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Once again the Christmas trees at Jones Funeral Chapel are decorated with memorial ornaments. For over 20 years, members of the surrounding communities have brought ornaments to the funeral chapel to honor their departed loved ones.

December 2. The Children's Choir, directed by Mrs Penny Wallace, will present "Signs of Christmas." at 6:00 pm.

December 16. Handbells in concert, directed by Mrs. Ann Bartholomew, at 6:00 pm.

December 23. The Adult Choir, directed by Mr. Bill Camp, will present "Jesus, There's Just Something About That Name." at 11:00 am.

Everyone is invited to attend these special Christmas Services. Bro. Greg Wallace is the Pastor.

On Monday November 26, the 1st Annual Kentuckian Folk Festival was held at Morgantown Elementary School. The all day event consisted of multiple presentations and displays. The event was organized by Diana Flener.

"All this would not have been possible without the planning assistance of the Green River Chapter of the D.A.R. and also the presentations from our local craftsmen," said Flener.

Marty and GeorgeAnn Treece were named the Adoptive Family of the Year for 2012 for the Two Rivers Region. They were recognized at an Adoption Reception in Frankfort on November 1, 2012.  November is adoption awareness month. 

Marty and GeorgeAnn live in Edmonson County in Smiths Grove. They have four biological children and eight adoptive children. 

Sunday November 25, the children of Monticello Baptist Church had their annual morning Christmas program.  After the welcome by Pastor Randy Burns and announcements by Shane Wells, there was offering taken and responsive reading by the congregation.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Morgantown.  On Saturday morning several groups were setting up Christmas trees for the Festival of Trees, in the Cousin Don building on Main Street.  The Methodist Women had over 200 hats, mittens, gloves, and scarfs for their tree.  Festival of Trees will kick off on Friday night with a dinner and open on Saturday, December 1st to the public.

Please help support the Little Muddy Rural Development Club by eating at the Farm Boy Restaurant! On Tuesday, December 4th from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. the Farm Boy Restaurant will be donating 10% of all proceeds to the LMRD Club. Support a good cause by enjoying a delicious meal. The Farm Boy Restaurant is located in Morgantown at 718 West G L Smith St.

On November 26, 2012 Morgantown Elementary School is hosting it’s first, hopefully annual, Kentuckian Folk Festival.  Throughout the school day all M.E.S.’ students will be coming by grade level to the Media Center to visit and interact one-on-one with things from their past.  Local craftsman will be in attendance to share with children about the day to day happenings of their pioneer ancestors through a living history presentation.  Children will be able to listen, learn, ask questions, and touch items that are part of their history and which are a part of their current lives.  All this wo

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Morgantown and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Beaver Dam are presenting a scripture series by Fr. Anthony Shonis, entitled " A Coming Christ At Advent : Three Presentations on the Gospel Narratives Preparing for the Birth of Jesus."
Where: Holy Redeemer Parish Hall
When:Tues. evenings  Dec. 4  Topic: Birth of Jesus in Mathew 2 :1-23
                                       Dec 11 Topic: Birth of Jesus in Luke 2 : 1-20
                                       Dec 18 Topic The Presentation in the Temple and the Boy Jesus in Luke 2:22-52

Anyone who’s watched their dog go through a bout of diarrhea or the sniffles has probably wondered if they, too, were at risk of getting sick. So, can you get sick from your dog?

The answer is yes. There are a number of diseases you can contract from your pet, and they are known broadly as zoonotic diseases. The word “zoonotic” is used to designate any disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. The best known and most feared example of a zoonotic disease is rabies. Other common zoonotic diseases in dogs include: