Here's Washington Parish! 2014 by M & M Publishing, Inc.

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Table Of Contents Table of Contents................................................2-3 Franklinton Driving Tour...................................56-58 Map of Franklinton......................................... 57 Washington Parish...............................................4-9 City of Bogalusa..............................................10-11 Recreation.......................................................59-64 Town of Franklinton.........................................12-13 Things To Do.....................................................65-72 Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce...............14-15

Krewe of MCCA Mardi Gras Parade............ 65

Franklinton Chamber of Commerce............16-17 Fashion/Shopping...........................................20-34

Bogalusa Boat Races The Museums of Cassidy Park....................... 66 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest..................... 67 Bogalusa Main Street......................................36-37 Home & Garden Sullivan House...........................................40-51

Washington Art Association & Franklinton Community Theater........... 68 Washington Parish Free Fair........................... 69 Mile Branch Settlement ...........................70-71 Washington Parish Calendar of Events........ 72 D.A. Varnado Store......................................... 72 Medical/Dental ..............................................73-74

Bogalusa Driving Tour.....................................52-55 Map of Bogalusa........................................... 52 2 Here’s Washington Parish!

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Retirement.......................... 74-77 Worship..................................... 78 Education............................ 79-81 Restaurants......................... 82-84 Important Numbers .......... 85-86 Advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Index.................... 87

Main Front Cover Photo: Alicia Hartfield, Alicia Hartfield Creative, 985-750-5129 Photography: Joe Giaise, Giaise Photography, 601-798-8390, Home & Garden. Marsha Olderr, Mary Sergeant, Mark Olderr, Fashion Photos Writers: Mark Olderr, Chelbe Crain (Fashion) Graphic Artists: Monica Reinfeld (Lead Graphic Artist), Lacey Dardis A Special Thanks to the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce & Marilyn Bateman, Franklinton Chamber of Commerce & Linda Crain, Washington Parish Tourism Commission & Kathi Mayor; to Patty Marcombe for help in gathering photos and information about Bogalusa; to Robin Day and Bogalusa Main Street for supplying photos for Main Street; to Larry Hunt for providing historical information and photos; to Don Spiers for MCCA photos; A Big Thanks to Marilyn Bateman for all the proofing she did; to Burlon Bateman and the Mile Branch Board for allowing us to take fashion photos at Mile Branch; to Lorraine Bourn for photos and help on the Museums in Cassidy Park. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish! 3

Dear Readers, I am Richard N. Thomas, Jr., Washington Parish President. As President of Washington Parish, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our parish and hope that your visit whether vacationing or business, is all that you expected and that you will return again with family and friends to visit. Washington Parish is home to over 47,000 residents. My goal is to better ensure and preserve the quality of life in Washington Parish. Located in the southeast corner, “toe of the boot” of the State of Louisiana we are known for agriculture, timber and paper industry, watermelons and our annual Washington Parish Free Fair. Washington Parish has an abundance of communities that make up this wonderful parish. A "Sportsman's Paradise", Washington Parish is situated in rolling hills with two major rivers and is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast--offering boating, hunting, fishing, tubing, canoeing and kayaking just to mention a few of the activities available. South of Franklinton on Highway 25 is Bogue Chitto State Park, a state of the art park on 1,786 acres, with amenities for families who will enjoy camping, hiking and water activities on the beautiful Bogue Chitto River. If golfing is your sport, we have 3 courses in Washington Parish, Bogalusa Country Club is a 9-hole course, while Franklinton Country Club and Gemstone offer 18 holes and open daily for your convenience. We hope you would consider making Washington Parish your new home; we have two school systems, Washington Parish Schools and Bogalusa City Schools, along with Bowling Green School, Ben’s Ford Christian School and Annunciation Catholic School. Washington Parish is also home to Northshore Technical Community College. Washington Parish has two major hospitals, Bogalusa Medical Center and Riverside Medical Center, offering great medical care for our surrounding communities. Our industrial and commercial sector is growing daily with small and large businesses making Washington Parish their home. We are thankful for the investments that they are making in our parish and the opportunity for growth and employment for our residents. As Parish President and a lifelong resident of Washington Parish, I am proud of our parish and the people who reside here. Community leaders and organizations are working together to move our parish forward. I hope that you have a great experience while visiting our parish and that you will come back to visit us again.

Richard N. Thomas Jr., President Washington Parish

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**The Adventure Cyclying Association Southern Tier Route runs through the middle of Washington Parish.

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Washington Parish Statistics TAXES

EDUCATION Some College

Individual Income Tax

9th to 12th Grades

No parish/city income taxes in Louisiana. The Louisiana State marginal tax rates of 2%/4%/6% places them in the attractive company of some of the lowest state income taxes in the country.

18.0%

Under 9th Grade

13.8%

8.6% 7.8%

College Bachelors

43%

Property Tax

5.0% 3.0%

According to www.tax-rates-org, “Washington Parish has one of the lowest median property tax rates in the country . . .”

College Associates

High School Diploma

College Masters

INCOME

16.8%

13.8%

Less than $10,000

$10,000$19,999

$20,000$29,999

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12.3%

9.4%

13.8%

8.7%

5.9%

1.5%

1.0%

$30,000- $40,000- $50,000- $75,000- $100,000- $150,000- $200,000 $39,999 $49,999 $74,999 $99,999 $149,000 $199,999 or more

Washington Parish Statistics EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR

1.1%

2.3%

4.0%

4.7%

0.7%

16.8%

2.5%

6.9%

1.3%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting

Utilities

Construction

Manufacturing

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Information

Finance, Insurance

Real Estate, Renting & Leasing

1.8%

1.0%

14.4%

17.4%

1.1%

4.6%

7.7%

11.4%

0.12%

Healthcare, Social Assistance

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation,

Accommodation, Food Services

Other Services Except Public Administration

Public admin.

Unknown Classification

Professional, Admin/Support, Educational, Scientific, Waste Management, Technical Remediation Services

2010 Population: 47,101 Most statistics provided by Louisiana Economic Development (except as noted) latest reported statistics available: 4th Qtr 2012.

CLIMATE/AVERAGE TEMPERATURE

WEEKLY PER CAPITA EXPENDITURES PERSONS LIVING IN HOUSEHOLD Food ......................................................... $49.49 Housing..................................................... $62.68 Apparel and services ................................... $11.50 Transportation............................................ $53.61 Health-care ................................................ $21.34 Entertainment............................................. $16.37 Personal care products and services.............. $4.49 Reading ...................................................... $0.84 Education .................................................... $5.25 Tobacco products and smoking supplies ........ $3.48 Miscellaneous .............................................. $4.29 Cash contributions....................................... $11.65 Personal insurance ...................................... $2.40

Winter59 degrees Summer92 degrees Avg. Annual Temp66.4 degrees Avg. Annual Rainfall61.7 inches Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish! 9

Dear Readers, Welcome to Bogalusa! I hope you will find the "Here's Washington Parish!" magazine useful and informative, whether you are a citizen of our city or visiting or relocating to our fine community. The City of Bogalusa is at a crossroads from our storied past, to our bright future. Ever since our virgin pine forests caught the attention of the Goodyear family of New York, we have been a city whose economy was driven by forest products. Today we are proud that International Paper operates a paper mill and converting plant in Bogalusa. While forest products are still a major driver of our economy, we have become a regional center for healthcare. Our local hospital offers a variety of healthcare specialties and we are tremendously proud of the Rural Family Practice residency program that trains competent and dedicated family physicians to serve in rural and often under-served populations. We look to this combination of programs to establish Bogalusa as a premier health-care center for southeast Louisiana. I am proud to be the mayor of this city where family, friendships and faith are our cornerstones. Our faith community is strong and diverse, our people are friendly and our community is like a family. We are proud of our Northshore Technical and Community College, Sullivan Campus, which is one of the fastest growing schools of its size in the nation. We are educating our community today for the jobs that will drive our city’s economy tomorrow. You will find a variety of shopping experiences from the nationwide concerns such as WalMart to small locally owned shops and restaurants. Just the names will make you smile, “The Green Goat” and the “La Petite LaRiche” are two of our shops with intriguing names and you will find wonderful eateries throughout city. Every door you enter, will lead you into a friendly place that will make you feel at home. We are bordered on the east by the Pearl River which offers many recreational opportunities. Many parks and playgrounds are present in our City. Cassidy Park’s new performance pavilion and the implementation of an exciting, forward looking master plan will transform our park. The park is home to some of our most revered festival events such as Festival in the Park, Wild Game and Barbeque Cook-Off, Christmas in the Park and our newest festival, the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival. Add to that the festivity of a Mardi Gras parade that is the culmination of the Carnival season and a Fourth of July Celebration with a pageant, parade and fireworks, and you have got small town living at its best. We have much to be thankful for in our City. We are working hard to protect our investments, create new opportunities for our citizens and investors and make progress in providing economic opportunities and improving our quality of life. As Mayor, I pledge to always work to promote our City and to Build a Better Bogalusa. Sincerely, Charles E. Mizell Mayor 10 Here’s Washington Parish!

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Dear Readers, The Town of Franklinton, located on the banks of the scenic Bogue Chitto River, is home to about four thousand people. The settlement dates from the year 1819 when its founder, John Bickham, donated thirty acres of land on which to create a permanent parish seat for the newly created Washington Parish. It was not until March 7, 1861, however, that Franklinton was officially chartered by the signing of the Louisiana Legislative Act 96, incorporating Franklinton as a town. Franklinton has retained its unique small-town, authentic Southern atmosphere while welcoming new citizens, new industry and improved infrastructure. Our citizens, because of their churches, schools, businesses and neighborliness, along with the dedication and forethought of our former and present leaders and citizens, take pride in calling Franklinton their hometown. Franklinton is a diverse community with an ever-widening economic base. From local entrepreneurs to mid-size industry, modern public and private schools, and a medical community which includes family and specialty practitioners, clinics, home health agencies, providers for the care of both our elderly and mentally challenged citizens and a modern, full-service inpatient hospital, Franklinton offers a quaint, but vibrant community for its citizens. The opportunity for worship is very evident in our community with a wide variety of denominations offering services for the spiritual growth of our children, youth, adults and senior citizens. The people of Franklinton are very proud of the influence their town has had on the history of Southeast Louisiana, and rightly so. By acknowledging and preserving our past we take an important step in solidifying our future. Franklinton boasts of seven structures that have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures include Franklinton High/Jr. High School, the Greenlaw House, the Knight Cabin, the Robert H. Babington House, the Sylvest House, the Thomas M. Babington House and the D.A. Varnado and Son Store/Museum. A very active art, cultural and recreational area, Franklinton is the home of the nation's largest free fair, the Washington Parish Free Fair. Thousands of residents and visitors are welcomed to "The Fair City" each October for four days of entertainment, food, crafts, rodeos, carnival rides, an authentic pioneer village and just plain fun! The beautiful, pine tree-laden grounds along Mile Branch are used throughout the year for other cultural activities, such as the Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas Celebration, and as walking and running paths. The Varnado Store Museum in the downtown area, offers rotating exhibits along with permanent historical artifacts of interest to local residents and visitors. Children and adults have access to a modern library at the Franklinton Branch of the Washington Parish Library. The library, is expanding its computer availability and genealogical information, and is drawing patrons from near and far. The Washington Parish Art Association, the Franklinton Community Theater, and various, social and service clubs and organizations enhance community involvement and social opportunities for Franklinton's citizens. The recently completed Bogue Chitto State Park, located six miles south of Franklinton, is one of the state's "Premier Parks". Camping and meeting facilities, picnic areas, a children's water park, fishing areas and canoe and tubing services bring locals and tourists to the park and to our town for fun and relaxation. As you see, we have much to be thankful for in our community. As our forefathers did, we must continue to be diligent and wise in regard to the growth of our town and the opportunities afforded our present and future citizens. As your mayor, it is a privilege and honor to serve the citizens of Franklinton. Let us continue to "Make Franklinton Better Together". Sincerely, M. Wayne Fleming Mayor of the Town of Franklinton 12 Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish!

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BOGALUSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-- MEMBERS-2013 ADAMS, JIM & ASSOC. ALL CARE EYE CENTER ALLIED MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AMERACARE HOSPICE/ HOME HEALTH AMERICAN LEGION POST #24 ANIMAL CLINIC OF BOGALUSA ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL AUGUSTINE, RAMONA B & B PETROLEUM, LLC BANNER FORD BASS CONCRETE BEN’S FORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BILL MCGEHEE INSURANCE, INC. BINO’S SEAFOOD, INC. BLACK, ROBERT J., Atty.-Judge BODYPARTS, LLC-Limb/Brace BOGALUSA, CITY OF BOGALUSA COUNTRY CLUB BOGALUSA CREDIT, INC. BOGALUSA GRILL/EVENT CENTER BOGALUSA INDEMNITY CORP. BOGALUSA MAIN ST. BURGER KING-DUNAWAY FOOD CABLE SOUTH-MEDIA 3

(formerly Charter Communications)

CAMELLIA HOMEHEALTH/HOSPICE CAPITAL ONE CARDIAC REHAB CENTER

(Spine & Joint Clinic/Back on Track)

CARE PHYSICAL THERAPY CARNEY’S FURNITURE & APPLIANCES CASSIDY PARK MUSEUMS CENTER POINT ENERGY CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK COAST COPIERS COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. COOK-RICHMOND FUNERAL HOME DAILY NEWS, WICK COMM. DAVIS PRODUCTS CO., INC. DEIRDRA’S FLORALS DELTA PRINTING CO., INC. DOUBLE D MEAT CO., INC. DUNAWAY’S EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS EGAN HEALTHCARE-NS, INC. ENTERGY ESMA’S ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES FARM BUREAU-WASH. PARISH FIRST NBC

FIRST PENTICOSTAL CHURCH FLORIDA PARISHES JUVENILLE DETENTION CENTER FOOD DEPOT GAYLE’S JEWELERS, INC. GENCO’S AMUSEMENT CO. GOLDEN PEAR, LLC-Kurt & Judy’s GRAHAM, ONEITA-City Council GREEN GOAT TRADING CO., LLC HARRELL, WILLARD-Artist HOPE HOUSE-Children’s Advocacy IMAGE WORKS/SIGNS, GRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL PAPER (formerly Temple-Inland) KAYA’S KREATIONS LEE FINANCE LEMAIRE, MITOU-DDS LEWIS, R. BRADLEY-ATTORNEY M & M PUBLISHING MAGEE FINANCIAL MAGIC CITY ICE MARIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTE McDONALD’S-BOGALUSA MCKENZIE RV SALES MEHLE, CHARLES R. JR.-DDS MILES, JOE & SONS, INC. MILLTOWN CABINETS MOORE & JENKINS INSURANCE MT. HERMON WEB TV MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH NAPA AUTO NECO, LLC NELLIE BYERS TRAINING CENTER NIELSEN’S CITY DRUG STORE NIELSEN’S PHARMACY/ Medical Equipment NORTHSHORE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Sullivan Campus PARISH COMPUTER SOLUTIONS PARKER, GARY A.-DDS PATTON’S SAUSAGE CO., INC. POOLE-RITCHIE FUNERAL HOME RCC-RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER REAL RECORDS, INC. REED, WALTER-DISTRICT ATTY. RESOURCE BANK RESTHAVEN LIVING CENTER ROTARY CLUB OF BOGALUSA

