The 6th annual “Backin’ the Badge” breakfast was held Monday, October 11th in the McDonald Memorial Baptist Church Family Life Center. A team of church members along with their sponsor Jonesboro State Bank, served breakfast for all area First Responders. These men and women represented the Jackson Parish Sheriff”s Office, Firefighters, EMT’s, Police Departments and Wildlife and Fisheries Department. 

“This has always been a time to show our appreciation to these who serve our communities and give thanks for all they do to ensure our freedoms,” quoted Regina Rowe. “A great breakfast and fellowship was enjoyed by those who attended.”

Pictures from “Backin’ the Badge” breakfast:

 

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The boys and girls teams from the Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School traveled to Farmerville to take on D’Arbonne Woods Jr. High this past week with the boys dropping both games and the girls splitting a pair. In the only game that the locals came home victorious, ShaCoria Mallard scored six of her game high nine points in the fourth quarter to lift the 6th/7th grade girls to a 17-16 victory. Lakayla McGuire added six and Sanaa Tatum scored two. In the7th/8th grade girls game JHMS fell 25-16 with Mallard and McGuire once again being high scorers with 6 points and 5 points respectively. Jaidon Venzant added three and Ja’Raven Washington chipped in with two.

In boys action the 6th/7th grade team fell 48-20 while the 7th/8th grade squad lost by a 30-26 margin. Dylan Hayes led the way with 8 points followed by six from Tyson Burks. in the first game. Micah McGee scored 4 and Jeramiah Jefferson added two. Jason Blackburn led the 7th/8yh grade squad with 8 points followed by Dakota Knox with three. Kyron Atkins, Dwayne Palmer and Raiden Searcy added two each.

Jackson Parish Museum Board and Fine Arts Associatioin president Barbara Johnson introduced a letter that she has sent out to former members asking them to once again renew their membership. The letter was also presented to board members James Fitzpatrick, Mark Culpepper, Wilda Smith, Ben Ledbetter, Marry Hoover and Melinda Garrett at the regular monthly session held on Monday, October 18th at the Museum and Fine Arts building located at 515 South Cooper in Jonesboro.

The Museum and Fine Arts Association operates mainly through funds that are donated by businesses and individuals. There are several different ways you can show your support of the Museum, which houses many historical relics from former businesses and organizations as well as many interesting personal items from some of Jackson Parish’s most iconic residents.

To become a member of the Museum and Fine Arts Association mail your check or money order to:
Jackson Parish Museum
515 South Cooper Ave.
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Membership opportunities:

Benefactor	$500.00
Patron	$250.00 – $499.00
Guardian	$100.00 – $249.00
Business	$75.00
Non-Profit Org.	$40.00
Family	$40.00
Individual	$25.00
Sr. Citizen / Student	$15.00

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In additional action taken by the board Wilda Smith stated that the prized portrait of Alverne Davis (wife of former Louisiana Governer JImmie Davis should be received from the Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rough in the next several weeks where it will be prominently displayed in the Jimmie Davis room at the Museum. President Johnson also informed the board that information on how to make reservations for tours of the Museum is now avialable on the Facebook page and that local schools are being reached out to. The meeting was adjourned after the next meeting date of November 15th was set. 

What is believed to be the largest collection of professional football players from Jonesboro-Hodge ever assembled at one time will be on hand at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium this Friday night when two of the most prestigious families of JHHS football heritage will be honored.

Over four decades of Tiger lore will be represented when the Reeves and Anderson’s will be honored as a  “JHHS Football First Family” during the Homecoming contest against D’Arbonne Woods scheduled to begin at 7:00pm. Receiving plaques and the “100 year history of JHHS football” book  will be the Reeves family consisting of brothers Alden and Ted, who will also accept the award for their father Ira, and the Anderson clan of Anthony, Stevie, Scotty, Byron and Thyron along with Carlos Hicks.

The resume of the combined group is beyond comparison. Each were decorated players during their years at JHHS, with most still represented in the JHHS all-time record book and in college.  Four of the Anderson’s (Anthony, Stevie, Scotty, Thyron) and Carlos Hicks all played professional football as did Alden Reeves, who was one of the first JHHS graduates to play in the NFL.  After their playing days both Alden and Ted Reeves, along with Byron and Anthony Anderson and Carlos Hicks became high school and/or college coaches.

Summary of each “JHHS Football First Family”

Ira Reeves – Although he never played at JHHS, the father of Alden and Ted was instrumental in assisting with the growth of the program. Reeves was an educator of 35 years before retiring as the Secondary Supervisor for Jackson Parish Schools and served as a  public servant for the Town of Jonesboro in the capacity of City Councilman and then Mayor for over a twenty year perod. He also was instrumental in the construction of Caldwell-Peacock stadium in 1960 and one of the main orchestator’s of the Paper Bowl, that was hosted at Jonesboro-Hodge from the years of 1959-64. Reeves also served as an early committee member of the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame.

Alden Reeves – A member of the what is considered the best backfield ever assembled at JHHS, Reeves earned All-District honors in 1962 and 1963 including being named Honorable Mention All State in 1963. The four-sport star also earned All-District honors including being named District MVP in basketball in 1963 as well as winning the state championship in the Pole Vault and second in the triple jump. Reeves still holds the all time record at JHHS in the Pole Vault. After a stellar four year career at Louisiana Tech where he lettered each year, Reeves was drafted by the Washington Redskins. From there the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee coached high school football for 45 years, including 27 years at Captain Shreve in Shreveport where he won a state title. 

Ted Reeves – The versatile all-around athlete was a four sport letterman at JHHS, including being named All-District in football, baseball and track. After graduating in 1975, Reeves played baseball at Northwestern State University, where he led the team in batting in 1978. For seven of his nine seasons as an assistant coach on the JHHS staff, Reeves was the defensive coordinator that included 7 district championships, a Class AA semi-final appearance in 1986 and the “Three Peat” state championship years of 1987-89. In 1986-87 he led the Tigers defense to what is still a school record of 15 shutouts over the two year span. Reeves was also the head baseball coach at JHHS from 1982-90 where his teams won 7 district championships and was named Coach of the Year six times. 

Anthony Anderson – The first of what is hands down the most decorated family in JHHS history, Anthony led JHHS to a state runner-up finish in 1980-81 and left the school as the all-time single season and career passing leader in completions, attempts (still holds the record) and touchdowns. After signing with Grambling State, Anderson was moved to the defensive backfield where he starred from 1983-86 and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers. The successful businessman is also currently a volunteer assistant on the JHHS coaching staff where he has been instrumental in assisting the Tigers to their best season to date since 1993.

Stevie Anderson – Perhaps best remembered for “THE CATCH” which propelled JHHS to the first of three straight state championships, Stevie still holds all time JHHS records for most single season and career touchdown catches. The first team All-District and All-State selection in 1987 also left school as the single season and all time record holder in catches and yards gained as well as still being the school record holder with 3 interceptions in a playoff game. The All-Conference performer at Grambling State University , where he averaged over 28 yards per reception his junior and senior seasons was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in 1993 before becoming a member of the New York Jets where he played for three years. He finished his pro career in 1997 after spending three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. The succesfull entrepreneur and motivational speaker is still competitive today having qualified for the 2022 Senior PGA Tour.

