The Natchitoches Times Thursday, October 1, 2015 Natchitoches, Louisiana • Since 1714 $ 1.00 per copy And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free, John 8:32. YOUTH LEARN ABOUT HISTORIC NATCHITOCHES LIFESTYLES See Page 1B H H ERALDING ERALDING O O VER VER A C C ENTURY ENTURY OF OF N N EWS EWS C C OVERAGE OVERAGE • 1903-2015 • 1903-2015 Let us know what you think, write a letter to the editor. See Page 4A for details. Natchitoches Times e-mail [email protected]Letters to the Editor Visit our website at: www.natchitochestimes.com 83 53 HIGH LOW Area Deaths Helen Couvillion Kittie Vercher Ray Vercher Obituaries Page 2A Obituaries Editorial Annie’s Mailbox Lifestyles Sports Index 2A 4A 6A 1B 8A TIGERS AND CHIEFS MOVE UP IN RANKINGS See Page 8A SPORTS INSERTS INSIDE Sears Stines Natchitoches Parish President Rick Nowlin announced that a bridge on the Robeline-Provencal Road (South Boulevard in Provencal) will be closed to traffic Monday, Oct. 5, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. This bridge, which crosses Trudo Creek, is located .8 mile west of State Highway LA-117. The bridge must be closed to make repairs to the east abutment. Traffic may detour around this site via State Highways LA-117, 6 and 120. Questions concerning the bridge closure may be directed to Nick Verret, director of Public Works, at 357-2200. The Natchitoches VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic will offer flu shots to all Veterans. Veterans must be enrolled at the Natchitoches Clinic to receive the flu shot there. Patients may receive their flu shot at their scheduled Primary Care appointment from Sept. 28 - March 31 or in the walk-in flu clinic Sept. 29 - Dec. 10, every Tuesday- Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at the clinic. No appointment neces- sary for the walk-in clinic. Schedule excludes federal holi- days. Contact the clinic at 357- 3300 with questions. The clinic is located at 740 Keyser Ave. Hours of opera- tion are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Natchitoches Council on Aging, 1016 Keyser Ave., will participate in National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 2-4 p.m. providing seniors in the Parish with information. Representatives from the Police and Fire Departments and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office will attend the event. Spreading the word from left are Chief Siggie Silvie Jr., COA Board Member Idell Snowden, COA Activities Coordinator Linda Turner and COA Director Alice Barrios. Communities throughout Natchitoches Parish will par- ticipate in National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6. In 1984, “America’s Night Out Against Crime” began as a way for neighborhoods to take a stand against crime by promoting involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partner- ships and community pride. Participating communi- ties include: East Natchitoches: 6-7:30 p.m. at the park behind Fire Station, 629 East Fifth St. For more information con- tact Vanessa Stanfield at 471- 0095. Town South/Pan Am: 4:30-7 p.m. on Harry Drive. For more information con- tact Elizabeth Wysingle at 352-2863 or Earnestine Armstrong at 471-3194. MLK: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 660 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information contact Sylvia Morrow at 352-6129. Carter’s Mobile Home Park: 4 p.m. at Carter’s Mobile Home Park, 1815 South Dr #1332. For more information contact Pastor Doris Bonier at 228-5178. Highland Recreation Park & Woodbury Subdivision: 6:30-9 p.m. at Woodyard Subdivision, 1302 North Fifth St. For more information contact Thelma Llorens at 357-7952 or 623-7034 or Trina Booker at 354-2454. Village of Natchez: 6-8:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, 181 Main St. For more infor- mation contact Mayor Rose Humphrey at 352-1414 or 332- 6227. Melrose: 6-8 p.m. at the Roque Brother’s Pecan House on Hwy. 484 in Natchez. For more information contact Janet Jones at 379-2691 or Kathie Roque at 379-0998. Ashland: 6:30 p.m. at the Ashland Fire Station Pavilion, 472 Hwy. 153. For more information contact Chief John Wooley at 875-2504. Cedar Grove: 5-8 p.m. at 106 Pecan Court. For more information con- tact Melinda McMillan at 471- 4506 or Lorie Woodard at 471- 3373. Bailey Heights: 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ross Williams Park on Dean Street. For more information contact Linda Queen at 332- 7789, Johnny Barnes at 379- 5061 or Ernest Davis at 663- 5545. Council on Aging: 2-4 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 1016 Keyser Ave. For more information contact Alice Barrios or Linda Turner at 357-3250 or Idell Snowden at 352-2553. Payne Subdivision: 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Keith and Payne Drives Cane Subdivision: 6-8 p.m. at 804 Melrose Ave. For more information con- tact Crist Brew at 527-9487. Campti: 6:30-9 p.m. in downtown Campti. For more informa- tion contact Mayor Roland Smith at 471-630 or 476-3321. Clarence: 7 p.m. at the recreational ground . For more informa- tion contact Tamara Chatman at 332-5586. Powhatan: 6:30-8 p.m. at the Town Hall. For more information con- tact Pamela Rivers at 352- 3926. Airport Road: 6-8 p.m. at Kingston Circle. For more information con- tact Glenda Howard at 352- 6766 or 609-8669. Amulet Street: (Jack of Jackson Square) 5-9 p.m. at 1505 Amulet St. For more information contact Tamela Berguin at 356-0996 or Daisy Jackson at 352-5468. Breda Town: 6-8 p.m. at 1550 Sabine St. For more information contact Mary Braxton at 238-3769. Amulet: 5-9 p.m. at 1221 Amulet St. For more information contact Carl Sias 471-4465. Communities to participate in National Night Out Bridge to close near Provencal VA Clinic offers flu shots to vets A change of venue has taken the murder trial of Robert Barthelemy to Opelousas and some 800 peo- ple have been summoned to pick a jury. The selection began Monday and is expect- ed to take most of the week. Barthelemy, 34, is the for- mer Natchitoches Police offi- cer accused of killing Tony Procell in 2013 after he was kidnapped from his residence in Sabine Parish. Barthelemy’s lawyers are putting forth an insanity defense saying his military experience caused post trau- matic disorder. In September of 2013, Barthelemy pleaded not guilty to first degree murder, second degree kidnapping and home invasion in connec- tion with Procell’s death Aug. 21, 2013. It is believed the incident began about 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 when Barthelemy went to a residence in Many and allegedly kidnapped Procell. The kidnapping was cap- tured on surveillance video at Procell’s home where he lived with a La. State Police trooper on New Hope Road in Sabine Parish. Natchitoches and Sabine Parish authorities began searching for Barthelemy who was finally located early Wednesday morning in Desoto Parish by using cell phone tracking technology. Red River Parish Sheriff ’s deputies report- ed seeing Barthelemy’s GMC Envoy on Interstate 49 about 2 a.m. State Police and Natchitoches Parish sheriff ’s deputies joined the chase. Barthelemy drove north- bound in the southbound lane at speeds of over 100 mph and went into Desoto Parish where deputies were waiting at the parish line. He finally exited at La. 177 and stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road. Reports say he was armed and threatened suicide as offi- cers got his wife on a cell phone to urge him to get out of his car. Officers arrested him about a hour later when he got out and put his weapon on top of the car. He allegedly told them he left Procell alive in Kisatchie National Forest. Approximately 20 officers from the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff ’s Office, Sabine Parish, Louisiana State Police and U.S. Forestry Service searched for Procell Wednesday west of the Longleaf Vista office on La. 117. Procell’s body was found Sunday afternoon in Winn Parish. Defense using PTSD as reason for man’s murder Barthelemy Sen. Gerald Long has responded to criticism from Parish Council member Rodney Bedgood who wants to know what happened to $1.8 million announced in April to resurface the Goldonna Road. In a news release from Gov. Bobby Jindal’s office in April of this year, Jindal announced that $1.8 million to resurface the Goldonna Road was in the capital construction proposal for funding in 2016. However, the Goldonna Road was not approved for funding by the La. Bond Commission in September. But the agenda did approve funding for Payne Subdivision, Blanchard Road and Fish Hatchery Road. At the Parish Council meet- ing Sept. 21, there was a dis- cussion of State Capital Outlay funding. The Goldonna Road and Harmony Road were also in the five roads submitted by the Parish for Capital outlay but they were not funded. Bedgood asked, “What hap- pened to Goldonna? Something doesn’t add up. Whose call is it?” Bedgood asked. He also said of the three chosen for funding by the Bond Commission, two pro- jects were in the City limits with Payne Subdivision being near the City, and the two rural roads excluded. Long said in a telephone interview Thursday that while Natchitoches Parish did get three road projects fund- ed, there were 20 parishes that got no new money at all. Long said that the news release issued in April by the Governor’s Office listing the $1.8 for Goldonna Road was a preliminary report used by the Governor as a public rela- tions move. “It was subject to an appli- cation to the Bond Commission and did not have the final approval of the Commissioner of Administration.” He said the April news release was misleading. “April is not the final chapter.” Long believes the Parish was fortunate to get three roads funded. The State agreed to spend $130 million on new projects, with funding in different degrees, while there were some $1.2 billion in requests received. “They funded only roughly 10 percent,” Long said. “The numbers are so massive, it’s hard to comprehend.” Some 55 to 60 projects were submit- ted from throughout his Senatorial district. Long was somewhat irked at insinuations that politics played a role in which roads were funded. “That’s not who I am. I lob- bied hard for all of my pro- jects. You’re seeing the ugly head of people totally unin- formed and choosing to play politics, and misleading peo- ple about something that isn’t true. “Every time we find money for local roads, we take away money from State roads. I don’t have a problem with that. But it’s never been the design of Louisiana to be responsible for parish roads.” Any registered voter can vote in the Oct. 24 gubernatori- al primary election Oct. 24, no matter their party preference. At one time, there were closed party primaries in which only those registered with certain parties were eligi- ble to vote. That’s not so with open primaries such as the one Oct. 24. Early voting for the Oct. 24 election is Saturday, Oct. 10- Saturday, Oct. 17. The Registrar of Voters office is closed Sundays. Early voting for the Nov. 21 general election is Saturday, Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 14.The Registrar of Voters office is closed Sundays and will close for Veterans Day Nov. 11. Early voting is conducted from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Registrar of Voters office on first floor of the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse. Take a photo ID to vote. Primary open to registered voters Sen. Long responds to criticism over funding for resurfacing Goldonna Road From nearly 150 schools list- ed in the NCES College Navigator, editors identified the 50 with the lowest reported graduate tuition and fees including Northwestern State. Additional information was collected directly from university websites. “50 Most Affordable Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction Online 2015” is the title of the article that can be found at http://www.topeduca- tiondegrees.org “A graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction opens doors for teachers and educators who want to further their career goals. While most teachers are already commit- ted to the classroom, earning a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides opportunities for certifica- tions, especially in specialized areas of education,” the article read. The editors created the ranking of the 50 most afford- able online masters in curricu- lum and instruction degree programs based on informa- tion collected from National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator. “We examined 146 schools offering advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction. Many of the schools offered Master’s programs in Education in combination with a Curriculum and Instruction option, while others offered Master’s of Arts or Science degrees. “The majority of the schools listed below are designed for working teachers, or those with at least some level of classroom teaching experi- ence.” All schools listed below deliver online or distance learning programs in Curriculum and Instruction. 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The Natchitoches TimesThursday, October 1, 2015 Natchitoches, Louisiana • Since 1714 $1.00 per copy
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free, John 8:32.
YOUTH LEARNABOUT HISTORICNATCHITOCHES
LIFESTYLES
See Page 1B
HHERALDINGERALDING OOVERVER AA CCENTURYENTURY OFOF NNEWSEWS CCOVERAGEOVERAGE • 1903-2015• 1903-2015
Let us know what you think,write a letter to the editor.
Natchitoches ParishPresident Rick Nowlinannounced that a bridge onthe Robeline-Provencal Road(South Boulevard inProvencal) will be closed totraffic Monday, Oct. 5, from8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This bridge, which crossesTrudo Creek, is located .8 milewest of State Highway LA-117.
The bridge must be closedto make repairs to the eastabutment. Traffic may detouraround this site via StateHighways LA-117, 6 and 120.
Questions concerning thebridge closure may be directedto Nick Verret, director ofPublic Works, at 357-2200.
The Natchitoches VACommunity Based OutpatientClinic will offer flu shots to allVeterans.
Veterans must be enrolledat the Natchitoches Clinic toreceive the flu shot there.Patients may receive their flushot at their scheduledPrimary Care appointmentfrom Sept. 28 - March 31 or inthe walk-in flu clinic Sept. 29 -Dec. 10, every Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. at theclinic. No appointment neces-sary for the walk-in clinic.Schedule excludes federal holi-days. Contact the clinic at 357-3300 with questions.
The clinic is located at 740Keyser Ave. Hours of opera-tion are Monday-Friday from 8a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Natchitoches Council on Aging, 1016 Keyser Ave., will participate in National NightOut Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 2-4 p.m. providing seniors in the Parish with information.Representatives from the Police and Fire Departments and the Natchitoches ParishSheriff’s Office will attend the event. Spreading the word from left are Chief SiggieSilvie Jr., COA Board Member Idell Snowden, COA Activities Coordinator Linda Turnerand COA Director Alice Barrios.
Communities throughoutNatchitoches Parish will par-ticipate in National NightOut on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
In 1984, “America’s NightOut Against Crime” began asa way for neighborhoods totake a stand against crime bypromoting involvement incrime prevention activities,police-community partner-ships and community pride.
Participating communi-ties include:
East Natchitoches:6-7:30 p.m. at the park behindFire Station, 629 East Fifth St.For more information con-tact Vanessa Stanfield at 471-0095.
Town South/Pan Am: 4:30-7 p.m. on Harry Drive.For more information con-tact Elizabeth Wysingle at352-2863 or EarnestineArmstrong at 471-3194.
MLK:6:30-8:30 p.m. at the MartinLuther King Jr. RecreationCenter, 660 Martin LutherKing Jr. Drive. For moreinformation contact SylviaMorrow at 352-6129.
Carter’s Mobile HomePark:
4 p.m. at Carter’s MobileHome Park, 1815 South Dr#1332. For more informationcontact Pastor Doris Bonierat 228-5178. Highland Recreation Park& Woodbury Subdivision:
6:30-9 p.m. at Woodyard
Subdivision, 1302 North FifthSt. For more informationcontact Thelma Llorens at357-7952 or 623-7034 or TrinaBooker at 354-2454.
Village of Natchez: 6-8:30 p.m. at the Town Hall,181 Main St. For more infor-mation contact Mayor RoseHumphrey at 352-1414 or 332-6227.
Melrose:6-8 p.m. at the RoqueBrother’s Pecan House onHwy. 484 in Natchez. Formore information contactJanet Jones at 379-2691 orKathie Roque at 379-0998.
Ashland: 6:30 p.m. at the Ashland FireStation Pavilion, 472 Hwy.153. For more informationcontact Chief John Wooley at875-2504.
Cedar Grove: 5-8 p.m. at 106 Pecan Court.For more information con-tact Melinda McMillan at 471-4506 or Lorie Woodard at 471-3373.
Bailey Heights: 6-8:30 p.m. at the RossWilliams Park on DeanStreet. For more informationcontact Linda Queen at 332-7789, Johnny Barnes at 379-5061 or Ernest Davis at 663-5545.
Council on Aging: 2-4 p.m. at the Council onAging, 1016 Keyser Ave. Formore information contactAlice Barrios or Linda
Turner at 357-3250 or IdellSnowden at 352-2553.
Payne Subdivision:5:30-7:30 p.m. on Keith andPayne Drives
Cane Subdivision:6-8 p.m. at 804 Melrose Ave.For more information con-tact Crist Brew at 527-9487.
Campti: 6:30-9 p.m. in downtownCampti. For more informa-tion contact Mayor RolandSmith at 471-630 or 476-3321.
Clarence:7 p.m. at the recreationalground. For more informa-tion contact TamaraChatman at 332-5586.
Powhatan:6:30-8 p.m. at the Town Hall.For more information con-tact Pamela Rivers at 352-3926.
Airport Road:6-8 p.m. at Kingston Circle.For more information con-tact Glenda Howard at 352-6766 or 609-8669.
Amulet Street: (Jack of Jackson Square)
5-9 p.m. at 1505 Amulet St. Formore information contactTamela Berguin at 356-0996 orDaisy Jackson at 352-5468.
Breda Town: 6-8 p.m. at 1550 Sabine St. Formore information contactMary Braxton at 238-3769.
Amulet:5-9 p.m. at 1221 Amulet St. Formore information contactCarl Sias 471-4465.
Communities to participate in National Night Out
Bridge to closenear Provencal
VA Clinic offersflu shots to vets
A change of venue hastaken the murder trial ofRobert Barthelemy toOpelousas and some 800 peo-ple have been summoned topick a jury. The selectionbegan Monday and is expect-ed to take most of the week.
Barthelemy, 34, is the for-mer Natchitoches Police offi-cer accused of killing TonyProcell in 2013 after he waskidnapped from his residencein Sabine Parish.
Barthelemy’s lawyers areputting forth an insanitydefense saying his militaryexperience caused post trau-matic disorder.
In September of 2013,Barthelemy pleaded notguilty to first degree murder,second degree kidnappingand home invasion in connec-tion with Procell’s death Aug.21, 2013.
It is believed the incidentbegan about 10 a.m. Tuesday,Aug. 21 when Barthelemywent to a residence in Manyand allegedly kidnappedProcell.
The kidnapping was cap-tured on surveillance video atProcell’s home where he livedwith a La. State Police trooperon New Hope Road in SabineParish.
Natchitoches and SabineParish authorities begansearching for Barthelemywho was finally located earlyWednesday morning inDesoto Parish by using cellphone tracking technology.
Barthelemy drove north-bound in the southbound laneat speeds of over 100 mph andwent into Desoto Parishwhere deputies were waitingat the parish line. He finallyexited at La. 177 and stoppedhis vehicle in the middle ofthe road.
Reports say he was armedand threatened suicide as offi-cers got his wife on a cellphone to urge him to get outof his car. Officers arrestedhim about a hour later whenhe got out and put his weaponon top of the car.
He allegedly told them heleft Procell alive in KisatchieNational Forest.
Approximately 20 officersfrom the Natchitoches ParishSheriff ’s Office, SabineParish, Louisiana State Policeand U.S. Forestry Servicesearched for ProcellWednesday west of theLongleaf Vista office on La.117.
Procell’s body was foundSunday afternoon in WinnParish.
Defense usingPTSD as reasonfor man’s murder
Barthelemy
Sen. Gerald Long hasresponded to criticism fromParish Council memberRodney Bedgood who wants toknow what happened to $1.8million announced in April toresurface the Goldonna Road.
In a news release from Gov.Bobby Jindal’s office in Aprilof this year, Jindal announcedthat $1.8 million to resurfacethe Goldonna Road was in thecapital construction proposalfor funding in 2016.
However, the GoldonnaRoad was not approved forfunding by the La. BondCommission in September.But the agenda did approvefunding for PayneSubdivision, Blanchard Roadand Fish Hatchery Road.
At the Parish Council meet-ing Sept. 21, there was a dis-cussion of State CapitalOutlay funding.
The Goldonna Road andHarmony Road were also inthe five roads submitted bythe Parish for Capital outlaybut they were not funded.
Bedgood asked, “What hap-pened to Goldonna?
Something doesn’t add up.Whose call is it?” Bedgoodasked.
He also said of the threechosen for funding by theBond Commission, two pro-jects were in the City limitswith Payne Subdivision beingnear the City, and the tworural roads excluded.
Long said in a telephoneinterview Thursday thatwhile Natchitoches Parish didget three road projects fund-ed, there were 20 parishes thatgot no new money at all.
Long said that the newsrelease issued in April by theGovernor’s Office listing the$1.8 for Goldonna Road was apreliminary report used bythe Governor as a public rela-tions move.
“It was subject to an appli-cation to the BondCommission and did not havethe final approval of theCommissioner ofAdministration.”
He said the April newsrelease was misleading. “Aprilis not the final chapter.”
Long believes the Parish
was fortunate to get threeroads funded. The Stateagreed to spend $130 millionon new projects, with fundingin different degrees, whilethere were some $1.2 billion inrequests received.
“They funded only roughly10 percent,” Long said. “Thenumbers are so massive, it’shard to comprehend.” Some55 to 60 projects were submit-ted from throughout hisSenatorial district.
Long was somewhat irkedat insinuations that politicsplayed a role in which roadswere funded.
“That’s not who I am. I lob-bied hard for all of my pro-jects. You’re seeing the uglyhead of people totally unin-formed and choosing to playpolitics, and misleading peo-ple about something that isn’ttrue.
“Every time we find moneyfor local roads, we take awaymoney from State roads. Idon’t have a problem withthat. But it’s never been thedesign of Louisiana to beresponsible for parish roads.”
Any registered voter canvote in the Oct. 24 gubernatori-al primary election Oct. 24, nomatter their party preference.
At one time, there wereclosed party primaries inwhich only those registeredwith certain parties were eligi-ble to vote. That’s not so withopen primaries such as the oneOct. 24.
Early voting for the Oct. 24election is Saturday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 17. The Registrar
of Voters office is closedSundays.
Early voting for the Nov. 21general election is Saturday,Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 14.TheRegistrar of Voters office isclosed Sundays and will closefor Veterans Day Nov. 11.
Early voting is conductedfrom 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in theRegistrar of Voters office onfirst floor of the NatchitochesParish Courthouse.
Take a photo ID to vote.
Primary open to registered voters
Sen. Long responds to criticism over funding for resurfacing Goldonna Road
From nearly 150 schools list-ed in the NCES CollegeNavigator, editors identifiedthe 50 with the lowest reportedgraduate tuition and feesincluding Northwestern State.
Additional information wascollected directly
from university websites.“50 Most Affordable
Master’s in Curriculum andInstruction Online 2015” is thetitle of the article that can befound at http://www.topeduca-tiondegrees.org
“A graduate degree inCurriculum and Instructionopens doors for teachers andeducators who want to furthertheir career goals. While mostteachers are already commit-ted to the classroom, earning aMaster’s degree in Curriculumand Instruction providesopportunities for certifica-tions, especially in specializedareas of education,” the articleread.
The editors created the
ranking of the 50 most afford-able online masters in curricu-lum and instruction degreeprograms based on informa-tion collected from NationalCenter for Education Statistics’College Navigator.
“We examined 146 schoolsoffering advanced degrees incurriculum and instruction.Many of the schools offeredMaster’s programs inEducation in combination witha Curriculum and Instructionoption, while others offeredMaster’s of Arts or Sciencedegrees.
“The majority of the schoolslisted below are designed forworking teachers, or thosewith at least some level ofclassroom teaching experi-ence.”
All schools listed belowdeliver online or distancelearning programs inCurriculum and Instruction.
NSU recognized for affordablegraduate tuition and fees
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VIRGINIA RHODESNov. 13, 1922 - Sept. 30, 2015
Virginia Rhodes, 92, ofGatesville, Texas passed awayWednesday, Sept. 30, 2015.
Funeral services will beheld at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 atScott’s Funeral Home Chapel,with Rev. Ken Laney officiat-ing. Burial will follow atRestland Cemetery. Visitationwill be one hour prior to ser-vices.
Virginia was born Nov. 13,1922 in Provencal to the lateT.J. Byrd Jr. and Bertha TynesByrd. She lived in Louisianabefore moving to Gatesville in1959. She married Marshall“Dusty” Rhodes March 9, 1936.He preceded her in death onMarch 1, 1988. She loved herfamily and was a member ofLive Oak Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death
by her brother Quinton Byrd;and sons-in-law Laddie Howelland Don Palmer.
She is survived by herdaughters, Juanita Howell ofNatchitoches, Cheryl Palmerof Gatesville, Kim McLearenand husband, Curtis ofGatesville; sons, C.W. Rhodesand wife, Vivian of Waco,Texas; Ronnie Rhodes andwife, Sharon of Gatesville; sis-ters, Clovis Whitehead ofNatchitoches, Doris Bynog ofShreveport, Glenda Fennisonof Kentucky; brother, Hugh P.Byrd of Hughes Springs; 13grandchildren, Greg and GaryHowell, Lisa Methvin, Johnnyand Scotty Rhodes, JenniferCampbell, Steve and CaseyRhodes, Pam Pack, Jarrod andAaron Palmer, Kristin andDustin McLearen; 21 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-
great-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to
Live Oak Baptist Church, 113FM 107, Gatesville, TX 76528.
