The Newton Record
NEWTON
September 24, 2008 02:36 pm
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Treat Street
• Decatur Business Association is inviting the public to the Second Annual Treat Street Fall Bash in Downtown Decatur on October 30 and 31. If you would like to come and be a part of Treat Street or if you have questions, call Brittni Ray Harris at 601-527-0197.
Fall Ball Registration
• Newton County Fall Ball registration will be at Decatur ball fields at 9 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 27. Wood bats only will be used. There will be a $20 registration fee. If playing 9 and 10 year old or 11 and 12 year old baseball in the spring of 09, you are eligible to play. Contact Matt Edwards at 601-527-7168 or Ricky Walker at 601-938-5940 for more information or questions.
School News
• The 2nd grade class of NCA will be selling lunch plates every Thurs. Sept. 25 - Oct. 23. The plates can be picked up at the NCA parking lot and will also be delivered to business in Newton, Decatur, and Union. A menu for each week will be sent out in The Newton Record as well as by email. Plates will include: meat, two sides, bread, and dessert for $5.00 This fundraiser is in support of NCA and our annual fall festival. Contact Rynthia Boutwell 601-479-8139 email bullymsu4@aol.com, Angel Measell 601-562-8810 email measellfamily@yahoo.com, or Lisa Jay 601-917-0928 email mrsjaybird@bellsouth.net.
• The next ACT test will be administered on Oct. 25. The cost is $31 for the traditional ACT and $46 for the ACT plus writing. Students can register online and get more info at www.actstudent.org.
• NCMS Cheerleaders will once again sell the Koch chicken nuggets. It is a 10 lb. box of breaded chicken tenders for $20. You can’t buy them that cheap in the store. We have had rave reviews from those who bought in the spring. They come in a bag and you can pull out how ever many you need, cook them for about 25 minutes in the oven (or deep fry for less time) and they are really good. If you would like to purchase some contact Newton County Middle School at 601-635-4261. Orders need to be picked up at the NCHS Gym from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on Oct. 8.
• The Decatur High School classes of 1974, 1975, and 1976 are planning a reunion for October, 2009. If you are a member of any of these 3 classes or have contact with any members of these classes, please contact: Arlies Savell King, class of 1975, at 213 Woodgreen Cove, Flowood, MS 29232, email to arliesk@yahoo.com, or phone 601-914-2921. Please indicate the year of graduation, email, phone and/or postal address.
Library News
• The library has received donations of old books and a set of encyclopedias. These books are in good condition and are available to anyone who would like to come and get them.
Blood Drives
• Did you know that every three seconds someone needs a blood transfusion? Donate at one of the following drives in your community. Sept. 25; BoRo Family Restaurant from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sept. 26; Movie Gallery from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. on Sept. 26; Hickory Baptist Church from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 28.
Family Reunions
• The Mayes family reunion will be held Sept. 28 at the Union City Park. We encourage all relatives and friends to bring food and enjoy. A letter was sent to give details of this event but if you have not read this you may call Kay at 601-527-4143. Lunch will be at 1 p.m. Please come early and stay late!
• The Annual Stamper Reunion will be held at the American Legion Post 89 on Oct. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite vittles. For more info call Rhubarb Stamper 601-683-3266.
Diabetic/Arthritis
• Free diabetic/arthritis kits with doctors perscription. Arthritis kits include knee, back/ shoulder braces. Diabetic kits include Glucose monitor/meters, heating pads and pumps. Call 601-616-8893.
Theatres
•Newton Theatre Co. presents “My Fair Lady” at the Roxy theatre in Newton on Thursday Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. with the gala at Newton Co. Bank following. Tickets are $15 for this performance and the gala. Sat. Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. and Sun. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets for these performances are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For info call 601-479-6553. Tickets are available at Newton Co. Bank, Regions Bank, Bank Plus and Newton Chamber of Commerce.
• Meridian Little Theatre open the season Oct. 2-8 with “Annie”. Season membership for the four major productions is $55 for adults, $50 for seniors and military and $45 for students through high school. For more info call the box office weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601-482-6371 or visit the website at www.meridianlittletheatre.com
Run/Walk
• Wing Dang Dash 5K run/walk 1⁄2 mile fun run – Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. Gaddis Park – Forest. Call Forest area Chamber of Commerce at 601-469-4332 for additional information.
