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Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School made a furious rally but three touchdowns by Haynesville in their first three possessions was too much to overcome in the junior Tigers season opener that ended with a 40-30 loss. Dylan Hayes led the Tigers offense with three TD’s, assisted by Jamarion Harris, who scored another and Tysen Burks who threw for a pair of touchdowns.

Despite the loss in his first ever game as the JHJH head football coach, Trevaun Calahan, was proud of the way his team battled.

“I was pleased with the way we battled through adversity and even though we lost, I liked the fight the guys showed,” said Calahan. “We need to be more diciplined as we had four touchdowns called back but we are getting it together and making progress.”

The junior high Tigers will be in action again on September 15th when they travel to Winnfield. The matchup carries extra incentive for the coaches as Winnfield Middle School head coach, Chance Williams and Calahan are former classmates at Jonesboro-Hodge.

Looking for some great deals on pre-owned autos and trucks? Then you want to come visit Jay Mallard Ford in Jonesboro. Through the month of September, Jay and his friendly staff, is offering an opportunity to take advantage of a tremendous selection ready to be claimed by a new owner. 

Whether you are looking to purchase or lease a vehicle or in need of service by “Little Gary” and his crew, now is the time to come to the Jay Mallard Ford Dealership, located at 601 Hudson Avenue. Walk ins are welcome and appointments can be made by calling (318) 259 – 9881. 

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For folks who live for the chance to take up a gun or bow and head for the woods, that time is upon us. In fact, it has already started with dove season which kicked off Labor Day weekend.
I had the privilege of getting to sit in a dove field opening weekend. How did I do? More on that later.

In just a few weeks on October 1, squirrel season kicks off. I’m of the opinion that squirrel season opening has lost some of its glamour for lots of hunters. It used to be that the Saturday when squirrel season opened was almost like a national holiday. In fact, some areas had the reputation of scheduling Friday night football games on Thursday instead to give squirrel chasers the chance to head for the camp on Friday night in anticipation of daylight the next morning when squirrel season opened.

For me, opening day of squirrel season was always like Sunday mornings when I grew up. If it was Sunday, heading for Sunday School and church was not to be questioned. You didn’t have to think about it; you were headed to church. Same thing for opening day of squirrel season; you didn’t think about it. None of the kids I grew up with even considered missing it.

When I was too young to do it alone, my dad took me along just to watch how he did it. I still get shivers a bit in remembering sitting by his side on a moss-covered log back in the woods
near a stand of hickories that were producing hickory nuts. Even though it was dark, I felt safe
and secure because I was sitting next to my daddy.

A few years later, my dad felt like I had served my apprenticeship well enough and I was
permitted to pack along my little single shot .22 rifle. Still later, the two of us would go to the
woods and I was allowed to hunt alone; daddy would whisper instructions as to which trees to
watch as he moved off quietly into the next scope of woods.

I can remember, especially on one afternoon hunt, the hour was getting late, daddy was off there somewhere and I began to become concerned that he’d forgotten about me and headed
home without me. I heard leaves crunch and was sure a bear or wolf was about to attack when I
saw the source of the sound and breathed a big sigh of relief; it was daddy coming back for me.

Deer season for Area 2 archery hunters kicks off the same day as squirrel season, October 1st. I have never bow hunted but I always looked forward to opening of gun season for deer, which opens October 22 for hunters using primitive firearms and October 19 in Area 2 for gun hunters.

I have vivid memories of my introduction to deer hunting. I was living in Homer at the time. It was a chilly November day in 1967 when I joined a friend, James White, his sons and a group of other hunters to gather in Summerfield to link up with Bill Bailey who had a fine pack of beagle hounds. James set me up along a narrow pipeline to wait and see if Bailey’s hounds would send a deer my way. They did and I was able to draw a bead on a nice 10 point buck the beagles chased my way.

It is not unusual today to hear stories of youngsters downing nice bucks from the comfort of box stands. While I’m proud for them, many of those same kids don’t know how to sneak up on a squirrel, and I recommend that dads spend time in the woods like my daddy did with me to teach the basics of hunting squirrels which will make them better hunters for other game.

Now about my opening day dove hunt. I sat with friends on a plot that had been expertly prepared for doves. There were sunflower seeds and millet that grew there and had been bush-
hogged to give the doves a food source. Their appetites must have been for something else
because no doves showed up at the buffet prepared for them. We never fired a shot.

That’s the way it goes sometimes but just being out there provides a nice reward in itself.

FISHING REPORT 

BLACK BAYOU –No report this week. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest
information.
OUACHITA RIVER – The water is on a slow fall with bass fishing starting to improve. Crappie
ae fair in the tops in the river on shiners or jigs. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole
Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass are schooling fairly good around Gills Ferry and north of the
bridge on Corney. Shad imitations are taking some fish. Crappie are still in their summer pattern
and hanging around channel edges. Shiners and jigs are working. Some are also being caught in
the bayou below the spillway. Bream are scattered and fair while catfish are biting cold worms
fished off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey
Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Crappie continue be in their summer pattern and are hanging around
submerged brush. Shiners and jigs are working on these fish. Bass fishing has been best fishing
around the boat docks and piers using soft plastics and crank baits. Also, night fishing for bass
has been fairly good on dark colored plastic worms and dark spinner baits. Catfishing is fair on
yo-yos baited with cold worms. No report on stripers. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at
927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
CANEY LAKE – Surprisingly, the bream are still biting quite well on night crawlers. Bass have
been fair with best fish reporting in at 9.2 pounds. The ribbon tail plastic worm seems to be
working best. Some are still schooling and hitting shad imitation lures. Crappie continue to be
best fishing shiners or jigs around deep brush. No report on catfish this week. For information
contact Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – The only species biting this week seem to be the catfish. Lots of
smaller eating sized fish along with a few bigger ones have been caught. Nothing to report on
bass, crappie or bream. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE ST. JOHN – No report. For information, call Ken Mahoney at 318-201-3821.

