Announcements: Morton MHV Club will meet at Morton Public Library on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend.
Scott County Retired Educators will meet at the Forest City Hall on Wednesday, January 8 at 1:30 p.m.
Congratulations to: Derek Rogers, native of Morton, MHS Class of 1988 graduate. Following a long career as General Manager of WCBI TV in Columbus he is now affiliated with Gray Media. Gray is a leading media company that owns and operates high–quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. Derek and spouse Mary Claire have moved to assume his new assignment as General Manager of Station KXII in Sherman, Texas (CBS affiliate) and the sister station nearby in Oklahoma.
Prayers and concern for: Bill Durr, Beverly Freeman, Katie Miles, Rev. Paul McDonald, Bobbie Hodges and those impacted by the recent and continuing natural disasters.
Sympathy to the families of: Correction: Bill Durr remains on the prayer list, Bettye Jean Smith Littleton, Lee “Don” Donovan McDaniel, Vickie Lynne Vance, Brenda Fay Renfrow Holliday, Ryquarious Donnell Steel, Shirly R. Avard and Jo Anne O’Cain.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: The Children of Frisky Roland have all returned to their homes following a delightful family Holiday gathering at the Wilkins Townhouse in Natchez. Those enjoying the occasion were Hal and Bobbie Roland of Harvey, Louisiana; Kyle Roland Sybil of Everett, Washington; Alben Roland and Jimmie Sanford of Providence, Rhode Island and Frisky, Brian Roland plus Kyle who drove down from Morton. A traditional Christmas meal was prepared/served by Alben and Jimmie. Several dining outings at famous restaurants in the area were enjoyed over the six day event. Brian, Frisky and Kyle returned to Morton where she extended her visit by dining with family and friends through New Years Day. Special additional joys were meeting MHS/MSU classmate Renae Caples Murry at Georgia Blue, visiting her aunt Shirley Sawyer at S E Lackey Convalescent Home and dining at The Rib Cage in Morton with longtime friend Betsy Patterson and Rev.Paul and Clemmie McDonald.
Bob and Dana Lyle report enjoying a visit with his sister, Nancy Lyle Creel for a few days in New Orleans.
Sittin’ and thinkin’: January 2025 has arrived! This year on January 20 a new President-Donald Trump will be Inaugurated to serve his U.S. citizens. The word “inauguration” means “beginning” and comes from the ancient practice of auguary which means predicting the future. The day marks the start of a president’s term in office. The first president to be inaugurated on January 20 was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937 when he took the office for the second of his four terms. On six occasions, there were no formal inaugurations because of death or resignation of a president; instead, the oaths were quickly taken. This year will mark the 60th in American history, a tradition that started with George Washington, the first U. S. president, on April 30, 1789.
