It was a great turnout of children of all ages on Monday afternoon. The Jubilee Discovery Zoo showed up at the Red River Parish Library. Trevor and Jose introduced the children to the animals they had brought to Coushatta.

Librarian Trey Lewis termed the turnout “very impressive.” He said, “It gets bigger every event. The animals are a real draw. The weather is better than we thought it would be and maybe that is part of it.” The weather was windy and clouds shielded the kids and their parents from the hot June sun. Lewis said, “We had 79 turnout last week for the illusionist. There are many more here today.”

The line started forming before the Jubilee Zoo was completely set up. The children waited their turn to pet various animals, from chickens to goats to donkeys to a turtle. One little goat tried to make a run for it when the gate was left open a few seconds too long. He was scooped up and carried back into the pen by Children’s Librarian Karla Sims.

One lady brought her grandson and four other children from her church. Jean Hymes told the Journal, “I think it is great to have something for the children to do, other than sitting around, playing video games and watching TV.” Hymes added, “It’s a chance to get out and meet other children while having fun.”

Another parent with six friends and kinfolks in her party was Courtney Henry. She told The Journal, “This is the kids opportunity to see stuff they don’t ordinarily get to see.”

The animals stayed around for about an hour and every child that wanted to got an opportunity to get into the pen and pet them. The zookeepers had bags of “chow” so the children were able to let the animals eat out of their hands.

Upcoming next Monday, June 25th is an act returning from last summer. Harvey Rabbit and Friends will be at the Library at 2:00 pm. Come and hear what they have been up to since they were in Coushatta last year.

By Lauri Lowring

Open Door Fellowship announced it would host Time Lab Vacation Bible School from June 24th through June 28th. Start time is 6:00 pm and we will go to 8:30 pm every night!

Head into the lab with Time Lab VBS 2018, where kids Discover Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Present! Imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever-a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time.

We will helps kid learn Jesus was present before and during Creation, they find him in the Old Testament, find forgiveness at the Cross, learn he rose in the Clouds and sits at the Father’s right hand, and will wear the Crown for the new heaven and the new earth.

Open Door Fellowship is located on the Esperanza Road. Vacation Bible School is next week, beginning on Sunday June 24th.

The Town of Coushatta has recognized Leigha Christen for her accomplishments as State Ambassador. Mayor Johnny Cox presented Leigha with a plaque at the Town Council meeting June 12th. The entire council congratulated her on her achievement.

Here is her story from Tonya Hilton:

Leigha Christen, age 12, was invited to compete as a State Finalist with 43 other girls from all over the state in the National American Miss Pageant for Miss Louisiana Preteen and several other competitions. The Spotlight Contest is an optional contest that allows contestants to promote themselves and their community! Contestants develop speaking and interview skills as they find sponsors from their community.

Through her outstanding efforts in this contest, she was crowned State Ambassador and received an invitation to compete at the National Pageant in Hollywood, which will be during the week of Thanksgiving. The only title higher than State Ambassador is National Cover Girl or Miss Louisiana so it’s a huge title! Louisiana State Ambassador is coming out of little Coushatta! Wow!

She also placed 3rd runner up in the Spokes model contest. She has 1 1/2 min to present a speech on a topic of her choice, which was “Why I say No to drugs”. This contest encourages them to use their voice as future political leaders, journalist, motivational speakers, etc. She did not win the title of Miss Louisiana, but we are so proud of her huge accomplishments!

By Virgie Hoof

Are you tired of playing God? Do you repress or deny how you truly feel? Do you waste precious energy running from your past or worrying about or dreading your future? Do you wish you had better coping skills for handling pain or disappointment?
If so, come join our group!!!

Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone 18 or older that offers a safe place to confidentially deal with their hurts, habits and hang-ups. We not only address chemical dependency but any life issues that are causing problems such as anger, anxiety, depression, financial struggles, codependency, suicidal thoughts or sexual issues.

We celebrate God’s healing power in our lives through the eight recovery principles found in the Beatitudes and Christ-centered 12 steps. This experience allows us to be changed. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths, and hopes with one another. In addition, we become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our life problems.

