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Seasonal factors driving Louisiana gas prices down
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(September 14, 2020) - Louisiana gas prices have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.89/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,436 stations. Gas prices in Louisiana are 4.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 30.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The cheapest station in Louisiana is priced at $1.61/g today while the most expensive is $2.89/g, a difference of $1.28/g. “Seasonal factors, as expected, are pushing gas prices down in most areas across the country. In addition, oil prices have hit a rough patch on renewed concerns about the economy and falling demand, leaving motorists the beneficiaries for the next few weeks,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.17/g today. The national average is down 0.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 38.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. “No one should be in a rush to fill up as prices will likely continue to trend lower, especially as the summer gasoline requirement ends on Tuesday, ushering in cheaper to produce winter gasoline and a return to less fragmentation in supply since winter gasoline is common nearly coast-to-coast, making it less of a headache to produce fuel since it can be used universally,” siad De Haan. GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.
The September Webster Parish School Board Meeting took place Monday evening, being the first meeting since the beginning of a school year which is unlike any that came before it. That, on top of the recent transition of Louisiana from Phase 2 to Phase 3 of re-opening left the School Board and Superintendent Johnny Rowland with plenty to address. Early in the meeting Rodney Talyor of Taylor & Sons presented the employee of the month award. The first to be given since the start of the shutdowns
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The person chosen for the award was Melba Taylor, who went above ROWLAND and beyond to ensure that everyone was safe, even during her time off from working as Cafeteria Staff. “At the time we were in Phase 2, Taylor gave up her time off to come and help sanitize. She cleaned the building and helped in any way that she could, preparing the board room for the school board meetings and making sure we were at
the correct distance. She thoroughly sprayed each day in the mornings and afternoons. She also made sure the bathrooms were disinfected and cleaned every hour. Hated to see her leave, and return to working her routine job with food services,” said Taylor, which was met with a round of applause. Robin Tucker, Personnel Director for the WPSB, announced during her report the passing of someone who had a long career in the Webster parish School system. “I did want to take liberty if it was possible just to announce and make sure we were all
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Mayor Terry Gardner issued a proclamation declaring Sept. 17 as Constitution Day. The proclamation was received by members of Dorcheat-Bistineau Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and their families. Front row: Cooper Madden and Tucker Madden. Back row: Chapter Registrar and Historian Donna Sutton, Vice Regent Cindy Madden, Spencer Sutton Creech of Fort Jesup Society Children of the American Revolution, Mayor Terry Gardner, and Regent Kathy Johnson. The observance of Constitution Week was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 2, 1956. President George W. Bush officially started the observance of Constitution Week in 2002. The Constitution, which is the basis of the American form of government, was adopted on September 17, 1787. It is a living document that assures each citizen of the freedoms we cherish and appreciate. The DAR helps keep our ancestors’ legacy alive by promoting the ideals they fought valiantly to give their descendants.
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A proclamation was signed declaring Sept. 13 through 19 as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Accepting the proclamation was Todd Rupple, President of Preferred Materials, stated, “It is very exciting that Mayor Terry Gardner would recognize the importance of truck drivers. They get nowhere near the amount of recognition or thanks that they should. There’s 3.5 million drivers in this country, and they go out every day, they work hard, they’re dedicated, and they don’t give up. 80% of communities rely solely on drivers in trucking industries to deliver their goods. They’ve kept the economy going during the pandemic. They keep America going.” Mayor Gardner stated, “The trucking industry is the backbone of the nation. They get it from the manufacturer to the supplier. It’s important that we recognize our drivers, during this week especially, but also throughout the entire year. We appreciate them for everything they bring to our economy and our community.”
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RECENT ARRESTS IN WEBSTER PARISH STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald Kedarion McKinney,30, of the 200 block of Miller Street, was arrested on a bench warrant. Norris Booth, 29, of the 100 block of Perritt Street, was arrested on a bench warrant. Nikki Lyons, 29, of the 900 block of Bayou Drive, was arrested on two counts of Aggravated 2nd Degree battery. Brenda Chatman, 64, of the 700 block of East Street, was arrested for domestic abuse aggravated assault. Sequin Clemons, 29, of the 700 block of Drew Lane, was arrested for unauthorized entry. Kordarius McClendon, 33 , of the 100 block of Knight Street, was arrested for improper lane usage, hit and run, and driving without a license. Ronnie Hemphill, Jr., 31, of the 200 block of Cadillac Street, was arrested on two bench warrants. Christain Jordan, 21, of the 3400 block of Pine Bluff Road, was arrested for two counts of possession of a schedule I substance, possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Malindee Clark, 35, of the 300 block of Goodwill Street, was arrested on a warrant. Donna Albritton, 43, of the 600 block of Ash Street, was arrested on a bench warrant. Charles Williams III, of the 600 block of Leary Street, was arrested on multiple bench warrants. Alonzo Cooksey, 40, was arrested for possession of a schedule I substance. Lapatrick Lister, 41, of the 500 block of Myers Street, was arrested for battery of a dating partner and resisting an officer. David Schramm, 35, of the 3600 block of Franklin Road, was arrested for domestic abuse. Dakota Holloway, 22, of the 200 block of Ellis Drive, was arrested for contempt of court. Maddison Coile, 19, of the 900 block of East Road, was arrested for Improper lane usage and underage driving while intoxicated. John Scott, 29, of the 200 block of Monica Lane, was arrested on two counts of possession of stolen things, and possession of a schedule I substance. Coty Kirkpatrick, 45, of the 2800 block of Firetower Road, was arrested for driving under suspension. Charles Moses, 53, of the 100 block of Johnny Street, was arrested for driving without a license, probation violation, and speeding.
