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THE LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012 B1 Springfield High School graduates honored. B5. Living By Carol Stuart The Livingston Parish News According to his own estimate, there are only five or so real sign painters left in the whole state, so it should have been no surprise to Denham Springs sign painter Lionel Kabel when he was con- tacted about the biggest single sign painting job around – labeling the Superdome. “Someone called me quite a while ahead of time and asked me if I wanted to bid on it,” Kabel said. “I can’t remember exactly who they said recommended me, but I think it was John Benton.” Even his own business, Kabel Signs, does the majority of its busi- ness making vinyl signs these days. Even giant signs are generated by computers. But some surfaces are not smooth enough to accept vinyl application and are also not suitable for affixing a premade sign, and that is true of the bumpy, curved surface of the Superdome. The dome was rebuilt by Bra- zos Roofing Co. after Katrina at a cost of $32 million, a figure they thought was ridiculous, Kabel said, but it was the only one made in six months and was accepted. The surface is the same orange mate- rial that is blown on for insulation, painted with a special two-part paint that has held up well, with an- nual pressure washing, ever since. It was a while before Brazos called him back, Kabel said, and he was surprised to hear from them. When he got the specs he bid $30,000 (he later learned they charged $250,000), but when they told him he had to get it done in two weeks in time for the Final Four, he told them it was impossible. “The letters were 19 feet tall,” Kabel said. “It would have taken me two weeks just to make the pat- terns. So I told them to forget it and get someone else, but they said they had a company that could make them by machine in one day, so I said OK.” The patterns, one per letter, were hard to handle on the roof top, where the wind often reaches 40 miles per hour. The whole Brazos crew of eight men assigned to help Kabel had to hold them down while he applied them to the surface. He drew a line 20 feet from the gutter and lined them up on it spelling out “Mercedes-Benz Su- perdome” twice, on opposite sides. He also laid out a 138-foot diameter Mercedes-Benz emblem at the very top of the dome. “I didn’t have a pattern for that,” Kabel said. “I laid it out by hand with a straight edge, a pencil and a rope as a compass.” The emblem was easier to paint because the dome was flatter at the top, but he ran into some trouble with his helpers. They didn’t speak English, so when he marked the spaces “B” for black and “W” for white, some of them got confused and started filling in the wrong side of the edges he painted, thinking the “B” stood for blanco, Spanish for white. “I soon learned to give my orders through the foreman, who spoke perfect English, and when he told me I should give them orders I told him, ‘No. I’ll let you give them the orders and I’ll just have fun with them.’” And so he did. He told them he could keep ahead of all eight of them painting all of the edges, and they were shocked when he did it, and even had time to help them fill in the middle. “They tried to catch me but they never could,” Kabel said, “but they were very hard workers. I stayed in New Orleans for the whole 12 days. We couldn’t start painting until 10 in the morning because of the dew, but we got there at 8 because it took about two hours to get through the Final Four security, get up on the dome and get rigged up and in position. Then we painted until 8 at night.” The rigging was very secure, very professional, Kabel said. The roofers had all the necessary har- nesses and ropes and completely fitted them all out. “I actually felt pretty safe and I’m not one to hang from a rope to paint a water tower,” Kabel said. “In fact, the company that made the patterns for me were dangling on a swinging stage hanging banners on nearby buildings. “Their supervisor asked Brazos, ‘Where did you find this guy?’ There are only a couple in the state. Later he asked me if I’d be inter- ested in traveling and doing work for them later. “I pointed to the men dangling off that building and said, ‘You see what they’re doing? I don’t do that.’” SIGN PAINTER LIONEL KABEL took on and completed in two weeks the largest sign he ever painted, labeling the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Above, the Louisiana Superdome is now the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Left, Lionel Kabel adjusts the rigging that keeps him perched on top of the Super- dome. A crew of helpers from Brazos Roofing Company fill in 19-foot letters outlined by Lionel Kabel. Left, Denham sign painter Lionel Kabel is pictured against a background of blueprints for the signs he painted on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. On his way to the outside, Kabel snapped this photo looking down onto the floor of the Superdome. At the top of the dome, Lionel Kabel cuts in a line of the Mercedes-Benz emblem. Up close, the lumpy surface that required painting instead of vinyl is apparent.

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The livingsTon parish news Thursday, June 14, 2012 B1

Springfield High School graduates honored. B5.Living

By Carol Stuart The Livingston Parish News

According to his own estimate, there are only five or so real sign painters left in the whole state, so it should have been no surprise to Denham Springs sign painter Lionel Kabel when he was con-tacted about the biggest single sign painting job around – labeling the Superdome.

“Someone called me quite a while ahead of time and asked me if I wanted to bid on it,” Kabel said. “I can’t remember exactly who they said recommended me, but I think it was John Benton.”

Even his own business, Kabel Signs, does the majority of its busi-ness making vinyl signs these days. Even giant signs are generated by computers. But some surfaces are not smooth enough to accept vinyl application and are also not suitable for affixing a premade sign, and that is true of the bumpy, curved surface of the Superdome.

The dome was rebuilt by Bra-zos Roofing Co. after Katrina at a cost of $32 million, a figure they thought was ridiculous, Kabel said,

but it was the only one made in six months and was accepted. The surface is the same orange mate-rial that is blown on for insulation, painted with a special two-part paint that has held up well, with an-nual pressure washing, ever since.

It was a while before Brazos called him back, Kabel said, and he was surprised to hear from them. When he got the specs he bid $30,000 (he later learned they charged $250,000), but when they told him he had to get it done in two weeks in time for the Final Four, he told them it was impossible.

“The letters were 19 feet tall,” Kabel said. “It would have taken me two weeks just to make the pat-terns. So I told them to forget it and get someone else, but they said they had a company that could make them by machine in one day, so I said OK.”

The patterns, one per letter, were hard to handle on the roof top, where the wind often reaches 40 miles per hour. The whole Brazos crew of eight men assigned to help Kabel had to hold them down while he applied them to the surface.

He drew a line 20 feet from the gutter and lined them up on it spelling out “Mercedes-Benz Su-perdome” twice, on opposite sides. He also laid out a 138-foot diameter Mercedes-Benz emblem at the very top of the dome.

“I didn’t have a pattern for that,” Kabel said. “I laid it out by hand with a straight edge, a pencil and a rope as a compass.”

The emblem was easier to paint because the dome was flatter at the top, but he ran into some trouble with his helpers. They didn’t speak English, so when he marked the spaces “B” for black

and “W” for white, some of them got confused and started filling in the wrong side of the edges he painted, thinking the “B” stood for blanco, Spanish for white.

“I soon learned to give my orders through the foreman, who spoke perfect English, and when he told me I should give them orders I told him, ‘No. I’ll let you give them the orders and I’ll just have fun with them.’”

And so he did. He told them he could keep ahead of all eight of them painting all of the edges, and they were shocked when he did it, and even had time to help them fill in the middle.

“They tried to catch me but they never could,” Kabel said, “but they were very hard workers. I stayed in New Orleans for the whole 12 days. We couldn’t start painting until 10 in the morning because of the dew, but we got there at 8 because it took about two hours to get through the Final Four security, get up on the dome and get rigged up and in position. Then we painted until 8 at night.”

The rigging was very secure, very professional, Kabel said. The roofers had all the necessary har-nesses and

ropes and completely fitted them all out.

“I actually felt pretty safe and I’m not one to hang from a rope to paint a water tower,” Kabel said. “In fact, the company that made the patterns for me were dangling on a swinging stage hanging banners on nearby buildings.

“Their supervisor asked Brazos, ‘Where did you find this guy?’ There are only a couple in the state. Later he asked me if I’d be inter-ested in traveling and doing work for them later.

“I pointed to the men dangling off that building and said, ‘You see what they’re doing? I don’t do that.’”

SIGN PAINTER LIONEL KABEL took on and completed in two weeks the largest sign he ever painted, labeling the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

Above, the Louisiana Superdome is now the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Left, Lionel Kabel adjusts the rigging that keeps him perched on top of the Super-dome.

A crew of helpers from Brazos Roofing Company fill in 19-foot letters outlined by Lionel Kabel.

Left, Denham sign painter Lionel Kabel is pictured against a background of blueprints for the signs he painted on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

On his way to the outside, Kabel snapped this photo looking down onto the floor of the Superdome.

At the top of the dome, Lionel Kabel cuts in a line of the Mercedes-Benz emblem. Up close, the lumpy surface that required painting instead of vinyl is apparent.

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THurSday, June 14

Coroner Visit Dr. Ronald Coe will discuss the

techniques, tools, and lessons learned as the Livingston Parish coroner on June 14. Dr. Coe will visit the Livingston Branch Library at 2 p.m. and the Denham Springs-Walk-er Library at 6 p.m. Be advised that this program will discuss various deaths and accidents occurring in the parish and may be disturbing for some people. For ages 14-18. Call your preferred branch for more information.

Wild ThingsKids ages 4 - 8 are invited to listen

to the book “Where the Wild Things Are,” play wild games, and create their own monster mask and feet at the Albany-Springfield Library on June 14 at 2 p.m. For more informa-tion, call 567-1441.

Dream Masks WorkshopCreate a fanciful wall hanging at a

Dream Mask Workshop with Baton Rouge artist Jessica Beauvais at the South Branch Library on June 14 at 10 a.m. For ages 8 - 11. Registration is required by calling 698-3015.

Livingston Branch Book ClubThe Livingston Library Book Club

will meet June 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “Charming Billy” by Alice McDermott. For more information, call 686-2436.

Sunny Side Up Book ClubThe Watson Library Sunny Side

Up Book Club will meet June 14 at 10 a.m. to discuss “They Almost Always Come Home” by Cynthia Ruchti. For more information, call 664-3963.

Friday, June 15

Swampy Paws Pet AdoptionsSwampy Paws Canine Rescue will

hold a pet adoption event on June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside the Petco in Denham Springs. For more infor-mation, call 772-8836 or 933-5218.

Powerpoint BasicsFree Powerpoint Basics classes

will be held at the South Branch Library on June 15 at 11 a.m. and the Albany-Springfield Library on June 27 at 10 a.m. Registration is only required at the Albany-Springfield Library by calling 567-1441.

SaTurday, June 16

Father’s Make Over PartyWalker United Methodist Church,

located on Stump St., invites all fathers to receive free pedicures and hair cuts on June 16 at 11 a.m. The party also includes free food and fel-lowship. For more information, call 664-7770.

