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Events that appear in this column are open to the public. Natchitoches Hope for Paws meets the second Tuesday of the month upstairs at Trinity Episcopal Church at 6 p.m. The Natchitoches 911 Com...
Jul 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Audit says deficits continue for 5th year in police jury federal programs
The police jury ended up in executive session Monday evening after discussing deficits in the Office of Community Services (OCS) that have occurred every year since 2007. CPA Mark Thomas reported o...
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Police jury will sell timber; try to recover money from FEMA
Forestry consultant Ron Prewitt had good news for the police jury Monday evening. He said Mitchell & Prewitt Consultant Foresters Inc. will have a timber sale that should bring in about $40,000. I...
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Just Talkin’
JT has made the mistake in the past of not taking enough pocket money to the Folklife Festival to buy food with. This year he will not make that mistake again. There are just too many delicious ...
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Marthaville Queen’s Pageant will have winners in age categories from Baby to 22
The Marthaville Heritage Society Queen’s Pageant will be in the Marthaville Gymnasium Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. All divisions 0-11 years will compete in Sunday dress. Ages 12-22 years will compete in ...
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Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center at NSU, provided the Rotary Club with an entertaining preview of the upcoming Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival July 20-21.  The theme of the festival is “Celebrating Louisiana’s Folk Music,” and will be hosted at the Prather Coliseum.  The weekend is headlined by Ray Abshire, honorary festival chair, and the three stages of packed music offerings include a wide range of Louisiana sounds along with the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship in Magale Recital from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Crafts will be on isplay from 8-5 Saturday.He closed with a special invitation for families to take their children for the ever-popular Kid Fest Saturday.  A weekend ticket is $11 and is only available in advance by calling 357-4332 until Thursday at 6 p.m. After that tickets are $5 for Friday or Saturday evening or $8 for an all Saturday pass. Children 12 and under free.  For more information call (318) 357- 4332 or go to http://louisianafolklife.nsula.edu.  From left are new Rotary member, Tim Blankenbaker, Rasmussen and Rotary president-elect Josh Manuel.
Folk Festival Director
Dr. Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center at NSU, provided the Rotary Club with an entertaining preview of the upcoming Natchitoches/NSU Folk Festival July 20-21.  The theme o...
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As a part of the literacy module, PREP candidates completed a project on Louisiana’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan (LaCLiP).  Schbrett Lewis created a PowerPoint presentation on the adolescent component of the plan.
NSU PREP is anternative certification program with 1-year completion time
Northwestern State University’s Practitioner Teacher Program (PREP) is underway.  PREP is the summer-intensive alternate certification program leading to Louisiana teacher certification in one year...
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Tina French’s preschool class at Fay’s Daycare dressed as cowboys and cowgirls during their unit on the Wild West. They made cornbread, pigs-in-a-blanket and ate sausages and crackers. They also enjoyed learning hot to twirl a lasso. In front is Aniyah Jones. On middle row are Gavin Eaves, Raychel Wilson, Jace Ferrier, Devontai Johnson, Rylee Fredieu and Jaxon Mitchell. On back row are Gage Berry, Kylie Cason and Olivia Bryant.
Cute Kids

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Town hall to discuss hotel planned for Thursday
There will be a town hall meeting Thursday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the downtown hotel development. Mayor Lee Posey said the meeting will include an update on the proposed hotel to be built...
Jul 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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announces new start time
The City of Natchitoches has announced there will be a change in the time of its regularly scheduled City Council meetings. Beginning Monday, July 23, the Natchitoches City Council meeting will beg...
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Northwestern State physics profesor Chris McMullen has written his second eBook on basic astronomy principles.
Physics professor pens second astronomy book
A Northwestern State University professor of physics and astronomy has produced an eBook that provides a visual introduction to some basic astronomy concepts, such as explaining the phases of the m...
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Members of the Natchitoches Federation of Teachers and School Employees attended the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Union Leadership Institute June 13 - 14 in Baton Rouge.They heard updates on the recent legislative session, including a report on lawsuits filed by the Federation to challenge Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education agenda. From left are Jeannie Bacon, Auna Oncay, LFT President Steve Monaghan, LFT Field Representative Carla Rollins and Belinda Hearns.
Retired Teachers’ Officers

Jul 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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NSU’s Theta Chi Fraternity wins coveted award at national convention
The Eta Omicron chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at Northwestern State University received the Chapter Achievement Award at the Theta Chi convention held recently in Palm Springs, Calif. The award i...
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Parents and caregivers are ones to protect children from drowning
With many in Louisiana retreating to the water to cool off as summer temperatures rise, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and the Department of Children and Family Services (DC...
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Kiwanis, school board collecting uniforms
The Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches are conducting a school uniform drive.  School uniforms, belts, shoes, supplies, can be dropped off at 310 Royal St. For m...
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COA seeking fans for seniors
Because of hot weather, the Council on Aging is collecting fans for seniors since it has no fans left. To donate a fan, take it to the  Council on Aging at 1016 Keyser Avenue.   The COA is also ac...
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Area ahead of rainfall for July
Thunderstorms along with scattered rain showers this week provided Natchitoches Parish with some relief from extreme heat and a reduction to moderate drought intensity.  The rainfall was caused by...
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Sen. Gerald Long spoke to the Rotary Club July 10. From left are Rotary President Mike Newton; Rotarian with the Program John Godfrey, Long, Rotarian Mayor Lee Posey and Rotarian Clerk of Court Louie Bernard.
Senator says rumors untrue that NSU is facing crippling financial cuts
Sen. Gerald Long, provided the Natchitoches Rotary Club with an in-depth review of key pieces of recent legislation effecting the local area.   He first stated that he wanted to dispel the rumors ...
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Natchitoches Magnet science teacher Jessica Church works with fellow instructors on a lesson at the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy program in Huntsville, Ala.
Teacher joins others from 19 countries to learn STEM principles at space center
By Andrew Shirley Jessica Church, a science teacher at Natchitoches Magnet School, joined 185 teachers from 19 countries at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. as part of the Honey...
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OCS office will take appointments for energy assistance; first-come, first served
Natchitoches Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services (OCS) is announcing the availability of funds dedicated to assist low income households with their energy payments in Natchitoches Paris...
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