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The Clean-Up Minden project will have its second organizational meeting on August 5, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the Pelican Conference Room at City Hall. According to a post on their Facebook page, “We need as many volunteers as possible to help out during the clean-up week, so if you are able to make it to the meeting, please GARDNER do so. All service clubs, school groups, churches/youth groups, and anyone else who would like to help with this project are welcomed and appreciated.” Minden Mayor Terry Gardner said later that “We still need three chairpersons to show up and represent the community.” It’s still in its early stages, but the project is planned to take place on September 21-28. Even with this being the case, during the first meeting for this project, Gardner said that he has already secured some local businesses to help aid with this project. “Republic Services have volunteered to supply all the dumpsters. Our batteries will be picked up by Troy’s Auto Salvage. Troy has also volunteered for anybody who wants a car hauled off in their neighborhood, that he’ll come and pick it up free of charge and has also volunteered a trailer to pick up anybody’s washer, dryer, air conditioner, or anything scrap,” said Gardner. There will also be dumpsters for people to dispose of their old tires and paint. Though Gardner advised that if anyone wants to get rid of paint, to go ahead and remove the tops so it will start to dry. “We could use as many people that want to show up. We’re focused on cleaning up all of our main thoroughfares as well as our council districts. We’ll be going through the neighborhoods and picking up litter,” said Gardner. There will also be a cookout hosted by Republic Finance on the last day of the clean-up in order to show appreciation towards anybody who volunteers. “The big deal about the clean up is that it shows pride in our community. I really want the entire community to come together for this project,” said the Mayor. If you have any questions about this project, you can call City Hall at 377-2144.
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The football/soccer fields at the Minden Recreation Center Complex are in the midst of upgrades, thanks to the generosity of some citizens of Minden and businesses. The fields have received some much-needed attention and the area will soon be fenced.
Greater Minden Chamber seeking nominations for 15 Under 40 WILL PHILLIPS Minden Press-Herald
in their community. The event is to recognize those who have The Greater Min- accomplished much den Chamber of in the Minden, south Commerce is seek- Webster area,” said ing nominations for Chamber President/ its annual 15 Under CEO Stephanie Barnette. 40 Gala, pre“As long as sented by TG they live and/ Companies or work in LLC. The event the Minden, will take place South Webster on Oct. 29th, area, they can and nominabe nominattions are open BARNETTE ed,” she said. to those “40 “It’s based years of age and under who has on their professionexcelled in the work- al achievements and place and are active community involve-
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ment. Community involvement is a big factor; we want to recognize those who have a positive impact in the community.” Once all nominations are returned, all nominees will be contacted to complete an information form listing professional accomplishments and community involvement. Once nominees return the necessary information forms, a committee will then meet to choose the top 15. Nomination forms
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are due August 9th. Nomination forms can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.greatermindenchamber.com or on the Greater Minden Chamber’s Facebook page. The nomination form that should be returned to Alena Dunn at info@mind e n c h a m b e r. c o m . The form can also be printed and mailed to Greater Minden Chamber, 110 Sibley Road, Minden, LA 71055, or faxed to 318377-4215.
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The five members of the Minden City Council and Minden Mayor Terry Gardner held a workshop on Wednesday to discuss matters that they would be addressing in the City Council meeting taking place on Monday, August 5. One of the first topics discussed was that of the potential police department hiring of Reece Tewell. A written request from Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper, said “Tewell has no law enforcement background, but does have Fire and Rescue Experience. Reese Tewell appears to have a very level head and good common sense. With training and some experience, I feel Reece Tewell will be an asset to the City of Minden and the Police Department.” The Police Department is also looking to promote three of its current officers to the rank of Lieutenant, those being Sergeants Joel Kendrick, Ken- WALKER neth James, and Christopher McClaran. They all have passed the Fire and Police Civil Service Board, Police Lieutenant examination test and due to this, Cropper is recommending their promotion. Later, Gardner brought the Council’s attention to a new social media policy for city employees. “This is the social media policy that Charles (Minnifield) crafted, that’s going into the employee manual and that every employee will have to sign for,” said Gardner. After taking a few minutes to read over it, Councilmen Terika Williams and Herbert Taylor voiced their concerns. “You can post what you want on social media during your time, but it’s different when you have a policy and you say you can’t use it during your work hours, but, this is kind of a fine line,” said Walker. Contributing to the discussion, Taylor said,
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