08-23-2019 Minden Press-Herald e-Edition

Minden

Press-Herald

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

PRESS-HERALD.COM

MINDEN, LOUISIANA

75 CENTS

Springhill PD, Probation and Parole arrest four for dealing drugs

TEE IT UP FOR JLFP THIS WEEKEND

n 3 suspects accused of dealing meth STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald

FILE PHOTO

The Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament, benefiting Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry, will take place this weekend at Pine Hills Country Club in Minden.

Fourth annual tournament to benefit local food pantry WILL PHILLIPS Minden Press-Herald

The Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry will be hosting their Fourth Annual Drive Out Hunger Golf Tournament this Saturday at the Pine Hills Country Club.

This is just one of the annual fundraising events that the food pantry puts on in order to get the support required to keep serving the community of Webster Parish.

“Any funds raised from the tournament go into our operational budget w h i c h helps us purchase the food that we give out LEWIS at distribution. It goes right back into the community to help the people that we serve. Be-

sides grants and private donations, we have this big fundraiser every year to get the funds we need, so it’s pretty important to make sure that it’s successful,” said Jessica Lewis, Director at Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry.

The entry fee will cover both breakfast and lunch for those competing, and it will be catered by Little’s Rod and Black Pot this year.

The title sponsor for the

event is Paul Gray International Ministries.

Team registration is $150 for a two-person team and tee time is at 8 a.m. on August 24. They will be accepting registrations until the tournament begins.

If they have 15 teams or more they will double-flight the tournament, and there will be a cash payout for each flight. The cash payout is See, GOLF, Page 2

On Tuesday the Springhill Police Department and Louisiana State Probation and Parole arrested four individuals in Springhill on drug warrants.

According to a press release from the Springhill Police Department, the first person arrested was Brittany Edgett of Hickory St. She was found at her residence and was arrested for three counts of dDistribution of schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Methamphetamine). Her bond was set at $150,000.

The second person arrested was Margaret Mangum. Mangum was arrested at her residence on Williams St. for distribution of schedule I controlled dangerous sub-

stance (Marijuana). Her bond was set at $10,000.

The third was Lynn M. Oglee. Contact was made with her at her place of business and she was asked to come to the Springhill Police Department. Once at the Springhill PD she was advised of the two warrants for distribution of schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Methamphetamine) and arrested. Her bond was set at $100,000.

The fourth was Kevin Hubbard. Officers went to his residence on Porterville Rd in Sarepta but was unable to make contact with him. His father informed officers that he had gone to the hospital in Springhill.

Officers made their way to Springhill Medical Center and passed Hubbard in his vehicle on the way leaving the hospital. A traffic stop was conducted and Hubbard was taken into custody for two counts of distribution of schedule II controlled dangerous substance (Methamphetamine). His bond was set at $100,000.

Officials, family and friends remember late Louisiana Gov. Blanco DAVID JACOBS The Center Square

Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was an “authentic, consistent and sincere” leader who led the state through some of its darkest days with a “deep and abiding love” for the least for-

tunate, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday.

Blanco, the only woman to serve as Louisiana’s governor, died Sunday of cancer.

Family, friends and current and former state leaders celebrated her life at an interfaith service in Baton Rouge Thurs-

Volume 51 Number 39

©2019 Specht Newspapers, Inc.

day morning. Following the service, her casket was carried up the front steps of the state capitol, where the Louisiana National Guard performed a 21gun salute and played “Taps,” after which Blanco was brought to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda for public viewing.

Tomorrow’s

High Temp

96°

“Kathleen’s faith, life experiences, and genuine concern for others allowed her to connect on a deeply personal level with nearly every person she met,” Edwards said during Thursday’s service. “I suspect that every person here believes that Kathleen knew them and loved

Tomorrow’s

Low Temp

75°

Sign up for daily news updates at

them individually, and you are all right.”

Edwards said Blanco believed the public’s wellbeing was intrinsically tied to the health of critical institutions such as universities and hospitals. As part of the service, a children’s choir

www.press-herald.com

See, BLANCO, Page 2

INDEX Obituaries Editorials Sports

3 Classifieds 9 4 Crossword 7 8 Comics 7

2 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

Second Front Blanco: Public visitation to be held today

MINDEN LIONS CLUB

Continued from Page 1

WILL PHILLIPS/MINDEN PRESS-HERALD

Lieutenant Colonel Harry W. Wilson Jr. was the guest speaker at the Lions Club this week, where he talked about the history of Camp Minden, the present state of it, and plans for it’s future.

Golf: Tourney to help pantry budget Continued from Page 1 $300 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third.

“We just hope to provide a fun clean tournament for the guys who are coming out to support us,” said Lewis.

Sharing why fundraisers like this are so important for the food pantry, Lewis said, “We completely de-

pend on the communities financial support to be able to do what we’re doing, so if they don’t come out and support we can’t keep fighting hunger in Webster Parish. We have clients from every single city in Webster Parish that come to us and depend on us for monthly food assistance,” said Lewis, “I believe hunger affects

more than just an empty belly. When you have a person, or especially child, who goes hungry, you’re looking at how they perform at school, the way they perform at work, the way they care for the family. So when you meet that need, you’re not just filling their stomachs, you’re doing so much more than that.”

ing a need-based aid program for college stusang “This Little Light of dents.

Mine,” which Edwards “She believed in good said was fitting “because common-sense soluthat is what she want- tions, was a proud pened for every child – for ny-pincher and was detheir light to shine into a termined to get things brighter future.” done based on “A future where facts, data, sound the quality of arguments and their education good policy,” did not depend Reed said. “The upon the zip code kind of work that that they lived in,” the policy cenhe said. “A future ter that bears her where no parent BLANCO name at the Unineeded to wonversity of Louisider how to pay ana at Lafayette for their child’s doctor’s now carries the torch to visit.” advance.”

Commissioner of Reed recalled when a Higher Education Kim political rival derisiveHunter Reed, who was ly called her the “queen Blanco’s deputy chief bee.” Blanco cheekily of staff, credited Blanco embraced the label by with increasing funding wearing a “queen bee” for higher education and brooch, and some of teacher pay and creat- her former staffers were

spotted Thursday wearing their “queen bee” pins.

Blanco was Louisiana’s 54th governor, serving from 2004 to 2008. She chose not to run for reelection amid criticism of her handling of the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

She also served two terms as lieutenant governor and was the first woman to serve on the Louisiana Public Service Commission and to represent Lafayette in the Louisiana Legislature.

On Friday, there will be a public visitation and prayer service at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral in Lafayette. On Saturday, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Lafayette before a private burial.

