Announcements: The Senior Coffee Hour at Morton Public Library will resume on Friday, March 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Refreshments are served and a craft will be demonstrated and made by those present for a “take home” gift.
Annual Lenten Lunches will be held at Morton United Methodist Church beginning on Wednesday, March 4 and all following Wednesdays during the season of Lent. Pastor, Shelia Cumbest extends an invitation to all in observance of Holy Lent — a time of intentional prayer, fasting and giving sacrificially. Services will be brief (meals included) but meaningful. Scheduled speakers/entertainers: March 4-Rev. Kathy Price, pastor at Alta Woods UMC; March 11, Maura McIntosh Fields (former Morton resident while her father Rev. David McIntosh served Morton UMC); March 18, Rev. Daniel Herring/Drew Herring (former Morton residents); March 25, Rev. Willie Robinson; April 1, Mike Deckleman; and April 8, Rev. Shelia Cumbest.
The Norris Quilters Club wishes to invite the public to join the residents of MS Care Center of Morton in viewing the beautiful Quilts crafted by the members. The exhibit will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.
Opportunities at Excel Learning Center: Irish Day, serving Irish Stew, Irish Bread and a drink on Monday, March 16 at 11 a.m.; Wreath Making Class, Thursday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m.; Conversational Spanish Classes beginning on Thursday, March 19. For more information on fees, or reservations required, call 601-732-1800.
The first program for “Quick Bites” in March is “Making Plans for Spring & Summer” presented by Lynette McDougal, Instructor at Plant and Soil Sciences-MSU. These programs are offered on Thursdays at the Scott County Extension Service facility, 230 South Davis Street, Forest, from 12 noon-1 p.m. These educational programs are free, but pre-registration is required by calling 601-469-4241.
The 2020 Induction Ceremony, Scott County sports Hall of Fame is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Livingston Performing Arts Center-Roosevelt State Park. Ticket purchase locations are: Forest-Bank of Forest, Community Bank and Cox Chevron, Morton-Bank of Morton and Priority One Bank, Lake-Scott County Broadcasting Network, Hwy 80.
Congratulations to: The MHS One A’Chord Show Choir on earning a rating of “Excellent” and receiving the “River Pride Award” during competition held at Pearl River Community College. Under the direction of Ethan Martin, this is the debut of the first show choir in the history of Morton High School.
To: Senate Pages, representing Morton, invited by Senator Tyler McCaughn to serve. Tyler Williams, Era and Ian Kennedy, MHS. These students have the opportunity to run errands for officials and Senate staff. They express appreciation for having this opportunity.
To: Those MHV members who participated in the Clothing Selection (purchased) category of the Scott County Council Annual Fashion Review. They are: Dress Division-Connie Wash (Blue and Sweepstakes Ribbon Award), Mary Lofton-Blue Ribbon Award; Suit Division-Ester Perry (Blue and Sweepstakes Ribbon Award); Sportswear Division- Connie Wash (Blue and Sweepstakes Ribbon Award and Frisky Roland-Blue Ribbon Award. All participants are eligible to advance to the Capital Area Fashion Review in April, hosted by the Madison MHV Council
Prayers and concern for: Jimmy Jones (owner of Sam’s Diner), Christine Calaway, Buddy Ellis, Kelly Nash, Diane Kirk, Melanie Shuler of Hattisburg (injured in local auto accident-car totaled) and continued concern for Rev. Howard Herring and Gary Risher.
Sympathy to the families of: Charles “Chuck” Brister (nephew of Cathy Johnson), Bernice Harrell, Wanda Gimbel (Mrs. Bill) Sorey (sister-in-law of Neva Laseter), Eric Blanton, Janice Goldman, Sue Croxton, Dr. Martin “Mart” McMullan, Laura Maxine Townsend Little (sister of Dreta Latham), Pearline Johnson Estes, Neva Lee Massey-106 years old, and “Chris” Clements of Brandon (request of the Mel Rolands).
Travelin’ visitin’ and such: Morton MHV members attended the Scott County Leader training/County Council meeting on Tuesday, February 26 where the 2020 Scott County MHV Fashion Revue was held and Natasha Haynes, Agent from Rankin County gave and interesting program on India: the customs, culture, food ingredients and some of the many and varied religions practiced by natives there.
Morton MHV members, also, enjoyed their annual Friendship Luncheon held in the Lower Classroom of Alfreda/Carl Harris Lodge-Roosevelt State Park. Entertainment was provided by Bro. Marty Wilson, pastor of First Baptist church of Morton, with guitar/vocal selections of favorite country celebrities and favorite hymns. A special note of appreciation goes out to Pam Holman and her staff for the beautiful appropriate table decorations and the delicious meal.
Mark and Lee Ann Palmer report having a delightful brief “get-away” trip with an overnight stop in Memphis. They lodged in the lovely Briggs Bed and Breakfast in Hardy, Arkansas with beautiful scenery overlooking a serene crystal clear river, and visited the Cherokee Village area and some interesting waterfalls. On their return they located the Friendship Cemetery, Moscow, Tennessee, where several of her ancestors, her Great grandfather, Benjamin Wardlow, is buried along with other relatives of her mother, Martha Waggoner Livingston’s family. They include an aunt, Ann Brown and aunt Rebecca Wardlow. In their travels they also, passed near the Hound Dog Ranch.
