Union Parish and Visitor’S Guide 2019-20

NEWCOMER’SUNION PARISH AND VISITOR’S GUIDE 2019-20

Published by The Gazette, Union Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Union Parish Tourist Commission, Farmerville, Louisiana 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 1

The Friendly Town of Farmerville Welcomes You

Stein Baughman, Jr., mayor

alderman alderman alderman alderman alderman/ mayor pro-tem Robertalderman Allen Lavellealderman Maine Carolinealderman Gatson Rickyalderman/ Johnikin Jerryalderman Taylor District A District B District C mayorDistrict pro-tem D District E Wayne Jones Lavelle Maine Caroline Gatson Gerome Nation Jerry Taylor District A District B District C District D District E Town Officials Town Officials (318)368-9242 Town Officials Marshall/PoliceMarshall/Police Chief: Chief: Ernest Ernest “Bim” “Bim” Coulberston Coulberston (318)368-7142(318)368-9242 (fax) Marshall/PoliceTownTown Clerk: Clerk: Chief: Gay GayErnest Nell Nell “Bim” Pepper Pepper Coulberston [email protected](318)368-7142 (fax) City Attorney/Mayors Court Magistrate: Joe Cusimano City Attorney/MayorsTown Clerk: Gay Court Nell McIntosh-PepperMagistrate: Joe Cusimano [email protected] Address: City Attorney/MayorsFireFire Chief: Chief:Court Billy BillyMagistrate: Jung Jung Joe Cusimano Town of Farmerville Supervisor of Public Services: MailingTown of Address: Farmerville SupervisorFire of Chief: Public Billy Services: Jung Mike Eric Allen Page P.O. Box 427 Street Superintendent: Kenneth Bilberry TownP.O. Box of Farmerville427 SupervisorStreet Superintendent: of Public Services: Kenneth Mike Bilberry Allen Farmerville, LA 71241-0427 Sanitation Supervisor: James Lloyd P.O.Farmerville, Box 427 LA 71241-0427 StreetSanitation Superintendent: Supervisor: Charles James Lloyd Boyd Recreation Center Director: D. Jerro PhysicalFarmerville, Address: LA 71241-0427 RecreationSanitation Supervisor:Center Director: James LloydD. Jerro 407 South Main Street Recreation CenterStaff Director: D. Jerro Physical407 South Address: Main Street Staff 407Farmerville, South Main LA 71241Street Nell Wayne, Karen Brown-Broeder, Collette Barns, Farmerville,www.farmerville.org LA 71241 Nell SamanthaWayne, Theon Stephens, Butler, Dee Velvet Nyegaard Roberts, Crystal Meeking, Lillie Gunter, Judy Rachal www.farmerville.org

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On ThE cOvER: The annual Fourth of July firework show on INSIDE UNION PARISH Lake D’Arbonne has a become a traditional part of summertime fun in Union Parish. Photo by Dusty Alford August 2019 - May 2020 gAzETTE sTAff

EDITOR 5 Welcome home to Union Parish Scott Boatright [email protected] ADvERTIsIng 20 C.A.S.T for Kids Hillary Hohlt [email protected] PhOTOgRAPhy Dusty Alford 22 Lessons from the Past gEnERAl MAnAgER Cody Richard 104 N. Washington 30 Farmerville, LA 71241 American Crappie 318.368.9732 Fax: 318.368.7331 Email: [email protected] Online at www.fgazette.com facebook.com/fgazette

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The 2019 Union Parish Newcomer’s and Visitor’s Guide is published by

The Gazette in cooperation with the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce Union Parish Tourism Commission

6 Communities I 14 Education I 16 Festivals 21 Where to Eat I 27 Outdoors I 34 Clubs/Organizations 24-25 Pull out lake map 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 3

Fireworks over Lake D’Arbonne Beginning at 9 p.m.

Visit www.facebook.com/Union.Chamber or call 318.368.3947 for more information Pillars of the Community Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC • First National Bank • Marion State Bank Origin Bank • Town of Farmerville • Union General Hospital • Union Parish Police Jury • Morehouse Community Medical Centers

Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Member FDIC

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Welcome Home to Union Parish……

In the world of technology, cell rienced in my life.” tion projects scheduled to start phones and laptops, we have dis- This year, Louisiana Delta Com- this fall, including new sidewalks, covered that we can live anywhere munity College opened a new lighting and safety features. and still conduct business locally, campus located in the parish seat The local economy is experienc- nationally and even around the of Farmerville. Delta is an open- ing growth, with expansion of world. admissions college offering mul- existing businesses and with new More and more, young couples tiple paths to higher education, businesses moving into the parish. and business people are looking career, and personal fulfillment. Major commercial construction forward to early retirement and Delta prides itself on offering a projects are underway with sched- even golden parachutes. Why not friendly, student-centered learning uled completion this fall. take advantage of your opportuni- environment where their students We have a beautiful Lake ties and come home to Union Par- can flourish. D’Arbonne State Park (655 acres) ish and its nationally known Lake Delta invites you to explore their which lies in timbered, hilly terrain D’Arbonne in northeast Louisiana. academic offerings and admis- adjacent to Lake D’Arbonne, where Union Parish is known for its sions options on your way towards you can enjoy its wonderful natural natural resources including five professional and personal growth. resources, including fishing, camp- scenic rivers and waterways; in- We hope that you will find Louisi- ing, hiking, kayaking and canoeing. cluding its crown jewel, Lake ana Delta Community College to Union Parish is the seventh larg- D’Arbonne, which covers 15,000 be the ideal place to start and go est parish in Louisiana hosting acres and 150 miles of shoreline. anywhere! many festivals scattered across the Lake D’Arbonne has gained na- We also have excellent primary parish, including D’Arbonne Fes- tional recognition as evidenced by and secondary educational facili- tival and Fireworks, Watermelon two major crappie fishing tourna- ties, including two new state-of-the- Festival, Mayhaw Festival, Corney ments (American Crappie Trail art schools, Union Parish High Creek Festival, Christmas on the National Tournament and Crappie School and D’Arbonne Woods Char- Square and many more than we can Masters) were held this year on ter School. Plus, newly remodeled list. Each event has many vendors our lake, with teams participating Downsville Community Charter targeting young and old alike. from 15 states. National champion School and Union Christian Acad- Antique shops, general stores, Jeff Riddle even stated on national emy. clothing and specialty boutiques TV, “Lake D’Arbonne is the best Our parish seat Farmerville has surround the courthouse square crappie fishing lake I’ve ever expe- three major downtown revitaliza- and are located throughout town. Did we mention food? Union Parish features great Cajun seafood, real Italian, BBQ, lots of plate lunches and downhome cooking. (A complete list- ing of Chamber member businesses can be found in the back of this visitor’s guide.) We invite you to come visit our little “piece of Heaven,” experience the simpler times of our childhood and stay for a weekend or lifetime. And remember, “You can always come home to Union Parish!”

Jon McKinnie President/cEO, Union Parish Jon McKinnie Jay snell, Board chair chamber of commerce

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Junction City

Lillie Spearsville Union Wildlife Upper Ouachita Management National Area Marion Wildlife Refuge

Bernice

Farmerville Lake D’Arbonne

Union Parish Airport

Rocky Branch

D’Arbonne Downsville National Wildlife Antioch Marion Refuge Bernice Mt. Union Canbeal Oakland Crossroads Ouachita City Conway Point Dean Quigley DeLoutre Randolph Union Parish Post Offices Downsville Rocky Branch BERnIcE lIllIE 308 6TH ST. 113 HWy 15 Evergreen Sadie BERNiCE, LA LiLLiE, LA Farmerville Salem 285.9744 285.7082 Haile Shiloh DOwnsvIllE MARIOn Junction City Spearsville 9507 HWy 145 302 mAiN ST. Litroe Spencer DOWNSViLLE, LA mARiON, LA Laran Taylorville 982.1107 292.5703 fARMERvIllE sPEARsvIllE Lillie Tiger Bend 202 E. GREEN ST. 1360 HWy 15 Linville Truxno FARmERViLLE, LA SPEARSViLLE, LA Lockhart Weldon 1.800.275.8777 778.4366 Loco Wilhite

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Farmerville Town of

Letter from the Mayor Farmerville is the largest town and viding some 1,300 jobs. ed. Many coming from Alabama up the parish seat of Union Parish. It is locat- The premier festival salutes another Ouachita River from Fort Miro to claim ed in the North Central region of the mainstay of regional agriculture. The their future homes disembarked at the state, about 20 miles from Interstate Louisiana Watermelon Festival is held spot which became known as Alabama 20, in the heart of Louisiana’s “Sports- the last weekend of July, and is hosted Landing, a name that still survives. A man’s Paradise.” The terrain is hilly by the Farmerville Jaycees. well-known location for fishing, boat- and its pine trees grow tall. The people of Union Parish are a ing and picnicking, it is about 25 miles Farmerville is considered a rural people of faith. Religion is a tradition east of Farmerville. community, but it is a very friendly that runs deep in its communities, and Not until 1839 was Union Parish town with a population of 3,800 proud there is a wide variety of churches and created out of the northern part of residents. Downtown you will find a denominations to accommodate your Ouachita Parish, and in that year a well manicured Court House Square, beliefs. You will not find it difficult to town was laid out for the parish seat. shops, banks, office buildings, restau- select a church and a congregation that There was some argument as to the rants and a first class public library. you and your family will enjoy being a name of the town. Matthew Wood, a Over the last several years, Farmerville part of. first settler and president of the first has been expanding along Louisiana In the year 1790, the first grant of police jury, donated the land, the high- Highway 2, where you’ll find shopping land in the territory of Union Parish est spot in the parish, and many want- centers, big box retailers, and restau- was made by the Spanish government ed to call it Woodville in his honor. rants lining both sides of the street and to a trapper, John Honeycutt. He settled Wood, however, did not wish this, and is now expanding south on Hwy 33. in the land that was full of wildlife the town was named Farmerville after Fishing, water sports and hunting and ideal for his trade. After he had re- a family of that name, probably Miles are five-star activities in Union Parish, ceived his land grant, he began to eke Farmer, local planter and elder in the whose pride and joy is beautiful Lake out his living here with only Indians as Baptist Church, who had helped orga- D’Arbonne, a 15,000-acre lake filled his neighbors. nize the Concord Baptist Association with bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Then, one day a few years later, af- in 1832. He was the father of J. N. Farm- Farmerville is also most fortunate to ter he first entered this section, he met er, police juror and W. W. Farmer, the have Lake D’Arbonne State Park locat- a roving band of Indians who told him latter of whom was a surveyor, justice ed just a short drive from town. of another family that had settled in of peace, lawyer, and later lieutenant Many visitors come to the state this territory. Putting his coonskin cap governor of the state. A monument park because of its clean, cozy cabins, on his head, and with his flint-lock in was erected by the Louisiana Legisla- RV accommodations, tennis courts, the crook of his arm, Honeycutt set ture in 1855, and it currently stands at fishing piers, boat and canoe rentals, out to follow the Indians’ directions. his grave in the Farmerville Cemetery. swimming pool, meeting rooms and pa- He found an old settler by the name of Although Farmerville was orga- vilions. Another favorite with visitors Feazel with a “house full of girls.” The nized and plotted in 1839, it wasn’t un- is Lake D’Arbonne Country Club and story goes that he asked the father for til the general assembly of 1842 that the Golf Course, sporting one of the best- the hand of one. town was granted a charter and incor- groomed 9-hole courses in the state. From Alabama, Georgia, and the porated. It operated under this charter In addition to retail, healthcare and Carolinas came the adventurers. Soon with several amendments until the education; timber, agriculture and rec- there were home sites along the Bayous charter of 1870, under which the town reation are the top industries here in D’Arbonne, Corny and DeLoutre, in the operates today. Union Parish. Foster Farms chicken “Ouachita Settlements” section, as the plant is by far the largest employer, pro- Union Parish Territory was designat- Stein Baughman, Jr. Mayor of Farmerville

2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 7 Marion is one of, if not the, oldest town in Union Parish and was settled by pioneers from Alabama and named Town of Marion after Marion, Alabama, which was the old hometown of Marion’s first settlers. The earliest known family was the Sterlington, Bernice and West Monroe. graduate (1976-80), was a standout David Stewart family. In 1832, they built Marion State Bank has been “growing basketball player. During his four-year a log cabin four miles south of present by helping others grow” for more than career he scored 4,070 points, which day Marion. Other early families were 100 years. currently ranks 10th on the all-time the Whittles, the Repponds, and the Bri- The Marion Mayhaw Festival began national list. During the 1979 season, ands. The greatest influx of settlers was in 1982. The first sponsors were the Douglas averaged 54 points per game. in the 1830s. The first record of land sale Marion Jaycees. The 36th annual fes- This still stands, a national high school was on June 13, 1839. The land was sold tival took place on May 12-13, Mother’s record. That same year he scored 93 to Pascal Traylor by the United States Day weekend. The festival begins on points in one game with the score end- Land Office for $379. This area of land Friday night with a street dance. Satur- ing 114-44. is now the center of town. day’s events include a parade followed George Harmon Smith is an interna- Other families before 1850 were the by games and contests for children and tionally recognized novelist. His most John Traylors, the Powells, the Larkins, adults. Each year there is a Mayhaw successful book, “Bayou Boy,” garnered the Georges, the Greens, the Lunsfords, Jelly cooking contest as well as a trea- 15 major awards and three of his books the Adamses, the Cooks, the Hills, and sure hunt. There is always plenty of were made into movies. He was inducted the Thomases. good food and fun for everyone to enjoy into the Louisiana Historical Hall of The Marion Post Office was origi- at the Marion Mayhaw Festival. Fame in 1983. His books are in the nally opened on March 18, 1846. It was Famous people from Marion include University Archives at Louisiana Tech discontinued in 1867, then reopened in John David Crow who was born in University and Utah State University. 1869. The Marion Post Office has oper- Marion in July 1935 and was the Heis- He served three consecutive terms as ated continuously since 1869. Marion man Trophy winner in 1957 at Texas Mayor of Marion and was also the prin- has many churches, the Methodists, A&M as a running back/halfback. He cipal of Marion High School. the Baptist, Assembly of God, Marion also played professionally for Chicago/ Grady A. Dugas, M.D., was a Marion Baptist and Steadfast Love Ministries. St. Louis Cardinals from 1958-1964 and physician who invented the “Safer Au- Marion State Bank was chartered on San Francisco 49ers from 1965-1968. He tomatic Wheelchair Wheel Locks,” a February 7, 1907. Marion State Bank has was inducted into the College Football patented device designed for those who been serving customers with branches Hall of Fame in 1976. He led the NFL in sometimes forget to lock their wheel- in Marion, Farmerville, Sterlington, rushing average (5.9) and yards from chairs. For four decades Dugas was Monroe and West Monroe. They have scrimmage (1.533) in 1960. engaged in a family medical practice ATMs located in Marion, Farmerville, Bobby Joe Douglas, a Marion High in Marion.

