Announcements: Excel Learning Center activities: Free Bingo, Saturday, November 10, 6:30 p.m., refreshments served. An opportunity to view/bid on the many desirable auction items to be available through November 20; A Soup and Dessert Gala, annual Holiday Soup meal, November 14 and 15 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30- p.m. This Eat In Take Out meal features Homemade soups, pies and cakes (treats provided by many of the area’s best cooks) Excel is located at 383 South fourth Street, Morton. To inquire about any activities offered or to register for workshops, etc. call 601-732-1800.
For information on the upcoming Creative Christmas event, sponsored by the MSU/Scott County Extension, Scott County Homemaker Volunteers and Forest Community Arts to be held on Thursday, November 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. call 601-469-4241. Vendors and non-profit organizations are encouraged to register for a table to exhibit your arts/crafts/food treats, etc. for a fundraiser opportunity. Everyone is invited to this annual shopping day for your Holiday gift purchases. Entrance fee is $1. and non-perishable food items will be accepted for donation to the Crisis Center.
Mark your calendars for the Christmas Contata “Peace” to be presented by First Baptist Church of Morton on Saturday evening, December 8, 6:00 p.m.
Congratulations to: Morton Elementary School Reading Fair Winners, Kaden Williams, Laela McCloud, Teagan Phillips, Noah Cohran. They will be eligible to advance to the District Reading Fair.
To: Those Betty Mae Jack Middle School participants in the Reading Fair-Emma Thomas, Morgan McDougal, and Chyler Johnson (1st Place Digital Group); Meghan Torrano and Mia Catalan (1st Place); Tara Leggett, McKenzie Ainsworth and Makayla Davis (3rd Place); Those placing 1st and 2nd will be eligible to advance to the District Reading Fair.
To: Mike Beatty of Caney Creek Angus Farm won breeder and Khristopher Beatty won exhibitor of the reserve champion Mississippi bred bull (CC Mr. Insight 1014) at the Dixie National.
To: Nick Fitzgerald, MSU Bulldog Quarterback on being named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the week following the MSU-Texas A & M game with 329 yards total offense including a 79 yard TD.
To: Sandra Measels on being invited to participate in the Annual Ghost Tales & Rubber Duck Hunt held at Historic Jefferson College in Natchez.
To: Bethany White on being crowned 2019 Miss Mississippi Angus Queen during the 2018 Mississippi Angus Preview show.
Prayers and concern for: Tristin Scott (grandson of Marshall Lewis), Cathy Cole, Carrie Massey and continued concern for Jeannie Easterling, Derrick Hudson, and Betty Eure.
Sympathy to the families of: Douglas Mack Hord (step-grandson of Marshall Lewis), Theresa Madden (Mrs. Billy Earl) Bustin, Billy “Bull” Adams, Gay Blackwell (Mrs. Ray) Neal, James “Pete” T. Martin, Jr., Jerry Allen Taylor, Tate Fortenberry and those murdered in the Tree of Life Synagog in Pittsburg.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Chester and Shirley Sawyer were among the many auto racing fans who attended the race at Talladega, Alabama recently. From there they drove to Jamestown, Virginia where lodgings were at their condo in the region. They report enjoying the attractions including touring Historic Williamsburg and the opportunity to step back in time with the architecture and costuming of the actors there.
Sandra Measels reports having a wonderful experience with her story telling adventure in Natchez where six-hundred adults and children gathered to hear stories from various Storytellers. She told her version of Little Red riding Hood.
Brian Roland enjoyed a slightly early birthday outing with his parents while camping on campus at MSU. They attended the MSU womens basketball game on Friday evening. The celebration continued with special friends Derek Rogers his wife Mary Claire and son Denny where Brian, Melvin and Frisky joined them for his birthday meal at the 1883 Smokehouse restaurant in Starkville. He also enjoyed attending the MSU-Louisiana Tech football game and joining his family in the M-Club Venue at the Seals building.
