About 35 dogs decked out in Halloween garb ranging from a Batman outfit to one pooch turning green like the Incredible Hulk. They strolled along the sidewalk in front of the judges to win various prizes.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saltillo "Howlween" Party
Downtown Saltillo was the site of a doggone good time Saturday, Oct. 25 for the Pet Howlween Party, featuring a pet costume contest and dog parade. SGK Pet Designs, DB's Floral Designs and Two Brothers Pizza joined together to host the event.
About 35 dogs decked out in Halloween garb ranging from a Batman outfit to one pooch turning green like the Incredible Hulk. They strolled along the sidewalk in front of the judges to win various prizes.
About 35 dogs decked out in Halloween garb ranging from a Batman outfit to one pooch turning green like the Incredible Hulk. They strolled along the sidewalk in front of the judges to win various prizes.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Costume Contest
There were pretty kids, funny kids and some very creepy kids at the Tupelo Farmer's Market on Saturday for the Halloween costume contest. There were 81 entries with various prize winners for both boys and girls in three age groups. It looks like these kids are ready to trick-or-treat.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Bike Ride
A group of motorcycles rumbled through Guntown on Saturday, Oct. 18, but the riders weren't there to cause trouble. They were riding for a good cause: supporting vision-impaired children in our state.
The event was the first Bike Ride, sponsored by the Mississippi Parents of Blind Children. The organization, for now mostly made up of parents in north Mississippi, used the bike ride as a fundraiser. James Gusmus, the guy you see in the photos with the light beige jacket, was chairman of the bike ride. Patsy Sartin of Belden is president of Mississippi Parents of Blind Children.
The riders started from Guntown, went up U.S. 45 to Corinth, cut across to Iuka, went back down Highway 25 to the Natchez Trace and then cruised back into Guntown for a fish fry.
The event was the first Bike Ride, sponsored by the Mississippi Parents of Blind Children. The organization, for now mostly made up of parents in north Mississippi, used the bike ride as a fundraiser. James Gusmus, the guy you see in the photos with the light beige jacket, was chairman of the bike ride. Patsy Sartin of Belden is president of Mississippi Parents of Blind Children.
The riders started from Guntown, went up U.S. 45 to Corinth, cut across to Iuka, went back down Highway 25 to the Natchez Trace and then cruised back into Guntown for a fish fry.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Body Walk
Body Walk, a fun and educational activity for children sponsored by the Mississippi Extension Service, was open for kids to venture through Oct. 13-16 at the Lee County Agri-Center's Magnolia Building.
The walk, which is built for children to move through with ease, is split into segments devoted to these parts of the body: brain, mouth, stomach, small intestine, heart, lungs, bones, muscle and skin.
When I arrived, I decided to follow one set of kids - a group from Camille Shumpert's third-grade class at Mooreville Elementary School - the entire way. The kids, Mrs. Shumpert and I had a great time walking and learning from each section. It was quite informative. I appreciate Mrs. Shumpert and her students - Sydney Armstrong, Charlotte Deeters, Farrah Hester, Hanna Donald, Sam Morgan, Trey White, Brady Hood, Kelsey McIntosh and Jahquantee Rogers - for letting me tag along.
The walk, which is built for children to move through with ease, is split into segments devoted to these parts of the body: brain, mouth, stomach, small intestine, heart, lungs, bones, muscle and skin.
When I arrived, I decided to follow one set of kids - a group from Camille Shumpert's third-grade class at Mooreville Elementary School - the entire way. The kids, Mrs. Shumpert and I had a great time walking and learning from each section. It was quite informative. I appreciate Mrs. Shumpert and her students - Sydney Armstrong, Charlotte Deeters, Farrah Hester, Hanna Donald, Sam Morgan, Trey White, Brady Hood, Kelsey McIntosh and Jahquantee Rogers - for letting me tag along.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Multi-Purpose Center Luau
Just because you reach a certain age, it doesn't mean you can't have fun. The people who attend the Lee County Multi-Purpose Center for the Elderly in Tupelo are proof.
About a hundred Senior Citizens enjoyed a Hawaiian luau Thursday morning at the center. And as you can see from the slideshow accompanying this post, it was a festive occasion with games, music, snacks and lots of smiles. Edna Ruth Dobbs, Neighbors' Senior News correspondent, was there. (That's Edna in the white blouse on and the wall clock behind her midway through the slideshow).
One of the highlights came when Shelton Shannon, the center's director, and Robert Smith, a member and volunteer at the Verona senior center, dressed up as hula dancers and performed for the audience. They got a little outrageous in their performance, and everyone got a big laugh out of it.
About a hundred Senior Citizens enjoyed a Hawaiian luau Thursday morning at the center. And as you can see from the slideshow accompanying this post, it was a festive occasion with games, music, snacks and lots of smiles. Edna Ruth Dobbs, Neighbors' Senior News correspondent, was there. (That's Edna in the white blouse on and the wall clock behind her midway through the slideshow).
One of the highlights came when Shelton Shannon, the center's director, and Robert Smith, a member and volunteer at the Verona senior center, dressed up as hula dancers and performed for the audience. They got a little outrageous in their performance, and everyone got a big laugh out of it.
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