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National Historic Trail Association Annual Meeting
El Camino Real de los Tejas Crossroads Partners will host regional
meeting
The public is invited to the annual meeting of the El Camino Real de los Tejas
Crossroads Partners on Tuesday May 6, 2008 in San Augustine, Texas. The
meeting begins at 1:00 pm at the San Augustine Museum Theatre. Speakers from
the National Park Service, Texas Historical Commission, East Texas Historical
Association and the Louisiana Office of Tourism along with several other speakers
will be presenting and overview of the trail and the work being accomplished.
Designated as a National Historic Trail in 2004, El Camino Real de los Tejas
(Highway 6 in Louisiana and Highway 21 in Texas) has existed for more than 300
years.
The Crossroads Region of the trail includes Natchitoches and Sabine Parishes in
Louisiana and in Texas, Sabine County, San Augustine, Nacogdoches and Crockett.
All of the communities are located on the federal designated historic trail.
American Eagle Brings Regional Jets to Lafayette Regional
Airport
Lafayette, LA — Travel from Lafayette to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
just got faster and more comfortable. American Eagle announced it will fly 50-seat
EMB-145 regional jets on all flights between Lafayette and Dallas/Fort Worth
beginning June 1.
“We are excited that American Eagle has taken this opportunity to bring regional jet
service to Dallas/Fort Worth to Acadiana. We appreciate the service American Eagle
gave Lafayette Regional Airport in the past and look forward to continuing our
strong relationship,” said Carroll B. Robichaux Jr., Chairman, Lafayette Airport
Commission.
“This is just another positive sign that the economy of Acadiana remains strong and
that the flying public recognizes the importance of flying Lafayette,” continued
Robichaux.
“The Acadiana community has been very supportive of our service,” said Gary Foss,
VP – Marketing and Planning for American Eagle. “We are confident that American
will receive even more support from the community now that the service has been
enhanced with jets.”
American Eagle serves Lafayette Regional Airport with three daily flights to
Dallas/Fort Worth.
About American Eagle
American Eagle operates over 1,700 daily flights to more than 150 cities throughout
the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of
American Airlines. American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American,
American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40
countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers
more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides
users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news,
information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the
oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in
the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and
benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more
than 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc.
and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation.
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you
fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR.
Airport
Lafayette, LA — Travel from Lafayette to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
just got faster and more comfortable. American Eagle announced it will fly 50-seat
EMB-145 regional jets on all flights between Lafayette and Dallas/Fort Worth
beginning June 1.
“We are excited that American Eagle has taken this opportunity to bring regional jet
service to Dallas/Fort Worth to Acadiana. We appreciate the service American Eagle
gave Lafayette Regional Airport in the past and look forward to continuing our
strong relationship,” said Carroll B. Robichaux Jr., Chairman, Lafayette Airport
Commission.
“This is just another positive sign that the economy of Acadiana remains strong and
that the flying public recognizes the importance of flying Lafayette,” continued
Robichaux.
“The Acadiana community has been very supportive of our service,” said Gary Foss,
VP – Marketing and Planning for American Eagle. “We are confident that American
will receive even more support from the community now that the service has been
enhanced with jets.”
American Eagle serves Lafayette Regional Airport with three daily flights to
Dallas/Fort Worth.
About American Eagle
American Eagle operates over 1,700 daily flights to more than 150 cities throughout
the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean on behalf of
American Airlines. American Airlines is the world's largest airline. American,
American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® airlines serve 250 cities in over 40
countries with more than 4,000 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers
more than 1,000 aircraft. American's award-winning Web site, AA.com, provides
users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news,
information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the
oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in
the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and
benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve more
than 700 destinations in over 140 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc.
and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation.
AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you
fly and AAdvantage are registered trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. AMR.
MONEY MATTERs: MAKE IT COUNT
Teens Financial Literacy Course Natchitoches, April 28, 2008–
To promote financial responsibility among teens the Boys & Girls Clubs of Natchitoches MLK Unit has
adopted Money Matters. Developed in collaboration with the Charles Schwab Foundation,” Money
Matters: Make It Count” give teen members financial tools they can utilize in their adult lives.
“Many of our teens grow up without learning the skills needed for financial well-being,” says Rosalind
Hudson, Programs and Services Administrator. “We introduced Money Matters to help our teens grow
into responsible, knowledgeable adults regarding financial responsibility.” Money Matters: Make
It Count assist teens in gaining useful knowledge and skills on various aspects of financial literacy,
including managing a checking account, budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and paying
for college. A booklet of useful tips and a website allow teens to take the program with them when
they leave the Club.
Teens at the MLK Boys & Girls Club recently discussed money from other countries, learning about
exchange rates and the economy. “It’s amazing how much one American dollar can buy in some
countries,” says Lance Johnson, Money Matters instructor. “It shows our teens how the economy
works and the value of an American dollar.” To learn about the Money Matters program please
contact (318)352-6268.
Teens Financial Literacy Course Natchitoches, April 28, 2008–
To promote financial responsibility among teens the Boys & Girls Clubs of Natchitoches MLK Unit has
adopted Money Matters. Developed in collaboration with the Charles Schwab Foundation,” Money
Matters: Make It Count” give teen members financial tools they can utilize in their adult lives.