By working the steps and applying the Biblical principles found in the Beatitudes, we begin to grow spiritually. We become free from our addictive, compulsive, and negative behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and most importantly, a stronger relationship with God and others.

As we progress along the road to recovery, we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power – Jesus Christ. Does this sound like what you are seeking?

Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday evening at the Red River Cowboy Church, 7644 Hwy. 1, Coushatta (10 miles south of Coushatta or 15 miles north of Natchitoches on Hwy. 1 at Lake End). A meal is served at 5:30 p.m. with large group at 6:00 p.m. and small groups at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Virgie Hoof at 318.218.5853 or msvkreidel@yahoo.com.
We also have an open Facebook page where we share meeting times, news, and events:
Celebrate Recovery-Coushatta

In the early hours of Friday, June the 15th a vehicle ran off the Catfish Bend Road and hit a utility pole. The damage caused a power failure to residents along the roadway.

In the picture you can see utility crews from SWEPCO making repairs. They replaced one pole and reconnected the wires. The residents of the area were without power for several hours.

The bridge over Coushatta Bayou on LA 515 has been re-opened. The highway department had closed the roadway to reinforce pilings on the bridge that had deteriorated. The state highway department announced this week that the bridgework had been finished and the road was open to traffic.

Here are a couple of notes of interest from area Universities:

Louisiana Tech University has announced the names of students on its spring quarter dean’s honor lists. One Red River Parish student made the list. She is Erica D. Grant, a graduate of Red River High School. To be eligible for the dean’s honor lists, a student is required to earn at least a 3.5 academic grade point average with no grade lower than a C on a minimum of nine semester hours completed (100-level or higher).

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education will present a Family & Friends CPR course Monday, June 18 and Monday, July 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room 118 of Fournet Hall. The fee is $10 plus a $5 material fee. For more information, call (318) 357-6355, (800) 376-2422 or go to nsula.edu/ece/non-credit-programs.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has ranked Louisiana Tech University’s Division of Nursing first in the nation for the exceptional performance of its graduates on the NCLEX-RN exam. The council ranks programs for the rate at which graduates pass the licensing exam – both at the state and national level. During the 2017-18 academic year, 100 percent of graduates in the Louisiana Tech program passed the National Council Licensing Exam – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Have you signed up your youngsters for the summer reading program at the Library? Get signed up today. The kids will have fun reading and learning. And they will be rewarded for achieving their goal by the end of the summer.

There were many fantastic bargains to be had at the latest school board surplus sale. There were so many items that three buildings were used to hold it all. People scooped up refrigerators, washers, dryers, computers, desks and chairs, and just about anything you could think of.

The Journal’s camera caught Randy Jackson and Ocie Lewis outside the Lawson Center helping people load up their pickups and trailers. We also snapped Russell Furman, Jr. paying school Finance Director David Jones for a trailer load of file cabinets and a laminator machine.

There were many other purchases. Inside the Lawson Center, Director Edna Webb said it was a bittersweet experience. “There are eighteen years of good memories in this place,” said Webb. She is moving to Red River Elementary School next year. Webb said, “I am looking forward to the new program with three year olds. Despite leaving this place, I am going on to a higher level with the children.”

The big blue dumpster sitting beside the old Springville cafeteria building is the fate awaiting much of the surplus stuff. If it didn’t sale last Friday it probably made it to the dumpster. David Jones said the old cafeteria will be used for short-term storage but most likely will be torn down when the campus is no longer needed in a couple of years.

Coushatta has undergone many changes since the town was organized 147 years ago. The Red River, the coming of the railroad, and the great fire of 1918 played major roles in shaping our town.

Historian Joe Taylor has gathered the story of a map constructed from memory by those who were there. Here is the fascinating story:

As most of you know the old town was first located on the riverfront. All of the business section burned during a great fire in 1918. Ever wonder what businesses those where and were they were located? Who would know? I would. Years ago when I was running Sunbeam. I had a draftsman sit down with Albert Stephens and Jim McLemore. They were two gentlemen that remembered old town and watched it burn. We created a map based upon their recollection.

The town of Coushatta was founded in 1871 as Red River Parish was organized by Marshall H. Twitchell. No town existed before. It was selected as the parish seat and construction began.

