Month: September 2022

Sabine Speedway Results: September 9

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FWD
 
1. #06 Jack Dupont – Shreveport, LA
2. #71K Hunter Hollis – Haughton, LA
3. #F5 Ben McDuff – Keithville, LA
4. #C49 Chris Waters – Marthaville, LA
5. #11M Michelle Tedder – Many, LA
6. #99 Robert Barber – Florien, LA
7. #4JC Mike Salard – Robeline, LA
8. #C23 Collin Jones – Provencal, LA
 
 
BOM BANK FACTORY STOCKS
 
1. #23 Daniel Jones – Provencal, LA
2. #3 C J Howell – Boyce, LA
3. #9 John Parker, Jr – Dry Prong, LA
4. #88M Joshua Martin – Colfax, LA
5. #55 Dalton Dubois – Robeline, LA
6. #10X Josh Daughterty – Keithville, LA
7. #113 Justin McClelland – Baytown, TX
8. #7L Dewayne Rains – Anacoco, LA
9. #15X Dakoda Wyatt – Provencal, LA
10. #4J Randy Wheeler – Leesville, LA
11. #1 Stoney Dubois – Robeline, LA
12. #95 Hayden Beckham – Quitman, LA
13. #C11 Kyle Bassett – New Llano, LA
14. #100+ Ross Cook – Florien, LA
15. #52 Aron Laurence – Florien, LA
16. #44 Toby Airhart – Anacoco, LA
17. #37 Mickey Steele – Pollock, LA
18. #5 Frank Canizoro – Mansfield, LA
19. #004 Todd Fredieu – Many, LA
 

ACS LIMITED MODIFIEDS

 
1. #C7 Corey Neil, Jr – Bridge City, TX
2. #14JR Michael King, Jr – El Dorado, AR
3. #7CC Colby Williams – Sibley, LA
4. #47CC Conner – Sibley, LA
5. #25 Josh Baucom – Shreveport, LA
6. #3GT Bob Kellogg – Natchitoches, LA
7. #71 Matt Burney – Forest Hill, LA
8. #9R Barron Prince – Haughton, LA
9. #B99 Ben Leedy – Jonesboro, LA
10. #5C Logan Crayon – DeRidder, LA
11. #3 Levi Wilkerson – Rusk, TX
12. #46 Adam Stevens – Jefferson, TX
13. #L17 Logan Griffin – Texarkana, AR
14. #25J Jacob McRae – Shreveport, LA
15. #18 Stephen Hogan – Jefferson, TX
16. #07 Adam Ware – Sieper, LA
17. #955 Beau Begnaud – Spring, TX
18. #7L Lavaughn Cupp – Colfax, LA
19. #78 R C Hagan – Glenmora, LA
20. #21 J R Bamburg – Pitkin, LA
21. #11P Peyton Parker – Florien, LA
 
 

FOY MOTOR’S CRATE LATE MODELS

 
1. #97 Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA
2. #B17 Brandon Ball – Texarkana, TX
3. #54G Garrett Gibson – Haughton, LA
4. #15 Clayton Stuckey – Shreveport, LA
5. #69 Stacy Veuleman – Florien, LA
6. #6X Rob Litton – Alexandria, LA
7. #4X Brock Williams – Leesville, LA
8. #100 Bryan Cook – Florien, LA
9. #22 Tracy Denby Sr – Vidor, TX
10. #68B Corey Basco – Flatwoods, LA
11. #38 Kris Shaw – Ragley, LA
12. #F9 Mark Powell – Anacoco, LA
13. #76B Jerry Basco – Flatwoods, LA
14. #18 Caleb Dillard – Many, LA
15. #1 Kevin Sutton – Baytown, TX
16. #21X Ryan French – Natchitoches, LA

South Sabine Fire: August Call Log

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South Sabine District had a total of 22 calls for the month of August.
EMS (emergency medical services)- 11
MVA (motor vehicle accident)- 2
Vehicle Fire- 1
Woods Fire- 4
Public Assist- 2
Structure Fire- 1
Fire Alarm- 1
We want to thank all of our volunteers for responding to these calls, our district and community count on each and every one of y’all!!

Harrington Law Firm Receives Superior Rating

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Martindale-Hubbell, the leading worldwide legal information service, which has been providing background information on lawyers and law firms in the United States and other countries for over 150 years, has given The Harrington Law Firm and partner C. Rodney Harrington an “AV Preeminent Rating, the company’s highest possible rating.  
 
