Announcements: The City of Morton Board of Aldermen meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. at the City Board Room. All citizens who have an interest are invited.
Chamber of Commerce activities in celebration of the Christmas Season: Tree Lighting and Cookies with Santa is Saturday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m., Farris Park Center; Christmas Parade is Monday, December 6 beginning at 6 p.m. (All floats/cars line up starts at 4:30 with judging at 5).
Reception honoring the 2021 Forest Citizens of the Year, Billy and Sandra Lovett and Elizabeth Ann Lovett is scheduled for Thursday, December 2 at the Colbert Commons from 3:30 -5 p.m.
Forest Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 3. No floats will be allowed to feature a Santa likeness. The Lovett’s will be Grand Marshals 2021.
First Baptist of Morton invites everyone to attend the Christmas Concert “Give Me Jesus” on Sunday, December 5th at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A beautiful mix of Christmas favorites and stirring songs about the importance of Christmas. Several guests soloists (Heather Westmoreland and McKenzie Bell and special guest pianist, Cynthia Stuart).
Congratulations to: Winners of the Yard of the Month (November), Herman, Jr. and Virginia Thompson. This beautifully groomed/ maintained yard can be viewed at 348 8th Ave East.
Prayers and concern for: Ann Watkins and continued concern for Keith Keller and Suzy Sawyer Meador.
Sympathy to the families of: Travis Oree Evans, Mildred Laverne Duckworth Boykin, Neva Grace Sorey Laseter, Edwin E. Crawley, Danny L. Traxler, Dot Bates and Greg Bouchard of Miami, Florida (grandson of Morton native/graduate of Morton High School, Maxine Phillips Bouchard).
Travelin, visitin, and such: With a very special holiday for family gatherings, once again possible, it has been a time of travel/visits using all modes of travel to successfully get from A to B and back again. Hopefully your Thanksgiving gathering, whether a simple day at home or a trip, was safe and rewarding.