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Beginning on September 19th and running through the end of the month the Jackson Parish Recreation Department (JPRD) will be registering participents interested in playing in the upcoming fall Flag Football and Soccer Leagues. Games will be played on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s throughout the month of October at the JPRD Sports Complex located at 5254 Hwy 4, just east of Jonesboro. For free registration you are asked to come by the main office located at the entrance of the Sports Complex or call (318) 259-3031. A fax can aslo be sent to (318) 259-3073.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Open to boys and girls from the age of 5 -12.
Boys must be five years old and can’t be over 12 years old by April 30th. For the girls the cut off date is December 31st.

SOCCER

Open to boys and girls from the ages of 4-14.
Both boys and girls must be 4 years old and can’t be over 14 years old by January 1st.

Forest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to present the activity schedule for residents for the remaining days in the month of September.. The administration and staff also send a reminder that these additional services are available as well.

Video Chat sessions daily by appointment
Daily in room visits 
Monthly resident shopping 
Music & Memory program (Monday-Friday)
Licensed Beautician 

Activities shown below are subject to change without notice

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Irma Ashcraft EMT/Security with Allied University Security at Westrock in Hodge was recently recognized by the National Register of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 40 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. 

This is an honor held by very few EMS professionals. To maintain her status as a Nationally Registered EMT, Ashcraft completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program for EMS professionals in America.

By maintaining her Nattional EMS Certificationi and completing regular continuing education coursee, Ashcraft has demonstrated her commitment to providing exceptional prehospital emergency medical care. 

Ashcraft was Nationally Registered as an EMT in 1982 and has been serving the Hodge community since 2013. Prior to this position Ashcraft worked through Manpower at Westrock/Hodge and before that as a volunteer associated with the Jonesboro rescue squad and fire department. 

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians serves as the National EMS Certification  organization by providing a valid, uniform process to assess the knowledge and skills required for competent practice by EMS professionals throughout their careers and by maintaining a registry of certificationi status. 

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After suffering through having to play several games with a limited roster, the Weston Junior High girls celebrated being back at full strength by smashing Simsboro 23-8 in the opening round of the Choudrant Tourney. The victory improved the junior Lady Wolves to 2-6 on the year.

With Carlynn Waters scoring six  points and Carly Jo Griffin, Brooklyn Slaughter and Baylle Brown adding a basket each the junior girls took a 12-6 first quarter lead. Then the Weston defense took over as they limited Simsboro to just two points the rest way. Waters and Griffin led the Lady Wolves with 8 points each followed by 4 from Brown, 2 from Slaughter and a free throw from Davynee Bearden. 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	TOTAL
Weston Jr. High	12	2	3	6	23
Simsboro	6	0	2	0	8

Weston Jr. Boys drop 2OT Thriller

Weston Junior High saw their spirited rally come up just short when Claiborne Christian made a three pointer for their only basket of the second overtime to sneak away with 33-32 victory in double overtime. Down by a 9-2 margin after the first period, the Wolves rode the hot hand of Brody Tidwell to fight back to tie the game at 25-25 at the end of regulation. Both teams scored three in the first extra frame. Tiidwell was basically unstoppable as he torched Claiborne Christian for a season high 21 points. David Michael Gandy added six, Aiden Phares and Aiden Dowd pitched in with a basket each and Ty Henderson hit a clutch free throw in the first OT to round out theWolves scoring. Claiborne Christian was led by Cooper with 21 points on the strength of four of the seven three pointers made by the Crusaders. 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	OT1	OT2	TOTAL
Weston Jr. High	2	8	8	9	3	2	32
Claiborne Christian	9	5	3	10	3	3	33

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Louisiana families can begin to access their Summer Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits this week, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services announced Monday.

Eligible students will receive payments totaling $391 to cover both June and July. The payments will be issued in two installments, one for $195 and a second for $196, DCFS said.

The benefits can be used on SNAP-eligible food at grocery stores that accept EBT cards.

Eligibility information for Summer PEBT will begin processing each Tuesday evening and the benefits will be available to those students on Wednesdays of the same week.

The weekly upload and issuance process will continue throughout September and DCFS says it will issue Child Care PEBT later this fall.

You can check the parent portal at dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/pebt-parent-portal for updates.

Under new federal rules, according to DCFS, federal food assistance benefits will be expunged or removed, from a recipient’s EBT card nine months after the benefits are issued or nine months from the last time the card was used to make a purchase.

If the card is used, the benefits will remain on the card for nine months from the date of the last purchase. Once benefits have been removed, they cannot be added back to the card.

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Caldwell Memorial Hospital and staff are proud to announce that Amber Etheridge, MSN, FNP-C will be the new nurse practitioner at the Chatham Rural Health Clinic.

Amber has worked in Columbia at Winters Clinic for 3 years and is excited to make the transition to serve the community and surrounding areas of Chatham. Amber was raised in Caldwell Parish and graduated from Caldwell Parish High School. She then continued her education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Amber served patients at the bedside for several years before returning to Maryville University where she obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Amber is married to Josh Etheridge and they have 2 precious boys, Kason (7) and Kastor (5). She also has two fur babies Thor and Loki. Amber and her family are members of North Monroe Baptist Church.

