Beech Tree News Network

There were at least 90 in attendance for Monticello’s Fall Fellowship Sunday October 27.  We had a hayride of at least two wagons full.  We traveled throughout Provo before doubling back to Monticello for a meal and games in the church basement. There were all types of soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts. 

The November meeting of the Kentucky Public Retirees organization (KERS, CERS and State Police) is scheduled for Monday, November 18th, 2013 at l0:00 a.m. Representatives have been invited to attend this meeting for a question and answer session.  Other topics of interests can be discussed.  A potluck will
follow meeting at 11:00. Each member is asked to bring vegetable, salad or dessert. Organization will provide meat and drinks.  New members welcome to join.

There will be a Breakfast at the Rochester Community Building Nov.9th, from 7:00 till 10:00. This is a fund raiser for the restoration of the old Green River Bank building that was purchased by the city. If you would like to make a donation just make your check to the City of Rochester 'FOR BANK RESTORATION".  Please come out and support our project.

“What is that smell?” Chloe asked Pa as the nasty odor filled the truck.
“That’s cow manure,” Pa explained.
“Cow manure?” I repeated, unsure of what cow manure was but happy I wasn’t responsible for the rancid scent.
“Yes,” Pa confirmed, “cow manure.”
“I don’t want to be crude, Pa,” I said, “but it smelled like somebody used the bathroom – and for a moment I was scared it was me!”
“Somebody did use the bathroom, son,” Pa answered, “the cows.”
The look on our face was priceless.

Butler County Middle School recently released its honor rolls and perfect attendance recognition for the first nine weeks grading period.  

"We are proud of the academic achievements of our students and for their good attendance," said Robert Tuck, principal at Butler County Middle School.  

8th Grade - "ALL A" HONOR ROLL - 1st Nine Weeks:

For Lorena, in Peru, it was a pair of light-up sneakers. For Alex, it was a candy cane. For Albert, a notebook, and for Perla, a toothbrush. The list could go on, each item and seemingly insignificant, yet God used each one as the catalyst to change lives. There are 100 million children like the above. The numbers are huge, but the impact is measured one by one. Lorena received her shoe box gift with the light up tennis shoes 10 years ago. Today, at 18, she is the leader in her Church and wants to serve in full time ministry.

On the morning of Friday October 25, Morgantown Elementary School held a series of parades to celebrate Red Ribbon week as well as spread awareness to the students about the negative impacts of drug use on families, individuals, and communities.

Morgantown Bank and Trust sponsored the Annual Costume Contest at Harvest On the Square on Saturday.  There were several entries and a wide variety of costumes.
“We are very pleased to sponsor this event each year.  There are so many very creative costumes,” said Jason Jones, of Morgantown Bank & Trust.
Winners included:

The Butler County Rural Development will have its annual meeting on Saturday, November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Eva Hawes Ag. Exposition Center, located in the Morgantown City Park.  The annual meeting is the highlight of the association’s year.  There will be a meal provided by the clubs, entertainment, a short business meeting, a presentation on county rural development activities by the clubs, and door prizes.  There is no charge for attending and everyone is welcome to help Rural Development celebrate 56 years of success in Butler County.

Morgantown Elementary's second graders walked to Morgantown Care & Rehab Friday to read a personalized  scarecrow story to the ladies and gentlemen residing in the facility.  It was hard to tell who enjoyed the reading the most.