The Farm Turned Into A Water Park!

Neighborhood kids and children from the childrens center were invited to cool off at The Farm wednesday. Horse troughs and a homemade slip and slide under the huge pecan trees at The Farm added to the monster water slide. Kids were treated to free lunch, watermelons and sugar cookies.

Earth Angels Adopt The Farm

     A group of young children decided to spend part of their summer on a community clean up project.

     As self appointed Earth Angels, they hope that other children will follow their example.

     They have selected to spend their summer cleaning the trash around the Farm and board members of Cultural Crossroads couldn't be happier.

     Pictured are Coco Stanley, Cameron Dauzat, Riley Dauzat and Emma Dauzat. Not pictured but part of the group is Presley Tyler.

Everyone Pitches In Year Round at The Farm

     If you're interested in helping at The Farm and to continue to keep our community "oasis" beautiful, please call (318) 393-5991 or email ghostchicken54(at)gmail.com.

Rick Broussard helps out with keeping the acreage looking great!

Civitans Donate to The Farm

     Members of the Minden chapter of Civitans International spend their Saturday building composting bins for the Farm.

     The non profit organization was looking for an environmental project and selected Cultural Crossroads' Farm as the recipient.

     They reported that they downloaded the design for the bins from the internet. Using recycled wooden pallets, the group of nine volunteers created the first of several composting bins as part of the Farm's future plans for a demonstration/educational center for teaching the public and children the benefits of recycling.

     Those Civitans involved in the project included Ed LaBruyere, Pat Betts, Joe Holley, Steve Bryan, Paul Morgan, Roger Grubbs, Judy Grubbs, Janis Bryan and John Quade.

Earth Camps Were A HUGE Success!

     56 young budding artists ranging in age from 6 to 14 spent one of three weeks at the Farm creating great works of art.  Among their creations this year, the youngsters painted a zen flower, sculpted a funky chicken, made 'earth' necklaces out of Fimo Clay and created a tribute to Mother Earth.

     The camps were held the first three weeks in June in the pavilion at the Farm. While the open-air pavilion provided the perfect setting for Earth Camp, the weather is always a factor. But the weather cooperated and the kids enjoyed some pretty cool mornings and even got to play in the rain.

     Next year's camp dates have not been set. The construction of Zenobia's House, a 900 sq foot air conditioned  studio will allow us to spread out weeks out.

Check our website for future dates and times.

FARMERS MARKET WILL END ITS SEASON THIS SATURDAY

     Local growers and farmers from Webster Parish have sold their bounty at the Farm's Farmers Market since their opening day May 5th.  

     While the heat and the lack of rain has affected their yield, they've still managed to provide us with some of the best and tastiest veggies. Fresh farm eggs and Marie's homemade Tamales were always the first to sell out.

     The Farm added a special section for 'fleas and tiques' this year and we enjoyed a variety of vendors selling a wide variety of goods from yard sale items. to hand painted signs, crafted vintage dish 'flowers', handmade bows, bands, jewelry and handpainted decorative items for the home. 4Hers have also participated in selling their crops while other young entrepreneurs have used the Farmers Market as a test market for new products.

     We are so fortunate to have locally grown vegetables instead of produce shipped in from Arkansas and Texas. It's been a great market year and we hope everyone will make their last market day, their best market day.

     Farmers Market is open from 7am-12N.  June 30th is their last day.  Come Bye! 419 East Union in the red pavilion.

Spring Arts Festival 2012 Youth Art Contest & Exhibition

Grades PreK - K / Mixed Medium

Best of Show:  Landry Powell  “Little Red Hen”  Glenbrook
First Place:  Jovantay Kennon “Sly Fox” Harper
Second Place:  Savannah Carter  “Sly Fox” Central
Third Place:  Hunter Moore  “Mr. Spikey”  Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Macy Waller  “Peekaboo”  Glenbrook

Grades PreK - K / Painting (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Jackson Lott “Checkers” Glenbrook
First Place: Macy Waller “Mama & Baby” Glenbrook
Second Place: Blake Guin “Mario” Glenbrook
Third Place: Olivia Downer “Angel Fish” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Aaron Buffington “Angel” Glenbrook

Grades PreK - K / Drawing (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)

 

Grades 1st to 2nd / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Rebecca Harrington “Morning Call” Glenbrook
First Place: Molly Seales “Red Flower” Central
Second Place: Brelyn Winzer “Poppies” ?
Third Place: Karley Holzclaw “Chickadee” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Molly Seales “Gator” Central

Grades 1st to 2nd / Painting (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Lexie Prince  “Picasso’s Daughter” Glenbrook
First Place: Cason Clemons “Bug-a-Boo” Glenbrook
Second Place: J.T Edge “Angel” Glenbrook
Second Place: J.T Dean “My Pears” Glenbrook
Second Place: Kylie Langford “Angelfish” Glenbrook
Third Place: Erika Needham “Red Bowl” Glenbrook
Third Place: Mary Evelyn King “Picasso’s Circle” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Ryley Massey “My Pretty Bug” Glenbrook

Grades 1st to 2nd / Drawing (Pencil, colored pencil, markers and crayon)
Best of Show:  Colin Campbell “Dino” Harper
First Place: Jacob Hortman “A Green Land” Glenbrook
Second Place: Lauren Still “My Louisiana Town” Glenbrook
Second Place: Grady Brasher “Murder” Glenbrook
Third Place: Daemon Howard “The Town” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Cheyenne Moore “Beautiful Town” Glenbrook

