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Highway 80 sees bridge upgrades for new trucking route

Press-Herald names new Publisher STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald

Specht Newspapers, Inc, the parent company of the Minden Press-Herald, has named Joshua Specht editor and publisher of the local newspaper.

“Joshua has proven to be a strong leader, both at the newspaper and in the community,” Specht Newspapers President David SPECHT Specht Jr. said.

“I believe the newspaper is in very good hands.”

Joshua is a fourth generation publisher of the Press-Herald, following in the footsteps of David Sr., Art, Bill, and David Jr. “I am so happy that Joshua decided to plant roots here at the Press-Herald, keeping it in the family,” David said.

Joshua was previously the managing editor of the newspaper, guiding the day-to-day news operations, among other duties.

“In this day and age, no one wears just one hat,” Joshua said.

“Over the years, I have been involved in all aspects of the newspaper, which will help me in this new role.”

Joshua has lived in Minden his entire life, and is committed to the growth of the community and the newspaper. “I absolutely love Minden,” he said. “I believe the key to our growth is serving our community each and every day.”

Joshua plans to bring some new direction to the Press-Herald, while maintaining its core values.

“The world around us is changing, and we will have to adapt to thrive,” Joshua said.

“However, we cannot lose sight of what we are, a community newspaper.”

Joshua and his wife, Sarah have one son, Rylan.

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The repairs for bridges on Highway 80 have begun that were agreed upon through the recent co-operative effort between the State of Louisiana and Fibrebond by Gov. John Bel Edwards, State Senator Ryan Gatti, State Representative Wayne McMahen, and many others.

WPSO: Man arrested for cocaine during a traffic stop STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald

The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday during what started as a basic traffic stop but turned into a situation in which the man was charged with resisting arrest and possession of illegal substances with intent to distribute.

The man arrested was Lacarlus Fuller who was noticed while driving by an officer after crossing over both the center line and the fog line.

The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehi-

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cle failed to stop, and eventually turned into a residence.

“As they turned into the driveway they increased speed and fled around the backside of the house. Before coming to a complete stop I observed a male fall multiple times trying to run away from the vehicle,” the arrest report read.

The deputy warned Fuller to stop and show the officer his hands, but he did not comply.

“As (they) got to the woodline behind the house, I successfully deployed my taser and observed him fall to the ground,” the report read.

The deputy told Fuller to stay on his belly, but he stood

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“After multiple warnings that I was going to tase him again, he continued away from me trying to get away. I attempted to subdue the male subject, but he actively resisted and tried grabbing me,” the report read.

The deputy ended up taking Fuller to the ground and even after countless verbal commands, he refused to comply with the officer’s orders.

The officer eventually put Fuller under arrest and read him his rights.

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in my unit to search the vehicle incident to the arrest,” the report read.

The deputy found a black zipper bag containing suspected natural marijuana and a silver metal container with a large amount of suspected crack cocaine.

Fuller is currently charged with improper lane usage, resisting by flight, resisting an officer, possession of a schedule II substance with intent to distribute and possession of a schedule I substance. He was transported to the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

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BLOTTER Recent arrests in Webster Parish Clarence Holloway, 48, of the 300 block of Miller Briarwood, was arrested for improper lane usage, driving under suspension, and possession of a schedule II substance.

Patrick Mitchell, 34, of the 600 block of Porterville Road, was arrested for driving with no license tag, no driver’s license, and an expired sticker.

Jaearrion Noles, 23, of the 100 block of Rock Street, was arrested for speeding, three counts of no seat belts, and being a fugitive of the Sibley Police Dept.

Sarah Allen, 31, of the 6000 block of Highway 160, was arrested for criminal neglect of family.

900 block of Devereaux Raod, was arrested for being failure to appear in court.

Ricky Sterling, 35, of the 300 block of Spann Street was arrested for driving under suspension, improper lane usage, and resisting arrest.

Dontrell Talley, 26, of the 2000 block of Hall Street was arrested for resisting by a false name, running a stop sign, no driver’s license on person, and theft of goods.

Shelia West, 24, of the 600 block of Stone Street, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

Nicole Lee, 39, of the 700 block of Middle Road, was arrested for disturbing the peace by fighting.

Anthony Sonice Sr. 55, of the 800 block of Mignon Street, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

Keundrell Eason, 37, of the 200 block of Lorex Road, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

Jamie Monerief, 52, of the 200 block of Fort Street, was arrested for disturbing the peace.

Jacarrion Noles, 23, of the 100 block of Rock Street, was arrested for driving under suspension.

Roshen Huey, 30, of the 1300 block of Lee Street, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon and aggravated assault with a firearm.

Moesha Drew, 23, of the 1500 block of Hall Street, was arrested for theft.

Austin Charles, 22, of the 100 block of Francis Street, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

Sukemeyia Poridges, 32, of the 500 block of Davis Street, was arrested for disturbing the peace by fighting.

Christopher Brisker, 45, of the 600 block of Sunset Lane, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

Destinee Lee, 20, of the 700 block of Middle Road, was arrested for simple battery.

Danielle Joiner, 35, of the 400 block of South Gum Street, was arrested for theft.

Quincy Anderson, 46, of the 600 block of Sunset Lane was arrested for criminal neglect of family and failure to appear in court.

Justin Bridges, 27, of the 500 block of Davis Street, was arrested for simple battery.

Reginal Crawford, 59, of the 100 block of Roosevelt Drive, was arrested for driving under suspension.

Pamela Bridges, 53, of the 100 block of Emerald Drive, was arrested for simple battery.

Steven Fornea, 44, of the 500 block of Sanders Road, was arrested for disturbing the peace.

Melvin Mims, 57, of the 100 block of Moore Cemetery, was arrested for failure to appear in court.

McArthur While Jr., 51, of the 700 block of Penal Farm Road, was arrested for resisting by flight.

Jamneshia Green, 20, of the 900 block Devereaux Road, was arrested for simple criminal damage to property.

Nicole Miller, 38, of the

Jelisa Drew, 25, of the 1500 block of Hall Street, was arrested for theft.

Louisiana officials say new surgery and research center could become global leader DAVID JACOBS The Center Square

A new surgery center planned for Baton Rouge could become “a global center for destination health care in obesity surgery and treatment,” Louisiana officials said Wednesday.

The Pennington Biomedical Research Center, part of the LSU System, and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center will host the center. Dr. Phil Schauer, who established what state officials call “the nation’s premier program in obesity surgery” in Cleveland, will lead the program.

