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Welcome

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Area Attractions

Welcome to our community!

From theaters to museums, arts galleries, parks, golf courses, and sporting events, there’s something for every leisure-time pursuit in Ruston and Lincoln Parish.

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Education

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Festivals

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Healthcare

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Ruston Past & Present

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Leadership

The Lincoln Parish School District continues its charge toward a world-class educational experience designed to empower students for success.

From artist tours to a festival that’s one of the most acclaimed in Louisiana, to events celebrating the holidays, Ruston is ready for a good time.

Local access to quality healthcare is of critical importance, and Ruston provides top-notch care to meet all of your family’s needs.

Proud of our history... excited about our future!

From helping new ventures get started to representing the interests of established firms, and welcoming new neighbors into our community, the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce works to ensure that Ruston and Lincoln Parish offer the best place in North Louisiana to work, live, play, and raise a family.

We’re proud of our history, yet visionary for the future.

You’ll hear it said that we’re “a Peach of a Place,” and it’s not just because of the wonderfully succulent peaches for which our area orchards are famous.

It’s our people, our values, and our way of life that make our community special. If you’re visiting, or planning your move to our community, let us be the first to say, “Welcome

to our neighborhood.”

Ruston and Lincoln Parish are ideal for both business and personal growth. Continued retail development featuring a mix of large national chain stores and locally owned businesses, offers residents and visitors a variety of places to shop, eat, and have fun.

Ruston continues to attract new businesses and families who appreciate small-town charm, a progressive atmosphere, and plenty of community spirit. “Our Chamber is community minded. We reach out to our businesses and community leaders to encourage partnerships, not just with Lincoln Parish but with neighboring parishes as well. We’re building bridges for a

A look at where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Though each community is similar, each is also unique, prospering and growing.

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Restaurant Guide

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Welcome to our Neighborhood

Everything you need to know to get moved in.

Good food, good times.

Shopper’s Guide

A complete listing of Chamber of Commerce members.

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strong North Louisiana economy.” Chamber President Judy Copeland said. “Together, we resolve issues and create plans for the future of our wonderful communities.” Through its board of directors, the Chamber adopts policies and resolutions that promote a strong local economy.

The Chamber also sponsors businessrelated seminars, provides networking opportunities for companies and individuals, devotes months of planning for the Louisiana Peach Festival, and introduces visitors and new residents to the community.

Ruston is more than just a stop along the interstate so come on over and enjoy the full depth of Southern hospitality.

Take in a ball game or maybe a play at the historic Dixie Center for the Arts; visit the Louisiana Military Museum; or picnic at Lincoln Parish Park.

We’re here to help; we’re glad you’ve come to our community. It really is a Peach of a Place to visit, to live, and to do business.

Inside this publication you’ll find information on education, the economy, health care, cultural and recreational offerings and relocation services. You’ll also find an up-to-date list of Chamber members by business category.

If you have any questions about the Chamber, call (318) 255-2031 or visit www. rustonlincoln.org.

A Newcomer’s Perspective After more than four decades of military life lived all over the world, Tom Boniol had never really put down roots. But that all changed when he crossed paths with a lifelong resident of Lincoln Parish who would eventually become his wife.

“When he married me, he got a community,” Cathi Cox-Boniol shares. “And rest assured, his roots now run deep.”

It didn’t take much for Boniol to embrace the communityoriented life that his wife was known for, becoming actively involved in her work with the Lincoln Parish School Board as well as a host of other service opportunities and initiatives.

“I didn’t know there were places like this,” Boniol admits.

“I had never been anywhere where I felt so welcome, accepted, and valued. The people and relationships in Ruston are incredible. You understand why folks don’t ever want to leave here.”

Boniol immediately got involved with the local school system, finding ways to help students, teachers, administrators, and others involved in providing an education that he saw as nothing short of amazing.

“I absolutely couldn’t believe the quality of education here,” he continues. “I’ve seen schools in every corner of this country and it would literally bring me to tears to think that my children never had a chance at the type of opportunities I see when in the schools with Cathi.

And it’s unbelievable to see how this community bands together to get involved. It makes me so proud.”

His pride extends to other elements of the community that have helped make Lincoln Parish “home.” The personal touch felt when shopping or doing business, his church family, the quality of health care, the area’s natural beauty, and becoming an adopted son of his wife’s alma mater, Louisiana Tech University.

“What we have here is rare,” Boniol shares. “I truly miss Ruston and the people here when I’m off working.

But there’s nothing like finally coming down I-20 and seeing the glow from the city’s lights.

Everything changes because I know I’m home. I’d always heard ‘there’s no place like home.’ And now I understand.

I can’t imagine a more perfect place to call home.”

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Area Attractions Recreation & Tourism

Experience one of USA Today’s most charming small towns in the South.

From history, visual and performing arts, sports and outdoor adventures, Ruston and Lincoln Parish offer something for every leisure-time pursuit.

The Ruston-based North Central Louisiana Arts Council (NCLAC) has helped to enhance the arts and culture of Ruston’s historic downtown district.

NCLAC sponsors a Fall Art Tours and Holiday Open House allowing the public to tour local galleries, meet local artists and watch them work behind the scenes. The artists are also featured in several local restaurants, shops and boutiques.

“Ruston is very fortunate to have quite a large creative community,”

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local artist Marlen Waters said. “We not only have the professional artists that are associated with the two universities in our parish, but also we have many practicing professional, semiprofessional, and amateur artists in the visual arts and the performing arts.”

Those who like the performing arts will find themselves right at home in our community. The Dixie Center for the Arts brings nationally and internationally known performers, as well as musicals, theatre productions and special events in conjunction with Ruston Community Theater and Troupe Dixie. The Louisiana Tech Concert Association, Stone Theatre and Grambling State University’s Floyd L.

Sandle Theatre also offer top-bill attractions.

Antique lovers, collectors and treasure hunters can spend hours browsing the small, quaint

establishments full of furniture, vintage clothing and jewelry, books and knickknacks with true Southern character.

Lincoln Parish is home to several museums, full of history and artifacts.

The Lincoln Parish Museum documents the area’s rich history with memorabilia and the “Walls that Talk” mural and tour.

The Louisiana Military Museum is a history buff’s delight offering a unique local perspective into our nation’s military history through a collection of weapons and relics. It also features artifacts from Camp Ruston, one of the largest POW camps in the nation during World War II. The Eddie Robinson Museum pays tribute to tribute to one of the greatest football coaches in American history. “Coach Rob” led the Grambling State Tigers from 1941

to 1997, rolling up an astounding 408 victories, 17 Southwestern Athletic Conference titles and nine Black College Football National Championships.

He placed more than 200 former players into the professional ranks.

Sports fans can also light their competitive flame at places all around the parish. There are seasonal leagues for adults and youngsters sponsored

by Ruston Parks and Recreation Department.

Garland Gregory Hideaway Park, on the Louisiana Tech University campus, offers joggers and walkers the perfect setting for breaking a sweat or having a picnic, as does Lincoln Parish Park, where camping, fishing and biking are also options. Not only does Lincoln Parish Park feature some of the

nation’s best mountain bike trails, but also it’s the site of Legacy Park, a boundless playground designed to accommodate special-needs youngsters.

When it comes to college athletics, Louisiana Tech University, a member of Conference USA, and Grambling State University, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, provide some of the best spectator sports entertainment in the country.

Great fishing, boating and water sports can also be found nearby. Three of north Louisiana’s largest lakes, Lake D’Arbonne (15,000 acres) and Lake Claiborne (6,400 acres) and Caney Lake (5,250) acres are each less than a 50-minute drive away from Ruston. Lincoln Parish Park offers a smaller 30

acre lake, great for pier fishing or non-motorized boats.

For more information about recreation and tourism in our area visit the Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau at www. experienceruston.com.

NCLAC (318) 255-1450 www.nclarts.org Dixie Center for the Arts (318) 255-1450

www.dixiecenter.org Ruston Community Theater (318) 255-5328 www.rctruston.org LA Tech Concert Association (318) 2573942 - www.latech.edu/ performingarts/ltca Stone Theatre (318) 257-2930 www.latechuniversity theatre Floyd L. Sandle Theatre (318) 274-2201 www.gram.edu Eddie Robinson Museum (318) 274-2210 www.robinsonmuseum. com Lincoln Parish Museum (318) 251-0018 www.lincolnparish museum.org LA Military Museum (318) 251-5099 www.sos.la.gov/lmm Lincoln Parish Park (318) 251-5156 - www. park.lincolnparish.org

Regional State Parks

Jimmie Davis State Park

Lake Claiborne State Park

Lake D’Arbonne State Park

About 35 minutes south of Ruston off U.S. 167. Situated amid rolling woodlands on the 5,250-acre Caney Lake.

Camping, cabins, two lodges, picnic area, playgrounds, boat launches, pier fishing, and a swimming beach. For more information call 888-677-2263 or (318) 249-2595 or visit www. lastateparks.com

Off La. 146, about 40 minutes northwest of Ruston. The 620 acres of hilly woodlands overlook the 6,400-acre manmade lake.

Campsites, cabins, boat launch, rental boats, fishing piers, swimming beach, picnic area, nature trails, reservable pavilion.

For more information call 888-677-2524 or (318) 927-2976 or visit www.lastateparks.com

Off La. 2, about 30 minutes northeast of Ruston. The 655-acre site features excellent fishing and water sports on a 15,000 manmade lake. Camping, cabins, two lodges, pier fishing, swimming pool, boat launch, picnic area, pavilions, playgrounds and four lighted tennis courts. For more information call 888-677-5200 or (318) 368-2086 or visit www.lastateparks.com RUSTON USA 2015

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One of the best examples of a “dog trot” house in the area. Built in 1849, this house is located one mile west of Dubach on LA 152, and is believed to be the oldest surviving structure in Lincoln Parish. The house is open on the third Saturday and Sunday, March through October, or by appointment. For more information call (318) 777-3321.

Located at 609 North Vienna Street in the historic Kidd-Davis house in Ruston, the museum was built in 1886, two years after the founding of Ruston. Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and weekends by appointment.

For more information call (318) 251-0018.

Dixie Center for the Arts

Squire Creek Country Club

Eddie Robinson Museum

The historic Dixie Theatre, 212 North Vienna St. in Ruston, is a 600seat performing arts hall in the heart of downtown used for live theatre, dance, music performances of all kinds, and hosts the work or talented local artists. Built in 1928, the theatre has been renovated, but still features its old style, including an elaborate crystal chandelier hung in 1932. The theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information about the theatre or the current season call (318) 255-1450 or visit www.dixiecenter.org.

Championship private golf course and residential development located on LA 820 in Choudrant, about 7 miles east of Ruston. Tom Fazio-designed course, 40,000 square-foot, is a fully equipped clubhouse with ornate dining facilities and new luxurious guest houses.

The grounds are worth a drivethrough even if you don’t play golf! For more information call (318) 768-7000 or visit www. squirecreek.com.

Trophies, plaques and other memorabilia of legendary Grambling State University football coach Eddie Robinson are on exhibit at the Eddie Robinson Museum on the Grambling State University campus. In 1985, Robinson became the winningest coach in college football history with 324 wins. He retired in 1997 with 408 victories. For more information call (318) 255-2031 or visit www. robinsonmuseum.com or www.sos. louisiana.gov/museums.

Located in Woodard Hall on the Louisiana Tech University, this hands-on math and science museum has everything from aquariums to sound and light experiments, plus new 3D printers and an adjacent planetarium. For more information call (318) 2572794 or visit www.latech.edu/ ideaplace.com.

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Located about 20 minutes northwest of Ruston on 800 acres, The OWL Center is a perfect place to bond, have fun and learn teamwork. High and low ropes courses, swimming, hiking, finding your way through the maze, taking a horsemanship lesson, making salsa and much more is waiting for you there.

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Expo Center

The North Louisiana Expo Center is located 5 miles north of I-20 from Exit 86. It is also located 5 miles from Lincoln Parish’s finest hotels and restaurants. The exhibition center hosts several large events like the Run for the Diamonds Barrel Race and the D-Arbonne Range Riders. With tractor pulls, car shows and rodeos, there is something for every sports enthusiast.

Peach Orchards Acres of peach trees that grow the best peaches in the country are in and around Lincoln Parish. Nestled among the rolling hills of northwest Ruston, Mitcham Farms is the largest peach orchard in the parish.

Mitcham’s also features a quaint country store filled with food items, gift baskets, peach-themed products and local artists’ work. Mitcham Farms is located on Woods Road, off LA 544. Take Exit 84 from I-20. For more information call (318) 255-3409 or visit www. mitchamfarms.com. Yak’s Peaches and Vegetables is located 15 miles north of Ruston on Hwy. 33. Take Exit 86 from I-20. For more information call (318) 368-0245 or (318) 368-3992. Thompson’s Peach Farm is off I-20 at Exit 93. Call (318) 644-0854 for directions. Both Yak’s and Thompson’s offer a variety of seasonal produce.

Louisiana Military Museum

Piney Hills Gallery

Lincoln Parish Park

Re-live 200 years of military history and touch the lives of local heroes and unknown enemies. From the Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq, the Louisiana Military Museum, 201 Memorial Drive in Ruston, displays the memorabilia of war as seen largely through the eyes of local and area participants. From Bibles to medals, uniforms, weapons, and even aircraft, the unique collection rivals that of longerestablished museums. Museum is open 10 a.m. – 4p.m., Thursday through Saturday.

Special times can be arranged for groups.

For more information call (318) 251-5099 or visit www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums.

The small gallery features work of local artists and craftspeople.

Located in the lobby of the Dixie Center for the Arts, 212 South Vienna St., downtown Ruston in the historic district. Maintained by the North Central Louisiana Arts Council. For more information call (318) 255-1450.

Located off LA 33, about 3 miles north of Ruston, the park offers 260 acres for camping, walking, jogging, biking, picnicking, nature watching, and fishing in a 30-acre lake. The park is known for its 10-mile mountain biking trail, one of the nation’s premier trails, offering challenging elevation changes and beautiful scenery.

The park also has covered pavilions, primitive and RV camp site, beach and playgrounds with including a boundless park for special-needs children. For more information call (318) 251-5156 or visit www.park.lincolnparish.org.

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Education Maintaining its status as a Trailblazer District for Louisiana, the Lincoln Parish School District continues to confidently advance into the 21st Century with a public school system known for embracing change, demonstrating consistent progress, and receiving accolades along the way. With Common Core Standards at the crux of its academic foundation and in-depth vertical alignment enriching its instructional practice, the district has rapidly moved beyond the mere basics to focus on challenging student learning experiences honed around rigor, relevance, and relationships.

Named “Educator of the Year” by the Coordinating and Development Corporation, Superintendent Danny Bell continues leading the Lincoln Parish District toward a world-class educational experience designed to empower students for success.

Committed to providing cutting-edge facilities, exemplary educational tools, and unparalleled classroom facilitation, the district has boldly stepped up its game despite the steady stream of changes flowing from the state department, a fluctuating economy, and the ongoing barrage of budget cuts and ever-changing mandates.

A $1.5 million track complex was completed in early 2014 at Simsboro High School with a $1.6 million renovation and construction project completed at Dubach School during the summer of 2014. Ruston High School’s football stadium had artificial turf installed on the field along with a bleacher renovation; in addition,

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a new concession and bathroom facility was also completed at the complex.

A $1.9 million track complex is currently under construction at Choudrant High School and renovation and construction has begun at Cypress Springs Elementary and Glen View Elementary after the voters of the Ruston District approved a $21 million bond proposal. Meanwhile, the implementation of technology remains a high priority for instruction at all levels and across the spectrum academic disciplines with close to $500,000 being spent to equip and upgrade schools. Within just over six years, Lincoln Parish has pumped more than $5 million in technology into its classrooms throughout the district.

With graduation rates continuing to increase, the Lincoln Parish School District saw each of its high schools surge pass the state average to already eclipse the 2014 goal of 80% with its current average of 84.5%.

Overall School Performance Scores were equally

impressive. Choudrant High School led the district’s school performances with its second consecutive grade of A, while Choudrant Elementary School, Ruston High School, Ruston Junior High School, I. A. Lewis, and Simsboro High School all scored a B. I. A. Lewis School joined Choudrant High School in marking the greatest growth, gaining almost ten points between the two with “Top Gains” honors going to Choudrant High School. With a district performance score that continues to rise, the Lincoln Parish School system now ranks at #19 among 74 districts in the state and has the third highest rank of any district among the 26 that comprise north Louisiana, ranking second in the northeast region.

