Students at NSU Elementary Lab School were in for a treat as their parents dropped them off for their last day of classes Dec. 20. To celebrate the beginning of Christmas break, their teachers dressed up as festive holiday characters and stood along the car line. Mrs. Claus, Santa, their reindeer and even the Grinch were there to welcome students.

 

By Joe Darby

Well, Merry Christmas. Tis’ the season to be jolly, right? Or is it?

Let me consider that question.

Now that I’m long retired from the New Orleans Times-Picayune, I don’t get invited to nearly as many Christmas parties as I used to.

Let me be clear. I’m not complaining or anything. My capacity for parties, like the Christmas parties themselves, isn’t what it used to be. And let me also say that I’m fully aware of the reason for the season, the birth of Christ. But for centuries, the season has also meant celebration.

For the last 30 years of my employment at the TP I lived and worked on the West Bank, in Gretna. The West Bank was somewhat of a tight knit community and you got to know lots of people. Additionally, public agencies were big party givers. I covered courts and police, as well as local politics, so I was very familiar with the law enforcement guys and gals.

The Gretna mayor had a party, the Gretna police chief had a party, the sheriff and the district attorney each had their own huge blowouts. A whole bunch of private attorneys had their parties too. Even the Times-Picayune West Bank bureau had its own party, inviting the people that made news for us throughout the year.

It was sometimes difficult to keep track of where we would be partying on any given night.

At this point I want to explain what I mean when I say parties aren’t what they used to be.

All of these parties I used to go to featured open bars, all you could drink at no cost, and the booze flowed freely. Alas, many of those parties no longer exist, for one reason or another.

I have also heard that many businesses that formerly had big open bar parties now restrict their guests to two drinks each, by using drink tickets. Some even have the person’s name on the ticket and require showing an ID, so that non-drinkers can’t give their tickets to the boozers.

Talk about the Grinch!

One reason that institutions are cutting back on parties and/or parties with lots of drink is the ever rising number of complaints of sexual harassment. I suppose that many
Christmas parties have led to someone saying or doing something for which he (or she) had great regrets the next morning.

I don’t personally recall any embarrassing moments at the parties I went to, but of course

I couldn’t be watching everybody at once.

I also know drinking can cause problems. But I’m still of the opinion that people should be responsible for their own behavior and I look askance at arbitrarily restricting, for example, an adult to two drinks.

It just all seems rather Big Brotherish to me. Why can’t a grown up just be allowed to go a party, have a designated driver, put down a few cocktails and keep his or her hands off of the other folks? But, as they say, the times are a changing.

Again, wishing you a holly, jolly Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

City Marshal Randy Williams wanted to inform the following people that they have outstanding bench warrants through the Natchitoches City Marshal’s Office. The names on this list did not pay their fines in full nor did they return to court on the court date they were sentenced to by City Court Judge Gahagan. These individuals will need to clear up their fines and bench warrant fees at the City Marshal’s Office located at 373 Second St. to stop any further actions:

FINE PAYMENT (F):
John Mitchell, 120 Michelle Dr, Natch, La – NSB, DP, Unlicensed Driver
Javolon Robinson, 107 Lewis Loop, Natchez, La – No DL
Brittany Smith, 107 Martin Dr Apt 2, Natch, La – NCR
Keyamber Williams, 400 Lakeview Dr Apt 4130, Natch, La – Exp MVI
Kimberly McVan, 205 Carver, Natch, La – No License Plate
Charles McCray, 183 Hwy 1391 Apt 208, Natch, La – Illegal Tint, No Registration
Jessica Lewis, 300 Lakeview Dr Apt 4202, Natch, La – Right of Way
Jermaine Lacaze, 911 Lake St, Natch, La – Exp MVI
Lonnie Head, 1923 Hwy 495, Cloutierville, La – NSB
Keiayra Galloway, 1815 South Dr Lot 1309, Natch, La – Exp MVI
Dequan Evans, 500 North St Apt S5, Natch, La – Right of Way, Unlicensed Driver
Carlton Efferson, 1418 Northern St, Natch, La – One or No Tail Lights
Amber Cortez, 1702 ½ Malcom St, Natch, La – No DL
Shaniqua Brown, 500 Lakeview Dr Apt 511, Natch, La – Exp License Plate
Demario Braxton, 131 Sam Clark Rd, Natchez, La – No DL
Penny Anderson, 230 Fairground Rd Apt 33, Natch, La – Careless Operation
Devante Bethley, 5963 Hartford Ave, Baton Rouge, La – SPOM, PODP
Addie Burks, 1815 South Dr, Natch, La – TBS
Ramona Burns, 1230 Old Robeline Rd, Natch, La – DP
Consuela Burton, 126 T Joe St, Natch, La – Cyberstalking
Jonathan Carter, 315 Hedges St, Natch, La – DWI