According to Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent Rating, which is established by the company obtaining peer reviews from other attorneys in the same geographical area, recognizes law firms and attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards.  
 
An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all firms and attorneys holds an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation recognized as “The Gold Standard” of legal ratings and recognized worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services.  
 
The Harrington Law Firm and C. Rodney Harrington are included in that elite group.  
 
C. Rodney Harrington says the rating, while appreciated, is humbling.  
 
“It is especially humbling and gratifying to know that our peers and colleagues, who we deal with on a daily basis, thought enough of us to give us this Preeminent Rating”, said Harrington, “To think that we’re recognized among the top 10 percent of all attorneys and firms in the nation is simply unbelievable.”  
 
The Harrington Law Firm is composed of partners C. Rodney Harrington and C. Edward “Eddie” Harrington and is located at 459 Jefferson St., Natchitoches, La. 71457.  Their areas of practice are Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Wills and Successions, and Divorces.  
 
For more information about Martindale-Hubbell and its rating system, go to http://www.lawyers.com.  
 
The Harrington Law Firm website is http://www.theharringtonlawfirm.com.

Prostate Awareness Month

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September is National Prostate Awareness Month, and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s Urology Associates and NRMC Cancer Center want to encourage all men in our community to get screened.

The National Library of Medicine notes that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer affecting men worldwide. Closer to home, statistics show that Louisiana has the highest number of estimated new cases of prostate cancer for 2022, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that prostate cancer generally tends to grow slowly and is highly treatable if found early.

At NRMC Urology Associates, Dr. Kenneth Perego is a leading expert in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. He stresses that if you get checked early, identified early, and treated early, you’ll have a 97% chance of survival.

With prostate cancer, there are often no early symptoms to warn a man that he may have prostate cancer, so getting an annual exam and screening are important steps all men should take. So don’t delay, call today to schedule your appointment to see Dr. Perego at 318.214.5770.

About Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center began as a community hospital in 1955 and has grown into a 216-bed healthcare system with over 850 Associates and more than 100 active and consulting physicians on its medical staff. The system is comprised of the 96-bed acute care facility, a skilled nursing home, cancer center, specialty services, and an extensive network of clinics throughout the parish.

Notice of Death – September 13, 2022

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SABINE:
Jo Ann Townsend Agnell
January 4, 1938 – September 11, 2022
Service: Friday, September 16, 2022 at Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery in Marthaville

NATCHITOCHES:
Charles Henry Christopher
September 8, 1939 – August 26, 2022
Service: Saturday, September 17 at 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle

WINN:
Richard Bryant Sanders
November 3, 1951 – September 8, 2022
Service: Thursday, September 15 at 2 pm at Southern Funeral Home

RED RIVER:
Gary Don Long
May 11, 1951 – September 12, 2022
No service information

Many Police Officer Promoted

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Officer Mason Wiley was recently promoted to Assistant Chief of Many Police Department.
Mason Wiley is an experienced law enforcement professional. He knows how important it is to protect and serve the people of his community while being fair and compassionate enforcing the laws of the State of Louisiana and the Town of Many.
 
Mason is a Louisiana native born in Rapides Parish who is driven to pursue law enforcement from his passion for helping people during life-altering times, and a keen interest in protecting the citizens of Many. He’s been working in a law enforcement capacity at the federal level for twenty years while employed with the Transportation Security Administration. He was also a Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy for three years.
 
After retirement from the federal government, Mason and his wife decided to move to Many to be closer to their children and grandchildren, while he continued to pursue his passion in law enforcement. Before working for the federal government, Mason served in the U.S. Army. When 9/11 occurred, Mason wanted to serve his country again and began working for the Transportation Security Administration.
 
During his tenure with the Transportation Security Administration, Mason served as the Environment Management Coordinator, being responsible for hazardous material at seven federalized airports and helped establish a Security Operation Center in Arkansas. Mason then had an opportunity to come back to Louisiana. While in Louisiana, Mason was Transportation Security Manager, responsible for all security operations for four Louisiana airports and 300 Transportation Security Officers.
 
Being from a rural town Mason loves the culture of Many. His experience with both the military and the federal government are a valuable asset to the department and the community.

Many travels south down Hwy. 171 to face DeRidder on Friday

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DERIDDER – Not many teams sign up to play Class 2A power Many in the first place, and the Tigers learned this offseason that even fewer programs wanted to play Many again in the second year of the two-year scheduling cycle. 

