Lifestyle

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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Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits!

Lots of rabbits are on display at the Logansport Branch Library this month. Kara Holiman has been collecting rabbits for over 40 years. Her grandfather raised rabbits and ever since Kara was five years old, she has taken an interest in the rabbits. When asked if she had a favorite, it was hard for her to say, as she loves them all!

Part of the early collection was destroyed in a house fire; however, the ones on display are only a small portion of her current collection. Miss Kara’s collection includes: a teapot from England, salt and pepper shakers, a cookie

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Stonewall Homemakers met on March 14, 2019 at the Stonewall Town Hall. After the pledge and prayer, we drove to Shreveport for a tour of the Logan Mansion.

Lafayette Robert Logan, a very successful ice manufacturer and beer

distributor, built the Logan Mansion in 1897. The present owner, Vicki LeBrun, took us on a tour of the mansion.

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The Mansfield Lions Club is in the process of planning its annual plate lunch fundraiser. This year’s event will be held Friday, April 12, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Mansfield, located at 1710 McArthur Drive.

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On March 28, 2019 Sheriff Jayson Richardson hosted a Retirees Breakfast for all retired law enforcement within the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office. This is a bi-annual event that is held at the DeSoto Parish Training Center and has been a huge success. Pancakes, biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, and refreshments were graciously provided by Pirogues Catering Service.

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Would you like to win a two night three day mini vacation to Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas? The Logansport PTO is holding a raffle with the lucky name drawn winning just that.

Tickets are $10.00 each and the deadline to purchase them is April 18. The drawing will be held the following day, April 19.

The winner will be able to choose the day that they would like to set their trip up, but travel expense and extras such as meals are not included. The winning ticket furnishes you four family passes to the water park and your room at Great Wolf Lodge.

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On March 19, 2019, Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the DeSoto Council On Aging hosted Senior Fun Day at the DeSoto Parish Training Facility. Lunch was provided by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office which consisted of fried fish, chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, and ice cream for the over 100 senior citizens in attendance.

Many door prizes were given out as local seniors participated in Blackout BINGO among other games.

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The DeSoto Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony welcoming Nolen’s Towing and Recovering Service as the newest business in Mansfield. Guests were treated to cake, cookies, and coffee as they toured the business located at 13712 Hwy 171. It was owner Randy Nolen’s birthday, giving the business and him a double reason to celebrate, along with his wife, Monica.

Roy and Paula Nolen, who are the parents of Randy, originally founded the business in 1967 in Coushatta. There are now three locations of Nolen’s with the newest one being in Mansfield. The location in Coushatta, the original, offers paint and bodywork as well as their wrecker service. The Bossier location is a wrecker service location only, and the Mansfield business services towing needs. They Nolens have future plans to add other services as the business grows and the need arises for expansion. Randy and Monica took over the business in 2000.