Amber is accepting new patients of all ages and is looking forward to assisting you with your healthcare needs.

Accepting New Patients!

Medicare – Medicaid – Kid-Med – Commercial Insurance

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Today we’ll take a serious look at what bass fishing might look like 100 years from now. How will anglers of tomorrow look at anglers of today? Will they question our ethics? Will they question our techniques? Are we the pioneers of the bass fishing world of tomorrow? Will bass fishing even exist 100 years from now? These are just a few of the questions that I’ll try to answer from my perspective as one of today’s avid anglers.

As people, it’s human nature that all of us want to be liked or admired in some shape or form. All of us want to leave a legacy, whether it’s for our family or maybe a particular interest we had growing up. For some it might be a civic organization, job, or maybe a hobby that was near and dear to our heart. I hope anglers of tomorrow sit around a fire pit one day and talk about how innovative and creative our generation was in breaking down some of the barriers of bass fishing…how skilled and dedicated we were with techniques, baits, and tackle…how we spent hours and days on the water preparing for tournaments. They’ll laugh at how much fuel we ran through our trucks and boats just to find and catch largemouth bass…how we fished for 8 to 10 hours on a tournament day and competed not just against each other, but the elements of Mother Nature. Fishing in rain, sleet and even snow, nothing stopped us from chasing those big green fish known as bass.

Tomorrow’s anglers will either question or admire the creativity we had when it comes to tackle and lures. They will admire the color schemes and all the options we had in terms of soft plastic baits or worms. But they’ll wonder what the purpose was of all the many different colors, when 100 years from now, a handful of colors is all you’ll need. They will figure out that 75% of the baits and color options created were actually designed to catch anglers, not necessarily bass. They’ll be amazed at the technology we had that allowed us to actually see fish swimming on a small screen the size of a notebook. Our bass boats will be legendary in terms of the power we had with 250 horsepower engines that would push a bass boat in excess of 75 MPH. They’ll wonder how in the hell did those anglers ride in those fiberglass boats in three- and four-foot waves compared to the boats they’ll be driving, that will be like hovercrafts.

Today we have GPS for navigation and locating brush tops and underwater structures. But in the future, they will have boats that will be programmed to drive themselves. Their trolling motors will be built into the hull and will automatically deploy once the main engine has been turned off. Anglers will wear glasses that control the trolling motor by site, so that wherever they look, the trolling motor will head in that direction. Also with these special glasses, anglers will be able to cast a lure and place it in a one-inch square at 30 yards, allowing for precision casting like never seen before. One hundred years from now, boats will have touch screens to move from one section of the lake to another. The anglers simply touch the map screen, and the boat will automatically drive itself to that location, avoiding all the underwater stumps due to their Debris Avoidance System or DAS technology. This technology will allow future anglers to never worry about destroying a lower unit ever again!!!

Today, we are the true pioneers of the sport of bass fishing, and one day generations from now, anglers will look back with admiration and amazement at how dedicated and committed we were as bass fishermen. The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will be full of guys from this generation that built an industry not just here in America, but worldwide. But as with anything in the future, there is the possibility that bass fishing may not even exist. With today’s political circles and the far-left, anti-outdoorsmen, there’s reason to believe that the pleasures we so cherish and value in the great outdoors might be a thing of the past, a past that future angler’s will only be able to dream about. The rights of all outdoorsmen may be taken away whether it’s fishing or hunting.

These anti-hunting and fishing groups are gaining momentum and support from government activists who can’t wait to save Bambi from the big bad hunter. I hope future anglers and hunters understand the importance of taking game and fish as a form of conservation management. Otherwise, these populations will explode and create an unbalanced ecosystem. But in reality, who knows what the future may hold?. So, till next week, good luck, good fishing, and don’t forget your sunscreen. Melanoma doesn’t discriminate; it can create life-threatening issues if precautions are not taken.

Steve Graf – Owner Co-Host
Hook’N Up & Track’N Down Show &
Tackle Talk Live

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Jonathan Ramsey (Jonesboro, LA) – Disturbing the Peace, Public Intoxication
Lawrence R Tatum (Jonesboro, LA) – Remaining after Forbidden, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Christopher Oncale (Jonesboro, LA) – Bench Warrant
Amanda Walsworth ( Jonesboro, LA) – Warrant for Execution of Sentence
Ariel Magee (Jonesboro, LA) – Remaining after Forbidden
Mickey McCurtis (Jonesboro, LA) – Probation and Parole Administrative Sanction
James F. Culpepper (Quitman, LA) – Possession of Schedule II drug
Lori Boyd (Quitman, LA) – Possession of Schedule I drug, Possession of Schedule II drug
Terry T. Gray (Saline, LA) – No seatbelt, Driving under Suspension, Flight from an Officer with Child Endangerment

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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

BUSINESS SERVICES

Stump Removal and Grinding: Call James Stewart at (318) 763-2554 or (318) 243-1009 for your stump removal and grinding needs. Free Estimates! 

 

Johnny’s Stump Removal: No job too small or too large. Call Johnny McConnell at 318-548-5577 for stump grinding, clean up, top soil fill and other odd jobs. We have over 30 years of experience and insured. Mention code: Jackson Boot to receive a discount. 

 

Quality Electrical & Controls Service: Over 60 years of combined  Lic  Licensed and Certified experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Control Panels, Electrical, HVAC and Inspections service. Located at 5039 Hwy 4 East, Jonesboro, LA. Contact: Billy Earl Wilhite: (318) 475-2403 or Richard Andrews: (318) 475-5136.  

FOR SALE

Book – “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 family member or friend 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. 

