Surprise party marks 90th birthday

Mealey Bazzell of Jackson was led to believe she was going out to dinner at a new restaurant on Dec. 28. Instead, a surprise party dinner was held for her 90th birthday at the American Legion Hall in Jackson. A smorgasbord buffet-style dinner was attended by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several out-of-town guests.

Bazzell, who turned on 90 on Dec. 14, was surprised and at a loss for words when she saw all the invited guests eager to help celebrate her birthday.