Northwestern StateUniversity’s Office ofElectronic and ContinuingEducation will present twobasic photography classesSaturday, Oct. 3 in Room 207of the Fine Arts Annex.
Basic photography will beheld from 1 – 3 p.m. and willteach the skills and tech-niques of taking great pho-tographs with your DSLRcamera. The class will cover
lighting and shooting tech-niques including photo com-position and camera func-tions. This course is designedwith DSLR cameras in mind,but could help those wantingto break into the field of moredynamic cameras andimages. Participants willneed a camera. A NikonDSLR is preferred.
Basic photography II isfrom 4 – 6 p.m. This course
will cover what to do once thephoto has been taken. Theinstructor will demonstratebasic editing techniquesusing Photoshop that willenhance your photos.Participants can bring specif-ic images with them for somein-class editing. Those in theclass will need a camera withcomputer cable supplied withcamera or SD card reader.
The fee is $30 per class or$50 for both. For more infor-mation, [email protected], visitece.nsula.edu/non-credit/ orcall (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.
The Natchitoches HistoricDistrict Business Associationwill host its annual Return tothe 50s Classic Car Show Oct. 2- 3 in downtown Natchitoches.The HDBA reported it has 210vehicles pre-registered for theshow, and more will registerthe day of the event.
Bike Natchitoches is spon-soring an Antique BicycleShow on Saturday, Oct. 3 inconjunction with theNatchitoches HistoricBusiness Association’s ClassicCar Show.
For more information goonline to www.natchi-tochescarshow.com.
Set up begins at 7 a.m. andthe display will last until 4p.m.
Provide information includ-ing age, manufacturer or sig-
nificant history of the bicycle.For more information callCarey Blanchard at 471-3085.Bike Natchitoches will have amembership drive sign up.
The schedule for the Returnto the 50s Car Show includes:Friday, Oct. 2
12-4 p.m. – Poker Run Starts,registration in park behind550 Second St.
5:30-8 p.m. – Fish Fry withlive music on the riverbank;Poker Run Score sheets will beturned in here by 6 p.m.Results will be announced at 7p.m. Registration for the carshow will held during thistime
Fish Fry tickets will begiven to registered cars (twotickets per registered car) andpublic tickets can be pur-chased for $20 each.
Saturday, Oct. 37 a.m.-noon – Car Show reg-
istration at Bank ofMontgomery parking lot
7 a.m.-4 p.m. – Car Showdowntown Natchitoches;
Live entertainment fromthree stages throughout theday;
Free participant t-shirts tothe first 100 registered cars;
4 p.m. – Over 60 awards willgiven out on the riverbank.
Over 200 registered for Car Show Saturday
KITTIE VERCHERA Mass of Christian Burial
for Kittie Vercher was heldSept. 29 at St. Joseph Chapelin the Trichel Communitywith Fr. Louis Sklar officiat-ing. Interment followed at St.
Joseph Catholic Cemetery.The family received friends atBlanchard St. Denis FuneralHome of Natchitoches.
Mrs. Vercher, 75, ofClarence, passed away Friday,Sept. 25, 2015 in Shreveport.She was born April 8, 1940 inHaynesville to Jessie TolliverDeLoach and Mary Lydia(Boyce) DeLoach. She was adevout catholic and regularlyattended St. Joseph Chapel inthe Trichel Community. Shewas a devoted wife, mother,sister, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She deeplyloved all of her family.Nothing made her happierthan a house full of children.She will be dearly missed byher family and friends.
She was preceded in deathby her parents, Jessie TolliverDeLoach and Mary Lydia
Boyce DeLoach; her siblings,Eulas DeLoach, SteveDeLoach, Lee DeLoach, JamesDeLoach and Louise Wallett.
She is survived by her hus-band, John H. Vercher; herchildren, Keith Vercher andhis fiancé Kristi FontenotSusan Hennigan and her hus-band Al , Rebecca Vercher, andFrances Ezernack and herhusband Keven; her grand-children, Nathan Vercher,John William Vercher, LillianDixon, Lynthus Hennigan,Lanze Ezernack, and LukasEzernack; one great grand-child, Violet Dixon; her sib-lings, Martha Savell, MaryNell Cox, Kathleen Pittman,Gene DeLoach, Betty Hasty,Rosie McClung, RuthWilliams and Derryl Lewis;and numerous nieces,nephews and friends.
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Funeral Home with Rev.Wayne Johnson officiating.Interment followed at StrangeMethodist Church Cemeteryin Readhimer. The familyreceived friends at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Helen Speir Couvillon, 91,passed away Friday, Sept. 25,2015 in Bossier City. She wasborn Dec. 22, 1923 to JamesClate Speir and Ada Lee(Tyler) Speir in Chestnut. Shewas a graduate of ReadhimerHigh School.
Being a member of thegreatest generation, upongraduation she moved to NewOrleans and worked in ship-yards to assist with the wareffort. After the war, sheworked many years in thebanking industry includingwhen she and her husbandreturned to Natchitoches and
worked for City Bank manyyears. Later in life they ownedand operated a local bakery.
She was preceded in deathby her husband, Lawrence“Larry” Couvillon; her par-ents, James and Ada LeeSpeir; her siblings, HildaSpeir Butler, Shirley SpeirCopeland, Earl Speir andHarry Speir.
She leaves to cherish hermemory two nieces, HildaButler Pratt and her husbandDon of Haughton, and CarolButler Hatcher and her hus-band Bill of Waller, Texas; anephew, Wayne Johnson ofCoushatta; and niece in law,Jennette Butler ofNatchitoches; and a nephewin law, Edward Piptone ofNew Orleans; and numerousgreat nieces and greatnephews.
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Funeral Services will be cel-ebrated at the St. PaulMissionary Baptist Church inBermuda Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1p.m. with burial following inthe church’s cemetery.
The procession to the churchwill leave the funeral home at12:15 p.m. The family willreceive friends at a wake ser-vice at the Winnfield MemorialFuneral Home Chapel Friday,Oct. 2 from 6-9 p.m.
Northwestern StateUniversity Instructor ofPsychology BrittanyBlackwell was selected as the2015 recipient of the FlemingA. Thomas FacultyInformation Literacy Award.
Recipients of the awardmust meet several criteriathat include working withlibrarians to create assign-ments that will ensure a pos-itive research experience forstudents, scheduling infor-mation literacy sessions forstudents and encouragingstudents to work closely withlibrarians to further theirresearch.
“The library is a wonder-ful resource that helps stu-dents with a number ofthings,” said Blackwell. “Notonly does it provide studentswith a quiet place to dohomework and study but alsocontains valuable tools toassist students with assign-ments.”
Blackwell has been atNorthwestern State for fouryears, serving as projectcoordinator of the LouisianaAddiction TransferTechnology Center for twoyears and an instructor of
psychology for the past twoyears. She teaches both face-to-face and online classes andadvises students.
Among the classesBlackwell teaches is aresearch methods coursewhich instructs students onhow to write research papers.
“The library plays an inte-gral role in this endeavorbecause without having andknowing how to use thelibrary’s resources there isno way the students couldbegin to do any of this semes-ter long project,” saidBlackwell. “Therefore, everysemester I take my class tothe library and have a librar-ian present on all of theresources and help thelibrary can provide. Thelibrarians always do a greatjob explaining what theyhave and offer help to stu-dents who need further assis-tance.”
A graduate of XavierUniversity, Blackwell earneda master’s in clinical psy-chology at NSU. While ingraduate school, she earnedthe Robert BreckenridgeGraduate Award.
Thomas was director of
libraries atNorthwesternState from 2005– 2009 andinterim direc-tor in 2004-05.
A 1955 grad-uate ofNorthwesternState, Thomasearned a graduate degree inlibrary science at LSU andcompleted post-graduatecoursework at RutgersUniversity. He worked in var-ious capacities in libraries atThe Citadel, IndianaUniversity and Miami-DadeJunior College and served aschairman of the Division ofLearning Resources atBurlington County Collegein Pemberton, N.J., whileearning a certificate inlibrary management at theUniversity of Maryland’sGraduate School of LibraryScience. He was dean ofAcademic Affairs atBurlington County Collegefor eight years and later wasdirector of that campuslibrary. He returned toNorthwestern State in 1988as reference and interlibraryloan librarian.
NSU instructor receives Literacy Award
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The Robeline HeritageFestival will be held Fridayand Saturday, Oct. 2-3.
Located 12 miles west ofdowntown Natchitoches onHwy. 6, the festival celebratesthe village’s history and cul-ture.
Friday night is dedicated toyoung people, with a hot dogroast, games, hayride andmusical programs. FridayNight Gospel singers includeFor Eternity, Lee Self,Westside Baptist ChurchPraise Singers and theRobeline Baptist Church.
Saturday events include:8:30 a.m. – Vendors with
food and crafts9 a.m. – Breakfast catered
by Dawn Ferguson in thePark
10 a.m. – Tea in City Hallfor Dignitaries and Queens
10:30-11:15 a.m. – Openingceremonies includingNational Anthem and Pledgeof Allegiance
11:15-11:45 a.m. –Introduction of Dignitaries
11:45-12:15 a.m. – Cake auc-tion
12:15-2 p.m. – Various localmusical performers and/orrecorded music
2-3 p.m. – Robeline HeritageParade through Town
3 p.m. – Life Share will takeblood donations
3-4 p.m. – Introduction ofRobeline Heritage Queens,visiting Queens, announce-ment of parade winners andpresentation of awards
4:30-5 p.m. – Cake auction5-7 p.m. – Robeline school
reunion in the activity build-ing of the Apostolic TruthChurch
5-6:45 p.m. – Eddie Self andJerry Singletary perform
7 p.m. – Drawing for $5007 p.m. – Cody Cooke and
The Bayou Outlaws
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The Historic DistrictCommission will meetMonday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. atthe Natchitoches ArtsCenter.
The City of NatchitochesPlanning and ZoningCommission will meetTuesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30p.m. at the NatchitochesArts Center.
Ricky LaCour has formal-ly announced that he willseek re-election to ParishCouncil District 2 inNatchitoches Parish.
LaCour has served for thepast three years on the parishcouncil. When NatchitochesParish accepted the HomeRule Charter form ofGovernment, LaCour ran tofill the District 2 seat. He wonthat election and, over thelast three years, has beenproudly serving his parish.
Apart from his willingnessto serve, LaCour brings a per-sonal passion to the ParishCouncil seat. He has lived inNatchitoches Parish almosthis entire life and has a gen-uine desire to see the parish,and the new form of govern-ment, flourish.
“ I am running for re-elec-tion for the betterment andcontinued advancement ofthe parish. The Home RuleCharter has worked well forour area and I don’t want to
see our community go back-wards.”
Over the past three years,the Parish Council, alongwith the Parish President,have made many changes toNatchitoches Parish, includ-ing balancing the budget.LaCour is proud of thechanges made in his firstterm, but still feels there ismuch work to do.
“ I want to continue tomake sure our constituentshave a voice in the politicalprocess. They elected us andour job is to properly repre-sent them. That is what I willcontinue to do in my secondterm as Parish Councilmanfor District 2.”
LaCour is heavily involvedin the community serving asco-owner for the Hospice ofNatchitoches, member of theHoly Name Society and as amember, and FinanceCommittee chair, for St.Augustine Catholic Church.
Taking part in these orga-
nizations, andmore, LaCouris in constantcontact withvoters. Hisplan for hissecond term isto use theknowledge hehas learned,as an activecitizen of NatchitochesParish and in his first termas parish councilman, to con-tinue to grow the parish.
“I will keep working hardfor the citizens ofNatchitoches Parish. I wouldbe honored to be re-elected toserve on the Parish Counciland represent District 2.”
LaCour graduated fromNatchitoches Central HighSchool and attendedNorthwestern StateUniversity. He is also a proudveteran, having served in theUnited State Marine Corp. Heand his wife Sylvia SersLaCour have two children.
LaCour announces candidacy for re-election to Natchitoches Parish Council District 2
LaCour
Meetings setfor next week
Ryan Eric Beebe of Chopinwas taken into custody Sept.23 through the joint efforts ofthe Natchitoches and RapidesParish Sheriffs Offices. Hewas booked into the RapidesParish Detention Center andcharged with one count ofbank fraud. He was laterreleased on a $2,500 bond.
The Rapides ParishSheriff ’s Office received a
c o m p l a i n tJune 2 in refer-ence to allega-tions of identi-ty theft thatoccurred fromFeb. 4, 2013 -June 2. Thevictim’s bankaccount wascompromisedfor $15,865. Beebe
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Natchitoches Central HighSchool’s Future Fair hadseniors from NCHS andLakeview buzzing with excite-ment as they visited informa-tional booths to discover col-lege options.
Twana Harris, a counselorat NCHS, said the fair gets stu-dents thinking about applyingto colleges and lets themexplore their options.
Amy Johnson, college andcareer transitions coordinatorat Northwest LouisianaTechnical College, said thefairs are an important net-working tool for students tofind out what they’re interest-ed in.
“We give them the option ofattending a four year schoolclose to home that’s low cost; 50percent less than a traditionalcollege. When they graduatethey can go straight into thefield they’re trying to go into.We offer high wage, highdemand programs.”
Northwestern Staterecruiter Christina Whitespoke to seniors about scholar-
ship offers available to them.NSU partnered with theCentral Louisiana EconomicDevelopment Alliance(CLEDA) to award scholar-ships to students who major inengineering technology. Thisincludes 10 parishes and over50 schools. There are scholar-ships available for seniors whoparticipated in Project Leadthe Way (PLTW).
Governor Bobby Jindal andthe Louisiana Board ofRegents declared October as“Louisiana CollegeApplication Month.”
Louisiana CollegeApplication Month will beheld at 56 high schools acrossthe state through the monthof October. As part of the
NCHS and Lakeview seniors discover college opportunities at Future Fair
NCHS seniors Mark Coffey and Hunter Leyva discuss schol-arship opportunities with Northwestern State RecruiterChristina Lake.
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Affordable...Lagniappe Craft Marketwill open its doors Saturday,Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thestore will feature handcrafteditems in a variety of media.
The shop is located at 124 St.Denis St. in Natchitoches.Owners Cheryl Gianforte andDawn Celles offer customersone-of-a-kind crafts selectedfor a unique shopping experi-ence.
Tonya Conlay ofNatchitoches sets up her dis-play featuring fused andslumped glass.
Making last minute adjust-ments to her display is LindaSnyder of Shreveport. Shecreates three dimensionalquote magnets.
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Louisiana’s operating bud-get from last fiscal year,which wrapped up on June 30,was nothing to write homeabout. And there’s nothingpromising about the currentbudget, either. In fact, nextyear’s state budget is shapingup to be a stinker as well.
All combined there’s atleast $1.5 billion dollarsworth of problems that needto be solved with no easy solu-tions. There’s a deficit ofroughly $100 million or morefrom last fiscal year, accord-ing to Treasurer JohnKennedy. There’s another$300 million hole in theMedicaid program for thisyear, plus the TOPS scholar-ship program is $19 millionshy and the budget may needto be revised by some $135million if oil prices don’t pickup. Then, looking ahead tonext year, the 2016-2017 fore-cast calls for a starting short-fall of $1 billion or more.
There’s sure to be a rush ofspecial interests hoping toinfluence the policy conversa-tion in coming months and allof the gubernatorial candi-dates are already promisingan early special session tofocus on the budget after theturn of the year. The businesslobby, however, is getting anearly start with CASE, or theCoalition for A StrongerEconomy.
Made up of 61 chamber andtrade groups, CASE is focus-ing on six key economicstrategies, although individu-ally the various organiza-tions will be doing deeperdives on different issues, saidStephen Waguespack, presi-dent of the Louisiana
Association of Business andIndustry. For example, LABIwill be issuing a paper onbudget reforms soon.
The latest from the CASEcollective to release a full-fledged plan is BlueprintLouisiana, which is made upof executives and businessleaders from around the state.In many ways, the blueprintfrom Blueprint foreshadows atouchy policy year to comeand shows how the businesscommunity is already transi-tioning away from the fallelections and turning atten-tion to the 2016 legislative ses-sions.
The Blueprint plan alsoreveals the group could be theoutlier in many respects bypushing issues not common tothe overall business strategy.What jumps off the page firstis a pretty straightforwardendorsement of expandingMedicaid, which is not afavored position among con-servatives. Citing researchfrom the Legislative FiscalOffice, Blueprint states theexpansion, part of PresidentBarack Obama’s own healthcare plan, would save the gen-eral fund $100 million to $165million over a five-year peri-od. They’re pushing theLegislature to “customize thecoverage expansion” for300,000 uninsured Louisianacitizens living at or below 138percent of the federal povertylevel.
Clay Allen, a Lafayetteattorney who serves asBlueprint’s secretary, said thegroup is backing the expan-sion on both principled andfinancial grounds. “Combinedwith a customized approach, itseems clear-cut to us that thestate should step up andaccept the federal health caredollars that are rightfullyLouisiana’s, which not onlyhelps patients and providersbut also provides some reliefto the budget,” he said.
Blueprint, led by its chair-man Dr. Phillip Rozeman ofShreveport, is also asking thenext governor and administra-tion to “raise recurring rev-
enue,” which could be inter-preted as meaning tax and feeincreases. In its plan, releasedstatewide this week, the archi-tects contend “fairness is thekey.” It specifically outlinesnew revenue for the next nineyears that should obtainedfrom the restructuring of taxcredits and exemptions in theareas of personal income taxand sales and use taxes.
From a political perspec-tive, the Blueprint operationalplan — meaning how it willcarry out its priorities —offers us a preview of whatmany groups will be doingnext year. It will be launchinga media buy in the low six fig-ures and lobbying up in timefor the first legislative session.LABI said it too will under-write clickable web ads todrive traffic to the reports it’sworking on and those fromsome CASE members.
Personal politics may endup taking a backseat in 2016,for a change, to issues advoca-cy. But that can only be decid-ed by the next governor andLegislature. There will beplenty of ideas on the table,and certainly a long list willmaterialize from special inter-ests outside of the businesslobby. But the pre-emptiverelease from Blueprint, whichincludes other recommenda-tions for transportation, edu-cation and fiscal policy as well,shows the idea game will becompetitive.
While each of the candi-dates for governor is alreadyplanning for a special sessionto lead into the regular ses-sion, more will undoubtedlybe needed.
If not another special ses-sion, then perhaps a round ofregional town hall meetingscan be scheduled to discussthe proposals being brought tolawmakers and the nextadministration. Big and boldis surely the way to go afterthe fiscal nightmares the statehas seen in recent years, butwithout the proper foundationthe 2016 sessions will only setus on a course for more of thesame.
EditorialThe Natchitoches TimesSection A, Page 4 Thursday, October 1, 2015
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NSU enrollment slowlyclimbing with new leadership
Gov. “Bobby” JindalP.O. Box 94004
Baton Rouge, LA 70804(225) 342-7015
Lt. Gov. Jay DardenneOffice of the Lieutenant
GovernorCapitol Annex Building1051 North Third StreetBaton Rouge, LA 70802
Northwestern State University’s growth in enrollment thisfall reflects the vibrant new atmosphere at the school thathas emerged since Dr. Jim Henderson assumed the presiden-cy in January.
Enrollment increased by 177 students, which is a 2 percentgain over the 2014 fall registration of 9,002. The growthincluded a 5.9 percent increase in first-time freshmen andhigher enrollment on the main campus in Natchitoches.
This year’s upswing in enrollment is noteworthy in light oflarge losses in student population since the university enact-ed higher admission standards in 2005 and began facing con-tinual reductions in state funding in 2008.
Enrollment had climbed to 10,546 in 2004 but fell to 8,944 by2013. One of Henderson’s highest priorities when he wasnamed president was to expand enrollment through effectiverecruitment initiatives and increased retention. Enrollmentthis year showed gains in both new students and retention ofexisting students.
Henderson has employed strategies for enrollment growthat Northwestern that are similar to plans that he developedand carried out as chancellor of Bossier Parish CommunityCollege when the student population soared by 80 percent.
He is personally connecting with current and prospectivestudents in numerous ways, including social media network-ing, high visibility at student events, in classrooms and atother activities on campus and numerous visits to highschools across the state.
Facilities and services for students have been enhanced,and the university has more projects and funding in the statecapital outlay pipeline for constructions and renovation offacilities than at any time in its history.
Henderson has also dramatically expanded partnershipsbetween Northwestern and businesses and industries, eco-nomic development groups and community and technicalcolleges that are designed to expand enrollment and createmore job opportunities for graduates and broader, strongerwork forces for employers.
Most important, he is restoring academic programs thathad been curtailed or eliminated as a result of budget cutsand establishing innovative new programs in such areas asresource management, quality control and project manage-ment that will attract students because of high demand bybusiness and industry for those skills.
So Northwestern’s enrollment gains this fall are an indi-cation that Dr. Henderson’s upbeat leadership in attractingand retaining students and his innovative and meticulousattention to aligning academic programs with workplaceneeds have already provided momentum for extraordinarygrowth and success at the university.
Early voting for the Oct. 24 election is Saturday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct.17. The Registrar of Voters office is closedSundays.
Early voting for the Nov. 21 general election is Saturday,Nov. 7-Saturday, Nov. 14.The Registrar of Voters office isclosed Sundays and will close for Veterans Day Nov. 11.
Early voting is conducted from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in theRegistrar of Voters office on first floor of the NatchitochesParish Courthouse.
Take a photo ID to vote.There will be several things on the ballot Oct. 24. They are:•Local offices: sheriff, clerk of court, parish president,
parish council Districts 1,2,3,4,5.Early voting by mail is intended for voters who will be out
of the parish on election day and the week of early voting orif a voter is over 65; has a mobility impaired ID card forwhich they provide a copy.
Fax requests to 357-2212 or mail to:Registrar of VoterPOB 677Natchitoches, LA 71458.The last day to make a written request for an absentee bal-
lot by mail is Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.Written Request Form can be downloaded at
www.sos.la.gov under Elections. Click on the Vote link; clickon Vote by Mail, click on Application to Vote by Mail.
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has captured much attention inthe last few months, but I havereal concern for our local poli-tics. A recent mention in JT’scolumn expressed concernsabout the low number of candi-dates qualifying for localoffices. In my opinion (and thisis an op-ed page) there area several reasons good peopleare unwilling or unable to putthemselves out there and runfor elected office.
1) Lack of desire.2) The lack of time and/or
money is also a deterrentbecause it takes both to run asuccessful campaign.
3) Often people are not inter-ested in working with some ofthe folks who are currentlyserving because of their trackrecord of failure.
4) Also we have seriousfinancial issues in our parishand state, that many peoplemay not want to deal with.
But the good news is, we dohave many qualified, responsi-ble, respectful citizens withgood character who are seek-ing elected office.
One the other hand a coupleof those running already havea dismal track record of publicand personal service. if elect-ed, I think they would be anembarrassment to our parish.
And before you jump to sayI’m being judgmental—ifsomeone puts themselves outthere to run for public officeand ask citizens to vote forthem—it is our responsibilityto evaluate and decide who isbest qualified for the job. Weask ourselves—who has dis-played honesty and integrity intheir professional and personallife? Who has a proven trackrecord of a successful career,business, civic service or fami-ly? Who has handled problem-atic issues with resolve andcharacter?
If you are a foul-mouthed,ill-tempered, hot headed bullydo we really trust you to serveour esteemed parish in anelected office? If the skeletonsin your walk-in-closet are fullto over flowing—should wetrust you with important legalinformation?
I am so proud of the manyoutstanding, well qualifiedindividuals who are runningrespectable campaigns. It isimportant to make aninformed decision and to getout an vote on Oct. 24. Pleaseremember as you evaluateeach candidate and decide whodeserves your vote—their pastactions may not define them—but it certainly is an exampleof the type of behavior we canexpect if they are elected.
While we are very interestedin what candidates have to sayas they campaign, a more accu-rate test of what they will do ifelected—is what they havedone in the past.