SIMMONS HWY. 21 S. FLEA MARKET SIMMONS MOVING & STORAGE SONIC OF BOGALUSA SOUTHEAST LA HOME HEALTH SURGICAL EYE ASSOCIATES THE FIRST THERAPEUTIC CONCEPTS, LTD. TIMBERLANDS TIME & TEMPERATURE of Washington Parish TRACTOR SUPPLY CO. TRAVELERS REST MOTEL TRAVIS’ GROCERY UNITED WAY OF S.E. LA Serving Washington Parish WALMART-BOGALUSA WASHINGTON PARISH PRESIDENT Richard “Ned” Thomas WASHINGTON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE-Randy Seal WASHINGTON PARISH TAX ASSESSOR-Jimbo Stevenson WASHINGTON PARISH CLERK OF COURT-Johnny Crain, Jr. WASHINGTON PARISH TOURISM COMMISSION WASHINGTON TV WBOX-AM/FM WEDF-Washington Economic Development Foundation WHITNEY BANK YMCA YOYO’S BAR, GRILL, RESTAURANTS YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU/CASA ZELLCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ZESTO OF BOGALUSA ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

2013 Board of Directors: President: Robin Day 1st Vice-Pres: Marsha Hunt Adams 2nd Vice-Pres: Greg Castorena Secretary: Ramona Augustine Treasurer: Jerry Bailey Board Members: Rev. Bob Belknap, Tina Lobrano, Dru McMillan, Monica Moses, Billy Potter, Regina Runfalo, Stephanie Spikes, Kim Venier Here’s Washington Parish! 15

Franklinton Chamber Membership List

Boyd, Hoyt “Chick” Brannan, Kasi - Attorney Brian E. Taylor Tax & Accounting Services Bogue Chitto Tubing Center Brooks, Karen Brumfield, Ronald J. Burger King - Dunaway Food Service Burris, William H. – Attorney CableSouth Media III Café Bouchee’ Capital One Bank Care Physical Therapy

Cargill Animal Nutrition Circle T Farm Supply Citizens Savings Bank Corkern, Ginger Crain and Sons Funeral Home Crain Funeral Home Creel Insurance Crown Auto Sales Darwin Sharp Construction Davis Products Co. Decorating Showroom Direct Wireless

Jones Ready Mix Ken Knight Creative Photography King’s Unique Beauty Salon & Boutique Knight Law Offices Knight, Judge William J. (Rusty) Kuhn, G. Wayne – Attorney Lacox Leader Printing and Office Supplies Lee Finance of Franklinton Legal Shield Little Feet Boutique Louisiana Castle Magee Autoplex Magee Financial

M&M Publishing Market Max Maurice Magee Furniture McCormick, Mike McDaniel, Bobby McDonald’s – Thomas Mgmt. Group McGuire, Lawrence and Claire McNeal Investment Group Mike’s Flooring Minda B. Raybourn CPA Monograms Plus Moore and Jenkins Insurance Moseley’s Jewelers Murphy Bateman Building Supplies

Northshore Links.com Orman and Bickham Real Estate Our Renthouse Equipment Parish Credit Parish Disposal Pizza Inn - Southern Pizza Co. Pizza Pete’s Popeyes - Premium Food Concepts Posey, Aubrey Resource Bank Richardson, Thomas-CPA Riverside Medical Center Riverview Apartments Rotary Club of Franklinton

Adveon Solutions Allen and Frederick - Attorneys Allstate – Chauppetta Insurance Agency Andre, Irvin and Kathy ARB - Blossman Petroleum, Fair City Oil, Main Street Shell Associated Hearing Banner Ford Bickham, Inc. Bill McGehee Insurance Bogue Chitto Canoeing and Tubing Booty, Loretta

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Dirt Cheap Egan Healthcare of Northshore Eleventh Ave. Garage Enterprise Rent-A-Car Era Leader - Franklinton Publishing Excel Home Health Fair City Fitness Fair City RV Sales and Service Family Medical Clinic of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Farm Bureau First Finance Co. of Franklinton Foret, Dr. Gerald Forshag’s Drug Store

Franklinton Area Economic Development Foundation Franklinton Association for Challenged Citizens Franklinton Country Club Franklinton Title Bureau & Insurance Agency Franklinton’s Grill Fred’s #1665 Gallaspy, Dixie Gardner Realtors/Folsom Office Glen’s Electric and Security Glendale Properties Good Samaritan Living Center

Rural Franklinton Water Corp. Rx Remedies Shedd, Tom Silver Creek Campground Smith, Phillip CPA Southeast Louisiana Home Health Spencer, Charlotte State Farm Insurance Subway Sunshine Equipment Surgical Eye Associates Sweetpea Farms Tate’s Tax Service The Salvage Store #2

Thigpen Concrete Materials Town of Franklinton Truxillo, Terrence H., D.D.S. United Way of Washington Parish Varnado Store Museum Washington Educational Association Federal Credit Union Washington Parish Assessor Washington Parish Clerk of Court Washington Parish Council on Aging Washington Parish Government Washington Parish School Board Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Washington-St. Tammany Electric Coop

Graham’s Quality Auto Grand Isle Shipyard Gueldner, Jeremy H & R Block Hall’s Hardware Heritage Manor Hillcrest Baptist Church Home and Garden Club Home Instead Senior Care Hunt Brothers of Louisiana International Paper Jackie’s Corner Jeanna Wheat’s Swimming Pools & Spas John Burris Web Design

Waverly Club Wendy’s WFCG 107.3 – Southwest Broadcasting Whitney National Bank Winbury Club Zaunbrecher Treadaway Law Firm Zellco Federal Credit Union Website: www.franklintonlouisiana.org E-Mail: franklintonchamber@ franklinton.net Phone: 985-839-5822 Address: 1051 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438 Here’s Washington Parish! 17

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Written by Chelbe Crain Photos by Staff Photographer

"It's in!!!" Brittyn Miller is smashing with her Southern Marsh hat, Frat Collection tee, Big Star shorts and Yellow Box shoes. Send Meggie Merritt in, Coach! With her Columbia fishing shirt, Big Star shorts and Yellow Box shoes. You can point with pride Taryn in your Next level pocket T, Silver Jean shorts and Rocker Dog shoes. Clothes from Apple's Ltd.

hat’s old is new again for 2013! We are seeing lots of different patterns, fabrics, and trends back from the 60’s and 70’s this year, and it seems like they will follow into the Fall as well. Get ready to pull out the high-waisted hot pants, pleated skirts, and polyester tops. Summer time is in full swing and so are the fashions! Ask anyone what the biggest pattern of Winter 2012 and Spring 2013 was, and they will tell you CHEVRON print, otherwise known as Missoni Print in the fashion industry. This zigzag like pattern has shaken up the fashion world like no other! Everywhere you go, you are sure to see something in the popular pattern. But, is it a closet staple, or just a trend that will fade away soon? We aren’t quite sure of the answer, Continued Next Page

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"You came to the Rodeo on a scooter?" Natalie Dodds is ready for the rodeo in a yellow and paisley dress by Umgee with a pair of tan Volatile cowboy boots. Kaleigh Fitzgerald makes the scooter cute in a monogrammed tank top by Comfort Colors and a pair of running shorts by All for Color with silver and rhinestone Yellow Box sandals. Clothes from Dunaway’s.

but we will assume that it will just be a trend. So, we would suggest not to be filling your closet up with everything chevron! Keep it simple and have a few tops and maybe a dress in the pattern in case of a trend fade-out. Another popular pattern this year is Aztec print. The Western looking print is beautiful in most any color combination. It even looks good in a neon color combo! You will find it made into dresses, tops, and tunics. This pattern is very bold! But, bold is definitely IN! Stripes have been said to be unflattering, especially horizontal stripes. In 2013, that myth is no more! It is all about choosing the right size stripe and the right cut for your body shape. You are Photo Top Right: Life's a stroll in the park at Mile Branch Settlement when you're dressed in coral colored Downeast Highway 1 ankle jeans, an oatmeal oversized top by urban mango and Shoes of Soul nude sandals as Jessica Jenkins is. Meagan Wheat is feeling pretty breezy in her Coveted Clothing coral top complemented with a Nikibiki turquoise cami, Downeast Highway 1 white jeans and coral wedges by Qupid. Clothes from WildBlu Boutique. Brandi Phelps is avoiding cabin fever by sitting in style on the Knight Cabin porch at Mile Branch in her cut out black top by Mimi Chica and her white crocheted lace shorts by Miss Behaving. Whitney Ramshur's royal blue dress by Umgee would be perfect for many occasions. Clothes from Miles High Style.

going to be seeing stripes a lot this Summer, horizontal and vertical. Black and white, pastel colors with white, and even bright colors are popular color combinations for apparel with stripes. If you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get past wearing horizontal stripes, try putting on a long necklace. It will help break the stripes up and it will make the look seem more elongated. The most popular fabric for tops and dresses right now is polyester. There is something about it that is so feminine! The blousy, sheer material is ver y light-weight and is made for dressy or casual tops, dresses, and sometimes even pants. It is a go-to fabric for ever y season because of its versatility. Having a nice polyester sleeveless top, paired with colored skinny pants and a pair of sandals makes for a casual Summer outfit. Continued Next Page

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Changing the look up for Winter? Try a long sleeve polyester top with a colorful pattern, paired with your favorite pair of jeans and boots makes for a stylish Winter outfit! Spring of 2013 has shown us that many major fashion hits from the 60’s and 70’s are back once again! We will start with one of the biggest comebacks, the palazzo pant. We started seeing the trend again earlier this year. The wide-leg, flowy pant comes in solid colors, but the most popular kind to wear is the br ight, bold patter ns . If you choose to wear the bold pattern palazzo pant, choose to go with a simple, solid colored top to keep the look under control. Another look we have seen a lot this year is high-waisted shorts, (AKA Daisy Duke’s--hot pants). We find that the best way to pull this look off is to tuck your top into the shorts. If it is a loose-fitted top, Continued Page 24 Photo Top Left: Jessica Jenkins makes the organ at Half Moon Baptist Church sound a little sweeter when she's dressed in her coral colored Downeast Highway 1 ankle jeans, an oatmeal oversized top by urban mango and Shoes of Soul nude sandals. Meagan Wheat may be turning more heads than pages in her Coveted Clothing coral top complemented with a Nikibiki turquoise cami, Downeast Highway 1 white jeans and coral wedges by Qupid. Clothes from WildBlu Boutique.

Sydney is sporting a GILDAN t-shirt with a zebra applique and she's ready for tumbling or play. Clothes by Dunaway's.

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Although she isn't Greek, Meggie Merritt looks like a Greek goddess in her stunning Yahada Maxi! Clothes from Apples, Ltd.

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"We didn't do it Officer!" Who couldn't believe you Brittyn Miller, dressed in your Frat Collection tee, Big Star Shorts and Yellow Box shoes? Taryn is simply too cute to not believe her in her Next Level pocket tee, Silver shorts and Rocker Dog shoes. Clothes from Apples, Ltd.

pull the ends out a little to give it a blousy look. If it is a tight-fitted top, just leave it tucked in. You can wear a nice wedge, or sandal depending if you want to dress it up or dress it down. Maxi skirts and dresses have made a huge comeback, especially for Spring and Summer. Many people like to wear them because they are comfortable, versatile, and they come in many different materials and patterns. We would suggest that when wearing a maxi skirt, wear a tight-fitted top and tuck it in for the best look. Some other big trends this year are fringe, embroidery, laser cuts, crochet, and lace. You will see fringe mainly on sleeves, and the bottoms of tops and dresses. Embroidery around the neckline of a top or dress adds some dressy detail. Laser cut pieces make it easier to show off unexpectContinued Next Page

Equally at ease at a garden party or a night on the town, these ladies are rocking these dresses. If you want to see it in black & white, look no further than Meggie Merritt's Esley dress. Brittyn Miller is looking hot in her red Umgee one-shoulder dress. Taryn is cool in her mint green strapless My Michelle sundress. Clothes from Apples, Ltd.

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Taryn's beautiful blond tresses are accentuated by her black & white chevron Roxy dress and her Rocker Dog sandals. Clothes from Apples, Ltd.

ed color combinations. Tr y a laser cut top with a funky cut pattern in it; add a pop of color underneath with a camisole or tank top. If you like more of the Hobo look go for a crochet cropped top or vest! Crochet in bright colors is a great way to change up the look, because you usually see most crochet in an ivory or cream color. Always keep something lace in your closet! There is nothing more feminine on a lady than lace! Keep the look classic with white, ivory, or black colored lace. Lace is great for par ties, showers , Sunday church, and the holidays! Whatever trend(s) you choose to try, make it your own! Come August, stores and boutiques will begin filling their sale floors with Fall/Winter apparel. You will see a lot of trends from last Fall back again. For colors, it will be jewel-tones, and warm Continued Next Page

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earthy colors. Heavier materials will be used, as usual for the Fall season. A fabric that we have not seen in quite a few decades is going to be metallic yarn. You will be seeing it on dresses, tops, jackets and even shor ts (yes, shorts!).If you want to try the look during the colder weather, wear a pair of opaque tights under the shorts. Add a pair of heels for a dressed up look. Last but not least, lets talk about the Washington Parish Free Fair. We all know that going to our Free Fair is unlike going to any other fair in the country (or at least in our opinion). There is never a better time to showcase yo u r Fa l l s t y l e , t h a n a t t h e Washington Parish Free Fair. It is almost like a fashion show in itself! It is not unusual for girls to bring a change of outfit for every day and night of the fair. Over the years, October Fair weather has become much Continued Page 28

Who says swinging can't be fashionable and fun at the same time? Wyatt and Sydney are about to fly into orbit well dressed in their school uniforms provided by Dunaway's.

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Natalie Dodds is right on time in her flowy black and white chevron print tank by Umgee, a pair of gold skinny jeans and black and rhinestone braided sandals by Yellow Box. They say time waits for no man and maybe Kaleigh Fitgerald won't wait either because she looks so good in her denim and cream sheer dress by Umgee and her Yellow Box brown wedges. Clothes from Dunaway's.

Sydney is ready for school in her plaid Annunciation jumper by Tulane and a white peter pan shirt from UNIVERSAL. Clothes from Dunaway's.

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School's out at Mt. Hermon school in Mile Branch Settlement!" Brandi Phelps is ready to run out the door in her cut out black top by Mimi Chica and her white crocheted lace shorts by Miss Behaving. Whitney Ramshur is checking up to see what Britney's doing and looks good in her royal blue dress by Umgee. Clothes from Miles High Style.

warmer than usual. That being said, daytime styles at the fair have also changed. It is more common to see girls wearing more casual, cool outfits during the day, and dressier outfits at night,(and when we say dressier, we are talking about dress jeans and your finest pair of boots!). A great night time outfit for the fair would be a long sleeve top with a faux fur vest over it. Pair the top and vest with a nice pair of skinny jeans, (preferably skinny jeans with rhinestone’s on the pockets) and a fine pair of boots, or booties! Cowboy boots are a southern staple! But, suede or leather boots also look good and are comfortable for walking. Lots of accessories are a must for nighttime Fair scene as well, whether it’s a dangly pair of earrings, stacked bracelets, or a long, layered necklace. Another great Fair look is a cute sweater dress, paired with boots. Make your look more interesting by wearing a pair of boot socks with your boots. This look is very unexpected and it looks great when you can see a Continued Next Page

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Photo Top Right: Bankston General Store never looked so good! Whitney Ramshur is wearing an on trend color block top of mint and coral by Yoyo's, paired with white pants by C L Jeans. Brandi Phelps is wearing a mint green Tyche chevron print dress. Clothes from Miles High Style.

small hint of the socks sticking out of the top of the boots. You can never be over-dressed for nighttime at the fair! When it comes to trends, remember not to go overboard buying like crazy just because it is the hot new thing. It will eventually go out of style, and faster than you think! There will always be the next big pattern, style and trend coming out! Just make sure to keep the classic fashion staples in your closet at all times, a little black dress, a little white dress, a good pair of jeans and a fabulous pair of nude heels! Always be yourself when it comes to styling your outfits. Showcase yourself by letting your clothes speak for you.

