Tigers play final regular-season home game tonight against Bunkie

This week’s pre-game coverage is sponsored by Matkin Trucking. Good luck to our son Blake Matkin #10 in tonight’s game from Matkin Trucking!

There’s no doubt the Many High School football team will play home playoff games, but tonight is the Tigers’ last regular-season appearance at John W. Curtis Stadium.

The top-ranked Tigers will host the Bunkie Panthers tonight at 7. It’s Senior Night, with 13 Tigers being recognized as perhaps the most accomplished senior class in school history, considering the program’s great success in their four years on the team.

They are (jersey number follows name) Jack Deville (16), Garrett Foster (60), Jhevion Garner (55), James Hickman (60), Ja’Korey Jones (63), Brock Mitcham (18), Thane Mitchell (71), Angel Straughn (77), Braydon Sepulvado (96), Nick Tatum (75), Evan Williams (47), Ethan Williams (48) and London Williams (5).

Bunkie comes to town with an overall record of 3-4 and 1-3 in District 3-2A, their lone district win coming over Lakeview. The Tigers are No. 1 in the state’s LHSAA power points rankings for Class 2A with a 7-1 overall record and a 4-0 district record. The defending state champions are also atop the Louisiana Sports Writers Association 2A top 10 poll, just ahead of Amite.

During Many’s current seven-game winning streak, both sides of the ball have improved as the season has progressed. The offense continues to put up video game numbers while the defense has made strides each week.

The Tigers’ physical brand of football will certainly be a test for the Panthers. Many defeated Bunkie last season on the road 49-17. The Panthers are averaging 15 points a game while giving up an average of 21. The Tigers average scoring 46 a contest and give up an average of 19 points a game.

Many dismantled Menard 50-13 last week in Alexandria. Team award winners from that game were Trenton Williams with the Game Ball, Garret Foster with the Hard Hat, and Ja’marlyn Garner with the Sledgehammer.

A predicted cool night will certainly help add to the atmosphere in the Tigers’ home stadium, where tailgating is epic. Plenty of warm fires will welcome Many fans, who are encouraged to come early for tailgating and the fireworks show, then enjoy coffee and hot chocolate from the concession stand during the contest.

If you can’t make it to the game, you can listen to Randy Bostian and Brad Ford call the action on 99.9 FM KTEZ, beginning with a pregame show at 6:25.  The Sabine Parish Journal Facebook page will have the game recap Saturday with the story published in Monday’s Journal.


Arrest Made In “Man in the Well” Case

Arrest photo of Sibley obtained from the Harrison County Mississippi Sheriff’s Office
Delwin Avard Sibley (age-74) was arrested at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi this morning, October 28, 2021 by the US Marshals.
Sibley was charged with Second Degree Murder in the 1984 death of Lester Rome of Grand Isle, Louisiana.
 
Rome’s remains were initially located in a well in Sabine Parish in 1986, but final confirmation of Rome’s identity was not determined until October 18th, 2021.
 
Sabine Parish Sheriff Detective Chris Abrahams worked the case for the last ten months and developed Sibley as a suspect.
On October 26th Detective Abrahams was able to obtain an arrest warrant through the 11th Judicial District Court on Sibley for Second Degree Murder.
 
SOURCE: SPSO

Great Pumpkin Movie

‘Spooktacular’ October comes to an official end in Many on Saturday, Oct. 29 with Trick or Treating with the merchants on San Antonio from 3-5 p.m., Trick or Treating in the neighborhoods of Many from 5-7 p.m. and a big Trick or Treat Party  and  Halloween movie at the Many Community Center that begins at 7 p.m.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charley Brown  movie is a classic Halloween movie that will delight the children and the rest of the family.  

Lucy and Linus visit the pumpkin patch to find a pumpkin. Lucy selects the largest they can find, and makes Linus carry it back to the house. He becomes upset when Lucy starts cutting it to make a jack o lantern. After the opening titles, Snoopy helps Charlie Brown finish raking a pile of leaves. Linus jumps into the heap with a large lollipop, resulting in leaves sticking to his face and lollipop. 

Linus is writing his yearly letter to the Great Pumpkin,  and he insists that it will bring him presents despite disbelief of the other kids. Lucy follows Linus as he goes out to mail the letter, refusing to even help him and thus, leaving him to use his blanket to open the mailbox and let the letter float in. Charlie Brown shows up to announce that he was invited to a Halloween party .Lucy is skeptical about his invitation, assuming it was sent by mistake. 

On Halloween night, the gang goes trick or treating.  Most dress as ghosts in simple white sheet costumes; Charlie Brown has “trouble with the scissors,” leaving his costume full of holes.  On the way, they stop at the pumpkin patch to jeer at Linus for missing the festivities as usual. 

During “tricks or treats,” the kids get their goodies (except for Charlie Brown, who gets nothing except rocks). After going back to the pumpkin patch to tease Linus and Sally, the gang goes to the Halloween party. 

Linus and Sally are still in the pumpkin patch. When Linus sees a mysterious shadowy figure (which turns out to be Snoopy) rising from the moonlit patch, he mistakes it for the Great Pumpkin and faints. When Linus wakes, Sally furiously yells at him for making her miss the Halloween festivities when Charlie Brown and the others come to get her. As they leave, Linus, still adamant that the Great Pumpkin will materialize, promises to put in a good word for them if it comes. He then panics, since he said if instead of when. At 4 a.m., Lucy realizes that Linus is not in his bed. She finds her brother in the pumpkin patch, covered by his blanket, shivering and half asleep. She brings him home, takes off his shoes, and puts him to bed. 

The next morning, Charlie Brown and Linus lean against a bridge wall and commiserate about the previous night. Charlie Brown attempts to console Linus by explaining that he has done many stupid things too. Hearing that makes Linus snap, and he vows that the Great Pumpkin will come to the pumpkin patch next year; 

As always the movie is free, and concessions will be free for this Halloween party.  The theatre door will open at 6:15.

Mayor Robert Hable, the Cultural District Advisory Committee, and the Many City Council sponsor Movies in Many.


