He Saw the Light!

I wonder if Pin the Tail on the Donkey and Piñata are still popular children’s games. I do know that it’s hard to find what’s aimed at while wearing a blindfold.

Blindness is not a game; it’s reality for many.

“As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him (John 9:1-3 NASB).”

God’s miraculous works …

Jesus is the Light of the world; He brought the blind man out of darkness.

“While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.’ When He had said this, He spit on the ground, and made mud from the saliva, and applied the mud to his eyes, and said to him, ‘Go, wash in the pool of Siloam’ (which is translated, Sent). So he left and washed, and came back seeing (John 9:5-7 NASB).”

Seeing, he saw the Light! He believed and worshiped the Son of Man.

Jesus asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?’ He answered by saying, ‘And who is He, Sir, that I may believe in Him?’ Jesus said to him, ‘You have both seen Him, and He is the one who is talking with you.’ And he said, ‘I believe, Lord.’ And he worshiped Him (John 9:35b-38 NASB).”

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New Rasberry Baptist Church invites you to their 4th annual Ladies Tea that will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 11th in the church sanctuary located at 280 Rasberry Road in Bienville. The special guest speaker for the always enjoyable and educational event will be Pastor Pamela Peoples. 

Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. – Titus 3:3-5 (NIV Bible)

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The January tornado that ripped through Jackon Parish caused extensive damage to many homes. Included was a double-wide trailer home on Walker Road that was knocked off its foundation and did some structural damage. Fortunately for the resident, his insurance company paid for him to have his home replaced. As result, this benevolent gentleman is now offering to donate his former home to anyone who may need a home. 

“What the tornado didn’t swallow up of my mobile home you can have for free,” said Terry Tolar. “All you have to do is pay for the trailer to be moved.”

Kohler states that the mobile home did suffer some damage but is basically liveable and that he is glad to be in the position to “give back” his good fortune by giving the double-wide trailer away.  

“My hope is that someone who is in need will be able to enjoy the trailer,” continued Tolar. 

Please note that all furniture and appliances from the damaged trailer will be moved into his new home.

The mobile home, located at 1740 Walker Road in Jonesboro, is available to be viewed by contacting Tolar at 318-533-3689.

 

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Mark Ward, his wife Melissa, and his sister, Barbara Ward McCoy recently took a trip down memory lane and visited their old hometown of Jonesboro, Louisiana, as part of Mark’s 70th birthday celebration. Charles and Becky Spier Futrell of
Quitman, Louisiana, formerly of Jonesboro, served as tour guides for the special occasion.

Among the sites included in the tour was the downtown area where the old Palace theater still stands, Jackson Parish Courthouse, Parish Library, First Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church. It was good to see Western Auto was still standing, where Mark bought a basketball on lay-away when he was eleven.

Other sites visited were the old town swimming pool that has since been covered by tennis courts; the fairgrounds; Mrs. Tait’s house (Halloween treats); the Recreation Center, where Mark played alto sax in a band with friends (Mike Holder (drums), H.B. Smith (bass), Larry Allen (guitar), Eddie McFerrin (trumpet), and others); Little League Baseball Field (Mr. Choate was umpire and coach Hale was in charge); and our schools, Southside Elementary (Mrs. Colvin and others) and JHHS.

The high school holds many special memories since Mark and Barbara’s father, F.B.Ward, served as Band Director there from 1960-1969. Old home sites of cherished friends were also driven by that evoked many special memories. The fun trip concluded with a nostalgic wrap-up at the home of the Futrells. A great trip!

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Each week select members of the administration and faculty of Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School selects a representative(s) from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to be honored as Student of the Week. The award winners are chosen by showing positive behavior and best exhibiting the PAWS (Prepare yourself, Act Respectfully, Work Together, Safety First) principles throughout the school!

JHMS Students of the Week

6th grade – JAMEON JEFFERSON
7th grade – LEVI COX & HEATH WALSWORTH
8th grade – SANAA TATUM

In 1960, Bertha Wolfe was employed as a maid by the Ed Jones family in Stephenville, Texas. In her capacity as the family’s maid, Bertha kept the home clean, changed sheets, washed dishes, washed laundry, picked up groceries, and a myriad of other housekeeping chores. Eddie Jones, son of Ed Jones, loved to drive fast. No matter where he was going, even when he had no particular place to go, Eddie drove too fast. His family told him to slow down on numerous occasions. Bertha may have even cautioned him a time or two. Eddie paid little attention to their warnings and had several minor accidents which only resulted in scrapes and bruises. Eddie’s driving had never physically injured anyone but himself.

That all changed on August 26, 1960. Eddie was driving his vehicle too fast as usual and had an accident. Rather than striking another vehicle, Eddie ran his vehicle into a person. His victim was none other than his family’s maid, Bertha Wolfe. As a result of the accident, Bertha suffered a broken hip along with other “extensive injuries and mental anguish.” By January 1961, whether by her decision or theirs, Bertha was no longer employed by the Jones family.

On January 24, 1961, Homer Wolfe, husband of Bertha, filed a suit for damages in District Court against Ed Jones, head of the Jones family. The suit colorfully alleged that Eddie “gathered a full head of steam and without a warning yell of any nature, propelled his vehicle with great force into the body of Bertha Wolfe while her back was turned.” Homer Wolfe argued in the petition that Ed Jones knew his son “was a reckless and incompetent operator” of the vehicle. Homer Wolfe was asking for $50,000 in damages for the “extensive injuries and mental anguish” to his wife caused by Eddie recklessness.

