Announcements: “Quick Bites” presented by the MSU/Scott County Extension Service, 230 South Davis Street, Forest, on Thursdays from 12 noon-1 p.m. will feature Lynette McDougal, Instructor. Plant and Soil Sciences at MSU. Her program on February 6 is “Floral Sweethearts” including great designs styles, seasonal flower selection and foliage collection ideas for February. This free opportunity is available to those who call 601-469-4241 to register their plans to attend.
The We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for February are: Friday, February 14 and Friday, February 21 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street. All documents required for eligibility to receive food must be provided for each member of the household.
Mark your calendars for the Book Signing by local author, Dr. Emma York to be held during Coffee Hour at Morton Public Library from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, February 21. Also, don’t forget to prepare your favorite recipe (all categories) to compete in the Family “Cook Off” on Thursday, February 20 at 5 p.m. Those judged to be the winners in their category will be eligible to advance to the County Wide Cook Off at Forest. Call 601-732-6288 for more information.
An appeal for support in replacing all flooring at Morton Public Library (most now in service at least 40 years) is requested. Friends of the Library and library staff wish to include any business, civic organization or individual who would be interested in helping with this project to convey your intentions to the Friends organization or the library staff.
Congratulations to: Those citizens of Morton elected to serve in the 2020 Board of the Morton Chamber of Commerce: Fred Johnson, president; Miles Porter, Beverly Tadlock, past president; Mandy Bridges, Dr. Jamie Ross, Gordy Herring, Heather Davis, Jamie Wilkerson, Riley Dollar, Billy Meeks, Donovan Alford, Andre’ Hollis and Executive Director Lisa Alford. The 2019 “Business of the Year” honors went to S.E.M. (Service Electrical Maintenance) Tyler, Jeff and Justin Runnels, owners.
To: Hannah Grace Horton on being named the 2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Scott County. A junior at Scott Central Attendance Center, she will represent Scott county in the DYW of Mississippi in July. Also, congratulations to 1st Alternate Joey Bell and 2nd Alternate, Taylor Duncan. These young ladies were proficient and outstanding in areas of scholastic achievement, fitness, self expression (written and interview) and talent.
To: The Kansas City Chiefs on winning the Super Bowl and to all members of either team (San Francisco 49ers) who represented Mississippi or Mississippi teams on the opportunity to wear a Super Bowl Ring.
Prayers and concern for: Nolan Riley (3 year old son of Thomas “T” and Whitney Thompson Riley), Bennie Ware, Bob Laird, Minnie Jean Risher and continued concern for Ella Mary Shepherd and Will Beggiani, Jr.
Sympathy to the families of: Mary O. Campbell, Ruby Grace (Moore) Schmidt, Mary Nell Abernathy Purvis, Willana Thomas Price, Eddie Marshall Smith and Latrelle Ashley.
Travelin’ visitin’ and such: The 61st Annual Morton Chamber of Commerce Banquet held at the Activities Center-Farris Park was well attended. The Keynote Speaker, Dr. Chasity Torrence, shared the scope of her duties as a Psychiatrist at Mississippi State Hospital-Whitfield. The daughter of MHS graduates Lynn and Pam Huff Torrence, she made an impressive impact on those in attendance with her knowledge and much needed information on the subject of mental health. There were several plaques given in honor of those who have served the Chamber and are retiring directors: David Farris, Ken Gordon, Rita French, Ashli Ragan and Martha Rogers. Mayor Gerald Keeton shared with comments on the progress of the city. The delicious Steak Dinner was the product of Billy Meeks and his staff. A personal note of appreciation for the greatly successful efforts of those responsible for the event.
Dr. Blake Layton of Starkville/MSU was spotted in town while visiting his mother, Ann Layton of Simpson County, now a patient in the Senior/Rehab Department of Scott Regional Hospital. Many Scott Countians will remember Blake on the occasions that he has presented programs/workshops on Entomology for MSU at the Scott County Extension service facility.