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aware that former assistant superintendent Ronnie Brown passed away this weekend. He served his entire adult professional career in the Webster Parish School System, starting from teacher/coach, all the way up to Assistant Superintendent, and I just felt it was important that we publicly recognize that,” said Tucker. Ursula Hulaby, Community Liaison, made known a recent donation from Walmart to the SchoolBoard, including many pallets of water to distribute throughout the Webster Parish schools. “We wanted to make sure that all of our students had water, since all the water fountains are cut off or not accessible to our kids, so we reached out to Walmart to see how they could help us get some water into all of our schools,” said Hulaby. “I didn’t even realize, but they were willing to donate pallets of water for us. Walmart donated a number of pallets, and each pallet had 48 cases on it, so we really appreciated that. We have a really good
relationship with Walmart, so they helped us supply our schools with water.” Superintendent Johnny Rowland took the time during his report to speak more candidly to those present about the realities of handling the school system during a year such as this. The 2020 calendar year is one I’m sure all of us in this room will forever remember. No matter what seat we sit in, what our position in society is, when we think of 2020 we will forever remember,” said Rowland. “You can imagine the conversations that I have had with people, and you have to humbly and respectfully listen, because each one of them is speaking from deep down in their heart. They’re sincere and concerned.” “I have heard from people that told me, ‘We need to get these kids back in school right now, they need us.” “ Yes they do need us, yes they do, dig time.” “I have heard from people that have said, ‘what in the world are you thinking? don’t you know what’s going on?’ I’ve heard from people in the middle,” said
Rowland, “but I just want to state publicly to everyone here and to everyone who may be listening, that every word that has been spoken to me or any member of our staff has been listened to with patience, love, respect, and care. Because everyone has their own personal feelings associated with this thing. And I think at the end of the day, we all want what is best for our kids, as well as our colleagues. What goes along with that is you have to make difficult decisions. I’m well aware that there are folks who are not pleased, but I can assure you all the members of our staff, our principals, our teachers, and all employees are all working really really hard to get us to where we need to be.” Looking at the silver lining, Superintendent Rowland also spoke of how a side effect of the pandemic has been the increased push to get education online and making students and staff more familiar with the technology that may not have come so soon otherwise. “We’re at a place now in Webster Parish, that if this pandemic were to not have happened, i think it’s
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Louisiana Trust launches effort to identify former Rosenwald Schools across state STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald
Baton Rouge, LA - In the early 20th century, a partnership between Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute and Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears & Roebuck, built thousands of schools for African American children in the rural areas of the South. Louisiana saw 442 of those 5400 school buildings constructed, with grants from Rosenwald and matching support from the local communities where they were built. Following desegregation, many of the schools were abandoned or demolished. The Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) has launched a new effort to identify and document the locations of these historic buildings (as well as those that have been lost) throughout the state. Rosenwald Schools were primarily located in rural areas, constructed of timber framing on short piers. Windows
were numerous and often grouped together, to provide for natural light and ventilation. The most common forms feature gable-ends. Most parishes had between three and twelve Rosenwald Schools, while only six parishes had no Rosenwald built. The highest concentration of Rosenwalds occurred in the northwest corner of the state, in Caddo, Claiborne, Webster, and Bienville Parishes. This effort began after a site visit with staff from the Claiborne Parish Library, where the former Mt. Olive Rosenwald School was identified and its condition assessed. Brian Davis, LTHP Executive Director, says, “Since the Louisiana Trust works in all 64 parishes, connecting building owners with the resources to preserve them, it makes sense to incorporate this project into our ongoing efforts to help insure that the buildings and their importance are not completely lost.” Following
desegregation, those Rosenwald Schools that were used and maintained as a church, a community center, or even as a residence stood a better chance of survival. LTHP has since set up an educational and resource center on lthp. org to gather information and memories about these schools and those who used them. This online center has additional resources including links to a searchable database and guides from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. LTHP encourages former students, teachers, their descendants, local libraries, and school boards or others with a connection to a former Rosenwald School to share any photos or information about the building. If you think there is a former Rosenwald School in your community or parish, visit this site to learn and share more or contact info@ lthp.org or 318-267-5220.
safe to say it would have taken us years to get here. Why do I say that? Look at where we are now. Every student in Webster Parish has a chromebook. Not everyone has internet, we know that, but our guys are really working towards making that situation better,” said Rowland. “We would have never been able to do that in the short term without the funding that we received. Not that I wished this thing on anybody, I wish it would never have happened, but since it did, we got to this place where we’re now offering virtual instruction in Webster parish, which I didn’t know if I would see it during my time.” “Personally, I’ve been in more google meetings then I’ve ever dreamed on that I’d ever be one in my life, just in the last few months, and we’ve seen that that is an effective tool to reach out to people and meet people, and keep them in their schools, their jobs, wherever they need to be,” said Rowland. He also spoke to the fact that Webster Parish students now have a 100% virtual alternative to school, something he didn’t think he would see for quite
some time. “We have a real opportunity here to have a credible fantastic alternative to foks other than the brick and mortar. Personally I love the brick and mortar, that’s what I know. We want to have the opportunity to say, when someone comes up to us and considers the homeschool route, this may work for you,” said Rowland. “If we have our name attached to it, we want to offer a viable, legitimate, virtual alternative, while continuing to offer the very best at school brick and mortar education that we can to our kids.” When speaking to the changes that occurred in Phase 3, the only notable ones were that of maximum occupancy size going up from 25 to 50 students and busses being able to hold students at 75% maximum capacity. All safety guidelines, regulations, and practices will continue to be followed, such as students and staff having to wear masks, social distancing, and repeated sanitization of high touch areas. “There are still a lot of unknowns out there. We are in Phase 3 now, and
we are progressively working towards getting into a more structured normal school setting.” We will re-evaluate in a few weeks and see where we are, as far as getting back to the 5 days a week,” said Rowland. Lastly, Rowland expressed his appreciation towards the school Board, as well as all Webster parish school systems staff for their hard work throughout this pandemic to help open schools back up safely. “I just felt led to say to yall as a board, let you know how much I appreciate each and everyone of you. You’ve been so supportive,” said Rowland. “We’re very blessed here, I say it all the time. I appreciate the hard work that our supervisory staff has done, Mr. Washington, and everyone in this office. Then to our principals and administrative teams, we;ve had a very successful start to this school year, and I attribute it to the hours and hours and hours of planning that went into the starting of this school year.”
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Tennie Martin
Funeral services for Tennie Martin will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM at RoseNeath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Rev. Steve Beyer officiating. Graveside will follow at 1:00 PM at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Spearsville, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, September 18, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.
Moses Lorenzo Cundiff, Jr. (M.L.) Moses Lorenzo Cundiff, Jr (M.L.), age 90 of Mountain View, Arkansas graduated to his heavenly home on September 12th, 2020. Born in Hugo, OK in 1930 to Moses Lorenzo Cundiff and Irsa Euphemy Davis. He moved to Minden, LA in 1941.Though he moved to Shreveport after marriage, he considered himself a native of Minden, LA and Fort Towson, OK. M.L served in the Air Force as a Personnel Clerk serving in Anchorage, AK. M.L. was a diligent worker retiring from his career in insurance sales in 1992 after nearly 4 decades. The Cundiff family was part of the founding of the First Assembly of God in Minden in 1942, but M.L. joined First Assembly of God in Shreveport (now Shreveport Community Church) on his arrival in Shreveport where he served as a Sunday School teacher and in the Choir for some years. He was proceeded in death by his first wife Obie Nell Johnson, his parents Moses Lorenzo Cundiff and Irsa Euphemy Davis, by his siblings Louise Greer, Charles Cundiff,