Through their respective attorneys, Homer Wolfe and Ed Jones worked for months to settle the dispute. By November 1961, Homer Wolfe had reduced the request for damages to the strangely precise amount of $30,565.65. Ed Jones’s attorneys stood firm and refused the offer. A court date was set for November 27, 1961. On that morning, the courtroom was filled with plaintiffs and defendants who were ready to argue their side in numerous cases. When it was time for Homer Wolfe’s case to be heard, the judge, the courtroom staff, Homer Wolfe, Bertha Wolfe, and their attorney were all surprised to learn that no one on the defendant’s side had shown up. Ed Jones and his family’s attorney were absent from the courtroom. The Wolfe’s attorney explained that they had been trying work out the case with the opposing attorney, but they were unable to agree on a settlement. In December, the attorneys finally agreed and settled out of court. As per their agreement, Bertha was not paid the $50,000 initially demanded, nor did she receive their second offer of $30,565.65. For her broken hip, and her other “extensive injuries and mental anguish,” Bertha received just $1,500.

Accidents in which vehicles are driven at a high rate of speed occurs so regularly that, under normal circumstances, the true story of Eddie’s crashing into Bertha should be relegated to obscurity. However, the accident did not occur on one of the many streets in Stephenville, but on the Jones’s own property…inside their home. You see, Eddie was just three years old when the accident occurred. The vehicle he was driving was a tricycle.

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NOTE: 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.

Lawrence Tatum Jr. (Jonesboro, LA) – Theft of Goods, Warrant on charges of Remaining after Forbidden, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft of Utility Property
Timothy Lamay (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Probation Violation
Christopher A. Lamay (Prince, TX) – Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Dekota Brewer (North Hodge, LA) – Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling
Amisha Cottonham (Jonesboro, LA) – Unauthorized use of an Access Card as Theft
Michael J. Pixley (Homeless) – Remaining after Forbidden
David Ferguson Jr. (Grambling, LA) – License Plate light, No Child Restratin x2, Open Container, Possession of Schedule II, Controlled Dangerous Substance in Presence of Juveniles
Donald W. Jenkins (Ruston, LA) – Possession of Schedule II, Resisting an Officer, Controlled Dangerous Substance in Presence of Juveniles, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Warrant x2
Shaina Lewis (Hodge, LA) – Possession of Schedule II, Resisting an Officer, Controlled Dangerous Substance in Presence of Juveniles, Webster Parish Warrants x6
Thomas J. Wise (Winnfield, LA) – Resisting an Officer
Wendy Meredith (Hodge, LA) – Bench Warrant, Execution of Sentence
Bryan A. Gates (Eros, LA) – Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Tinsley Carpenter (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery
Lakeen Tatum (Hodge, LA) Red Light Violation, DWI 1st Offense, Driving Under Suspension
David Brooks (Castor, LA) – DWI, Hit and Run with Alcohol, Open Container

To have published your Business Services, Job Opportunities, Items for sale, Advertisements for Bids, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Public Notices, and Legal Notices – send an email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com. Possible costs are dependent on content. 

BUSINESS SERVICES

Stump Removal and Grinding: Call James Stewart at (318) 243-1009 or (318) 768-2554 for your stump removal and grinding needs. Free Estimates! 

 

 

HELP WANTED

HODGE FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Hodge Fire Department is looking for individuals interested in serving their community. If you live within Hodge or the Hodge Fire Protection District and are interested in joining contact Chief Michael Heard at (318) 259-4704 or go to the station located at 1002 South 1st Street in Hodge.

MEDCAMPS OF LOUISIANA: This non-profit organization providing residential camping experience at Camp Alabama located at 2090 Hwy 145, Choudrant, LA is accepting applications for the following positions: Camp Photographer, Videographer, Part Time Housekeeper, Assistant Cook and Art Director. For more information or questions send an email to: info@medcamps.org.

RUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Ruston Fire Department is seeking men and women to join their team. For more information call 318-252-8628 or send an email to: https//www.ruston.org/fire-department

 

ITEMS FOR SALE

Book – “100-year history of JHHS football”  Comprehensive year-by-year summary description of teams that include many individual participants as well as cheerleaders and Homecoming Courts over the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Also included are the top ten individual and team records holders showing the top ten in offensive and defensive categories. Perfect gift for that family member or friend who would enjoy remembering their “glory days”. The cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 for 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 call Wilda Smith, Director of Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce at (318) 426-6511 or Barbara Johnson, President of Jackson Parish Museum Board at (318) 450-5561.

PUBLIC NOTICES

REQUEST FOR BIDS: The Jackson Parish Recreation District (JPRD) is looking for a vendor to run the concession stand at the JPRD Sports Complex for the upcoming baseball season. Quotes/Proposals can be brought to the JPRD Sports Complex located at 5254 Hwy 4, just east of Jonesboro, emailed to JPRD3031@gmail.com or sent by regular mail to: JPRD, PO Box 315, Jonesboro, LA. For additional information or questions contact JPRD Director Tommy Smith at 318-737-8493.

VETERAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OPEN: The Veteran’s Affairs Office, located at 322 6th Street in Jonesboro, will now be open on Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. The VA Representative is Mr. Gary Poole who can be reached at 318-259-2100 or  gary.poole@la.gov

SHERIFF’S SALE

PEOPLES BANK
# 35438

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

DONNA KAY KYLE

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 22nd day of March 2023 Between the hours governing judicial
sales, the following property to wit:

THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THEE 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4, SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND THERETO BELONGING.

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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