Scotty Anderson – Baby brother by no means takes a backseat when it comes to laurels earned. The 1996-97 All-District performer still holds school records for all-time single season and career catches and career receiving yards and is highly ranked in single game, season and career records.  After a stellar career at Grambling State University, Scottie became the third Anderson brother to play in the NFL when  he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2001, where he played until 2003. A couple of years in the Arena Football Legue was followed by a stint in the Canadian Football League where he played for the Calgary Stampeders and Winnepeg Blue Bombers. 

Byron Anderson – School record entries started for Byron the first game he ever played when he combined and Hiawatha Walton combined for a school record 275 yards passing in the last game of the 1996-97 season. By the end of the 97-98 campaign, “Big Play” Byron owned the school record for touchdowns in a single game and season and had the second most yards passed for in a single game. The All-District MVP is also listed among school leaders in single season passing yardage. Following his career at J-H, he along with twin Thryron, signed with Jackson State and then transferred to Grambling where he played for four years. Following his playing days Byron became the head football coach at Ringgold before moving to Ruston High as an assistant and completing his coaching career as an assitant in college at Missouri-Southern and the University of Arkansas- Pine Bluff 

Thyron Anderson – On the receiving end of most of Byron’s aerials was brother Thyron who parlayed a tremendous three year high school career into becoming one of five Anderson’s to star at Grambling State University over a 15 year period. His 185 yard receiving performance in 1997 is still the standard for yards single game receiving in JHHS history. He is also listed in the school record books in career receiving catches and both single season and career yardage and touchdowns as well as TD’s caught in one game. During his five year career in the Candian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger Cats, Thyron compiled nearly 2500 receiving yards including his 2004 season where he caught 76 passes for 1147 yards. In 2005 he signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. 

Carlos Hicks – “Cousin” Carlos rounds out the First Family of Anderson’s by making a name for himself on the defensive side of the ball. It didn’t start out that way as Hicks was named first team All-District as a running back in his first three years of varsity competion before becoming the District MVP on defense his senior year. From there Hicks went on to star in the defensive backfield at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) where he earned All-Conference honors. A short stint in the Arena League was followed by Hicks coming back to JHHS where he has been an assistant coach and defensive coordinator since 2012. 

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Jonesboro-Hodge graduate, Destinee Mills has been named to the Northwestern State University 2021 Homecoming Honor Court. The daughter of Rawlie and Tachau Mills is in her junior year and is a criminal justice major. Mills is also a member of the Iota Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Trio Student Support Services and Alpha Lambda Delta. As part of the 24-member honor court, Mills will participate in activities during Homecoming Week at Northwestern State and will be presented at halftime of the Homecoming game against Southeastern Louisiana on Oct. 23.

The court also includes Ar’Nijah Bradley of Grand Cane, DeShod Dixon of Alexandria, Eben “Garrett” Cook of Lindale, Texas, Grace Gosserand of New Roads, Jamarcia Broadway of Shreveport, Jessica Mullican of DeRidder, Jonatan Jimenez and Kyle Scott of Bossier City, Jude Garrett of Youngsville, Katelyn “Katie” Kennedy of Baton Rouge, Kaylynn Semien and Matthew Courville of Opelousas, Logan Graves of Verda, Mekayla Jenkins of Jennings, Natalee Cook of Vivian, Raegan Washington and William Roberson of Natchitoches, Sarah Sargent of Lake Charles, Sheridan Duet of Thibodaux, Treyvin Aucoin of Rayne and Landon Stephens of Spring Hill, Tennessee.

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For me, the fall is my favorite time of the year to bass fish. Those hot summer days are behind us and cooler days and nights take over. This in turn cools the water surface temperature down which helps to trigger a good feeding frenzy. Today, we’ll take a look at few of the best fall baits you need to have tied on the next time you go fishing.

First, let’s tie on an oldie but goodie, a spinnerbait! Now with this bait, you want to keep it simple. Keep in mind that bass are feeding on shad or baitfish trying to fatten up for the winter months. So, the color you choose, should be white or if the water has a little stain, use chartreuse and white combination. I have found more success by using a smaller spinnerbait like a ¼ oz. with two small 1 ½ or #2 willow leaf blades. I like double silver blades if the water is clear and a silver/gold combination if the water is stained. Again, you’re trying to imitate small shad, so smaller blades tend to look more realistic. My favorite ¼ oz. spinnerbait is called a “Humdinger” which has small blades and comes in several blade combinations, but again I like the double willow bait the best. One thing that I feel really sets the “Humdinger” apart from other spinnerbait brands, is the living rubber skirt, which has more action coming through the water than your traditional silicone skirt.

Next, a crankbait can be a great choice when targeting bass that are chasing and feeding on shad or baitfish. Again, you’re trying to match the hatch so again, keep it simple. I like a bait called a “Bandit” which comes in three different series: 100, 200 or 300. The 100 series is shallow running crankbait that runs 2 to 4 feet deep depending on what size line you’re throwing. The 200 series for me is my personal choice and runs 6 to 8 feet again depending on the size line you’re using. And the third series, is a 300 which runs 8 to 10 feet deep. When it comes to color, choose either a pearl-colored bait with a black back, a chrome with either a blue or black back and my personal choice is what Bandit calls the “splatter back” which is a white crankbait with black paint splattered across the back of the bait and has a yellow belly but sometimes I’ll alter this yellow belly with hot red fingernail polish.

One more option is a topwater bait like a chugger, prop bait or a walking style bait like a “Zara Spook”, “Chug bug”, or my personal choice, a “Yellow Magic” (Pop R type of bait). Nothing gets the blood flowing more than a bass exploding on a topwater bait! Everyday can be different; you have to let the fish tell you what they want each day. Some days they want a bait that walks from side to side, and on other days, they may want a slow retrieving prop bait like a small or medium size Whopper Plopper. Also, always, always, always make sure you a have “ SPRO” topwater frog tied on no matter what. When the bass are eating the frog, it can get very exciting really quick.

This fall when you head to the lake, I hope this will help make your decision making easier. The fall can be an awesome time to be on the lake, as bass migrate up the creeks and gorge themselves on shad. It’s also a great time for another reason, a lot of anglers are hunters and are in the woods chasing Mr. Buck; leaving the lakes less crowded. So, take the time over the next two months and lock in on some of the best bass fishing action of the year. Make sure to check out the Tackle Talk Live show every Monday at 11:00 AM on our You Tube channel or on our Facebook page. Good luck, good fishing and don’t forget to set the hook!

Steve Graf

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The Ward 3 Fired Protection District discussed plans for Halloween and the Christmas Parade at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting held on October 4^th at the Chatham Fire Station training room.

In attendance was, Ward 3 Fire Chief Danny Peel, Freddy Tolar, Wayne Whitman, Margaret Waggoner and Chatham Mayor Greg Harris. Visitors Laverne Mixon and Eddie Waggoner were also present. Absent was James Mixon.

Board members also agreed to proceed with the training center’s next process and heard an update on the status of the storage building. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 6^th.