Please go vote on Oct. 24.Mimi Stoker
Early voting will begin Oct. 10
LaPolitics News Service
ByJeremyAlford
Natchitoches, Oct. 1–Valencia Sarpy Jones was
named a member of the 2015Executive Council of NewYork Life InsuranceCompany. Members of theExecutive Council are amongthe most successful of NewYork Life’s elite sales force of12,000 licensed agents. As amember of the ExecutiveCouncil, she qualified toattend the event from Aug. 21through Aug. 27 in Nashville,Tenn.
Jones has been a New YorkLife agent since 2007, and isassociated with New YorkLife’s Shreveport GeneralOffice. Her business is locat-ed at 816 University Parkway.
Valencia Jones earned abachelor of arts degree insociology from LouisianaState University. She is anactive member of the commu-nity serving on the board ofdirectors for the NatchitochesJazz and R&B Festival and amember of the NatchitochesYoung Professionals. She isalso an active member of St.John the Baptiste Catholicchurch where she serves onthe Jubilee committee. Shecurrently resides inCloutierville, LA with herhusband Jerry Jones Jr, PT,MPT, co-owner of Guidroz
Physical Therapy. New York Life Insurance
Company, a Fortune 100 com-pany founded in 1845, is thelargest mutual life insurancecompany in the UnitedStates* and one of the largestlife insurers in the world.New York Life has the highestpossible financial strengthratings currently awarded toany life insurer from all fourof the major credit ratingagencies: A.M. Best (A++),Fitch (AAA), Moody’sInvestors Service (Aaa),Standard & Poor’s (AA+).**Headquartered in New YorkCity, New York Life’s familyof companies offers lifeinsurance, retirementincome, investments andlong-term care insurance.New York Life Investments***provides institutional assetmanagement. Other NewYork Life affiliates provide anarray of securities productsand services, as well as retailmutual funds.
* Based on revenue asreported by “Fortune 500,ranked within Industries,
I n s u r a n c e :Life, Health( M u t u a l ) , ”Fortune maga-zine, June 15,2015. Seeh t t p : / / f o r -tune.com/for-tune500/.
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*** New York LifeInvestments is a service markused by New York LifeInvestment ManagementHoldings LLC and its sub-sidiary, New York LifeInvestment ManagementLLC.
Valencia Sarpy Jones named to New York Life’s executive council
Thursday, October 1, 2015 THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES 5A
American College ApplicationCampaign (ACAC) initiative,Louisiana College ApplicationMonth seeks to increase thenumber of students who applyto college early in their senioryear with a focus on first-gener-ation, low-income students andstudents who may not other-wise apply to college.
According to Louisiana StateUniversity Associate ViceChancellor of EnrollmentManagement Dr. David D.Kurpius applying beforeNovember of the high schoolsenior year:
• Increases the opportunityto get on-campus housing
• Increases the opportunitiesfor high-performing studentprograms
• Increases the chances foradmission to the HonorsCollege • Increases the opportu-nities to be considered for disci-pline (major) specific (institu-tional) scholarships
• Increases the assistancefrom the university to helpenroll
• Increases the opportunitiesto participate in pre-collegeprograms
LOSFA Executive DirectorDr. Sujuan Boutté added,“Applying early also increasesyour chances of being acceptedto your first choice school;increases your likelihood ofbeing able to apply and beaccepted to summer bridge pro-grams that allow you to get ahead start at the institution;and increases your ability toplan in advance for any feesassociated with enrollment,which occur before scholar-ships, grants and loans are dis-bursed.”
During Louisiana CollegeApplication Month, students atparticipating high schools willbe assisted as they completecollege applications during theschool day with the goal of eachparticipating student submit-ting at least one college applica-tion. During Louisiana CollegeApplication Month, studentsmay apply to any ofLouisiana’s 10 community col-
leges, 10 independent colleges,and 18 public universities.
According to the U.S.Department of Education,young adults with a postsec-ondary credential degree earnmore than those with just ahigh school diploma or itsequivalent. College is definedas any education beyond highschool.
“Thus,” Dr. Boutté said,“there are many college pathsranging from certificates andcredentials to four-yeardegrees; all of which can bepaid for with various LOSFAawards. Whether you start withTOPS Tech Early Start in high
school and earn up to 24 hoursof college credit in a top-demand occupation; TOPSTech to earn a two-year degree;or TOPS to enroll in and com-plete a four-year degree: It’syour choice, it’s your future,and you can count on LOSFA tohelp.”
Due to the success of theLouisiana College ApplicationWeek pilot, LOSFA expandedthis initiative from one week tothe entire month of Octoberand invites all interestedLouisiana high schools to par-ticipate. For more informationgo to www.osfa.la.gov or call800-259-5626.
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Hailey Elliff, Jessica Walker and Charles Thomas gather college brochures and giveaways asthey perused the informational booths at the Future Fair.
Navy Recruiter Nicole Christmas gave NCHS seniorsLacherrikah Mobley and Vannesha Brown information onscholarship programs that can help pay for school beforestarting a career in the Navy.Enlisted Accessions Recruiter with the Air Force,
Christopher Lee, talks to NCHS seniors Jesse Shilling andAdrian Febo about their career and education opportunities.The Air Force offers a number of financial assistance pro-grams to help its Airmen at all levels.
Lakeview seniors Asia Farley and Sierra Jones discoveredwhat each college at the Future Fair offers enrolling fresh-men.
Daniel Thiels, student mediacoordinator at NSU, talks toLakeview senior SpencerBritt about the Current Sauceand KNWD.
Lakeview seniors LushaneHarvey and KathrynMinchew fill out applicationforms at the Future Fair
Coordinator of Student Success Services at NorthwestLouisiana Technical College Natchitoches Campus,Genevolyn Ceasar, told NCHS seniors Jessica Parker andEmily Leone about the low cost education options the collegeoffers.
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Over 6 million young peopleacross the country will cele-brate National 4-H Week, anannual celebration of 4-H dur-ing the first full week ofOctober. Natchitoches Parish4-H will join the celebration byshowcasing the impact 4-H
youth are making in theirlives and their communities.
Since 1908, Louisiana 4-Hhas been helping young people“discover their spark.” Whatbegan in that year as the firstcorn club for boys in AvoyellesParish, slowly expanded into acanning club for girls inLincoln Parish in 1912. It was-n’t until 1927 that the National4-H Pledge and National 4-HMotto was approved by stateleaders. 107 years later, 4-H is
still sparking the interest ofyouth from around the worldjust in different ways.Developing leadership andpublic speaking skills, healthylifestyles, and providinghands-on activities in science,engineering and technology, 4-H remains the largest youthorganization in the world.
Research has proven thatparticipation in 4-H has a sig-nificant positive impact onyoung people.
Recent findings from theTufts University 4-H Study ofPositive Youth Developmentindicate that, when comparedto their peers, young people in4-H are:
• Nearly four times morelikely to contribute to theircommunities,
• Two times more likely topursue healthy behaviors like,and
• Two times more likely toengage in Science, Technology,Engineering and Math(STEM) programs in the out-of-school time.
So how does Natchitoches 4-H stack up against otherparishes? Last year, our pro-gram was 445 youth strong
with 15 school clubs through-out the parish and 145 adultvolunteers. Caring adult vol-unteers play a vital role in pro-viding youth an opportunityfor a long-term consistent rela-tionship with someone otherthan their parent.Natchitoches Parish 4-H adultvolunteers coordinate localcommunity clubs, assist withproject activities, and help atlocal, regional and stateevents. With over 1500 estimat-ed volunteer hours, adult vol-unteers with the parish pro-gram have a monetary value ofapproximately $34,000. Mostnotably, is that in recent yearsNatchitoches Parish 4-H adultvolunteers are being recog-nized on the state level fortheir achievements throughthe Louisiana VolunteerLeader Association awardsprogram. “This is a hugehonor and very rewarding toknow we have some of the bestvolunteer’s right here in ourcommunity, helping our youthgrow,” says Gwen Fontenot,local 4-H Agent.
Local 4-H members are notjust participating in 4-H, theyare succeeding! Many of theyouth hold various state lead-ership positions. They areexcelling at their project workby winning all expense awardtrips and scholarships, help-ing in their neighborhoodsthrough service learning pro-jects, and gaining knowledgeand life skills enabling them tobecome positive, productive,capable and compassionatemembers of the community.
So what are you waitingyou? Get involved as in thelargest youth empowermentorganization as a 4-H Memberor join as a 4-H Volunteer andhelp create-changing experi-ences for youth in the commu-nity.
For more information con-tact Gwen Fontenot, at thelocal LSU AgCenter ExtensionOffice 318-357-2224, go online towww.lsuagcenter.com, or visitthe office at 624 Second St. inNatchitoches.
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Friends:Thank you for re-electing me to the Louisiana House of Representatives. My family and I are deeply hum led y your support and con dence in my leadership and I look forward to four more years of service and dedication to the people of House District 23. I consider it a great privilege to represent you and I promise to be as passionate as I have been the last four years and as outspoken on the issues that impact our quality of life and our families. I promise to work with our next governor to help him understand what is important to Natchitoches, Red River, and Desoto Parishes.
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Dear Annie: My mother-in-law lives an hour awayfrom us. My husband’s sister,“Dot,” and her husband,“Jeff,” and their marriedchildren, periodically cometo our house for overnightstays in order to visit Mom.My husband often invites Dotand her family to come forseveral days at Christmas.We now are lucky enough tohave a vacation cabin, and heinvited them to stay with us
for two weeks. When they visit, Dot and
Jeff do not help with mealsor do dishes. Jeff drinks lotsof coffee, but never offers tomake a pot. Dot means well,but is such a talker that sheeasily gets sidetracked onher way to help at cleanuptime. They do not take us outfor a single meal or offer toorder pizza. They both speakloudly. Jeff mostly talksabout himself and Dot cancarry on for hours.
My family gathers at ahotel for the holidays, and weinvite my siblings to thecabin for two nights eachsummer. While my husbandwelcomes my siblings, I donot enjoy hosting his side. Iwant to show respect for my
in-laws and make my hus-band happy, but it’s reallyunpleasant to be aroundthem. I cannot handle twoweeks.
I told my husband that weshould discuss these invita-tions before they are extend-ed. His retort is that I wouldnever agree to host his sister.Do you have any suggestions?-- Can’t Do It
Dear Can’t: All such invi-tations should be discussedin advance, but then you can-not dismiss all requests tohost Dot and Jeff. The com-promise is the length of thevisit. You would find it moretolerable to host your in-lawsif they stayed for a shorterduration -- say, three days orless. Two weeks is too much,
especially for guests whorefuse to help out. Also, setsome guidelines. It is perfect-ly OK to tell Jeff, “As long asyou are having coffee, pleasemake a pot for the rest of us.”It’s also fine to say to eitherone, “I could use some help inthe kitchen,” and “Tonight,it’s your turn to treat us todinner -- you get to pick theplace.” Assert yourself, andmake sure your husband ison board. And when the con-versation becomes too much,go for a walk. Alone.
Dear Annie: As a seniorcitizen, I would like to sug-gest that stores, includinggrocery stores, provide somebenches throughout theirshopping areas. I could shoplonger after taking a break.
The benches in front, outsidethe checkout area, are incon-venient.
Also, the scooters offeredat some stores often have notbeen fully charged. They areleft in parking lots, andemployees need to bringthem in to recharge.Customers should plug themin. It only takes a moment. --Trying to Be Independent
Dear Trying: You make agood point that benches atvarying points throughout astore could encourage shop-pers to spend more money,and owners might considerthat an incentive. As for plug-ging in scooters, that relieson the consideration of eachindividual user. The sameapplies to those who use reg-
ular shopping carts and leavethem all over the parking lot.
Annie’s Mailbox is writtenby Kathy Mitchell and MarcySugar, longtime editors ofthe Ann Landers column.Please email your questionst [email protected], or write to: Annie’sMailbox, c/o CreatorsSyndicate, 737 3rd Street,Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.You can also find Annie onFacebook atFacebook.com/AskAnnies.To find out more aboutAnnie’s Mailbox and readfeatures by other CreatorsSyndicate writers and car-toonists, visit the CreatorsSyndicate Web page atwww.creators.com.
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Lisa Wiggins, NSU Elementary Lab School volunteer, wasawarded the Louisiana Volunteer Leader AssociationInnovative Programming award for her school garden andegg hatchery program. A club leader for four years, Lisa hasused the 4-H model “learn by doing” to reconnect youth withtheir natural food source and the real world as well as havingthem learn social and personal responsibility.
The companion animal project teaches about the selectionand care of a companion animal; the maintenance and pro-duction of companion animals; the responsibilities of havinga companion animal; the importance of keeping accuraterecords; and the importance of citizenship, sportsmanshipand cooperation. Bradford Morrison captured this award-winning photo for National 4-H Companion Animal photog-raphy contest. Pictured are his brother William Morrison andhis dog Duchess.
Louisiana’s nonfarmemployment rose to an Augustmonthly record while thestate’s unemployment rate fellto 6.0 percent, according to sea-sonally adjusted data releasedtoday by the federal Bureau ofLabor Statistics.
The state added 4,400 non-farm jobs in August and 7,000nonfarm jobs over the 12-month period, bringing thetotal to 1,992,200 jobs, accord-ing to a seasonally adjustedBLS survey of 7,000 Louisianaemployers. Private employ-ment rose by 11,200 jobs overthe year, marking the 59th con-secutive month of over-the-year increases.
The number of people look-ing for work in Louisianadeclined by 14,297 over theprior 12 months to the lowestlevel of the year in August.The state’s total civilian laborforce, which includes thoseemployed plus those lookingfor work, increased by 10,591over the 12-month period, with24,888 more people workingthan in August 2014. Lastmonth’s civilian labor forceand the number of peopleemployed in it were the high-est August levels in history.The unemployment rate of 6.0percent was down 0.2 percent-age points from July, its lowestlevel since May 2014.
Mining and logging – whichincludes the oil sector inwhich prices have slumped–showed continued employ-ment declines. There were 800fewer jobs over the month and7,800 fewer jobs over the year,bringing the total to 46,000jobs, the lowest level in thatsector since December 2005.
Education and health ser-vices showed the largest
increases with 4,300 more jobsover the month and 11,000more jobs over the year.Leisure and hospitality added2,600 jobs and the governmentsector added 2,100 jobs inAugust but lost 4,200 jobs overthe 12-month period. Localgovernment has consistentlylost jobs annually sinceSeptember 2010, and is at itslowest level of employmentsince July 2007. Since August2013, state government
employment has been lowerthan when the series started in1990. Professional and busi-ness services added 1,100 jobsin August and 3,700 jobs overthe year, making August thehighest month on record forjobs in this sector.
Manufacturing lost 1,600jobs over the month but gained1,600 jobs over the year whiletrade, transportation, and util-ities lost 1,800 jobs in Augustand 1,600 jobs over the year.
Principal William Hymeshas announced the names ofthe Lakeview students whomade the honor roll.
9th Grade Principal’s List: Jada
Aldredge, Mekaila Braxton,Ashley Britt, Taylor Coleman,Taylor Ferrier, KatrinaGonzales, Madison Hale,Breanna Harrison, JamesOwens, Shaquera Reliford, andMatthew Vaughn
A Honor Roll: Latia Beavers,Joey Blackmon, Na’DaziaBrimzy, Nigee’ Crawford,Anastasia Dill, Joseph Gallien,Ulysse Harvey, Dillon Longino,Alyssa Montgomery, JaymeRoy, Jaylan Triplet-Bell,Ladavion Winslow, AshleyWomack, Shayanna Wyatt, andBrandon Young
B Honor Roll: Janque’lAllen, Ashley Blake,Shunderika Browder, CaitlynBrown, Abby Clemons, AmberDurham, John Faccone,Kalynne Goss, LadashyaHayes, Derrick Hill, WilliamHolman, Martina Jarnagin,Logan Johnson, PromisJohnson, Fredesha Knox,Shalynn Matthews,Shaa’Vareyah Page, MackanenRhodes, Nathan Roberts,Deanna Rowell, ChristopherSmall, Emily Sullivan, SaraSullivan, Ke’Aira Thomas,Jada Williams, MadelineWilliams, and Dillan Winslow
A Honor Roll: Adrio Bailey,Ke’Andre Calhoun, LaurieCollins, Mason Delacerda, AsiaFarley, Colltonn Jarnagin,Sierra Jones, Caitlin Salard,Adriana Walker, KeraWilliams, Arthur Williamson,Jarrett Winslow
B Honor Roll: Xavier Bobb,Spencer Britt, CekarrioBrown, Latara Brumfield,Andrew Christopher, CallieDubois, Angela Hicks,Jayquerius Johnson, AlyriqueJoseph, LaJarvis McCoy,Bobby Mitchell, MoeshaMitchell, Colby Pardee,DaMichael Perry, MontezPerry, Christian Pikes,Cameron Pottain, WayceeSimonds, William Tyler
As part of the “Two WheelsTowards History: DiscoveringHistorical Sites along theCane River Heritage Trail”program, the Cane RiverCreole National Historic Parkwill offer three bike rides forthis fall.
A ride will begin atMagnolia Plantation Saturday,Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. to Monette’sFerry. Park Ranger Tim VanCleave will present a programabout the April 1864 Battle ofCloutierville and Monette’sFerry that took place on lowerCane River. This is a 20 mile(round trip) ride that includesa stop at Little Eva’sPlantation Store.
A ride will begin atOakland Plantation Saturday,Oct. 31 at 9 a.m. to the Maisonde Marie Thérèse Museum.This is a new ride and Maisonde Marie Thérèse Museumowner, Dr. Tom Albert, willexplain the significance ofher life and show cyclists theproperty.
The final ride includes avisit to the historic CherokeePlantation on Saturday, Nov.14 at 9 a.m. This ride will
begin at Oakland Plantation.Tom Whitehead will explainthe historical significance andarchitectural features of oneof the best preserved planta-tions on Cane River. There is areservation required for thisride.
The park provides bikes,helmets, safety vests andwater for all riders. For detailsor to make a reservation forthe Nov. 14 ride, contact VanCleave at 318-356-8441.
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Natchitoches Lions ClubPresident Brandon McKee,project chairmen MimiStoker and Board MemberTina Ragan prepare con-tainers to collect used pre-scription bottles. The pre-scription bottles collectedwill be sent to the impover-ished country of Malawi inAfrica. Currently, doctorssend patients home withmedications wrapped inpaper. The Malawi projectwill help improve thehealth of these people andkeep bottle out of landfills.Collection containers arelocated at Cades, Causeysand M&M Pharmacy.
Lakeview students named to honor roll for 1st quarterNSU e-Lab will hold Spooktacular race in Oct.
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The Kiwanis Club of Natchitoches recognized Terrific Kids for the month ofSeptember at Cloutierville Elementary and Jr. High. On front row from left are JoselynMcDowell, Dessirae Jones, Leland Troquille, Destiny Howard and Mariah Holliman. Onmiddle row are Kiera Hutson, Byron Middleton, Shanice Jackson, Sean Soto, ChristinaSchilling, Madalyn Smith and Principal Sandy Irchirl. On back row are Kiwanis ClubMember Henry Rachal from Bank of Montgomery, Angelica Martin, Nizhonii Soto, AmySmith, Lance Randle, Nekiya McGaskey, Tia Crawford, Madison Pellegrin and firstgrade teacher Molly Owecki. Not pictured are Damion Jones, Joseph Dunn, TydrickJackson and Matthew Terral.
State employment rises in August to monthly record
Demons fall to Central Arkansas in 49-21 lossNATCHITOCHES – With
both teams hungry for theirfirst wins of the season, a bal-anced Central Arkansas teamdominated NorthwesternState in a 49-21 Bears’ winSaturday at Turpin Stadium.
The Bears (1-2, 1-0Southland Conference) scoredthe first 28 points of the gameand never led by fewer than 21points after that.
The Demons (0-4, 0-2 SLC)allowed more than 500 offen-sive yards for the third con-secutive game as the Bearsracked up 521 yards. UCArushed for 267 and passed for254 yards. Sophomore quarter-back Hayden Hildebrand, whoreplaced injured starterTaylor Reed late in the firstquarter, threw for 201 yards on12-of-16 passing with threetouchdowns.
“The guys that we rely on tomake plays for us, we couldn’tquite make them tonight,”said NSU coach Jay Thomas.“UCA deserves a lot of creditcoming off a bye week, andthey got rolling early.
“We needed to win this one,but we didn’t want to makethis game bigger than it waswith a bunch of young guys.We’re not catching the breaksright now, but we’re going tokeep fighting.”
The disappointing lossovershadowed a record-break-ing individual effort fromNSU senior receiver EdEagan.
Eagan, who entered the
game tied with Derrick Doylefor NSU’s career receptionsrecord at 126, caught 10 passesfor 108 yards and two touch-downs. Eagan nudged hiscareer mark to 136 receptionsdespite being in only his thirdseason as a receiver.
Eagan also set theSouthland Conference recordfor career kick returns with108. He moved into secondplace in the conference’scareer kick return yardagewith 2,449 yards, trailingTexas State’s KarringtonBush by 79 yards. Eaganreturned six kicks for 115yards Saturday.
But Eagan, who droppedmultiple passes, knows NSU’soffense overall must improve.
“It’s an honor to hold(NSU’s career receptions)mark, and I’m thankful for it,”said Eagan, who broke therecord on NSU’s first offensiveplay. “I wasn’t really thinkingabout it tonight.
“I’ve got to execute better,and those dropped balls arenobody’s fault but mine. I dofeel like I need to lead thisteam even though we haveother playmakers around me.I have to execute better.”
NSU’s two conference loss-es have come at home, and theDemons will attempt toscratch the win columnSaturday at Incarnate Wordon Saturday in a 2 p.m. kick-off.
Sophomore quarterbackJ.D. Almond played the entire
game Saturday againstCentral Arkansas, throwingfor 275 yards and two touch-downs on 19-of-33 passing.
“I’m very comfortable andconfident, and a lot of that hasto do with the great group ofguys I have around me,”Almond said. “It felt good toplay the whole game, and youhave to build off every snap.
“I have a lot of faith in ourguys, and we’re not going tolay down.”
UCA scored the first 28points of the game before NSUfinally caught traction late inthe second quarter.
After a Matt Cummins 47-yard field goal capped UCA’sfirst drive, UCA cashed in atouchdown on a fumble byAlmond. Reed found receiverDesmond Smith for a 16-yardpass, and a 2-point conversionby Scott Matiaha put UCA up11-0.
The Bears tacked on twoBlake Veasley rushing touch-downs to increase their lead to25-0 with 4:25 left in the secondquarter. Reed set up the firstscore with a 54-yard run, andthe second Veasley score wasaided by three plays of 10-plusyards to engineer the 80-yarddrive.
After a Demons punt returnmiscue that led to a fumble onthe NSU 11-yard line, theDemons held UCA to a 22-yardJace Denker field goal as UCAled 28-0.
NSU moved the ballthrough the air on its final
drive of the first half, result-ing in an Eagan 6-yard touch-down catch from J.D. Almond.Eagan caught a short passbefore reverse pivoting toavoid and defender andwalked in for the score.Almond threw for 63 of his 108first-half passing yards onthat drive.
Earlier in the half, NSU hadan opportunity for points, butUCA safety Bobby Watkinsintercepted Almond in the endzone – one of three NSUturnovers in the half.
In the second half,Hildebrand hooked up withJacquez McMillian for a 45-yard score to lead 35-7.
NSU responded with a 75-yard touchdown drive cappedby a De’Mard Llorens touch-down to slice UCA’s lead to 35-14.
The Demons threatened tocross midfield in an attempt toclose the deficit even more,but Almond missed an openreceiver on fourth down toeffectively end the comeback.
Hildebrand connected withJatavious Wilson for a 42-yardtouchdown strike on the nextplay.
Eagan leapt over a UCAdefender for a 28-yard touch-down in the fourth quarter,and his two touchdown catch-es were his first of the season.
