Announcements: Kids of all ages (from 2-92), on Saturday, December 22 at noon, go to Sam’s Diner and view Mrs. Joanie’s spectacular Christmas Village, Carrousel Collection and Doll House decorated for Christmas, inside and out. This labor of love is truly a local treasure. Drop by and have a cup of coffee, sandwich, full lunch meal or just a tour of the attraction. Sam’s will close for the holidays beginning on 12/22 at 2:00 p. m.
The lifetime collection of Electric Trains and surrounding towns, villages and countryside display, of Gratz Myers may be viewed at Ideal Rental, 169 East Third Street, Forest.
MSU/Scott County Extension Service office will be closed from December 20 to January 2 for the Christmas/New Years holidays with staff members' families.
Congratulations to: Those winning Awards in the Annual 2018 Morton Christmas Parade Float Contest: Religious Division-New Liberty Baptist Church (1st), Still Blessed worship Center (2nd), Pligrim Rest Church (3rd); Business/Commercial Division - Ross Dental Clinic (1st), Mississippi Care Center of Morton (2nd), Gingerbread Kidz (3rd); Civic/Organization Division-Allie Johnson and Morton Rookie Football Team (1st), Morton Softball (2nd) and Morton Youth 11-12 Year Old Pee Wee Football (3rd). Thanks go out to each designer, worker participant including bands, beauties, antique tractor drivers, local law enforcement/first responders/firemen and Santa Clause for a really beautiful 2018 Christmas Parade.
To: Destiny Register on being named a 2018 Scholarship winner at Hinds Community College. She is the recipient of one of the Madison Charitable Foundation Awards and, also, a Bank of Morton Scholarship.
To: Darion Bobbett, member of the Scott Regional High School State 2-A Football Championship Team, on receiving the Scholar Athlete Award for the MHSAA 2-A 2018 season. This award was presented prior to the game played at M. M. Roberts Stadium on the USM Campus.
To: Tony Hughes, former Scott County/Forest resident Scott County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, on being hired to an assistant coach position on Mississippi State’s football coaching staff. He has been recognized as one of the best recruiters of outstanding team members, in the nation. Best wishes, Coach Hughes.
To: Alcorn State on their opportunity to play for the SWAC Conference Championship at the Air force Reserve Celebration Bowl in Atlanta. Their Questionable call in the attempt for a two point effort to tie the game led to a disappointing loss 24-22 to North Carolina A&T. Mississippi is still proud of the team and their coaches/support staff/ fans for the exciting season.
To: Lamar Peters, MSU Bulldog Basketball team member on being named the Co-SEC Player of the Week based on the win against Clemson last week.
Prayers and concern for: Robert Lewis (MHS graduate, now residing in Lousiana), Faye Sullivan and continued concern for Johnnie Sue Sims, Derrick Hudson, Dr. Carol Peebles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Betsy Patterson, A. B. Farris, Jr., Bettye Eure and Christopher Beggaini (brother of Bro. William Beggiani).
Sympathy to the families of: Linda Comans Stribling, Nancy McMillan Bounds, Alicia “Alice” Reid, Bobby Wayne King, “Dud” Lewis (request of John Callahan) and Masa Yamada.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Morton Homemaker Volunteers Club met on Friday, December 14 at Fellowship Hall of Independence UMC for the 2018 Christmas Celebration. In the festively decorated room (courtesy of the church members), the club members and guests enjoyed a delicious traditional holiday meal. Bro. William Beggiani presented a beautiful, thoughtful, inspiring devotion and blessed the meal prior to the time of dining and fellowship. Sandra Measels, a local/nationally recognized Storyteller presented the entertainment for the evening with her version of “The Witch of Yazoo City” including her personal experience of touring the cemetery there, where the witch seemingly cannot be confined to her grave. She also shared her version of the extravagant life of the famous “Lady in Red” discovered in a grave in the Mississippi Delta who was perfectly preserved for more than a century in a glass coffin. Sandra’s skills/talent of her craft take us on unique and fascinating journeys with her. Those present were Guests: Bro. William Beggiani and spouse Natasha, Sandra Measels, Steve Lee and club members Betsy Comfort, Toney Hollinghead, Cathy Johnson, Diane Kirk, Mae Lee, John Wesley Patrick, Darlene Register, Melvin and Frisky Roland and Helen Watkins. Appreciation goes out to Independence UMC for the wonderful environment of the meeting place, to Glenda Sullivan and her staff at the cafeteria at Scott Regional Hospital for the catered Turkey and Gravy and the members for the many delicious side dishes providing a traditional feast.
