Beech Tree News Network

Members of the Butler County Emergency Medical Services, or BCEMS, kicked-off National EMS Week this past Sunday with a cookout at the city park. Dispatchers, Paramedics, and EMT's gathered along with their families to spend the afternoon together in fellowship.

The family of Raven Noelle Durbin wants to thank each and everyone for the love and support shown to Raven and our family over the last 2 1/2 years. Our community rallied around Raven and our family helping to support us both financially and emotionally during her illness and passing. For all this, we are so grateful.

Morgantown Elementary School princpal Greg Woodcock is proud to recognize the students who achieved All A's, A's and B's, and those who had perfect attendance during the 4th 9 weeks of school.

Baker:  Brian Cantu, Sara Fern, Elijah Forsythe, Shelby Alexander, Lawson Rice, Julio Lucas-Gomez, Dakota Johnson, Raegan Tuck, Derek Pierce

Brittany Gibbs and Jeremy Alexander were married on April, 28th 2012 near their home in the beautiful New Harmony Indiana at the Roofless Church. A dinner reception catered by The Red Geranium Restaurant was held after the ceremony at the New Harmony Inn Conference Center. Brittany was given in marriage by her father, Brent Young. The ceremony was performed by Judge Rich D'Amour.

Have you ever wanted to fly a plane? Build a rocket? Now is the time to discover the thrill and magic of flight. This is the opportunity for middle & high school youth to experience the joy, thrill and magic of flight.  Learn the principles of flight, the basics of navigation, do some stargazing and learn how ancient mariners could tell their location on the earth by the stars. Learn about lift, thrust, gravity and drag.  Plan and conduct a flight. Log your first flight with a Certified Flight instructor.

Monday, May 28 at 11:00, the annual Memorial Day program will be held on the courthouse lawn. This year it is presented by the Butler County Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.  2012 is the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and BCNSDAR will be paying tribute to the Civil War Veterans of Butler County.  The Butler County Chapter NSDAR will be joined by VFW Post 5837 Ladies Auxiliary, Green River NSDAR Society CAR, and the JRNROTC of Butler County High School in honoring our Soldiers.

Whether you’re packing up your tent and sleeping bags for a weekend camping trip or simply planning an evening around a backyard fire pit, remember that garbage should never be burned in a campfire or fire pit. Burning trash, even in small quantities, can release toxic pollutants, many of which have been linked to increased risk of cancer and other dangerous health problems. These pollutants can be inhaled and even ingested when contaminants fall and settle on food or drinks. Burning trash is not only harmful to our health and our environment’s health, but it is also illegal.

The Morgantown City Pool is set to open on Saturday, May 26. Pool hours Monday through Saturday are 10 am to 5 pm. The pool will be open from 1 to 5 on Sundays. Children 15 and under can get in for $2.00 while everyone 16 and older will pay $4.00. Passes are available for both families and individuals; for a household up to 5 you can buy a pass for $100 while an individual pass is $50. Pool parties can be booked: $100 for 2 hours, 6 to 8 pm or 8 to 10 pm or $200 for 4 hours from 6 to 10 pm. Be sure to book your pool party early!

The Butler County High School gym was packed as friends and family members of the Class of 2012 gathered to watch their loved ones graduate. One hundred thirty-eight (138) graduates proudly crossed the stage and received their diplomas along with a handshake with Superintendent Scott Howard. Members of the Class of 2012 also took time to remember fallen classmate Raven Durbin; Durbin passed away in March after battling leukemia.