The original town was subdivided from a farm owned by Mrs. E. A. Carroll. This part of old town was known as Coushatta Point or Coushatta Chute. It consisted primarily of a steamboat landing before the parish was formed.

The majority of the business portion of the 1871 town with the exception of two buildings was destroyed by fire in 1918. The buildings that survived were the two-story brick Bank of Coushatta and the Stanfill House, known also as Planter’s Hotel, immediately adjacent to it. (Note: That original bank building is the only structure remaining. See arrow on map. The Stanfill House finally fell down from neglect a few years ago.)

The river at that time extended further to the west than it does now. The west bank was about where River Road is now. Front Street, the main business street was located where the river is now.

After the fire of 1918, the business district started to move to a location adjacent to the railroad. With the construction of the Bank of Coushatta (Note: Now Advantage Home Health), L. P. Stephens Store and Wilson’s Drug Store in 1923, that section of Front Street looked as you see it today.

Joe Taylor told The Journal there are only a few surviving copies of the reconstructed map of Old Coushatta. Taylor has one and another hangs in the offices of Bethard and Bethard.

Look carefully at the map below. The Red River has crept eastward over the years. Coushatta Bayou and old Front Street have now been gobbled up by the river. Portions of Abney and Church Streets also caved into the river as well.

The Journal thanks Joe Taylor for sharing his historic research into of our town.
Look forward to more installments in the future.

Monday June 18th the zoo is coming to the library. Bring your children to the Red River Parish Library at 2:00 pm and see the animals. Jubilee Discovery Zoo will be the special program for kids of all ages.

The library promises you will be able to meet the animals, pet them and also feed the animals. They are coming form a family-run zoo located in North Shreveport.

Jubilee Zoo is part of the summer series of events held in conjunction with the library Summer Reading Program. Has your child enrolled yet? There are books for children from youngest through age 17. And children who meet or exceed reading goals will be rewarded with an end-of-the-summer celebration.

They have scheduled their first Cornhole Tournament at Red River Cowboy Church for the end of the month. Teams and individuals are now signing up for this double elimination tournament.

According to the Cornhole Worldwide website, it is an organized game, a modern day version of horseshoes. “Cornhole is an ultra-social outdoor lawn game that involves 2 game boards with a large hole in them and 8 corn-filled throwing bags. The game consists of 4 players divided into two teams, with each team alternating throws to try and get the bags on the boards and into the hole until one of the teams reaches 21 points.”

The website said, “According to common lore, a variation of Cornhole originated several hundred years ago as a game where ancient civilizations would throw rocks into holes for fun. “Some say it came from a farmer in the hills of Kentucky around the 1800s. Jebediah McGillicuddy, a Kentucky famer, is rumored to have invented the game Cornhole. Apparently McGillicuddy invented Cornhole as a fun game to play and pass the time on the farm with his friends, family and animals – just kidding, animals can’t play Cornhole!”

Sign up deadline for Cowboy Church’s first Cornhole Tournament is June 28th. The registration fee for a team is $40. Individuals may sign up for singles competition for a $20 registration fee.

The tournament will be held at Cowboy Church on LA 1 at highway 174 beginning at 9:00 am on the 28th. Tournament organizers say they will have concessions and plate lunches will be available. Get more information from Lyle Kniffin at 318-510-3523 or Chris Waters at 318-471-8287.

Office of Electronic and Continuing Education at NSU is offering Pick Up Your Brush classes on June 28th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. Participants will learn the art of painting using step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece of their own. No special or prior skill is required. Students will take home a completed painting at the end of every class. Children ages 7 – 12 years old are allowed to enroll, but a parent must accompany the child the entire class. Parents do not have to enroll unless they participate. All supplies are included. Each session will focus on painting a different object. For more information, call (318) 357-6355, (800) 376-2422 or go to nsula.edu/ece/non-credit-programs.

 

Bro Richard Kaufman asked The Journal to pass along that Martin Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from June 24th through June 29th. Sessions are 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. daily. Martin Baptist Church is at 3191 Highway 507. Phone 932-6141.

