Announcements: Reminder to begin celebration of the Independence Holiday by attending the “Celebrating an Old Fashioned July 4th” program at First Baptist Church Morton on Friday, June 29 beginning at 6:00 p. m.
Continuing this opportunity to celebrate locally, plan to attend Rock and Roll Red, White and Blue! Featuring R&R Trio-Irene Martin, keyboard, James Watson- guitar and David Gilliam, drums. In partnership with Forest Community Arts at Forest Public Library on Tuesday, July 3rd at 7:00 p.m. This is a Backdoor Event! Summer salads and iced tea will be served.
Following these great entertainment events, on Saturday, July 7 at 7:00 p. m. an Open Air Concert Featuring Anse Rigby will be presented. He is a contemporary Christian Musician performing selections from his album “All Along” and other original compositions. There will also be an unveiling of the new Sights and Sounds Park on South Main. This event is free to the public. Bring a chair and join in the fun. Presented by the City of Forest, Forest Downtown Development Association and Forest Community Arts, Inc.
Those planning to register for the “Christmas in July” workshop at the MSU Experiment Station, Newton should make their $10. checks payable to MSU and mailed to the Newton County Extension Service Office, P. O. Box 188, Decatur. MS, 39327 by July 14. The event featuring Dr. Jim DelPrince is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25. For the time and more details, call 601-635-7011.
Congratulations to: Tim Beeland, Editor and Publisher of “The Scott County Times” newspaper on being named the Top General Interest Columnist among large weekly newspapers in Mississippi. The honor was bestowed during the Mississippi/Louisiana Press joint convention in New Orleans. In addition “The Times” Editorial Page was also named one of the best in the state with a third place nod. Fifty one newspapers submitted 2,307 entries this year. “The Times” competes in the Large Weekly category for papers with circulation over 4,000.
To: Sid Salter of Starkville, former Forest resident, on being presented the prestigious Silver Beaver Award in Scouting by the Pushmataha Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. He earned his Eagle Scout rank as a youth in Philadelphia and currently serves a vice president of the Pushmataha Area Council as a member of the PAC executive committee. This news is quite pleasing to this columnist who has fond memories of the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award to spouse Melvin from the Andrew Jackson Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
To: Erie Phillips Haynes on the celebration of her 103rd Birthday anniversary held at her Brandon Court Nursing Home residence with loving family attending.
To: Easton Porter on his outstanding assistance in winning the Annual Crossroads Diamond Club All Star game. His pitching resulted in a perfect inning, also played behind the plate as catcher and left field and contributed two singles. His talent helped the South All-Stars to the victory. Easton is a Morton Panther and represented the South 3A team, chosen as one of the best talents in the district.
Prayers and concern for: Gunter Lee Miles, Scott Purcell, Jeanette Kersh, Dawn Clancy and continued concern for those still in recovery/rehab from recent health issues.
Sympathy to the families of: Jimmye Ann Alford Huff Schubert, Wanda Steward. Truman Junior Moore, Patrick “Ty” Lofton, Melissa Wilson Bondurant (wife of former Scott County resident Si Bondurant-niece of Ann Rector), Irene Porter Fletcher, Beth Savell Tucker (sister of former Morton resident Martha Rea), Pauline Ruth Ricchetti (request of the Mel Rolands), Mr. Donald “PaDuck” Lee Bowman, Sr., Larry David Frith, Mr. Reginald Risher and Freddie Earl Chunn.
Travelin’, visitin’, and such: Linda Crotwell and family members, Derrick Hudson, daughter Alli and friend Lindsey, Macy Hudson, Nathan Wade, Gera and Hudson Bynum report enjoying a family reunion held in the home of a cousin in Vinita, Oklahoma recently. Also, Linda, Derrick, Alli, Gera and Hudson Attended the Pharmacy convention held in San Destin, Florida.
Patricia Westberry and some of her family members attended the Pharmacy Convention also.
Melvin, Frisky and Brian Roland were overjoyed by a drop in visit from dear friends (considered nieces/cousins), Amy and Tracy Haynes of Mobile and Huntsville, Alabama respectively. They were in Mississippi to attend the 103rd Birthday Anniversary of their grandmother, Erie Haynes. Before returning to their homes in Alabama they visited the Rolands and were treated to “Fish Day” at Scott Regional Hospital where they were introduced to local friends.
