OUR LIFE IN CHALABRE: An American Expat in the South of France

THE CONCOURS DE NOUVELLES CATHARES (September 2006) During the Summer of 2006, with the help of local librarian Noelle Danjou, we organized a short story competition, sponsored by the Mairie de Chalabre, on the theme of Catharism. Several prizes were given and 18 stories were selected to be published in a paperback collection: The cover is by local artist Genevieve Lehoux. (Click on cover above fore a full-size image.) TO BUY THE BOOK, CLICK HERE An award ceremony was held at the Town Hall on 30th September which was attended by the Mayor of Chalabre, Christian Guilhamat, the Town Cuncil, Noelle Danjou, the President of the Jury, Philippe Ward, five amongtst the published authors (Mrrs. Navarro, Paul and Sigur and Ms. Faye and Morello), Geneviève Lehoux and members of the local media. Then, it was followed by a banquet at Les Cèdres, the local dining hall. The photos below are by Randy Lofficier. From left to right: Alain Paul (1st Prize), Philippe Ward, JM Lofficier, Estelle Faye (3rd Prize), Mayor C. Guilhamat From left to right: Genevieve Lehoux, Danielle Morello, Alain Paul, Joseph Navarro, Philippe Ward, JM Lofficier, Estelle Faye, Mayor C. Guilhamat Members of the Municipal Council, Media & families in the Town Hall's Meeting Room in the winter Banquet at Les Cèdres (Diva Maggie foraging at JM's feet.)