Beech Tree News Network

Cyber criminals have found yet another way to steal your hard-earned money: a recent phishing scheme involves spam e-mails-purportedly from the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA), the Federal Reserve Bank, or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-that can infect recipients’ computers with malware and allow access to their bank accounts.

The Heart, is the newest title published by Heart to Heart Publishing, Inc.  Morgantown, KY:
Real life situations inspired Peter O. Knight, a retired cardiologist, to write his debut novel, The Heart. When Gerald Morris' beloved wife is forced to withstand a heart transplant, he discovers and begins reading her personal journal, revealing her deepest and most twisted secrets. And so begins a journey he never imagined. The Heart is a tale of love, evil, betrayal, and faith. For more, please visit: thenoveltheheart.com.

Due to the success of the recent quilt in a day workshops, Tracy Thornton, County Extension Agent, will offer the third quilt in a day workshop “Quick Trip Around the World” on Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Butler County Extension Office.

There will be a $10 instructor fee.  Please call or stop by the Extension Office for a supply list.

We will be registering students ages 3-5 starting on Feb. 13th! We only have 15 spaces available, so please only register if you will be able to attend all 4 classes. Classes will be March 2, 9, 23, & 30th at North Butler Elementary from 9:30 am-11:00 am. An adult is required to stay with the child. For more information, contact Brandie Smith at 526-8936.

On Tuesday, February 14th a wedding ceremony took place at Morgantown Care and Rehab between two residents. Harvey Willis (H.W.) McKinney, 79 from Morgantown, and Mary Lou Abbott, 80 also from Morgantown were set to move down the aisle and be married with the ceremony beginning at 2PM. Both McKinney and Abbott are native to Butler County.  McKinney was a bachelor and Mary Lou had been a widow for 27 years. The two residents claim it was "Love at first sight" when they first met 6 years ago and both became residents of Morgantown Care and Rehab.

The Little Muddy RD Club met January 16th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.  There were 12 people present.  The meeting began with Maggie Drake leading the club in the pledge to the American flag.  Gabe Keen gave the blessing for the meal. After the meal President Sean Weeks called the business meeting to order. The minutes were read by Secretary, Donnita Weeks and approved.  The birthdays and anniversaries were announced and celebrated with song. The club thanked the host for the night Sean Weeks. 

This is the last time I will be able to take Butler County veteran pictures. The second book of Butler County Veterans pictures will be published in March, so if you haven't sent me a picture of your Butler County veteran this is your last chance.

Morgantown Elementary's 2012 Primary Spelling Bee Class Winners were as follows:
Taylin Clark (Mrs. Meredith), Jordan Hale (Mrs. Ingram), Keagen Grubb (Mrs. Clark), Destiny Veach ( Mrs. Vincent), Gracie Cardwell (Mrs. King), Brady Jones (Ms. Trabue), Dillon Saling (Mrs. Gates), Ethan Clark (Mrs. Flener), Avery McKee (Mrs. Wright), Loryn Robbins (Mrs. Simmons).

The Morgantown Elementary 2012 Primary Spelling Bee Winners were: First Place- Ethan Clark, 2nd Place- Taylin Clark, and Keagen Grubb 3rd Place.

Members of Bethel, Mt. Olivet and Pleasant Grove churches participated in the Pinewood Derby on January 28. Martine Brown of Mt. Olivet was the overall winner. 

The next of the season will be held at Bethel on February 25 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact Lynn Pendley at 526-9181 for more information. We hope to see you there!

Mary Kay Independent Sales Director Reaunetta Hatcher of Morgantown, KY is on the road to success.  This month, Hatcher earned the use of a new Chevy Malibu sedan as a result of her outstanding achievements in operating her independent Mary Kay business.  

The Chevy Malibu sedan is offered in a fresh white color.  In addition to the Chevy Malibu sedan, the Mary Kay Career Car Program includes the Chevy Equinox crossover in black, the Toyota Camry sedan in black and the exclusive pearlized pink Cadillac, a coveted symbol of personal success.