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Wed
08
Jun

Local LSMSA Seniors Receive Excellence Awards During Ceremony

Members of the Class of 2016 at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts were recognized with excellence awards during the 32nd annual senior recognition program held Friday, May 20, in the A.A. Fredericks auditorium located on the campus of Northwestern State University.
 
Wed
08
Jun

NW LTC Mansfield Campus’ Energy Services Students Received T-2 Safety Certification

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Northwest LTC Mansfield Campus Students received their training and certification in T-2 Safety, Ashlynn Sanders and Morgan Dill. The main purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge and skills required to understand, manage, test and document the process safety systems that are found on each production facility.
 
Wed
01
Jun

Red Beans and Rice Benefit Slated for Lyric Gates on June 18

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Lyric Gates, son of Kristopher and Paige Gates, was born 10 weeks prematurely. A Red Beans and Rice Fundraiser will be held to help with medical related expenses. Plates are $7.00 and include red beans and rice, green beans, cornbread, dessert, and tea. A bake sale is also in the works. The entire benefit will be held at the Stanley Community Center on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Also, another fundraiser is currently underway for a DPMS Oracle AR 15.556 cal with a 10 and 30 round mag. This also comes with $50 gift certificate to Desoto Pawn in Kickapoo. Raffle tickets are being sold at $5.00 each. 

 

Wed
01
Jun

Mansfield Campus Spring 2016 Graduation

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College – Mansfield Campus held their Spring 2016 Commencement on Friday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Clista A. Calhoun Center. Stephen Peterson, Mansfield Nursing Center Administrator, was the guest speaker. This is one of the largest graduating classes that Mansfield Campus has had in a long time – 42 Graduates. Cathy Toups, Adult Ed Instructor, recognized Justin Pepmiller for receiving his Hi-Set (formally GED) Diploma. Justin has been enrolled in the Electrician program at the Mansfield Campus and scheduled graduate with a technical diploma in Electrical Commercial Wiring II in May 2017. 

 

Wed
25
May

Mansfield Garden Club May Meeting

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By: Beth McLaren
 
The Mansfield Garden Club met May 18, 2016, at Helen Calhoun’s Garden on the Lake Road ending the calendar year. Twenty-nine members enjoyed the food and fellowship. This was a record for attendance for a meeting this year. Velda Neilson, Secretary, called the roll and commented on reasons why the other five members were unable to attend.
 
Wed
25
May

Ritter’s Residence for Garden of the Month

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Sudie Marie Ritterʼs residence on Laura Street has been selected as Garden of the Month for May by the Mansfield Garden Club. The beautiful landscaping of the Ritter residence overflows with lilies and spring flowers, with a perfect selection of greenery complimenting the yard.
 
Wed
18
May

Robert May Speaks to Mansfield Lions

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Mansfield Lions Club had Robert May from the Defensive Tactics Institute as the speaker on May 10th. During the presentation, many areas of Self-Defense and Situational Awareness were shared with the members and guests.
 
 
Wed
18
May

Ford and Arbuckle to Wed

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Brad and Crystal Ford of Belmont and Rodney and Carol Arbuckle of Stonewall would like to announce the upcoming wedding of Brooke Elizabeth Ford and Micah Eli Arbuckle. Brooke is the paternal granddaughter of Lloyd and Evelyn Ford of Belmont, LA.
 
 
Wed
11
May

Mansfield Lions Fundraiser Deemed a Success

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On April 15, the Mansfield Lion’s Club held its red beans and rice fundraiser. We want to thank everyone that bought meals and made donations. Your support helped make the fundraiser a success.
 
Wed
11
May

Books & Biscuits Book Club May Meeting

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By: Edith Herring

The Books & Biscuits Book Club held their May meeting at the Village Cuisine for lunch and discussion of the book, “My Sunshine Away” by M. O. Walsh. Linda Sibley led the discussion of the book by Louisiana author Walsh, who grew up in Baton Rouge, which is the setting of his fiction piece.
 

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