Commemorative Plates – Beautifully etched china plates commemorating Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Jackson Parish. To order contact Wilda Smith at (318)426-6511 or Barbara Johnson at (318) 450-5561.

Baseball equipment – Three youth batting helmets with faceguards and a complete set of catchers equipment (Mask, chest protector, shin guards) for sale. To make an offer, call 318-475-1152.

PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES

SHERIFF’S SALE

MIDFIRST BANK
# 36798

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

TAMMIE L. FOSTER
A/K/A TAMMIE LASHAY FOSTER WILEY

BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE I WEST AND RUN NORTH 586 FEET TO THE STATE HIGHWAY #17, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST 895 FEET FOR A STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN SOUTHWEST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST PARALLEL TO THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEAST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTHEAST AND ALONG THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, LOCATED IN JACKSON PARJSH, LOUISIANA.

AND BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE I WEST AND RUN NORTH 586 FEET TO THE STATE HIGHWAY 146, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST 955 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN SOUTHWEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST PARALLEL TO THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEAST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTHEAST AND ALONG THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, LOCATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME SITUATED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BEING
A 2005, CAPPAERT 3802, MANUFACTURED HOME, SERJAL NO. CHVM040587621932A AND
CHVM04058761932B, 75.6 X 27.5, WHICH SAID MANUFACTURED HOME/MOBILE HOME WAS IMMOBILIZED PURSUANT TO ACT OF IMMOBILIZATION DATED MAY 0 I, 2006 AND FILED FOR RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO, 369394 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARJSH, LOUISIANA.

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash with WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFFS SALE

HODGE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
# 36619

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

ASHLEY COLLETTE WALKER
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL TUTRIX
FOR MrNOR

A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN THE SALTER SUBDIVISION AS REVISED, AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JACKSON PARJSH, IN CONVEYANCE BOOK OF PLATS A, PAGE 5 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH AS LOT SIX (6) OF SAID SUBDIVISION.

TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTIONS, COMPONENT PARTS, IMPROVEMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, APPURTENANCES, FIXTURES, RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, BATTURE, AND BATTURE RlGHTS, SERVITUDES AND EASEMENTS OF EVERY TYPE AND DESCRIPTION, NOW AND/OR IN THE FUTURE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY, AND ANY AND ALL ITEMS AND FIXTURES ATTACHED TO AND/OR FORMING INTEGRAL OR COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOUISIANA CIVIL CODE.

THIS PROPERTY OR ITS ADDRESS IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 105 SALTER AVE., JONESBORO, LA 71251

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all
cost, sale to be made for cash with WITH the benefit of appraisal.

8/17/22
9/21/22

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER
TINA M. SPILLERS, DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S SALE

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
# 36824

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

CHARLES E WOODS, A/KIA CHARLES
EDWIN WOODS. M CHARLES STEVEN BUCHAN.JR.
WENDY NICOLE HARRINGTON, ROBIN BUCHAN BROWNING

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court,
Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my
possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 19th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN NORTH 89 DEG. 51’33” WEST. ALONG THE FORTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST 396.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AND POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE 0,.498 ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST 65.43 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEG. 33’06” EAST 74.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45’32” EAST 195.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEG. 14’24” WEST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEG. 58’04” EAST 68.05 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 75 DEG. 30’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.09 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AND POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAlNING 0.498 ACRES AS PER REVISED PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1997, BY ALBERT D. HULETT, JR., PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 170;

ALSO: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND PROCEED NORTH 89 DEG. 51’53” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, A DISTANCE 660.00 FEET, THENCE PROCEED NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST A DISTANCE OF 396.57 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN, THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 75 DEG. 30’34” EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.09 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF HEREIN DESCRIBED 0.109 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 00 DEG. 58’04” WEST A DISTANCE OF 68.05 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 70 DEG. 14’24” EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 69 DEG. 45’32” EAST A DISTANCE OF 13.01 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF WESTON CHURCH ROAD; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 02 DEG. 50’29” WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF WESTON CHURCH ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 94.37 FEET; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 75 DEG. 30’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF
55.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.109 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD OR USE, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, ALL LOCATED AND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all
cost, sale to be made for cash with WITH the benefit of appraisal.

9/7/22
10/12/22

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF EX-
OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFF’S SALE

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE,INC.
# 36895

PARJSH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

MARLON M. JARRELL, JR.
A/K/A MARLON JARRELL. JR.

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court,
Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my
possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro,
Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial
sales, the following property to wit:
2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CS2008343TNAB IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES
THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LA. (1208 4 th St., Eros, LA 71238)

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all
cost, sale to be made for cash with WITH the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S SALE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
# 36115

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

JEFFREY JERMAINE BRADFORD
A/K/A JEFFREY J. BRADFORD

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court,
Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my
possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro,
Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial
sales, the following property to wit:

LOT #89-A OF UNIT 4 OF TERRACE HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, ALL LOCATED AND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING.