Jessica Jenkins brings a weathered door to life dressed in her Aztec neon top with her coral pants. Clothes provided by WildBlu Boutique.

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Don't check out at the Bankston General Store until you check out how great Meagan Wheat looks dressed in her solid green dress with cream neckline by Under Skies. Jessica Jenkins is not exactly chopped liver as she sparkles in her green diamond print dress with fringe sleeves by C.Luce. Clothes from WildBlu Boutique.

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s n a Je

By Savannah Holmes

"I have often said that I wish I

had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes." – Yves SaintLaurent Have you ever walked into a clothing store and been overwhelmed with the numerous pairs, washes (rinse wash, stonewash, dirty wash, acid wash, destroyed, white, black, gray or colors), and styles of jeans to choose from and wondered, "which pair will look best on me, or will this style flatter the BCBG boots I just bought?" If jeans were only as easy as buying groceries (avoiding the cereal isle of course)! Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to find jeans that fit your body type; or deciding to try a new style that you saw Jessica Alba wearing in this month’s Cosmo and getting them home, realizing that this was not the best choice for you. Well you are not alone. Before jeans became incorporated into our everyday attire, they were simply sturdy trousers worn by workers, especially in the factories during World War II. After James Dean popularized jeans in the movie "Rebel Without a Cause", wearing jeans by teenagers and young adults became a symbol of youth rebellion during the 1950s. Because of this, they were sometimes banned in theaters, restaurants and schools. During the sixties the wearing of jeans became more acceptable, and by the seventies it had become general fashion in the United States, at least for casual wear. Jeans are now incorporated into ever yone’s wardrobe young and old. Some work establishments even allow employees to wear jeans on Fridays. Continued Page 33

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Not just another brick in the wall. Madison Simmons stands out in her coral top and skinny blue jeans. Clothes from Apple's Ltd.

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Boot Cut:

Boot cut jeans look great on any body type: petite, curvy, athletic build, straight throughout the hips and thighs or tall. A boot cut jean works well with a fabulous pair of boots, wedges or even flip-flops because they fit slim through the thigh and then widen at the knee. They are by far the most popular style.

Straight Leg:

Straight leg jeans are made to fit women who have balanced proportions between waist, hips and butt. This fit accentuates your waist, flatters your curves and lengthens your silhouette all without gapping, pinching or revealing. They are slim in all the right places and straight to the ankle.

Aren't you two looking peachy? Whitney Ramshur is wearing an on trend color block top of mint and coral by Yoyo's, paired with white pants by C L Jeans. Brandi Phelps is wearing a mint green chevron print dress by Tyche . Clothes from Miles High Style.

Skinny Leg:

Skinny leg jeans are perfect for women with straight hips, narrow thighs and a flatter tush. This fit remains extra slim throughout the hip and thigh on down to the ankle. You always want a skinny jean that is not too tight at the waist so you can still breathe and remain fashion-forward in the process. If your jeans are too tight in the waist, they tend to create a (hate to use this expression) muffin top where they meet your waist.

Legging Fit:

Legging fit jeans are extreme skinny leg jeans. They stay skinny from hip to hem and are typically made of stretchy denim because if they weren’t, you’d be walking around like the ‘rusty ole Tin man.’ They stop where a cotton legging would end, right above the ankle (think Audrey Hepburn at the beatnik with Fred Astaire in Funny Face). I know this may sound like an oxymoron, but these are your comfortable skinny jeans.

Boyfriend Fit:

Boyfriend jeans fit straight and relaxed through the seat, thigh and leg. They are made to wear low on your hips for a slouchy, comfortable look. This is definitely a look we borrowed from the boys. Boyfriend jeans look great no matter your shape or size. These are perfect for your relaxed t-shirt and jean days. Here’s Washington Parish! 33

Photo Top Left: Heading to school? Sydney is ready for school in her plaid Annunciation jumper by Tulane and a white peter pan shirt from Universal. Wyatt is ready for school in a pair of khaki pants by Dickie and a button up white oxford shirt by Universal.Â Clothes from Dunaway's.

Bottom Photo: No, this isn't High Noon, it's Fashion at the Fairgrounds! Kaleigh Fitzgerald is relaxed in her sheer cream top and matching peach shorts by Umgee along with her Yellow Box brown sandals. Natalie Dodds could be a stylish long tall Texan in her peach dress with lace overlay by Blu Pepper and sandals by Rampage. Clothes from Dunaway's.

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BOGALUSA

Columbia Street in Bogalusa is

a Designated Main Street area with the 300-500 blocks being designated a historic district. Columbia Street was a thriving commercial district in earlier times. Today we see a different mix of businesses. The longest continuous business on Columbia Street is Gayle’s Jewelers. This family owned business has been open on Columbia Street in Bogalusa since 1951. Gayle’s is always the go-to place for gifts to commemorate a special occasion. With the work of Main Street volunteers and the City of Bogalusa and the willingness of building owners to offer incentives for locating on Columbia Street, we are bringing back some of the bustle that has made Columbia Street the Heart of our community. As a result of the incentives, Highway 21 Signs has moved to Columbia Street and we are anticipating the grand opening of the Green Goat in September. There are signs of progress everywhere. For more information on how you can join our Columbia Street Main Street District and bring your business to the heart of our city please contact: Robin Day, Main Street Program Manager 427 Columbia Street Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985-732-4681 Email robin.day@bogalusa.org

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Columbia Street

MAIN STREET Events are planned year round in our Columbia Street district. Check out the schedule for 2013 and 2014. July 4 - Independence Day Parade sponsored by the American Legion Magic City Post 24. November 1 - Harvest Fest A happy celebration for children and adults featuring games, music, local crafts, classic cars and delicious food. November 28 - Annual Lighted Christmas Parade This annual event begins on Columbia street and winds through the streets to Cassidy Park, where it heralds the opening of Christmas in the Park. November 30-December 1 - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the Season Street Stroll showcasing our local merchants throughout Bogalusa and Washington Parish. Juried craftsmen, local merchants, food vendors & musicians will be on Columbia Street along with Santa Claus for your shopping & entertainment. March 1, 2014 - Krewe of MCCA Parade 1:00 p.m. The largest Mardi Gras Parade in a city of our size in the world. March 14, 2014 - Bead Towne Community Art Project opens featuring artworks, classes, and exhibits from the collective endeavors of schools and volunteers from across Louisiana. The exhibit features over 100 huge mosaics composed mostly of recycled Mardi Gras beads. For more events check out the City of Bogalusa website at www.bogalusa.org

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SALON TANNING SPA FITNESS

HL Brownstones mission is to enhance one’s mental and physical aspects by providing the opportunity for lifestyle changes surrounded by a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. In 2007, the spoken ideas and rough sketches became the reality of a long-term vision of Holly Cotton and Larrilyn Hickman. They foresaw a facility that offers family fitness and personal enhancement for all age groups at times convenient for everyone. Their passion for success and strong faith has allowed them to press through seemingly impossible conditions. Construction of the facility began in early 2008. The initials HL stands for Holly and Larrilyn. Brownstone reflects the image of total body from tanning to toning. HL Brownstone offers a range of salon, tanning, spa and fitness services. By offering services that appeal to a broad audience, HL can offer competitive packages that should be able to fit any budget. When you first enter HL Brownstone you will be impressed by its sleek, modern appearance. HL is such a great idea--they offer salon

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services, tanning, spa treatments, massages as well as 24-hour access to fitness. If you want to improve your body, this is a great place to join. Imagine getting great salon services such as styling, hair coloring, texture treatments and hair extensions from qualified beauty professionals. Before or after your hair session, you can further enhance your appearance by taking advantage of tanning beds or a VespaSpa spray tan. HL just doesn’t end there though. Manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, waxing, facials/ bacials and body wraps are all offered to complete the beautiful look you’re trying to achieve. Being relaxed allows your beauty to really shine. Erase some of the cares and stresses of your hectic day by pampering yourself with a massage. There is no one size fits all here—you’ll have a choice of Brownstone’s Signature Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, “Stone” Massage, Reflexology or a Stress Reliever. Try one or try them all; release that tension built up in your muscles and body tissues. To get yourself started on the

road to the best body you can be, you can use HL’s fitness assessment services. They will weigh you; take body measurements; and calculate your body fat percentage, BMI and Risk Ratio. You can put yourself on your own fitness program or join a fitness group. If you feel like you need additional coaching, sign up for personal or group training. There are multiple fitness experiences that are available as well. Check out the Zumba Cardio/ Strength exercises, Nitro, Stretch and Flex, Pole Fitness or Circuit Training. If you seek to improve your health and also enjoy the benefits of self defense, HL’s Martial Arts Fitness might be just the thing. So, if you’ve been looking for a full service body care establishment, HL Brownstone is the place. Holly and Larrilyn have put together a personal care mall, all under one roof. You don’t have to drive to New Orleans or fly to LA or NYC, HL Brownstone is in Bogalusa, LA.

Set deep in the pine forests of

Washington Parish, about one-anda-half hours north of New Orleans, Studio in the Country stands strong as one of America’s last historic recording studios. Studio in the Country (SITC) was conceived by engineer and Bogalusa native Bill “Bleu” Evans and designed by Bleu, Tom Hidley of Westlake Audio of Los Angeles, and George Augspurger. Bleu, Ron Balmer and other local Bogalusans oversaw construction and the studio opened in 1973. The 1970’s decade was the golden era for many legends and Studio in the Country rocked with hits. The gold single, “Carry on Wayward Son,” by Kansas, along with four of their gold and/or platinum albums were recorded at SITC. Stevie Wonder’s “Journey through the Secret Life of Plants” double album, Professor Longhair’s “Rock’N’Roll Gumbo” album, Maze’s gold album, “Inspiration,” The Neville Brothers’ 1978 eponymous debut (produced by Jack Nitzsche), Clifton Chenier’s Grammy-winning a l bu m , “ I ’ m H e r e ,” T h e Wi l d Magnolias’ 1974 eponymous debut and their “They Call Us Wild” album, Louisiana Leroux’s hit song “New Orleans Ladies,” and albums by Betty Davis, Mandrill, Pete Fountain, Louis Prima, Willie Nelson, Perry Como, Doc Watson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Wayne Newton are

Making Stars in the Woods among just a few of the greats that were recorded at the Studio in the Country. In 1980, the studio was sold to engineer Gene Foster, who carried on the tradition of recording great music for almost two decades. Marilyn Manson, Blues Traveler, Cinderella, Jimmy Buffet and Zebra continued to rock the studio with certified-gold and platinum music. The diamond-selling “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack was done in part at the studio. The renowned Japanese band, The Privates, recorded there, as well as Tony Joe White and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, who recorded his Grammy-winning album “Alright Again” at the studio. Bogalusa native Debra Farmer purchased the studio in 1997 from Gene Foster who continued to consult and engineer at SITC. Hurricane Katrina ripped through SITC like a bad riff in 2005, but Debra and Gene oversaw the studio’s restoration, including refurbishing the vintage Baldwin nine-foot concert grand piano. SITC re-opened in the fall of 2007 with the upgraded capability of digital ProTools in addition to its pure signature sound of analog audiotape. During that restoration period, Benjamin Mumphrey was added on as the chief engineer and gen-

eral manager in October 2007. Jay Wesley was added as an engineer and tech in 2009. In addition, renovations were completed on the Studio House in 2010 and the 1990 AMS-brand recording console was replaced with a fully-restored 1975 Neve, model 8068. Great music has always been the thing at SITC and they continue to record exceptional tunes. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Ani DiFranco, The Afghan Whigs, Anders Osborne, Great Lake Swimmers, Garage A Trois, Soul Asylum, Haarp, Supagroup, Dash Rip Rock, Jello Biafra, and Cyril Neville with Allen Toussaint are just a few of the amazing artists who have recently recorded at SITC. The tradition of wonderful musicians and great music are part of the incredible vibe artists feel when they come here. When you want to concentrate on your art and make your music real, there is no better place in the world than the forests, ponds and fields deep in the country around Bogalusa, Louisiana. Great people and idyllic lodging facilitate the process by putting the artists in the right state of mind as they work. Studio in the Country has been making great music a reality for 40 amazing years and the future looks incredible from where they’re sitting . . . . Studio in the Country.

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The Sullivan House Living Comfortably in History

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ndoubtedly the grandest company-built house in Louisiana is the one the Great Southern Lumber Company erected in Bogalusa for William Henry Sullivan, its vice-president.”1 The Sullivan House, referred to as “Official Quarters” by workers at the mill, is located in an area of Bogalusa, LA known as “Little Buffalo” or “Buffalotown,” because so many of the Great Southern Lumber Co. managers that lived in these homes came from Buffalo, NY. The managers’ homes were located close to the mill so the managers would be close to their work. The current owners, Catherline and Bobby Gerald, are only the third family to own this incredible home. The Gerald’s have two children, Bobby Harlon and Sheila (Rick) Olinde, and one grandchild, Brock Gerald, who have called this house their “home” at one time or another. The Gerald family purchased the home in 1978 and have been remodeling and restoring the home ever since. The previous owner of the Sullivan home, the last member of the White family to live in the home, had become infirm and she stayed primarily in what is now the kitchen and butler’s pantry located on the first floor. After the last member of the White family died, the house sat empty for several years. Even during the last years people lived there, little maintenance had been performed. As a result, restoring the grand old home was a monumental task Continued Next Page to say the least! 40 Here’s Washington Parish!

Written by Mark Olderr. Photography by Joe Giaise, Giaise Photography, except as noted.

The Gerald’s first order of business after their purchase of the home from the White’s estate was to shore up and replace the roof. They also had to replace some rotten siding on the exterior of the home. All that work had to be done before they could even attempt to restore the interior of the home. By 2005, the Gerald’s had pretty much restored the house the way they wanted inside and out, but of course that was the year Katrina hit. Although the Gerald family rode out the storm in the basement of the home (which, they said, they would never do again) and came through unscathed, the home did not survive the storm unscathed. A huge oak fell through the roof into a second floor bedroom. The tree had landed on a bed but during the first night after the storm, the huge tree rolled and eventually ended up damaging the kitchen. After the storm, the Gerald’s rolled up their sleeves and started restoration . . . . again. As you drive up the hill toward the home, the ca. 1907 home’s 7,000 square feet set on two and a half acres, with its eight bedrooms and four and one-half baths, is impressive just on its size alone, but its beauty is undeniable. The classic white siding on the house accented with green shutters, the Colonial Revival2 symmetry of the central house with its balanced dormers and chimneys and its massive, three-bay colossal order gallery all add to its charm. Continued Next Page

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Bobby Gerald told me that Mr. Sullivan would have workmen from the mill paint the front of the house every year. As a result, there were layers upon layers of paint on the columns and on the siding on the front side of the home. When Mr. Gerald and his laborer started scraping, there was so much paint that no matter what they tried (including using hammer and chisel) they couldn’t make a dent on the myriad layers of paint. As a final resort, Mr. Gerald used a sandblaster to remove the paint! It worked.