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 | 3

Webster & More

Judge rules immigration law is unconstitutional KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that a law making it a crime to “encourage” or “induce” immigrants to enter or live in the country illegally is unconstitutional.

KCUR-FM reports that U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia issued his ruling from the bench Wednesday before throwing out the convictions of Jose Felipe Hernandez-Calvillo and Mauro Papalotzi. Prosecutors said the men, who themselves are in the country illegally, managed crews of workers who installed drywall for a Lawrence company.

After they were convicted of conspiring with supervisors to violate the law, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in

San Francisco ruled in a similar case that encouraging immigrants to be in the country illegally is protected speech under the First Amendment.

Kansas isn’t governed by the Ninth Circuit, but Murguia found the argument persuasive. He said in his ruling that he was adopting the Ninth Circuit court’s analysis “in full” and agreed that the law is “overbroad.” Four others who also were charged in 2016 with violating the law, including the company’s owner, pleaded guilty in 2017 to misdemeanors.

The law was passed by Congress in 1952 and has been amended several times since then. Violations carry a sentence of up to five years in prison,

with another five tacked on if the defendant acted for “commercial advantage or private financial gain.”

“The important thing, other than the First Amendment issue, is that the government was using this (law) to charge people who did nothing more than make a job available to an undocumented person, whether or not they had direct knowledge that the person was undocumented,” said Hernandez-Calvillo’s attorney, Tom Bradshaw.

“The statute requires that when you ‘encourage’ or ‘induce,’ you know the person was here illegally. But the government has played loose with that.”

construed that the local organization might be in danger of closing.

However, that is not the

case. The meeting was held to address some funding problems associated with new federal regulations.

CLARIFICATION In the story from the Thursday, August 22, 2019 Minden Press-Herald about MAR-C, it may be

Drivers Beware Lane closures along I-20 this weekend

STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald

I-20 westbound in Bossier City will see intermittent lane closures this weekend.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, there will be intermittent lane closures on I-20 westbound between mile markers 20 and 23 (Benton Road and Industrial Drive) in Bossier City.

These lane closures are scheduled to take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and are necessary for maintenance work to be conducted on the interstate.

OBITUARIES

Donna Cook

A celebration of life will be held for Donna Cook at 5pm September 14, 2019 at the Junction City Community Center in Junction City, AR. Donna was born March 17, 1958 in Springhill, LA and passed from this life on August 14, 2019 in Bernice, LA after a lengthy illness. She resided in Junction City, LA. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Frances Milam and Duwane Freeman, her stepfather Freddy

Craig S. Forgey Craig was born June 29, 1960 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and entered into rest August 20, 2019 in Homer, Louisiana. Craig began his career in the small community of Evergreen, LA, at Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries. He retired from his position after 30 years. Craig was dedicated to his job and all the clients he encountered over the years. Craig held this community very close to his heart.

He loved working on and rebuilding old cars, enjoyed spending time on the lake and loved watching his

Milam, special friend Ernie Medlin, her brother Ronnie McPherson, and an infant son.

She is survived by her husband Brian Cook, her two loving daughters, Jamie Culverhouse (Jason) and Kimberly Tate (Peewee), two brothers Craig Freeman (Stephanie) and Wayne Freeman (Becky), nine grandchildren, Matthew, Rebecca, Jake, Yazmin, Cory, Jr, Austin, Savannah, and Nevaeh, and two great grandchildren Drake and Lillieana. Donna also had her “bonus children” that she loved as if they were her own: Gloria, Crystal (Mike), Zach, Jonathon (Kayla). Donna leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews.

Donna was loved by many, and gave just as much love to others. grandkids play ball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Forgey and Ann Jones.

He is survived by his step-mother, Marion Dalene Forgey, son, Brandon Craig Forgey and wife Jamie, daughter, Amber Forgey James and husband Cody, Godfather, Dr. Stephen Huss, sister, D’Ann Forgey, brothers, Keith Forgey, Tim Mills, and Jimmy Mills, and grandchildren, Glenn Hamilton, Helen Forgey, Landon Forgey, Trystan Maus, Aynslea Maus, and Layton Rasberry.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412

This is real dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company that helps pay for over 350 procedures – cleanings, fillings, crowns, even dentures.

• No annual maximum, no deductible • See any dentist you want – including your own • Over 50? Coverage as low as $1 per day Call now to get this FREE Information Kit

1-855-409-6083 dental50plus.com/statewide *Individual Plan. Coverage not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/ certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) 6197 AW19-1034

4 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

Opinion

DAVID A. SPECHT JR., EDITOR AND PUBLISHER dspecht@press-herald.c.om

EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

The Houma Courier: What a new constitution should contain We repeated our support Aug. 16 for a constitutional convention that would rewrite the state’s bloated and ineffective governing document in a way that puts Louisiana on solid financial footing and enhances its chance to improve residents’ quality of life for the long-term.

As a starting point, lawmakers and citizens can get some well-reasoned guidance in a new report by the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, an independent, good-government group. “Louisiana Constitutional Reform: Getting the Foundation Right,” explains in straightforward language how we got here, why reform is necessary and what the underpinnings of a good constitution should look like. PAR’s followup report will include more-detailed recommendations.

Let’s take a closer look at the broad principles PAR suggests should guide the process. They are based on recommendations from a 14-member advisory committee that included experts in law, state finances, policy and economic development. The panel spent about year researching and discussing the issue. PAR also sought input from industry leaders and associations, local governments, current and former public officials and others. The constitution, PAR suggestions, should: —Be understandable and accessible to the state’s citizens.

—Be a stable and static document that reflects longterm, enduring values of the state and its citizens. Policy provisions that reflect shifting attitudes or are responses to temporary matters should generally be placed in statute — not the constitution.

—Contain provisions state officials and lawmakers are able to understand and implement through practical, transparent means.

—Limit the budget rules it contains to those essential to the normal operation of state

government or to address long-term issues.

—Reflect the values of the entire state by granting heightened protection only to issues that affect the well-being of all citizens, not individual special interests or alliances.

—Be clear and concise, with sufficient detail to avoid the need for judicial interpretation. But it should not be so detailed that it places excessive restrictions upon government agencies tasked with implementing its provisions.

—Avoid legislating policy matters that can be adequately addressed in statute.

—Require a high level of review and engagement from voters and lawmakers and set a high bar for voter ratification of proposed amendments.

Anyone who has followed state government’s persistent crises, including seven special sessions in four years just to patch together a piecemeal state budget, knows these ideas are the product of what has worked — and, just as importantly, what hasn’t.

