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Eckerd buys out two independently owned pharmacies. Page 8B 7 he Qlime o) O) CONTACT CRAIG DURRETT 459-3248 or newsthetimes.com SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1999 a Jheriff's units in Haughton today BharF ester IThe Bossier Parish Sher- Office SWAT team, K-9 )tr. DAKK nffliw nnrl $)sse members will be in By John Hill Times Baton Rouge Bureau BATON ROUGE The im-poster Mike Foster Brian Keith Doyle of Pitkin dropped out of the governor's race Friday. "He (Doyle) told me that he had never had so much hell in his life," said Assistant Secretary of State Wayne Watts. Gov.

Murphy J. "Mike" Foster the real incumbent governor, said he was happy the as Brian Keith Doyle, with the same Social Security number, address and mother's maiden name. The Foster formerly known as Doyle said he had changed his name "for personal, family reasons." The governor, strolling through the Capitol Press Quarters Friday morning, said he might invite the other Foster to breakfast at the Governor's Mansion. "I would like to meet him other Foster decided to withdraw his name from the ballot "because it would have cost me a lot of money" to educate voters as to which was the real McCoy. The, 34-year-old bricklayer Foster from Vernon Parish slipped in and out of the Capitol early Friday morning.

His withdrawal came a day after the governor's campaign revealed he had registered to vote as ike Foster on Aug. 3 1 and was previously registered with an identically named candidate in an attempt to reduce the governor's percentage at the polls. "Somebody sent me their whole game plan for this election year," the governor said, adding he would have more information about their plan later. "It was funny. They had a list of people with 'enemy' written by some names," the governor said.

"They also said they had to stay below radar because it wouldn't be good if it were known who they were sup porting." Foster has changed state law to cut into the trial lawyers' business by making it more difficult for people to sue and by limiting damages awarded in lawsuits. In a written statement issued by Sue Ile, the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association denied having any kind of "master plan" for the fall campaigns. Lists of local and regional qualifiers, 4B, SB out of curiosity," the governor said. The newly named Foster had one good idea a test given ninth-graders to determine if they should go on an academic course or a job-training course, the governor said. The governor blamed the trial lawyers for coming up Bossier schools chief to leave post by holidays Butterfly festival to bring folks back together in Haynesville By Stephaan Harris The Times Bossier Parish schools will have their leader for three more months at the most before she enters the political realm.

Schools Su V-V''v) perintendent Jane Smith will leave her post by December to ready herself for her new office as state representative for District 8, Smith said. Smith has been active and vocal on many issues, including fighting locally and nationally for more local control over the discipline of special education students. Smith also oversaw several initiatives, including character education and an $11 million, five-year technology plan to supply schools with computers, Internet access and classroom telephones. The one that garnered the most controversy was the mandatory uniform- policy in place at every school in the district. The move angered some parents and even prompted a lawsuit which was defeated by a judge's ruling.

"I'm going to be interested in what's going on in education," said Smith, who also cites small business growth and more funds for capital outlay projects as two other priorities. "I want to do a really good job for Bossier." Smith makes $77,170 a year with her current contract. Although a specific amount is unknown, she is eligible for retirement based on her years of service and salary. A legislator's salary is a year, along with about $15,000 in expenses, travel and other pay. laughton today for a parade and picnic sponsored by the Central Assembly of God.

The parade begins at 9:30 fm. at the Country Place subdivision clubhouse. The pjenic is scheduled from 10 acm. to 2 p.m. Posse members will fingerprint children.

The SWAT tipam will display some of the vifcapons it uses and model some of the regalia worn by njembers. Program to study use of labyrinths trhe Greater Shreveport Ministerial Association will have the first meeting of its new year at noon Monday at Broadmoor Christian Church, 6005 Youree Drive. The program will be about ljjjstory and the usage of labyrinths as a meditative andor devotional tool. Experts to offer advice about ADHD i Experts on attention dficithyperactivity disorder will answer questions during "ADHD Experts on Call," a three-day national telephone call-in campaign from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday. parents, teachers, people with ADHD and health-care providers can get advice from experts in the field. The hot line is sponsored by'Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD), a national advocacy group. The toll-free number is (888) 275-2343. i Weed and Seed meeting slated HighlandStoner Hill Weed and Seed will hold a neighborhood meeting at 6 p.m.

Tuesday in the Highland Center Chapel, 520 Olive St. Officer Kim Brewer of the Shreveport Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit will discuss burglary prevention and Neighborhood Watch. Shreveport Community Development Code Enforcement Bureau Chief Wardell Bowie will be present to answer questions and address code enforcement concerns. For more information, call the Weed and Seed office at 6JM390. Community plans jidge forum rhe Glen Retirement System's Community Services at Tiet Highland Center will hfckj a luncheon and forum featuring the juvenile judge cftdidates from noon to 1 p4ru Wednesday at The Highland Center, 520 Olive St.

1 fl'he candidates are Henry "Bank" Bellamy, R-Shreve-pjrt W.B. "Pete" King, R-Sjhreveport; Frances Pitman, IShreveport; Erwin Paul $ung, D-Shreveport; and, Jack A. Williams, R-Shreve-pf it Cunch costs $3 each. For details or reservations, call Karen Barnes at 425-5700. I'll From Staff Reports an office she won after the seat became uncontested Sept 9.