Deloise Diann Parsons Deloise Diann Parsons (née Knippers) died peacefully at home on September 14, 2020 in Hampstead, Maryland at the age of 71. Diann is survived by her husband, Joseph Parsons of Hampstead; her siblings, Buddy Knippers of Dry Prong, Louisiana and Eddie Knippers of Minden, Louisiana; her children, Ross Miller of Fort Worth, Texas, Christina LeMaster of Martinsburg, West Virginia and Brenda Miller of Greenbelt, Maryland. She was also blessed
Tennie was born May 27, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois and entered into rest September 16, 2020 in Minden, Louisiana. Tennie was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sylvia Prince; husband, Daniel Martin; daughter, Carolyn Simpson. She is survived by her son, Daniel Martin, Jr; daughter, Karen Wilkinson and husband Bo; sisters, Judy Jones, Patricia Custard, and Joyce Kammerdina; brothers, Teddy Prince and Alan Prince; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 Virginia Hood, and Jane Bland. M.L. is survived by his wife Peggy Cundiff of Mountain View, AR, his brothers Sam Cundiff [Laverne] of Marshall, TX and Lloyd Cundiff of Minden, LA, his daughter Judy Jones [Jasper “Chip”] of West Monroe, LA and their children [Nicholas Jones and Elizabeth Fisher], his son Don Cundiff of Whitney, Tx and his children [Katelyn Caves, Kyra Provence, Andrew Cundiff, Caleb Cundiff, Breanna Cundiff, Elijah Cundiff, and Lilly Cundiff ], his Stepsons Mark Nichols [Carolyn] of Mountain View and his children (Aaron Nichols, Steven Nichols, Zach Nichols and Rachel Nichols) , Brent Nichols [Paulette] of Mountain View, AR and their children (Kristi Manzanares and Amber Masterson), and Todd Nichols [Kristie] of Shreveport, LA and their children [Kade and Kameron Garlington] and many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial will be held at the graveside in Minden at the Minden City Cemetery (412 Pines Street, Minden LA 71055) on Thursday September 17th at 11:00am. Honorary pallbearers will be Lane Pearson, Randy Pearson, Gary Pearson, Ken Cundiff, Brent Nichols, and J. Todd Nichols. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 by and enjoyed a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. Knippers of Anacoco, Louisiana and Edna Faye Kerlin of Minden, Louisiana. Diann was born on July 17, 1949 in Oakdale, Louisiana. She graduated from Minden High School in 1967. Though born at a time when professions were not expected of women, she sought her own career, working as a paralegal for various law firms and eventually, for the state of Maryland. Her intelligence and toughness were the hallmark qualities of a remarkable life and career. While there will be no service, her family encourages mourners to make donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Walter Williams: The Devil and Karl Marx
Paul Kengor is a professor of political science at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He has just published “The Devil and Karl Marx,” a careful look at the diabolical side of Karl Marx. The book has come out during an important time in our history since so many Americans, particularly our youth, have fallen for the seductive siren song of socialism taught to them by the academic elite. “The Black Book of Communism,” edited by Stephane Courtois details the Marxist-Leninist death toll in the 20th century. Here is the breakdown: USSR, 20 million deaths; China, 65 million; Vietnam, 1 million; North Korea and Cambodia, 2 million each; Eastern Europe, 1 million; and about 3.5 million in Latin America, Africa and Afghanistan. These figures understate those detailed by Professor R.J. Rummel in “Death by Government.” He finds that from 1917 until its collapse, the Soviet Union murdered or caused the death of 61 million people, mostly its own citizens. From 1949 to 1976, Communist China’s Mao Zedong regime was responsible for the death of as many as 78 million of its own citizens. The world’s intellectual elite readily focus on Adolph Hit-
ler’s murderous atrocities but ignore those of the world’s socialists. Mao Zedong has been long admired by academics and leftists across our country. They often marched around singing his praises and waving his little red book, “Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung.” President B a r a c k O b a m a’s communications director, Anita Dunn, in her June 2009 commencement address to St. WALTER E. Andrews WILLIAMS Episcopal High School at Washington National Cathedral, said Mao was one of her heroes. Whether it’s the academic community, the media elite, stalwarts of the Democratic Party or organizations such as the NAACP, the National Council of La Raza, Green for All, the Sierra Club and the Children’s Defense Fund, there is a great tolerance for the ideas of socialism — a system that has caused more deaths and human misery than all other systems combined. Today’s left-
ists, socialists and progressives would bristle at the suggestion that their agenda differs little from those of Nazi, Soviet and Maoist mass murderers. Keep in mind that one does not have to be in favor of death camps or wars of conquest to be a tyrant. The only requirement is that one must believe in the primacy of the state over individual rights. Kengor highlights another feature of Marx ignored by his followers. This feature of Marxism should be disturbing to Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors, who said that she and her fellow organizers are “trained Marxists.” I wonder whether she shares Marx’s views on race. Marx’s son-inlaw, Paul Lafargue, was viewed as having Negro blood in his veins. Marx denigrated him as “Negillo” and “The Gorilla.” Marx had similar hate for Jews. He referred to his fellow socialist labor organizer Ferdinand Lasalle as a “greasy Jew,” “the little kike,” “water polack jew” and “Jewish n——r.” In 1844, Marx wrote an essay titled “The Jewish Question” in which he asks, “What is the worldly cult of the Jew?” His answer: “Haggling. What is his worldly god? Money.” Down through the years, leftists made a moral equivalency
between communist/socialist totalitarianism and democracy. W. E. B. Du Bois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said, “Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other men of the 20th century approach his stature.” Walter Duranty called Stalin “the greatest living statesman ... a quiet, unobtrusive man.” George Bernard Shaw expressed admiration for Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith visited Mao’s China and praised Mao Zedong and the Chinese economic system. Michel Oksenberg, President Jimmy Carter’s China expert, complained that “America is doomed to decay until radical, even revolutionary, change fundamentally alters the institutions and values,” and urged us to “borrow ideas and solutions” from China. Kengor does a yeoman’s job of highlighting the evils of Marxism. The question is whether Americans will heed his lesson or fall prey to the false promises and live the horrors of socialism. By the way, while Sweden and Denmark have a large welfare system, they have market economies — not socialist economies, as some leftists claim.
Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.
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Pat Buchanan: Are the forever wars really ending?
“There is no... sound reason for the United States to continue sacrificing precious lives and treasure in a conflict not directly connected to our safety or other vital national interests.” So said William Ruger about Afghanistan, our longest war. What makes this statement significant is that President Donald Trump has ordered a drawdown by mid-October of half of the 8,600 troops still in the country. And Ruger was just named U.S. ambassador to Kabul. The selection of Ruger to oversee the U.S. withdrawal came as Gen. Frank McKenzie of Central Command announced plans to cut the U.S. troop presence in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 by the end of September. Is America, at long last, really coming home from the forever wars? A foreign policy analyst at the libertarian Charles Koch Institute and a Naval officer decorated for his service in Afghanistan, Ruger has long championed a noninterventionist foreign policy. His nomination tends to confirm that, should Trump win a second term, his often-declared goal of extracting America from the forever wars of the Middle East, unachieved in his first term, would become a priority. Yet, we have been here before, bringing our troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan, only to send thousands back when our enemies seemed to be gaining the upper hand at
the expense of the allies we left behind. Still, this time, Trump’s withdrawals look to be irreversible. And with the U.S. deal with the Taliban producing peace negotiations between the Kabul government and the Taliban, America seems to be saying to both sides of this endless civil war: The destiny of Afghanistan is yours. The choice of war or peace is up to you. If talks collapse and a fight to the finish ensues, we Americans are not coming PATRICK back, even BUCHANAN to prevent a Taliban victory. Speaking in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Trump made a remarkable declaration: “We don’t have to be in the Middle East, other than we want to protect Israel. ... There was a time we needed desperately oil, we don’t need that anymore.” If Trump means what he says, U.S. forces will be out of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan early in his second term. But how to explain the continued presence of tens of thousands of U.S. troops in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Diego Garcia? Another indication of where a Trump second term is pointing is the naming of retired Col.
Douglas Macgregor as ambassador to Germany. The winner of a Bronze Star for valor in the 1991 Gulf War, Macgregor speaks German and is steeped in that country’s history. He has been highly visible on cable TV, calling for the transfer to our allies of the primary responsibility for their own defenses, and elevating the security of America’s Southern border to a far higher national imperative. In 2019, Macgregor was quoted: “The only solution is martial law on the border, putting the United States Army in charge of it and closing it off would take about 30, 40,000 troops. We’re talking about the regular army. You need robust rules of engagement. That means that you can shoot people as required if your life is in danger.” That Macgregor’s priorities may be Trump’s also became evident with the president’s announcement this summer of the withdrawal of 12,000 of the 35,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany. Yet, at the same time, there is seemingly contradictory evidence to the notion that Donald Trump wants our troops home. Currently, some 2,800 U.S., British, and French troops are conducting “Noble Partner” exercises with Georgian troops in that country in the Caucasus bordering Russia. In Trump’s first term, his commitment to extricate America from the forever wars went unrealized, due in part to the resistance of hawks Trump himself appointed to carry out
his foreign policy agenda. Clearly, with the cuts in troops in Germany, Iraq and Afghanistan, and the appointments of Ruger and Macgregor, Trump has signaled a new resolve to reconfigure U.S. foreign policy in an “America First” direction, if he wins a second term. Will he follow through? Since the end of the Cold War, the U.S. has been in an extended argument with itself over America’s role, America’s mission in the world. George H. W. Bush’s New World Order is ancient history, as are the democracy crusades his son George W. Bush was persuaded to launch. But what will Trump’s foreign policy legacy be, should he win? Joe Biden has signaled where he is headed — straight back to Barack Obama: “First thing I’m going to have to do, and I’m not joking: if elected I’m going to have to get on the phone with the heads of state and say America’s back,” Biden said, saying NATO has been “worried as hell about our failure to confront Russia.” Trump came to office pledging to establish a new relationship with the Kremlin of President Vladimir Putin. Is that still his goal, or have the Beltway Russophobes prevailed? 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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ations we have
gourmet meal every day,
friend and go for coffee. Not
and give you a much needed
been experienc-
even though that would be
only are you taking a break
break.
on that chapter, but nev-
green FANNIE MOORE pastures: he lea-
er have I heard them using
deth me beside the still wa-
ing for the past few months,
nice. But think about a one
from your usual activities,
Now, I know none of
only one verse. With con-
ters.”
it has been more difficult to
dish meal with a salad or
but you’re enjoying your
these are profound, but
centrating on the one verse
As the pastor proceeded
plan and carry out our plans.
dessert added. Yesterday,
coffee and the camaraderie
when one considers how
and what it is telling us, we
through his sermon, he em-
However, if we could only
we had smothered liver
of a good friend.
a change of pace might
can really get the meaning
phasized how God is in con-
realize our daily activities
and onions, a favorite but
To make a bit more of a
change an attitude, it would
more clearly.
trol and we need to yield to
don’t have to be earth-shat-
rare meal. We added some
change, take a one-day out-
be something to consider as
him. If we do so, our needs
tering, we might have more
quick-cooking rice and a
ing. It doesn’t have to be far,
being worthwhile.
will be met.
peaceful days. (We could
pear pie made from pears
but one could take pictures
Fannie Moore is a journalist
find the green pastures and
shared by a friend. Now that
along the way; visit a flea
who lives in Shongaloo where
enjoy the still waters.)
wasn’t a remarkable meal,
market or antique store and
she enjoys writing on a variety of
however it was one we en-
enjoy a light lunch in a new
subjects.
Before he began the series, he gave us a concise summary of the chapter. (He
As I pondered on this for
gave credit to the origina-
several days, I realized the
tor of the saying, however I
simplicity of the verse was
I’ve been thinking of sim-
INSPIRATION
Common Question for a County Agent preferred method of weed
stronger roots, help build
county agents get asked is,
A very common question
control. Before herbicides
drought resistance and help
“how do I get rid of or con-
are applied, the weed must
build disease resistance.
trol this weed in my lawn?”
be properly identified. Her-
Cutting the grass too short
In a previous article I talked
bicides can be a non-selec-
invites disease and insect
about the definition of a
tive that will kill everything
issues and makes the yard
weed. In this article I want
or selective type targeting
susceptible to weed devel-
to address “typical” weeds
only certain weeds but will
opment. The next step is to
that can cause issues in your
not damage other plants.
do a soils test. Doing a soils
yard and different options
Herbicides can be applied
test will help determine the
for weed control. Common
as a pre-emerge or post-
weeds in our lawn include
emerge. When one uses
proper nutrients your lawn
yard burr, Virginia button-
herbicides, be sure to follow
weed, hen bit, thistle, and
the directions on the label
dandelion to name a few.
of the herbicide and use
The first method of weed
proper safety equipment as
control is mechanical hand
recommended on the label
removal. Hand removal
of the product before mixing
does not simply imply using
and applying.
needs. Applying the proper nutrients to your lawn will help the grass grow strong and healthy. Thus, eliminating room for weed development. As you can see there is not a simple approach to
your hands to physically
The final method I will
remove the weed. It can
discuss is cultural control.
mean weeding by hand
It involves soil and plant
but also using tools such as
health with proper main-
shovels, hand spades, rakes
tenance. I heard a soil
or even specialized tools
scientist state “weeds are
to remove weeds. As you
natures band-aid.” Simply
well know this is both labor
put if you have a bare or
intensive and time consum-
unhealthy soil, weeds will
please feel free to contact
ing. You need to make sure
come up to help make the
me at 318-927-3110.
you remove the entire weed,
soil healthy again. One of
It is the policy of the Loui-
because missing a part of
the quickest ways to help
siana Cooperative Extension
the weed means it could
keep soil and lawn healthy is
Service that no person shall
possibly reappear.
proper mowing height of the
be subject to discrimination
weed control in a lawn. With a combination of mechanical, chemical or cultural controls, weeds can be better controlled and almost eradicated from your lawn. If you have any questions,
Another way to control
grass that is growing in your
on the grounds of race, col-
weeds is by chemical. This
lawn. By cutting the lawn at
or, national origin, gender,
probably the easiest and
proper height, you promote
religion, age, or disability.
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Life AROUND TOWN
UCAP needs for the week of September 14: Food (just about everything): chicken and dumplings, Vienna sausage, lunch meat, soup, macaroni and cheese, cereal, fruit, green beans, corn, biscuit mix, cornbread mix, rice, cooking oil Clothing: Men’s tennis and dress shoes (large sizes), short sleeve shirts (large sizes), pants and jeans (32 and 34 waist) Household Goods: towels and washcloths, queen sheets, pots, pans and skillets Many thanks to the community for supporting UCAP. United Theological and Bible College fall classes for the Minden Campus: Classes will begin on September 22, 2020 at the B.F. Martin Community Life Center, St. Rest Baptist Church, 101 B.F. Martin Drive, Minden, LA. Registration begins Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - Thursday October 8, 2020. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. For more information contact: Benjamin Martin (318-377-6681) and Bennie Lewis (318-377-9876).
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LOCAL EVENT
Community event honors Lizzie Bradford and raises up single mothers
Special to the Minden Press-Herald
Tavia Melton, along with her two brothers Carlos and Jonathan Bradford organized an event last Saturday in order to both honor the anniversary of their mother’s Lizzie Bradford passing as well as give back to the community that they grew up in. “She was a very hard working woman, but couldn’t accomplish a lot before she passed,” said Melton. “It will be the 26th Anniversary since her passing. We wanted to come back and give back to the community.” Melton is creating the organization Lizzie’s Corner, which is going to be a non profit organization in honor of the mother Lizzie Bradford of Minden, La. After being left without a mother while still a young adult. It was up to Melton to keep taking care of herself and her two brothers. Now that she is in a position in life where she can help others, this event was just the start of the good she’s trying to bring to the community that she grew up in.
“Because I was a young adult, and I didn’t have anyone to help at the time, I know how hard it is when you don’t know about credit, or don’t have credit,” said Melton. “Now we are very blessed, and so we wanted to come back to a community that we love and grew up in and help other people.” The organization’s goal is to provide resources and training to single mothers to help them with life resources such as information on financial management, financial empowerment, and life skills. At the event itself, all the single mothers who attended were given free credit counseling classes. There were also lessons for the young men in attendance as well, such as tutorials on how to tie a tie and change a tire. “God is good. We grew up in substandard housing, which is why I have such a drive and passion to help people in a similar situation. We’re here not to sell anything, not to get the next client, but to truly be a blessing,” said Melton.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A Clean Home is a Happy Home
A messy desk means you are productive and working hard, right? As I sit here typing, I am noticing how messy my desk is. It has work stuff on it. It also seems to be a catch-all place for things we just don’t know where to put just yet. Back in my younger years, it didn’t bother me to have things out of place. I never made my bed unless someone was coming over and I always had a basket full of clean laundry to fold and put away, and a couple of dirty loads of laundry around. In addition, toys all over were a given. I’ll bet there were shoes TINA here there and everySPECHT where. As I have gotten older, I am not a fan of the clutter. It makes me anxious at times and somewhat nervous. I need a clean house, and for the most part, everything to have its place. That doesn’t always happen but I do for the most part. I have a routine that I work from home, and now that we are empty nesters, it helps a lot. We always have family over, especially on the weekend. We don’t mind the toys out and things laying around. When everyone leaves we put things back in their place. Each day of the
week, I have different things I do to keep the house up and things clean and in their place. I feel when you keep things up it doesn’t overwhelm you and have to do it all at once. I remember, as a child, both of my parents worked full time jobs and they taught us how to keep the laundry up, do the house cleaning and getting meals ready. I hated it at the time and but now I am so happy they taught me how to do all of it. We thought it was horrible to have to do chores all the time. If it wasn’t done right we would have to do it again and then sometimes get in trouble for it. Sometimes, we did it half way just to say we did it so we could go play or whatever else we had planned besides cleaning or laundry. I brought this with me and I made sure my boys know how to cook, clean and do laundry. They may not have liked it but now that they are on their own they can take care of their things. One thing I have realized that helps set your whole day is making your bed. Like I said before, I never used to, but for the last couple of years whomever gets out of bed last makes the bed. It feels like things are in place
when you do. Helps start my day better. Start off on the right foot. This is something you can control so you do it. So after writing this it is still bugging me that my desk is in such a mess. I guess I will be working on getting this back in order before the end of the week! Live above the line and start with making your bed and a tidy house and see how much of other things fall into place! Roasted Parmesan Green Beans Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans 2 TBSP olive oil 2 TBSP Grated or Shredded Parmesan Cheese 2 TBSP Panko Bread Crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat. Spread green beans on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes; stirring halfway through.
Tina Specht is co-owner of the Minden Press-Herald. She shares her thoughts and recipes each Thursday.
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STRANGER FROM A STRANGE LAND
Jimi Hendrix
Riding around in high school He served as a paratrooper with my friend John, he played in the U.S. Army. He backed an 8-track tape of Smash Hits the Isley Brothers and Little by something called the Jimi Richard. He moved to New Hendrix Experience. I loved York City to perform as a a song called Hey Joe about a headliner. Linda Keith, the man who shot his old lady for girlfriend of Rolling Stones “messin’ round, messin’ round guitarist Keith Richards, was town.” amazed by Hendrix Today is the fifplaying and the pair ty-year anniversary became friends. He of the death of Jimi gained the attention Hendrix. Many faof several 1960’s mous rock and blues rock celebrities in musicians died at age wide-eyed agree27 including Hen- DIRK ELLINGSON ment there was no drix, Robert Johnguitarist like him. son, Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, Hendrix achieved fame Jim Morrison, Ron “Pigpen” across the pond in England. McKernan, Kurt Cobain, and In 1966, his manager Chas Amy Winehouse. Like others Chandler (the former bass on the list, drug use led to the player for the Animals of demise of Hendrix. House of the Rising Sun covHe was an extraordinary er fame) helped assemble a guitarist. A flamboyant per- band of bassist Noel Redding former in flashy dress, Hen- and drummer Mitch Mitchell. drix had the chops to back it These white musicians sportup. Many consider him rock’s ed aros nearly as formidable greatest electric guitarist. He as their band leader’s. They was a comet across the musi- were the Jimi Hendrix Expecal landscape. His early death rience. likely deprived us of even Their first album released more incredible music per- in 1967 was titled Are You formed and produced during Experienced. Tracks featured four years of fame. His post- the aforementioned Hey Joe humous reputation never di- as well as Purple Haze, Manminished. ic Depression, and The Wind Born in Seattle on Novem- Cries Mary. Does anyone else ber 27, 1942, Hendrix began think some melody snippets playing guitar as a teenag- from the Bob Newhart Show er. He played left-handed on theme of the 1970’s sounds right-handed guitars strung like the spacey Third Stone backwards. The bridge an- from the Sun on Hendrix first gle gave his lowest string a album? brighter sound and his highHendrix burned his indeliest string a darker tone. He ble mark on the United States had massive hands. He played at the Monterey Pop Festival with his teeth on the strings. during 1967’s Summer of Other musicians experiment- Love. The Who, no strangers ed with feedback, overdriven to destroying their own inamplifiers, and mind-blowing struments during performanceffects pedals. All were a reg- es, did not want to follow the ular part of Hendrix arsenal. showman. They won the coin
flip and played first. Who guitarist Pete Townshend smashed his guitar against his amps and speakers. Hendrix soaked his guitar with lighter fluid and set it ablaze. Perhaps Hendrix strangest concert tour of 1967 was opening some shows for the Monkees of Saturday morning television fame. The gig didn’t last long as the kids lacked an appreciation for the rising star’s incredible fretboard talent. They wanted to see Davy Jones. Released at year’s end, Axis: Bold as Love was the second album from the Jimi Hendrix Experience. The cover art depicted Hendrix and his bandmates as Vishnu avatars alongside other Hindu deities. Hendrix didn’t like it. But the music was novel and spectacular. Songs included Spanish Castle Magic, Little Wing, and Castles Made of Sand. Hendrix is best known for his guitar virtuosity but I think he sparkles lyrically on Bold as Love. “Blue are the life-giving waters taken for granted. They quietly understand.” This is an album best experienced on headphones. As a young man, I wore an Axis: Bold as Love t-shirt until it grew tattered. Proudly to university classes then relegated to mowing the lawn. Likely no girl was every impressed with the weathered shirt and its ostentatious graphic of Hendrix and his Fender Stratocaster yet I kept wearing it for years. The third album from the Jimi Hendrix Experience was a double record released in 1968. Its controversial cover of 19 naked women was banned in many record stores.
