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Seventeen Butler County students, from North Butler, Morgantown Elementary, Butler County Middle, and Butler County High School went Christmas shopping with Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward and deputies.  The students were selected through the Family Resource Center.

On Wednesday, December 16, the 15th annual "Toys for Tots" drive opened its doors to local residents. Thanks to a multitude of local sponsors, Christmas gifts were distributed to the 430 children that had been signed up.  The program is coordinated by the Bulter County Family Resource Center (F.R.C.), the Butler County Youth Service Center, and the Morgantown Mission. 

One of my fondest Christmas memories was writing Santa Claus and then hanging our letters on the nail on the wall of the back porch. I was always amazed that Santa came in early December to pick up our letters so that he would know what to get us for Christmas.

Morgantown Elementary honored their leader, classes, and classroom leaders on Friday.

Leader of the Week – Harlie Clark

The Butler County School Nutrition Program has taken the initiative to involve students in helping plan district menus. Taste tests are being performed at all schools with a small consortium of students in order to evaluate new menu items to determine what will be included on the winter menus.
 
BCMS students sampling new items for the winter 2015-16 menus

Morgantown Elementary School held their first Sharpen the Saw day on Thursday, December 17, 2015 . This day was filled with various activities including Gingerbread houses, Ornament Making, Movie & Popcorn, Baking/Cookie Decorating, Basketball Drills, Christmas Cards, Caroling, and Weather.

This time of year, toy stores are crammed with loving parents, aunts & uncles, and grandparents trying to find the perfect gift for their favorite little ones.
Last Christmas season, Jace’s mom was praying she would have her son long enough make Christmas memories.  She dreamed of having the opportunity simply see him walk, watch him open Christmas gifts, sing songs, and enjoy holiday treats.

                                                                           
“Neonatal” calf diarrhea is defined as scours when it occurs within the first three weeks of a calf’s life. Bacteria, viruses and parasites can attack the lining of the calf's intestine and cause diarrhea. The decrease in absorption of essential nutrients from milk leads to weight loss and dehydration. If the disease level is severe, calves often die, but even calves that survive will perform poorly for the remainder of their lives when compared to healthy calves.

Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church will be presenting a Children's Christmas Musical called,  "It All Happened in the Country." We know that everybody's heard the Christmas story, right? Wrong! There are lots of people out there...people all around... who don't know the beautiful story of Jesus' birth. And even if they know the story, they need to be reminded of it at least every Christmas.

Citizens of Quality and the surrounding areas gathered at the roadside on Saturday, December 12 to enjoy the 13th annual Quality Christmas Parade. Parade officials noted that this was the longest parade that Quality had ever witnessed. Moderate cloud coverage made for a great photo environment. Full video of parade coming soon.