Trial (T):
Chansy Demars, 500 North St, Natch, La – TBS, Remaining on Premises, Contributing to the Delinquency
Calvin Hoover, 396 Main St, Natch, La – TBS
Shafonda Murphy, 1422 Georgia Ann St, Natch, La– Theft
Leangelo Caldwell, 4204 Glen St, Bossier, La – No DL
Bryan Hardy, 1616 Northern St, Natch, La – Simple Assault
Ashanti Lewis, 1224 Sara, Natch, La – SCDP

 

 

 

Ralph Howard Nolley
April 20, 1923 – December 16, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5-8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches

Loree Sneed Jackson
October 26, 1929 – December 19, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 at 5 pm at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 2 pm at the Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Florien Cemetery

Kristyn Nicole Hoffpauir
June 2, 2002 – December 18, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5-10 pm and Friday, Dec. 22 from 1-2 pm at Family Life Center of Atlanta Baptist Church
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 2 pm in the Family Life Center of Atlanta Baptist Church
Interment: Atlanta Cemetery

Willie F. Metoyer, Sr.
July 28, 1935 – December 17, 2017
Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 23 from 8:30-10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church
Service: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle
Interment: St. Augustine Catholic Church Mausoleum

Patsy Gay
December 18, 2017
Arrangements TBA

James O. Jurek
January 12, 1935 – December 19, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 9-11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Service: Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Garden of Memories in Winnfield

Joyce Morrison Rigdon
March 4, 1925 – December 18, 2017
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 22 from 9:30-11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Garden of Memories in Winnfield

Viva M. Amyx
February 14, 1916 – December 19, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5-8 pm at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 am at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home Interment: Woodland Cemetery in Jena

Jane Ann Giamano
February 16, 1939 – December 16, 2017
Arrangements TBA

Breon Jackson
July 16, 1986 – December 17, 2017
Service: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 am at the Northside Baptist Church in Montgomery

Mary McCall
December 17, 2017
Arrangements TBA

 

The Natchitoches Parish Port held a Year End Christmas Dinner Dec. 19 at the Events Center. Executive Director Travis Tyler gave a Year End Report. Since 2012 the Port has been on a continuous growth pattern from 333,000 tons in 2012 to 765,551 tons as of Nov. 31.

“We shouldn’t have any problems exceeding 800,000 tons by the end of the year, with over 250,000 tons being brought by barge so far,” said Tyler. “For 2018 we look to continue the growth of the Port, especially on the Red River. We plan to capitalize on the current demand for frat sand that’s being brought into the area and possibly export a couple different products/materials to help out with the increased logistical costs that are acquired because of the draft restrictions that come with the river.”

Current tenants include Terral River Services, Madden Contracting, Matriculated Services, ADA Carbon Solutions and Kisatchie Chips. State Rep. Terry Brown, Parish President Rick Nowlin and Senator Gerald Long were in attendance, as well as Red River Waterway Executive Director Colin Brown.

Port Commissioners include President Nettles Brown, Ralph Ingram, Secretary/Treasurer Bill Allen, Vice Chairman Luke Fredericks and Dan Simmons.

