Lifestyle

If you haven’t already located Sew Unique, located at 401 Polk Street (in the old Kilpatrick office), you are in for a delightful new place to browse and shop in. Owner Hannah Touchton is a native of DeSoto Parish and is delighted to offer her boutique items to her clients.

The store is open Tuesday though Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The boutique offers ladies clothing, girls’ clothing, baby items, shoes, jewelry, accessories, candles, bath bombs and various gift items. She will be happy to assist you in picking out just the right items to make up a one-of-a-kind gift basket, and offers free giftwrap. Gift certificates are also an option if you are in doubt of what to get for that special someone.

State Senator John Milkovich (D-Shreveport) is the recipient of the Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Louisiana’s 2019 Leadership Award.

Senator Milkovich was honored with the award on May 8, 2019 by the CWA for his exceptional legislative support for the core issues of the Concerned Women for America, “the family, the sanctity of human life, religious liberty, education, sexual exploitation, national sovereignty, and support for Israel.”

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On Thursday of last week, the Joaquin Ram Concert Band traveled to Bullard High School for the annual UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.

The band received a First Division rating from all three judged for the concert portion of the contest and a 1-2-1 in the sight reading room, earning a First Division (Superior) rating overall in both events. This earned the band a “Concert Sweepstakes” Award for the first time in 9 years! Congratulations to these hard working musical students. (submitted)

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River City Fest Committee Chairman Kathi Wells and her volunteer helpers have moved forward with plans for the 2019 festival despite financial setbacks. It seems that due to changes in the state procedures none of Logansport’s festivals (which include Mardi Gras, July 4th Fireworks show, River City Fest, Christmas Festival, etc.) will qualify for financial aid due to the lack of a hotel/motel in Logansport. The one across the river in Joaquin does not help with Logansport’s tax dollars that the state now requires. With that being said, financial help in the way of sponsors and private or organizational donations are greatly needed and appreciated. What the year Wells called “the year of reconstruction” with the festival is totally true with all conditions, both good and bad, meeting certain criteria on whether it can be achieved. Her first instinct was to cut certain areas, but with the backbone of “where there’s a will, there’s a way,” the show will go on.

The American Sugar Cane League’s Variety Release Committee unanimously approved the release of two new varieties, Ho 12-615 and L 12-201, for commercial planting in the summer of 2019.

The committee is composed of representative researchers from the United States Department of Agriculture, the Louisiana State University Agriculture Center and the League. The committee approved the decision on April 10.

Gregory Gravois, president of the League, said the release of two new varieties in one year is remarkable.

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Spring has arrived and Easter morning will be here before we know it. Families nationwide will be in their yards and seeking perfect Easter photo opportunity. Get your lawn in shape with a few tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

“You want to spruce up your lawn before the kids are out there hunting for eggs,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “If you tidy up the lawn before Easter morning, they’ll have a great time and you’ll get better pictures,. And, a great lawn, starts with a great trim.”

Here are a few tips to help:

Tidy the yard. Remove leaves, branches, and sticks. Make sure pathways are clear and ready for foot traffic and mowing. Clean up playsets and other items that spent the winter outside.

The Grand Cane Trade Days launched their first event for 2019 on March 9, with a tremendous showing of both vendors and “pickers” in search of a perfect item or two. This was a great beginning to carry into the summer activities in Grand Cane.

The next phase of the Grand Cane Trade Days events is scheduled for May 11, with family activities scheduled in the park. Trade Days will be held in downtown Grand Cane from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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