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THE TIMES LocalState LocalState 2B TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996 THE TIMES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1996 3B Foster plans to travel more in Louisiana Centenary president not seeking another job bomber on a two-hour orientation mission that took him to Texas and Arkansas. "He really enjoyed the trip tp Shreveport," Golsby said. "He thought it was very productive and would like to take more trips like that around the state." But for now, the governor's only travel plan is a trip home to Franklin for Thanksgiving with his ists for the top post at Albion College in Albion, and had made it through several interview steps including face-to-face and telephone meetings said J. Thomas Oosting, Albion professor and campus search coordinator. "As of today he withdrew his candidacy.

He was an extraordinary candidate and we're sorry he withdrew," Oosting said. "We're interested in his continued success at Centenary." Schwab says he's not up for position at a Michigan college. By FRAN DICKEY The Times Centenary College President Kenneth Schwab on Monday withdrew his candidacy as president of a Michigan coUege. He had been among three final Albion is a Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college with just under 1,000 students. The student newspaper at Albion College published a report last week saying Schwab would visit the campus Dec.

15-17. Schwab on Monday said the information was prematurely released and he was not a candidate. "A headhunter firm had talked with me about the opening and they had released some informa- tion prematurely that indicated I'm a candidate, and I'm not When I learned of the release they had there, I touched base with both the firm and the college to tell them I'm not" Schwab said. "I understand it's caused quite a stir (at the Centenary) campus." He added, Tm committed to Centenary." Schwab was named Centenary's president in 1991. Prior to his arrival, he was executive vice presi dent of administration at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.

Centenary's Student Government Association president Jimmy Van Doren said he'd heard Schwab was a candidate for the job and didn't know that Schwab had withdrawn his name. "I heard about it from a professor who heard about it from a colleague who saw it on the Internet I've seen no indications he has ei By LISA L. ROLAND Times Baton Rouge Bureau BATON ROUGE Outside of a motorcycle jaunt from Lafayette to New Orleans, and a few day trips to various cities to make speeches, Gov. Mike Foster's first year in office has not included much traveling. But last week's trip to Northwest Louisiana may change all that ther lost interest or was even considering another college," Van Doren said.

Steve Shelbume, president of Centenary's Faculty Coordinating Committee, said Schwab told him Sunday he was not a candidate. The Rev. Benedict Galloway, a lifetime member of Centenary's Board of Trustees, said Monday he hadn't heard the news. "I know he's well beloved and I'm sure others have recognized that. "As a result of the trip to Shreveport, (Foster) plans to travel more in the state," said Foster spokeswoman Marsanne Golsby.

The governor and First Lady Alice Foster visited the Shreveport-Bossier City area last week, attending an environmental awards luncheon and touring Barksdale Air Force Base. Foster, an ardent flight enthusiast, flew in a B-52 As for out-of-state travel, don't expect to see the Governor skirting around the country anytime soon. "He's never going to be a big traveler," Golsby said. This week the governor chose not to attend the Republican Governor's Association meeting in Grand Rapids, ML, in favor of preparing for a special session intended for next year sometime, Golsby said. "He's been out of the state once since he took office that I can remember, and that was to visit his new grandba-by in Ohio," Golsby said.

"He just doesn't see the need to spend time and money getting on an airplane and flying to all these meetings when he can keep in touch by phone. He just thinks he's more efficient here in Baton Rouge in his office." Foster Group seeks funds to keep operating Others claim innovative cardiac care. Commissioners might insist on two libraries By TOM SAUL The Times Two Caddo Parish commissioners may insist that the Shreve Memorial Library Board build two new branches for the area now served by the tiny Cedar Grove branch. Commissioners Ken Epperson and Bob Brown told library board Chairman T. Haller Jackson III Monday the district covers too much area to be adequately served by a single branch.

Epperson took exception with remarks made by Jackson at a public hearing last week on the new branch that the area couldn't have two new libraries because that was not part of the plan presented to voters when they approved a new library tax last spring. "Some may have left with that impression, and that's not so," Epperson said of Jackson's comments. The ballot initiative didn't mention anything about specific locations." Plans for the new branch call for a building that Partnership for a Healthy Community needs aid by Wednesday. By TRICIA CIARAVINO The Times The head of the Partnership for a Healthy Community pleaded tor money Monday because the organization doesn't have enough funding to last the week. The organization, formerly called the Partnership for a Drug Free Shreveport, will run out of money Wednesday, president Bart Gould told the Shreveport City Council He then asked the council to spend $150,000 in 1997 for three employees to run the program.

"We will be severely crippled in our efforts and lose momentum if we don't have a staff," he said. A $2 million, five-year federal grant paid for planning and training, but couldn't be used to operate prevention programs. It was anticipated that funding would be found locally, although city officials never committed to pay for the program. The partnership has applied for three grants, but needs funding in the meantime, Gould said. That's why we hate to lose it," he said.

