Patterson receives award for Outreach program

Patterson's Outreach program, in which city government and faith-based organizations work together to offer senior citizens a take-away meal each Wednesday, received honorable mention in the Louisiana Municipal Association's Community Development Community Achievement category. Outreach recently served more than 400 meals in a single day. Franklin also received an honorable mention for its renovation of the City Hall's third floor for use as a museum. Shown from left are association Executive Director John Gallagher, Patterson Councilman Lee Condolle; Outreach Director Allise Jennings-Salazar; Mayor Rodney Grogan and outgoing association President Michael Chauffee.

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