Patrons who participated in the daily noontime meal session sponsored by the Jackson Parish Council on Aging on Friday, June 14th were treated to a special Father’s Day Cook-Out. Big prize winners were (seated): Jerry Shankles & Richard McLeland. (Standing): John Alexander, Jimmy Buckelew, Schultz Sanders & Hank Lowery. 

Representatives of the Jackson Parish Sheriff Department grilled burgers and Bruce Thomas of Traina’s Bakery in Jonesboro donated the dessert for the group assembled at the Robert Riddle Senior Center, located at 120 Polk Avenue in Jonesboro.  

The Jackson Council on the Aging is a non-profit organization designed to meet the needs of the elderly of Jackson Parish, assisting them in retaining the level of independence they desire, and implementing programs to address their needs.