Announcements: As one of 12 affiliates, in the Keep Mississippi Beautiful/Keep Morton Beautiful, City of Morton has been asked to participate in a Wildflower Trail project to help make the entryway into Morton on Highway 80 more appealing. This will be a big commitment in expense, labor and planning. If individuals, civic or church groups would be interested in working toward making this possible, contact Lisa or Donavan Alford or Billy Meeks.
Words are not adequate to express gratitude to those power company linemen/ women, law enforcement personnel and those in the medical field for their dedication to restoration of services and providing safety during the recent winter storm. But, anyway, a heartfelt word of THANKS goes out to you!
A reminder that Morton Public Library has reestablished the CMRLS Care Pantry in the building. Items helpful, are available, to anyone wishing to pick up a needed food or hygiene product during this stressful time when there is less opportunity to provide extra needs. Only non perishable food items and new oral, sanitizing and hygiene products can be accepted. Individuals and civic/church groups are encouraged to help supply this Care Pantry.
Congratulations to: Kylie Powell on being named Distinguished Young Woman of Scott county. She will represent our county in the Mississippi DYM of Mississippi in Meridian, July 18-24. She was, also, the recipient of scholarships, a medallion and recognition as winner of the Bella G. Self Expression Award, Vowell’s Marketplace Scholastic Award, Sebastapol Finance and Weaver Tax Talent Award.
Kate Betts was 1st Alternate and winner of the Apex Physical Therapy Physical Fitness Award.
Mallory Ellis was 2nd Alternate and Candice Crain was 3rd Alternate and winner of the Be Your Best Self Essay Award.
To: Of interest to Morton residents, featured in the Scott county Times “2021 Profile” publication… City of Morton Mayor, Gerald Keeton. A shout out of appreciation to Jessica Price for the thorough interview in highlighting so many inspiring things about him, his family and his desire to serve the citizens of his home town.
Prayers and concern for: Lorene Moncrief, Rhoda Phillips Benton, Frances Madden and continued concern for Paula Moncrief Whitlock, Bob Laird, Ira Donald and those impacted by the winter storm, especially those residents of Jackson.
Sympathy to the families of: Betty Jean Richardson, Rosie Lee Shoemaker, David E. Watts, Henry Doyle Sistrunk, Mary Doris Garrett, J. B. Eady, Jr., Mildred Bricker, Steve Pace, Pete Magee, Dora Parkman Stewart and Bro. George Felts (former pastor of Independence United Methodist Church).
Sittin’ and thinkin’: March is named for the Roman god of war, Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter.
Puzzle of the Month: I move incessant to and fro, obedient to Moon and Sun, but though I serve both high and low, All wait on me, I wait on none…answer next week.
As we enter the Lenten Season, some who practice recognition of the 40 days when Jesus was prepared by the Holy Spirit for ministry. He fasted and prayed. There are many ways to observe Lent.
Fasting for certain lengths of time or on certain days is one way, others were mentioned by Pastor Sheila Cumbest, by sharing “Do you want to fast this Lent”? By Pope Francis…Fast from hurting words and say kind words; fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude; fast from anger and be filled with patience; fast from pessimism and be filled with hope; fast from worries and have trust in God; fast from complaints, contemplate simplicity; fast from pressures and be prayerful; fast from bitterness, fill your hearts with joy; fast from selfishness and be compassionate; fast from grudges and be reconciled; fast from words; be silent and listen.