SPCA Adoption DayThe SPCA of Livingston will be

hold a pet adoption day at Walgreens in Watson, located at 34865 Highway 16. We will have plenty of pets await-ing their forever home as well as SPCA items available for purchase. Walgreens will also hold a blood drive. For more information, go to www.livingstonspca.com.

Volunteer/foster home driveSwampy Paws Canine Rescue will

hold a volunteer/foster home drive on June 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Watson Wal-Mart. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and speak with the public and volunteer and foster opportunities to help injured, abused, sick and homeless pets of our parish. For more infor-mation, call 772-8836 or 933-5218.

Barbecue Cook-offA barbecue cook-off with pro-

ceeds going to the Killian Police Department and Dive Team will be held June 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at Warsaw Marina, 31800 Tetanne Dr., Springfield. The benefit is sponsored by Chiasson’s Rub It, a Louisiana Cajun seasoning company. Buy a $10 wristband for all you can eat. There will be a dunking booth, games and raffles. Business sponsorships are available for $150 and includes the company name on a banner and two wristbands.

Puppet show at libraryA puppet show and family story

time will be held at the Livingston Branch Library on June 16 at 11 a.m. For more information, call the library at 686-2436.

Live SnakesCome see live snakes at the Den-

ham Springs-Walker Library on June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Jennifer Shearer, a naturalist with Tickfaw State Park, will show different types of snakes while explaining how to identify them. For ages 6-11. For more information, call 665-8118.

Anime ClubThe Anime Club for teen anime

and manga lovers will meet June 16 at 3 p.m. at the Denham Springs-Walker Library to watch and discuss anime and manga while learning about Japanese culture. For more information, call 665-8118.

Monday, June 18

Macedonia Baptist VBSHistoric Macedonia Baptist Church

will hold Vacation Bible School June 18-22. Sessions will be nightly from 6 to 8:30. The theme is “Son-Rise National Park” and there will be classes and activities for Pre-K through high school ages. Call Brother Roger Dunlap at 664-4448 or Joy Hull at 777-4772.

Bethel Baptist VBS Bethel Baptist Church, 20419 Circle

Dr., Livingston, will hold a VBS Bible Boot Camp. On June 18-23, break out your camo and combat boots and join us as we prepare our armor for the Lord’s Army. Registra-tion online now at www2.lifeway.com/vbs2012/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/21564. On site reg-istration will be held at 5:15 p.m. on June 18. If you preregister, we’ll see you at 5:50 p.m. on June 18. VBS will run June 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. On June 23, moms, dads, grand-mas, grandpas, aunts and uncles are invited to the parade grounds (the sanctuary) for closing activities at 5 p.m. A light reception meal will be served following commencement. Call 686-2368.

DS athletics meeting The Denham Springs Athletic As-

sociation meets the third Monday of the month at Big Mike’s at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be held June 18. Supporters of Yellow Jacket athletics are invited. Call Paul Guitrau at 754-2581 or 791-3258.

Summer Arts CampThe Livingston Parish Arts Coun-

cil will offer a children’s summer arts camp. Boys and girls currently enrolled in grades 1 – 5 will enjoy seven fun days of painting and draw-ing, pottery, jewelry making, crafts, music, singing, creative dance, movement, skits, games, and more. Campers will be grouped by age. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on June 18 - 27. First week will be Monday through Thursday and second week Monday through Wednesday with a culminating performance and art show at 12:15 on the last day. The camp will be held at South Live Oak Elementary School, 8400 Cecil Drive, Watson, with Camp Coordinator Patty Davis and Profes-sional Instructors Becky Chelette, Kerry Curtin, Jennie Zeller, Debbie O’Shee and Sara Smith. The cost is $135 per child. A nonrefundable $50 deposit is required to reserve your child’s place in camp, which will be limited to the first 70 students. Two or more students in a family will be $125 each. Fee includes a Camp T-shirt. To register, call the Arts Council at 664-1168, South Live Oak at 667-9330 or visit www.artslivings-ton.org.

E-Mail BasicsA free E-Mail Basics class will be

held at the Livingston Branch Li-brary on June 18 at 10 a.m. Registra-tion is required by calling 686-2436.

Word BasicsFree Word Basics computer classes

will be held at the following librar-ies: Watson, June 18 at 10 a.m.; and Livingston Branch, June 25 at 10 a.m. Registration is only required at the Livingston Library by calling 686-2436.

Monster Felties Create your own pet monster from

felt and other craft items at the South Branch Library on June 18 at 1 p.m. for ages 8-11. Call 698-3015.

Teen Book Club The Denham Springs-Walker

Library’s Teen Book Club will meet June 18 at 5:30 p.m. to a book of your choice. Open to teens in 6th through 12th grade and hosted by the branch’s Teen Advisory Board, the club will also participate in activities and trivia games as well as suggest books for future discussions. Refreshments will be served. Call 665-8118.

TueSday, June 19

Secret Agent Training CampSee if you have what it takes to

complete a rigorous training camp. Learn the basics of being a secret agent and receive your Official Se-cret Agent Certificate. For ages 6-11. Camp will be held at the Denham Springs-Walker Library on June 19 or the Albany-Springfield Library on June 27, both at 2 p.m.

Amvets Post 68 meetings Amvets Post 68, 26890 Hwy. 42,

Springfield, meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be held June 19. Call 294-8968.

Grief support sessions The Hospice of Baton Rouge is of-

fering free six week group sessions to provide a safe place for growth through grief. Sessions will be held at Ochsner Medical Center off O’Neal Lane, on June 19 and 26, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, all from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. To reserve a spot, call 767-4673.

SaTurday, June 23

Bella Notte GalaThe 4th Annual Bella Notte Gala

goes Hollywood on June 23 at 7 p.m. at the Greystone Country Club Pavil-ion. Walk the red carpet and enjoy food, fun and entertainment. There will also be great auction items including a deep sea fishing trip, a vacation to Orange Beach, jewelry, paintings and more. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Soci-ety. The cost is $50 per person or $75 per couple. For seating reservations, call Lana Harris at 931-2997 or Jenni-fer Hubbard at 933-7335.

Book sale at libraryFriends of the Livingston Library

System will hold a book sale at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch on June 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hard-covers and Books on CD for $1; Pa-perbacks, Childrens Books, VHS and Books on Cassette 25 - 50 cents each.

Doyle High ReunionDoyle High School Class of ‘82

reunion will be held June 23 at 7 p.m. at Wholly Ground Coffee House, 27988 Walker South Road. The cost of $20 per person. For more informa-tion, call Danielle King Howington at 698-3509.

Benefit at New BeginningsNew Beginnings Baptist Church,

9768 Florida Blvd., Walker, will hold a spaghetti and jambalaya benefit on June 23 at 11 a.m. $6 a plate. For more information, call Brother Charles Smith at 445-4927 or Violet Ellis at 665-7114.

Benefit for James CurtisA benefit is scheduled to help pay

the medical expenses for James Cur-tis on June 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Friendship Community Benefit Center, located on the corner of Walker North Road (Hwy. 447) and Springfield Road (Hwy. 1019). $6 per plate for jambalaya, spaghetti or pastalaya. For more information, call Misty at 304-3892.

Wellness WorkshopA wellness group and workshop

meets the second and fourth Sat-urday of each month at 10 a.m. at Women Outreaching Women, 26852, 4-H Club Road, Denham Springs. The group discusses natural products using essential oils and how to make your home a greener and safer place. Meetings are free and no registra-tion is required. The next workshop will be held June 23. For more infor-mation, call 665-7169.

Sunday, June 24

Walker Methodist VBSWalker United Methodist Church

invites children in kindergarten through sixth grade to the “Sky High” Vacation Bible School on June 24 - 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Regis-ter online at www.walkerumc.org.

Babylon VBSAbundant Life Church invites

children entering kindergarten through fifth grade to VBS 2012 Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Cap-tivity. Children step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adven-tures as a captive in a foreign land. They can participate in a memorable Bible-times Marketplace, sing catchy songs, play games, dig into Bible-times snacks and visit Daniel in his palace room. Babylon VBS will run June 24 - 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. For more information, go to alcfamily.com/vbs or call 665-7000.

Homecoming at Gray’s CreekGray’s Creek First Baptist Church,

21039 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, will hold a homecoming on June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. Guest speak-er will be Brother David Brown. Call 665-2127.

Monday, June 25

Beech Ridge Baptist VBSBeech Ridge Baptist Church, 34319

Weiss Road, Livingston, will hold a Vacation Bible School June 25 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for preschool children through sixth grade. For more information, call 686-2133 or 686-2365.

DS First Baptist VBSDenham Springs First Baptist

Church, 308 N. River Road, will hold Vacation Bible School June 25 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages four through 12. There will be Bible study time, missions, crafts, music and snacks. Family night will be held June 29. Call the church office at 664-4102.

WedneSday, June 27

First Pentecostal VBSFirst Pentecostal Church of Den-

ham Springs, 1020 S. Range Ave., presents “Rooted, Built Up, & Estab-lished in the Faith” Vacation Bible School on June 27 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free online registration at www.firstpentecostal.com.

SaTurday, June 30

Walker’s CityFestCelebrate an old fashioned In-

dependence Day with live music, water slides, a craft fair, fireworks and more at the City of Walker’s CityFest. The Summer Craft begins at 2 p.m. on June 30, with the rest of the patriotic festival kicking off at 4 p.m. All activities will be held at Sidney Hutchinson Park, 13750 Ball Park Road. Admission is free. Families are invited to tailgate in the park all afternoon. Bring your barbecue pit, ice chest, volleyball net, game or horseshoes. No alco-holic beverages allowed. Activities will include tethered hot air bal-loon rides, train rides, water slides, inflatables, live music, a display of historical military memorabilia and more. Handcrafted and other items will be for sale at the Summer Craft Fair, including hair bows and flowers, clothes, jewelry, candles, gourmet foods and more. Booths are available for vendors for $50. A Taste of Walker will feature Livingston Parish eateries. In addition to snow-balls and funnel cakes, there will be featured items from restaurants including Rotolo’s, Don’s Seafood, LeFleur’s Jr., Garcia’s Taco and Grill and more. At dark, you can park your lawn chair, blankets or tents and watch a spectacular fireworks show. Visit cityfest.walker.la.us.

DSHS Class of ‘92 reunionThe Denham Springs High School

Class of 1992 will have their 20 year reunion on July 28 at Forrest Grove in Denham Springs. The cost is $40 per person or $80 per couple. Money is due by June 30. Make checks out to DSHS Class of 1992 and send to Mary Cambre, 500 Centerville St. NE, Den-ham Springs, LA 70726. For more information, contact Mary Schmitt Cambre at 225-620-4684 or [email protected].