The Port currently has four employees: Executive Director Travis Tyler, Executive Director Assistant Mickey Chambers, Operations Manager Sam Baker and Staff Member Curtis Johnson.

Before finishing his report, Tyler recognized former executive director for the Port, Robert Breedlove, who worked at the Port for 16 years developing it and making it prosper.

 

 

Amia Brown, a 7th grader at Natchitoches Magnet, was nominated by one of her teachers, Melody Murchison, to represent her community at Envision Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC) in Washington D.C in the summer of 2018.

By attending JrNYLC, Amia will join other motivated students from around the country for an experiential leadership exploration program. “This will be a powerful experience for me,” she said. “It will enable me to interact with respected professionals in various fields while building relationships with students who will be my future colleagues.”

Attending this program will enable Amia to further her interest in the field of medicine and reach her career goals of becoming an OB/GYN. She maintains a 3.3 and higher GPA, serves as the Prayer Huddle Leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sings in the Abundant Life Church Choir, participates in Orchestra, and is also a Magnet Mustang Cheerleader.

Imagine receiving this opportunity for a life-changing experience in school and experiencing an inability to participate because of a lack of funds. Amia’s participation in the program depends on whether she can raise over $4,000 in sponsorships to cover the program tuition, which is $2,995. The remaining funds will pay for travel expenses. Amia’s family is investing every dollar they can to make sure she doesn’t miss out on this unique experience. Amia is asking for support for her sponsorship request. She must turn her payment in by May 1, 2018.

There are many different ways to help Amia reach her goal:

PayPal: paypal.me/amymetoyer or contact her mother Amy Metoyer at 318-652-1146 for any further information and options.

 

 

The First United Methodist Church’s Methodist Men hosted LA Conference United Methodist Men President Mark Lubbock and his wife Vicki Sunday, December 17th at their monthly meeting. Rev Lubbock spoke to men from two Natchitoches churches, FUMC and Asbury. Rev Lubbock is a leader in men’s ministry and spoke to the assembly about the importance of a man’s presence in the home, family and church. In addition, Rev Lubbock gave the men details on other church endeavors such as fighting hunger with the St. Andrews Society, sponsorship of Boy and Girl Scout Troops and prison ministries.

 

By Alexz Hattier, NSU Student

 

They say in order to have fun at a party you have to drink, but really you don’t have to drink to have fun. I know this because I’ve been to two parties so far as a freshman in college and I can truly say we can get down at a party with nothing to drink. I’m a strong believer when it comes to this because I’ve heard about kids that I went to high school with that have had close calls and have almost died. Also, when someone gets extremely trashed he/she starts to have a bad night and makes everyone else’s night bad also because they have to watch that person the rest of the night.

The first party I went to was on campus. People kept coming up to me left and right asking if I wanted alcohol and I would say no. I would get funny looks, but to me that was okay. I have never been a believer that alcohol makes you have a lit night. In my opinion, it only makes me have a crappy morning.

From going to my first party, I see all the peer presser that is given at the party. When my two friends went to the party they couldn’t say no because they were scared they would be looked at as losers, but really, they wouldn’t have been. I go to parties with the intentions to have fun and to remember my night. Furthermore, as girls, we have to be careful because if we get too drunk or wasted, that’s when most guys want to take advantage of us or even slip something in our drink when we’re not looking.

Another thing is when you’re at these parties nine out of ten times you drive to the party or you have someone drive you. When they’re tired at the party and you want to go home, they either get behind the wheel drunk or let someone who’s been drinking get behind the wheel. That’s where things go wrong. When we’re so intoxicated we don’t think and others that are there aren’t thinking either.

I went to my second party and it was really fun! I didn’t have a thing to drink and was still enjoying myself. I had people come ask me to dance but I said no because they reeked of alcohol and it made me want to throw up. The party itself was really good though. The music just had my hips moving the whole night. Again, I had people come up to me and ask me, “Do you want a drink?” and I would just say “No I’m good.” They would give me this look like “Girl, just take the drink so you can have fun,” and I just laughed and kept dancing my little heart away to the music.

