These delightful Characters hosted the Vancleave k-8
Halloween Dance.  They were off to see the wizard.

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 Softball info and pictures to info@govancleave.com

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Biloxi Coliseum
See www.vancleavebulldogs.com for dates and times

If you have school age child chances are you already know the drill. Vancleave along with other schools in the state are participating in state wide testing this month. The teachers and children have practiced and drilled and are about to enter into hours of testing. The school prepare with pep rallies and let the kids and parents know. Get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast and be on time. If possible schedule your child's Dr's appointments and other absences around the state tests.  These test will help determine the ratings of Vancleave Schools and students compared to others in the State.  They have worked hard and prepared. I am sure as always they will do just great.

It almost felt as if you were stepping back a few generations as you watched, riders on horseback, in buggies and drawn carriages traversing good Old Hwy 5, escorted by the Sheriffs department and being considerate to drivers the Mull Pull parade "pulled over" a time or two as to not slow down traffic. But drivers couldn't  help but stare. Onlookers waited along the road side, parking lots filled with people and daycare children with signs anxiously awaited for the show to come by. Some riders threw beads, and some riders like the gentlemen I saw on the oxen well they just threw  their hands in the air, watching them maneuver 2 oxen down Hwy 57 in the middle of the day on a Friday, made me sit back and realize just how convenient things are now days, and how much we all take for granted.  For example, I was able to get from the Hancock Bank area, to the Upper Elementary run in and do my business after what I thought took forever then back before they made it past the Food Tiger.  Associations like the Old Time Mull Pull and Festival are well worth our communities time and support. Even if you aren't an equestrian, or a farmer, find time to stop by, and watch the events and the people working with these fabulous creatures, all the while try to remember there's a pretty darn good chance that several of your ancestors did what these people are doing this weekend almost every day of their lives.  So when you can't find the remote, or you need to wait over 25 minutes to get your oil changed, remember we really don't have it too bad these days...... Check the goVancleave.com Calendar to find out dates and times of the Festival.

Events like barrel racing, mull pull, timed racing, and much more all take place under the newly covered arena, comfortable bleachers and great lighting make this event great for all ages through out the day and evening.
A midway is filled with crafts and foods to cater to any taste.
Take the time to step back in time, and appreciate the show and a wonderful time.

For more on the Mull Pull and old time festival click here