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Melrose Brings Celebration of Art and
History AgainSummer is famous for arts and
crafts festivals around the world. Nowhere
is that more special than at Melrose
Plantation in Natchitoches Parish, where the
unique history of the area wraps its loving
arms around new artists as it has for
decades.
Another Water Controversy in Natchitoches
While citizens have protested the constant
letters received about water quality not
being optimum in Natchitoches Parish, a
new potential crisis looms. Citizens are
gathering information
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Prepare for Emergencies Especially
Elderly and Disabled The hurricane
season is beginning, and experts say
to be prepared. They stress that the
elderly and disabled should be
especially prepared because crises
impact them greatly. A lesson from
Hurricane Katrina means having a plan
in place now.
Government Lessons from Katrina for
Swine Flu Preparedness’ Issues of
coordination with respect to disaster
emergencies have been seen critical
post-Katrina. Experts declare that
Hurricane Katrina taught government at
all levels needs to be networked and
prepared. This is now important for flu
preparation.
Easy Way to Avoid Going Gray
Perhaps the easiest way to avoid going
gray is to reduce the stress levels in your
life. Going gray is something lots of people
want to prevent. Just how does that work?
Body Piercing Can Be Deadly: It has been
reported that over 80% of Americans have
complained about back pain at one time or
another. But a lot of that has come from a
society that sits more these days than ever
before. Sitting for long periods of time
strains the back, even with good back
support in chairs.
Eight Characteristics of Successful Workers
The smartest guy in the class may be under
the burden of debt and unable to think his
way out. He also may not have the ability
to figure out what to do if he has to be in
survival mode. ............
Does Your Preacher Own a Gun
God and guns we might think don’t swing
together in church or anywhere else. After
all there’s a rule about killing. It turns out
that many preachers of the South love
their guns just like everyone else.
Melrose Festival
This picture shows some of the booths set
up for the annual Melrose Festival Arts and
Crafts Fair. It was hot again, but still folks
turned out to enjoy some of the best
creative work that can be found in
Louisiana during the summer.
Juneteenth Celebration and Baptism on
the River
One of the most famous events in African
American Louisiana history is Juneteenth,
when the abolition of slavery was
announced in Louisiana and Texas, among
the last to know what had occurred two
years before.
Memories are Made of This
A father's day column by Bruce Sallan. A
special feature on the values of a father
and the memories that can stay with
someone for life when a father helps to
make them-------
Basic Dos and Don'ts of Internet Posting
When a young videographer posted a video
of a counseling session that took place at
Planned Parenthood, this raised ethical
concerns. What type of material crosses
the line for posting? Can someone play
“gotcha” in a doctor’s office, for example?
Don't forget to tune in on Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with
Randy Stelly and Dr. William Broussard and Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5 pm with Carol Forsloff on
Thursday on favorite topics in the community and around the
world on KNOC 1450. Also listen to other friends the rest of
the week and have fun!