Update – Natchitoches Police arrest juvenile for making threats on social media

UPDATE:

Release Date: October 28, 2021

After a thorough investigation the Natchitoches Police Department has arrested a fourteen year old juvenile for making threats on social media earlier this week. The juvenile was placed under arrest for one count of terrorizing and was placed in the Ware Youth Center.

Terrorizing is a felony and carries a maximum prison sentence of not more than fifteen years.

If you would like to report suspicious activity contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Terry Johnson at (318) 357-3858. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

Original Story – Natchitoches Police investigate social media threat to local school

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a social media threat to a local school after receiving several tips from the community.

On October 22, 2021 around 10:18 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were made aware of a social media threat towards “Central High School.” Investigators have been working throughout the night and are conducting an extensive threat assessment to determine the validity of this threat and to identify the responsible party for making it.

This is an active investigation and we will release more details as they become available.

Please contact the Natchitoches Parish School Board at (318) 352-2358 or Natchitoches Central High School at (318) 352-2211 if you have any questions about school operations.

If you would like to report suspicious activity contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective William Connell at (318) 238-3911. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

ORIGINAL:

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a social media threat to a local school after receiving several tips from the community.

On October 22, 2021 around 10:18 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were made aware of a social media threat towards “Central High School.” Investigators have been working throughout the night and are conducting an extensive threat assessment to determine the validity of this threat and to identify the responsible party for making it.

This is an active investigation and we will release more details as they become available.

Please contact the Natchitoches Parish School Board at (318) 352-2358 or Natchitoches Central High School at (318) 352-2211 if you have any questions about school operations.

If you would like to report suspicious activity, contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective William Connell at (318) 238-3911. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:

You can also report a tip anonymously by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $2,000 for the arrest of an offender.

Corporal John Greely
Public Information Officer
Natchitoches Police Department

Release Date: October 23, 2021


 Questions and Answers About Gallstones and Gallbladder Surgery

Operating room ,doctor preparing device and instrument for operate patient in hospital
With General Surgeon Dr. Steven Jackson
NRMC General Surgery Associates

Question: What is the purpose of the gallbladder?
Dr. Jackson: The gallbladder is an organ that plays a role in digestion by releasing a fluid called bile into the small intestines. The gallbladder is located near the liver in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen.  

Question: Why do gallstones form?
Dr. Jackson: Causes include too much cholesterol or bilirubin in the bile, some blood disorders, or a poorly functioning gallbladder that does not release bile effectively. Each of these can lead to the formation of crystals or pebbles. These solid masses can block the bile ducts and cause an infection and inflammation in the gallbladder.

Question: What are the symptoms of gallstones?
Dr. Jackson: Gallstones can cause sharp pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. Other common symptoms are vomiting, sweating, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, and fever. An infection can lead to serious illness.

Question: How do you diagnose gallstones?
Dr. Jackson: When a person comes in with pain and illness suggestive of gallstones or other gallbladder issues, we do imaging – CT scan, ultrasound, or sometimes MRI – of the gallbladder to see what’s going on. We look for gallstones and whether or not there are any blockages. We also do blood tests to check for infection and liver enzymes.

Question: When is surgery needed to remove the gallbladder?
Dr. Jackson: When gallstones are blocking the bile ducts causing pain, infection, and inflammation, the condition will not improve on its own, and surgery is needed. There are also other conditions that can lead to removal of the organ. We do most of these surgeries laparoscopically using four small incisions. The recovery is much faster than if we need to do traditional surgery which is done through one larger incision.  

Question: Do you need a gallbladder?

Dr. Jackson: The gallbladder serves an important function, but for people with gallstones and gallbladder disease, it is necessary to remove the organ. After removing the gallbladder, the liver continues to produce bile but instead of it going into the gallbladder, the bile goes directly from the liver into the small intestines where it then helps with digestion.  

For more information on gallbladder disease or for an appointment with Dr. Jackson, please call 318.214.5770. NRMC General Surgery Associates is in the Multispecialty Clinic, adjacent to NRMC. In an emergency, patients should go to NRMC’s Emergency Department. General Surgery Associates are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


The Colorful World of Baits

When it comes to soft plastic lures, one thing anglers will say is that “color does not matter.” But I’m going to give my perspective on why it does. For years both novice and professional bass fishermen have made a case for why the color of your bait doesn’t matter. They say it’s more about the presentation than it is the color of the bait itself. This may be true in some isolated cases, but if that’s true, then why do manufacturers make soft plastic worms in so many colors? Is it to catch fish or is it to catch anglers?  

Today’s anglers are overwhelmed with color selection by many of the top name brands like Strike King, V&M, Gary Yamamoto, Zoom, and Reaction Innovation, just to name a few. Each of these manufacturers produce some of the best soft plastics ever made. But colors in the bass fishing world are not your standard red, blue or greens. They have very creative names like red bug, tequila sunrise, green pumpkin, watermelon and my personal favorite, black emerald. Bait companies are even more creative than the original box of 64 crayons when it comes to color options. You may remember this from your childhood days when Crayola crayons had names like Brick Red,  Burnt Orange, Chestnut, and even Bittersweet. But today’s box of crayons might include Inchworm, Granny Smith Apple, Caribbean Green, Tropical Rainforest, or my personal favorite Permanent Geranium Lake. Who comes up with these names? How is a child or an angler today, suppose to understand or learn the different color pallets of this magnitude?

Well, bass fishermen new to the industry are in the same boat. How is an angler supposed to know the difference between crab apple or plum? Well crab apple, also known as red bug by some companies, are red worms with green flake. But back in the day when soft plastic baits were first invented by Nick Crème of Crème Lures, crab apple was the original red worm with green flake. By the way, it was at the Cleveland Sportsman’s Show in 1951 that Nick Crème introduced and sold over 9600 packs of soft plastic worms which jumpstarted the soft plastic industry. Today the king of soft plastics is a company by the name of Zoom, which started manufacturing soft plastic baits in 1977.