Sunday, July 1

Independence CelebrationSpringfield Team City and the

Town of Springfield invites you to an Independence Day celebration with fireworks at Fayard’s Field on July 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for. There will be an antique car show, fifties rock n’ roll by Homer T., Swamp People, and ending with fireworks at 9 p.m.

LPCC All-Parish Choir CampRegistration deadline is July 1 for

the Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs 14th Annual all-Parish Choir Camp at Denham Springs First Baptist Church at the corner of Centerville and River Road. Camp will be held July 16 - 20 from 9 a.m. to noon for children entering kin-dergarten through 5th grade. Camp-ers will sing, play Orff instruments and perform in a concert July 20 at 7 p.m. Tuition of $65 includes a T-shirt, a certificate of participation and a small daily snack. To register, send an e-mail to [email protected] or call/text 247-8555.

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Uniforms for kidsThe mission of Uniforms for Kids is

to help needy children in the par-ish acquire uniforms to get started in school. Used uniforms may be dropped off at Quick and Handy in the Denham Springs/Watson area. To apply for uniforms for your child, go to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Hall. Ap-pointments will not be made. First come, first serve. Uniforms are for Livingston Parish residents only and may receive two uniforms per child in grades K - 12. Must bring proof of identity with state issued ID card, proof of income and of anyone living in your household (food stamp reports work well), Social Security Card and birth certificate of child, Proof of residency such as mortgage statement, rent receipt, or power bill (not phone bill), and sizes needed for each qualifying child. For more information, call 665-1623.

Trip to Smoky MountainsThe VFW Travelers of Post 7017

will host a 7 day show trip to Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains on Oct. 7 - 13. Trip includes six shows, Smoky Mountain Opry, Cirque De Chine, Smith Family, Hatfield-Mc-Coy Dinner Show, Patty Waszak and Country Jamboree Breakfast Show. Trip also includes two shopping trip sot historic downtown Gatlinburg and Old Mill Square. The price is $575 and includes six shows, six breakfasts, four dinners, lodging and motor coach transportation. A fee of $75 is due to hold your spot with the reminder due on Aug. 1. Call Debbie Sutton at 665-2930 or Vi Singleton at 665-1201.

The Coming Up column runs regularly in the lifestyle section as space permits and includes free announcements of special events occurring in livingston parish involving non-profit civic and other organizations. To place an announce-ment call 665-5176 or 567-9721 or e-mail to [email protected].

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4-H Shooting Sports Competitions

The Livingston Par-ish 4-H Shooting Sports Club has concluded a very successful year. The club had great participation through-out the year, and the group learned about firearm safety and shot air rifles, air pistols, archery, and shotguns at their meetings.

Eleven 4-Hers from Livingston Parish participated in the 2012 Southeast District, Southern Regional, or State Shooting Sports competitions.

“The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is not just your typical 4-H Project,” said Robert Wendt, President of the Livingston 4-H Outdoor Sports As-sociation. “It gives 4-H members the opportu-nity to increase their hands-on knowledge of firearms and firearm safety.”

The Livingston 4-H Outdoor Sports As-sociation, a 501(c)3 no-profit organization, has operated the Shooting Sports Program in Liv-ingston Parish for the past nine years. Bobby Bingham, a Livings-ton Parish 4-H agent, works very closely with the group.

The only require-ment to participate in the Program in Livingston Parish is that the youth must be a member of a school 4-H Club, or be home schooled in grades 4 – 12 and be enrolled in one or more additional 4-H projects. During the 2011-2012 school year, more than 100 4-Hers were enrolled in the Shooting Sports Program.

Members of the Shooting Sports Program meet at least once a month, at which time they are given the opportunity to learn proper techniques for shooting BB pistols and rifles, shotguns, 22 rifles, and archery. Instruction in each dis-cipline is conducted by LSU AgCenter certified instructors.

Wendt said, “The primary objective of the Program is the education of the youth in how to safely handle firearms.”

“We stress shooting sports education and not competition,” add-ed Rick Patterson, one of the certified archery instructors, “but this year we had several of our kids wanting to compete in the district and regional competi-tion.”

Southeast District Competition

At the LSU AgCen-ter’s Southeast District competition, more than 130 kids participated

in one of the following disciplines: archery, rifle, BB gun, or shot-gun. The competition was held in Sorrento at the Ascension Parish 4-H Shooting Sports Range.

Representing the Liv-ingston 4-H Outdoor Sports Club was Shawn Bertrand of Holden, who came in 5th in Ju-nior Small Bore Rifle and 1st in the Junior Recurve Bare Bow Modified FITA compe-tition.

In Junior Genesis Modified FITA Compe-tition, Leland Brandon of Springfield Middle School finished 1st, and Skylar Brandon, also from Springfield Middle School, finished 2nd.

In the Senior Com-pound Bow contest, Hunter Seguin of Walker High School finished 2nd. In the Junior Compound Bow competition, Luke Seguin of North Corbin Junior High placed 6th, and Abby Howell of Albany Middle School finished 6th.

In the Junior BB Gun Contest, Westin Cobb of North Corbin El-ementary placed 12th, and Justin Bertrand of Holden finished 16th.

In Junior Air Pistol, Maggie Scardina of Frost finished 10th and Nicholas Scardina 11th.

In the Junior Shot-gun 5-Stand Competi-tion, Devin Cerame of

Juban Parc Elemen-tary placed 1st, with Leland Brandon of Springfield Middle School 2nd and Westin Cobb of North Corbin Elementary and Mat-thew Seguin of North Corbin Junior High tied for 14th.

Southern Regional Competition

At the Southern Regional Competition, which was held in Lake Charles, the Livings-ton 4-H Outdoor Sports group also had a fan-tastic showing in the competition.

In the Junior BB Gun Competition, Justin Bertrand finished 21st and Westin Cobb 34th and 14th overall in the team completion.

In the Junior Recurve Bare Bow Modified FITA Archery Compe-tition, Shawn Bertrand finished 1st and Justin Bertrand 16th.

In the Junior Genesis competition, Leland Brandon finished 1st and Skylar Brandon 2nd.

In the Junior Com-pound Bow Contest, Luke Seguin finished 14th and Abby Howell 24th.

In the Senior Com-pound Bow competi-tion, Hunter Seguin finished 1st.

The Junior Small Bore Rifle competition had Shawn Bertrand finishing 10th.

In the Junior Ad-vanced Shotgun Con-test, Leland Brandon

finished 11th, Weston Cobb 15th, and Mat-thew Seguin 16th.

In the Junior Shoot-ing Clays contest, Devin Cerame placed 7th, and in the Trap Contest Leland Bran-don placed 5th and Cerame 7th.

State CompetitionAt the State Competi-

tion, seven members of the Livingston 4-H Outdoor Sports As-sociation qualified based on the results of their placement at the Regional Competi-tion. Six of the seven competing in the State Competition placed in their areas of competi-tion.

In the Senior Com-pound Bow Competi-tion, Hunter Seguin placed 1st. In the Ju-nior Division, Shawn Bertrand finished 2nd in the Recurve Bare Bow Modified FITA competition. In the Genesis Modified FITA Contest, Leland Bran-don placed 2nd and Skylar Brandon 6th. The Compound Bow Contest found Luke Seguin finishing 14th.

These members had an outstanding year and represented their program well. The 4-H Shooting Sports Club will start meet-ing again in the fall. To ask questions about the program or to get signed up, contact Bobby Bingham with the LSU AgCenter at 686-3020.

LIVINGSTON PARISH 4-HERS participated in the 2012 District, Region and State Shooting Sports Competitions.

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Devin Cerame of Juban Parc Elementary shoots in the Junior Shotgun Contest at the Southeast District Com-petition in Sorrento, where he took 1st Place. He also placed 7th at the Southern Regional Competition in Lake Charles.

SubmITTed by ChrISTy SoreNSoN

Walker High School student Hunter Seguin shoots at the Southeast District Competition where he finished 2nd in the Senior Compound Bow Contest. Hunter also won the Southern Regional and State Senior Compound Bow competitions.

SubmITTed by ChrISTy SoreNSoN

Livingston Parish competitors at Southeast District Shooting Sports are (from left, front) Weston Cobb, Matthew Seguin, Luke Seguin, Devin Cerame, (back) Maggie Scar-dina, Abby Howell, Leland Brandon and Hunter Seguin with 4-H agent Christy Sorenson.

SubmITTed by ChrISTy SoreNSoN

Livingston Parish shooters in Southern Regional Competition are (from left) Skylar Brandon, Leland Brandon, Westin Cobb, Matthew Seguin, Luke Seguin and Hunter Seguin.

SubmITTed by ChrISTy SoreNSoN

Livingston Parish Shooters in State Shooting Sports Competition are (from left, front) Hunter Seguin, Mat-thew Seguin, (back) Shawn Bertrand, Skylar Brandon and Leland Brandon.