TOWN OF MARION

IS A GREAT PLACE TO RETIRE

Danny Smith, Mayor 398 Main St. • Marion, LA • (318) 292-4715

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Town of Village of Spearsville

The Village of Spearsville is home to 137 residents, ac- Bernice cording to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau. Bernice is a small, vibrant community in North Central The quiet hamlet features clean, safe country living with Louisiana with much to see and offer. With a population of quick access to the surrounding areas of Farmerville, Rus- 1,689 people,* the incorporated area is about three square ton and El Dorado, Ark. miles. The main highways are La. 15 and 3121. Bernice, established in 1899, is located 15 miles south of the Arkansas state line in Union Parish. The business district is bisected by US Highway 167, North and South, and Louisiana Highway 2, East and West. Bernice is 20 miles north of Interstate 20 in Ruston, Louisiana. Bernice, known as ‘The Gateway to Union Parish and Lake D’Arbonne,’ is in the heart of a recreational area, bound by 20,000 acres of lakes including Lake D’Arbonne, Lake Claiborne, and Corney Lake, as well as Lake D’Arbonne State Park, 10 miles, Lake Claiborne State Park, 13 miles, and Corney Creek Lake and Dam, 5 miles. The area is rich with natural resources such as excellent public and private hunting lands for deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, ducks and feral hogs and ﬁshing areas. Bernice is also home of the Corney Creek Great Outdoor Festival every April. Bernice extends the invitation to visit the Bernice Depot Museum and Captain Henderson Caboose. Also, stop by the Town Hall to visit and have a cup of coffee. The Tourist Center is located directly beside the Town Hall. Bernice also boasts a 160-acre industrial park complete with water, sewer, gas and three-phase electricity which is managed by the Bernice Industrial Development Corpora- Historical Sites of Union Parish tion (BIDCO). Hopkins House Bernice is also the hometown of former NBA basketball star Willis Reed, who starred at nearby Grambling State and the New York Knicks (1964-1974). Reed was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1997, he was voted one of the “50 Greatest Players in NBA History.” Bernice is also the birth place of A&E “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson. *2010 U.S. Census Bureau

Village of Known as “The Hopkins House” (Circa 1850), was built by Reverend Elias George, a pioneer Baptist Minister. One of his servants, John Thomas, a master carpenter, selected highly skilled workers for the massive construction project. Their superior skills are still very evident today, for the old two-story house is still standing tall today 169 years later! The Hopkins House is a unique Caroline I style and listed on the Downsville National Register of Historic Homes. Danny A. and Ann Smith have restored the old stately home and they absolutely love living in it and The Village of Downsville, established in the 1840s, is located enjoy exploring the spacious grounds! in both Union and Lincoln parishes. The population as of the It was here that Anna Porter Harrison and her Mother boarded with 2010 census was 143. the George family. Ms. Harrison taught school and Porter taught music. The quiet hamlet features clean, safe country living with Porter fell in love with a local young man named Miles Goldsby. Soon afterwards, Ms. Harrison decided she and her daughter needed to leave quick access to the surrounding areas of Monroe, Ruston and Marion due to their courtship which often took place at dusk of day. As Farmerville. a result of their departure, Anna Porter left her heart behind and thus The main highways are 145 and 151 and the two top attrac- inspired her to put to music an old poem. tions are Bryan Park and Wild Wings shooting range. Immediately afterwards the popular ballad “In the Glooming” was born!

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Local Public Officials U.s. Representative Stan Smith mayor Stein Baughman, Jr. John Fleming R-minden Farmerville - District 7 marshal Bim Coulberston michael Jones Town Clerk Gay Nell Pepper Public service commission Farmerville - District 8 Foster Campbell John Watley lillie Board of Aldermen Bernice- District 9 A.J. Ford Jr. Paula Strickland- Secretary/ Treasurer Member, BEsE, District 5 Joseph Larry Gary Jones Union school Board Jarrell Wilson Sr. mayor isaac Lee Jr. state senator Sharon i. Dixson mike Walsworth R-West monroe Farmerville - District 1 City Clerk Gwen Lee Roger “Little Rock” Reeves, Jr. Police Chief Todd Wilson state Representative marion - District 2 Chris Turner Tommy Bennett Marion Board of Aldermen Spearsville - District 3 mark Andrews District Judge - Division A Judy mabry Rhonda Davis Jeff Robinson Bernice - District 4 Lindsey Franklin Redd Shannon J. Barkley (President) Eugene “Bubba” Hoggatt Downsville - District 5 District Judge - Division B Jeffrey Kirkland Thomas W. Rogers Donna Nyegaard Cranford Farmerville- District 6 Sharon Stewart spearsville Board of Aldermen District Judge - Division c Betty Barron Bruce Hampton Farmerville - District 7 Challana Ray Dean Whitney major Sterlington - District 8 Karen Thorpe District Attorney Clyde Hays mayor Ronald Foster John Belton Bernice - District 9 Police Chief Joseph E. Bryan

Union Parish sheriff Bernice Town council Dusty Gates Justice of the Peace Gene Terral - District 1 Josh Acree - Ward 1 John Levington - District 2 Nancy moon Hearn - Ward 2 Union Parish Assessor Karen Hall - District 3 Lennie Smith - Ward 3 Lance Futch James “Bobo” montgomery - District 4 Amy Pesnell - District 5 Union Parish clerk of court mayor mildred Ferguson constable Dodi Eubanks Police Chief Eddie Horton Scotty Aulds - Ward 1 Town Clerk Lana Patton Larry Booth - Ward 2 coroner Robert Williams - Ward 3 Abbie Albritton moon Downsville Board of Aldermen Sheree Allen Bayou D’Arbonne lake Union Parish Police Jury mike Toft watershed District Charles Sawyer, President mayor Reggie Skains Trotter Hunt - President Farmerville - District 1 Clerk Cathy Butler Terri Towns - Vice President Lanny Parker Police Chief Earl Roberts marion - District 2 Jacob D. “Jake” Halley - Secretary/ Jerry W. Taylor farmerville Board of Aldermen Treasurer Farmerville - District 3 Robert Allen - District A Steve Cagle Glenn Hutto Lavelle maine - District B Cary Brown Bernice - District 4 Caroline Gatson - District C Guy Fortenberry Nathan Futch Ricky Johnikin - District D Bill Carter - Attorney marion - District 6 Jerry Taylor - District E Neal DeForest - Engineer Emergency Phone Numbers (318 AREA cODE) PAffORD EMs - BERnIcE sTATIOn 285.2786 fARMERvIllE fIRE DEPARTMEnT 368.7159 PAffORD EMs - fARMERvIllE sTATIOn 368.0543 fARMERvIllE POlIcE DEPARTMEnT 368.2226 UnIOn PARIsh shERIff’s OffIcE 368.3124 MARIOn POlIcE DEPARTMEnT 292.4715 BERnIcE fIRE DEPARTMEnT 285.9933 sPEARsvIllE POlIcE DEPARTMEnT 778.4278 BERnIcE POlIcE DEPARTMEnT 285.9933 lOUIsIAnA sTATE POlIcE 345.0000

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hEAlTh cARE fARMERvIllE wATER DEPT. UnIOn gEnERAl hOsPITAl P.O. BOx 427 901 JAmES AVE. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.7150 318.368.9751 UnIOn PARIsh AssEssOR GENERAL iNFO 101 N. mAiN ST. 318.368.7080 LAB FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.7092 PHySiCAL 318.368.3232 OR 318.368.8744 THERAPy UnIOn PARIsh shERIffs Keith Taylor UnIOn gEnERAl RURAl hEAlTh OffIcE 6805 Hwy. 2 • Farmerville, LA 71241 clInIc 710 HOLDER RD. [email protected] 1025 mARiON HWy. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.3124 368-3068 318.368.9745 UnIOn PARIsh clERK MOREhOUsE cOMMUnITy Of cOURT MEDIcAl cEnTER 100 E. BAyOU ST., STE 105 3150 TAyLOR ST. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 mARiON, LA 71260 318.368.8026 318.292.2795 cRIME sTOPPERs 318.368.9679 UnIOn PARIsh hEAlTh UnIT 1002 mARiON HWy. DIsTRIcT ATTORnEy FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.2201 318.368.3156 UnIOn PARIsh E-911 REEvEs MEMORIAl MEDIcAl ADMInIsTRATIOn cEnTER 100 E. BAyOU ST., SUiTE 102 409 1ST ST. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 Lobby Hours: 310 E. Water St. BERNiCE, LA 71222 318.368.0911 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Farmerville, LA, 71241 318.285.9066 Drive thru: Phone: UnIOn PARIsh POlIcE JURy Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 318.368.8482 REsOURcEs fOR ElDERly 303 E. WATER ST. Saturday 9 a.m.-noon Fax: 318.368.3373 REsIDEnTs FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 UnIOn cOUncIl 318.368.3296 On AgIng REgIsTRAR Of vOTERs 606 E. BOUNDARy ST. 303 E. WATER ST. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.2205 318.368.8660 TRIAD Of UnIOn PARIsh UnIOn PARIsh schOOl 710 HOLDER RD. BOARD FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 1206 mARiON HWy. 1006 Sterlington Hwy. • Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.0469 FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.8083 318.368.9715 REsOURcEs fOR PEOPlE [email protected] vETERAns sERvIcE OffIcE In nEED 303 E. WATER ST. Office Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. UnIOn cOMMUnITy AcTIOn Anytime Fitness is a 24hr/7day a week fitness facility. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 202 EAST WATER ST. 318.368.3271 Free Tanning with membership FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 Anytime Fitness 318.368.9606 DRIvER’s lIcEnsE Farmerville, La. ANYTIMEFITNESS.COM 303 E. WATER ST. MARIOn TRIAD FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 1711 DEAN HAiLE RD. 318.368.3080 mARiON, LA 318.292.4156 cAsA 105 E.BAyOU ST. OThER FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 D’ARBOnnE sOIl & wATER 318.368.2849 DIsTRIcT UsDA sERvIcE cEnTER 501 GLORy DRiVE DART (DOMEsTIc ABUsE Mom’s Helper FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 REsIsTAncE TEAM) Daycare & Pre-School 318.368.0051 107 E.BAyOU ST. lsU AgcEnTER FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 190 Hamm St. • Farmerville • 368-2081 210 E. WATER ST. 318.368.6181 FARmERViLLE, LA chIlD PROTEcTIOn 318.368.9935 855.468.5412 fARMERvIllE fIRE DEPT. vETERAns AffAIRs 302 mARTiN LUTHER KiNG DR. 303 E. WATER ST. FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 FARmERViLLE, LA 71241 318.368.7159 318.368.3271

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The Dean ofFlowers ALAN FUTCH 800.366.8452 318.368.9272

FARMERVILLE, LA 71241

Law Office of DAWN D. FRASIER, L.L.C.

