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How to choose the best campsite

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Millions of people enjoy camping every year. Data from the KOA North American Camping Report indicates there were more than 94.5 million camper households throughout North America last year.

Honoring grandmother important for grandchild

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I celebrate my grandmother’s birthday every year in some special way, even though she died many years ago. My grandmother meant the world to me, and I never want to forget her. I usually take the day off from work and spend my time remembering her.

Juneteenth pageant returns to Grambling after two-year hiatus

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After a two-year inperson absence, the 40th Juneteenth Pageant was held on June 10 in the T.H. Harris Auditorium on the campus of Grambling State University. Three young ladies were crowned: Little Miss Juneteenth, Briley Kent; Miss Junior Juneteenth, Gabrielle Simmons; and Miss Juneteenth, Kesynce Brewster-Daniel.

DART rural advocates train on staff self care, burnout

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With DART’s roots firmly planted in Lincoln Parish, people sometimes forget that in our 28 years of service, we have grown considerably.

Wyatt turns over Rotary Club to Pye

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Above, Lori Wyatt, outgoing president of the Ruston Rotary Club, presents incoming President Jerry Pye the gavel for his 2022-23 term. Below, Lori Wyatt is presented her past president plaque for her term as Ruston Rotary Club president by incoming president Jerry Pye, publisher of the Ruston Daily Leader.

Stoll-Deutsch Duo to perform in Ruston

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The Dixie Center For The Arts will welcome Stoll-Deutsch Duo in a live performance at the historic Dixie Theater in downtown Ruston on July 31 at 7 p.m.

Employee self-conscious of in-person meetings

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I went to an inperson event recently where I met some of my colleagues for the first time. We have been working together for more than a year, but primarily on Zoom.

Mary Poppins opens July 14 at RCT

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Ruston Community Theatre will be opening the production of “Mary Poppins,” on July 14, and the show will run through July 17 at the Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 14-16 with a matinee planned for 2 p.m. on July 17. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for students and children. “Mary Poppins” is directed by Dee Alexander. The musical is based on the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, who are faced with a new nanny. They are pleasantly surprised at the arrival of Mary Poppins as they embark on fantastical adventures. Visit rctruston.org to purchase tickets. Submitted photo

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Renter finds things out of place in room

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I am renting a room from a single mother with two kids. I live in a bedroom on the opposite side of the house with my own bathroom. Most of the time I do not even see the children or their mother because of our schedules.