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I B4 The livingsTon parish news Thursday, June 14, 2012 ___

APOSTOLIC CHURCHAnchor Apostolic ChurchDean Walsworth, Pastor, 13513 Florida Blvd., Livingston • 572-3846

Praise Temple Apostolic Pentecostal Church12825 Arnold Rd., Walker

First Apostolic Church of Jesus ChristLockhart Rd., Denham Springs • 665-8123

Harvest Time Apostolic Church25229 Gilles Rd., Hwy. 42, Springfield

Holden Faith Apostolic ChurchJames Chapel Rd., South Holden • 567-9120

Livingwater Apostolic Church27952 South Red Oaks, Livingston • 686-3700

Magnolia Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ8333 Rosewood St., Denham Springs • 791-9512

ASSEMBLY OF GODFirst Assembly of GodHwy. 190, Denham Springs • 664-3163

Freedom Worship Center26490 Frost Rd., Livingston • 698-9031

BAPTISTAgape Baptist Church25353 Walker South Rd., Walker • 664-2622Amite Baptist Church7100 Amite Church Rd., Denham Springs • 665-2762.Beech Ridge Baptist Church34319 Weiss Rd., Livingston • 686-7508Bethel Baptist Church20149 Circle Dr., Livingston • 686-2368Bethlehem Baptist ChurchHwy. 43 South, Albany • 567-3666Calvary Baptist Church9270 Cockerham Rd., Denham Springs • 665-2117Cane Market Rd. Baptist Church35652 Cane Market Rd., Denham Springs • 665-6846Carroll Baptist ChurchHwy. 1024 East, 6 miles north of Walker • 665-1061

Christ's Community Church8139 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs • 791-9333Colyell Baptist Church19524 La. Hwy. 42, Livingston • 698-6243Cornerstone Baptist Mission26890 S. Satsuma Rd., Satsuma, La. Don Avenue Baptist Church1010 Don Ave., Denham Springs • 665-5150Doyle Baptist Church20745 Utah St., Livingston • 686-2341Emmanuel Baptist Church10453 Arnold Rd., Denham Springs • 664-7249Faith Baptist Church17884 Hwy. 42, Livingston • 698-6018Faith Missionary Baptist Church30993 Hwy. 16 N., Denham SpringsFaithway Baptist Mission31575 Bankston Rd., Holden • 567-9629Fellowship Baptist ChurchLa. Hwy. 190, HoldenFirst Baptist Church of AlbanyHwy. 190, Albany • 664-3163First Baptist Church of Denham Springs308 River Rd., Denham Springs•664-4102First Baptist Church of French Settlement16735 La. Hwy 16S, French Settlement • 698-9994 / 567-5649First Baptist Church of Head of Island19114 Hwy. 22, Head of Island, La • 698-9222First Baptist Church of Holden30130 Hwy 441 Holden • 567-9368First Baptist Church of Livingston29770 S Magnolia, Livingston • 686-2314Fundamental Baptist Church24240 S. Frost Rd., 9 mi. South of I-12, Livingston • 698-6157 or 698-3802Glory Baptist Church28450 Red Oak Rd., LivingstonGrace Baptist Temple222 Range Ave., Denham SpringsGrace Bible Baptist ChurchWax Rd., Denham Springs • 664-3557Gray's Creek Baptist Church21039 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs • 665-2127Greater Third Zion Baptist Church23956 Hwy. 22, Maurepas • 386-3312Greater St. Mark Baptist Church13590 Dunn St., Walker • 664-2742Harmony Baptist Church11930 Fla. Blvd., Suite A , Twin Oaks, Walker, LaHebron Baptist Church24063 Hwy. 16 South, Denham Springs • 665-6278

Hillside Baptist Church31320 Old B.R. Hwy., Albany • 567-3212

Judson Baptist Church32470 N. Walker Rd., Walker • 665-5481

Killian First Baptist Church27994 Hwy. 22., Killian • 695-6581

Live Oak Baptist Church35603 Coxe Ave., Denham Springs • 243-6138Living Water Fellowship Full Gospel29050 George White Rd., Springfield, LA • 294- 4400Lockhart Rd. Baptist Church8327 Lockhart Rd., Denham Springs • 665-0374Macedonia Baptist Church34685 Hwy 1036, Holden • 777-4602 Magnolia Baptist Church21445 La. 442, Holden • 567-9540Maurepas Baptist Church24309 Hwy. 22, Maurepas • 695-3120 Midway BaptistHatchell Lane, Denham Springs • 664-3386Midway Baptist Church27284 S. Satsuma Rd., Livingston • 698-9412Mount Hope Baptist Church206 Sullivan St., Denham Springs • 665-1928Mount Olive Baptist ChurchDunn Rd., Denham Springs • 664-5074New Beginnings Baptist Church9768 Florida Blvd., Walker, LANew Bethlehem Church37818 Reinninger Rd., Denham Springs • 664-7532New Covenant Baptist Church215 Florida Ave., Denham Springs • 664-0858New Zion Baptist Church126 E. St., Denham Springs • 664-7269Northside Baptist Church200 Cockerham Rd., Denham Springs • 664-3161Oak View Baptist Church27364 Hwy 63 Livingston • 225-686-2030One Life Baptist Church18310 Hwy. 22, Port Vincent • 588-5310Open Door Baptist Church7000 Gloryland Way, Denham Springs • 667-4679Plainview Baptist ChurchS. Walker Rd., Walker • 665-6969Pine Grove Baptist Church21949 Hwy. 444 near Bayou Barbary, Livingston • 698-6137Red Oak Baptist Church28760 S. Red Oak Rd., Livingston • 686-2588Riverside Baptist Church36890 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs • 664-1278Salem Baptist Church36474 Weiss Rd / Hwy 63, Walker • 667-2588Satsuma Baptist Church29896 Satsuma Rd., Livingston • 686-2563Southside Baptist Church7572 Vincent Rd., Denham Springs • 665-5868South Walker Baptist Church13719 Hammack Rd., Walker • 665-0463Second Zion Travel Baptist ChurchHead of Island, LA Springville Baptist ChurchLivingston Parish • 294-2720St. Mathew's Baptist ChurchLouise St., Denham Springs • 665-8008St. Paul's Baptist ChurchHead of Island, LAThe Word & The Way28336 La. Hwy. 442, Albany, LA • 567-2473True Believers Baptist ChurchOld Fellow's Lodge, Thornton Ln., Denham Springs • 665-3848True Light Baptist Church13451 True Light Land (off Walker North)• 667-9590Walker Baptist Church10696 Florida Blvd., Walker • 665-8368Woodland Baptist Church27929 Hwy 1037 • 225-294-5530

CATHOLICImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchHatchell Ln., Denham Springs • 665-5359

St. Joseph Catholic Church15710 Hwy 16, French Settlement • 698-3110

St. Margaret Catholic Church30300 Catholic Hall Rd. (Hwy 43-S & I-12) Albany • 567-3573

St. Mary Catholic ChurchBear Island Rd, Bear Island • 665-5359

St. Stephen Catholic Church23248 Hwy Whitehall (Maurepas)• 695-6310

St. Thomas Catholic Church32121 Main St. Springfield • 567-3573

St. William Catholic ChurchHwy 42 & Hwy 16, Port Vincent • 698-3110

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mission

Livingston • 686-7322

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 29589 S. Poplar, Livingston • 665-5359

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Old Ferry Rd., Head of Island • 698-3110

CHURCH OF CHRISTChurch of Christ in WalkerHwy. 190 East, Walker • 664-0457

Denham Springs Church of Christ118 St. Louis St., Denham Springs • 665-5261

New Testament Church of Christ1022 Myrtle St., Denham Springs • 664-8208CHURCH OF GODChapelwood Church of God2119 Tower St., Denham Springs • 772-6371

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTSDenham Springs First Ward25367 Riverton Ave., Denham Springs • 664-7671

Denham Springs Second Ward25367 Riverton Ave., Denham Springs • 665-1581

EPISCOPALSt. Francis Episcopal ChurchCorner of Maple & The Angelian Way, Denham Springs • 665-2707

JEHOVAH WITNESSKingdom Hall Jehovah Witnesses10767 Florida Blvd, Walker • 664-3214

METHODISTCorbin United Methodist ChurchMayer St., Walker

Faith Crossing United Methodist Church108 Business Park, Suite C, Denham Springs • 243-6094

First United Methodist Church316 Centerville NW, Denham Springs • 665-8995

James Chapel United Methodist Church28200 James Chapel Rd., Holden • 567-1007

First United Methodist Church of Corbin30100 Mayer St., Walker

Friendship United Methodist ChurchNorth Walker Rd., 6 mi. north of Walker • 664-5672

Huff Chapel United MethodistHuff Chapel Rd., Killian • 225-695-6846

Live Oak United Methodist ChurchHwy. 16, Watson • 664-4801

Livingston Methodist Church29725 S. Poplar St., Livingston • 686-7808

Mangum Chapel United Methodist ChurchCane Mkt. Rd., north of Walker • 686-2132

Robert United Methodist Church201 Julia St., Denham Springs • 664-7979

Springfield United Methodist Church32165 Walnut Street, Springfield • 294-3372

St. James United Methodist Church31390 Hwy. 22, Springfield • 294-6717

Walker United Methodist ChurchStump St., Walker • 664-7770

PENTECOSTALAlbany United PentecostalHwy. 43 N., Albany, LA • 567-3464

First United Pentecostal ChurchS. Range Ave., Denham Springs • 665-2792

Holden Pentecostal ChurchHwy. 441 South, Holden

House of God Hebrew PentecostalJoe Bell, Pastor , 13542 Dunn St., Walker

Lighthouse Pentecostal ChurchArnold Rd., Denham Springs • 665-6909

Livingston Pentecostal Church

Frost Rd., Livingston • 567-1751

New Covenant Pentecostal ChurchHwy. 42, Springfield • 294-3881

New Day Christian Centre12119 Florida Blvd., Walker • 667-1602

New Life TabernacleU S 190, Satsuma, LA

Shady Bower Pentecostal ChurchN. Walker Rd., Walker • 664-5199

Redeeming Life31291 Walker N, Walker • 667-6400

Unity Prayer Center28145 Frost Road, Livingston • 686-1518

Victory Temple Pentecostal Church28450 S. Red Oak Rd., Livingston • 686-7402

Watson United Pentecostal ChurchHwy. 16, Watson • 665-6978

Walker Pentecostal Church12750 Florida Blvd., Walker • 667-3138

PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GODFaith Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God10779 Yarlin St., Denham Springs • 791-5879

Redeemed FellowshipHwy 1019, Watson • 665-4313

PRESBYTERIANAlbany Hungarian Presbyterian ChurchHwy. 43, Hungarian Settlement • 567-2098

OTHER CHURCHESAbundant Life ChurchEdgewood Dr., Denham Springs • 665-7000

Bethel Fellowship ChurchHwy. 1025 Arnold Rd., Walker • 665-3813

Bible Missionary ChurchBarnett Rd., Denham Springs • 665-1680

Calvary Worship CenterHwy. 442. Springfield, LA

Christian Center Church8774 Dave Clark Rd., Denham Springs • 667-4331

Christian Fellowship Church13701 Vincent Place Ave., Denham Springs • 698-3807

Church of God Intensive Care Ministry429 Josephine St., Denham Springs • 664-6293

Christian Freedom Center10161 Florida Blvd., Walker • 667-0610

Church of The Living God9257 Cockerham Rd., Denham Springs 665-5591

Church of The Open Bible12825 Arnold Rd., Walker • 665-7914

Community Chapel35490 Walker North • 667-6601

Crossway Church10161 Florida Blvd., Walker • 665-1423

Denham Springs 7th Day Adventist ChurchHwy. 16 at Cook Rd., Denham Springs • 664-9829

Faith Family Church33719 Hwy 16, Watson • 664-5066

First Church of God in Christ515 Rodeo St., Denham Springs

Freedom FellowshipSatsuma Rd, Satsuma • 698-9143

Glory of God Worship Center1114 Rodeo Dr (East of Pete’s Hwy) • 791-4464

Gloryland Church of God in ChristFla. Ave. East, Walker • 665-0456

Grace Community Bible Church1000 Cockerham Rd., Denham Springs • 664-0971

Grace Full Gospel Christian Fellowship7519 Amite Church Rd., • 667-1612

Grace Restoration Church1116 Florida Ave SW • 665-4004

Greater Faith Outreach Church of God in Christ

Livingston Parish

I CHurCH BulleTin ___Abundant Life Church Abundant Life Church invites children entering kindergarten through fifth grade to VBS 2012 Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity. Children step back in time at Babylon, exploring Daniel’s adventures as a captive in a foreign land. Participate in a Bible-times marketplace, sing songs, play games, dig into Bible-times snacks and visit Daniel in his palace room. Babylon VBS will run June 24 - 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit alcfamily.com/vbs or call 665-7000.

