Beech Tree News Network

Butler County Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented their annual Flag Day program on Thursday, June 14 at 10:00 in the courthouse yard. Regent Lynda D. Knight welcomed everyone giving us informative background information, laced with heartfelt red,white, and blue patriotism, on Flag Day and the Flag.

December  2, 2011 was a very special date for the descendants of Christopher Columbus Johnson and Lillie Frances Flener Johnson. The Masonic Hall in Morgantown was decorated with Christmas colors: tablecloths provided by a friend of the family, Christine Coleman; centerpieces by Paula Young Taylor; Christmas tree decorated by Darleen Taylor with ornaments made with Johnson pictures; and lots of great Johnson food provided by each family. Each family brought pictures to share. Great laughter was had remembering all the wonderful times we have shared.

Jordan Tyree recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice/Police Studies.   Throughout college, Jordan worked with EKU Adventure Programs, leading hiking, climbing, and kayaking trips throughout the Red River Gorge and Cumberland Falls areas.  Jordan plans to stay in the area and pursue a career in law enforcement.  Jordan is the son of Ronnie and Linda Tyree and the grandson of Willis and Christine Tyree of Morgantown and Larry and Shala Wilson of Bowling Green.  Congratulations, Jordan!!

On Tuesday, June 12 the First Baptist WMU members held their monthly meeting on Barren River Lake on the houseboat of Larry and Monical Davis. 15 members and two guests had a wonderful evening with perfect weather for watching the sunset on the lake. Larry and Monical were very hospital and entertaining for all there. The group enjoyed an evening meal and rides on the lake on this memorable evening. Bobby Keown and Celicia Burden graciously chauffered the ladies to the lake.

The Butler County 4-H Project Show ‘Craft Days’ Camp will be June 25-29 at the Butler County Extension Service from 9 a.m.—3 p.m.  We will have many projects available including:  woodworking, needle stitching, cooking, nature crafts, photography, painting, and much, much more. 

Butler County Public Library is proud to offer readers best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video available 24/7.  

This new service, powered by OverDrive, is free with your library card. To get started downloading audiobooks, eBooks, and more, visit http://kyunbound.lib.overdrive.com.

Summer vacation may be only beginning for most students, but that doesn’t mean Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) emphasis on education is slowing down. Eighty-four high school juniors from 54 counties across the state have accepted invitations to attend KFB’s 27th annual Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders (IFAL), held in two locations this month.

Green River NSDAR, together with Kentucky Chautauqua, will present Henry Clay: Kentucky’s Great Statesman at the home of Denzil & Christine Coleman June 18, 6:00 P.M.

A Kentuckian whose political genius made him one of the greatest statesmen of the 19th century will live again when Kentucky Chautauqua presents George McGee in a compelling living history portrayal of Henry Clay (1777-1852).

There is nothing better than an early  morning country drive to get the blood flowing. Dog Creek Rd. on the north side of Butler County sure has some beautiful scenery. This barn was definitely a keeper!! They just don't make barns like they used to and I guess that's why I'm so fascinated with the ones that are left.

It's good to be back with my Beech Tree family! And remember, we serve a powerful God and he blesses us everyday, even if we don't realize it sometimes. Always take time out of your day to stop and smell the roses along life's journey.

The Butler County Retired Teachers (BCRT) held their regular luncheon on Monday, June 11th and honored one of their own.  Mrs. Edith Gary has been named Butler County, Third District, and Kentucky Retired Teachers Association 2012 Volunteer of the Year.