With Louisiana’s long track record of bringing up the rear on so many national quality-of-life rankings, the status quo is unacceptable. This whole exercise is about far more than writing some document that only wonks will care about.

A successful revision of the constitution will give the state a fresh start. It will make the state’s priorities crystal clear, ensure taxpayers’ money is spent on delivering those priorities and providing a vision that makes Louisiana a state that leads the nation in health, education and the other services citizens value most.

Any undertaking this large will produce some ideas not everyone will agree with, and PAR’s report is no exception.

But this collection of concepts and ideas, which anyone can review at parlouisiana.org, is a great place to start.

Online: www.houmatoday.com

Minden

Press-Herald 2 0 3 G L EASON STREET M I N D E N , LOUI SI ANA 71055 3 1 8 -377-1866 w w w. p re s s -hera l d.co m U S P S N U MBE R 593- 340

DAVID A. SPECHT, JR Editor & Publisher

TINA SPECHT Co-Publisher

KELLY MAY

Chief Financial Officer

JOSHUA SPECHT Managing Editor

JJ MARSHALL Sports Editor

LAZONDREA JONES Circulation Manager

DENNIS PHILEBAR Production Director

The Minden Press-Herald is published Monday through Friday afternoon by Specht Newspapers, Inc. at 203 Gleason Street, Minden, Louisiana 71055. Telephone 377-1866. Entered as Periodicals at the Post Office as Minden Press-Herald, P.O. Box 1339, Minden LA 71058-1339. Subscription rate: In-parish home delivery $11 per month; $33 per three months; $66 per six months; $99 per nine months and $132 per year. Out-of-parish mail delivery is $14.50 per month; $43.50 per three months; $87 per six months; $130.50 per nine months and $174 per year.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Minden Press-Herald, P.O. Box 1339, Minden, LA 71058-1339.

OTHER OPINION

Abraham and Rispone must reboot The two big Republicans run- comes from a blue-collar family ning for governor have about in north Baton Rouge. He and two weeks to get their houses in his brother founded ISC Conorder or Gov. John Bel Edwards structors some 30 years ago. It is going to run away with the is known as the largest specialrace. ty contracting company in the Bluntly stated, Congressman United States. ISC reportedly Ralph Abraham and Baton generates $350 million annualRouge businessman ly and employs some Eddie Rispone would 3,000 workers. appear to be competA devout Cathoing with one another lic, Rispone is widely to see which candiknown in Baton Rouge date can put the worst for his commitment commercial on televito reforming public sion. As it stands toeducation. He has a day, Abraham wins it reputation for being by a nose. very generous with Two weeks is an his money in giving to eternity in politics. charitable causes.

That means Abraham SAM And all of that begs and Rispone still have HANNA JR. the question. Why time to dump every isn’t Rispone telling commercial they’ve his story? After all, already shot and produced and very few people outside of Bareturn to the drawing board. ton Rouge knew who he was For Rispone, he should con- before he got into the goversider using a James Earl Jones- nor’s race, and the voting publike voiceover in his TV spots lic, by and large, still doesn’t instead of speaking himself. He know anything about the man also should insist that the cam- because the Rispone campaign eraman shoot his commercials hasn’t explained who he is and from a low angle so he would why he’s running for governor. appear taller than 5’ 7”.

Parroting President Trump on Rispone has a story to tell. He immigration isn’t enough. In-

stead, Rispone should consider saying he’s running for governor because Louisiana is widely regarded as the worst state in the Union and he’s fed up and he’s going to fix it. He might discover that scores of voters are starved to hear from a firm leader who knows how to get things done.

Like Donald Trump.

For Abraham, the path forward is far more difficult. Unlike Rispone, Abraham can’t write a check for $10 million to spend on his campaign. Certainly he can put some of his own money into the race, but it’ll never match the dollars Rispone and Edwards can spend.

So Abraham has nothing to lose, and if Rispone won’t fill the void, perhaps Abraham can carve out a niche as the candidate who’s fed up and can get things done. But first, Abraham needs to burn that TV commercial of him standing in front of the American flag like George Patton. Just burn the commercial.

Sam Hanna Jr. can be reached at samhannajr@samhannajr.com.

POLITICS

Poll: 62% disapprove of how Trump’s handling his job NEW YORK (AP) — About 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s overall job performance, according to a new poll released Thursday by The Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which finds some support for the president’s handling of the U.S. economy but gives him weak marks on other major issues.

Just 36% of Americans approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president; 62% disapprove.

The numbers may be ugly for a first-term president facing reelection in 14 months, but they are remarkably consistent.

Trump’s approval rating has

never dipped below 32% or risen above 42% in AP-NORC polls since he took office.

No other president has stayed within so narrow a band. Since Gallup began measuring presidential approval, Trump is the only president whose rating has never been above 50%.

Still, several — Harry Truman, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush — logged ratings worse than Trump’s lowest rating so far at some point during their time in office.

Trump’s poor grades in the AP-NORC poll extend to his handling of several key issues: immigration, health care, foreign policy and guns. Views of

the Republican president’s handling of the economy remain a relative bright spot despite fears of a potential recession, but at least 60% of Americans disapprove of his performance on other issues. The consistency suggests the president’s weak standing with the American people is calcified after two years of near-constant political crises and divisive rhetoric at the White House.

The new survey was conducted shortly after back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio left dozens dead and renewed calls from Americans for answers from their elected officials.

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 | 5

Life

SEND US YOUR NEWS newsroom@press-herald.com

AROUND TOWN

INSPIRATION

UCAP Needs for the week of August 19:

Go ahead and laugh at yourself

Food: green beans, corn, mac and cheese, soup, fruit, pasta Household goods: cookware, silverware, towels, sheets Clothing: Men’s pants, shoes, and extra-large shirts and t-shirts

Dinner Plate Sale The Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church will be holding a dinner plate sale Saturday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The menu will be greens, dressing, mac-n-cheese, baked chicken, hot water cornbread, dessert. The cost is $10 per plate and delivery is available for large orders only. The location is at 1000 Shreveport Road, Minden, LA 71055.

Union Grove Baptist Church Love Day Appreciation program honoring Pastor Alvin Shelton will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 3 pm. Pastor Billy J. Hawkins and Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church will be the special guest.

Mt. Comfort Mt. Comfort will be hosting its Annual Homecoming program on August 25, 2019 at 2:30 p.m.

All are welcome to come.

If you want to laugh at some- in, says that she has found the one laugh at yourself because best way to get over depression you can take it. is to think of all the things she We can have more fun writ- has to be grateful for! I think ing if we aren’t afraid of mak- that is profound if it does come ing fun of ourselves because so from my daughter. many of our peculiarities that I’ve also read that one of the we were so concerned about as keys to emotional survival, children can now be is to begin counting made talking points your blessings, and I for the rest of our believe that is so true! lives!