Northwestern State University’s Department of English, Foreign Languages and Cultural Studies will host a summer writing camp July 16-20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day for students ages 10-17. The fee is $100 and includes supplies and snacks.
The camp will be led by Assistant Professor Rebecca Macijeski and adjunct instructors Shae Montgomery and Oona Zbitkovskis. An end-of-session read will be held at the Arnold R. Kilpatrick President’s Residence on the NSU campus. A registration form can be found at https://english.nsula.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/Camp-Registration-Form.pdf. For more information, contact Macijeski at macijeskir@nsula.edu.

 

The possible future of run down roads was the main topic of discussion at the June meeting of the Red River Parish Police Jury. And the jury enacted an ordinance jurors hope will get those responsible for damage to public roads to foot the bill for repairs.

Several members of the police jury made comments on the current condition of multiple roads. The police jury came up with a list of roads that need to be looked into for possible repairs. Those with concern include Liberty Church Rd. and Mary St. although others that were mentioned.

The jury is still waiting on more information to come in regarding the possible take over of part of the Springville Education Center campus and the needed repairs to the courthouse before making any decisions.

The complete road ordinance, as adopted last Monday night, is included with this article. (Below)

RRPJ-Road Ordinance BOTTOM-18Jun13

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services is announcing the availability of funds dedicated to assist eligible low-income households in Red River Parish. The Journal asked Jo Lynn Sims, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury/OCS Program Coordinator/Office Specialist, when is the best time to sign up for these programs? “Anytime is really the best time to sign up.” Sims added, “Of course summer is one of the best times because the electric bills are high for about 4 months. This is very hard on our elderly residents that are on a fixed income. We assist with electric and or gas bills. Therefore, anytime of year would help the customer. We currently have 104 household enrolled in the Liheap program.”

“This is a program through LHC in Baton Rouge that assists households with electric and gas expenses. These funds are not parish funds. These are state funds.” Sims added, “Our agency assists 4 parishes with Liheap and 10 parishes with Weatherization. Most agencies assist more than one parish.”

An eligible household is one whose total income is at or below the levels listed in the table below and who have not received a previous benefit within the past six months. Applicants MUST provide, at a minimum, the following documentation at the time the application is taken:
(1) Copies of each household member’s social security cards
(2) Proof of 2018 income of all household members. If you are employed this means your last four consecutive check stubs.
(3) A copy of an energy bill (must be within the last 6 months)
(4) A current LA ID or drivers license for every household member 18 and over. You may bring a copy of the ID.
(5) Two forms of Residency-Meaning two items that have cleared the postal service in the head of household’s name with the same physical address as the utility bill.
(6) Anyone that rents must provide their lease agreement showing utility allowances and reimbursements. If it is determined additional documentation is required, the applicant will be notified at the time of application. Households reporting Zero Income must provide additional documentation. All information provided is subject to verification. Intentional misrepresentation of information may result in criminal prosecution of the applicant and anyone assisting in the misrepresentation.

If you would like more information, or to apply, please call 318-872-0880 or 1-800-872-0889.

We have already enjoyed some very hot days and it is only June! How will you keep cool? Here are some tips from the Louisiana Department of Health.

You can lessen your risk of a heat illness by the following:

Wear loose, lightweight, light colored clothing.
Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible.
Do not rely on a fan as the only way to stay cool.
Drink more water than usual. Do not wait until you are thirsty to drink water. (If you doctor limits the amount of fluids you drink or has you on water pills, ask them how much you should drink.)
Do not engage in physical activities during the heat of the day.
Stay tuned to your local news for extreme heat alerts.

Remember to check on your friends and neighbors, especially persons living alone. Keep each other safe.

These 6 Tips are printed on a refrigerator magnet. You can pick up one at the Council on Aging on Front Street.

From Lauri Lowring

Open Door Fellowship announced it would host Time Lab Vacation Bible School from June 24th through June 28th. Start time is 6:00 pm and we will go to 8:30 pm every night!

Head into the lab with Time Lab VBS 2018, where kids Discover Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Present! Imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever-a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time.

We will helps kid learn Jesus was present before and during Creation, they find him in the Old Testament, find forgiveness at the Cross, learn he rose in the Clouds and sits at the Father’s right hand, and will wear the Crown for the new heaven and the new earth.

