PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

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Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel supports UW: Employees of Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel donate $45,871 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left: Darrel Metoyer, director of operations, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel; Steve Kuypers, vice president/ general manager Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel; Nora Popillion, director of entertainment and public relations, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel; and Becky Ainsworth, director of Resource Development United Way of SWLA.

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Beauregard Parish School Board supports UW: Employees of Beauregard Parish School Board donated $14,118 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left: Timothy Cooley, superintendent for Beauregard Parish School Board; Jimmy Maricle, supervisor for Beauregard Parish School Board; and Becky Ainsworth, director of Resource Development United Way of SWLA.

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Phillips 66 named Presenting Sponsor of the Chennault International Airshow: Phillips 66 donates $40,000 to the Chennault International Airshow, becoming the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event, which takes place May 10-12 at Chennault International Airport. On hand for the presentation are, from left: Megan Hartman, public relations director for Phillips 66; Mary Jo Bayles, Airshow director; and Richard G. Harbison, plant manager of the Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex.

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For MSU scholarship: A fundraiser for the Dr. Robert Forrest History Scholarship at McNeese State University recently raised over $12,000 for the endowed scholarship. The event — hosted by Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter at the Harlequin Restaurant — included a silent auction, brunch and a historical trivia competition. To date, more than $86,000 has been given to the scholarship, which is designated for history and liberal arts majors. On hand for the presentation are, from left, Nathaniel “Nate” Willett, a Vinton history major and current recipient of the Dr. Robert Forrest History Scholarship; David Stine, McNeese Foundation Board of Directors member; and Mayor Nic Hunter.

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Isle of Capri supports UW: Employees of Isle of Capri Casino Hotel donate $23,250 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left: Jeff Favre, vice president/general manager, Isle of Capri Casino Hotel; Jan Wilburn, office manager, Isle of Capri Casino Hotel; Danielle Broussard, finance and security administrative assistant; and Becky Ainsworth, director of Resource Development, United Way of SWLA.

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Westlake Chemical supports the Chennault International Airshow: Westlake Chemical donated $15,000 to the Chennault International Airshow, which takes place May 10-12 at Chennault International Airport. The Airshow, held every two years since its revival in 2013, is a not-for-profit organization with a mission of promoting careers in aviation and STEM — science, technology, engineering and math. On hand for the presentation are, from left: Wayne Ahrens, vice president, Operations–Region I; Mary Jo Bayles, Airshow director; Curtis Brescher, plant manager, North & South Plants; Joe Andrepont, principal, community and governmental affairs.

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Tony’s Pizza supports the Chennault International Airshow:

Tony’s Pizza and the Dickson family have donated $5,000 to the Chennault International Airshow, which takes place May 10-12. As part of their donation, the restaurant will feed Airshow volunteers Saturday, May 11. On hand for the presentation are, from left: owners Sterling Dickson, Chris Dickson, Dimitri Dickson; and Kevin Melton, president of the Airshow board.

McNeese State University

First Federal supports MSU: First Federal Bank of Louisiana donates $5,000 to McNeese State University through the McNeese Foundation for the First Federal Bank of Louisiana Scholarship. On hand for the donation are, from left, Charles V. Timpa, president and CEO of First Federal Bank; Jennifer Leger, planned giving and donor research specialist with the foundation; and Julie M. Miller, vice president and marketing manager of First Federal Bank.