Beech Tree News Network

The 6th annual Quality Cruise-in and Swap Meet was held on Saturday June 27.  It was a really nice day for the event, as it was unseasonably cool for a normally hot June day. 

There were 45 registered vehicles-cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles.  All money raised, including concessions, goes to the Quality Christmas Parade.

Winners included:

Escape Artist Michael Griffin, star of TV’s Masters Of Illusion dares Catfish Festivalgoers to challenge him to the most impossible escapes during 1st ever appearance in Morgantown, KY July 3-4.
 
Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero is coming to town for his first ever appearance and maybe disappearance at the Green River Catfish Festival taking place Friday & Saturday. 

$1,000.00 Challenge

Murray, KY. – According to records from the registrar’s office at Murray State University, a number of undergraduate students have earned recognition on the Dean’s List for their scholastic achievements during the spring 2015 semester. Students must have a grade point average ranging from 3.5 to 4.0 to be eligible for Dean’s List status.
    Kayley Jarboe from Morgantown, KY is one of those recognized on the Dean’s List with a 4.0. Kayley is majoring in Mathematics/Sec with a minor in History. She is the daughter of Dirk and Leslie Adkins also from Morgantown.

The Aberdeen Baptist Church journeyed off the map during their 2015 Vacation Bible School as they navigated through unchartered waters, “Unknown to Us but Known to Him,” on June 15-19th. The annual VBS was the 20th Vacation Bible School Bro. Roger Taylor has had the privilege of leading.

“Each year the greatest volunteer staff a pastor could ever desire comes together as team players never knowing how the Lord will bless our efforts,” stated Taylor.

Buffy Hargett Miller, Photo stylist for Southern Seasons Magazine, and Butler County Award Winning Author Linda J. Hawkins shares time together at the Governor’s Mansion, Frankfort, KY, Saturday, June 20.They were guest at the Proven Winner’s Signature Garden Event. The gardens were designed by award winning designer, Jon Carlofts. He created the picturesque formal gardens.

The Green River Catfish Festival kicks off on July 1 and the beauty pageants start as well.  On opening night the local pageants will be held: Miss Pre-Teen Butler County Catfish, Miss Teen Butler County Catfish, and Miss Butler County Catfish.  The second night of the festival features the babies 0-23 months boys and girls, along with the 2-7 year old girls.  The open pageants will be held on Friday, July 3, with winners going on to compete at the state level, Miss Pre-Teen Butler County Fair, Miss Teen Butler County Fair, and Miss Butler County Fair.

This sweetie is just one of many kittens needing a home! Please give us a call at 270- 526-2694 or drop by to see our cats & kittens!

K Kamp at Morgantown Elementary is a great way to kick off your child’s successful 2015-16 school year. 

Morgantown Elementary is ready to help your child have a great kindergarten experience. 

Our goal is to work with you to make that happen.

Our K Kamp nights will give you the resources to get your child kindergarten ready:

Thursday, June 25th 5:30-6:45 Letters, Sounds and Words

Thursday, July 16th 5:30-6:45 Numbers & More

Thursday, July 23rd 5:30-6:45 Inside One Day at MES

Be Healthy and eat locally grown berries. Tasty & juicy!

528 Muddy Creek Rd now has blueberries,7.00 per qt or 22.oo per gal.

 Blackberries coming too! Thorny and thornless

When buying 2 or more gallons get a 5.00 discount off, Butler County Author Linda J. Hawkins newest book, Southern Seasons with Memory Making Recipes. It has several berry recipes  all four seasons of cooking in Butler County, a total of 140 recipes, menu planning, tips and ideas for creating many great family times!

Over 200 pictures most taken right here in Butler County!

Say Hello to Evan! (02/03)Evan enjoys playing video games but doesn’t shy away from physical activities – if you mention playing a game of basketball be prepared to see a happy kid! Evan tends to be shy and reserved when meeting others for the first time but as you get to know him he breaks out of his shell. Evan is a sweet boy and needs a family who will commit to him for the rest of his life.