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EXPECTATIONS
It is amazing how fast paced our lives are now. We all seem to be living everyone else's
expectations of what life is really about. We seem to have lost who we are
along the way. What happened?
In the book of Matthew Jesus and his Disciples are traveling
together just outside of Jericho
when they encountered two blind men on the roadside. The two blind men appeal
to Jesus and ask for his mercy. What happens next is the important piece of
the story; he asks them "What is it that you want me to do for you?" It seems
almost like an arrogant statement to the men. Are you kidding? What do I
want? I want to see! Jesus forces the men to look inside themselves to their
desires for their own lives. He forces them to take a hard look inside.
How often do we do that for ourselves? Most of us are fairly
diligent in praying for others, but refuse to pray for ourselves. We must ask
ourselves; what is it that I want for my life? What am I blind too? What is
God trying to get me to see? What desires in my life have I abandoned?
God desires for us much more than we do for ourselves. The real
question should be this "God what do you have for me?" Open my eyes to the
purpose in life you have for me; not the expectations placed on me by
society, culture, families, occupations or my own internal picture of who I
am. Help me be who I am!
J. Michael McDade
325 Hwy 80 East, Suite 145
Clinton, MS 39056
601-506-3579
mike@eyesoftheheart.com
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Williford,
Gearhart & Knight, Inc. was retained by King's Daughters Hospital of
Yazoo City to perform the preliminary engineering services required to
qualify for funding through the USDA Community Facilities Program for the
relocation of KDH to a new site south of the City. The project included coordination between
KDH, McCarty Architects, USDA, Stone-Adams Financial and Yazoo City. The scope of services included the
completion of a boundary and topographic survey of the 35 acre proposed site,
the completion of a Phase 1 environmental site assessment for two potential
sites, the completion of preliminary soil borings on the preferred site, the
preparation of a preliminary environmental assessment report for the two
potential sites, and the preparation of preliminary opinions of probable
project cost for the civil/site development and off-site utilities for the
preferred site. The purpose of the
project is to relocate the existing hospital and to build a new facility that
will meet current standards and provide improved services to the residents in
the area. The pre-application was
submitted to USDA in April 2008, and KDH is currently awaiting receipt of a
funding commitment from USDA prior to proceeding further. Once approved, this will be a $32 million
dollar project which will last several years.
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STEVE
MORETON
Director of
Public Works &
Purchasing Agent
City of
Brookhaven
Mississippi
www.brookhavenms.com
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Each
year, over 3.5 million children ages 14 and under suffer from sports-related
injuries. It is estimated that as many
as 20 percent of children participating in sports are injured each year.
Every
day, from soccer fields to ice rinks, millions of youths participate in
sports-related activities. These fun activities help develop a youth’s
muscles and coordination, but can also result in injury if the proper safety
precautions are ignored. Young athletes are more susceptible to injuries because
their bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are still growing.
Safety Tips
Young
athletes do get hurt, but that is no reason to turn them all into couch
potatoes. Rather, parents and coaches need to take the proper precautions by
following safety guidelines and using proper protective equipment to keep
them safe during play. Parents, coaches, and children are encouraged to
follow these safety precautions before beginning a sport:
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Know and abide by the
rules of the sport.
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Be in proper physical
condition before beginning any sport.
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Wear proper apparel and
protective gear required.
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Know how properly use
athletic equipment.
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Be sure to warm up before
playing.
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Drink plenty of liquids
before playing to prevent dehydration.
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Do not play when tired or
in pain.
If Injury Occurs
Prompt
treatment can often prevent a minor injury from turning into something much worse.
If a child displays any of the following signs, it may warrant a visit to the
doctor:
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Inability or decreased
ability to play
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Visible deformity
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Severe pain that prevents
the use of an arm or leg
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Symptoms which persist or
affect athletic performance
Prevention
Most
sports-related injuries are preventable. The following are steps coaches and
parents can take to help reduce the
chances of an injury occurring:
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Enroll your child in programs
where you know an adult will be monitoring the event.
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Be sure your child uses
the proper safety equipment.
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Teach your child to start
by warming up and stretching.
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Remind your child to cool
down afterwards.
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Born
December 30, 1947 in Brookhaven,
Mississippi, to parents Edward
F. & Janet M. Moreton both of Brookhaven. A lifelong resident of Brookhaven, Steve Moreton is married to the
lovely Beverly Hare Moreton with two sons Alan, 28, & Layne, 23. He has one grandchild, Ava Grace Moreton,
5.
Steve
graduated from Brookhaven
High School in 1966. He
attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern
Mississippi.
He
has been serving the City of Brookhaven
for 19 years; in 1989 he was hired as the City Building Inspector &
Purchasing Agent. In 2006, he was
asked to serve as the Director of Public Works and maintain his capacity as
Purchasing Agent for the city.
His
ancestry runs deep in Brookhaven, as his great grandfather, A. E. Moreton, was
one of the first builders in Brookhaven. Mr. A. E. Moreton, originally of Baltimore,
Maryland, was requested to build the Opera
House in New Orleans.
After completing the project, on his way back home to Baltimore he got off the train in
Brookhaven and decided to settle in the city. He went on to become a
prominent businessman in the area. His grandfather, Alfred Moreton, served as
Alderman and Mayor of Brookhaven from 1939-1949. Steve’s father, Edward, was a residential
& commercial contractor and built many of the existing businesses in
Brookhaven.
Steve
began helping his father at a young age and grew to love the City he helped
his father to build. His love of the city aids him in his job, as he keeps
the City's best interest at heart in all of his decisions.
When
not at work, Steve enjoys spending time with friends and family, and is also
an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially loves fishing with his sons and
enjoys watching his granddaughter, Ava Grace, play ball and dance.
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A growing number of Americans are sniffling and
suffering with allergies
and asthma. Several
studies have shown that air pollution and indoor allergens make asthma
symptoms worse and can bring on an asthma attack. If you're 1 of the 23 million
Americans who suffer from asthma, you might
get some relief by taking steps to reduce
indoor allergen levels and modifying your lifestyle to avoid the ill
effects of air pollution. Asthma is caused by
swelling and inflammation of your airways. When the airways narrow, less
air gets through to your lungs, causing wheezing, coughing, chest tightness
and trouble breathing.
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If you have asthma:
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Avoid outdoor activities in the afternoons on warmer days,
when the risk of air
pollution is highest.
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Avoid strenuous outdoor activities if the air is polluted.
Check your region's air
quality index, which is often reported in the local news. Orange and red mean
it's a bad air day and that children and adults with respiratory diseases
should avoid the outdoors. Purple and maroon mean air pollution is extreme
and everyone should try to stay inside.
To read more on air and asthma please visit
www.newsinhealth.nih.gov
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Mississippi's
Outstanding
Teen Pageant
June 11,
2008 - June 13, 2008
www.missmississippipageant.org
Miss Mississippi
Pageant
June 24,
2008 - June 26, 2008
www.missmississippipageant.org
Celebrate
America
Balloon
Glow
June 29,
2008 - June 29, 2008
www.ridgelandms.org
Great Mississippi River
Balloon Race 2008
October
17, 2008 &
October
19, 2008
www.visitnatchez.com
Magnolia City Wide
Garage Sale & Chili Cook-Off
November 1, 2008 &
November 1, 2008
www.cityofmagnoliams.com
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