Frankie Ray Jackson
April 3, 1959 – May 5, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Alex Benito Reliford
May 28, 1971 – May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Pearlene Blake
May 1, 2018
Service: Saturday, May 12 at 11:30 am at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Bermuda
Visitation: Saturday, May 12 from 9-11:30 am at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Saturday
Lula M. Cheatham
May 1, 2018
Visitation: Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 am-11 am at We Care Ministries, 750 Ouida Drive in Natchitoches
Service: Saturday, May 12 at 11 am at We Care Ministries
Interment: Lawrence Serenity Sanctum
Doris Rachal Jordan
April 26, 2018
Arrangements TBA RAPIDES PARISH:
Elsie Saucier Vanlangendonck
September 29, 1925 – May 5, 2018
Visitation: Saturday, May 12 from 9-11:30 am at the John Kramer & Son Funeral Home Service: Saturday, May 12 at 12 pm at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
Internment: Alexandria Memorial Gardens WINN PARISH:
James Dudley Phillips
November 11, 1938 – May 3, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Three Northwestern State softball players were selected to the All-Southland Conference Teams on Monday, announced the league office.
Second baseman Cayla Jones made the first team and was a finalist for the conference’s Freshman of the Year.
Senior outfielder Sidney Salmans impressed league voters enough to be picked for the second team despite missing the final three conference series with a broken thumb.
Sophomore Kaitlyn St. Clair qualified for third-team utility after playing in the outfield and as a designated player.
The all-conference selections were the first for each player as Salmans adds this league honor to an all-academic pick as a junior.
Senior pitcher Micaela Bouvier and sophomore outfielder Julie Rawls were honorably mentioned at their positions.
“Consistency — these players were the most consistent throughout the year,” said NSU coach Donald Pickett. “A lot of them battled through tough times and injuries and bounced back.
“It’s good to see our kids rewarded for hard work and sacrifice on the field. All of those kids are talented and important to what we do, and a lot of those are also our hardest workers who take the extra time and effort to be the players that they are.”
Jones ranked in the league’s top six in five different categories, including a .382 batting average (fourth), .700 slugging (second), .531 on-base (second), nine home runs (fourth) and 38 runs scored (sixth).
The Missouri City, Texas, native is NSU’s first first-team selection since 2015 when six Lady Demons — including pitchers Bouvier and Mikayla Brown — were picked for the top squad.
Salmans hit .394 in SLC play to raise her season average to .306. The Woodlands, Texas, native had 27 hits in her final 17 games before her injury. Her 25 runs scored this season increased her career total to 125, which is sixth best in program history.
After a few spot starts earlier in the season, St. Clair made her mark after entering the starting lineup in early April with an injury to Rawls.
St. Clair had 13 of 21 RBIs and 10 of her 15 runs scored in the last 16 games. She had NSU’s second-best batting average (.312).
McNeese’s Erika Piancastelli won her fourth consecutive Player and Hitter of the Year.
Nicholls, the league champion, swept the other awards with Megan Landry (pitcher), Jewel Lara (freshman), Kali Clement (newcomer) and Angel Santiago (coach) taking home superlative honors.
League coaches and sports information directors voted on the superlative awards and all-conference teams.
Westside Baptist Church’s Operation Christmas Child kickoff week ended with a rummage sale to make money for the shipping of the shoeboxes, buying shoeboxes, and purchasing more shoeboxes. Each shoebox is packed with a “wow” item, hygiene items, school supplies, clothes/shoes/accessories and toys. It’s asked that $9 be included for each shoebox. This money will be used for shipping, purchasing “The Greatest Gift” and “The Greatest Journey,” and training teachers to teach “The Greatest Journey.”
Curtis, Elizabeth and Owen Penrod were excited to receive their GO (Gospel Opportunity) shoeboxes at Westside Baptist Church kickoff for Operation Christmas Church with Samaritan’s Purse. The video “From Shoebox to Bible” was shared with church to teach the far reaching impact of one shoebox. New 2018 resources were given out and interesting facts were shared about the 25th anniversary of Operation Christmas Child.