I shouldn’t have to go to a party and feel like I have to drink in order to have a good night. If you ask the ones around that drink, “How was the party” or “How did your morning go,” I bet they can’t tell you how the party went, but they can tell you the room is spinning. I’m a strong believer that one can go out and enjoy their night with no alcohol in their body and still have a great night with their friends. I believe going to a part sober is way better than going to party and getting messed up.

 

 

Rotary Club of Natchitoches celebrated the 95th anniversary of its charter membership (12/12/1922) at the Dec. 19 meeting. President of Rotary Club of Natchitoches David Zolzer cut the first piece of cake.

Rotarian with the Program David Guillet discussed a new fundraiser for the community with President Rotary Club of Natchitoches David Zolzer on left and the Rotarians at the meeting (Photos by Dr. Ron McBride).

 

 

St. Mary’s Catholic School children collected toys for CASA of Central Louisiana, Inc. The toys are given to abused and neglected children in Natchitoches area foster homes.

 

Don’t miss out on Thursday night’s Rockin’ Louisiana Christmas concert Dec. 21 at 7 pm at the Events Center. The event is being presented by the Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival.

The concert will feature Natchitoches show band Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs along with special guests Rock and Roll Hall of Famer James Burton, Grammy winning Zydeco legends Wayne Toups and Jo-el Sonnier, and the legendary Estelle Brown of Elvis Presley’s backing group, The Sweet Inspirations.

Special guest Trini Triggs, morning show host for 94.9 The River, will join them onstage for a performance. Johnny Earthquake bandleader and Jazz Fest Chairman Rodney Harrington visited with Trini on his radio show Tuesday morning to give away some free tickets.

“With the stellar lineup we have planned, this concert is something you definitely don’t want to miss,” said Harrington.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and $50 for VIP tickets, which includes preferred seating and a meet and greet/photo opportunity with the artists.

Tickets may be purchased at The Harrington Law Firm or online at http://www.natchjazzfest.com.

For more information, call 318-352-5900 or 318-471-5778 or 1-800-259-1714.

 

 

 

 

Willie F. Metoyer, Sr.
July 28, 1935 – December 17, 2017
Visitation: Saturday, Dec. 23 from 8:30-10:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church
Service: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle
Interment: St. Augustine Catholic Church Mausoleum

Patsy Gay
December 18, 2017
Arrangements TBA

James O. Jurek
January 12, 1935 – December 19, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 9-11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Service: Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Garden of Memories in Winnfield

Joyce Morrison Rigdon
March 4, 1925 – December 18, 2017
Visitation: Friday, Dec. 22 from 9:30-11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 11 am at Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Garden of Memories in Winnfield

Viva M. Amyx
February 14, 1916 – December 19, 2017
Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5-8 pm at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home in Jena
Service: Friday, Dec. 22 at 10 am at Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home Interment: Woodland Cemetery in Jena

Geraldine Larkin Cotton
June 7, 1929 – December 16, 2017
Service: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Interment: Central Cemetery in Robeline

Jane Ann Giamano
February 16, 1939 – December 16, 2017
Arrangements TBA

Breon Jackson
July 16, 1986 – December 17, 2017
Service: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 am at the Northside Baptist Church in Montgomery

Mary McCall
December 17, 2017
Arrangements TBA

 

By Doug Ireland, Sports Information Director

 

As they wrapped up final exams and prepared to head home for the holidays, Northwestern State student-athletes recently took time to make a difference in the lives of local children and their families while continuing NSU Athletics’ remarkable community service tradition.

Led by their Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members, NSU competitors contributed time and energy to help the Natchitoches Area Jaycees donate nearly $4,000 worth of toys to hundreds of children in and around Natchitoches.

