Announcements: We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for February are: Friday, February 11 and Friday, February 25 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street.
The 4-H S.A.F.E.T.Y. Meeting will be held Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Scott County Extension office. There is a discipline for all ages between 8-18 years of age. The cost is $20. per participant, with registration on Thursday, February 18 at the same location. Please call 601-469-4241 (Extension office) by February 12 if planning to attend the registration meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn Firearm safety and meet new friends. Registration fee will include t-shirt and targets.
The first Quick Bites program offered in February is “I Love Flowers” presented by Lynette McDougald, Instructor at Plant and Soil Sciences at MSU…ZOOM Registration Link: http://msuextms/qb2021-0204.
Congratulations to: Those educators is the Morton School System recognizes as “Teacher of the Year” in their school level: Morton Elementary-Mrs. Morgan Grogan-Kindergarten; MUE-Mrs. Sandy Sprayberry-ELL; Bettye Mae Jack’s Middle School-Mrs. Tammy Fetcher-ELL; Morton High School-Robin Crotwell. All of these dedicated teachers were praised by their peers for recieving this honor for the 2020/2021 school year.
To: Those East Rankin Scholars representing the 4th -8th grade in the 2021 MAIS District III and Overall Spelling Bee Competition: R. T. Tate-1st Place District III 7th grade, 2nd Place-combined 4th-8th Overall State and 1st Place 7th grade Overall State; Carson Patrick-1st Place-6th Grade District III, 3rd Place 6th Grade-Overall State and Zack Price- 2nd Place-6th Grade District III.
To: Panzy Dipuma on the celebration of her 98th Birthday Anniversary on Wednesday, January 24th. Personal best wishes for God’s rich blessings.
Prayers and concern for: T. J. and Jessie Farris (uncle and aunt of Jimmy Farris), Katherine Fowler (9 year old granddaughter of Olivia Williams Martin-great grand of the late Peggy McGough Williams), Bro. William Begianni (Pastor of Independence UMC), Bob Laird and continued concern for Lula France, Roger Warren and Bob Sybil (request of the Mel Roland’s).
Sympathy to the families of: Regenia Lee Chambers, Terry Alton Hall, Patricia Irene Warren Butler, Sara Ja’Nice Conn King, Ruthie Nell Thomas, Toby Benson Reid, Peggy Carlisle (mother of Dustin Carlisle), Ethel Lee “Mama” Taylor, James Lee McMurtry and Art “Honeybee” Davis (Mr. Mississippi State College 1955-56, All American-Football-request of the Mel Roland’s).
Sittin’ and thinkin’: February comes from the Latin februa, which means “to cleanse”. The month was named after the Roman Februalia, which was a monthlong festival of purification and atonement.
Will the Groundhog see his shadow this February 2, 2021? This traditionally marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
Other holidays this month are: Valentine’s Day-February 14, President’s Day-February 15 and Ash Wednesday-February 17.
Weather Lore for February: There is always one fine week in February. If bees get out in February, the next day will be windy and rainy. Fogs in February mean frosts in May. Winter’s back breaks about the middle of February.
Puzzle of the month: What’s in the Fire, and not in the Flame?…What’s in the Master, and not in the Dame?...What’s in the Courtier. And not in the Clown?...What’s in the Country, and not in the Town?
Watch for the answer in the next issue of the paper.