It’s not what hapIf I had known pens to us, it is what then what I know we can make of it as now I would have we connect to each started laughing at other. an early age but I I vaguely knew a guess the humiliawoman who was very tion I went through wealthy but apparentas a child was part ly very depressed. She of my growth pro- SARAH committed suicide cess to help me to HUDSON-PIERCE out in public. not only understand I asked a friend who myself but to help also knew her at a disme possibly to empathize with tance and she said “she did it the bully who must have really to make a statement.” been abused as a child -- else Another friend said “why how could anyone derive joy didn’t I ask her what was wrong out of scaring poor children on because I sensed she was very the play ground? depressed.”

Laughter is good for the soul Also the suicide victim was a just like the Bible says that part of the elite social circle but “laughter is medicine to the apparently felt very alone. soul.”

We need to not only laugh I get more relief after a hearty at ourselves but to reach out laugh than a long unending cry to each other, embracing each when I sob myself to sleep but other.

I suppose serve a purpose but I think one of the most loving tears should not last forever. traits a person can have is to be It’s like my daughter, Rob- able to read each others body

language and emotions but not everyone is good at that.

Of course we have to know a person a little bit to be able to say too much because we don’t want to make others feel uncomfortable.

I’ve also learned it helps to reveal a little bit of the mistakes in your own life to make others feel free to discuss personal details.

None of us want to feel vulnerable or that someone will gossip about us.

The French author, Anais Nin was right when she said “we are angels with only one wing and we can only fly embracing each other.”

The Bible also teaches “of you want to have friend you must show yourself friendly.”

What a trip life is from the cradle to the grave if we can only loosen up, have a deep abiding faith that God is in control and that He will pull us out of the ditches where we are stuck sometimes of our own making.”

At the age of seventy-one I am just grateful for all that I possess and hope to keep on keeping on writing, hoping to make a difference!

I enjoy being me!

Email Sarah at sarahp9957@ aol.com

Pet adoptions coming to Tractor Supply Saturday

On Saturday, Aug. 24, Minden Tractor Supply Company will host animal adoptions, a pet supplies drive and more during their annual Out Here with Animals celebration – a monthlong event that recognizes pets, animals and the people who care for them. As part of the pet-centric happenings, animal lovers will have the opportunity to engage with team members about pet and animal care while supporting local rescue groups that are looking to find a safe home for animals in need.

“Tractor Supply celebrates pets and animals of all shapes and sizes year-round, and with our annual Out Here with Animals event, we get to spotlight our customers, their pets and the local rescue groups that play an integral role in the Minden community,” said Liz McCrery, manager of the Minden Tractor Supply. “Our team looks forward to this event every year, and we can’t wait to welcome our loyal customers and their pets and animals into the Minden store for pet treat tastings, giveaways and more.”

On Aug. 24 from 10:00am to 3:00pm, the Minden community is invited to visit their Tractor Supply store to support local pet adoption groups by helping find a great home for animals in need.

6 MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

Sports

JJ Marshall, Sports Editor jjmarshall@press-herald.com

www.press-herald.com

NFL

NFL

NFL 2019: NFC South rivals Elliott’s holdout clouds high hopes looking to end Saints’ 2-year run for Cowboys FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott has everything on hold for the Dallas Cowboys.

The running back’s holdout clouds the expectations for a franchise longing to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since the last of five championships nearly 25 years ago.

The Cowboys have a fourthyear quarterback already with two NFC East titles in Dak Prescott; a receiver ready to show what production for a full season looks like in Amari Cooper; and a defense with an established star in pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence and two emerging ones in linebackers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch.

Oh, and tight end Jason Witten came out of retirement in part because he thought the Cowboys could make the Super Bowl run that eluded him for 15 years before he tried broadcasting for a season.

Elliott’s teammates believe their two-time NFL rushing champion will return before the opener Sept. 8 at home against the New York Giants.

However, the point at which his absence really matters is now measured in days instead of weeks.

“My gosh, look what he’s done in his time in the NFL,” said Witten, the franchise leader in catches and yards receiving who is about to set the club mark with his 16th season. “And you’re not the same when someone like that’s not on the field. No excuses.

You’ve got to go find ways, different ways to do it.”

Elliott wants a new contract with two years remaining on the rookie deal signed after the Cowboys drafted him fourth overall in 2016. While Prescott was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year during their remarkable first season together, Dallas has an offense built around its primary runner.

The Cowboys were a .500 team when Elliott was suspended six games over domestic violence allegations in 2017.

They lost three straight to teams that finished with winning records before three straight wins over losing

teams.

“The game is certainly different when Zeke is behind us,” said center Travis Frederick, who is back after missing last season with a nerve disorder. “But it’s our job to do what we do no matter what the situation is. I think that it probably changes things a little bit, makes all our jobs a little bit harder.”

Things to consider with the Cowboys seeking a second straight season with at least 10 wins for the first time since the last of six straight in 1996: THE REPLACEMENTS Rookie running back Tony Pollard, a fourth-round pick, was impressive early in the preseason. The Cowboys believed they were drafting a prototypical runner even though the speedy Pollard was mostly a kickoff returner and change-of-pace back at Memphis. Sure enough, his first professional touchdown was a 14-yard run on a cut inside to cap a 97-yard drive.

Alfred Morris, Elliott’s primary replacement during the suspension two years ago, is back after signing early in training camp.

Dallas drafted another back in Mike Weber Jr., from Elliott’s alma mater of Ohio State.

DAK’S YEAR 4 Prescott is 32-16 and coming off his first playoff victory while trying to get past the divisional round after falling short twice. He led a franchise-record 11-game winning streak as a rookie after Tony Romo got hurt. The Packers won at the top-seeded Cowboys with a remarkable play by Aaron Rodgers to set up a winning field goal.

The Dallas run defense had a letdown in last season’s loss at the Rams.

“Each and every year you have confidence and you say this is the year, you say that we’ve got a great team,” said Prescott, whose contract is also an issue, along with Cooper, with both in the final year of their rookie deals. “But you looking around at this team, the roster that we have, the talent, the leaders that we have, it’s to win and it’s to win everything.”

The NFC South’s reputation as the NFL’s most balanced division has taken a hit.

The New Orleans Saints’ two-year run as division champion, including a dominant showing in 2018, has left other teams eager to prove there is still competitively even in the South.