As you can see, the color pallets of the bass fishing world all depend on what company is producing the baits. But does color really matter when it comes to catching bass? I say yes, because I’ve seen days where you can throw red bugs and then switch to green pumpkin and start catching fish. Just like this past August, I was pre-fishing for a tournament on Sam Rayburn and was throwing one of my favorite V&M baits called a Baby Swamp Hog in watermelon/red with basically zero bites in the first three hours. I switched to Gleason Candy and it was like someone turned on a light switch. Making this change in color allowed me to finish in 2nd place in that event. I’m also of the opinion that if color doesn’t matter, then why do they make so many color options for anglers to choose from? Now I will admit that some colors are designed to catch anglers rather than fish, but in general, the array of color choices allows an angler to experiment and try something that maybe the bass have not seen.

So, the next time you’re in your favorite tackle store, make sure you know what color soft plastic you’re looking for. Know the difference between watermelon/red and green pumpkin with red flakes.  If you’re not sure, ask someone to help you. Till next time, good luck, good fishing, and don’t forget to set the hook!

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


Unexpected friendship gives Nanai perspective, purpose

Two years ago, Northwestern State defensive lineman Nathalohn Nanai was riding a stationary bike on the Demon sideline, staying loose during a game, when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

Then-9-year-old John Painter told Nanai he wore No. 51 on his youth football team – the same number Nanai still wears on his chest. That innocent moment between a nearly 300-pound defensive lineman and a child whose father had died a month earlier laid the foundation for a growing friendship that endures today.

“John is a great kid,” Nanai said. “Every time gametime comes around, he reaches out to me on Facebook messenger and says, ‘Hey, go get ’em today.’ He’s always here at every home game – him and his mom. It feels good to have a support system outside of your family. It’s always great seeing him when he’s running along the rail or giving me a casual high five. He’s a great kid, a really great kid.”

There are many who share the same description of Nanai, a 6-foot-3, 292-pound product of Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas.

“It doesn’t shock me at all,” defensive line coach Kevon Beckwith said of Nanai’s friendship with the Painters. “He’s a family guy. You look in the stands and see his family. He’s always talking about his family. When I got here, he helped me move into my house. He’s always looking to help. That’s part of his perspective. He just gives so much through his energy and his service. He’s on the SAAC Committee. He’s definitely a role model for the athletic program.”

Nanai credited his meeting Painter, a Leesville native, with helping adjust his perspective and with assisting him in becoming a leader.

While rehabbing a foot injury that cost him the first three games of the season, Nanai leaned on what he learned from watching Painter go through a situation few children have to endure at 9 years old.

“Obviously, you want to be out there fighting with your brothers,” Nanai said. “At that point in time, I focused on how I could make the team better – how could I come back as quick as possible and still be able to do what I’m capable of. I don’t want to take the little things for granted.”

Nanai’s brotherhood includes Painter, who Nanai calls “the little brother I never had.”

His other brotherhood is the NSU defensive line, which grew deeper with Nanai’s return against Incarnate Word in the Demons’ Oct. 2 Southland Conference opener. The Demons rotate their three-man line liberally, playing nine to 10 linemen per game.

In four games since returning from injury, Nanai has recorded five tackles and pounced on a fumble at Houston Baptist. What would have been his second fumble recovery of the season, this past Saturday against Southeastern, was overturned by video review.

Nanai’s dedication to detail and doing the little things has earned him his teammates’ and Beckwith’s respect. It also reiterated one of fourth-year coach Brad Laird’s tenets he preaches to his team.

“You never know when somebody’s watching,” Laird said. “Our young men have the opportunity to be a role model. They never know when that will come. This situation happened during a game, and the relationship between them got closer and closer to the point where we had (Painter) and his family out for practice. This young man – he loves football – he’s grown to love Northwestern State football because of one simple thing. We say it’s simple as far as Nate communicating with that young man, and it has turned into a love for Northwestern State football.”

While Painter gained a big brother and a day that included him taking the practice field with Nanai and the Demons, the older half of the duo gained something that will stick with him for life.

“Meeting John and understanding what he was going through at such a young age, it puts things in perspective,” Nanai said. “Every day I’m out here, I try to be grateful. I’m taking it one day at a time, one snap at a time, one meeting at a time. I try not to overlook anything and to be grateful for everything I have in football and with my brothers on this team.”

Photos: Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services


Notice of Death – October 28, 2021

SABINE:
James David Meshell
February 6, 1943 – October 26, 2021
Service: Saturday, October 30 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church

NATCHITOCHES:
Gertie Kilgore
October 31, 1924 – October 26, 2021
Service: Sunday, October 31 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Penny Ivey
October 08, 1947 – October 22, 2021
Service: Saturday, November 6 at 11 am at Westside Baptist Church in Natchitoches

Lucille Wardsworth
May 12, 1969- October 20,2021
Service: Friday, October 29 at 11 am at Pentecost Baptist Church in Natchez


No Masks for Sabine Parish Students/Teachers Starting Thursday

In light of the authority bestowed the Superintendent by the Board, the Board’s vote to lift the face covering mandate when allowed by the Governor, and Governor Edwards’ Proclamation 203 JBE 2021 issued on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, effective Thursday, October 28, 2021, the Sabine Parish School Board shall adhere to the following protocols:
 
(1) The use of cloth face coverings by students and employees are recommended, but the decision as to their use is left to the discretion of the parent and employee;
 
(2) Per the Presidential proclamation, cloth face coverings shall continue to be worn on all school buses;
 
(3) All quarantine decisions for students and employees shall be governed by LDH guidelines; and
 
(4) All other COVID protocols shall remain in place.
 
SOURCE: SPSB

Vine Energy Inc. Drills Longest Onshore Horizontal Well in State of Louisiana

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021
 

The CHKMIN 20-29-32HC-01 ALT was recently drilled in Sabine Parish to the Mid-Bossier formation with an estimated lateral of 15,240 feet and total measured depth of 27,520 feet. The well was drilled in 35 days and the drilling phase cost approximately $400 per lateral foot, a Vine record for both drilling time and cost. The well is scheduled for completion in January 2022.

Commenting on the news, David Elkin, Vine’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer said, “I want to congratulate the Vine team for what is quite simply a remarkable achievement that complements the numerous, best-in-class milestones we’ve realized since Vine’s inception. It reflects our commitment to operational excellence, safety and sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.”

About Vine Energy Inc.

Vine Energy Inc., based in Plano, Texas, is an energy company focused on the development of natural gas properties in the stacked Haynesville and Mid-Bossier shale plays in the Haynesville Basin of Northwest Louisiana. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VEI”.