Ed Eagan broke the NSU career receptions mark Saturday,making 10 catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns in a 49-21 loss to Central Arkansas. Photo by Gary Hardamon
NCHS andSt. Mary’s balloonin power rankings(As of Monday Sept. 28)
Class 5A1. West Monroe2. Haughton 3. Natchitoches Central4. Destrehan 5. Byrd6. St. Amant7. Scotlandville8. Ponchatoula9. Mandeville10. Parkway
Division IV1. St. Mary’s2. Vermilion Catholic3. Southern Lab4. Central Catholic5. Hamilton Christian6. Ascension Episcopal7. Delhi Charter8. Lafayette Christian9. Cedar Creek10. Westminster
Police OfficersAssociation to host golf scramble
The Natchitoches PoliceOfficers Association Local1998 will have a two-persongolf scramble Oct. 10 begin-ning at 8 a.m. at the NSURecreation Complex.
The entry fee is $100 perteam and $20 for carts for the18-hole scramble. Mulligansare available, two per nineholes.
The hole-in-one contest willhave potential for golfers towin $1 million and a 2015Chevrolet Cruze.
First place team willreceive $400 and plaque; sec-ond place $200 and plaque;third place $100 and plaque;fourth and fifth places winplaques. For more informa-tion or to register call 419-0043.
Lakeview to hostbasketball and softball fundraisers
Lakeview High School willhost fundraisers Monday, Oct.12 and Saturday, Oct. 17.
The boys’ and girls’ basket-ball teams will host a greenand orange intersquad scrim-mage featuring the highschool and junior varsityteams Oct. 12 at 6 p.m.Admission is $3 with conces-sions served.
The softball team will host atrail ride Oct. 17. The eventwill feature and auction andcake walk. Admission is $5.Meal tickets are also availablefor $5. For more informationcontact the school at 476-3360.
Week 5 High SchoolFootball Schedule
Thursday’s Game:Franklin Parish at NCHS
Friday’s Games:Lakeside at St. Mary’sLakeview at LaSalle
Other Notable Games:Scotlandville at OuachitaCalvary at Union ParishOuachita Chrst. at AlexandriaLoyola at Sterlington ***All games scheduled for 7p.m.
NCHS’s Austin Guy has thrown for 635 yards and seventouchdowns. He has rushed for 220 yard and five touch-downs. The Chiefs are 3-0 since he took over at quarter-back in Week 2. “He’s a playmaker,” said NCHS headcoach Brandon Helms. “He has been for three years now.I have run out of adjectives for him to be honest.”
Photo by Kevin Shannahan
The St. Mary’s Tigers are off to a terrific start at 4-0. Following Friday night’s 26-12 winat Loyola, the Tigers jumped to the top-ranked team in Division IV. The Tigers havebeen dominate outscoring their opponents 173-44 in the first four games. District 3-1ADefensive Player of the Year Josh Lucky leads the team with 19 tackles, eight for a lossand five sacks. Quarterback Aaron Howell has thrown for 532 yards and seven touch-downs. He has also rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Running back JoshHickman leads the team in rushing with 271 yards and four touchdowns. DonovanOhnoutka leads the team with 192 yards receiving and two touchdowns. The Tigers hostLakeside Friday night at 7 p.m. Photo by Gunnar Behrendsen
NSU freshman forward Brittany Caserma chests a passSunday in a 2-1 double-overtime loss to McNeese State.NSU (3-6-2, 0-2-1 SLC), which features 24 underclassmenon its roster, has yet to win an overtime match in four triesthis season. NSU is 0-2-2 in overtime matches. NSU out-shot McNeese 17-12 in the match, including an 8-3 tally inthe first half. McNeese did hold a 7-5 edge in shots ongoal. Photo by Gary Hardamon
Lakeview’s DaMichael Perry has been outstanding despite the Gators’ tough start. Herushed for 476 yards and five touchdowns in the first four games. The Gators will be look-ing for their first win Friday night at LaSalle (3-1).
Photo by Kevin Shannahan
NCHS to hostPowder-PuffFootball game
Natchitoches Central willhost a Power Puff Footballgame Friday, Oct. 2 at theNCHS practice football field tokickoff homecoming week.Admission is $5 for the gener-al public and $3 for studentswearing class color and stu-dent ID. Proceeds will go to theNCHS Cross Country team.
LAKE CHARLES –Northwestern State graduateand former football quarter-back Vic Stelly and his wifeTerry decided to do somethingsignificant for a place whichwill always be close to theirhearts.
Through the recently initiat-ed “Perpetually Purple”endowed giving program, Vic(BS ‘62) and Terry (MRS ‘60)have named the DemonsUnlimited Foundation as the$10,000 beneficiary of a lifeinsurance policy with the pro-ceeds designated to establishthe “Vic and Terry StellyAthletic Scholarship.”
“Northwestern will alwaysbe a special place for Terry andme, as that is where we firstmet, and started our family,” hesaid. “The help and guidance Ireceived from our footballcoaches – (Jack) Clayton, (Alvin‘Cracker’) Brown, (Walter)Ledet, (Gene) Knecht, and(Earnest ‘Slim’) Howell – plusmy student teacher adviser,Coach (Tynes) Hildebrand, wastremendously valuable in myfuture teaching, coaching, busi-ness and political life.”
Vic was a quarterback on the1958-61 Demon football teamsand was also president of the“N” Club. He met Terry, whocame to NSU from her home-town of Longview, Texas, dur-ing his freshman year.
“When I first met Terry, Icouldn’t help but notice howcute she was, plus I assumedshe was rich since her familyalways drove new vehicles.Little did I know that her Dadwas a car salesman so he alwaysdrove demonstrators!” he said,
chuckling.After graduating from NSU
in the spring of 1962, the Stellymoved to Baton Rouge to beginVic’s 12-year career as a footballcoach at Redemptorist andBroadmoor High Schools andlater at McNeese State. He laterspent 25 years as a State FarmInsurance agent, while servingfour years on the CalcasieuParish School Board and 16years in the Louisiana legisla-ture. He has also served on thestate Board of Regents for high-er education and on theLouisiana Sports Hall of FameFoundation Board, amongmany other civic activities.
In 2006, Stelly was inductedinto the Louisiana Political Hallof Fame.
NSU Director of AthleticsGreg Burke expressed apprecia-tion to the Stellys, while notingthat close to a dozen commit-ments – some of them outrightand others deferred – to the“Perpetually Purple” programhave been made in the past fourmonths.
“The (Perpetually Purple)program has traction and con-tinues to gain momentumthanks to generous supporterslike Vic and Terry Stelly. I haveenjoyed getting to know theStellys and have become goodfriends with Vic, with whom Ipretty much have a standingbreakfast meeting every Julyduring the SouthlandConference football mediaevent in Lake Charles,” saidBurke.
The Perpetually Purple pro-gram is managed by theDemons Unlimited Foundation,with a goal to grow the endow-
ment, through outright dona-tions or deferred gifts, over thenext five years from $1.5 millionto over $5 million, he said.
“Annual gifts and fund rais-ing events for NSU Athletics areimperative on an ongoing basis,but development of thePerpetually Purple endowmentprogram is equally important,”said Burke. “NSU coaches, staffand student-athletes will beable to count on those endowedfunds each and every year.”
Burke said the vehiclesthrough which commitmentsare being made to the“Perpetually Purple” programhave been varied.
“Making a consideration forthe NSU athletic program intheir estate planning, which iswhat Vic and Terry did, repre-sents another popular and easyway to further solidify thefuture of NSU Athletics.Others may choose to make anoutright gift which will have animmediate impact on the athlet-
ic program. The bottom line isthere is a way for everyone toparticipate,” said Burke.
Earnings from the 57 perma-nent funds which comprise thecurrent $1.5 million endowmenttotal are utilized to balance theathletic department’s annualscholarship budget.
“Current endowment fund-ing ensures that all 14 NSUsports can continue offering themaximum number of scholar-ships permitted by NCAAguidelines,” said Burke. “Beingable to do so is paramount tosustaining a high level of com-petitiveness but more impor-tantly, continues to provideopportunities for young peopleto receive a scholarship whichcan lead to earning a collegedegree. Based on the fact thatthe five-year NCAA GraduationSuccess Rate of NSU Athleticsis right at 70 percent over thepast five years, endowmentfunds are a worthwhile invest-ment.”
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The Natchitoches Country Club hosted a Couples TourneySept. 26-27. Bob and Paula Landreneau from Ville Plattewon first place in the championship flight. They shot a 66on day one and 69 on day two for a total of 135.
J.C. and Dot Barron of Abbeville finished tied in the firstflight with Luke and Tanya Guillory of Ville Platte with ascore of 142.
Ernie Davis and Jody Tucker won the second flight with ascore of 148. They shot 76 on day one and 72 on day two.Jana Lucky of Natchitoches and Mike Fern of Calvin wonthe “closest to the pin” challenge. Paula Ladreneau andKevin Moss won the longest drive contest.
Former player adds scholarship to NSU ‘Perpetually Purple’
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Get ready for the “Return to the 50’s”
classic car show. Oct. 2nd & 3rd
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF PROVENCAL
The purpose of this message is to inform the public that the Village of Provencal has buried gas pipelines throughout the gas service area that provide safe reliable energy to its customers. The Village of Provencal maintains these pipelines to a high standard and they are considered reliable. A Damage Control Program (line markers) and an emergency Plan for responding to an emergency situation has been established and the Village works closely with the Fire and emergency Response Personnel. Prior to any excavation in and around any gas facilities contact either of the numbers below.
One-Call System 1 (800) 272-3020 Help Us keep You Safe
How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak Natural gas leaks may be detected by one of the following indications on or near our pipelines right-of-way: 1. A gaseous or hydrocarbon odor. 2. A blowing or hissing sound. 3. Dust blowing from a hole in the ground. 4. Continuous bubbling in one spot in wet or flooded area. 5. Dead vegetation (grass, shrubs, or trees.) 6. Abnormally dry or hardened soil. 7. Fire apparently coming from the ground or burning above the ground.
CAUTION : Gas that has accumulated in a confined space is subject to EXPLOSION.
Please stay away from immediate area of any suspected gas leak and contact the Village of Provencal Gas Maintenance Department!
NOTE: The Village of Provencal does not maintain buried piping between the gas meter and the house or business. The customer is
responsible for maintaining and repairing this section of gas and piping from leakage. These buried gas lines should be checked periodically for leakage. If you need additional information, suspect a natural gas leak or
in case of emergency concerning a Village of Provencal System gas main or service line.
Immediately call: Village of Provencal 1 (318) 472-8767 or 911
CANE RIVER WATERWAY COMMISSION
Any Construction Along The Bank Or In The Bed Of Cane River Lake Will Require A Building Permit Prio r To
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www.caneriverwaterway.com PLEASE CONTACT MS. BETTY FULLER AT 318-379-2878
BOATING SAFETY COURSES 2015 CLASS DATES:
All classes begin at 10:00 a.m. at 244 Cedar Bend. Jan 7; Feb 14; Mar 18; April 11; May 20; June 17; July
11; Aug 18; Sept 12; Oct 17; Nov 18; Dec 9
2015 MEETING DATES:
Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 8
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at 244 Cedar Bend
If You Would Like To Add Something To The Agenda Contact Betty Fuller 318-617-3235. *Agenda Item(S)
Deadline Date Is The Wed Before Each Meeting.
SPECIAL MEETING SEPT 1 AT 6 PM
Generations of natives andsettlers alike whispered of aplace in Louisiana’s great pine-hill forest, filled with mysteryand dread. Dark Woods, a ghosttown of sorts, is built on thebones of a primal evil, inhabit-ed by faceless masses oftrapped and tormented soulsleering from the shadows.
Owners Jason and MardySummerlin announce thetheme of the Dark WoodsHaunted House’s first attrac-tion, “Dead Fall Trail.” Thefirst installation in what willbecome a multi-attractionHalloween park, Dark Woodswill open Friday, Oct. 2. Openselect dates in October throughHalloween, this fear inducing,17-acre outdoor adventurebrings the horror, folk-talesand legends of theNatchitoches region togetherin a uniquely entertainingearly 20th Century setting. Animmersive themed experiencecreated by scare actors,detailed costuming, realisticsets and Hollywood style spe-cial effects produce an atmos-phere of fright.
Walking through nearly oneterrifying mile of trail, theexperience will play on peo-ples’ fear of the woods and thedark.
According to theSummerlins, the real stars ofthe park are the over 50 scareactors and crew members thatwill make the venue come tolife. Once the sun goes downthese Northwestern students,
high schools students, familymembers, parents and horrorlovers from every walk of lifewill transform to become theresidents of Dark Woods.
NSU theatre alum LarryRoss chose to work at DarkWoods for the entertainmentaspect.
Dewayne Lindsey is “TheBoogeyman.” Delivering mailby day and a member of theNatchitoches UnseenParanormal InvestigativeSociety by night, Lindsey saideveryone who knows himknows how much he lovesHalloween.
“I chose to work at DarkWoods because I fear no evil. Iam the evil,” he said with a sin-ister laugh.
By day Savanna White is afull time college student. Shechose to work at Dark Woodsbecause she believe every indi-vidual has a dark side to themthey want to let it out, whetherit be something creepy or total-ly scary. “I want to experiencethat in a more live setting,” shesaid. “So during the nightwhen the hairs on the back ofyour neck stand up, your bodytenses with fear of theunknown, and you don’t knowwhere that “noise” came from;you know that it’s me in theshadows”
Jen Ashton is a stay-at-homemother, married to an Armyveteran. She chose to work atDark Woods becauseHalloween is her favorite holi-day and she loves dark and evil
things.What makes the attraction
unique is its commitment tocontinuity. Creating an illu-sion of suspended disbelief,patrons will come to fear thedark!
Dark Woods is located at4343 University Parkway 1.5miles east of I-49, nearNorthwestern State University.For online ticketing and infor-mation go online to darkwood-shaunt.com.
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Haunted House will make visitors ‘Fear the Dark’
Dark Woods’ attraction for this year is “Dead Fall Trail,” a nearly one-mile long path thattakes visitors on a frightful tour of a haunted forest.
Larry Ross assumes his roleas a resident of Dark Woods,ready to terrify the helplessgroups who wander into thewoods. Makeup for the scareactors is provided by AllisonLacour.
Dr. Margaret Wheat Carter introduced District 4 Congressman Dr. John Fleming as ahighly respected medical doctor, businessman, and government servant to the Tuesdaymeeting of the Natchitoches Rotary Club. In Congress, Fleming serves on the ArmedServices and Natural Resources Committees where he focuses efforts on supporting themilitary and Louisiana bases and protecting the state’s natural resources. As a leading“right to life” conservative, he supports preserving Constitutional freedoms, limiting thesize and scope of government and rolling back regulations, which are crippling the econ-omy. He joined with other medical doctors in Congress to target the repeal and replace-ment of Obama Care with patient-centered health care reforms which do not drag downthe economy. Following a round of applause by the club members, Fleming added thathe wants to continue to work for Louisiana to overcome the gridlock in Washington.From left are District 4 Director John Barr, the Rotarian with the program Dr. MargaretWheat Carter, Fleming, Rotarian Rick Nowlin and Rotarian Don Mims.
The Natchitoches Central High School Lady Chiefs hosted a 5K fun run on the down-town riverbank Sept. 19. Bank of Montgomery was a $100 sponsor. From left are RaeganLindsey, Kaylee Story, Taylor Trichel, NCHS Softball Head Coach Paige Grayson,BOM’s University Branch Manager and Lender Lyn Christophe, Hanna Pardee andAshlyn Hogan.
old cliché, if Ihad a dollar for every timeI’ve uttered those words, orwords similar to them, in thepast few years, I could afforda nice European vacation forMary and me.
I started noticing a hearingproblem a few years ago.When we went out to eat, I’doften have to ask the serversto repeat what they said tome, particularly if the restau-rant was crowded and noisy.And I’d have trouble under-standing the dialog in themovies and on TV.
Forget about noisy gather-ings like cocktail parties.When someone was talkingI’d just look at them, smilebenignly and nod my head, asif I agreed with everythingthey said. That could have ledto some embarrassingmoments, but didn’t. Finally,my responses to Mary, whohas a soft speaking voice,were most often “What’?” and“Huh?”
I’m pretty sure I know whatcaused the problem. When Iwas a reporter with the NewOrleans Times-Picayune, Icovered the military, amongother things. So I spent a lotof time at the Naval AirStation New Orleans, hangingaround jet fighters with theirear-piercing whines androars.
Also, I like to target shootand for a number of years Idid not use ear protectionwhen I fired my Model 1911Colt .45, a very powerful andloud pistol. I remember onetime I fired the weapon on arange, standing under a tin-roofed shelter. It was likesomeone had slapped bothears as hard as they could,making them ring like cathe-dral bells.. I used ear protec-tion after that, but it wasprobably too late.
The first remedy I soughtwas to buy a pair of those TVears that you see advertised.The set works by sendingsound via an infrared beam toear pieces that you wear. Imust say they work great, giv-ing me crisp, clean dialogueand I never have to ask Mary,“What did they say, what didthey say,?” like I did in the olddays.
Then, tiring of the frustra-tions and inconveniencescaused by my inefficient oldears, I bought a hearing aide,spending almost $2,000. (Thatcould have paid about half ofthat European vacation Imentioned earlier.)
They help a lot but they’renot perfect. They work greatat the movies or in church.But in a noisy environment,all sounds are elevated, so itcan still be hard to under-stand the speech of a particu-lar person.
And the batteries have away of dying at inconvenienttimes when I’m away fromhome. (Note to self: carryextra batteries.)
But, I’m better off with thehearing aide than without it.I’ll just be glad when themonthly installments arepaid off, some time late nextsummer
Maybe then I can start sav-ing for that trip. Ahh London,Paris, Rome. I can HEAR youcalling.
SSlliiccee ooff LLiiffeeBy Joe Darby
Darby, retired with his wifeMary to Natchitoches fromNew Orleans in 2006, wherehe worked for 41 years as anews reporter at the Times-Picayune. He still enjoys sit-ting down and expressing him-self on paper, or should we sayon a computer screen. He canbe contacted at [email protected].
The eighth grade students at St. Mary’s were tour guides at the Minor Basciilica of theImmaculate Conception during the Children’s Walking Tour of Natchitoches Sept. 22-25.Third grade students toured sites in the Historic District in the walking tour sponsored bythe Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches (APHN). On front row from leftare Chloe Longlois and Caleb Snody. On back row are Emily Maggio, Meredith Matt andJordan White.
Led by their ears, third graders gathered around AnnaLauraAxsom as she played the harp at the Minor Basciilica of theImmaculate Conception.
APHN volunteer Joyce Stewart, dressed in a Victorian peri-od costume, sits under the portrait of Michael Boyce at theLemee House. Third graders observed how the eyes of theportrait seem to follow the viewer as they pace the room.
Dustin Stewart and Kelsey Hayes portrayed Capt. HenryShreve and the daughter of the freed slave Pacale at theRoque House. They explained how Pascale built the homeand spoke of when Cane River was bustling with ships.
Eighth grade students from three schools were stationed atsites along the tour. Carlee Scott, Gabby Edwards, MadalynPeddy and AJ Walker demonstrated how to play old fash-ioned games outside Trinity Episcopal Church.
Claire Endris and Gracie Borders portray Lillie and Carrie,granddaughters of Alexis and Eugenie Lemee, in the gardenat the Lemee House.
Third grader Najahe Davis,great granddaughter ofClementine Hunter, learnedmore about her great-grand-mother at the Prudhomme-Roquier House.
Mayor Lee Posey made play dough meat pies with schoolgroups on APHN’s Third Grade Children’s Historical Tour.
Devin Hudson and Ja’MauriLee rest while waiting forthird graders to arrive at theLemee House, where theyportrayed Athanase Trezzini,an Italian architect, andJoseph Soldini, a stonemason and builder in the1840s in Natchitoches.
APHN volunteer PattiWalker guided a tour groupto Trinity Episcopal Church.
APHN instills the value of historic Natchitoches in youths
First Baptist Church onAmulet Street will hold it“Taste of First Baptist”Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m.The event will include a vari-ety of foods prepared by townchefs. Tickets for this eventare $10. For information of topurchase a ticket call thechurch office at 352-3314 orGloria Milsap at 652-0467.
New Direction LifeMinistries will hold a birth-day bash Oct. 3 at 6-8 p.m. forticket information call 663-
9000 or 609-0985.
Trinity Episcopal Churchwill hold a Mission Gift fairOct. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. andOct. 4 from 9a.m. – 12:30 p.m.The fair will include hand-made textiles, pottery, baskets,toys, Christmas items, jewel-ry, home decor, natural bathand body products, scarves,gifts and personal accessories.The Mission Gift Fair helpsthe marginalized artisans,farmers and women gain theincome they need to feed their
families, to send their chil-dren to school and to improvetheir communities in the U.S.and over 30 other countries.For information call 352-3113.
The EvergreenMissionary Baptist Churchof St. Maurice will hold itschurch anniversary Oct. 3-4.Family and Friends Servicewill be Saturday at 7 p.m.Guests will b pastor LouisSwafford and the Old MorningStar Baptist Church of Colfax.The anniversary weekend willclimax on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.Guest will be pastor Carey C.Smith and the GreenvilleBaptist Church of Clarence.For information call Rev.Elbert Demery at 652-2109.
New Birth BaptistChurch and pastor RufusSowell will hold their churchanniversary Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m.Guests will be pastor LeardRobinson and St. Matthew and
Mt. Olive Baptist Church fam-ilies.
City of RefugeCommunity Church ofCampti will hold a pastor’sappreciation for pastorsRoland and Barbara SmithSunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. Thetheme will be “Heaven onEarth.” Guests will be pastorAltorio Holden Sr. and LivingWord Ministries.
Shamrock AdventChristian Church will holdthe 45th Lambert TownCemetery HomecomingSunday, Oct. 4. The devotionalwill begin at 10 a.m. and abusiness meeting at 11 a.m.The meeting will be followedby fellowship and dinner onthe grounds.
Christian Baptist Churchwill hold its deacon’s anniver-sary Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.Guests will be MinisterAnthony Reliford and the St.Mary Baptist Church ofNatchitoches.
St. Paul MissionaryBaptist Church of Bermudawill hold its pastor and wife’sanniversary Sunday, Oct. 4 at3:30 p.m. in honor of Rev. LeoJ. Walker Sr. and sisterBarbara J. Walker. Guests willbe Rev. Henry Williams andthe Macedonia BaptistChurch, choir and family.
St. Peter Baptist Churchand Rev. Alfred Williams willhold their church anniversarySunday, Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m.Guests will be Rev. DouglasReliford and the UnityOutreach Ministry churchfamily and choir of Clarence.
Evergreen BaptistChurch and pastor ElbertDemery Jr. of St. Maurice willhold their church anniversary
and homecoming Oct. 4 at 1:30p.m. Guests will be Rev. CareyC. Smith and GreenvilleBaptist Church of Clarence.A family and friends programwill be held, Saturday, Oct. 2 at6:30 p.m., which is a prelude tothe Sunday service. Come andshare in this joyous occasion.
Rockford Baptist Churchwill hold a secretary apprecia-tion Sunday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m.in honor of Linda Blake.
New Nazarene BaptistChurch will hold its churchanniversary Sunday, Oct. 11 at3 p.m. Guests will be Rev.Ernest Helaire of New BirthBaptist Church of Houston.
Reuniting with ChristMinistry will hold its churchanniversary Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.Guest will be pastor AggieBabers of Tabernacle of Love
Ministry in Zwolle. For infor-mation call Cynthia Austin at471-3584.
First Baptist Church onNorth Street will hold itspastor and wife anniversarySunday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 p.m. inhonor of pastor MitchellHerndon Sr. and first ladyVeronica Herndon. Guest willbe Rev. Frank D. Randle Jr. ofMt. Harmon Baptist Churchin Lena.
First Baptist Church onAmulet Street will hold itschurch anniversary Sunday,Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Guests will bepastor Altorio Holden and theLiving Word Ministries.
Mt. Olive Baptist Churchwill hold its choir anniversarySunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m.Guests will be Rev. HenryEdwards and the St. SaviorBaptist Church.
Rockford Baptist Churchwill hold its choir apprecia-tion Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2:30p.m. Guests will be ApostleBabers and the RestorationApostolic Ministries.
New Beulah South #4 willhold its district choirrehearsal the third Tuesday ofthe month. For informationcontact Joyce Atwater 332-9884.
First United MethodistChurch has line dancingTuesdays at 5 p.m. and pickleball Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
First PresbyterianChurch has “Lunch on Us”Wednesdays, providing sacklunches for those in needstarting at 11:30 a.m.