The local veterans organization has changed the date of their June meeting. VFW Post 7287 and Auxiliary 7287 will meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. They will meet June 28th at 7:00 pm at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Ashland Road. There will be a covered dish meal. All combat veterans, their spouses and immediate family members are invited. The regular meeting schedule of the third Thursday in each month will resume in July.

Yashica Turner at the Red River Parish Health Unit reminds you, “Red River PHU is offering free flu shots through June 30th. Flu is still happening. “

Saturday night is dance night. Come to the Council on Aging on Front Street June 16th and dance to The Playmates. The band plays from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Admission is $6.00.

Three students from Red River Parish have made the President’s List at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Kambrie Rachel Bethard made the University College President’s List. Robert Y. Legrande made the Business Administration President’s List. And Ty Louis Birdsong made the Sciences President’s List. Thanks to Rhoda Bethard for the update. Congratulations scholars.

The Riverdale Academy Board has selected a new principal and new head football coach for the school. Riverdale’s board acted quickly to fill these positions that became vacant at the end of this school year.

Riverdale President Will Almond told The Journal the board met on Tuesday June 5th and made the appointments. Almond said “The new Principal is Dr. Robert Peters. He lives at Fairview and has about 40 years experience in education. Peters has been a teacher and school administrator.”

The new head Football Coach is Jared Barber. Almond said, “Barber has a background coaching in Shreveport and schools in Texas. He is a resident of Shreveport.”

Jamie Lawrence retired as Riverdale Principal at the end of the 2017-18 school year. Almond said “Jamie did so many good things for Riverdale. She brought the school to where we are now.” Lawrence told The Journal, “Now that I am retired, I will have time to work around my place and do nothing but relax for a while.”

Former Football Coach Jared Smelser also left the school at the end of the year. Almond said, “I hold Coach Smelser in high regard. He was a good coach for Riverdale, and I predict he will have a very successful future in coaching. I wish him all the best with his upcoming wedding (June 23rd) and the couple’s future.”

Both Peters and Barber will be getting to work in the immediate future.

The people desiring to establish a charter school in Red River Parish are considering their next move. The Red River Parish School Board has denied their application.

Crystal Cummins is heading the effort to get the new charter school. In a statement following the board’s vote to deny the application, Cummins said, “Although we greatly disagree with many of the areas the third party assessor mentioned in her review of our application, we will of course consider her input and discuss possible next steps with our Board of Directors.”

In her statement, Cummins added, “Our first choice has always been to work cooperatively with the Red River Parish School Board, but we also do have the option of appealing to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), which we will be one of our considerations.”

Cummins told The Journal, “We may revise the application to address some of the concerns raised by the independent evaluator. We have until June 22nd to appeal to the BESE Board.”

 

One local lawmaker was a guest this week on the Coushatta radio station to discuss the recent special session of the legislature. Representative Kenny Cox calls the budget that came out of the special session more realistic than earlier budgetary approaches. Representative Cox, of Louisiana’s 23rd House District, appeared Wednesday morning on Coushatta’s KRRP 950.

Cox said his concern is taking care of folks in nursing homes, taking care of higher education, and other essential state services. Cox said, “This is a more realistic plan for reducing government and getting back to normal.” Cox put the blame for the state’s budgetary troubles on former Governor Bobby Jindal, saying Jindal dug the state into a whole.

Concerning letters sent to senior citizens and nursing home residents in the state several weeks ago, Cox said it was a scare tactic with the talk of all the cuts. Cox said the legislature made some progress in funding TOPS for students at 70 percent. Cox added, “We have to keep our brightest kids in Louisiana. We have to take care of our folks in nursing homes. We are not asking for fat, but we need some meat.”

The title goes to AJ. AJ is the champion bucking bull and he makes his home at Bent Rail on the Esperanza Road.

Recently Rebecca Messenger and Boc Capps entered AJ in the Big Tex Classic at Denton, Texas. American Bucking Bull, Inc sponsored the event. Messenger said PBR or Professional Bull Riders also sanctioned the competition.