I walked through the front door into the front parlor, now called the living room. The heart pine wood flooring found here and throughout the home was from some of the first trees harvested from the ocean of virgin longleaf pine located around Bogalusa. Each piece of flooring in the house had to be laboriously hand stripped of the many layers of varnish and wax to reveal the exquisite heart pine flooring that you behold today— another herculean piece of work. The delightful warmth of the living room comes from the dark rich tones

of the flooring, woodwork and some of the Victorian furniture, which are softened by the softer hues of pinks, tans, greens and beiges found in the silk drapes, the large area rug, lamps a n d d e c o r a t i ve i t e m s . T h re e Victorian pieces of furniture, upholstered in a nice pink pastel hue, are not only comfortable but also easy on the eyes. Acquiring the many pieces of Victorian furniture was easy because Mr. Bobby and Miss Catherline owned an antique store in Bogalusa at one time. They told me about two ladies who would sell them rugs for the store. Besides having the rug business, the two women also had a school that taught stitching. The magnificent rug now located in the living room was entirely hand stitched by these two women and students from the women’s stitching classes! The distinctive fireplace at the end of the living room has a cozy, little attached bench, great for curling up, getting warm in the winter and enjoying a book. Right next to the Continued Next Page

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fireplace is one chair of a set, the “Lady’s Chair”—it has no armrests and allows the woman’s flowing dress or hoop skirt to elegantly drape over the chair. On the opposite side of the room is the “Gent’s Chair”—this chair has armrests, which conceivably allows the Gent to pontificate on his many virtues to the Lady. In between the “Lady & Gent” set is a “Courting” loveseat. This loveseat maintains a space between the man and woman that is close enough to allow courtin’ but far enough apart to be respectable. Another gender related furniture is the Grandmother’s clock3 located in the corner of the room. On either side of the loveseat are two matching Victorian porcelain lamp fixtures that sit atop piecrust side tables. The lamps’ porcelain, painted with soft greens and pinks, is complemented with the buff tone of the lampshades. Besides the Victorian lamps, an impressive 10-lamp, crystal chandelier provides ample light for the room. In addition to the Victorian furniture, the heart pine flooring and the silk drapes we’ve looked at, there are other elements in this room you will find used throughout the home. On the front wall of the living room hangs a Patty Bannister painting-the Gerald’s are avid collectors of Patty Bannister. Each of Bannister’s paintings, and you will see many, is matched to the room. So in the living room, the painting depicts a girl sitting by what looks like a front window. Another common feaContinued Next Page

Grandmother’s Clock with Gent’s Chair to the right, Living Room. Photo by Staff Photographer.

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ture in the house is Miss Catherline’s extensive collection of delicate porcelain dolls. In the living room, the dolls reside in a curio cabinet, but you will see porcelain dolls of all sizes in many rooms. The elegant wall sconces are another common element--on the first two floors you’ll find silver plated sconces and on the third floor, the servants’ quarters, you’ll find brass sconces. Walking through the pocket doors from the living room into the dining room, I am impressed with the dining room table with room for ten. Equally impressive is the huge silk area rug that the table sits on. That rug was so soft I was tempted to take my shoes and socks off and just run around on it. Gorgeous silk drapes go well with the rug and the dark tones of the wood furniture in the room. A 10-lamp crystal chandelier, that matches the one in the living room, provides stylish light. The impressive fireplace mantel in the dining room had to be built by the Gerald’s because the original dining room mantel was gone when they bought the home. A huge gilded mirror sits above the mantel and reflects the light from the chandelier. In the corner of the dining room there is a large antique punch bowl. A number of cut glass bowls sit on either side of the punch bowl. Miss Catherline explained that these thick cut glass bowls were hand cut!

Plate holder in Dining Room. Photo by Staff Photographer.

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Hand cut china in the dining room on sideboard. Note the Patty Bannister painting of three girls around a table with one holding a cut china bowl. Photo by Staff Photographer.

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Those craftsmen had to possess amazing skill to make such deep cuts. If you go beyond the dining room you’ll enter a bright little room that serves as the breakfast nook. The soft yellow paint and the white furniture along with the large rectangular window that brings the outside in made me feel energized just walking into the room. Miss Catherline would have loved to put new furniture in this room but the original furniture was constructed in the room after the room was already built and won’t fit through the door. If we go back through the dining room and living room we will cross into what is now the music room. When the Sullivan’s lived in the home, they would host balls in this room and called it the ballroom. There is a huge rectangular opening in one of the walls that I asked Miss Catherline about that and she told me the band or small orchestra would set up on Continued Next Page

This original light fixture from the W.H. Sullivan house has never been replaced since its installation when the house was built. Photo by Staff Photographer.

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the landing and play. The opening, of course, allowed music to flow through the ballroom. In the current music room there is an impressive Chickering grand piano set up in the corner. The Chickering piano, similar to one bought as a gift for Mr. Sullivan by the millworkers, in this room originally came from a Jewish synagogue in New Orleans. In the corner opposite to the Chickering grand there is a rosewood Dunham square grand piano that originally came from a German orphanage in New Orleans. Rounding out this impressive piano collection is the Steinway upr ight grand piano that sits next to the fireplace. The many impressive silk floral arrangements are another distinctive feature of the music room. There are similarly impressive floral arrangements located throughout the house. One item I forgot to mention before is the picture rail and the elegant goldenrod rosette picture hangers found throughout the house. Although you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it much today, picture rail was a common feature in Continued Next Page

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Silver wall sconce. Photo by Staff Photographer.

Bed was purchased from Otis Elevator family estate; loveseat in front of the bed purchased from the Campbell Soup family estate.

many homes of that era. You could hang your artwork without putting holes in your plaster. Off the music room is a unique guest bedroom. The stained glass windows around the top of room let in abundant, soft natural light, but stained glass doesn’t make this room unique. On one wall there is a bench seat and underneath the bench seat is a hidden space and that is what sets this room apart. The Sullivan family reportedly used the hiding space during the violence that accompanied the unrest associated with attempts to unionize the mill in 1919. The bed in this guest bedroom is remarkable for its massive size but

also because it came from the Otis Eleva tor family es ta te. Miss Catherline noted that the small loveseat at the foot of the bed also had an honored lineage—it came from the Campbell Soup family estate. The bathroom off the bedroom had this amazing tub—it had to be eight feet long! The tub was original to the house along with the marble sinks. The home’s finished plumbing, although over 100 years old, would give modern plumbing fixtures a run for their money. The sunroom, loca ted jus t beyond the music room, was just a Continued Next Page

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side patio when the house was constructed. The sunroom was built as an addition and another sunroom was built above it on the second floor. In her first floor sunroom, Miss Catherline has created a very feminine parlor/TV room. White sheer drapes, two loveseats with white throws, a white chaise lounge chair, and a pink loveseat speak to stylish

comfort. The light color of the glossy wood flooring is a perfect complement to the soft colors in the room. Another fun thing about the room is the huge, fully decorated Christmas tree that is left up year round. As a historical note, when William Henry Sullivan died, his family used the sunroom as the viewing room. The people entered through the

door on the front of the sunroom, paid their respects and then exited through the door on the back of the sunroom. Right above this sunroom on the second floor is a second sunroom and that room has been turned into a man cave for Mr. Bobby, Bobby Har lan and grandson Brock. Equipped with the prerequisite big screen TV and recliners this space rocks for the guys. Since we are up on the second floor, let’s go all the way to the opposite end of this floor to the bedroom that had the tree fall through it during Katrina. Miss Catherline believes this bedroom may have served as a nursery because of the curious little bathroom located at the end of the hall from this bedroom. This bathroom may contain one of the smallest toilets ever—perfect for small children. Right next to the little bathroom is Miss Catherline’s sewing room. Originally the Sullivan’s used the room as a ladies dressing room. There would have been plenty of room here for several ladies to change their clothes and freshen their makeup. Let’s move down the hall to the master bedroom. The master bedContinued Next Page

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room is a stunner from the impressive burgundy silk drapes with gold tassel tiebacks and white sheers to the massive bed with its matching duvet and pillow shams. The burgundy tones are complemented by the deep reddish browns of the heart pine flooring. Three of the Sullivan family bedroom suite pieces of furniture are located in this roomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the dresser, the highboy and the vanity. Across from the bed is a needlepoint covered, rosewood chair with a burgundy ottoman nearby to rest your feet. The chair and ottoman are grouped around the fireplace for cold winter nights. The round table to the left of the fireplace is covered in Battenburg lace, which was originally owned by a former Miss America. Miss Catherline bought the lace from an estate sale in New Orleans and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it in many rooms. The light and deep pink silk flower arrangement is the perfect counterpoint to the burgundy in the room. The attractive white mantelpiece rests on two fluted Corinthian columns. Above the mantel is a stunning Patty Bannister painting. On the mantel is a pair of turtledoves and two pieces of Capodimonte covered dishes and a Victorian ceramic figurine. The curio cabinet to the right of the fireplace contains a collection of glazed ceramic bird figurines Continued Next Page

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Bobby Harlon’s room. The bed was a part of Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan’s original bedroom suite.

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including cardinals, chickpeas, bluebirds, swallows . . . you name it. The detail and painting of the birds is textbook perfect. The bird figurines are also found throughout the house. Above the bed is an antique Hunter fan; these fans,found throughout the house, are original. Hunter only started to produce fans with the GE motor found in these particular fans in 1906, so these fans were cutting edge technology when they were installed in 1906-07. Mr. Bobby used the“Fan Man”in New Orleans to restore the fan and add lights to the fixture. Walking into the master bathroom is almost like walking into an addition—it is huge. Most of what we see is original to the house—the cabinets, the subway tile, the marble, the sinks and the shower. If you look inside the shower you’ll not only find the showerhead above the head but you’ll also find nine other bodyspray showerheads just like those that Kohler advertises on TV now. The only difference is that the Sullivan’s were enjoying this shower experience more than one hundred years before the rest of us! The master bath offers ample, yet discreet, natural light with their many stained glass windows. The tub’s magnificent eight-foot length could even handle Shaquille O’Neal’s 7’1” height. The toilet is discreetly and fashionably hidden by a burgundy silk drape, which matches the drapes in the master bedroom. The bed from the Sullivan’s original bedroom suite, which used to be in the master bedroom, is now found in a guest bedroom. As a historical note, the Sullivan bed was custom made so it didn’t match any modern mattress or box spring sizes. When the mattress and box spring needed replacement, the Gerald’s had to have them custom manufactured. Therefore, when the Gerald’s purchased a Tempur-Pedic mattress they had to change beds. Bobby Harlon's former room is located right down the hall from the master bedroom and has undergone a feminine transformation since its LSU and Saints décor days. Delicate pink silk drapes with white sheers are just one hint of the room’s femininity. The canopy bed is outfitted with a white frilly-edged canopy, a white lacy cutwork duvet and white frilly-edged bed curtains. The whiteContinued Next Page

sheer draped vanity is topped with three delicate porcelain dolls. Two more porcelain dolls and a Victorian figurine lampshade sitting on the nightstand further enhance the feminine quality of the room. Miss Catherline’s artistic talents can be discerned from her selection of art, figurines and furnishings throughout the home, but she is an artist in her own right. If you look at the two wonderful paintings on the wall next to the bed in this room, you’ll be looking at two paintings created by Miss Catherline herself! There are little surprises all over the house. If you go outside the room into the hallway there is a petticoat table. The mirror under the tabletop allows ladies to make sure their petticoats weren’t showing. On this floor’s hallway and on the third floor hallway, the Gerald’s created two “galleries” to show off some of their amazing art collections. Mr. Bobby jokes that if I ever drive by the house in the future and I see the windows all covered, I’ll know where they hung more paintings. Most houses in the area didn’t have electricity until the 1940’s but this house had running water and electricity, supplied by the Great Southern Lumber Co. mill, since its construction in 1907. You’ll find the original brass electrical outlets and switches all over the house. Miss Catherline even showed me one outlet near the ceiling in the second floor hallway that could be converted to a light socket. Before we leave the second story we have to step out on the balcony and take in the gorgeous view! The balcony was extended five times by the previous owner and had a bathroom and two rooms at one time! The Gerald’s restored the balcony to its previous glory and it is stunning. The servants’ quarters were located on the third floor and included three bedrooms. One of these rooms would make the neatest nursery. The

white iron bed is covered in an embroidered baby blue duvet cover over a white embroidered bedspread with embroidered bed curtains. Although now occupied by two stuffed bears, the baby carriage to the left of the bed was actually used to cart Brock around when he was a baby. This room is loaded with baby cradles, baby baskets, stuffed toys and even a child’s bed. You could probably set up a sizable day care nursery with no problems in this room. The Sullivan house from top to bottom was befitting for a man who was larger than life. William Henry Sullivan built the world’s largest sawmill. He created a town of thousands of peo-

ple from nothing. Mr. Sullivan was urged to run for governor but didn’t want to leave Bogalusa. When Mr. Sullivan married Ella Rose Salmen, the newly married couple received so many gifts (worth $1.35 million today) they had to be sent back in a boxcar. Sullivan was a man of superlatives and if you live in Washington Parish, Sullivan’s legacy is visible every day. A part of his legacy and important part is the Sullivan house. It is a testament to his energy, intelligence and vision. It is a reminder that great things are possible when people make things happen. I hope you have enjoyed viewing this house as much as we have. As I leave the house and drive out past the guesthouse4 I am impressed with the restoration of this living piece of Washington Parish history. We applaud the dedication and incredible efforts of the Gerald family in restoring this classic American home! Job well done!!! 1. 2. 3. 4.

Jessie Poesch and Barbara SoRelle Bacots (Eds). (1997). Louisiana Buildings 1720-1940, Historic American Buildings Survey, Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University Press. Vernacular version The Grandmother clock differs from Grandfather clocks only in its shorter height. Bogalusa's first fire station at one time.

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DRIVING TOUR Driving Tour locations are marked with a D and the number of the Tour location that it corresponds with. Some locations are on the Points of Interest and the Driving Tour. Example: City Hall is listed as D1 for the driving tour, but is also listed as 1. on the Points of Interest.

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Bogalusa Driving Tour D1. 202 Arkansas Ave., Bogalusa City Hall, Built in 1914, this dignified building serves a beautiful reminder of an age where the virgin pine seemed to be limitless. Designed by architect Rathbone Debuys, this Classical Revival building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

D2. 208 Georgia Ave., St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. The church was built as a gift from Orlo J. Hamlin, a Director of the Goodyear Lumber Company and one of the original investors in the Goodyear Lumber Co.

Take a right onto Austin St. and you will come to D3. Bogalusa Depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is not currently in use. The railroad made the lumber industry possible. Without the railroad there would be no way to get the lumber to market. The New Orleans Great Northern Railroad was incorporated on Jan. 27, 1905 in Louisiana and the Crescent City Construction Company, owned by owners of the Great Southern Lumber Company, had the contract to start construction from Slidell north to Bogalusa.The rail yard was much larger than what is seen now. It took in all the area of Shopyard Square and more. Take a right onto Louisiana Ave. (before the D4. Freight Office).

Take a right on Memphis, go one block and take a left on Mississippi, go one block and take a right onto Masonic Dr. where you’ll see the D5. Masonic Temple. The Masonic Temple was originally used as the Bogalusa High School before 1920. The lodge’s interior was finished off with Bogalusa heart pine, which makes for an amazing place to have lodge meetings.

Take a left on Alabama Ave and then take the next left, on Lexington Ave, the next street is Mississippi Ave. (Because of limited space, there are no specific homes on Mississippi Ave. on this driving tour. There are wonderful examples of 1920’s stucco homes from 309 – 329 Mississippi Ave. as well as many fine examples of bungalow style houses further up the street.) Drive one block to Louisiana Ave. and on your left before Louisiana Ave. is D6. 328 Louisiana Ave., W. Gibbs Dorsey Home, this was the home of a former Mayor of Bogalusa before the city’s incorporation in 1914 and was built in the “aughts,” early 1900’s. Gorgeous woodwork inside as well a nicely landscaped lot are attributes of this fine home. Here’s Washington Parish! 53

Take a right on Louisiana Ave. drive five blocks and veer right onto Virginia D7. 1218 Founder’s Dr. Built in the 1940’s. This was the former home of Charles Goodyear, Jr. Prior to the house being built, the property was also the location of Charles Goodyear Sr.’s cabin. D8. 1336 Founder’s Dr., Another mayor, Ivan Magnitzky, built this home in the 1940’s. Magnitzky was the resident manager of the New Orleans Corrugated Box Co. and Gaylord Bags.

