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Communications projects are one of the hallmarks for 4-H youth development. Many alumni credit these projects with helping them overcome their fear of public speaking and developing into more effective communicators and leaders.

Americans’ interest in booking private homes, apartments and condos as vacation rentals is skyrocketing, as travelers prefer home-like amenities, such as a full kitchen, multiple bedrooms and a backyard, over a hotel room. Perhaps more importantly, private vacation rentals are often more economical than their hotel counterparts. As with any major expenditure, regardless of where or how it is done, it is important to do your research and be sure you are getting exactly what you expect.

The Green River Road Race was held on June 5 and for the first time in race history, a female was the overall winner.  Ashley Runion, of Morgantown, finished in first place with a time of 34:00, which was a pace of 6:47 per mile for the grueling 5-mile run.  

Below are results from other age groups:  

Green River Road Race Results

5 Mile Race

Overall Winner: Ashley Runion

A little miracle happens when you compost garden waste. In a few months you get rich, crumbly, beautiful organic material filled with microbial life that will improve your soil and make your garden thrive.

Composting yard waste is a controlled biological process where bacteria, fungi and other organisms decompose organic materials like leaves, twigs, grass clippings and food wastes. Here are a few tips for creating top-notch compost.

The 8th Annual Stan England Charity Golf Scramble benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Butler County was held Saturday, May 22 at the Paul Walker Golf Course in Bowling Green. Sixty golfers enjoyed great weather and friendly competition on the golf course at this year’s event. 

County fairs and 4-H go hand-in-hand. With fair season firing up, now is a great time to show your support for local 4-H members. The Butler County Fair runs from June 25th-July 4th with an additional day on July 17th. 

4-H project exhibits are often one of the highlights of county fairs. Our young people have worked so hard during what has been a really strange and difficult year, and the fair is their opportunity to showcase their best work. If you know a young person with a 4-H exhibit, be sure to congratulate them on a job well done.

Kiersten Foit of Butler Co. 17 year old daughter of Amanda and Kevin Hayduk and Dr. Robert Foit was selected as one of Kentucky 4-H Gold Honors recipients. Kiersten has had a long 4-H career since she started at the age of 6 as a Clover Bud. She has repeatedly served as a teen volunteer at 4-H Camp, Day Camp, 4-H Aerospace Camp and even our special Eclipse Camp.

On May 31, 2021, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5837 Auxiliary hosted the Memorial Day Program at the front of the Butler County Courthouse. 

Free, family friendly STEAM learning kits will be available at the Butler County Public Library starting June 14th. The Kentucky Science Center Do Science at Home STEAM Kits encourage families to learn together by exploring the world at a microscopic level, building automata puppets, learning how to use force to create artwork, build a tripwire, and understand the science behind weaving patterns. The kits are provided by a $150,000 Institute of Museum and Library Services grant from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA).

The sun is important for farmers’ careers and livelihoods, but the sun’s powerful rays do not always shine to your benefit. Since you spend most of your time outdoors, you are at increased risk of not only getting suntans but also sunburns and skin cancers compared to other segments of the population.