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Robert L. Harvey (Quitman, LA) – Bench Warrant for Simple Damage to Property and Careless Operation charges
Movialene E. Miller (Jonesboro, LA) – Unauthorized Entry of Dwelling – 2 counts
Dexter Kennedy (Jonesboro, LA) – Battery of a Dating Partner w/ Strangulation, Resisting an Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana – 2nd offense
Gabrielle  Tatum (Jonesboro, LA) – Theft over $750.00
Shawn Lassere (Jonesboro, LA) – Unauthorized Entry, Aggrevated 2nd Degree Battery, Simple Criminal Damage, Simple Battery
Kari S. Hicks ((Ringgold, LA) – Theft
Tevin Clark (Hattiesburg, MS) – Possession of Stolen Firearm, Open Container
Dorian Leggett (Hattiesburg, MS) – Possession of Fiream by a Convicted Felon, Improper Lane Usage, No Drivers License 

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The final stats showed a first down advantage of 19-7. One team rushed the ball 40 more times than the other and ran 35 more plays. Total offense yardage was 275 – 156. Third down conversions were 7/16 compared to 0/8 and time of possession was a roughly 33-15 minute advantage. Easy win for the team that had those numbers, right? WRONG! 

Fortunately for Jonesboro-Hodge, the only stat that counts is the final score and that showed a 28-26 advantage over neighboring Cedar Creek, thanks to superior special team play. With their sixth victory in a row, the Tigers moved to 6-1 on the season in their final tuneup before district 1-2A play begins next week when JHHS will celebrate Homecoming against D’Arbonne Woods.  Cedar Creek fell to 3-3 overall after their first game of the yeat that wasn’t against district 2-1A competition.

JHHS and Cedar Creek scrimmaged the week before the season opened with the smaller Cougars pushing the Tigers all over the field. In the first half of the game Friday night they did it again. The Cougars embarked on drives of 11 and 12 play drives and then one of 7 plays when they only had a short field to traverse. In the process they ate up roughly 18 of the 24 minutes played. Still Jonesboro-Hodge led 21-20 at the half. That scrimmage or the described drives on Friday didn’t include the play of the special teams but the outcome of this one sure did.

Mozee’s magic! The one time the Tigers held Cedar Creek at bay was on the first possession of the game when the Cougars went “three and out” and punted the ball away. Rule #1 when playing JHHS . Don’t let Devontae Mozee return anything, nothing, notta, zilch. Doesn’t matter if it is a punt, kickoff or interception when Mozee gets his hand on a ball to be returned something magical always seems to happen , just like it did Friday night. Mozee caught the spiral on a dead sprint in the middle of the field, broke to his left behind a solid wall built by the Tiger special teams and just nine seconds later crossed the goal line untouched with a 65 yard punt return to give J-H a 6-0 lead. 

Hanging on! For the next 13 minutes the Cougars ran 23 plays to just 3 for the Tigers to take a 13-7 lead and seemingly control of the game. Cedar Creek hardly ever gained more than four or five yards at a time from the variety of sets they ran the ball out of but J-H simply could not stop them as they marched down the field two straight times. It didn’t seem to be of much concern at the time but the best play the Tigers defense made was partially blocking the first extra point. 

A Thompson and Tydre two step! With 6:28 left in the half the Tigers took over on their own 28 after fielding the kickoff. Runs of  30 and 9 yards by Brantrel Thompson set up Tydre Malone going right up the gut untouched from 30 yards away on a delayed quarterback draw to square things up. One again Leonard drilled the extra ponit to put J-H up 14-13. 

Counter by Creek! The Cougars scored their third TD of the first half when Caden Middleton ran it in from 7 yards away to go up again by a 20-14 count. The seven play drive, that took nearly four minutes off the clock, was helped by two 15 yard penalties on the defense.  

Long pass to Lewis! With J-H starting to find success on the ground, head coach Terrance Blankenship caught the Cougars napping. Devontae Mozee and Jay Lewis spread wide right. Both went ahead for ten yards and then criss crossed with Mozee going inside and Lewis streaking up field. The move confused the Creek defenders as both went with Mozee leaving Lewis all alone in the end zone 38 yards away. Malone was under some pressure but scrambled to his right and saw Lewis with no one within 15 yards of him to give the Tigers their third lead of the half at 21-20 after Leonard made his third straight PAT.

Sudden Second Half Start! Another move that head coach Blankenship unvield for the Creek game also paid dividends.Brantrel Thompson, who rarely plays on the kickoff return team, took the second half kickoff 85 yards to paydirt by going straight up the gut and outrunning the entire Creek special teams. The quick strike opened up a 28-20 lead after Leonard made his fourth straight PAT.

Leonard kicking was no chance!  Cedar Creek would score again to narrow the margin to 28-26 but the attempted run for two point conversion came up short. In the end both teams scored four times but the difference was the four PAT’s that Leonard successfully converted. How after six games did Blankenship find his new kicker.?
“Kicking extra points have been a problem for us for what seems like years,” laughed Blankenship. “We were practicing the other day and as usual wasn’t making anything. I asked if anyone could make an extra point and Chance said he could. We put him in there and he made five in a row. Those four tonight made a big difference.”

Begginning to end! Sophomore linebacker Xavier Atkins seemed determined to show the large crowd in attendance that he was worth the invite he had received to visit LSU on Saturday. Atkins made the tackle on the opening kickoff and first three plays Cedar Creek ran. Despite the Cougars trying to run away from him or double teaming him Atkins still finished with 21 tackles and even knocked down a fourth down pass that secured the win for the Tigers. Atkins now has 110 tackles for an 18.32 average tackles per game, both leading the state and the fastest anyone in Tiger history has reached 100 tackles in a season. 

“Want To” wins out! J-H didn’t win a single statistical category except having more penalties. They didn’t play a pretty game like the way they played the week before. They even got manhandled at times but in the end it was the HEART of the Tigers that made the difference. 

“Really proud of our guys tonight, nor so much for how they played but for the will and desire they played with,” said Blankenship following the contest. “We would have lost this game in the past, but the Seniors on this team have that “WANT TO WIN” about them that overcomes all the other things. Can’t say enough about the way they have led this team this year.”

Jonesboro-Hodge (6-1)	7	14	7	0	28
Cedar Creek (3-3)	6	14	6	0	26

Scoring Summary:
1st quarter: JHHS – Mozee 65 yard punt return (Leonard kick)
1st quarter: CCHS- 7 yd run (Kick NG)
2nd quarter: CCHS – 1 yd run (Kick Good)
2nd quarter: JHHS – Malone 30 yd run (Leonard kick)
2nd quarter: CCHS – 9 yard run (Kick good)
2nd quarter: JHHS – Lewis 38 yd pass from Malone (Leonard kick)
3rd quarter: JHHS – Thompson 85 yard kick off return (Leonard kick)
3rd quarter: CCHS – 6 yd pass (2 pt run no good

Yardstick	JHHS	CCHS
1st Downs	7	19
Rushes -Yards	17-87	57-236
A-C-Yds,TD/INT	6-13-71, 1 TD	3-8-39, 1 TD
Total Yards	156	275
Penalties / yds	7-72	3-15
3rd down conv	0-8	7-16
4th down conv	1-2	2-10
Time of possession	15:32	32:47

JHHS Individual Statistics:

Rushing: Thompson 7/55
Passing: Malone 6-13-71, 1 TD
Receiving: Lewis 3-49, 1TD, Calahan 2-28
Scoring: Malone -6, Lewis -6, Thompson -6, Mozee -6, Leonard -4
Tackles: Atkins – 21 

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The Chatham Town Council agreed to accept the amended bid offered by the Jackson Parish Hospital of $175,000.00 for the purchase of the Chatham Medical Clinic. In corresponding action Ordinance 2021-08 that authorized Mayor Gregory Harris to execute a cash sale deed between the Town of Chatham and the Jackson Parish Hospital for the sale was adopted.