On August 11, 2021, Vine and Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) entered into a definitive agreement whereby Chesapeake will acquire Vine. For more information about this transaction, visit investors.chk.com.

Source: Vine Energy Inc.


United States District Court Western District of Louisiana Grand Jury Indict Man and Woman Arrested in Sabine Parish

Last month, the United States District Court Western District of Louisiana Grand Jury indicted Ronald Carnell Holland Jr (age-24) of Many and Trinity Leonna Jackson (age-22) of Zwolle.
 
Holland was indicted for Felon in Possession of Firearms, Possession of Flualprazolam with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking. Jackson was indicted for 3 counts of False Statement During Purchase of a Firearm.
 
These indictments are a result of the felony arrest of Holland on April 14, 2021. The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Tactical Narcotics Team located and seized marijuana, over 2500 pills, drug paraphernalia, three firearms, large capacity magazines and ammunition inside his home in Many. There was also a small child living in the residence at the time.
 
Holland is currently incarcerated in Shreveport under federal custody.
Jackson is free pending a later court date.
 
SOURCE: SPSO

Northwestern State Presidential Search Semifinalists to Visit Campus For Interviews

The six Northwestern State Presidential Search semifinalists will visit campus for interviews with various constituent groups Nov. 1-2. This is an opportunity for stakeholders to interact with candidates and provide feedback to the Search Committee.

The Search Committee will interview each of the semifinalists and meet to select finalists Nov. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Candidates will be available to media in the Hanchey Gallery following their Search Committee interviews.

Click Here – A full schedule of on-campus interviews.

The semifinalists are:

Nancy D. Albers, College of Business International Experience Coordinator, Louisiana State University Shreveport

Virginia Burkett, Chief Scientist for Climate and Land Use Change, U.S. Department of Interior

Marcus D. Jones, Interim President, Northwestern State University

Darrell P. Kruger, Former Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Appalachian State University

Kim M. LeDuff, Vice President, Division of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, University of West Florida, Pensacola

Jeremy L. Thomas, Interim President, Oklahoma City Community College


Northwestern State University Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show

The Department of Engineering Technology at Northwestern State University will be hosting its Fall Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3) on Dec. 1. All middle schools within 200 miles radius from Natchitoches city are welcome to participate. This year, we are also organizing a smart structures show to provide opportunities for high schools and other organizations that are involved in robotics related projects to show their creativity at our event. There is no registration fee for the competition or show, however, those interested in participating in the competition must respond to the announcement by submitting a letter of intent and a press/photo release form (for each team member) no later than Nov. 25.

What: Northwestern State University Robotics Competition and Smart Structures Show (RC&S3, Fall 2021)
When: Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 8 AM – 1 PM
Where: Northwestern State University, Student Ballroom
Contact: Dr. Shahriar Hossain (hossains@nsula.edu) or Dr. Jafar F. AlSharab (jafar@nsula.edu) – Northwestern State University

The theme for camp this year, “To Mars and Beyond,” is inspired by NASA.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in all competition challenges in order to maximize their benefit from the designed STEM activities. Also, participants are expected to design all their activities around the theme.

Students will test their computer programming skills and compete with other Louisiana students for cool prizes! A fun day is planned at Northwestern State University with educational experiences, and social activities. The Department of Engineering Technology will provide complimentary refreshments. Students are asked to bring their own lunch. Parents are welcome too!

Organizers are very excited about this Fall event and can’t wait to see robotics software and hardware skills from students across the state!


Rosabelle, Believe

Erik Weisz was born on March 24, 1874 in Budapest.  When Erik was four years old, his family emigrated to the United States.  The family settled in Appleton, Wisconsin and changed their last name to the German spelling Weiss.  Erik adopted the German spelling Ehrich.  To lessen confusion, this article will refer to him by his birth name, Erik.
 
Erik’s family moved often to find work.  His father, Mayer Samuel Weisz, was a Rabbi who was often in search of employment.  In 1882, they moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Five years later, they moved into a boarding house in New York City.  To help earn money for the struggling family, young Erik held several jobs.  At nine years old, Erik made his public debut as a trapeze artist under the name “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air”.  Erik often performed in small tent acts, dime museums and circus sideshows, usually with another performer to double the draw and to share expenses.  For the rest of his life, Erik’s world revolved around entertaining and amazing crowds of people.
 
In 1894, while performing with his brother, Theodore, Erik met another sideshow performer named Wilhelmina Beatrice “Bess” Rahner.  Within a short time, Erik and Bess married.  They performed together for the remainder of Erik’s career.
 
On October 21, 1936, Erik lectured before the male student body of McGill University in Montreal.  Topics of his lecture included his ability to withstand immense pain without so much as a wince.  Following his lecture, he answered questions from the students.  One student asked if it was possible to painlessly pass needles through his cheek.  Rather than verbalizing an answer, he took out a hat pin and ran it through his cheek.  He showed no sign of pain.  At the end of his lecture, Erik invited them back to his dressing room for further discussion if they were interested.  To his surprise, many of the students took advantage of the invitation, including Jocelyn Gordon Whitehead.
 
During the discussion in Erik’s dressing room, Whitehead remarked, “You would hardly feel a blow in the stomach, would you?” “Certainly no,” Erik replied.  Erik was unprepared for what came next.  Before he could tighten the muscles in his stomach to lessen the blow, Whitehead gave Erik “two short-armed punches to the pit of his stomach.”  Erik shuddered because, as he told the boys, he was not prepared for the punches.
 
While giving his final performance in Montreal on the following night, the crowd noticed that Erik doubled over in pain several times.  Ever the showman, Erik fought through the pain and finished his performance before a cheering crowd.   Erik complained of severe stomach pains, something that had never bothered him before.  
 
A few days later, while performing alongside Bess in Detroit, Michigan, Erik collapsed.  After he regained consciousness, to the surprise of everyone present, Erik continued with his act.  After the show, Erik checked into a local hospital.  On the following day, doctors operated on Erik for appendicitis.  Following surgery, Erik showed symptoms of swelling of the tissue that lines the abdomen called peritonitis.  Erik’s peritonitis was linked to his burst appendix.  Erik underwent a second surgery to save his life from the effects of peritonitis.  Despite their best efforts, they were unable to save Erik.  He lived long enough to say his final goodbyes to his family and friends who surrounded his bedside.  
 