 

The only team to honor the return game this season is Class 4A member DeRidder. 

 

The Tigers (1-0) head down Hwy. 171 Friday to take on the Dragons (1-0) in a 7 p.m. kick. 

 

Many demolished a Dragons squad 61-26 that ended up winning seven games and nearly snatched a first-round home playoff game in 2021. 

 

The Tigers continued their dominating ways this season with a 38-3 shellacking of Class 5A Sam Houston to open the 2022 campaign. 

 

The Week 1 victory pushed Many’s regular-season winning streak to 10 games dating back to a 2021 Week 1 loss to Union Parish. 

 

The defense smothered Sam Houston’s spread offense to the tune of 103 yards allowed, and now the Tigers must switch gears to match DeRidder’s veer offense that controlled the clock in a 26-12 Week 1 win against parish rival South Beauregard. 

 

“We were very happy with Week 1,” said Many coach Jess Curtis. “We want to finish our drives because we felt like we left some points out there. 

 

“We expected to be good on defense with 10 starters returning, and we played really well against Sam Houston. Now we have to be disciplined and assignment-ready against DeRidder’s veer.” 

 

Many used its punishing running attack in Week 1 to gain 287 of its 322 offensive yards led by Jeremiah James (172 yards and two touchdowns). 

 

But quarterback Tackett Curtis was a show-stealer, returning two punts for a touchdown with a third punt return score wiped out by penalty. 

 

Add a lengthy kick return from Jayvion Smart and a made field goal from kicker Deacon Lafollette, and the Tigers special teams is playing at a championship level. 

 

“Special teams was an area of focus in the offseason because we felt it hurt us in the (2021) state championship game,” Jess Curtis said. “We have some weapons in that area with (Lafollette and Curtis). 

 

DeRidder and Many share some program ties, including DeRidder coach Brad Parmley. 

 

Parmley played football at Many for his father Eric Parmley. 

 

The younger Parmley replaced the elder at DeRidder in 2014 when Eric Parmley stepped down as the head coach after turning the Dragons program around. 

 

Toledo Bend 2022 Tournament Schedule:

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September:

September 10: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina

September 24: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Tournament at Tale Chasers

September 24: Fishing Tournament at Buckeye Lane

October:

October 1: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

October 1: Fort Polk Community Bassmasters 32nd Annual Fall Open at Army Rec Site

October 1: Bass Clubs Bass Championship at San Miguel Park

October 7-8: Oilman’s Bass Classic Team Tournament at Cypress Bend Park

October 8: Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA at Big Bass Marina

October 29: Tale Chasers’ Crappie Series Top Ten Tournament at Tale Chasers

November:

November 5: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

December:

December 3: Toledo Bend Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament at Army Rec Site

December 10: LHSAA Region 2 Bass Tournament at San Miguel 

 

Tournaments & events are subject to change.
Please visit http://www.ToledoBendLakeCountry.com/fishing-tournaments for up-to-date tournament info! 

Fields of Dreams and Irony: Tupperware Tales, Chapter 6

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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 

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Job Applicants

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Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for motivated individuals for PART TIME Dispatcher positions.
 
Dispatchers will communicate via radio with Deputies and Officers working throughout Sabine Parish. They also receive calls for service from the public requesting assistance from law enforcement. Dispatchers will also answer emergency 911 calls. They will coordinate with other law enforcement agencies, fire, and ambulance services.
 
The position requires shift work, rotating days and nights, to include weekends and holidays.
A high level of multi-tasking and typing skills are preferred but not required. Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have no felony convictions, and must meet other criteria.
 
Anyone interested should contact Chief Dispatcher Stacy Etheridge at the Sabine Parish Courthouse.
If you have any questions, call 318-256-9241 option 5 or email s.etheridge@sabinesheriff.org.
(The Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin).

Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Implements Drone Use

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Sabine Parish Sheriff Aaron Mitchell announces the purchase of a DJI Matrice 300 RTK Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
 
The Matrice 300 has a HD video camera with 200x max zoom, thermal imaging, object tracking, a spotlight, and other state-of-the-art capabilities. It features separate pilot and camera controls.
The Matrice 300 measures 32” long, 26” wide, 17” tall and weighs 14 pounds. It has a 55-minute maximum flight time and a maximum range of 9 miles.
 