The action was taken by Marvin Davis, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon, Sue Proffer and Mike Wilson at the regularly scheduled monthly council meeting held on October 12, 2021 at the Chatham Town Hall. Visitors on hand were John Mize, Dwight & Judy Cooper, Sue Henderson and Brenda Williams.

In additional action Ordinance 2021-07, authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids to sell surplus property located at 6537 Hwy 34, to the highest responsible bidder was adopted asa well as Ordinance 2021-09 requesting the rezoning of property at 6551 Hwy 34 from residential to business.

The decision to change out the streetlights in town was tabled until the next meeting before financial statements were approved and the meeting was adjourned. 

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The Jackson Parish Recreation Board, Hodge Fire Protection District and the Jackson Parish Police Jury Operations Committee will all meet on Monday, October 18th. See below for agenda of each:

JACKSON PARISH RECREATION DISTRICT

The monthly meeting of the Jackson Parish Recreation District will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 6:00pm in the Jackson Parish Golf Course Banquet Room.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comments
5. Approval of Minutes and Financials (September)
6. Budget (A) Amend 2021 Budget (B) 2022 Budget
7. Programs/Archery Update
8. Golf Course Update
9. Executive Session (A) Purchase Order Policy – Spending Cap (B) Personnel
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Set Date and Time for Next Board Meeting
13. Adjourn

HODGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The Hodge Fire Protection District (HFPD) One Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting at 6:00pm at the North Hodge Fire Station. 
AGENDA
1. Call to order: Chairman – Ralph Lafitte
2. Prayer / Roll Call: Chairman – Ralph Lafitte
3. Amendments to Agenga
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of financial reports and invoices for August and September 2021
6. Old Business – Review of Parcel Fee Collection Progress
7. New Business – Review for approval of Compilation Agreement between Kenneth Folden, CPA and Associates and HFPD.
8. Chief’s Report on membership, respones, training and equipment needs
9. Set date for next meeting for November 15, 2021
10. Adjournment 

JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

The JPPJ Operations Committe  of Chairman Amy Magee, Lewis Chatham and John McCarty will meet at 5:15pm in the Nathaniel Zeno Jr. Meeting Room at the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Agenda Items
Maintenance Department
1. Discuss departmental concerns and requests
Administrative Department
2. Discuss departmental concerns and requests
Solid Waste Department
3. Discuss departmental concerns and requests
4. Discuss and recommend action, if necessary, on requests for proposals for waste
management
Road Department
5. Discuss departmental concerns and requests
6. Discuss drainage issues on Sweet Bay Drive
7. Quarterly status update of traffic counter project
8. Discuss and recommend action on Bethany Cemetery Road
9. Discuss and recommend action on Bethel Road
10. Discuss and recommend action on Cemetery Road
11. Discuss and recommend action on Kilpatrick Road
12. Discuss and recommend action on Womack Cemetery Road
13. Discuss and recommend action on Buddy Gibson Road
14. Discuss and recommend action on Gumwood Road
15. Discuss and recommend action on Mockingbird Lane
16. Discuss and recommend action on Morris Street
17. Discuss and recommend action on Sherman Smith Road
18. Discuss and recommend action on Edam Road
19. Discuss and recommend action on Evening Road
20. Discuss and recommend action on Hickory Springs Road
21. Discuss and recommend action on Jackson McCarty Road
22. Discuss and recommend action on Poverty Lane
23. Discuss and recommend action on Justice Road
24. Discuss and recommend action on Mimosa Road
25. Discuss and recommend action on Quail Ridge
26. Discuss and recommend action on Jackie Road
27. Discuss and recommend action on Flat Creek Road
28. Set Date & Time of Next Meeting
29. Adjourn

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For Jonesboro-Hodge High School sophomore, Xavier Atkins, the last two days have been busy. It has also been about as good as it can get. In a span of roughly 24 hours, the dynamic JHHS linebacker totaled 21 tackles and knocked down a game ending pass to help the Tigers take a thrilling victory on Friday night. Saturday morning he was on the field at LSU during an official recruiting visit where he got to watch another great game at the invite of Tiger head coach Ed Orgeron, who he met with prior.

“I am really happy for Xavier to have this opportunity,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “He works hard everday to get better and has earned the notice he is getting.”

Atkins leads the entire state regardless of classification in tackles, solo stops and tackles per game after compiling 110 tackles, 88 solo stops and an average of  18.32 tackles per game. This includes his 21 tackle performance in the Tigers 28-26 victory over Cedar Creek on Friday. He also is among state leaders with 13 tackles for a loss, 6 sacks and has an interception return, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries to boot in six games. 

The sensational sophomore received the invitation by Orgeron this past Tuesday after speaking with Jimmy Smith of Rivals.com, the nation’s top high school rating and recruiting news website. Smith is also the publisher of the website Tiger Details. This followed a converstation Jonesboro-Hodge head football coach Terrance Blankenship had on Monday with Smith.

“I got a call from Coach Kavanaugh at North Caddo on Monday morning,” reflected Blankenship. “He said that while Smith was visiting the school (North Caddo Sophomore Omarrion Miller is an LSU commit) that he was watching game film of our team. Smith started watching and asked “who is that” referring to Xavier.” 

Kavanugh then reportedly told Smith that is the best linebacker in the state that we have to play in two weeks. Smith awatched more film and then asked Kavanaugh how he could get in touch with Blankenship. 

“The Rival’s rep told me that after studying film on Atkins that in his mind he is the best linebacker he has seen in high school  since Devin White,” said Blankenship. “He has been flying under the radar but now that will all change with LSU asking him to visit and Rival’s adding him to the rankings soon.”

To compare Atkins to White, who prepped at North Webster High School in Springhill is about as high a compliment as you can get. White was named the Butkis Award Winner, given to the top linebacker in the NCAA after his All-American senior season and has become an All-Pro for the Super Bowl winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Louisiana is considered to have the top sophomore class in the United States with eight players listed among the top seventy five rated players including top ranked, Arch Manning of Newman High. Additional north LA players listed are:Tackett Curtis of Many High, Omarrion Miller of North Caddo and Trey Holley of Union High.

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The Jackson Parish Library Board has rescheduled their regular monthly meeting that was to take place on Monday, October 18th to Thursday, October 21st. The session will take place at 3:00pm. in the Activities Room of the Jonesboro Branch located at 614 South Polk Avenue. 

Activities scheduled for Monday, October 18th:
Check Out Fitness – Class for adults will take place at 9:00am at the Chatham Branch.
Childrens Art – Pick up Art Class Bags available at the Jonesboro Branch. 

 

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It is not just certain documents that contain personal information that needs safely destroyed each year but businesses and organizations need to partcipate in the practice of “shredding” as well. From 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday, October 30th, individuals and businesses are invited to come to the Jonesboro State Bank, located at 109 Jimmie Davis Blvd. in Jonesboro, for “Shred Day” where pertinent documents can be shredded at no cost to you. 