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all
cost, sale to be made for cash with WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY

 

PUBLIC NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING
Jackson Parish Police Jury

The Jackson Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on September 20, 2022 at
the Police Jury Office. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and
community development needs of Jackson Parish Police Jury and to discuss the submission of an
application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2023 Community Development Block
Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Parish for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Parish to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Parish’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted
areas of Jackson area are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice is received by the Jackson Parish Police Jury.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until September 20, 2022 in writing to:

Lynn Treadway, President
Jackson Parish Police Jury
503 E. Court Street, Room 100
Jonesboro, LA 71251

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Jackson Parish Library Board of Control at 614 South Polk Avenue, until 2:00 O’Clock P.M. Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY FOR THE TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: THE JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUND
ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER: 0221A

Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available from the office of the Architect, Coco & Company Wayne Lawrence Coco, AIA, Architect LLC. They may be obtained for a non refundable deposit of $100.00

Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at:
Wayne Lawrence Coco, AIA, Architect LLC,
P.O. Box 111 (or 510 Main Street)
Simmesport , Louisiana 71369
Telephone: 318-359-3732 Fax: 318-941-2821
E-mail: waynecococo@centurytel.net

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates (if any), and must be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-infact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with the surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Jackson Parish Library Board of Control and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in the amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management
Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury List, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under L.A. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Site, Concrete, or Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provision of L.A. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause. In accordance with L.A. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Jackson Parish Library Interactive Playground
Coco & Company
Project # 0221A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tsune Higa Womack
June 7, 1943 – September 8, 2022

Tsune Higa Womack, age 79 of Quitman, made her way through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Tsune could be seen and heard at many sporting events. She was not one to drive herself too far from home but could always find a way to each game. She loved showing her support to all the players. It honestly did not matter if you were her child or grandchild or not; she was your biggest fan! Tsune had a huge heart and was an even bigger giver. If she realized that you liked something, then she would gift it to you. You could not give it back. Instead, she taught you to just smile and say thank you. She also took much joy in taking care of her flower gardens.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Chris Womack (Elizabeth), Amy Walker (Lex), and Julie Bergstrom (Jessie); grandchildren Cason, Connor, Clara, Kinley, Audrey, Vivian, and Dylan; a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Womack and her parents, Kamizido and Kamado Higa of Okinawa, Japan.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until time of service. Funeral services are set to begin at 3:00 PM with Bro. David Womack officiating. Burial will follow in Hart Assembly of God Church Cemetery in Sikes under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Ommer Nollie Ingram
July 2, 1950 – September 6, 2022

Ommer Nollie Ingram “better known as Pap” age 72 of Arcadia, Louisiana was born in July 2, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana. He entered his heavenly home on September 6, 2022.

Nollie was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He spent his life serving Christ and loving his wife, children and grandchildren. He will forever be remembered as a man true to his word who would give you the shirt off his back.

Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life of 50 years, Vickie Huckaby Ingram of Arcadia; son, Jeff Ingram and wife Dana of Quitman; daughters, Jeanie Ingram Landes of Arcadia, Jody Ingram Bussey and husband Jonathan of Arcadia, Jessica Ingram of Arcadia; special son, Kasyn Henning of Arcadia; son-in-law, Mike Landes of Arcadia; grandchildren, Michael and Jessica Landes, Nathan Landes, Rebekah and Bannon Martin, Brook Landes, Lizzie, Abby and Gracie Ingram, Lilli, Savannah and C.J. Rojas, Alex McMillian, Laura and John Gibson, Raegan and Ryan Chapman, J.T. Harrell, Brian and Jordan Harrell; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Sadler, Linda Miller, Barbara Hill and Katherin Tripp; mother-in-law, Jimmie Walsworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Nellie Ingram; great grandson, Corey James Ingram-Carter; brother, Bobby Ingram; and sister, Leroia Ingram Henning.

Serving the family as pallbearers was Chad Huckaby, Matthew Huckaby, Michael Walker, Ralph Walker, Stacey Tripp, Benny Tripp, Mitchell Huckaby and Todd Harper. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Hill, A.C. Fletcher, Dennis Ingram, Bobby Ingram Jr., Jamie Henning and Michael Landes.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro from 5 pm until 8 pm. Funeral services were held in the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro on Friday, September 9, 2022 with Bro. Glen Swafford and Bro. Larry Brown officiating. Burial followed at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Arcadia under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

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Jonesboro-Hodge hosts Class 5A West Ouachita for the 2022 home opener this Friday night in what has been dubbed the “RED OUT” game. All Tigers fans are asked to wear red tops to the contest in rememberance of fallen teammate Lajavion Nichols who tragically lost his life last summer adn would be a senior this season. Game time is set for 7:00pm at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium. 

In week one JHHS Lost to General Trass by a 48 – 14 margin while West Ouachita is coming off a 14-7 victory over Caldwell. Head coach Terrance Blankenship hopes for a repeat performance from last year when JHHS lost the first game of the year before making history in week two by beating West Ouachita 41-20. 

The victory was historical in Tiger football annals as it marked the first time in school history the Tigers had beaten a Class 5A school. This week JHHS will make history once again, this time even before the game begins, as for what is to believed for the first time in Tiger history a Freshman will start at quarterback in the second game of the season. 

“The way Dakota (Knox) played last week made the decision easy for the staff to give him a start this week,” said Blankenship. “He has earned the right to lead our team.”

Blankenship knows that even with the emotional boost his players will have in honoring Nichols that the task to get the first victory of the year will be a hard one. 

“I guarantee you that coach Rainwater started reminding his players about losing to us as soon as their game ended Friday night,” laughed Blankenship. “They are going to come in motivated to not let that happen again.” 

In an interview with the Ouachita Citizen newspaper out of Monroe, the West Ouachita head coach verified what Blankenship is expecting.

“We will not have any problem getting up for this game,” Rainwater said. “Last year it was a very emotional game for them and their community. One of those things where the stars align, and we had eight consistent bad minutes of football. It definitely left a bad taste in our mouth. 

It will be another emotional night for the Tigers as they pay rememberance to Nichols in what would his senior season. 

“The influence that Lajavion had on this team and the program is still strong,” said Blankenship. “I expect our guys to give a strong effort as they will want to honor him with a win.”

