Lifestyle

Stop by the Logansport Branch Library throughout the month of June to see this cool, summer display. You won’t see a hermit crab when you view this display, but you will see some of their shells, other seashells and a beach scene.

A hermit crab is an animal best known for its habit of occupying the empty shell of a snail. The crab uses the shell to protect its soft abdomen. As hermit crabs grow, they exchange their shells for larger ones.

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Mansfield State Historic Site staff, in collaboration with the DeSoto Parish Tourism Bureau, will offer a walking tour of downtown Mansfield on Saturday, June 17.Time, progress, and neglect have been the death of many historic structures in downtown Mansfield.Though gone, their roles in Mansfield’s history still linger like a spirit. The tour will focus on a few buildings and sites that had a great impact on Mansfield’sante bellum, Civil War era, and recent past. Gripping stories of Mansfield’s history will help preserve these historic places to take on a modern role, instead of being lost forever. So come celebrate Great Outdoors Month by taking part in this tour.

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Look back to the days of the community outing, blankets on the ground, and games for every one to play, as Mansfield State Historic Site hosts a Community Picnic Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. In conjunction with American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day and Great Outdoors Month,park staff and volunteers will present visitors with examples of what was commonly seen at a Victorian era picnic, and encourage visitors to take part in period games such as Town Ball.Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and make a day of it at the park! So come on joy the games, walking trails,and family time!

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Curt Iles, author of a dozen books celebrating life in Louisiana’s Pineywoods, is preparing to publish his latest novel, “As the Crow Flies.”

The historical fiction title is scheduled for release on Labor Day 2017. As the Crow Flies is the third book in the “Westport Series” that began with the novels “The Wayfaring Strangers” (2007) and “A Good Place” (2009).

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Local author, Barbara Walsworth, donated her book, “The Red Dirt Road,” to the Mansfield Main Library.

“The Red Dirt Road” is a dramatic portrayal of a family’s struggle to overcome poverty, loss and grief. In the summer of 1962, 14-year-old Partheny Preiste’s abusive, alcoholic father moved his family from southwest Texas to the backwoods of northwest Louisiana and then immediately abandons them. While struggling for the basic necessities, they discover someone is watching from the surrounding woods. And, even more disturbing, they learn of the recent murder of a small black child found in the swamp behind their shanty. What this evil wants and takes almost destroys this family. They battle to keep their faith and stay strong in the face of a heartbreaking tragedy and bring a murderer to justice.

Northwest Louisiana Technical College (NWLTC) at Sabine Valley and Mansfield will host the 2017 Red Stick Robotics Summer Camp. Red Stick Robotics camp targets youth in grades sixth-12th. The camp provides meaningful workshops to students that relate vital STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts to real-life learning.

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Join us Saturday, June 3rd, 2017 for a day of historic and contemporary festival activities at Fort Jesup State Historic Site and the Fort Jesup Nazarene Camp Grounds from 10am – 10pm.

There will be a lot of activities for all ages including Living History Demonstrations, historic weapons, frontier games, artifact displays, military camps, drills, and campfire cooking.

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The Books & Biscuits Book Club met at Village Cuisine in Grand Cane, LA on May 2, 2017, to discuss The Red Dirt Road and welcomed Barbara Walsworth as Guest Author. The book is “a dramatic portrayal of a family’s struggle to overcome poverty, loss and grief. In the summer of 1962, fourteen year old Partheny Preiste’s abusive, alcoholic father moved his family from southwest Texas to the backwoods of northwest Louisiana…and then, immediately abandons them. While struggling for the basic necessities, they discover someone is watching them from the surrounding woods. And, even more disturbing, they learn of the recent murder of a small black child found in the swamp behind their shanty. What this evil wants and takes almost destroys this family. They battle to keep their faith and stay strong in the face of a heartbreaking tragedy and bring a murderer to justice.” Barbara P. Walsworth lives in Shreveport, Louisiana with her husband, Tim.

A select group of students from Bethel Christian Academy in Southern DeSoto Parish were rewarded with a trip to the Pelican Branch Library on May 2. This group had no tardies or other detention write-ups, and were able to attend the school's last trip to the library for the year.

After selecting their various books and DVD's, Children's Librarian Julie Morris asked the group if they were familiar with May Day and May Baskets. Mrs. Morris explained how May Baskets were traditionally made by children as surprise treats for their adult friends, relatives and neighbors on May 1. They could contain flowers, candy and/or other small treats. The child would then hang or place the basket of their chosen recipient on the door handle or porch, ring the doorbell and run! The person would then open their door and see their surprise anonymous gift, while the giver peeked around the corner to see the delight on the person's face.

The Mansfield Garden Club met April 19, 2017 with President Gail Gage presiding. The Garden Prayer and Conservation Pledge was led by Stacy Rivers. Members answered the roll call by naming their favorite blooming plant. Naming a favorite plant was a difficult task because there are so many to choose,however members choose a good variety. Secretary Velda Neilson read the minutes and Ott Murphy gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read.

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