IN THIS ISSUE
Preserving the Past,
Building the Future
In 2018, the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation identified the former bottling plant as one of the most endangered historic sites in Louisiana, recognizing its architectural significance and historical importance to Bogalusa. Along came Blackstone Property Company, owned by Bernie Brennan and James Brennan, who purchased the building in 2020 with the intent to restore it, and boy did they do just that!
2025 Summer
Camp Guide
Summer camp isn’t just about filling the long days of summer—it’s an opportunity for adventure, self-discovery, and personal growth. Across the Northshore, camps offer a variety of programs that encourage kids to step outside their comfort zones and try something new.
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Turning Pain into Pearls
Artist - Colette Martin
“While in nursing school, I painted for funsies, for the house, for my family and I even sold some paintings at the CC’s coffeehouse in Slidell. But when they closed, that all ended. I really never thought of it as a career.” but I cam across this note:
“There is never a good time to do it, so just
do it now.” so I did and here we are.