Pictured are Carol Morgan, Casey Stewart, Nancy Moore, Elaine Faust, Deanna Pearce, Sharlene Settle, Rosanna Stewart, Michelle Williams and Suzanne Bolton.
To get involved contact Brenda Ingram at 318-471-9415.
Maggie Harris was inducted as a member of the Natchitoches Kiwanis Club at its first meeting of the month on May 3. Club President Dion Boyett served as her sponsor.
The Northwestern State University Volleyball team held its Spring Dig Fest May 5 at the Point Place Marina. The Spring Digfest, along with one held in the Fall, are fundraisers for the NSU Volleyball team and a fun annual tradition for the community.
The Marina was filled to capacity as fourteen teams from around the area battled throughout the day under a crystal clear blue sky. This year featured over 300 pounds of crawfish giving the event a tailgating family atmosphere. The Dig-Fest is held to finance projects and extras for the team not covered by their budget, such as new equipment for practicing and renovating the locker room. The funds also allow the team a few nice extras while on the road. This year’s Spring Dig Fest is expected to raise $3,500.00 to assist Demon Volleyball
The Natchitoches Farmers Market is a great place to find fresh, local produce. But, for anyone who can’t make it downtown on Saturdays through July 28, the market will travel!
The Natchitoches Mobile Market is part of Ready, Set, Go: the City’s initiative to improve the health and wellness of residents through a three part plan. It provides fresh, local fruits and vegetables from the City’s Community Garden and delivers them to different areas across town.
The Mobile Market will run through August 2 from 3:30-5:30 pm in conjunction with the Natchitoches Portable Park. Tuesdays it will be set up at Pierson Mallett Park on East Fifth Street and Thursdays it will be located at Ben Johnson Park on MLK Drive.
This summer will feature a new location at the Natchitoches Parish Library from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm on Fridays through August 3 (no program July 6). An additional location at City Park will be announced soon (produce will be available to purchase, but no tokens will be given out at the City Park location).
Don’t forget about Kids Club, which provides free tokens equivalent to $5 for kids to spend on fruits and vegetables.
For more information call (318) 238-4211 or go online to http://readysetgonatchitoches.com. Find the Natchitoches Mobile Market on Facebook @ Natchitoches Farmers Market.
This project is funded through a Healthy Behaviors Program Grant from The Rapides Foundation. The Healthy Behaviors Program Grant funds projects which have a focus on healthy eating, active living, or prevention of tobacco use, substance or alcohol abuse. To learn more about grant funding from The Rapides Foundation, visit www.rapidesfoundation.org, and click on “Grants.”
Towards the end of 2017, Troopers were made aware of a phone scam affecting many citizens of Louisiana. Scammers were fraudulently using the authority of Louisiana State Police in an effort to obtain money from victims. The public was informed through a press release and social media posts, but following several recent complaints Troopers wish to make the public aware that various phone scams are still occurring.
In November of last year, several complainants stated that impersonators contacted the phones of potential victims by using a call that gave the appearance of originating from a Louisiana State Police phone number. The complainants stated that the caller pretended to be law enforcement, and attempted to get them to give up personal information over the phone. Several recent complainants have made LSP aware of a new scam in which impersonators call potential victims stating that they are working on a fundraiser for either Louisiana State Police or “Troopers.”
Troopers stress that citizens should never give unsolicited callers any personal information, and the Louisiana State Police would never ask for any type of payment, monetary donation, or personal information over the phone. People should be aware that there are numerous organizations across the US that solicit monetary donations on behalf of police organizations, but LSP is not affiliated with any of these. Citizens should research charitable organizations carefully before deciding to send money to them.
Troopers urge citizens who receive suspected fraudulent calls to contact the Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Center (LA-SAFE) at 225-925-4192.
The Master Gardeners of Natchitoches Parish invite the public to their meeting at 10:00 a.m. on May 9 at 560 2d Street, Natchitoches. Refreshments will be available at 9:30 a.m.
Master Gardener Barbara Brooks will demonstrate how to root rose cuttings. You don’t have to be a Master Gardener to attend our meetings.