Sheriff Mitchell said the UAS will be an essential tool for locating missing or lost persons, drownings, inmate escapees, wanted persons, and community safety.
 
The UAS Team will be composed of highly trained, motivated members of the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, September 1, members attended an all-day training class to become familiar with the features and operation of the UAS. All members were able to pilot the UAS and operate the camera controls. The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office will abide by all FAA regulations, and all UAS members will obtain pilot licenses and certifications.
 
There have been many cases of missing and lost persons in the past in Sabine Parish, some of these ended tragically. Chief Deputy Brad Walker said the #1 goal of the UAS program is to be able to locate these individuals and bring them home safely. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Chief Deputy Walker or UAS Coordinator Trevor Beason at 318-590-9475.

The Prisoner’s Redemption

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By Brad Dison

It was New Year’s Day 1958. The place was one where you would least expect a celebration, the oldest prison in California, San Quentin. For the previous 42 years, the Musicians Union in San Francisco had provided entertainment for the prisoners on New Year’s Day. This was the 43rd annual New Year’s Day show.

Prior to the show, the prisoners began a letter writing campaign to the performer they wanted to see most. They had heard that the artist would be in the area at the time. They considered this artist one of their own based on the lyrics of a hit song he had recorded in 1955 and requested that he perform the song at the New Year’s Day event. The song was Folsom Prison Blues. Their letters were addressed to Johnny Cash.

Playing prisons was not new to Johnny Cash. He began receiving letters from inmates all over the United States immediately following the release of Folsom Prison Blues and had previously performed at prisons. Johnny Cash was winding down a string of personal appearances in late 1957. The last paying show on this tour was on New Year’s Eve in Oakland, California. Johnny Cash agreed to play at San Quentin for free.

Most entertainers would have had at least a slight reservation at the thought of playing in front of 4,000 hardened criminals, some of which were scheduled to die for their crimes, but not Johnny Cash. When Johnny Cash walked onto the stage, the prisoners cheered. Their applause died down as Johnny Cash tried to speak. He had almost completely lost his voice from his previous performances.

In the audience was 20-year-old prisoner number A45200. This prisoner had spent much of his youth in juvenile detention centers for various crimes and was serving a three-year sentence in San Quentin for attempted robbery. Although he had never met Johnny Cash, the prisoner was concerned for the singer’s safety. If he was unable to perform as expected, the prisoner knew the event could easily turn into a riot.

Johnny Cash was struggling to sing. In between songs, Johnny Cash asked one of the prison guards for a glass of water. The guard stood like a statue; his only movement from exuberantly chewing gum. With the whole captive audience looking on, including prisoner number A45200, Johnny Cash mimicked the guard’s gum chewing. This single act, which none of the prisoners would have attempted for fear of reprisals, won over the audience. Prisoner number A45200 was mesmerized by the power Johnny Cash had over the crowd.

The prisoners applauded after each song. When he played Folsom Prison Blues, according to news reports, the prisoners “practically tore down the place applauding.” Johnny Cash said it was one of the most appreciative audiences he had ever had, even if it was a captive audience. Another newspaper reporter wrote the fitting headline “Johnny Steals The Show At San Quentin.”

Johnny Cash’s New Year’s Eve performance at San Quentin changed the direction of prisoner number A45200’s life. The prisoner saw how enthralled the other audience members were at Johnny Cash’s performance. The prisoner knew how to play guitar but had not seriously considered a career in music until that performance. He spent the remainder of his prison term, including his 21st birthday, writing songs. In 1960, prisoner number A45200 was released from prison. In 1963, he had his first hit single. Two more followed in 1964, and in 1966, he scored his first number one hit song. In his decades long career, the prisoner topped the country singles chart 38 times.

Had Johnny Cash not played the San Quentin New Year’s Day show, the world might never have heard of prisoner number A45200. He once wrote that he turned 21 in prison, and no one could steer him right. Prisoner number A45200, who was steered right by Johnny Cash, was Merle Haggard.

Sources:
1. The Memphis Press-Scimitar (Memphis, Tennessee), January 3, 1958, p.13.
2. Daily Independent Journal (San Rafael, California), December 31, 1958, p.21.
3. YouTube.com. “Merle Haggard Talks About Watching Johnny Cash in Prison.” Accessed August 29, 2022. youtu.be/Lc0ixeDxkh0.