“This project at Pennington Biomedical and Our Lady of the Lake will deliver great value to Louisiana by combining clinical research, advanced surgery and economic development to produce better health for our people,” Gov. John Bel Edwards said.

Pennington says the new center also could attract $20 million annually in obesity research funding. According to LSU economists, the center will generate more

than $100 million for the state in its first four years through research grant revenue, destination medical care, new surgical procedures, reduced health care burdens and technology development.

To secure the project, state government offered an incentive package that includes a $600,000 marketing grant to promote the center as a medical destination for bariatric and metabolic procedures; a $1.8 million grant for program costs, including the recruitment, relocation and retention of the staff; and a $3.5 million grant for renovations and equipment.

The state funds will flow directly to the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, officials said. The foundation plans to raise $2.5 million to support the new surgery center while LSU Health New Orleans will contribute a research fellowship and other support.

The state economic development department said the center will hire 55 people with an average annual salary of $125,000 and indirectly

spur about 38 more jobs in the region.

Our Lady of the Lake plans to renovate an existing inpatient area on its campus to accommodate the surgical procedures accompanying the new project, which is expected to more than triple the annual number of bariatric surgeries at the hospital. OLOL also will lease space and operate an outpatient center at Pennington and hire new support personnel at both locations, officials said.

“I am confident that the creation of this center will make Baton Rouge the leading location for bariatric surgery in North America,” Our Lady of the Lake President and CEO Scott Wester said.

The deal bringing the project to Baton Rouge was solidified last week, and Schauer is expected to start work Nov. 1, Edwards’ office said.

The center is expected to open sometime next year, Pennington said.

Obesity costs Louisiana almost $13 billion per year in recurring health care costs and lost productivity, officials said.

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Webster & More

TAKE BACK

Dixie Inn participating in drug take back program The Dixie Inn and the Heflin police departments will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 10-2. Bring any expired or unused OTC or prescribed medications to the police stations for turn in. No questions asked. Sorry, no syringes or injectables. The medications will then be turned over to the

Betty Fritz Booth Doyline, LA - Funeral services for Betty Fritz Booth, 83, of Doyline, LA, will be at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Westlake Baptist Church of Doyline. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 1:30 pm before the service. Graveside service will follow in the cemetery behind the church.

DEA for proper disposal. The purpose of this program is to dispose of unneeded medicines before they can be abused or become harmful to children and/or pets.

For more information you can contact the Dixie Inn police department @ 377-0238 or the Heflin police department @ 268-2766.

time with family and friends. She also enjoyed going with Albert and friends when they played and sang old time religious songs to/with groups in the community.

As an active member of Westlake Baptist Church of Doyline. Betty was a trusting, loyal servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, serving as church organist, Sunday school teacher and treasurer until her health gradually begin to fail her. Teaching children about Jesus was a joy in her life path. She will be missed by those whose hearts she touched.

Officiating will be Reverend Michael Sanders and Rev-

Betty is survived by her two sons, Danny and Dennis

erend Mike Igo. Arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral

Booth; brothers, Arnold and Don Fritz; grandchildren,

Home, Minden, LA, (318) 377-3412

Jonathan Booth, and Michelle, Barry and Jake McDi-

Betty was born in Minden, LA, on September 24, 1936 to William T. and Aubyn McDow Fritz. She trea-

vitt; great grandchildren, Aubyn, Mattie and Jon Michael McDivitt; and nieces and nephews.

sured her memories growing up in Minden, LA. When

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56

she was 16 years old, she met the love of her life, Al-

years, Albert Booth; parents, William T. and Aubyn Mc-

bert Booth, married him and became a navy wife tak-

Dow Fritz; and daughter, Denise Ann McDivitt.

ing her on a life path journey living in Charleston, SC, Key West, FL, Long Beach, CA, Panama City, FL, Nor-

Pallbearers will be Paul Fritz, Joe Booth, Jonathan Booth, and Barry, Jake and Mike McDivitt..

man, OK and Yokosuka, Japan. During these years, she

Special thanks to her friend and “Angel” Betty Arm-

worked as a secretary for the U. S. Government. When

strong for her devotion in helping and caring for Betty

Albert retired, they moved back to Doyline where Betty

over the past 5 years.

worked in the Purchasing Department at the Louisiana Army Ammunitions Plant until she retired.

Albert, her mother, and friends would tell you that in her spare time, Betty enjoyed shopping and spending

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

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Opinion

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

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Good Sense Has No Room for Zero Tolerance When people hear the term, day saying interim Superinten“zero-tolerance” policy, they dent Jane Belmore decided to don’t often think it rescind the firing of could be detrimental.

Marlon Anderson.

However, that is ex“We are very actly what can happen pleased,” Keillor told when there is no room The Associated Press. for interpretation.

In a statement to According to an Asstaff, Belmore said she sociated Press report, is “prepared to take a black security guard appropriate steps in in Wisconsin was fired the current situation, last week for repeatand I will begin to ing a racial slur while work with our admintelling a student not DAVID SPECHT istrative team to ento use it. His firing has sure that we mitigate since been rescinded. any harm that was caused and Doug Keillor, executive direc- begin the healing process and tor of Madison Teachers Inc., give the board time to review said that the union was con- our practice.” tacted by school officials Mon“Our commitment to an-

ti-racism and to use the input from community, especially our students is unwavering,” Belmore said.

Earlier, Madison School Board President Gloria Reyes said she asked the superintendent to rescind Anderson’s termination and to review the use of racial slurs in school.

“As we experienced a series of racial slurs last school year, we had to take a stand — that we would unequivocally protect students from harm. That we would never excuse the deep pain of this hateful, violent language, regardless of intent,” Reyes said.

But she added: “It is important that we do not harm those

that we are trying to protect.”

The firing all started when Anderson was simply doing his job. He said he was responding to a call Oct. 9 about a disruptive student when the student, who is black, called him obscenities, including the N-word.

Anderson told the student not to call him that, repeating the slur.

The school district has said it has a zero-tolerance policy on employees using racial slurs.

Situations like this one are proof that zero tolerance policies are a bad idea. Each situation is different, and a blanket approach cannot be fair, nor effective. When the term “zero tolerance” is employed, it ties

the hands of administrators from otherwise sound decisions.

