By Paige Nash

Karen Calvert has decided to immediately step down from her position on the Webster Parish Convention and Tourism Commission, making the January 25 meeting her last one. 

“I am stepping down, but I have just loved being on the board,” said Calvert. “I just don’t feel like I am as involved as I should be. We are not here a lot, and we are about to be gone even more. The thing I am going to miss is all of you. We work so well together.” 

Calvert said after having a discussion with District 3 police juror Daniel Thomas, they decided this would be the best option. 

Calvert had a recommendation on who to appoint to fill her now open seat, but nothing has been decided at this time. This will be discussed further and decided at a later date.  

That now leaves two open seats on the commission since the position previously occupied by Nick Cox as a representative for the Police Jury remains vacant.

At the meeting, the board approved to host the Archery Shooter’s Association Reception that will be held Friday, April 21, before the tournament kicks off the following weekend on April 27-30.  

“We did this last year,” said Commissioner Ty Pendergrass. “I think it was well received and well attended.” 

The WPCVC also approved an advertising grant in the amount of $2,000 for Piney Hills LA Master Gardeners. The funds will be used for their Trails and Trellises Garden Tour to be held on May 20.