Beech Tree News Network

Gardens are beginning to bear the fruits of your labor.  Soon, it will be time to start thinking about preserving some of that excess produce for winter months.  Safety is of utmost importance for those of us preserving food, because improperly home-canned food can lead to foodborne illness. 

WILLIAMSBURG, KY (07/11/2022)-- University of the Cumberlands would like to congratulate Jazmin Reynolds of Rochester, KY, on completing their Master of Arts Education in Literacy Specialist this July. Well done, Patriot!

University of the Cumberlands is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction offering quality undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and online degree programs. Learn more at ucumberlands.edu.

Our tiny but mighty library has been very busy this summer hosting their weekly children's programs.  This week’s program was heavily attended with Librarian Kathy Lawrence stopping the head count at 225 as children and their care givers continued to pack the conference room.

Art is a form of therapy. It's an outlet for frustrations, a long day, or to express yourself in a manner beyond words.   While interviewing Ms. Cindy Howson, I was able to see through her work and her personal interview that art has been her life-long friend.

               As part of The Green River Catfish Festival, the Butler County Family Resource Center sponsored an educational program from Real Science Programs.  Held at the BCS Early Childhood Training Center, the building was packed Thursday to see wildlife biologist Brad Reynolds show case and teach about the types of reptiles and amphibians found in Kentucky.

The family of Johnny Tuck wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation to those who visited, sent flowers, cards, gifts, brought food or donated in his honor during our loss. A special thank you to Bro. Raleigh Blancett and to Jones Funeral Home for their support. Especially  to those who lifted us up in prayer and paid tribute on Jones website.

   Grief hits us all differently...especially children.  Even while they sense something is wrong, they are still curious and want to play, and most cannot sit still for long periods of time.

The Miss, Miss Teen and Miss Pre-Teen Butler County Fair pageants were held on Saturday night at the ECTC Building. 

The Green River Catfish Festival pageants for zero to seven-year-olds on Saturday morning at the ETCT 0building. Fifty-six participants competed. Sponsors of the event include Tiffany's Tanning and Boutique, Laurie Keen Photography, Bratcher Foral & Gifts, and Becky Hankins.

Winners included:

Nestled in the southern tip of Butler County resides Sam Gentry. I originally went to interview Sam about his wood carvings, but while there I learned he was capable of so much more.  His home is a museum of carved art; from his hand carved mantel piece, to the mural he is currently painting on his wall, his house breathes art.  He can literally carve anything, even food. Yes, Sam is also a culinary artist.  I don’t know how much better you can get than being able to appreciate and eat a piece of art at the same time!