• Real Estate • Estate Planning & Probate • Family Law • Criminal Defense Law

Farmerville: 102 Railroad St., Farmerville, LA Ruston: 307 North Trenton St., Ruston, LA Telephone: 318.368.7000 Facsimile: 318.368.7015 [email protected] Now accepting all major credit cards

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ProvidingProviding Quality Quality ServiceService with with Compassionate Compassionate Care Care

• Laboratory Services • Ultrasound • L b rat ry Services • Ultrasound • Skilled Nursing • Physical, Occupational and •• Skilled24 Hour Nursing Physician Covered Speech• Physical, Therapy forOccupational Pediatrics and and • 24Emergency Hour Physician Room Covered AdultsSpeech Therap f r Pedi trics nd • EmergencyEndoscopy Services R m • RespiratoryAdults Therapy • Telemedicine • Intensive• Respirat Outpatient ry Therap Program 901 James Avenue • End scop Services IOP Farmerville, LA 71241 •• TelemedicineMammograms • Intensi e Outpatient Pr r m 901 James Avenue • Medicaid EPSDT (318) 368-9751 • Radiology/CT Scan IOP Farmerville, LA • Mamm rams www.uniongen.com • Medicaid EPSDT (318) - • Radiology/CT Scan COMMUNITY www uni ngen.c m PROGRAMS COMMUNITY • Anti-BullyingPROGRAMS and Suicide Prevention • Breast• Anti Cancer-Bull Prevention ing nd Suicide • Colorectal Cancer Prevention Pre enti n Union General Rural Health Clinic Intensive Outpatient Program IOP • Heart Disease and Diabetes Prevention• Bre st C ncer Pre enti n • It’s• a CGirl l Thing, rect l MakingC ncer Pre enti n Union Gener l Rur l He lth Clinic Intensi e Outp tient Pro ram IOP Proud• Heart Choices Dise se nd Diabetes • Teen PreDrug entiand Alcohol n Prevention• It’s a Girl Thin Makin

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Pr ud Choices for Pediatrics and Adults • Teen Dru nd Alc hol Pre entiBy Claudia n Wade

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Education Downsville Community Charter School

Downsville Community Charter nizations such as BETA, 4-H, participation. School is a Pre K-12 conﬁguration. FCCLA and FCA are available DCCS is a community sup- Enrollment has increased with for student interaction and ported school. emphasis on curriculum rigor and higher student performance. The addition of a dual enrollment program in partnership with Louisiana Tech University, as well as offering Advanced Placement Courses (AP) in English, Math, and Science has also helped boost enrollment. Downsville Community Charter School also offers extracurricular activities such as basketball, softball, baseball and tennis. Downs- ville Community Charter School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LH- SAA). A wide range of clubs and orga-

Over 15 dual Downsville Community Charter sChool enrollment opportunities Manufacturing and welding certifications 93% of 2017 seniors earned TOPS scholarships 2016 LHSAA baseball finalist Multiple Top 6 finishers at FFA area COE events

Small School Atmosphere, Big School Results

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Union Christian Academy As a Christ centered school, Union ing classes. students participate in Spiritual Em- Christian Academy believes in our mis- Elementary students in grades phasis Week (SEW). In 2019, the focus sion of educating our children in Bibli- Pre-K3 - 6th are taught with Bob Jones of SEW was “UNITY” based on Psalm cal values, character development, and University Press, Abeka, and Saxon 133:1. During this week, students and academic excellence. Math curriculums. Teachers engage faculty members participate in games, UCA’s curriculum integrates bibli- students with age-appropriate content worship, teachings, and accountabil- cal truth with college preparatory aca- and help them develop the ability to ity groups. Spiritual Emphasis Week demia to insure students develop criti- analyze and critically evaluate ideas encourages students to grow in their cal thinking, a love of learning, and the with a Biblical worldview. relationships with each other and with skills needed to face the challenges of In addition to our fundamentally Christ. life. With a combination of carefully se- sound academics, UCA offers a strong Founded in 2000, UCA is governed by lected Christian and secular textbooks, Liberal Arts program to include: mu- a board of directors elected by parents our curriculum encourages students sic, art, and drama. These offerings de- of the student body. We are approved by to obtain their full potential, inside velop graduates who minister in local the state of Louisiana and accredited the classroom and beyond. UCA also community churches and other Chris- with the Mississippi Association of offers additional enrichment experi- tian outreach organizations, showing Independent Schools and the Southern ences outside the traditional learning the true meaning of the “body of Association of Colleges and Schools. environment. Christ.” Opportunities for athletics in- UCA follows academic standards clude: football, softball, cheerleading, required by the Louisiana TOPS Uni- basketball, baseball, and track. Early versity Diploma, which creates schol- childhood screening and instruction arship opportunities. UCA offers dual for students with dyslexic tendencies, enrollment courses through Louisiana private piano, group keyboard, private Tech taught by highly qualiﬁed UCA voice lessons, and after-school care are teachers that allow our students to all offered at an additional charge. receive college and high school credit. On Wednesday chapel services, Likewise, ACT scores for university all students enjoy the opportunity to bound students average 24 with a high worship through music and the Word. score of 33 over the last three graduat- During the spring, seventh – 12th grade Union Christian Academy 110 West Hill Street * Farmerville, LA 71241 * 318-368-8890 * unionchristianacademy.org ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE * SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE COMMUNITY * LEADERSHIP

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* Dual Enrollment classes taught by highly qualified * Strong Liberal Arts Program to include: Music, Art, UCA teachers and Drama

* TOPS University Diploma * Strong Christian leadership skills

* Strong college preparatory Biblical Worldview * PeeWee, JV and Varsity Sports: Cheerleading, Curriculum Football, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball

* Bob Jones, Abeka, and Saxon Math curriculums in * Full athletic facilities to include: Gym, Football Elementary School Field, Baseball field, and Softball Field

* Average ACT score for university bound students is * National Honor Society, 4-H, Drama Team, Choir, 24 over last three years—High Score of 33 Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW)

Union Christian Academy does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions policies regarding color, race, or national origin.

2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 15 Festivals 57th Annual Louisiana July 24-25, 2020 Farmerville, LA

Founded by the Farmer- ville Jaycees in 1963, the Loui- Watermelon Festival siana Watermelon Festival is held in Farmerville, Louisi- ana annually the last weekend in July. The Watermelon Festival is celebrated each year as a way of promoting the watermelon industry and showing pride in their harvest. Friday’s events include a tennis tournament, bicycle and tricycle races, arm wres- tling contest, watermelon eat- ing and seed spitting contests, a best-dressed watermelon competition and a street dance. During these activities, arts and craft vendors, food and games are open on Great Outdoors Festival the Courthouse Square. Events on Saturday begin with a breakfast for the growers entering their watermelons in the size and quality contests. Watermelons entered in the size contest are judged strictly on the basis of weight. The heaviest three watermelons in each category are then auctioned to the public. Quality contest watermelons are judged at the Union Parish Extension Service by measuring sugar content of the watermelons with a refractometer. At 9 a.m. Saturday, the festival parade begins at the old Union Parish High School and travels down Main Street before circling a block and returning to the high school. All day, vendors are open on the Courthouse Square. The watermelon auction begins at 10 a.m. on the Courthouse Square. The Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival contes- tants, along with reigning and visiting queens, greet the public beginning at noon.

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April 17-18, 2020 Bernice, LA

The Corney Creek Great Out- doors Festival has a number of names since the ﬁrst event was held under the banner of the Bi-Centennial Festival in 1976. What hasn’t changed is the date – the third weekend in April every year. The festival is held the third weekend in April each year in Bernice. The festival lasts for two days. It begins Friday evening at 5 p.m. and goes to 11 p.m. On Saturday it starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11 p.m. Food booths, arts and crafts, music, a poker run and many other events take place. See more at: www.louisiana- Corney Creek travel.com/la-events/corney- Great Outdoors Festival creek-great-outdoors-festival.

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May 8-9, 2020 Marion, LA

The Marion Mayhaw Fes- tival began in 1982. The first sponsors were the Marion Jaycees. The 38th annual festival took place on May 10-11, 2019. The festival is now sponsored by the Mar- ion Fire Department. The Mayhaw Festival is held on the second weekend of May each year, usually falling on Mother’s Day weekend. Friday night kicks off the festival with a street dance in the parking lot of Marion State Bank. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes to join in the fun! If you’re Annual Marion not one for dancing, don’t worry, there is plenty of food available provided by early vendors. Saturday’s festivi- ties begin with a parade. Four wheelers, horses, floats, golf Mayhaw Festival carts, and classic cars are all welcome. Bring the kids early to catch all the action with fire trucks, police cars, the Barak Shriners in their mini cars and local businesses tossing candy and prizes from floats. Throughout the day on Saturday, the crowd is enter- tained by various singers, dancers, cloggers, choirs, and other talent. Activities for all ages happen all day Saturday. A treasure hunt, egg toss and mayhaw jelly cooking contest are just a few of the activities you can participate in. There will be tons of arts and crafts booths for you to browse. We’ve got everything from woodworks to jewelry to For our northern neighbors, a definition may be in order. The candles to hand-painted items mayhaw tree is in the Hawthorn family, a distant cousin of and much more.Find the per- the rose. It grows near streams and swamplands bearing fruit fect unique Mother’s Day gift. that looks like small crabapples. The mayhaw is found in the Don’t forget to stop by our Southern United States from East Texas to the panhandle of many food vendors’ booths Florida. The heaviest concentrations of native mayhaw trees as well. Bar-B-Que, fried fish, May•haw are found in Grant Parish, Louisiana, near Winnie, Texas and chicken on a stick, sno-cones, crawfish, and funnel cakes to in the Pearl River swamps of Mississippi. The mild difficulty name a few dishes. Eat lunch of harvesting wild mayhaw fruit (have your boat handy) A hawthorn at the festival and take some is more than compensated by the distinct flavor of the of southern North America, home for supper. jam, jellies, wines and cakes derived from this unassuming No matter what you’re Crataegus aestivalis; southern delight. One taste and you’ll understand why we interested in, you won’t be the edible fruit of this tree. devote an entire festival to this fruit! disappointed if you come to the Marion Mayhaw Festival.

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2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 19 Angling to help special needs kids C.A.S.T. event teaches fishing, fun For many children living in the Sportsman’s Paradise of Louisiana, fishing is a big part of summer activities. But for some other children, fishing doesn’t come so easy. That’s where C.A.S.T. (which stands for Catch A Special Thrill) for Kids comes in. The national C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation enriches the lives of children with special needs, supports their families, and strengthens communities through the sport of fishing. On Aug. 10, the third annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event was held at D’Arbonne Pointe on Lake D’Arbonne, with 17 Louisiana special needs children reeling in both fun and love. “Many of the children don’t get the opportunity to fish, so this event allows us to introduce them to the sport of fishing,” said Brandon Jen- nings, Louisiana Coordinator for C.A.S.T. For Kids. “A lot of times people go to an activity that’s not based for special needs children, and the children and their parents ending up feeling left out. This event is the opposite — it’s for those children that need special attention.” The socialization aspect of the event is also important for the children and their parents. “Parents can bring their kid here and it’s not a struggle — they know the children are going to be taken care of and they can relax and enjoy their day,” Jennings said. “It’s a good chance for both kids and parents to meet new friends they can relate to because they go through the same kinds of things.” — T. Scott Boatright

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Where to E AT Union Parish Farmerville Brookshire’s Sonic 1018 Sterlington Hwy. McDonald’s 606 Main St. 707 N. Main St. Roma’s Italian Kitchen Tribes 712 N. Main St. Ol’ Hickory Cafe 308 Bernice Hwy. #3 807 S. Main St. Johnny’s Pizza House Walmart 717 Sterlington Hwy. Rhett’s Tails & Shells 833 Sterlington Hwy. K&M Coffee, 125 Old Hwy 15 Wright’s Food Service Sevin’s 303 Bernice Ave. Corks & Camo 1110 Sterlington Hwy. 1012 S. Main Street Wright’s Place Mamoo’s Market & Catering 806 MLK Dr. 445 East Water St. Spearsville Hollis Seafood 113 Louisiana Hwy. 3265

Pillars of the Community Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc. • Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC • First National Bank • Marion State Bank Origin Bank • Town of Farmerville • Union General Hospital • Union Parish Police Jury • Morehouse Community Medical Centers

Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Member FDIC

2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 21 Lessons from the past Larce Holder leaves lasting legacy for Union Parish — T. Scott Boatright ome people simply naturally seem larger than life. Late Slongtime Farmerville resident Larce Holder was one of those people — someone who will leave a lasting impression and legacy long after they’re gone. “He was like Forrest Gump and Indiana Jones all wrapped up into one person,” said longtime friend Lisa Crow. “He could do anything and everything. We’re talking about a man who earned a black belt in karate at the age of 60.” An outstanding outdoorsman, Holder found himself in a “Sports- man’s Paradise” in the piney hills of Union Parish, and as someone known as “Farmerville’s Renais- sance Man,” he spent much time molding young men into the kind of people and leaders our nation needs and preparing them for their lives ahead. Holder, who passed away at the age of 98 on June 17, 2019, at the War Veterans Home in Monroe, was a self-made man. Born in 1921, Holder was only 8 years old when the Great Depression struck our country and taught him at a young age about the frugality that could become a cor- nerstone of his life and something he passed on to future generations that learned from him. In the Army during WWII, Holder served in a cartography unit. Submitted photo Sadie and Larce Holder are pictured in the yard of their Farmerville home. “He was a photographer, too, and I’ve seen pictures he took of bombs being dropped from bombers,” Lisa owned Creative Photo and Art Stu- love on to the scouts that learned Crow said. dio where Holder was a professional from him. This had a lasting effect on a cre- photographer and they both taught It was a love Holder learned at a ative mind from the hills of rural art classes. young age himself. He attended the North Louisiana and helped turned In 1970 he started the art depart- first-ever scout jamboree where he Holder’s passion for art and photog- ment at Cedar Creek School in met the founder of the Boy Scouts, raphy into a career. Following the Ruston and taught fine art and in- Lord Baden-Powell. war he used his GI bill to obtain an dustrial art there for 21 years. What he learned as a young scout art degree from Louisiana Tech. But art wasn’t Holder’s only pas- stuck with Holder the rest of his life, For many years Holder and his sion. He also had a love for the out- and his association with mountain late wife Sadie, who died in 2018, doors and nature and passing that men of the past as well as Indians 22 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide of a forgotten frontier went much farther than reading books and dreaming. Among his friends was Fred Bear, early archery pioneer and founder of Fred Bear Archery. Holder learned to walk the walk and live his life the way outdoors- men like Bear did. That love of bow hunting he picked up a young age was passed on to his scouts, who would routinely go bow hunting on campouts under Holder’s guidance. Retired U.S. District Court judge Robbie James grew up in Farmer- ville and became an Eagle Scout under Holder’s guidance. “I knew all about Mr. Holder even before becoming a Boy Scout Submitted photo because I had two older cousins in Larce and Sadie Holder are pictured with a painting he did of the old Union Parish scouting who talked about him all Courthouse that stands in the current Union Parish Courthouse. the time, and my father was also a friend of his. to Mr. Holder because he was very — truly special.” “It was probably 10 or 15 years ago thorough explaining whatever it Holder could also be somewhat I was talking to someone about Mr. was he was talking about. He would of a pack rat. Holder and that person said that the patiently teach things, but you had “He never threw anything away,” thing that made Mr. Holder special to be a patient listener because he James said. “He kept a sling shot he is that he had a unique ability to re- told you about all the intricacies had used as a young child. He kept late to young people no matter who and hows and whys. And sometimes the first fishing lure he ever had. He or what they were — rich or poor, other adults didn’t have that kind had all kinds of these little treasur- smart or not so much so — he had of patience to be able to relate and ers that fascinated many of us.” that ability to make young people learn from him.” Holder’s daughter Lenece Cava- feel like they were heard.” Holder didn’t only have much lier said her father was also blessed James said one of the more fas- knowledge — he had many abili- to have a foundation that kept him cinating things about Holder was ties, too. firmly grounded in everything he the fact he knew so much about so “There’s nothing he couldn’t do did — her mother, Sadie Nelson many things. with his hands. He was a great wood Holder, who was Holder’s second “We all learned so much from carver. He was a good carpenter. He wife. him,” James said. “In scouting, worked on his own cars. He made his “She was one of those strong we had a topic he focused on every own bow and arrows. southern women with a backbone month. In January it might be as- “His grandfather had been a stone of steel,” Cavalier said. “They were tronomy because the clear and cold carver making gravestones and very much a duo.” nights made for the best stargazing. things like that, and Mr. Holder had When Holder was Scoutmaster, In February it might be cooking — that ability, too. That grandfather Troop 16 ended its weekly meetings learning how to bake breads while had some American Indian in him, by closing with the Scout Prayer. camping and that kind of thing. too, and was a big influence on Mr. Scouts formed a circle with their Then in March and April it might Holder. So Mr. Holder could chip left hand on the right shoulder of be camping. And during the summer flint and make his own arrowheads, the person next to them, right hands of course it was things like aquat- too.” raised in the scout salute and heads ics and canoeing. He had so much But despite all that knowledge bowed. One scout would lead off the knowledge and knew how to make and ability, James said Holder didn’t prayer … you relate to it.” get caught up in himself. “And Now, Another key quality James said “Mr. Holder was a man of simple May the Great Scout Master, Of Holder had was patience. means,” James said. “Very ground- all Good Scouts, “He was a patient man willing ed and down to earth.” Be with Us, Until We Meet Again, to devote the time needed to really Holder also did much work on the And May We Follow the Trail, teach young people about things,” homes he lived in. That Leads to Him, James said. “It’s funny, because “He did all the plumbing in the Amen.” so times other adults might have house we bought from him,” John That seems a fitting farewell for gotten a little frustrated talking Crow said. “He was an amazing man Farmerville’s Renaissance man. 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 23

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See Pages 24-25 for map of Lake D’Arbonne Lake D’Arbonne

Lake D’Arbonne is located near and around the town of Farmerville. It is a popular man-made fishing area that has a combined estimated area of 15,250 acres. The lake was first conceived in 1957 and was formed in 1963.

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Traveling west on Louisiana 2 from Farmerville about four miles from the city limits you will see a sign that reads D’Arbonne State Park to the left on Evergreen Road. Entering the park you will stop at the office and pay a $2 fee and receive your daily visitors tag. you are now ready to enter one of Louisiana’s most beautiful state parks.

lake D’Arbonne state Park 3628 Evergreen Road • Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.2086 or 888.677.5200 For reservations, call 1.877.CAmP-N-LA or 877.226.7652 toll free. Email: [email protected]

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REsERvABlE fAcIlITIEs DElUxE cABIns 16 available, 1 is ADA compliant, Oct.-mar. $120/ night, April-Sept. $150/night, sleeps up to 8 people with 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds and 1 queen sofa sleeper. DElUxE lODgEs 2 available, 1 is ADA compliant, Oct.-mar. $160/ night, April-Sept. $180/night, sleeps up to 14 people with 2 queen beds, 4 bunk beds and 1 sofa sleeper.

gROUP cAMP $250/night, includes dining hall/kitchen and 2 dormitory-style wings, sleeping up to 52 people.

MEETIng ROOM $150/day, Capacity is 35 people for Conference set-up and 60 people for Theatre set-up. DIREcTIOns: from Ruston, take louisiana 33 north to farmerville, then west on louisiana 2 to Evergreen Road. TEnnIs cOURTs go left one-third of a mile on Evergreen Road to the park. Available for overnight guests and for day-use gPs coordinates: n 32.7486; w 92.2965. visitors with payment of entrance fee. Courts must be reserved at Visitor’s Center prior to play. hOURs Of OPERATIOn: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., sunday through Thursday. All park sites close at 10 p.m. on friday, saturday cAMPIng and days preceding holidays. 58 Improved campsites (water and electrical EnTRAncE fEEs: $2 per person; free for seniors (62 and older) hookup), Oct.-mar. $18/night, April-Sept. $22/ and children age 3 and under. night. 7 Premium campsites (all prime location campsites, with water and electrical hookup), Oct.- mar $20/night, April-Sept. $28/night.

Rental Boats lake D’Arbonne state Park (State Park operated rentals): Boats, $15 per day, includes 2 paddles and 3 life jackets. 3628 Evergreen Road • Farmerville,LA 71241 canoes 318.368.2086 or 888.677.5200 $5 per hour or $20 per day, includes paddles, life jackets. For reservations, call 1.877.CAmP-N-LA • Additional life jackets can be rented for $1 each where available. or 877.226.7652 toll free. • Price varies with concessionaire rentals - please Email: [email protected] contact site to check availability and rates.

People pursue outdoor activities because it’s fun, entertaining and enjoyable. We are a family oriented website and blog coming to you daily from Lake D’Arbonne Country with reports about living on the lake, fishing and hunting, a little humor and outdoor news. We love telling stories about the outdoors. Some of them are even true. lakedarbonnelife.com

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Crappie tourney deemed ‘epic’ Tennessee duo reels in national Confetti rained down as Tony Hughes, left, and Jeff Riddle of Grossbeak, Tennessee, championship lifted their first-place trophies at the American Crappie Trail National Championship final —T. Scott Boatright weigh-in held on march 30 at Railroad Park in Ruston.

a horse race can be won by a ners, and the ACT Angler Team of what we had the previous two days,” If nose, the American Crappie the Year trophy was on the line, too. Hughes said. “We had it planned out Trail National Champion- Sixteen states were represented in that we thought we could catch 12 ship held on Lake D’Arbonne March the tournament, including 15 teams pounds every day. But today started 28-30 was won by not much more from Louisiana. out where they wouldn’t bite for us. than a fish scale. “It was epic, just epic,” ACT We lost one big fish and we thought The winning difference ended owner Matt Morgan said about the that was going be it. We lost it.” up being one one-hundredth of an week to lakedarbonnelife.com. So then Hughes and Riddle moved ounce of crappie. “I mean, really, you know. You to another area where they found Tony Hughes and Jeff Rid- have a three-day crappie Porter and Aldridge also fishing. dle of Grossbeak, Tennessee, tournament with the “We thought first of the week that hauled in the national cham- best crappie fisher- maybe we could catch 13 or better pionship with the final men around and per day but the fish started spawning stringer weigh- at the end of the out,” Riddle said. “Where we fished ing 11.27 for a day, it’s one (Saturday) was a little gutsy because total of 35.94 one-hundredth we hadn’t been there since (the pre- pounds. of an ounce. vious Saturday). So we took a gamble That edged Oh my. What else trying to win it and it paid off.” the team of Daniel could you want? Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman Porter of Missouri What can I say? It was of Tennessee finished 13th in the and Jeremy Al- epic.” tournament, good enough to earn dridge of Mis- The first day their second straight B’n’M Angler sissippi, who of the tourna- of the Year award. That was worth weighed in the ment started a fully rigged Ranger Boat valued same number with 80 teams at $25,975. of fish at a total while the field The top area team was Steve Peri- weight of 35.93. was cut to 50 the otti and Stuart Baum of Calhoun Hughes and second day. For who finished with 35.52 pounds for Riddle won cash and priz- the final day on Saturday, fifth place. Matt Saterfiel and Peyton es, including a new fully rigged only the top 25 teams survived to fish Hemphill of West Monroe finished Ranger Z518 boat and Evinrude G2 for the title. tenth with 34.90 pounds. Other local 150 motor worth $50,750. Both the first- and second-place teams finishing in the Top 25 were Porter and Aldridge earned $8,300 teams ended up moving to the same Heath Rogers and Lance Bilberry of in cash for their runners-up spot. area later Saturday after not having Farmerville in 19th; Jason Thomas More than $100,000 in cash and much luck early on during the final of Monroe and Scotty Johnson of prizes — the biggest crappie tourna- round of fishing. Ruston in 23rd; and Palmer Frost and ment payout ever — went to the win- “We really thought we could catch Billy Rogers of Downsville in 24th.

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D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge D’Arbonne National Wild- life Refuge, located north of getting There . . . West Monroe, Louisiana, lies D’Arbonne National on the western edge of the Wildlife Refuge is located in Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Ouachita and Union Par- It was established in 1975 ishes on either side of Bayou to protect bottomland hard- D’Arbonne near its conflu- woods and provide winter- ence with the Ouachita River. ing habitat for migratory Take White’s Ferry Road (Loui- waterfowl. Additionally the siana 143) north out of West refuge provides habitat for al- monroe. This highway forms ligators, bald eagles, the little the eastern refuge boundary known Raﬁnesque’s big-eared and there are seven access bat and the endangered red- points with parking lots along cockaded woodpecker. The the highway. The refuge com- refuge is bisected by 13 miles plex headquarters is approxi- of Bayou D’Arbonne, a stream mately 7 miles north of West in the Louisiana Natural and monroe at the intersection of Scenic Rivers System, and Louisiana 143 and Holland’s is crisscrossed by numerous Bluff Road.

creeks, sloughs and tant overﬂow area for oxbow lakes. Cypress the Ouachita River ba- swamps, bottomland sin. High water levels, hardwood and upland which usually occur forests complete the between January and landscape that is habi- May, can flood up to tat for a diverse group 87% of the refuge. of plants and animals. The wetland for- D’Arbonne NWR also ests not only provide has the national re- habitat to wetland de- cord mayhaw tree, a pendent wildlife, but wetland species with they also reduce dam- fruit that makes deli- age from ﬂooding in cious jelly. D’Arbonne developed areas, they is one of four refuges filter silt and other managed in the North particles from the wa- Louisiana Refuges ter, they help neutral- Complex. ize pollutants in the In years of normal water, and they pro- or above normal rain- vide recharge areas fall, the refuge’s bot- for aquifers (natural tomland hardwood underground water forest is a very impor- storage areas). Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge

Upper Ouachita NWR, estab- excellent wintering habitat lished in 1978, consists of 42,594 for tens of thousands of ducks acres located in Union and and geese. The endangered Ouachita Parishes. The legis- red-cockaded woodpecker and lative purposes for the refuge the threatened Louisiana black are to conserve wetlands and bear are found here. Other manage for migratory birds. wildlife species that call the The refuge is bisected by the refuge home include alliga- scenic Ouachita River and con- tors, deer, turkey, squirrels, sists of upland pine-hardwood bald eagles and beavers. Up- and bottomland hardwood per Ouachita NWR is one of forest; agriculture, moist-soil the five refuges managed in wetlands, and open water. Up- the North Louisiana Refuges per Ouachita NWR provides Complex.

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Milesof Waterways Finch Lake Finch Lake is a natural lake that was dammed up to control the water level. It is flooded annually by the Ouachita River, which adds to the great fishing. It is located in the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Management area. This is a stumpy lake, best fished by small flat bottom aluminum boats or kayaks. This is a very nice place to paddle and there aren’t any large boats because it is a stumpy lake. The small motor boats that are there go slow. The area around the lake is all natural because the lake is surrounded by the Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Management area. The shore of the lake is surrounded by button willow and cypress trees. It is a duck sanctuary, and in the winter a paddler can get close to hundreds, sometimes thousands of ducks of all types. No guns are allowed, but a camera would be a good asset. The lake is noted for its good fishing. Bass, bream and catfish are caught in the hot months. The locals run yo-yo’s at night during the winter.

