Announcements: As one of 12 affiliates, in the Keep Mississippi 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, con- tact Lisa or Donavan Alford or Billy Meeks. Words are not adequate to express gratitude to those power company women, law enforcement personnel and those in the medical field for their dedi- cation to restoration of services and provid- ing 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 prod- ucts can be accepted. Individuals and groups are encouraged to help supply this Care Pantry. Congratulations to: Kylie Powell on being named Distinguished Young Woman of Scott Frisky Roland Columnist Happy Birthday: March 3: Eve McNeil, Ronnie Rawson, Carol Palmer Threadgill, Sylvia Tucker, Cheryle Warren, Matthew Parks, Sylvia Smith, Tommy Smith, Lucretia Gaddis. March 4: Dennis Eure, Sonya Weems, Woody Strode, Melissa Barnes.
March 5: Case, Carl Henderson, Judy Atkison, Patsy McDill, Melissa Harrell, Nicholas Brown, Bridget Clark, Stuart Andrew Blackwell, Jessie Lee Fitzhugh, Luke Elliot Ueltschey. March 6: June Ivy, Corrie Ann Hollingsworth, Margo Marveggio, Kerri Ashland Knox, Marshall Wallace, Hannah Claire Gay. March 7: Bob Webb, Todd Youngblood, Roser (Bubba) Young, Clark Gordin, Sueanne Graham, Ricky Rawson, Jean Lack- ey, Justin Cochran Russell, Charles Kunkel, Morah Stokes. March 8: Richie Miller, Michael Harvey, Bobby Lynn Hollingsworth, Larue Barnes, Jimmy Thigpen, Stacy Cunningham, Lee Anderson, Mary Ann Rogers, Pat Cleveland, Roger Walters. March 9: Stacy Richardson, Allan Ross, Mary Jo Thweatt, Myrtle Derrick, Jill Marie Sadler, Sally Sadler, Jane Smythe Deppe, Mike Lee, Cameron Nicholson, Doug Moore, Donald Harris, Jason Tillman, Lee Mangum, Allan Atkison, Eddie Stokes, Rebecca Kelly.
Last Sunday was extra special for Nathan and Kate Salter Gregory, whose infant son, Brooks Salter Gregory was christened at First United Methodist Church Starkville. Maybe we can cautiously get out a little more Help supply the Care Pantry See FOREST on page 12 See MORTON on page 9 CONTACT US Announcements for In The Neighborhood: Calendar, Births, Birthdays, Weddings or engagements, should be sent to: E-mail: Fax: (601) 469-2004 Mail: P.O. Box 89, Forest, MS 39074 In person at 311 Smith Ave. in Forest Material deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursdays WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 fk qeb THE SCOTT COUNTY TIMES 7 Mondays Thursdays The Carlisle Crisis Center is a ministry of Scott County Baptist Association.
We are no longer accepting donations of clothes or household items. We only accept donations of non- perishable food and hygiene items. Because we operate on donations, we encourage individuals and businesses to donate food or hygiene items. We feel that we can better meet the needs of our community by focusing more on these areas. We are now open on Mondays and Thursdays 10-11 am.
We operate by Please remain in your car. We are locat- ed at 518 Airport Road, Forest. Our goal is to be sure that no one is without food. If there is an emergency need beyond these hours, please contact us at 601-469-1693. Or 601-469- 1951.
March 4, 11 Quick Bites is a program offered through the Mississippi State University Extension Service that provides timely infor- mation on a wide variety of topics to citizens across the state through interactive video and ZOOM. March 4: Way the Wind will be presented by Lynette McDougald, Instructor at Plant and Soil Sciences at Mississippi State University. Will spring blow in like a lion? Will our long winter linger? No doubt a few of our yard flow- ers will begin to emerge. Our shrubs including azaleas and for- sythia may begin to bloom. No matter what we have to work with, we will be ready to design! Tools sharp; containers clean! ZOOM Registration Link: http://msuext.ms/qb2021-03-04 March 11: Gardening will be presented by Christine co*ker, Mississippi State University Associate Extension Professor, Coastal Research and Extension Center description: Spring is here and time to get started on your garden.
Christine will share great ideas for your vegetable gar- den including plant selection, planting methods, and other details to make this your best garden yet! I A A Remembering Bettye Mae Jack By Patricia Sims Special to The Times Over 60 years ago on Thursday, April 28, 1960, an article appeared in the Progress Herald newspaper in Morton, written by Georgia Mae Garret, entitled, Bettye Mae Jack We would like to briefly revisit the accomplish- ments of Miss Bettye Mae Jack, who served as Jeanes Supervisor of Scott County Schools for many years. Although the article appeared over 60 years ago, many of the Black students who personally knew Miss Jack will never forget the effectiveness in which she carried out her duties and responsi- bilities to the Black faculty and students she served. It is only fitting to recognize such an outstanding educator. Born and reared in Rankin County near Brandon, she was the fourth of seven children born to Ben S. and Gad- sey Dickerson Jack.
Both of her parents were teachers in Rankin County. Her father taught for 50 years and her mother taught for 35 years. Her father was known to be one of the best mathemati- cians during the period of his teaching career. Her early education was received in the rural schools of Rankin County where her parents taught. She attended seventh grade at Tougaloo College.
Miss Jack received her eight grade certificate from Southern Christian Institute then known as Mount Beulah College in Edwards, MS. Her first two years of high school work was completed at Southern Institute which merged with Tougaloo College and became known as Tougaloo Southern Christian College. After com- pleting her studies at Piney Woods, she went on to further her education at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. She was able to complete her senior college work there and received a B.S. Degree in two years.
She later received her of Arts Degree from the University of Chicago in the field of Education with a minor in School Administration and Supervision. The year before she came to Scott County she was teaching in a three- teacher school and served as principal at Carr School, East Jackson, MS. Her work was highly commended by Miss. F. O.
Alexander, State Jeans Supervisor and Dr. P. H. Easom, Supervisor of Negro Education and offered her the position of Jeanes Supervisor of Scott County. In the fall of 1936, she became Jeanes Supervi- sor of Scott County Schools.
She began the following activities in the county: field days, county-side eight grade graduation exercises, county bas- ketball tournaments, a yearly educational tour for eight grade students in the small schools, and career day for the high school students and others. In spite of her tireless efforts she gave to her Jeanes work, she found time to devote herself to many outside civic and charitable interests. The Dedication Program and Open House for the Bettye Mae Jack High School was held on May 5, 1960. What an honor for Scott County to have an institution that carries her name. Miss Bettye Mae Jack was highly respected and loved by all the faculty and students under her watchful eye.
A role model to some, a friend to others, a prob- lem solver to most and a humble servant to all. This is a portion of Bettye Mae Jack.
