The Oakdale Journal from Oakdale, Louisiana • 1

fP 030Q IHPAfvy Nt'WSPAPFR ROOM BATON POUGE A 70803 THE OAKDALE JOURNAL i i i a i i i Town meeting tonight Do their part to clean Oakdale NOOSE LODGE On Saturday, April 29th, the citizen of Louisiana will face a critical decision when we are asked to vote on Governor Roemer's Tax Reform Package. The decision is: do we continue to do business as in the past or do we change directions? Oakdale Mayor George Mowad stated "obviously, what we have done in the past has not worked since we have the highest unemployment, the poorest schools, the worst roads, and the fewest jobs in the country." A Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Hall on East 7th Avenue where Mayor Mowad will explain the Governor's Tax Reform Package and answer any questions you might have. Mayor Mowad strongly urges the public to attend this informative meeting and also learn what Oakdale will gain by passing this Tax Reform Package. Sacred Heart Festival nears Spring At J.

i A- 4 I Thursday, May 4, 1989 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church Hall. Bingo will be available on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Some of the food served during the Festival will be Fried Catfish, Crawfish Etoufee, Barbeque Chicken, along with Kibbies, Hot Dogs, Boudin and Sweets from the Sweet Tooth Booth. Booths are available for the Craft Show and inquires can be sent to Rt.

1, Box 201, Oakdale LA 71463, telephone (318)335-2167 or 335-2347. A 9' 12' space around Pavilion a 9' 12' space under the Pavilion $40.00. Prices are for entire three days. It's Spring and its that time again The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Spring Festival set for May 5, ,6, and 7, 1989 at the church grounds on 7th Avenue. Scheduling has been completed and for your enjoyment there will be: thrilling amusement ride; fun game booths, food booths and craft booths.

Also this year a Health Unit sponsored by Humana Hospital-Oakdale will be at the festival to check blood pressure, Cholesterol, blood type and body composition. The Med-Flight 1 Helicopter will also be at the festival as well as a Blood Bank. The Spring Festival Pageant will be held on 7', Stewardship Week begins the section south of Oakdale litter-free. After the trash pick up everyone enjoyed a pig roast and skeet shoot at the Lodge Home on Pelican Highway. Pictured are, left to right: Donnie Myers, Craig Paul, Harlon Fontenot, Herbert Rlcard, Larry Paul, Michael Byrd, Bruce Gilbert, and Ben Ellzey.

OAKDALE MOOSE LODGE NO. 643 members were very much a part of the statewide anti-litter campaign and the Oakdale Clean City campaign as they are shown with the pile of trash they picked up on their section of Highway 165 South on April 15th. Moose members joined the "Adopt-A-Uoad" Program pledging to keep Clean City Committee to continue Emphasizing everyone's role in protecting soil and water resources for future generations, the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging local churches, organizations and individuals to join the nationwide observance of Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 30 May 7, 1989. The local district, which works throughout the year on soil and water conservation measures, is providing literature that highlights man's responsibility to be active stewards of our nation's soil and water resources. Wayne Smith, chairman of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District, said that although farmers and ranchers know that good conservation practices help increase yields and improve their profit potential, they also know the importance of passing on well-cared-for natural re sources for future food producers.

"We could' give our children all the money in the world, but it would do them little good unless we also give them a productive soil on which to live," said Smith. Since 1955, the National Association of Conservation Districts has sponsored Soil and Water Stewardship Week, in cooperation with the nearly 3,000 local conservation districts nationwide, as one way to emphasize the importance of good stewardship of basic soil and water resources. A month-long Art Exhibit will be held at the Oakdale Branch of the Allen Parish Library, beginning May 1, 1989. Material especially designed to convey the 1989 theme, "Renewing The Living Earth," will be distributed at the Library and may be obtained by visiting the library and viewing the many works of art. The Cleanest City Contest victory in the category of towns the size of Oakdale was won by the Evangeline Parish town of Ville Platte.

In the letter of announcement, judges stated the contest points were close, however, Oakdale ditches were not as clean as they should have been, and the pictorial display of "before" and "after" pictures in the scrapbook was not large enough. In making the announcement, Clean City Committee Chairman Richard Brooks stated that the committee has accomplished a lot in the two years it has been in existence the town looks better than it has in years, civic and church organizations have joined in the efforts to clean up, and the evidence of their work can be seen as you drive the highways of the area. At the April meeting, the committee vowed not to lesson its efforts toward making Oakdale a lit ter-free community. Plana were made for Buddy Karris to attend a wildflower symposium in Alexandria in May to learn more about enhancing Oakdale's Wildflower plantings, and the group made plans to attend city council meetings to urge city officials to continue work on enforcement of anti- litter laws and elimination of unsightly condemned buildings. In other business during the April meeting, special thanks were expressed to Kimberly and Greg Strother for their work on the scrapbook which they prepared for the contest, and plans were made for Richard Brooks to attend a Keep America Beautiful meeting in Baton Rouge.

