Beech Tree News Network

The Memorial Christmas Trees at Jones Funeral Chapel are once again up and decorated.  For over 20 years, individuals have brought ornaments to the funeral chapel to honor their departed loved ones.  What started with one tree has now grown to three.
"We began this tradition in 1990. Gerald and I thought it would be a good way for people to remember their loved ones after they were gone," said Jan Jones, co-founder of Jones Funeral Chapel.

Morgantown, Kentucky  -  Grieving the deaths of children within their families, members of The Compassionate Friends (TC

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Butler County Chapter NSDAR ladies and community members are preparing for the 11th annual Festival of Trees, which opens Saturday, December 1. It will run through the next Saturday, December 8. Tree viewing hours are Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Santa will be visiting the festival on Monday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m.

Amerifest 2017-2018 Wee Miss KY Beauty Supreme winner Emalyn Southerland placed higher in the 2018 Amerifest KY State pageant held in Lexington, KY on Friday night November 16th. Emalyn is the daughter of Tim and Mandy Southerland of Morgantown, KY.  She took the stage along with 94 other contestants. Emalyn is your new 2018-2019 Wee Miss Kentucky Novice Supreme Winner. She placed 3rd overall, and received two bids to the Amerifest National pageant to be held in July 2019 in Sevierville, TN. She also received KY Ambassador, KY Hospitality, and Prettiest Hair.

Each year the Green River Museum honors someone who has either impacted or preserved Butler County history. The 2018 Impact Award recipient was educator Alma Jean Hocker in recognition of her life and work. A special presentation by Tommy Hines, Museum Director, and reception was held in her honor on Saturday afternoon. Several of Mrs. Hocker's descendants were on hand.

Make your next visit to the Library a brief one, for a good cause, as part of Butler County Public Library’s Be a Superhero campaign.   This campaign is based on the popular character of Captain Underpants by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. 

Morgantown Elementary shared their Santa letters.  Enjoy reading!

Mrs. Porter’s Preschool Class (MES)
Dear Santa,
I really want a baby cart for Christmas.  It’s all I’ve been talking about this year! Mrs. Porter says I’ve been really good in preschool. 
Love,
Gloria Burns

Butler County's Cody Wagoner is quiety becoming an accomplished artist in the world of music.  His newest album - Gathering String - is a testament to that.  Some may want to know where his musical background comes from, and like many of us, it comes from his family. 

North Butler Elementary shared their Santa letters.  Enjoy reading!

Preschool
Ginny Lockhart Class