Announcements: We Care Missions Food Distribution in March dates are Friday, March 8 and Friday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m.-12 noon at Morton United Methodist Church.
Lenten Lunch on Wednesday, March 6 at Morton United Methodist Church begins at 12 Noon-1:00 p.m. and will feature former Morton native David Farris as the scheduled speaker. Denise Boyles was featured speaker last week sharing an inspiring personal walk with Jesus.
Morton Homemaker Volunteers Club will meet at Morton Public Library on Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Friends of Morton Public Library will meet on Thursday, March 7 beginning at 12:00 noon.
Congratulations to: The Morton Panther girls basketball team on advancing to the finals in the MHSAA 4-A Championship competition. They were defeated for the Gold Ball Trophy, but gave their school/community a wonderful season of dedication and pride.
To: The Raymond Boys basketball team on winning their State championship Gold Ball Trophy. They are coached by Tony Tadlock, Jr. nephew of Patsy Tadlock Hollingsworth.
Prayers and concern for: Virginia Thompson, Joe Beeland, Ellen Case (wife of the late Rev. John Case-former pastor of Forest UMC), Patsy Jones (former resident of Morton-mother of Dr. Felda Jones) and continued concern for Paula Moncrief Whitlock, Jim Lewis and Bonnie Chestnut Ivy.
Sympathy to the families of: Buddy Lewis Engle, Sr., Johnnie Eliza McGough Bradshaw, Melissa Gunn, Robert “RB” Gardner, Jimmy Ray Bowman, James Leslie Greenlee, Jr., Henry W. Hamilton, Nancy Elizabeth Bramlett (former resident of Forest-wife of football coach at Forest High, Ken Bramlett), Sue Coward Moody (native of Scott County-request of the Melvin Roland’s), Houston Westerfield and Hattie Pearl Jennings.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Morton MHV members and a guest attended the February Leader Training/County Council meeting last Tuesday where Forest City Mayor, Nancy Chambers presented a most interesting well prepared program on Forest, her duties as mayor and the entire staff employees who contribute to the well being of their city. Following the program/business meeting, the Annual Spring Fashion Review featuring members of Scott County’s MHV members modeling constructed and purchased selections (suits, sportswear and formal garments) was a highlight of the day. All participants were awarded Frist Place-Blue Ribbons and are eligible to model at the Capitol Spring Area Meeting in Madison County. Some of the Morton MHV members enjoyed their monthly “Dutch Treat” outing at Wendy’s. Those representing Morton were: Bobbie Hodges, Diane Kirk, Florence Measells, Frisky Roland, Gail Griffin, Helen Watkins, Judy Stegall, Kathy Warren, Sarah Huff, Sig Miles and guest Sharon Smith.
Sittin’ and thinkin’: March-Named for the Roman god of war, Mars. This was the time of year to resume military campaigns that had been interrupted by winter. This is the year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day…Although the holiday originally started as a Christian feast day celebrating the life of St. Patrick and the spreading of Christianity to Ireland, today it is a day of revelry and a celebration of all things Irish. Don’t forget to wear green! This year St. Patrick’s Day will be on Sunday, March 17. More to follow on St. Patrick.
Morton MHV Activities-February
The club meeting was held on Wednesday, February 7 with Florence Measells and Kathy Warren serving as hostesses, business meeting was held (report that Jerry and Sig Miles had purchased and donated feminine hygiene items to Bettye Mae Jack Middle School in honor of MHV, Gideon Bible memorial donations for members family members were approved. Members attended the Leader Training/County Council meeting, supported Morton Public Library and donated needs to the Care Pantry at the library, supported/volunteered/donated to the Brittany Memorial Closet, We Care Thrift Center, recycled, attended and provided food for Lenten Lunch, supported Girl Scouts, donated/redeemed Fairway Foods receipts for the club treasury and a member participated in the Spring Fashion review. Welcomed two new members!