D9. 1646 Piney Branch. This striking Tudor home was originally built for managers of the Gaylord Company.

D10. 1500 Young’s Rd. This restful location is located behind Bogalusa Country Club. Originally, it was the home of Mr. V. Young, a Gaylord Mgr. and was built in the 1940’s.

D11. The Ponemah Cemetery was so named in 1914 by the Bogalusa Cemetery Association. William Henry Sullivan and Elizabeth Sullivan, the “Father and Mother” of Bogalusa, are buried here. Built in the days when segregation was the norm, the Ponemah Cemetery served only white people when it was first built and the Bogalusa Cemetery served only black people. Segregation started at birth and continued in the great beyond. Strangely enough, people of Italian descent were also buried in the Bogalusa Cemetery for many years after they had immigrated to the United States and come to this area to work. From the Ponemah Cemetery take a right onto Louisiana Ave. (Hwy. 10) and take a left at N. Columbia St (Hwy. 21). On your left will be The Bogalusa Country Club. D12. The Bogalusa Country Club, 1003 Mississippi Ave., The nine-hole, semiprivate course was part of the original plan for the Magic City. Everyone was treated equally on the course so if there was a group of managers, or even the Goodyears would have their turn along with everyone else. 54 Here’s Washington Parish!

Continue down N. Columbia St., and then take a right on Fiorenza Dr. Take a left on Richmond St. This turns into S. Columbia. Follow S. Columbia St. and on the right side of the street right before E. 4th St. is The Redwood Theater building. D13. The Redwood Theater, S. Columbia was the location of the Bogalusa “theater district.” Meyer Berenson arrived in Bogalusa in 1906. A couple years later, after Meyer’s first store failed, his brother Elias moved to Bogalusa and together they built the Berenson Department Store on S. Columbia St. This store was a big success. In 1929, they put up two theaters, The State Theater first and then The Redwood Theater. There was another theater that was a big competitor of the State Theater, called The Ritz Theater, which was also located on S. Columbia. The Redwood is the only building of the three still standing. Larry Hunt pointed out the window on the second floor (see photo) as a means of ventilation for the projector operator. The old projector produced massive amounts of heat and the window was kept open to encourage airflow through the projector room. Go one block beyond The Redwood Theater and take a right on E. 5th St., then take a right on Ave. U. Follow Ave U until it deadends on S. Columbia. Take a left on S. Columbia St. and then take a left on Willis Ave. At the intersection of Willis Ave., Cumberland and Ave. B is the interesting Diamond Jubilee Mural. Take a right onto Hwy. 60 (Cumberland) and left on Okechobee. On your left will be a grassy field that looks like there could have been a football field, well it was. At the time it was used, it was billed as one of the top football stadiums in the state of Louisiana. D14. Site of the Redwood Bowl. This area was also the site of White’s Wood Products, which made broom handles, washboards and furniture. The Bogalusa Cannery was also located in this general area as well. Go back onto Cumberland and take a right onto Willis, on your right, you will see: D15. Site of the First Sawmill, City’s Founding—the first sawmill was operated out of tents and milled lumber used in construction of the new town and the new company buildings. Go a little further on Willis and on your right you will see: D16. Cassidy Park and the Museums of Cassidy Park, the Museum of Native American Culture and Pioneer Museum. These museums have extensive, sophisticated exhibits, which give visitors a good sampling of what Pioneers may have seen and a snapshot of Native American life.

Continue down S. Border and take a left on W. 3rd St., take a left on Plaza St. and on your left you’ll see D20. the YWCA, completed 1918, was a gift from Florence Goodyear Daniels in memory of Florence’s mother, Josephine Looney Goodyear, and D21. YMCA, which was a gift from Frank Goodyear, on behalf of his father. If you take a left on Ave B, immediately on your left is the D22. U.S. Post Office. James A. Wetmore designed this impressive Colonial Revival building. Construction on the building began in 1930, in the heart of the Depression, and originally served as the Bogalusa Federal Building.

Go back to Willis and take a left, pass the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce (which has an extensive array of brochures and information on the area,) take a right on Ave. F and a sharp veer to the left on S. Border (the next street on the left). Go up the hill and on the left you will see: D17. Former Mayor William Sullivan’s home, The Sullivan Home, built in 1907, is set on a large wooded lot. The house is a symmetric, two-and-a-half-story frame edifice, which combines elements from the Colonial Revival and Queen Anne styles. The Colonial Revival characteristics may primarily be viewed from the house's exterior; these characteristics include its three-bay colossal order gallery, the front door, the ballroom, Palladian window motif, and dormers. The most architecturally significant Queen Anne feature of the house is its rigid, mannered style. The workers in the town came to refer to the home as "Official Quarters." It is located in a section of town called "Little Buffalo" or "Buffalotown" since it was the residential district where many of the company officials who had come from Buffalo, New York, had their homes.

Also part of Little Buffalo are D18. The former house of D.J. Wade and further down S. Border on the right hand side is

another impressive home, D19. this one was Dr. E.E. Lafferty’s home.

Take a right on Ave. B and on the right is D23. Goodyear Park. The “Magic City” plan, created by Harvey Murdock, and modified by the Goodyears, included plans for several parks, the largest of which was the Goodyear Park. Right across from the park are two churches: D24. The Elizabeth Sullivan United Methodist Church. Named for the “Mother of Bogalusa,” Elizabeth Sullivan, the Elizabeth Sullivan United Methodist Church was built in 1907 D25. The Annunciation Roman Catholic Church’s original building was built in 1907. The present building was constructed in 1927. The copper-clad dome atop the bell tower gives the church an historic Gothic look. One of the building’s distinctive features is the set of stained glass windows. If you take a right on W. 5th St. and drive two blocks to Ave. D, you will see D26. First Presbyterian Church. Built in 1907 and dedicated in 1910, the church has gone through many modifications and enlargements. One of the building's most defining features is its impressive bell tower. Take a left on Ave. D and drive down to W. 6th St. and take a right, drive two blocks and you’ll see D27. First Baptist Church. The current church building was completed in the 1950’s. The light sandstone colored brick and limestone along with the Norman Gothic arch really make this handsome building stand out. Families from the church donated the pretty stained glass windows, which are another distinctive feature of the church. Here’s Washington Parish! 55

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3. Mary Burris House, Ca. 1935. 4. Smith House, Ca. 1930, Built by prominent dentist.

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5. Breland House, Ca. 1919, Original owner E.Y. Breland. 56 Here’s Washington Parish!

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7. Hallie Love House, Ca. 1910, First Girl Scout Leader in Franklinton. Expression teacher (Speech) in public schools in 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.

8. Williams House, Ca. 1930, Lumber Company owner and sawmill operator.

11. Franklinton High School, Ca. 1938, on the National Register. First Franklinton High School burned in 1937. This building, which now serves as the Franklinton Junior High School, was built in 1938.

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12. Robert H. Babington House, The Robert H. Babington House is on the National Register. The house now houses a bank. 9. Stella Magee, named the Mile Branch Settlement (located at the Washington Parish Fairgrounds).

13. William James Burris, Ca. 1930, descendants own Burris Mill. 10. Bateman-Ellis, Ca. 1900, First owner A. Magee, Annie Gatlin owned and operated a tavern on the Bogue Chitto River for many years.

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POINTS OF INTEREST 1. Washington Parish Council 2. Washington Clerk/Court 3. Washington Parish Sheriff 4. Washington Parish Tourism 5. Franklinton Chamber of Commerce 6. Franklinton Town Hall 7. Franklinton Police Dept. 8. Franklinton Junior High School 9. Washington Parish Library 10. Franklinton Elementary School 11. Franklinton Primary School

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12. Franklinton Resource Center 13. Franklinton High School 14. LSU Ag Center 15. Washington Parish Fairgrounds 16. Washington Parish Industrial Park #1 17. Washington Parish Industrial Park #2 18. Franklinton Country Club G.C. 19. Franklinton Airport 20. Town of Franklinton Boat Ramp

Heyward St.

Ind ustr ial P ark #2

18 Franklinton Country Club Golf Course

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Franklinton Airport

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14. Magee House, Ca. 1940, Original owners Willie Eugene and Clara Magee.

Varnado House

Denman House

15. Thomas M. Babington, Jr., Ca. 1930, Earl Brown, former Mayor of Franklinton lived in the house for 50 years. 16. Thomas Babington Sr., Ca.1900, Formerly the McGehee Clinic for over 50 years., sold to Dr. McGehee in 1945. The Babinton family was very much involved in the commercial development of Franklinton. 17. Hall's Hardware & Building Inc., Ca. 1939, Formerly St. Charles Creamery, current owner is cousin of D.A. Varnado, Willie Mae Varnado Smith. Her husband Hall Smith, served on the Police Jury for many years. 18. Hammon Richardson House, Site of the first fair in 1911, this was also the location of a slave graveyard and the old hanging tree. 19. M. M. Moore House, Ca. 1930, Grandfather of the owners of Moore-Jenkins Insurance Company. 20. M. M. “Bud” Magee House, Ca. 1914. 21. Wood House, Ca. 1900.

28. Varnado House, Ca. 1900, still used by the relatives of D.O. Varnado for family gatherings.

37. Denman House, Ca. 1906, Built by Greenlaw but owned by Dr. James Denman. Ott House

29. Rock House, Ca. 1938, Owned by the Waverly Club, the oldest women’s club in Franklinton. Served for many years as the home of the Franklinton Library. 30. Masonic Lodge No. II. 31. Masonic Lodge No. I, Ca. 1906. 32. Robert Babington House, Ca. 1901.

38. Ott House, First owned by Magee Ott, attorney. Monroe Maggie House

33. Sylvest House, Ca. 1925, Murphy Sylvest was principal of the Franklinton High School.

22. Pierce House, Ca. 1900. Johnson House

Welch House

39. Magee House, Ca. 1909, Natalee Magee’s parents built the house, Natalee was a 3rd grade teacher in Franklinton for years until her retirement. 40. C. Brumfield House, Ca. 1920. 23. A. G. Johnson, Ca. 1940, Prominent Insurance Company owner; his wife, Bobbie, was a promoter and organizer of the Mile Branch Settlement.

Cone House 34. Welch House, Ca. 1932, Owner and operator of shoe repair store in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.

24. Johnson-Lucchesi House, Ca. 1907. Carter House

35. Stringfield House, Ca. 1908 D.H. Stringfield, Superintendent of Education. 41. Cone House, Ca. 1915. Greenlaw House

Maurice Magee House

25. Carter House, Ca. 1908, Home of Judge Carter for many years, owned by Haley Carter. 26. Cecil Addison Burris House, Ca. 1915. 27. John Addison Burris House, Ca. 1904, home of the First Mayor of 36. Greenlaw House, Ca. 1906, on the Franklinton. National Register. 58 Here’s Washington Parish!

42. Maurice Magee House, Ca. 1907, Founder of Maurice Magee Furniture, which is still in operation today. 43. Smith House, Ca. 1912.

RECREATION Washington Parish is truly a sportsman’s paradise (as Louisiana

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BOGALUSA

MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA

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LOUISIANA

Vancleave

10 Fairhope

10 NEW ORLEANS

FLORIDA

Perkinston

BIKE ROUTE

Gulf Shores

Pensacola

Tourism claims,) but women and children are very much included so it’s more of a sportsperson’s paradise. The claim certainly holds true for hunting and fishing, but also for many recreational activities and sports. This area boasts amazing sports programs for kids in a variety of sports including baseball, soccer, football, and more. The area’s softball leagues are full of participating teams of men, women and coed. For this area, sports becomes a family affair with parents driving kids with younger siblings in tow to weekend tournaments. Football borders on a religion. You can fish all year long, and I’m not talking about sitting on a slab of ice in a little shack in the winter either. The hunting manias here are deer hunting and turkey hunting. There are parks located around the parish and in towns. There is an amazing state park, which recently opened— the Bogue Chitto State Park. A new recreational facility is being set up north of Franklinton. Boating the Pearl River is very popular. Check out the Bogalusa Boat Races on the Pearl, (7/27-7/28 & 9/21-9/22). A national bike route, set up by the Adventure Cycling Association, goes right through Washington Parish. For more detailed information about this route, go to www.adventurecycling. org. There are three golf courses in Washington Parish so if you’re into hitting the heck out of unoffending little white orbs, you’re in good shape. Tennis courts are also available.

Tangipahoa

Southern Tier Bike Route Map

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Parks

Ave B Ballfield

Fairground Park RV CAMP

PROPOSED ATOKA RECREATION PARK

Cassidy Park

25 HWAY

NA HIG

LOUISIA

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BALL FIELDS Y NIT MUENTER M CO C

Playund Gro

BasketBall Pavilion

Water Spray Park

BALL FIELDS

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SOCC FOOTBER/ A FIELDSLL

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The proposed Atoka Recreation Park would include soccer/football youth boys softball fields, adult softball fields, youth girls softball fields, concessions stands, restrooms, playgrounds, water spray pads RV spaces, walking/bike trails, outdoor basketball & more.

Bogue Chitto State Park

A t Bogue Chitto State Park, visitors will experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana. The 1,786-acre site includes small streams, cypress tupelo swamps, a hardwood forest, upland forests and a rolling landscape.

Overnight visitors will find accommodations from tent camping to RV camping to cabins overlooking the bluffs. For larger groups and family reunions, the park offers a group camp and a conference room.

Hours of Operation: Site is open daily. Gates open at 7 am and close at 9 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and at 10 pm on Friday, Saturday and days preceding holidays. April-September, entrance station is open 8 am to 7 pm; October-March, entrance station is open 8 am to 5 pm

Fricke's Cave, which -- despite its name -- resembles more of a gorge, possesses delicate sandstone spires created when water erodes the surface underneath pebbles. The pebbles remain perched atop the spires, while over time water splashes on the sandstone surface, forming the two-foot tall fingers of sandstone that shoot up from the now-lowered surface. Boardwalks have been built, so that visitors can admire the sandstone creations from afar, as the formations are too delicate to allow visitors to walk amongst them. Fourteen miles of equestrian trails wind through some of the most interesting topography of southern Louisiana, with the trailhead located near Fricke's Cave. A day trip to Bogue Chitto State Park will be a full one, with a river perfect for canoeing or kayaking, 11 lakes stocked with a variety of freshwater fish, a water playground, numerous picnic pavilions and an outdoor classroom. Directions: From I-12, take US 190 north to Hwy. 25. Travel approximately 20 miles, then turn right onto State Park Blvd. Entrance to the park is 1 mile on the left. GPS Coordinates:N 30.767527983, W -90.1573070.

Entrance Fees: $1 per person; Free for Seniors (62 and older) and children age 3 and under.

Bogue Chitto State Park Franklinton, Louisiana

17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839-5707 or toll free (888) 677-7312. For reservations, call 1-877-CAMP-N-LA (877-226-7652) toll free. Email: boguechitto@crt.la.gov Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish! 61

Golf Courses Washington Parish

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Bogalusa Country Club Bogalusa Country Club facility in Bogalusa, LA is a 9-hole regulation course; the course offers 2,783 yards of golf for a par of 36. Bogalusa is a private equity facility golf course with a 'Accompanied By Member' guest policy. The golf course was part of the original “Magic City” plan created by the Goodyear's for the city of Bogalusa.

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Franklinton Country Club The 18-hole course at the Franklinton Country Club features 6,470 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.7 and it has a slope rating of 116. The course’s new management is refurbishing the course step by step from the interior of its clubhouse as well as maintaining and upgrading holes.

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Gemstone Plantation Country Club The 18-hole Gemstone Plantation Country Club course south of Franklinton is a 6,657-yard course. This beautiful public course rating is 72.5 and it has a slope rating of 128. This is the newest course in Washington Parish and was opened in the late 1990’s.