Top 5 Reasons to Shred Your Important Business Documents
In today’s day and age, every business collects and maintains sensitive information. Although many businesses are making the shift to storing data electronically, there are still many businesses that store paper files. If you’re one of those businesses, you may be wondering what to do with those important documents when they’re no longer needed. Customer lists, payroll records, and credit card information are all things that should be shredded when you’re ready to dispose of them. Wondering why it’s so important to shred important business documents? Here are the top five reasons:

1. Prevent identity theft – In 2012, about 16.6 million U.S. residents over the age of 16 were victims of at least one identity theft incident according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. In order to protect your employees, your customers, and your business, it’s essential that you shred documents when they’re no longer needed. When these documents are still in your possession, it’s important that you store them in a safe and protected location.

2. Protect your customers – Going along with the point above, it’s important that you do everything you can to protect your customers’ identities. Even though you shouldn’t be writing down credit card information, if you do, it’s important that you shred this information right away. The same goes for any documents that have sensitive customer information on it.

3. It’s the law – Legislation regarding information privacy and security is getting more and more rigorous, and it continues to be strictly enforced. Penalties can be severe for businesses that fail to comply with these regulations. You have a duty to protect your customers’ personal and secure information, and if you don’t, you’re at risk of receiving fines for mishandling customer information.

4. Protect your employees – Employees have a legal right to privacy, and they expect that you will keep their personal information safe. Where are you discarding voided checks, old pay stubs, time cards, health records, copies of photo IDs and social security cards? If you’re simply throwing them in the trash can, you’re not doing everything you can to ensure that your employees’ privacy and identity are protected. Shredding these documents is a better alternative to just throwing them away.

5. You’ll save space  – Do you really need all of those papers that are piling up in your office? If you have paper taking up coveted “real estate” in your office, consider shredding those documents instead. By shredding all of those unnecessary documents, you’ll create extra space in your office for other, more important things (like that new computer you’ve been wanting).

Business Documents that should be shredded:

Tax returns
Photo IDs
Bank statements
Voided checks
Employee pay stubs
Credit card information
Copies of sales receipts
Documents containing sensitive information such as name, address, phone number or email
Employment records

 

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There is nothing better than a “win-win” situation. That is what you have the opportunity to participate in as up until November 1st you can satisfy your sweet tooth and help the baseball team from Weston High School (WHS) at the same time. In an attempt to defray costs associated with the upcoming season and the “Field of Dreams” trip the WHS baseball team is offering “Bundt Cakes” for $5.00 each. Flavors offered is Red Velvet, Lemon, Chocolatey Chocolate Chip and White Chocolate Raspberry.

To place an order contact any member of the WHS baseball team or coaching staff or go online to any of the players or the Weston High School facebook page. The deadline to place your order is November 1st. 

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The Jackson Parish Hospital continued its month long celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by selecting Kelsey Porter as the winner in the ribbon decorating contest. Another round of Bingo was also enjoyed that saw many JPH employees walk away with prizes. (see pictures below) 

Every October since 1985, millions throughout the world get involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign that increases awareness of a disease that afflicts approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States.The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it is detected early enough. This is why education and awareness are so important.

Here are 10 ways you can get involved….

1. Wear pink. A pink ribbon is an international symbol for breast cancer. Wearing a pink ribbon – or pink clothes – is an easy way to show your support for those who are fighting breast cancer. Pick out your favorite pink outfit and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Pink nails, pink hair, pink makeup, pink bracelets – pink anything. Be creative in “thinking pink.”

2. Volunteer. There are numerous local and national volunteer organizations that raise awareness for breast cancer. Many people volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), a nationwide voluntary health organization committed to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the ACS has many volunteer programs and events, such as Relay For Life, Road to Recovery, and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. 

3. Help a cancer patient. There are numerous ways you can help a loved one who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. You can help organize meal deliveries, rides, and other tasks to assist your loved one. You can help bring together the patient’s family, friends, and coworkers by helping support your loved one through an online social network and planner. CaringBridge makes it easy to keep everyone updated about your loved one’s diagnosis. Friends and family can stay connected and leave messages of love and encouragement.

4. Share facts and statistics. The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and American Cancer Society both offer outstanding resources to learn more about breast cancer. Here are some facts and stats from those organizations:

– Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer for women.
– Every 2 minutes, a female is diagnosed with breast cancer.
– Every 13 minutes, one woman will die of breast cancer.
– Today, there are more than 3.3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
– Breast cancer does not just happen to women. 1 in 1,000 men will receive a breast cancer diagnosis.
– Drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer.
– Only 5-10% of people diagnosed with breast cancer have a family history of the disease.

5. Educate yourself and others about cancer screenings. Many women never expected to receive a breast cancer diagnosis until it happened to them. Knowing the risks of developing breast cancer can help in early detection, which makes cancer more treatable. Spread awareness of breast cancer by telling your female friends and family to get mammograms educating them on how to check breasts for abnormalities. You can lead by example. Many clinics offer free mammograms in October. Schedule your mammogram, and hopefully, your friends and family will follow your lead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides breast cancer screenings to low-income and uninsured women across the country. 

6. Decorate a bulletin board. Tap into your creative side and decorate a bulletin board in a highly trafficked area at your workplace. Encourage your coworkers to use their talents to raise awareness. You could write some facts and statistics about breast cancer, or you could create a themed board, such as a support/tribute board or a pink tree board.

7. Fund research initiatives. Research initiatives are vital in the quest to find a cure for breast cancer. They can also help us discover more effective prevention methods and treatment options.The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is seeking answers as to why breast cancer occurs in certain women and discovering better treatment methods. Since 1973, the NFCR has been providing funds to cancer researchers and scientists. People throughout the country have raised money in their community – from hosting raffles to art and sporting events. 

8. Participate in a run or a walk. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest and most successful breast cancer fundraising and education organization in the world. The organization runs the Komen Race for the Cure, a series of 5K runs and walks around the country. The organization also has the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, a 60-mile, 3-day event. Proceeds from these events fund breast cancer research. 

9. Create your own fundraiser. Having a car wash, lemonade stand, bake sale, yard sale, or other DIY event with the proceeds going to a breast cancer charity is a fantastic way to support a good cause.

10. Share “Beyond The Shock.” This free resource is a comprehensive online guide and app that helps women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer better understand the disease. Users can watch inspirational videos from survivors sharing their stories.

Pictures from Breast Cancer Awareness Bingo Party

 

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Neymar Marango, a young 15 year old boy from Panama has the right to feel sorry for himself. Born with a defect in his right leg that eventually required that the leg be amputated, Neymar wasn’t feeling sorry for himself last weekend. He was hopping around on his left leg and shouting for joy in his native tongue when he stood over the fallen doe he had shot. Neymar was hunting as a guest of the Dream Hunt Foundation with details of the hunt provided by his guide, Hunter Brown.

“Neymar and his father are here from Panama staying at Shriner’s Hospital where he awaits to get fitted for a prosthesis,” said Brown. “Dream Hunt Foundation has a special arrangement with Shriner’s where we are introduced to kids in that facility who show an interest in the outdoors. In fact, we took Neymar fishing a few weeks ago and in the process learned he had an interest in hunting as well. That’s what sealed the deal for us to put him in a deer stand with us last weekend.”

Nemar was settled in his stand with a group including Brown who served as camera operator, guide Micah Arbuckle, and Kenny Gallion, a native of Colombia who served as translator since Nemar speaks no English.