"We have been actively training the community to do these kinds of activities, understand what prevention activities are and form a coalition. Now that we've got the training to do this, there's no money for the staff." Prevention is the best method for reducing crime, he said. Every dollar spent on prevention is worth $7 spent later on health care, Gould said. The partnership also could take over services performed by outside agencies such as the Weed and Seed program, he said. Gould will present a proposed budget and detailed synopsis of spending over the past five years today.

"If we can prevent youth from going wrong in the long run the city benefits," Mayor Bo Williams said. The question is, can we afford it?" The council also will consider an agreement with the Shreve-port-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau and the Louisiana State Fair Association to assign responsibilities for the 1997 Miss USA pageant. Under the agreement, the city would pay $100,000, to be reimbursed by two state agencies. The city also would pay for any expenditures if revenues are insufficient The tourist bureau would pay $100,000 and the state fair association would offer in-kind contributions and use of buildings. Some council members are skeptical, although City Attorney Jerry Jones said cities commonly are liable for additional costs in this type of venture.

"At least with the Pirates we knew we would only lose $1 million," Councilman Keith Hightow-er said. "With this, even though it (the cost) is 10 times less, we don't know what we could lose." In other business, the council is expected to: Take comments on the proposed 1997 budget. Take comments on the proposed annexations of 2575 E. 70th 109 McCarey St, 9229 Lin-wood Ave. and 6909, 6911, 6915 and 6923 S.

Lakeshore Drive. Consider an appeal for a Sonic Drive-in on the 300 block of Kings Highway. The Fact Is, No One Even Comes Close. The Timeslile An early 1930s-era trainer flies over Barksdale Field that was under construction at the time. Area celebrated military's arrival Natchitoches display expanded proved by the voters, and city financial leaders presented a plaque of appreciation to Ewing along with attorney John H.

Tucker who han IH jsi lBl could provide many more services and resources than two facilities, Jackson said. Epperson favors a site in the 8700 block of St Vincent Avenue that may be available for free from LSU-Shreveport. Brown wants a site in the far south end of the service area. At last week's hearing, residents reached no consensus on a location but several wanted a branch in AB. Palmer ParkThe board presented seven possible sites for the new branch but hasn't made a decision on a loca- a.

T1 1 1- dled legal work of the Barks-dale project and Yandell Boatner, then president of the Chamber of the Commerce. John D. Ew-inp's enthnsi- Continued from Page 1B Every home should be decked in flags. Let joy be unconfined. The coming of the third attack group means much to Shreveport, The greatest immediate benefit which this news brings is its inspiration.

Shreveport has won. The victory has been wrought over the strongest kind of opposition. The harder the fight, the greater the victory. "There is is a great lesson to this community in this achievement. It shows to all that when Shreveport really wants anything and the people work shoulder to shoulder, they succeed.

"Meanwhile Shreveport should continue to work now and always with the same unanimity of spirit for the greater city which has just begun to flower." Both bond proposals were ap his fight against the Longs and Longism and his many other editorial campaigns all are simply other expressions of that pride and sense of responsibility, demonstrating in addition Ewing's courage and moral character. A Times tribute following Ewing's death in 1952 reflects the respect he won: "He held always that a newspaper must in every way be a part of its city, that each must go forward together, and that neither could go forward alone. In his own mind, and in his heart, Shreveport was the Times, and the Tunes was Shreveport. He was always willing to use its columns to the fullest extent to fight for what he believed to be right, even if it should place him in opposition to those for whom he held the highest personal regard and respect." Two blocks of lighting, new scenes on downtown riverbank added. By JEFF RICHARD The Times NATCHITOCHES As in Marshall, Natchitoches' Christmas lighting program has grown this year.

Two more blocks of Jefferson Street between Keyser and College avenues will join the project that illuminates the historic district, a multicolored maze of more than 250,000 bulbs on 38 miles of wire. Seven new lighted displays depicting scenes such as the Nativity, a manned fort and a toy store raise the number of displays to 77. More lights and more displays could mean more tourists this holiday season, said Nick Pollacia of the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce. "We expect 400,000 people to come to see the lights this year," he said. Natchitoches will officially light up its downtown Wednesday following a 7 p.m.

multidenomina- tional Thanksgiving service on the downtown riverbank. The lights will remain on each night through Jan. 5. No data exists on the lighting program's economic impacts in the Natchitoches historic district. Jimmy DeBlieux, owner of a gift shop on Front Street, said between 35 and 40 percent of that store's annual business is done during December and he expects other downtown merchants from retail to restaurants see similar business boosts.

uuu yci. iuc ucw sn.ut. is uuc ui four planned in the first phase of a $38 million, 10-year renovation of the parish's library system. Ewing asm ajjj worjj for the Barks-dale project are just one manifestation of the abiding personal pride and sense of civic responsibility that threaded his life and dramatically influenced the newspaper under his management. His crusade against the Ku Hux Han, Marshall to sparkle with millions of lights Willis-Knighton Heart Institute offers the most innovative cardiac care in the Ark- La-Tex.