The NFC South’s depth was impressive in 2017, when the Saints, Falcons and Panthers made the playoffs. Last year was different. Led by quarterback Drew Brees and running back Alvin Kamara, the Saints were the division’s only team to finish with a winning record.

Instead of three teams making the playoffs, three teams were left out.

So much for parity.

“No, it didn’t look like that in the final standings,” said Falcons coach Dan Quinn.

“I’m hopeful that is an outlier.”

There is reason to expect restored balance in 2019. Proven playmakers at each of the four camps include Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, who will be handing off to Christian McCaffrey, one of the league’s most dynamic backs.

“We want the division back,” Newton said, referring to the Panthers’ three straight

NFC South titles in 2013-15.

Here are some more NFC South developments to watch for in 2019: MARCHING FOR THREE STRAIGHT A third straight division title would represent merely the start of what the Saints hope to accomplish.

New Orleans likely would have been in the Super Bowl a season ago if not for what the NFL acknowledged were missed pass interference and helmet-to-helmet contact penalties committed by the Los Angeles Rams late in the NFC title game.

Defensive end Cameron Jordan said the playoff loss is motivation “to not only push yourself through the offseason, come in in the best shape of your life, push guys beside you and push guys behind you. ... It makes you better and stronger as a team.”

Brees, 40, is coming off one of his most efficient seasons.

Receiver Michael Thomas and Kamara return as his top targets. During camp, Brees also has quickly developed a connection with new tight end Jared Cook, acquired in free agency after a career year with Oakland.

The Saints’ defense is led by

Jordan on the edge, linebacker Demario Davis in the middle, and top cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Following Pro Bowler center Max Unger’s retirement, the Saints’ top draft pick, Texas A&M’s Erik McCoy, is on track to start the season opener.

FALCONS HEALING Quinn has been cautious with key starters who are recovering from injuries. Safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen, linebacker Deion Jones and running back Devonta Freeman were among players on Atlanta’s injured reserve list in 2018. All appear to be ready for the regular season.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Julio Jones has missed all preseason games for the second straight year as he recovers from a foot injury. Jones led the NFL with 1,677 yards receiving in 2018.

It’s a crucial season for Quinn. He also lost both starting offensive guards to season-ending injuries last season. The long injury list led to a 7-9 finish and Quinn fired all three coordinators. He has taken over the defense while bringing back two former Atlanta assistants, Dirk Koetter and Mike Mularkey, as offensive coordinator and tight

ends coach, respectively.

COUNTING ON CAM The Panthers will go as Cam Newton goes in 2019.

Newton was plagued by shoulder issues last season and struggled throwing the ball more than 20 yards downfield in the second half of the season as Carolina lost seven of its final eight games after a 6-2 start.

Newton’s arm strength appears to have returned following offseason surgery. He has more weapons to work with on offense, so he no longer needs to be Superman. Curtis Samuel could emerge as Carolina’s No. 1 receiver. Tight end Greg Olsen is back after broken bones in his foot kept him out of 16 games the last two seasons.

Defensively, the Panthers have switched to a 3-4 alignment, adding Gerald McCoy up front. The team selected outside linebacker Brian Burns in the first round in hopes of bolstering the pass rush following the retirement of Julius Peppers and the decision to let outside linebacker Thomas Davis walk in free agency.

LOOKING FOR A WINNER Tampa Bay brought coach Bruce Arians out of retirement to end the Buccaneers’ 11year streak without a playoff appearance.

The Buccaneers have finished last in the division eight of the last 10 years. If Arians, 66, can help quarterback Jameis Winston put up consistent production while cutting down on mistakes, Tampa Bay has a chance to move up in the division.

Arians, the former Arizona coach, said one reason he was lured out of his one-year retirement was the chance to work with Winston. Arians has a long record of success with quarterbacks. Winston, who has 58 interceptions in 56 career games and served a threegame suspension in 2018 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, could be the coach’s biggest challenge.

Winston’s top targets include receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Arians runs a two-tight end set, which should lead to more high-percentage passes to Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.

PREDICTIONS Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers.

PREP FOOTBALL

PINELAND JAMBOREE

JJ Marshall

jjmarshall@press-herald.com Football season is officially returning next Friday, Aug. 30 at Lakeside High School for the Pineland Jamboree.

The annual exhibition game is the last warm-up for Minden, Lakeside and North Webster before the regular season begins the following week.

Minden plays Homer at 6 p.m., followed by Lakeside vs. Haynesville at 7:15 p.m. and North Webster vs. Cedar Creek at 8:30 p.m.

Admission is $7 if purchased through the schools or $8 at the gate.

JJ MARSHALL/PRESS-HERALD PHOTO

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

FUN & GAMES

On This Day In History 1990 - Armenia Declares Independence From the Soviet Union. The Western Asian country had been part of the USSR since 1922. Until 1936, the country was part of the Transcaucasian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic (TSFSR), along with Azerbaijan and Georgia. In 1936, the TSFSR was broken up and Armenia was renamed the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.

The country declared itself independent of the USSR on the 23rd of August, 1990, and finally achieved independence a year later on September 21, 1991.

1966 - First Photograph of the Earth Taken From the Orbit of the Moon. NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 was the first American unmanned spacecraft to orbit the Moon. Taking black and white pictures of the Earth was not the Orbiter’s main task. Its primary task was to scope out landing sites on the Moon for future spacecrafts.

1944 - Romania Switches Sides in World War II. A coup in the Southeast European country moved its allegiance from the Axis powers to the Allies during the Second See, HISTORY, Page 8

CRYPTOQUIP

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 | 7

CROSSWORD

8 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

SUDOKU

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

WORD SLEUTH

HISTORY

Continued from Page 7 World War. In the early years of WW II, Romania had tried to remain neutral but in 1940, due to external pressures, the country joined Nazi Germany and the Axis powers. On this day, King Michael I removed the government of Ion Antonescu and declared Romanian support to the Allies. Some experts believe that by switching sides Romania helped shorten the war by several months.

1939 - Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact is signed. The German foreign minister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, and the Soviet foreign minister, Vyacheslav Molotov signed a non-agression pact in Moscow. The pact stipulated that the USSR would not get involved in a war in Europe.

1904 - Snow Chains Patented. Harry D. Weed of New York was awarded a patent for snow chains by the United States Patent Office. Snow chains are attached to tires of vehicles to improve their traction on snowy and icy roads.