Bayou de L’Outre

Bayou de L’Outre or Bayou located on the stream, and the DeLoutre, is commonly re- stream merits further study. ferred to as “The Looter’’ by The stream offers high qual- the locals. ity canoeing opportunities, Bayou de L’Outre’s en- although access to the stretch tire length (43 miles) flowing is limited to bridge crossings southeast from the Louisiana- and a commercial landing Arkansas state line to its en- near the Ouachita River. trance into the Ouachita River It is one of the few areas is designated a scenic stream. in the state with exposed rock The stream flows through a along the stream. Cougar narrow band of bottomland sightings have been reported hardwoods flanked by upland by local residents. mixed pine-hardwoods and stands of loblolly pine. Since 90% of this outstanding natural resource is undeveloped, it fosters a highly natural, scenic setting. Freshwater fish and wildlife are optimum for the habitat carrying capacity. Several plant and animal species in the area are considered PRETS (Protected/ rare/endangered/threatened species). There is one prehis- toric Native American site 32 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide

Bryan Park

Bryan Park began as a 35.6-acre plot of land donated by Bill Bryan and Sue Bryan. It is now a wonderful blend of nature, technology and conservation that make it one of Union Par- ish’s unique treasures. The park, located on Louisiana 151 in Downsville, was brought to life through a $150,000 Land and Water Conservation grant and through a lot of hard work from local youth volun- teers from both AmeriCorps VISTA and WIA Summer Youth. Bryan Park features a picturesque 2.25 acre pond, surrounded by 6,600 feet of multi-use trails, and around 40 species of trees. Follow an easy walking trail through bottomland hardwoods and mixed pine forest around the pond, where you may sight such nesting species as Black-throated Green or Black and White Warblers, Northern Parulas, and Red-shouldered and Cooper’s Hawks. Wading birds such as Great Egret, Great Blue fall and spring. In the late winter until spring, Black Vultures Heron, and Green Heron also frequent the pond and the cattail court and cruise. Generally, the park boundaries are alive with perimeter hosts Red-winged Blackbirds. In the warmer months, Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, various Sparrows, Vireos, honeysuckle attracts Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Wetland Indigo Buntings, Eastern Meadowlarks, Bobwhites, Mourning migrants include Marsh Wren and Common Yellowthroat in the Dove, Northern Cardinals and Blue Jays. Owls are habitués.

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Clubs/Organizations short 2-4 hour trips to longer overnight paddles. Venues include area creeks, bayous, lakes, and rivers. There are no membership fees. Upcoming paddles are promoted through the local newspapers and on the Facebook page: D’Arbonne Kayak Club. For Bernice Business Club more information, email [email protected] or contact Contact Eddie Lee at 318.243.8688. Stephanie Herrmann at (318)372-3006.

Bernice Historical Society D’Arbonne Range Riders Contact Eddie Lee at 318.243.8688. The D’Arbonne Range Riders is a non-profit horseback riding organization that hosts several events throughout the year including rodeos, barrel runs, playdays, and much more. Located at 202 Rodeo Rd., Farmerville 71241. For more information call 318-243- Bernice industrial 4726 or darbonnerangeriders.com Cooperation (BiDCO) Contact Gretchen Till at 318.245.8887. Lions Club The Farmerville Lions Club was chartered on Nov. 8, 1929, making it one of the oldest Lions Club’s in the state. The Lions Club D’Arbonne Dutch Oven Society meets each Thursday at noon at the Arbor Rose, eats The D’Arbonne Dutch Oven Society meets every third Saturday lunch and listens to a guest speaker. The Lions Club has of the month at the pavilion in the campground area of Lake been instrumental in the community through its annual D’Arbonne State Park. meetings are free and open to those who $500 scholarship to a deserving Union Parish student; want to participate or just learn more about Dutch oven cooking. paying the utilities each month for the Boy Scout Hut; con- Contact Kent Hogan at 318.368.8441. tributing $200 annually to the La. Lions Eye Foundation; contributing annually $200 to the Crippled Children’s Camp and providing free glaucoma screenings. Farmerville Jaycees The Farmerville Jaycees currently have 30 active members to help master Gardeners make the Watermelon Festival a success. They also host the Annual Farmerville mardi Gras Parade and Christmas Parade. They encour- The Louisiana master Gardener program is a service and age anyone 18 years of age who likes to volunteer to join. educational activity offered by the LSU AgCenter. Experienced and beginning gardeners seeking up-to-date horticultural information can advance their gardening expertise and gain self-satisfaction through volunteer efforts. The volunteer aspect Firecrackers of the Louisiana master Gardener program allows individuals to The Firecrackers is a women’s gun club who gather for dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life shooting sports opportunities. Activities may include for citizens of their community by using the science and art of skeet shooting, target practice, paint ball, cow- horticulture. it allows individuals to put into practice what they boy action shooting, and classes/trainings on know and learn. For more information contact Rafash Brew at firearms. It’s all JUST FOR FUN! As one member put it (318) 368-9935. best, “We are smiling and firing!” For more information, contact Stephanie Antley Herrmann at 318.372.3006 or email at [email protected]. Farmerville Garden Club Farmerville Garden Club meets at the United methodist Church on the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. September through Friends of the Library may. Please call (318) 368-3840 for more information. Friends of the Union Public Library is a non-profit organization that supports the activities and programs of the Union Parish Library. members meet quarterly and plan projects that improve the quality of the Union Parish Library. Twice annually, the Friends hold a book sale which serves as the fund-raising event for children, teens, and other special library events. For more information, visit the Union Parish Library website at www.youseemore.com/unionparish or call 318-368-9226.

D’Arbonne Kayak Club A group of paddling enthusiasts meets to kayak/canoe water trails in and around Lake D’Arbonne. Group paddles range from 34 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide Union Arts Council The Union Arts Council seeks to expand visual and performing arts experiences for the people of Union Parish, support local artists, and encour- age arts education. The organization meets throughout the year, and holds two annual art shows: the Competitive Art Exhibition in Novem- ber, and the Watermelon Festival Art Show in July. For more information see the Facebook page at Union Arts Council-Louisiana or call 318-348-2005.

Union Council on Aging The Union Parish Council on Aging is a non-profit organization designed to meet the needs of the elderly of Union Parish. The Council office is located at 606 East Boundary St., in Farmerville. It operates under a volunteer board of directors. For more information call 318-368-2205 or e-mail [email protected].

Union Humane Society Union Humane Society is located in Union Parish, Louisiana. A few people came together in October, 2008 to begin efforts to save abused and abandoned animals in our parish. We are incorporated and have a 501(c)(3), non-profit status. To make donations or for more information, contact Lynn Fontana at (318) 368-3873 or Terri Pratt at (318) 608-2614.

Union Long Spurs National Wild Turkey Federation

The Union Long Spurs National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in 1997 in Farmerville. They are dedicated to the conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage sponsor- ing three youth hunts every year. Located at 248 Harry Parker Rd., marion, La., 318.557.7173 or Jed Rhodes at 318.355.9065, union [email protected]. For more information visit www.lawildtur key.com. marion Garden Club The purpose of this club is to promote gardening, beautification projects, instruction for beginner and experienced gardeners and cleaning local towns. The club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the marion Fire Department.

Union Voters League The Union Voters League, established in 1955, was organized to promote the democratic ideals of American citizenship through voter education, registration and involvement in social issues related to the betterment of our community. Our motto: “making a difference 1 Vote at a time” For more information, contact Fred Carr at [email protected].

Veterans of Foreign War The local VFW is Albritton Carter Post 5442 in Farmerville, LA. Post Commander is Jimmy Odom. For more information call Odom at 318.368.2714. 116 N. Main St., Farmerville

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Pack 54 Cub Scouts Scouting in Union Parish Cub Master: Cristy Kelley. Boys first grade to fifth grade. Meet every monday at 6:15 p.m. at VFW Post #5442, 100 Hudson Road, Farmerville, LA. For more info, contact Cristy Kelley at 318.237.9604. Chartered by the VFW Post 5442

Troop 63 Girls Scouts Troop Leader: Donna Reppond Girls in marion: Daisies K-1st grades Brownies 2-3rd grade meet every Wednesday night from Troop 16 Trail Life USA 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Ag Building at Troop master: mike Tynes; marion School. For more info, contact Donna at 318-292-4323. Ranger: Patrick Anderson www.girlscoutspinestogulf.org Boys Ages 11 to 18. meet every monday night at, 6:30 p.m., at the W.A. Downs Reservation Hut Troop 262 Girl Scouts (the “Hut”) in Farmerville. For more Troop Leader: Chasity Tynes info, contact mike at 318.368.9482. Sponsored by the First Bapitst meet every Tuesday at 6 pm at First Baptist Family Life Center Church. For more info, contact Chasity at 318-368-9482. Troop is open to https://tl-la-0016.trooptrack.com any girl in Union Parish. www.girlscoutspinestogulf.org

UCA Girl Scouts Troop 3035 Co-Troop Leaders: Kami Turner and Julie Neely K-6th grades (will accept older). meet on second Tuesday every month at 6:30 p.m. at Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center. Other field activities later each month. Troop 54 Boy Scouts For more info, contact Kami at 368.2903 or 957.0741, or Julie at Scout master: Robin Adams; Assistant Scout masters: Kenny Tucker, 368.7996 or 245.7996. Open to any girl who wants to join whether Liz Smith and melissa Johnson. Boys Ages 11 to 18. UCA student or not. meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at VFW #5442. For more info, contact Robin at 318.368.5300. Union Parish 4-H has traditional clubs in all parish schools, Chartered by the VFW Post 5442 reaching approximately 400 youth in the fourth-12th grade. A variety of educational programs are offered to provide Pack 16 Cub Scouts youth with age-appropriate competitions, project workshops, camping experiences, outdoor skill events and community ser- Cub master: N/A vice projects. youth are presented programs on Boys 1st grade to 5th grade leadership, financial management, jobs/ca- meet every monday at 6 p.m. at reers, life skills, homework/study skills, social First Baptist Family Life Center skills and public speaking that assist in build- For more info, contact mike at ing self-esteem and future careers. youth 318-368-9482 have the opportunity to participate in many www.unionpack16.org community outreach programs.

See Pages 24-25 for map of Lake D’Arbonne

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The Union Parish Airport is a public facility owned by the Union Parish Police Jury and managed by Larry Thigpen (318.355.7561). The airport sits on 47 acres of land off Spillway Road across from Kings Lake Subdivision, four miles southeast of Farmerville and features two runways. Runways are closed to aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds. The airport, which began operation in August of 1964, is open to the public. According to FAA information (effective April 3, 2014), there are 20 aircraft based on the field, 19 single engine and one multi engine plane.

Willie Davis Jr. Recreation Center

Monday – Thursday 6-8 • Friday 6-5 • Closed Saturday & Sunday 116 Cox Ferry Rd | Farmerville LA 71241| 318.368.3729 | [email protected] Offers coed softball, baseball, volleyball, basketball & football for all ages, men & women weight facilities, outdoor walking track, available for rent with full stage with new sound system for a capacity up to 500.