During college, I bought one in Warrensburg, Missouri. I think it was an import from some prurient corner of Europe. Hendrix sonic palette was bigger and stranger than ever. He covered Bob Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower, likely a more popular rendition than the original. The album also included Crosstown Traffic and Voodoo Chile. The Experience broke up in 1969. Hendrix frustrated his bandmates and manager with his perfectionism and insistence on multiple takes. He also wanted to perform with other musicians like his army buddy bass player Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles. Hendrix called his new group a Band of Gypsys (sic). In August 1969, Hendrix closed at Woodstock with a set that included an explosive rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. His electric guitar imitated the sounds of bombs bursting in air. Our national anthem colored by the chaos of the Vietnam War expertly rendered by the giant genius hands on his iconic white Strat. The Band of Gypsys recorded and released a live album at the onset of the new decade. Then they split up. Drink and drugs led to some ragged performances. Hendrix became confrontational with live audiences and they retaliated with booing. He recorded more music in 1970 intended for the next studio album. He again worked with Experience drummer Mitchell but not bassist Redding. Booking studio time was so expensive for the hours Hendrix required that he decided to com-
mission his own studio. The million-dollar Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York City took twice as much time and money to build as planned but it was up and running by mid-June. Hendrix only recorded there a few weeks. But future popular musicians like David Bowie, KISS, Blondie, U2, and Lady Gaga would put it to good use. Hendrix died in London on September 18, 1970. He couldn’t be roused from a barbiturate sleep and likely choked on his own vomit, another tragic casualty to excess and recreational drug use. The Cry of Love was posthumously released in 1971. It was the fourth studio album but not one Hendrix had a chance to finish. Kansas City baseball players chose their walkup music for public address playback during their approach from the on-deck circle to the plate. While operating a camera for the Royals, I most looked forward to third baseman Mike Moustakas at bat. His walkup music? Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile from 1968, recorded twenty years before Moustakas was born. Very cool. There will never be another Jimi Hendrix. Put him on your playlist and experience the electric guitar at its zenith. It’s true that “Castles made of sand fall in the sea eventually” but at least we still have his splendid records. Dirk Ellingson is a minden, la resident and is currently a pharmacy technician at the local walgreens.
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Cowboys play visiting Falcons in home debut for McCarthy
ATLANTA (0-1) at DALLAS (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox AP PRO32 RANKING — Falcons No. 23; Cowboys No. 13 STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Coach Mike McCarthy’s home debut with Cowboys will be in same stadium where he won Super Bowl with Green Bay to finish 2010 season. McCarthy’s Packers also beat top-seeded Cowboys there in divisional playoffs during 2016 season. ... Cowboys will have fans, with McCarthy saying AT&T Stadium will be filled to 25% of capacity (80,000 permanent seats). ... Since start of 2019, Cowboys and Falcons are only teams with three games of at least 500 yards total offense. Atlanta had 506 in loss to Seattle, most for Falcons in opener since 2014. ... Falcons QB Matt Ryan (450 yards passing against Seahawks) has most 300-yard games in NFL since 2016 with 30. ... RB Todd Gurley needs one TD from scrimmage to tie Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith (72) for third most in first 75 games of career. Hall of Famers Jim
Brown, LaDainian Tomlinson tied for most at 79. ... WRs Julio Jones (157 yards), Calvin Ridley (130), Russell Gage (114) became first trio with at least 100 yards receiving in same game in franchise history. They are first trio in NFL history to reach that mark in same game with at least nine catches each. ... DT Grady Jarrett had 1 1/2 sacks last week, his fourth career game with at least that many. ... OLB Takk McKinley led NFL last week with six QB hits on Russell Wilson, most for Atlanta player since 2017. ... Cowboys QB Dak Prescott needs two TD passes to join Jeff Garcia, Cam Newton as only players with at least 100 passing touchdowns, 20 rushing touchdowns in his first five seasons. Prescott’s 21 rushing TDs are most among QBs since entering league in 2016. He has a rushing TD in both career games against Falcons. ... RB Ezekiel Elliott leads NFL with 39 games of at least 100 scrimmage yards since entering the league in 2016. Elliott had 127 yards (96 rushing, 21 receiving), both Dallas
TDs against Rams. ... WR Amari Cooper has averaged 109 yards receiving with 11 TDs in 13 home games since joining Cowboys. ... Firstround pick CeeDee Lamb had five catches, 59 yards in debut. Rookie was tackled 1 yard short of a first down on fourth-and-3 try with Cowboys in range for tying field goal early in fourth quarter. ... DE Aldon Smith tied career high with 12 tackles, had only Dallas sack in first game coming off suspension that sidelined him almost five years. ... DB Brandon Carr was active against LA but didn’t play, ending streak of 192 games covering first 12 years in the league. He spent five years with the Cowboys earlier in career. Carr was elevated from the practice squad to play against Rams, but since signed to active roster. Fantasy tip: Gurley has averaged 127 scrimmage yards per game with three touchdowns in two regular-season games against Cowboys. Elliott had 201 scrimmage yards (122 rushing, 79 recreiving with rushing TD in only Atlanta meeting.
NFL
Saints: Brees claims Round 1 over new Bucs QB
COURTESY PHOTO
Drew Brees fires a pass against Tampa Bay in Week 1.
Aaron S. Lee
per hand over the elder
became the NFL’s all-time
Special to the Press-Herald
Brady, 43, by a count of
leader in pass attempts,
547-541.
surpassing Brett Favre’s
NEW ORLEANS—The
To put that total in
10,169 attempts. His 30
long-awaited start to the
perspective,
2020 NFL season may
the game’s greatest sig-
have kicked off in Kan-
nal-callers had combined
sas City last Thursday,
for more passing TDs
but the highly anticipat-
prior to the season than
ed showdown between
the Bengals (1,062), Se-
Drew Brees and Tom
ahawks (956), Panthers
Brady had all eyes fo-
(523), Ravens (501), Jag-
ond-most
cused on the NFC South
uars (496) and Texans
down games in his career,
matchup inside an empty
(377). Even Brady’s Bucs
with 166. Brees has now
Mercedes-Benz
were on the list with 838.
thrown for at least two
Super-
arguably
pass attempts move him to 10,191 for his career. With his two additional
touchdown
Brees
(549)
passes,
surpasses
Peyton Manning for secmulti-touch-
One year behind Brady,
touchdowns in nine of his
With local authorities
who is starting his first
15 season openers with
banning fans from at-
season with Tampa after
the Saints.
tending the season kick-
spending 20 with New
Despite holding nearly
off in New Orleans, the
England, Brees has begun
all NFL passing records
Saints dispatched their
his 20th NFL season and
division rival by the score
15th in New Orleans af-
including most career
of 34-23 while piped
ter having been original-
in crowd noise echoed
ly drafted in the second
throughout the cavern-
round (No.32) by the San
ous enclosure.
Diego Chargers in 2001.
dome on Sunday.