Beech Ridge Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Bible for children in preschool through sixth grade will be held June 25 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 686-2133 or 686-2365.

Bethel Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Bible Boot Camp will be held June 18-23. Break out your camo and combat boots and join us as we prepare our armor for the Lord’s Army. Registration online at www2.lifeway.com/vbs2012/yourvbs/index.php/find/mychurch/21564. On site registration will be held at 5:15 p.m. on June 18. If you preregister, we’ll see you at 5:50 p.m. on June 18. VBS will run June 18-22 from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. On June 23, moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles are invited to meet us on the parade grounds (the sanctuary) for closing activities beginning at 5 p.m. A light reception meal will be served following commencement. Call 686-2368.

Denham Springs First Baptist Church The Men’s Ministry will have a men’s simulcast of “Courageous” on June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. Call the church office to confirm your reservation.

Vacation Bible School will be held June 25-29 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages four through 12. There will be Bible study time, missions, crafts, music and snacks. Family night will be held June 29.

Coming on July 27-28 is the Men’s Gridiron Conference. The cost is $109 for the conference and for housing. The cost for transportation is $25. Deadline to register is June 13. Contact the church office to confirm your reservation.

Collegiate Week will be held in Glorietta, N.M., August 5-10. Contact Brother Jeremy to register.

Sunday church services: 8:15 a.m. traditional service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Bible study; 10:45 a.m. contemporary service.

For more information, visit www.firstdenham.com or call 664-4102.

Denham Springs First Pentecostal Church

“Rooted, Built Up, & Established in the Faith” Vacation Bible School will be held June 27 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

To register for free or for more information, go to www.firstpentecostal.com.

Denham Springs First United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School will be held June 18 - 22. VBS Decorating Day will be held June 16 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Vocal rehearsals will be held June 14 at 6:30 p.m.

The Boy Scouts Tunica District committee meeting will be held June 14.

The EMMAUS Men’s Reunion Group will meet June 15 at 6 a.m.

The Worship Band practice will be held June 15 at 10 a.m.

The Emergency Food Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Sunday schedule includes: gospel worship in the sanctuary, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School in the education wing, 9:30 a.m.; traditional worship in the sanctuary and casual worship in the fellowship hall, 10:45 a.m.; woodwind/brass rehearsal in the fellowship hall, 3:30 p.m.; and youth in the youth cave, 5 p.m.

For more information, call 665-8995 or visit www.fumc-ds.org.

First Baptist Church of Algiers Sunday morning Bible School is held at 10 a.m.

Sunday worship is held at 11 a.m.Sunday praise and prayer service is held at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday evening worship is held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday worship service is held at 7 p.m.

Saturday prayer meeting is held at 4 p.m.

For more information, call 664-8658 or visit www.radiomissions.org.

Gray’s Creek Baptist Church Homecoming will be held June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service. Special guest speaker will be Brother David Brown.

Sunday school is held at 9:15 a.m. Sunday worship services are held at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Wednesday Bible study is held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Combined Youth Group (grades 6 - 12) is held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Team Kids (grades 3 - 5) is held at 7 p.m.

For more information, call 665-2127.

Hebron Baptist Church Nominations for men to serve on the Deacon Committee are being received through July 8. Nomination ballots are available in the church foyers.

“Follow U” Children’s Music Camp will be held July 30 - August 3. Cost is $25. Registration forms are available in the glass foyer and in the church office.

The Praise Band is in need of a acoustic guitarist. Contact Destry at [email protected].

Food Bank is open the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Each resident will receive food every quarter. Must have picture ID and proof of Livingston Parish residency.

Clothes Closet is open the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Donations being accepted.

For more information, visit www.hebronbaptistds.org or call 665-6278.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Recently baptized were James Harding Dupre, Cayden Michael LeGrange, Colston Mathieu LeGrange and Raylin Storm Terranova.

Working on your PhD in Marriage is a workshop that will be held June 19 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall with Lui Campos. To register, call Elaine at 665-5359.

Youth Ministry Camp will be held June 25 - 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Main Hall for grades 6 - 12. Registration is required with a $25 fee with checks payable to ICC. Registration forms are available in the church office or at the church website.

The Youth will attend the 2012 Cane Pole Rodeo on July 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at Waddill Wildlife Refuge. Bring lawn chair, hat and bug spray. Registration is required with a $5 fee with checks payable to ICC by July 8. Registration forms are available in the church office or at the church website.

Desert Night’s Lock In for the youth will be held July 21 from 3:30 p.m. until 7 a.m. on July 22 in the Main Hall. Register by July 8. Forms are in the church office.

To place a name on the prayer list or retain a name after the fourth week period, call 665-5359.

Visit www.icc-msh.org or call 665-5359.Macedonia Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be held June 18-22. Sessions will be nightly from 6 to 8:30. The theme is “SonRise National Park” and there will be classes and activities for Pre-K through high school ages. For more information, call Brother Roger Dunlap at 664-4448 or Joy Hull at 777-4772.

New Beginnings Baptist Church A spaghetti and jambalaya benefit will be held June 23 at 11 a.m. for $6 a plate. Call Brother Charles Smith at 445-4927 or Violet Ellis at 665-7114.

New Covenant Baptist Church Visit the Egypt File to decode the mystery of life July 8 - 12 from 6 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. nightly. The church is being transformed into an Egyptian museum to uncover Bible discoveries through Design Time, Dig Site, Craft Market, Snack Oasis, and Sunsational Games. To register, call 664-0858.

Northside Baptist Church The church will host a Friend Day on July 1. The public is invited to come and be our friend and enjoy a fellowship meal following the morning worship service.

Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m.Worship Service is 10:30 a.m.Satsuma Baptist Church There will be no evening service on Father’s Day, June 17.

St. Margaret Catholic Church VBS will be held June 18 - 22. Decorating for VBS will continue at 10 a.m. on June 15.

A farewell gathering for Father Joseph will be held June 24 after the 10 a.m. mass in the St. Margaret Church Hall.

Baptisms are held the third Sunday of each month.

The telephone prayer line is 567-2074. Saturday Mass is held at 6 p.m. Sunday Mass is held at 10 a.m. For more information, call 567-3573. Walker Baptist Church NGO Senior Adult Luncheon and Fellowship will be held June 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Food Pantry is open to the community on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Application, ID, and proof of residency are required.

Early Sunday Worship is held at 8 a.m.Sunday School/Bible Study is held at 9:15 a.m.

Late services are held at 10:30 a.m. Evening worship services are held at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 665-8368. Walker United Methodist Church All fathers are invited to a the Father’s Make Over Party to receive free pedicures and hair cuts on June 16 at 11 a.m. The party also includes free food and fellowship.

Children in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to the “Sky High” Vacation Bible School on June 24 - 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Register online at www.walkerumc.org.

For more information, call 664-7770.

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I usually consider blueberry season to be the month of June. This year along with every-

thing else it was early. Blueberries began to get ripe in early to mid May and for a lot of people the season is coming to an end early.

Blueberry bushes can live a long produc-tive life. I have seen plantings that have not been maintained and are now tree-like. The problem is that they are huge and the berries are at the end of the branches way up in the air.

I would not suggest that you allow your blueberries to get 10 to 15 feet tall. You want to pick blueberries while standing on the ground.

The berries are pro-

duced on the previ-ous year’s wood. That means that the blueber-ries for 2013 will be pro-duced on wood that is grown in 2012. So

in order to prune and still produce berries for next year you should prune, if needed, right after you finish har-vesting the berries this year.

Do not shear the top of the plants but instead remove the oldest canes to reduce the overall height of the blueberry plants. I remove canes that are one inch and

greater by cutting them down to the ground with loping shears. This will not only reduce the height of the plant but will keep the youngest canes in production therefore increasing the longev-ity of the plant.

Remove all but 10 canes per plant. These canes that you leave will produce berries from the earlier spring growth and any ad-ditional growth you get this summer. If you were to clip off the top of all the canes you would cut off all next year’s berries from this spring and would only get a limited crop from additional growth this summer.

If you do not have blueberries but want to get started, remember

that blueberries are not self-fertile so you will need to plant at least

two different varieties to get good pollination. The varieties that I have seen that produce

well here include Tif-blue, Climax, Premier, Powderblue and Bright-well. These are all rab-biteye type blueberries.

Blueberries can-not tolerate excessive moisture so make sure they are planted in an area that has good drainage. As you have noticed lately, the large thunderstorms can produce a lot of water at one time, so planting up on row or in a bed is preferable.

They do like our acid soils and have few pest problems so they are very low mainte-nance. Blueberries are very nutritious and my favorite attribute, other than they taste good, is the increased brain activity that they provide. Research indicates that blueber-

ries are effective in reversing age-related deficits in memory. In one study that lasted 12 weeks the increased memory began after only 3 weeks of eating blueberries daily and memory continued to increase throughout the 12 weeks.

For some of you who cannot remember where you put your glasses or keys this may help. For those of you who come out of the grocery store and cannot find you car it is a must!

Kenny Sharpe is county agent with the lsu Coop-erative extension service in livingston parish. For more information on these or related topics contact Kenny at 225-686-3020 or visit www.lsuagcenter.com/livingston.

Tips for an early blueberry season

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‘Research indicates that blue-berries are effective in reversing age-related deficits in memory.’

The 108 Springfield High School graduates receiving diplomas May 7 at Southeastern Louisiana University Center in Hammond were also honored with awards for their achievements.

In the list to follow, **denotes graduation summa cum laude, “with highest honor,” a 3.75 and above grade point average; and * denotes graduation magna cum laude, “with great honor,” a 3.5-3.749 grade point average.