On this Day in History is brought to you by www.timeanddate.com

COMICS BABY BLUES | RICK KIRKMAN AND JERRY SCOTT

BLONDIE | DEAN YOUNG AND JOHN MARSHALL

BEETLE BAILEY | MORT & GREG WALKER

FUNKY WINKERBEAN | TOM BATIUK

HI AND LOIS | BRIAN WALKER, GREG WALKER AND CHANCE BROWNE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE | CHRIS BROWNE

SAM AND SILO | JERRY DUMAS

MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM | MIKE PETERS

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 | 9

Classifieds

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY classifieds@press-herald.com

Classified line ads are published Monday through Friday in the Minden Press-Herald, Bossier Press-Tribune and online at www.press-herald.com

Classified Rates Pricing is easy!

$7.75

Per Day - Up to 20 words! Additional words are only 30¢ cents more!

Garage Sales No word limit.

$11

One Day

$16.50 Two Days

Receive a FREE Garage Sale Kit with your two day ad! *Garage Sale ads must be prepaid.

Deadlines Ads Line ads must be submitted by noon the day before publication. Display ads two days prior to publication.

Public Notices

Public notices must be submitted two days prior to publication date depending on the length. Notices may be emailed to classifieds@ press-herald.com

Payments

Cash, Checks, Billing Real Estate Notice “All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate, which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Grow Your Business

Call Courtney to place your ad!

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! 377-1866

SHERIFF’S SALE VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC VS. MARCUS S. SMITH A/K/A MARCUS SHEA SMITH In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 77963.

By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Tw e n t y - S i x t h Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITH the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana on W E D N E S D AY, August 28, 2019, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: 2008 CMH PINEHURST MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CSS009419TXAB IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING LOT 12-B, GRAYWOOD, A SUBDIVISION OF WEBSTER PARISH, LAS PER PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 4 PAGE 50 OF THE C O N V E YA N C E RECORDS OF WEBSTER PARISH, LA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court.

GARY S. SEXTON Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Linda Vaughan Deputy July 26, 2019 August 23, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFF’S SALE FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE) VS. BEN DAN GRIFFIN, JR In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 77239.

Linda Vaughan Deputy July 26, 2019 August 23, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFF’S SALE BUSINESS FIRST BANK VS. J.S. SLACK, INC.

September 20, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

Village of Dixie Inn Special Emergency Called Meeting July 15, 2019 NOTICE: THESE MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.

In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, The Mayor and Louisiana, No. Board of Aldermen for the VilCV77907. lage of Dixie Inn

By vir- met in a Special tue of a WRIT OF Emergency sesSEIZURE AND sion by cell phone SALE issued on July 15, 2019 out of the Twen- at 9:32 a.m. for ty-Sixth Judicial the Village of District Court of Dixie Inn, LouWebster Parish, isiana with the memLouisiana, in the following bers participating: above styled and numbered suit Mayor Kay Halland to me direct- m a r k - S t r a t t o n , Nell ed, I have seized Aldermen Finlay, Donna and taken into my possession and Hoffoss and Judy will offer for sale McKenzie. at public auction to the last and The mayor rehighest bidder for quested from all cash WITHOUT three (3) alderW E D N E S D AY, the benefit of ap- men an emergenAugust 28, 2019, praisement and cy vote allowing During the legal according to law Mayor Stratton to sale hours, the at the principle accept the lowest following property, front door of the qualified (having to wit: Courthouse in the full coverage insurance) quote on BEGIN AT THE City of Minden, S O U T H W E S T Webster Parish, removing a pine tree located on CORNER OF Louisiana on Hallmark Street THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER W E D N E S D AY, (located behind OF SOUTHWEST September 25, the home of Ava Q U A R T E R , 2019, Nell McWhorter SECTION 6, and across from TOWNSHIP 23 During the legal Family Dollar sale hours, the NORTH, RANGE Store see pic10 WEST, WEB- following property, tures).

STER PARISH, to wit: LOUISIANA, A motion was THENCE RUN Exhibit 5 NORTH 00 DE- Immovable prop- made via text by GREES 09 MIN- erty: Nell Finlay and UTES WEST A lot 210 feet by seconded by Don910.7 FEET; na Hoffoss via text THENCE RUN 250 feet on U.S. with Judy McKenEAST 25 FEET Highway 80, be- zie also agreeing TO THE POINT ing part of Lot 2 OF BEGINNING; of Killen Addi- via text to allow THENCE RUN tion in the North- Mayor Stratton to EAST 188 FEET; west Quarter of accept the lowest THENCE RUN the Southwest qualified quote on NORTH 116.5 Quarter (NW/4 of removing the pine FEET; THENCE SW/4) of Section tree. Vote on the RUN WEST 188 motion was unanFEET; THENCE 28, Township 19 imous.

North, Range 9 RUN SOUTH Webster 116.5 FEET TO West, THE POINT OF Parish, Louisiana. There being no further business, BEGINNING; subject to restric- SOLD SUBJECT Mayor Kay Halltions, servitudes, TO ANY SUPE- m a r k - S t r a t t o n rights-of-way and RIOR LIENS, ended the emeroutstanding min- M O R T G A G E S gency voting seseral rights of resion. cord affecting the OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. property.

Said property ATTEST: HallSOLD SUBJECT seized is that of Kay TO ANY SUPE- the defendant and mark-Stratton RIOR LIENS, will be sold to sat- Mayor M O R T G A G E S isfy a judgment OR PRIVILEGES rendered in our August 23, 2019 THERETO. Minden Press-Herald Said property Honorable Court. seized is that of the defendant and GARY S. SEX- Village of Dixie will be sold to sat- TON Inn isfy a judgment Sheriff & Ex-OffiRegular Session rendered in our cio Auctioneer Honorable Court. Webster Parish, August 13, 2019 Louisiana GARY S. SEXTON NOTICE: THESE Sheriff & Ex-Offi- Linda Vaughan - MINUTES HAVE Deputy cio Auctioneer NOT BEEN Webster Parish, FORMALLY APAugust 23, 2019 Louisiana By virtue of a WRIT OF FIFA issued out of the Tw e n t y - S i x t h Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana on

PROVED BY THE new tasers preCITY COUNCIL. viously approved by the council and The Mayor and funded from the Board of Alder- 2019-2020 Pubmen for the Vil- lic Safety Capital lage of Dixie Inn Outlay Budget met in regular for the purchase. session on Au- There was disgust 13, 2019 at cussion regarding 5:00 p.m. in the officers’ pay for Village Hall, Dix- vacation days. ie Inn, Louisiana The matter was with the following tabled for further members pres- research. ent: Mayor Kay Hallmark-Strat- Mayor Kay Hallton, Aldermen m a r k - S t r a t t o n Nell Finlay, Donna and Clerk, Dana Hoffoss and Judy James, attended McKenzie. the LMA Conference in MonThe meeting was roe, which was called to order very informative. and the invoca- Fencing should tion and pledge be installed at the of allegiance were North Lift Station given. within the next week.