Bess was saddened by her husband’s passing but she held out hope that she would soon be in contact with Erik.  “Long before he died,” Bess explained, “we agreed that whoever should go first would try to return to the other.  We agreed upon a message, phased in code.  It was known only to the two of us.  The compact was to last 10 years and no longer.  After that period, the one of us still alive was to abandon hope either in the possibility of the survival of the dead, or their ability to communicate with the living.”  Bess said, “In his last hours, he said to me: ‘Beatrice, I’ll come to you somehow, even though I have to go through hell.”
 
On the first anniversary of Erik’s death at 8:30 p.m., the exact time of Erik’s death, Bess held a séance in an attempt to contact her beloved Erik.  She anxiously awaited a communication from Erik which said “Rosabelle, Believe”, the code words she and Erik had decided upon.  The words did not come.  She repeated the séance on the second anniversary of Erik’s death, then the third and fourth.  News of the séances spread throughout the world and other people began holding séances to try to contact Erik.  In 1936, on the tenth anniversary of Erik’s death, Bess prepared for the final séance to contact Erik, as per their agreement.  At 8:30 p.m., Bess and other believers in psychic phenomena, one of which was a Los Angeles superior court judge, gathered on the roof of a Hollywood hotel to try to make contact with Erik one final time.  They were not the only ones trying to contact Erik.  People held simultaneous séances in sixteen cities in the United States, England, Australia and Canada, but no lights flickered, no objects moved without explanation, and no one heard “Rosabelle, Believe.”  All was quiet.  Bess never received the message from Erik that she so longed to hear.  On February 11, 1943, seventeen years after Erik’s death, Bess died from a heart attack.  She never remarried.
 
People still hold séances each year on the anniversary of Erik’s death to try to make contact with him, but all attempts have failed.  Erik was an illusionist, stunt performer, and is most remembered as an escape artist.  He died on Halloween night in 1926.  On this Halloween night, if your lights flicker or you hear a strange sound, it may just be Erik trying to make contact with the living world.  You may not recognize the name Erik Weisz, but you certainly know him by his stage name…Harry Houdini.  Happy Halloween!          
 
Sources:
 
1.  St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, Missouri), November 1, 1926, p.3.
2.  The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington), October 31, 1936, p.2.
3.  Baker, Tom. “Rosabelle, Believe.” Vocal Media. Accessed October 20, 2021. vocal.media/horror/rosabelle-believe.
4.  Johns Hopkins Medicine. “Peritonitis.” Accessed October 20, 2021. hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/peritonitis.

5.  Scotto, Michael. “Upper East Side Séance Attempts to Contact Harry Houdini On the Anniversary of His Death.” Spectrum News. November 1, 2016. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2016/11/1/upper-east-side-s-ance-attempts-to-contact-harry-houdini-on-the-90th-anniversary-of-the-escape-artists–death.


Bacle honorary captain for NSU Homecoming game

Northwestern State University is continuing its tradition of honoring those who served in the nation’s Armed Forces by recognizing a veteran during each home football game this season. Lieutenant Colonel Urson S. Bacle (US Army Retired) was recognized during the Oct. 23 Homecoming game.

Bacle has served over 40 years through the active and reserve Army components and as a Department of the Army Civilian. In 1970, he entered service as an Infantryman in the Louisiana Army National Guard and attained the rank of Sergeant. After attending Officer Candidate School, he enrolled in Northwestern’s Master of Business Administration program and ROTC. He graduated and was commissioned in the Quartermaster Corps in 1974.

LTC Bacle went on to serve at the Army Energy Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, U.S. Army Japan and US Army Korea where he provided technical assistance and logistics training to subordinate commands, reserve units, joint service commands, the Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command, and the Japan Ground Self Defense forces. He supervised Wartime Host Nation Support, transferring and receiving material and services from the Government of Japan. He supervised the Combined Petroleum Support Center during contingencies and negotiated petroleum support agreements in the theater with foreign governments and military services.

Most recently, as a Department of the Army Civilian, LTC Bacle served as a Senior Program Analyst for US Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters, Stationing Management Division, Arlington, VA. There, he analyzed concept plans, stationing packages, and coordinated internally and externally to determine base operations support requirements, environmental impacts, and sustainability on these initiatives. He facilitated the execution of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closures (BRAC) and supported the South East, North East, West, Europe, Republic of Korea, and Pacific IMCOM regions and garrisons BRAC action plans.

As the Deputy Commander for Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Energy Support Center, Republic of Korea, LTC Bacle supervised a network of 32 Defense Fuel Supply Points and four refinery contracts with a total value of approximately one billion dollars. He was the lead on closing the 30-year-old Trans Korea Pipeline System and the transfer of operations to the state-of-the-art commercial South North Pipeline system. His duties encompassed inventory management, quality acceptance and surveillance, personnel administration, fiscal and manpower management, logistics, and other areas while liaising with the Republic of Korea Ministry of Defense and civilian corporate suppliers.

Additional assignments included Director of Plans and Programs/Program Manager for US Air Force Detachment 3, Air Force Petroleum Office Ft. Belvoir, VA; Fuel Director for US Navy FISC Supply Det Sasebo Japan; Assistant Officer in Charge, US Navy FISC Yokosuka Fuel Department FISC Fuel Detachment, Tsurumi; and Operations and Transportation Officer for US Army 2nd Quartermaster Group, 19th TAACOM, Republic of Korea.

LTC Bacle’s military awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass, indicating 30 years of service.

Lieutenant Colonel Bacle hails from Coushatta. He is a past president of NSU’s Nu Chapter Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.

Pictured: Lieutenant Colonel Urson S. Bacle (US Army Retired) was honorary captain for NSU’s Homecoming football game Oct. 23. From left are his good friend and classmate Major Richard Hooter, U.S. Army Retired, Bacle and Dr. Marcus Jones, interim president of Northwestern.