“A” stands for Aca-demic endorsement, which is earned when a student meets Loui-siana Core 4 Curricu-lum, earns a TOPS 2.5 GPA and an ACT score of 23 or higher, passes all four parts of the GEE with an aver-age score of Basic or higher and completes a Senior Project.

“C” stands for Ca-reer/Technical en-dorsement, which is earned when a student meets Louisiana Core 4 Curriculum, earns a TOPS 2.5 GPA and an ACT score of 20 or higher, passes all four parts of the GEE with an average score of Basic or higher and re-ceives an IBC or 3 col-lege hours in a career technical area..

TT indicates a TOPS Tech scholarship awarded for at least 2.5 in college prep course, ACT of 17 or higher and awards tuition at a Louisiana technical or community college for two years. TO indi-cates a TOPS Oppor-tunity Scholarship for at least 2.5 in college prep course, ACT of 20 or higher and awards tuition and fees at a Louisiana public col-lege or university re-newable for four years. TP indicates a TOPS Performance Scholar-ship for a 3.0 GPA in college prep, ACT of 23 and awards tuition and fees plus $400 for four years. TH indicates a GPA of 3.0, ACT of 27 and awards tuition and fees plus $800/year for four years.

Hours listed are col-lege credits or LCTC System hours. Other awards are listed fol-lowing each graduate’s name.

Graduates and their awards were:

Richard Marshall Baham; Nicole Paige Ballard, TO, Loyola University Grant, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Tristin Adale Batists; Rebecca Marie Bay-gents**, C, TO, Baton Rouge State Fair Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history, IC3/MOS Certification; Alicia Ann Bouley; Roc’Qual Tashon

Chester; Bryan Ernest Coats, TT, Northshore Tech Welding, Weld-ing Certification; Max Monroe Coats**, A, TP, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, SLU Hon-ors Scholarship and Scholars Program, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history, early enrollment 3 classes SLU; Joshua Clayton Comeau; Ol-ivia Marie Constanzi, TT, IC3 Certification; Emily Lauren Court-ney, TT, 3 credits his-tory; Katelyn Odessa Culler, Certified First Responder, Certified IC3, dual enrollment Northshore Tech EMT; Maia Aneél Delatte**, A, C, TP, SLU Honors Scholarship, Tulane Book Award, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history, 3 ad-ditional hours, STAR Certification; Teldrin Alfred Demoulin, TO, 3 hours history, IC3 Certification; Blake Austin Dichiara, 3 hours history; Austin Patric Edmonston, A, C, TP, Louisiana Tech outstanding Student Scholarship, 3 hours history, IC3 Certifica-tion; Haley Elizabeth Fisher; Brian Keith Forrest, dual enroll-ment Northshore Tech Welding, Welding Certification; Gwendo-lyn Elle Gautro, C, TO, e hours history, IC3/MOS Certification; Ian Patrick Geddes; Cait-lin Shaine Georgel, C, TO, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Nicholas Tyler Guthrie, dual enrollment North-shore Tech Welding, Welding Certification; Dariel Sade Hampton; Cody Allen Hebert, U.S. Military Tuition Assistance Post 9-11 Montgomery GI Bill; Bria Anne Herron, TT; Kayla Eve Hurst, TP, dual enrollment Northshore Tech EMT, Certification First Responder; Savannah Nicole Hutchinson, A, C, TP, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history, dual enroll-ment Northsore Tech EMT, First Responder Certification ; Randall Sennett Jackson II; Will Alexander Jasper, A, TH, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Jade Elisabeth Jen-kins, A, TH, Loyola University merit Scholarship, SLU Honors Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Michael Gaige Jones; Meagan Elizabeth Jones, dual enrolment Northshore Tech EMT, First Responder Certi-fication; Samuel Jones, MOS Certification; Sa-vannah Marie Klier**, A, TH, SLU Honors Scholarship, LSU Aca-

demic Scholars Resi-dent Award, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Tabitha Christine Laboyteaux, Remington College Scholarship, Louisi-ana Rabbit Breeders’ Association Imagine America Scholarship; Blake Kyle Locklear; D’Marco Khiry Mc-kay; Marlon Philmore Miller; Brooke Ni-cole Montgomery, TP, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, SLU Honors Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours history; Hana Elizabeth Pearson; Shelby Louise-Taylor Pierce, C, 3 hours Eng-lish, 3 hours history, IC3/MOS Certifica-tion; Hailee Brooke Poche, TT, 3 hours history, dual enroll-ment Northshore Tech Nursing, CNA Certifi-cation; John Quinton Quave, TT, dual en-rollment Northshore Tech Nursing, CNA Certification; Priscila Princesa Ramirez, TT, dual enrollment Northshore Tech Nursing, CNA Cer-tification, IC3/MOS Certification; Sarah Noël Rathe, IC3/MOS Certification; Kristen Nicole Roesler**, A, TP, Louisiana Tech outstanding Student Scholarship, SLU Honors Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Britton Bennie Row-ell II, ABC Welding Scholarship, dual en-rollment Northshore Tech Welding, Welding Certification, early enrollment ABC Weld-ing, Level 1 and Level 2; Elizabeth Lottie Rowell*, TT; Michael Aaron Sharp, dual en-rollment Northshore Tech Welding, Welding Certification; Shelby Renee Shepherd*, C,

TO, dual enrollment Northshore Tech Nursing, CNA Cer-tification; Thomas Daniel Shuff**, A, TH, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, ULL Cen-tennial Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Brooke Alexis Singer,

TT, Loyola University Loyola Grant, 3 hours English, 3 hours his-tory; Kristin Michele Smith*, C, TO, Irvin J. Fekete Memorial Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours CIS, IC3, MOS Certification; William Ray Smith, TT; Lauren Ashley Steele**, A, TP, Xavier University Aca-demic Achievement Scholarship, ULM Aca-demic Achievement Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Shelby S. Sullivan, SLU Cheerleading; Jerika Marshay Tillman, Up-

ward Bound Scholar-ship, dual enrollment Northshore Tech Nurs-ing; Chelsea Pauline Travis, dual enroll-ment Northshore Tech Nursing, CHA Certifi-cation; Derek Ranger Wall**, TP, Louisiana Tech Outstanding Student Scholarship, 3 hours English, 3 hours math, 3 hours history; Jordan Dudley Wall, TO, Upward Bound Scholarship; Whit-ley Delundra White; Brittany Danielle Williams; and Mela-nie Paige Yuhasz, TT, STAR Certification.

Springfield High School graduates honored

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Springfield High School principal Jody Purvis be-stows a summa cum laude medal on graduate Thomas Daniel Shuff during commencement ceremo-nies Thursday night.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Hometown Branson’

JUST ANOTHER SHOW is very good indeed as the Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee, “Your hometown Branson show,” brings more of the best country music, sung by your favorite talent with live accompaniment by accomplished musicians.

Jeremy Downey Jennifer Edgar

Debra Hull

By Carol Stuart The Livingston Parish News

‘It’s not our most popular format,” director Greg Sullivan said of the show coming to the Old South

Saturday night, “just a Branson Variety Show.”

That’s right, he said ‘just.’ But for the show long dubbed “Your hometown Bran-son show,” it’s just pretty darned good. The Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee has been entertaining Branson style for over five years.

What Sullivan meant, of course, is that the show won’t be jazzed up with hay bales and overalls like last month’s popular “Hee Haw” show, and the singers won’t be imitating your all time favorite singers like they do in the Jubilee’s favor-ite Legends shows, but it will have all the elements necessary for a wonderful coun-try music experience – great songs, your favorite local singers and a live band of accomplished musicians to accompany them.

Sullivan, who also calls Saturday night’s show “spectacular,” promises the songs will include some that appeal to every taste, from classic country (“Please Help Me I’m Falling,” “There Goes My Everything”) to nostalgia for the 50s (“Rock Around the Clock,” “Flowers on the Wall”) and new country (“My Home’s in Alabama,” “Any Man of Mine”) sung by young singers who’ve come of age hearing it.

Along with band leader and steel guitar player Danny Harrell, who hails from Livingston, the other members of the band are Robbie Courtney of Holden on drums, Chris and Kyle Smith of Tickfaw on bass guitar and lead guitar respective-ly, Jeremy Downey of Baton Rouge doing orchestration on the keyboard, and Nick Smith of Union, Miss., on piano.

Vocalists will include additional Smiths from the well-known Tickfaw family, Nick’s younger brother Jordan, who debuted with the Jubilee last month, and wife Kim, who came to the Jubilee as Kim Ellzey, several years before mar-rying Nick. Others who have been with the Jubilee from the beginning include Sullivan’s wife Lisa, Paul Glass and Glynn Fendlason, both experienced and well-loved regulars, and Debra Hull, who has entertained both as a soloist and as a back-up singer and member of the trio of Jubi-ladies, which also includes Kim Smith. Young singer Haley Johnson, the “little girl with the big voice,” will be making one of her welcome occasional appearances.

Other performers set for Saturday night who have joined the rotating cast more recently to much acclaim include Laura Catherine Fortner, a young singer still in high school; Eddie Warren, who is an ex-perienced performer with gospel groups Sonlight and The Walk; Claire Porter, who has already impressed audiences with her tributes to legends Donna Fargo, Dolly Parton and Barbara Fairchild; and Jennifer Edgar, who comes to the Jubilee from the dance band Shake Down, succes-sor to the King Creole Orchestra.

The Old South theater is located on U.S. 190, a mile west of La. 447 in Walker. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults, $7 for ages 4-12, and free to children age 3 and under. Doors and concessions open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7. For reserve seating, call 567-3516. For more information, call Sullivan at 985-507-9432 or visit CGjubilee.com.

Greg Sullivan

Haley Johnson Nick Smith

Paul Glass Kim Smith

LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNTRY & GOSPEL JUBILEE

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The fine work produced by students of the Talent-ed Visual Arts teachers in the Livingston Parish School System was on display last month at the Denham Springs-Walker Library, where it was wholeheartedly admired by patrons.

Among those talented and dedicated teachers are Kerry Curtin, Karla DeMars, Paulette Fergu-son and Candice Hernan-dez.

Curtin teaches students at Live Oak Elementary, Live Oak Middle and South Live Oak Elemen-tary. Himself a Live Oak High graduate, Curtin holds a BA from SLU and an MFA in painting and drawing and a masters+30 in Art Education.

