Beech Tree News Network

North Butler Elementary School will be having its annual fall festival on October 25. There will be games, bouncies, food, and an auction. We will be having chili and hotdogs and other food items. The meal deal will be $5.00. The games will be from 4:30-6:30 and food will be served from 4:30-7:30. The auction will begin at approximately 6:30 pm.

Bobby and Annette Kirby, of Quality, and Jackie and Leisa Watt, of Wingfield, would like to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Beth and Daniel.
The wedding will take place Saturday, October 26th at 1p.m. at 652 Ruby Road in Quality, Kentucky
We invite everyone to come and share this special day.

2013 Pre Teen Butler County winner, Olivia Austin, will compete in the Kentucky State Fair Pageant on Friday and Saturday in Louisville.  Olivia is the daughter of Johnny and Shannon Austin of Rochester.  Olivia is 9 years old and a fifth grade student at Morgantown Elementary School.Good Luck Olivia!!!

Butler County Pageant Committee, Tiffany Keown, Becky Hankins, Diane Dyer, Kelsey Allen

The Butler County Health Department reminds the public to practice good health habits to prevent the spread of flu at home, work and school.

There are more than 100 million children who have received shoebox gifts through operation Christmas Child in the past 20 years. The numbers are huge; the impact is measured one by one. Since 1999 Butler Countians have sent 7000 shoeboxes through Franklin Graham Operation Christmas Child. Last year Sandy Creek Baptist Church sent 189 boxes from their church. Are you looking for a youth project? What a wonderful ministry. Every shoebox is a gospel opportunity. National collection week is November 18-23. Be watching for more information. Be saving your shoeboxes.

In August 2013, University of the Cumberlands (UC)conferred 263 degrees during their annual commencement ceremony; 30 Baccalaureate degrees, 228 Master’s degrees, and five Doctorate degrees.

Allison Ramsey (Rochester, Ky.) graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education - Reading and Writing Specialist. She is the daughter of Reggie and Gwen Ramsey.

In 2013, almost 800 students have received their degrees from UC thus far with December grads still in the mix.

 “What’s the matter, Woody?” Chloe asked. “Why are you cowered in the floorboard of the truck?”

“Are you scared of that bull in the field,” Mr. Tom asked. I nodded, but he said, “That bull’s in the pen and couldn’t get you if he tried.”

“Fall into Foster Care” fall festival Oct 19^th

The 2013 season of singing and dancing on the square wrapped up Saturday night with a performance by Butler County’s own Rose Family Band. Perfect weather and streets lined with fall decorations provided the background for dancers of all ages.

Morgantown Elementary needs volunteers. Do you have one, two, or maybe three hours a week you could spare?  Be a volunteer at Morgantown Elementary School! We have placements available in classrooms, the library, copy room, and at special events.

In order to be placed on our Volunteer Registry and be utilized as a volunteer at Morgantown Elementary, all volunteer candidates must complete the Volunteer training and a criminal background check at a cost of $10.

To register please go to “Be a MES Volunteer”.