Shown in the picture are Boc Capps, Rebecca Messenger and ABBI representative Kyle Lewis. Lewis presented a big check and belt buckle for AJ’s first place finish.

Bent Rail Bucking Bulls moved to Esperanza Road several years. Messenger says they are going for a national title with AJ and other bulls in their heard.

Everyone wants to figure out how a magician works his magic. Is it slight of hand, or is he really performing the impossible?

Last summer kids from the parish enjoyed the illusions of Great Scott. The Red River Parish Library said he is back! Great Scott Illusions is the program next Monday. It is part of the free summer program for kids of all ages.

Upcoming programs include Jubilee Zoo on Monday June 18th and Harvey Rabbit and Friends on the 25th. Programs run through July on Mondays. On Thursdays there are games or craft projects for youngsters. Programs are at 2:00 pm and there is no charge.

This is part of the summer reading program for children. Sign up your child at the library. While you are there, get the whole list of summer events so your kids won’t miss a thing.

Quality work for your construction projects is now available in Red River Parish from Brown Home Improvements. Owner Peter Brown said, “We have been in the home improvement business for over 32 years now. I have owned and operated my current business for over 10 years.

“We specialize in Decks, porches, screen rooms, wheel chair ramps, patio covers, vinyl siding, replacement windows, fences, painting, carpentry repairs and much, MUCH, more… We are licensed and insured home improvement contractors.

“Whether you need a new screen porch to keep the bugs out, a deck for summer bar-b-ques, or a carport cover to keep you car out of the sun with a walkway to your door, we can custom design and build one to fit your home improvement needs.

“If you need a chain link fence for your pets or would like a private back yard experience, we can build a 6’ wooden fence. Metal frame gates and posts insure that your fence won’t sag or warp. High quality hardware will keep your yard secure.

“We can build a screened porch to keep the bugs off of you. Our screen rooms can be free standing or attached to your home. We feature steel security screen doors that lock and will provide years of service. Our screen porches are built with treated wood framing, fiberglass bug screens and insulated metal roofing for comfort and low maintenance.

“Custom built insulated replacement windows can be easily installed in your existing window openings with minimal expense. You can remove your old worn out windows and replace them with new insulated replacement windows that do not require changing your window frames and trim. Often they can be done in a day. Insulated replacement windows have double pane, low-e glass, double locks and new screens. They are available in many styles and colors. For security and insulation, nothing beats new insulated windows.

“We have built wheel chair ramps on mobile homes, houses and commercial buildings. It is important to have the right slope and secure handrails to ensure a safe entry and exit. We know how to build a ramp that will be safe and last for many years to come. We can pour a concrete landing at the bottom of the ramp to form a smooth transition from the ground to the ramp and build an upper landing to allow easier entry into the door. Our ramps are custom built to ADA specifications. We offer free evaluations and quotes for your project.

“Vinyl siding may be the answer to your home improvement needs. No more painting and it looks so clean and new. Insulation can be installed behind the siding to tighten up those drafty walls. Available in many colors and styles that one should be just right for your home. We can even install siding on the eaves and trim. Make your home look new again with vinyl siding and trim!

“Some times Mother Nature can deliver a nasty blow to your home. If you need a carpenter to fix some storm damage, call on us. We have carpentry and painting services to get your home back to it’s old self again. We can work with your insurance too.

Brown said, “Room additions and remodeling services are also available.” Call them for an estimate on your project. e-mail: prbrownhi@gmail.com, visit their website: BrownHomeImprovements.com or Phone: 318-208-5916

Liberty Baptist Church is having vacation bible school next week. Their program is Game On, gearing up for life’s big game. VBS will be 5:30 to 8:30 pm June 11th through 15th.

Remember the surplus sale today. The school board is holding a surplus equipment sale on the Springville campus at 1615 Jim Moore Road. It starts at 8:00 am and will last until noon. The surplus sale will be held in the old Springville Cafeteria, the Lawson Center and the Gym.

The Journal thanks the area churches who keep us up to date on Vacation Bible School and other activities. There are mission trips upcoming sponsored by several local churches. So let The Journal know what you are doing that benefits our community and others also. Take lots of pictures and send them in. Email them to TheRRJournal@gmail.com.