Beech Tree News Network

Bonnie Howard, former Butler County Circuit Clerk, and her granddaughter Audrey were shown on Good Morning America today. You could see the pair holding an "I love NY & Morgantown, KY" sign behind GMA weatherman Sam Champion.

Extending a special thank yo to all that sent flowers, food, cards, contributions, visits, and prayers during the illness and death of our loved one. Thank you to the very special care givers, Jones Funeral Chapel and staff, to Dr. Hammad, EMS, to Rhoda Chism and all the nurses at the Medical Center - 5B-19.

Thank you to each field and district representatives of his political friends.

Thank you to all news media and staff for the coverage of the funeral and wonderful articles.

Hospice, we greatly appreciate the kindness you extended, thank you.

Butler County students attending 4-H Camp at the Western Kentucky 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs returned home Friday afternoon. 84 students ages 9-13 attended the five day camp. Parents eagerly awaited the arrival of their child at the Butler County Extension Office.

Physical Therapy Solutions has welcomed a new physical therapist to their practice in Laura Shelton, PT, DPT. Shelton will be working in the Morgantown office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and she will spend Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Leitchfield office. She will be performing evaluations, screenings, and treatments for clients as well as communicating with the patients doctors.

The Butler County High School band began preparations for their upcoming show, Fire, by participating in band camp this week. Band director Jason Ausbrooks, along with former band members and guest instructors, will work with over 120 members of band during the two week event. Students will spend seven and a half hours each day furthering their band skills as well as learning the new show for the upcoming season.

As they prepare to embark upon their future as husband and wife, please join us in honoring Kaylyn Cardwell and Nathan McKinney by showering them with love on Sunday, July 29th. The drop-in shower will be held at Big Muddy Baptist Church from 2:00 – 4:00. Gift registries located at Kohl’s and Target. 

Want to learn a new quilt pattern and in the process make a quilt top?  We will have a class on Saturday, August 11 at the Butler County Extension Office.  Set up time will be 9 a.m. with the class getting underway at 9:30 a.m.  If you would like to attend this class, call the Extension Office at 526-3767 and register so that the supply list may be mailed. There will be no charge for the class but you will need to bring your sewing machine and other supplies.
   

Carlton and Lennie Drake have reached a milestone few have accomplished.  On July 20 they will celebrate 70 years of marriage.  They are celebrating this event with family dinners.  Carlton is the son of the late Charlie and Jessie Mae Belcher Drake and was raised in the South Hill Community with 3 brothers.  Lennie is the daughter of the late Buell and Louva Martin Rone and had 12 siblings.  They were married in Hartford, Kentucky, July 20, 1942.  After marriage they went to Baltimore and were employed at Glen L.

Nashville songrwiting duo, Lewis & Lewis, will be bringing their unique music ministry to Cornerstone Assembly of God, located at 224 Ashley Drive in Morgantown at 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 22.

Jump Start has been changed to Friday, August 3, 2012.  It will be conducted from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm and lunch will be served. Jump Start is an opportunity for Sixth graders to meet their new teachers, new principal, assistant principal, and new classmates.