“I know there’s kids out there in need of Christmas toys and I want to give back to others who don’t get any,” said junior softball outfielder Kayla Roquemore, a Natchitoches native. “It touches me more because I am from here and see these kids every day. It touches my heart when my teammates, who aren’t from here, help out.”

The effort Dec. 8-9 included dozens of NSU student-athletes who spent several hours helping solicit donations and sort toys, working with the Natchitoches Area Jaycees, who help coordinate the RADIO MASH (Make A Smile Happen) initiative.

“It is a really good opportunity to give kids a good Christmas. It is also a good opportunity to put a smile on kids’ faces. Everyone in Natchitoches came together to give donations and everyone was happy to help,” said Nathan Jones, a junior pitcher on the baseball team.

“Thanks to those who donated and came together to make it happen for those who don’t have anything,” said Roquemore. “It’s a true blessing.”

Over $1,000 in cash donations were specifically generated by the student-athletes, nearly a third of the total of $3,600 raised by the Jaycees. The Lady Demon volleyball team led all sports, with softball close behind, said Alexis Guess, an academic coordinator for NSU Athletics who helped coordinate the participation.

RADIO MASH event is a longstanding partnership between the Jaycees and Elite Broadcasting of Natchitoches, which launched the initiative in 1996, and is staged in the parking lot of the local Walmart Super Store, a high traffic area for area consumers.

For several years, NSU Athletics has provided over 5,000 hours of community service annually assisting local, area, national and international causes. In 2015, Northwestern State won the inaugural #SouthlandStrong Community Service Award presented to the Southland Conference member whose student-athletes compile the most service hours, with NSU competitors more than doubling the second-place total.

The event also served as Northwestern State’s effort in the Southland Conference’s “Southland Gives Back” community service initiative, annually commemorated near the end of each year.

 

Officers with Magnolia State Peace Officers Association, Natchitoches Police Department, and Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office teamed up for their annual Shop with a Cop event Dec. 16.

Shop with a Cop provides a fun filled experience for a number of children in need throughout Natchitoches Parish while creating positive relationships with law enforcement. The participating children are identified by schools, churches and social services agencies.

Uniformed Officers from The Natchitoches Police Department and Deputies from The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office met the children at NPD and then headed to Wal-Mart, located at 925 Keyser Avenue, where the children were paired up with a “cop partner” to shop with. The officers and deputies volunteer their time to shop with the children. Each child gets a pre determined amount of money to spend on whatever they wish. They are encouraged to purchase items for themselves as well as items for their siblings. It is an enjoyable experience for the children and also for the “cops”.

Natchitoches Police Department and Natchitoches Paris Sheriff’s Office have participated in Shop with a cop since 2001.

 

Central Louisiana Technical Community College’s 2017 Cosmetology class had 10 graduates. Students completed 1500 hours of courses and can now go to the state board of Cosmetology for their final exams, which include the practical and state exams. Pictured above, Cosmetology Instructors Petula Holden and Jordan Hebert pose with graduates, from left, Kate Gilcreast, Rozellia Armmstrong, Rayneisha Harris, Courtney Paul, LaTanya Hymes, Rica Green, Erica Hall, Tara Mannon, Taylor Nichols and Cheyenne Jones.

 

Natchitoches Lions Club made a $6,000 donation at its Dec. 18 meeting to the Louisiana Lions Camp for children with physical and mental disabilities and diabetic youth. This continued support of the camp is made possible through local fundraising efforts such as the Mother’s Day Rose sell, the fall pecan and fruitcake sell, the yearly Flag Project and the Spring Fish Fry. Camp Director Ray Cecil received the donation from Lions President Dr. Cheryl Stoker. Lions Lisso Simmons and Tina Ragan participated in the presentation.