“Many of our teens grow up without learning the skills needed for financial well-being,” says Rosalind
Hudson, Programs and Services Administrator. “We introduced Money Matters to help our teens grow
into responsible, knowledgeable adults regarding financial responsibility.” Money Matters: Make
It Count assist teens in gaining useful knowledge and skills on various aspects of financial literacy,
including managing a checking account, budgeting, saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and paying
for college. A booklet of useful tips and a website allow teens to take the program with them when
they leave the Club.
Teens at the MLK Boys & Girls Club recently discussed money from other countries, learning about
exchange rates and the economy. “It’s amazing how much one American dollar can buy in some
countries,” says Lance Johnson, Money Matters instructor. “It shows our teens how the economy
works and the value of an American dollar.” To learn about the Money Matters program please
contact (318)352-6268.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO MAKE A MOVIE
Producer Creates New Genre of Motion Picture
Natchitoches, Louisiana…In today’s times, it is quite an achievement to do something in the motion picture field
that hasn’t been done before, but it appears that an attorney from Natchitoches, Louisiana has done just that.
“Well, that’s what I keep hearing.” producer / director Payne Williams comments, “It didn’t start out that way, but
I’m really proud of the movie that came out of everyone’s effort, and yes, it was my first time, too.”
As it turns out, it was everyone’s first time to act. Almost one hundred-fifty participates, and no one with any
acting experience. “One cast member,” Williams continues, “Jaque Horton was a lighting stand-in for Dolly
Pardon when Steel Magnolias was made here, and that was the most experienced actor we had. I cast The
Garden Club from people I knew who were characters in their own right, people that I thought their personality
would come through on camera.”
Based on a novel, The Garden Club is about the social status of small town Southern women and how greed and a
thirst for power is just beneath the surface in all of us. The book was written by Natchitoches native Robert
DeBlieux, who is now a member of the acting troupe Williams formed for the project. “The Cane Lake Players are
just regular people who got together for this project because they believed they could do it. I will say this; acting
is a lot harder than it looks.”
“I call it a Community Theater Motion Picture.” Daniel Graves, the director of photography for the project
comments, “Payne has done something here that hasn’t been done before. Every town in America is full of faces
and characters that would look great on camera, but they’ve never dreamed of actually being in a movie. In the
atmosphere he created, Payne got these people to forget that they didn’t know what they were doing, and just go
with it. A lot of pressure is forgotten when you’re not in front of an audience, and you know you can do another
take if you flub your lines.”
Graves and Editor Dennis Murdock were the only people with industry experience on the project. “I’ve been
producing documentaries for about twenty years and Dennis has been in the business for thirty.” Graves
continues, “We were both amazed with some of the performances that were turned in by this group, and I think
every audience that sees the picture will get a real kick out of it whether they’ve heard the actors names before or
not.”
For more information and photos go to www.GardenClubMovie.com/press.htm
Or contact Payne Williams at 318-352-6695
Producer Creates New Genre of Motion Picture
Natchitoches, Louisiana…In today’s times, it is quite an achievement to do something in the motion picture field
that hasn’t been done before, but it appears that an attorney from Natchitoches, Louisiana has done just that.
“Well, that’s what I keep hearing.” producer / director Payne Williams comments, “It didn’t start out that way, but
I’m really proud of the movie that came out of everyone’s effort, and yes, it was my first time, too.”
As it turns out, it was everyone’s first time to act. Almost one hundred-fifty participates, and no one with any
acting experience. “One cast member,” Williams continues, “Jaque Horton was a lighting stand-in for Dolly
Pardon when Steel Magnolias was made here, and that was the most experienced actor we had. I cast The
Garden Club from people I knew who were characters in their own right, people that I thought their personality
would come through on camera.”
Based on a novel, The Garden Club is about the social status of small town Southern women and how greed and a
thirst for power is just beneath the surface in all of us. The book was written by Natchitoches native Robert
DeBlieux, who is now a member of the acting troupe Williams formed for the project. “The Cane Lake Players are
just regular people who got together for this project because they believed they could do it. I will say this; acting
is a lot harder than it looks.”
“I call it a Community Theater Motion Picture.” Daniel Graves, the director of photography for the project
comments, “Payne has done something here that hasn’t been done before. Every town in America is full of faces
and characters that would look great on camera, but they’ve never dreamed of actually being in a movie. In the
atmosphere he created, Payne got these people to forget that they didn’t know what they were doing, and just go
with it. A lot of pressure is forgotten when you’re not in front of an audience, and you know you can do another
take if you flub your lines.”
Graves and Editor Dennis Murdock were the only people with industry experience on the project. “I’ve been
producing documentaries for about twenty years and Dennis has been in the business for thirty.” Graves
continues, “We were both amazed with some of the performances that were turned in by this group, and I think
every audience that sees the picture will get a real kick out of it whether they’ve heard the actors names before or
not.”
For more information and photos go to www.GardenClubMovie.com/press.htm
Or contact Payne Williams at 318-352-6695