The Journal was asked to include this announcement: The Red River Fire Auxiliary is hosting a $2.00 donation ticket sale… the winner will receive a Mossberg Maverick 12 gauge all purpose pump. Must be 18 to purchase a ticket. The drawing date was extended to be drawn at the fair October 7, 2017

Also, The Red River Fire Auxiliary will host an “All You Can Eat” pancake breakfast. It will be held October 7 at central fire station from 6:00 am until 10:00 am. Breakfast plates are 5.00 each.

Red River Parish 4-H is selling t-shirts. Price is $12. The latest edition of Red River Clover Talk says this year there is a new design for the shirts. 4-H is for children in 3rd grade through high school who is willing to follow the 4-H ideals and standards.

The Red River Waterway Commission is meeting today (Sept 20th) at 10:00 am in Natchitoches. The address is 5941 Highway 1 Bypass. If you are interested in workings of the commission, it’s a public meeting.

Lets remind you that the 4-H sweet potato sale is going on. Look back at the September 15th issue of The Journal for details and ordering information.

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