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Other Recreational Activities LEAGUE PLAY

Tubing

City of Bogalusa Parks & Recreation Landon Tims, Director Of Parks & Recreation 985-516-3870 PARKS: Ave. B Sports Complex, (Ave. B & 9th St.), Goodyear Park, Cassidy Park, Airport Sports Complex, (805 Walker St., Little League), Rose Garden, 4th St. Ballfield, 8th St. Playground, Ave. U Baseball Field, Main Street Playground, William Bailey, Davis St. Ballfield, Oak Hill, Aurora St. Playground, Lake Vista, Virginia Triangle, Louisiana Triangle, Ruth Babington, Scout Hut, St. John, Redwood Bowl, Maggie Ard Park

Bogue Chitto Canoeing & Tubing, 10237 Choctaw Rd, Bogalusa, LA. Tubing: Two and four trips available. Canoeing & Kayaking 985-735-1173.

Bogalusa Sports Association President Cody Carney 985-516-6822 Franklinton Baseball 985-515-2335 Aubrey Posey Softball 985-839-9416 Sarah Soccer 985-515-9047, Crystal 985-839-4451, Theresa

Wayne’s World, 12413 Camp Circle Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438. Tube the Bogue Chitto! Coolers available. 985-795-2004.

Camping Great Southern RV Park 30397 Louisiana 21, Angie, LA. RV hookups. Home of two Bluegrass Festivals, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. 985-986-8411. Silver Creek Campground, 37323 Highway 1055, Mount Hermon, LA 70450. For reservations, call 985-877-4256. ATV Trail System & Mud Bogging, Dirt Track, Fishing, Pavilion.

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Fishing/Hunting License

State of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

FISHING Resident Recreational License Hook & Line (cane pole)

Basic Fishing Saltwater License (Basic Fishing Required) Senior Fish/Hunt Charter Passenger License (3 day) LA Sportsman's Paradise License

(Includes basic and saltwater fishing; basic and big game hunting; bow, primitive weapon, turkey and LA. waterfowl license; WMA hunting permit, and all recreational gear licenses EXCEPT recreational trawls greater than 16 feet in length.)

LA Disabled Fishing

LA Disabled Saltwater

Non-Resident Recreational License Non-Resident Basic Fish Season Non-Resident Basic Fish Trip (1 day)

HUNTING $ 2.50 $ 9.50 $ 5.50 $ 5.00 $ 5.00

$100.00 $ 2.50 $ 2.50 $60.00 $ 5.00

Non-Resident Saltwater Season

(Basic Fishing Required) Non-Resident Saltwater Trip (1-day) Charter Passenger (3 day) Non-Resident Charter Skiff (3-day)

Military License Res/Non-Resident Active Military Fishing Res/Non-Resident Active Military Saltwater

$30.00 $17.50 $ 5.00 $30.00 $ 9.50 $ 5.50

Resident Hunting Basic Season (excluding Big Game) Big Game Bow Primitive Firearm LA Duck LA Sportsman's Paradise License Wild Louisiana Stamp Wild Louisiana Stamp (1 day) Wild Turkey Senior Hunt/Fish License WMA Hunting Permit (age 18-59)

Non-Resident (NR) Hunting Basic Season (excluding Big Game) Big Game Bow Small Game/Migratory Bird (1 day) Deer (1 day) Turkey (1 day) Primitive Firearm LA Duck Louisiana Wild Turkey Harvest Information Program (HIP) Hunting Preserve (Oct. 1 - April 30)

$15.00 $14.00 $10.50 $10.50 $5.50 $100.00 $9.50 $2.00 $5.50 $5.00 $15.00

$150.00 $150.00 $26.00 $29.00 $36.00 $36.00 $26.00 $25.00 $20.50 FREE $15.00

NR LA Native Basic Trip

(5 days, excluding Big Game) NR LA native Big Game Trip (5 days) NR LA native Bow Trip (5 days) NR LA native Primitive Firearm Trip (5 days) NR LA native Turkey Trip (5 days) NR LA native Duck (5 days)

Military Hunting Resident/NR Active Military Basic Season

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Resident/NR Active Military Big Game Resident/NR Active Military Bow Resident/NR Active Military Primitive Firearm Resident/NR Active Military LA Duck Resident/NR Active Military Wild Turkey

$15.00 $14.00 $10.50 $10.50 $5.50 $5.50 $15.00 $14.00 $10.50 $10.50 $5.50 $5.50

THINGS TO DO

KREWE OF MCCA

Presenting a Carnival parade in Bogalusa and Washington

Parish, Louisiana, was initially the idea of two local businessmen who hoped that a parade through downtown Bogalusa would help to revive the faltering business district. In a period of less than one month, a krewe of 80 men was recruited, six primitive Carnival floats were rented, three local area high school bands were signed, and the first Washington Parish Carnival parade in history was presented in February, 1981. To enlarge and make the parade more spectacular, the community was invited to participate. So decorated trucks, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles followed the krewe floats and that is still done today. The Mardi Gras parade is held in Bogalusa the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Today’s MCCA parade bears little resemblance to the original procession, but it definitely mushroomed from the original concept. The MCCA parade now includes 38 authentic Carnival floats pulled by tractors, with nearly 20 high school

marching bands, and is introduced by a column of more than 100 roaring motorcycles. Today’s parade is considered the largest Carnival celebration held in any city of 13,000 people in the world!

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THE MUSEUMS IN CASSIDY PARK

he Museums in Cassidy Park, which includes the Pioneer Museum and the Museum of Native American Culture, exhibit artifacts and interpretive materials and programs relevant to the history of the City of Bogalusa, Louisiana and its surrounding communities. The museums are set in Cassidy Park, which offers a beautiful and tranquil wooded area almost completely surrounded by a clear, fast flowing creek. The Park also includes walking paths, a scenic drive, picnic shelters and an area for animals such as peacocks, geese, semi-“wild” where children can enjoy watching them wander freely. The two Museums (free admission) are great places to visit, to be entertained and educated about this unusual city. Bogalusa is located in great pine forests beside the Pearl River. Heavily settled by indigenous “Indian" tribes, chiefly Choctaw, and by European peoples migrating after the Revolutionary War, many of whom were British "Tory" sympathizers, the area has a history of determined self-reliance once having been the independent nation of West Florida. Around the turn of the 20th Century it was the location of the largest sawmill in the world, serving customers worldwide, and has been home of a paper mill of international importance since the 1920's. Come to the museums with friends and family as part of your everyday activities of the park. Visit us in conjunction with family reunions, club meetings, school outings or birthday parties and don't miss our special exhibits during events such as “Christmas in the Park”. Each museum has an Activity Area where children are invited to learn how to crochet, make a pot holder, weave, color Native American pictures, enjoy a scavenger hunt, or sit in a rocker to read a book. On Saturdays, the Native American Museum offers an opportunity for children to make a necklace or bracelet or sometimes even a clay pot to take home. JOIN THE MUSEUM The Museums of Cassidy Park are admission-free and supported by their Annual Memberships. Volunteers are encouraged to apply. Membership privileges include tuition-free classes, lectures and special members-only events as well as special event alerts via mail, email, or phone. All members are invited to the Annual Meeting in late spring of each year. Memberships: Individual $25.00 Family $35.00 Student $5.00. Visit us at www.museumsofcassidypark.org

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aybe it was appropriate that right after the Blues Festival’s opening ceremony that the rain would begin, but it ended with a rainbow over the stage. A little moisture wasn’t nearly enough to keep nearly 2000 Blues aficionados away from the inaugural celebration. Those hard driving riffs and pounding bass notes kept the blues flame burning in the heart of every soul in front of the new performance pavilion in Cassidy Park. Big tents and flashy umbrellas were the order of the day, but some people just stood in the rain and let the blues keep the rain away from the sunshine burning in their hearts. From the initial rousing start of the Bogalusa and Franklinton marching bands strutting their stuff throughout the park to Bogalusa Councilman Teddy Drummond showing up as Jake the Blue’s Brother, there was magic in the air. South Louisiana’s very own Big Daddy O was the first performer to take the stage. Wes Lee got up next playing his National Resonator guitar “Rosie” with “a little grease” as Blues Healer calls it. Lee’s warm, raspy voice was welcome in the constant drizzle. There was a tribute to Bogalusa’s native son, Professor Longhair. There was a group of amazing musicians from New Orleans including guitarist John Mooney, Uganda Roberts and Johnny Vidacovick on percussion, bassist David Barard and piano man David Tokenowsky. The crowd had left the cares of the world behind and gone into the funky blues. Kenny Neal, another South Louisiana native and son of bluesman Raful Neal, kept the music hot. Both Kenny and the next performer Carolyn Wonderland were multi-dimensional performers musically brilliant with multiple instruments. The man behind the Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, Tab Benoit, also winner of the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year, took the stage next and performed songs from his “Medicine” album. The Heritage Trail honoring people born, raised or who worked in Washington Parish, was a big hit with people even though it was raining. They were still walking around looking at the banners and probably felt a heightened sense of pride coming from a parish which had produced so many noteworthy individuals. It just wasn’t people from Washington Parish though, who enjoyed the great music ringing through park. People came from all over, from Baton Rouge to Florida, Mississippi to Missouri. Preserving the heritage of Washington Parish while enjoying blues music steeped in tradition but just as vibrant today, the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival was a rousing success and a great party. See y'all next year, come rain or shine!

Performers From Left To Right: Johnny Vidacovick on drums, Kenny Neal, Tab Benoit

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WASHINGTON ART ASSOCIATION The Washington Art Association held its annual art show in March of 2013 at the home of artist Sara Nelson in Clifton, LA. The art association meets every other month, except for the summer recess. The group also attends major art exhibits in the southern area and frequently sponsors workshops taught by artist Ann Warner with the most recent one being a drawing workshop in June 2013 held at the studio of Violeta Thomas. Artist members of the association who have had artwork on display and for sale include: Ann Warner, Sylvia Warren, Kaye Williams, Terry Seal, Louise Barber, Bob Ann Breland, Cathy Robbins, Christine Beatty, Willard Harrell, Katie J. Lee, Janis Fisher, Jamie Burkhalter, Barbara Carter, Frances Miller, Reba Sanspree, Officers Lora Lyn Fendlason, Angel Moseley, Anne Crawford, Sara Nelson, Lenora Frazier, Gwen Thompson, Sherry Brown, Vickie Scallan, Ellen Barrett, Violeta Thomas, Nena Passman, Judith Smith, Amy Dickinson, Hallene Magee, Jeanne Green, Charlyn Harvey, Susie Sanders, Kathye Ryan, Malinda White and possibly others who have yet to sign on. Like the Washington Parish Art Association on Facebook!

FRANKLINTON COMMUNITY THEATER The Franklinton Community Theater, currently under the leadership of Mr. Rodney D. Sabiston, has been providing quality theatrical entertainment for Franklinton and Washington Parish since the 70’s. This ambitious theater group has performed in a variety of venues including the Franklinton Junior High School, but has found a great theater home in the 1010 Club located on Bene St. in Franklinton. This building was a former cannery that used to can everything from okra to butter beans. This completely remodeled air-conditioned building has been transformed into a state of the art theater facility with moveable stage, a lighting system and surround sound. The meal provided by the dinner theater is catered by a local restaurant and includes a meat such as pork chops, fried chicken or possibly pork tenderloin, a potato, such as au gratin potatoes, a salad, a dessert and iced tea. Not only do you get a great meal but you will be able to enjoy your meal and the performance in a cushioned seat. The meal is served on a black linen tablecloth with nice china and silverware; you may feel like you’re in an upscale restaurant. This theater group has put on large-scale productions such as The "Elvis Show" by Franklinton's very own Elvis Impersonator, Cody Wise. However when the wonderful 1010 Club became available as a permanent home, the group jumped on the chance. Although smaller, the venue was first class in every way as well as being air-conditioned. Since their facility is smaller the troupe has specialized in producing dinner theater and they’ve been a big hit. In their production of "Nunsense" during the 2012 season, there was such demand, the Franklinton Town Players had to put on additional shows beyond their normal two weekend performance schedule. The Franklinton Community Theater has performed favorites such as, "Nunsense" and "The Wiz" as well as some very popular shows such as "Tuna" and "God's Favorite". The Franklinton Community Theater put on a well received talent show in February of 2013. The new season's slat of shows had not been set as of publication. Contact: 985-848-5845 Cody Wise, Elvis Impersonator 68 Here’s Washington Parish!

Since its humble beginning in 1911 in a local livery stable, this county/parish fair has steadily grown biggerand better each successive year. Today, based upon attendance records, it is believed to be the largest county parish free fair in the USA!!! It is the second oldest Parish Fair in Louisiana. It is a family fair. They come from all over the country to enjoy the wholesome virtues characterized by Wiley Wit and imagination cemented with a strong enthusiasm, cooperation and genuine concern for the cultural, educational and economic advancement of the parish. They come to enjoy the excellent exhibits of cut flowers, homemaking, livestock and agricultural products. Then there is Old McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm, and the activities that never seem to cease on the stage. They come to experience the magic of the Midway and the excitement of the PRO Rodeo, and even to just sit a spell under one of the tall pine trees and enjoy the good food. In addition to all these attractions there is the Authentic Historical Pioneer Village, the Mile Branch Settlement. Here the visitors will be heartily welcomed by the many costumed hosts and experience a trip into our past as they visit the various log cabins and buildings filled with antiques and hospitality. One will feel free to sit a while on one of the broad porches or tap one's feet to the music. For more information: www.freefair.com

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Mile Branch Settlement was founded in 1976, the nation’s bi-centennial, as a tribute to the pioneering spirit of Washington Parish. You’ll see volunteers dressed in period costumes performing chores such as cooking, quilting, weaving and spinning.

CLYDE MORRIS CISTERN

KING BARN

There are six two-mule farm wagons made by Studebaker, Sears Roebuck, Weber (early 1900’s) in the King Barn and one Civil War wagon (1860’s). Some of the structures were dismantled and then reconstructed while some were moved intact to the Mile Branch Settlement. When in actual use, the cabins were on farms and in small communities with few neighbors and fewer roads.

FLEMING 1870BARN 1890

PINE STUMP

STAFFORD SYRUP MILL & IRON KETTLE 1900

Mile Branch Settlement is open during the Washington Parish Free Fair (3rd week of Oct.) and the 1st full weekend of Dec. for the Pioneer Christmas celebration and sometimes for special events in the spring.

GRANDPA KING CABIN 1830

VARNADO CORN CRIB EARLY 1900’s STAGE

LYE SOAP

BRIDGE

MURPHY BATEMAN GRIST MILL

BRANCH CORN CRIB

CRACKLINS

KNIGHT CABIN 1857

BATEMAN CABIN 1860

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PENTON SMOKE HOUSE

King Cabin is probably the “finest dogtrot cabin remaining in Louisiana.” Also distinguished by its glass sash windows-a mark of a fine home at the time.

The iron kettle weighs 250 pounds empty.

Much bigger trunk when alive; tree was estimated to be 300’ tall when the tree was alive!

E 0 W O 191 R C Y USE D D O BUUTH O

A favorite at the Bankston General Store is Hoop Cheese; don’t forget the lemonade, cookies, pickles & postcards.

WARNERTON POST OFFICE 1900 Located in Bankston Gen. Store.

Group tours are available CE throughout the year. Call in N E advance to arrange visits. PF There is a tremendous M cost to maintaining the KE Settlement so donations are always welcome!

Visit Mile Branch Settlement on Facebook and Like them! Phone: 985-839-5822

ADOLPH SEALS SEED SHED 1873

BANKSTON GENERAL STORE 1890’S

HALF MOON BLUFF BAPTIST CHURCH

Half Moon Bluff Baptist Church was the first Baptist Church established in the state of Louisiana! This replica is still used today by several different denominations.

