Announcements: Scott County Retired Educators will meet Wednesday, May 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Forest City Hall. Guest speaker will be a representative with PERS.
Take a Kid Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 18. This is a family event that has been popular and enjoyable for over 30 years. Many fond memories have been passed down due to “goin’ fishin” with family and friends. Hope to have more info concerning place, time, etc.
The Forest Garden Club will sponsor a National Garden Clubs, Inc. Standard Flower Show on Tuesday, May 14 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. at the Forest Library. The show is open to the public and admission is free. For more information contact Karen Ingle at 601-832-4633 or Nina Jones at 601-900-9968.
We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for Friday, May 10 and Friday, May 24 from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon at Morton United Methodist Church.
Personal note: We are sincerely thankful for the many prayers lifted in response to the news of Melvin’s recent stroke and to the precious ANGELS surrounding the family with loving service. He is improving and has returned to Morton in rehab at Scott Regional-Ochsners Hospital, room 30.
Congratulations to: Those Scott County MHV members not previously recognized for winning awards at the Cultural Arts display held in March. They are: Ann Controneo, Ringgold club-Sweepstakes/Blue on a Quilt; Zettie Walters, Ringgold club-Sweepstakes/Blue on a Sun Catcher and Connie Wash, Cluster club-Blue on Porcelain Egg and Original Design Easter Basket, also Red award on Wire Easter Basket.
To: those students at Morton High School who were recognized for earning the Mississippi Seal of Billiteracy: Gold Seal-Millaray Quevedo, Emily Ponce, Santos Ramirez Reynoso and Martinez Sales; Silver Seal-Angela Sarat Sontay. This award recognizes students who have attained proficiency in one or more languages and English by high school graduation.
To: Betty Mae Jack Middle School teachers, Brittany Jones, 6th Grade Learning Strategies and Kelly Keeton Moore, 5th Grade Social Studies on claiming their new titles of Master Teachers.
To: Morton Panther, Tyra Johnson on signing a basketball scholarship to attend Co-Lin Community College.
To: The family of the late Earle Johnston on receiving his Scott County Sports Hall of Fame citation as the 100th inductee. The former editor of “The Scott County Times” (good friend of my father, “Happy” Loeb) Mr. Johnston was an outstanding citizen of Forest/Scott County. His Children, Lynn Johnston Catalina and Bubby Johnston were presented his Plaques by Frank Edmondson, president/chairman of the selection committee.
Prayers and concern for: Ira Donald (now a resident of “The Bee Hive” in Forest), Diana Perez and continued concern for Mel Roland, Billy Mack Miles, Jimmy Palmer and Shirley Roland Sawyer.
Sympathy to the families of: Betty Louise Busby Wall, Danny Boy Allen, Jimmy Wayne Gatewood and Hunter Brown of Magee (request of William Garner).
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Reports are that the Career Women’s Luncheon was quite enjoyable and a “Sight to Behold” with the multitude of beautifully decorated tables featuring many different themes. It was a pleasure to discover that Martha Rogers was in attendance. She was president of the Morton Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the annual event, several times and always planned the ultimate in speakers, food and fun.
The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was an important gathering of local citizens and a blessing to all who were present. Bro. Willie Jones delivered a powerful message and Bro. Robert Boyd gave the invocation and blessing of the bountiful breakfast, catered by Sam’s Diner. Beautiful Mayor’s Choice citation plaques were awarded to the clergy and congregation of North Morton Baptist Church for their untiring service to all who were impacted by the tornado that destroyed homes and property in Morton. Also, the Citizenship award went to Miles Porter, principal of Bettye Mae Jack Middle School. Thank you, Mayor Gerald Keeton and your committee for this effort to bring worshipers together to pray for our city and the surounding area.