The school system maintains a staff of 96.3 percent certified and high qualified teachers, ranking it among the highest districts in the state. Thirty-seven of the teachers have earned National Board Certification.

More than 46 percent of all Lincoln Parish teachers have master’s degrees or above

Public Schools with 41 percent of all teachers having 15 years or more classroom experience, including the current Louisiana Elementary Teacher of the Year.

In 2013 the Lincoln Parish District completed its first year under the state mandate that all students regardless of diploma path were required to take the American College Test (ACT). Despite this initial experience, the parish public school composite score on the ACT was 19.9, surpassing the state average of 19.2 and ranking slightly below the national average of 20.9.

Strong partnerships with Louisiana Tech and Grambling State universities continue to strengthen instruction within a district that now offers 22 dual enrollment classes; 10 advanced placement classes; 17 pre-advanced placement classes; 2 science, technology, engineering and math – STEM for short – magnet classes; 2 pre-STEM classes at the middle school level; a nationally recognized New Tech academy named a National Demonstration Site and Exemplary School for the fourth consecutive year; and the second year of the highly successful Advanced Learning Academy.

The Lincoln Parish School System remains one of the parish’s largest employers, with a total of 838 full-time employees including 451 teachers, and operates on an annual budget of approximately $71.6 million.

For more information about the Lincoln Parish public school system, call (318) 255-1430 or visit www. lincolnschools.org.

A Quality Education for a Quality Life While Lincoln Parish may be known for its peaches, its public school system is quickly becoming known for its commitment to cuttingedge STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) opportunities for students.

Already a trailblazer in the STEM arena through its formal partnership with Louisiana Tech University, the district has now honed its focus around learning experiences that are providing students with specific skills designed to equip them for the highest level of success as they prepare to enter the 21st Century workforce.

The new maker-space unit housed on the Ruston High School campus is available for crosscurricular teams across the district.

Similar to “The Thingery” on the LA Tech campus, the cutting-edge multi-faceted technology unit allows students and teachers to bring innovation and entrepreneurship together while exploring new opportunities for teaching and learning. It provides for rich collaborative experiences around common design and development activities, something that is revolutionizing classrooms across the

parish.

“There can be no doubt that today’s student not only values the opportunity for collaboration, they expect it,” states ACHIEVE Coordinator Cathi Cox-Boniol. “And the same can be said about highly innovative technology experiences.

Because of that you will see more and more opportunities for both across this district.”

This expectation was part of the motivation for sending large groups of Lincoln Parish students to Digifest South when it came to the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. There students explored how digital technology combines with artistic creativity through digital art genres that included 3-D design and animation, digital sculpture (robotics), graphic design and motion graphics, digital photography, digital video and film, computer graphics animation, mechanical and architectural design, and digital sound an music.

“With the maker-space now an integral part of our day-to-day teaching and learning experience, the students are now able to see how to incorporate these high level aspects of digital technology into

The Lincoln Parish Schools serve approximately 6,700 students, Preschool through Grade 12; Employ 451 teachers and 387 professional and support personnel; and have an annual operating budget of approximately $71.6 million.

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their standard practice,” Cox-Boniol continues. “The tools going into their personal toolkits are incredibly impressive.”

Equally impressive is how the Lincoln Parish initiatives are now gaining the spotlight on the national stage.

New Tech @ Ruston has been recognized as a National Demonstration Site for the fourth consecutive year. Designed to empower students for success in the 21st Century through authentic learning crafted around collaboration, innovation, and advanced technology, the exemplary learning model has yielded high-level film and video production that has been utilized throughout the community.

The Ruston High School Eco-Car Team has generated national attention in its brief two-year existence, finishing 6th at the 2014 national event in Houston, Texas. Student participation has more than quadrupled, allowing for the district to now support two full teams.

“We continue to be committed to providing superb opportunities for students of all ages to develop a skillset that is both exciting and empowering,” Superintendent Danny Bell adds. “We want the possibilities to be endless throughout the Lincoln Parish District. By equipping our students with the ability to allow their creativity to help define what their life will look like as well as how they will contribute to the overall success of their community, we feel like we’re making a critical investment in the future we all will share.”

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Adopt-A-School Education The local Adopt-A-School program is a partnership between the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln ACHIEVE. Sixty nine businesses and organizations are participating in the program this school year.

Adopt-A-School is a voluntary program that includes both public and private schools. There is no charge to participate; community partner adopters can join the program at any point during the school year. One-time contributions are acceptable for those not wanting a year-long commitment.

Adopt-A-School partners support their schools in ways ranging from purchasing materials or equipment not covered by the school’s budget, to tutoring, reading to students, judging science and social studies fairs, allowing students to job shadow, providing recognition for academic achievement, and providing treats for both students and teachers at holidays or other special occasions.

For more information about Adopt-A-School, or to become an Adopt-ASchool community partner, contact Ivana Flowers at the Chamber, 255-2031 or email iflowers@rustonlincoln.org or Cox-Boniol at 255-1430, or ccox@lincolnschools.org.

Quarterly Partnership Post newsletters are available to read on rustonlincoln.org.

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In addition to public schools, Lincoln Parish has four private schools, a Montessori school, four university laboratory schools, pre-school programs, a home-school organization and is the home to the Louisiana Center for the Blind.

A.E. Phillips Laboratory School Located on LA Tech University campus Grades K-8 (318) 257-3469 www.aep.latech.edu Alma J. Brown Elementary Located on Grambling State University campus Grades K-5 (318) 274-3118 www.gram.edu Grambling Middle Magnet Located on Grambling State University campus Grades 6-8 (318) 274-6153 www.gram.edu

Cedar Creek School Grades Pre-K-12 (318) 255-7707 www.cedarcreekschool.org Christian Home Educators Fellowship (318) 202-5179 www.homeschool-life.com/ la/rustonch/ Lincoln Head Start Center (318) 251-8864 Lincoln Parish Early Childhood Center Grade Pre-K (318) 513-1470 http://lpecc.lincolnschools.org/ Louisiana Center for the Blind (318) 251-2891 www.louisianacenter.org

Grambling High School Located on Grambling State University campus Grades 9-12 (318) 274-6531 www.gram.edu

New Living Word School Grades Pre-K-12 (318) 255-0270 www.nlwm.org

Bethel Christian School Grades Pre-K-12 (318) 255-1112 www.bethel-christian.com

Montessori School of Ruston Grades Pre-K-8 (318) 251-1590 www.rustonmontessori.org

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Lincoln Parish Festivals There are events throughout the year to enjoy. From artist tours to a festival that’s one of the most acclaimed in Louisiana, to events celebrating the holidays, Ruston is ready for a good time.

Each fall, the North Central Louisiana Arts Council sponsors an arts tour that winds its way through the community.

Artists open their studios or set up temporary shop in local businesses so that tour-goers can watch them work, as well as shop for handmade, one-of-a-kind items.

Visitors should mark June 26 & 27 on their calendars because no one wants to miss the fun, festivities, and succulent good eating at the annual Louisiana Peach Festival.

Started in 1950, the festival is the oldest continuous agriculture-based festival in Louisiana. The event, produced annually by the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, draws thousands of people to town and pumps millions of dollars in the local economy.

Festival goers enjoy arts and crafts, music, food, a parade, antique car show, athletic events, and peaches by the bushel.

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Enjoy the Antique Car Show at BancorpSouth Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. If you’re into handmade crafts, check out the Arts and Crafts show at the Civic Center from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission for attendees age 7+ is $10 for Friday’s night concert, $5 on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and $10 for Saturday’s night concert.

Throughout the year, there are plenty of mini celebrations to enjoy.

Costumed kids come out by the droves for

Downtown Trick-or-Treat and the annual Howl’oween pet show. There are Christmastime celebrations, too, and, of course, Santa Claus comes to town for the annual Christmas parade.

You can drive just a few miles and discover even more good times to be had in Lincoln Parish. The fourth Friday and Saturday in September finds folks flocking to the annual Louisiana Chicken Festival in Dubach. It’s the largest celebration in Dubach and honors the area’s poultry farmers.

The festival features arts and crafts, food, games, a pageant, and the always popular strut, cackle and crow contest.

In Choudrant, it’s the annual Outhouse Nationals race where contestants build and race outhouses on wheels. Spectators have come from as far away as Washington and California to watch the race that takes place each September.

Heritage is celebrated here, too. Each June, the city of Grambling and

the Juneteenth Heritage Festival Committee put on the annual Grambling Juneteenth Heritage Festival.

Since the 1970s, Grambling has been a leader in the celebration of Juneteenth in Louisiana.

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A FIRST TIER Lincoln Parish offers exceptional opportunities for postsecondary education.

It’s home to Louisiana Tech and Grambling State universities, as well as the Northeast Louisiana Technical College.

Louisiana Tech: A NationallyRanked University for All of North Louisiana

Education Louisiana Tech Founded in 1894 as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University is a selectiveadmission university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs that are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It enrolls 9,545 undergraduates and 1,726 graduate students from 44 states, Puerto Rico, and 65 foreign countries. Louisiana Tech is recognized as a Tier One National University by U.S. News & World Report, and boasts the highest graduation rate of any institution in the University of Louisiana System.

Tech’s 11,271 students (2014 fall enrollment) thrive in a challenging, yet safe and supportive environment with collaborative research opportunities alongside of extracurricular and 16 NCAA Division I athletic programs that enrich student life.

Students have access to faculty and facilities on the cutting edge of bioinformatics, nanotechnology and information technology, as well as intellectual, social and economic development. Of Tech’s over 300 faculty members, nearly 80 percent hold their doctoral or equivalent degrees in their field.

For more information call (318) 2572000 or visit www.latech.edu.

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Whether you are a high school student or an adult, a business, a corporation, or just someone looking for a new path, you will find a variety of educational opportunities at Delta.

You can choose a program that prepares you to immediately enter the workforce or one that prepares you to transfer to a four year university.

Louisiana Delta offers dual enrollment courses for high school students at a reduced rate so that they can get a jump start on college.

Maybe you didn’t have the opportunity to finish high school or don’t have much formal education. Delta offers GED and literacy programs at many locations throughout Northeast Louisiana. Want to learn English as a second language?

They have programs for you as well.

And let’s not forget the workforce training and community service classes that makes Louisiana Delta a “first choice” for so many of our community partners in business and industry.

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Contact the Ruston campus at (318) 251-4145, visit online at www.ladelta.edu or in person at 1010 James Street.

Grambling State University Five miles west of Ruston in the city of Grambling is Grambling State University, one of the best known historic African-American institutions of higher education in the United States.

GSU is home to 5,277 students (2012 fall enrollment). Founded in 1901, Grambling is state supported and is located on a 375-acre campus. A member of the University of Louisiana system, GSU is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers 68 degree programs in five colleges, including an honors college, two professional schools, a graduate school, and a Division of Continuing Education. Grambling was the first in the nation to offer a doctoral program in developmental education.

In addition to being one of the country’s top producers of African American graduates and the top producer of Computer Information Science grads in Louisiana, Grambling is the home of the internationally renowned Tiger Marching Band and the “winningest” coach in college football, the legendary football coach Eddie Robinson, Sr., whose tenure is memorialized in a campus museum, funded and operated by the state of Louisiana.

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Grambling Founded: 1901 Enrollment: 5,277 Degrees: B, M. EdD Website: www.gram.edu (800) 569-4714 or (318) 247-3811

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Founded: 1977 Enrollment: 170 Degrees: AAS, TD, CTS, TCA Website: www.ltc.edu (318) 251-4145

For the third consecutive year, Louisiana Tech University has achieved a Tier One ranking among “National Universities,” according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Colleges list.

Louisiana Tech is one of only two public universities in Louisiana to achieve a Tier One “National Universities” ranking, coming in at a tie for No. 190 – the highest ranking Tech has received from U.S. News & World Report.

Louisiana Tech was also the only university in the state to see its national ranking rise over last year, moving up nine spots from the 2013 list.

Joining Louisiana Tech at No. 190 were institutions such as the University of Houston, New Mexico State, Utah State and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

In addition to its National Universities ranking, Louisiana Tech ranked among the Top 20 in the nation for graduating students with the least amount of debt.

This was the fourth time in the past five years that Louisiana Tech has achieved this distinction.

Louisiana Tech also saw a rise in its national ranking in the Top Public Universities category, moving up seven spots over last year to No. 108 as well as a rise in its undergraduate engineering programs and undergraduate business programs national rankings.

“This Tier One ranking from U.S. News & World Report is a credit to the dedication and tireless efforts of our faculty and staff,” said Louisiana Tech President Les Guice. “The passion and commitment they have for serving our

students and elevating our university is truly inspiring, and their value to Louisiana Tech is immeasurable.

I’d like to congratulate them on this outstanding achievement and am delighted to see their efforts recognized on a national level.”

U.S. News & World Report assesses more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities across the country and has classified a total of 281 institutions as “National Universities,” 173 of which are public.

Based on categories developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, “National Universities” include institutions that offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and Ph.D. programs, and emphasize faculty research. The Carnegie classification has served as the basis for the Best Colleges ranking category system since the first rankings were done in 1983.

The U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list is based on weighted measurements in areas such as graduation and retention rates, peer assessments, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate performance, assessments by high school counselors, and rate of alumni giving.

In addition to its U.S. News & World Report ranking, Louisiana Tech was recently recognized by Newsweek and The Daily Beast as one of the 25 Most Affordable Colleges in the nation, for both instate and out-of-state students, and

by Affordable Colleges Online as the No. 1 institution in Louisiana for overall return on investment (ROI) to its graduates. AdvisorOne also recently ranked Louisiana Tech highest in the state and No. 21 in the nation for providing its graduates with the best ROI. “Louisiana Tech is engaging all of its stakeholders to seek out new ways to provide new opportunities for our students and the communities of north Louisiana,” said Guice.

“We have never been satisfied with where we are, but rather motivated by where we can go. I look forward to the future of Louisiana Tech and to working with our faculty, staff, alumni and supporters to positively impact our students and our region.”

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William C. Smith, M.D.

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UROLOGY Charles W. Tanner, Jr., M.D. Tika B. Ranjitkar, M.D. URGENT CARE Dean L. Kirby, M.D.

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NEUROLOGY D. Stephens, WHNP importance, and RustonAnna provides top-notch care allM.D. of your family’s needs. From multiMichaeltoE.meet Ehrlich,

groups to independent physicians, Brian L.specialty Stucki, M.D. OPHTHALMOLOGY long-term care facilities to walk-in clinics, this Gary E. Luffey, area leaves little to be desired in the M.D. way of

comprehensive healthcare for North Central Louisiana.

And when it comes to wellness, there are also several health clubs and organizations here that offer fitness classes, plus cardio and weight training. Home-health agencies are plentiful, as are hospice providers.

“Lincoln Parish is fortunate to have one of

PHYSICAL THERAPY/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY the most robust medical communities in the state Mariano, PT are truly blessed to have stellar of Gene Louisiana.

We physicians from Fred Poulin, PT primary pare to almost every

specialty in medicine,” Brady Dubois, CEO of Megan Baker, PT Northern Louisiana Medical Center, said.

Paige PT knowledge and caring of our “TheWitt, training, Ashley Wood, OT medical community sets us apart and has resulted in Josh Lincoln Parish Stanley, OT becoming a medical hub in Northern Louisiana,” he said. “We hear on a regular basis how wonderful new parish residents find the access and caliber of physicians and facilities.”

Here’s a brief overview of the larger healthcare facilities in Ruston.

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Healthcare & Wellness Ruston attracts top-notch physicians with national and international credentials in specialties that range from family pratice to oncology and pulmonology.

The area has become the medical hub of north central Louisiana.

Healthcare & Wellness Northern Louisiana Medical Center Since 2007, Northern Louisiana Medical Center has been serving primarily a six-parish area of north central Louisiana. NLMC is an acute-care, 159-bed facility with a 12-bed skilled nursing wing.

Ninety physicians representing 27 specialties are on staff. In addition, 26 physicians are on the courtesy staff and there are 23 consulting physicians. NLMC services include a Level II NICU, women’s center, cardiology, intensive care, orthopedics, pulmonology, and the Healthy Woman and Senior Circle programs. NLMC also has 36 allied health professionals.

Adjacent to the hospital is the NLMC Medical Plaza that includes physicians specializing in a number of areas including family practice, general surgery, obstetrics, nephrology, and orthopedics.

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Green Clinic Green Clinic was founded in 1948 by long-time Ruston physician, Dr. Marvin T. Green, Sr. It is a multi-specialty physicians clinic that has grown to include 45 physicians in 20 specialties.