It is not a stretch to think that Anderson would have never been fired if those in the school system had the leeway to make an informed decision. However, “zero tolerance” took that away.

I’m glad this system is attempting to bring some sensible policies as a result of this unfortunate situation. We all should review our own policies, whether public or private.

Let good sense rule the day, not zero tolerance.

David Specht is president of Specht Newspapers Inc.

OTHER OPINION

Is Democracy a Dying Species?

What happens when de- Prime Minister Saad Hariri. mocracy fails to deliver? What All must go, the masses dehappens when people give up mand. on democracy?

In Barcelona, FriWhat happens day, half a million when a majority or people surged into militant minority the streets in protest decide that the conafter the sentencstitutional rights of ing in Madrid of the free speech, free elecsecessionists who tions, peaceful assought to bring about sembly and petition the independence of are inadequate and Catalonia from Spain take to the streets to PATRICK in 2017.

BUCHANAN force democracy to In all of China, few submit to their deenjoy the freedoms mands? of the 7 million in Hong Kong.

Our world may be about to Yet, for five months, these forfind out. tunate and free Chinese, to Chile is the most stable and protest a proposal that would prosperous country in Latin have allowed America.

Hong Kong residents to be Yet when its capital, Santi- extradited to China, stormed ago, recently raised subway into the streets to defy the refares by 5%, thousands poured gime and denounce the coninto the streets. Rioting, loot- ditions under which they live. ing, arson followed. The MetThese protests have been ro system was utterly trashed. marked by riots, vandalism, Police were assaulted. People arson and clashes with police. died. The rioting spread to “Hong Kong streets descendsix other cities. Troops were ed into chaos following an called out. unauthorized pro-democracy President Sebastian Pinera rally Sunday,” writes the Assorepealed the fare hike and de- ciated Press. Protesters “set up clared a national emergency, roadblocks and torched busistating, “Chile is at war against nesses, and police responded a powerful, implacable enemy with tear gas and a water canwho does not respect anything non. Protesters tossed fireor anyone and is willing to use bombs and took their anger violence and crime without out on shops with mainland any limits.”

Chinese ties.”

How does a democracy that What are the Hong Kong has spawned within itself a residents denouncing and depowerful and implacable ene- manding? my deal with it?

They are protesting both Last week, tens of thousands present and future limitations of Lebanese of all faiths and on their freedom. The appearpolitical associations rioted in ance of American flags in the Beirut and Tripoli to demand protests suggests that what the overthrow of the regime they seek is what the agitators and the ouster of its president, behind the Boston Tea Party speaker of parliament and and the boys and men at Con-

cord Bridge sought — independence, liberty and a severing of the ties to the mother country.

Yet, because the Communist regime of Xi Jinping could not survive such an amputation, the liberation of Hong Kong is not in the cards. The end to these months of protest will likely be frustration, futility and failure.

Perhaps it is that realization that explains the vehemence and violence. But the rage is also what kills the support they initially received.

In 1960s America, the first civil rights demonstrations attracted widespread sympathy. But the outburst of urban riots that followed in Harlem, Watts, Newark, Detroit and 100 cities after Martin Luther King’s assassination sent millions streaming to the banners of Gov. George Wallace in the campaigns of 1968 and 1972.

When the “yellow vest” protests broke out in 2018 in Paris, over a fuel tax, the demonstrators had the support of millions of Frenchmen.

But that support dissipated when protesters began smashing windows of boutique shops on the Champs-Elysee, assaulting police and desecrating monuments and memorials.

This reversion to violence, ransacking of stores and showering of police with bricks, bottles and debris, is costing the protesters much of the backing they enjoyed.

In the trade-off between freedom and order, people will ultimately opt for order.

Yet, one wonders: Why are these outbursts of violent protests and rioting taking place

in stable, free and prosperous societies?

Chile is the most stable and wealthy country in South America. Catalonia is the most prosperous part of Spain. Paris is hardly a hellhole of repression. And Hong Kong is the freest city of China.

If the beneficiaries of freedoms and democratic rights come to regard them as insufficient to produce the political, economic and social results they demand, what does that portend for democracy’s future?

For, despite the looting, arson and attacks on cops in Hong Kong, Xi Jinping is not going to order his satraps to yield to popular demands for autonomy or independence.

Nor is Madrid going to accept the loss of Barcelona and secession of Catalonia. Nor is the conservative Chilean government going to yield to the street rebels and revolutionaries. Nor is Paris going to back down to the “yellow vests.”

Yet, one wonders: If the “end of history” and worldwide triumph of democratic capitalism thesis has, as most agree, been disproven, is it possible that the Age of Democracy is itself a passing phase in the history of the West and the world?

Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of “Nixon’s White House Wars: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever.”

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LIFE

Fight for the Cure Street Drive

UCAP Needs week of Oct. 21: Food (Our pantry is bare): beef stew, chicken & dumplings, Vienna sausage, tuna, lunch meat, fruit, pasta, Ramen noodles, crackers, mac and cheese, milk Household goods: king & queen sheets, towels, cookware, bar soap Clothing: Men’s pants, men’s shoes (sizes 9 and up)

Health Fair Oct. 25th the Webster Council on Aging Health Fair, sponsored

by Regional Hospice Care, will take place at the Minden Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be games, bingo, prizes, and flu shots. Lunch will be provided by La Home Care.

An Evening of Gospel Music and Song Miracle Productions is hosting An Evening of Gospel Music and Song on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 6 p.m. The program will feature Pastor Green and the Visionaries, Larry Brooks and the Nu Zion Travelers, Jerome Collins, and the Mt. Zion Travelers.

The event will take place at the Northwest 14th District Building located at 123 Bailey Street.

Admission is free, For more information call Jerome Collins at 318-299-0338.

Pastors Anniversary The Israelite Baptist Church invites the public to their Pastors Anniversary on Oct. 27, starting at 3 p.m. The special guests will be Dr. Rodney E Williams and the King Solomon Baptist Church.

Growing Valley 135th Church Anniversary Program The Growing Valley Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its 135th Church Anniversary on Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. The special guest will be Pastor Noah Banks from Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. The church is located at 1686 Fuller Road in Minden, LA.

An Evening of Praise In Songs The Mt. Calm Missionary Baptist Church will be presenting an Evening of Praise In Songs on Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. The event will feature the Mt. Calm Baptist Church Mass Choir, along with special musical guest Mrs. Sherry Milton. Mt. Calm Baptist Church is located at 331 Bailey Street in Minden, LA.

