Announcements: The Chess Club meets on every First Saturday of the month at Forest Library. For those who do not know how to play, there are resources to help you learn. For time/more info call the library.
There will be a No-cost Eye Exam program for those Third Grade students who did not pass the vision assessment test. Sponsored by the MS Vision Foundation (MSV) and the MS Optometric Association (MOA). Appointments can be made throughout the remaining days in May-through July 31. How the program works: Locate a participating Optometrist call 601-572-0845. Let the receptionist know that you are scheduling an appointment for a third grade student. Bring the letter recognizing that your child did not pass the assessment test. The optometrist will let you know if you child has any vision challenges. All children, regardless of their ability to pay will be seen by participating OD. For students covered by insurance, applicable co-payments may apply due to laws that require the doctor to collect this amount. MVF and its industry partners work with ODs to provide glasses to any student whose eye exam reveals the need for corrective lenses.
Congratulations To: Nancy Chambers on the celebration of her Birthday Anniversary. Personal Happy Birthday, Nancy and best wishes for many more.
To: The winners in the recently held 5K Fun Run and Walk held at Roosevelt State Park: First Place-men’s division was Joseph Natalitilo, Women’s was Ruth Brooks; Men’s-Second was Brayden Tucker/Women’s was Tracie Peacock; Third Men’s was Owen Taylor.
To: Krystal Barragan winner of the Morton Zone PTO ACT Student Recognition Raffle (a pair of Apple AirPods).
Prayers and concern for: Mrs. Pat Jolly, Sarah Huff, Larry White (father of Stacy Garner), Bob Laird Danny Cooper, Judy Wade, Sara Stewart, Brian Runnels and continued concern for Mel Roland.
Sympathy to the families of: Gretchen H. Smith, Betty Jean Easterling Dukes Garner, Agnes Lee Waggoner Rawson, Infant Jessie Ray Holmes, Billy H. Colyer, Bonnie Vance Wittington, Sandra B. Waltman, Joyce Porter Worrell and Joan Nevette (former resident of Morton-request of Dot Purvis).
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Bobbie Hodges reports that she welcomed out of town visitors for a great family sharing time. Sisters, Kathy Bratvold of Springfield ,Missouri and Gail Melindy of Sebring, Florida plus niece Billy Jo Morrison of Lakeland, Florida spent their time entertaining/spoiling Bobbie. Needless to say she loved every minute.
Sittin’ and thinkin’: Memorial Day has come and gone…but not really. Every day it is our responsibility to remember/honor those who “Gave All” for our freedom. As I am sure you do as I do, have the faces of dear family members, friends and famous Americans flash across our memories on a daily basis. How wonderful it would have been if they could have returned home and shared the freedom and liberty bought with such sacrifice. It is with humble/inadequate words that I give praise to each of those individuals on one more Memorial Day.
