Mayor Terry Gardner has proclaimed May 22-26 National Safe Boating Week in Minden. More than 650 persons die each year in boating accidents. Demonstrating correct flotation devices are (front) Tucker Madden, (middle row from left) Johnnye Kennon, Administrative Assistant for the Webster Parish Convention & Visitors Commission; Serena Gray, Executive Director of the commission; Jerry Madden, Past Rear Commander with the United States Power Squadron; Mayor Terry Gardner; Jana Morgan, President/CEO of the Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce; Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper; Cp Will Holomon with La. Wildlife & Fisheries; (Back row, from left) Dwayne Chapman, Coastal Conservation of Louisiana; and Todd Buffington, WLF Biologist.
Photo by Bonnie Culverhouse
