the musical commenced, I couldn’t help but notice that this followed the 2014 Jersey Boys movie.  The cast of the play was just as great as the story.  Jonny Wexler as Franki Valli, Eric Chambliss as Bob Gaudio, Jonathan Cable as Nick Massi and Corey Greenan as Tommy DeVito were flawless in their respective roles.