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Northwestern State University’s Reserve Officer Training Corps held a commissioning ceremony for senior cadets who earned their diplomas during commencement on Dec. 14.Brigadier General William B. Hickman administered the oaths to, from left, Second Lieutenants Kimberly Crosby, Kristen Daisy, Robeneyce Green, Michael Marks, Tyshia Jackson and JeDerian Williams.  The event included officers’ families in a pinning ceremony, first salutes and presentation of gifts.
Earn Commissions

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Community Events
Events that appear in this column are open to the public. The Community Reinforcement Center Food Drive will be Dec. 23-March 31 to help neighbors who are hungry. Those wanting to participate can...
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The cheerleaders and friends at Natchitoches Magnet danced at the Christmas program Dec. 19.
A Manget School Christmas

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La. Public Service Commissioner from District 5, Foster Campbell, spoke to the Natchitoches Roary Club. From left are Rotarian Rick Nowlin, Campbell and Bill Robertson, executive assistant to Campbell.
Public service commissioner details ‘jail house’ telephone rate changes; help for abuse victims
Foster Campbell, La. Public Service Commissioner, District 5, provided the Natchitoches Rotary Club with an overview of the commission’s role in regulating the utilities that provide electricity, d...
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Just Talkin’
JT is has been asked often these days about how his work load will change when the Natchitoches Times returns to publishing twice a week instead of five times a week. It’s a valid question and to b...
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People’s State Bank contributed to the Cane River Children’ Services to help create a joyful holiday experience for children in care. CRCS provides therapeutic intervention for children who have behavior and emotional problems because of abuse, neglect and dysfunctional family systems. From left are Cane River representatives Angie Courville and Shereka Jefferson and Peoples vice president/CRA officer LaCarsha Babers and office manager of the Royal Street branch Ashley Feazell.
Christmas Gift

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NSU Elementary Lab. presented its Christmas play Dec. 12 in AA Fredericks Auditorium at NSU. The fifth grade class performed “The Leader of the Pack,” a play about Santa and his desire to trade his sleigh for a Harley Motorcycle. Each class performed 2 musical numbers. The production was directed by librarian Lisa Wiggins.
NSU Elementary Lab. Christmas play

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During Reading on the River, 4-H Junior Leaders volunteered at their booth which promoted the importance of physical activity with an interactive “Spin the Wheel” game. Each participant won a prize and was given educational literature from the LSU AgCenter and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. From left are Kourtney Bush and Taylor Roberts.
4-H News

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Toys Collected
St. Mary’s School 4-H Club collected toys for Radio MASH (‘Make a Smile Happen’), an annual toy drive for less-fortunate children. Fifth graders Zoe Brock, left, and Carissa Kautz stand in front of...
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City will trim trees in February
The City of Natchitoches will begin a citywide tree trimming effort on Feb. 1, 2013. Overhanging tree limbs are causing problems and must be trimmed to prevent future issues. Currently, many limbs...
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Center having food drive for needy
The Community Reinforcement Center Food Drive will be Dec. 23-March 31 to help neighbors who are hungry. Those wanting to participate can take non-perishable food items to 1216 Texas St. The driv...
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Dollie Mahoney was a veteran of the tax assessor’s office when she won the election in October of 2011.
30 years of ‘life experience’ paying off for tax assessor
Story and Photo by Steven Niette Dollie Mahoney is no stranger to the Natchitoches Parish Tax Assessor’s Office. Perhaps that’s why Natchitoches Parish voters chose her to be the new assessor aft...
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Building permits show construction brisk in parish
The parish collected building permit fees totaling $26,157 for October-December. Residential-Addition Richard Smith, 169 Mary Drive, $13,370 Flora Community Center, 1500 Hwy. 120, Robeline, $20,000...
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Lora Cole, 7, asked for American Girl dolls.
Merry Christmas

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Commission approves COA loan
BATON ROUGE, LA –A Natchitoches project is among several approved by the The State Bond Commission Thursday. The Bond Commission also approved over $4 million in savings by refinancing existing ...
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NSU awards degrees to 849 students during fall commencement; summer grads named
Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 849 students Friday, Dec. 14 at Fall Commencement Exercises in Prather Coliseum.  Paul Rainwater, chief of staff for Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal...
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Morrow
Councilwoman is delegate to Boston exposition in Boston
Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow of District 3 attended the National League of Cities (NLC) Exposition in Boston Nov. 28-Dec.1 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The NLC conference is the ol...
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Kuroda
Who’s Who at Northwestern State
Name: Dr. Masahito Kuroda Title: Assistant Professor of Euphonium/Tuba/Music Technology Education: Bachelor of Music Education from Tokyo Gakugei University; Master of Music from Morehead State;  ...
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St. Mary’s School teacher Susu Burke’s fifth grade class made gingerbread houses using milk cartons and confections. On front row from left are Renea Cunningham, Kathryn Lee, Isabella Peluso, Ragan Hale, Maci Messenger and Makenzie Waxley. On middle row are Mary Anna Scruggs, Emily Maggio, Maria Bienvenu, Madison Gardiner, Meredith Matt, Macy Vascocu, Carissa Kautz and Zoe Brock. On back row are Mallory Lee, Madelyn Gardner, Uriel Rodriguez, Jordan White, Thomas Howell, William Broadway, Caleb Snody and Garrett Mitcham.
Gingerbread houses

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New website at NSU recalls ‘Memories from the Hill’
Northwestern State University has added a new page to its Traditions website. The new page, “Memories from the Hill,” recalls special events and traditions of life in Natchitoches and Northwestern ...
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