Festival
• The 21st Annual Mississippi Pecan Festival will be held on Sept. 26-28 in Richton. The Festival will crown the 2008 MS Pecan Festival King and Queen and include a Bake-off and Charity Tasting on Sept. 28. For more info call 601-964-8201 or email at www.mspecanfest ival.com.
Women in Leadership
• 1st Annual “Women in Leadership” Symposium at MSU-Meridian Campus in the Kahlmus Auditorium Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deadline to register: Sept. 29. Call 601-484-0226. *Women Leaders *Breakout Sessions *Job Fair. Keynote Speaker: Tena Clark, Songwriter/Producer. Admission: Donations accepted for MSU-Meridian”Women in Leadership” scholarship fund.
Golf Tournaments
• The 29th Annual Hog Tournament Two Man Scramble will be Sept. 27 and 28 at Decatur Country Club. $130 per team. Contact Bobby Addy at 601-635-2889 or 601-917-7825.
• A Two Person Scramble will be held at Newton Country Club on Oct. 4 and 5. Entry fee is $30 per person. Tee time is 1 p.m. on Sat. and 1:30 p.m. on Sun. To enter contact Joel Nelson at 601-635-5878 or 601-683-3101 or Jay Powell at 601-282-0817.
• Beaver Creek Golf Club - Jack and Jill Tournament, Oct. 4 Night Ball, Oct. 18 American Legion, Nov. 1 Halloween Tournament, Nov. 1 Kids Night.
Poultry Growers
• Becky Ceartas from the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA will be talking with contract poultry growers about the new protections enacted into law with the 2008 Farm Bill as well as existing protections under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Meetings will be at Neshoba Co. Coliseum in Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 601-656-2860; Smith Co. Multi-Purpose Bldg. in Raleigh at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 601-847-2893; James E. Givens Livestock Bldg. in Monticello at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25, 601-847-2893.
Settlers Day
• The Suqualena Community Development Club is taking booth applications for specialty vendors for Suqualena Settlers Day on September 27. Anyone with specialty craft items, businesses, food, etc. are invited. For a booth application form, or for more information, please contact Diann Howse at 601-626-7888 or Kent Turner at 601-626-8001.
Home Buyer’s Workshop
• Friendship Baptist Church at Hwy. 80 in Hickory will hold a Home Buyer’s Workshop on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Barbara Beatty of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development, Jennifer Buford of East Central Planning and Development District and Jackie Thigpen of BancorSouth Bank. Pastor: Wendell Gavin.
Dance
• The Historic American Legion Post will sponsor a Fall Dance on Oct. 4 from 8 p.m.-12 midnight. Night Shift will be the group.
Political Events
• An event honoring Gregg Harper, Republican candidate for Congress for the Third Congressional District, has been planned for Thursday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. in Mabry Memorial Cafeteria at East Central Community College. To purchase $25 tickets call Newton: 601-683-2790 or 601-683-3694 and Decatur: 601-635-2459 or 601-635-3141. • The public is invited to join U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and other officials for a catfish dinner at the Back 40 on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For info call 601-775-9212.
Photos Needed
• A group of people looking for “old photographs” of Lawrence to hang in the old school house. They want any old photos of Lawrence .... depot ... old buildings ... school house etc. They will have the photos scanned so the originals can stay with the owner. Then they will be printed and hung in the old schoolhouse. The contact person is Patty Byrne at 601-683-3734.
Clubs and Meetings
• Lawrence Community Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy good food, timely information and fellowship. Bring your family.
• Conehatta Community Club invites each of you to join us each month on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. for fellowship, food, fun and always timely information. Bring a friend.
• Liberty Community Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the club house on Liberty Church Road. There is always good food and excellent fellowship as well as an informative program each month. The public is invited to come join us.
• Newton County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.
• Newton County Cattlemens Association will meet on Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station. If you would like to attend this meeting please call Leanne McGee at 601-635-2267.
• Evergreen Lodge #57 F&AM meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All qualified masons are welcome.
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