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Stewart honored at grand celebration

Stewart honored at grand celebration

A Celebration of Love was held in tribute to Mildred King Stewart by her daughters, Emma Dean Searcy and Gwendolyn Perry Honore at Occasions Unlimited in Baker.  The celebration honored their mother prior to her March 20th birthday.

Friends and family gathered for fun, food and laughter, as various persons lauded the life of Stewart.  In jest, Cleo Perry, Jr., with his sister Dean Perry and his brother Carlos Perry, by his side, told of an incident when his grand pulled them aside and showed them karate.  “She was our protector,” he laughed. 

The stage was set for a beautiful evening by Daisy Slan, who narrated the event and Dr. Veronica Thomas who rendered the welcome and occasion.  Emily W. Stewart, sister-in-law, told of the strong relationship she shared with Stewart and her qualities as a strong woman of faith.

While Emma gave an emotional talk on her mother as a role model and specific testimonies of faith,  Gwendolyn shared some of her mother’s comedic writings from life and past jobs.

Unclaimed $10,000 lottery ticket set to expire

Unclaimed $10,000 lottery ticket set to expire

 

BATON ROUGE – No one has stepped forward to claim a $10,000 Louisiana Lottery Powerball prize won on Oct. 6, 2012. The winning ticket was purchased at Kajan Mart #2 on Veterans Drive in Carencro and is set to expire April 4.

The winning ticket matched four of the five whiteball numbers drawn and the red Powerball number. The winning numbers for the Oct. 6 drawing were 15 - 26 - 34 - 36 - 59 and the Powerball number was 35.  

The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize, subject to the Lottery’s hours of operation. Winnings are subject to applicable federal and state tax withholdings.  Prizes greater than $600 may be claimed at any of the Lottery’s five regional offices located throughout the state or Lottery headquarters in Baton Rouge.

“We look forward to the winner coming forward to claim this prize.  In the meantime, the individual should treat the ticket as cash,” said Lottery President Rose Hudson.  “It is also a good idea to sign the back of the ticket for security purposes.”

Southern hosting "College Night on the Bluff"

Southern hosting "College Night on the Bluff"

 

Southern University will offer high school senior scholarships and information on exciting paths of study at its annual “College Night On The Bluff”  on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge.

The University is inviting not only high school seniors, but also juniors, their parents, and others considering Southern.

Representatives from the various disciplines and staff will be on hand to discuss financial aid, student life, academics – essentially everything needed to become a successful student at Southern.

Qualifying students will receive scholarship offers on the spot. Also, students who meet entrance criteria for Southern will have their names placed in a raffle in which they could win scholarship funds to the Baton Rouge campus.

For more information, contact the Admissions office at 225.771.SUBR (7827).

 

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Southern hosting "College Night on the Bluff"

Southern hosting "College Night on the Bluff"

 

Southern University will offer high school senior scholarships and information on exciting paths of study at its annual “College Night On The Bluff”  on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the F.G. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge.

The University is inviting not only high school seniors, but also juniors, their parents, and others considering Southern.

Representatives from the various disciplines and staff will be on hand to discuss financial aid, student life, academics – essentially everything needed to become a successful student at Southern.

Qualifying students will receive scholarship offers on the spot. Also, students who meet entrance criteria for Southern will have their names placed in a raffle in which they could win scholarship funds to the Baton Rouge campus.

For more information, contact the Admissions office at 225.771.SUBR (7827).

 

Copyright 2013 WAFB. All rights reserved.

 

 

SU Ag Center Celebrates 70th Livestock Show

SU Ag Center Celebrates 70th Livestock Show

The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center will hold its 70th Annual Livestock Show for youth participants, February 28-March 2, 2013 at the Maurice Edmond Livestock Arena, 14600 Scenic Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70807.  During the three-day event, young farmers and ranchers from across the state will have the opportunity to display animals that have been showcased or have won in parish competitions.

The purposes of the show are to stimulate a greater interest in increasing the production of livestock among farmers in Louisiana; serve as a basis for improving breeding practices for livestock; create interest in producing livestock products as business enterprises; assist in developing a better spirit of cooperative effort among rural and urban residents; and provide an opportunity for youth to develop ownership and leadership skills.

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For further information, please contact Christie Monroe at christie_monroe@suagcenter.com or 225-771-4350.

 

Family Service hosting Sapphires 'N Spurs

Family Service hosting Sapphires 'N Spurs

A Western Benefit Event at LSU Parker Coliseum March 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

We've got pony rides, a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, music, dancing, a silent auction & plenty of great food such as jambalaya donated by DEMCO,  ice cream donated by Kleinpeter, Buffalo Wild Wings, cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes. etc,.   We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors:  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Albertson, Avita Drugs Pharmacy, Amedisys, Amerigroup, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Hi Habor, Project Ride, Piggly Wiggly, Sullivan's and The Table is Bread.  We will have several silent auction items such as items donated from James Avery, paintings, a package from Audubon Aquarium and the list goes on and on. So come out and have a blast with Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge!  For more information please call 225-927-9810 or visit or website at www.fsgbr.org. Adult tickets are $20 and children 12 and under get in for $2.  

 

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It's time for "Santa CAAWS" Pet Photos a

It's time for "Santa CAAWS" Pet Photos a

It is time for Santa CAAWS!

CAAWS Pet Photos with Santa is one of CAAWS' only fundraisers. It's goal is to help raise money for our Community Outreach Spay/Neuter Programs which helps pet owners in our community get their pets spayed and neutered when they cannot afford the cost.

The event will be held at Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge on Siegen Lane on November 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This is the 19th year for our fundraiser and we hope to see old and new faces alike. Bring your animals, kids, family. You can pose with or without Santa so this can be your family Holiday Card. Affordable packages will be offered including Holiday Cards which are very reasonable and they will be mailed directly to you.

For more information please feel free to email us at caawsmail@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.caaws.org.