Keys to victory:

1.  Must play inspired football from the start –  The loss to General Trass was a tale of two halves with the Tigers being listless in the first half before playing inspired football the second half. JHHS must start this game with the same intensity they ended the last one. 
2. No “freebies” allowed – General Trass scored in one play, four times. Three came as result of defensive breakdowns while the other was result of an interception. Tigers must make West Ouachita earn their scores. 
3. EXECUTE – With the expectation that JHHS will start a freshman at Quarterback it will be imperative that the offense executes the game plan. Defensively, the Tigers must have “position integrity” meaning that the players must be in the gaps they are supposed to be on every play. 

“First Family” of JHHS Football to be recognized 

At halftime of the contest, the Jackson Parish Journal in conjunction with the Jonesboro-Hodge High School athletic department will pay tribute to a “First Family of JHHS Football.” In recognition of the contribution made to the Tiger football program over the yeasrs members of the Stringer, Williams and Cowans families will be recognized.  Those shown below or a representative for them will be introducted to the crowd, receive a commenerative plaque and a copy of the “100 Year History of JHHS Football.” 

First Family of JHHS Football Honorees

Coach Willie Stringer – Jackson High and Rundell Jr. High
Cedric Stringer – (1973-76) – All District, First to kick a game winning field goal 
Pete Stringer – (1978 -81) Class 2A State Runnerup member, All-District
Scott Stringer – (1983 – 86)  All District
Tave Stringer – (1999- 2000) All District 
Donald Williams – (1977 – 80) All -District
Robert Williams – (1978 – 82) 2 Time All-State, All-NELA, All District Defensive  MVP, Most career FG’s at time (8), school record fumble recovery on 3 straight possessions
Oshay Cowans – (1975 – 77) member of Class AA state runner-up
Terry Cowans – (1975 – 77) Class AA state runnerup, 1st to return 2 kickoffs for TD’s in one game

Touchdown Club to meet on Thursday 

The Touchdown Club will meet at 6:30pm on Thursday in the locker room of Caldwell-Peacock stadium. All members and those who wish to join are invited to enjoy a meal, view game film, hear from Coach Blankenship and enjoy the fellowship of fellow Tiger supporters. 

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As there was a very limited agenda on hand, the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Village of Hodge Board of Aldermen that was held on Tuesday, will be remembered more for what didn’t take place than what did. 

In the session that barely lasted long enough for everyone to get settled, With Hodge Mayor Gerald Palmer being absent from the proceedings, Mayor Pro-Tem Willard Willis called the meeting to order. Quick approval of the August meeting minutes and the July financials paved the way for the department head reports. 

Fire Chief, Michael Heard was first, stating that his department responded to three medical emergencies, two wrecks, one smoke alarm alert and conducted one drill. Chief of Police, Travis Reed, followed by asking the Board to approve the firing of Deputy Cody Cheatwood. Immediately Councilperson Martha Buchan and Willis stated their dissent.

“I recommended we postpone this decision,” said Buchan, which was quickly followed with Willard Willis making a motion to table the request. Buchan, Willis and Steve Fox unanimously approved the recommendation.

Reed then requested that Kijana Sampson be hired to the police force which was met with unanimous approval. The meeting was then adjourned following the council agreeing to allow officers of the police department to stop having money put into their retirement in lieu of increased pay.  

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Only once in the modern era of girls basketball has Weston High School posted back to back 30+ wins seasons. That was in 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Those two years also mark the only time that WHS has ever made it to the state semi-finals and quarterfinals in back to back years.

Was it because of the coach? Well, actually there were two involved, the first being, Stacey Tucker and the second being, Ryan Bond. Granted, both are great in their own right but if you ask either, they will both tell you that it was the 2022 Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Ashley Butler McCoy, that was the main reason for the unprecedented heights reached.

Not since the 1960’s when girls basketball was played with six players, three on each side of the court, has Weston enjoyed the kind of success that the years from 2007 – 2011 brought. Over the four year period WHS won 114 games. Three times they reached at least the Class B state quarterfinals. And yes, borrowing from a old mystery movie line – it was Butler who did it.

Her impact on the team was felt from the first minute she stepped on the court as a freshman where she ended the year as the second leading scorer and leading the team with seven rebounds per game. The next three years she led the team in both scoring and rebounding, improving her statistics every season, climaxed by averaging 19.2 points per game and 9 rebounds per game her senior year. 

In each of her last three years she was named first team All-District and earned MVP honors her junior and senior year. Butler also was named second team All-State her final three years as well becoming the only one in Weston history to acheive such status. 

Butler also holds the distinction of being the only girls player in school history to be a member of the 2500 point / 1000 rebound club. In four years of action Butler scored 2558 points and pulled down 1057 while also adding 366 steals and 260 assists. She also finished with a 92% free throw average, which according to records available is not only the best ever at WHS but in Jackson Parish as well. 

“I don’t know if I have ever coached a player who worked as hard as she did to make herself and her team better,” reflected her former coach Ryan Bond, currently the boys head basketball coach at Ruston High after more than a decade of leading the girls and boys teams at Weston. “Her best attribute was that she was never satisfied. Players like her don’t come around very often. She was a joy to coach.”

Butler not only excelled on the basketball court but on the track as well where she was the state runner up in the triple jump and helped the Lady Wolves to top finishes in the relay races. In the classroom she was also outstanding, compiling a 3.8 cumulative grade point average 

When asked who most helped her acheive such greatness in high school that allowed her to continue her basketball career at East Texas Baptist University, Butler said there were many who helped her along the way but pointed to a few who were really stood out to her. 

