Scott County Times from Forest, Mississippi • Page 17

Everyone is invited to join the Lone Pilgrim Church Family on the Fifth Sunday, January 31, at 2 p.m. for Family and Friends Day. Rev. Derick Lucious will be the dynamic guest minister for this occasion. Feel free to join us during any of our weekly services.

Feel free to share comments or information about your activities, news and updates happening in the Pilgrim community that can be submitted for this article, contact me at (601) 564-7022. RRoobbeerrtt aanndd MMaarrtthhaa KKiinnccaaiidd ttoo sseerrvvee aass wwaallkk mmaarrsshhaallss We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Louise Woosley who passed December 12 and was memorialized Monday, January 4. Rev. Sheldon Thomas officiated and delivered the eulogy.

Van Thames was the master of ceremony and other program participants included Clarence Lovelady, Nettie Ware and the Crudup Family singers. Our prayers are with her family. Please continue to remember Rev. W. D.

Thigpen, Mesdames Arlone Dozier, Delie Shepard, Juanita Banks, and other the readers. Legislators, family and friends of the late Vernon Dahmer gathered Friday at the State Capitol to pay tribute to Mr. Dahmer who was murdered 50 years ago as a result of his voting rights activities. His home and grocery store were firebombed in Kelley Settlement in Hattiesburg. His wife, former Election Commissioner Ellie Dahmer, and children, were presented Senate Concurrent Resolution No.

502 at the 9 a.m. ceremony in the Senate Chambers. Lt. Governor Tate Reeves presided and recognized Senator John Hornh to make the presentation. Areception was held following the presentation in the Old Capitol where family and friends gathered to remember Mr.

life and legacy. Jerry Mitchell, Andy Ketchum, Hollis Watkins, Katie Blount, Senators Juan Barnett and John Horhn were among those paying tribute. Dennis Dahmer expressed appreciation on behalf of the family. Constance Slaughter-Harvey, friend of the family was also in attendance. Governor Bryant proclaimed Sunday, January 10th as Vernon Dahmer Day in Mississippi.

Alderwoman Cynthia Slaughter Melton was in attendance at the New Hope Christian Elementary School 2015 Royal Coronation Presence of on November 19 where her granddaughter Caelyn Eliesse Funches was crowned Miss New Hope Elementary School. Weselyn Johnson was crowned Mr. New Hope Elementary School. sister, Courtney Ella Funches, was also a member of the Court of Faith. Other family members attending were parents Reginald and Tess Melton Funches and grandmother Marva Funches.

Caelyn and Courtney are the great grandchildren of the late W.L.and Olivia Slaughter. Thanks to all friends and family for their participation in the fundraiser. We enjoyed all the holiday parties and programs and especially enjoyed the Lackey Convalescent Home Christmas Party. Family and friends enjoyed the festivities. We also enjoyed the holiday for City of Forest employees at Colbert Commons.

Mayor Chambers brought greetings from the board of alderper- sons, all of whom were present. Rev. Sheldon Thomas provided the blessings and the event was coordinated by Patsy Nicholson. Thanks to all volunteers for their participation. Slaughter Library Relay for Life (SLRFL) team captain Cynthia S.

Melton thanks all team members for their participation in the Fall Coke Sale fundraiser. Thanks to coordinator Carolyn Macon and team members Connie Stewart, Tillis Kincaid, Brenda Jones, Betty Jones, Kimberly Johnson, Shirley Kincaid, and Amos Holifield. Thanks to all persons involved with this fundraiser and a special thanks to Larissa Ringo. Melton advised that information on the 2016 Relay and the date for the first SLRFLteam meeting will be included in next column. Readers are advised to be on the alert for calls to cell phones from persons saying they represent Publishers Clearing House and that have won the We informed the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney Office and advised that this is a and citizens should be on guard and not provide any information to the caller whose phone number came from Jamaica.

Call the Attorney Office at 601-359-4279 if you are targeted. Remember that you should never give any information concerning your identity. The 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk will leave Slaughter Library at 8 a.m.

on Monday, January 18, (registration for prizes and preferences will start at 7:45 a.m.) and will proceed down Jones Street to Seventh Avenue onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, then turning at Hillsboro Street across Highway 80, to the courthouse, and down First Street to the Forest Services Center. Marchers will cross at intersection of Highways 21 and 80, onto Fifth Street to Jones and the Library. Amemorial program will be held and brunch snacks will be served.

All citizens are invited to attend and participate in this 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Walk. Additional details are provided in the cover story. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert (Martha) Kincaid will serve as Walk Marshals and we salute these retired educators for their commitment, dedication and contributions to our community. They have participated and supported the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Walk for the past eight years. glad they returned in time to lead the Walk since they spent the Christmas and New Year holiday in Copenhagen, Denmark with their daughter and family.

Answer to Quiz Teaser 352: Scott County Circuit Clerk Rebecca Gray worked 28 years in that office as Deputy Clerk. She is the mother of three and married to Billy Gray. Quiz Teaser 353: Who was the East Scott football coach prior to closing (merger) of that school in 1970? PPrriinnccee--PPrriinncceessss PPaaggeeaanntt rreehheeaarrssaallss ccoommiinngg uupp Thought forToday: In the end, not the years in your life that count. the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln New Bethel M.B.