SYLVEST-MAGEE CABIN SYLVEST 1880-1881 MAGEE Sylvest House is listed on the 1909-1910 National Register

of Historic Places.

BEN FORD’S KITCHEN

PIGOTT CABIN 1854

Late 1800’s hunters. Note the animals hung up on a limb behind and to the left of the hunters. No bag limits then.

JONES CABIN 1885 ENTRANCE

RICHARDSON GATEHOUSE 1879 ENTRANCE

The Knight Cabin, on the National Register, is a great example of a typical pioneer cabin.

PEANUT SHED

WOOD CRAFTS

The Longleaf Pine lumber used in Mile Branch cabin construction is over 150 years old and is still in good shape!!!

JOHNSON CABIN 1856

MOUNT HERMAN SCHOOL 1885 Here’s Washington Parish! 71

D. A. VARNADO STORE MUSEUM The Varnado Store Museum, listed on the National Register, is housed in an historic building in downtown Franklinton, LA. The two-story, century-old structure was a hub of activity in the early days of Washington Parish, as farmers would come to town, sell their produce and purchase needed supplies. Early records show that the building was built prior to 1910 and was owned by Daniel E. Sheridan. A 1910 map of Franklinton shows that W. C. Lonnergan, formerly of Carriere, MS, owned the business, which sold groceries, dry goods, notions, shoes, hats and clothing along with farm supplies. In 1920 the David A. Varnado family purchased the store, and they worked the store until it closed in the1980’s. Eight years ago, work began to acquire the D.A. Varnado Store. The Wa s h i n g t o n A r e a M u s e u m Foundation was formed and memberships and donations were solicited for the purpose of raising funds to purchase the property. With the help of a loan, the money was raised and the work began! The Varnado Store Museum is n o w o p e n e v e r y w e e ke n d , Saturdays 10 - 4 and Sundays 1 - 4, weekdays by appointment only. Constantly changing exhibits offer a glimpse into the past. Inside the museum there is a fun gift shop where visitors can purchase memorabilia, locally handcrafted items and homemade jellies, jams and lots of other homegrown, home-canned goodies! Admission is free; donations welcomed.

Washington Parish 2013-2014 Calendar Compiled by the Washington Parish Tourism Commission (Dates are Subject to Change)

2013 July 4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day festivities, Bogalusa July 27-28 Bogalusa Boat Club Races, Riverside Landing on the Pearl River, Bogalusa Sept 21-22 Bogalusa Boat Club Races, Riverside Landing on the Pearl River, Bogalusa Sept 26-28 Great Southern Fall Bluegrass Event, Angie Sept 28 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, Cassidy Park Oct 16-19 Washington Parish Fair, Franklinton Nov 1 Harvest Fest, Bogalusa Nov 28-Dec 25 Christmas in the Park, Cassidy Park, Bogalusa (Thanksgiving thru Christmas Night) Dec 7-8 Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas, Franklinton 2014 Jan-Feb Annual Quilt Show Varnado Museum, Franklinton (Exhibits change every 1-2 months) March 1 Krewe of MCCA Mardi Gras parade, Bogalusa (Saturday prior to Fat Tuesday) 72 Here’s Washington Parish!

March 14 Bead Towne Community Art Project Spring TBA Cassidy Park Cook-Off & BBQ, Bogalusa Spring TBA Washington Art Association Show & Sale, Franklinton April 17-19 (Easter weekend) Great Southern Spring Bluegrass Event, Angie Spring TBA Spring Street Fair, Franklinton Spring TBA Festival in the Park, Bogalusa May 2-3 Annual IHC Louisiana Chapter #31 Antique Tractor, Engine and Truck State Show, Franklinton June 27-July 4 Bogalusa Centennial Celebration-Come celebrate Bogalusa’s 100th Anniversary July 4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day festivities, Bogalusa Sept 25-27 Great Southern Fall Bluegrass Event, Angie Sept 27 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, Cassidy Park Oct 15-18 Washington Parish Fair, Franklinton Nov 27-Dec 25 Christmas in the Park, Cassidy Park, Bogalusa (Thanksgiving thru Christmas Night) Dec 6-7 Mile Branch Pioneer Christmas, Franklinton

Medical AMG Specialty Hospital T

he only long term acute care hospital in Bogalusa, AMG Specialty Hospital,provides care for patients with medically complex needs that require hospitalization for an extended period of time. Through their multidisciplinary approach, each patient receives individual specialty care designed to return them to an optimal level of wellness in the least restrictive medical environment. This is achieved through their highly qualified staff, including three fulltime internal medicine physicians as well as a specialized wound care staff, in-house dialysis, 24-hour respiratory therapy, a successful ventilator weaning program and a low patient to nurse ratio. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish! 73

Northshore EMS N

orthshore EMS wants you to know that you do have a choice in requesting emergency transport for a medical emergency or nonemergency. Their highly trained and certified medics are ready 24/7 to provide high-level non-emergency and emergency care for all locations within Washington Parish. They have been proudly serving Washington Parish since 2004.

Mitou A. LeMaire

hether you are a nervous Ned or a steady Sam at the dentist, the office of Mitou A. LeMaire can make your visit to the dentist as painless as possible. Dr. LeMaire provides general dental care and can handle a wide variety of dental problems. Most insurance plans are accepted. If you need dental care come see us at Dr. Mitou A. LeMarie’s office. And remember, new patients are always welcome.

Retirement & Assisted Living A

ssisted Living facilities are set up for people who have no way of providing care for themselves either personally or through the efforts of family and/or friends. The assisted living resident is aided with medical assistance and/or personal needs assistance. About a million people now live in assisted care facilities in this country and they’re not necessarily retired. Families who have younger family members with significant disabilities oftentimes take advantage of living in an assisted care facility. There are a variety of assisted living facilities ranging from houses to dedicated buildings.

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Buildings that have been constructed specifically for assisted living residents can be more efficient in dealing with all the care needs of the residents but there have been converted homes and buildings that are used for assisted living as well. Some of the services provided by assisted care facilities are:

• Transportation • Housekeeping services • Eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking assistance • Access to medical services • Three meals a day served in a dining area

• Medication management • 24-hour security/staff availability • Emergency systems for each resident • Health promotion programs • Laundry services • Social activities

The living quarters provided in assisted living facilities can be anything from basic to luxurious. Being able to transition into an environment that has a homelike atmosphere can be helpful to potential assisted living residents. As with any residential living quarters it is essential to look over the facilities which the assisted livingcare organization provides. Go to the facility and look around at the common areas, medical areas, and the rooms. Talk with the administrator and get a feeling for the organization’s philosophy on providing care. For many families, assisted living is an option which actually can give greater care to the resident, while at the same time providing relief to the burden being carried by family and/or friends.

Resthaven Living Center

esthaven has around the clock skilled care, individualized treatment plans, rehab services, IV therapy, dementia care, wound care, respite stays and colostomy care. Further, Resthaven provides medication management and education, pain management, hospice care, psychological services, audiology, a registered dietician, lab testing and X-rays. Medicare, Medicaid, private, HMO insurances are accepted as is private pay. Taking trips to shopping and doctor visits is easy in Resthaven’s shuttle bus equipped with television. If you’re in need of any of our services, please come see us and take a look at our lovely facilities.

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AmeraCare Family Hospice & Home Health H

ome Health . . . It is about caring! If you have difficulty climbing stairs or walking or taking a bath, you may benefit from Home Health Services. Have you fallen, been hospitalized, changed meds or have wounds that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heal, then you may benefit from AmeraCare Home Health Services. AmeraCare Home Health offers skilled nursing services such as diabetic management, psychiatric certified nursing, cardiac disease management, medication teaching, pain management, nutritional Instruction, respiratory care, orthopedic care, geriatric psych, wound care and foot care. Our occupational therapist can help restore function for daily living. Our physical therapists can create an exercise or rehab program in conjunction with the doctor for achievement of optimum progress. Our licensed therapists work to improve speech and swallowing for those with nerve, muscle or cognitive disorders. Our medical social services can assist the client and/or caregiver to adjust to lifestyle changes brought on by injury or illness. 76 Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish!

Good Samaritan Living Center T

he Good Samaritan Living Center offers quality 24-hour nursing care to its guests. A registered dietician supervises all diets. In-house physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services are available. Good Samaritan has an innovative restorative nursing program to assist residents in becoming more independent. There are organized activities offered twice a day. Transportation to doctor’s appointments, shopping and other activities are also available. The home-like atmosphere of its bright, cheerful decor in all of its rooms, including its private and semi-private rooms, make the Good Samaritan a wonderful place to live. Good Samaritan also offers inhouse beauty shop, barbershop and chapel. Another pleasant amenity is the fenced-in, covered patio surrounded by flowers that have been planted by Good Samaritan residents. Visit for a tour of Good Samaritan's beautiful Franklinton facilities.

Camellia Home Health & Hospice

amellia Home Health & Hospice offers services in home health and hospice. Home health care is skilled nursing care and certain other health care services that you get in your home for the treatment of an illness or injury. Camellia Home Health offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, nurse’s aides and even social workers. Hospice strives to provide support and care for terminally ill patients and their families near the end of a patient’s life. The goal of this Camellia’s Hospice (also known as palliative care) is to help provide relief from the physical pain and symptoms of the terminal illness and to provide support for the emotional, spiritual, and social challenges associate with the end of life. Camellia Home Health & Hospice . . . families helping familes.

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Family of Rev. & Mrs. Travis L Houston, First Pentecostal Church Bogalusa

Worship W

ashington Parish offers a range of religious opportunities that will be able to accommodate many religious groups. There are Baptist, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Church of Latter Day Saints, Assembly of God, Non-Denominational churches and more located in the parish. As Christian settlers moved into the area, church buildings started to sprout. The Half Moon Baptist Church was the first Baptist church in the state (and one of the first two Protestant churches outside of New Orleans to be formed in the state), and was originally located just north of Franklinton close to the Half Moon Bluff on the Bogue Chitto River. The church building located at the Mile Branch is a replica of the original church building. Washington Parish has small church buildings and large church buildings, country churches and city churches. There are a variety of traditions in the parish and we hope that you can find your worship home in the Washington Parish area! 78 Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Washington Parish!

Annunciation Catholic School (ACS)

Welcome to Annunciation Catholic School (ACS) - the Little

School with a Big Heart! For over 70 years, ACS has fostered academic excellence and character development in a God-centered CatholicChristian environment. Graduates of Annunciation are equipped with life skills that enable them to be successful in their future endeavors. The school serves children in grades Pre-K 3 through eight. Students are taught to think, love, act, and speak as Jesus did so that their lives may reflect Jesus to others. Annunciation Catholic School seeks to educate and form the whole person by promoting the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of each student in light of the Gospel message of Jesus and the tradition of the Catholic Church. Students and staff recognize that each person is created in God’s own image. Annunciation Catholic School welcomes all races, creeds, and cultures. Annunciation Catholic School provides a strong academic curriculum and challenging, competent instruction to its students. In a spirit of love, each student is helped to attain his/her fullest potential and develop a true sense of positive self-worth. ACS fosters a love of life and learning in students that enables them to become responsible American citizens.

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Northshore Technical Community College

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n a global market, anyone looking for work must possess topnotch skills and training and that is where Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) comes in. Find your future in one of the following fields: air conditioning/ refrigeration, automotive technology, business technology, building technology, care and development of young children, criminal justice, culinary or diesel powered equipment technology. Additional careers are also available in: drafting & design technology, emergency medical technician, computer/networking support, machine tool technology, nurse assistant, patient care technician, practical nursing and welding. NTCC also offers a number of general education transfer classes:Social Sciences, Communications , Humanties and Sciences. Financial assistance is available to qualified applicants. Let t h e N o r t h s h o r e Te c h n i c a l Community College assist you with obtaining career skills that will place you on the cutting edge of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workforce!

Public Schools Washington School District

Enon Elementary School 14058 HWY 16 Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-3976 Fax: 985-839-3402 www.ees.wpsb.org Enon Elementary School, located in Franklinton, LA Grades PK - 6 Principal: Jackie Boone (jboone@wpsb.org) Franklinton Elementary School 345 Jaguar Dr., Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-3580 Fax: 985-839-5149 www.fes.wpsb.org Grades 3 – 5 Principal: Janene Hollen Franklinton High School 1 Demon Cir., Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-6781 Fax: 985-839-9830 www.fhs.wpsb.org Grades 9 - 12 Principal: Lisa Tanner (ltanner@wpsb.org) Franklinton Junior High School 617 Main St., Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-3501 Fax: 985-839-6912 www.fjhs.wpsb.org Grades 6 - 8 Principal: Pauline Bankston (pbankston@wpsb.org) Franklinton Primary School 610 T.W. Barker Dr., Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-839-5674 Fax: 985-839-9546 www.fps.wpsb.org Grades PK - 2. Principal: Aylene Crain (acrain@wpsb.org) Pine Junior / Senior High School 1 Raider Dr., Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-848-5243 Fax: 985-848-9433 www.phs.wpsb.org Grades 6 - 12 Principal: Jennifer Thomas (jthomas@wpsb.org) Mount Hermon School 36119 HWY 38, Mount Hermon, LA 70450 Phone: 985-877-5813 Fax: 985-877-4710 www.mhs.wpsb.org Grades PK - 12 Principal: Renee Burris Thomas Elementary School 30341 HWY 424, Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-848-2881 Fax: 985-848-5497 www.tjhs.wpsb.org Grades PK - 5 Principal: Steve Knight (sknight@wpsb.org) Varnado High School 25543 Washington St., Angie, LA 70426 Phone: 985-732-2025 Fax: 985-732-5198 www.vhs.wpsb.org Grades 6 – 12 Principal: Randy Branch (rbranch@wpsb.org)

Wesley Ray Elementary School 30523 Wesley Ray Rd., Angie, LA 70426 Phone: 985-985-3131 Fax: 985-986-2228 www.wre.wpsb.org Grades PK - 5 Principal: Ginger Champagne (gchampagne@wpsb.org)

City of Bogalusa School District Bogalusa High School (6-12) 100 MJ Israel Drive, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985-281-2180 Fax: 985-735-9768 www.bogalusahigh.com Principal: Lesley McKuen Bogalusa Central Elementary (2-5) 1403 North Ave., Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985-281-2232 sites.google.com/site/bogalusamiddleschool/ Principal: Leslie Rayborn Assistant Principal: Linda Moore Byrd Avenue Elementary School (K-1) 1600 Byrd Ave., Bogalusa LA 70427 Phone: 985-281-2190 sites.google.com/site/byrdave Principal: Sheila Lawrence Denhamtown Elementary School 1101 Avenue M, Bogalusa LA 70427 Phone: 985-281-2194 denhamtown.org Principal: Barbara Breelly Preschool Coordinator: Phlesher Mingo

Colleges Higher Education Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) 1710 Sullivan Drive Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985 732-6640 www.northshorecollege.edu/ Campus Dean/NTCC Chancellor: William S. Wainwright, Ph.D.

