Catahoula News Booster, September 25, 2019, Page 3B Catahoula Millie Mattered By Lilly Harvey

On a banner num- in this fight" Carter thing came to me. Ban- bigger than I ever bered (#4),smack in said. After losing her ners! I wanted to carry imagined. God is mov- NON-PROFIT BENEFIT ACCOUNT the middle, is a beau- son Trey in November banners! It wasn’t until ing mountains mamas, Is set up for donations at Catahoula LaSalle Bank tiful face that looks like of 2018 to fentanyl. I I got there and saw the daddies, brothers, sis- for Rev. Thess Baker Jr. to help pay for medical Marilyn Monroe. I can was introduced to her impact of this event. ter, families, it’s not expenses. This is the ONLY account available for hear a loud proclama- by Staci James through My small personal just for me...this is for Rev. Thess. cion in my thoughts as the Hope movement. need to have these fac- US, for our angels! This Any donation is greatly appreciated! I stare at the picture Millie Mattered was es be seen grew and I is OUR purpose (OUR "Can you see me now!! grateful to represent decided to really open BANNERS)... shar- CELEBRATE RECOVERY Meets weekly at Utility it says, the voice is loud the faces of Tracie’s it up to Facebook and ing our beautiful ba- Baptist Church Hwy 84 West of Jonesville. Tuesdays and the sounds so fa- Cause, at our annual other mamas. Mam- bies with the world!!! at 6:30, light meal provided. Everyone welcome. miliar. Silently I answer Awareness event. ma’s like us who want- They are being seen, back, "yes baby, and Tracie goes on to ed there baby to be FOUR RIVERS FREEDOM RIDERS (Christian Motor- remembered, saving cycle Association) would like to invite everyone to join you never looked more tell me "Early after represented. But I still lives, stopping the stig- them for their monthly meeting. Location is El Nopal beautiful! " Treys passing (as many wasn’t listening To the ma and making po- in Jonesville at 6:30 p.m., come at 6 to fellowship No, it's not a pho- of who have lost a direction that God was litical leaders change and eat dinner, every 3rd Monday of the month. to of the iconic movie loved one to this epi- pointing me. I was still laws” Tracies banners RESTORE MINISTRY invites you to join them ev- star, it is a beautiful demic probably have fighting with myself will be represented ery Monday at 6:00 p.m in the Sandy Lake Pente- picture of Lillie Camille done) I was desperate where I fit into advoca- this spring for Drug costal Church Family Life Center. Food is served Harvey, known to all to do SOMETHING! I cy and helping others. epidemic Awareness at 6:00 p.m and worship service starts at 7:00 now as Millie. grasped at everything I About two months ago, Walks Across Ameri- p.m. Located at 1676 HWY 126, Jonesville, LA. The banner. Is four could think of, my mind while I was still praying ca. I have the privilege foot high by eight foot raced with ideas. I for God to show me of being the Louisiana ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held each Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Jones- long, filled with 150 called places, met with a path....He spoke to State chairman for this ville Library at 205 Pond Street in Jonesville. other faces along with people and begged for my heart and was like national event. I will be Millie's, all who have something to do...to “Tracie, I have been telling you more about NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meets twice been lost to this sense- help. Finally I started giving you all the tools it as details Unfold. For a week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 at less epidemic. praying, “God please you needed just look more info about the the upstairs meeting room at Edwards Motel. (Over the The project is called show me a path”. Al- in front of you. Look banners, or how you Mexican restaurant) All interested are welcome to attend. "CAN YOU SEE. ME though I said that at the mamas, daddies can include your love PREVENT CHILD ABUSE Louisi- NOW" created by Tra- prayer, I wasn’t listen- and family you are giv- ones picture, Contact ana encourages parents, partners cie Curtis Carter from ing. In the mean time, ing voices for their ba- me on Facebook page and the community to call our KID- West Memphis Arkan- I was following Jesse’s bies. Look at the faces “Millie Mattered”or LINE at 1-800-CHILDREN (244- sas. It is just one of journey. She was a that you now have that email me at llilly- 5373). This statewide telephone ser- vice provides crisis intervention, support, 6 banners filled with South Carolina native are in the heavens with [email protected]. parenting information and referrals. faces from the corners who made a commit- Trey- rooting you on.” of our country, repre- ment to walk from I felt it right then! My MEMORY MAKERS QUILT GUILD meets senting our children, Maine to Key West purpose was so much the second Wednesday of every month “our babies “ as Tracie Florida, to bring aware- at 10 a.m., at the LaSalle Library to share new and old ways of quilting. Come join calls them, whose lives ness to the opioid epi- us and bring new life to an old craft. We mattered! Now banner demic. Jesse Had lost have demonstrations and projects to teach number 7 Is in progress her brother and her us easy and fun things to do. Please join us. and is half full. boyfriend to overdose. For more information call Shirley Nor- ris at 992-5116, Ann Whatley at 992- As the pictures It was a 2,575 mile 6347, or Catherine Squires at 339-9889. come into Tracie Car- Treck down the East ter, on her Facebook Coast and I wanted to CATAHOULA CAREER SOLUTIONS CENTER, lo- group called "CAN YOU be there to support cated at the Workforce Investment Board Office at 311 First Street, Jonesville, can help with job SEE ME NOW" the ban- her. I decided to go search, resume preparation, required unemploy- ners continue to multi- to Key West and finish ment registration/ application, skills assessment, and many other services. Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., ply. "I never imagined out the walk with her. 8 AM to 4 PM, Satellite office in the library at Sic- in a million years what About 3 weeks before ily Island on Wed., from 1 PM to 3 PM every week. Gods plan was for me my planned trip some- CARING CHOICES OF JONESVILLE located at 308 Nasif Street in Jonesville is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We provide services for mental health and addictive dis- orders. If you are in need of help, please call us at 318-339-8553.

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