The physician-owned clinic’s ancillary services include diagnostic & neurological laboratories, cardiac imaging, diagnostic radiology including ultrasound, bone densitometry and mammography, outpatient surgery, physical & occupational therapy, combined cardio-pulmonary function testing, CT, MRI and PET Scans.

Green Clinic’s main location on Farmerville Street has an Urgent Care center, which serves to address minor emergencies and to see patients whose primary doctor is not immediately available.

Green Clinic’s satellite locations include Northside, which serves as a sports medicine and

family practice clinic, located in Ruston; Arcadia family practice; Calhoun family medicine; Jonesboro/Hodge family medicine and PT; and Green Clinic Aesthetics, located in Ruston.

For more information, call (318) 255-3690 or visit www.green-clinic.com

LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana has 55 private beds and is located in Ruston. They are accredited by The Joint Commission for healthcare accreditation, Medicare certified and offers free parking.

The hospital specializes in the treatment of medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization. The treatment team at LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists and therapists who are all certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, across a range of disciplines — physical, speech, occupational, respiratory, recreational and psychological therapy.

In addition to long-term acute care services, LifeCare also offers the following services: aquatic therapy, inpatient plastic and general surgery, bedside peritoneal and hemodialysis, inpatient sleep studies, radiology and more.

For more information call (318) 251-3126 or visit www.lifecare-hospitals.com

QUICK STATS Northern Louisiana Medical Center Founded: 1962 Physicians on staff: 75 Specialties: 27 Beds: 159 Green Clinic Founded: 1948 Physicians on staff: 45 Specialties: 20 LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana Founded: 1997 Specialty: Treatment of medically complex patients who require extended hospitalization Beds: 55 RUSTON USA 2015

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Churches Over 50 churches including: Assembly of God, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, nondenominational.

Convention and Banquet Facilities Eddie G. Robinson Museum (318) 274-2210 Grambling State University Favrot Student Union (318) 274-2205 Historic Ruston Fire Station (318) 251-8621 John Thomas & Edith West Henning Conference Center (318) 777-3460 Lincoln Hall (318) 255-8081 Lincoln Parish Park (318) 251-5156 Lincoln Parish Library Events Center (318) 513-6444 Louisiana Tech Student Center (318) 257-3479 Norton Building (318) 614-5312 Ruston Civic Center (318) 251-8613 Ruston Country Club (318) 255-1307 Scott Hamilton Warehouse Dubach (318) 777-3409 Squire Creek Country Club Choudrant (318) 768-7000 Meeting facilities may also be found at many local hotels and restaurants.

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hen the Civil War ended in 1865, the South had suffered massive destruction. Individuals and families on both sides of the conflict had their lives changed forever.

Here in the piney hills of north central Louisiana, the war had kept its distance, the closest military action having taken place in the Red River Valley near Shreveport and along the Mississippi River at Vicksburg.

With the countryside having been spared, the war’s aftermath would help chart a new course for the farmers and merchants who called this area home.

As the Era of Reconstruction took hold, a new parish was carved from existing ones in 1873 and named after President Abraham Lincoln. Word soon reached the young parish that the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad would begin to run across north Louisiana, linking the Deep South with Texas.

For one individual, this brought to fruition a lifelong dream of having people live nearby whom he could call neighbors. Little did Robert E. Russ know that his dream for a new town to be located near his plantation would eventually become known as “Ruston,” short for Russ town.

By 1884, Ruston was incorporated.

Russ had donated roughly 640 acres for the town’s location, and former Union Army surveyors working for the railroad had laid out unusually wide, spacious avenues among the towering oaks and pines.

As the town began to take shape, new churches, businesses, civic organizations and schools were established. The vast stands of virgin timber and the availability of fertile lands for cotton farming fueled the booming economy.

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community’s foundation in education was laid. Louisiana Tech, established in 1894, and Grambling State, founded in 1901, are the cornerstones upon which the area strongly stands over a century later.

In 1900, a second railroad, running north and south, was built through Ruston. By the outbreak of World War I in 1917, Ruston was well established as a center for learning, a place of civic pride and as an area of economic prosperity throughout the region.

Ruston continued to grow steadily during the post-World War II prosperity of the 1950’s. The GI Bill, which sent war veterans to college, helped fuel the local economy, resulting in tremendous growth at the local universities. By the late 1950’s, news reached Ruston that would have significant impact — a new interstate highway was to be built that would run through the northern fringe of the city.

Completed by the early 1970’s, Interstate 20 made Ruston more easily accessible, much as the railroad had done a century before. This, too, brought new opportunities for growth and development.

In the 1980’s, the state’s economy lagged after the oil industry went “bellyup.” Ruston, however, continued growing steadily.

The city experienced unprecedented growth during the 1990’s; and even now, a decade into the new century, new subdivisions are popping up everywhere, shopping areas on the north side of town are expanding at a rapid pace, and opportunities for learning and recreation continue to expand.

Downtown continues to offer a variety of retail shops and eateries. Education remains cutting edge.

True to Robert E. Russ’s dream, Ruston continues to open its doors to those looking for a healthy business environment, an opportunity to receive a quality education and a great place – a Peach of a Place to raise a family.

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Faith Based & Civic Organizations Lincoln Parish is home to a wide variety of active service clubs, civic, and community organizations. Volunteers affiliated with these organizations in Lincoln Parish help to build playgrounds, clean up roads and highways, organize food pantries and toy drives. This is not an exhaustive list and we welcome additions. To add an organization or make corrections to the list, please contact Ivana Flowers at 318-255-2031 or email her at iflowers@rustonlincoln.org.

Rotary International of Ruston Rotary International traces its roots to the year 1905 in Chicago. Businessman Paul Harris desired to connect with others for social and community service opportunities.

The organization began with 4 businessmen and meetings "rotating" among their offices.

Interestingly, their first community improvement project resulted in the first public toilets in Chicago.

Today, local Rotary clubs exist around the world, with 1.2 million members. Rotarians are best know for their highly focused efforts to eliminate polio around

4 PAWS Rescue - Ruston www.facebook. com/4pawsruston (318) 251-3647 Alcoholics Anonymous Shreveport (318) 865-2172

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the world. For approximately 20 years, Rotary has led the fight against polio. In recent years, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundations partnered with Rotary to eliminate polio in all but four countries.

Locally, Rotarians supply dictionaries to every 3rd grade student in the parish, weekly feed 160 needy students through the backpack meal program, provide Christmas dinner fixings to hundreds of needy families, sponsor sports teams, provide scholarships to college bound students, sponsor the Rotary Interact Club at RHS, provide scholarships to the Rotary

American Cancer Society - Shreveport (318) 219-4028

American Heritage Girls Troup (318) 255-4628 First Baptist Church American Legion Post 593 Ruston (318) 251-8840

American Red Cross, Northeast Louisiana Chapter - Monroe (318) 865-9545

Youth Leadership Association (RYLA) and volunteer to fill various needs in the community.

Rotarians use the 4-Way Test as a guide in their personal and professional lives: 1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3.

Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

For more information about Rotary International visit www. rotary.org. For information about Lincoln Rotary and Ruston Rotary Clubs, please join us for a weekly meeting. Lincoln Rotary meets at 7:00 a.m. Friday mornings at the Chamber Building on N. Trenton.

Ruston Rotary meets at noon Wednesday at the Historic Fire Station on E. Mississippi.

Beta Sigma Phi / Eta Omicron Chapter - Ruston (318) 255-5452, Beth

Beta Sigma Phi / Louisiana Preceptor Laureate Chapter Dubach (318) 255-6980, Joann Big Brothers Big Sisters - Ruston www.bbbs.org (318) 232-1113

Boys & Girls Club of North Central Louisiana - Ruston (318) 255-2242

Boy Scouts of America, Louisiana Purchase Council - Ruston (318) 251-0758

Christian Community Action (CCA) - Ruston (318) 251-3282 Cosmos Club - Ruston (318) 255-8761

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) www.louisianadar.org/longleafpinedar Dixie Center for the Arts - Ruston www.dixiecenter.org (318) 255-1450

Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) - Ruston www.dartla.net (318) 251-2255

Extraordinary Lincoln www.facebook.com/ extraordinarylincoln Femfessionals www.femfessionals.com courtnie.mckinney@gmail.com Girl Scouts of Louisiana—Pines to the Gulf - Simsboro (318) 263-3941

Habitat for Humanity (North Central Louisiana) - Ruston (318) 366-7380

Happy Gardeners Society - Ruston (318) 255-2635, Francis

Junior Auxiliary of Ruston Jaofruston.org

Kiwanis Club - Ruston Noon www.kiwanisruston.org

Kiwanis Club - Ruston Sunrise Call the Chamber, (318) 255-2031

League of Women Voters – Ruston/Grambling http://lwv.org/get-involved/localleagues/louisiana/lwv-rustongrambling

La Leche League - Ruston (318) 251-1148 Marcella (318) 513-2238 Amanda (318) 548-0552 Courtney

Life Choices of North Central Louisiana - Ruston (318) 255-7377

Lincoln Council on Aging - Ruston (318) 255-5070

Lincoln Parish Retired Teachers Ruston Call the Chamber, (318) 255-2031

Lions Club - Ruston http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ rustonla

Littera Club - Ruston (318) 255-4539, Alice March of Dimes – West Monroe (318) 387-3650

MOPS – Ruston (318) 255-4628 First Baptist Church Northeast LA Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Ruston (318) 255-0480 , Barbara

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) - Grambling (318) 247-3982

National Federation for the Blind Ruston (318) 251-2891

National Organization for Women Shreveport www.now.org

North Central Louisiana Arts Council - Ruston (318) 255-1450

Quota International of Ruston Call the Chamber, (318) 255-2031

Rolling Hills Ministries www.rollinghillsministries.com (318) 251-0065 Rotary Club of Lincoln - Ruston http://www.rotary6190.org Ruston Ministerial Alliance (318) 254-7990 Ruston Rotary Club http://www.rotary6190.org Ruston Civic Symphony Society Ruston (318) 255-1450

Ruston Community Theatre www.rctruston.org

Ruston Garden Club (318) 251-1212, Rosy Ruston Republican Women’s Club http://www.lfrw.com/RustonRWC

Ruston Woman’s Department Club (318) 255-0889, Johnnie

United Way of Northeast Louisiana www.unitedwaynela.org

Wounded Healers (Bereavement Support Group) (318) 251-0750 Trinity United Methodist Church

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Leadership Lincoln Leadership Lincoln – Teaching Effective Community Leaders “I have lived in Ruston, Lincoln Parish for the majority of my life.

Through Leadership Lincoln, I was exposed to areas of our community I had never experienced before,” Josh Perot, of First National Bank said. “The program gives a broad perspective of our entire community that helps you as an individual understand the needs and concerns of the area and equips you with the network and resources to be a positive influence once the program is complete.”

Leadership Lincoln is in its 28th year and has graduated more than 400 individuals who now know more about Ruston and Lincoln Parish than they probably ever imagined there was to know.

Leadership Lincoln class runs annually from September through May. Each month has a different focus, pulling every participant at least partially beyond their everyday environments. September kicks the class off with two days of team building at the OWL Center. November pulls at the heart strings with Healthcare and Social Services. In a community like

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Ruston, there is a wealth of programs in place for economic, emotional, social, personal and spiritual help for its residents.

December covers Education; January, Government; February, Industry; March, Cultural Diversity & Judicial System; April, Tourism; and May wraps it up in Baton Rouge at the state capital.

Each class develops and implements a “class project” as well.

Whether it’s a diaper drive for Life Choices of N. Central LA or building new equipment for a local nonprofit, the projects not only serve those in the community but they continue the knitting

together of a small group of folks who often make life-long relationships.

Ruston area business leaders have used Leadership Lincoln over the years as a tool in their growth.

Community Trust Bank (CTB) opened in 1912 with one bank, at that time called The Bank of Choudrant. It now has over 30 locations with over 600 employees throughout north Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi.

“The Leadership Lincoln program provides our employees with a deep understanding of what is taking place throughout Ruston and Lincoln Parish,” said Ryan Kilpatrick, Senior Vice President of Culture Strategies at Community Trust Bank. “Our employees at CTB who have been through the program are more engaged and knowledgeable about our area, and in turn, are better employees.”

“Leadership Lincoln seeks to foster a network of leaders who are committed to understanding and improving Lincoln parish,” Chamber President Judy Copeland said. “It is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective community leaders.”

For more information about the class or about sponsorships contact Copeland at 255-2031, email jcopeland@rustonlincoln.org or visit www.rustonlincoln.org.

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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Ruston…the greatest city in North Louisiana. I hope that you will visit our Historic Downtown shops and all of our retail stores throughout Ruston; then take a break and dine at one our many fine restaurants.

A trip to Ruston is not complete without a visit to Louisiana Tech University, a nationally recognized research university with alumni like Terry Bradshaw, Trace Atkins, Karl Malone, Kix Brooks and Willie Roaf. Louisiana Tech University is at the forefront of new developments, innovations and inventions.

Take some time to talk to our citizens and get a sample of what makes Ruston a great place to live, work and raise a family. I believe you will agree with USA Today when they named Ruston one of the Most Charming Towns of the South.

Thank you for visiting Ruston. I hope you will come again soon and perhaps even consider making Ruston your home.

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Dubach Founded: 1901 Located: 13 miles north of Ruston on U.S. 167 About: Known as “The Dog Trot Capital of the World.” Home of the Autrey House, one of the oldest examples of dog-trot architecture in the region, and believed to be the oldest structure still standing in Lincoln Parish. Also home of the Louisiana Chicken Festival, 4th weekend in September.

For more information: (318) 777-1964 or visit www.dubachla.com.

Grambling Founded: 1953 Located: 5 miles west of Ruston on La. 150, exit 81 from I-20 About: Grambling grew up around Grambling State University. GSU is famous for its high-stepping marching band and Eddie Robinson, one of the winningest coaches in college football history. A museum on campus is dedicated to Robinson.

The city holds an annual Juneteenth celebration.

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Ruston Founded: 1883 Located: 50 miles east of Shreveport on the crossroads of Hwy. 167 and I-20, exits 84-86 About: Named after Robert E. Russ who donated 640 acres for the city in the 1800’s after the Pacific Railroad linked the deep-south with the wildwest. True to Russ’ dream, Ruston still offers a healthy business environment, quality education at LA Tech University, and a great family atmosphere.

For more information: (318) 251-8620 or visit www.ruston.org

Simsboro is a village in western Lincoln Parish. It is part of the Ruston Micropolitan Statistical Simsboro Mayor Area.

Sybil Smalling-Foster Former State Representative L.D. “Buddy” Napper, who served from 1952 to 1964, and practiced law for a half-century in Ruston, was a Simsboro native and is interred there at Simsboro City Cemetery.

Simsboro is home to numerous businesses including manufacturing companies, Ardagh Glass and Roseburg Forest Products. Simsboro is located conveniently to Grambling State University and LA Tech University.

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“Grambling is the typical city that grows on you,” Grambling Mayor Edward Jones said. “It’s a quite, quaint city.”

The city, located about 5 miles west of Ruston, is home to 4,949 residents and to Grambling State University. Jones, a former city councilman and Grambling native, was elected mayor in 2011. Economic development is one of his top priorities.

“Grambling is an ideal place for a family,” Jones said, “a city that has a low crime rate, a city that’s on Grambling Mayor the move. If Edward Jones people want the best of both worlds, Grambling has it. It’s an educated community, and when residents desire a large city, they don’t have to go very far east or west.”

Simsboro Founded: 1849 Located: 8 miles west of Ruston on U.S. 80, exit 76 from I-20 About: Site of Camp Ruston, World War II prisoner of war camp that was one of the largest in the nation. At its peak in 1942, the camp held 4,315 prisoners. Northeast Supports and Services Center, a state residential services facility for people with developmental disabilities, now occupies the site. A few of the Camp Ruston buildings remain.

For more information: (318) 247-6248

Vienna

With only 386 residents, Vienna may be the smallest of Lincoln Parish’s incorporated communities, but it’s also well established and “just a nice place,” Mayor Walter Carpenter said.

Located about five miles north of Ruston on U.S. 167, Vienna offers residents room to spread out. Yards may be anywhere from 2 to 4 acres, Carpenter said.

Unlike the other outlying communities, each of which has its own schools, Vienna does not. The village is in the Ruston school district.

Vienna’s “just a nice bedroom community,” Carpenter said. “It’s quiet, and everybody knows each other.”

