LOUISIANA, Mo. — Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brook Patterson accepts a donation from a motorist during a Sept. 21 collection to benefit Louisiana Country Colorfest. The 40th annual event is Oct. 19 and 20. Almost $750 was raised during the six-hour collection. Others who participated included Heather White, Tabitha Rardon, Sydney Spiller, Crystal Perrine and Brent Engel.