Hello Milsap and friends,
Our small community is full of fun events after a long, hot summer. There are a lot of “cool” things you can participate in. Did you notice the adorable scarecrows around you? Vote for your favorite today (last day to vote). Voting day is tomorrow, October 22nd, and the winner will be announced shortly, so please visit the City of Millsap Facebook page to cast your vote. Thank you to everyone who made this event so much fun. Let’s go vote!
The Millsap Athletic Hall of Fame banquet was a great success with approximately 250 people in attendance, including family, friends, and inductees. The Hall of Fame inductees and Board of Directors were recognized and honored at Friday’s football game with a banquet to follow on Saturday, October 7th. The Hall of Fame teams included the 1963 men’s basketball team, coached by Bob Derryberry. These included Charles Hearn, Leo Ames, Ronnie Hearn, Tommy Newbury, Lois Littlefield, Johnny Smithers, Bobby Ford, Andrew Young and Mark Crosland. Proud family members stood as representatives of loved ones not present.
A women’s basketball team was added in 1976. The coach was Ronnie Hearn, and members in attendance included Julie Smith-Walden, Kim Young-Echols, Lynette Kinman-Wolf, Katrina Massey-Ruddick, Donna Jones-Parker, Kaye Young, and Geri Su. They included Trickland Aaron, Dean Aaron-Wood and Joan Meals-Feltz. .
The 1986 men’s cross country team, coached by Terry Hamilton, was also inducted. Members in attendance included Donnie Evans, Jamie Jenkins, Jason Evans, Jerry Ragland, Rusty Harris, Steve Grigsby, and Alfred Lewis. From 1963 he was also recognized as an Individual in the Class of 2011. Individuals were awarded shields and teams were awarded medals. All awards will be displayed on the walls of Millsap High School to further honor all athletic accomplishments. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible.
Oct. 31—Trunk or Treat at Milsap Church. Come and get the goods!
Nov. 5—Annual “Turkey Dinner” in MISD Cafeteria. Eat delicious Thanksgiving food and catch up with friends.
Dec. 9—The annual Christmas parade and festivities take place.
The Garden Club Garage Sale held from October 12th to 14th was a great success. The guys at the garage sale seemed to be enjoying all the great deals and the wide selection of products. The tacos were delicious and the bake sale boasted a large selection of homemade treats, including cakes, pies, cookies, bread, and other sweets. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to support the work of the Millsap Home and Garden Club.
As we begin to count our blessings, let us remember the hardships and trials of the people of Israel. Although times may seem dark, we continue to be blessed beyond measure.