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Robinson swears into Army National Guard

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PV1 Blake Robinson of Negreet was recently sworn into the Army National Guard on April 15. Robinson will serve a term of six years as a medical health care specialist. Following the conclusion of his school year, he will attend basic training this summer at Fort Jackson, S.C. The son of John and Brenda Robinson is currently a Negreet High School junior and will graduate in 2016.
 
Wed
06
May

Project Celebration sponsor women’s health fair, April 30

On April 30, Project Celebration held a women’s health fair at their office in Many which featured 50 free blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks. Joanna Pleasant, director of the child advocacy center, comes into contact with women all the time and realized that so many people in the parish are unaware of the services available from Project Celebration.
 
Wed
06
May

Many restaurant to feature local art

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The Town of Many Cultural District is combining good art along with good food at a restaurant in the heart of the Cultural District. The Balcony Grill, located on San Antonio Avenue across from the Many Community Center, now features paintings and photographs by area artists on the walls of the restaurant opened recently by Gregg Eason. The first artworks were hung on April 30. More paintings and photographs will be hung soon.
 
Wed
06
May

Movies in Many to honor mothers

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Mother’s Day weekend will be family time at the Many Community Center on Saturday, May 9. Movies in Many is planning two special movies in honor of moms. “Dumbo,” the Disney classic animated movie about a baby circus elephant with huge ears plays at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 matinee. Admission is free, a gift from the Cultural District of Many.
 
Wed
29
Apr

FestivalAngelle visits Index

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On Tuesday, April 21, cur-rent District 2 member of the Louisiana Public Service Com-mission and candidate for gov-ernor Scott Angelle stopped by the Index office.In the past, he has served as the first parish president of his native Saint Martin Parish and was a vice president of Huval Companies in Lafayette.
 
Wed
29
Apr

"Sale on the Trail” reaches seventh year

Ready to “shop ‘til you drop”? The seventh annual El Camino Real Sale on the Trail takes place May 1 and 2 along 175 miles of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas. One can follow the trail through the Caddo region which stretches from Louisiana High-way 6 in Natchitoches to Texas Highway 21 into Crockett, Texas.
 
Wed
29
Apr

Long rallies for higher education

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More than 150 college students gathered during the first week of the 2015 legisla-tive session at the Louisiana State Capitol to rally against proposed budget cuts. Stand-ing by their side was Loui-siana State Senator Gerald Long.
 
Wed
22
Apr

Martinez named oldest logger

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By Daniel Jones, editor,
and Alex Walsh,
special assignments
“I’ve been in the logging business my entire life,” G.J. “Pie” Martinez says proudly. His words ring true, as his career as a logging contractor, which spans over 40 years, has caused him to be named the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival’s oldest logger. To be given the prestigious title, one must be 70 years of age or older and have had an impressive career in Sabine Parish’s number one industry.

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Wed
22
Apr

Auctioneer

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Auctioneer Kevin McDonald kept the crowd excited and bidding throughout the auction. Two original wood carvings were sold during the evening—one eagle and this LSU Mike the Tiger, pictured with its new owner, Jarrod Romero of Lafayette, who won the bidding at $4,500. Both carvings are over 4’ tall.

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Wed
22
Apr

City Hall honors Project Celebration

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On April 17, Many Mayor Ken Freeman proudly signed a proclamation honoring Project Celebration Inc. by declaring April 20-April 24 “Child Abuse Prevention/Sexual Assault Awareness Week.” Project Celebration, Inc. offers a variety of programs geared toward helping families by providing services and links to services in communities throughout their service area is committed to helping individuals and families enhance their ability to live successfully in the community through education, advocacy and collaboration of all available resources.

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