Beech Tree News Network

Heartworm disease is as scary as it sounds. It is a severe and potentially fatal disease caused by parasitic worms that like to live in the heart and the arteries of the lungs of many types of mammals. Heartworms are a type of roundworm and dogs of any age or breed are susceptible to infection by them.

Saturday, September 7, a group from Monticello Baptist Church travelled to Bellevue Baptist Church in Owensboro for Super Saturday, a day of training and strengthening for church members.  They arrived at Bellevue a little after 9 am, in time to register, receive name tags and head to the foyer for the opening service.

Sometimes, in order to help others, you have to pause and help yourself. Such was the case Saturday night when Provo Rural Development hosted their annual pie supper and auction. “This is our only fund raiser meant to supply funds to keep the facility funded,” said president, Tony Wilson as he took a break from greeting folks to Provo. “Our winter fund raiser helps support Rochester Fire Department and the 4-H Camp.”

Yom Kippur, is the most important day of the year for Jewish people throughout the world.  More Jewish people attend synagogue on this day than at any other time throughout the year. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a time for reflection, repentance and prayer with fasting.  It points to a time when ultimate atonement and restoration for all Israel will become a reality.

The descendants of William, Morris, and Joseph are preparing to gather for the 2013 Hammers Reunion.  Come one and all to the Rochester Community Center on September 22, 2013 for a potluck meal.  We encourage any family member as well as friends of the following to join us for a day of sharing-good food, togetherness and remembering The Hammers Clan history:
Settle/Suttle, Caudill, Hunt, Russ, Abbott, Stearsman, Taylor, Truelove, Rice, Webster, Arnold, Gaines, Drake, Gardner, Vaughn, Adkins and Cartwright.

On Saturday, June 15, 2013, Peggy Boaz was host to the Green River Chapter NSDAR for their summer social.  Following potluck lunch, Peggy gave a tour of the gardens and school. The Green River Chapter held its meeting in the school where Peggy gave the program on the history of the log school.   Several present were closely connected to the school.Twelve members, one HODAR, five guests and four C.A.R. members were present.

The Butler County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group will meet on Friday, September 13, 2013, 12:00 noon at the Morgantown Boys’ and Girls’ Club.  Ms. Rhonda Vaughn and Ms. Tiffany Wilson from the Butler County Drug Court will be guest speakers.  Any grandparent currently raising a grandchild is invited to attend.  Lunch is provided; call the Youth Services Center at 526-4800 to register by Thursday, September 12.  Co-sponsored by the Butler County Youth Services Center and the Barren River Area Development Aging Services.

You are invited to Homecoming at Brooklyn Baptist Church, September 8th, Bro.Greg Hillard will be bringing the message, singing by Kentucky Sound. Preaching starting at 11:00am followed by a three( 3 )night revival starting Monday, September 9th. Bro Greg Hillard will be bringing the message. We would love for you to come visit our little country church.

You are invited to the Green River Museum's Fall Open House on Saturday, September 21st, from 1-4pm.  This year the museum will be honoring the memory of Bill Lawrence.  Admission is free, refreshments will be served, and music will be provided by the Lawrence Family.