Church Conference will be held Saturday, January 16, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guest presenters are Bro. Lonnie Evans, Jerusalem M.B.C., Rev. Willie Robinson, Pastor, Christian Triumph M.B.C.; Musical guest Pastor Rev.

Anthony Robinson, St. John M.B.C. Special guest presenters are Bro. Winnfort Miles, who will speak on Leadership along with a Drone Demonstration. Dr.

James Hock, Hypertension Specialist will give a health presentation. Bro. Jim Adams, New Hope M.B.C. will present Iron Men of Pastor Sheldon Thomas, Little Rock M.B.C. will bring the closing message.

Deacon Ernest Love is Conference Chairperson. Rev. Nathaniel Robinson is Host Pastor. The public is invited to participate. To all churches in the Scott County area, the Lillian Charge of Sylvester and Union Grove United Methodist Churches, will have a real life skills training work shop.

This is to encourage our youth in spiritual values and practices. While it will help our youth, it is not limited to just youth. All ages from ten and up can attend. Please RSVPby January 16. Registration will begin on Saturday, January 23, at 8:30 a.m.

A continental breakfast will be served. Please contact Sister Irma Ormond at 601-953-1892 and Pastor Shepard at 601-812-7585 for more information. Attention: Those interested in Little Prince and Princess. The Annual Scott County District Prince and Princess Pageant will be held January 23, at 2 p.m. at the Scott County District Building.

Young people (girls Boys) ages 2 thru 16 are eligible to participate. The registration fee for entering is $25. The winners raising the most funds in their age category will receive prizes. The second rehearsal will be January 16 at 9 a.m. at the District Building.

Choreographer is Ms. Cara Robinson. Assistants are Lia and Welton Weathersby. Pageant coach is Ms. Elizabeth Palm.

Come prepared to learn and have fun. This is your pageant. It is designed to make sure you enjoy it and have a wonderful learning experience. If you have any questions please call Dorothy Smith, 601-469-2521. Remember in prayer the sick, shut ins and bereaved families.

Special prayer for Mollie Hughes. Happy Birthday: Raphael Wash (Jan. 16), Irene Lyles (Jan. 19), Malaysia Spivey (Jan. 21), Tonya Burks Linda Burks (Jan.

23), Bobby J.K. (Wheat) Santia- go Patrick (Jan. 25), Ankecia Patrick Jesse Monk (Jan. 26), Lee Hawkins Cedarius Bobbitt(Jan. 28), and Anthony Pitts (Jan.

30), David Earl Spivey Tykyrria S. Fountain (Jan. If you have news pertaining to Steele Community residents, please call Dorothy Smith 601469-2521 or email dorothye- NNeeww pprraayyeerr bbrreeaakkffaasstt iiss ppllaannnneedd ffoorr SSaattuurrddaayy aatt MMiiddwwaayy The inagural Prayer Breakfast will be held at Midway Freewill Baptist Church on January 16 from 9 until 11 a.m. The breakfast is sponsored by Rev. Jerald Johnson and the Ministry.

Midway M.B. Church will host its Annual Christian Education Rally on January 24 from 9 until 10:15 a.m. There will be a lot of educational materials shared and some prizes. Dr. Locord Wilson chairs the rally and she is the Dean of Christian Education.

Rev. Ron Whittington is the pastor. Breakfast food will be served. Nu Pi Zeta Chapter, of Zeta Pi Beta Sorority, of Forest and Rho Iota Zeta Chapter of Mendenhall will celebrate Day, Sunday, January 17, at Concord Missionary Baptist Church. The program starts at 4 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Alpha Delta Zeta, President, Dr. Rosella Houston of Jackson, Mississippi. Nu Pi Zeta Chapter president is Dr. Lorraine Dozier and Rho Iota Zeta Chapter president is Sandrena Durr. The public is invited.

Arlone Dozier and Dr. Lorraine Dozier guest for the week were: Jennie Clay, Delie Shepard, Dr. Lanee Riley, Larissa Page, Jordan Riley, Zina Cousin, Delie Shepard, Leslie Ross, Marty Shepard, Xhavier Shepard, LaBoris Ross, Susie, Evelyn Baylis Williams, Patrice Baylis, Linda Baylis and her son, and grandson. You may contact Delie Shepard at: 601-507-0992 or send her e-mail to the following address: Constance Slaughter- Harvey Slaughter Foundation Dorothy Smith Union Steele News Delie Shepard Midway News offee alk WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 I HE EIGHBORHOOD THE SCOTT COUNTY TIMES 5B East Central to offer certified nurse aide course The East Central Community College Workforce Development Center is offering a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course on its Decatur campus in January and February. Registration for the course will be held from 8:30 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Jan. 11-15in the Workforce Development Center on the main ECCC campus in Decatur. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 19, and will meet from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for six consecutive weeks in the Sutphin Associate Degree Building.

Clinicals will also be required, with a date and time to be announced. The cost of the course is $766, which includes everything but a required TB Skin Test. For additional information, please contact Debra Hutchins, ECCC workforce development coordinator, at or at 601-635-6295. Boykin selected for Jenzabar Advisory Group to represent East Central Regena Boykin, associate director for technology management at East Central Community College, was recently selected to serve on the Jenzabar EXi Registration Advisory Group. Boykin has been employed at East Central since 2003.

The role of the group is to serve as a customer resource to the EX Advisory Board and to help set the direction for the new EXi for Registration. Jenzabar is the administrative software provider..