The old quote "There ain't no hills for a stepper" described  Louis Maurin well. He was cited by President Harry S. Truman for his efforts in selling war bonds. Enough bonds were sold to buy a B-17 Bomber called "The Spirit of  St. John the Baptist Parish". He was a charter member of The Reserve Volunteer Fire Dept. He led the way in the planning and initialization of  the waterworks in St. John and was elected to head the initial Water District #1. He was also a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, The Reserve Lions Club, and Woodmen of the World, to which he was named "Outstanding Woodman" in 1975. He also served on the Parish School Board and was responsible for the sidewalks in Reserve. He also served on the St. Peter graveyard committee.