She will take office in January. Smith said she will make her official exit around late November or early December, when things are normally slower because of the holidays. An acting superintendent very likely to be Assistant Superintendent Ken Kruithof, will be named at the same time. The board probably will not start an official search process until after this school year ends, according to School Board IYesident Libby Cassi-bry. "It's a difficult task.

We don't want to do anything to disrupt our schools system," Cassibry AW It 1 Chrit StanfleldThe Times. Chuck Clawson, executive director of the Haynesville at this weekend's Celebration of Butterflies which is Chamber of Commerce, hangs butterfly signs to be sold viewed as a "classroom for learning about nature." If You Go Claiborne town to take part in ecc-tourism action Burtons to give a party as their cafe turns 5 What: Haynesville Celebration of Butterflies. When: Saturday and Sunday Where: Claiborne Parish Fairgrounds Events: Today Children's beauty pageant, 10:45 a.m., wildflower walk, 2 p.m.; Butterfly field trip, 3:30 p.m.; music and dance groups, 6 p.m. Sunday Informal churchmusic, 10 a.m., "The Symbolism, Mythology and Spirituality of Butterflies," Dr. Gary Ross, 11 a.m., "Fun with Herbs," Susie Lester.

Both days "The Magical World of Butterflies," Dr. Gary Ross, children's activities. Cost: $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 5 to 18. Children under 5 admitted free. Admission is good for both days of the festival.

More information: Ldice Kendrick, (318) 624-1929 or Sherry Smith, (318) 624-2598. Party time James Burton's Rock 'N' Roll Cafe, 616 Commerce will start its birthday party about 7 p.m. The band will crank up about. 9 p.m. As always, there's no cover.

Call 424-5000. By Shannon Coleman The Times When an entertainment district downtown was still just a dream, James and Louise Burton opened James Burton's Rock 'N' Roll Cafe. Five years it has been there now and tonight the Burtons will throw a party. Louise Burton sounded appropriately happy this week during a couple of phone interviews. "Five years is a long time.

We're just real Haynesville JJrjkuw 79 Lake Yl Athens 1 Uncoln yO J5mile The Times By Melody Brumble The Times HAYNESVILLE Ecological exploitation has given way to eco-tourism. Butterfly lore, birding walks and backyard conservation are the subject of Haynesville's first-ever Celebration of Butterflies today and Sunday. It's a far cry from the Oil Patch Festival, which highlighted the wells that sucked black gold from the earth. "When the oil patch went dead, so did the festival," said pharmacist Keith Kil-gore. "The first thing the butterfly festival has done is bring a whole lot of people together who haven't worked together in a long time.

It's developed a sense of pride in our community." Small-town Louisiana festivals used to revolve around things you could kill, grow, excited that we have a good job, and we try to have a nice place for anyone to come a nice safe place," she said. plants and butterflies or observe insects "in the wild" at an outdoor garden. Naturalists will lead people on butterfly and birding walks and speak on a variety of earth-friendly topics. "It's a classroom for learning about nature," said festival chairman Loice Kendrick. "We need to focus more on conservation and taking care of our environment.

Butterflies are excellent indicators of a healthy environment" See ATTRACTION 2B Parish in May. The park turned a narrow, stump-lined stretch of the Tickfaw River into a living lesson in wetlands. Visitors attend an orientation lecture in a nature center and then stroll raised boardwalks to view native plants and animals. Lessons change with the seasons and natural events like floods. The Haynesville festival will recreate that concept on a smaller scale.

Visitors can step inside a 25-foot by 40-foot conservatory filled with hold on through the good and bad times. And they're about to be rewarded handsomely for it" Now that the entertainment district is closer to reality, the Burtons have a prime spot to enjoy the fruits of their hard work. "They will be here when Har-rah's and Hollywood drop 900 rooms on their doorstep. John Elkington is developing a $25 million entertainment district, and they're going to be part of For the Burtons, tonight's celebration will be like a gathering of friends. They'll have cake and ice cream, champagne and door prizes.

Burton himself will perform with the Corvettes, led by his son, Jeff. Burton sell or eat That's changing as interest in eco-tourism trips to parks or events igh-lighting nature increases. That type of tourism is growing 10 to 15 percent a year nationwide, according to statistics from the Louisiana Office of Tourism. The state joined the trend with the opening of Tickfaw State Park in Livingston She's right too. Five years is pretty long in the life of a nightclub.

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"We've got so much (donated) stuff in the fire station we don't have room for the trucks," Machen said. Other draws: a sawdust pile for children to find money in, a car show, and The Race. Kevin Miller, the community's fire chief, will defend his title against 17-year-old Olin Machen, son oi R.O. The two will race 10 laps around a track built in the lot in front of the fire station, (located on Evergreen Road off Highway 159.) The inaugural race in 1997 featured the same two competitors. "Olin quit in the sixth lap," his dad said.

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He can be reached at 459-3260 or by fax at 459-3301. E-mail to: livingthetimes.com fire department at Evergreen, a community 12 miles north of Minden, is fighting fire with firepower. A race of riding "pro-modified," self-built lawn mowers with 60 miles-per-hour capability will be the highlight of today's every-other-year fundraiser to benefit an outfit that fire department president R.O. Machen says is one of only three rural departments north of Alexandria with a Class 4 rating. Attendance at the all-day event costs nothing.

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