Archive for July, 2010

Ed and Jacque Caplan

Posted July 2010

In recognition for their exemplary humanitarian service, Edwin and Jacqueline Caplan of Alexandria are the latest honorees of the ‘Service Above Self Award’ presented by the Rotary Club of Alexandria. The prestigious award is Rotary International’s highest honor for individual members.  “It’s a wonderful honor, and I was certainly surprised by the award, and appreciate [...]

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A Night of Hope Gala 2010

Posted July 2010

The American Cancer Society’s A Night of Hope Gala will bring back the nostalgia of the American Bandstand right here in Cenla, all to benefit a great cause!  The American Cancer Society will host A Night of Hope Gala in Alexandria on Saturday, August 7th from 7:00pm until Midnight at Convention Hall in Downtown Alexandria.  [...]

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A Common Solution for Dry Eyes

Posted July 2010

Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which either the tear producing gland of the eye, the lacrimal gland, isn’t producing enough tears, or the tear quality is poor and evaporates too quickly.  Symptoms of dry eye include burning, excessive tearing, blurred vision, and a sandy, gritty feeling of the eyes.  A common solution is [...]

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Folklife Fun for the Entire Family

Posted July 2010

The month of July in Natchitoches will not only be hot, but the town will be bustling with activity.  Whether you want to experience true Louisiana cuisine or you want to take a relaxing stroll along Cane River Lake, Natchitoches has a lot to offer.  Come and see why Oprah declared it the “Best Little [...]

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How Great

Posted July 2010

In this month where we celebrate the birth of our nation, there is a lot to remember. Remember how great the courage of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was. How great was the resolve of the soldiers of the army that fought the British forces? How great was the French artist that designed [...]

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See How They Run

Posted July 2010

Lagniappe Theatre is at it again; this time with a British Comedy Farce you don’t want to miss.  So swift is the action, so chaotic the situations, so rib tickling the plot in this comedy smash that when it’s over, you’re as exhausted from laughter as if you’ve run a foot race.  Galloping in and [...]

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Redefining Homecare…It’s What We Do

Posted July 2010

Do any of these concerns sound familiar? “I want to stay in my own home…”; “I need help controlling my blood pressure…”; “My children live out of town and can’t check on me very often…”?  The solution to these worries is the VitalPartners365 program available through Thompson Home Health. VitalPartners365, in partnership with Thompson Home [...]

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Fifth Annual Hacker’s Cup

Posted July 2010

I would like to personally invite Cenla golfers of all skill levels to participate in the 5th Annual Hacker’s Cup Golf Tournament to benefit the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on Saturday July 31st at the Alexandria Golf & Country Club.  The 4-man scramble tournament will begin with registration at 8:00am, and the [...]

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Inspire Learning Over Summer Vacation

Posted July 2010

Students can lose academic proficiency during school breaks, which could prove troublesome when returning to school.  School breaks including summer are an important time for parents to share in everyday learning activities with their children to enhance math, reading, writing, and study skills development.  While a break from school is great for recharging your children’s [...]

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Paragon Casino Resort To Host 7th Annual La Cuisine De La Louisiane

Posted July 2010

Paragon Casino Resort is proud to host the 7th annual La Cuisine de la Louisiane, a culinary fundraiser to be held in the Mari Showroom on Sunday, July 25th, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. This year’s event will serve as a major fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) in Lafayette, the Friends of the Fox Theater [...]

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