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Special to the Minden Press-Herald

Xinos, Kudos, HUB parents, and members of Epsilon Rho Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. held a “Fight for the Cure’ street drive on October 19th at the corner of Sheppard and Union (Old Church’s Chicken Building) and at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and East Street by Woo’s Barber Shop. The Epsilon Rho family strives to honor the friends, families and loved ones afflicted by cancer by providing them with motivation, hope and support. The team wants to remind those battling the disease that they are not alone in their fight. The donation collected of $550.16 will be given to the North Louisiana Susan G. Koman Foundation. The Epsilon Rho Chapter family wishes to thank Minden Chief of Police Steve Cropper, Walter Morgan (Woo’s Barber Shop) and the Minden community for its support and contributions.

COURTESY PHOTO/ JANICE GIVENS

Sitting; Left to Right: Marguerite McCullough (member ERho); Janice Givens (Member); and Asia White (Xinos) Standing; Left to Right: T’mya Hagans (Former Xinos); Chewanda Harper (HUB parent); Kaden Franklin (Future Kudos?); Yolunda Harris (HUB); Amia Wilson (Xinos); Aniya Wilson (Xinos); Aniyah Short (Xinos); Lisa Hagans (HUB); Charita Hagans (HUB); Oretha Pope (Member) Talisia Specks (Member); Jaylon Harris (Kudos); India Markray (Xinos); Natauvia Edwards (Xinos); Eric Mims (Kudos); and Ada Kennon Gilbert (Xinos) Back Row (Last Four); Left to right: Solomon Bryant (Kudos); La’Talija Markray (Xinos); Asia Hicks (HUB); and Demetris Debose (Kudos)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Seasons of Life Do you ever wonder why you go through certain seasons in life? Whether it is good or bad, we go through a lot.

I have been thinking a lot about this lately. Looking back, I have been through a lot of different seasons in my life.

Some have been very good, just good, just okay, and some not good at all. I don’t believe God does bad things to people. I believe people sometimes make poor choices that brings them the things that happen to them. You reap what you sow. Even if you ask for forgiveness you still have to go through the reaping TINA to get to the other SPECHT side.

I believe in God, and I know if it wasn’t for Him, I would not be here today. I don’t believe God does bad things to people or punishes people. I believe we have a free will in life and we choose our path and sometimes it is not the path God has for us.

I have traveled around the same mountain several times only to think, “Why am I going through this once again?”

I know we go through things a lot. We are either at the bottom of the mountain, in the middle or at the top. Sometimes we even go through the valley.

At times, we are where we are because of the choices we make. Other times, I believe God allows us to go through things in order to teach us something and to allow us to

be a minister to someone else going through the same thing.

When we finally get what he is trying to tell us or teach us we reap the benefits.

Life is full of choices and we have the free will to do what we want. I am so glad I have learned to put God first, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide me through life. I don’t know how people go through life without the guidance of the Lord. Life is hard and without the guidance and prayers of others it is even harder.

I am so glad I raised my kids to love the Lord with all their hearts. The Bible does say raise to a child in the way he/she shall go and they won’t depart from it. You can raise them in a Christian home and once they become adults they have a choice to do what they will.

You will have some that will continue to walk in the Lord and some that decide to take a different path. Sometimes, they have to try to figure out life by themselves. But the Lord made us a promise and your child will come back to the Lord.

Keep praying moms and dads. God is hearing your prayer.

My prayer everyday is, “Lord, meet my kids right where they are at and show them the plans and path you have for them.”

The world is a tough place.

If we don’t pray over our kids who will.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2/3 cup Extra Fine Granulated Sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons coconut extract 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain) 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided *Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

ment paper) a 9-inch loaf pan.

Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside In a large bowl, combine butter, cream cheese and sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Add in eggs, vanilla extract and coconut extract, beat until smooth.

Add in flour mixture and beat until well combined. Fold in can of crushed pineapple and 1 cup of coconut.

Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle top with remaining coconut. Tent the pan loosely with foil and make sure to allow room for the cake to rise as it bakes. This will keep the coconut from burning.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool completely, slice and serve.

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour (or line with parch-

Tina Specht is co-publisher of the Minden Press-Herald. She shares her thoughts and recipes each Thursday.

Pineapple Coconut Quick Bread

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Where Is Your Heart?

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:21 NIV

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f your heart and mind are focused on worldly matters, you will not hear the word of God. The things of this world are noisy and glaring, and will deafen and blind you to the soft and subtle urgings of the spirit. God rarely shouts, but rather speaks in a whisper, and His voice is easily drowned out by worldly concerns. Put aside those worldly concerns, at least temporarily each day, and take some quiet time to simply commune with God in silence. While doing this, try to quiet your mind, and stop thinking about anything. Just be there, alone with God. When you are done with this meditative silence, try to take it with you back into the world. You may have to be in the world and attend to worldly affairs—all of us have bills to pay and things to do— but you can be in the world and attend to your affairs with a heart that is given to God. In this way, our interactions with others will express a heart devoted to God. It will come through in your smile, and in your eyes, and in your gentle way of being in the world.

– Christopher Simon

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INSPIRATION

Tearing the Old Schools Down I heard just this week about another ‘historic school’ being torn down.

Well, it’s not like the school just closed yesterday, but the halls of this school echoed so much history. And we all know when the schoolhouse closes, doors locked and the ‘keys are thrown away’, there is more than a ‘bit of history’ tossed in the trash can with it.

Those halls become more sacred, the desks and chalkboards are hallowed, and Bill Crider the memories of our teachers loom as giants and heroes.

Folks here in Webster Parish (and all around us) know the emotional churning that happens when the “closed for good” sign is nailed to the front door.

Baskin High School (Franklin Parish) was the center of the girls’ basketball world in the 40’s and 50’s. Any serious basketball fan of that era can tell about the heroics of Tiny Tarbutton and her 9 state titles (8 in a row). And this was before the schools were grouped by classification. Their record of consecutive wins still stands (218). Dixie Baskin, for many years, held the national re-

cord for most points scored by a high school girl and was featured in Riley’s Believe It Or Not! Both were inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1979 and 1982 respectively).

This reminds me of a poem (I Saw Them Tearing A Building Down), with a ‘ho, ho, heave, with a heavy pound – and soon the old building was on the ground.’

“Is this the crew you’d hire to build? Oh, no, kind sir! They are not real skilled.

