Announcements: The last We Care Missions Food Distribution date for the Month of August is Friday, August 24. Time: from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street.
The 90th Anniversary Cookbook by Kalem United Methodist Church is now in print and may be purchased for $15 each from Priority One Bank or by calling Wesley Harrell (601-480-8314).
Heads Up for the Annual Lunch and Learn program co-sponsored by Scott County MHV and Forest Community Arts, Inc. The event will be held at the MSU/Scott County Extension Service facility, 230 South Davis Street, Forest on Tuesday, September 11. Those wishing to attend the free lunch and program must register their wishes by September 5.
The Annual Homemakers Fair for all residents of Scott County to exhibit canned/preserved food items, art and crafts is to be held on Tuesday, September 11. All items to be exhibited must be entered at the MSU/Scott County Extension office, 230 South Davis Street, Forest, on Monday, September 10 during office hours to be exhibited on Tuesday, September 11. Criteria for items accepted for exhibit are available at the office. Everyone in the county is invited/encouraged to participate with your favorite food, art or craft item.
Nominations for the Scott County Sports Hall of Fame must be submitted by September 30, 2018 to be considered for the fourth annual induction ceremony to be held in April 2019. More information on eligible inductees may be found on the Hall of Fame’s web site, www.scottcountysportshalloffame.org.
Congratulations to: Hugh Strebeck employee of Ott and Lee Funeral Directors on being the recipient of the A. Gene Phillips Award by the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association. The award recognizes a funeral director for their dedication, support and commitment to the MFDA and the funeral profession. Mr. Strebeck was the first recipient of this award which was presented by A. Gene Phillips and Ladd Pulliam.
To: Kalem United Methodist Church on the celebration of the 90th Anniversary of serving their spiritual family. The event was very successful, with a good number in attendance to enjoy the music presented by Drew Herring, the message by Rev. Dr. Wallace Cason and the fellowship during the potluck lunch following the service.
Prayers and concern for: Houston Hawkins, Kelly Langford, Bob Laird and continued concern for Mozelle Herring, Margaret Upton, Calvin Goss, Wayne Neese, Susan Pickett Vanderford and Avery Gosnell.
Sympathy to the families of: Infant Lisa Sky Hines, Maurine Holsen, Ethel Stinson Hudson, Jerry Hines, To Ben Clapp (former resident/teacher in Morton, on the death of his mother), Charles Sullivan, Douglas Ashley Herring of Starkville (native of Morton-graduate of Morton High School), James Courtney, Hilda Simmons of Louisville (wife of former Scott County native Paul Simmons-graduate of Morton High School).
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Realizing there is much traveling back and fourth for college students and helpful parents, moving into new living quarters (dorms/apartments, etc.) there hasn’t been very many contacts sharing travel/visit news. Hopefully by next week you will give this writer a bit of your recent trips or out of town guests. In the meantime, taking this time to express hopes that all students will have a safe and educational year.