BOM SPONSORS LA BOMB SQUAD

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BOM is a sponsor of the LA Bomb Squad 10U softball team. The team consists of 10 players from Vernon, Beauregard, Sabine and Rapides parishes. Picture 1 – left to right: BOM’s Emily Breedlove, Brantlie Flack, and Bayleigh County. Picture 2 – LA Bomb Squad.

Central Sabine Fire Holds Extrication Class

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Central Sabine Fire recently held a basic vehicle extrication class. The class was comprised of volunteers, duty crew personnel, and the fire recruits. The Fire District purchased a combination e-tool and ram. This equipment doesn’t require hoses or the hydraulic pump. It is completely electronic and uses batteries. This allows the fire personnel better mobility and rapid deployment when time is important.

Many Book Nooks Brought Back to Life

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Many’s 12 book nooks are getting a face lift and will continue to offer free books for our citizens to read and enjoy.

The book nooks, which are placed in strategic locations all over town have been a popular project to encourage reading. They’ve been around for years and now need repainting, some minor repairs, and even a couple of door replacements.

The town hired Mickey Burton, the dynamic drummer for several area bands and also a handyman extraordinaire to make the repairs and do the painting.

Ten book nooks have been completed. The last two are expected to be finished within the next two weeks. Members of the Depot Art Gallery will then provide the final touches by signing the doors with the slogan “Take a Book, Leave a Book.”

The book nooks have been scraped, sanded, caulked, and then base coats and bright primary colors are painted on them. Twelve volunteers will then keep the book nooks filled with books for adults and children, DVDS, and surprises sometimes, such as coloring books, crossword puzzle books, pencils, pens, notepads, etc. Each volunteer will be responsible for one book nook.

If you would like to volunteer to care for and replenish a book nook, please call Mary Brocato, council member at large at 318-617-5239. There are now six volunteers, so six more are still needed.

Remember that everyone is welcome and encouraged to leave books in the book nooks.

Mayor Robert Hable is pleased with the new look of the book nooks. As he said, “We want to do everything we can to encourage people to read and our twelve book nooks are popular with all our families and children.”

Help Restore Many Veteran’s Park

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Help restore the Many Veteran’s Park! The park is located on Mississippi Avenue and is undergoing a restoration. It is to be sodded with St. Augustine grass and a concrete base will be formed with a 25 foot aluminum flag pole to fly a 4×6 U.S. flag. The flag will be installed with proper lighting and the estimated cost of this project is $5,000.

Join us in remembering our Veterans with this restoration project! The rededication ceremony will take place on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Donations will be recognized in the official program.

Donation Tiers:

Red star: donations of $50.

– The name of a Veteran will be listed.

White star: donations of $100.

– The name of a Veteran will be listed plus the donors name.

Blue star: donations of $250+.

– The name of a Veteran will be listed, plus the donors name and their business name or logo on the supporter page.

When mailing, please include:

  • Donor name as to be printed.
  • Mailing address.
  • City, state, and zip code.
  • Email address.
  • Donation amount (in honor of or in memory of).
  • Veteran name as to be printed.
  • Branch of service.

All donations are tax deductible. Any questions may be directed to sabinedar@hotmail.com. To be recognized in printed program, donations must be received by Nov. 1.

Make checks payable to Sabine Chapter DAR. Mail to: Sabine Chapter, DAR, PO Box 130, Many, LA 71449-0130.

Many swamps Sam Houston to begin season

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MANY – It never rains in Tiger Stadium – unless it’s the Tiger Stadium that houses the Many Tigers. 

Many handled the monsoon conditions all week, and then swamped Class 5A Sam Houston en route to a 38-3 drubbing to open the regular season. 

After a parking lot full of tailgating and the pregame fireworks, the Tigers (1-0) jumped out to 14-0 lead in the first quarter.  

After halting an impressive Sam Houston (0-1) drive on fourth down to start the game, The Tigers marched 85 yards in 11 plays that included a Jeremiah James 38-yard run.  

James capped off the drive with an 11-yard touchdown run. Deacon Lafollette’s extra point made the score 7-0 with 5:11 left in the first quarter.  

A Tackett Curtis punt return touchdown was wiped out by a penalty after Sam Houston’s second possession, but the Southern Cal commit got to keep his points on the next return. 

Curtis traveled 65 yards on the second return for a score to put Many up 14-0 late in the first quarter. 

The Tigers’ defense flexed it muscle all night, overwhelming Sam Houston’s spread offense and forced another three-and-out. 