Vienna mayor Walter Carpenter

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Choudrant Founded: 1883 Located: 9 miles east of Ruston on U.S. Hwy. 80, exit 93 from I-20 About: Known as “Louisiana’s Front Porch.” Home of Squire Creek Country Club, one of the finest private golf courses and residential developments in the South. Choudrant is also the home of the National Outhouse Racing Association, www. facebook.com/OuthouseRacing.

For more information: (318) 7684111 or visit www.choudrant.org

Dubach Mayor Robert Jenson wants to grow his town’s small business district. Located about 13 miles north of Ruston on U.S. 167, Dubach is ready for growth, Jenson said.

“We’re a quiet town. We’re a small community. We care about others,” he said. “It’s a good place to raise a family.”

Many of Dubach’s 967 residents have lived there all of their lives. Now, second-generation Dubach natives are returning home, Jenson said.

The town is drawing other new residents, too.

Dubach is home to the Louisiana Chicken Festival, an annual event held the 4th weekend in September. This small northern Dubach Mayor Robert Jenson Lincoln Parish community welcomes hundreds of people during this event.

Jenson sees Dubach as poised for development, with location being one of the town’s primary assets. But most of all, said Jenson, “Dubach is just home.”

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“It’s going the right way,” Choudrant Mayor Bill Sanderson said about the village of 879 people that calls itself “Louisiana’s Front Porch.” Choudrant is approximately 7 miles east of Ruston.

Under Sanderson’s leadership, the village has implemented zoning, land use, and building codes.

Choudrant residents have a variety of housing options ranging from rural acreages to million-dollar golf-course Choudrant Mayor Bill Sanderson homes at Squire Creek Country Club.

Over the past dozen years, home values in Choudrant have doubled or better. Sanderson attributes the community’s growth to the quality of the district’s schools, the village’s location on U.S. 80 with easy access to Interstate 20, the affordability of housing, and the openness of Choudrant residents.

Though the village will likely officially become a town within the next five years, Sanderson said being village is an asset. “In a village, everybody knows their neighbor,” he said. “The quaintness of a village and what it brings is a title we want to retain.”

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Ask the mayors of Lincoln Parish’s communities what makes their towns special, and they each give the same answers: location, lifestyle, good place to raise a family.

Approximately 8,000 people live in the five incorporated areas outside of Ruston. Though each community is similar, each is also unique. And each is growing.

Vienna Founded: 1876 Located: 2 miles north of Ruston on U.S. 167 About: Was a stagecoach stop and relay station for changing out horses on the Monroe-Shreveport route and was the original parish seat.

The region’s first telegraph wires were strung on Old Wire Road.

For more information: (318) 251-2031

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2015 Annual Events February

Krewe of Allegro Mardi Gras Ball (318) 255-2031

June

LA Peach Festival, June 26-27 (318) 255-2031 N. Central LA Arts Council Peach Art Exhibit (318) 255-1450 Juneteenth Celebration (318) 247-6120

August

Antique Tractor Days of Ruston, Aug. 18-19 www.bratp.net

September

Ruston Gun, Knife & Coin Show, Sept. 19-20 (318) 255-2031 Louisiana Chicken Festival, 4th weekend (318) 777-3321 National Outhouse Races (318) 768-4111

October

November

N. Central LA Arts Council Holiday Arts Tour (318) 255-1450 Lighten Up! Lincoln Parish Community Health Expo (318) 255-2031 Kiwanis of Ruston Pancake Day (318) 255-2031

December

Holidays in CedarTown (318) 255-7707 LA Tech Planetarium Christmas Show (318) 257-2866 LA Tech Poinsettia Show (318) 257-3275 Ruston Rotary Club Christmas Parade (318) 255-2031 Grambling Christmas Parade (318) 247-6120 Ruston Winter Fest www.rustonlincoln.org Dubach Christmas Festival, 1st Saturday (318) 777-3321 Christmas in the Village (Choudrant) (318) 768-4111

Downtown Howl’oween Pet Show (318) 251-8643 N. Central LA Arts Council ARToberfest (318) 255-1450 Check for other seasonal events Dixie Center for the Arts Events (318) 255-1450 GSU Sports (318) 274-2188 LA Tech Art Galleries (318) 257-3909 LA Tech Sports (318) 257-3631 LA Tech Concert Association (318) 257-4109 Ruston Parks and Recreation Activities (318) 255-5800

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Relocation Guide Cost of living Housing Average cost per sq. ft New (including lot) - $97-$170 (avg. $127) Average lot size – 120’x200’ Pre-owned 1-10 years old - $95-141 (avg. $110) 11-21 years old - $80-128 (avg. $103) 21+ years - $71 -112 (avg. $84) Average single-family house rent/per month $725 Average apartment rent/per month $519 Sales and property tax Land – 10 % of fair market value or use value.

Residential improvements – 10 % of fair market value.

The sales tax in Ruston city limits is 8.75 % For property tax information call 251-5140 or visit www.assessor. lincolnparish.org/assessor/index.html For sales and use tax information call 251-8624.

Climate and Environment Average January temperature – 44˚ F Average July temperature – 81˚ F Average annual rainfall – 54.78 inches Elevation – 259 ft.

Location Shreveport, La. - 66 miles Little Rock, Ark. – 175 miles Baton Rouge, La. – 210 miles Dallas, Texas – 244 miles New Orleans, La. – 250 miles Memphis, Tenn. – 300 miles

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Oklahoma City, Okla. – 400 miles Atlanta, Ga. – 450 miles

Lincoln Parish average annual wage (1st qtr 2014) $36,764

Ethnicity

Louisiana average annual wage (1st qtr 2014) $45,188

Caucasian Black Other

Ruston 52 % 42 % 6%

Parish 55 % 41 % 4%

Business & Industry Business Development Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 2111 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2031 www.rustonlincoln.org info@rustonlincoln.org Technology Business Development Center at Louisiana Tech P.O. Box 3145 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-3537 http://tbdc.latech.edu Louisiana Small Business Directory Center at LSU Shreveport LSUS Business/Education Bldg.

Room 103 One University Place Shreveport, LA 71115 (318) 797-5144 www.facebook.com/LSBDCatLSUS or www.lsus.edu Labor/Employment Lincoln Parish unemployment rate (9/2014) 7.3% Lincoln Parish labor force (1st qtr 2014) 17,426 Lincoln Parish median household income (2012) $36,147 Louisiana median household income (2012) $42,998

Source: Louisiana Workforce Commission Percentage of Parish residents living and working in Lincoln Parish 80.4% Source: City-Data.com

Cable Service Suddenlink Communications 1001 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (888) 822-5151 www.suddenlink.com Magazines State~by~State Gardening (318) 255-3149 Living Well (318) 255-4353 Newspapers Ruston Daily Leader (318) 255-4353 www.rustonleader.com The News-Star (318) 322-5161 www.thenewsstar.com

Education See pages 18-21, 28-29

Radio Stations ESPN 97.7 (sports talk) www.espn977.com

Law Enforcement Ruston Police Department (318) 255-7000 Ruston Fire Department (318) 251-8628 Lincoln Parish Sheriff (318) 251-5111

KAPI FM 88.3 (religious) (318) 255-6887 www.afr.net

Vehicle & Driver Registration Motor Vehicle Office 100 West Arizona Ave., Unit 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4148 http://omv.dps.state.la.us Louisiana title transfer fee is $29.50.

New residents are required to transfer their out of state license to Louisiana within 30 days of establishing a residence in this state. A driver’s license fee for an operator’s (Class E) license is $24.50 for four years. Age 70 and over, $15.50.

Voter Registration Lincoln Parish Courthouse 100 W. Texas Ave. Rm 10 Ruston, LA 71270-4463 (318) 251-5110 lincolnrov@sos.la.gov

KBNF-LP 101.3 (80’s, Ruston High School) (318) 255-0807 www.rustonhigh.lincolnschools.org

KGRM FM 91.5 (Grambling State University) (318) 274-4487 www.gram.edu KLPI FM 89.1 (Louisiana Tech University) (318) 257-3689 www.klpi.latech.edu KRLQ FM 94.1 (country) (318) 255-7941 www.krlqfm.com KPCH FM 99.3/ 99.3X (oldies) (318) 255-5000 www.thepeach993.com KRUS AM 1490 (blues) (318) 255-5000 KXKZ FM 107.5 (country) (318) 255-5000 www.z1075fm.com Post Offices Ruston – 700 East Georgia Ave. (318) 255-3791 Grambling – 326 College Ave. (318) 247-6154 Dubach – 1763 McMullen St. (318) 777-3409 Choudrant – 2586 Hwy. 80 (318) 768-2136 Simsboro - 2903 Martha St. (318) 247-6214

Top 10 Employers

Major Employers, 100 employees or more Foster Farms (Lincoln and Union Parishes) Louisiana Tech University Lincoln Parish School Board Grambling State University Rock Tenn (Lincoln and Jackson Parishes) Northern Louisiana Medical Center (NLMC) Community Trust Bank (LA, MS & TX) Verallia North America Green Clinic (includes Green Clinic Surgical) Davison Transport/Genesis Energy Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA) Franke Consumer Products Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) Roseburg Walmart SuperCenter Weyerhauser

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Utilities & Services Electric, Water, Garbage City of Ruston 401 North Trenton St., Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8675 www.ruston.org Claiborne Electric Cooperative 301 East Franklin St. Farmerville, LA 71241 (800) 900-9406 www.our.coop Entergy P.O. Box 35803 West Monroe, LA 71001 (800) 368-3749 www.entergy-louisiana.com Gas CenterPoint Energy (866) 275-5252 www.centerpointenergy.com O’Nealgas (propane) 3452 Hwy. 145 North Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2511 www.onealgas.com Transportation Highways servicing Lincoln Parish Interstate 20, U.S. 80, U.S. 167, state highways 33, 145, 146, 151, 152, 507, 544, 815, 818, 820, 821, 822.

Bus Service Greyhound (318) 255-3505 Air Service Louisiana Aircraft – located at Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) P.O. Box 250 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 251-9098 Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) 5400 Operations Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 329-2461 Airlines: Delta, Continental Express, American Eagle RUSTON USA 2015

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Lincoln Parish Accolades Ruston...one of USA Today’s Most Charming Small Towns the Arts, and Downtown “Local revitalization Ruston. and numerous outdoor Ruston’s historic activities led USA Today downtown draws a vast Travel to crown Ruston crowd consisting one of the most of community charming small members, towns in the university students South.” Carri and visitors yearly Wilbanks, for during events USA Today, like the Louisiana wrote that Peach Festival Ruston is an in June and the eclectic mix Holiday Arts Tour of hip, artsy Amanda Quimby in November. It districts as Marketing Director, is an honor, yet well as a Ruston Lincoln CVB no surprise to the large historic staff and board downtown. of the Ruston Lincoln The USA Today Travel Convention & Visitors article displayed photos Bureau, for the city to from around the area and highlighted Louisiana Tech receive this recognition.

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offer visitors in the way of outdoor parks and recreation, live sports and entertainment, and arts and theatre,” says CVB Board Member Dr. Dave Guerin. “Most importantly, as our community continues to grow, we have preserved a warm and friendly culture that makes these visitors feel welcome and want to come back, year after year. The recognition by USA Today is significant and I hope it will draw more visitors to Ruston and Lincoln Parish to experience the people and places that make our community special.”

Travis Napper, CVB President/CEO says, “I couldn’t be more excited

that Ruston has been recognized for its charm.

It is nice for the outside world to take notice and realize what we have known all along. For a small town, we are able to offer many diverse and unique experiences for both our residents and visitors. I think that Ruston is one of the best kept secrets out there and this is a great opportunity to let the masses in on our secret.”

Other small towns to receive this honor including Franklin, TN; Fairhope, AL and Beaufort, NC. For more information on Ruston and Lincoln Parish, visit www. experienceruston.com.

Lincoln Parish Nightlife Experience the nightlife Whether you’re looking to grab a drink and relax, or meet friends and enjoy live music, Ruston-Lincoln Parish has much to offer in nightlife and entertainment.

Sundown Tavern, located in Downtown Ruston and known for its laid back atmosphere, has been a local hot spot since 1975. Sundown Tavern is open for lunch and offers a variety of sandwiches and burgers. Have a drink at the bar or take a seat on the patio to enjoy their unique décor and live music. Try the award winning Bloody Mary!

Located next door to Sundown Tavern on Park Avenue is Ponchatoulas, a Cajun/Creole restaurant with a great bar featuring daily specials. Try the Bob Marley, a layered martini made with vodka, rum, melon, liqueur, pineapple and cranberry juice. They also serve locally brewed beer like Abita and Great Raft. Ponchatoulas hosts weekly dart tournaments, Greek nights and music from local artists.

Also in Downtown Ruston is Raw, an upscale sushi and Japanese restaurant that offers a variety of wines, Saki and mixed drinks.

Located near the Louisiana Tech Campus is the Dawg House Sports Grill. They’ve been in business for 20 years and have earned a reputation of tasty food and great drinks. Play a game of pool or darts, or check out any number of sporting events on their thirteen televisions.

Dawg House offers a large selection of bottled and keg beers, as well as premium liquors. And there’s always something new to try with their seasonal beers on tap.

Beau Vines Steakhouse and The Revelry are a great combination for fine dining and specialty drinks.

Beau Vines Steakhouse offers an extensive wine list that guarantees something for everyone.

Try the Honeycomb, made with Maker’s Mark, local honey and served on the rocks. Their counterpart –

The Revelry is a laid back bar and grill. It’s the ideal place to enjoy the game or hear live music. They’ve also hosted artists such as Justin Moore and Eli Young Band. Visit www.rustonrev. com for information on upcoming shows.

The Dixie Center for the Arts also hosts live music, shows and special events in conjunction with Troupe

Dixie, Ruston Community Theatre and the North Central LA Arts Council (NCLAC). Celebrity Theatres, located on Celebrity Drive, is perfect for taking a break from shopping and exploring Lincoln Parish. Settle in for an evening at the cinema and be sure to check www. celebritytheatres.com for special events.

