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Chris Paige, left, was elected vice chairman of the Parish Commission and Rodney Bedgood, was elected chairman during the Jan. 10 meeting. Bedgood represents District 4 and Paige represensts District 1.
Parish Commission

Jan 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Just Talkin’
JT doesn’t have much to say this week but did hear one humorous tidbit from school board member Russ Danzy. Russ lives in Provencal and has some cattle and a special bull. Seems when the bull was ...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Institute and society award RoyOMartin employee for excellence and leadership in manufacturing
Alexandria, LA –– Connie Baker, RoyOMartin-Plywood human resource director, was recently recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix, and the Society of Manufacturing...
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L.P. Vaughn Elementary and Middle School announced its Star Students for the week of Dec. 17. On front row from left are Christopher Berryman, J’unti Franklin and Jaylen Taylor. On back row are Xavier Mitchell, Jon Goodrow and Christian Reliford.
Star Students

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Arlena Schott demonstrates how to make a fairy garden.
Nursery to host workshop on Fairy Gardens
Arlena Schott will conduct a workshop on fairy gardening at Natural Springs Sunday Jan. 20 at 1:30 p.m. It will be a hands-on seminar in which those attending can build their own fairy garden. Natu...
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Northwestern State University students returned to class for the Spring semester amid cold downpours Monday morning.  Late registration will continue through Jan. 23.  Students can begin the process by visiting nsula.edu and clicking on NSUConnect.  An eight-week A-term that began Monday will end on March 9.  An eight-week B Term will be March 11 through the end of the semester on May 3.
First Day of School

Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sheriff’s office taking delinquent tax property sale online; 1st one in May
Anyone who wants to participate in the tax sale can register online prior to the sale at www.CivicSource.com
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Auditors give ‘clean’ unqualified report on City finances
The report for the City’s audit of the 2012 fiscal year was “clean and unqualified” according to CPA’s Jessica Broadway and Mark Thomas, who talked about the audit at the City Council meeting Monda...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Registered nurse must consult with physician to plan individualized care for home health patient
By Gail Batson, RN, MSN The previous column concluded with an explanation of the second of two criteria that may qualify a prospective patient for Home Health services. A Home Health patient must ...
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Consultant Thomas Weiss taught techniques for using a GIS system for historical mapping. From left are Weiss and workshop participants Tom Rivers, Amelia Bison and Jake Rivers. Not shown is Robert Caldwell.
Grant funds mapping of Los Adais
For historical researchers Rhonda Gauthier and Robert Caldwell, tracking the descendants of those who lived at Los Adais 200 years is more than just a project. “We’re part of that history,” Gauthi...
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Jaycees seek recipient tournament proceeds
The Natchitoches Area Jaycees are looking for an organization to be the recipient of proceeds from group’s annual golf tournament. Those interested in being the recipient should complete a request ...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Natchitoches Lions Club listened to presentations by health club directors for its first meeting of the year. The directors talked about what their clubs offer and how someone can develop a healthier lifestyle. Carmel Byrd, manager of the NSU RAC, offers an indoor track, steam rooms and classes for members. Bernie Harris, owner of Warehouse Fitness, offers 24-hour fitness, personal trainers, tanning beds and yoga, Pilates and Zumba classes. From left are Byrd, Harris and Lions Club president Keith Miller. Not pictured is Ron Corkern of Basic Health and Fitness, who offers 24-hour service, personal trainers and yoga and Pilates classes.
Lions Club

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David C. Young III, left, received a certificate of recognition from Veterans and Memorial Park Committee co-chair Aaron Johnson for his father’s contribution to the park. David C. Young II, who was unable to attend due to illness, graduated from Westpoint in 1955 and entered the Army. According to his son, Young was the first person in Natchitoches Parish to serve in Vietnam, during which time he was a captain. He was honorably discharged as a major.
244 Honor Bricks in first order for veterans park
The Veterans and Memorial Park Committee has received the first order of honor bricks for park construction, which has been delayed due to inclement weather. The 244 bricks were purchased in honor ...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rainfall to date
Shreveport National Weather Service Cooperative Observer  Twenty-four hour precipitation amounts ending at 8 a.m. Wednesday: Jan. 16....0.21 Jan. 15....0.68 Jan. 14....0.61 Jan. 13....0.20 Jan. 12...
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Boxtops must have this logo to be eligible for the awards program
Box tops bringing in big bucks for schools; dozens of companies participating
Participating products in the Box Tops for Education program include Cheerios, Chex, Betty Crocker, Gold Medal Flour, Fiber One Cereals, Kix, Wheaties, Total, Pillsbury Toaster Pastries, Wanchai Fe...
Jan 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rain good for Sibley Lake and Cane River
Sibley Lake has been steadily on the rise over the last eight days. According to Keith Thompson, manager of Sibley Lake Patrol, the water level reached 115.58 feet above mean sea level Jan. 15. Tha...
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The Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial park will be behind the old courthouse on Second Street.
Veterans park will be centrally located next to courthouse
The Natchitoches Parish Veterans and Memorial Park will be located behind the Old Courthouse. Design features include: • a curved monument visible from both Church St. and Second St. with the names...
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DOTD issues road warnings
With the possibility of continued heavy rain and flooding in the forecast, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that the department staff is prepared to deal ...
Jan 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Parish Council to meet
Chairman Rodney Bedgood has called a special meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council for Thursday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. to cancel the Jan. 21 meeting that would have been on Martin Luther King...
Jan 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rainfall ranges from 5-8 inches in parish
Shreveport National Weather Service Cooperative Observer  A heavy rainfall event occurred in Natchitoches Parish Tuesday into Wednesday with excessive rainfall observed in southern Natchitoches Par...
Jan 12, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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