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Natchitoches

Reason Reigns Two Weeks After School
Superintendent Choice
When the school board selected the
Superintendent of Schools of
Natchitoches,
racial issues were seen by
many in the African American
community to be heavily involved in the
selection.  But what is the status now?
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
Death in Natchitoches Scientific Evidence of
Mates Die Close Together Dorothy Presley
died two months ago.   She was a
Natchitoches Treasure 2007.  Her husband
died late last week,  in early June, proving
the scientific phenomenon of spouses dying
close together is factual.
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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.
Airline Travel Can Be Serious Struggle
for Senior Citizens and Youth
The storm season is here, and last week
Texas was hit with serious rain and
problems resulting from it.  The
weather problems caused travel
problems, made more difficult by the
lack of support from airlines for the
young and senior citizens.
African Americans Take Strong Stand
Against Abortion  People think of
African Americans as liberal because
they vote for the Democratic Party.  
But many have different views on
social issues and for the most part are
against abortion and gay marriage.
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.

Am I Still a Man? Sexual Dysfunction and
Aging!  In the conversations about sex and
seniors, few people talk about a big
problem in aging and that’s impotence.
The Games We May No Longer Play, College
Athletics in Recession
Across the state (excepting the state’s
flagship institution) the face of college
athletics is changing rapidly and
drastically.  Unfortunately, in the
“Sportsman’s Paradise,” it’s changing for
the worst.
Iraq Veteran Returns Home; Wife Faces
Deportation
Jack Barrios, 25, knows a thing or two
about war. He is an Iraq war veteran, who
suffered brain damage and back and joint
injuries while defending his homeland.
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!