Hermes Reception

It was a perfect evening for the garden party fundraising reception for Chief Randal Hermes, candidate for Lincoln Parish Sheriff, at the home of Margaret and Fredric Hoogland in Ruston. A pleasant breeze had the windchimes singing, as guests enjoyed food and beverages in the beautifully manicured backyard setting, while the orange sunset reflected in the ponds beyond.
Mike Hoogland of Hoogland’s Landscape in Bossier City, and Wesley Mardis, groundskeeper, were responsible for the beautiful grounds and landscaping. The table decorations, donated by Cheryl Leachman and Valerie Hoogland, were charming lanterns and small vases of herbs, in keeping with an outdoor theme. The party furnishings were from Terzia’s Rentals.
The event was catered by the very talented Marlette and Steve Ryan. Phil Soileau donated his delicious jambalaya and lemonade. Log Cabin & Ponchatoula’s donated tasty meat pies. Popular pork sliders were prepared by Debbie Hightower. Morgan Garrison of Uptown Downtown prepared dessert trays with a variety of wonderful sweet treats and made special “Hermes” Sheriff badge cookies. Devine Wines donated the beverages. Judy Moore of Moore Cake Please prepared party favor bags of her famous JuJu’s Kettle Corn for guests to take home.