Mayor Mayor Kay Hall- Stratton mailed m a r k - S t r a t t o n out a few letters welcomed guests. to residents requesting yard atA motion was tention and strucmade by Nell Fin- ture maintenance. lay and seconded Mayor Stratton

by Judy McKen- is very proud of zie to adopt the the residents’ reminutes of the sponse and posiregular session of tive actions. The July 9, 2019 and pine tree, which emergency phone was declared an session of July emergency, has 15, 2019. Vote been removed on the motion was from Hallmark unanimous.

Street.

Mayor Stratton asked A motion was the council to demade by Donna clare the 1993 Hoffoss and sec- Ford truck as suronded by Nell Fin- plus and allow her lay to adopt the to advertise for financial state- bids or seek an ments for July intergovernmen2019. Vote on the tal agreement for motion was unan- disposal of the imous. truck. Motion was made by Nell FinMayor Kay Hall- lay, seconded by mark-Stratton in- Donna Hoffoss troduced guest, to allow Mayor Ms. Mattie Pres- Stratton to move ton, candidate for forward with this Louisiana State matter. Vote on Senate for District the motion was 36 and Ms. Pres- unanimous. ton addressed New Business: everyone in attendance.

A motion was made by Judy Department Re- McKenzie and ports: seconded by Donna Hoffoss Mike Chreene to amend the reported the new 2019-2020 Genwater plant is eral Fund Budget. working well. We There were some still have a little line items that work to do in the had been omityard to finish the ted. Vote on the project in a few motion was unandays. The new imous. electronic read water meters are The Mayor asked in. It may be a the council to few weeks before approve voiding they are installed. Resolutions # 01-051419 and Chief James Ed- #02-051419 prewards reported viously submitted that beginning to the Webster August 16, 2019 Parish Police Jury thru September 2, for drainage work 2019 there will be in the village. a DWI campaign, Resolution #01“Drive Sober or 081319 was read Get Pulled Over”. requesting drainThere will be at age work in the least one check- village, additional point planned SB2 rock, and during this time. spreading of rock The police de- at the driveway partment has re- to the new water ceived the two plant building –

all materials to be supplied and work performed

by Village contractor. The total project cost will be deducted from allotted annual municipality funding from the police jury and costs over the allotted annual municipality funding will be billed to the municipality.

A motion was made

by Judy McKenzie and seconded

by Nell Finlay to submit the resolution to the Webster Parish Police Jury. Vote on the motion was unanimous.

A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded

by Donna Hoffoss to purchase a safe, at approximately $500.00, for the Village office. Vote on the motion was unanimous.

Chief Edwards reported he would like to purchase three (3) vehicle gun locks for the police units. Matter was tabled at this time.

Old Business: A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to adopt Agreement for the collection of delinquent debts and Ordinance #126 – LaMats Municipal Debt Recovery Program Participation, an ordinance to access a collection fee on debts referred to a collection agency. Vote on the motion was unanimous.

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made

by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss. Vote on the motion was unanimous.

ATTEST: Kay Hallmark-Stratton Mayor August 23, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEBSTER VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN RESOLUTION #01-081319 WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn asks the Webster Parish Police Jury

10 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

to void Resolution #01-051419 and Resolution #02051419, previously submitted to the Webster Parish Police Jury, and WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn, Louisiana requests assistance from the Webster Parish Police Jury for drainage repair at the intersection of Highway 371 and Hallmark Street to the intersection of Hallmark Street and McClanahan Street; and the west side of Shell Street at Front Street in Dixie Inn, Louisiana; and additional SB2 rock and spreading of rock at the driveway to the new water plant building - all materials to be supplied and work performed by village contractor, and WHEREAS the total project cost will be deducted from allotted annual municipality funding, and costs over the allotted annual municipality funding will be billed to the municipality, and WHEREAS, the total project cost is unknown, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this resolution be adopted and sent to the Webster Parish Police Jury to be placed on the agenda prior to the Jury’s regular meeting.

THUS DONE UPON MOTION

by Judy McKenzie, duly seconded by Nell Finlay and carried, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Village of Dixie Inn in regular session convened on August 13, 2019.

YEAS: 3 (Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss, Judy McKenzie) NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kay Hallmark-Stratton, Mayor I, Dana James, Clerk of the Village of Dixie Inn, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Village of Dixie Inn in regular session convened on August 13, 2019.

Given under my official signature and seal of office on this the 13th day of August 2019.

Dana James, Clerk Village of Dixie Inn August 23, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

Notice of Public Hearing The Webster Parish School Board will hold a Public Hearing on the 2019-2020 Operating Budget on September 9, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the School Board Office located at 1442 Sheppard Street in Minden, Louisiana.

The Public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting and provide input into the spending of educational dollars.

A copy of the Budget will be available for Public inspection between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday, at the front desk of the School Board Office.

(See Chart 1) August 23, 2019 August 30, 2019 September 6, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

EMPLOYMENT

2 TEMPORARY WORKERS Walter Groth 700 S. Hwy 385 Dimple Hill Road Ft. Stockton TX. 79735 Occupation: Farm workers, Farm, Ranch, & Animals 10/01/2019 8/1/2020 Pay rate $12.23 per hour Farmworkers Guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. All tools, supplies, equipment & housing will be Provided at no cost to the worker. Duties Cattle Working includes herding, castrating, branding, weighing, loading, vaccination.

May be required to repair fence for the task to be conducted.

Workers are required to have a minimum of 2 months’ work experience. Job specification Exposure to extreme temperature, Extensive sitting Lifting requirements up to 40lb, Repetitive movement Extensive pushing & pulling Extensive walking, frequent stooping. Transportation and Subsistence expense

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

reimbursed after 50 % of contract is complete. Interested applicants can send resumes to nearest State Workforce Agency office (512)475-2571 Using job listing TX8766362 Town & Country Health And Rehab in Minden, LA Is currently seeking a Facility Manager/ Maintenance Worker Experience preferred We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a great working environment.

Apply in person or send resume to 614 Weston St. Minden, La. 71055 M I N D E N PRESS HERALD has a carrier route opening IMMEDIATELY. Hwy 531 & Hwy 532/ Dubberly Route. 2 hour route. Come by MPH between 8am-4pm to fill out a Carrier Application. NO CALLS! Town & Country Health And Rehab in Minden, LA Is currently seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a great working environment. Apply in person or send resume to 614 Weston St. Minden, La. 71055 GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

YARD SALE SATURDAY August 24th at 716 Watterman St. from 8:00a till 1:00p. School uniforms, and more!