We’d get the best, with proven skills, the choice materials, hammers and drills. We’d make sure it was built to last, withstanding the storms, strong winds that pass! “ Can we agree, when building a school, there’s much to consider than just cement, brick and boards? And when they are torn down, can we agree we should take proper care to dismantle it, paying ‘respect’ for all the wise teaching and precious memories imbedded in the timbers there?

Perhaps we should hire retired teachers and PTA leaders, those who’ve been in the trenches of teaching and learning to dismantle the ag-

ing buildings when they are declared ‘dead’. There’d be no ‘one-day demolition’ going on. “Alright, boys; move the machines in, we’ve got to tear it down and clean the debris before we leave here today!” Hear boss man barks his commands? But with a caring crew who knows what happens behind those walls, the procedures would be quiet different I think.

They would stroll the halls, enter each room and let the walls talk to them one more time. The English room would carry the sound of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Longfellow or Steinbeck; in the Chemistry Lab, they would pause and smell the different experiments the seniors made as they approached the assignment with earnest care. In the gym, they could hear the basketballs bouncing one more time and hear the cheering crowds in those tight games played over the years. Yes, they would still agree to ‘tear it down’, but it would be of a more quiet nature, as if they were releasing much wisdom, happy memories, and many teachable moments (like balloons) into the winds of time, never to escape the minds and hearts of all the children who marched to the tune of ‘Pomp and Circumstance’.

We all learned valuable lessons in school, and now in

retrospect, we attribute it to wise teachings of our teachers, from the old school. The Bible is full of “remember when” statements. As God directed Moses through the deserts toward the Promised Land, He often had to remind him of things to remember, like Deut. 4: 9. ‘Moses, be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.’ (Sounds just like a master teacher coaching his students).

We can trace many of our personal character traits back to the old school days in buildings that have long been torn down. But the truths and lessons of life learned there live on through our lives and our influence passed on to our children and grandchildren. One day, like the with the old schoolhouse, our physical structure will no longer be, but those eternal truths lodged in our hearts by loving, caring teachers will help us fight the battles of life right up to heaven’s gates, and then hand them to those following behind us.

Bill Crider is Chaplain of Minden Medical Center

INSPIRATION

Those That Thirst Can Be Filled Jesus told the woman at the well, give me a drink of water. Jesus knew that as he sat on Jacob’s well, that this woman would come. Being in the right place at the right time can change our lives for the good. Because whenever you put yourself in a position to find the Lord, He’s going to make himself available to you. He offered the Samaritan woman something of great value.

He told her “I’ll give you living water. This Samaritan woman found the truth when she found Jesus. It’s the truth that will set us free. Whe one finds Jesus, one can be free, can find salvation.

She was freed, she found life, glory, peace,

power, who restored her, she found the king who mended her broken heart.

People everywhere need the Lord, but we sometimes beat people down by assuming by allowing the flesh to get in the way, in preaching, teaching, and telling people about Jesus.

Instead of saying what the word says, hey come to us, to church to be healed, and to feel better, but when they leave, they feel worth.

Many are suffering, it is because they need Jesus, they need peace of mind.

God uses us to help them and help show them the way, not harm and hurt them, by allowing the devil to use us.

That’s why we need not only speak of truth, we need to show people what it says in His word.

They need to hear Him. Whenever one hears the truth and when you receive the truth, that’s when one finds Jesus.

He’s waiting for an invitation to come into your heart, he wants to come in, but he doesn’t force himself on anyone.

He knows you’re thirsty and he wants to fill you.

He said, “Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the doors, I will come into Him, and will sup with him, and him with me” and give us a good life.

Rom 10:9-10 says that if you confess with your

mouth Jesus is the Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made salvation.

Rev 22:17 “And the spirit and the bride say, come and let him that heareth say, come. and let him that is thirsty say, come, and whosoever will let him take the water of life freely.”

You don’t have to thirst, you can be filled.

He said, come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Wille M. Thomas is a minister at Victory Praise and Worship

INSPIRATION

In The Belly Of The Beast I am a runner and I often receive jokes and jabs for that reason. I’m often asked what I’m running from and told that only the wicked run when no one is chasing them.

This reminded me of Jonah who was given and mission from God, but instead Jonah decided to run from the

lord and the responsibility placed on him.

Jonah probably felt that his mission would be hard and not to his liking. Ultimately God sent a storm to encourage him to do the right thing. God then showed him great mercy by saving him from that storm in the belly of a fish. As adults we

teach this story to children all the time but do we ourselves grasp the meaning? God has plans for all of us and every task we are given will not be an easy one.

However we can’t run from those task just like we can’t run from God. We serve a God whose will is perfect and he shows us love,

patience, and grace every day. The moral of the story is don’t wait until you’re in the belly of the beast to turn to God and his perfect will.

Bernard Harris is a citizen of minden and manages a inspiration page on Facebook called Embers of Hope

Repent

Several years ago I was was a young man, maybe driving from Shreveport to 33 years of age. He had Minden between hockey pads on Camp Minden his knees and and Dixie inn. I thick gloves on passed a man on his hands. His the north side of name was Hans Highway 80. He Mulligan and was crawling on lived in marshal, his hands and Texas. He said knees, pulling a he was crawling cart with a sign to Washington that said ‘AmeriD.C. I asked him ca repent.” to spend the I drove past night with me. him, turned Mack Ford To be continued. around, and parked some distance Mack Ford is a retired busiahead of Him. the closer he got, I could tell that he nessman and lives in Minden.

UPWARD LOOK

A Great Prayer Promise

“Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 NASB

He would reveal magnificent and incomprehensible things about the future restoration of the nation. This verse continues to be a great prayer promise encouraging God’s people to When life was call out to Him. bleak and full Lord Jesus, of doom and no matter the despair for the circumstances, prophet Jereeven when it miah and for seems so dark the children and troubled, Max Hutto of Israel, God remind me to gave them an encouraging prayer call to You in prayer. promise.

He urged Teach me great things them to call out to Him from Your Word as I in their time of trouble. trust in You. God would answer their Max Hutto is a Baptist Minsincere and earnest ister and a resident of Minden. plea for help and merMore information can be found cy in their time of need. at www.upwardlook.org.

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Sports

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

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OPINION

The importance of organized adult sports at home

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Minden, Glenbrook move games to tonight

JJ Marshall

jjmarshall@press-herald.com One of the best parts of my travels abroad was the perspective. I learned how other cultures live in China, Spain, Thailand and the Philippines.

