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In the market for a new or used car?

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If you’re in the market for a new or used car… you’re not in luck. According to CarGurus, the average price of a used car in mid-May of 2021 was over $25,000, nearly $5,000 more than the previous year. The inflated prices are largely due to a global automotive microchip shortage that affected the production of new cars, in turn creating higher demand for used vehicles.

Happy Birthday, Erma

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CHOUDRANT — As folks began gathering in the Squire Creek Library to celebrate Erma Hudson’s 90th birthday, mouths began watering. And not because of any fancy spread enticing their taste buds.

RCT production of ‘Clue’ set for October 14-17

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The lightning flashes during a dark, October night in Ruston. Strangers are thrown together in the middle of a mystery. Who did it? Where? With what weapon?

How to roast pumpkin seeds

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Roasted pumpkin seeds make for a tasty, tempting treat. Seeds must be removed before carving pumpkins, so turning them into a savory snack is a great way to make use of them and cook up some fuel for family carving sessions.

Sunflowers always face the sun

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Perhaps one of the most brilliant and uplifting of flowers is the sunflower. Native to North America and made popular throughout Europe, this plant has a long history. Helen Keller once said, “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.”

College freshman misses parents’ rules

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a freshman at my university. I have always had a strict schedule because of my parents, and now I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of freedom I have in college.

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October is domestic violence awareness month

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DART has organized many great events throughout October. We have planned something for everyone, with activities for enjoyment, celebration, and remembrance. Following are definite dates, but be sure to check out our Facebook page (D.A.R.T.) for additional information.

FYI

The Lincoln Parish Retired Teachers Association will hold its second meeting of 2021-22 today in the Lincoln Parish Library.

Exerciser unhappy with slow results

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DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been working out twice a week with a virtual trainer for a little over a year now. I am proud of myself for doing this and being mostly consistent, but it is taking forever to get real results.