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Crappie Masters Louisiana State Championship Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville, LA Feb. 28-29, 2020

Registration: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 at the Willie Davis Recreation Center Weigh in: D’Arbonne Pointe Fishing hours: 7 am-3:30 pm both days, must be in the weigh-in-line by 4:30 pm

Open tournament to all anglers

2019 Crappie Masters Tournament Champions were Robert Carlile (left) and Craig Nichols.

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Union Parish Chamber of Commerce Business Directory 2019 We invite you to patronize these fine businesses of Union Parish

ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL ANIMAL SHELTER La-T-Da Boutique Cary T. Brown, Attorney at Law PLANNING, TAX SERVICES Tina Bowen 1229 Farmerville Hwy. Union Humane Society 404 East Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Edward Jones Investments Lynn Fontana Farmerville, LA 71241 318.255.5403 777 Turnage Loop 318.368.3579 Ricky Albritton [email protected] [email protected] 310 North Main St. Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.3873 Farmerville, LA 71241 Lexi Lou’s Sassy Boutique Dawn D. Frasier, LLC 318.368.9000 [email protected] Tara Neathery Attorney at Law [email protected] 718 North Main Street 102 Railroad Street ANTIQUES, FLEA MARKETS Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.534.565 Southern Ag Credit 318.368.7000 Fantastic Finds [email protected] [email protected] Devin Davis, 2025 Farmerville Ken & Andrea Hearn Highway 307 South Main St. Office Plus Ruston, LA 71273 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.4112 Donna Tucker Hampton Law Firm, LLC 318.255.6539 [email protected] 105 Miller St. Judith L. Hampton [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 203 North Main Street 318.368.2951 Pickers Paradise Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.7444 Taylor & Wilkes, CPA’s Lisa W. Crow 103 East Bayou Street [email protected] Joel Taylor Picker’s Paradise, LLC 610 East Boundary St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Lisa W. Crow Farmerville, LA 71241 318.366.3180 103 East Bayou St.. John Belton, District Attorney 318.368.2209 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Third Judicial District Attorney Jltaylor@taylorwilkescpa 318.366.3180 John Belton APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, AND [email protected] 100 East Bayou, 2nd Floor Transamerican Agency Network BOUTIQUES Farmerville, LA 71241 R & R Fashion and Beauty Supply 318.368.2201 Sharon Roberson Gurmail Singh, Mattie Boyette [email protected] 1900 North 18th Street Brittany’s Originals 1113 Marion Highway Brittany Canterberry Monroe, LA 71201 Farmerville, LA 71241 810.866.2414 202 East St. [email protected] Joseph A. Cusimano Jr. Ltd. 318.608.8604 Farmerville, LA 71241 301 North Main Street www.TransamericanAgencyNetwork.com 318-368-9908 Spirit Zone Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Misti Loya 318.368.3136 ADVERTISING 803 South Main St. [email protected] Broken Wings Mission & Thrift Farmerville, LA Ag Trader USA Store 318.547.3168 Van & Donnette Bennett, 563 Tucker Liz Delcambre [email protected] Monique Babin Clement/ 303 North Main St., Russell A. Woodard, Law Office of Store Rd., The Tin Can Monique Babin Woodard Spearsville, LA 71277 Farmerville, LA 71241 Kim Wheelis 114 North Trenton Street 318.778.4188 318.368.2323 100 N Washington Street Ruston, LA 71270 [email protected] [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 318.255.4898 318.608.9989 [email protected] BUnique Boutique [email protected] Lake D’Arbonne Life Kinny Haddox Bayou General Store Thomas Nursery & Feed Deanna McCallum, Attorney at Law 1175 Eagle Point Drive Brittany Unkel 101 East Bayou Street John Thomas, 9695 LA. 15 202 North Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368-7240 318.368.7200 318.368.2425 318.368.3348 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ATTORNEYS Red Peach Media Forever and Always Jay McCallum, Judge Mary Poe Robert & Summer Lemoine James G. Buckley, Attorney at Law 411 Baughman Lake Drive 500 North Monroe St., P.O. Box 430 114 B North Main Street 102 Railroad Street P. O. Box 138 Ruston, LA 71270 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.255.5000 318.381.9449 318.537.5558 318.368.9734 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Farmerville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC Member FDIC

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Jeff Robinson, Judge Mack’s Express Lube Blown Away Hair Studio CARPORTS, GARAGES & BARNS 870 Chandler Road Ashley Burroughs Nike Barber Ruston, La 71270 1040 Sterlington Hwy. 109 North Lafayette Pepper Green 318.251.5100 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Carports, Garages [email protected] 318.368.1585 318.608.0690 100 North Cherry Street [email protected] [email protected] Bernice, LA 71222 The Dollar Law Firm, LLP 318.245.6896 Johnny Dollar Preaus Motor Company BED & BREAKFAST [email protected] 715 Sterlington Hwy. John & Joe Preaus Farmerville, LA 71241 206 South Main St, Edgewood Plantation, Villas, Bed & CHURCHES 318.368.9500 Farmerville, LA 71241 Breakfast [email protected] Pat & Kay Carroll Farmerville First Assembly 318.368.3805 Robbie Lawson [email protected] 8876 LA. 2, P. O. Box 231 Tyler Graham Storms, 920 South Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 P. O. Box 656 Attorney at Law 318.368.9709 941 North Trenton Street Simpson’s Auto Body Farmerville, LA 71241 David & Angie Simpson 318.368.8466 Ruston, LA 71270 BOATS – SALES & REPAIR 101 Gulley Street Farmervillefirstassembly.org 318.255.7805 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.3366 Ludwig Marine, LLC Farmerville United Methodist Church [email protected] Mitch Ludwig Hank Hamilton AUCTIONEER 110 Old Hwy. 15 301 Anthony Street, P.O. Box 246 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 James Sims & Associates Taylor Auto Body, LLC Keith Taylor 318.368.8922 318.368.3840 Auctioneers, LLC [email protected] [email protected] James M. Sims 6805 LA. 2, Farmerville, LA 71241 341 Wildwood Acres Drive BUILDING, LANDSCAPING & FARM CLEANERS P.O. Box 745 318.368.3068 [email protected] SUPPLIES Farmerville, LA 71241 New Fashion Cleaners 318-245-4158 Union Auto Parts, Inc. Enviro Services, LLC. David Patel [email protected] Trey Towns/Jonathan Ware 410 East Water Street Elvin Graham Farmerville, LA 71241 405 East Water St. 901 Hudson Rd AUTO SALES, REPAIR, CARE Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.7367 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.9509 318.368.9111 Albritton’s Service Center, LLC [email protected] Mike Albritton [email protected] COMMUNICATIONS, INTERNET, 7815 Hwy. 15 TELEPHONE SERVICE BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS North Point Farm Supply Farmerville, LA 71241 Russell & Christa Wade 318.368.3819 5792 Hwy 549 CenturyLink [email protected] First National Bank Farmerville, LA 71241 Cristy LaCroix Jenifer Gray P.O. Box 4065 318.368.2575 Chance’s Auto 310 East Water St. Monroe, LA 71211 Chance Canterberry Farmerville, LA 71241 318.388.9000 505 Sterlington Hwy Read Lumber & Supply, Inc. [email protected] 318.368.8482 Stanley Read Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.9524 206 Bernice Hwy., Host Marketing [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Buster Craig Marion State Bank 318.368.2531 Jay Snell 410 6th St. Suite 3 C & W Tire Service, Inc. [email protected] Monroe, La 71211 718 Sterlington Hwy., Kim Cranford Farmerville, LA 71241 318.582.1518 7710 LA. 33, P.O. Box 699 Thomas Nursery & Feed buster@hostmarketing 318.368.4571 John Thomas Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.9352 9695 LA. 15 Red Peach Media [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Mary Poe Pelican Trade/Moxey 318.368.2425 500 North Monroe St, P.O. Box 430. Rick Greene [email protected] Ruston, LA 71270 Daniel Green Oil Company 1800 Forsythe Ave., Suite 2 Daniel Green 318.255.5000 Monroe, LA 71201 BUILDING MAINTENANCE [email protected] 224 Main Street, P.O. Box 96 318.545.2450 Marion, LA 71260 [email protected] 318.292.4320 Haley’s Air Conditioning Inc. Russell Cellular, [email protected] Ray Albritton Inc/Verizon Wireless Origin Bank 11709 LA. 15 Chad Rhodes, Tim Tettleton Downsville, LA 71234 722 Sterlington Hwy, Suite 3 Hobson & Son Service Center 200 North Main St. 318.982.5231 Farmerville, LA 71241 Casey Hobson 318.245.2189 341 Hwy 2, P. O. Box 345 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.3111 www.russellcellular.com Sterlington, LA 71280 [email protected] Pest Guard, LLC 318.726.5412 CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR [email protected] Bill Barr Southern AgCredit 502 North Main St., P.O. Box 1043 Devin Davis A & J Dirtworks Lakeview Auto Sales Farmerville, LA 71241 Amy Murray Steve & Jean Jones 2025 Farmerville Highway 318.368.2947 1102 Hwy 348 1044 South Main Street Ruston, LA 71273 [email protected] Marion, La 71260 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.255.6539 318.368.5776 318.368.3066 [email protected] BURIAL VAULTS, HEADSTONE [email protected] [email protected] MONUMENTS BARBERS, BEAUTY SALONS C & L Construction Legacy Motors Grant Burial & Vault Channing Nolan Donald Mendoza Acree Barber Shop Bobby & Esther Vickie Deason 1001 Sterlington Hwy. Josh Acree 12420 Hwy 15 915 West Port Union Road Farmerville, LA 71241 108 North Washington Street Downsville, LA 71234 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.608.4290 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.982.9150 318.368.9372 [email protected] 318.348.2097 [email protected] [email protected] 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 41

Don M. Barron Contractor, Inc. DIRT WORK Trees of Righteousness Outreach, Inc Grant Burial & Vault Ron Barron Bryan & Susie Halley Bobby & Esther Grant P. O. Drawer 399, A & J Dirtwork 106 Underwood Street 12420 Hwy 15 Farmerville, LA 71241 Amy Murray Farmerville, La Downsville, LA 71234 318.368.2622 1102 Hwy 348 [email protected] 318.982.9150 [email protected] Marion , LA 71260 [email protected] 318.368.5776 The Center For Children & Families Flying Jacks Marine Carpentry FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, [email protected] Brokers of Hope Jared Cook Ashley Gilbert ELECTRONICS 113 Western Reach C & L Construction 1148 Sterlington Hwy Farmerville, LA 71241 Channing Nolan & Vickie Deason, 915 318.398.0945 Crow’s Furniture & Appliance 318.496.0283 West Port Union Road Farmerville, LA 71241 Kathy Isaac [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 112 North Main Street 318.368.9372 Farmerville, LA 71241 U-ACT (Children’s Coalition for Haley’s Air Conditioning Inc. [email protected] 318.368.9769 Ray Albritton Northeast Louisiana) [email protected] 11709 LA. 15, EDUCATION, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES Mary Barrios Downsville, LA 71234 1363 Louisville Avenue, GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL 318.982.5231 Downsville Community Charter Monroe, LA 71201 [email protected] School 318.323-8775 Brookshire Food Store #38 Tony Cain [email protected] Trey Burris Manager Holloway Enterprises 4787 Hwy 151 1018 Sterlington Hwy. Benoit Holloway Downsville, LA 71234 Union Community Action Farmerville, LA 71241 3889 Highway 549 318.982.5318 Diane P. Hill 318.368.2244 Marion, LA 71260 [email protected] 100 East Bayou St., suite 107 [email protected] 318.368.2265 318.368.9606 RelaDyne DBA Hill Oil Company, LLC [email protected] D’Arbonne Woods Charter School, Inc. [email protected] Heath Murry Alexandria McCoy LHS Construction, LLC 9560 Hwy 33, FARM SUPPLY 1031 Ward Chapel Road Heath Snell Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 206 Snell Loop 318.368.8051 North Point Farm Supply, LLC 318.368.3101 Marion, LA 71260 [email protected] Russell & Christa Wade [email protected] 318.547.0005 5792 Hwy 549 Walmart Super Store #1110 [email protected] Louisiana Delta Community College Farmerville, LA 71241 Dennis Epps/Darian Atkins Deonta Thompson 318.368.2575 833 Sterlington Hwy Louisiana Bridge, Inc. 200 Anthony Street [email protected] Marvin Jones Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, La 71241 1105 Jones Rd., P.O. Box 489 318.620.6400 318.368.2535 Thomas Nursery & Feed, Inc [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Jason & Paula Thomas 318.368.2556 9695 Highway 15 GIFTS, BOOKS [email protected] Playhowse Learning Center, Inc. Farmerville, LA 71241 Jan or Zack Howse 318.368.2425 The Dean of Flowers, LLC Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix, 1107 Sterlington Hwy, [email protected] and Hudson. INC Farmerville, LA 71241 Alan Futch Markey Brown 318.665.0003 P.O. Box 1 FISHING SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS Farmerville, LA 71241 209 East Reynolds Drive [email protected] 318.368.9272 Ruston, LA 71270 318.255.7236 Union Christian Academy K & M Coffee, Corks, Cameo [email protected] Marcie Kavanaugh [email protected] Kay Hicks Farmerville Drug Company, Inc. 110 West Hill Street 1012 South Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 DBA Miller Pharmacy Services Peck Construction, Inc. Farmerville, LA 71241 Delane Dunham, 300 East Water St. Benoit Holloway 318.368.8890 318.620.0102 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 720 N. Main Street [email protected] 318.368.9711 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.2393 Union Parish Library FLORISTS, HOME DECOR Farmerville Flower Shop [email protected] Stephanie Hermann Gayle Taylor 202 West Jackson Street The Dean of Flowers, LLC 401 Thomas Street Read Lumber & Supply. Inc Farmerville, LA 71241 Alan Futch Farmerville, La 71241 Stanley & Judy Read 318.368.9226 303 Smith Street, P. O. Box 1 318.368.0666 206 Bernice [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Tandepot@netzero Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.9272 318.368.2531 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, ETC [email protected] Forever and Always [email protected] Robert & Summer Lemoine Jaydee Corporation, The Farmerville Flower Shop 114B North Main Street, CONVENIENCE STORES DBA Express Employment Gayle and Dale Taylor Farmerville, LA 71241 Professionals 401 Thomas Street 318.381.9449 Bridges Grocery Jay Mulhern Farmerville, LA 71241 admin&foreverandalwayssonline.com Joseph R. Bridges 1140 Oliver Road 318.368.0666 3756 Hwy 15 318.547.3181 [email protected] La-T-Da Boutique Spearsville, LA 71277 Monroe, LA 71201 Tina Bowen 318.778.3250 [email protected] FUN AND GAMES 740 North Main St., [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Workforce Development Board Partyville 318.368.3579 Red Roof Tobacco SDA-83, Inc. [email protected] Michael & Kendra Wagnon Terri Mitchell Debbie Albritton 307 North Washington Street 506 North Main St. 303 B East Bayou Street Matte’s Pharmacy & Gifts Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Bruce & Kathy Matte 318.368.6600 318.387.7962 318.237.2230 314 Main St. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Marion, LA 71260 318.292.4570 COUNTRY CLUB FAMILY ASSISTANCE/OUTREACH FUNERAL HOMES, MONUMENTS [email protected] Lake D’Arbonne Country Club Broken Wings Mission & Thrift Store Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, Inc. Office Plus John Wheeler Liz Delcambre Jerry Roark Donna Tucker 180 Country Club Dr., 303 North Main St. 202 North Washington Street 105 Miller St., Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.2474 318.368.2323 318.368.3025 318.368.2951 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 42 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide

Picker’s Paradise, LLC Union Parish Clerk of Court Green Family Chiropractic Union General Hospital Lisa W. Crow Dodi Eubanks Dr. Tim Green Evalyn Ormond 103 East Bayou St., 100 East Bayou St., Ste. 105 205 East Boundary St. 901 James Avenue Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA. 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.366.3180 318.368.3055 318.368.9348 318.368.9751 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Porcelain Artist Joye Hinton Union Parish Police Jury Lifeshare Blood Center Steven P. Unkel, Family Practice 1007 Renee Rd Jerry Taylor, Paula Strickland Bobby Carney Steven Unkel Farmerville, LA 71241 303 East Water St. 2909 Kilpatrick Boulevard 811 James Avenue 318.368.8169 Farmerville, LA 71241 Monroe, LA 71201 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.368.3296 318.322.4445 318.368.2238 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Spirit Zone Misti Loya Union Parish School Board Lincoln Nova Vital Recovery - Steven W. Venters, M.D. 803 South Main St. Ted Reeves, 1206 Marion Highway Farmerville Farmerville, LA 71241 Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Farmerville, LA 71241 Jake Russell 811 James Avenue, Suite B 318.547.3168 318.368. 9715 201 West Bayou Street [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.0190 318.368.3363 [email protected] Revelations Books & Gifts Union Parish Assessor [email protected] Rhonda Sevin 1110 Sterlington Hwy. Lance Futch, 101 North Main St., HEALTH CLUBS Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Morehouse Community Medical 318.381.3200 318.368.3232 Centers, Inc. Anytime Fitness [email protected] [email protected],lancefutch@ Katie Parnell, CEO Jeff & Rachel Combetta bellsouth.net 3150 Taylor St, 1006 Sterlington Hwy The Tin Can Marion, LA 71260 Farmerville, LA 71241 Kim Wheelis Union Parish Tourism 318.283.8887 318.368.8083 100 N Washington Street Minor Patton [email protected] [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 202 East Water St., Suite C 318.608.9989 Bernice, La 71222 Nadia Therapeutic Rejuvenation HOME IMPROVEMENTS [email protected] 318.285.9333 Massage, LLC [email protected] Nadia Farris, Sterlington Hwy. Pest Guard, LLC GOVERNMENT Farmerville, LA 71241 Bill Barr Workforce Development Board SDA 318.366.9572 502 North Main Street Bernice, Town of -83, Inc. [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Mayor Mildred Ferguson Terri Mitchell 318.368.2947 403 East 4th St. 303-B East Water St., NELA Dental, LLC [email protected] Bernice, LA 71222 Farmerville, LA 71241 Vance Costello, DDS, William D. Ray- 318.285.907 318.368.7001 mond, DDS & Patrick McGee, DDS HOTELS, VACATION RENTAL [email protected] 7699 LA. 2, 7699 Sterlington Hwy. PROPERTIES, CABINS, AND RV GROCERIES, MARKETS Farmerville, LA 71241 SPACES BIDCO 318.368.9518 Minor Patton Big Star of Farmerville [email protected] 304 East 4th st. Terry Morris D’Arbonne Lake Motel Charlie Patel Bernice, La 71222 302 East Water St. Northeast Louisiana Rehabilitation 318.285.9071 Farmerville, LA 71241 Casey Eckhardt, 204 Boots Drive 101 Dori Drive [email protected] 318.368.8616 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.620.0075 318.368.2236 [email protected] Downsville, Village of [email protected] Mayor Reggie Skains Bridges Grocery Eagle Point Boat & RV Storage, P.O. Box 128, Joseph R. Bridges, 3756 Hwy. 15 Pafford EMS Downsville, LA 71234 Spearsville, LA 71277 John Pafford, 1300 Commerce St. Land Acquisitions 318.982.5344 318.778-3250 Ruston, LA 71270 Kenny Cobb [email protected] [email protected] 318.255.9114 100 Eagle Point Drive [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, Town of Brookshire Food Store #38 318.368.8016 Mayor Stein Baughman Jr. Trey Burris, Manager Reeves Memorial Medical Center [email protected] 407 South Main St. 1018 Sterlington Hwy. Ward 3, 4 & 10 Hospital Service Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 District Parish of Union Edgewood Plantation Bed & 318.368.9242 318.368.2244 Kerry Goff Breakfast [email protected] [email protected] 409 First Street Pat & Kay Carroll Bernice, LA 71222 8876 Hwy 2, P. O. Box 231 Marion, Town of Walmart Super Center #1110 318.285.9066 Farmerville, LA 71241 Mayor Danny Smith Deonta Thompson [email protected] 318.368.9709 398 Main St. [email protected] Marion, LA 71260 833 Sterlington Highway 318.292.4715 Farmerville, LA 71241 SouthStar Urgent Care [email protected] 318.368.2535 Amy Jones Henry’s Cabins www.walmart.com 1012 Petroleum Hwy Henry & Shalane Rogillio Broussard, LA 70518 566 North Spillway Rd., Spearsville, Village of Farmerville, LA 71241 Karen Black, Mayor HEALTH CARE, PHYSICIANS, 318.278.1233 2533 Hwy 3121 DENTISTS, CHIROPRACTORS [email protected] 318.680.4468 Spearsville, La 71277 [email protected] 318.478.0790 Carpenter’s Health Clinic Superior Counseling [email protected] Dr. Lyndon Carpenter, Chiropractor Katrina Boden Sensley’s Townhouses 509 Sterlington Hwy. 1108 Sterlington Highway Debra Sensley State Senator, Mike Walsworth Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 280 Spearsville Hwy 101 North Second St. 318.368.9049 318.368.681.9935 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.340.6453 [email protected] [email protected] 318.368.3376 west Monroe, LA 71291 www.senate.legis.state.la.us/Walsworth D’Arbonne Health Care Tobacco-Free Living Steve’s Cabin Jeffrey Combetta Jennifer Haneline Steve Cagle State Representative, Chris Turner 206 Boots Drive 1650 DeSiard Street, Second Floor Highway 2 West 207 W. Mississippi St, suite 306 Farmerville, LA 71241 Monroe, LA 71201 Farmerville, LA 71241 Ruston, La 71270 318.620.0467 318.361.7235 318.372.5500 318.251.5038 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 43

The Island Cottage on Lake Enviro Services, LLC The Banner Office Plus D’Arbonne Jonathan Ware, 221 Bill Nyegaard Rd. Danielle Harkinst Donna Tucker Connie Snell Farmerville, LA 71241 227 Boyett Road 105 Miller St., 1646 Terral Island Road 318.368.9111 Bernice, LA 71222 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.285.7424 318.368.2951 318.547.8773 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] LAW ENFORCEMENT The Gazette/Ruston Leader Union Station 318 104 N. Washington St. INSURANCE Crime Stoppers of Union Parish Trey & Bridget Fulton Cade Nolan Farmerville, LA 71241 202 East Street American National Insurance 710 Holder Road 212 West Park Avenue Farmerville, LA 71241 Company Farmerville, LA 71241 Ruston, LA 71270 318.558.0498 Keith Albritton 318.368.9679 318.255.4353 760 North Main St. [email protected] ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS Farmerville, LA 71241 NURSERIES, PLANTS & TREES 318.805.7915 Town of Farmerville BIDCO of Bernice [email protected] Thomas Nursery & Feed Minor Patton Bim Coulbertson John Thomas 301 East Street P. O. Box 633 The Hopper Agency, LLC 9695 LA. 15 Bernice, LA 71222 Farmerville, La 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Brenda Hopper 318.368.2226 318.285.9071 402 East Water Street 318.368.2425t Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Union Parish Sheriff D.A.R.T 318.368.7381 Dusty Gates North Point Farm Supply Jackie Hill [email protected] 710 Holder Rd. Russell & Christa Wade 107 East Bayou Farmerville, LA 71241 5792 Hwy 549 Farmerville, LA 1241 Janet Fortenberry State Farm 318.368.3124 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.6181 Insurance Agency, Inc., [email protected] 318.368.2575 [email protected] Janet Fortenberry 1103 Sterlington Hwy. LAND SURVEY Walmart Super Center #1110 D’Arbonne Range Riders, Inc. Farmerville, LA 71241 Deonta Thompson Lynn Fontana 318.368.3448 Delta land Surveying 833 Sterlington Hwy 777 Turnage Loop [email protected] Wayland Morgan Farmerville, La 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 104 West Bayou Street, Suite 2 318.368.2535 318.368.3873 Kennedy Insurance Agency Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Derek Kennedy 318.982.8090 NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED 407 Hudson Lane [email protected] LIVING, REHABILITATION Sons of Confederate Veterans Monroe, LA 71201 Lt. Elijah H. Ward #1971 318..323.7755 LEADERSHIP TRAINING Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Reha- Kevin Adkins [email protected] bilitation 135 Adkins Road DMAC Coaching & Consulting Cooper Eyre Farmerville, LA 71241 The Lincoln Agency Diane S. McAdams 1155 Sterlington Hwy 318.265.0677 Lori Henry, 200 North main Street 102 N. Washington Street Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.3103 318.368.3331 [email protected] Trail Life USA – Troop 16 [email protected] 381.614.5607 [email protected] Mike Tynes Arbor Rose Assisted Living 255 Feazel Road Shelter Insurance Greg Futch Farmerville, LA 71241 Dan Preaus LEGISLATURE 243 Sistrunk Rd. 318.368.9482 829 E Georgia Ave., Ste.4 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Ruston, LA 71270 Chris Turner, State Representative 318.368.1848 207 Mississippi Street, Suite 306 318.255.0508 [email protected] U-ACT (Children’s Coalition for [email protected] Ruston, LA 71270 Northeast Louisiana) 318.251.5038 Bernice Nursing & Rehabilitation Mary Barrios Thomas & Farr Agency [email protected] Center 1363 Louisville Avenue Kim Nelson, 100 Tower Drive Linda Davis Monroe, LA 71201 Monroe, LA 71201 Mike Walsworth, Senator 101 Reeves Street, 318.323.8775 318.281.0000 101 N second St., Suite 208 Bernice, LA 71222 [email protected] [email protected] West Monroe, La 71291 318.285.7600 318.340.6453 [email protected] Union Arts Council Transamerica Agency Network [email protected] Tammy McKown Sharon Roberson, 1900 North 18th St. Farmerville Nursing & Rehabilita- P.O. Box 802 Monroe, LA 71201 MARINE CARPENTRY tion Center, LLC Farmerville, LA 71241 318.410.8252 Brooke Sims [email protected] Sharon.roberson@TransamericaAgen- Flying Jack’s Marine Carpentry 813 North Main Street cyNetwork.com Jared Cook Farmerville, LA 71241 Union Humane Society 113 Western Reach 318.368.2256 [email protected] Lynn Fontana Union Parish Farm Bureau Insurance Farmerville, LA 71241 777 Turnage Loop Road 318.496.0283 Tommy Futch, 507 Sterlington Hwy, Nadia Therapeutic Rejuvination Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Massage 318.368.3873 318.368.9757 [email protected] MEAT PROCESSING Nadia Farris [email protected] 1406 Sterlington Hwy. Farmerville, LA 71241 Union Long Spurs National Wild Vantage Health Plan, Inc. Dubach Deer Factory & Smoke- 318.366.9572 Turkey Federation Chapter for Charlene Barnes, 130 DeSiard St., house, LLC Union Parish Ste 300, Kyle Green Peyton McKinnie Northeast Louisiana Rehabilitation, LLC Monroe, LA 71201 599 Hwy 167 Casey Eckhardt 248 Harry Parker Road 318.361.0900 Dubach, LA 71234 204 Boots Drive Marion, La 71260 [email protected] 318.777.8800 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] [email protected] 318.620.0075 LANDSCAPING, SURVEY; PERFORMING ARTS MAINTENANCE NEWSPAPERS & PUBLICATIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES, SIGNS, PRINTING The Dance Studio of Union Delta Land Surveying, LLC Ag Trader Crowder Concepts Parish, LLC Wayland Morgan/Craig Stiffler Van & Donnette Bennett Kathy Crowder Angela Cusimano Russell 104 West Bayou, Suite 2 563 Tucker Store Rd., 126 Mondy Road 301 North Lafayette St. Farmerville, La 71241 Spearsville, LA 71277 Ruston, LA 71270 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.982.8090 318.778.4488 318.255.4545 318.548.2748 [email protected] www.agtraderusa.com [email protected] [email protected] 44 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide

PEST CONTROL Pepper Green Portable Buildings Thomas Wade Farms FastPak Foods, Inc. 2023 Harper Street Thomas & Marilyn Wade Randy Wright Pest Guard, LLC Bernice, LA 71222 512 Thomas Wade Road P. O. Box 267 Bill & Diane Barr & Ricky & Cara 318.245.6896 Farmerville, La 71241 Arcadia, LA 71001 Rockett, [email protected] 318.368.9401 318.263.8609 502 North Main Street Farmerville, LA 71241 POULTRY PRODUCTS Yates & Booth Reality Hollis Seafood Buffet 318.368.2947 Joe booth, 161 Coggins Rd. Sherry Hollis Davis [email protected] Foster Poultry Farms Farmerville La 71241 113 Hwy 3265 Richard Davis 318.368.4636 Spearsville, LA 71277 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 6648 LA. 15 North, [email protected] 318.778.0444 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Brookshire Food Store #38 318.368.4202 RECREATION Trey Burros Manager [email protected] Johnny’s Pizza 1018 Sterlington Hwy. Troy Ambrose Farmerville, LA 71241 Lake D’Arbonne Country Club Holloway Enterprises John Wheeler 717 Sterlington Hwy. 318.368.2244 Drive Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Benoit & Pam Holloway 180 Country Club 3889 LA. 549 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.2278 Marion, LA 71260 318.368.2474 [email protected] Daniel Green Oil Company [email protected] John Green 318.368.2265 P. O. Box 96 [email protected] K & M Coffee, Corks, Camo Marion, LA 71260 D’Arbonne Range Riders Kim & Marcy Cavanaugh Lynn Fontana 1012 S. Main 318.292.4320 Sensley’s Townhouses greenoil@centurytel 280 Spearsville Hwy 202 Rodeo Rd. Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.620.0102 RelaDyne DBA Hill Oil Company, 318.450.1445 318.368.3873 [email protected] LLC [email protected] [email protected] Steven Frashier Mamoo’s Market & Catering 1031 Ward Chapel Road Thomas Wade Farms Lake D’Arbonne State Park Paul Murray Farmerville, LA 71241 Thomas & Marilyn Wade Tim Washam 445 East Water St 318.368.3101 512 Thomas Wade Rd. 3628 Evergreen Rd. Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.245.7285 318.368.9401 318.368.2086 [email protected] PHARMACIES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Partyville. LLC McDonald’s of Farmerville Brookshire Pharmacy Debbie Albritton Gilley Enterprises Trey Burris Manager Flying Jacks Marine Carpentry 307 North Washington Street 318.281.4442 1018 Sterlington Hwy., Jarod Cook Farmerville, LA 71241 Herbert Hutchinson, Farmerville, LA 71241 113 Western Reach 318.237.2230 707 N Main Street 318.368.2244 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 318.496.0283 318.368.9700 Second Chance Car, Truck, and [email protected] Farmerville Drug Company, Inc. REAL ESTATE Bike Show DBA Miller Pharmacy Services Andy Curry Ol’ Hickory Café 208 Boots Drive 3505 Brothers Rd. Josie Walker Farmerville, LA 71241 Antley Real Estate Dubach, LA 71235 807 South Main St. 318.368.9711 Kent Antley 318.368.3229 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 500 North Main St. 318.368.2527 Farmerville, LA 71241 Union Long Spurs National Wild 318.368.9111 Matte’s Pharmacy & Gifts Turkey Federation,Chapter for Rhett’s Tails and Shells Bruce & Kathy Matte [email protected] Union Parish Rhett Trahan 314 Main St. Peyton McKinnie 125 Old Highway 15 Marion, LA 71260 Bevelyn Hunter 248 Harry Parker Road Farmerville, LA 71241 318.292.4570 210 North Lakeview Drive Marion, LA 71260 337.298.3161 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] [email protected] or 318.368.5725 Lache.pas.com Walmart Super Center #1110 [email protected] RENTAL SERVICES AND SALES Deontae Thompson, Manager Roma Italian Kitchen 833 Sterlington Highway Eagle Point Properties, LLC Hays Rental & Sales Nic Ladodaj Farmerville, LA 71241 Johnny E. Dollar John Hays 506 North Main Street 318.368.2535 715 Sterlington Hwy, 525 West Hillsboro www.walmart.com Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 El Dorado, AR 71730 318.982.8161 318.368.9550 PHOTOGRAPHY & SERVICES 870.862.4935 [email protected] www.eaglepointpropertiesllc.com [email protected] Host Marketing Sevin’s Cajun Restaurant, LLC Edgewood Victorian Villas United Rentals, Inc. Thomas Sevin Buster Craig Pat & Kay Carroll 410 N. 6th Street, Suite 3 Phillip Eidt 1110 Sterlington Highway 8876 LA. 2, P.O. Box 231, 900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Farmerville, LA 71241 Monroe, LA 71211 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.582.1518 Monroe, LA 71203 318.368.2400 buster@hostmarketing 318.620.8182 318.323.7775 [email protected] PORTABLE BUILDINGS, STORAGE Mary Kay Reality RESTAURANTS, CATERING Sonic of Farmerville Mary Kay Lee Anissa Stockle 140 Edgewood Circle D’Arbonne Storage BBQ Pit 605 Main St. Brad Post Farmerville, LA 71241 Matthew Springfield Farmerville, LA 71241 1034 Wards Chapel Rd. 318.245.6645 8825 Highway 165 N Suite 4 318.368.3641 Farmerville, La 71241 [email protected] Monroe, LA 71203 [email protected] 318.368.7201 318.680.8843 Sensley’ s Townhouses Tribe’s Jackson Street Self Storage Debra Sensley Cre Cre’s Restaurant David Chrisman Quincy Doles 280 Spearsville Hwy Roderick Kelly, 396 Main Street 380 Bernice Hwy. 308 East Jackson Street Farmerville, LA 71241 Marion, La 71260 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.3376 318.292.4435 318.778.4303 318.518.7173 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide 45

SECURITY - HOME AND BUSINESS Trees of Righteousness Outreach, Inc THRIFT STORES North Point Farm Supply Bryan & Susie Halley Russell & Christa Wade Central Protection Services 106 Underwood Street Broken Wings Mission & Thrift 5792Hwy 549 Bobby & Jayne Smith-Green Farmerville, LA 71241 Store Farmerville, LA 71241 3510 LA. 828 [email protected] Liz Delcambre, 303 North Main St 318.368.2575 Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.1114 Union Community Action Association 318.368.2323 Union Veterinary Clinic Diane P. Hill Marlon B. Brantley, DVM & Mary Beth SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES Brantley, DVM 100 East Bayou Street, Suite 107 The Center for Children & Families 807 Marion Hwy., Farmerville, LA 71241 Brokers of Hope Farmerville, LA 71241 D’Arbonne Woods Charter School, Ashley Gilbert 318.368.9606 318.368.2137 Inc. [email protected] 1148 Sterlington Hwy. Heath Murry Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] 9560 Hwy 33 318.398.0945 Farmerville, LA 71241 U-ACT Children’s Coalition of INDIVIDUALS N. E. La 318.368.8051 Trees of Righteousness, Inc. [email protected] Mary Barrios Allen, Cathy 1363 Louisiville Ave. Bryan & Susie Halley Allen, Jerry Mac 106 Underwood Street Downsville Community Charter Monroe, LA 71201 Aulds, Scotty W Farmerville, LA 71241 Bishop, Wade School 318.323.8775 [email protected] Burch, Shirley Tony Cain [email protected] Cathey, Stewart Jr. 4787 Hwy 15 TIMBER COMPANIES, LAND Craig, Buster Downsville, LA 71234 SPORTING GOODS/EQUIPMENT CLEARING Crow, John 318.982.5318 Douglas, Bobby Joe [email protected] Cedar Hill Game Calls Halley Timber Company, Inc. Farr, Lum Jerry Antley Kenneth Halley Farr, Dottie Playhowse Learning Center, Inc. 238 Vic Allen Rd. 4959 LA. 2 Finley, Murial Jan or Zack Howse Downsville, LA 71234 Farmerville, LA 71241 Gates, Dusty 1107 Sterlington Hwy. 318.368.2003 318.368.2571 Gosslier, Greg Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] [email protected] Green, Gwain 318.665.0003 Green, Pepper [email protected] Great Day, Inc. TROPHIES Greer, Charlie Paul Meeks Hicks, Greg Union Christian Academy 604 Kimborough Drive Union Station 318 Grier, Joyce Kay Hicks Tullalah, LA 71282 Trey & Bridgette Fulton Judge Bruce Hampton 110 West Hill Street 318.620.0102 202 East Street, Suite C Hunter Bevelyn Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 Isaac, Kathy 318.368.8890 318.372.5487 Jay, Beverly [email protected] [email protected] Jay, Joseph K & M Coffee, Corks, Camo Lipscomb, Ike Kim & Marcie Cavanaugh Love, Nancy Union Parish Library UTILITIES, ELECTRIC Stephanie Hermann 1012 S. Main St. Loya, Misti 202 West Jackson Street Farmerville, LA 71241 McCallum, Deanna Farmerville, LA 71241 318.620.0102 Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc. McCallum, Jay 318.368.9226 [email protected] Mark Brown, 301 East Franklin, McKinnie, Jon [email protected] Farmerville, LA 71241 McKinnie, Peyton Tiger Bend Outdoors 318.368.3011 Pardue, Elton SMALL ENGINE REPAIR Peyton McKinnie [email protected] Pardue, Susan Mather 2180 Hwy 143 Patton, Minor CenterPoint Energy Pepper, Gay Nell Earl’s Small Engine Marion, LA 71260 John Bearden 318.557.7173 Chris Gray Perritt, Billy 248 Union Rd. [email protected] 565 Arkansas Plant Rd. Perritt, Jackie Farmerville, LA 71241 Dubach, La 71235 Judge Jeff Robinson 318.368.6800 Walmart Supercenter #1110 318.429.4496 Snell, Connie [email protected] 833 Sterlington Hwy [email protected] Storms, Tyler Graham Taylor, Jerry W. Farmerville, La 71241 Ventroy, Verdell SOCIAL SERVICES, CRISIS 318.368.2535 O’Neal Gas, Inc COUNSELING John O’Neal Weaver, Rubin 406 South Main Street SELF STORAGE & BOAT & RV HONORARY CELEBRITY MEMBERSHIP The Center For Children & Families Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.9094 Brokers of Hope Katie Knight Ashley Gilbert D’Arbonne Storage, LLC [email protected] Brad Post 165 Sycamore Drive 1148 Sterlington Hwy 1034 Ward Chapel Rd. Farmerville, LA 71241 318.398.0945 VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL Farmerville, LA 71241 SUPPLIES 318.605.5700 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.7201 [email protected] John Goodwin D.A.R.T. (Domestic Abuse Resis- Odom Veterinary Hospital, LLC Duck Dynasty Celebrity tance Team) Damon Odom, DVM Jackie Hill Eagle Point Boat & RV Storage 160 North Spillway Rd. Kenny & Leslie Cobb Mountain Man 107 East Bayou St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Duck Dynasty Celebrity Farmerville, LA 71241 100 Eagle Point Drive 318.368.6060 318.368.6181 Farmerville, LA 71241 [email protected] Miss Louisiana 2019 and [email protected] 318.368.8016 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Thomas Nursery & Feed 2018 Superior Counseling Services, LLC Jackson Self Storage John Thomas Meagan Crews Katrina O. Boden Quincy Boles 9695 LA. 15 1108 Sterlington Hwy. 308 East Water St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Farmerville, LA 71241 Farmerville, LA 71241 318.368.2425 2017 and 2019 318.681.9935 318.518.7173 [email protected] Kaitryanna Leinbach 46 2019 Newcomer’s & Visitor’s Guide

Operation Round Up gives back to the community

Operation Round Up members from across of 2007. Currently, Clai- Round up stays in Clai- is a community service the Co-op’s service area. borne Electric has one borne Electric’s service program that gives Clai- The board receives and of the highest member area. borne Electric members reviews applications for participation rates in the Since the first grants the option to allow their the funds, makes deci- country, with more than were dispersed, the pro- bills to be rounded up sions about allocation, 95 percent of its members gram has been used to to the next whole dollar. and disperses the funds voluntarily participating award about 500 grants The difference in the ac- accordingly. in the program. totaling more than $1.5 tual bill and the rounded Operation Round Up Operation Round Up million dollars to orga- amount is deposited into was originally created by funds are used to assist nizations and families in the Operation Round Up Palmetto Electric Coop- area schools, ﬁre depart- need across the six par- Trust Fund. The funds ac- erative in South Carolina. ments, youth organiza- ishes served by the Co-op. cumulated are dispersed After seeing the success tions, police departments, In 2017, Operation Round to charitable causes in the of the program, other families whose homes Up donated more than communities served by co-ops nationwide began have burned, libraries $130,000 to local causes. Claiborne Electric. starting their own pro- and museums, veterans $48,390.35 of that total was The program is gov- grams. Today, more than efforts and elderly and donated in Union Parish. erned by the Claiborne 300 co-ops have an Opera- disabled individuals, Through the end Electric Operation tion Round Up program. among many other wor- of 2018, 155 Operation Round Up Trust Board. Claiborne Electric found- thy causes. One hundred Round Up grants had been The board consists of ed its Operation Round percent of the money awarded in Union Parish, nine Claiborne Electric Up Trust in the summer raised through Operation totaling $485,128.31. Bringing Light and Power to our friends and neighbors

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