Grades 1st to 2nd / Collage
Best of Show:  Alexis Scott Harper

Grades 1st to 2nd / Watercolors
Best of Show:  Colin Campbell “Tucan” Harper
First Place: Nathan Willis “Pelican” Browning
Second Place: Colin Campbell “Scorpian” Harper
 
Grades 3rd to 4th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Jonah Thomas “Crayons” Homeschool
First Place: Karrigan Zachary “Dogs” Central
Second Place: Karrigan Zachary “Art is ___” Central
Third Place: Rebecca Guthrie “Dog” Central
Honorable Mention:  Emma Whyte “Fish Eye” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Emily Ramie “Grandmas Cider” Glenbrook
First Place: Carson Parker “Green Face” Glenbrook
Second Place: Hayden Brown “Bug” Glenbrook
Third Place: Camile Marvin “Rainbow Day” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Madi Coleman “Bug” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Collages
Best of Show:  Tryline Cleveland “Giraffe” Jones
First Place: Ryan Kendrick “Fish” Jones
Second Place: Donovan Douglas “Trees” Jones
Third Place: Shay Harrison “Spring” Jones
Honorable Mention:  Katie Jordan “Summer” Jones
Grades 3rd to 4th / Sculpture
First Place: Riley Young  Jones

Grades 3rd to 4th / Needlecraft/Crafts
Best of Show:  Elizabeth Walker Homeschool
First Place: Embeth Coyle “Red Band” Glenbrook
Second Place: Embeth Coyle “Pink Hat” Glenbrook
Third Place: Embeth Coyle “Pink Hat” Glenbrook

Grades 3rd to 4th / Poetry
First Place:  Molly Seales

Grades 5th to 6th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Raquel Baes “Streetscape” NWJH
First Place: CJ McCullough “Stamp” Doyline
Second Place: Layla Easley “Cajun” Phillips
Third Place: McKenna Edge “Fish Eye” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:

Grades 5th to 6th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Jakeitrick Roe “Evil Genius” NWJH
First Place: Jesse Schumaker “Green Face” NWUE
Second Place: Leanna Cooper “Peaches” Glenbrook
Third Place: Devin Wilson “Woodpecker” NWJH
Honorable Mention:  Layla Easley “Cardinal” Phillips

Grades 5-6 / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Piper Mealey Untitled Glenbrook
First Place: Makayla Dean “Many Colorful” GlenbrookSecond Place: Ali Washburn “Crazy Fly Bye” Glenbrook
Third Place: Darbi Walker “Leaf Me Alone” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Michaela Waits “Hershey Chocolate”  Glenbrook

Grades 5th to 6th / Collages
First Place: Luke Price “Flowers” Glenbrook
Second Place: Valarie Needham “My Garden” Glenbrook

Grades 5th to 6th / Sculpture
Best of Show:  Chris Wells “Top Card” Central
First Place: Joshua Gosa MHS
Third Place: Zach YPYA “House” Doyline
Honorable Mention:  Hayden Hollis “Flower” Doyline

 
Grades 7th to 8th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Tristen Parrie “Owe” Webster JH
First Place: Nick Adams “Green Face” NWJH
Second Place: Laken Lee “Flowers” Webster JH
Third Place: Leela Caswell “Pelican” NWJH
Honorable Mention:  Draven Bale “Rose” Doyline

Grades 7th to 8th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Rico Gonzales “Hands” NWJH
First Place: Chase Spillers “Face” NWJH
Second Place: Nick Adams “Hands” NWJH
Third Place: Autumn Weems “Dragon” Doyline
Honorable Mention:  Rico Gonzales “Superman” NWJH

Grades 7th to 8th / Collages
Best of Show:  Majorie Bailey “Flower” Lakeside
First Place: Autumn Weems “Head” Doyline
Second Place: Holter Frye “Remote Lands” Webster JH

Grades 7th to 8th / Photography
Best of Show:  Ashley Rhame “The Great Chandles” Glenbrook
First Place: Kennedy Ayers “The Hinkieu” Glenbrook
Second Place: Shelby Vaughn “Dorcheat” NWJH
Third Place: Merry Ward “Serenity” NWJH

Grades 7th to 8th / Poetry
Best of Show:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook
First Place:  Brantley Ranger Glenbrook
Second Place:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook
Third Place:  Katherine Willis Glenbrook

Grades 9th to 10th / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
First Place: Faith Manzanares “Doggie” MHS

Grades 9th to 10th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Second Place: Megan Shane “Felt” Doyline

Grades 9th to 10th / Photography
First Place: Sunni Wilson “Concentration” Glenbrook
Second Place: Sunni Wilson “Quincy” Glenbrook
Third Place: Sunni Wilson “Swing, batter batter” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Mixed Medium
Best of Show:  Joshua Gosa MHS

Grades 11th to 12th  / Paintings  (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
First Place: Kayla Nicholas “Streetscape” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Drawings (Pencil, colored pencil, markers, & Crayon)
Best of Show:  Taryn Eason “Egyptian King” Glenbrook
First Place: Nathan Landes “The Little Springtime” Glenbrook
Second Place: Cory Walker “Auto-fact” Glenbrook
Third Place: Caroline Tucker “Big Ben” Glenbrook
Honorable Mention:  Jack Parks “Farva” Glenbrook

Grades 11th to 12th / Photography
First Place: Savannah Willis “A Step in a Cycle” Glenbrook
Second Place: Savannah Willis “Migrant” Glenbrook
Third Place: Savannah Willis “Home” Glenbrook