A grief support groupmeets the fourth Thursday at5:30 p.m. in the church hall ofSt. Anthony of Padua. Anyoneexperiencing a loss canattend.
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Members of United Methodist Women, Linda Adkinsand Beth Windham, model infinity scarves made by thewomen of Nepal. These scarves and the other items willbe available for sale at the UMW Fall Market, Saturday,Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at First United MethodistChurch. There will also be crafts, a country kitchen andceramics. Methodist Men will serve a chicken spaghettilunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monies raised will support themission projects of the church.
Rose Tusa, aliberal artsmajor with aconcentrationin ScientificInquiry majorin theL o u i s i a n aS c h o l a r s ’College at Northwestern StateUniversity recently attendedthe Student Vice PresidentLeadership Summit hosted byThe Honor Society of PhiKappa Phi in Salt Lake City.Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’soldest and most selective colle-giate honor society for all aca-demic disciplines.
Tusa, who is fromMandeville, is student vicepresident of NorthwesternState’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter.She was nominated to attendthe Leadership Summit, whichbrought together more than 65student vice presidents fromacross the nation and thePhilippines. The two-day eventwas developed to engage theSociety’s student vice presi-dents in personal and organi-zational development.Participants learned aboutstrategies for operating andmaintaining active chapters ofPhi Kappa Phi and participat-ed in a one-day training pro-
gram of CollegiateEmPowerment seminars,which explored and enhancedindividual strengths, interper-sonal styles and the capacity tolead.
Founded in 1897 at theUniversity of Maine and head-quartered in Baton Rouge, PhiKappa Phi has chapters onmore than 300 college and uni-versity campuses in NorthAmerica and the Philippines.Its mission is “To recognizeand promote academic excel-lence in all fields of highereducation and to engage thecommunity of scholars in ser-vice to others.”
Tusa
NSU student attends Phi Kappa Phi conference
Registration is open for theLouisiana Creole HeritagePageant through Oct. 11. Thepageant will be Saturday, Jan.9 at 1 p.m. at the EventsCenter.
Registration is open toLouisiana Residents agesthree months- 12 years. Earlyregistration is open throughSept. 27 for $65 and regularregistration is $80. Applyonline atlacreolepageant.com or in
person at the St. AugustineCatholic Church Fair Oct. 9-11.
Pageant Director, CarlaRoque Allen said, “Typically,most pageants are viewedsolely as a contest whereyoung ladies are judged andranked primarily on theiroutward appearance and tal-ent ability. This pageant willafford them the opportunityto learn about Louisiana’srich Creole Heritage, gain
lifelong skills includingenhancing self confidence,building character, intellectand moral values, improvepublic speaking skills, inter-acting with others, develop-ing friendships, and muchmore. Each young lady will bea better-rounded individualafter participating in ourpageant.”
For information callpageant director Carla RoqueAllen at 501-960-4906.
Register for Louisiana Creole Heritage Pageant Don’t miss Positive Music Fest Oct. 3The Positive Music Fest
will be held Oct. 3. at 6 p.m.at the MLK RecreationCenter.
This event was created tospread positivity throughoutNatchitoches and surround-ing cities. Positive MusicFest organizers have a goalof making this eventstatewide.
Event hosts will be KevinStafford Jr. and KimmySmith.
The event will includeconcessions, vendors, andperformances by Christianrappers, positive street rap-pers, praise dance teams andpositive dance teams.
There will be a fashionrunway show with theme“Hip Hop Saints Style.”
Door prizes including asatellite radio, clothing,snapback hats, jewelry, jew-elry boards and shoes will begiven out to winners.
Performers includeNatchitoches Central HighSchool Flagline with adance, vocalist Amia Brown,solo dance artist “Tiffany”,hip hop artist “Lil T Da
Don”, hip hop artist “UncleUG”, NatchitochesDetention Center Choir witha hip hop play, a group danceby “Anointed 2 Praise,”Christian hip hop artist “JJThree Da Young Leader”,dance group “The DancingPrancettes,” a Christian hiphop dance by “Hot Topix,” aMime performance by “POPMimes,” a praise dance by“POP Adults,” a praisedance by “POP juniors,” apraise dance by “POPTOTS,” a musical by “POPMusic Group,” a Christianhip hop dance by MicahFavors, spoken word by“Phillip King’sUnderstanding Bowman ofLIGHTUP Movement,”Natchitoches Girl’s Homewill dance and theNatchitoches DetentionCenter will sing.
Tania Barnum and TheNew Beulah YouthOrganization, a branch ofNew Beulah BaptistAssociation South #4 underthe guidance of church pres-ident and pastor OcieCharles and church vice
president and pastorWilliam Sapp Sr, founded theevent.
Early bird tickets are $5,$10 at the door and $15 V.I.P,Children 12 and under arefree. For Early bird and VIPtickets call t. Barnum at 471-8167, Adria Ross at 652-7650or Jasmine Murphy at 527-3780
Phillip King’sUnderstanding Bowmanof LIGHTUP Movement
The Natchitoches AlumnaeChapter of Delta Sigma ThetaSorority, Inc. will hold theirBeautillion InformationalSaturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at726 Third St.
The event was created togive potential participantsinformation on what theBeautillion is. The programwill include a question andanswer session.
The attire for attendeeswill be business casual,including slacks and collaredshirt for men and a dress orskirt and blouse for women.Parents must accompanypotential participants.
“We want you all to leavethe Informational withexcitement and readiness foryour journey ahead, saidChapter President Brenda F.Milner. “We plan to make thisyear’s Beautillion one ofthose lasting senior yearmemories that you will cher-ish for a lifetime. Remember,we are here to help make your
journey to become DeltaSigma Theta Sorority Inc.’s2016 Mr. Beautillion stressfree.”
For information contact
Beautillion chairpersons,Yolanda Bobb at 214-7742,Rene C. Lewis 332-7092 orChapter President, Brenda F.Milner at 581-0596.
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Tommy Atkins, a contribut-ing writer for the “What’s YourLine” genealogy column pub-lished in the NatchitochesTimes, submitted the followingFacebook message from JamesGriffith to Faye Goode fromJuly 27, 2012 discussingAtkins’ French ancestor,Marin Grillet, who lived inNatchitoches from 1755-58.
Dear Faye,The following is a write up
of my trip to France alongwith the genealogy record.Maybe this will be helpful toyour mom.
I will send the photos in aseparate transmission. Yourmom probably has most ofthem, but I will include anexplanation.The abstracts ofthe Catholic Church Registersof the French and SpanishPost of St. Jean Baptiste desNatchitoches in Louisiana byElizabeth Shown Mills showthe marriage of Marin Grilletas follows:
June 18, 1754, after publica-tion of two bans and dispensa-tion with the third, marriageof Marin Grillet dit Sauterelle,soldier, native of town of Belly,in Bugey, bishopric of thesame, legitimate son ofdeceased Antoine Grillet,native of the same, and ofTermette Careb, a native of theparish of Contret, bishopric ofBugey and Marie LouiseBrevel, native of the Cadeauxdependency of Natchitoches,bishopric of Quebec, legiti-mate daughter of deceasedJean Baptiste Brevel, a nativeof Paris, and of deceasedAnne, Indienne, a native of theCadeaux dependency.
Bugey is an ancient regionin France that no longer existsas a governmental subdivi-sion. However, it continues tobe a historic region whoseboundaries are known.
Bugey was the capital ofthis Region and is now locatedin the current governmentalsubdivisions of theDepartment of Ain and theRhone-Alpes Region.
Beryl Poteet whose hus-band, Martin Poteet, is adescendant of Marin Grillet,ordered the civil records ofBelley through the MormonLibrary and was not able tolocate a birth record for MarinGrillet or the marriage of hisparents, Antoine Grillet andTermette Careb.
Elizabeth Mills, whose hasdone extensive research in theFrench records on the familiesof Natchitoches, once indicat-ed that the records as writtenby the priest cannot be depend-ed on for accuracy and that thefamilies can often be found inanother area. Beryl Poteet con-sulted with a researcher famil-iar with France and wasadvised the following:
First, There is no such placeas Contret in France.
Second, Termette is not aFrench name. This researchersuggested that the place waslikely Contrevoz (in the pastknown as Contrev). Armedwith this information Berylordered the records ofContrevoz and located records,which takes the family backseveral generations in theancient region of France. Thefollowing marriage record wasdiscovered:
Marriage of AntoineGrilliet, native of Condon,Commune of Belley, toAnthelmette Carrell, native ofMontbreysieu, Parish ofContrevoz.
Condon is a small villagelocated only six kilometersfrom Belley and about 12 kilo-meters from Contrevoz.Montbreysieu is a small vil-lage between Condon and
Contrevoz. Anthelmette is avery common name in thispart of France.
After obtaining the originalof the Natchitoches marriagerecord of Marin Grillet, Idetermined that ElizabethMills had correctly tran-scribed the information.
The error was made by thepriest in recording the infor-mation. The name was spelledGrilliet in France and also inthe early records of Louisiana.
This marriage record led tothe civil records of the villageof Condon where the Grillietfamily is found in the earliestextant records going back to1600. The following recordswere located in the village ofCondon and the village ofBrens:
Marin Grilliet was bornJune 11, 1730, in Condon, son ofAntoine Grilliet of Condonand Anthelmette Carrel ofMontbreysieu, Parish ofContrevoz.
Antoine Grilliet was bornon October 1,1677, in Condon,son of Baltazard Grillietet,native of Condon, andFrancoise Jacquier, native ofthe Parish of Brens, Communeof Belley.
Baltazard Grilliet was bornOct. 4, 1939, son of BenoitGrilliet and Janna ClaudaGrillat. The marriage ofBaltazard Grilliet to FrancoiseJacquier was located in thecivil records of Brens.Marriage date was Jan. 23,1662.
With this information Ilocated a French genealogysite on the Internet and discov-ered other researchers withGrilliat ancestors inContrevoz. I assumed that itwas the same family since thetime and place were the same.
I made contact with MarieFrance Roussel, an avidgenealogist with a love for theBugey Region of France.
She proposed that Donnaand I make a trip to France tovisit and she would take us ona tour of this region. Weaccepted the proposal and aftera year of planning, arrived inMarseille, France, in July, 2007,where we were met by Marie-France and her daughterSandra.
We were immediately con-sidered American cousins andwere taken to the home ofMarie-France’s parents inSanary Sur Mer on the FrenchRiviera where we were wel-comed with the traditionalfive-course meal after a nightflight from New York. With agreat deal of wine flowing anda delicious feast, we were soonlaughing and speaking inFrench and English as thoughwe had known each other foryears.
Marie-France then took usto her home, a beautiful villaon the Mediterranean, torecover from the jet lag.
The next part of the trip wasto spend a week at a “gite” at arental home in Innimond, asmall village near Belley.
This would be our base tovisit the villages of our ances-tors.
On the way to the lnnimondwe visited Brens, where theChappelle Saint Michael, still
stands. This is the Churchwhere Baltazard Grilliet andFrancoise Jacquier were mar-ried. We visited Belley, a beau-tiful city at the foot of theFrench Alpes.
Only six kilometers fromBelley, we entered the villageof Condon and located theChurch where Marin Grillietwas baptized. The old gravesnext to the Church have beenabandoned and no longer havemarkers.
We asked a gentlemen dri-ving through the villagewhether he was familiar withthe name Grilliet. While hesaid he was not, he referred usto 94 year old, RobertPremeillieu.
We went to an ancient stonehome and located a friendlygentlemen with a broad smile.He indicated that he was famil-iar with the name MarinGrilliet as a child but the fami-ly no longer lived in Condon.
He indicated that hisGrandfather was born in theancient stone house attachedand separated from his homeby a barn with a hayloft andone cow inside. From the sideof his house was a view of theRhone River Valley and snowcovered Mount Blanc, the high-est peak in the Italian andFrench Alpes.
I said “majestique” andRobert responded “mag-nifique.” I didn’t have a cam-era the day of the visit andreturned the next day to makea photo of the Church as wellas Robert Premeillieu.
He came out of the housewith a smile and asked if Iunderstood a little French.When I said that I did, he saidthat he found something.
He went into his house andcame out with a family recordthat shows his GreatGrandmother was MarieGrilliet. She had lived in thehouse next to him attached tothe barn.
We discovered throughrecords that his GreatGrandmother descended, fromPierre Grilliet, an Uncle ofMarin Grilliet.
We were all very excitedabout this discovery and cele-brated by shouting in thestreets in this quiet little vil-lage at noon.
We also visited the villagesof Montbreysieu, Bossieu, andContrevoz, where we hadmany amazing experiences.We were invited into thehomes of strangers who wel-comed us like family when wementioned the names Grillietand Grilliat.
We were served their bestwines and delicious snacks.Even though we were in a dif-ferent country with a differentlanguage, we were welcomedlike family throughout France.We only had to mention thenames Grilliet, Grilliet, andthe State of Louisiana.
Postscript:We continue to remain in
touch with Marie-FranceRoussel who has visited us inLouisiana. We called RobertPremeillieu two years ago bytelephone. He was 97 and con-tinues to do well. He is now 99and we hope to see him againwhen he is 100.
Genealogist learns about French ancestor
A view of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps.
Witch Way to Main Street will be Oct. 31The City of Natchitoches
and Natchitoches MainStreet Program will sponsorWitch Way to Main Street, asafe and free trick-or-treat-ing event Saturday, Oct. 31from 3-7 p.m. on the down-town riverbank.
The event will allow chil-dren age 12 and younger totrick-or-treat at participat-ing downtown businessesand sponsored booths. Theevent will feature face paint-ing, Sparky the Fire Dog, aHaunted House, tours of the“Haunted” NatchitochesParish Library Bookmobile,and games.
Children must be in cos-tume and accompanied by anadult to participate. Candyand prizes will be distrib-uted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Natchitochespolice officers will be onduty to ensure children’ssafety.
Area businesses and orga-nizations can sponsor boothsand games. Booths may fea-ture interactive games,activities or candy distribu-tion.
For information call theNatchitoches Main Streetoffice at 352-2746.
Witch Way to Main Street is a safe, free trick-or-treatingevent for children ages 12 and under who are in costumeand are accompanied by an adult.
Sorority to hold Beautillion informational Oct. 3
Northwestern StateUniversity Theatre andDance will present the musi-cal “Rent” Sept. 1 – Oct. 2 andOct. 6-11 in Theatre West.Performance time is 7:30 p.m.except for a 2 p.m. matineeOct. 11. Pia Wyatt is the direc-tor. Tickets are $15, $12 forchildren and seniors andNorthwestern State,BPCC@nsu and LouisianaSchool for Math, Science andthe Arts students are admittedfree with a current studentI.D. A “Five for Fifty” packageallowing patrons to see eachshow for $10 or buy five ticketsfor one show for $50 is avail-able. For ticket information,call 357-4218 or 357-4483. Theplay is recommended formature audiences only.
Bike Natchitoches is spon-soring an antique bicycleshow Saturday, Oct. 3 in frontof the Roque House on thedowntown riverbank in con-junction with the “Return tothe 50’s Auto Show. Entries aresought. Set up begins at 7 a.m.and the show ends at 4 p.m.Entries need to supply infor-mation including age, manu-facturer or significant historyof the bicycle. For informa-tion call Carey Blanchard at471-3085.
St. Augustine CatholicChurch will hold their
church fair Oct. 9-11. Eventswill kick off Friday with a fishdinner from 6-8 p.m. plates are$9. During the dinner DJButchie Woochie will playmusic. Rusty Metoyer and theZydeco Krush will play from 8p.m.-midnight admission is$10. Saturday and Sunday’sevents are free and open to thepublic. Saturday the fair willcontinue at 8 a.m. with aJROTC drill meet. Attendeescan go on a self-guided tour ofSt. Augustine Catholic Churchestablished in 1829. Thechurch was placed onNational Register of HistoricPlaces in 2014 because of itssignificance to Catholic andCreole history. There will be acountry store selling craftsand authentic creole cuisine .Activities will include fairgames and bingo. For infor-mation call the church at 379-2521 or visitors bureau at 259-1714.
Natchitoches CentralClass of 1985 will hold areunion Oct. 9-11. There willbe a tailgate party Friday, Oct.9 at 6 p.m. at NatchitochesCentral Football game. Therewill be a picnic Saturday, Oct.10 at 10 a.m. at Harlin Park.There will be a formalSaturday, Oct. 10 from 7 p.m.midnight at the Knights ofColumbus Hall. For informa-tion email deborahpyethomp-
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015:This year you will be driven to
work through some difficult situa-tions or issues. You have a strongintuitive sense for how to make asituation work. Let go of what nolonger works in your life. In theyear following your next birthday,an interesting development willoccur. If you are single, carefullycheck out anyone you meet. Peoplecould be emotionally unavailableor have other issues that you needto know about. If you are attached,plan on more downtime together.Make sure these times keep yourrelationship healthy. GEMINIhelps you understand someonevery different.
The Stars Show the Kind of DayYou’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive;3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might feel as if you are
stuck in a holding pattern. By themidafternoon, a call will energizeyou. Suddenly, you might be com-pleting errands with great speed.You’ll feel much more like yourselfthan you did in the morning.Tonight: Speak your mind.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)HHHHClaim your power, and ask
for what you want. Don’t be sur-prised if you have to repeat a con-versation you have had already.Make sure your budget is right-onas you eye a financial change.Understand what you can andcan’t do. Tonight: Make dinneryour treat.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You could feel a little out
of it for a good part of the day. Takesome time off if you can. You willcome back feeling revitalized as aresult. Give yourself what yourbody craves. You need a break fromthe hectic pace every once in awhile. Tonight: Tell it like it is.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You could be in a posi-
tion where you would prefer tohandle a personal matter directly.Conversations occur more easilyin the morning, especially in ameeting. You might decide to with-draw by late afternoon. Take somedowntime. Tonight: Make it a nightjust for you!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Take charge of a personal
matter that could be botheringyou. You might have to handleanother situation first in order toget the results you would like.Schedule a meeting in the evening,when you can unwind enough tobe receptive to what is going on.Tonight: Out late.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)HHHH You might want to get a
second opinion before making adecision that involves education,travel or your in-laws. Pressurebuilds, as you’ll have a lot to do. Bemore direct with an associate; heor she needs to know where youare coming from. Tonight: At afavorite place.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)HHHHH You might want to
understand what all the hype isabout. Walk in someone else’sshoes to understand his or her atti-tude. You could be surprised bywhat you discover as a result.Make calls to someone from whomyou often get feedback. Tonight:Where there is great music.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)HHHH You might not want to go
along with a domineering friend’splans. In the long run, this decisionwill make your life much easier.Listen to what someone else has toshare. Don’t hesitate to questionthe basis of this person’s opinions.Tonight: Make plans for the week-end.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)HHHH You might want to evalu-
ate what is happening with a pro-ject or hobby that involves severalpeople. You could feel as if thisendeavor is moving like molasses.Consider what needs to take place,and understand the role you haveto play. Tonight: With a loved one.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)HHHHH You might be far more
assertive than you have been in awhile. Consider your options moreopenly. You’ll feel better when youlet go of some of the tension inyour life. A child or loved one clear-ly delights in having you closer.Tonight: Work out first, thendecide.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)HHHH Consider an option that
up to now has been unavailable. Aconversation with a boss or familymember will put a smile on yourface. How you deal with a personalmatter could change for the better,if you would just relax. Tonight:Lighten up the moment.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You could be more out of
sync than you realize. Understandwhat is happening around youbefore you take action. Someoneyou care about might be demand-ing, and he or she seems to wantmuch more from you. Tonight:Cocoon at home, if need be.
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4B THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2015
Former classmates LeahForsyth and Staci Spring willpresent a recital atNorthwestern StateUniversity Thursday, Oct. 1 at7:30 p.m. in Magale RecitalHall. This event is free andopen to the public.
Forsyth and Spring will beassisted by Elen Bogacz onpiano and narrator DavidSteele. The program willinclude compositions byGeoffrey Bush, JenniBrandon, Robert Hutchinson,J.W. Kalliwoda and GeorgeGershwin with solo workswith piano, trios and a bas-soon/oboe duo.
Forsyth is an instructor ofoboe at Northwestern Stateand Spring teaches bassoonat Stephen F. Austin StateUniversity. Forsyth andSpring attended graduateschool together at FloridaState University.
Spring joined the faculty ofStephen F. Austin in 2013. Inaddition to running the bas-soon studio, Spring teachescourses in music history andwoodwind methods, and per-forms with the Stone FortWind Quintet. A versatilemusician, she has performednumerous solo and chamberrecitals, and is the principalbassoonist for the Texarkanaand Longview symphonyorchestras.
Prior to joining the SFAfaculty, Spring was teacherand freelance musician in theAbilene, Texas, area from2007-2013. She maintained aprivate studio of middleschool and high school stu-dents, taught lessons andmusic courses at McMurry,Hardin-Simmons, andAbilene Christian universi-ties, co-founded the chambergroup Key City Winds and
performed regularly with theAbilene Philharmonic, SanAngelo Symphony, andMidland-Odessa SymphonyOrchestra.
Spring is a doctoral candi-date at the University ofNorth Texas, where she stud-ied bassoon performance andcompleted a related field inmusic education. She holdsdual master’s degrees in bas-soon performance and histor-ical musicology from FloridaState. She completed herundergraduate studies atBrevard College.
Forsyth has been a mem-ber of NSU’s faculty since2011. She was oboist with theUnited States Army FieldBand in Washington D.C.,from 2007-2011, where shealso performed regularlythroughout the United Stateswith the WoodwindAmbassadors Quintet. Shewas solo English horn withthe West Virginia SymphonyOrchestra from 2005-2007.
A native of central Ohio,Forsyth holds a bachelor ofmusic degree from theUniversity of CincinnatiCollege-Conservatory of
Music and a master of musicdegree from Florida State.She has performed with theTallahassee Symphony,Charleston Symphony, OhioLight Opera, Brevard MusicCenter Orchestra, and theColumbus SymphonyOrchestra. She was also amember of the FavorableWinds Quintet, performingthroughout central Ohio from2005-2007.
Forsyth is principal oboe ofthe Rapides SymphonyOrchestra and second oboewith the TexarkanaSymphony. She performs reg-ularly with the ShreveportSymphony as well as otherorchestras throughoutLouisiana and Texas.
Forsyth is a founding mem-ber of the Three Reeds Duowith husband and saxophon-ist Paul Forsyth. Three Reedsperforms throughout theworld, building a repertoireranging from baroque andclassical transcriptions tocontemporary and newlycommissioned works.
For information on LeahForsyth, visit leahforsythmu-sic.com.
ForsythSpring
Former classmates to present recital Oct. 1
NorthwesternState Universitywill markC o n s t i t u t i o nDay with a lec-ture by Gary M.L a v e r g n eThursday, Oct. 8at 5 p.m. in theN a t c h i t o c h e sRoom of Russell Hall. Thisevent is free and open to thepublic.
Lavergne’s topic will be
“The Greatest One: ThurgoodMarshall and the Destructionof the Texas White Primary.”
Lavergne is the author of“Before Brown: HemanMarion Sweatt, ThurgoodMarshall, and the Long Roadto Justice,” published in 2011by the University of TexasPress. The book won the 2011Writers’ League of TexasBook Award for non fictionand the 2010 Coral HortonTullis Prize awarded by the
Texas State HistoricalAssociation for best book ofTexas history. He won the2010 Carr P. Collins Award forbest work of nonfiction by theTexas Institute of Letters.
This year marks the 65thanniversary of Sweatt vs.Painter case that successfullychallenged the separate butequal doctrine of racial seg-regation and is the 50thanniversary of the VotingRights Act.
Lavergne
Author to speak at NSU Constitution Day event
Fall Fun
Monday, Sept. 28Happy birthday wishes are
extended to Akia Forest Oct. 5;Jada Johnson Oct. 6; and JirehJohnson Oct. 8.
The Village of Natchez willmeet Oct. 1 and Fire District 5will hold their monthly meet-ing Oct. 6. Keep in mind,month by month, each entityhosts a monthly meeting, thenumber of community mem-bers present is very limited.These meetings are informa-tive and supply us with perti-nent information where we asa community could make a dif-ference if we were in atten-dance and heard directly was
is in store for us now and in thefuture. I challenge you toattend at least once a month.Set this as a goal and try to ful-fill.
