Announcements: Morton Lions Club-Tuesday, May 13 at Morton Community Learning Center-12 noon; Scott County Retired Education Personnel-Wednesday, May 14 at Forest City Hall-1:30 pm; Flower Arranging Class at Morton Public Library-Thursday, May 15-2 pm.
Morton Sports Camp, sponsored by Morton UMC will be held for ages 2nd -8th Grade Students on June 9-13 at Farris Pak (free). Those interested should register by May 15. There will be a need for volunteers. For Information/volunteer/register call Morton UMC at 601-732-6124, email to mortonssportscamp@gmail.com.
Words of Appreciation: Personal, to very special long-time friend Chantelle Herchenhahn for the recent sweet note of congratulations/encouragement. She has been doing this most thoughtful thing to me for years. Hand written notes, taking time to write/send in the mail is becoming obsolete, making the effort is only more precious.
Also to the Independence Methodist Church family and volunteers for sponsoring the invitational family oriented Hospitality Cook Out there on Saturday afternoon. Those donating food and preparation were: Stacy Stegall-Brunswkic Stew. Franky and Lawanda McCaughn-BBQ Ribs and Dusty and Jason McCaughn-Fish fry (both catfish and bream). A full house gathering of church members friends and neighbors enjoyed this wonderful outing. Needless to say the additional side dishes/desserts made the event even more wonderful. Rev. Paul McDonald, pastor and many dedicated workers cooked the main dishes all day in much less than ideal weather conditions. Thanks for the blessings and memories.
Congratulations to: Scott county Schools 2nd Semester “Magician” Caitlin Boudreaux. She teaches at BMJ Middle School-Morton and brings MAGIC to her students with inspiring lessons that ensures academic success.
To: Winners in the recently held Scott County 4-H Shooting Sports County Match. Awards were received in the Sr. I, Sr. II, Jr. II and Jr. III Participants including 1st Place achievers-San Bradshaw, Cole Parkman, Meagan Crimm. Railey Windham, Wes Compton and Stella Clarke Davis. Many other participants were awarded 2nd and 3rd certificates.
To: MHS athletes signing scholarships to to play on the college level. Charity Beeman-Basketball at ECCC, Yionna Mays-Basketball at ECCC, Jay Bowie-Basketball at Hinds Community College, Perry Fletcher-Basketball at NAIA member school Tougaloo College. Godspeed to each of you for continued success in athletics and academic acheivments.
To: former MHS Soccer standout on receiving Outstanding Women’s Soccer Student Award at East Mississippi Community College.
To: Andre Hollis on his Citizen of the Month designation for the month of May. Sponsored by PriorityONe Bank, his ongoing service efforts for the city and surrounding area include, memeership in Pilgrim Rest M. B. church, Healthy Hometown Committee, Morton Chamber of Commerce, Bound to Ecell, Excel community Learning Center, Save Our Youth, Legacy Education And community Endowment Foundation and We Care Missions Food Distribution.
Prayers and Concern for: Kenny Massey and Randy Knight of Raleigh (request of Frisky Roland), Bobbie Hodges, continued for Jerry Griffin and those in Assisted Living and Nursing Homes.
Sympathy to the families of: Corrections-Floyce Livingston Rosenthal not Lois as reported and Jimmie Dale Gibbs (female) not Jimmy…Joe Wayne Bynum, Irvin “Coach” Billy Rhodes, Jerry Willard Reid, and Ruth Carolyn Hayman.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Morton MHV Club met at Morton Public Library with Hostesses Diane Kirk and Darlene Register providing the decorations, beverages, devotion (Darlene) and program. Highlight of the day was the presentation of a framed certificate presented to Joanie Jones owner/proprietor of Sam’s Diner naming her an Honorary Member of Morton MHV. Her ongoing service and support for the organization has been outstanding. The program on native and migrating birds sighted in our area with information of habitat, etc, and lovely pictures was presented by Diane. Sharing the delicious refreshments provided by members was the final activity.
The families of Jill Truhett and Marcus Measells were delighted to attend the destination wedding uniting Marcus and Jill in marriage at a beautiful venue in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. While in the area they took advantage of the many attractions there (Cades Cove, Dollywood — seeing Dolly in person on her annual parade in town and shopping). A Wonderful time and safe travels were reported.
Sittin’ and thinkin’: To all mothers (biological, adoptive, foster and those taking on the role of mother for the second or third time as grands/great grands. Prayers are that your Mother’s Day was rewarding/safe. “Feelings for Mother” from one of my children…You taught me to walk..I learned to fly. You taught me to dream..I learned to try. You taught me to share…I learned to give. You taught me love that’s how I live. So much of the person I am comes from you — the amazing woman you are.