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167 North Self Storage 72 1st Franklin Financial 65 24/7 Coin Laundry 69 4 Paws Rescue, Inc. 63 4-D Contractors, LLC 65 5 Dynamics 65 6-K Development 71 A Team Property Management, LLC 71 A Team Realty, LLC 71 A+ Computer Specialists 64 Acadian Wood Products 69 Acme Glass & Mirror 67 Acres & Avenues Realty, Inc. 71 ADS Parish Yellow Pages 73 Advantage Resourcing 66 AJ Burns Appraisals 71 Albritton Service Company, LLC 68 All Hours Fitness 66 Allegiance Health Center of Ruston 67 Alpine Guest Care Center 70 Amazing Care, LLC 67 America First 68 American AVL 63 American Cancer Society 69 Amethyst Construction 65 Antique Village RV Park 72 Anytime Fitness Ruston 67 Applebee’s 72 Aramark @ GSU 72 Aramark at LA Tech 72 Ardagh Glass, Inc. 69 Argent Financial Group, Inc. 68 Audibel The Hearing Center 67 Avenue Christian Bookstore 72 Azure Pools & Spas 71 Backus True Value Hardware 67 Baldwin’s Jewelers 68 BancorpSouth 64 Bank of Ruston 64 Barnes & Noble @ Louisiana Tech 72 Beau Vines Steakhouse @ The Revelry 72 Bebo & Company Puppies & Grooming 70 Beehive Outlet 68 Belue Family Clinic 67 Bethel Christian School 66 Bill Brown 73 Biotech South, LLC 66 Blue Bell Creameries, LP 65 Blue Light Cafe 72 Blue Ocean Marketing, Inc., A Zija Experience 67 Blue Wire Electronics 63 BlueLine Rental - West Monroe, LA 65 Bon Chasse Properties, Inc. 71 Boniol, Tom & Cathi Cox 73 Boys and Girls Clubs of NCL 70 Brennan Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep & Ram 64 Brister’s BBQ Smokehouse 72 Bromell Agency 68 Brown, Bill 73

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Brown, Cary T. 73 Bullet Designs, Inc. 69 Business Technology Group, LLC (BTG) 65 Campatori Catering, LLC 72 Captain D’s Restaurant 72 Carroll Home Health 67 Cedar Creek School 66 Celebrity Theatres of Ruston 73 CenterPoint Energy 69 Centric Federal Credit Union 65 Century 21 J.E. Barnes 71 Century Marketing Solutions 69 Century Ready Mix 65 CenturyLink 73 Champion Trophies 72 Charlie’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 64 Chartreuse Pear 72 Chase - Main 64 Cheeks AirWorx 68 Chemical Dynamics 69 Chili’s Grill and Bar 72 Chironetwork Chiropractic Clinic 64 Choudrant Appliance, LLC 63 Church’s Chicken 72 City of Ruston 70 Coburn’s Supply 64 Comfort Inn 68 Commander Communications 73 Community Trust Bank 64 Computer Solutions 65 Coordinating & Development Corporation 70 Counter Culture of Ruston 72 County Market 67 Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston 64 Cowan Financial Group 66 Cox Family Dentistry 65 Crawford Environmental Services, LLC 66 Crow Burlingame, Inc. 64 Crowder Concepts 63 D & H Wholesale Medical, Inc. 69 D.A.R.T. 70 Danni Jones Physical Therapy 71 David T. Cole, CPA 63 Dawg House Sports Grill 72 Days Inn 68 Delta Process Equipment 68 DeWitt French Giger & Sitton, LLP 63 Diabetes Care Center 67 Direct Auto Insurance 68 Diversity One Staffing 66 Dixie Center for the Arts 73 Domino’s Pizza 72 Don M. McGehee, APAC 63 Douglas A. Brewer, LLC 63 Dr. Wesley O. Lynch III 66 Driggers & Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. 66

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Edward Jones - Andy Halbrook Financial Advisor 66 Edward Jones - Randy Fallin Financial Advisor 66 Elisha Ministries, Inc. 67 Elite Healthcare Alliance 64 Erin’s Attic 64 Eskamoes Frozen Custard 72 Evil Visions Haunted House 69 Ewing Timber, LLC 69 Executive OfficeLinx 70 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 68 Fine Line Art Supply & Print Lab, LLC 71 Fire Tech Systems Inc. 65 Firehouse Soulfood & Grillin’ 72 First Baptist Church 64 First Guaranty Bank 64 First National Bank - Toma Lodge 64 Folk & Company, LLC 66 Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana 70 Frank Stone & Son Construction Company, Inc. 65 Franke Consumer Products, Inc. 69 Frosty Factory of America, Inc. 69 Fuqua Companies, LLC 70 G & C Construction 65 Genesis Energy 73 Gibson’s Natural Grocer 67 Gilbert Realty 71 Gnemi Financial Strategies 68 Goldman Equipment, LLC 66 Goodwill Industries 73 Grambling State University 66 Greater Choudrant Association 70 Green Clinic 67 H&R Block 63 Hampton Inn 68 Harold Shepherd 64 Hattaway, Heath 73 Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC 63 Henderson Financial Services, LLC 63 Heritage Realty Group, LLC 71 Hertz 64 Hi-Tech Computers of Ruston, Inc. 65 Hill Oil 70 Hogan Real Estate Investment, LLC 71 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 68 Holland Real Estate Group, Inc. 71 Holstead’s Inc. 68 Home & Business Heating, A/C & Electric 68 Hood Companies 70 Hospice Of Caring Hearts 67 Hot Rod Bar-B-Q

72 Humana- Ray Ramsey 68 Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish 70 Hunt Forest Products, Inc. 69 Hunt, Guillot & Associates 66 Hunter Energy Corp.

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IDEA Place/NASA Educator Resource Center 69 Impact Healthcare Solutions 67 Industrial Insulation Group, LLC 69 Innesto Marketing 63 Irrigation-Mart 68 Ivan Smith Furniture 66 J. Roman Farrar, D.D.S. 65 J&K Telecom, LLC 73 JACO Federal Credit Union 65 James L. Davis Construction 65 Jan’s Optical 70 Jim Taylor Collision Repair 63 Jim Taylor Ford Lincoln 64 JLH Construction Company, Inc. 65 John L. Ward, D.D.S. 65 Johnny’s Pizza House 72 Johnston Dental Care 65 Jones, Pam C. 73 JPS Realty LLC 71 Junior Auxiliary of Ruston 70 Keg Package and Cork Room 70 Kelly Moore Bag 72 Ken’s Coffee Service 64 Kilpatrick Funeral Homes 66 Kiwanis Club-Noon 70 Kona Ice 65 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 70 KXKZ/ESPN 97.7/KPCH 99.3/ KRUS 1490 71 La Bella Salon 64 LA Capitol Federal Credit Union 65 LA Center For The Blind 70 LA Tech Sports Properties 69 Lagniappe Auto Title, LLC 69 Lagniappe Embroidery & Gift Shoppe 64 LaSalle Management Co. 71 Law Office of Richard J. Gallot, Jr. 63 Law Offices of Michael S. Coyle 63 Left/Right Strategies, LLC 65 Leslie Lakes Retirement Center 72 Lewis Boutique 64 LG Dance Studio 73 Life Choices of North Central Louisiana 70 LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana 67 LifePoint Church of Ruston 64 Lifeshare Blood Centers 64 Lincoln Builders 65 Lincoln Flooring & Acoustical 64 Lincoln Hall 72 Lincoln Health Foundation 70 Lincoln Outpatient Therapy Services 66 Lincoln Parish Police Jury 70 Lincoln Parish School District 66 Lincoln Parish Tax Assessor Sheila Bordelon 70 Lincoln Realty, Inc. 71 Linn Energy Corporation 69 Little Caesar’s 72

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Little Helpers Pediatric Day Health Center 73 Log Cabin 72 Louisiana Delta Community College - Ruston Campus 66 Louisiana HomeCare Ruston 67 Louisiana Insurance Services, Inc. 68 Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 70 Louisiana Tech Division of University Advancement 66 Louisiana Tech University 66 Louisiana Tech University 73 College of Busines 66 Louisiana Tech University Theatre 73 M & M Printing 71 M.L. Smith, Jr., LLC 72 Mabry Company, LLC 65 Malone Polaris 63 Manpower Temporary Services 66 March of Dimes 70 Mark Johnson Plumbing, Inc. 71 Mary Kay Cosmetics - Ruby Garner 65 Mason Forest Products, Inc. 69 Massingale & Associates 66 Maxwell, John E. 73 McCarter Financial Group, LLC 66 McDonald’s Main Office 72 McGivens, LLC 64 McIntyre & Associates 68 McKinney Outdoor Superstore 63 MCS 64 Meaux’s Plumbing, LLC 71 Med-Camps of Louisiana 70 Melanie Massey Physical Therapy 67 Merle Norman Ruston 72 Merrill Lynch 68 Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, LLC 66 Michael L. Walpole, Architect, LLC 63 Mickey Mays Xerox 70 Mitcham Farms, Inc. 70 MOEbiz Solutions 70 Montessori School of Ruston 66 Morrison Companies 71 Motorcycle Tires & Accessories 73 Murphy Bros. Trucking & Construction, LLC 65 Nadel & Gussman Ruston, LLC 69 Napper, Madden & Rogers 63 National Jewelry Company, Inc. 68 New Beginnings Wellness Center & Spa 69 New Tech @ Ruston 66 Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc. 69 Newk’s Eatery 72 Nora’s Flowers 66 North Central LA Arts Council (NCLAC) 70 North Louisiana Economic Partnership 70 Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute, LLC 67 Northern Louisiana Medical Center 67

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Northwood Medical Center, APMC 67 O’Neal’s Farm & Garden 66 O’Nealgas, Inc. 71 OB/GYN Associates of Ruston Joseph Rutz, M.D. 71 Oral Surgery Associates 65 Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 72 Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center (OWL) 70 P & L Management Company dba Paramount Healthcare 70 Pack & Mail 72 Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. 63 Paige Volentine, D.D.S. 65 Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center 63 Papa John’s Pizza 72 Park Avenue Antiques 63 Patrick Stuckey, D.D.S. 65 Peach Tree Dental 66 Pearce Lumber & Hardware 64 Pennington Financial, LLC 66 People Centered Support Services 73 Peregrine Corp.

70 Petite Paws Pet Hotel 70 PetStar Animal Care, Inc. 70 Ponchatoulas 72 PowerHouse Tumble and Cheer 67 Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy and Family Vital Care 68 Prime 71 Princeton Place 70 Professional Hospice Care, LLC 67 Quick Care of Ruston 68 Quilteroo’s 72 Radian Hennigan, CPA 63 Ragan Builders 65 Rainwater, B.H. 73 Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 72 rapidSIGNS 73 RAW Sushi, LLC 72 RE/MAX Results Realty 71 Redd Pest Control of Ruston, Inc. 70 Regional Consulting Services, Inc. 65 Regions Bank 64 Restoration Plus, LLC 64 Riley Company of LA, Inc. 66 Robert E. Shadoin, LLC 63 Robertson Fruit & Produce, Inc. 73 Rocketfast Car Wash 64 Rolling Hills Ministries, Inc. 70 Roma Italian Bistro 72 Ronnie Ward Automotive Group, Inc. 64 Roseburg Forest Products 69 Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 66 Rotary Club of Lincoln 70 Russ Place 63 Rustiques Architectural Antiques 65 Ruston Animal Clinic 70 Ruston Artisans, LLC 69 Ruston Aviation, Inc. 63

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Ruston Brick, LLC 64 Ruston Community Theater 73 Ruston Country Club 65 Ruston Credit Plan, Inc. 65 Ruston Express, LLC 73 Ruston Family Medicine Center - Stacy Conville, M.D. 68 Ruston Florist and Boutique 66 Ruston Glass & Mirror 67 Ruston Nursing & Rehab Center 70 Ruston Orthopedics Major E. Blair, M.D. 68 Ruston Pediatric Associates Dr. Janice L. Ford 68 Ruston Rotary Club - Noon 70 Ruston Tractor, Inc. 66 Ruston Wellness & Compounding Pharmacy, LLC 68 Ruston Womens Specialty Center - Landon Smith, M.D. 71 Ruston’s Locker Room, Inc. 73 Scott’s Catfish of Ruston 72 Scriber Insurance Services 68 Sears Hometown Store of Ruston 63 Secur-It Self Storage 72 Security Finance 65 Senator Mike Walsworth 70 Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital 68 Sexton Animal Health Center 70 Sharon Jackson’s Slammin’ Women’s Fitness Revolution 67 Shelter Insurance - Dan Preaus 68 Sherwin Williams 64 Sleep Inn & Suites 68 Smith Chiropractic, LLC 64 Soil Stabilizers 65 South Parkway Church 64 Southern Agcredit 64 Southern Classic Chicken 72 Southern Lace Boutique 64 SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up 63 Squire Creek Country Club & Development 65 St. Thomas Aquinas Church 64 State Farm Insurance - Gregg Phillips 68 State Farm Insurance - Kim Dupree 68 State Farm Insurance - Robert Temple 68 State Farm Insurance - Skip Russell 68 STC, LLC 65 Sterling Pharmacy 70 Stor-A-Way Mini Storage 72 Suddenlink 64 Sundown Tavern 72 Super 8 Motel 68 Super One Foods 67 Synergy Home Care 67 T.L. James & Co., Inc. 69 Tax Max 63 Teriyaki Grill of Ruston 72 Textbook Corner 72 The Arbor & Terrace of Ruston 63

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The Bridge Community Church 64 The Cleaners of Ruston 66 The Depot – FBC Ruston 72 The Ensure Agency 68 The Fabric Shop 66 The Fashion of Ruston 64 The Frame Up 63 The Health Hut 68 The Lincoln Agency 68 The News-Star 69 The Pewter Company 66 The Ruston Daily Leader 69 The Travel Company 73 The UPS Store 72 The Visual Difference 70 The Woman’s Clinic 68 Thornburg Monuments 66 Today’s Realty, Inc. 71 Tommy’s Feed Store & More 63 Tommy’s Tees 63 Townsend House Gifts 66 Tractor Supply Company 66 Training Logic, Inc. 64 Travel Inn 68 Triad Builders of Ruston 64 Trinity United Methodist Church 64 TSYS 64 Twin Creeks Realty 71 Tyler Graham Storms 63 United Home Care 67 United Way of Northeast Louisiana 70 University Crossing Apartments 63 Valic - Dan McGuire, Financial Advisor 66 Vantage Health Plan, Inc. 68 Vector Disease Control, Inc. 69 Verizon Wireless 73 Village Market Texaco 72 Village of Simsboro 70 Vision Center 68 Wade & Perry, CPA’s 63 Waggoner Engineering, Inc. 66 Walgreens 71 Walgreens - North 71 Walmart Supercenter 66 Walpole Tire Service 73 Waltz Pharmacy 71 Warren Frazier Construction Company 65 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 68 Wendy’s 72 Westside Self Storage 72 Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Development Company 71 Whataburger 72 Whittington Architects 63 William S. Carter, Jr., P.C. 63 Wingstop Restaurant 72 Wood Marine, LLC 64 Woodard & Clement 63 WPI South, LLC 65 Xerium 69 Yeager, Watson & Assoc., Inc. 63 RUSTON USA 2015

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Accountants & Tax Services Addiction Treatment Advertising & Publishing Advertising - Specialty Items Agricultural Supplies & Feed Aircraft, Sales & Service Ambulance Services Animal Rescue Antiques Apartment Rental Appliances/Electronics Architects Art & Framing Gallery Art Gallery Assisted Living Facilities Attorneys ATV & Motorcycle Sales & Service Audio Sound Systems Audiovisual Systems Automobile Collision Repair Automobile Maintenance & Repair Shops Automobile Parts Distributors Automobile Rental Automobile Sales Bakeries Banking & Mortgage Loans Barber & Beauty Shops Blood Banks & Plasma Collection Boat Dealers Building Materials & Supplies Business Services - Special Business Training & Consulting Cable TV & Satellite Services Car Wash Carpentry Carpet Cleaning Ceiling Contractor/Retailer Chiropractors Churches Closed Circuit Tv Clothing & Department Stores Coffee Services Computer Products & Services Concession Stand Construction Equipment Rental Consumer Financial Services Contractors & Construction Companies Contractors-Industrial Convenience Stores Cosmetics Counseling & Consulting Country Clubs Creameries Credit Unions Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontic

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Discount & Outlet Stores Dry Cleaners Educational Institutions Electronics - Retail Embroidery Employment Agencies Engineering & Consulting Services Environmental Consultants & Services Eyeglasses & Eyewear Fabric Shops Farm & Garden Equipment Financial Advisor Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service Fitness Centers Flooring Contractor/Retailer Florists Funeral Homes & Cemeteries Furniture Sales Garden Centers & Landscaping Gift Shops Glass & Mirror Sales & Repair Grocery Stores Gymnastics/Cheer/Tumbling Health Food & Nutrition Health/Fitness Healthcare Consulting/Management Home Entertainment Systems Home Health Home Improvement & Repairs Hospice Hospitals & Clinics Hotels & Lodging HVAC & Electrical Contractors Industrial and Municipal Equipment Infusion Services Insurance Internet Service Providers Investment Counselors & Brokers Irrigation Systems Sales & Design Jewelers Jewelry-Retail Land Surveying Laundry Services & Laundromats Long term Acute Care Services Maintenance & Cleaning Services Manufacturers Marketing & Graphic Design Massage Therapists Medical Consultants Medical Equipment and Supplies Medical Spa Meeting Places/Conference Center Mosquito Abatement Motor Vehicle Registration & Services Museums & Attractions

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Music Natural Gas & Oil producer Natural Gas Supplier Natural Resources & Timber Mgmt Newspapers Non-Profit & Government Agencies Notary Nursing Homes Office Equipment, Furniture & Supplies Oil & Gas Exploration Oil & Gas Transport Optical Optometrists Package Liquor Paper & Cleaning Supplies Peach & Fruit Orchards Pest Control & Exterminators Pet Boarding Kennels Pet Stores Pharmacies Physical Therapy & Wellness Physicians Plumbers Pools & Spa Sales & Service Printers Propane & Gas Appliances Property Management Radio/Television Stations Real Estate Development Realtors & Appraisers Refractory Constructors Restaurants, Caterers, Food & Beverage Restorations Retail-Christian Books & Gifts Retail-Specialty Shop Retirement Center RV Park Screen Printing Self Storage Sewing & Embroidery Machines and Repair Sewing Classes Shipping & Packaging Supplies Signs & Banners Social Services Special Needs Day Care Sporting Goods - Retail Telecommunications Theatres and Entertainment Thrift Stores Tire Dealer Transportation & Trucking Travel Agencies Veterinarian Wholesale Distributor Yellow Pages Advertising

Accountants & Tax Services David T. Cole, CPA 921 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-2422 http://www.cparuston.com Douglas A. Brewer, LLC 500 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8244 http://www.brewercpa.com DeWitt French Giger & Sitton, LLP 1871 Hudson Cir. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8975 http://www.dfgcpa.com Don M. McGehee, APAC 205 East Reynolds Dr., Ste. A Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9544 H&R Block 910 South Vienna St., Ste. 1&2 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0136 http://www.hrblock.com Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC 2808 Kilpatrick Blvd.

Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-3108 http://www.hmvcpa.com Henderson Financial Services, LLC 412 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2516 https://www.facebook.com/ hendersonfinancialservices Radian Hennigan, CPA 1503 Goodwin Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9305 http://www.hennigancpa.com Tax Max 2600 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3829 Wade & Perry, CPA’s 116 North Pinecrest Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2196 http://www.ewpcpa.com Addiction Treatment Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center 86 Palmetto Rd. Rayville, LA 71269 (318) 728-2970 http://www.palmettocenter.com Advertising & Publishing Driggers & Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. 1440 Goodwin Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0244 http://www.driggersand blackwell.com

Innesto Marketing 605 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-3502 Advertising – Specialty Items Crowder Concepts (318) 255-4545 http://www.crowderconcepts.com Tommy’s Tees 2305 South Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2907 http://www.tommystees.com Agricultural Supplies & Feed Tommy’s Feed Store & More 1821 Industrial Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4095 Aircraft Sales & Service Ruston Aviation, Inc. 125 Flightline Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9098 http://www.rustonaviation.com

Sears Hometown Store of Ruston 1701 Commerce St. Ruston, LA 7127 (318) 255-2194 http://www.sears.com Architects Michael L. Walpole, Architect, LLC 330 West Mississippi St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2151 Whittington Architects 8525 Highway 80 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2271 Yeager, Watson & Assoc., Inc. 118 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5708 http://www.yeagerwatson.com Art & Framing Gallery The Frame Up 102 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7776

Ambulance Services

Art Gallery

Pafford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. 1300 Commerce St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3443 http://www.Paffordems.com

North Central LA Arts Council (NCLAC) 212 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1450 http://www.nclarts.org

Animal Rescue 4 Paws Rescue, Inc. 290 Rodeo Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3647 http://www.4pawsrescueinc. myresq.org.

Antiques Park Avenue Antiques 120 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8501 Apartment Rental A Team Property Management, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com University Crossing Apartments 1201 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2777 http://universitycrossingapts.com

Assisted Living Facilities Russ Place 165 Jefferson Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9068 http://www.alcco.com The Arbor & Terrace of Ruston 4518 Highway 80 East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3116 http://www. arborandterraceofruston.com Attorneys Law Office of Richard J. Gallot, Jr. 203 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8480 http://www.rickgallot.com Law Offices of Michael S. Coyle 210 West Florida Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-8200

Appliances/Electronics

Napper, Madden & Rogers 207 West Carolina Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2631

Choudrant Appliance, LLC 3932 Elm St. Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2360

Robert E. Shadoin, LLC 207 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1000

Tyler Graham Storms 941 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7805 http://www.stormslaw.com William S. Carter, Jr., P.C. 308 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8070 Woodard & Clement 114 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4898 http://www.woodard clement.com ATV & Motorcycle Sales & Service Malone Polaris 1680 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1399 http://www.malonepolaris.com McKinney Outdoor Superstore 715 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6777 http://www.Mckinneyhonda.com Audio Sound Systems Blue Wire Electronics 118 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5285 http://www.bluewirenow.com Audiovisual Systems American AVL 167 Haddox Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0290 http://www.americanaudioinc.com Blue Wire Electronics 118 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5285 http://www.bluewirenow.com Automobile Collision Repair Jim Taylor Collision Repair 1712 Trade Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7244 http://www.jimtaylorford.com Automobile Maintenance & Repair Shops Jim Taylor Ford Lincoln 1605 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2590 http://www.jimtaylorford.com Walpole Tire Service 511 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4202 http://www.walpoletire.com SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune Up 315 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-0034 RUSTON USA 2015

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Automobile Parts Distributors Crow Burlingame, Inc. 504 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2296 http://www.rpiintranet.com Automobile Rental Hertz 1301 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8366 http://www.hertz.com Automobile Sales Brennan Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep & Ram 1371 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9874 http://www.brennandodge.com Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac of Ruston 1301 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4162 http://www.buycourtesy.com Jim Taylor Ford Lincoln 1605 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2590 http://www.jimtaylorford.com Ronnie Ward Automotive Group, Inc. 1001 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1387 http://www.ronnieward.com Bakeries Lagniappe Embroidery & Gift Shoppe 130 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-9066 Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com Banking & Mortgage Loans BancorpSouth 300 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3974 http://www.bancorpsouth.com Bank of Ruston 505 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3733 http://www.bankruston.com Chase - Main 400 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4516 http://www.chase.com

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Community Trust Bank 1511 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2222 http://www.ctbonline.com

Pearce Lumber & Hardware 408 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4280 http://www.pearcelumber.com

First Guaranty Bank 117 East Hico St. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 777-3461 http://www.fgb.net

Ruston Brick, LLC 2304 West Woodward Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3424 http://www.rustonbrick.com

First National Bank - Toma Lodge 2001 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8482 http://www.theuncommonbank. com iBERIABANK - Ruston Main Office 400 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1001 http://www.iberiabank.com MCS 1300 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 514-1003 http://www.mcs360.com Regions Bank 1317 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8724 http://www.regions.com Southern Agcredit 2025 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6540 http://www.southernagcredit.com Barber & Beauty Shops La Bella Salon 105 Reynolds Dr., Ste. A Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5848 Blood Banks & Plasma Collection Lifeshare Blood Centers 107 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-1167 http://www.lifeshare.org Boat Dealers Wood Marine, LLC 600 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3802 http://www.woodmarine.com Building Materials & Supplies Coburn’s Supply 602 Woodward Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6324 http://www.coburns.com McGivens, LLC 320 Pipes Rd. Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2005

Chiropractors Chironetwork Chiropractic Clinic 103 West Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2243 Elite Healthcare Alliance 514 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-0054

Sherwin Williams 1502 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3960 http://www.sherwin-williams.com

Smith Chiropractic, LLC 104 East Vaughn St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2463 http://www. smithchiropracticruston.com

Business Services - Special

Churches

TSYS 4200 Hwy. 90 East #894 Broussard, LA 70518 (337) 344-7663

First Baptist Church 200 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4628 http://www.fbcruston.org

Business Training & Consulting Training Logic, Inc. 933 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-7993 http://www.traininglogic.net Cable TV & Satellite Services Suddenlink 1001 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6594 http://www.suddenlink.com Car Wash Rocketfast Car Wash P.O. Box 90 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 232-2420 http://www.rocketfastcarwash.com Carpentry Harold Shepherd 2219 Kens Landing Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 251-3405 Carpet Cleaning Charlie’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (318) 251-0801 http://www. charliescarpetcleaningLA.com Restoration Plus, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com Ceiling Contractor/Retailer Lincoln Flooring & Acoustical 803 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0170 http://www.lincolnflooring.net

LifePoint Church of Ruston 1018 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2993 http://www.lifepointruston.com South Parkway Church 3000 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0611 http://southparkwaychurch.com St. Thomas Aquinas Church 810 Carey Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2870 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 West Woodward Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0750 http://www.trinityruston.org The Bridge Community Church - Downtown Tech Campus 500 West Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-7990 http://www.thebridge.cc Closed Circuit Tv Blue Wire Electronics 118 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5285 http://www.bluewirenow.com Clothing & Department Stores Erin’s Attic 1102 Cooktown Rd., Ste. A Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 548-4798 Lewis Boutique 110 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3545 http://www.facebook.com/ lewisboutique Southern Lace Boutique 2314 Commons Ct., Ste. 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5223

The Fashion of Ruston 208 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2525

Ruston Credit Plan, Inc. 401 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3800

Coffee Services

Security Finance 1005 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2009 http://www.security-finance.com

Ken’s Coffee Service 1009 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 361-0035 http://www.kenscoffeeservice.com Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com Computer Products & Services A+ Computer Specialists 211 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7088 http://www.aplusla.com/ Business Technology Group, LLC (BTG) 1609 Industrial Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8993 http://www.btgsupport.net Computer Solutions 1501 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2555 http://www.csruston.com Hi-Tech Computers of Ruston, Inc. 316 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1110 http://www.hitechruston.com Concession Stand Kona Ice 267 Jim Finley Rd. Calhoun, LA 71225 (318) 372-4500 http://www.kona-ice.com Construction Equipment Rental BlueLine Rental - West Monroe, LA 164 Sterling Ave. West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 398-9030 http://www.bluelinerental.com Consumer Financial Services 1st Franklin Financial 710 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA (318) 251-8017 http://www.1ffc.com Henderson Financial Services, LLC 412 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2516 https://www.facebook.com/ hendersonfinancialservices

Warren Frazier Construction Company 170 Haddox Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7532

Country Clubs

Contractors-Industrial

Ruston Country Club 2000 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1307 http://www.rustoncc.com

Contractors & Construction Companies

Amethyst Construction 215 Industrial Pkwy., West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 397-9909 http://www.amethyst construction.com

Squire Creek Country Club & Development 289 Squire Creek Pkwy.

Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-7000 http://www.squirecreek.com

4-D Contractors, LLC 1316 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7010 http://www.4dcontractors.com

Century Ready Mix 101 Maple St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7720 http://www.centuryreadymix.com

Creameries

Fire Tech Systems Inc. 921 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 807-2230

Fire Tech Systems Inc. 921 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 807-2230

Frank Stone & Son Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 7463 Monroe, LA 71211 (318) 323-4912

Lincoln Builders 1910 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3822 http://www.lincolnbuilders.com

G & C Construction 222 Road Camp Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5924

Soil Stabilizers 2420 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6202

James L. Davis Construction 146 Redemption Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3691 JLH Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 326 Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2885 Lincoln Builders 1910 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3822 http://www.lincolnbuilders.com Mabry Company, LLC 4053 Highway 80 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0690 Murphy Bros. Trucking & Construction, LLC P.O. Box 298 Arcadia, LA 71001 (318) 263-3530 http://www.murphybrostrucking.com Ragan Builders 225 Huey Lenard Lp. West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 644-5607 http://www.raganbuilders.net Rustiques Architectural Antiques 1900 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0080 STC, LLC P.O. Box 189 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 243-4117

Triad Builders of Ruston 401 West Mississippi St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2341 http://www.triadruston.com WPI South, LLC 2312 McDonald Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1307 http://www.westernp.com Convenience Stores Village Market Texaco 2113 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1044 Cosmetics Mary Kay Cosmetics Ruby Garner 2205 Wales Ct. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 768-2960 http://www.marykay.com/rgarner Counseling & Consulting 5 Dynamics 509 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (800) 525-9314 http://www.5dynamics.com Left/Right Strategies, LLC 203 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5232 Regional Consulting Services, Inc. 111 Audubon Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7649

Blue Bell Creameries, LP 2101 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8207 http://www.bluebell.com Credit Unions Centric Federal Credit Union 1514 Eagle Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8296 http://www.mycentric.org JACO Federal Credit Union 102 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9101 http://www.jacofcu.com LA Capitol Federal Credit Union 975 Tech Dr., Ste. 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4140 http://www.lacapfcu.org Dentists, Oral Surgeons & Orthodontic Cox Family Dentistry 306 Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1592 J. Roman Farrar, D.D.S. 1809 Northpointe Ln., Ste. 104 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3636 http://www.farrarendo.com John L. Ward, D.D.S. 106 East Mississippi St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9600 Johnston Dental Care 306 East Reynolds Dr., Ste. 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6780 http://www.johnstondentalcare.net Oral Surgery Associates 400 East Vaughn Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1111 Paige Volentine, D.D.S. 620 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7946 Patrick Stuckey, D.D.S. 303 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8648 RUSTON USA 2015

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Peach Tree Dental 702 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9440 http://www.peachtreedental.com Dr. Wesley O. Lynch III 300 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0163 Discount & Outlet Stores

Montessori School of Ruston 700 Woodward Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1590

Riley Company of LA, Inc. 112 East Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0238

New Tech @ Ruston 900 Bearcat Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0807

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. 1503 Goodwin Rd., Ste. 203 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1872 http://www.waggonereng.com

Electronics - Retail

Walmart Supercenter 1201 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1168 http://www.walmart.com

Blue Wire Electronics 118 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5285 http://www.bluewirenow.com

Dry Cleaners

Embroidery

The Cleaners of Ruston 105 South Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3942

Lagniappe Embroidery & Gift Shoppe 130 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-9066

Educational Institutions Bethel Christian School 2901 Winona Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1112 http://www.bethel-christian.com Cedar Creek School 2400 Cedar Creek Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7707 http://www.cedarcreek school.org Grambling State University GSU Box 4236 Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 274-2560 http://www.gram.edu Lincoln Parish School District 410 South Farmerville St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1430 http://www.lincolnschools.org Louisiana Delta Community College - Ruston Campus 1010 James St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4145 http://www.ladelta.edu Louisiana Tech Division of University Advancement 900 Tech Dr. Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 255-7950 http://www.latechalumni.org Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 257-3693 http://www.latech.edu/ Louisiana Tech University College of Business P.O. Box 10318 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-4526 Louisiana Tech University Theatre P.O. Box 8608 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-2930 http://www.latechuniversitytheatre.com

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Employment Agencies Advantage Resourcing 403 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1571 http://www.advantage resourcing.com Diversity One Staffing 750 Celebrity Dr., Ste. 101 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1822 http://www.diversityonestaffing. com

Environmental Consultants & Services Biotech South, LLC 607 Willow Glen Blvd.

Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3709 http://www.biotechsouthllc.com Crawford Environmental Services, LLC 210 Spur Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 777-9362 Eyeglasses & Eyewear Jan’s Optical 104 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2801 https://www.facebook.com/jansoptical Fabric Shops The Fabric Shop 100 Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2400 www.thefabricshopinRuston.com

Driggers & Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. 1440 Goodwin Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0244 http://www.driggersandblackwell. com

Farm & Garden Equipment

Manpower Temporary Services 2034 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-8005 http://www.manpowerjobs.com

Ruston Tractor, Inc. 1905 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 251-2946 http://www.rustontractor.com

Engineering & Consulting Services 4-D Contractors, LLC 1316 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7010 http://www.4dcontractors.com Folk & Company, LLC 2202 Lily Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-7092

Goldman Equipment, LLC 706 North Main St. Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 680-8389 http://www.goldmangreen.com

Tractor Supply Company 2507 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9349 http://TractorSupply.com Financial Advisor Cowan Financial Group 205 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2870

Hunt, Guillot & Associates 603 Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6825 http://www.hga-llc.com

Edward Jones - Andy Halbrook Financial Advisor 111 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2521 http://www.edwardjones.com

Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, LLC 209 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7236 http://www.mmlh.com

Edward Jones - Randy Fallin Financial Advisor 1009 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9200 http://www.edwardjones.com

H&R Block 910 South Vienna St., Ste. 1&2 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0136 http://www.hrblock.com Massingale & Associates 206 East Reynolds Dr., Ste. F Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0035 http://www.mattmassingale.com McCarter Financial Group, LLC 2028 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1444 http://www.mccarterfincialgroup. com Pennington Financial, LLC 1900 North 18th St., #211 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 855-4690 http://www.penningtonfinancial.net Valic - Dan McGuire, Financial Advisor 8545 United Plaza Blvd., Ste. 220 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (800) 892-5558 http://www.valic.com Fire Extinquisher Sales & Service Fire Tech Systems Inc. 921 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 807-2230 Fitness Centers All Hours Fitness 304 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0474 http://www.allhoursfitness.com Lincoln Outpatient Therapy Services 1817 Northpointe Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9601 Flooring Contractor/Retailer Lincoln Flooring & Acoustical 803 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0170 http://lincolnflooring.net Restoration Plus, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com Rustiques Architectural Antiques 1900 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0080 Florists Nora’s Flowers 301 West Texas Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-1090 http://www.norasflowers.net

Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com

Townsend House Gifts 410 North Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3350 http://www.townsendhouse gifts.com

Sharon Jackson’s Slammin’ Women’s Fitness Revolution 121 Gus Ln., Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 235-6456 http://www.stayingfitwithsharon. com

Ruston Florist and Boutique 1103 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8747 http://www.rustonflorist.com

Glass & Mirror Sales & Repair

Healthcare Consulting/ Management

Acme Glass & Mirror 1720 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5777 http://www.acmeglassand mirror.com

Allegiance Health Center of Ruston 1401 Ezell St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8085 http://www.allegiancehealth management.com