Gov. Edwards Lifts Louisiana’s Mask Mandate Statewide, Except for K-12 Schools

October 26, 2021

Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced he will lift Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate in all settings except for K-12 schools, after sustained improvement across the state in terms of new cases, test positivity and hospitalizations. The Governor’s updated order allows school districts to opt out of the mask mandate as long as they continue to follow the existing quarantine guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to better separate exposed students and faculty members from others and avoid outbreaks on campus.

CDC guidance still says everyone 2 years of age or older who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public places. And if you are fully vaccinated, to maximize protection from the Delta variant, wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area with high transmission. People who have a health condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider. At this time, in light of the Delta variant, CDC recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.

“Today, I am cautiously optimistic and very relieved that the worst of this fourth surge of COVID is clearly behind us, which is a direct result of the people of Louisiana who stepped up to the plate when we needed them to and put their masks back on, got vaccinated, and took extra precautions to stay safe. That’s why we are able to lift the statewide mask mandate,” said Gov. Edwards. “While the K-12 mask mandate will be in place, school districts can opt out if they follow the existing, evidence-based CDC quarantine guidance. This new order does offer a way for local leaders to end the school mask mandate, if they so choose. Let me be clear – Louisiana has been a leader in bringing students safely back into the classroom. And they have done that by following public health guidance including on masking and quarantine. Public health experts and I encourage schools to stay that course. But because case numbers are going down and have reached a new baseline I do believe it’s an appropriate time to give schools more autonomy. It’s not lost on me that while Louisiana has seen 18 children die of COVID, half of those deaths came in the last three months, as the much more contagious Delta variant surged throughout our state.”

Masks will still be mandated by federal regulation, including on mass transit and in health care facilities. They will not be mandated in most places, including government buildings, college and university campuses and businesses. School districts may opt out of the mask mandate if they choose to, but only if they continue to adhere to CDC quarantine guidance.

“We are encouraged about our current COVID trends, but remain mindful of our profound loss as a result of the last surge and cognizant that we will remain vulnerable to an equally damaging surge unless more of our friends, family and neighbors choose to get vaccinated,” said State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter.

Local governments and private businesses may choose to continue to require and enforce mask requirements under the Governor’s order, which goes into effect on Wednesday, October 27.

Click here to read the executive order.

Click here to view gating criteria slides.

SCHOOL AND GENERAL QUARANTINE GUIDANCE

Under the CDC and LDH guidance that schools without mask mandates must follow, asymptomatic individuals who may have been in close contact (within 6 feet of someone infected with COVID-19 for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) to someone infected with COVID-19 should quarantine.

Under the following criteria quarantine is not necessary:

  • Individuals who are fully vaccinated at the time of exposure and remain asymptomatic
  • Individuals who previously tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 90 days and remain asymptomatic
  • If both the positive case and the contact were masked AND were ≥ 3 feet of each other and remain asymptomatic (only applies to students in structured K-12 settings)

Duration: The standard length is 14 days; however, schools can choose to use shortened quarantine options.

Options to shorten quarantine include:

  • If no symptoms develop during quarantine AND they have a negative antigen or PCR/molecular test collected on day 5, 6, or 7 after last exposure: they may quarantine for 7 days from last contact with a COVID-19 case OR
  • If no symptoms develop during quarantine and no testing is done: they may quarantine for 10 days from last contact with a COVID-19 case

At this time, the CDC advises that fully vaccinated individuals who are not experiencing COVID symptoms do not need to quarantine following an exposure to COVID-19, and LDH is not yet altering this guidance.

Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19, even those who are fully vaccinated or without a known exposure, should get tested.

Anyone who tests positive should immediately isolate. Isolation (for those who test positive for COVID-19) typically consists of:

  • If symptomatic, at least 10 days since symptoms first appeared, symptoms are improving, and at least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication
  • If asymptomatic but with a positive test, 10 days from the time the test sample was collected

Call 211 to find a COVID-19 testing site near you.

HOW TO GET A COVID VACCINE IN LOUISIANA

Everyone aged 12 and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Louisiana. The FDA has only authorized one of the three COVID-19 vaccines – from Pfizer – for children ages 12 to 17. Parents should confirm with the vaccine provider that their child is under 18 to ensure Pfizer vaccine is available before making an appointment.

  • COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at more than 1,000 locations in all of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, including at pharmacies, hospitals, health care clinics, and doctor’s offices.
  • For a list of locations, visit LDH’s vaccine directory or visit vaccines.gov, which is maintained by the federal government. 
  • To get a list of vaccine locations near you text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) in English, or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish.
  • If you have questions, would like to speak with a medical professional, or need help scheduling an appointment, call 211 or Louisiana’s vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774.

Breaking News: School Board votes to do away with mandatory quarantine for “close contact” students and employees

MANY, La – The Sabine School Board unanimously voted to implement the Quarantine Option for students and employees who are considered close contacts (met guideline for close contact of a student or employee who has tested positive for Covid-19) in the Covid-19 Guidance, at the October 18th board meeting.

The new guidelines came directly from the Louisiana Department of Education, State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley, September 29, 2021, and are posted on the School Board website. Presently, if a student is considered to be a close contact, the parents will have the option to quarantine or opt out of the quarantine as long as the student is symptom free. Employees will have the same option. Those who opt out will report to the nurse every morning, first thing, to be checked for symptoms, including temperature. As long as no symptoms are present, students and employees will be allowed to stay at school.

“The School Board is happy to have the opportunity to offer an option that allows parents to keep students in school and employees working,” commented Mr. Terrell Snelling, Board President. 

“We can no longer ignore the unintended academic consequences of our students unnecessarily missing school,” said Dr. Cade Brumley, State Superintendent of Education. “This new, common-sense option empowers parents and local communities with the authority to make health-related decisions for their students.”

Close contacts in a school setting
Quarantines for close contacts at school or on the bus are no longer mandatory. Following contact tracing, as previously completed, the parent/guardian will be notified that their child was identified as a close contact in a school setting. The parent/guardian will be given the option to have their child quarantine according to our current guidelines or return to school. Parents/guardians will be asked to monitor the child for symptoms, and school personnel will check the temperature of such students upon their arrival at school each day during that period of time during which the students would have been subject to quarantine. If a parent decides that they prefer for their child to quarantine, the student will follow existing Louisiana Department of Health guidelines. This change also applies to employees. Both employees and parents/guardians of students will be able to opt out of the quarantine period when notified by executing the necessary documents.