The Louisiana Master Gardener Program is a volunteer development program offered by the LSU AgCenter. Master Gardeners are highly trained and provide proven, research-based educational programs to Louisiana residents.
Jerry Copeland Dawson
November 15, 1044 – May 6, 2018
Visitation: Tuesday, May 8 from 4-8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches
Service: Wednesday, May 9 at 2 pm at the Goldonna Cemetery
Jeri Holcomb
August 11, 1960 – May 5, 2018
Service: Tuesday, May 8 at 2 pm at Christian Harmony Baptist Church
Interment: St. Maurice Cemetery
Betty Jean Jordan
December 6, 1934 – May 5, 2018
Visitation: Monday, May 7 from 5-8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Service: Tuesday, May 8 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Interment: Roberts Cemetery in Provencal
Frankie Ray Jackson
April 3, 1959 – May 5, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Alex Benito Reliford
May 28, 1971 – May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Pearlene Blake
May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Lula M. Cheatham
May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Doris Rachal Jordan
April 26, 2018
Arrangements TBA RAPIDES PARISH:
Elsie Saucier Vanlangendonck
September 29, 1925 – May 5, 2018
Visitation: Saturday, May 12 from 9-11:30 am at the John Kramer & Son Funeral Home Service: Saturday, May 12 at 12 pm at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
Internment: Alexandria Memorial Gardens
Norman Philip LaCaze
July 6, 1947 – May 3, 2018
Visitation: Tuesday, May 8 from 8:30-10 a.m. at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Service: Tuesday, May 8 at 10 am at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball WINN PARISH:
James Dudley Phillips
November 11, 1938 – May 3, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Red River Mill Credit Union has been growing and changing since it was chartered in 1975. After 43 years it’s time to change the name to let everyone know they can JOIN too!
To reflect its growth and increased involvement in the Natchitoches community, Red River Mill Credit Union is holding a Name Change Contest. The winning name submission will receive a $500 prize.
“We’re in the search of a new name for our credit union,” said Holly Guillory, business development officer. “We’re looking for a name that let’s everyone know they’re invited to come grow with us. The name you suggest could be selected as our new official name.”
Originally serving employees at the paper mill in Campti, Red River Mill Credit Union became a Community Credit Union in 2013. It currently meets the banking needs of more than 1,000 members throughout Natchitoches and Northwest Louisiana. The credit union offers a variety of checking and savings account options as well as personal loans, vehicle loans and small business loans.
Rules for the contest:
The Name Change Contest will run through Friday, May 18
A winner will be announced on June 30
One person can enter up to 3 suggestions for a new name
Keep name idea short and sweet…Just 1 or 2 words not including the words credit union
If two people choose the same name, the person who submitted it first will receive the prize
*Winning name may come from source outside of contestant suggestions
*Should winning name not be submitted during contest, a drawing from contestant pool will be used to select a winner – only have to enter to win
Red River Mill Employees Federal Credit Union exists to serve its members. While banks and other financial institutions must make a profit for their shareholders, credit unions return their profits to members in the form of dividends on savings, low rates on loans, and new or improved services. In addition, the not-for-profit status of credit unions enables them to operate at a lower cost than many for-profit institutions, which helps them offer competitive loan and savings rates to their members.
The Natchitoches Women’s Resource Center held its 8th annual “Run Baby Run” fundraising one mile and 5k race this Saturday, May 5. This year’s edition of the popular race featured over 85 runners on a picturesque course that started at the parish library and wound through the city before ending back at the library.
The Women’s Resource Center provides pregnancy related assistance to over 400 area women each year, providing 5-10 visits during the pregnancy with help continuing through the child’s first year. The Center provides its clients counseling, education and items such as prenatal vitamins, car seats, clothing and breast pumps. These items and the center’s support give the child and new mother a good start on their new lives. No woman is ever charged a fee. This year’s race is expected to raise $2,500.
The youth of Westside Baptist Church were joined by volunteers from the community in giving course directions and registering the runners. The Natchitoches Police Department gave the racers an escort and the Natchitoches Parish Library hosted the event as it has for the past few years. It is truly a community effort as people from every walk of life joined to help others in our community.
