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Northwest La. Technical College professor Petula Holden is excited for her first male student, Adam Wilson. Wilson recently passed the state boards in cosmetology.
Student succeeds despite stereotypes
Adam Wilson successfully completed a 1,500-hour, 15-month program of cosmetology at the Natchitoches branch of Northwest La. Technical College. Professor Petula Holden says Adam Wilson is the firs...
Aug 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Last year's jazz costume was a team favorite
Competitive dance team is more like family
By Amanda Franko-Tobin Fans of the reality show Dance Moms may be surprised at the lighthearted banter permeating Renee’s Dance Studio moments before the first meeting of the competitive season. ...
Aug 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lions Campers Brooke Setoon and Ashley Fournier celebrate their scholarships with camp director Ray Cecil, Tina and Wayne Ragan, Lois Pickering and Jamie Alexander.
Scholarships, tasty meals for campers and guests
By Tina Ragan The La. Lions Camp in Anacoco is a summer program for boys and girls who have physical or mental disabilities and for youth with diabetes. The children can start attending camp at th...
Aug 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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3 cans of frozen concentrate Lemonade 3 10oz. packages of frozen sweetened strawberries 3 liters of sparkling water Ice Blend strawberries and lemonade concentrate in a blender. Pour in large pitcher or punch bowl. Add soda water and ice. Stir.
Strawberries in Every Dish
Strawberries are delicious this time of year. They are pleasing to the eye and look great sitting on a plate as a garnish. They grow fresh in the South through August, and these recipes will kee...
Aug 15, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Laid Down, a graphite piece by Lawrence Baker, won the Best of Show award for the Natchitoches Art Guild Juried Competition.
Art guild announces winners
Months of preparation for the Natchitoches Art Guild Juried Competition and Exhibition culminated in the selection of winning art pieces on Saturday, Aug. 4 in the Natchitoches Art Gallery. The gal...
Aug 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Josh Smoak of Shreveport, Laurel Giacone of Metairie, Melanie Maggio of Natchitoches and Brandon Dale of Lafayette attended Girls and Boys Nation this summer. Both programs foster political participation and leadership. The Louisiana delegates got a chance to meet many politicians, including Sen. David Vitter.
Student gains political experience, meets president
By Amanda Franko-Tobin Amidst a summer of Trailblazer camp and cheerleading practice, Melanie Maggio wrote bills, voted for president and debated before senate. She accomplished these lofty activi...
Aug 11, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kyle Smith assists Samantha Coutee in trying on Lady Gaga’s first-ever perfume. Both appreciate the fragrance’s smell and unique color.
Lady Gaga’s perfume is risqué but not risky
By Amanda Franko-Tobin Lady Gaga adds another moniker to her formidable list of personality. At the end of the month, the singer/songwriter/dance queen becomes a fragrance master with the launch of...
Aug 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Marianna Dorsey and Kenyatta Arthur will attend Provencal Elementary and Middle School. They are shopping with Rosa Medlow.
Students, teachers, parents approach school year with excitement, nerves
As summer vacation winds to a close and the school year looms imminent, the atmosphere is one of frenzied anticipation and a bit of regret. Teachers, students and parents share some common themes i...
Aug 07, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rick Woodward of Double XX jerky displays his black pepper flavor. This was the easiest flavor to finalize, most take six months to a year.
Creative pastime transforms into delicious sales
By: Amanda Franko-Tobin When Rick Woodward is not teaching anthropology and geology at Bossier parish community college, he develops what some may consider a strange and delicious hobby. Woodward ...
Aug 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hunter Randall, Jessica Edward, Charlea Edward, Addison Edward, Madison Pleasant and Anna Loftin attended the National Junior Heifer Show along with toddlers Kix Lee and Will Pleasant.
Students excel at Junior Heifer and Simmental Shows
Louisiana was well represented at the National Junior Heifer Show in Lima, Ohio June 16-22. The theme was “Grab your Chi’s and head to the Maine event”. Six junior livestock exhibitors traveled...
Aug 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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