Close contacts in a home setting
Quarantine guidelines for a student/employee being a close contact to a parent, spouse, or sibling in a
household or social gathering will continue to follow existing Louisiana Department of Health guidelines. The new quarantine guideline changes only apply to close contacts in a school setting.

Close contacts during contact sports
The guidelines have changed for students who are identified as close contacts during the course of any
contact sport. Students athletes shall be quarantined in accordance with the same guidelines as govern all
other students.

Close contacts during extracurricular activities
These newly adopted guidelines apply to students who are identified as close contacts during extracurricular activities and non-contact sports. If the student is considered a close contact, the parent/guardian will be notified and given the choice to quarantine their child.

Symptomatic/positive cases
The parent choice option does not alter the process of a positive COVID-19 case. If a student/employee
develops symptoms or tests positive, they must isolate until they recover and are no longer infectious.

Implementation of mitigation responses during spike/breakout                                                    Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the Superintendent is authorized to reinstate or to implement quarantine, masking, and other mitigation efforts in the event of a rise in cases in a particular
school, grade, or classroom.

The Quarantine Choice Plan directly from the School Board website can be seen below. 


Many runs over Menard

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The Many High School football team manhandled the Menard Eagles easily Friday night in Alexandria, running over the Eagles 50-13.

The Tigers’ running back tandem of London and Trent Williams combined for an amazing 452 rushing yards and five touchdowns. London Williams ran for 241 yards on just 14 carries, scoring on four. Trent Williams had 211 yards on 22 totes, including Many’s first TD.

Many struck frequently, and from far away. The Tigers had touchdowns of 76, 60, 62, 88 and 94 yards in their seventh straight win.

With the victory the Tigers are now 7-1 and 4-0 in district while the Eagles fell to 1-7 and 1-3 in district. Due to Menard’s lower power rating, although Many won, the Tigers slipped out of the No. 1 LHSAA power points position, with Amite moving on top statewide. MHS will no doubt retain the No. 1 spot in the Louisiana Sportswriters Association top 10 poll, however.

The Tigers set the tone on their very first possession, moving 52 yards in eight plays, capped by a Trent Williams 4-yard touchdown run to go on top to stay, 6-0.

Many got its first long score defensively. Jamarlyn Garner returned an interception 76 yards for a TD to push the Tigers up 12-0 with 2:48 remaining in the first quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, London Williams scored from 60 yards out, running through multiple Eagle defenders. He also accounted for the two-point conversion to bring the score to 20-0 with 7:30 left in the half. The Tigers defense didn’t allow the Eagles to score on their next three possessions and headed into halftime up 20-0.

The Tiger defense dominated the first half, putting multiple bruising hits on the Menard running backs and quarterback. The defense came to play, led by Tackett Curtis, Keaton Montgomery, Marquis Maxie, and Garet Culverson, and Tylen Singleton.

Singleton snagged an interception returned 16 yards down to the 10 yard line to jumpstart the Tigers midway through the third period. Trent Williams went 6 yards for the touchdown. London Williams converted the two-point conversion to move Many ahead 28-0 with 3:17 left in the third.

Singleton struck again on Menard’s next possession, returning his second interception 62 yards for a touchdown. Trent Williams added the conversion, making the score 36-0.

The Tigers started the fourth quarter with a Trent Williams 88-yard touchdown run up the middle, and after Deacon Lafollette added the extra point kick Many had a commanding 43-0 lead with 11:05 to go.

Menard finally struck with a 59-yard touchdown run on the first play after the kickoff. With 3:41 remaining, Trent Williams went almost the entire length of the field this time on a 94-yard sprint, and Lafollette again added the kick to bring the score to 50-7.  The Eagles got a last-minute TD for consolation.

The entire offensive line opened some huge holes for the Williams boys to both have monstrous nights. The Tigers totaled 501 yards of offense, 487 of that on the ground. Meanwhile, Menard went for 182 yards, including 135 rushing.

Scoring Summary:

1st quarter:

8:12 M – Trent Williams 4 run, kick no good, Many 6-0

2:48 M – Jamarlyn Garner 76 interception return, conversion no good, 12-0

2nd quarter:

7:30 M – London Williams 60 run, L. Williams conversion run, 20-0

3rd quarter:

4:04 M – T. Williams 6 run, L. Williams conversion  run, 28-0

2:06 M – Tylen Singleton 62 interception return, T. Williams conversion run, 36-0

4th quarter:

11:05 M – T. Williams 88 run, Lafollette kick 43-0

10:46 Menard – 59 run, kick good 43-7

3:41 M – T. Williams run, Deacon Lafollette kick, 50-7

0:53 Menard – 13 pass, kick blocked, 50-13

Player Stats:

Passing – M – Curtis 2-7-14, 1 INT

       Menard – 5-23-47, 3 INT

Rushing – M – T. Williams 14-241, 4 TD

  1. Williams 22-211, 1 TD

              Curtis 5-29

  1. Maxie 1-4
  2. Aldredge 1-2

       Menard – 22-135, 1 TD

Receiving – L. Williams 1-7

     McLendon 1-7


Great Pumpkin Movie

‘Spooktacular’ October comes to an official end in Many on Saturday, Oct. 29 with Trick or Treating with the merchants on San Antonio from 3-5 p.m., Trick or Treating in the neighborhoods of Many from 5-7 p.m. and a big Trick or Treat Party  and  Halloween movie at the Many Community Center that begins at 7 p.m.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charley Brown  movie is a classic Halloween movie that will delight the children and the rest of the family.  

Lucy and Linus visit the pumpkin patch to find a pumpkin. Lucy selects the largest they can find, and makes Linus carry it back to the house. He becomes upset when Lucy starts cutting it to make a jack o lantern. After the opening titles, Snoopy helps Charlie Brown finish raking a pile of leaves. Linus jumps into the heap with a large lollipop, resulting in leaves sticking to his face and lollipop. 

