Announcements: The Diary of Anne Franks, directed by Francine Thomas Reynolds will be presented by New Stage Theatre, 1100 Carlisle, Jackson, from Wednesday, October 31-November 3 and a Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m. on November 4.
We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for November are Friday, November 9 and Friday, November 16 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street.
Morton MHV club will hold the regular club meeting at Morton Public Library on Wednesday, November 7, beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is invited/encouraged to attend.
Don't forget to put the date for the Annual Creative Christmas event sponsored by the MSU Extension in Scott County MS Homemaker volunteers and Forest Community Arts on Thursday, November 15, beginning at 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. to be held at the Forest National guard Armory. There will be a $1 entrance fee and the opportunity to donate non-perishable foods for the Scott County Crisis Center (optional). This 2018 Creative Christmas will feature “Bee Hive/Honey Industry” by The Smith’s (Presbyterian minister and his wife). Items of art, crafts and food for your delight or for holiday gifts will be available for purchase. To register a desire to have a table for your business or non-profit group or other information, call the Extension Service office at 601-469-4241 or go by the facility, 230 South Davis Street, Forest.
Congratulations to: Fred Johnson on winning Alderman, representing Ward 3, Morton, filling a vacated position on the City of Morton Board of Aldermen.
To: Those residents of Scott County who entered items in the Scott County Homemakers Fair and were Sweepstakes Award winners and were follow up winners at the Mississippi state Fair. Blue ribbon winners-Arts/Crafts were: Connie Stewart-Seasonal Welcome Sign; Vickie Hester-Pin Cushion, Painting on Wood (Birds), Multicolored Shawl; Zettie Walters-Horseshoe Sun Catcher; Judith Gatewood-Sock Monkeys; Debra Gardener- Christmas Pillows and Food Preservation-Frank Edmondson-Scuppernong Jelly, Blackberry Jelly, Muscading Jelly and Blackberry Jam. 4-H Blue Ribbon Award winners at the fair were-Ethan Powell, Brynley Powell and Cloverbud Blue Ribbon Award winner-Lydia Powell.
Prayers and concern for: Jerry Griffin, Connie Johnson, Lindsley Keeton and continued concern for Betty Eure, Jeannie Easterling, Buddy Crapps, Derrick Hudson and Jimmy Dale Miles, Sr.
Sympathy to the families of: Jean Hollingsworth Garrett (sister of Jack Hollingsworth and Lo Waldrop), Tommy Patrick, Gerald Eugene Huffman and Ike Cannon.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: The Scott Regional Hospital, a division of Rush Health Systems celebrated the 25th Anniversary of service to the Morton area and far beyond by serving scores of supporters/former patients and visitors a delicious free meal on Monday, October 22nd. A sincere word of appreciation goes out to the entire staff for their dedication to excellent health services for their patients and the attending family members.
Savannah Sullivan her husband Corey and son Mason of Kentucky were in town for a visit with their Grands/Great Grands Donnie and Darlene Register and other family members. While here Savannah attended a Baby Shower given for her sister Raven in the Jackson area. Thankfully travel blessings were with them for the entire trip.
