Lifestyle

Natchitoches, LA – Prospective students and their parents will have an opportunity to learn more about the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts on Monday, Jan. 18, when the school hosts its annual Exploration Day. The event is for eighth to 11th grade students. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the lobby of the High School Building.

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This is JoAnne Thompson’s first solo exhibit in the Pea Patch Gallery. Her exhibit, “Acrylic Potpourri” offers something for everyone - landscapes, still life, florals, and portraits. Although JoAnne has done works in oil, pastels and watercolor, she now paints primarily with acrylics, and currently teaches acrylic painting technique at the River Oaks Square Art Center in Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Maxwell of Georgetown are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Tanner Suzette Maxwell, to Mr. James Taylor Beavers of Pineville, son of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lincecum, also of Pineville. The bride is a 2014 graduate of Georgetown High School and is currently attending LSUA.

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The Rotary Club of Winnfield recently cooperated with the Winn Parish Library to dedicate the Lawrence I. White Meeting Room at the library at 200 North St. John St.‰ The club purchased a bronze plaque to honor the late Rotarian who had served as president of the Library Board during the planning and construction of the new library, was past president of the local Rotary Club and past district treasurer of Rotary’s north Louisiana District 6190, past president of the University of Louisiana-Monroe Alumni Association Board and supportive of this community through his work as a CPA.

For the second year in a row, Winnfield Senior High School student MaKayla Elizabeth Shelton was selected to participate in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. MaKayla, along with her mother, Liz Shelton and Kim Williams, traveled to New York over the Thanksgiving holiday for a week filled with fun and excitement touring landmarks around the city and taking in some Broadway shows. On Saturday, MaKayla joined her fellow band members to prepare for their adventure of performing in the parade as the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.

Third Runners-Up Alexis Hanson, Madison Hataway, Jamey Pendarvis and Daniel Todd

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James W. Scarborough was guest speaker for the November 30th Kiwanis club meeting. Mr. Scarborough is a native of Natchitoches. He joined the Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam and Thailand. He worked for Ben Johnson at the Funeral Home in Natchitoches and on April 15, 1975 he opened S&S Flower Shop and Tuxedo Rental. Scarborough also served on the Natchitoches Police Jury. At present in addition to running his business he is President of the East-West Corridor (El Camino Real) Commision.

The Kisatchie Quilt Guild met on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church. Opening prayer was given by Carolyn Bramlett. Patsy Beaubouef led the pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the October meeting was read by Frances Walker and Billie Ann Bates gave the treasurers report. Nametag check was made and a benevolence report was given.

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