After the conclusion of the race, the crowd of runners, volunteers and supporters held a biodegradable balloon release to honor the boys, girls and unborn children who were helped by the Women’s Resource Center.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal is donating the event photography. Copy protection is off and anyone may download any they wish. If you do see a photograph you like, please consider a donation to the Women’s Resource Center.
Summer is right around the corner and the downtown riverfront is seeing a resurgence of activity in kayaking and standup paddleboarding. All these watercraft are non-powered and have the right of way over powered watercraft. Most of these non-powered drivers are inexperienced watermen and many are kids just having fun on Cane River Lake.
The downtown stretch of Cane River from approximately Maglieaux’s Riverfront Restaurant to the Harrington Law Firm is a NO WAKE zone. That means NO WAKE, not just slowing down to what we, individually, believe to be an OK speed to navigate this stretch of river. About 50% of boat traffic entering this NO WAKE zone slows to idle speed and complies with the NO WAKE rule.
About half of the other 50% are courteous and will slow to idle speed when it’s brought to their attention that they’re making a wake. The other half is impatient to get where they’re going and will slow down, but continue to make a wake. Since there’s been little or no enforcement, they go on with impunity knowing they won’t get stopped and ticketed.
This is a dangerous precedent and an accident waiting to happen. Imagine a car going through a school zone at 35 mph instead of the required speed of 15 mph and your kids or grandkids are crossing the street.
Not only is higher than idle unsafe to low-maneuverability craft, but the wake damages the bulkheads, docks (especially floating docks), and the equipment moored to those docks. Imagine your brand new $25,000 boat being slammed by an inconsiderate boater’s wake against the dock it’s moored to repeatedly as the wave train hits the dock while you’re having a meal at one of the downtown restaurants.
Cane River Lake is a public waterway to be enjoyed by all who love to be on the water. We should all respect our fellow watermen and their gear and treat each other as we want our kids, families, tourists and gear to be treated. Common courtesy and respect goes a long way to ensure fun and safety for all who use the Cane River. A few more minutes of your time is not going to matter in the scheme of your life. Most people use the river as a means of relaxation and joy after a stressful day or week at work. So, slow down in any NO WAKE situation and allow all of us to have a pleasant day.
Natchitoches Mayor Lee Posey announces that work will begin on Monday, May 14 for the replacement of water lines, sewer lines, and pavement on St. Denis Street between Front Street and Third Street as well as Second Street between St. Denis Street and Church Street.
The work is expected to be completed within 90 calendar days.
In order to expedite the work, there will be periodic road and lane closures for the duration of the project. No street parking will be allowed in the active construction zones. During these closures, traffic may detour around the work site via the adjacent network of City streets.
When traveling through this work zone, motorists are advised to exercise caution and to observe all warning signs and flagger instructions.
For questions, contact the Mayor’s office at (318) 352-2772.
Red Ball Event Day is chance for kids to participate in the sport of tennis Saturday, May 12 from 11 am – 12 pm at the Natchitoches Tennis Center. There is no cost for the event, which is sponsored by NWLACTA. Children ages 5-12 can join in on the fun and get an introduction to tennis competition focusing on team play and and character development. There will be information for parents available. Competitive play experience for kids highlighting teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
Sign up online at Website or contact Willie Paz at 318-471-3241 or email paz_w@bellsouth.net.
To keep the chemical in the target areas, limit dilution, and deployment preparations Cane River Lake will close Monday May 7, and remain closed until sunrise Saturday May 12 for a submergence chemical treatment.
Once the chemical is administrated, (some properties on Tuesday May 8 with the main area on Wednesday May 9) it’s recommended that irrigation from the Lake cease until Wednesday May 16. The chemical used is a herbicide and could damage the vegetation being irrigated.
NOTE: The Cane River Waterway Commission or Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will not be responsible for any damage incurred due to irrigation that occurs in contravention of this notice.
For more information contact Betty Fuller, 318-357-3007 office, 318-617-3235 cell.