The Natchitoches ParishFair is approaching. It isscheduled for Oct. 11-17 at theNatchitoches Fair grounds onFairgrounds Road. As usually,New Birth Baptist Church willhave their booth with plenty ofgood food for all to enjoy.
New Birth is in the Natchezcommunity and asking all tosupport them. The food is rea-sonably priced. At theNatchitoches Parish Fair, theyhave been showcasing the tal-ents of the kids and adults ofNatchitoches Parish since1937.
The fair is a family orientedweek of fun and entertain-ment.
There is something foreveryone. It is a production of
the Natchitoches Parish fairboard, a non-profit associationof your friends and neighbors.
The fair midway, producedby Evans United Shows, is thelargest in West CentralLouisiana and includesnumerous rides for young andold and food concessions to sat-isfy everyone’s hunger andthirst.
The National Night Out inthe Natchez community willbe held on Tuesday, Oct. 6.There will be plenty of fun forall ages. There will be food,bingo, Jumping Jupiter, ringtoss, hula hoop and lots ofother activities. Everyone isencouraged to participate.Chief of Police GeraldJohnson is eager to have yoursupport.
Volunteers are needed tomake this event another suc-cess. He can be contacted at318-379-8700.
Thursday, October 1, 2015 THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES 5B
NATCHEZ NEWS
By Shelia
Johnson354-1644
PROVENCAL NEWS
ByNicole
Connell
472-8107
Monday, Sept. 28The Provencal Panthers
remain undefeated for the sea-son following their secondmatch-up against theLakeview Gators. In their lastmeeting, Provencal topped theGators 34-0.
Team captains were HunterMasters, Zach Vascocu andEvan Gandy. Provencal gotthe ball on the 20-yard line tostart the game. DustinVanMatre ran the ball to mid-field but the big run wascalled back on a penalty.Provencal was unable to con-vert a first down and thePanthers chose to punt.
Lakeview moved the ball allthe way down to the 10-yardline, but AJ Kirkendollgrabbed the big interceptionwith only 50 seconds left in thehalf. Kirkendoll ran upfieldbefore being brought down byLakeview.
Devin Sowell burst throughthe line with a 25- -yard runputting the ball at midfield.VanMatre made a quick runall the way down to the 5- -yard line before being broughtdown. With only 10 secondsleft, VanMatre pushed into theend-zone for the first score ofthe game. VanMatre alsoscored the extra point to bringthe fist half to an end.Provencal led 7-0 at the buzzer.
The Gators started the sec-ond half with the ball.
A stout Provencal defensestopped Lakeview on fourdowns. Two plays later wouldput the Panthers up by twoscores.
VanMatre first had a 25-yard run and followed up withsecond run of 30 yards intothe end zone for the score.Hunter Liner carried the ballfor the extra point to give thePanthers a 14-0 lead. The
Lakeview Gators tried againto move the ball down the fieldbut would end up punting tostart the fourth quarter.
The Panthers would not beable to move the ball duringthe final quarter of the gameand Lakeview would take overon downs each time.
The Gators would score ontheir final possession on a 50-yard pass with only 31 secondsleft. Lakeview would not beable to convert the extra pointand Provencal would take aknee in the victory formationto close out the game withanother win. Provencalimproved to 4-0 for the season.
Provencal CommunityDevelopers continue to pre-pare for the Provencal FallFest. Activities will kick offon Friday, Nov. 13 with gospel
singing and the crowd favoritelighting of the luminary bagsthat will line the walkingtrack.
This festival will celebratethe life of Red Scarbrough.Red will be remembered as afounding father of theCommunity DevelopmentOrganization in Provencaland he strived to make eachfestival better than the last.One goal Red set for boardmembers following last year’sfestival was to line the walk-ing track this year with mem-ory and honor luminary bags.Organizers plan to bring hisdesire to fruition. If anyone isinterested in purchasing aluminary bag in memory or inhonor of anyone can findorder forms at both stores inProvencal. Anyone wishing to
purchase a bag can do so atCJ’s Kwik Stop or ProvencalOne Stop.
Day-long events forSaturday kick off Saturdaymorning with a 5K Color Run.This year’s color run theme isColor the Village: Running forRed. Runners and walkerscan run a 5K filled withshades of red as we continueto celebrate the life of Red.
The Scarbrough family willhost the finish line celebra-tion and will congratulate fin-ishers as they cross the finishline. Participants have achance to win prizes andawards such as individualawards in several age groupsand other divisions to beannounced closer to race day.
Festivities will continuethroughout the day with the
parade, performances, artsand craft vendors, bingo andother family friendly events.Activities will continue to beannounced as the plans arefinalized. Anyone wishing topurchase luminary bags, par-ticipate in the 5K, have a floatin the parade or rent vendorspace can contact any boardmember. Also anyone wishing
to be a sponsor and featuredon Festival T-shirts and pro-vided advertisement through-out the festival can contactTammy Graves can be reachedat 318-663-9984 or NicoleConnell at 318-472-8107.Individual sponsorshipsrange from $25 to $100 and cor-porate sponsorships are alsoavailable.
Provencal Jr. High Cheerleaders took top prize at the Marthaville Good Ole Days FestivalParade. The girls were awarded first place in the junior high cheer category. From left areLauren Tibbett, Brianna Ballard, McKenna Rowe, Morgan Maley, Delores O’Bannon, LaylaWilliams, Emily Robertson and Aliyah Bayonne.
Coaches Myron Robinson and Dwayne Poe discuss game plans while players David Dumar,Nicholas Davis and Aiden Kay go through pregame warm-ups.
Devin Sowell, one of the Panthers leading wide receivers,brushes off two defenders during a Provencal win againstLakeview.
Miss Provencal Fall Fest Queen Taylor Trichel and TeenMiss Robeline Heritage Festival Queen Erin Powell repre-sented their titles at the Sabine Parish Fair. Both girls areProvencal natives and Natchitoches Central High School stu-dents. Taylor, left, is the daughter of Vince and DonnaTrichel and Erin, right, is the daughter of Kevin and KayceePowell all of Provencal.
Lexi turns 2; other have birthdays at Melrose
Monday, Sept. 28Happy birthday to those
celebrating in October.They are Cloteel
Christophe, AnthonyArceneaux, MaxineChristophe, FrancesMetoyer, Henry Metoyer,Cara Metoyer, Diane Moran,Billie Jones, Tina Manette,Judith Hightower, Brooke
Evans, Nolan Jones III, GailJones, Dale Gurney, LaritaMetoyer, Vickie Metoyer,Theresa Morgan, KristenMetoyer, Aurelia Roque,Henry Rachal III, RoxaneRoque, Stephen Llorens,Burton Burns, John LouisMetoyer, Mary GallionLaCour, Valeria Metoyer,Kenneth Metoyer Sr.,Marcus Delphin Gregio,Michael L. Davis, DonaldMoran, Nora Jones, LloydRachal, Peter Metoyer Jr.,Connie R. Steward, ShirleyChevalier, Kennedi Nelson,Anthony Llorens Sr.,Benjamin Richardson,Jaliyah LeCoure, JackieMonette, Tefanie Below, Aspecial happy birthday to
Myles and Jasper Metoyer.A Correction from last
week, the enrollment atC l o u t i e r v i l l eElementary/Jr. High is 312.
Lexi Sarpy celebrated hersecond birthday Saturday,Sept. 26 at the home of herAunt Doris. Lexi had a tra-ditional Hawaiian partywith a roasted pug that herfather, Keith, cooked withall the trimmings.
Family and friends gath-ered at 12:30 p.m. and theparty began. They playedgames, opened gifts and hadcake and ice cream.
The children had a greattime. Lexi is the grand-daughter of Simon andFrances Sarpy.
MELROSE NEWS
By Janet Jones
379-2691
Natchez meetings on calendar
Monday, Sept. 28The temperatures were
more comfortable Sunday.We’re forecasted for rainbeginning Sunday, lastingthrough Tuesday. The squir-rels are happy for MotherNature’s cool weather. Theleaves are beginning tochange to colors of red,orange and gold. Pine needlesare falling. Also, it’s autumn!
I prepared a meal with beeftips, a can of pampa mush-rooms, three flavors of bellpeppers, diced potatoes and amushroom gravy mix. It wasso delicious on a cool after-noon. I didn’t need to run theair conditioner the weather
was so pleasant. We had a beautiful Sunday
school lesson themed,“Remembering God’sFaithfulness.” Rev. DennisEvans delivered the messagethe second and fourth Sundayfor youth day at EGBC.
Happy birthday to B.C.Calhoun, Hardrick Rivers,Eric and Kalina Newton andJermal newton for the monthof September.
I liked the communitynews booklet about the NPSOdivision. It’s always a plea-sure to know that there are somany articles and youth ser-vices for our young genera-tion to get involved with. Iwould like to thank the NPSOdeputies, SWAT team anddetectives for a job well donein every aspect of servicingthe communities in theparish that call for their pro-tection of each individual cit-izen.
Charlie Greer is on the bal-lot #23 for commissioner ofthe Agriculture and Forestry
Office. He was born and grewup in North EvangelineParish in the small ruraltown of Pine Prairies. He’s anavid hunter and fisherman.
He is married to MarthaRussell Greer. They reside inNatchitoches Parish. Theyattend Good Hope BaptistChurch with their son,daughter and three grand-children. After his retirementin 2013, he was programdirector and forest enforce-ment chief. He is well versedin all aspects of the forestryand agriculture industries inthe state.
He worked for theLouisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries as awildlife enforcement agentfrom 1981-1983.
From 1983-1989 he waschief deputy and criminalinvestigator with theEvangeline Parish Sheriff ’sOffice. He attended the LSULaw Enforcement Institute.Support Greer for his candi-dacy.
SPANISH LAKE NEWS
By Gayla Banks
472-4479
Squirrels seem happy with Mother Nature’scool temperatures; beef tips hit the spot
Provencal Panthers stand at 4-0; Provencal Fall Fest will remember Red Scarbrough
Monday, Sept. 28What a time we had on
Sunday. The church waspacked as families and friendsfrom all around came to fel-lowship with us. A specialthanks to all our visitors fromClarence, Campti andNatchitoches areas and morewho took the time out to heara word from the Lord and ofcourse, enjoy a great meal ofribs, chicken, ham, desserts,drinks and all the side dishes.The food and fellowship wasgreat. The Holy Spirit was def-initely in the place as PastorTaylor taught and preached
our Sunday school lesson“Stand Firm” from the book ofActs 7. Do come back and youare always welcome.
The Northstar MissionaryBaptist Church will be inRevival the first week ofOctober. For more informa-tion call the church. BishopWilliam Roberson is pastor.
September is ending andFall has begun. Kids are look-ing forward to the next holi-day, which will be Halloween.Don’t forget National NightOut is Oct. 6. Make plans toattend. There will be a lot offun and activities along withgood information. If youwould like to help PamelaRivers, she would be glad tohave you.
Although I haven’t beenable to visit the Book Van, Istill check them out at theLibrary. Remember theNatchitoches Book Van con-tinues to come to our areasincluding Willa Point
Apartments every two weeks.The ladies are really nice andvery helpful. just tell them Isent you. If you don’t have alibrary card you can get one.Reading is fundamental, plusyou get to go places withoutleaving the comfort of yourhome.
Happy birthday wishes toall celebrating the month ofSeptember and many more.Our prayers to those who aresick and the shut-ins. Visitthose who can’t visit you evenif they’re in your neighbor-hood.
Vote! Don’t forget to goexercise your rights. Alwaysget an understanding of whatthe candidates stand for. Theballots are full of senators,representatives, sheriff candi-dates, parish council andmore. Do your homework andstand for something becausewhen you don’t, rememberyou’ll fall for anything.
POWHATAN NEWS
By JohnnieTaylor
352-4371
Don’t forget to vote in October and exercise rights
6B THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2015
Monday, Sept. 28The 2015 Robeline Heritage
Festival Grand Marshall isClyde Shoemaker. Clyde is alifelong resident of Robeline.Clyde is the eldest of sevenchildren, born Feb. 4, 1934, toLuther and Lizzie CarnlineShoemaker. Although Clydewas born deaf and mute, ithas never stopped him frombeing a hard worker or from
being active in his church andcommunity.
Clyde began his loggingcareer at a very early age. Atage 9, he worked for his UncleElias Daniels cutting timberwith a crosscut saw. By age 14,he was running a chainsaw.Once he mastered the chain-saw, no one could tune and filea saw like Clyde.
Since he could not hear,Clyde tuned based on thevibrations he felt in the saw.He continued to tune and filesaws for people for years afterhe retired.
Cade’s Timber Co. waswhere Clyde started his log-ging career. He then workedfor several local loggers, BillPowell, Watson Teer and Punk
Colston, before becoming along time employee for Jimand Frog Floyd at FloydLumber Co. One of hisfavorite logging stories toshare is cutting the timber toform Sibley Lake.
At an early age he fell inlove with the outdoors. Clydeloves hunting, fishing, andgardening. Though his healthhas slowed him down, Clydestill loves the outdoors.
Clyde is a quiet, gentle,humble man with a big smile.He loves his family, hisfriends, his church, and hisSavior, Jesus Christ. He is anactive member of HickoryGrove Congregational
Methodist Church inRobeline, where he served asan usher for many years.
The Robeline HeritageFestival is a special event forClyde. He has ridden in theRobeline Heritage Parade formany years with JerryLambert. This year, Clyde ishonored and excited to serveas grand marshal and is look-ing forward to seeing hismany friends.
The 2015 Robeline HeritageQueen, Chelsea Mitchell andher Teen Miss, Erin Powellhave been out and about pro-moting the festival that is Oct.2-3.
The girls proudly represent
while attending several func-tions. They have been to theZwolle Tamale Pageant,Provencal Fall Pageant,attended the MarthavilleGood Old Days and TheSabine Fair and Rodeo.
These girls have alreadydone a super job of represent-ing and are looking forward tocontinuing their travels theiryear of reign.
They would also like to
invite everyone out this week-end to the Robeline HeritageFestival. There will be gospelsinging by several talentedlocal performers on Fridaynight, followed by Saturdayevents, which include moremusic, a parade and fun filledactivities and food. Taking thestage Saturday night will beCody Cooke and The BayouOutlaws. The girls can’t waitto see everyone there.
2015 Robeline Heritage Festival Grand Marshal is ClydeShoemaker, in his younger years with his trophies.
ROBELINE NEWS
by KathrynE. Laurent(Lisa)471-
6894
Weekend will bring Robeline Heritage Festival; parade, live music, food and more for visitors
Cody Cooke and The Bayou Outlaws will take the stageSaturday night at 7 p.m. at the Robeline Heritage Festival.
The 2015 Robeline Queen is Chelsea Mitchell, left, and TeenMiss is Erin Powell.
Monday, Sept. 28This coming Sunday, Oct. 4,
Old Bethel Baptist Church willcelebrate 168 years with home-coming. Old Bethel was consti-tuted in 1847 and became amember of the SabineAssociation on Oct. 6, 1848.Actually Old Bethel was givenbirth in September, 1840 withRev. D.C. Conley. Since thattime Old Bethel has had 32 pas-tors with years of unknownpastors between 1847 through1855. At present we are with-out a pastor. Kevin Berry ispresently our moderator seek-ing supply pastors. But we dohave an active pulpitCommittee.
Bro. Lee Dickson, retiredcoordinator of missions andministries as of Oct. 1 willbring the message Oct. 4 atOld Bethel. There will be a fel-lowship at 9:30 a.m. The pro-gram will begin at 10 a.m.Special music will be broughtby Allison Berry, Kay (Boogie)Bedgood and Larry Smith.Lunch will be served immedi-ately following the service. Allformer members and the pub-lic are invited to attend thisservice.
Sunday at Old Bethel, Bro.Tony Moran preached. Hepreached on Genesis 1:1-5.How God created light; God isin control of everything. Heasked how bright is our lightshining? Are we letting otherssee our light by telling themabout Jesus. We are not to for-
get what Christians are sup-posed to do.
Robeline Heritage Festivalis this weekend, Oct. 2-3. OnFriday there will be free hotdogs for the children and ahayride. At 7 p.m. that nightwill be gospel music withWestside Praise Team and oth-ers. On Saturday, Oct. 3 the fes-tival will be open at 8:30 a.m.with food from the vendorsand crafts. Breakfast will beserved at 9 a.m. with Get-R-Done catering. There is be atalent show at 10:45 a.m. until 2p.m. If anyone is interested inperforming, contact BonnieFree at 318-471-8002. At 2 p.m.will be the Robeline HeritageFestival Parade. This year’sgrand marshall is ClydeShoemaker with co-grand mar-shals the class of 1965. Formore information contactBonnie Free at 318-471-8002 orKent Wall at 318-479-5180.
Natchitoches Associationprayer breakfast will be Oct. 1,hosted by Trinity BaptistChurch at 8 a.m.
Toledo Bend Baptist ResortMinistry will hold a VolunteerAppreciation Banquet at FirstBaptist Church in Many Oct. 3at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers areinvited to attend.
On Oct. 13 there will be anAdult Discipleship RoundtableDiscussion with Jeff Ingramat the Mission Office from11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. There isno cost for this event and lunchwill be provided. Contact theMission Office at 318-352-4090 ifyou plan to attend. This willaid with food preparation.
Last week at Clara Springsfourth Friday fish fry WestsideBaptist Church served 362 peo-ple. On Oct. 23 Old BethelBaptist Church will cook atClara Springs fourth Fridayfish fry. The Allen Family
from Branson, Mo., will be inconcert that night at ClaraSprings Worship Center.
Ashley Rambin performedwith Sondance Riders fromCornerstone Cowboy Churchin Logansport at the ManyFair Rodeo.
Last Wednesday evening onour way to prayer meeting atOld Bethel, Malcolm and Inoticed a man walking downthe gravel road and walkingbehind him were two dogs anda small deer. We stopped andtalked to him. I ask him wasthat his deer. He said that it isillegal to own a deer, that dur-
ing the flood this year that thedeer appeared at his house,along with the water moc-casins. That the deer stayedaround his house, slept on car-port with his dogs and ate dogfood with his dogs. He thinksthat the deer thinks he is adog.
Some other deer came upto his house and he thoughtthat the deer would followthem off but he didn’t. I askedhim could I take a picture ofhim with the deer. He said thatI could take a picture with thedeer. But I told him that Iwould just take a picture of
him and the deer. He agreed. Iforgot to get his name, but onour way back from churchthey were still walking on theroad. I ask him his name. Heis Lonnie Leggett. I asked himif could put his picture in thenewspaper. He was uncertain,but agreed, when I told him Iwould make sure to say that hedid not own the deer.
OLD BETHEL NEWS
By Liz Durr
352-8898
Lonnie Leggett says this deer thinks he is a dog. The deerwent up to his house during the flooding. Leggett says thedeer is not a pet.
Brother Tony Moranpreached at Old BethelSunday.
This is the Old Bethel Church in 1952.
This is the Old Bethel Church today.
Ashley Rambin performedwith Sondance Riders fromCornerstone Cowboy Churchin Logansport at the ManyFair Rodeo.
Old Bethel Church will observe 168th year at homecoming; writer discovers unusual sight
Josh Axsom and MasonTroquille with NatchitochesTactical held an NRA BasicPistol Course at BellwoodBaptist Church last Saturday.Those attending the classwere Bro. Roger, Connie, andBrittany Matkin, Marvin,Tammy, and Matthew Wyatt,Robin Welling, Pam Cook,
Cady White, Bruce and PeggyHernandez, and Raymond andKathy Slaughter.
The class was held in thefellowship hall of the churchvia DVD as Josh and Masoninstructed on proper use, careand safety of pistols and theirrole in self defense and pro-tection.
The class was then given atest that covered all the mater-ial they had covered and thenthey went out back where tar-gets had been set up to be test-ed on shooting skills.
They were able to shoot
with semi -automatics andrevolvers while beinginstructed in safety, stance,and accuracy. Everyonepassed the test without shoot-ing anyone.
Matthew Wyatt won a wal-let made from kydex for scor-ing the highest. Each classmember was fingerprintedand given a packet of forms tofill out and sign.
Doug Masters notarizedaffidavits that went into thepackets along with the finger-print cards to be mailed toBaton Rouge.
That’s what was reallygreat about having Josh andMason instruct this course.Josh did fingerprinting andthey were able to have every-thing available for the class soeach person could have theirpackets ready to put in themail. Josh and Mason did anawesome job instructing andwere able to answer any andall questions asked. TheBellwood group highly recom-mends these two if anyone isinterested in taking thiscourse.
The Natchitoches Silver
Spur Rodeo will be thisSaturday, Oct. 3 beginning at 3p.m. Books will open at 2 p.m.Dress code is enforced.
They will be taking ordersfor NSSRC hoodies which are$35-$40 (depending on size).This is the only time they areoffering to pre-order hoodiesand they must be paid forbefore the orders are placed.The hoodies will be black withgray/silver writing. Theorder forms will be in theannouncer’s booth at theshow. Practice night will bethis Friday from 6-9 p.m. The
cost is $5 per horse.Happy birthday wishes go
out to Mary Masters on Oct. 3,D.A. Stanley on Oct. 9, TrinityWyatt Oct. 10, Connie MatkinOct. 12 and Lauren CheatwoodOct. 19. We are rememberingBilly Cook who our communi-ty lost this past week. Hiswould have been Oct. 10. Ourthoughts and prayers go out tohis wife Charlotte and chil-dren, Melissa, Jerald andJason, along with all thegrandchildren and his extend-ed family.
BELLWOOD NEWS
By Shirley O.Rachal
472-9175
Church members learn proper procedure for shooting guns for self-defense
See Photos Page 7B
Thursday, October 1, 2015 THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES 7B
Monday, Sept. 28The Lakeview High School
Carnival will be held Oct. 9-12.Different activities are sched-uled for the event. All proceedswill go to the athletic depart-ment. Come out, have some funand meet the students and
teachers.My daughter Toni and her
friend were very busy over aweek ago now, making birth-day cupcakes. There were sev-eral in their crew with birth-days including Toni andMelissa. They thought cup-cakes would be better thanmaking cakes.
A fire just off Hwy. 153 inAshland burned 27 acres anddisplaced several families.Officials believe a burning cig-arette started it. It was some ofthe same area that burned outof control for days a few yearsago.
A service to honor the life of
Eddie Sullivan in Goldonnawas held Sept. 19. He was a res-ident of Natchitoches for sev-eral years. He was a victim ofcancer.
My dear and long-timefriend Joan Hartsell also trav-eled that journey last week.She, her husband Bob anddaughter Pam and her hus-band Charlie Williams, bowledin the Thank God it’s FridayLeague at Country Lanes for 25years. She is a wonderfulfriend and Christian lady.
Ernest Self lost his sisterHazel Solwaskie this weekalso. They all grew up inCreston.
I know most who have livedin this area for some time. Iremember the Percy Brossettfamily as he was our gamewarden. Three of his girls stilllive here, Doris Hardee,Barbara Waddle and DorothyWright. Only a short time agotheir baby sister Judy passedaway and this past week theirbrother Don passed away inWinsboro, Texas. These fami-lies are in our hearts andprayers.
We heard a wonderful ser-mon this morning. I’m sure ittouched the hearts of manywho heard.
State missions week is com-
ing up. I’m not sure what ourgoal is this year or how muchwe collected today. UnitedBaptist W.M.U. will meet thisWednesday.
Special prayers are request-ed for J.H. Weaver, CalvinGuin, Mike Clanton, KimElliott, Ren Todtenbier, DoyleAlldredge and myself. My sis-ter Mildred will often havefever every day. I do not knowwhy.
I hear Fred Sullivan is get-ting ready to make his missiontrip, I believe back to Africa.
Super Stars are back atUnited Baptist. Pre-K throughsixth graders can attend
Wednesday nights from 6-7p.m.
We will take up a love offer-ing for Paul Wright Sunday,Oct. 4. He was in an accidentand will not be able to returnto work for several months.
United of Campti will holdits annual Poor Man’s Mealafter a morning service Oct. 11in support of World HungerDay. Donations only.
