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On the morning of October 5, 2015, thirty cadets in the Butler County High School NJROTC unit went to the Owensboro Coast Guard Station where we went on a two hour boat tour of the USCG (United States Coast Guard) Cutter Obion.

 The Donate Life Kentucky State Team will be bringing the “Life is Cool” program to North Butler  Elementary on Wednesday, October 14.  The program is a hands on, in-house ‘field trip’ that helps students better understand how healthy choices keep one’s body healthy.  The curriculum includes 5 weeks of lessons in the classroom and  is followed by an in house demonstration of ten stations that show how organs, tissues and eyes benefit by choosing a healthy lifestyle at an early age.

The Chamber of Commerce would like to invite everyone to come to our Open House on Monday October 12th from 11am to 1pm.
Come and have some cake and punch to celebrate the Chamber’s 33rd year of being in Butler County.
There will be some old photo albums and articles that have been kept. We have also done some sprucing up inside and out.
Hope to see a lot of you at the Chamber.

It’s pecan fundraising time for the Butler County Homemakers!  Homemakers are taking orders for Schermer pecans, either pieces or halves through October 16th.  These are fresh pecans (2015 crop) and the Homemakers will be getting delivery of the first group picked.  While we ‘usually’ have extra bags to sell upon arrival, extras usually go fast!  DON”T WAIT – Place your order today to guarantee you get the fresh pecans you need for your baking or holiday stocking stuffers!

Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard Seasons are October 1 through December 15 and February 15 through April 30

 During the forest fire hazard seasons, even though the precautions required by KRS 149.375 have been taken, it is unlawful for any person to

Chapter 3
“Son,” Dad spoke calmly, in what sounded like the beginning of a punishment speech, “one day you’ll learn not to jump into everything so quickly. You have a knack for making decisions and asking questions later, instead of asking questions first and then making decisions.”
“I’m sorry, Dad,” I said. “I’ll put all my allowance toward the disco ball and earn extra money for the rest. I’m just mad I was ripped off!”
“Who said you were ripped off?” Dad asked.

This past weekend was wet and we experienced rain off and on Saturday but a few people still got out.  The Huntsville Community Center hosted a Cruise-In.

Vietnam 50th Commenorative Anniversary Dinner

Saturday, October 24, 2015, 6:00pm

At: Innovative Auction House, 203 Veterans Way, Morgantown, Kentucky

In honor of all Vietnam Era Veterans and families and of MIA, KIA or those who have passed.  Two representatives from each family are invited to attend the Commemorative Dinner.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 14th, to Lynda Knight 270 999-0273 or Jane Eaton Henderson 270 934-2373 or 270 791-6312

Hosted by the Butler County Chapter NSDAR

Harold Ray Ragsdale, known professionally as Ray Stevens, brought his Here We Go Again tour to SKYPAC Friday night, October 2.  The 76 year-old country-pop singer/songwriter and comedian made audiences howl with performances of his legendary comedy songs such as “The Streak”, “Mississippi Squirrel Revival”, “Guitarzan”,  “Shriner’s Convention” and countless more.