The Light celebrates 10 good men

The Light newspaper, published by MV Consulting & Publishing Services, honored the 2010 Men of Substance in an Awards Ceremony and Reception held at 7 p.m. Monday June 21, at the Main Street Community Center in Pineville.

The theme of the event was “The Best of Cenla.”

“This event is our way of giving back to the community and honoring men who make a difference in their communities,” said Publisher Sherri L. Jackson. “They quietly go about their daily duties every day, and the community is better for their service.”

The 2010 Men of Substance are Dwayne Brevelle, the Rev. Chauncey Hardy, Randolph Holly Jr., Dr. Cornelius Jones, Wendell Lewis, the Rev. Woodrow Pellerin, Patrick Shaw, and Ronald G. Smith Sr.

To read their full bios, go to The Light.

2010 Men of Substance honorees named

For the fourth year, The Light newspaper will recognize 10 men who have made contributions to their homes, churches and communities and who are men of integrity, said Publisher Sherri L. Jackson.

“It’s important to understand that these men are not perfect men, but they are men who make it their business to make life better for those around them,” she said. “Every year it gives me great pleasure to honor men, many who do not receive any attention. They work unnoticed every day, but we would miss much if they didn’t do what they do.”

The 2010 Men of Substance are:

• Patrick Shaw of Alexandria, founder of the Intellectual Young Men
• Ron Smith of Alexandria, coaches youth sports and member of various community organizations
• Dewayne Brevelle of Alexandria, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office juvenile detective
• Rev. Woodrow Pellerin of Woodworth, pastor of St. Peters Baptist Church in Jonesville
• Willie Martin of Alexandria, deacon at First St. Mark Baptist Church, volunteer at Julius Patrick Elementary School
• Rev. Chauncy Hardy of Alexandria, pastor of First Baptist Church of Colfax
• Randolph Holly of Alexandria, director of COPE Inc. Education Talent Search
• Wendell Lewis of Alexandria, deacon at St. Matthew Baptist Church, coaches youth sports, motivational speaker
• Dr. Cornelius Jones of Alexandria, associate minister at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, member of Rapides Parish Accountability Board
• Tanner A. Messina of Alexandria, retired law enforcement officer