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Plan to be Tobacco Free

Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Time: 11:00a.m. Lunch will be served

Location: Community Room at Kent Manor

Whether it is your first attempt to quit, or if you have tried numerous times, this class can give you the tools you need to successfully become tobacco free.  Leave the presentation with a plan tailored just for you, based on your personal preferences and level of addiction.  Everyone attending will receive a list of available resources.

For more information, or to register, contact Anita at 270-526-3873, Ext. 22

Great news Butler County students, all four schools will be adding smoothies into the lunch program.  Butler County has been awarded a grant from the National Dairy Council, NFL and USDA through “Fuel Up To Play 60” , in the amount of $13,792 for a smoothie program.  Butler County got four grants approved out of forty-one applicants in Kentucky.  So, why add smoothies?  Smoothies are nutritious and they incorporate fruit into your meal. 

 Join us for the upcoming Acrylic Painting Class scheduled for Thursday, August 11th at the Butler County Extension Service at 10 a.m.

Create your replica of Cinnamon Cooney’s “Girl in the Rain.”  There will be no charge to attend, but you will be responsible for providing your own supplies and canvas. This will be a step-by-step painting process that both beginners and experienced painters can enjoy.

The Butler County Antique Engine and Tractor Club held their 10th annual tractor show at the Charles Black City Park in Morgantown on Friday, August 5, and Saturday, August 6.  Secretary of the club, Brent Carnithan, said they had 138 registered entries including tractors, engines, lawn mowers, and antique automobiles.  President of the Club, Troy Dunn, said, “I’m happy with the turn-out.  We had a big increase in the lawn and garden category this year.  We also had a good turn-out for the parade through town.” 

Zombie Tactical and Survival Gear has been open for a year this summer and continues to attract various customers including campers, preppers, and those who are just plain curious.  The shop is located in Ashley Plaza and shares a store front with Tammy’s Treasures.  Owners Rob and Tammy Zlater wanted to offer the community a local store to buy camping, survival, and tactical gear after seeing there was no other place to buy certain unique items that they offer.

Buried pipelines transport the energy needed to operate our businesses, homes, and farms. There are over 2.5 million miles of pipeline in the US that lies beneath farmland, ranchland, and across our country. Pipelines are the safest mode of transportation in the United States. A barrel of crude oil or petroleum product shipped by pipeline reaches its destination safely more than 99.9999% of the time.

In going through family papers recently I found a copy of the letter my Dad’s (George Warden Romans) family received when he was awarded the Purple Heart during World War II. Since August 7th is Purple Heart Day and Butler County is a Purple Heart community through efforts of VFW Auxiliary #5837 and Butler County Chapter NSDAR I wanted to share this. I am very proud of my Dad’s Military service as well as all those who served and continue to serve in our military.

A new coffee bar has opened in Morgantown but perhaps not in a place that you might expect -  Morgantown Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Princeton native Devin DeWitt, an administrator in training in the Signature Health Facility, created the MCRC Coffee Bar as part of her training project. 

The Butler County Drug-Free Coalition met on July 27th at the conference room of the Butler County Educational Complex.  Director Rhonda Vaughn called the meeting to order and reminded everyone of the Back-to-School Bash on Tuesday, August 2nd at Morgantown City Park. The Bash starts at 6:00 pm with free swimming, food, and school supplies for Butler County Students.  According to Daisy Bishop, former Family Resource Center Coordinator,  over 450 students attended last year. 
Treasurer Eric Elms gave the treasurer's report.

The Community of Rochester had a Back to School Ice Cream Bash  at the Rochester Community Building. Several showed up with lots of school supplies. Ice Cream was a nice respite from the outdoors.