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Roberts awarded first RCT youth scholarship

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The first RCT youth scholarship was awarded this year to Katie Roberts, who has been a dedicated member of the RCT community for five years. Her favorite role was Miss Honey in Matilda, Jr. She was also the Secretary for the Youth Council Board this past year. Roberts will be attending Louisiana Tech this fall with plans to major in piano performance.

BIRTHDAYS

August 24 Argusta Wilson Venecea Diamond August 26 Jerron Albritton,

Younger Co-worker Tries to be Bossy

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DEAR HARRIETTE: One of my younger co-workers — who has no authority or rank over me — attempted to boss me around the other day. He told me to “get back to work and make better use of my time” while I was talking to another coworker on my break.

Workshop focusing on making, marketing bee products planned

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A free Value-Added Bee Products workshop will be offered on Sept. 6, at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, from 6-7:30 p.m. This workshop will introduce ways to make and market bee products — even in an urban environment. Special guest speaker is Amy Weeks, Master Craftsman Beekeeper at My Favorite Honey in West Monroe. Weeks has served as past president of Hill Country Beekeepers, on the board of directors of the Louisiana Beekeepers Association, as a member of the American Apitherapy Society, and as a member of Monroe’s Herb Society. The Lincoln Parish Library is located at 910 N. Trenton St. On-site registration ( sign- in) will begin at the library at 5:15 p.m., with Johnny’s Pizza provided.

Parent worried daughter started biting her nails

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DEAR HARRIETTE: My daughter used to have a bad habit of biting her nails down to the skin. Over the years, she has done much better, which is why it is worrying me now that she is back to this behavior. I don’t know what is going on with her, but I’m sure that something is wrong.

Designing Your Garden

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For better mental health

How to acclimate an adopted cat to its new home

Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes.

Did You Know?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black mold, or stachybotrys chartarum, isn’t any more harmful than other types of mold, including cladosporium, penicillium, aspergillus, and alternaria. The reputation of black mold, which can look black or greenish-black, likely has something to do with its appearance.

BIRTHDAYS

Argusta Wilson Venecea Diamond August 25 Stephanie Matthews August 26 August 28

McBride, Ware take oath of office for governor’s shorthand reporters board

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After it was announced last week by Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office that Ruston’s Janet McBride was appointed to the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, she was administered the oath of office, along with Celeste Ware, also appointed to the governor’s board. District Court Judge Glenn Fallin administered the oath to Ware, while 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson administered the oath McBride.