Announcements: With the beginning of the 40 day period of Lent, Morton United Methodist Church will offer the opportunity of Ash Wednesday services at both 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The We Care Missions Food Distribution dates in March are: Friday, March 14 and Friday, March 28 from 9-11 a.m. at Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street.
The Sim’s Cemetery Meeting will be held on the grounds at Sims Hill on Saturday, March 22 at 8:00 a.m. For those who are unable to attend, donation funding to maintain/preserve the grounds may be sent to Ron Neal @ Neal Pest Control, PO Box 1493, Forest, MS 39074-1493.
The celebration of Lent will continue with the Annual Lenten Lunches to be held in Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, beginning on Wednesday, March 12 with Matt Bell presenting the inspiring message. Everyone is invited/encouraged to dine/worship together at this time. Continuing: March 19-Pastor Sheila Cumbest, March 26-Chief Master Sergeant E-9 Delano Barney, April 2-Pastor Walter Roberts, April 9-Pastor Paul McDonald, April 16-Pastor Darnell Moffett.
Congratulations to: Morton MHV members participating in the Annual Fashion Review held at the MSU/Scott County Extension facility during Leadership Training/County Council meeting. Diane Kirk modeled in the Construction Category winning 1st Place/Overall Sweepstakes Purple Ribbon, Frisky Roland in Selected Garment Category-1st Place/Blue Ribbon (Semi Formal). Other winners were member participants representing Cluster Club MHV: Selected Garments-Louella McConnell Blue/Sweepstakes (Semi Formal) and Blue/Sweepstakes (Suit), Mary Lofton-Blue/Sweepstakes (Dress).
To: Holly Moncrief for interviews conducted at local TV Channels on her success in coaching girls high school basketball. Winning the State Title while at Lake and enjoying a stint at Puckett, she is presently head coach at Brandon High where she played. Holly is the wife of Morton native Joe Moncrief.
To: Both Morton Panther basketball teams on reaching the finals at the MSHSAA State Tournament. We are extremely proud of all team members and coaching/administration staff and especially fans.
To: Raymond High boys team on their success in winning back to back State 4A finals. While Morton fans are disappointed in losing to them, we are pleased that Head Coach Tony Tadlock has Scott County ties. He is the nephew of Patsy Hollingsworth and the grandson of Ralph (Forest High) and Mary Jean Boozer (Morton High) Tadlock of Homewood and Pulaski.
To: Luke Bell, the son of Matt and Jennifer French Bell, on being selected to participate in the distinguished Trent Lott Leadership Camp to be held in July.
Prayers and concern for: Jaunita Garner, Virginia Hannah and continued concern for Frank McCaughn and Keith Keller.
Sympathy to the families of: Terry Wayne Windham, Paul Jerry Cross, Shirley M. Merchant, Reinaldo Moreno, Bobbie Lynn Stanley Myers, Mamie D. Nester and Diane Rhodes Davis.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Morton MHV club members attended Leader Training at Scott County Extension Service where Cluster Club presented the devotion with a duet and led a sing along “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” and leading in the Pledge of Allegiance To The Flag of the United States of America. Dorothy Strong, County President introduced the speaker Kristiana Allen, Risk Communication & Learning Specialist, JSU who presented a very timely program on “Weather Wise Training” concerning our vulnerability to tornadoes, straight line winds and flooding. Very explicit flyers covering her information were shared with attendees and sent to clubs in the president’s packets. Meeting was adjourned following the Fashion Review and pictures.
A large group of friends and neighbors gathered at the “Spring Fling-Polkville Day” event on Saturday. A good variety of vendors exhibited many items and crafts for purchase and chicken, hamburgers and hotdogs were available to support and fund the Polkville Volunteer Fire Department. A beautiful day kept shoppers staying around to visit and chat with friends.