Private Schools Annunciation Catholic School 511 Ave. C, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985-735-6643 Pre K-8, Principal: Veda Matthews

Ben's Ford Christian School 59253 Mt Pleasant Road 2, Bogalusa, LA 70427 Phone: 985-735-0387 Co-ed, Pre K-12 Administrator: Sharon McGehee Bowling Green 700 Varnado Street, Franklinton, LA, 70438 Phone: 985-839-5317 Co-ed, Pre K-12 Principal: Beverly Young Here’s Washington Parish! 81

RESTAURANTS Big Easy Grill 100 Cumberland St # E Bogalusa..............985-735-6695

BINO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 1101 N Columbia St Bogalusa.........985-735-7132 See Our Ad In Restaurants

Birdies Roadhouse 26646 Highway 21 Angie....................985-732-4032

BOGALUSA GRILL & EVENT CENTER 1900 Plum St Bogalusa........985-732-4545 See Our Ad In Restaurants

Bo's Steakhouse & Seafood Buffet 30184 Highway 25 Franklinton.........985-839-3330 Burger King 101 Cumberland St Bogalusa............985-732-9014 735 Washington St Franklinton.......985-839-3080 Café Bouchee (Open for lunch) 103 Cleveland St. Franklinton.........985-839-8983 Chicken to Go 1327 S. Columbia St. Bogalusa..............985-732-4001 China Star 113 Cumberland St Bogalusa..............985-735-8886 Chrissy’s 215 Louisiana Ave. Bogalusa..............985-732-9067 Continued Next Page

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Coach’s Poboy 400 Masonic Dr, Bogalusa..............985-735-3001

House of Seafood Express 143 Shenandoah St Bogalusa 985-732-0233

Maria's Mexican Restaurant 200 Austin St Bogalusa..............985-732-3013

Crawfish Shack 27024 Louisiana 25 Franklinton.........985-839-0039

KURT & JUDY'S GOLDEN PEAR

McDonald's 209 Superior Ave Bogalusa.............985-732-9323 702 Washington St. Franklinton........985-795-9556

CROSSROADS SEAFOOD & GRILL 3653 Hwy 26 W Poplarville, MS... 601-958-0067 See Our Ad In Restaurants

Domino's 201 Superior Ave Bogalusa..............985-732-5551 Don Juan Mexican Restaurant 137 Washington St. Franklinton.........985-795-9013 Donut Palace 213 Superior Ave Bogalusa..............985-732-7399 Dragon Palace Restaurant 220 Louisiana Ave Bogalusa..............985-735-1531 Franklinton’s Grill 1012 Washington St. Franklinton.........985-839-4903 Gerald’s Steak House 30184 Hwy. 25 Franklinton.........986-839-3330 Glynn's Drive Inn Restaurant 945 Ave. F Bogalusa..............985-735-1212 Grand Chinese Buffet 1601 Washington St. Franklinton.........985-839-1166 Hardee's 300 Cumberland St Bogalusa..............985-732-2900 House of Catfish & Seafood 1228 S Columbia St. Bogalusa..............985-735-7755

225 Louisiana Ave Bogalusa......... 985-735-1199 See Our Ad In Restaurants

L and L Seafood And Grocery 27019 Hwy. 62 Franklinton.........985-848-2672

Mike's 952 15th Ave Franklinton 985-839-9915

La Iguana Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 913 Washington St. Franklinton.........985-839-2646

Ole South Buffet & Seafood 15273 Hwy. 21 S Bogalusa..............985-732-2444

Lady E’s 930 Bene St. Franklinton.........985-795-0909 Long Branch Cafe 847 Avenue F Bogalusa..............985-735-8711 Louise’s 805 Main St. Franklinton.........985-795-2070 Main Street Restaurant 1102 Main St Franklinton.........985-839-9700

Palace Drive Inn Restaurant 207 Main St Franklinton.........985-839-2230 Pine Seafood & Steak Restaurant (Thurs.-Sat.) 26450 Choctaw Rd Franklinton.........985-848-2233 Pine Malt Stand 28001 Hwy. 424 Franklinton.........985-848-2150 Pizza Hut 240 Cumberland St Bogalusa..............985-735-1060 Pizza Pete’s 945 Cleveland St. Franklinton.........985-839-0170 Popeye’s 206 Superior Ave Bogalusa ............985-732-4200 1420 Washington St Franklinton........985-839-9234 Red Zone Sport Bar & Grill 15310 Highway 21 S Bogalusa..............985-732-7007 Continued Next Page

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Redwood Grill 1417 Gobbler Head Dr Bogalusa..............985-735-8888 Sonic Drive-In 1018 Columbia St Bogalusa 985-735-1515 1621 Washington St. Franklinton........985-839-3012 Sonny's Pizza 1203 S Columbia St Bogalusa............. 985-735-5623 Stewart Seafood 16424 Highway 450 Franklinton.........985-839-9616 Stuart’s Café 30222 Hwy. 21 Angie....................985-986-2990

Subway 218 Cumberland Bogalusa.............985-735-9622 935 Washington St. Franklinton........985-735-5623 Taco Bell 205 Superior Ave., Ste. B Bogalusa..............985-732-7882 Tell's Lunch Box 80360 Sticker Rd Bush.....................985-886-1257 The Corner 81635 Highway 41 Bush.....................985-886-1111 Thomas Downtown Diner 31044 Hwy. 424 Franklinton.........985-838-5444 Warner's Fish House 2221 Avenue F Bogalusa..............985-732-5353 Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 120 Cumberland St. Bogalusa.............985-735-6185 709 Washington St. Franklinton........985-839-3730 Western Sizzlin Steak House 1523 S Columbia St Bogalusa..............985-735-9533 Yoyo's Mexican Restaurant 701 Superior Ave Bogalusa..............985-735-7374 Yoyo's Bar & Grille 210 Louisiana Ave Bogalusa..............985-735-1055 Zesto Drive-In 100 Richmond St Bogalusa..............985-735-5761

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Washington Parish

Washington Parish Council Richard “Ned” Thomas (President)........... 985-839-7825 .............................................(Dial #2 for the president) District 1.................................. Ken Wheat 985-839-0105 District 2.......................Michael A. Fussell 985-839-9669 District 3......... Charles “Chuck” Nassauer 985-732-4900 District 4............................Andre Johnson 985-839-0105 District 5.............................. Pete Thomas 985-335-7171 District 6...........................Greg Route, Sr. 985-839-4754 District 7......................... Aubrey L. Posey 985-839-4125 Clerk of Council: Sharon Lyons.................. 985-839-0105 Clerk of Court............................................... 985-839-4663 District Attorney............................................985-839-6711 Washington Parish Sheriff Non-emergency........................................... 985-732-7160 Emergency.................................................................... 911 Washington Parish Tax Assessor.............. 985-839-7815 Washington Parish Tourism Commission...888-827-7118

BOGALUSA, CITY OF

Mayor: Charles E. Mizell..........................985-732-4497 Bogalusa City Council 214 Arkansas Ave................................... 985-732-6202 Councilman At Large........... Doug Ritchie 985-750-2799 Councilwoman at Large Wendy O’Quin-Perrette.......................... 985-516-1295 Councilwoman District “A” Penny Williams....................................... 985-516-9276 Councilman District “B”..... Michael O’Ree 985-750-7007 Councilman District “C”.... Oneita Graham 985-732-7434 Councilman District “D” Theodore Drummond............................. 985-750-2799 Councilman District “E”.....Randy Hodges 985-735-0549 Bogalusa City Hall.....214 Arkansas Ave., 985-732-6200 Bogalusa Director of Administration......985-732-6211 Bogalusa Fire Dept., 200 Arkansas Ave. Fire Chief: Richard Moody Non-emergency.................................985-732-6219 Emergency......................................................... 911 Bogalusa Police Dept., 202 Arkansas Ave. Police Chief: Joe Culpepper................985-732-6209 Non-emergency................................. 985-732-3611 Emergency......................................................... 911 Bogalusa Licensing/Bldg. Permits........ 985-732-6211 Bogalusa Public Works..........................985-732-6213

STATE OF LOUISIANA AGENCIES

Motor Vehicle Division 62041 Benjamin Rd., Bogalusa, 70427.... 985-732-6628

FEDERAL AGENCIES

U.S. Post Offices Bogalusa, 70427 305 Ave. B.........................................985-735-1356 Franklinton, 70438 805 Lee St.........................................985-839-9095

FRANKLINTON, TOWN OF GOVERNMENT

Emergency................................................................911 Franklinton Chief of Police, Donald A. Folse Emergency.............................................................911 Non Emergency.....................................985-839-4474 Franklinton Fire Department 415 11th Avenue....................................985-839-3515 Franklinton Fire Chief, Chad Manning Franklinton Mayor/Aldermen..................985-839-3569 301 11th Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438 Mayor, Wayne Fleming.............................985-839-3569 Franklinton Alderman T. J. Butler, Alderman............................985-839-3047 John L. Daniel, Alderman......................985-839-2382 Richard Dillon, Alderman.......................985-839-3507 Heath Spears, Alderman....................... 985-515-7411 Brad Orman, Alderman..........................985-839-2788

GARBAGE COLLECTION

Parish Disposal, 21164 Hwy. 16 Franklinton, LA......................................985-839-0066

HOSPITALS

Bogalusa Medical Center 433 Plaza St., Bogalusa, LA 70427......985-730-6700 Riverside Medical Center 1900 Main Street, Franklinton, LA.........985-839-4431

LIBRARIES

Washington Parish Library System Bogalusa Library 304 Avenue F, Bogalusa....................... 985-735-1961 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Franklinton Library Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce 825 Free Street, Franklinton................. 985-839-7805 608 Willis Avenue Bogalusa, LA 70427...985-735-5731 Enon Library, Fax......................................................... 985-735-6707 14073 Highway 16, Enon...................... 985-839-9385 e-mail: bogalusachamber@bellsouth.net Thomas Library Franklinton Chamber of Commerce 1051 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438...985-839-5822 26513 Highway 62, Thomas................. 985-848-7061 e-mail: franklintonchamber@franklinton.net

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Media

Magazines Here’s Washington Parish! Magazine M & M Publishing................................... 601-264-7574 Newspapers The Daily News 525 Avenue V, Bogalusa, LA................. 985-732-2565 Era-Leader 1137 Main Street, Franklinton, LA......... 985-839-9077 Timberlands Advertiser 607 Rio Grande St, Bogalusa............... 985-735-8053 Radio WBOX, AM & FM radio, WKIX 22037 Highway 436, Bogalusa............. 985-732-4254 WFCG, GACO Broadcasting 41326 Turkey Rd, Franklinton............... 985-839-3782 WUUU, CAT Country, 98.9, Pittman Broadcasting 23369 East Fairgrounds Road Franklinton ............................................................... 985-624-9452 Television, Cable Cablevision-Charter Communications....888-438-2427

SCHOOLS

Washington Parish School District 800 Main St., Franklinton, LA 70438......... 985-839-3436 Franklinton High School 1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA 70438... 985-839-6781 Franklinton Junior High School 617 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438.....985-839-3501 Franklinton Elementary School 345 Jaguar Drive, Franklinton, LA 70438...985-839-3580 Franklinton Primary School 610 T.W. Barker Drive Franklinton, LA 70438.............................. 985-839-5674 Enon Elementary School 14058 Hwy. 16, Franklinton, LA 70438.... 985-839-3976 Thomas Elementary School 30341 Hwy. 424, Franklinton, LA 70438... 985-848-2881 Varnado High School 25543 Washington Street Angie, LA 70426....................................... 985-732-2025 Wesley Ray Elementary School 30523 Wesley Ray Road, Angie, LA 70426...985-986-3131 Pine Junior / Senior High School 1 Raider Drive, Franklinton, LA 70438..... 985-848-5243 Mount Hermon School 36119 Hwy. 38 Mount Hermon, LA 70450........................ 985-877-5813 Bogalusa City School District 1705 Sullivan Dr., Bogalusa, LA 70427.... 985-281-2100 Acting Superintendant: Willie "Toni" Breaux Bogalusa High School 100 M. J. Israel Dr..................................... 985-281-2180 Bogalusa Central Elementary.................... 985-281-2232 Byrd Avenue Elementary School 1600 Byrd Avenue.................................985-281-2190 Denhamtown Elementary School 1101 Avenue M......................................985-281-2194 86 Here’s Washington Parish!

Private Schools

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 511 Ave C, Bogalusa, LA 70427............. 985-735-6643 Bens Ford Christian School 59253 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Bogalusa, LA 70427.................................. 985-735-0387 Bowling Green School 700 Varnado St, Franklinton, LA 70438.... 985-839-5317

COLLEGES

Northshore Technical Community College, Sullivan Campus 1710 Sullivan Dr., Bogalusa, LA 70427....985-732-6640

UTILITIES

Cable Charter Communications.......................888-438-2427 Electric Washington- St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, Inc. 950 Pearl St., Franklinton, LA 70438 ...........................................................985-839-3562 Entergy..................................................800-368-3749 Gas: CenterPoint Energy/Entex.....................985-735-1307 Water/Sewer/Garbage Service Public Works Dept., City Hall................985-732-6213 Electrical Inspection Public Works Dept., City Hall................985-732-6213 Telephone AT&T......................................................800-557-6500

Franklinton’s Farmer’s Market Open everyday, Located on Washington St in Franklinton

Advertiser's Index AmeraCare Family Hospice.................................................................................................................. 76 AMG Specialty Hospital.......................................................................................................................... 73 Annunciation Catholic School (ACS)................................................................................................... 79 Apples LTD................................................................................................................................................. 25 Arata Law Firm............................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover Better Drain................................................................................................................................................. 6 Bill McGehee Insurance..........................................................................................Outside Back Cover Bino's Seafood Restaurant..................................................................................................................... 82 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival....................................................................................................... 35 Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce.................................................................................................14-15 Bogalusa Credit....................................................................................................................................... 29 Bogalusa Grill & Event Center................................................................................................................ 84 Bogalusa Main St. Assn......................................................................................................................36-37 Camellia Home Health........................................................................................................................... 77 Catherine C. Gerald Real Estate........................................................................................................... 42 Chamico................................................................................................................................................... 18 Circle T Farm Supply................................................................................................................................ 29 Citizen's Savings Bank............................................................................................................................. 33 City Drug Store........................................................................................................................................... 3 City of Bogalusa...................................................................................................................................... 11 Cook-Richmond Funeral Home............................................................................................................ 25 Crain & Sons Funeral Home................................................................................................................... 29 Crain Funeral Home.................................................................................................................................. 9 Crossroads Seafood................................................................................................................................ 84 Delta Printing............................................................................................................................................ 59 Double “D” Meats.................................................................................................................................... 28 Dunaway's................................................................................................................................................ 26 Esma's Antique & Collectibles................................................................................................................ 51 First Finance Co........................................................................................................................................ 45 First Pentecostal Church......................................................................................................................... 78 Franklinton Chamber of Comm.......................................................................................................16-17 Good Samaritan Living Center............................................................................................................. 77 H.L. Brownstone........................................................................................................................................ 38 Kurt & Judy's Golden Pear...................................................................................................................... 82 Magee Autoplex..................................................................................................................................... 22 Magee Financial....................................................................................................................................... 3 Magnolia Gardens Inn & Suites............................................................................................................. 19 Mike's Flooring......................................................................................................................................... 44 Miles High Style........................................................................................................................................ 33 Mitou A Le Maire DDS.............................................................................................................................. 74 Northshore EMS........................................................................................ Inside Front Cover Right Read Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC)........................................................................... 80 Parish Credit............................................................................................................................................. 31 Parish Tractor...............................................................................................Inside Back Cover Left Read Resource Bank......................................................................................................................................... 25 Resthaven Living Ctr................................................................................................................................ 75 Rocky's Med Shoppe.............................................................................................................................. 31 Romano Investment & Insurance ......................................................................................................... 33 Studio in the Country................................................................................................... Inside Front Cover Town of Franklinton.................................................................................................................................. 13 Traveler's Rest............................................................................................................................................. 7 Washington Parish..................................................................................................................................... 5 Washington Parish Tourism Commission.......................................................................................... 7, 72 WildBlu Boutique...................................................................................................................................... 31 Washington-St. Tammany Electric Cooperative.................................................................................... 8 Zellco FCU................................................................................................................................................. 26 Here’s Washington Parish! 87

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