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Posted June 2010
When you’re having surgery – there are a few things you should know – and a few questions you should ask. And who better to give that advice than medical professionals. “One of the first things I would ask is, ‘Have you done this before?,’” said Monica Jones, RN, BSN, CNOR, Surgery Unit manager. “And [...]
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Summer has made its way to Natchitoches, and the season has brought plenty of events and activities for families to enjoy. On June 4th -5th, the Natchitoches Area Jaycees will host the first-ever Cookin’ on the Cane BBQ Festival in downtown Natchitoches. Held on the downtown riverbank, this cook-off is open to both professional and [...]
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No matter how much I try to avoid repeating myself in these articles, I know that some topics demand repeating. One of those is a discussion of the role of life insurance in your overall financial planning efforts. In recent months, I have had several clients receive premium notices for term policies that had run [...]
Continue ReadingPosted June 2010
I went tubing one time along the Tangipahoa River with a friend from the Louisiana Department of Tourism and Recreation. His assignment was to take pictures as we floated by the beauties of nature. At the beginning of our expedition, he realized that I was a little nervous about being in such a small tube [...]
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School is out and it is time for reflection on what was done. From showing Bill Bush how to tread water perpetually at the Y, to teaching teachers how to teach writing in Baton Rouge, I have taught plenty of students over the years. Though I’ve never gotten rich, the memories that I and my [...]
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If you are like me, for years, even before the economic seizure we experienced at the end of 2008, you were probably wondering when the low interest rates and all of the “easy money” policies were going to result in inflation. Then, after the 2008 economic seizure, we witnessed the extreme become even more extreme. [...]
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The summer driving season is upon us and so are the related costs associated with taking the family across the country for vacation. One way to save a little money along the way is to insure that your vehicle is getting the best mileage possible under prevailing conditions. While the savings on a particular trip [...]
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It’s getting hot out there and that means, at least for me, enjoying the cool comfort of the air conditioned indoors. Well, I have two great suggestions for you to pass days this summer: 1. Attend the Symphony’s first ever “Symphony Sweepstakes” fundraiser (more about that later); and 2. Make a summer listening list to [...]
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When packing for a family vacation, don’t forget to bring a travel first aid kit and some safety common sense. Sometimes injuries happen while on vacation because families are relaxing and don’t take the precautions they normally would at home. You can create your own travel first aid kit and place the items in a [...]
Continue ReadingPosted June 2010
June in Avoyelles is a time of freedom for children who are released from schoolwork for a short spell. Not to worry, however, there are plenty of educational things to do to keep the young minds busy, and learning. The second weekend in June is the date for the Louisiana Corn Festival hosted by the [...]
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