Curtin has taught at the university level and was a Department of Educa-tion program manager before teaching in the K-12 system. He has also been a popular art teacher of both adults and children with the Arts Council of Livingston Parish, through which he also or-ganizes a summer camp.

“Once again, it has been a pleasure to work with the many talented

students in the visual art program,” Curtin said. “They always amaze me with their creative talent and skills.”

DeMars is also an SLU graduate, holding a degree in visual art and elementary school certi-fication. She has taught in the Livingston Parish School system for 17 years and this year taught students from Holden, Maurepas and Springfield

high schools, as well as Springfield Middle and Elementary.

“This program keeps the arts alive and well in our school system by pro-viding a creative outlet for students to express them-selves,” DeMars said.

Hernandez holds a bachelor’s degree in art education from LSU and is nationally certified. This year she taught students from Levi Milton and Walker Elementary, Walker High, Westside Ju-nior High and Option III.

“I have always enjoyed working with children and I love making art, so I feel that teaching art comes naturally to me,” Hernandez said.

Ferguson, who sub-stituted for Hernandez

during the spring semes-ter, studied art at SLU before using her skills commercially and later as an award-winning fine artist. She has taught children and adults privately and through the Arts Council and began substituting in the Talented Arts Program six years ago and is now certified to teach Talented Visual Arts.

“Although the schools require a more disci-plined environment, I enjoy these assignments because most of the stu-dents are eager to learn about art,” Ferguson said.P

Entries of art work in all mediums by all ages in the “Red, Hot & Fiery” Exhibit at The River Re-

gion Art Gumbo Center in Gonzales will be accepted from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 28, 29 and 30 for an exhibit that will remain hanging until Red Hot Party Night July 14 when prizes will be awarded (red ribbons, not blue) by people’s choice. Art work should be either red or hot colors like orange or hot pink. Party-goers are encour-aged to wear red. For more information, visit artgumbo.org.

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Lecture for ages 14-up on Black Holes: The One-Way Trip 7:30 p.m., sky viewing 8:30-10 p.m. June 15; $6 kids class on Expedition 4 10 a.m., Planet Time: Mercury 7 p.m., sky viewing 8 p.m., June 16. Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road, BR. 768-9948. www.BREC.org.

Live MMA Fights. Baton Rouge River Center Arena. 275 South River Road. June 16, 7:30 p.m. 389-3030 or 800-745-3000. www.brrivercenter.com.

Sunday in the Park with brunch and music under the oaks in North Boulevard’s Town Square. 21st Century Band plays neo-soul, jazz, reggae, gospel, pop, country, rock and Latin. June 17, noon to 3 p.m. 344-8558. artsbr.com.

CONCERTSMississippi Hayride Jam. 3080 Hwy 98E. McComb, Miss. June 14, 21, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Free. 601-248-6847.

Hot Summer Nights & Cool Jazz with guests, vocalist Hilary Kole and guitarist Gene Bertoncini. School of Music Recital Hall, Dalrymple at Infirmary Drive, LSU. June 14, 15, 7:30 p.m. $20 ($10 students). 800-838-3006. brownpapertickets.com/event/248573.

THEATER & DANCEDinner and a movie: Dinner 4-7 p.m. Zolia Restaurant. Movie 7 p.m., Manshihp Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. “The Princess Bride,” June 14; “Big Fish,” June 21. $25. ($5 movie only). 344-0334. manshiptheatre.org.

“Pippi Longstocking,” a Playmakers production. Reilly Theatre, Tower Drive, LSU. June 14-17, 23, 24. $20 (pay what you can June 14). 578-6996. playmakers.net.

Livingston Parish Country & Gospel Jubilee "Branson Variety Show" with Greg and Lisa Sullivan; Chris, Kyle, Nick, Kim and Jordan Smith; Jeremy Downey, Paul Glass, Glynn Fendlason, Haley Johnson, Jennifer Edgar, Debra Hull, Laura Catherine Fortner, Eddie Warren and Claire Porter. Old South Theater, U.S. 190 a mile west of La. 447, Walker. June 16, 7 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.) $12 (ages 4-12 $7; 3-under free). 985-507-9432. CGjubilee.com. (Story on B6.)

BRLT Follies, musical revue fundraiser celebrating 50th anniversary of BRLT’s summer musical. Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd., June 16, 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. 924-6496. brlt.org.

Aziz Ansari Buried Alive, named one of the top 10 comedians of the decade. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart St., NO. June 19, 7 p.m. 504-287-0351. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com.

SOCIALS & DANCESA Night at the Louisiana State Museum, Capitol Park Museum, a fundraiser. 600 N. 4th St., BR. June 16, 7-10 p.m. $50. 764-1096. lsmf-autohome-event-brite.com.

CLUBSBoudreaux & Thibodeaux’s, 214 Third St., BR: Rhett Guillot Trio, June 14; After 8, June 15; Gen. Rummies, June 16; Sweet Root Acoustic, June 21. 636-2442. www.bandtlive.com.

Canal Bank Club, French Settlement: Killin’ Time, June 15; Kenny Fife & Bac Trac, June 17. 698-9074.

Cate Street Pub, Hammond: True Too Life, June 15; Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces, June 16. 985-345-5059. www.catestreetpub.com.

Chelsea’s Cafe, 2857 Perkins Road, BR: Captain Legendary Band, June 15; The Stooges Brass Band, June 16. 387-3679.

Double D Daiquiris, 32334 Hwy. 16, DS: Will Wesley, June 14; The Southern Line, June 15; Crayzee Karaoke, June 16; Carey Hubbard, June 19; Daniel Dentro, June 21. 343-5688.

Downhome Grill & Cafe, 34775 Hwy. 16, Watson: Bennie Jones & The New Gospel Travellers, June 9. 665-2838.

Jones Boys Hall of Fame, 7755 Magnolia Beach Road, Suite A: Karaoke with Dana & Company, June 14, 21; The Kozmic

Kowboys, June 15; Mickey & Jack with The Hall of Fame Band, June 16; live acoustic music with Shawn Allen & Kevin Amie, June 19; Mickey, Jack, Mark and Billy, June 20. 371-6730.

La Carreta’s, 135 Veterans Blvd., DS: Tenacious, June 14; United We Jam, June 16; karaoke, June 20. 271-9999.

Magnolia Sports Bar, 6865 Magnolia Bridge Road, DS: karaoke, June 14, 21; Downfall, June 15; Hard Wired, June 16. 667-0205.

Moonlight Inn, French Settlement: Cliff Nickens, June 14, 17; karaoke, June 15; Floyd Brown, June 16. 698-6759.

Park Place, Gonzales: Dee Brew, June 14; Sofa Kings, June 15; Louisiana, June 16; karaoke, June 18-20; Pat-E & Ryan Jenkins, June 21. 644-8901.

Phil Brady’s Bar & Grill, 4848 Government St., BR: blues jam with Rudy Richard, June 14; Elvin Killerbee, June 16; blues jam w/ Guy Augustine, June 21. 927-3786.

Roux House, 143 Third St., BR: Another Hero, June 15; Jason Martin & The Hitchhiker CD release party, June 16. 344-2583.

The Spanish Moon, 1109 Highland Road, BR: Cattledrive, Drysocket, No Need for Armor, June 15; Shoelace w/ Matt Cee and More TBA, June 16; Jonathan Richman, June 20. 383-6666.

Station Sports Bar & Grill, 4608 Bennington, BR: Backlit Stereo, June 15; Glitter Boys, June 16; Comedy Night, June 20. 926-0631.

Sullivan’s Steak House, 5252 Corporate Blvd., BR: Cam Pyle’s Soul Haven, June 14; Chris Leblanc, June 15; The Issue, June 16; Old Sole, June 21. 925-1161.

Tacklebox Cafe, 9250 Cockerham Road, DS: Doc Hearl, a one-man band, June 14. 664-1515.

Texas Club, 456 Donmoor: Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, June 15. 928-4655 or 800-745-3000.

Tin Lizzy’s, 29592, La. 22, Killian: True Too Life, June 16, 17. 695-3340.

Triage Nite Club, 51494 La. 16, DS: Leauxco, June 15; Chris Gray, June 16. 665-4121. TriageNiteClub.com.

Varsity Theatre, Highland Road, BR: The Molly Ringwalds, June 15; Salsa!, June 16; Kvn Gates, June 20. 383-7018. www.varsitytheatre.com.

EXHIBITS “Mixing It Up,” works of Elizabeth “Lele” Mudd, and “Southern Sights,” works of Victoria “Tori” Hoyt. Arts Council of Livingston Parish Gallery, 133 Hummell St., DS. Through June 15. 664-1168. www.artslivingston.org.

Coin of the Realm: The History of Finance in Louisiana. Louisiana Old State Capitol, 100 North Blvd. Through June 16. 342-0500. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.

George Rodrigue Exhibition from the New Orleans Museum of Art Collection. Hammond Regional Art Center, 217 E. Thomas St. Through June 24. 985-542-7113.

Mass Produced, through June 24; What Is a Photograph?, through Aug. 19; Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III, through Sept. 9; Darlo Robleto: the Prelives of the Blues, through Sept. 16. New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, NO. 504-488-2361. www.noma.org.

Amy James, Phyllis Lear and Kelly A. Mueller. Baton Rouge Gallery Center for Contemporary Art, 1442 City Park Lane. Through June 28. 383-1470. www.batonrougegallery.org.

Select George Rodrigue paintings, through June 24; Louisiana’s Top 200! A Bicentennial Celebration, through July 29. West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. 336-2422.

Alzheimer Services of the Capital Area “Faces of Alzheimer’s” photo exhibit. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S.

190, DS. Through June. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Painting and photography of Kitty Kuhnert and Kathy Reeves; salt and pepper shaker collection of Desiree Disedare. Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43. Through June. 567-1441. www.mylpl.info.

Artists of the Denham Springs Fine Art Association. Livingston Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St. Through June. 686-2436. www.mylpl.info.

Scenic Views, photos by Doug Johnson; and Civil War Memorabilia Collection of Joey Giacone. Watson Branch Library, 36581 Outback Road. Through June. 664-3963. www.mylpl.info.

Jesse Eaves’ Marlinspike Knotting from the 16th-17th centuries; Denham Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Through July 4. Old City Hall, 115 Mattie St., DS. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. 667-7512.

Louisiana Art & Artists Guild Spring Judged Show. Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center, 3800 Independence Park Blvd. Through July 10. 272-9200.

Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget’s Paris and Berenice Abbot’s New York, through July 22; Faces of Pride: Elizabeth Catlett, through Aug. 26; Outside the Frame: Gregory Scott, through Oct. 7; Once Upon a Time, through Feb. 10, 2013; Cascade of Color: Gabriel Dawe, through April 7, 2013. Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Gallery, LSU Museum of Art. Shaw Center, Lafayette at Convention, BR. 389-7180.

What’s Up Doc: The Animated Art of Chuck Jones. LSU Union Art Gallery, Highland @ Dalrymple. Through July 29. 578-5162. www.lsu.edu/union.

Michael Verrett children’s book illustrations and covers; Fly tying by Robert DeSoto. South Branch Library, 23477 La. 444. Through July. 698-3015. www.mylpl.info.

Honoring Those Who Serve, a collection of historical military memorabilia. Walker Museum, 29350 Walker South Road. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. www.walker.la.us/WalkerMuseum/Welcome.html.

READINGS, LECTURES CAMPS & CLASSES

Preschool Story Time: Albany-Springfield Library, Thursdays, 10 a.m. (ages 0-4), 567-1441; Denham Springs-Walker Library, Mondays and rerun Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (9:45 a.m. babies and toddlers), 665-8118; Watson Library, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 664-3963; Livingston Branch, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. (babies too), 686-2436; and South Branch, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (babies too), 698-3015. www.mylpl.info.

Modern acrylic painting with Michelle Conques for ages 8-up. Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 Hummell St., DS. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $35/class. Call 413-5751 for registration and supply list. artslivingston.org.

Jewelry Making & Beading with Stacey Baxter for ages 13-up: bracelet/anklet a step above basic beginner. Arts Council of LP, 133 Hummell St., DS. June 19, 6-8 p.m.; June 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $25 + $2 supply fee. 664-1168. artslivingston.org.

Adult Painting and Drawing with Marcia Eisworth for ages 16-up, beginners welcomed. Arts Council of Livingston Parish, 133 Hummell St., DS. June 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $25/class. 664-1168 for registration and supply list. artslivingston.org.

Be one of the Wild Things: ages 4-8 listen to the book “Where the Wild Things Are,” play wild games and create monster mask and feet. Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43, June 14, 2 p.m. 567-1441. www.mylpl.info.

Lessons of Coroner Ron Coe for ages 14-18 (some graphic information about deaths). Main Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St., Livingston, 2 p.m. 686-2436; Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS., 6 p.m. June 14. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Dream Mask workshop with Jessica Beauvais for ages 8-11. South Branch

Library, 23477 La. 444, June 14, 10 a.m. 698-3015. www.mylpl.info.

“Charming Billy” by Alice McDermott discussed by adult book club. Livingston Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St. June 14, 10:30 a.m. 686-2436. www.mylpl.info.

“They Almost Always Come Home” by Cynthia Ruchti discussed by Sunny Side Up Book Club. Watson Branch Library, 36581 Outback Road. June 14, 10 a.m. 664-3963. www.mylpl.info.

Batter Up! Bats Galore, ages 6-11 read, craft, practice swing, learn and snack. Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43. June 20, 2 p.m. 567-1441. www.mylpl.info.

Live Snakes brought by a naturalist from Tickfaw State Park. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS, June 16, 10:30 a.m. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Salute to the 50s Summer Art Camp with grades 1-5 grouped by age for seven days of painting and drawing, pottery, jewelry, crafts, music, dance, skits, games. South Live Oak Elementary, 8400 Cecil Drive, Watson. June 18-27, 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $135 includes T-shirt. 667-9330.

Teen Book Club for grade 6-12 with activities, trivia games, book suggestions, refreshments. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS. June 18, 5:30 p.m. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Anime Printmaking, block print favorite characters. Walker Museum, 29350 Walker South Road. June 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon. $50 +$15 supply fee. www.walker.la.us/WalkerMuseum/Welcome.html.

Secret Agent Training Camp for ages 6-11. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS. June 19, 2 p.m. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Young Writers Club. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS. June 19, 5 p.m. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Creatures of the Night Party, dress as werewolf, opossum, etc. Livingston Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St. 686-2436; and Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43. 567-1441. June 19, 6 p.m. www.mylpl.info.

“Around the World in 80 Days” by Jules Verne discussed by Eclectic Book Club. Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS. June 19, 6:30 p.m. 665-8818. www.mylpl.info.

Splash and Dash Watercolor Class for beginners with Paulette Ferguson. Arts Council, 133 Hummell St., DS. June 20, 22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35. 664-1168.

Ms. Dorothy and Her Shaky Egg Band (participants on homemade instruments). South Branch Library, 23477 La. 444, June 21, 10 a.m. 698-3015; Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43, June 21, 2 p.m., 567-1441; Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS, June 21, 6 p.m. 665-8818; Livingston Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St., June 23, 10 a.m., 686-2436; Watson Branch Library, 36581 Outback Road, June 23, 4 p.m., 664-3963. www.mylpl.info.

Camping Out at the Library with camp stories, songs, fishing and s'mores for ages 6-11. Livingston Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St., June 21, 2 p.m., 686-2436. www.mylpl.info.

Dream Big Puppet Show. Livingston Main Branch Library, 20390 Iowa St., June 19, 10 a.m., 686-2436; Albany-Springfield Branch Library, 26941 La. 43, June 19, 2 p.m., 567-1441; Denham Springs-Walker Library, 8101 U.S. 190, DS, June 20, 10 a.m. 665-8818; Watson Branch Library, 36581 Outback Road, June 20, 2 p.m., 664-3963; South Branch Library, 23477 La. 444, June 30, 10 a.m. 698-3015. www.mylpl.info.

| To submit events for inclusion in Thursday's "let's go," call 665-5176 or e-mail [email protected] by the previous Tuesday.

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ADVANCE TICKETSMiranda Lambert, June 23, 7:30 p.m.; Nicki Minaj, July 27, 7:30 p.m.; Jason Mraz, Aug. 9; Gotye, Oct. 10. UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave. 504-

280-7222. arena.uno.edu.

Van Halen, June 26; Stevie Nicks, Gladys Knight and Melissa Etheridge, Sept. 22; Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oct. 4; Madonna, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. $170-$355.

NO Arena, 1501 Girod St. 344-0334. ticketmaster.com.

Brothers of the Sun Tour featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, Aug. 3. Superdome, NO. 344-0334.

ticketmaster.com.

Kevin Hart, Aug. 11. Baton Rouge River Center Arena. 275 South River Road. 389-3030 or 800-745-3000. www.brrivercenter.com.

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legion 258 auxiliaryTucker A. Gregoire

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 258 and Junior Unit recently held their monthly meeting. Chaplain Irene DeMars opened with prayer. President Juliana Rober-son welcomed everyone present. Secretary Polly Chatelain read the min-utes of the last meeting. Hannah Kraft read the unit’s Financial Report.

Get well wishes were ex-tended to Annette Olah, Millie Warren, Mary Ann Wax, Linda Don-aldson, Azalee Connell, Anna Odor and Valerie and Paul Bates. The unit expressed their deepest sympathy to the families of Almatine Scott and Jimmy Galladora Jr.

Awards recently won at the Sixth District Confer-ence were then presented to the membership: Aux-iliary Member of the Year for the Sixth District, Rose Sziszak; First Place Senior Prayer Book, Irene DeMars; First Place Junior Prayer Book, Kay-lee DeMars; First Place Senior History, Rose Sziszak; Americanism, Rose Sziszak; Veterans Affairs and Rehabilita-tion, Barbara Kropog; Community Service, Hannah Kraft; Children and Youth, Angela Kraft; Poppy, Madelyn Black-well; Legislative, Laura Johnson; and Juniors, Melanie DeMars and Bonnie Teritto. Congratu-lations were extended to all the unit members and

chairman for a successful year.

Everyone was re-minded of Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Flags were placed at St. Marga-ret’s, James Chapel and Bethlehem cemeteries. Barbara Gatlin Vaughn volunteered to place American Flags at Carter cemetery.

President Roberson gave an update on the Department Convention June 7-10, 2012, in Alex-andria and the Special Wounded Warriors event to be held in Sulfur, Loui-siana, on July 14, 2012.

Those volunteering at the Special Olympics on May 19 from Unit 258 were: Latina and James Douglas and their two sons, Laura Johnson,

Brittney Watts (Honorary National Junior Presi-dent), Shelby Bland and Juliana Roberson.

Several members from Unit 258 recently attended the Livingston Parish Veterans Day meeting in Walker. The Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Nov. 10 at Walker High School. Event plan-ners noted that this year it would be bigger and better than the last one.

All the members were asked to collect supplies for Care packages to be sent overseas.

New member Betty Carol Carr was intro-duced into membership.

Unit 258 elected their slate of officers for the 2012-2013 year. Those elected to serve were:

Juliana Roberson, presi-dent; Barbara Kropog, first vice president; Helen Galladora, second vice president; Polly Chatelain, secretary; Angela Kraft, treasurer; Irene DeMars, chaplain; Rose Sziszak, historian; Laura Johnson, sergeant at arms; and Executive Committee members, Ruby Petho, Pat Aubin, Madelyn Blackwell and Liz Bordok.

Junior Activities direc-tors Melanie DeMars and Bonnie Teritto reported on the juniors meeting. Officers elected for the 2012-2013 year were: Christina Mocsary, presi-dent; Kaylee DeMars, vice president; Megan Green, secretary; and Caralyn Schultz, chaplain.

Caralyn Schultz was also selected as Unit 258 Little Miss Poppy and Kaylee DeMars was se-lected Miss Poppy for the 2012-2013 year.

Juniors attending the meeting folded more than 100 pocket American flags to be placed in Care packages.

Four juniors will be attending the depart-ment convention. Junior Christina Mocsary was selected by Unit 258 to attend the upcoming Louisiana Girls State Session at Northwestern State University.

In closing, President Roberson thanked the members of Unit 258 for all their hard work and dedication to the Ameri-can Legion Auxiliary.

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Among those attending the end of year luncheon of Beta Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Iota, a professional teachers organization, are (from left) Margaret Burlew of Houma, state president-elect; Martha Thibodeaux, state president; Mary Cambre, Chapter president-elect; and Laura Dunlap, Chapter president. Guests at the event, held at the Baton Rouge Country Club, enjoyed the Chef’s Special, selected by hostess Karen Schmitt, and received fleur-de-lis car scents as favors.

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Livingston Parish residents attending the second annual Mental Health Association for Greater Baton Rouge Casino Night and Silent Auction are (from left) Parish Councilman Cindy Wale of Denham Springs, Allison and Scott Shaheen of Walker and Maureen and Steve Webb of Watson.


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