We are sorry to learn of the transition of Mrs. Luretha “Duck” Carter White and extend our sympathy to her family. Memorial arrangements are incomplete. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Our prayers are with U. S. Congressman John Lewis who announced that he is facing stage 4 pancreatic cancer. His strength, character, courage and genuine goodness makes him very special in our lives and we ask that you offer prayers for his recovery.
Please remember our readers who continue to face health challenges in 2020, namely, Mr. Albert Moore who is making new friends at the Veterans’ Home in Kosciusko; Mr. Mose Robinson who has returned to UMMC and is receiving loving care and attention from his mother, Rev. Louvene Robinson; Mrs. Charity Robinson who is under the weather; Mrs. Gertrude Walk at MS Care Center in Morton; Mr. John Lee Evans; and Mr. Ronnie Thomas.
We enjoyed hearing from Mrs. Roseann Lynn of Ashville, NC, and she sends her best wishes for a wonderful 2020. She is keeping busy and enjoying the beautiful scenery. According to Sister Pat Clemen, the view from Mrs. Lynn apartment is breath-taking. Let’s continue to keep Roseann in our prayers.
Mrs. Kitty Colbert and Mrs. Helen Harris enjoyed their New Year Day and are looking forward to sharing 2020 with family and friends. We enjoyed our New Year’s visits with them. Mrs. Beverly Hollingsworth continues to spread good cheer and love and we enjoyed visiting with her. Please keep these ladies in your prayer.
Former Tougaloo College Dean Richard Johnson and wife, Margaret, were in good spirits when we visited them New Year’s Eve at St. Catherine’s Village in Madison. While there, we visited with Nancy and Spencer Gilbert. All send their best wishes for an enjoyable and healthy 2020.
Legacy Mentors and Mentees are looking forward to more activities during the 2020 In-School Mentoring at Hawkins and Scott Central. Plans are underway to expand these services to Lake Middle, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, and Pilate Middle School in Newton. Special thanks to volunteer Mentors who are gearing up for 2020, namely, Dorothy Strong, Elizabeth Douglas Ferrell, Shirley Sykes, Barbara Kelley Dawson, Shonnette Kelley, Marquita Patrick, Bonnie Floyd, Brenda Jones, Constance Slaughter-Harvey, Andrew Crudup, D. L. Bennett, and Henry Slaughter. Special thanks to these volunteer Mentors.
We enjoyed the Swearing In Ceremony Monday, December 30th at the Scott County Courthouse and look forward to working with the officials who recited their oaths which were administered by Circuit Court Judge Christopher Collins. He referenced this event was the last time he would preside since he is retiring effective December 30, 2019. Best wishes to Judge Collins. Special thanks to Circuit Clerk Rebecca “Becky” Gray for coordinating such a great occasion. The refreshments were delicious and the hospitality was great. Best wishes to all newly elected Scott County officials.
Pastor Joe Dyer, former pastor at St. Michael Catholic Church, delivered the homily at Christ the King last week. We enjoyed hearing his message. He sends his best regards to friends in Forest and Morton. Also present at Mass were Mrs. Barbara Longmire and her grandson, Taylor.
We enjoyed the message from Pope Francis on the eve of his 83rd birthday. While meeting with a group of his peers on December 16th at the Vatican, he told them that “old age is a time of grace.” “Grandparents, who have received the blessing of seeing their children’s children, are entrusted with a great task: transmitting the experience of life and the history of the family, the community, and the people.” He continued, “As one grows older, the Lord renews his call to us. He calls us to preserve and hand on the faith; he calls us to pray, especially to intercede; he calls us to be alongside those who are in need.” What a meaningful 2020 challenge to grandparents and seniors!
Please mark your calendar and make plans to participate in the 23rd Annual Legacy/Slaughter Library Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk to be held Monday, January 20th. Walkers, officials, and drivers will leave the Library, located at 568 Jones Street in Forest, at 8:00 a.m. Additional details will follow in next week’s column.
Happy birthday to babies born during the first two weeks in January, namely, Willie Nelson, Delois Burks, Sandra Robinson, and John Hughes, Jr., (1), Wanda Pinkston, Grace Boone and R. C. Williams (2), Elizabeth Body (3), Leesa Davis, Katie Patrick, Kim Patrick, Bianca Thomas, Anias Patterson, and Kobely Clarke (4), Jeremy Bogan, Mary Ann Brown, Vanessa Norman, and Leslie Murrell (7), Jean Palmer, Natasha Battle, Jasean Battle, (8), Patsy Bland, Jaden Wash and Lisa Darby (9), Liakefya Alexander and Mae Bell Hayes (10), Sariah Ringo, and George Watkins (11), Chris Evans and Greg Burks (12), Michael Holifield and Maurice Harkless (14), and Kimberly Johnson (15).
Congratulations to Mrs. Charity Robinson for providing the correct response to Quiz Teaser 557. We salute Mrs. Robinson for her knowledge and interest in local African American history.
The January, 2020 series of Quiz Teasers will center on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his activities in Mississippi.
Quiz Teaser MLK # 558: Which local pastor, now deceased, walked and marched with Dr. King during his June 21, 1966 Philadelphia, MS March from Independence Quarter, a large African American neighborhood west of the railroad, to the Neshoba County Courthouse?