“The day before, we took him out to where we would be hunting in Red River Parish, taught him firearm safety and gave him the chance to shoot. He was ready for the hunt the next morning,” said Brown.

Settling into the stand before daylight, the hunting party begin seeing several deer moving out onto the food plot. Nemar settled the crosshairs on a big doe, hit the trigger and watched as the deer took off.

“We knew his shot was true and that he had hit the deer, which didn’t run far but ran into a thick area. Nemar joined us on his crutches as we followed the blood trail to where the deer had fallen. It was an emotional experience to see this young boy jumping around on crutches, grinning and yelling in his own language. It’s an experience I’m so thankful I was there to
witness,” said Brown.

Dream Hunt Foundation is a Louisiana-based non-profit organization whose mission is to help kids with special needs or the underprivileged to fulfill dreams of getting to experience a hunt of a lifetime. Founded in 2013, the Foundation’s reason for being has to do with the belief that kids between the ages of 8 and 18 whose lives have been otherwise focused on their disability, illness
or limited resources, could have the opportunity to love the outdoors in an organized hunting or fishing experience. The organization is partnered with Shriner’s Hospital in Shreveport and it is that partnership that resulting in Nemar having an experience he won’t soon forget.

“I am a bow hunter myself and it’s something I dearly love,” said Brown who has already taken a 12 point buck with his bow this season. “However as much enjoyment as I get from getting to deer hunt with my bow, getting to share this experience through Dream Hunt Foundation with youngsters with special needs is more rewarding to me than when I’m settling
the sight pin of my bow on a good buck.”

For more information about this worthwhile organization, log on to www.dreamhunt.tv.com.

 

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Bass have been schooling and when they’re up top, some can be caught on shad imitation lures. Some are being caught on the deeper points on crank baits and soft plastics. Crappie continue to be fair with best catches made around the deeper tops on shiners or jigs. Bream are slow to fair on worms and crickets. No report on catfish. For information contact
Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323- 8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – Bass are best in the mouth of run outs on shad imitations and in river lakes around stumps on jigs and soft plastics. Crappie are around the deep tops in the river and in river lakes on jigs 15-20 feet deep in 25 foot water. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass have been fair fishing soft plastics and crank baits around the boat docks early and late. Some are also being caught in deep holes in the channel. Crappie fishing has been best fishing the deep holes out on the flats fishing shiners or jigs 10-15 feet deep in 18-20 foot deep water. Bream fishing has slowed while catfish are still biting cold worms fished off
the banks.. For latest reports, call Anderson’s Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Bream fishing is slow to fair on crickets and worms. Stripers have been schooling and hitting topwater lures with white bucktails taking some beneath the surface. Bass fishing has been best fishing topwaters in the shallows or at night fishing around the lights with plastic worms. Crappie fishing is best fishing 10 feet deep in 14-17 foot water on shiners. Catfish
are fair on blood bait. For latest information, call Misty at Kel’s Cove at 331-2730 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass have been fair around the grass and trees on crank baits and Rat-L- Traps. Crappie are scattered and fair; bream fishing is fair on worms and crickets. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
BLACK BAYOU – Bream fishing has been fair on crickets and worms. Bass are fair on spinners, jigs and soft plastics. Crappie are scattered and slow. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing has been good with mostly smaller fish being caught with the exception of a 30 pounder brought in. Crappie are fair with best catches for some real slabs early mornings around the boat slips. No report on bream or bass. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE ST. JOHN – The lake is being lowered and fishing is slow. For information, call Ken Mahoney at 318-201-3821.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water is on a slow rise and fishing is quite good. Lots of big crappie are being caught along with some good catches of bass. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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Welcoming community leaders, school psychologists, principals & parents as we present creative solutions to bullying prevention in schools! Our annual, virtual conference will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, 9:00am-11:00am when SafeKidsLA brings together a unique and inspiring group of speakers, for a schedule full of engaging events and meetups.

Keynote – Eleni Theodorou, a celebrated children’s author, bullying prevention and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) educator and speaker with her background in psychology. Born and raised in South Africa, she currently lives in the United States where she teaches students the Art of Compassion through her unique multi-sensory, culturally rich bullying prevention and SEL programs called “Noko Busts Bullying!”, with lasting results.

We will have the honor of hearing the heartfelt testimony of a local mother, leading us into Eleni’s colorful, yet powerful presentation. Guests will also enjoy the upbeat performance of the Rotary drama and dance team from Baton Rouge, Louisiana under the direction of Dessire Collins. This group was formed in middle school and has mesmerized audiences with their passionate dance routines since!

A-Zoom meeting will be available with Q&A time with the keynote.

Each paying attendee will receive a materials toolbox.

The registration Fee is being kept low. Go to the following to register your spot while tickets are available:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-conference-bullying-prevention-in-schools-tickets-137810511951

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In an effort to assist Jackson Parish residents in being able to “go to church” when they are not actually able to take in a service at their favorite place of worship the Jackson Parish Journal (JPJ) is pleased to host “Sunday Morning Service.” The hope is soon Churches from all over the parish will partner with the JPJ so that their services shown will be able to be accessed each Sunday.

To include your church for “Sunday Services”  contact the JPJ at (318) 480-1206
or email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

Jonesboro First Baptist Church

Click on link below and follow the steps outlined.

http://fbcjonesboro.net/livestream

1. press RESOURCES tab located on the tool bar at top of the page
2. press RECENT VIDEO icon
3. press arrow to play

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church 

Click on following link:

https://www.facebook.com/Pleasant-Grove-Missionary-Baptist-Church-444730749022201/

Sweetwater Baptist Church

https://facebook.com/sbc71268

May God’s blessings be granted unto you!

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In May of 1942, the United States was in its first full year of World War II. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the date which President Franklin Roosevelt said would “live in infamy,” factories throughout America had retooled their machinery to manufacture a myriad of items necessary for the war effort. Factories which had produced vehicles for the general public began building military vehicles, tire factories switched from producing tires for the consumer market to producing tires for the military. The Office of Price Administration, which had the power to ration scarce supplies such as automobiles, tires, gasoline, fuel oil, shoes, coffee, etc., predicted that there would be a shortage of several items, including gasoline. The Office of Defense Transportation, which was established to control domestic transportation, concluded that rationing gasoline would cause owners to drive less, which would extend the life of automobiles and their tires, and would conserve fuel and oil for military use. For this reason, the government began rationing gasoline.

Car owners throughout the United States applied for ration cards. Each ration card had the car owner’s name and address, along with the make, model and serial number of the car. Along the bottom of the ration card were several tabs which would be punched with each purchase of gasoline (see example below). In addition to the card, the ration board issued each automobile a windshield sticker with a specific letter on it. The letter denoted how many gallons of gasoline the owner could purchase for that car per week. The most common was an “A” sticker which allowed the owner to get just 4 gallons of gasoline per week. Stanley’s car was assigned an “A” sticker.

On May 21, 1942, Stanley Stepno went to his local rationing office in Holyoke, Massachusetts to get a new gasoline ration card. He had used his last stamp to put a gallon of gasoline in his car. Stanley parked his car outside of his local rationing office and got in the long line. Every few minutes, Stanley got a step or two closer to the front of the line. Finally, after a long wait, it was Stanley’s turn.

