PP Correspondence

Congratulate a graduate this week The school year is coming to an end already, as it is that time again for pomp and circumstance in our little village, as eighth grade promotion will be tomorrow night and High School graduation Friday, with both starting at 7 p.m. Wishing all our graduates a bright and successful…

May is a busy month for graduations Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Its purpose is to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military, according to www.history.com. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. There…

Congratulations to all the graduates “Don’t compare your life to others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon, they shine when it’s their time.” Speaking at the Independence Christian Church this Sunday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. will be Clint Weir. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Join the PHS Class of ’73 for the upcoming reunion Pittsfield High School Class of 1973 will be having their 50th class reunion July 7- 9. The schedule of events are: Friday, July 7, Casual get-together at Old Orchard Country Club at 6:30 p.m. (Please bring snacks and sodas). Saturday, July 8, Golf at the…

G-P names 23-24 cheerleaders Dorothy Akin celebrated her 96th birthday May 4 with loved ones stopping by to visit. She also celebrated at the Boatel for supper with a niece and nephew who share May birthdays. Ninety-six years young! Happy birthday, Dorothy! Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger recently celebrated 49 years of marriage! Cheers to many…

Remember, Sunday is Mothers Day It is a week to recognize one of the most important blessings in our lives~Mom! So as you go about your busy week, take time to recognize the one who has been your nurture and stay. Ode to mother, maybe a grandmother, or could just be that special person who…

Middle School Art Show a success According to www.history.com, the official Mother’s Day holiday arose in the 1900’s as a result of the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. Following her mother’s 1905 death, Anna started Mother’s Day to honor the sacrifices mothers made for their children. How do you plan to…

Springtime activities are in full bloom Your life is your garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. If your life isn’t awesome, You’ve been watering the weeds. The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding a fundraiser Fish Fry Thursday, May 11, from 4:30-6 p.m. Eat in or…

Griggsville Perry High School crowns prom royalty Congratulations to GP’s newest Prom Royalty, King Logan Evans, and Queen Addie Bennett! Logan is the son of Todd and Alicia Evans, and Addie is the daughter of Brandon Bennett and Rindi Hobson. From the pictures I’ve seen, it looked like a great (and safe) evening for our…