 

City Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow was issued a summons in lieu of an arrest Dec. 18. Natchitoches Police Department officers responded to Walmart at 8:21 am and issued Morrow a court summons for Jan. 23 for a misdemeanor theft (less than $100).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geraldine Larkin Cotton
June 7, 1929 – December 16, 2017
Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 5-8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Service: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Interment: Central Cemetery in Robeline

Jane Ann Giamano
February 16, 1939 – December 16, 2017
Arrangements TBA

Breon Jackson
July 16, 1986 – December 17, 2017
Arrangements TBA

Mary McCall
December 17, 2017
Arrangements TBA

Bob Shoalmire
August 18, 1938 – December 13, 2017
Service: Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse

 

 

The Greater Central Louisiana Realtors Association held its 2018 Officer and Director Installation and 2017 Awards Banquet Dec. 15 at the Natchitoches Events Center. While it’s the first time this event has been held in Natchitoches, 2017 GCLRA President Jim Leggett said the town is so amazing they may make it the permanent location for this event.

The Natchitoches Central High School Orchestra entertained the different real estate groups and the GCLRA presented Conductor Syll-Young Lee Olson with a $500 donation. Agents also gave donations that were collected later on in the event.

Leggett recognized the 2017 board of directors before the 2018 directors and officers were installed in front of their peers.

2018 Officers include:

President- Shanna Braxton
President-Elect- Marsha McGraw-Barbera
Secretary- Joe Betty Sterkx
Treasurer- Doug Cross

2018 Board of Directors:

Keary Coffin
Barbara Corbett
Kimberly Hayes
Jessica Maxwell
Jennifer Perry
Rhonda Reap-Curiel
Dee Dee Schmolke
Mary White
Jim Leggett

2018 MLS Committee: Janice Bolton, Randy Browning, Frankie Crooks, Michelle Jordan, Shawn Landreneau, Virginia Rachal, Steven Reap, Dax Roy, Mary White and Keary Coffin

2018 Committee Chairs:

Affiliate/Events- Virginia Rachal and Lauren Vollman
Broker- Tim Tullos
Commercial- Jack Hodges
Legislative- Michele Todtenbier
Education- Matt Deville and Ashley Ruggles
Friends of Louisiana- Sonya Moncrief
MLS- Keary Coffin

2017 First Time Top Producers: Susan Begnaud, John Bernard, Janice Bolton, Leslie Bordelon, Shanna Braxton, Keary Coffin, Carol Cooper, James Delrie, Brad Ferguson, Lisa Hendricks, Amy Howell, Connie Khoury-Hayden, Cathy McCauslin, Colleen McDaniel, Kelsie Parker, Virginia Rachal, Melody Slocum, Bryan Stamey, Alicia Sweat, Michele Todtenbier, John Walker and Dayna Yeldell

2017 Top Producers: Amy Brocato, Matthew Deville, Brenda Luttgeharm, Linda Miller, Janet Rand Whittle, Dee Dee Schmolke, Kayla Walker, Prissy Reap, Landon Smith, Holly Deshauntelle, Brigitte Joffrion, Sonya Moncrief, Kimberly Wiley, Daniel Ahrens, Duke Allgood, Margaret Hickman, Katy Jackson, Justine Kelone, Trish Leleux, Marsha McGraw-Barbera, Candace Selman, Mary Stickell, Ashley Wenkel, Roger Corley, Lynette Giallonardo, Jessica Maxwell, Jon Norman, Deborah Schwartz, Mary Sonnier, Klark Hathaway, CC Coleman, Elaine Setliff, Sherry Choate, Tulena Francis, Sharon Grice, Carla Guillory, Jack Hodges, Catrice Johnson, Jamie Lemoine, Michelle Littlepage, Susan Mathews, Jimmy Redfearin, Michael Reed, Wanda Rogenmoser, Ashley Ruggles, Norma Soileau, Rose Steepleton, Wanda Vanover, Kelly Ducote, Joann Deville-Smith, Becky Riggar

Rookie of the Year- Alicia Sweat
Realtor of the Year- Keary Coffin
2017 Realtor Emeritus Designees- Barbara DiFulco and Liz Rice