Getting a new ration card was a long process. To get a gasoline ration card, Stanley had to prove to the ration board that he had a need for gasoline. Stanley needed the gasoline to get to and from work. Due to the rubber shortage, Stanley had to persuade the board that he owned no more than five tires, four tires on the car and a spare. After reviewing and verifying all of his information, Stanley received his new ration card. After a sigh of relief, Stanley made his way outside and passed by the long line of people who were begrudgingly waiting their turn. Stanley returned to the parking spot where he parked his car, but another car was in its place. While Stanley was getting his gasoline rationing card…someone had stolen his car.

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The Jackson Parish Ward Two Fire Protection District voted to to accept a proposal for installation of a fire hydrant at the Robinson Chapel standpipe and to expand installation throughout district. Theactioin was taken during the regularly scheduled meeting of Commissioners Mack Williams, Alton Fallin, Charles Hopkins and George Gryder at the October 12th session held at the District Headquarters, located at 189 Vernon-Eros Road. Bill Wheelis was absent. 

Chairman Williams opened the meeting and then relayed the August activity report of two calls for service, one which involved an auto accident and removing a tree from the roadway. Fuel usage showed 37 gallons used with 480 gallons still on hand. After normal disposition of bills, financials and the acceptance of minutes from the August meeting was approved the meeting was adjourned.

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To have your business service or items you have for sale listed or list any Legal/Public Notices, Advertisements for Bid, Requests for Proposals and/or Quotes – send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

Quality Electrical & Controls Service:

Over 60 years of combined Licensed and Certified experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Control Panels, Electrical, HVAC and Inspections service. Located at 5039 Hwy 4 East, Jonesboro, LA. For free estimate contact: Billy Earl Wilhite: (318) 475-2403 or Richard Andrews: (318) 475-5136.  www.qualityecs.com
“Call us when you want the job done right.”

Dirt Cheap Lawn Care, LLC:

Licensed and Insured! Any type of lawn care work done at reasonable prices. For quotes or to schedule service call Owner – David Hammock at 318-533-7133 or go by 209 Talbot Street, Jonesboro, LA.
“If you don’t look good, we don’t look good!”

4T Exterior Cleaning:

House wash, Metal roof wash, gutter cleaning, concrete, deck, and brick/ patio cleaning. For free estimates call Trevor Hall at (318) 475-0347 or email Trevor.hall62@yahoo.com

B3 Lawn Services:

No job to large or small. For complete lawncare and select landscaping services contact: Todd Lowe (318) 623-8532, TJ Wilkerson (318) 480-1328 or Josh Henry (318) 480-1596.
email: littleballgame93@yahoo.com

Harris Yard Beautification Service: 

For all your lawn and landscaping needs contact Greg Harris at (318) 245-2349. Free estimates and professional service guaranteed. Based out of Chatham. 

 

For Sale: “100 year history of JHHS football” 

A year-by-year description of the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Included is summary of early beginnings, yearly results, rosters, updated team and individual records and a gallery of pictures. Perfect gift for that grandfather, father, uncle or cousin who would enjoy remembering their “glory days”. Cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 shipping and handling. To order call (318) 480-1206 or send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

 

For Sale: Small “Cowboy” Trailer

Excellent Condition. Solid floors. Metal sides and roof. Dimensions: 56″ tall x 93″ long x 60″ wide. $3,000.00 or best offer. Owned by Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church. For more information or to set appointment to see trailer call: 318-480-1206.

 

PUBLIC NOTICES

 

Jackson Parish Police Jury Legal Notice
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, October 28, 2021, for the furnishing and/or constructing of the following item(s) as needed, for a period of one (1) year, beginning January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the deadline. All bids MUST be submitted on Jackson Parish Police Jury bid spec sheets. These are available upon request from the Jackson Parish Police Jury Office by phone: (318) 259-2361 ext. 2, from our website: https://www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org/rfps or by email: tcollinsworth@jppj.org. All envelopes must be marked: SEALED BID – October 28, 2021: 2022 MATERIALS. Tabulated bids will be presented for consideration of award or rejection to the Jackson Parish Police Jury on Monday, November 8, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Charles H. Garrett Community Center, 182 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana:

1.) Metal Polymer Coated Culverts (per linear foot)
2.) Plastic Culverts (per linear foot)
3.) Tank Car Culverts (per linear foot)
4.) Hot Mix (asphaltic concrete; per ton)
5.) Cold Mix (per ton)
6.) Cracked Fuel Oil (road oil)
7.) Crushed Stone – SB2 (per ton)
8.) Crushed Stone – Winn Rock (per ton)
9.) Pit Run – sand/clay/gravel (per yard)
10.) Iron Ore (per yard)
11.) Gasoline & diesel fuel (per gallon)
12.) Trucking/hauling
13.) Vegetation Control Spraying (roadside; per mile)
14.) Reclaimed Asphaltic Pavement (RAP) (per ton)
15.) Riprap – Class 30 lb. (per ton)
16.) “A” Stone (per ton)
17.) Borrow/Fill Material (per cubic yard)
18.) Solid Waste Bin Containers

Ward Two Fire Protection District Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2021

189 Vernon-Eros Road, Ruston, LA. 71270
Office 318-249-3300 Fax 318-249-3340
e-mail – w2fpdjackson@gmail.com
Tax I.D. #72-1400917

The Ward Two Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 12, 2021 7:00 pm at the District Office. By Roll Call the following members were present: Mack Williams, Alton Fallin, Charles Hopkins and George Gryder. Absent Bill Wheelis. There were 0-additions 0-deletions. Meeting called to order by Chairman Williams, followed by invocation by George Gryder. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to accept the agenda as presented. George Gryder second. Motion Carried. Mr. Williams entertained a motion to proceed into business motion Charles Hopkins, second George Gryder, motion carried. Minutes from last meeting were read. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to accept the minutes September 14,2021. No addition and no deletions, and proceed into business, motion to accept Charles Hopkins, second George Gryder, motion carried. 

In the order of Old Business: Chief Manning delivered the August Fire report for 0 EMS, 0 Fire, 1 MVA 1 trees 0 Other for total calls of 2. Fuel report for August was on hand of 480 gallons, fuel usage was 37 gallons. September training had 0 Attendees. Purchasing agent reports for September 2021 were reviewed. Gap Report is 100%. Motion entertained by Mr. Williams to proceed into new business, motion Mr. Hopkins, second Mr. Gryder, motion carried.

In the order of New Business, Financial Report for m/e September 30, 2021 was presented. The bill review was completed by Mr. Williams. Presentation of Bills for September was discussed. Mr. Williams entertained a motion to accept Presentation of bills Motion Charles Hopkins second George Gryder, motion carried. Mr. Williams entertained a motion to accept proposal for fire hydrant installation at the Robinson Chapel standpipe and to expand installation throughout district. Motion Charles Hopkins, second George Gryder. Motion carried.The Action List was reviewed- 1 item.

Board members were asked if they had any comments? There was none. Mr. Williams entertained a motion to adjourn motion Alton Fallin, seconded by Mr. Gryder motion carried meeting declared adjourned at 7:46pm.

Chatham Town Council Meeting Minutes 
October 12, 2021

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The Chatham Town Council met in regular session with the following members present: Marvin Davis, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon, Sue Proffer and Mike Wilson. The mayor was also present. Visitors: John Mize, Dwight & Judy Cooper, Sue Henderson and Brenda Williams. Meeting was called to order. Pledge of Allegiance and invocation given.

