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Winbury Club meets; new officers are named
Thu,07/09/26-11:04AM , 200 Reads
The Winbury Club’s recent meeting was held at the home of Linda Crain.
In the photo above are the new club officers. From left to right are: Coylean Schloegel, historian; Jeannie Dillon, treasurer; Cheryl Wainwright, secretary; Jana Stafford, vice president; and Joni Brindle, president.

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Shown above are the members of the Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary clubs at the combined banquet last Wednesday.

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Franklinton and Bogalusa Rotary Clubs held a combined annual banquet
By HEATHER SEAL - Franklinton Rotary Club
Thu,07/09/26-11:00AM , 225 Reads
The Rotary Clubs of Franklinton and Bogalusa held our Annual Officer Installation this past Wednesday at Bourne’s Seafood just off of Highway10 on Highway 62 at Sheridan.
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Early Bird gold and goldstrum are deserving of super plant status
By DR. MANY HELEN FERGUSON - LSU AgCenter
Thu,07/09/26-10:53AM , 207 Reads
Each year, the LSU AgCenter names several Louisiana Super Plants. Plants chosen for this designation are expected to perform well in the state.
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The garden of jim smelley
By CECILY BATEMAN
Thu,07/09/26-10:46AM , 147 Reads
"Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years." ---- Unknown
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