I lived with two different families in Spain, absorbed languages and attempted to ingratiate myself into the cultures.

Something that stuck out to me in both Asia and Europe was the deep, interconnected leagues of adult sports. In China, there were basketball tournaments every weekend.

They mixed pros and amateurs together to compete for cash. There were leagues for every skill level year-round.

From the Chinese Basketball Association on down, there was a place to play for everyone. Referees were trained and paid. The courts were in shape. People came and cheered. It was the most fun I’ve had playing since college.

In Spain, it was the same. I played for Forca Lleida, and I tried out (unsuccessfully) for the FC Barcelona second-tier team. But, there were leagues at every level in every city, town and pueblo. I was recruited by the team in Balaguer, a tiny town in Catalonia. To my surprise, international paperwork had to be filed before I could even practice for the team. I had to be officially “released” from my Chinese team before I could suit up. I was baffled.

I never made it to the top tier in either country, but I played competitively and was paid for my performance in China.

In Spain, my team competed for the Catalonia second-tier championship, but we lost in the finals. After scoring thirty points through three quarters, I was ejected when a solo official looked the other way when an opponent spit in my face and I retaliated. I had to be restrained, and it wasn’t my finest moment. But this gives you an idea of the competitive nature of these events.

It was FUN. It felt important. I wasn’t and am not anywhere near the level of the real professionals in these countries, but that’s my point. There is a place to play for everyone.

This is something that does not occur here. In Shreveport, I’ve played for a team in the SPAR league for over a year. It’s a well-orga-

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Competing in the Fuzhou City Championship in China nized competition, if a bit under-funded and not nearly as competitive as it should be.

In Minden, there is nothing to my knowledge that approaches organized competition. I cannot fathom how there has not been an official league for adults before now, though I am vaguely aware of leagues existing decades ago. Rec Center director Rocke Musgraves and assistant director Mike Aguilar have instituted a new league that will begin in the spring, and it’s been a long time coming.

This will just be the first step. Minden needs leagues and competitions that accommodate everyone’s tastes: soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, whatever garners enough interest to provide enough teams to compete.

People from the outskirts of the city can get involved.

Make it competitive outside of Webster Parish. Put together an All-Star team made up of the best players from this season’s basketball league, sponsor them, and have them go compete on the road.

It has to start somewhere.

I’m hoping the basketball league in the spring will be just the beginning.

There is nothing worse for

Minden’s road test at #6 Bastrop (6-1) has been moved up from Friday to tonight at 7 p.m. in Monroe, La. The Tide (5-2) enter tonight’s game at #13 in the 4-A state power ratings after a 34-7 loss to #3 Neville (5-2) last week.

The loss to Neville was the first for Minden in six weeks,

after the Tide rattled off five-consecutive wins.

Glenbrook (6-2) has also moved up their last regular season game at Greenville to tonight at 7 p.m.

The Apaches are on a winstreak of their own.

With a win tonight, Glenbrook could ensure a home playoff game and possibly a BYE through to the quarterfinals. Even a loss does not eliminate that possibility.

Athlete of the Week

Sponsored jerseys in China. the human body than sitting around all day. Residents of Minden love basketball (almost as much as they love football). Every time I mention an adult league, Facebook goes into a frenzy.

My hope is that we catch up with Spain, China and countless other countries who have the infrastructure to allow adults to compete the way our kids do. I plan on playing sports well into my 50s if my body allows it.

There are numerous benefits besides a good workout. When you’re on a team working toward a common goal, it makes the hard work and exercise that much easier. It makes you feel good.

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It gets us away from our phones (and then returns us to our devices to post highlights).

This is a no-brainer. Let’s get businesses involved to sponsor teams, buy signs that can be seen on the sidelines during games and invest into providing more spaces for adult competitions.

The Minden Rec Center cannot do this all by themselves. They are already working tirelessly to provide basic needs for youth sports.

If we want the dream of competitive adult sports to arrive in Webster Parish, it’s going to be a group effort.

Congratulations to Luke Price of Glenbrook. He is this week’s MPH/Holcomb’s Body Shop Athlete of the Week after leading the Apaches to their sixth win of 2019 over Porter’s Chapel on Friday. Price led Glenbrook with 7.5 tackles as the Apaches put up another shutout.

The Press-Herald’s Athlete of the Week feature is brought to you every other Thursday by Holcomb’s Body Shop in Minden.

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MLB

Nationals rout Astros to take 2-0 series lead

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Justin Verlander is the first Cy Young winner to go 0-5 in the World Series.

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jjmarshall@press-herald.com Stephen Strasburg beat fellow ace Justin Verlander to give the Nationals a 12-3 win Wednesday night and a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series.

A six-run seventh inning was capped off by a tiebreaking home run by Kurt

Suzuki.

Washington has won 18 of their last 20 games. Now, they have toppled two of the best pitchers in baseball in beating Verlander and Gerrit Cole on Tuesday night.

Game three is Friday night in Washington as Anibal Sanchez will square off against Houston’s Zack Greinke.

NCAA BASKETBALL

Lady Techsters bring size to the court in 2019-20

RUSTON – Historically, Louisiana Tech has been a program that has won the battle of the boards.

However, last season’s Lady Techster basketball team struggled in that area, being outrebounded on the year – one of the few times in program history.

As head coach Brooke Stoehr looks at her team photo for 2019-20, she does so with hope for an improvement on the glass, boasting a roster with more size and athleticism.

“We definitely have more size than we’ve had the past few years,” said Stoehr. “With that size comes the athleticism to move and do some things defensively and on the boards we weren’t able to do last year.

“We have to continue to develop our young size and athleticism, but I’m excited about their willingness to compete and be coached.

The opportunity is there for this interior group to have a big impact on our team this year.”

That group includes two returners and four newcomers, all standing 6-foot or taller, including 6-foot-3 MeMe Amand, 6-foot-3 Anna Larr Roberson, 6-foot-2 Mahoganie Williams, 6-foot-2 Amariah Stanard, 6-foot-1 DeAndre’a Alexander and 6-foot Bre Harris.

Harris and Alexander both look to build off their freshmen campaigns that saw them each see action in at least 25 games.

Harris averaged 4.5 points and 3.3 rebounds and came

on strong towards the last third of the season, including pulling down a season-high 13 rebounds in the final game of the season against Charlotte.

