Beech Tree News Network

Kentuckians have lost a lot as a result of the March 2 tornadoes. As those hit the hardest begin to piece together their lives and rebuild, they should be on the lookout for those who may want to prey on their misfortune. Many times, after an area has been hit by a natural disaster, it will see an influx of scam artists and fly-by-night contractors.

New Beginnings Ministry, serving the people of Butler County since November 2010, has moved locations after outgrowing their previous one. New Beginnings now occupies the the old All-Mart (C & W Carpet) building on Beaver Dam Road (HWY 231 N) after spending their first years in the old Save-A-Lot building in Morgantown.

Renovations are underway as the congregation works to transform the former store building into a house of worship.

"George W. Eskridge" was the topic of the February History Month meeting of the Green River Chapter NSDAR on President's Day on February 20. Mr. Leon Eskridge, a direct descendant of the 17th Century barrister was the speaker.

Leon compared the circumstances in his own life to that of his ancestor in making the best of a bad situation, turning it around for good and going on to have a fulfilling life and profession.

Members of the BCHS SUPA, under the direction of Mr. Sam Hunt and Mr. Brandon Poole, have begun rehearsing for their upcoming performance of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The play will run from April 20-22 with three performances available to the general public. Show times are 8 p.m. on April 20 and 21 and 2:30 p.m. on April 22. All performances will be held in the BCHS Auditorium. Use the photo gallery above to view scenes from rehearsals submitted by the students.

Tristan Elmore, a sophomore at Butler County High School, placed first at the 2012 BRIMS Regional Bridge Building Championships sponsored by Scott & Murphy, Inc. and Stupp Bridge Company on March 10. The students from the Green River School, also part of the Butler County School District, won first place overall in the High School Division of the competition.

The B.C. Drug Free Coalition would like to invite you to a community meeting on Thursday, March 15 at 5:00 at the Butler County Educational Complex (the large meeting facility room). We are so thrilled to have Ms. Shannon Weatherly as our speaker for the evening. Shannon is the policy analyst for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; she will be explaining what a coalition looks like and how we as citizens of Butler County can be that coalition!

Butler County School District is committed to ensuring your student has the 21st-century skills necessary to be college/career ready – the foundation for success in life. But we need your help.

On Saturday, March 10th, the Butler County Middle School bridge building team won the BRIMS Regional Bridge Building Contest at Stupp Bridge Company in Bowling Green. In the middle school division, BCMS claimed 1st place out of 5 schools participating.

Butler County Education Preservation Society is presenting a Gospel Evening on March 30 at 7:00 PM at Morgantown Community Church, 2882 Bowling Green Road, Morgantown, Kentucky featuring Ivan Parker and The Crossmen.  All proceeds will go to Butler County Education Preservation Society and their goals of preserving the history of Butler County.

March is Women in History month and the Butler County Chapter NSDAR has chosen to recognize Joyce Porter Hammers as our Woman in History. Joyce was born in the Eden community of Butler County and continues to reside in that area. She was married to the late Floyd Hammers and has two children: Kelley (Leo) and Clark (Debbie).