Beech Tree News Network

The obstacle course, pony rides and bouncy inflatable house had to be cancelled due to cold temperatures and wind, but this year’s fall festival at Morgantown Care and Rehab still went on as planned. It was just moved inside.

Lindsey LaRae Porter and Chad Avery Young were united in marriage September 29, 2012 during a sunset ceremony on the beach of Ocracoke Island. In loving memory of their father, the late Danny Porter, Lindsey was given in marriage by her brother, Josh Porter. Serving as maid of honor was the bride's best friend and future sister-in-law, Elizabeth Nicole McKinney. Serving as best man was the groom's father, Brent Young.

A SIMPLE GIFT!!! It’s Shoebox time again.

Happy 50th anniversary to Merle and Janice Raymer.  They were married on October 28, 1962. Congratulations from your family.

The Annual Calendar Girl Contest will be held on Saturday, November 3, in the BCHS Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.  Entry is $5; preschool children and younger get in free.  There are 44 girls competing for the 12 calendar spots and 1 cover.  The centerfold part of the pageant is TBA.  Calendar Girl is presented by the BCHS FCCLA.

The NJROTC hosted the Navy Day Ball at Butler County High School on October 20, 2012, in honor of the United States Navy’s 237th birthday. Mr. Scott Howard, Superintendent of the Butler County School System, Mr. Patrick O’Driscoll, Principal of BCHS, and 100 cadets with dates were in attendance. The National Anthem was sung by the Commanding Officer Candace Ibarra, Christopher Coleman, and Jocelyn Kuprion. Following was the recognition of POW and MIA’s. King and Queen were awarded to one female and one male, voted for by the cadets of the unit.

The Barren River District Health Department wants to remind the public to practice good health habits to prevent the spread of flu at home, work and school.

Richland Baptist Church collected donations for coloring books and crayons for the Shriners Hospital last month.  On Saturday, October 20th the youth made a trip to Lexington, KY to deliver them to the hospital and got to go on a tour while there. 

Thank you all for the thoughtfulness during David's illness and his passing. Thanks to each and every one who sent flowers, cards, food, and for all the Gideon Bibles given in his memory. Many thanks to the ladies at First Baptist Church for the wonderful meal after service, and the ladies at Salem church who also brought food. Our appreciation to Bro. Greg Wallace for the uplifting message and to Jones Funeral Chapel for the care that was shown to our family. We also want to thank the nurses on 4D at the Medical Center we are forever grateful to you all.

WarrenRECC Christmas Open House November 13, 2012 from 4p.m. til 6 p.m. at the Morgantown Office.