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HHERALDING OOVER A CCENTURY OF NNEWS CCOVERAGE •• 1903-20131903-2013 LIFESTYLES INSIDE Because of the early PAINTING deadline Wednesday, THE HEART the community news will be included AND SOUL in the weekend edition. See Page 1B The Natchitoches Times And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free, John 8:32. Thursday, November 28, 2013 Natchitoches, Louisiana • Since 1714 Seventy-Five Cents the Copy Fall in Natchitoches Employing the future: Letters to the Editor NSU responds to cuts, Let us know what you think, write a letter to the editor. See Page 4A for details. Natchitoches Times e-mail careers, competition [email protected] By Amanda Franko-Tobin CLEDA, opened the summit Visit our website at: with a promotional video www.natchitochestimes.com Despite a financial climate reminding attendees of the that can only be described as “heart” present in Central WEATHER competitive, the spirit of coop- Louisiana. Residents may love eration was heavily comment- the region, but it must attract HIGH LOW ed upon at the Summit on the money-producing industries 44 43 Future of Higher Education to keep the blood pumping. in Central Louisiana. The DOUBLE DIGIT CUTS Central Louisiana Economic “We know from a policy Area Deaths Development Alliance standpoint that no region can (CLEDA), an organization achieve sustained develop- Daisy Newton Miller that promotes prosperous, ment without education,” Mary Catherine Taylor vibrant communities in a 10- Clinton stated. “Every institu- Vurner Mae Timmon Roberson parish region, invited stake- tion in Louisiana has suffered William Thomas Williams holders in the fields of educa- cut after cut after cut to the Obituaries Page 2A tion and business to meet extent that one could say it’s Monday, Nov. 18 in downtown impossible to run an institu- Natchitoches Times Alexandria and discuss align- tion of higher learning in ing student needs with work- Central Louisiana.” delivered Wednesday force opportunities. Dr. Coreil also expressed for early shopping Dr. Randall Webb gave a frustration with the current compelling presentation on state of education funding. Your Natchitoches Times is the future of Northwestern “It’s unstable. We’re trying hitting the driveway on State University. Joined by col- to build without knowing Wednesday this week instead leagues Dr. Paul Coreil, inter- what the budget is,” he said. of Thursday to help our read- im chancellor of Louisiana “If you’re offering a quality ers get ready to shop. State University Alexandria, product, you’ve got to pay for Check inside for advertise- and Dr. Rodney Ellis, chancel- it.” ments and sale inserts to lor of Central Louisiana Like NSU, LSU-A has cut guide you to the best values. Technical Community courses, reduced faculty and Included in the Natchitoches College, Dr. Webb spoke of raised tuition in an attempt to Times will be inserts from: changing higher education to stay financially solvent. Dollar General meet challenges in funding Unlike NSU, LSU-A is a rela- Stage and employment. tively new provider of bac- Radio Shack Jim Clinton, president of See NSU Page 3A Rite Aid Sears Walgreen’s Dick’s Stine’s WalMart Best Buy The Chief will include inserts from: Stage Rite Aid Family $ Store Parish president issues warning for rural roads WalMart Freds With rain and low tempera- not be determined, even if This is a condition known as Sears tures forecast this week for barricades have not yet been “black ice” because it is not as the Natchitoches area, Parish placed by Parish Highway apparent as normal Mike Mancil, vice president of operations for Atmos Landfill closes President Rick Department forces, since icing. When traveling at times Nowlin reminds motorists to washouts may have occurred when these conditions are Energy’s Southern Region, presented a $5,000 check to exercise caution as they travel but they may not be possible, motorists should the Northwestern State University Foundation. The com- to reopen Friday on the Parish road system. apparent. drive at slower speeds than pany annually donates funds to the university, which go towards student scholarships, faculty support and acade- The Parish landfill and During periods of heavy In addition, temperatures normal. mic programming. From left are Dr. Chris Maggio, assis- manned bin and compactor rainfall, roads in low-lying near or below freezing “With long-range forecasts tant vice president for External Affairs; Mancil and NSU sites around the Parish will be areas may flood, and Nowlin may result in ice being for this region calling for a President Dr. Randall J. Webb. Atmos Energy closed Thursday, Nov. 28, in cautions motorists to never formed on bridges, as well as winter that is wetter and