Teachers provide so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures. May 7-11 is Teacher Appreciation Week and it provides the public with an opportunity to show thanks and gratitude toward the teachers that change the lives of children every day.
Ivan Smith Furniture in Natchitoches will offer all educators, faculty, staff, and their family members its entire inventory of quality, name brand furniture at 15% OFF TAGGED PRICING through May 12. Help spread the word! If you know a school employee or family member, please pass on this invitation.
In addition, at the end of the week, one lucky teacher will receive a brand new 40” television.
Thanks again to all of our teachers for their hard work, and all they do for our children and our community.
Ivan Smith Furniture – Natchitoches
936 Keyser
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Call (318) 352-5889 http://www.ivansmith.com
The Natchitoches Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a Travel Rally on May, 9th from 2:45-4pm at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum. The event is a part of the National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12) which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being.
The theme of this year’s NTTW, “Travel Then and Now,” highlights the travel industry’s history of economic impact in every corner of America. This event is free and open to the public.
TRAVEL & TOURISM RALLY
OPENING
Arlene Gould, Executive Director
Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
CITY OF NATCHITOCHES PROCLAMATION
Lee Posey, City of Natchitoches Mayor
NATCHITOCHES PARISH PROCLAMATION
Rick Nowlin, Natchitoches Parish President
CANE RIVER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
Rebecca Blankenbaker, Director of Communications
CLOSING
Arlene Gould, Executive Director
Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
AxsomAir and Plumbing is very proud to announce their partnership with Southwestern Electric Power Company or SWEPCO! AxsomAir has been selected to join the SWEPCO Louisiana 2018 Residential Solutions program. When you buy your new high efficiency Heat Pump or Air Conditioner from AxsomAir, SWEPCO incentive program will pay up to $2000!
“SWEPCO cares about our customers and wants their home to be comfortable and their energy bills to be affordable,” said Jeff Thigpen, SWEPCO’s energy efficiency and consumer program coordinator. “We partner with HVAC contractors like Josh Axsom of AxsomAir to offer incentives as high as $2,000 to our customers toward the purchase of high efficiency heat pumps and air conditioners. That makes a big impact on such a large purchase.”
“The major energy users in most homes are the heating and cooling systems. With an expected life span of 15 to 20 years, it’s important to purchase the most efficient unit you can afford. This program is designed to help SWEPCO customers offset a portion of the cost to purchase these more efficient heat pumps and HVAC units. This improves the comfort level in the customer’s home, and helps save them money through reduced energy bills over the life of the unit.”
We are really excited about this new partnership with SWEPCO, says Josh Axsom with AxsomAir. The incentive funds are limited and when they are gone, they are gone. If you are a SWEPCO customer call us today at 352-7777 to schedule your free estimate and find out how big your incentive check will be!
(Matthew Axsom, Jeff Thigpen SWEPCO Program Coordinator, Josh Axsom, Belinda Berry SWEPCO)
Frankie Ray Jackson
April 3, 1959 – May 5, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Alex Benito Reliford
May 28, 1971 – May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Pearlene Blake
May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Lula M. Cheatham
May 1, 2018
Arrangements TBA
Doris Rachal Jordan
April 26, 2018
Arrangements TBA RAPIDES PARISH:
Norman Philip LaCaze
July 6, 1947 – May 3, 2018
Visitation: Monday, May 7 from 5-8 pm and Tuesday, May 8 from 8:30-10 a.m. at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Service: Tuesday, May 8 at 10 am at John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball
Paul Donald White, Sr.
November 10, 1928 – May 3, 2018
Visitation: Monday, May 7 from 10-11 am in First United Methodist Church in Alexandria
Service: Monday, May 7 at 11 am in First United Methodist Church in Alexandria WINN PARISH:
Hardy Henry Weeks
July 20, 1948 – May 2, 2018
Service held May 6
Four young ladies served as Heralds to the King and Queen of the St. Denis Art League’s Spring Court, held April 28.
Serving as Heralds to King Joseph Christopher Maggio were Miss Avery Elise Evans and Miss Kennedy Claire Griffin.