The Fall Festival will beheld Saturday, Oct. 24. Don’tforget about Smokin’ on theRed in Campti is the followingweekend. I sure hope the nexttwo weeks are better thanthese last two.
CAMPTI NEWS
ByMarie Walker
476-2231
Monday, Sept. 28Make a note to attend the
Lambert Town Homecoming
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. Therewill be a short devotional fol-lowed by a business meeting,election of officers andsinging. Afterward there willbe dinner on the grounds. Besure to bring your favoritedish.
As in every cemetery in ourarea, this cemetery reliesupon the donations from fami-ly members of those buried atLambert Town. Even as dry asit has been, the up-keep is
costly. If you will not be able to
attend, mail your donation into: Lambert Town CemeteryMaintenance Board, Attn:Beverly Carnline, 167 SandraStreet, Natchitoches,LA 71457.
This weekend it will beRobeline’s turn to light upwith the Robeline HeritageFestival. Friday night will begospel music and Saturdaynight it will be nothing but
country music. Cody Cookeand the Bayou Outlaws willtake the stage at 7 p.m.
Vendors will be everywhereand the parade will be onethat you will not want tomiss. Be sure you come outand be ready to have a goodtime.
Next weekend the ZwolleTamale Festival will kick offand it is another all weekendevent. Fall is in the air and allkinds of activities will take
place.Basketball season will start
back up at MarthavilleSchool. I hope to get picturesof the team and cheerleaders.The Marthaville pep squadsure did make a showing atour festival. They got thirdplace for best overall and bestpep squad. It sure does givethem some bragging rights.
Marthaville Good Ole DaysFestival is over. This weekwe’ll finish up and the pic-
tures can prove that, from allthe fun and how the hard workpaid off. From the students onup to the adults, it was a funtime.
Cooler temps are in storefor us and the chance of rainis just about out of the ques-tion. Walmart has Christmasitems out and we are now inour last three months of theyear. As always, have a goodweek and call me with yournews.
Lambert Town homecoming is Sunday, Marthaville players getting ready for basketball season
Winning Best Pep Squad, a trophy and $50 was theMarthaville Pep Squad. This group also came in at thirdplace in the Best Overall, winning another trophy and$100. Melinda Powell has been over the Pep Squad for over10 years and all of that has really paid off. Riding in thisyear’s float were Nevaeh Spears, Khloe Willis, AlannaChism, Georgia Davis, Kellyn Mitchell, Weslyn Pavell, AnnaRawls, Jaylea Brister, Emery Dyess, Ava Greer, Isobela Soto,Bella Clark, Bailey Posey, Riley Hagle, Kameryn Brigman,Lyvia Hayden, Jessica Alvizo, Maggie Jordan, Jenna Scott,Madalynn Brister, Addison Greer, Kimee Moak, AvannaScaife, Chassidy Pavell, Harlie Willis, Kyra Cruise, SabrinaJames, Kyler Pearson, Ford, Izzy Friday, MadelineMitchell, Kaitlyn Bolton, Marissa Greer, Abby Rodriquez,Anna McClung and Raven Johnson.
Best Antique Car went to Arden Settle for his 1955 Chevrolet.
Second place for the Best Miscellaneous Float and a $50check went to the Class of 1965. They had a blast throwingcups and beads and playing that good old 1950 and 1960music.
The Marthaville Gators Baseball Team won the first placetrophy for the Best Miscellaneous Float and $100. Riding inthe parade were Gayson Jordan, Aubrey Allen, Talan Durr,Laden Rawls, Case Singletary, Conner Kay, BrendenGreifzu, Colby Broadway, Bryton Savell, Benji Kilgore,Coaches Phillip Strahan and David Savell. Special thanks goout to Benny Kilgore for driving and using his 1950 JohnDeer Tractor.
The Class of 1965 on front row from left are Ray Irvin,Charles Tatum, Jimmy Ingram, Gloria Barton Withers,Isadore Davis and Linda Cotton McArthur. On middle roware David Moore, Steve Roe, John Withers, ShirleyMiddleton Hennigan and Carolyn Cox Borchert. On backrow are Gary Killen, Charles Larkin (not mentioned lastweek), Delbert Thompson and Jimmy Barnhill.
Marthaville Good Ole Days Festival Parade Committeemembers from left are Mitzi Roe, Sonja Parks, Karen Rawls,Jamie Carnline and Jenny Crump.
Best Over All went to the Natchitoches CentralMaroonline. On front row from left are Rya Jones, CarliRaupp, Morgan Neugent, Moesha Frazier and Kaia Collins.On back row are Mackenzie Morgan, Carmen Waskom,Darah Solomon, Caitlin Hassan, Azaria Revels, La’DiamondBurrell and LaKendria Remo.
Congrats to the final four dogs and handlers from lastSaturday night coon hunt at Rebel Park. Winners from leftare first place Burt Stephens and T-Boss high scoring dog;third place Van Pearce and Deuce; second place RayChestang and Blue Gail; and fourth place Randy Guantt andTug.
Best Antique Truck went to Shane Mitchell with his 1951Chevrolet Pickup.
MARTHAVILLE NEWS
By DonnaDyson-Horn472-6396
Lakeview carnival will run for 4 days; proceeds go to athletic department; prayers sought
Josh Axsom watches as Mason Troquille and Bro. RogerMatkin shoot
Brittany Matkin and BruceHernandez take aim.
Josh Axsom and Mason Troquille with Natchitoches Tacticalheld an NRA Basic Pistol Course at Bellwood BaptistChurch.
Mathew Wyatt scored thehighest in shooting.
DEADLINE NOTICEAll persons or organizationsplacing legal advertisements,notices, minutes, etc., are here-by notified that deadlines forgetting the material to theNatchitoches Times for publi-cation are as follows: for theTHURSDAY paper the noticemust be in the Times officeBEFORE 4:00 p.m. Monday,and for the WEEK-ENDpaper, the material must be inthe Times office BEFORE4:00 P.M. on Wednesday.
PUBLIC NOTICES FOR10-1-15
Natchitoches RegionalMedical Center
Public Silent AuctionFriday October 16th, 2015
Natchitoches RegionalMedical Center will be havinga Public Silent Auction atNRMC storage facility locatedon Scarborough Street inNatchitoches. (One block offof Scarborough and East FifthStreet). The gate will beopened at 8:00 am and biddingcan be done anytime between8:00 am and 10:00 am.Awarding of the winning bidswill begin at 10:30 am. This isa CASH and CARRY SilentAuction, all items will be paidfor in full and taken by no laterthan 5:00 pm.
Sample of items included inthe Auction:• Various ComputerEquipment and Supplies• 2008 C-4500 Ambulance • 2002 F450 Ambulance • 1996 Ford E350 Van w/wheel chair lift• Construction Materials-Electrical, Flooring, etc.• Office FurnitureIf you have any questionsplease contact Russell Coffeyat 318-214-4444.#466-15 9/19 thru 10/15***
Notice of Public Sale
Pursuant to Chapter 9:4759,the abandoned goods storedunder the listed names atManning Mini Storage, will besold to satisfy a landlord’s lien.Sales will begin at 9:00am onOctober 10, 2015 at ManningMini Storage, 1516 KeyserAve, Natchitoches, LA.Goods will be sold for cash tothe highest bidder and Sellerreserves the right to refuse anybid and or withdraw any itemor items from the sale.
1-16 Erica Joe – furniture &clothes1-35 Spence Payton – speak-ers, clothes & furniture2-007 Wayne Brian – washer,dryer & furniture2-033 Franklin Powell –tools, AC & chairs2-120 Shannon Possoit –rocker, toys & boxes2-129 Demetric Walker –washer, dryer, stove & AC2-088 Deshanna Sykes –washer, dryer & furniture2-050 Audie Trichel – tires,bags & boxes2-246 Southern Janitorial –floor buffer2-080 Timothy Helaire –table, chairs & fishing equip-ment 2-145 Devonia Patton – sofa,TV & entertainment center2-264 Yolanda Green –weights/bench, luggage &chairs2-255 Laura Dartez – ladder,TV & PC monitor2-081 Ella Byrd – bar stools,toys & entertainment center2-014 Jordan Bennett – furni-ture & vacuum3-195 Patricia Edwards – fur-niture3-043 Jessica Lenard – boxes& furniture3-063 Julie Taylor – automo-bile (Mustang)3-028 Denise Poleman – fur-niture & boxes3-082 Kayla Gay – furniture,lamps & baby items3-155 Candace Fairley – fur-niture3-135 Sheena Logan – exer-cise equip. & kids bikes3-197 Jennifer Carroll – fur-niture, freezer & tires3-203 Courtney Wilson – TV& bikes3-188 Christine Turner –foosball table, baby bed &totes3-149 Morgan Long –antiques for indoor & outdoor,helium tank & floral shopitems3-107 Mary Monette – fire-place tools & furniture3-228 Mary Monette – elec-tronics & furniture3-232 Rumeall Morris – babybed & toys3-134 Melissa Russell – fur-niture, TV & boxes3-161 Robert Stringer – fur-niture, speakers & microwave3-089 Amber Peek – freezer& furniture3-053 Regina Thomas – fur-niture & lamps3-026 Dezmun Payne – wed-ding items & furniture3-054 Brittany Edwards –furniture & toys3-091 Kendrick Brightman –
Sealed bids will be receivedfor Northwestern StateUniversity by the NSUPurchasing Office, Room 104,St. Denis Hall, 200 Sam SibleyDrive, Northwestern StateUniversity, Natchitoches,Louisiana 71497 until 2:00pm, Thursday, October 22,2015.
SEALED BID #7517 –Renovations to StudentUnion Pedestrian Bridge
Specifications may beobtained by e-mailing yourcompany name and address [email protected] andrequesting a bid package. Bidswill not be accepted after hourand date specified and will bepublicly opened at the hourspecified in the BusinessAffairs - Purchasing Section,St. Denis Hall, NorthwesternState University, Natchitoches,Louisiana. The right isreserved to reject any and allbids and to waive any infor-malities.
Evidence of authority to sub-mit the bid shall be required inaccordance with R.S.38:2212(a)(1)(c) and/or R.S.39:1594(C)(2)(d).
DALE MARTINDIRECTOR OF PURCHAS-INGCARL JONESVICE PRESIDENT OF BUSI-NESS AFFAIRS & CON-TROLLERNORTHWESTERN STATEUNIVERSITYAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITYUNIVERSITY#477-15 9/24 & 10/1, 8***
PUBLIC NOTICE
Hopeville Partners LP isapplying for 9% Tax Creditfrom Louisiana HousingCorporation to rehabilitate anApartment Complex HopevilleApartments located at 312 2ndStreet Natchitoches Louisianaaka Summer Tree Apartments.The rehabilitated apartmentwill comprise of unit mix 12Efficiencies and 28 1 bedroomthe development will compriseof a community facility andwill provide computer, andfinancial training, educationlinkages security services , andsupportive services to targetedgroups. Occupancy will bepersons at or below 60% medi-an income. DevelopmentTotal Cost $4,500,000.00Federal Housing Tax Credit;$3,700,000.00. Permanentloan $600,000.00, TCAP$160,000.00.#479-15 9/24, 26 & 10/1***
NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING
Notice is hereby given that theCity of Natchitoches Planningand Zoning Commission willmeet at the Natchitoches ArtsCenter, 716 Second StreetNatchitoches, Louisiana, onTuesday, October 6, 2015 at5:30 p.m. All interested per-sons are invited to attend tooffer comments, if any, to thefollowing applications:
Applicant: ShirleyMacLauren
For a variance at the followinglocation:
East Side 5th Street HavingFront Of 105 Feet By 82 Feet,North By Martin ParkSubdivision, East And SouthBy Pierson (627 E. 5th St.)
Variance requested: varianceof eight (8) feet of the required25 foot rear yard setback toconstruct a porch addition.
Applicant: Page, Etc. c/oBrad Ferguson Real Estate
For a variance at the followinglocation: Lot 105 Feet FrontOn E Side Jefferson St., N ByJones, S By Taylor (123Jefferson St.)
Variance requested: Varianceof ten (10) feet of the required25 foot front yard setback
Reason: To construct twoapartment buildings (fourdwelling units)
Applicant: SeamanEnterprises, LLC
To rezone the following: LotHaving A Front Of 111.3 FeetOn West Side Of Mill StreetBeing Lot B On Plat InConveyance Book 314, Page307. (324 Rapides Dr. - TheFilling Station Retail LiquorStore)
From: B-3 to an additionalzoning of B-A
Reason: To acquire a Class Aliquor license (consumption onpremise) to sell beverages ofhigh & low alcoholic content
The Housing Authority of theCity of Natchitoches is havinga Surplus Sale on refrigerators,stoves, one (1) vehicle andoffice equipment. Bid Sheetscan be picked up at the mainoffice at 536 Culbertson Lane,and sale items can be reviewedat the Housing AuthorityWarehouse at 513 CulbertsonLane between 8:30 A.M.- 12Noon & 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M.,Monday-Thursday beginningSeptember 24, 2015. Biddersare advised to check each itemto be bid on, as many are inop-erable. All bid items are sold asis. There are NO WAR-RANTIES OR GUARAN-TEES. The HousingAuthority has the right toreject any and all bids. Bidsmust be submitted in a sealedenvelope marked SurplusSale 2015, no later thanFriday, October 9, 2015 at3:00 PM. Bids will be openedMonday, October 12, 2015 at9:00 A.M. Successful biddersmust remove bid items no laterthan 5 days after the sale.
Notice is hereby give pursuantto Article 2, Section 2-10 (3) ofthe Natchitoches Parish HomeRule Charter that a publichearing of the NatchitochesParish Council inNatchitoches, Louisiana willbe held at its regular meetingplace in Room 211 of theNatchitoches ParishCourthouse, located at 200Church Street, Natchitoches,Louisiana on Monday,October 19, 2015 at 5:30p.m. to adopt the followingordinances:
A. Council considerOrdinance #10-2015 Budgetfor the fiscal year beginningJanuary 1, 2016 and endingDecember 31, 2016 and mak-ing appropriations for eachDepartment, Project, andAccount.
B. Council considerOrdinance #11-2015Authorizing the sale of ParishProperty (Assessor Parcel8011015900) to the City ofNatchitoches to serve as afuture recreation site.
C. Council considerOrdinance #12-2015 authoriz-ing an IntergovernmentalAgreement between the Parishof Natchitoches and the Cityof Natchitoches forReplacement of DefectiveElectrical Service Equipment to the Parish Courthouse.
D. Council considerOrdinance #13-2015Authorizing the ParishPresident to enter into anagreement with the City ofNatchitoches, the NatchitochesParish Sheriff’s Office and theOffice of the NatchitochesParish District Attorney inconnection with the funding ofa response vehicle and operat-ing expenses for the use of theNatchitoches Parish Coroner.
E. Council considerOrdinance #14-2015Authorizing the ParishPresident to enter into aCooperative EndeavorAgreement with Campti Fieldof Dreams, in connection withthe use of three (3)parcels ofParish property by CamptiField of Dreams in its agri-business operations subject tothe receipt of evidence of cleartitle to all three (3) parcels andapproval of the Parish attor-ney.#484-15 9/26 & 10/1, 8, 15***
The following Ordinance wasIntroduced by Mr. Stamey andSeconded by Mr. Nielsen asfollows, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 047 OF2015
AN ORDINANCE REVOK-ING THE DEDICATION OF
A UTILITY EASEMENTSASSOCIATED WITH A POR-TION OF THE FORMERRIGHT OF WAY OF KEE-GAN DRIVE BEING THESOUTHERN PORTION OFKEEGAN DRIVE LYINGBETWEEN LOTS 1THROUGH 8, BLOCK “C”AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 8,BLOCK “B”, OF KEEGAN’SEAST NATCHITOCHESSUBDIVISION, DECLAR-ING THAT SAID UTILITYEASEMENT ASSOCIATEDWITH THE PORTION OFTHE FORMER RIGHT OFWAY OF KEEGAN DRIVESTREET ARE ABAN-DONED AND THE UTILITYEASEMENT IS REVOKEDAND RELEASED, ANDPROVIDING FOR ANEFFECTIVE DATE OF THEORDINANCE, AND SAV-INGS CLAUSE
WHEREAS, by OrdinanceNo. 84 of 2004, the City ofNatchitoches did abandon aportion of Keegan Drive, saidportion of Keegan Drive beingmore particularly described asfollow, to-wit:
A 0.551 acre tract and streetright of way in the City ofNatchitoches, Louisiana,described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwestcorner of Lot 1 of Block “C”of Keegan’s East NatchitochesSubdivision, as shown on aplat by Gaiennie Hyams datedApril 1, 1946, thence go east-erly along a line common tothe Southern lines of Lots 1through 8 of Block “C” of saidsubdivision and the Northernright of way line of KeeganDrive a distance of 600 feet tothe Southeast corner of Lot 8of Block “C” of said subdivi-sion; thence go southerly a dis-tance of 40 feet to theNortheast corner of Lot 8 ofBlock “B” of Keegan’s EastNatchitoches Subdivision;thence go westerly along a linecommon to the Northern linesof Lots 8 through 1 of Block“B” of said subdivision, andthe Southern right of way lineof Keegan Drive a distance of600 feet to the Eastern right ofway line of HighwayBoulevard; thence go norther-ly along the Eastern right ofway line of HighwayBoulevard a distance of 40 feetto the point of beginning of a0.551 acre tract and street rightof way, being more fullyshown on a plat of surveydated May 20, 2004, preparedby N & A, Inc., land surveyors.
WHEREAS FURTHER,while the City revoked thededication of a portion ofKeegan Drive, as describedabove, it retained a permanenteasement over the abovedescribed portion of KeeganDrive for all public utility pur-poses; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,since the time of the passage ofOrdinance No. 84 of 2004 andthe revocation of the abovedescribed portion of the rightof way of Keegan Drive, mul-tiple structures have been con-structed which lie partiallywithin the area retained by theCity of Natchitoches for a util-ity easement; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City of Natchitoches hasreceived a request from theowner of one of the abovestructures to release the utilityeasement so as to remove theencumbrance on their proper-ty; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the Director of Utilities, BryanWimberly, has reviewed thematter and has determined thatall of the utilities that werelocated within the abovedescribed utility easementhave been relocated and thatthe utility easement is nolonger needed for any publicpurpose; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City Council is of the opin-ion that the utility easementwill not be needed for any pub-lic purposes in the foreseeablefuture, and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City Council is of the opin-ion that the above describedutility easement should bereleased and abandoned;
NOW THEREFORE BEIT ORDAINED by the CityCouncil of the City ofNatchitoches, Louisiana, inlegal session convened as fol-lows:
SECTION I: That the util-ity easement reserved inOrdinance No. 84 of 2004,being that utility easementlying within that portion of theformer right of way of KeeganDrive described as follows:
A 0.551 acre tract and streetright of way in the City ofNatchitoches, Louisiana,described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwestcorner of Lot 1 of Block “C”of Keegan’s East NatchitochesSubdivision, as shown on aplat by Gaiennie Hyams datedApril 1, 1946, thence go east-erly along a line common tothe Southern lines of Lots 1through 8 of Block “C” of saidsubdivision and the Northern
right of way line of KeeganDrive a distance of 600 feet tothe Southeast corner of Lot 8of Block “C” of said subdivi-sion; thence go southerly a dis-tance of 40 feet to theNortheast corner of Lot 8 ofBlock “B” of Keegan’s EastNatchitoches Subdivision;thence go westerly along a linecommon to the Northern linesof Lots 8 through 1 of Block“B” of said subdivision, andthe Southern right of way lineof Keegan Drive a distance of600 feet to the Eastern right ofway line of HighwayBoulevard; thence go norther-ly along the Eastern right ofway line of HighwayBoulevard a distance of 40 feetto the point of beginning of a0.551 acre tract and street rightof way, being more fullyshown on a plat of surveydated May 20, 2004, preparedby N & A, Inc., land surveyors.
is hereby declared to bereleased and abandoned andno longer needed for publicpurposes whatsoever.
SECTION II: That portionof the former right of way ofKeegan Drive, abovedescribed, is hereby declaredto be released and abandonedand insofar as same may havebeen dedicated or reserved as autility easement, said dedica-tion is hereby declaredrevoked.
SECTION III: It is under-stood that this release, aban-donment and revocationapplies only to the portion ofthe former right of way ofKeegan Drive abovedescribed.
SECTION IV: That a copyof this Ordinance be recordedin the Conveyance Records ofNatchitoches Parish,Louisiana.
SECTION V: That theClerk of Court for the Parish ofNatchitoches, Louisiana, ishereby instructed and request-ed to mark Ordinance No. 84of 2004, recorded atConveyance Book 588 page526 for identification with thisinstrument.
SECTION VI: That allother ordinances or parts ofordinances in conflict are here-by revoked.
SECTION VII: THISORDINANCE shall takeeffect after publication inaccordance with law.
SECTION VIII: That if anyportion of this Ordinance isdeclared to be invalid orunconstitutional in any man-ner, the invalidity shall be lim-ited to that particular section orprovision and shall not effectthe remaining portions of theOrdinance which shall remainvalid and enforceable, it beingthe intention of the CityCouncil that each separate pro-vision shall be deemed inde-pendent of all other provisionherein.
THIS ORDINANCE wasintroduced on September 14,2015 and published in theNatchitoches Times onSeptember 19, 2015.
The above Ordinance hav-ing been duly advertised inaccordance with law and pub-lic hearing had on same, wasput to a vote by the Mayor andthe vote was recorded as fol-lows:
AYES: P a y n e ,Nielsen, Mims, Stamey,Morrow
NAYS: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneTHEREUPON, Mayor Lee
Posey declared the Ordinancepassed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0Nays this 28th day ofSeptember, 2015.
LEE POSEY, MAYORDON MIMS,
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Delivered to the Mayor on the29th day of September, 2015 at10:00 A.M.
The following Ordinance wasIntroduced by Mr. Mims andSeconded by Mr. Payne as fol-lows, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 048 OF2015
AN ORDINANCE APPROV-ING AND AUTHORIZINGTHE EXECUTION OF ANINTERAGENCY AGREE-MENT OR COOPERATIVEENDEAVOR AGREEMENTWITH LOUISIANADEPARTMENT OFWILDLIFE AND FISHERIESTO PROVIDE FOR ANEXCHANGE OF SERVICESFOR USE OF SURPLUSPROPERTY, AND FURTHERAUTHORIZING THEMAYOR TO EXECUTESAME.
WHEREAS, the LouisianaDepartment of Wildlife andFisheries (hereinafter some-times referred to as “State”)has relocated the InlandFisheries District 10 office tothe United States Fish andWildlife Service National FishHatchery (sometimes here-inafter “Hatchery”) which islocated in Natchitoches,Louisiana; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the Inland Fisheries District 10(sometimes hereinafter“District”) is charged withmonitoring and controllingaquatic nuisance vegetation inpublic waters in four parishes,namely: DeSoto, Red River,Sabine and Natchitoches; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the District is in need of cov-ered and secure storage spaceto store boats, trucks, herbi-cides and other equipment andmaterial, and there is inade-quate storage space at theHatchery; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the equipment, herbicides andmaterial are all used by theDistrict to fulfill its activitiesin monitoring and controllingaquatic nuisance vegetation,which activities are beneficialto the City of Natchitoches(Sometimes hereinafter“City”), as theses activitieshelp maintain water bodieslocated within the City; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the State has agreed that it willmeet annually to prioritize andcoordinate its activities to meetthe concerns of the Cityregarding vegetation in waterbodies within the City; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City of Natchitoches(sometimes hereinafter “City”)is the owner of certain proper-ty located on Rapides Drive(also known as Mill Street), onwhich said property are locat-ed several warehouses; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the State and the City haveidentified a portion of a build-ing that would be suitable forthe needs of the State, whichsaid area is shown on theattached aerial photograph inblack cross hatch, which saidarea is not currently being usedfor any public purpose; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City acknowledges theimportant services provided bythe State and District andspecifically acknowledges thatthe District is providing ser-vices that the City could noteasily duplicate, and whichservices provides for the safe-ty, health and welfare of thecitizens of the City; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,acknowledging the servicesprovided by the District andthe agreement of the State tomeet with representatives ofthe City to prioritize and coor-dinate program activities of theDistrict, the City agrees to pro-vide the area shown on theattachment to be used as a stor-age area by the State andDistrict (sometimes here-inafter “Storage Area”); and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City and the State havenegotiated An InteragencyAgreement or CooperativeEndeavor Agreement underwhich the Storage Area will bemade available for the exclu-sive use of the State for a termof five years, for the consider-ation for which are the servicesprovided by the State andDistrict to the citizens of theCity; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City use of the StorageArea by the State may termi-nated by either party upon pro-viding written notice to theother party 60 days prior to thetermination; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City will provide primaryelectrical service to weatherhead, and the State will beresponsible for all utility
billing and will further beresponsible for any necessaryimprovements, includinginstallation of meter base,weather head, breaker paneland branch distribution; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the State agrees to provide forthe management, operationand supervision of the StorageArea, with the State paying forthe maintenance and upkeep ofthe Storage Area; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,under the general law and theHome Rule Charter of theCity of Natchitoches, the Cityhas the right, power, andauthority to promote, protect,and preserve the general wel-fare, safety, health, peace andgood order of the City ; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City Council of the City ofNatchitoches believes that theaquatic vegetation control pro-vided by the State through theDistrict to the citizens of theCity are of equal or greatervalue than the value of the useof the Storage Area providedto the State; and
WHEREAS FURTHER,the City Council of the City ofNatchitoches has reviewed theproposed InteragencyAgreement or CooperativeEndeavor Agreement, which isattached hereto, and approvessame: and
NOW THEREFORE be itordained by the City Councilof the City of Natchitoches,Louisiana, that the Mayor ishereby authorized to executethe Interagency Agreement orCooperative Agreementbetween the City ofNatchitoches and theLouisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries.
