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The opening of the Boeuf River Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor’s nomination period will be between April 1-30.  

For individuals interested in serving, nomination petitions can be obtained at the Boeuf River Soil and Water Conservation District office, 141 Industrial Loop, Rayville, LA 71269 (located in the Richland Parish USDA Service Center) Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.  

Editor’s Note: Mickey Fisher has been named as the new executive director of the Richland Voluntary Council on Aging. She is filling the position left vacant by former director Beth Whatley.

Remember The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy clicked her heels and returned home from Oz?

I feel like Dorothy -- coming home. 

I am Mickey Shoemaker Fisher, the new Executive Director of the Richland Voluntary Council on Aging.  

When I left Rayville about 40 years ago, I had no idea what adventures were ahead. 

The Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a TRIAD fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at the art park on the corner of Madeline and Julia Streets in Rayville.

The fundraiser will feature hotdog plates for $5 each. Each plate will contain two hot dogs (with our without chili), chips, a drink, a cookie and ketchup, mustard, mayo and onions.

Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund this year’s Day at the Lake for seniors.