Avery is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Richard Evans. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ray Felchle and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Bunyan Evans, Jr., all of Natchitoches. She is a second grader at St. Mary’s School. Avery loves dancing, playing the piano and especially horseback riding. Her sister Addison Elizabeth served as Herald to Queen Tori Prudhomme in 2016.
Kennedy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank David Griffin. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jan Courville Dupuis and the late Mr. Prescott James Dupuis, Mrs. Balinda Tauzin Michel and the late Mr. David Griffin. Kennedy is a third grader at St. Mary’s School where she was Student of the Month since Pre-K. She enjoys playing softball and basketball. She also attends summer camp.
Serving as Heralds to Queen Elizabeth Kate deVargas were Miss Lilly Ann Boyd and Miss Chloe Yvonne Methvin.
Lilly Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Thomas Boyd. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolton Wilburn Causey, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Boyd. She is a second grader at St. Mary’s School where she is a Terrific Kid. Lilly is a Level 3 Gymnast earning medals in beam, uneven bars, vault and floor routine. She also enjoys swimming and art. Her grandfather, Nolton Causey, was Spring Court King in 1999 and her aunt, the former Lisa Lanell Causey, was Queen in 1994. Her brother, Landon Clovis Sturdivant was presented as a Gentleman of the Court in 2014.
Chloe is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chadwick Methvin. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Tubre and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mead Methvin, all of Natchitoches. She is a second grader at St. Mary’s School. She is a member of the Showstopper’s Dance Team and Storm softball team. She enjoys hunting, shopping and art. Her mother, the former Jamie Tubre, was presented as a Lady of the Court in 1997.
Natchitoches Fire Chief John Wynn cooked up a homemade meal with Mark Myers Jr., the host of a new show called Firehouse Food Destinations. The web series features unique firehouse dishes, while highlighting fire departments and the city they serve. The first episode featuring the Natchitoches Fire Department aired May 4.
Six local fire departments in Louisiana were contacted and Natchitoches was the first to respond. What better City to start this new series in then Natchitoches, the oldest City in the Louisiana Purchase. It also has some of the best cuisine to choose from.
The film crew consisted of firefighters, most of whom dabble in videography, photography and cooking businesses. Allen Dantes works for the Shreveport Fire Department. He came up with the idea for a show that would focus on local fire departments and the history of the towns they serve. He brought in former firefighter John Phelan who runs a company called Black Helmet Films. Mark Meyers Jr. is a chef and host of ReMARKable Foods. TraJuan White fights fires and runs White Prophecy Photography and Videography.
“I reached out to these guys because I knew they could help bring this vision to reality,” said Dantes.
Wynn said he and his firefighters spend a lot of time at the station, which means a lot of time is spent in the kitchen.
“We always bond when we’re cooking breakfast or any of our other meals,” said Wynn, who cooked Natchitoches’ famous meat pies for the show when the crew filmed their first episode in the NFD’s kitchen Jan. 7. But Wynn took it a step further and topped the meat pies off with some delicious seafood etouffée.
The goal is to generate enough interest with this web series so the crew can eventually pitch it to a TV network.
“The food in Natchitoches was amazing,” said Dantes. “We loved the City and we hope every town we fix in is as welcoming and pleasant as the Fire Department and Natchitoches were.”
Dantes appreciates the City’s willingness to help with their project, Northwestern State University for allowing them to film on campus, Lasyone’s for allowing them to film in the kitchen and helping out with the meat pies for the episode, and Super 1 for donating the rest of the food.
The Modern Woodmen of America donated $2,500 to CASA of Central Louisiana. Pictured are Mary Squyres, Merlin Squyres, Suzie Squyres, Debra Farris, CASA Board President Larry Paige, CASA Executive Director Jack Duty, Leta Brown, Ron Brown, CASA Program Support Specialist Emily Dahl, Megan and Madilynn Lee, Mary, and Titus and Luke Pool. CASA thanks Modern Woodmen for this amazing contribution. With help like this CASA can help end child abuse.
