The Warren County Sunday Institute annual picnic was a great success. The president, board and committee extend our sincere thanks to the pastors, superintendents, teachers and members of New Zion, New Hope, Clover Valley, Bethlehem, Mount Alban, Oak Chapel, Rose Hill, Locust Grove, Mount Pilgrim, Zion Travelers, Mount Olive, China Grove No. 1, New Mount Zion, China Grove No. 2, Holy Hill, Hickory Tree, Mount Olive Villa Nova, Pleasant Hill, St. Paul, Greater Mount Zion and Mount Ararat.

Thanks for their donations and time to Perry Young, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Jones, James Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Durman, Albert Brisco, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Casey, Arletha Ross, Otha Jones, Rachel Cage, Larry Prentiss, Doug Stewart, Annie Smith, James Carson, Ron Evans, the Rev. Verdell Lewis and Elbert Cox.

Thanks also to Neil Butane, Lasting Impressions, County Market, LD’s Kitchen, Parks and Recreation, Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol and The Vicksburg Post.

Thanks to everyone who participated, from the president and board of the Warren County Sunday School Institute.

Jacqueline Shorter

Trudy James

Chairmen

Vicksburg

AmeriCorps, youth help

The Vicksburg Warren Humane Society would like to acknowledge the hard work that AmeriCorps and the Grove Street Baptist Church performed for the shelter Aug. 22. Together, these two groups totaled 40 young people who helped us get past-due projects completed. We are truly fortunate to have AmeriCorps in town and Terrence Jones with the church who knows and understands the value in leading our youth in helping others. Both groups were amazing in their dedication towards this project. We also thank Bill and Mary Ellen Earthman, who provided lunch and their assistance in helping the shelter with this endeavor.

Georgia Lynn

President

Vicksburg

Excellent patient care

I would like to say some wonderful things about our physicians in town. I was hospitalized for a illness that required a part of my lung to be removed and another malignancy following that. I had extensive hospital stays, then this was followed by radiation and chemotherapy.

I would like to thank Dr. Paul W. Pierce III of Medical Associates of Vicksburg for taking such good care of me. He has sent me to some excellent specialists here in Vicksburg, and I would like to say thank you to them. They are Dr. McLean Jarmon, Dr. David Halinski, Dr. Lee Humble, Dr. Paul W. Pierce IV, Dr. Murray Whitaker, Dr. Steven Zachow, and Dr. Martin Newcomb. All these physicians have taken care of me during my illnesses.

I was a patient at River Region and I have no complaints about the care I received there. The nursing staff took good care of me during my numerous stays in the hospital. I have had a number of health problems, but have overcome them so far and would like to say thank you to all that took care of me.

Ben Butler

Vicksburg

Family says thanks

My family and I wanted to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kindness you have shown us this past week. Our visit to your city was bittersweet. Our son-in-law, attached to the 412th, was being deployed.

Your public support, thoughtfulness and the tears which you shed with us helped more than you can ever realize. We know that our next visit, when each and every member of the 412th returns safely, you’ll be there as well. God bless you and your families.

Charles Witkowski

Cranberry Township, Pa.

Volunteers on the spot

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers for assisting the many families affected by a fire at River Oaks apartment on Aug. 12. Red Cross volunteers have a true compassion for helping others.

Also, I would like to graciously express thanks to our “Help a Friend “partners. Ameristar, DiamondJacks, Rainbow and Riverwalk casinos provided lodging for the families.

Individuals and local businesses working together helps strengthen our entire community.  It also ensures our local Red Cross chapter can continue providing immediate emergency assistance to individuals involved in a devastating disaster quickly. 

Janice M. Sawyer

Emergency services director

American Red Cross

Vicksburg