THIS ORDINANCE wasintroduced on September 14,2015 and published in theNatchitoches Times onSeptember 19, 2015.
The above Ordinance hav-ing been duly advertised inaccordance with law and pub-lic hearing had on same, wasput to a vote by the Mayor andthe vote was recorded as fol-lows:
AYES: P a y n e ,Nielsen, Mims, Stamey,Morrow
NAYS: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneTHEREUPON, Mayor Lee
Posey declared the Ordinancepassed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0Nays this 28th day ofSeptember, 2015.
LEE POSEY, MAYORDON MIMS,
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Delivered to the Mayor on the29th day of September, 2015 at10:00 A.M.
The following Ordinance wasintroduced by Mr. Nielsen atthe Natchitoches City Council
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meeting held on September28, 2015 as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 049 OF2015
AN ORDINANCE AUTHO-RIZING THE MAYOR OFTHE CITYOF NATCHI-TOCHES TO AWARD THEBID FOR LIQUID CHLO-RINE FOR THE WATERTREATMENT PLANT
(BID NO. 0573)
WHEREAS, ResolutionNo. 072 of 2015 was passedby the Natchitoches CityCouncil on August 24, 2015authorizing the Mayor toadvertise and open bids forliquid chlorine for the WaterTreatment Plant, Bid No.0573; and
WHEREAS, this bid wasadvertised in the NatchitochesTimes on August 29,September 5, and September12, 2015 in accordance withlaw; and
WHEREAS, one bid pro-posal was received and openedas follows:
WHEREAS, on September22, 2015, the appointed com-mittee members, Pat Jones,Director of Finance; Edd Lee,Director of Purchasing; BryanWimberly, Director ofUtilities, Councilman DonMims, reviewed the bidreceived; and
WHEREAS, the aboveappointed committee mem-bers were unanimous in itsdecision to award the bid tothe only bid received,Brenntag Southwest, Inc., ofHouston, TX in the amount of$644.00 per ton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT ORDAINED that theHonorable Lee Posey, Mayor,is hereby authorized, empow-ered and directed to sign anyand all documents necessaryfor acceptance of this bid.#493-15 10/1***
Cane River WaterwayCommission Minutes
August 18, 2015
There was a regular meet-ing of the Cane RiverWaterway Commission held at6:00 p.m., on August 18, 2015,at 244 Cedar Bend, Natchez,Louisiana.
The meeting was called toorder and roll was called, thefollowing members being pre-sent: Gerald Longlois,Margaret Vienne, VanWiggins, Chad Methvin, andex-officio C.D. Brazzel.
Also present were PatrolPerson Betty Fuller and GlynnFuller, and attorney, TommyMurchison.
Guest of the Commissionwere Randy Denmon-DenmonEngineering, Father Ray,Bryant Collins, Mayor LeePosey, Larry Page, WillieMetoyer, John Salter, PhillipRogers-Corp of Engineers.
Mayor Lee Poseyaddressed the commissionabout the DowntownRiverbank BathroomFacilities Project. After dis-cussion the commissionexpress interest, as it would bea positive for boaters. Theyfurther tabled funding contri-bution pending total projectcost.
US Army Corps ofEngineer Phillip Rogersaddressed the commissionabout the St. AugustineChurch Erosion Projectrequesting letter of projectintent and possible contribu-tion. After much discussionthe commission tabled pend-ing legal review. Upon motionby Mr. Methvin, seconded byMr. Wiggins, and unanimousvote the Commission called aspecial meeting on September1, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at 244Cedar Bend, Natchez, La.71456 with the only agendaitem to be St. AugustineChurch Erosion Project.
Randy Denmon updatedthe commission on thepipeline project. He is submit-ting a letter to the contractoradvising the project comple-tion date. He advised the com-mission that Bryant Collinswould be the new project siteman as Mr. Hanson had toleave for another job site.
The July 21, 2015 min-utes were presented. TheChairman opened the floor topublic comments, and afterdiscussion the Chairmanclosed the floor to discussion.Upon motion by Mr. Methvin,seconded by Mrs. Vienne, andunanimous vote, theCommission approved theminutes of the July 21, 2015meeting as written.
Mrs. Fuller providedthe treasurer’s report.Invoices from Bennett$191.71, Battery Warehouse$90.25, Winnfield Solution$8640.15 were presented.Mrs. Fuller provided the
financials for the month ofJuly 2015. The Chairmanopened the floor to publiccomments, and after discus-sion the Chairman closed thefloor to discussion. Uponmotion by Mrs. Vienne, sec-onded by Mr. Methvin, andunanimous vote theCommission approved thefinancial report and paymentof bills.
Mrs. Fuller advisedthe commission that severalyears ago the commissionauthorized Stephen Hightowerto update the commissionsweb site. After discussion, theChairman opened the floor topublic comments, and afterdiscussion the Chairmanclosed the floor to discussion.Upon motion by Mrs. Vienne,seconded by Mr. Methvin, andunanimous vote theCommission approved thecompletion of the web site notto exceed $2500.00 with a pro-vision that the web site becompleted with 3 months.
Mrs. Fuller present-ed gas, mileage, and activitylogs for July 20- August 17,2015 for the review of theCommission. The Chairmanopened the floor to publiccomments, and after discus-sion the Chairman closed thefloor to discussion. Uponmotion by Mr. Wiggins, sec-onded by Mr. Methvin, andunanimous vote theCommission approved thelogs for July 20-August 17,2015.
Mrs. Fuller present-ed a comprehensive break-down of the commissions his-tory on millage and projects.
Mrs. Fuller present-ed the water safety report. Sheadvised the commission thatmaintenance was underway atthe Patrol Facility, and thattwo trees were removed. TheChairman opened the floor topublic comments, and afterdiscussion the Chairmanclosed the floor to discussion.Upon motion by Mrs. Vienne,seconded by Mr. Wiggins, andunanimous vote the commis-sion approved the July 20-August 18, 2015 expenditurereports.
Mrs. Fuller advisedthe commission that the grantproject manager Bill Eskewwould not respond to callsand/or emails. After discus-sion the commission autho-rized Mrs. Fuller to contactpublic officials and his super-visor requesting assistance inobtaining a meeting about thegrant funding on the pumpingproject.
Mr. Fuller presented theLake Safety Patrol report.Current lake level is 96.9MSL. On August 10, 2015Washington Street andSpillway landings closed forlow water. Cane River Patrolworked three complaints, andissued 5 building permits.Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’soffice reported no citations,accidents, or fatalities on thelake. Department of Wildlifeand Fisheries reported eightcitations, and 0 arrests weremade.
There being no furtherbusiness to come before theBoard, upon motion by Mr.Wiggins, seconded by Mr.Methvin, and unanimous votethe meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT-TED: Betty Fuller Date Approved: September15, 2015
Cane River WaterwayCommission Minutes September 01, 2015
There was a special calledmeeting of the Cane RiverWaterway Commission held at6:00 p.m., on September 1,2015, at 244 Cedar Bend,Natchez, Louisiana.
The meeting was called toorder and roll was called, thefollowing members being pre-sent: Gerald Longlois,Margaret Vienne, Van Wigginsand Chad Methvin.
Also present were PatrolPerson Betty Fuller, and attor-ney, Tommy Murchison.
Guests of the Commissionwere Larry Page and WillieMetoyer.
The Chairman opened thefloor to public comments,after discussion the Chairmanclosed the floor to discussion.Upon motion by Mr. Methvin,seconded by Mr. Wiggins, andunanimous vote theCommission authorized thechairman to execute a letterexpressing the support of thecommission for the St.Augustine Church bank stabi-lization project.
There being no furtherbusiness to come before theBoard, upon motion by Mr.Scruggs, seconded by Mr.Wiggins, and unanimous votethe meeting was adjourned.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMIT-TED: Betty Fuller Date Approved: September15, 2015 #494-15 10/1***
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Lovan B. Thomas, 904 South Dr, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Lovan B. Thomas and Pat Thomas PO Box 448, Natchitoches, LA 71458
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Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months
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a. Total No. Copies (Net Press Run) 5511 5511
b. Paid and/or Requested Circulation
5300 5300
e. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or Other Means) 27 27 f. Total Free Distribution (Sum of 15d and 15e) 36 36 g. Total Distribution (Sum or 15c and 15f) 5336 5336 h. Copies Not Distributed 175 175 i. Total (Sum of 15g. and 15h.) 5511 5511
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c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation [Sum or 15b. (1), (2), (3), and (4)]
Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution 4910 4910
Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541. (Include advertiser’s proof and exchange copies)
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W e e k e n d(Saturday/Sunday) Ads dueby noon Thurs.; NakatoshChief ads due by noonThurs. (for the followingweek); Thurs. ads due by4:30 Monday. Holidaydeadlines may vary. Call352-3618.
10-1-15
BIG SALE, SAT. OCT 3,
8AM-2PM, 215 NORTH-WOOD LANE (504 -Bennett Loop - Hicks Rd)Furniture, toys, clothes, col-lectibles and more.
GARAGE SALE - Oct2nd & 3rd, 1001 St. Clair.Lots of kid’s clothes &adults, coats & miscella-neous items.
GARAGE SALE Oct. 3rd,8am until at 305 Ledet.Don’t Miss It.
GARAGE SALE Saturday,Oct. 3, 7am-11am at 402Watson Drive. Householditems, model cars, DVD’s,LSU Memorabilia etc.
HUGE GARAGE SALE
Saturday, October 3rd.7:00am 299 Ralph Street.Furniture, deco, and lotsmore.
HUGE SALE ON
MCBRIDE HILL October2 & 3. 5050 Hwy 3278.Next door to DogwoodRidge.
LOW PRICE SALE 432Carver Avenue, Oct. 3rd,8:30 a.m. until. $ .25 up to$5.00. None higher. Assortednew and used goods. Comeand you will be surprised.Hundreds of goods.
MULTI-FAMILY CAR-
PORT SALE 603 WatsonDrive, Natchitoches,Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 7-noon.
RUMMAGE SALE Bam’scraft shop, going out of busi-ness on outside. Crafts, dishes,clothes, tools, lamps, records,toys, what-nots, TV, yardtools, tapes and etc. 10 am to 6dark. Oct. 1,2,3. Hwy 71across the highway fromGraysons in Clarence.
RUMMAGE SALE
Friday/Saturday. Oct. 2/3.8:00am-3:00pm. 229Provencal-Robeline Road,Provencal. Toys, Many winterclothing-varied sizes. Misc.
THE NATCHITOCHES
COALITION onHomelessness holds the firstannual community flea mar-ket, Saturday, October 3 onMLK Drive & Trudeau St.from 7 to 2. Table spaces areavailable for $25 each. Bringon your own tables and tents.All funds will go to the shel-ter. For more info call MarieBrosset 318-352-8931 orHelen Obioha (318)357-8877.
Land
ONE ACRE LOT Cedar BendSubdivision for sale, with cul-vert. 318-481-6203.
For Sale
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Oak, Hickory and Red Oak.Pick up anytime and willdeliver. Call 318-646-3261or 318-403-4720
GO CART FOR SALEGood condition Trailmastertwo seater “fast” Go Cartwith adult size seats, lightsand roll bar. Price$1,500.00. Call Chris at426-0587.
Services
GLORIA’S CLEANING
SERVICE Houses, trailers,churches, move-in, move-out and any type of com-mercial cleaning. Mobile318-471-8491.
ING - Painting, vinyl sid-ing, leveling, foundationwork, gutter work. Honestand dependable. Phone318-228-4320 or 318-727-0442.
STAN’S LAWN
SERVICE Call for freeestimate. 318-880-1201 or318-356-0188 and leavemessage.
STEVE’S WASHERS
352-7773. We now repairfront load washers & dry-ers. 15 years experience.P.S. We want your oldappliances.
Auto
1998 BMW Z3 Great con-dition, 14k miles. $5,000.Call 318-332-8672.
2002 MERCURY
MOUNTAINEER “ASIS”, Good condition.$4,000 OBO. For informa-tion call 318-652-9243
Mobile Homes
MOBILE HOME 14 x 80and 14 x 70. 3 bedroommobile homes. $3200Each. 318-663-1802
Real Estate
207 JOHNNY FLOYD
RD - 2008 SouthernEnergy triple-wide mobilehome, 5BR/3BA, w/fire-place, + 2700 sq ft heatedarea. Approx. 10 acres, apond, and pine timber.About 5 miles west of I-49and 400 yds off Hwy 6 onJohnny Floyd Rd. Price$150,000. Call 318-352-1020.
ARE YOU TIRED OF
RENTING and would liketo own a home? Call SophieEssex, Loan Officer atMortgage USA Inc. at 318-354-1202. NMLS#94638
CANE RIVER LOT onFish Hatchery Road withover 160 feet on the water.Lot is approximately 0.53acres. Asking $64,900.00.Call 318-527-9343 if inter-ested.
23 ACRES FOR SALE –Natchitoches 23 acres forsale in Natchitoches -$140,000. 20 pecan trees, amanufactured home, andminerals convey to newowner. Call for more infor-mation! Ali Smith 318-469-4383 Coldwell BankerGosslee 318-747-5411 128Neville Gallien Road MLS:N165011
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Custom Home. St. Claire. 3Bed/ 2.5 bath. Office orMan cave off garage.Granite counter tops,Stainless appliances. Openfloor plan, fireplace, book-shelf, landscaped andfenced backyard. Front yardsprinkler. 318-655-7126.
DOUBLE- WIDE AND
LOT FOR SALE AT: 120
AMERICAN WAY 4 Bd/2BA, large living/diningarea plus breakfast area &laundry room. All newfloors. Master bath com-pletely redone. Trailer is a1996 TAHA 56 long x 28wide. Lot and trailer sellingfor 75,000. IF seriouslyinterested, call 352-4429. Ido not finance.
DOUBLE-WIDE & LOT
FOR SALE AT : 130
AMERICAN WAY 3 BD/2BA, fire place in living,new floors in kitchen, din-ing, living, and two bed-rooms. Trailer is a 2005Fleetwood 56 long x 28wide. Trailer and lot sellingfor $65,000. IF seriouslyinterested, call 352-4429. Ido not finance.
INVESTORS: 2 greatproperties close to NSU.319 Primrose is a duplexin excellent condition. 113
Boyd is currently operatingas a Flea Market. CallConnie at 419-0600, Johnat 332-9850 or Collins andStamey Real Estate at 357-1262 for details. Both are amust see to appreciate.
THINKING OF SELL-
ING YOUR HOME? Callthe experienced real estateprofessionals at RealtyUSA Inc. at 318-354-1200.Bobby McIntosh, Broker.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO
BUY A HOME WITH
ONLY $500. Let usexplain and show you howto qualify. For free advice,Call Realty USA Inc. at318-354-1200. BobbyMcIntosh, Broker.
For Rent
OAK GROVE Large 2/1Trailer, $525/month;CEDAR GROVE 3/2Trailer, $575/$575PROVENCAL 2/1Apartment, $475/month.ALL NO PETS. 318-352-3953, 318-652-0666.
1BR, 1BATH PATIO
HOME on Sibley Lake.Furnished, Includes utili-ties and cable. Call Jerry318-402-5149.
2 & 3 BEDROOM
MOBILE HOMES forrent in Hidden Hills MobileHome Park. Call 652-0895.
2 BR MOBILE home forrent, located in Ft. Jessup,rural area between Many &Natchitoches, $550/month.Call 318-471-1822.
2 BR. MOBILE HOME
in Oak Grove. AvailableNow. Large wooden deck,wooded lot. No Pets andNot on Housing,$750/month, $750/deposit;BRAND NEW 3BR,
MOBILE HOME. Neverlived in. AvailableNovember 1st. No petsand Not on Housing.$850/month, $850/deposit.Call (318) 572-0377.
MOBILE HOME on 1628Johnson Chute Road. NoPets. $500/month,$200/deposit. Call 652-4331.
EXQUISITELY FUR-
NISHED TOWNHOUSE
- second story balcony withelevator, overlookingFront St. in HistoricDistrict. Approx. 2740 sf.(972) 741-2996.
FOR RENT 3BD/2BAtrailer at 440 Fairgrounds,Lot 8, $750/mo; 1BD/1BAduplex at 528-B St.Maurice Avenue, $400/mo. Rhodes Properties at 318-238-3733.
FOR RENT AT 118
TOULINE: Office spacethat was originally a doc-tor’s office. Large waitingarea, 2 bathrooms, kitchenarea, numerous patientrooms. $500.00 per month.Call 352-4429 or inquire atDr. Burke’s Dental Office(122 Touline) to view.
MOBILE HOME for rent.2 Br, 2 Baths. No pets.Deposit. Call 337-396-1707
ROBELINE PRETTY
3+1 HOUSE for rent.Large yard, quiet neighbor-hood, $750 a month, $500deposit. Call 663-3357
OAK GROVE Nice 3/2Modular home,$800/$800. CEDARGROVE Nice 2/1 Trailerwith deck $525/$525.BOTH NO PETS. 318-352-3953; 318-652-0666.
RIVER LOT WITH/MH,
306 Shoreline Drive, MHin Hwy 6 Park, 2BR/2BA,w/garden tub; 3BR/2BAw/large den. No H.A. 352-4714.
VERY NICE
3BR/2BATH MOBILE
HOME with porch, doublecarport and 24x24 addition.15 miles South ofNatchitoches off Hwy. 1 .No Housing, $800/month,$400/deposit. Referencesrequired. 318-379-2160
Help Wanted
JOB OPENING Localcontractor is looking for asafety person for long-termwork in area. Must haveexperience and able to passbackground and drugscreen. Email resume [email protected][email protected]
A P A R T M E N TM A I N T E N A N C EPERSON NEEDED Weare in need of an apartmentmaintenance person inNatchitoches. A/C andplumbing knowledge pre-ferred. Some nights andweekends are required.Salary based on experi-ence. Please email aresume [email protected] orfax to 318-625-0541.
TRUMP. Work less, earnmore, have fun. Learn howon free/fun Thursday’s/7-8. Sandra/Tony 318 332-7875
RINGGOLD NURSING
AND REHABILITATION
CENTER is looking for FTand PRN LPN’s and FTCNA’s for All Shifts andalso a full time Director ofNursing Services.Apply at http://ringgold-nursing.iapplicants.com orcall Jessica at (318) 894-9181.
PART TIME HELP
WANTED Maintenance -
Responsibilities include:sweeping, mopping andcleaning. Routine mainte-nance will be performedsuch as: painting, light car-pentry and plumbing. Mustbe able to work weekends.A valid driver’s license anda positive attitude arerequired. This job couldwork into full time for theright person! Qualifiedapplicants should call Jerryat 318-356-5500.
PART TIME MECHAN-
IC or mechanic helper. Parttime dozer operator 318-471-7529
PIONEER PUB IS
HIRING! Hiring and look-ing for experienced waitstaff . Apply in Person at812 Washington Street.9am- 2pm. No Phone Calls.
WANTED TAXPREPAR-
ERS Learn a skill for life.Enroll now. Classes startsoon. Jackson Hewitt TaxService 442-2611
Pets
FREE TO GOOD HOME
1 Yr. old, tall black male dogneeds home. Don’t knowbreed. Rescued on Easter.Extremely playful. Needssomeone that can take timeto train him. Owner is sickand unable to handle him.Must meet potential owner.MUST Love dogs and haveroom for him. Name isEaster. Contact me at 318-332-2419.
Free
FREE TO A GOOD
HOME - 3 KITTENS
About 9 weeks old. Call318-554-8632.
Motorcycles
2004 HONDA VTX 1300
35K miles - $3,000 FIRM.Call 318-471-4271.
Auctions
AUCTION ACCEPTINGCONSIGNMENTS LIVEAUCTION ONLINEBIDDING 10/17/15 9:00A.M. Farm, heavy con-struction, vehicles, trailers& more! For more informa-tion on selling or buying(337)457-4919 brownsauc-tion.com LA LIC 1421 10%Buyer’s Prem. (LA-SCAN)
GIANT GOVERNMENTSURPLUS & U.S.Bankruptcy CourtEquipment and VehicleAuction, Sat., Oct. 3rd. TheCity of Shreveport alongwith assets of three bank-ruptcy cases including doz-ers, tractors, bat wing mow-ers, timber equip., garbagetruck, cars, trucks, low-boytrailers, catering trailer,boats, office furniture, andmuch more. For photos,lists, terms, and to placeabsentee bids, go towww.lawlerauction.com orcall (318) 929-7003. TheLawler Auction Facility,7781 Highway 1 North,Shreveport, LA. DannyLawler, Lic. # 1201. (LA-SCAN)
10B THE NATCHITOCHES TIMES Thursday, October 1, 2015
NOTICEA written examination will be given in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Departmental Records Clerk - Police in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Natchitoches Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Applications may be obtained from the Central Fire Station located at 578 Second Street or online at www.ose.louisiana.org. Go to “testing and employment”. Read the application thoroughly, and follow directions. Completed applications and the required attachments must be mailed to P.O. Box 1426, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The deadline for accepting applications is Friday, October 9, 2015; at 4:30 p.m. Approved applications will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the
examination date.
NOTICEA written examination will be given in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Police Officer in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Natchitoches Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Applications may be obtained from the Central Fire Station located at 578 Second Street or online at www.ose.louisiana.org. Go to “testing and employment”. Read the application thoroughly, and follow directions. Completed applications and the required attachments must be mailed to P.O. Box 1426, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The deadline for accepting applications is Friday, October 9, 2015; at 4:30 p.m. Approved applications will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the
examination date.
NOTICEA written examination will be given in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Police Communications Officer in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Natchitoches Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Applications may be obtained from the Central Fire Station located at 578 Second Street or online at www.ose.louisiana.org. Go to “testing and employment”. Read the application thoroughly, and follow directions. Completed applications and the required attachments must be mailed to P.O. Box 1426, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The deadline for accepting applications is Friday, October 9, 2015; at 4:30 p.m. Approved applications will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the
examination date.
NOTICEA written examination will be given in approximately sixty (60) days, on a competitive basis to approve applicants for the purpose of placing names on the competitive employment list for the class of Firefighter in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Law and the rules of the Natchitoches Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Applications may be obtained from the Central Fire Station located at 578 Second Street or online at www.ose.louisiana.org. Go to “testing and employment”. Read the application thoroughly, and follow directions. Completed applications and the required attachments must be mailed to P.O. Box 1426, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The deadline for accepting applications is Friday, October 9, 2015; at 4:30 p.m. Approved applications will be notified of the exact date, time, and place of the examination at least five (5) days prior to the
examination date.
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