Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development recently inducted new members into its Hall of Distinguished Educators during Homecoming 2015 festivities on Saturday, October 17.
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, DeSoto Habilitation Services wants to remind you that they stand ready to help with some of that pie, cake and cookie baking that you might not have time to do yourself. DeSoto Habilitation Services, formerly Arc of DeSoto, is a nonprofit organization that has provided a variety of services for people with developmental disabilities in DeSoto Parish for over 39 years.
Logansport Christmas Festival Chairman (LCF) Debbie Amox excitedly has announced that Santa himself received a gift on the Sabine Riverfront. Johnny and Sarah Alford, owners of Perdido Sunset, constructed a permanent house just for Santa and his young visitors. More “elves” from Ricky Smithʼs Wrecker Service in Joaquin moved the building to its new home.
Abdol Saleh, Coordinator of Energy Services for the Northwest Louisiana Technical College, will be the featured speaker at the November Meeting of the Logansport Chamber of Commerce, to be held Tuesday, November 10, at noon at the Logansport Branch Library.
In the State of Louisiana, public schools receive letter grades based on their performance in several factors. This year, Mansfield High School has earned a grade of B from the Louisiana State Department of Education. Having moved from a grade of D, the new label is the highest performance score Mansfield High has ever received in the accountability era.
The Episcopal Church Women (EWC) of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church have been busy finalizing details for the 61st Annual Bazaar and Spaghetti Supper and Bazaar to be held on Thursday, November 5. In addition to the to the delicious spaghetti dinner, there will be an array of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, jellies and many other baked goods too numerous to list.
On Thursday, November 12, at 11:00 AM, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will dedicate a veterans’ monument on the lawn of the DeSoto Parish Courthouse. VFW Post 4586 of Mansfield has purchased the monument and the DPPJ prepared a location and completed sidewalks so that the public can walk up to and view the tribute.
When DeSoto Parish traditions are thought about, Central School Corporation’s PTO annual bazaar is at the top of this list. Organizers have announced that the 2015 Annual Pioneer Bazaar and Community Trade Day will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the Central gymnasium.
With a low turnout of around 50%, DeSoto Parish voters have let their voices be heard by electing a Sheriff, Police Jurors and State Officials as well as voting on four amendments to the state constitution. Several local and state officials will face runoffs on November 21.
The public is cordially invited to an Open House and Fish Fry Fundraiser to benefit DeSoto Habilitation Services, Inc. on Friday, October 23 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. An $8.00 ticket will buy you dinner of catfish, potato salad, baked beans, dessert and either bottled water or a soft drink. Delivery is available by placing your order no later than 9:30 AM the day of the event by calling 318-872- 3255.