Funeral Homes & Cemeteries Kilpatrick Funeral Homes 209 North Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2832 http://www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com Thornburg Monuments 197 Crocker Rd. Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-4551 http://www.thornburgmonuments. com Furniture Sales Ivan Smith Furniture 311 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1824 http://www.ivansmith.com Garden Centers & Landscaping O’Neal’s Farm & Garden 103 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5494 Gift Shops Beehive Outlet 213 North Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2899 http://www.bestofbeehive.com Lagniappe Embroidery & Gift Shoppe 130 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-9066 Nora’s Flowers 301 West Texas Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-1090 http://www.norasflowers.net Park Avenue Antiques 120 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8501 The Pewter Company 2305 South Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2907 http://www.thepewterco.com Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com

Ruston Glass & Mirror 512 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3244 http://www.rustonglass.com Grocery Stores County Market 101 West Arizona Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2651 http://www.countymarket.com Gibson’s Natural Grocer 1305 Commerce St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3834 http://www.gibsonsnatural.com Super One Foods 1500 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-1445 http://www.super1foods.com Gymnastics/Cheer/Tumbling PowerHouse Tumble and Cheer 115 Gus Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1030 http://www.powerhousetumbleand cheer.com Health Food & Nutrition Blue Ocean Marketing, Inc., A Zija Experience 182 Creekside Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (859) 492-8114 http://www.integrityelite.com Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com Health/Fitness Anytime Fitness Ruston 1223 Goodwin Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1200 http://www.anytimefitness.com Lincoln Outpatient Therapy Services 1817 Northpointe Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9601

Audibel The Hearing Center 1221 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1272 http://www. audibelthehearingcenter.com Elisha Ministries, Inc. 608 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1233 http://www.elishaministriesnela.org Impact Healthcare Solutions 1809 Northpointe Ln., Ste. 203 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7591 http://www.impact-health care.net

Restoration Plus, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com Hospice Hospice Of Caring Hearts 100 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2033 http://wwwhospiceofcaringhearts. com Professional Hospice Care, LLC 118 Monticello Dr., Ste. A Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1107 http://www. professionalhospicecare.com Hospitals & Clinics Amazing Care, LLC 765 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5935 http://www.amazingcareruston.com Belue Family Clinic 707 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3774

Home Entertainment Systems

Diabetes Care Center 823 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-3044

Blue Wire Electronics 118 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5285 http://www.bluewirenow.com

Green Clinic 1200 South Farmerville St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3690 http://www.green-clinic.com

Home Health

LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana 1401 Ezell St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3126 http://www.lifecare-hospitals.com

Carroll Home Health 927 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8414 http://www.carrollhomehealth.com Louisiana HomeCare Ruston 201 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2959 http://www.lhcgroup.com/Ruston

Melanie Massey Physical Therapy 1004 Center St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1969 http://www.mmptinc.com

Synergy Home Care 2201 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2559 http://www.seniorhome care.net

Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute, LLC 411 Calypso St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 966-1900 http://www.cancerinstitute.com

United Home Care 213 Expo Cir. West Monroe, LA 71292 (318) 329-9090 http://www.unitedhomecare.net Home Improvement & Repairs

Northern Louisiana Medical Center 401 East Vaughn Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2100 http://www.northernlouisiana medicalcenter.com

Backus True Value Hardware 103 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8622 http://www.truevalue.com/backus

Northwood Medical Center, APMC 2916 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2892 RUSTON USA 2015

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OB/GYN Associates of Ruston Joseph Rutz, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave., Ste. 202 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4047 http://www.northernlouisiana medicalcenter.com/primarycare

Hotels & Lodging

Industrial and Municipal Equipment

Comfort Inn 1951 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-0070 http://www.choicehotels.com

Delta Process Equipment 1705 Link Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9001 http://www.deltaprocess.com

Quick Care of Ruston 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 102 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3762 http://quickcareruston.com

Days Inn 1801 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2360 http://www.daysinn.com

Ruston Family Medicine Center - Stacy Conville, M.D. 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 102 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8232 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrConville Ruston Orthopedics - Major E. Blair, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave. Ste. 201 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1003 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrBlair Ruston Pediatric Associates - Dr. Janice L. Ford 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 101 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3773 http://www.rustonmedical group.com/DrLangiulli Ruston Womens Specialty Center - Landon Smith, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave. Ste. 103 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9414 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrSmith Serenity Springs Specialty Hospital 1495 Frazier Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3860 http://www.serenityhospital.com The Health Hut 310 West Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-1212 http://www.thehealthhut.org The Woman’s Clinic 931 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-0040 http://www.thewomans clinic.net Vision Center 911 Tech Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9095 http://www.rustonvision center.com

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1707 Roberta Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9800 http://www.marriott.com/mlufs Hampton Inn 1315 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3090 http://www.hamptoninnruston. com/ Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1825 Roberta Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-9777 http://www.holidayinnexpress.com Sleep Inn & Suites 106 South Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1100 http://www.choicehotels.com/ hotel/la168 Super 8 Motel 1101 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0588 http://www.super8.com Travel Inn 1705 West California St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3256 HVAC & Electrical Contractors Albritton Service Company, LLC 1009 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0885 http://www.albrittonservice.com Cheeks AirWorx 710 Stella St., Ste. A West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 323-9424 http://www.theairworx.com Holstead’s Inc. 1718 Trade Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9740 Home & Business Heating, A/C & Electric 1601 Link Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2810

Infusion Services Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy and Family Vital Care 104 West Line Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7363 http://www. millerpharmacyservices.com Insurance America First 1913 East Kentucky Ave., Ste. 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2622 http://www.americafirst-ins.com Bromell Agency 711 Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1212 http://www.bromellagency.com Direct Auto Insurance 1115 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6093 http://www.directgeneral.com Humana – Ray Ramsey 1607 Cypress Creek Rd. Farmerville, LA 71241 318-789-4513 Louisiana Insurance Services, Inc. 2814 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1711 http://www.louins.com McCarter Financial Group, LLC 2028 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1444 http://www.mccarterfincialgroup. com McIntyre & Associates 205 East Reynolds Dr., Ste. B Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9003 http://www.McIntyreAssoc.com Scriber Insurance Services 412 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5810 Shelter Insurance - Dan Preaus 829 East Georgia Ave., Ste. 4 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0508 http://www.shelterinsurance.com State Farm Insurance Gregg Phillips 212 West Florida Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0225 http://www.greggphillips agency.com

State Farm Insurance Kim Dupree 1001 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6301 http://www.statefarm.com

Jewelers Baldwin’s Jewelers 102 Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1864

Franke Consumer Products, Inc. 600 Franke Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5600 http://www. frankeconsumerproducts.com

State Farm Insurance Robert Temple 935 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1132 http://www.statefarm.com

National Jewelry Company, Inc. 101 Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3906 http://www. nationaljewelrycompany.com

Frosty Factory of America, Inc. 2301 South Farmerville St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1162 http://www.frostyfactory.com

State Farm Insurance Skip Russell 105 Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5050 http://www.statefarm.com

Jewelry-Retail

Hunt Forest Products, Inc. 401 Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2245 http://www.huntforpro.com

The Ensure Agency 2001 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8482 http://www.theensureagency.com The Lincoln Agency 504 South Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2913 http://www.lincolnagency.com Vantage Health Plan, Inc. 130 Desiard St., Ste. 300 Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 361-0900 http://www.vhpla.com Internet Service Providers Business Technology Group, LLC (BTG) 1609 Industrial Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8993 http://www.btgsupport.net Investment Counselors & Brokers Argent Financial Group, Inc. 500 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-5800 http://www.argentmoney.com Gnemi Financial Strategies 605 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-3500 Merrill Lynch 1809 Glenmar Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-3048 http://www.ml.com Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 209 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1958 http://www.wellsfargoadvisors. com Irrigation Systems Sales & Design Irrigation-Mart 200 South Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1832 http://www.irrigation-mart.com

Beehive Outlet 213 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2899 http://www.bestofbeehive.com Bullet Designs, Inc. 633 Walker Rd. Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2660 http://www.bulletdesigns.com Land Surveying Riley Company of LA, Inc. 112 East Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0238 Laundry Services & Laundrymats 24/7 Coin Laundry 413 West Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5960 Long term Acute Care Services LifeCare Specialty Hospital of North Louisiana 1401 Ezell St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3126 http://www.lifecare-hospitals.com Maintenance & Cleaning Services Restoration Plus, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com Manufacturers Acadian Wood Products 189 Haddox Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5488 http://acadianwood products.com Ardagh Glass, Inc. 4241 Highway 563 Simsboro, LA 71275 (765) 741-7000 http://www.ardaghgroup.com Chemical Dynamics 151 Haddox Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2952 http://www. hemicaldynamicsdirect.com

Industrial Insulation Group, LLC 276 Fiberboard Rd. Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 247-3670 http://www.intelligent insulation.com Mason Forest Products, Inc. 5571 Highway 167 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9888 Roseburg Forest Products 486 Duraflake Rd. Simsboro, LA 71275 (318) 247-6923 http://www.roseburg.com Ruston Artisans, LLC 530 North Chautauqua Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (480) 298-3398 Xerium Company 3101 McDonald Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2000 http://www.stowewoodward.com Marketing & Graphic Design Century Marketing Solutions 3000 Cameron St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 387-4621 http://www. centurymarketingsolutions.com LA Tech Sports Properties 1650 W. Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 257-5331 http://www.latechsports.com

Medical Consultants Amazing Care, LLC 765 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5935 http://www.amazingcare ruston.com Elisha Ministries, Inc. 608 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1233 http://www.elishaministriesnela. org Medical Equipment and Supplies D & H Wholesale Medical, Inc. 609 Willow Glen Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3038 http://www.dhwholesale.com Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy and Family Vital Care 104 West Line Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7363 http://www. millerpharmacyservices.com Medical Spa New Beginnings Wellness Center & Spa 1809 Northpointe Ln., Ste. 202 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1155 Meeting Places/Conference Centers

IDEA Place/NASA Educator Resource Center P.O. Box 3163 LA Tech University Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-2866 http://www.latech.edu/ideaplace Music Louisiana Tech University Theatre P.O. Box 8608 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-2930 http://www.latechuniversity theatre.com Natural Gas & Oil producer Linn Energy Corporation 597 Arkansas Plant Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 255-0764 http://www.linnenergy.com Nadel & Gussman Ruston, LLC 3640 Highway 33 North Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8616 Natural Gas Supplier CenterPoint Energy 565 Arkansas Plant Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (800) 992-7552 http://www.centerpointenergy.com Natural Resources & Timber Mgmt Ewing Timber, LLC 6027 Quitman Hwy. Quitman, LA 71268 (318) 259-2204

Lincoln Hall 149 Fairgrounds Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 255-8081 http://www.lincolnhall.blogspot. com

T.L. James & Co., Inc. 300 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7912

Mosquito Abatement

The News-Star 411 North 4th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 322-5161 http://www.thenewsstar.com

Vector Disease Control, Inc. 921 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-2083 http://www.vdci.net Motor Vehicle Registration & Services

Newcomer, Morris & Young, Inc. 2905 Evangeline St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 325-1544 http://www.nmy.com

Lagniappe Auto Title, LLC 1406 Farmerville Hwy., Ste. 3 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5861 http://www.titleyourcar.com

Massage Therapists

Museums & Attractions

Smith Chiropractic, LLC 104 East Vaughn St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2463 http://www. smithchiropracticruston.com

Evil Visions Haunted House 501 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 680-4494 http://www.evilvisionsmonroe. com/

Newspapers

The Ruston Daily Leader 212 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4353 http://www.rustonleader.com Non-Profit & Government Agencies 4 Paws Rescue, Inc. 290 Rodeo Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3647 http://www.4pawsrescueinc. myresq.org.

American Cancer Society 1761 North 19th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 398-7248 http://www.cancer.org RUSTON USA 2015

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Boys and Girls Clubs of NCL 300 Memorial Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2242 http://www.bgcncl.org

Lincoln Parish Police Jury 100 West Texas Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-6200 http://www.policejury.lincoln parish.org

United Way of Northeast Louisiana 300 West Carolina Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-0055 http://www.uwnela.org

Oil & Gas Exploration

City of Ruston 401 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8631 http://www.ruston.org

Lincoln Parish Tax Assessor Sheila Bordelon 307 North Homer St., Ste. 100 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 243-7056 http://www.lincolnparish.org

Village of Simsboro 2742 Martha St. Simsboro, LA 71275 (318) 247-6248

Hunter Energy Corp.

111 Kilgore Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2400 http://www.hunterenergy corp.com

Coordinating & Development Corporation 5210 Hollywood Ave. Shreveport, LA 71109 (318) 632-2022 http://www.cdconline.org D.A.R.T. 108 West Alabama St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-9373 Elisha Ministries, Inc. 608 S outh Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1233 http://www.elishaministries nela.org Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana 4600 Central Ave. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-3567 http://www.fbnela.org Greater Choudrant Association 3102 Highway 145 Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 265-1954 Humanitarian Enterprises of Lincoln Parish 307 North Homer St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-5136 Junior Auxiliary of Ruston P.O. Box 1762 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 607-7295 http://www.jaofruston.org Kiwanis Club-Noon P.O. Box 771 Ruston, LA 71273 http://www.kiwanisruston.org LA Center For The Blind 101 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2891 http://www.lcb-ruston.com Life Choices of North Central Louisiana 211 West Texas St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7377 http://www.lifechoicesncla.com Lincoln Health Foundation 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 203 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3226 http://www.lincolnhealth.com

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Louisiana Methodist Childrens Home 904 DeVille Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5020 http://www.lmch.org March of Dimes 2211 North 7th St., Ste. 315 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 387-3650 Med-Camps of Louisiana 102 Thomas Rd., Ste. 615, West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 329-8405 North Central LA Arts Council (NCLAC) 212 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1450 http://www.nclarts.org North Louisiana Economic Partnership 415 Texas St., Ste. 320 Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 677-2536 http://www.nlep.org Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center (OWL) 1523 Highway 563 Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 777-3460 http://www.owlcenter.com Rolling Hills Ministries, Inc. 3487 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0065 http://www.rollinghillsministries. com Ruston Rotary Club – Noon P.O. Box 333 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3733

Notary Lagniappe Auto Title, LLC 1406 Farmerville Hwy., Ste. 3 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5861 http://www.titleyourcar.com Nursing Homes Alpine Guest Care Center 2401 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6492 http://www.gambleguest care.com P & L Management Company dba Paramount Healthcare 105 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1514 Princeton Place 1405 White St., Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4400 http://www.princetonplace ruston.com Ruston Nursing & Rehab Center 3720 Highway 80 East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5001 http://www.taracares.net Office Equipment, Furniture & Supplies Executive OfficeLinx 107 Melvyn Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 322-1951 http://www.goebp.com Konica Minolta Business Solutions 920 Pierremont Rd., Ste. 111 Shreveport, LA 71106 (318) 655-7709 http://www.konicaminolta.us

Hood Companies 112 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2720

Oil & Gas Transport Hill Oil 911 Ward Chapel Rd. Farmerville, LA 71241 (318) 368-3101 Optical Jan’s Optical 104 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2801 Optometrists The Visual Difference 303 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5845 Package Liquor Keg Package and Cork Room 670 Tarbutton Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 247-8403 Paper & Cleaning Supplies Fuqua Companies, LLC 315 West Mississippi St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6691 http://www.fuquacompanies.com Peach & Fruit Orchards Mitcham Farms, Inc. 1007 Woods Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3409 http://www.mitcham farms.com Pest Control & Exterminators Redd Pest Control of Ruston, Inc. 2808 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0888

Rotary Club of Lincoln 2111 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-5389

Mickey Mays Xerox 506 Monrovia Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9154

Senator Mike Walsworth 4007 Whites Ferry Rd. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 340-6453 http://www.senate.la.gov/ Walsworth

MOEbiz Solutions 3177 Sterlington Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-4600 http://www.monroeoffice.com

PetStar Animal Care, Inc. 2005 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7081 http://www.petstaranimal care.com

Peregrine Corp.