The Tigers embarked on a 10-play, 68-yard touchdown drive that took 4:56 off the clock to go up 21-0. Curtis hit Mason Leach with a 27-yard touchdown pass with 8:05 left in the half.  

Sam Houston scored their lone points of the game with a 30-yard field goal set up by a 38-yard pass, cutting Many’s lead to 21-3. 

A lengthy Jayvion Smart kickoff return (55 yards) set Many up for more points, but a missed field goal turned the Tigers away. 

However Many’s special teams weren’t through as Curtis returned his second punt for a touchdown, sprinting 47 yards as Many snatched a 28-3 lead before halftime. 

Curtis finished with 153 yards on three punt returns paired with more than 50 offensive yards. 

James found pay dirt for the second time with an 11-yard touchdown run as the Tigers widened the gap to 35-3, and Many coasted in from there. James finished with 172 rushing yards. 

Kicker Deacon Lafollette booted a 29-yard field goal for the final score. 

Many’s swarming defense held Sam Houston to 103 yards while the Tigers rolled up 322 yards (287 on the ground). 

Many forced two turnovers, a Jayvion Smart interception and a JC Hendrickson recovered fumble.  

Next week the Tigers (1-0) travel to DeRidder (1-0) to take on the Dragons. The Dragons were 26-12 winners in Week 1 over South Beauregard.  

Scoring Summary: 

First quarter: 

5:11 M – Jeremiah James 11 run, Deacon Lafollette kick 7-0 

2:41 M – Tackett Curtis 65 punt return, Lafollette kick 14-0 

Second quarter: 

8:05 M – Mason Leach 27 catch from Curtis, Lafollette kick 21-0 

6:46 SH – 30 yard field goal 21-3 

2:08 M – Curtis 47 punt return, Lafollette kick 28-3 

Third quarter: 

1:01 M – James 11 run, Lafollette kick 35-3 

Fourth quarter: 

5:55 M – Lafollette 29 yard field goal 38-3 

              Many        Sam Houston 

Plays          56                 46 

Total Yards   322                103 

Pass Yards     35                 67 

Rush Yards    287                     36 

First Downs    19                  7 

Turnovers       2                  2 

Penalty Yards  71                 81 

Passing: M – Curtis 2-3-35, 1 TD 

         SH – 4-18-67, 1 Interception 

Receiving M – Leach 2-35, 1 TD 

Rushing: M – James 21-172, 2 TD’s 

             Garner 20-79 

             Curtis 2-23 

             Maxie 3-17 

             McLendon 1-1 

             Booker 2-(-4) 

Tackles: M   Montgomery 4 

             Smart 4 

Photo Credit: Darrin Dyess

Calendar of Events September 2022:

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September 1- Family Game Night; Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St., Many, La; 6 pm – 8 pm; Registration is required! Register online at www.sabineparishlibrary.org or contact Robbin Jordan at 318-256-4150 or rjordan@sabineparishlibrary.org.

September 3- Toledo Bend Army Recreation Park Monthly Bass Tournament, Ft. Polk NWR Toledo Bend Recreation Center, 1310 Army Recreation Rd., Florien, LA; Open to the Public; Entry Fee: $40 per boat, $5 per person for big bass; Leave at safe light; weigh in at 3 pm; Call 318-565-4235 or 318-565-4484 for more info. 

September 6 Bingo at DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

September 7 Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716

September 8 Wild for Art Painting Class with artist, Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 211 North Front Street, Converse, LA; 10:00 am; Don’t forget to bring your canvas! 

September 8 Family Game Night; Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St., Many, La; 6 pm – 8 pm; Registration is required! Register online at www.sabineparishlibrary.org or contact Robbin Jordan at 318-256-4150 or rjordan@sabineparishlibrary.org.

September 10 Chalking for Old Man Winter; Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 32 Geoghagan Road, Many, LA; Guests are invited to learn about the different methods used to prepare for winter in the 1800s; The will be a discussion on building techniques tho help insulate, candle & soap making, and more; 10 am – 3 pm; For more info, call 318-256-4117.

September 10 Sportsman Bass Club of SWLA Tournament; Big Bass Marina, 363 Big Bass Lane, Many, LA; Visit their website at https://www.sportsman-bassclub.com for more info.

September 10 Quilt Show by ‘Round the Bend Quilters; Sabine Council on Aging – Toledo Town, 29275 Hwy 191, Many, LA; Door prizes, quilt raffle, demonstrations, handmade items for sale, quilt wall hangings; Admission is $3, children 12 & under are free; For more info, call Sabine Council on Aging at 318-256-0059.