“My parents (Dinnon and Dana Butler) inspired me with their work ethic and taught me the importance of a positive mindset. Then there was my coaches (Tucker / Bond)  who pushed me daily to be the best I could be as a player, student and person. Kim Mulkey was also an inspiration to me with her being from Louisiana and playing at the highest level. Her tenacity and competiveness was something I tried to achieve.” 

Ashley contributes her desire to succeed from trying to emulate others. There is no question that she acheived her goal. Butler did it. It is only apropo that after her playing career was over that she married her husband John. Even though she WAS, officially now she IS the real McCoy. 

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The Jackson Parish Police Jury will hold a special meeting at noon (12:00pm) on Wednesday in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building, located at 
160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

Items on the agenda to be considered by Todd Culpepper (District 1), Lewis Chatham (District 2), Amy Magee (District 3), John McCarty (District 4), Tarneshala Cowans (District 5), Regina Rowe (District 6) and President Lynn Treadway (District 7) are as follows:

1. 2022 Road Program – Consider Change Order No. 1
2. Discuss Upcoming LCDBG Project
3. Discuss Adjudicated Property and Consider Recommended Action
4. Consider and Act on Rd. Dept. Mini-Excavator Lease

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please
contact Emmett Gibbs, Secretary/Treasurer at (318)259-2361 Ext. 3 describing the assistance
that is necessary.

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The thought was that Summerfield would give the homestanding Qutiman Junior High boys and girls teams their strongest test of the year. It is true that both visiting squads played QJH tough, but in the end the outcome was the same as the other eleven before. With the girls clamping down to a 34-21 victory and the boys winning a 53-44 track meet, Quitman kept their season long winning streak intact and moved to 12-0 on the year. 

Quitman 34 Summerfield 21: Neither team was able to reach double digits in any quarter but Quitman came close with nine points in each of the first three quarters and seven in the final frame. Bouyed by their smothering full court defensive effort that limited Summerfield to just five points in two quarters and a single basket in another, it was more than enough. 

Hallie Kate Pullig led a balanced attack with nine points followed by six each from Taylor Borland and Anna Leach. Lanee Cheatwood added five and Emma Walker four with Brooklyn Brown and Braelyn Patton hitting a basket each

TEAM	1	2	3	4	TOTAL
Quitman (12-0)	9	9	9	7	34
Summerfield	5	9	5	2	21

Quitman 53 Summerfield 44: For just the second time all season the Wolverines trailed after one but after a 21 point explosion in the second the Wolverines never looked back in the contest that resulted in the highest combined total scored this season. 

As has been the case all season, the “three amigos” Braydon Martin, Taden Thomas and Shane Reed led the way, scoring all but three of Quitman’s total. Martin led the way with a season high 22 points, that included ten in the pivotal second quarter. Reed scored all 15 of his in ther first three periods before fouling out while Thomas added 13. Rylan Reynolds chipped in three in the fourth quarter to help cinch the victory. 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	TOTAL
Quitman (12-0)	11	21	8	13	53
Summerfield	15	10	11	8	44

Weston boys whip Calvin 40-24

Eight points on the strength of a pair of treys by Brody Tidwell and six more from Ty Henderson paved the way to a 17-7 first quarter lead that was stretched to 28-9 by the half. The Cougars had no answer for Tidwell who finished with a career high 20 points. Henderson came up big as well with 13 with David Michael Gandy scoring five and both Ashad Harris and Alex Lewis adding a free throw. With the victory the junior Wolves moved to 6-3 on the season. 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	TOTAL
Weston	17	11	12	0	40
Calvin	7	2	9	6	24

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Table scraps…

Sad, even discouraged, that no big country star or even a little one has bought my latest song, Losing Your Love in Fractions, One Fifth at a Time. Have semi-coveted a novelty hit ever since I was a boy and heard the timeless If There’s a Ring Around the Bathtub, I’m Coming Clean Home to You …

Remember Wordle, how everyone back at the turn of the new year was crazy about this word game? Could not swing a cat without someone asking, “You done the Wordle today?” People texting you their “Wordle Score.” I seldom think of Wordleing during these non-Wordleing times, but I did on Father’s Day: the answer was “LOSER,” which is also my now-grown daughter’s pet name for me. I texted her a screen shot of my answer. She wrote back, “They must have known.” Kids …

Lots of talk since the Field of Dreams game in Dryersville, Iowa back in August about the term “have a catch,” which, in the semi-mythical Field of Dreams movie, Kevin Costner’s character asks his dad: “Want to have a catch?” Had never heard that until 30 years ago when I watched the movie. It means “throw the baseball to each other to loosen up,” but we always said, “Do you want to play pitch,” and maybe I’d heard somebody say, “Do you want to play catch,” but never “have a catch,” and you don’t really ask it as much as you just say it. “Do you want to have a catch?” sounds too much like a proposal. Stick with “play pitch” or “play catch” …

Chicago’s Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds, 4-2, in that game, by the way. Wonder if before the game, the Cubs asked the Reds, “Want to have a loss?” …

The book the movie’s based on is Shoeless Joe Comes to Iowa, by W.P. Kinsella, which is better than the movie (and I like the movie) and it’s got one extra character in it the movie doesn’t have, The Oldest Living Chicago Cub. Think about reading it, and investigate other books by the late Canadian author who passed away in 2016 at 81, a gracious gentleman who loved baseball and Scrabble and championed the oppressed. The Iowa Baseball Confederacy and a short story collection, The Thrill of the Grass, are good places to start. “Go the distance…”

Speaking of baseball, when was the last time you saw kids in a yard playing whiffle ball? …

My friend Jimmy, who knows a lot of things about different stuff, asked me an “irony” question last week because I’m the self-appointed Irony Sheriff of these here parts. Sports commentators are the worst; it’s often something like, “The Cowboys lead the Chargers by 10 here in the fourth, and ironically, the Cowboys beat the Chargers by 10 last time these two teams played.” Sigh … That’s not irony. That’s a coincidence, and not even an interesting one. If the fire station burns down or the police station gets robbed, that’s irony. Jimmy, wise to this way of thinking, had surgery lately (a very non-ironic surgery) so has been laid up with time to think and asked, “If the FedEx truck shows up at the UPS building with a delivery, is that irony?” It’s such a brilliant question that I’ve A) deputized Jimmy and B) farmed the question out to an Irony Sub-Committee. Meanwhile, what do YOU think? (I think if FedEx is somehow delivering a UPS package to UPS, maybe that would be ironic. Or what if the FedEx guy and the UPS guy were standing in your hard “having a catch” with your package?) Jury still out …

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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Caney Lake Baptist Church, located at 10034 Hwy 4 in Chatham invites everyone to attend their annual HEE HAW presentation. Two shows are scheduled with the first being at 7:00pm on Friday, September 16th followed by a Saturday evening show set for 5:00pm. Raffle drawings will take place and a concession stand will be available for your convenience. As this is always a sold out event you are recommended to purchase your tickets in advance by calling Anite at (318) 278 – 3773 or Donna at (318) 348 – 5577. 

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Peoples Bank in Chatham, which was first organized and chartered in 1908 and has been an integral part of the Chatham community ever since has been selected by the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Month for September.

Located at 6689 Hwy 34 in Chatham and under the direction of CEO Mitch Spillers, Peoples Banks is a member of the Louisiana Bankers Association and FDIC. Services offered are personal and business loans, checking and saving account management, safety deposit boxes, night depository, drive thru windows and online banking. 

“We are grateful to Peoples Bank for their continued support of the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce and are pleased to announce their selection as the Business of the Month for September,” said Chamber of Commerce Director Wilda Smith.

Lobby Hours of operation are:
9:00am – 4:00pm (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
9:00am – 12:00pm (Wednesday)
9:00am – 5:00pm (Friday)

 

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Ask anyone who has had the opportunity to fish Caney Lake and they will tell you that it is one of the best they have ever been on. This was echoed by many of the anglers on the Major League Fishing Tour following the circuits first visit to the lake this past February. Now the nationally syndicated, Bassmasters Magazine, has agreed as well. 

In their “Top 100 Lakes” for 2022 edition, Bassmaster Magazine lists Caney Lake as the 4th rated lake in the nation. This marks the third consecutive appearance on the list for the “Jewel of the Pines” which moved up one spot from last year. Caney Lake is one of four lakes managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that made the top 100 list. Toledo Bend Reservior, came in at #5 with Bussey Brake and D’Arbonne Lake being listed for the first time. 

Excerpts from Bassmaster Magazine on each lake:

Caney Lake is currently ranked No. 4, jumping up one spot from last year. The ranking is largely due to some astonishing tournament weights, in addition to the great numbers of 10-pound-plus bass caught in the past few years. Habitat conditions are currently driving the surge in big fish and total abundance of bass in this 5,000-acre reservoir in Jackson Parish.

Toledo Bend Reservoir (TX/LA) continues to hold a steady position within the central division, ranking No. 5. A low-water period in 2019, which dropped the reservoir to 7 feet below pool for 6 months, enhanced habitat conditions throughout the reservoir for a short window of time. Average winning catch weights have shown an increase in the last year, with several 25-pound, 5-bass limit winning weights. This reservoir stretches along the Texas/Louisiana state line, from Desoto Parish to Vernon Parish.

It’s no surprise that Bussey Brake broke into the list this year at No. 15 in the central division. Bussey has produced an astonishing number of lunkers since it was restored and re-opened to the public in 2020. Most of this production is due to the large number of pure Florida strain brood fish that were provided by LDWF’s own Booker Fowler fish hatchery. These large brood fish, in combination with excellent habitat, have provided a tremendous fishery in Morehouse Parish that should continue to get even better in the years to come. In 2021, the American Fisheries Society nationally recognized Bussey Brake and LDWF for excellence in fisheries management associated with the restoration efforts.

D’Arbonne Lake makes its first appearance on the list at No. 24 in the central division. This Union Parish gem is most known for its spectacular crappie catches, but for years it has been producing an abundance of quality-size largemouth bass. Numerous bass topping 8 pounds are caught every year, with occasional 10 pounders landed. It typically takes 20 pounds or more to win most tournaments in the spring.

 

 

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Caldwell Memorial Hospital and staff are proud to announce that Amber Etheridge, MSN, FNP-C will be the new nurse practitioner at the Chatham Rural Health Clinic.

Amber has worked in Columbia at Winters Clinic for 3 years and is excited to make the transition to serve the community and surrounding areas of Chatham. Amber was raised in Caldwell Parish and graduated from Caldwell Parish High School. She then continued her education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Amber served patients at the bedside for several years before returning to Maryville University where she obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Amber is married to Josh Etheridge and they have 2 precious boys, Kason (7) and Kastor (5). She also has two fur babies Thor and Loki. Amber and her family are members of North Monroe Baptist Church.

Amber is accepting new patients of all ages and is looking forward to assisting you with your healthcare needs.

Accepting New Patients!

Medicare – Medicaid – Kid-Med – Commercial Insurance

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