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CLARK PORTER HAMMERS, NIFTY NIFTY – LOOK who is turning 50, October 14, 2011,HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Clark is:  Husband of Debbie
Son to Joyce & Floyd Hammers
Brother to Kelley
Dad to Clark Thomas
Step Dad to Adam and Andrew
Father-in-law to Jamey and Misty
Son-in-law to Edna
Brother-in-law to Dean, Vanessa, Leo
Uncle to Dana, Russ, Mallory, Whitney

The Butler County Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host their annual Veterans Breakfast November 5, 2011, The breakfast will be in the Commons Area of the Butler County High School starting at 9 AM. Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a great breakfast and fellowship.

3rd District Public Meeting, Hosted by Magistrate Chad Tyree: The meeting is being held to discuss and hear ideas for the Kentucky Department of Transportation’s Six Year Road Plan.  In addition to discussing the road plan, there will be an opportunity to talk with your 3rd District Magistrate about county needs.

If the man in the moon likes good gospel singing he had to look no further than Saturday’s concert on the courthouse lawn. The featured group, Resurrection Bound, made their second appearance of the year. The concert, the last in the series for the year, was well attended and most appreciated.

Emcee, Doug Odle, encouraged everyone to “settle back and have a good time” and for over one and a half hours they did. The group consists of Chad Bridges, Donna Embry, Alan Romans and Terry Vanmeter. (pictured above)

Proud Grandparents! Greg & Renee Hampton / Boyce & Kim Flerner are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful granddaughter Laney Bell Hampton. Laney Bell was born April 22, 2011 to parents Josh & Jennifer Hampton. Proud great-grandparents include. Bobby & Dean Hampton, Anne Scott, Dale & Linda Flener, Don Lindsey, Sue & Verner Grise. Great-great-grandparents include Elizabeth Ward, Evelyn Page.

A group from Richland Baptist Church attended the Faith & Family Day WKU Football game on Saturday, October 1st.  Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of food, fellowship and football!

Cats are masters of disguise.  It can be very difficult to identify if your cat doesn’t feel well.  Here are 10 signs of illness to watch for:

Inappropriate elimination

Urinating in places other than their litter box or using the litter box more frequently.  Inappropriate elimination can be associated with a variety of conditions including lower urinary tract disease, urinary tract infection, diabetes, and even arthritis.

Changes in Interaction

Mt. Olivet Church held its Annual “Fly-In” Family & Friends Day on September 24, 2011.  J. Vanfleet was the pilot for this day of fellowship.

Robert Joel McKinney was born July 3, 1937 and passed away September 3, 2011. His parents were the late Jewel and Howard Echolis “Eck” McKinney of Aberdeen, Kentucky. Robert was survived by his wife, Christy E. McKinney of Greensboro, North Carolina ;  his brother, Darrel C. McKinney of Aberdeen, Kentucky; his sister Deborah M. Dockery of Morgantown, Kentucky;  and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by one brother, Anthony “Tony” McKinney.

The Butler County Health Department reminds the public to practice good health habits to prevent the spread of flu at home, work and school.  “As the flu season approaches, we are urging residents to practice good hygiene habits, such as coughing or sneezing into their elbows and washing hands often,” said Dennis Chaney, Barren River District Health Department Director.