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The family of Ruby Givens would like to thank everyone for their visits, phone calls, food, flowers, the 74 Gideon Bibles placed in her memory, and especially your prayers during Mama’s illness and passing.  Our family would like to especially thank the staff of MCRC, her girls on IC-1, Dr. Wan, Donna, and Curtina.  The comforting words of Bro. Jim McDaniel and Bro.

Every single shoebox filled in Butler County is a Gospel Opportunity.  As you fill your box, please pray for the recipient.  These gifts are going to children in some of the most heartbreaking settings you can imagine- bombed out ruins in Bosnia, squalid slums in India, an earthquake flattened orphanage in Haiti, a trash dump that is home to the poorest of the poor in Nicaragua, and a hospital ward filled with children dying of aids in South Africa.  In places like these you can imagine how happy these children are to receive a gift when this is the first gift they have ever received.

The Class of 1962 Reunion, held on October 13, 2012 got off to a good start with classmates reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Boyce Flener sang the Nation Anthem as classmates joined in.  After prayer offered by Onard Wilson, fifty seven classmates, thirty seven guest and Honoree Sponsor - Mr. J.C. White and wife enjoyed the dinner prepared by Green River Catering. The names of 32 deceased classmates and 4 sponsors were read and Boyce Flener sang Peace in The Valley as a tribute.

Anyone who’s watched their cat go through a bout of vomiting or a case of the sniffles has probably wondered: Can I get sick from my cat? Is what my cat has contagious? The answer is yes. There are actually a number of diseases you can contract catch from your cat, known broadly as zoonotic diseases. The word “zoonotic” is used to describe any disease that is transmittable from animals to humans. The best known and most feared example of a zoonotic disease is rabies.

Heritage Animal Hospital

Source: pethealthnetwork.com

The winner on WLBQ's call in, Coffee with Kathy, Gail Wilder's daughter,meets and receives copy of Dr. Peter O. Knight's book, The Heart, given away at Barnes & Noble in Bowling Green, Ky, Sunday Oct 28th by the Publisher, Heart to Heart Publishing,Inc. of Morgantown.Dr. Knight is fromTampa, FL
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Matthew Halbig, grandson of Doris Taylor Stahl, spent a special night with his aunt Janeen Taylor. They traveled together from Atlanta to Raleigh to attend a preseason game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte  Bobcats. Although they were at a Heat and Bobcat game, Janeen shows her loyalty to the Lakers by wearing her Pau Gasol jersey .  Fun times!  That's Dwayne  Wade of the Heat practicing before the game. On their way back to Atlanta , they spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Casey Kingsland in Spartanburg.
 

The City of Morgantown will be picking up leaves DAILY starting Wednesday, October 31, 2012 thru November 16, 2012. Leaves must be in trash bags and sitting at the curb.  For more information call City Hall at 526-6908.

The Butler County Rural Development will have its annual meeting on Saturday, November 3rd 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, the presentation of the outstanding club award, and door prizes.  There is no charge for attending and everyone is welcome to help Rural Development celebrate 55 years of success in Butler County.

Sunday afternoon, October 28, Monticello Baptist Church had their annual fall festival.  This year’s event was a hayride.  Kids and adults alike gathered on two wagons for a brisk ride through the country to see some beautiful scenery.
Afterwards, they returned to the church, where they gathered in the basement to thaw out with various soups, sandwiches and desserts.  After eating, there were crafts for the kids.  There were other games and outdoor marshmallow roasting.  There was a very good turnout and all in attendance had a great time.

Warren RECC employees would like to invite everyone to a retirement reception honoring Sara Cannon. Sara has worked for Warren RECC for 43 years and will be retiring on Friday, November 2, 2012. There will be a reception on Friday, November 2 at the Eva Hawes Community Building from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Please RSVP to the Morgantown Warren RECC office at 526-3384.