The Clean City Committee will meet again on Monday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Any concerned citizen may attend and participate. Tammi Striedel is Miss Elizabeth KICR to upgrade power output Miss Tammi Striedel was crowned Miss Elizabeth at the annual pageant held Thursday, April 20, 1989 in the Elizabeth High School Auditorium. Competing against a field of seven, Miss Striedel was crowned by Stephanie Johnson, Miss Elizabeth 1988.

She is the daughter of Michael Striedel and Sheila Sonnier and a sophomore at Elizabeth High School. Runner-up was Tina Tilley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tilley. Miss Striedel and Miss Tilley tied for the 1989 Talent Award.

Miss Deborah Foster, daughter of Stevan and Martha Foster was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Other contestants were: Tonya McHenry; Karen Gordon; Amy Crawford; and Latisha Winn. The openRng number of the pageant featured the contestants in a Mardi Gras setting accompanied by "the world famous Eliza- (See TAMMI, Page 11) 1 owner of Strother Broadcasting, has been working on the upgrade for about three years, and has been successful in increasing coverage, upgrading or improving the facilities in over nine FM radio stations in the United States. The power increase will allow us to serve a much larger listening area along with expanding our potential clientelle." KICR's targeted date to increase the power is October 15, 1989. Colquette says "there is still a lot of work to be done; negotiations for a new tower must be completed, as the existing tower is not high enough for the new antenna.

"We are very excited about the challenges that this will afford us and we look forward to the opportunity of being truly a larger and more powerful Central Louisiana radio station." Strother stated congratulations to and thanks to Jody Collquette and Betty Carrier, a long time valued employee for the months of work in making this possible. Local radio station KICR FM 105 now has formal approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to upgrade the power output from 3,000 to 50,000 watts. KICR-FM was successful in attaining superior classification, allowing this power increase. KICR is presently licensed for a maximum output of 3,000 watts with a tower height of 328 feet, which is classified as a Class A station. KICR presently operates on 104.9 on the FM dial, The new classification of a C-2 will allow a tower height of up to 500 feet with an output of 50,000 watts.

This increased power output will allow for an increase in population coverage of approximately 10 to 11 times the present coverage. This approval will allow KICR to become a major factor in broadcasting in Central Louisiana and will be a major factor in the Alexandria market According to General Manager Jody Colquette, "it's been a long time in the making. Ron Strother, i I INSIDE' Elizabeth council meet 2nd The Elizabeth Town Council will meet on May 2, 1989 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall. Items on the agenda are approve minutes; picnic; computer; approve the bills; and other items properly introduced.

Magnolia Park and 7th Street and city taxes for trailer parks and rental units. The Planning Commission will report on naming a replacement on the committee and the petition of Howard Larry to conduct a church at 805 Scott Street. The City Attorney will introduce two items: damage claim Soloman and Glen Dyer vs the City of Oakdale. New age limits for seniors Effective May 1, 1989, the minimum age requirement for Humana Seniors Association will be 55 years. Nancy Abrusley, R.N., Seniors Advisor, invites all interested, age 55 and older, to sign up by coming by Humana Hospital-Oak-dale, Room 102 for an application.

The fee is $15 for one year and $25 for two years. OHS HONOR'S NIGHT Louis Karam, Principal of Oakdale High School announced that Honors Night and Open House will be held at Oakdale High School on Thursday, April 27th. Karam stated that the Open House will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the awards ceremony following at 7:30 p.m.

He stated that tours of the renovations to the school will be conducted during the Open House and after the awards ceremony. The public is cordially invited to attend the Open House and Honors Night program. City council meets tonight Plainview set homecoming Gorman benefit dance told Plninview Hiffh School Annual Staff will spon There will be a benefit dance at the Elizabeth American Legion Hall next to the Bank of Southwest LA on May 20th from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. sor Homecoming for Saturday, May 6, 1989.

A carnival will begin at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m., Homecoming festivities begin starting with an Old-Timers basketball game. All former classmates, teachers, administrators, and employees are cordially invited to The Oakdale City Council will met in regular session at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27th in the City Court Room. The agenda includes: visitors; items introduced by Mayor Mowad to include budget adjustment, tax exemption for city vehicles, adoption of minutes. Charles Sanders will speak on drainage at Proceeds will help defray the medical expense of Teddy Gorman from Fairview who was paralyzed in a swimming accident.

Everyone is invited to attend. 1 Section 14 Pages mm.