HOMES FOR SALE

REDUCED! Beautiful Country Home in Shongaloo, La on 20 acres totally remodeled throughout large barn, corrals, outbuildings. $160,000

or best offer.

Must Sell! (318) 539-4660 or (318) 578-4561.

wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 1-855-4027354 (LA-SCAN)

(LA-SCAN)

SAVE YOUR HOME! Are you behind paying your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Threatened B A T H R O O M with FORECLOAuction RENOVATIONS. SURE? Call the Sell at Auction EASY, BATH- Homeowner’s Reand Make Money! ROOM RENOVA- lief Line now for 3-Day Fall Pub- TIONS. EASY, Help! 1-866-470lic Auction Sep- ONE DAY up- 1641 (LA-SCAN) tember 12, 13 & dates! We spe14, 2019 Deliver cialize in safe For Sale Items Now 13340 bathing.

Grab Get DIRECTV! Florida Blvd. Liv- bars, no slip ONLY $35/month! ingston, La 70754 flooring & seated 155 Channels & 2 2 5 - 6 8 6 - 2 2 5 2 showers. Call for 1000’s of Shows/ HendersonAuc- a free in-home Movies On Detions.com Auc- c o n s u l t a t i o n : mand (w/SEtioneer: J.Hen- 8 5 5 - 2 3 8 - 1 8 7 0 LECT All Included derson 1160 (LA-SCAN)

Package.) PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call 1-866734-0452 or satellitedealnow.com/ LPA (LA-SCAN) HughesNet Satellite Internet - 25mbps starting at $49.99/ month! Get More Data FREE OffPeak Data. FAST download speeds.

Wi-Fi built in!

FREE Standard Installation for lease customers!

Limited Time, Call 1-844-253-8788

Education H E A LT H C A R E CAREER TRAINING ONLINE. Start a New Career in Medical Billing & Coding.

Medical Administrative Assistant.

To learn more, call Ultimate Medical Academy.

1-855-400-1967 (LA-SCAN) PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE! Take the first step into a new career!

Call now: 844557-5438 (LASCAN) Employment Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920 Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed.

Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-866-593-1462 or visit http://dorranceinfo.com/lapress (LA-SCAN) Financial Services ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop

Chart 1

(LA-SCAN)

with AT&T’s Buy one, Give One. Spectrum Tri- While supplies ple Play!

TV, last! CALL 1-866Internet & Voice 429-3991 or www. for $99.97/mo. freephonesnow.

Fastest Internet. com//LA (LA100 MB per sec- SCAN) ond speed. Free Primetime on De- Viasat Satellite mand. Unlimited Internet Up to Voice. NO CON- 12 Mbps Plans TRACTS. Call Starting at $30/ 1-844-669-6795 month. Our Fast(LA-SCAN) est Speeds (up to 50 Mbps) & UnTwo great new limited Data Plans offers from AT&T Start at $100/ Wireless!

Ask month. Call Viasat how to get the today! 1-855-801Next Generation 0860 (LA-SCAN) Samsung Galaxy S10e FREE. Health and WellFREE iPhone ness

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

Attention: Oxygen Users! The NEW Inogen One G5.

1-6 flow settings.

Designed for 24 hour oxygen use.

Compact and Lightweight. Get a Free Info kit today: 855-8749438 (LA-SCAN)

HEARING AIDS for LESS THAN $200! FDA-Registered.

Crisp, clear sound, state of-the-art features & no audiologist needed.

Try it RISK FREE for 45 Days!

CALL 1-866-7900710 (LA-SCAN)

Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices!

50 Pill Special - $99 + FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed.

CALL NOW: 1-855-403-6345 (LA-SCAN)

MobileHelp, America’s Premier Mobile Medical Alert System.

Whether You’re Home or Away.

For Safety and Peace of Mind.

No Long Term Contracts! Free Brochure!

Call Today!

1-844216-6375 (LASCAN)

Medical-Grade

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 | 11

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere.

No tanks to refill.

No deliveries.

The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds!

FAA approved!

FREE info kit: 855-874-9438 (LA-SCAN) Start Saving BIG On Medications! Up To 90% Savings from 9 0 D AY M E D S !

Over 3500 Medications Available!

Prescriptions Required. Pharmacy Checker Approved. CALL Today for Your FREE Quote.

1-855-631-6419 (LA-SCAN)

Still paying too much for your MEDICATION? Save on medications such as Lipitor, Advair Diskus and Eliquis!

Receive free shipping on 1st order - RX required.

Call 1-855-868-9740 (LA-SCAN) **STOP STRUGGLING ON THE STAIRS** Give your life a lift with an ACORN STAIRLIFT! Call now for $250 OFF your stairlift purchase and FREE DVD & brochure! 1-877839-5197 (LASCAN)

Your Medication, Made Easy! PillPack is a full-service pharmacy that sorts your medication by the dose and delivers to your door -- For free. Learn more: 877-8115046 (LA-SCAN) Home and Garden Eliminate gutter cleaning forever with LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

Call 1-866-8460785 (LA-SCAN) Home

Ser-

vices AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month with 12-mo agreement. Includes 1 TB of data per month. Get More For Your HighSpeed Internet Thing. Ask us how to bundle and SAVE! Geo & service restrictions apply.

Call us today 1-866-369-1097 or visit www. more4yourthing. com/LA (LASCAN) DIRECTV NOW. No Satellite Needed. $40/ month. 65 Channels.

Stream Breaking News,

Live Events, Sports & On Demand Titles. No Annual Contract.

No Commitment.

CALL 1-855-9209336 (LA-SCAN)

Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink Today 1-866-794-6858 (LA-SCAN)

DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels $14.95 High Speed Internet.

Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote.

Some restrictions apply. Call 1-855721-4040 (LASCAN)

Get DIRECTV! ONLY $35/ month!

155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/ Movies On Demand (w/SELECT All Included Package.)

PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Addt’l Cost. Call DIRECTV 1-866734-0452 (LASCAN)

Earthlink High Speed Internet. As Low As $14.95/month (for the first 3 months.)

Reliable High Speed

HughesNet Satellite Internet

FOR BUSINESS. 25mbps for just $69.99/mo!

Get More Data FREE Off-Peak Data. Built-in WiFi for wireless devices. FREE Standard Installation. CALL 1-877-573-7981 (LA-SCAN) Put on your TV Ears and hear TV with unmatched clarity.

TV Ears Original were originally $129.95 - NOW WITH THIS SPECIAL OFFER are only $59.95 with code MCB59!

Call 1-866-3321226 (LA-SCAN)

12 | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA