Beech Tree News Network

Abundant rainfall and warm temperatures can lead to an increase in the presence of brown rot on stone fruits (peach, cherry, plum, nectarine), which results in rotten, inedible fruit. Management of this disease begins at petal fall. Early season management can reduce initial sources of the fungus as it emerges from dormancy and results in less disease incidence later in the season.

Brown Rot Facts

·         Symptoms include soft, brown fruit decay (Figure 1). Twig blight and blossom blight may occur in spring.

The “Side by Side” Program was created by Arts for All Kentucky formerly VSA in 2004 as a way to provide hands-on learning experiences in the arts for school age children with special needs in communities across Kentucky. Each “Side by Side” offers a series of studio art classes taught by a Arts for All Kentucky approved teaching artist. After completing the classes, young artists are paired up with professional artists from their community to create a collaborative work.

On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, Commander Jim Parker and Brian Pharris of the Granville Allen Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5837 delivered a new American flag to Butler County High School. The old flag was replaced ceremoniously as Commander Parker and Pharris instructed NJROTC Cadets Jesse Hudson and Hannah Grise on proper flag handling. The flag was accepted by Commander Harry Phelps. 

Brooms are normally viewed as a functional tool for the home.  Until seeing the Harry Potter Quidditch broom hanging in Firehouse Pizza, I had never thought of them as being a piece of art or aesthetically pleasing until I met Joseph Phillips.

Avery McKee

Saturday morning April 23, the 1st annual Cabin Fever Car Show was held at the Rochester Ballpark from 10-2.  Proceeds from the show went to outfitting the newest fire truck of the department.

There were 46 vehicles in this show.  The weather was great for the event! Below are the winners and pictures from the day.

Firefighters Choice: Chuck Wagner

The Butler County KY Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce Jane Kent Smith, a 50-year member, as its 2022 Woman in History.   Jane’s Revolutionary War Ancestor was William Edmondson of Virginia. 

       Asparagus is a wonderful vegetable, it can be prepared in so many different ways, it is full of nutrients, and by the end of April, there should plenty of asparagus available. It is an easy crop to grow and is very popular, but different than most vegetables because it is a perennial.

          Foodborne illnesses and recalls are often in the news. Each year, 48 million Americans get sick from eating contaminated food. While you cannot completely prevent food-borne illnesses from happening, you can reduce your risks by practicing good food safety at home.