Lifestyle

Jay Burford, founder of Fellowship Community Church in Gloster, took a group canoeing on the Buffalo River on June 11-14th. This year marks the 30th annual trip that Jay has led, 30 consecutive years in a row. This year’s group consisted of 40 men and teenage boys. It’s a four-day trip that always starts at noon on a Tuesday and ends around 2:00 p.m on Friday.

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On Friday, May 31, 2019, Betty Dillard Holder was honored on her 90th birthday with a celebration at the home of Butch and Synda Dillard in Frierson.

“Aunt” Betty grew up in the Sardis Community, which is located between Farmerville and Ruston, and was married for 62 years to John Felix Holder, who is now deceased. The union resulted in two sons, Johnny and David, who also have passed. The Holders were the owners and operators of the popular Mr. Swiss Restaurant for 32 years, which ceased to operate under their ownership when John passed away in 2009.

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On May 23, 2019, the DeSoto Council on Aging sponsored the Older American’s Day Celebration at the DeSoto High Alumni Association located at 1216 Old Jefferson Hwy in Mansfield.

Senior citizens of Desoto Parish, ages 60 and above, enjoyed lunch provided by DeSoto Parish Sheriff ’s Office.

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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.