The Natchitoches City Council passed a proclamation at its Sept. 9 meeting declaring September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the City Of Natchitoches
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, and accounts for more deaths than any other gynecologic cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that 22,440 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the U.S.
Leah Lentz works with area high schools, NSU and the Natchitoches community to “Turn the Town Teal” during the month of September to raise awareness.
Every Tuesday of September, residents can Turn Teal and help raise awareness.
Turn Teal Natchitoches is spearheaded by Leah Coleman Lentz in memory of her mother, Sue Gregory Coleman, who lost her battle with ovarian cancer in 2012. Lentz, a counselor at Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, has for the last several years organized events to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its impact on the community.
Recognition of the warning signs are essential to an early detection and effective treatment; and early symptoms of ovarian cancer are commonly overlooked, public awareness and knowledge are essential to getting a diagnosis before the cancer worsens. It is critical that those affected by ovarian cancer have the proper resources and access to health care to prevent, detect, treat, and ultimately defeat ovarian cancer and all cancers.
Other agenda items included:
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Employee Of The Month Clayton Rhodes
PLANNING & ZONING – INTRODUCTION:
Amend Ordinance No. 64 Of 2001 By Changing Zoning Classification Of Property Described As Follows: To rezone the following: Lot 5 of East Broadmoor Subdivision, Unit #2, Less 0.011 Acre to Highway Department.
This is the location of Roma’s, which will soon be reopened as Pinocchio’s Italian Restaurant
ORDINANCES – FINAL:
Amend And Re-Enact Section 8-4 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Natchitoches, Which Section Provides For Permit Fees For Permits For New Construction, Alteration, Repair And Remodeling Of Structures In The City Of Natchitoches, Providing For Advertising, Further Providing For Severability, And Further Providing For A Repealer And Effective Date Of Ordinance.
Amend The 2024-2025 Budget To Reflect Additional Revenues And Expenditures.
RESOLUTIONS:
Advertise And Accept Bids Consisting Of Replace Airfield Signage And Lights, At The Natchitoches Regional Airport State Project No. H.015676
Execute Change Order No. One To The Agreement Between The City Of Natchitoches And Regional Construction, LLC Consisting Of Ag Ramp/Wash Rack Airport Improvements, State Project No. H. 015663 Natchitoches Regional Airport La DOTD Project Nos. H.014026. (Bid No. 0665)
Approve A Temporary Site License With New Cingular Wireless Pcs And Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Ronnie Williams, Jr., To Execute Same On Behalf Of The City Of Natchitoches, Louisiana
Appoint Dean Lemoine To Fill The Unexpired Term Of Sam Parker As Commissioner On The Natchitoches Airport Advisory Commission For The City Of Natchitoches
The next scheduled City Council meeting will be September 23, 2024.