Announcements: The dates for the We Care Missions Food Distribution in August are: Thursday, August 10 and Thursday, August 24. Registration for eligibility to receive food is held at Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street. In order to be eligible all households must provide required documentation.
Hall's Printing and Office Supply, Inc. will close on Friday, September 1. With the passing of Scotty Ann Hall the sisters, Debbie and Cindy have made the heartbreaking decision to cease to continue operation of the business so dear to their hearts and the many customers who have patronized the Hall's for the past 47 years. A personal note of gratitude is expressed for your dedicated commitment to serving your customers with great professional/personal satisfaction.
Presented by Forest Public Library in Partnership with Forest Community Arts, Inc. “Camino Island” by John Grisham is the novel chosen to be featured at the Island Launch Party during the Forest Reads One Book event to be held at the Forest Public Library Meeting room on Tuesday, August 15 (come and go) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Island Refreshments will be served.
Congratulations to: Mike Edwards on his retirement as Administrator of Scott Regional Hospital. Reports are that he is working harder than while gainfully employed. However he loves time out to “go back home” to his cabin in Tennessee and relax. Best wishes go out to the Edwards' as they enter this new adventure in their lives. It has been a pleasure to see Mike involved in the medical and civic community where his knowledge and expertise has enhanced both areas.
To: Heather Butler Davis as she accepts the responsibility of Administrator of Scott Regional Hospital, following in the footsteps of Mr. Edwards. She has served as the controller at Scott Regional Hospital since 2011 after serving in the role of Business Office Director beginning in 2002. Working closely with administration, using her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s in Business Administration and membership in the Mississippi Society of Public Accountants, Heather steps into this new career quite well qualified. The community embraces the privilege of having this exceptional medical facility in our city.
To: Brian Wright, Physical therapist, Scott Regional Hospital, has been chosen for the Employee of the First Quarter 2017 Award. A graduate and M Club Member (football) of MSU he resides in Brandon with his family but is a native of Florida.
To: Bethany White on being among the team winning Second Place at the All-American Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2017 National Junior Angus Show. She was one of five young ladies representing Mississippi during the 34th annual competition held in Des Moines, Iowa. Their entry was a “Shushi-Style CAB Roll”.
To: Shane McCoy, son of Randy and Mary McCoy and a graduate of MHS, on successfully defending his dissertation at the University of Washington, Seattle and was conferred the Doctor of Philosophy degree by the department of English. He will teach courses in first and second-year composition for the Department of English at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee.
To: Melvin Roland on the occasion of his 80th Birthday Anniversary (39th being celebrated again). He extends appreciation for the nice cards and calls designated to the occasion.
Prayers and concern for: Buddy Taylor, Albert Frazier, Linda Ivy Holmes, Charles Wight of Florida (father of Brian Wright PT at Scott regional Hospital), Brook Shedd, Mike Horne and continued concern for Kenny Kimmell of California and Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Williams of Florence.
Sympathy to the families of: Terrance Macon, Erma Jean Bell, Walter Ferguson, June Claypool, Eva Juanita Satterfiel, Maybeth Mitchell Ormond, Jesse Thrash, Wilda Rawson Hunt and Johnny Green former Morton native and graduate of MHS.
Travelin’ visitin’ and such: The Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Junior Beta Club has returned from attending the National Beta Convention held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. While there they competed in the T-Shirt design competition. Those students attending were: Hannah Beatty, Jon Tyler Wells, Caley Gatlin, Tyrus McCoy, Skyla McCoy, C. J. Gilstrap, Kristopher Beatty, Eli Wilkerson, Nicholas Beatty, Isaiah Goss, Baylee Ogletree and advisors: Misty Wells and Cindy Craig. This opportunity was funded by generous donations from friends, businesses and relatives.
Stephen and Madelyn Cole and children Levi, Sophia, Lillian, Joshua and Elisha report having a wonderful vacation of several days while visiting his mother Melanie Powell and spouse Jim in Rutledge, Tennessee, some of the highlights of the trip were enjoying the scenic beauty of the Smokey Mountains, touring the Aqurarium in Gatlinburg, The Museum of Appalachia at Norris, driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway and climbing to Clingman's Dome plus the refreshing adventure of wading barefoot in the sparkling, cold, running mountain streams.
Mel, Frisky and Brian Roland enjoyed a delightful celebration of two birthday anniversaries; Mel’s (August 3) and Nell Burns Wall’s (August 7) during a toast to the occasion at the lovely home of Nell and her spouse Ed in Jackson. This was followed by a delicious meal and fellowship visit at Amerigo Restaurant in Jackson. Nell is a Native of the Forkville community and she, Ed and Frisky were students at East Central Junior College (now East Central Community College) and have been good friends since those school days years (now decades) ago. Needless to say this was a Birthday to remember.
