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Parent Ben Fidelak visited St. Mary’s School teacher Laura Hogg’s third grade class to discuss electrical energy. He performed an experiment using a flashlight to demonstrate open and closed circuits. On first row from left are Sarah Thibodaux, Leah Swanstrom and Gracie Chasteen. On second row are Alaina Wright, Erin Seaman, Kenzie Lipa, Haley Hicks, Blake Matkin and Cole Fisher. On third row are Jordan Gibson, John Henry Ingrish, William Mayeux and Trace Bonnette. On fourth row are Austin Hoffpauir, Hogg, Ben Fidelak, Graeme Fidelak and Anna Kate Jackson.
Science Demonstrated

Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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1 student on Dean’s List; 1 is McNeese grad
Dominique Raymond of Natchitoches, a second-year student in Rochester Institute of Technology’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Times will not publish Dec. 25
There will be no Natchitoches Times Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25. The next edition will be Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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A class of education majors at Northwestern State University decorated colorful bags to hold books and activity materials designed to encourage preschoolers to read. Participating were, front row from left, Emily Strahan of Marthaville, Emily Arledge of Denton, Texas; Tabitha Nunley of Shreveport, Tori Sanford of Castor, Kelly Word of Hall Summit and Mallory Bedgood of Goldonna.  On the back row are Hannah Clarius of Bentley, Christian Sepulvado of Noble, Kady White of Natchitoches, Bobbie Lewing of Many, Olivia Blanchet of Carencro, Olivia Clouse of Anacoco and Lauren Dearmond of Houma.
Project encourages pre-schoolers to read
Upper level students in Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development participated in a service-learning project designed to encourage reading among 2- and 3-year-old c...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Love fund established for infant with heart defect
A love fund has been set up for Joseph Ryan, infant son of Jeremie and Kathryn (Katie) Ryan, and contributions can be made at any branch of City Bank and Trust. Joseph was born Friday, Dec. 14 and ...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Festival events continue until Christmas Eve
• Snowfest will be on the riverbank from 4-8 p.m. There will be 110 feet of snow on Frosty’s Avalanche Slide. There is a 42-inch height requirement and slides are $3. Saturday, Dec. 22 • Snowfest w...
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St. Mary’s School announced its Terrific Kids for December. On front row from left are Anna Thibodaux, Brianna McConathy, Ava Errington and Abigail Ramian. On middle row are Ben Bienvenu, Amelia Strahan, Caleb Snody, Andrew Godfrey and Sarah Wheat. On back row are principal Phyllis Scott, Hannah Metoyer, Olivia Miller and Kiwanian LaCarsha Babers. Not pictured is Gracie Chasteen.
St. Mary’s Terrific Kids

Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kiwanis Club ‘Coats for Kids’ underway
The Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches and Porter’s Cleaners are holding their annual Coats for Kids Drive. The club and cleaners will accept donations until Jan. 15. They are seeking new and/or slightl...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ward’s lists holiday collection changes
The holiday trash collection schedule for the weeks of Dec. 23-Dec. 30 has been released: Monday: Monday’s route Tuesday: no service Wednesday: Tuesday’s route Thursday: Wednesday’s and Thursday’...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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East Natchitoches Elementary and Middle School announced its Terrific Kids for December. On front row from left are Catelyn McClinton, Jordan Hardy, Tyrique Davis, Antoine Gardner and Haley Bonner. On middle row are Monica Johnson, LaProchs Paige, Kaitlyn Queen, Layla Raymond, Kion Joseph and Jeremy Robinson. On back row are Kiwanian Katrice Baker, Dalexia Sykes, Keyairra Mitchell, Trey Solitare, Jessica Burrell, Tristain Kitishian, Daysha Anthony and school secretary Kenika Revels.
East Natchitoches Terrific Kids

Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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University closes for holidays
Northwestern State University will be closed through Jan. 1 for the Christmas/New Year’s break. Administrative offices will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2. The Wellness, Recreation and Activities Center ...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Calling in 5th grade leads student to seek online degree with goal to be Master Teacher
Mary Register felt a calling to be a teacher when she was in fifth grade. “I would sit in class during a lesson and think about what I would do differently or the same if I was teaching the lesson,...
Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Natchitoches Magnet announced its Terrific Kids for December. On front row from left are Ryan LaCaze, Megan Helaire, Ethan Hudson, John Burton, Preslie Durbin and Christopher Johnson. On middle row are Bess Deford, Baily Willis, Brandon Conant and Zachary McPherson. On back row are Kiwanian Tara Nelson, Jasmine Davis, Madison Lemoine, Derilyn Flanagan, Griffianna Paige, Kayla Jackson and principal Julee’ Wright. Not pictured are Kenneth Penrod.
Magnet Terrific Kids

Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lakeview High School athletes Megan Graham, left, and Collin Williams were the recipients of the Wendy’s Heisman Athletic Leadership Award. One male and one female student were selected based on leadership ability, academic achievement and athletic accomplishment. Graham plays softball and Williams played football for four years.
Wins Awards

Dec 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jindal donors get preferential treatment in form of tax breaks
BATON ROUGE (CNS)—Unless the Revenue Study Commission’s report on the state’s tax structure is destined to become just another government study that gathers dust, it must address one significant f...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Peoples State Bank participated in the Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging blanket drive. From left are Sherri Outlaw, Marilyn Brungart, Tara Nelson, John Lynch, Kathy Green, Melissa Walker and Kenna Matthews.
COA Blanket Drive

Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mali Simmons Natchitoches Magnet Student of the Year Elementary
Schools send their best to Student of the Year
The Natchitoches Parish Students of the Year are Mali Simmons, elementary; Hannah Giddens, middle/jr. high; and Quincie McConathy, high school. Simmons and Giddens attend Natchitoches Magnet School...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lakeview High School teacher Joan Buswell’s business class completed a project in which they developed a new business and business plan. The students presented a commercial or skit to describe their business. Lucas Thomas, left, Samantha Shoemaker, Emily Smith and Dillon Hemperley proposed an entertainment club for Fairview. Buswell is Lakeview’s Career and Technical Education teacher and the Beta Club sponsor.
Serious Business

Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Seventh graders Yasmine Bradley, left, Teanna Walker and Lakyra Green taught choreography to the cast of L.P Vaughn’s musical ‘Snow Biz.’ Not pictured is Ciara Blades.
Snow Biz comes to L.P.Vaughn
L.P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School presented ‘Snow Biz,’ a musical salute to the joys of winter, Dec. 18 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for students and at 5:30 p.m. for the public. The musical is by t...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Christmas events continue Dec. 21-24.
Friday, Dec. 21 • The National Park Service will host Historic District walking tours at 2 p.m. The event is free. • Snowfest will be on the riverbank from 4-8 p.m. There will be 110 feet of snow o...
Dec 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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