First Kisatchie meeting set Man wanted in local slaying arrested in Calif. From Staff Reports A man wanted in a 1994 Shreveport murder, and who was one of four cities in the Ark-La-Tex region to participate in the annual Trail of lights festivities. Similar light-spectacled events are held in Natchitoches, Shreveport and Bossier Going on a Trip? We'll save your newspapers while you're away. It's free! Call 459-3322. She dimes The U.S.

Army and Forest Service will hold the first of a series of meetings to get public input on changing the way Fort Polk uses lands of the Kisatchie National Forest. The Army wants to do more mil itary training on the lands than it currently does. The first session will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Warrior Club at Fort Polk.

For more information, call (318) 531-7203 or (318) 473-7168. Continued from Page 1B hundreds of bus tours the city anticipates. The downtown is a must-see with millions of lights sparkling from businesses and the old Harrison County Courthouse. Giant Christmas trees, red bows, lighted reindeer and toy soldiers made of clay pots also will be on display. This past week, Cooper oversaw county inmates preparing the Marshall Chamber of Commerce-sponsored ice skating rink in front of the old courthouse.

This city goes all out," he said. "When you see how nice everything is, how people have gone all out putting up lights, you know this is some place special." This is the 10th anniversary of Wonderland of Lights, which is City. Marshall kicks the trail off by switching its lights on at 6 p.m. Wednesday. A ceremony is planned featuring Our Lady of the Gaudalupe Choir, an inter- town from Dec.

10-14. A parade, carriage rides, bus tours, candlelight tours of historic homes and other forms of entertainment will be offered throughout the extravaganza that features more than 900 miles of lights. City workers, residents and volunteers have spent months stringing lights along their homes and businesses. Marshall firefighter Glen Jewett has been stringing lights on his off days since August As the Wonderland nears, Jewett's days have gotten longer. He recently strung lights from 9 a.m.

to 2 a.m. Along with partner Mike Baker, he has installed almost 12,000 lights. "We kind of dread it until we get that first paycheck," he said. "This helps me pay for Christmas without credit cards." once featured on Unsolved Mysteries, has been arrested on an unrelated murder charge in California. Shreveport police weren't sure Monday whether 44-year-old Earnest Small will eventually be extradited back to Louisiana.

He was originally arrested in Atlanta, on an unknown charge and was extradited to Hollywood, on an outstanding warrant. When it comes to finding the right place to have a heart condition treated, it's important to do more than listen to claims. Get the facts. The absolute, concrete, no-doubt-about-it facts. Fact: The first dual chamber pacemaker in the Ark-La-Tex was inserted at Willis-Knighton in 1982.

Fact: The first heart transplant in the Ark-La-Tex was performed at Willis-Knighton in 1990. Only Willis-Knighton offers heart transplantation in this region. Fact: The first mechanical heart support device in the Ark-La-Tex was implanted at Willis-Knighton in 1991. Only Willis-Knighton offers the mechanical heart support device in this region. Fact: The first heart stent procedure in the Ark-La-Tex was performed at Willis-Knighton in 1993.

Innovative leadership in cardiac care. Now and in the future. It's a fact. And a commitment from the locally-owned, locally-operated Willis-Knighton Health System. Cooper Fa ily Holiday Spectacular nationally known group from San Luis Poto-si, Mexico.

The monthlong Wonderland also will feature the Budweiser Clydesdales, which will be in Small is named in a first-degree murder warrant in Shreveport in the July 12, 1994 slaying of 76-year-old Marvin House, police said. House died after being beaten during an armed robbery at his residence in the 3100 block of Frederick Street. Small is also accused of steal This week Your Heart's In The Right Place? ing money and food stamps during the robbery. When he was a fugitive, he was profiled on Unsolved Mysteries, which gave details of both the Hollywood and Shreveport murders. Shreveport police off Caddo-Bossier adults will read The Times.

Saturday, November 30 2 p.m. Shreveport Civic Theatre Featuring: Caddo-Bossier Select High School Chorale Young Musicians Choir of Broadmoor Baptist Church Dancers from Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet Start the holidays right at the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra's Family Holiday Spectacular. Under the baton of Nyela Basney, the orchestra will perform holiday favorites. Santa will make an appearance, too. You're invited to get into the spirit of giving by bringing a can of food for the Community Harvest Kitchen.

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