Toni Malone offered the motion, seconded by Mike Wilson, and approved unanimously, to accept as read, the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 14, 2021.Toni Malone offered the motion, seconded by Laverne Mixon and approved by all, to pay the monthly bills.

Toni Malone offered the motion, seconded by Laverne Mixon, approved by all, to adopt ordinance 2021-07, authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids to sell surplus property located at 6537 Hwy 34, to the highest responsible bidder.
Motion was offered by Toni Malone, seconded by Mike Wilson and approved by all to accept the amended bid offered by the Jackson Parish Hospital of $175,000.00 for the purchase of the Chatham Medical Clinic.

Marvin Davis offered the motion, seconded by Mike Wilson, approved by all, to adopt Ordinance 2021- 08 authorizing the mayor to execute a cash sale deed between the Town of Chatham and the Jackson Parish Hospital for the sale of the Chatham Medical Clinic.

Mike Wilson offered the motion, seconded by Marvin Davis, approved by all, to adopt Ordinance 2021- 09 requesting the rezoning of property at 6551 Hwy 34 from residential to business.

Toni Malone offered the motion, seconded by Marvin Davis, approved by all, to table until the next meeting, the decision to change out the streetlights within our town.

The financial statements were reviewed. A motion was offered by Toni Malone, seconded by Marvin Davis and approved to accept the financial statements as presented.

Motion to adjourn was offered by Marvin Davis, seconded Sue Proffer approved by all.

Kenneth Dayton Collinsworth
May 27, 1927 – October 14, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Dayton Collinsworth, age 94 of Castor, made his way to his Heavenly home on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was a Bienville Parish native and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Ethel S. Collinsworth; stepchildren, Dudley Poda and wife Merrilynne of Castor; Renee Davis of Quitman; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Mary Phillips of Bienville, Belva Robinson of Ruston, Virginia Treadway of Jonesboro; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.D. and Willie Belle (Hines) Collinsworth, siblings, Harris Collinsworth, David Collinsworth, Hazel Hall.

A graveside service are planned for Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Friendship Cemetery at 2:00PM with Dr. Don Ward officiating. Burial will follow the ceremony under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Kim Treadway, Clint Collinsworth, Jodie Hall, Kenneth Collinsworth, Lindon Collinsworth, Scott Martin.

Garlon “Noonie” Driskill
September 26, 1944 – October 12, 2021

Garlon “Noonie” Oma Driskill, Jr., age 77 of Chatham, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Noonie was a life long resident of Jackson Parish and a member of Hodge United Methodist Church. He served as an Administrative Trustee as well as various other positions within his church. He was a hard worker and retired from the paper mill after 42 years of working in the machine room. Noonie was also a proud charter member of the Hodge Fire Department.

Funeral services were held on Thursday at Center Point Baptist Church with Bro. Randy Lee officiating. Burial followed in the Hodge Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Those left to cherish his memory is his brother, Terry Driskill; special Godchildren, Mariah Warren, Brandon Tyler Lutrick, Laiken Willis; a host of numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garlon and Katheleen (Johnston) Driskill, brother, Donald Driskill; paternal grandparents, John and Lizzie Driskill.

Ronald Willard Taylor, Jr.
May 04, 1968 – October 10, 2021

Born Saturday, May 4, 1968 in Natchitoches, Louisiana he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willard and Mary Taylor of Dodson, Louisiana and Hubert and Laverne Barnhill of Keatchie, Louisiana; his mother-in-law, Annette (Parker) Emanus.

Ronny was an active member of Gloryway Church in Gansville, Louisiana. From an early age he enjoyed working with his hands. He learned to build and work with wood from his grandfathers and uncles, but his passion was working in the electrical field. He honed this skill while working side by side with his dad and later with his son Chase. He was an avid outdoorsman and when he wasn’t working he was fishing and hunting.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 32 years, Windy Emanus Taylor; two sons, Chase Taylor (Kayla) of Dodson and Jake Taylor (Magen) of Quitman; his parents, Ronny and Gail Taylor of Dodson; one sister, Tannah Fitzgerald (Mike) of Dodson; father-in-law, Tommy Emanus (Robbie)of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Hallay, Koplin, Mercedes, Dallas and Benelli, all of Quitman and Corbin arriving soon.

Funeral services were heldon Friday, October 15, 2021 at Gloryway Church in Gansville with Bro. Mike Williams and Bro. Charles Hammons officiating. Interment followed in Gloryway Church Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers were Chase Taylor, Ethan Domangue, Mike Fitzgerald, Wayne Durbin, Lucas Carter, Jake Taylor and Tommy Emanus.

“J R” Neatherland
August 17, 1932 – October 05, 2021

James Rankin “J R” Neatherland, age 89 of Weston, made his journey to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. JR was a happy and joyous man that was a friend to all he met. He enjoyed keeping up and following Weston High School sports and he took great pride in growing his vegetable gardens.

J R is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ellon (Reed) Neatherland; children, James Randall Neatherland, Lisa (Neatherland) Stevenson, Darren Duane Neatherland; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother, David Neatherland; sister, Lawanda Ponder; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Gladys (Wyatt) Neatherland; brothers, Roy Faye Neatherland and Jason Neatherland.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Staples officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Frances Parker Fowler
November 22, 1943 – August 22, 2021

Frances Parker Fowler died August 22, 2021, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, after a short illness. She was 77 years of age.

Born in Jonesboro, LA on November 22, 1943, Frances was the third child and first daughter of Earl Edward and Ruby Weeks Parker. She graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 1961 and a month later wed Don while he was on leave from the first of several tours in Vietnam. Just over a year later they welcomed their first child, Deborah, and two years later their second, Michael. As a military family, the Fowlers moved to Georgia, South Carolina, and finally to their longest posting in Mannheim, Germany, and then back to the States and their Louisiana hometown in 1976.

Frances worked at Rowe Plumbing in Jonesboro before taking a position at the soon-to-open Wal-Mart, first in Jonesboro and then in San Antonio. She retired from that company after 20 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Jonesboro First Baptist Church, and in San Antonio St. Pius X Catholic Church. She volunteered for many years during Fiesta at NIOSA (Night in Old San Antonio) and made rosaries at St. Pius. She also loved watching the Food Network, particularly Cooking with Bobby Flay.

She helped raise not only her grandchildren but also her great grandchildren and was known affectionately as “Other Mommy.”

As a military wife Frances took advantage of the ability to travel on her own (France, Israel, Greece, Spain, England, Italy), or to explore the rich history of Germany with the family. She never lost that love of traveling, and she and Don continued to travel the world after retirement, often by cruise ship where they always had a balcony room so she could enjoy her morning coffee on the patio. She and Don also served for several years as campground hosts, traveling to various national campgrounds in their RV.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Marion Fowler (2017), and is survived by her children, Deborah Kay Fowler of San Antonio, TX, and Michael Shawn Fowler and wife DeeDee of Quitman, LA; two grandchildren: Meghan Hurley and husband Jay, and Rebecca Froh; four great grandchildren: Danen (14), Kaylinn (10), Stellan (7), and Veyda (1 year 7 months); sisters Fonda McBride (husband Jim) and Shirley Parker, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Parker, and 9 nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Friday, November 19th from 5-8PM at Sweetwater Baptist Church in Quitman, LA.

 

 

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