September 13 Bingo at DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057.

September 13 COCKTAILS & CANVAS Bayou Crawfish Restaurant 650 San Antonio Avenue Many, LA 71449 318-431-1503.       

September 14 Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St., Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716.

September 15 Family Game Night; Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St., Many, La; 6 pm – 8 pm; Registration is required! Register online at www.sabineparishlibrary.org or contact Robbin Jordan at 318-256-4150 or rjordan@sabineparishlibrary.org.

September 15 SABINE SPEEDWAY FASTOR PASTOR #2 – FALL SOUTHERN SHOWDOWN Thursday, September 15, 2022 to Saturday, September 17, 2022 Sabine Speedway 470 Long Road Many, LA 71449 318-663-7307.

September 17 Tea & Textiles – Embroidery; Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 32 Geoghagan Rd, Many, LA;  Join living historian, Carrie McCormic in a 1800s tea and learn the techniques of historic hand embroidery on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 am – 12 pm. Call 318-256-4117 for more information.

September 20 SABINE PARISH FAIR & RODEO Tuesday, September 20, 2022 to Saturday, September 24, 2022 Sabine Parish Fairgrounds 115 Fairgrounds Road Many, LA 71449 318-586-7062.

September 20  Bingo at DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057.

September 21 Young at Art Painting Class with artist, Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 200 Legacy Drive, Many, LA; 1:00 pm; Bring your own canvas! Call 318-256-4140 for more information.

September 21 Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St.,  Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716.

September 22 Sabine Council on Aging Annual Fall Fest; Zwolle Festival Grounds, 1100 S. Main Street, Zwolle, LA; 10 am – 1 pm; call 318-256-4140 for more information.

September 22 Family Game Night; Sabine Parish Library, 705 Main St., Many, La; 6 pm – 8 pm; Registration is required! Register online at www.sabineparishlibrary.org or contact Robbin Jordan at 318-256-4150 or rjordan@sabineparishlibrary.org.

September 23 SABINE SPEEDWAY FRIDAY NIGHT RACING Friday, September 23, 2022 Sabine Speedway 470 Long Road Many, LA 71449 318-663-7307.

September 24 Sabine Musical Showcase, Sabine Theatre, 675 San Antonio Avenue, Many, LA; 7 pm – 10 pm; Cover Charge is $15.00 per person.

September 24 2022 FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, September 24, 2022 268 Buckeye Lane Many, LA 71449 337-529-6414 or 318-256-5680.

September 24 TALE CHASERS’ CRAPPIE SERIES TOURNAMENT Saturday, September 24, 2022 Tale Chasers Outdoor Products 24142 Hwy. 191 Zwolle, LA 71486 (337) 368-7765.

September 27 Hooked on Art Painting Class with artist, Shanna Gaspard, Sabine Council on Aging, 29275 Hwy 191, Many, LA; 9:00 am; Bring your own canvas! For more information, call 318-256-0059.

September 27 Bingo at DAV building; 29336 La. 191, Many; Doors open at 4 pm; Pull-tab sales start at 5 pm; Early games start at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7 pm; Call 318-256-6057

September 28 Bingo; Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post #5187; 860 Dahlia Vines St.,  Zwolle; Doors open at 4:00 pm; early game starts at 6:30 pm; regular game starts at 7:00 pm; 318-645-9716.

Notice of Death – September 6, 2022

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NATCHITOCHES:
Judy Lynn Kavanagh
February 26, 1959 – September 3, 2022
Service: Wednesday, September 7 at 10 am at Coldwater Cemetery in Hagewood

Sadie Maggio Dark
November 22, 1921 – September 2, 2022
Service: Friday, September 9 at 10 am at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church

Dorothy “Dot” Williams
Service: Saturday, September 10 at 11 am at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, located at 318 North Street in Natchitoches
Interment: Pentecost Baptist Church Cemetery on Old River

Charles Henry Christopher
September 8, 1939 – August 26, 2022
Service: Saturday, September 17 at 11 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle

WINN:
Glynda Gail Boren
February 23, 1964 – August 30, 2022
Service: Saturday, September 10 at 11 am in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield

RED RIVER:
J R Sessions
August 6, 1932 – September 4, 2022
Service: Wednesday, September 7 at 2 pm at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Coushatta