Entering
the
yards (77,576) and touchdowns, the 13-time Pro Bowler
and
two-time
NFC Offensive Player of the Year still trails Brady
game,
On Sunday, Brees went
both Brees and Brady
18-for-30 with two touch-
in the number of Super
combined for a total of
downs to take a 4-2 lead
Bowls 6-1, with Brees
1,088 total touchdown
over Brady (23-of-36 for
lone win coming in an
passes, with the 41-year-
239, 2 TDs, 2 INTs) in
MVP
old Brees holding the up-
head-to-head action and
2010 at Super Bowl XLIV.
performance
in
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OUR PRICELESS POSSESSIONS
INSPIRATION Have you watched the
sible the old comic books
old books, a few first edi-
What are some priceless
ist writes ‘I am fearfully
selling price be? Would
popular television show
would be worth $2 each?
tions, a set of William Bar-
possessions
have
and wonderfully made’
you be worth more than
where
antique
The boyhood toy might
clay New Testament Com-
been saving? Who is go-
(Psalm 119). We are ‘tem-
dealers examine “price-
net $5 (if in good condi-
mentaries, a few wheat
ing to price them when
ples of God’s presence’
less possessions” of folks
tion)? And what about
pennies,
basketball
you are gone? They prob-
and should realize what
silver in your hair? Think
and give approximate val-
the set of bowls
trophy from high
ably won’t be as valuable
a priceless possession we
about it! Submit yourself
ue of each item? It makes
collected from
school days, and
to our heirs as they have
are to Him. (1 Cor 3:16).
us all wonder ‘now what
Quakers’
oat-
a few arrow heads
been to us. And when they
Once we commit our lives
do I have that might be of
meal in the 50’s
I have picked up
are passed to the next gen-
to the Lordship of Jesus
great value?’ Is it grand-
? Why, surely
along the way.
eration, don’t you think
Christ, we become “chil-
and forge to remove all the
pa’s old watch? The wood-
they are worth
Not much else to
their value perhaps will
dren of God and joint heirs
dross and make you more
en dough bowl grandma
$10 now (if not
brag about! Sev-
decrease?
with Jesus’. (Rom 8:17).
used to mix biscuits in?
eral of my Bibles
It may be that green vase
chipped)! Now Bill Crider this is sounding
found in the old barn in
more like fun as
the country. On and on
we go! What else can you
we might go until we can
expert
a
to the Lord and allow Him to take you to His anvil
pure and holy (Prov 25:4).
Talk about being priceless
are very special
stressed we are God’s
and special! That’s what
with my notes in
prized
We
we are – when we belong
ue will just keep increas-
the margins, scriptures
were bought with a price
to the Lord…priceless and
ing.
find? What would you say,
marked
notated.
beyond all else. It cost
special!
build ourselves a little
above all else, is your most
Some were gifts, making
Him ‘His only begotten
If you were placed on
next egg selling our ‘price-
priceless possession?
them even more special
Son-Jesus’. (John 3:16 &
the ‘market block’ for sale
Bill Crider is Chaplain of
to me. What about you?
1 Cor 6:20). The Psalm-
today, what would your
Minden Medical Center
less possessions’. Is it pos-
Well, I do have several
THE UPWARD LOOK
The First Payment
“You were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.” Ephesians 1:13b-14 NASB
earnest, down payment, first installment of our future inheritance. The Holy Spirit dwelling in the believer is God’s pledge of our final redemption in Christ which includes eternal life and heaven. God has redeemed us The Holy Spirit and made us His not only seals the possession for the believer, but He Max Hutto purpose of bringis also the pledge, ing glory and
praise to Himself. His great glory is revealed by how He has blessed us with every spiritual blessing. Lord God, I am humbled that Your Holy Spirit abides in me as Your first installment of eternal life. I give You glory and praise by living a life that honors You.
Max Hutto is a Baptist Minister and a resident of Minden. More information can be found at www.upwardlook.org.
LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED
The Blessings of God
The
morn-
our enjoyment. The
ing years pass
years pass relentless-
slowly by Like clouds
ly on
soft in
Like a child grow-
a
ing up and so soon
clear blue sky; The
Noontime
gone;
bless-
The blessings of
ings of God are more than suf-
Mack Ford
ficient And a daughter is sent for
INSPIRATION
God provide us a way To train her in righteousness and there she will
stay. The Evening years pass as clouds in a swift flight Like Grandchildren born maturing overnight; If the blessings of God continue as in the past After Fifty Years this marriage will last.
Mack Ford is a local resident of Webster Parish
Perseverance
Joseph the youngest son Lord and never lost faith of Jacob was a and his dream man with a dream. became reality. God gave Joseph Joseph not only a dream of being became the ruler a ruler over many. of Egypt but the This includes his ruler of his fambrother’s and also ily. Joseph had his father. Natumany qualities rally, this dream that we should doesn’t go over emulate. Howevwell with his famer, the one I want ily and ultimately Bernard Harris III to focus on in this ends in his brothWriting is perer’s selling him into slavery severance. Joseph was put and faking his death. How- into what would seem like ever, this doesn’t defer the an impossible situation but dream. Joseph lived for the instead of quitting he perse-
vered. Joseph’s dream was always fated to be a reality because it was also God’s dream. This fact brings us to my challenge for this message. I challenge everyone to go into the future asking God what his dream is for their life. The journey might be difficult but the destination will be glorious and all you need to do is have faith and Persevere. Because we serve a God that always keeps his promises.
Bernard Harris III is a Haughton firemAN AND A LOCAL RESIDENT OF MINDEN
Apostle
the gold in your teeth or
Paul
and
The
you
possession.