cold- Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, is one of the observance of Thanksgiving attempt to travel through on roadways at cross-drain er than normal, motorists Day. flooded areas with swiftly- pipe locations, which are not should keep these precautions largest distributors of natural gas in the United States, These sites and the Parish moving water or where the as insulated as the remainder in mind when traveling over serving about three million natural gas distribution cus- Landfill will re-open on condition of the roadbed can- of the roadway embankment. the next several weeks,” tomers, including the Natchitoches area. Friday, Nov. 29, and resume their regular operating sched- Readers thankful they were able to overcome adversity during the past year ule. By Angela Owusu-Duku I finally got I overcame I’m rolling son. I hated City to close Food and family are rea- over the death the game of with the flow. being so far sons to be thankful, but most of my grand- Candy Crush. Falanda from home for 2 days have deeper and more specific mother. She I gave it up at Ratliff, inpa- because I reasons for giving thanks. passed when I level 365; I had tient insur- feared what The City of Natchitoches We live in a society where was a senior to let it go. It ance verifier might happen offices are closed Thursday many people aren’t fortunate in high school, had me bog- at NRMC in my absence. and Friday for Thanksgiving to have those two F’s men- right before gled because That fear has and will reopen Monday. tioned earlier. Reflecting on Thanksgiving. it’s addictive. faded mostly. It things that we take for grant- Every holiday I mourned her No more levels. has faded just enough for me to ed at times is needed. passing until now. I finally Chaquan Martin, sched- This year I realized that I enjoy my time out here. I walked the town and decided to move on with my uler at Natchitoches have tried to Erik Thompson, asked people what was the one life, I’m done mourning. Regional Medical Center handle too Specialist in United States thing they were glad they Shelby Smith, sopho- much on my Army, stationed in Kuwait overcame this year. Here’s more at NSU I overcame own; it what they said. the need to became a bur- I am so thankful for the It was a drink caf- den. blessing my husband, Bruce Index I’m glad I situation at feinated cof- Relationships and I have received this year. overcame my job fee. I can func- and people’s We have gone through the com- dipping where a clin- tion well on a expectation pany, Hostess, closing down, to Obituaries 2A snuff this ic closed in decaf cup. are something I had to learn God blessing him with a job in Editorial 4A year. I did it Alexandria. I Cheryl to let go. God placed people in about 6 weeks. Also, we have since I was didn’t know Braxton, out- my life that helped me beautiful grandbabies who Annie’s Mailbox 5A 14 and now if I would patient acknowledge that and I’m make us laugh all the time. I’m 20 years have a job. insurance verifier at NRMC working on it. I’m working on Becky Lifestyles 1B old. I just Now I’m making me happy. Stephens, decided to working at a clinic in my Stephen Hill, administra- Sports 9A stop. If you really want to hometown in Natchitoches. I senior at NSU tive assis- stop, you can stop. am thankful. tant, NSU. Marcus Smith, Lisa Jefferson I overcame worrying about This was my first time leav- junior at NSU things I can’t change. Life is ing the country, though I’ve much better without worry. always left home for some rea- 2A THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES Thursday, November 28, 2013 Obituaries DAISY NEWTON She loved the Lord and Wanda Hudson of Carthage, Lake with Rev. George is cele- She is survived by her MILLER tried to serve the Lord all her Texas; siblings, Keith brant. Interment will follow daughters, Molly Meshell, A memorial service to life. Newton of California and at the church cemetery. The Laura Simmons and honor the life of Mrs. Daisy Mrs. Miller favorite hob- Doris Miller of Utah. She family will receive friends Kimberly Smith; sons, James Newton Miller is at 11 a.m. bies included reading and was blessed with 15 grand- from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. Hinds and Cecil Hinds; sis- Saturday, Nov. 30 at seamstress work, of which children, Lynn, Sharon, 28 at Blanchard St. Denis ters, Mary Sims, Juanita Friendship Baptist Church, she made baby blankets for Tommy, Paula, Kenneth, Funeral Home. Sims, Wanda Minter, Pat 1817 Country Road 163 in all of her grandchildren. She Melinda, Stephen, John Recitation of the Rosary White and Vickie Nixon; Long Branch, Texas. will be dearly missed by her Mark, Ben, Amanda, will be held at 6 p.m.
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