Beech Tree News Network

The annual Veterans Day parade will be November 8, 2014 starting at 2 PM. The parade will follow the route used for all parades, starting at the Morgantown Elem. School and returning there. This will be another full day of activities. The annual Butler County Chapter NSDAR Veterans Breakfast will be at BCHS Commons Area starting at 9AM. Also sure the Green River Chapter NSDAR will be honoring veterans as well after the parade.  If you have any questions please call Jennifer 270-999-0286 or Lynda 270-999-0273

Breast Cancer Awareness month is October.  Please join us on Saturday, October 4 at 2:00, on the Butler County Courthouse lawn to recognize breast cancer survivors, encourage breast cancer survivors going through treatments, and to honor the ones that are no longer with us because of breast cancer.

There will be entertainment and a short walk around the courthouse -- for anyone that wants to walk.   Wear something pink and join us !

By: Greg Drake II, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Source: Rick Durham, Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist

So often we hear that fall or winter is a particularly good time to do certain things in the landscape. This is usually due to the fact that plants have entered into winter dormancy.

The Women’s Mission from the Renfrow Trinity Church on Brooklyn Road will be hosting a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 18th from 9:30-2. There will be special singers and speakers throughout the day, and lunch will be served. Please RSVP by October 4th by calling 270-999-8711.

On Thursday, September 11, 2014, AirEvac visited Butler Co ATC and spoke to the Health Science Students.  AirEvac is the largest independently owned and operated membership-supported air medical service in the United States. The company has established itself as the preeminent provider of air ambulance services to communities in need of advanced emergency health care and rapid medical transport.

There is an 18 year old young man that has been living on streets of Morgantown for the past few weeks. He has currently been given lodging at the Green River Motel.
Richland Baptist Church is tryng to coordinate efforts to assist him due to his needs.
You can contact church members Paige McKinney at 270.999.0570 or John Blanford at 270.577.6855 or stop by Blanford Auto Sales in Morgantown if you would like to donate.

The family of Troy Crousore would like to take this time to say how truly thankful we are for all the prayers, thoughts, hugs, calls, cards, food and so many other acts of kindness shown to our family. We are blessed beyond measure with so many loving family members and friends that have taken such good care of us during our time of need. So many people have shared stories and memories of Troy with us and we will cherish them all forever.
Paula, Dennis, Brittany, Mark & Donovin Crousore

The Annual Rochester Craft and Music Festival was held on Saturday, September 20 at the Rochester Park. The festival had a wide variety of booths, cars, trucks, tractors, beauty pageants, food, and music. The official start of the festival was 9 am.  Shortly, there were booths set up and the pageant was underway.  Later there was a car show. The 1946 GMC truck owned by Richard Miller won 1st place for trucks.  A 1955 Chevrolet owned by Tony Harper won People’s Choice for car. 

The Rochester Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival was held on Saturday and was a huge success. The Green River Pageant was held as part of the festival.  Winners included:

0-6 month Girls- Annalise Pearl Williams daughter of Adam and Alicia Williams

The Butler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated Constitution Week. On Wednesday, September 17 NSDAR kicked off Constitution day with Bells Across America on the courthouse lawn. Following this they made a trip to Morgantown Elementary School to enlighten students regarding the history and traditions associated with the United States of America.