If you do, your eternal val-
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FUN & GAMES
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1959 - Vanguard 3 is launched into Earth’s orbit. The geocentric satellite was launched into Earth’s orbit by a Vanguard rocket, built by Glenn L. Martin Company, which is now known as Lockheed-Martin. 1934 - USSR joins the League of Nations. It was expelled just a few years later for its aggressive actions towards Finland. 1872 - Oscar II becomes King of Norway and Sweden. He succeeded his brother Charles XV and IV.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY WILL MEET ON THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2020 11:00 AM, IN THE POLICE JURY MEETING ROOM, WEBSTER PARISH C O U RT H O U S E ANNEX, 401 MAIN STREET, MINDEN, LA 71055 TO HEAR ANY AND ALL PROTESTS FROM TAXPAYERS ON THEIR 2020 ASSESSMENTS. THE BOARD OF REVIEW SHALL CONSIDER THE WRITTEN OR ORAL PROTESTS OF ANY TAXPAYER DESIRING TO BE HEARD THAT HAS TIMELY FILED HAND-DELIVERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL PROTESTS NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2020. MORRIS G. GUIN, CLA WEBSTER PARISH ASSESSOR September 18, 2020 September 25, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
PUBLIC NOTICE Minden Planning Commission Meeting October 1, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. Pelican Room Minden City Hall On the agenda is a request from CRC Rental Properties, LLC, for preliminary approval of a lot split on property owned by them located on lot #63 in Deerfield Subdivision. Legal Description: LOT #63, DEERFIELD SUBDIV., UNIT #3 IN NE/4 OF SW/4, IN SE/4 OF SW/4 & IN NW/4 OF SE/4 SEC. 26-19-9 All interested parties will be given a chance to be heard. September 11, 2020 September 18, 2020 September 25, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
Village of Dixie Inn Regular Session September 8, 2020 NOTICE: THESE MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Village of Dixie Inn met in regular session on September 8, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Dixie Inn, Louisiana with the following members present: Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton, Aldermen Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss and Judy McKenzie. The meeting was called to order and the invocation and pledge of allegiance were given. There were no public comments or additions to the agenda. Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton welcomed guests. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to adopt the minutes of the regular session of August 11, 2020. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Financial statements of all funds, including a current budget vs. actual, were presented. A motion was made by Donna Hoffoss and seconded by Nell Finlay to adopt all financial statements for August 2020. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Department Reports: Mike Chreene reported all is good with the utility department. Chief James Edwards informed everyone there will be a National Drug Take Back Initiative held on October 24, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dixie Inn Police Department. Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton reported the Village has received an insurance claim check for the cutting and removal of a downed tree during Hurricane Laura located by Village Hall. The playground equipment has been ordered and she will follow up on the water yard shop building quotes and present in October. Several security cameras have been replaced and installed. Mayor Stratton reported LMA cancelled the virtual training videos because of Hurricane Laura. Everyone is reminded to com-
plete the Ethics and Sexual Harassment training before the end of the year. A special election has been called and ordered for the Village of Dixie Inn Office of Alderman, primary election to be held on March 20, 2021, and General Election, if necessary, on April 24, 2021. The dates for qualifying for the Village of Dixie Inn Office of Alderman in this Special Election shall be January 20, 21, & 22, 2020. New Business: A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to accept and allow Mayor Stratton to sign the 2019 - 2020 annual Audit Engagement letter with Cook & Morehart. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Discussion was held concerning the yearly lease for the night vision goggles used by the police department. The cost is $300.00 per year for one pair. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Nell Finlay to continue the lease for one year for one pair. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Nell Finlay made a motion to adopt the Resolution #01-090820 requesting assistance from the Webster Parish Police Jury for drainage culvert cleaning and repair all in Dixie Inn, Louisiana with Village of Dixie Inn paying any difference owed. The motion was seconded by Donna Hoffoss. The vote on the motion was unanimous. There were 3 Yeas and 0 Nays. Judy McKenzie made a motion to adopt the Resolution #02-090820 requesting the use FY 2019-2020 LGAP funds of up to $25,000.00 for newly revealed defects at Wastewater Treatment Plant DRA Grant. The motion was seconded by Nell Finlay. The vote on the motion was unanimous. There were 3 YEAS and 0 NAYS. Old Business: Chief James Edwards reported
that the new heat/ air system for the Police Station will be delivered soon. Smithy Heat and A/C was lowest proposal received. The Village has been awarded a CWEF Grant for FY 2019-2020 to be used for cleaning and painting the elevated water tank. Bids were requested, received, and opened by Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc. for cleaning and painting the elevated water tank. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to accept the low bid from Maguire Iron, Inc. for the cleaning and painting and for Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton to sign the contract. Vote on the motion was unanimous. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Judy McKenzie. Vote on the motion was unanimous. ATTEST: Kay Hallmark-Stratton Mayor
ber 2020. THUS DONE UPON MOTION by Nell Finlay, duly seconded by Donna Hoffoss and carried, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Village of Dixie Inn in regular session convened on September 8, 2020. 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 September 8, 2020. Given under my official signature and seal of office on this the 8th day of September 2020. Dana James, Clerk Village of Dixie Inn
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RESOLUTION #02-090820 VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN
STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEBSTER VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN RESOLUTION #01-090820 WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn, Louisiana requests assistance from the Webster Parish Police Jury for drainage culvert cleaning and repair in Dixie Inn, Louisiana, 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 WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn will contract with a company for the drainage culvert cleaning and repair, 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 in Octo-
WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn has been approved to receive FY 20192020 Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program funds in an amount up to $25,000.00. These funds are to be used to supply variable frequency drives for two sanitary lift stations, and telemetry equipment for one lift station, and WHEREAS, The Village of Dixie Inn is in the construction phase of a DRA Grant for repairs to the Wastewater Treatment Plant and several newly revealed defects were recently found which need to be corrected while the plant is being by-passed for the upcoming painting operations, and WHEREAS, the Village now has need to request concurrence from OCD to repurpose the recently awarded LGAP funds ($25,000.00) towards additional work needed at the Wastewater
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Treatment Plant, and WHEREAS, the Village’s Engineer, Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, Inc. has determined these newly revealed defects can be corrected with the funds available from the LGAP funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Dixie Inn is in full agreement and accord on making a request to the Division of Administration, Office of Community Development LGAP Program to concur to repurpose the recently awarded LGAP funds in the amount of $25,000 to assist us with this completion of the badly needed DRA WWTP project. 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 September 8, 2020 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 September 8, 2020. Given under my official signature and seal of office on this the 8th day of September 2020. Dana James, Clerk Village of Dixie Inn September 18, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
Minutes of the Webster Parish Tourism Commission Regular Meeting May 20, 2020 Greater Minden Chamber 8:30 AM The Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Commission meeting was called to order at 8:31 AM on Wednesday May 20, 2020. Attending the meeting were Ty Pend-
ergrass, Tracy Campbell, Sara McDaniel, Derek Melancon, Nickey Patel, Nick Cox, Serena Gray, Executive Director, and Johnnye Kennon, Administrative Assistant. Karen Calvert was not in attendance. Sara McDaniel led the prayer and Derek Melancon led the pledge of allegiance. Tracy Campbell made the motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held Wednesday March 25, 2020. Derek Melancon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Treasurers Report The financial report was given by treasurer, Tracy Campbell. Nick Cox made the motion to accept the financial report and Sara McDaniel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Tourism Report Executive director, Serena Gray, announced that all radio ads and digital ad campaigns were paused for the time being. Due to the travel ban, Webster Parish CVC should expect a decrease in sales tax revenue for the next few months and as a result, no decisions for additional advertising will be made until the travel ban is lifted or by June 1st. All events through July have been canceled. All workshops and seminars hosted by Webster Parish CVC have been cancelled through August. The final report for the 2019-2020 Competitive Marketing Grant is being finalized and will be submitted by the end of the month. This will start the process for the state to reimburse Webster Parish CVC $20,000.00 that was used for advertising through the previous year. The 2020-2021 Competitive Marketing Grant was submitted to the Louisiana Office of Tourism on behalf of Webster Parish CVC. This grant would provide Webster Parish CVC funds to increase advertising efforts in the upcoming year. Due to the Governors announcement of moving into Phase II, the Webster Parish CVC board began discussion on adjusting the deadline for advertising and major event grants
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in an effort to encourage hosting events and generating tourism through the summer months. Derek Melancon made a motion to adopt a resolution that would decrease the application deadline to 10 days prior to the event instead of 60 days prior to the event for the next 90 days. Nickey Patel seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. New Business Chairman, Ty Pendergrass, presented a resolution that would allow executive director, Serena Gray, to enter into contract with the Louisiana Office of Tourism in order to receive grant funds. Nickey Patel made the motion to adopt the resolution. Tracy Campbell seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Next meeting date is scheduled for July 15, 2020. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 AM. September 18, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
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