“Bre gained solid experience as a freshman last year through conference play,” said Stoehr. “She played her best basketball during the second half of the season and that experience will be vital for this group. She can score in and around the paint and has a nice face up game. We will count on her leadership and experience in the post.”

Despite averaging just 1.7 points and 2.1 rebounds a game, Alexander did some of her best work against P5 teams, including recording season highs with seven points and eight rebounds in a win over Ole Miss and seven boards in a win over Alabama.

“Drea has the size and strength to defend in the post and keep people out of the paint,” said Stoehr. “Her offensive development will be important in her sophomore year as she brings depth to the post group.”

Amand comes from Hill College where she spent the past three years, playing two while sitting out the 2017-18 season due to an injury.

She was named all-conference last year after averaging 10.4 points and 6.4 rebounds a game.

She left ranked in the top 10 in program history in points, rebounds and blocks.

“MeMe brings solid experience to our group in the post,” said Stoehr. “She

moves well and has the ability to score with her back to the basket and finish around the paint. She works hard to gain position on both ends of the floor and has the opportunity to impact our young post group.”

Three true freshmen fill the rest of the corps of posts.

A pair of local products will suit up for Tech in Roberson and Williams. Roberson is a six-time all-state performer from Cedar Creek High School where she left as the program’s all-time leader in points and rebounds. She led the Cougars to the district title this past season and a 28-3 record.

“Anna Larr adds size and athleticism to this post group,” said Stoehr. “She shows up to work each day and has been very consistent.

Her touch and ability to finish will be beneficial for this team.”

Williams played for former Lady Techster Amber (Obaze) Ford at Ouachita High School in Monroe during her high school career.

She was named the district Freshman of the Year in 2016 and was an all-state performer as a freshman and sophomore.

“Mahoganie’s ability to move quickly and at a fast pace gives us an added dimension on the defensive end of the floor,” said Stoehr.

“She can guard multiple positions and has the ability to effect shots. Her versatility and ability to play facing the basket will be an asset to our team.”

Stanard signed with Tech

out of Tucker High School in Georgia where she earned numerous district, regional and even national honors.

She helped lead the program to three straight regional appearances, including the Georgia Class 6A state title game in 2016. She was named to the ESPN Hoop Gurlz National Top 100 for the Class of 2019.

“Amariah has nice length and has the ability to alter shots in and around the paint,” said Stoehr. “She can stretch the defense for us and shoot the three.”

Tech will open its season Nov. 7 against LSU-Alexandria at 11:30 a.m. at the Thomas Assembly Center in its annual Education Day Game. It is the first of 17 home games this year for Stoehr and Co. Season tickets for both the Louisiana Tech men’s and women’s basketball campaigns are on sale. In a concerted effort to reach a broader range of its fan base, Louisiana Tech Athletics is offering more family affordable season ticket prices this season.

Men’s basketball season tickets, women’s basketball season tickets and combination season ticket packages have been reduced by as much as 67 percent over last year in some cases with a reduction of no less than 15 percent on all packages.

To purchase season tickets, call the Tech Ticket Office at 318-257-3631, email techtickets@latech.edu, or log onto LATechSports.com/ tickets.

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FUN & GAMES

On This Day In History 2007 - China Launches Chang’e 1. It was the first spacecraft of China’s Lunar Exploration Program, which is responsible for sending unmanned robotic space probes to the Moon and the lunar orbit in order to better understand Earth’s largest natural satellite. The space probe crashed into the lunar surface on March 2, 2009, after orbiting the Moon for over a year.

1964 - Zambian independence. The African country gained independence from British rule with the passage of the Zambia Independence Act 1964 by the UK Parliament.

1945 - United Nations founded. The U.N. charter was ratified by the then 5 permanent members and 46 member states.

1930 - Coup in Brazil President Washington See, HISTORY, Page 11

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Luís was deposed by the heads of the armed forces just 4 years after he came to office. The coup prevented President-elect Júlio Prestes from coming to power and the military junta instead installed Getúlio Vargas as the de facto President of the country.

The coup was in part a response to the government’s “coffee with milk policy”, which allowed governance power to be alternated between the coffee producing state of São Paulo and the milk producing state of Minas Gerais. This policy led to a rebellion in some parts of the country, which in turn prompted the army to take action against the government.

1926 - Last performance of Houdini. The world famous escape artist performed for the last time at the Garrick Theater in Detroit, Michigan.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Minden Planning Commission Meeting November 7, 2019 – 10:00 a.m.

Pelican Room Minden City Hall On the agenda is a proposed zoning change on 118 & 142 Old Shreveport Road from B-4 (Hwy. Commercial) to M-2 (General Industrial) and on 1365, 1391, & 1397 Allen Drive from M-1 (Light Industrial) to M-2 (General Industrial).

Legal Description: 118 Old Shreveport Road – 5.02 ACRES – TRACT 168.68 X 69 X 921.71 X 229.25 X 984.20 FT. IN SE/4 OF NW/4 SEC. 2919-9;1365, 1391 & 1397 ALLEN DRIVE – 6.68 ACRES – THE NORTH 220.44 FT. OF SE/4 OF NW/4 SEC. 2919-9;142 OLD SHREVEPORT ROAD – 2 ACRES – TRACT 154.75 X 446.3 X 138 X 81 X 509.15 FT. IN SE/4 OF NW/4 SEC. 29-19-9 All interested parties will be given a chance to be heard.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Webster Parish School Board, Attn: Johnny Rowland, Jr., by hand-delivery, at 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, by mail to the Webster Parish School Board, AT T N : J o h n n y Rowland,, P. O. Box 520, Minden, Louisiana 71058, Or electronically at www.centralbidding.com until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 for the sale of the following property: 505 Bellevue Rd Cotton Valley, LA 71018 Precisely at the above time and place, all proposals in hand will be publicly opened and read aloud and any proposals received subsequent to the opening will be returned unopened. General Conditions and

Instructions to Bidders, a plat and description of the property, and Bid Form may be acquired from Webster Parish School Board, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana or by contacting Jackie Rice, telephone number (318) 377-7052.

Arrangements to inspect the property may be made with Jeff Franklin, by telephone at (318) 377-7052.