104 South Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5908 http://www.peregrinesolutions. com

Petite Paws Pet Hotel 1487 Della Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 251-3480 http://www.petitepawspet hotel.com

The Health Hut 310 West Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-1212 http://www.thehealthhut.org

Pet Boarding/Kennels

Ruston Animal Clinic 5605 Highway 167 North Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6927 http://www.rustonanimal clinic.com

Lincoln Outpatient Therapy Services 1817 Northpointe Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9601 http://www.legacyrehab.net

Sexton Animal Health Center 1628 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8283 http://www.sextonanimal health.com

Prime 1817 Northpointe Ln. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5980

Pet Stores

New Beginnings Wellness Center & Spa 1809 Northpointe Ln., Ste. 202 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1155

Bebo & Company Puppies & Grooming 212 West Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2909 http://www.beboand company.com Pharmacies Prescription Shoppe Pharmacy and Family Vital Care 104 West Line Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7363 http://www. millerpharmacyservices.com Ruston Wellness & Compounding Pharmacy, LLC 109 North Trenton St., #2 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8106 Sterling Pharmacy 205 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (888) 513-1688 http://www.sterling.pro Walgreens 108 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1811 http://www.walgreens.com Walgreens - North 1401 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-8731 http://www.walgreens.com Waltz Pharmacy 200 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0458 Physical Wellness & Therapy

Physicians

OB/GYN Associates of Ruston Joseph Rutz, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave. Ste. 202 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4047 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrRutz Ruston Family Medicine Center - Stacy Conville, M.D. 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 102 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8232 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrConville Ruston Orthopedics Major E. Blair, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave., Ste. 201 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1003 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrBlair

Pools & Spas Sales & Service

Realtors & Appraisers

Azure Pools & Spas 810 Willow Glen Blvd.

Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-1313 http://www.azurepoolsofLA.com

A Team Realty, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com

Printers

Acres & Avenues Realty, Inc. 300 West Carolina Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8006 http://www.acresand avenues.com

Fine Line Art Supply & Print Lab, LLC 207 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5932 http://www.finelinesupply.com/ chamber-of-commerce M & M Printing 305 East Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3445

AJ Burns Appraisals 3915 Cypress St. West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 323-1227

Propane & Gas Appliances

Century 21 J.E. Barnes 600 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2121 http://www.ebarnes.com

O’Nealgas, Inc. 3452 Highway 145 North Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2511 http://www.onealgas.com

Gilbert Realty 611 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9106 http://www.gilbertrentals.com

Property Management

Heritage Realty Group, LLC 1229 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8282 http://www.heritagerealtyruston.com

A Team Property Management, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com LaSalle Management Co. 192 Bastille Ln., Ste. 200 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-1500 http://www.lasalle corrections.com

Holland Real Estate Group, Inc. 510 Minden St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 243-2286

Ruston Pediatric Associates Dr. Janice L. Ford 1809 Northpointe Ln. Ste. 101 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3773 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrLangiulli

Radio/Television Stations

JPS Realty, LLC 2314 Commons Ct., Ste. 6 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 224-8998 http://www.jpsrealtyllc.com

KXKZ/ESPN 97.7/KPCH 99.3/ KRUS 1490 500 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5000 http://www.z1075fm.com

Lincoln Realty, Inc. 2406 Kavanaugh Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7480 http://www.rustonlincoln realty.com

Ruston Womens Specialty Center Landon Smith, M.D. 411 East Vaughn Ave. Ste. 103 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9414 http://www.rustonmedicalgroup. com/DrSmith

Real Estate Development

Morrison Companies 16851 Jefferson Hwy. Ste. 9A Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (225) 275-7577

Plumbers

Alpine Guest Care Center 2401 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6492 http://www.gambleguestcare.com

Mark Johnson Plumbing, Inc. 114 Hodges Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1332 http://www.markjohnson plumbing.com

Danni Jones Physical Therapy 108 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2995

Meaux’s Plumbing, LLC 2201 Ashland St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 245-7337

6-K Development (318) 254-0000 http://www.northvillage plaza.com Bon Chasse Properties, Inc. 104 East Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-1229

RE/MAX Results Realty 201 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-0000 http://www.MyResultsRealty.com

Hogan Real Estate Investment, LLC 210 East Maryland Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 245-2420

Today’s Realty, Inc. 103 East Reynolds Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8250 http://www.todaysrealty homes.com

Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Development Company 2301 McDonald Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2073 http://www.wredcoland.com

Twin Creeks Realty 503 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5930 http://www.twincreeksofruston. com RUSTON USA 2015

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Refractory Constructors M.L. Smith, Jr., LLC 2338 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4474 http://www.mlsji.com Restaurants, Caterers, Food & Beverage Applebee’s 297 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5254 http://www.applebees.com Aramark @ GSU 100 Founders St. McCall Hall Grambling, LA 71245 (318) 274-3106 http://www.grambling.catertrax. com Aramark at LA Tech 100 Wisteria St. - Student Union Bldg. R Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-3213 http://www.aramark.com Beau Vines Steakhouse @ The Revelry 2647 South Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1008 http://www.beauvines.com Blue Light Cafe 500 South Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2201 Brister’s BBQ Smokehouse 1313 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-9966

Dawg House Sports Grill 102 North Homer St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-1188 http://www.dawghouse sportsgrill.com The Depot – FBC Ruston 211 West Railroad Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-7084 Twitter.com/TheDepot_FBC Domino’s Pizza 995 Tech Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-3030 http://www.dominos.com Eskamoes Frozen Custard 1913 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-9696 http://www.eskamoes.net Firehouse Soulfood & Grillin’ 202 West Louisiana Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3877 Hot Rod Bar-B-Q 1911 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-8010 https://www.facebook.com/ hotrodbarbq Johnny’s Pizza House 1109 Cooktown Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1006 http://www.johnnys-pizza.com Lincoln Hall 149 Fairgrounds Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 (318) 255-8081 http://www.lincolnhall.blogspot.com

Campatori Catering, LLC 210 West Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4444

Little Caesar’s 103 North Service Rd. East, Ste. 6 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2094 http://www.littlecaesars.com

Captain D’s Restaurant 1324 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1482 http://www.captainds.com

Log Cabin 1906 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8023 http://www.logcabingrill.com

Chili’s Grill and Bar 649 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 242-0155 http://www.chilis.com

McDonald’s Main Office 455 Industrial Pkwy.

West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 396-4846 http://www.mcdonalds.com

Church’s Chicken 409 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6603 http://www.churchs.com Counter Culture of Ruston 94 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5844

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Newk’s Eatery 301 South Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 http://www.newks.com Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt 1522 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3708 http://www.myorangeleaf.com/ ruston

Papa John’s Pizza 505 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2121 Ponchatoulas 109 East Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5200 http://www.ponchatoulas.com Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 659 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0354 http://www.raisingcanes.com RAW Sushi, LLC 114 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8320 Roma Italian Bistro 102 North Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-3810 Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com Scott’s Catfish of Ruston 2480 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-7500 http://www.scottscatfish.com Southern Classic Chicken 1010 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-4040 Sundown Tavern 111 East Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8028 http://www.sundowntavernonline. com

Restorations Restoration Plus, LLC 3006 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5946 http://www.martinpresence.com Retail-Christian Books & Gifts Avenue Christian Bookstore 207 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0515 http://www.avenueruston.com Retail-Specialty Shop Barnes & Noble @ Louisiana Tech 100 Wisteria St. Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-3066 http://www.latech.bncollege.com Bullet Designs, Inc. 633 Walker Rd. Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 768-2660 http://www.bulletdesigns.com Champion Trophies 211 West Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4554 Chartreuse Pear 210 West Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7327 http://www.chartreusepear.com Fine Line Art Supply & Print Lab, LLC 207 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5932 http://www.finelinesupply.com/ chamber-of-commerce

The Pewter Company 2305 South Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 513-2907 http://www.thepewterco.com Retirement Center Leslie Lakes Retirement Center 1355 Sixth St. Arcadia, LA 71001 (318) 263-9581 http://www.leslielakes.com RV Park Antique Village RV Park 3027 Martha St. Simsboro, LA 71275 (318) 247-1744 Screen Printing Tommy’s Tees 2305 South Service Rd. West Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-2907 http://www.tommystees.com Self Storage 167 North Self Storage 5568 Highway 167 North Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0807 Secur-It Self Storage 811 East Tennessee Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0920

Sewing Classes The Fabric Shop 100 Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2400 http://www. thefabricshopinRuston.com Shipping & Packaging Supplies Pack & Mail 207 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9500 The UPS Store 929 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9877 http://www.theupsstore. com/5609.htm Signs & Banners rapidSIGNS 120 West Railroad Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2133 http://www.rapidsignsonline.com Social Services Junior Auxiliary of Ruston P.O. Box 1762 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 607-7295 http://www.jaofruston.org People Centered Support Services 1201 Atkins Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-9105 Special Needs Day Care Little Helpers Pediatric Day Health Center 1801 Trade Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5949

Stor-A-Way Mini Storage 915 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1688 http://www.stor-a-wayministorage. com

Sporting Goods - Retail

Merle Norman Ruston 722 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 232-6000

Westside Self Storage 821 West California Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8750

M.L. Smith, Jr., LLC 2338 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4474 http://www.mlsji.com

Wendy’s 1400 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2515 http://www.wendys.com

Rosemary’s Kitchen, LLC 400 South Bonner St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 202-5951 http://www.simplefreshgood. blogspot.com

Sewing & Embroidery Machines & Repair

Telecommunications

Whataburger 801 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5326 http://www.whataburger.com

Southern Lace Boutique 2314 Commons Ct., Ste. 1 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5223

Wingstop Restaurant 720 Celebrity Dr., Ste. 187 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-5117 http://www.wingstop.com

Textbook Corner 715 West California Ste. D Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8555 http://ruston.textbooktech.com

Teriyaki Grill of Ruston 1913 East Kentucky Ave., #6 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 254-0777 http://www.tgrillruston.com Village Market Texaco 2113 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-1044

Kelly Moore Bag 204 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71273 http://www.kellymoorebag.com

The Fabric Shop 100 Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-2400 http://www.efabricshopinRuston. com Quilteroo’s 1309 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-0992 http://www.quilteroo.com

Ruston’s Locker Room, Inc. 1913 East Kentucky Ave., Ste.4 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4003 Tank Fabricators & Erectors

Business Technology Group, LLC (BTG) 1609 Industrial Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8993 http://www.btgsupport.net CenturyLink 504 Washington St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 998-9411 http://www.centurylink.com Commander Communications 607 Willow Glen Blvd.

Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4555

J&K Telecom, LLC 101 Parkwest Dr., Ste. 4, West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 497-4359 http://www.jktelecomllc.com MCS 1300 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 514-1003 http://www.mcs360.com Verizon Wireless 809 North Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-8797 http://www.verizonwireless.com Theatres and Entertainment Celebrity Theatres of Ruston 900 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 278-6010 http://www.celebrity theatres.com

Transportation & Trucking Genesis Energy 2000 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-3850 http://www.davisontransport.com Ruston Express, LLC 812 Lewis St. Ruston, LA 71270 318-497-0724 http://rustonexpress.com Travel Agencies The Travel Company 1404 North 18th St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 388-8747 http://www.trvlco.com Veterinarian PetStar Animal Care, Inc. 2005 Farmerville Hwy. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-7081 http://www.petstaranimal care.com

Dixie Center for the Arts 212 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-1450 http://www.dixiecenter.org

Ruston Animal Clinic 5605 Highway 167 North Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-6927 http://www.rustonanimal clinic.com

LG Dance Studio 746 Celebrity Dr. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 426-3230 http://www.Lgdancestudio.com

Sexton Animal Health Center 1628 East Kentucky Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-8283 http://www.sextonanimal health.com

Louisiana Tech University Theatre P.O. Box 8608 Ruston, LA 71272 (318) 257-2930 http://www.latechuniversity theatre.com

Wholesale Distributor

Ruston Community Theater 212 North Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-5328 http://www.rctruston.org

Robertson Fruit & Produce, Inc. 101 Horseshoe Lake Rd. Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 387-5647 http://www.robertson produce.net

Thrift Stores Goodwill Industries 215 North Service Rd. East Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-9162 http://www.goodwillnla.org

Motorcycle Tires & Accessories 6469 Highway 33 Choudrant, LA 71227 (318) 255-6687 http://www.mta-la.com

Yellow Pages Advertising ADS Parish Yellow Pages 7021 Monroe Hwy. Ball, LA 71405 (318) 641-9191 http://www.adsparish.com

Rolling Hills Ministries, Inc. 3487 Highway 33 Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 251-0065 http://www.rollinghillsministries. com

Individual Chamber Supporters

Tire Dealer

Hattaway, Heath

Walpole Tire Service 511 East Georgia Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 (318) 255-4202 http://www.walpoletire.com

Jones, Pam C.

Brown, Bill Brown, Cary T. Boniol, Tom & Cathi Cox

Maxwell, John E. Rainwater, B.H. RUSTON USA 2015

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Welcome to Lincoln Parish Whether you're new to Lincoln Parish, are contemplating a move here or are just visiting, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome from the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

As you will quickly find, Ruston, Lincoln parish’s anchor and seat, has so much to offer and so much to admire. It is a quintessential college town deep in the heart of Dixie—

charming, clean, business friendly, economically sound and a genuinely pleasant place to live, work and raise a family.

With a strong and supportive Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, Louisiana Delta Community College and strong banking,

A S TRONG C HAMB ER MEAN S A

financial services, forest products industries—not to mention a growing oil and gas presence—Lincoln Parish affords its residents a lifestyle unparalleled to most places in the world.

The parish itself boasts over 500 miles of paved roads where pastoral beauty abounds, offering the

very best of North Central Louisiana. Take a drive out from Hico onto Cooper Road or north of Ruston on Pea Ridge and Virgil and you will behold scenic vistas that will literally take your breath away.

Welcome!

Mike Jones

Chairman, Board of Directors Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

S TRONGER BU S IN ESS COMMU N ITY , PLA N NED ECON OMIC GROWTH , A ND A S US TAIN ED QUA LITY OF LIFE .

Our membership consists of a vast profile of the Ruston-Lincoln Parish business community. It includes larger companies that have been in business for 100 years, entrepreneurs who are just opening their doors, sole proprietors like real estate agents and CPA’s, educational systems and many other business types. The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and networking opportunities to the entire Lincoln Parish area. We work to help businesses and Ruston-Lincoln Parish succeed for the greater good of the community and for the future.

The Chamber unites business organizations, individuals, and professional firms to create a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community. The membership is comprised of many companies interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business. Most importantly, the Chamber is a dynamic group of citizens who realize that they can accomplish more collectively than any one business can do individually.

Meet the Board of Directors Executive Board

CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS • • Executive Chairman Mike Jones, Argent Financial

Sheila Bordelon Lincoln Parish Tax Assessor

Chairman Elect & Organizational Development Patrick Blanchard OWL Center

Neal Carter Community Trust Bank

Heath Hattaway Law Office of Rick Gallot

Past Chair – Aaron Paul, Business Technology Group (BTG)

Community Development Cathi Cox-Boniol, LP School Board

Program Development Lee Denny Bank of Ruston

Board of Directors

Travis Lee Chartreuse Pear

Rodney Manning Randy Null The Ensure Ruston Artisans Agency

Donna Ott Hunt Guillot & Associates

Brandon Sutherland Hampton Inn

Economic Development Doug Postel LA Delta Community College

Erica Wheelis Centric Federal Credit Union

Sharon Shrell First National Bank

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Online business directory listing on www.rustonlincoln.org Ability to add specials and sales information in database under “Hot Deals” section that pushes out to Facebook and Twitter Ability to add business events on the community calendar in the database which appears on Chamber and City of Ruston website Business directory listing in Ruston-Lincoln USA Member job postings on website Free Business Buffet session Member referral discounts Free use of conference room

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Brochure in Chamber lobby “Chamber Connection” interview opportunities Ability to post company news and announcements in database that pushes out to Facebook and Twitter Social media page in database dedicated strictly for member to member interaction Networking opportunities Weekly email checklist for upcoming events Link from Chamber website to yours Ability to link business social networks services from business listing in directory on chamber’s website Member businesses are always referred first

Ex-Officio Members

Judy Copeland Les Guice LA Tech University

Courtney Hall

Ronny Walker Lincoln Parish Police Mayor of Jury Ruston

Kristi Lumpkin

Ruston Economic Development

JRanaee Thomas-Walley Crime Stoppers Gregg Phillips Ruston Lincoln CVB

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John Rosenthall GSU

President

jcopeland@ rustonlincoln.org

Ivana Flowers Communications & Special Events Melissa Carpenter Office Manager

www.rustonlincoln.org Facebook.com/RustonChamber Facebook.com/ LouisianaPeachFestival Twitter.com/RustonChamber Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 2111 North Trenton Street Ruston, Louisiana 71270 (318) 255-2031 (318) 255-3481 Fax

It’s our job to work for you.

Join the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and add us to your business staff.

Ask us about… ! Adopt-A-School ! Business After Hours ! Louisiana Peach Festival ! YEA! ! Lighten Up Lincoln

! Business Buffet ! Ruston-Lincoln USA ! Ruston Gun, Knife, Coin & Boat Show ! Leadership Lincoln

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