Beech Tree News Network

On Saturday May 2nd, Morgantown Freight, owned by Mike Rone, celebrated 30 years of business by inviting the community to their business for good food and friendship. Among the various items available were hamburgers, hot dogs, fresh fruit, pulled meats, soda, water,and much more. Lunch was served at 2pm. A big truck bounce house was available for the children and provided by Double K Amusements.

Saturday May 2nd hosted many important events for the community. The Kentucky Derby, softball and baseball, soccer, and of course Spring Fling on Main Street in Morgantown. Perhaps the most alluring portion of the day was the gorgeous weather conditions with a high in the 70's and barely a cloud in the sky.

Sherry Johnson and staff of the Butler County Clerk's Office are celebrating the Kentucky Derby.  If you get a chance stop by and see the ladies' hats and horses. 

Congratulations to the Butler County Circuit Court Clerk's Office for winning the National Blue & Green Day photo contest.  Out of 150 entries in the group category Butler County won first place and will receive a $100 gift card.  The 2015 National Donate Life Blue and Green Day Photo Contest was a resounding success.  They received over 400 entries in six different categories. 

Rabies Clinic 2015- May 4- May 15 you will be able to receive a rabies vaccine for your pet at the discounted price of $8 at Heritage Animal Hospital.  All dogs and cats are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies.  The number of rabies cases has doubled in the last 5 years in Kentucky.  Protect your pets and yourself against this deadly virus.  If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment contact Heritage Animal Hospital at 270 526-3839

The family of Henry Phelps would like to thank those who helped us through the loss of our loved one.  To our neighbors who came to the funeral home, brought food or just simply thought of us or said a prayer, to Bro. Woody Moore for preaching Henry’s funeral you are very special to our family and to Penni, Keith and everyone at Smith Funeral Home for their professionalism and genuine caring and concern over every detail.

Thank you from the,
Henry Phelps family

Butler County School Nutrition Association along with the KY School Nutrition Association are trying to provide healthier meals and snacks for your children.  Here are 10 tips for healthy snacks that parents can use at home.

Click here for Snack tips for Parents DGTipsheet24MyPlateSnackTipsforParents.pdf

Butler County Middle School is currently accepting parent nominations to serve on the 2015-2016 Site Base Decision Making Council (SBDM).
  Any parent with a child attending Butler County Middle School during the 2015-2016 school year is eligible to run for SBDM.  (SBDM representatives are required to attend a 6 hour training session for new members or a three-hour training session for any experienced member and are expected to attend monthly meetings).
    

Four Butler County High School students have been recommended by faculty/staff members for March student of the month honors based on attendance, promptness to class, participation in class, grades or attitude.  These students are Jenna Hawkins, Zoie Pendley, Emily Coy and Lennon Johnson.

Please come help us plan a 30th Class Reunion on May 5, 2015 at the Farmboy at 6:00pm.  Bring ideas and suggestions.  If you have any questions feel free to call Angie Embry  270 999-1675.