Minimum acceptable bid for the site is $20,000.00 Award of the purchase will be made to the highest bidder at or over the minimum acceptable bid subject to acceptance and approval by the Webster Parish School Board.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD JOHNNY ROWLAND, JR. SUPERINTENDENT October 10, 2019 October 17, 2019 October 24, 2019 October 31, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

SECTION 00 11 16 – INVITATION TO BID The Housing Authority of the City of Minden will receive bids for the Modernization Project – “Sheppard” for the Housing Authority of the City of Minden, LA HUD Modernization Project LA48P037501-18 until 2:00PM on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the offices of the Housing Authority of the Minden Housing Authority of City of Minden, 1209 East Street, Minden, Louisiana, which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids will be considered only when the bidder certifies that he holds a current valid Louisiana contractor’s license of proper Building Construction Classification and shows his license number on the Bid Form above his signature as required under R.S. 37:2151-2163.

Contractors desiring to bid shall submit with their

bid evidence that they hold license of proper classification and in full force and effect.

All bid documents shall be included in a sealed envelope which shall be clearly marked with the words Bid Documents, the Bidder’s name and the date and time for receipt of bids and Contractor’s State License Number.

Failure to place all required information on the envelope will result in denial of bid.

The following documents shall be included in the sealed bid package: Bid Form Bid Bond Completed Form HUD-5369-A representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders Non-Collusive Affidavit Completed Form HUD-2530, Previous Participation Certificate Copy of Contractor’s License The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional bids will not be accepted.

Proposed forms of Contract Documents, including plans and specifications may be examined at: Plan Room AGC Office 2025 Southern Avenue Shreveport, LA 71104 Copies of the documents may be secured by depositing $50.00 with the Architect, Newman Marchive Incorporated, 2800 Youree Drive, Suite 310, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 for each set of documents obtained.

Deposit of the first two sets is fully

refundable to all bonafide prime Bidders upon return of the complete set of documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above.

General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded 50% of the plan deposit upon return of bid documents within ten (10) days after receipt of bids.

There will also be a $15.00 handling charge for all documents not picked up at the Architect’s office.

Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Specifications in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, must be paid on this project.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and all additive alternates and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and a Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount.

No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the actual date bids are opened. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities incidental thereto.

Pre-Bid Conference: All prospective bidders and subcontractors are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference to be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Housing Authority of the Housing Authority of the City of Minden Offices, 1209 East Street, Minden, Louisiana In accordance

with the omnibus drug legislation enacted November 19, 1988, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L 100-690, Title V. Subtitle D) Contractors and Grantees of Federal Agencies must certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces.

This required certification is a precondition of receiving a contract with the Housing Authority.

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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, LOUISIANA, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of the City of Minden, Louisiana, Inc., (“’IDBM”) will be held on TUESDAY, October 29, 2019 (6:00) P.M., in the PELICAN ROOM, MINDEN CITY HALL, 520 BROADWAY, MINDEN, LOUISIANA. In accordance with La. R.S. 42:7; the Board may take up a matter not on the following agenda upon approval of all members present at the meeting. The agenda for the meeting follows.

AGENDA ITEMS CALL TO ORDER Jean Davis, President 2.

ROLL CALL Greg Jones, Secretary/Treasurer REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MINUTESGreg Jones FINANCIAL REPORT Greg Jones EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE James Graham, Executive Dir a. The Talent Ready Initiative (Workforce Development) b.

Update on the development Catamaran Industrial Solutions in Minden c. Fibrebond Corporation REVISED PROGRAM OBJECTIVES FOR 2019/2020 James Graham

a. Revised Program/Strategy Focus b. New Committee Assignments 7.

PUBLIC COMMENT/DISCUSSION Adjournment October 24, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Sarepta met in regular session Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Building, Sarepta, LA. Present: Mayor Adkins, Michael Corley, Melanie Dean, Heath Warford, Claire Lay Absent: David Neal Also Present: Heather Morgan, Bob Seiple, Justin Pickard, Troy Walker, Brent McCarty, Michael McCullen, Angela McCullen, Eddie Dunn, Jessica Vollmer Mayor Adkins called the meeting to order and Heath Warford opened with prayer. Claire Lay led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Requests for additions to the agenda were called for. Mayor Adkins asked to include a pay increase for Margie Brown, Heather Morgan and Chris Ward.

Melanie Dean made a motion to make this addition and approve the agenda, seconded by Claire Lay. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Public comments were called for.

Jessica Vollmer spoke on behalf of her Grandmother, Betty Perkins, asking for an additional time to clean up the property located at 232 Cave Street.

Mayor Adkins advised she would allow until October 30, 2019.

Melanie Dean

read the minutes from the September regular meeting. Claire Lay made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Michael Corley seconded the motion.

All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Financial Statements of all funds, including a current budget vs. actual, were presented.

Heath Warford made a motion to approve financial statements as presented, seconded by Melanie Dean. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Chief Michael MuCullen stated that Troy Walker’s vehicle had been equipped with functions to accommodate Lola.

Chief Michael McCullen stated that some drug arrests had been made the last two months. The police department is working hard to clean up our town.

Chief Michael McCullen made a recommendation to give Officer Chris Ward a raise from $12.00 an hour to $14.00 an hour, effective October 1, 2019.

Melanie Dean made a motion to approve the raise, seconded

by Heath Warford.

All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Michael Corley made a motion to give Heather Morgan a raise from $10.00 an hour to $14.00 an hour, effective October 3, 2019, until a Full-Time Town Clerk has been hired, seconded

by Claire Lay. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Michael Corley made a motion to pay Margie Brown $12.00 an hour, effective October 3, 2019, until the end of October,

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seconded by Heath Warford.

All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Mayor Adkins recommended amending two items on the 2019-2020 General Budget: 7158 Prisoner Expense $320.00 amended to $600.00 7170 Repairs & Maintenance – Building $1,000.00 amended to $5,200.00 Heath Warford made a motion to approve the amendment, seconded by Claire Lay. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Mayor Adkins asked for a vote on approving the conversion of PubliQ Software in the amount of $3,000.00. Claire Lay made a motion to approve the purchase of the conversion, seconded by Michael Corley. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Mayor Adkins asked for a vote on the termination of the Town Clerk, Amanda Anglin as of October 3, 2019 for malfeasances of office. Heath Warford made a motion to approve the termination, seconded

by Melanie Dean.

All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

There being no further business, Michael Corley made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Heath Warford. All in favor, no opposed, motion carried.

Peggy Adkins, Mayor Heather Morgan, Temporary Town Clerk October 24, 2019 Minden Press-Herald

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