Linus is writing his yearly letter to the Great Pumpkin,  and he insists that it will bring him presents despite disbelief of the other kids. Lucy follows Linus as he goes out to mail the letter, refusing to even help him and thus, leaving him to use his blanket to open the mailbox and let the letter float in. Charlie Brown shows up to announce that he was invited to a Halloween party .Lucy is skeptical about his invitation, assuming it was sent by mistake. 

On Halloween night, the gang goes trick or treating.  Most dress as ghosts in simple white sheet costumes; Charlie Brown has “trouble with the scissors,” leaving his costume full of holes.  On the way, they stop at the pumpkin patch to jeer at Linus for missing the festivities as usual. 

During “tricks or treats,” the kids get their goodies (except for Charlie Brown, who gets nothing except rocks). After going back to the pumpkin patch to tease Linus and Sally, the gang goes to the Halloween party. 

Linus and Sally are still in the pumpkin patch. When Linus sees a mysterious shadowy figure (which turns out to be Snoopy) rising from the moonlit patch, he mistakes it for the Great Pumpkin and faints. When Linus wakes, Sally furiously yells at him for making her miss the Halloween festivities when Charlie Brown and the others come to get her. As they leave, Linus, still adamant that the Great Pumpkin will materialize, promises to put in a good word for them if it comes. He then panics, since he said if instead of when. At 4 a.m., Lucy realizes that Linus is not in his bed. She finds her brother in the pumpkin patch, covered by his blanket, shivering and half asleep. She brings him home, takes off his shoes, and puts him to bed. 

The next morning, Charlie Brown and Linus lean against a bridge wall and commiserate about the previous night. Charlie Brown attempts to console Linus by explaining that he has done many stupid things too. Hearing that makes Linus snap, and he vows that the Great Pumpkin will come to the pumpkin patch next year; 

As always the movie is free, and concessions will be free for this Halloween party.  The theatre door will open at 6:15.

Mayor Robert Hable, the Cultural District Advisory Committee, and the Many City Council sponsor Movies in Many.


This Week’s Browse the Bend!

The Sabine Parish Journal is excited to bring you the main events happening throughout the parish and on the lake this week! It’s Halloween Week and that means spooky fun for everyone! The Bend is packed with fun events for every age group! 

October 25th: 

Converse Small Business Association is having its monthly meeting on Monday, October 25th at 5:00 pm at Converse Coffee Cafe. Small business owners and the general public are invited to attend. This group meets on the last Monday of each month.

Event Location: 
Converse Coffee Cafe
104 S. Front Street
ConverseLA
 
October 26th:

Hooked on Art Painting Class at Sabine Council on Aging with artist, Shanna Gaspard, is Tuesday, October 26th at 9:00 am. Don’t forget to bring your own canvas!

Painting classes are held at the  in Toledo Town location on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.

Phone number: 
318-256-0059
 
Event Location: 
Sabine Council on Aging
29275 Hwy 191
ManyLA 71449
 
October 29th:

Lakeside Baptist Church will hold it’s Fall Fest on Friday, October 29th beginning at 4:30 pm. The will be a hayride, costume contest, bounce house, 18 ft. slide, food, games and much more. 

Event Location: 
Lakeside Baptist Church
580 Rec Site 4 Rd.
ConverseLA 71419
 

The Many Community Center invites you to a movie party!

Trick or Treat on San Antonio Avenue then come to the Community Center for a movie party featuring “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” 

Admission is free!

Drinks & Popcorn – $1.00

Doors open at 6:00 pm

Showtime: 7:00 pm

Please wear mask & practice social distancing until further notice.

Event Location: 
Many Community Center
675 San Antonio Avenue
ManyLA 71449
 

The Mayor and Alderwomen of the Town of Many have announced the date and times for the 2021 Halloween activities.

On Friday, October 29th the local businesses in town will be handing out candy 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., and neighborhood/church trick-or-treating will be 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., then the free movie, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, will be showing at Many Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Event Location: 
Downtown Many
ManyLA 71449
 
October 30th:
 
LTD Guide Service and Marina invites you to their Halloween Fest – Trick or Treating, Build Your Own Scarecrow, Ring Toss, Mask Painting, and More!! October 30th 4-8 pm
 
Phone number: 
(318) 256-8991
 
Event Location: 
LTD Guide Service
13552 Texas Hwy.
ManyLA 71449
 

Trick or Treat in the Park at North Toledo Bend State Park on Saturday, October 30th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Trick or Treat stations will be set up in the campground, no vehicles will be allowed in the campground during this time. Day Use fees apply, $3.00 per person, 3 and under free, 62 and older free

Phone number: 
(888) 677-6400
 
Event Location: 
North Toledo Bend State Park
2907 North Toledo Park Road
ZwolleLA 71486
 

Rusty’s Team Tournament will be held October 30th at Carrice Creek in Milam, TX

  • Entry Free: $120 per team
  • Trailering allowed
  • Pays 1 place every 6 entries
  • 5 fish limit

Call Rusty Young at 936-657-8522 for more information.

Event Location: 
Carrice Creek
Off Texas Hwy 21
MilamTX
 

Bring the kids out to Trunk or Treat in Converse on Saturday, October 30th beginning at 5:00 pm on Caddo Street. Visit the Spook House at Converse Coffee Cafe. Trunks are invited to set up along Caddo Street.

Event Location: 
Caddo Street
ConverseLA
 
 

Many man arrested following several months long investigation by SPSO

MANY, La – Cardetrick Eudarris Woods (age-43) of Many was arrested yesterday afternoon at his home on Sabine High Street.
 
Sabine Parish Sheriff T.N.T. Agents have been investigating Woods illegal narcotic activity since February 2021. Agents were able to obtain a search warrant for his residence and property.
 
The newly formed Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Special Operations Group (SOG) was utilized to execute the search warrant and make entry into the home of Woods. The operation was successful, and no civilians or deputies were harmed. T.N.T. Agents and Detectives located and seized approximately 23 grams of suspected methamphetamine, two digital measuring scales, and a glass smoking device.
 
Woods was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center for Possession with intent to distribute schedule II (Meth), Possession of drug paraphernalia, warrant for 3 counts of Distribution of schedule II (Meth), and warrant for 1 count of Distribution of schedule I (Synthetic Cannabinoids).
 
Bond was set at a total of $40,000 by the 11th Judicial District Court.
 
SOURCE: SPSO