The following arrests were made by local law enforcement agencies. Minden Police Department (MPD), Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO), Louisiana State Police (LSP) and others which are named.

Joseph Michael Peace, 28, of Taylor, Ark., was arrested by Springhill Police for possession of methamphetamine.

March 14
Kenneth P. Hood, 57, of the 300 block of Rosebud Loop, Springhill, was arrested by Springhill Police for forgery, theft and monetary instrument abuse.

March 15
Morris J. Kearney, 35, of the 1800 block of Blue Run Rd., Minden, was arrested by WPSO for violation of protective order.
Emmanuel Baptiste, 33, of Naples, Fla., was arrested by LSP as a fugitive from out of state and resisting arrest.

March 16
Rocky Lane Farrington, 44, of Benton, was arrested by WPSO on a warrant for criminal neglect of family.

March 17
Jeremy Martin Priestly, 27, of Shreveport, La., was arrested by WPSO improper lane usage, no driver’s license and no insurance.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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By Shanda Gann

Lakeview Preschool will be hosting a fundraiser From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23. They will be selling many gardening items to raise money for the school. The plants available for purchase will include vegetable and flowering plants along with different varieties of bulbs. Garden art, birdhouses, and other items will be available to purchase as well. The sale will be held at Lakeview Methodist Church beside Turner’s Pond on Lakeshore Drive in Minden.

Lakeview Preschool is part of the Lakeview Methodist Church. The school offers half day programs for children ages 2 ½ to 4 years old. 

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The search for the next chancellor of Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is launching. According to the college system Board of Supervisors, system president Monty Sullivan will hold a college stakeholder meeting and an internal college form beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday April 20 at the Minden Campus.

The meeting is open to all college supporters, including business partners, K-12 partners, local government officials and others. The college forums open to faculty, staff and students and will begin at 2:30 p.m.

The purpose of these meetings is to share the chancellor search process and receive feedback from attendees on the qualities and characteristics needed in the next chancellor. This feedback will reused in part to create the official job posting and advertisement for the position.

Supports of NLTCC, students and employees are encouraged to attend and participate.

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April 19

8 a.m. until noon Blood Drive with LifeShare Blood Center. Performance Physical Therapy, 906 Homer Rd., Minden, La. For more information, call 318-673-1485.

1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Community Blood Drive with LifeShare Blood Center. Walmart, Minden.

April 21

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Senior Fun Day for ages 50 and older. Vendor booths, games, door prizes. Springhill CAC Building. Sponsored by Springhill Medical Center. Free admission; free lunch sponsored by Regional Hospice.

April 23

8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hearts & Hands/MA-6 Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Minden will host a large rummage sale in the parking lot next to Family Life Center, facing Broadway.

 Piney Hills Master Gardeners Annual Green Thumb Jamboree. Plant sale, vendors, food truck and activities for the kids. Vendors of all kinds contact Marilyn Bunton at 318-299-0137. 

10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bluegrass Festival, Minden Fairgrounds.

10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Scottish Tartan Festival, 224 La-518, Minden.

April 30

9 a.m. until sold out. Minden Lions will be selling our famous charbroiled chicken dinners for $10 each in the back of the Walmart parking lot close to Homer Road.

April 30 & May 1

7 a.m. both days, Minden Evening Lions Club will be hosting a garage sale fundraiser at the Minden Fairgrounds field. They are taking donations now if you have anything you’d like to contribute to help them raise funds you can contact Sherrie McMurray at 294-6346, Dru Brown at 272-2467 or Tommy McMurray. 

May 5

10 a.m., Minden Planning Commission, Pelican Room, Minden City Hall. On the agenda is the request from Minden City Council for reconsideration and clarification of the MPC’s decision for a zoning request by MGM Development Group.

May 7

9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tradition with a Twist Quilt Show presented by Piney Needles Quilt Guild. South Main Mall, Springhill. Free admission.

Parkway Baptist Church is hosting “Jamming for Jesus”

May 14

11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Jamming for Jesus, Parkway Baptist Church, 16016 U.S. Hwy. 79 in Minden, La. If you play an instrument, bring it and jam with us. Spectators please bring lawn chairs. The event will be outdoors. If you have any questions please call Janice Lewis at 318-245-2990

May 21

10 a.m. until noon: Free Pet Vaccines. 202 W. Church St., Springhill. Canine and feline vaccinations available. Sponsored by LaMa.

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James Brent Brooks Sr.
March 6, 1937 – April 15, 2022
Visitation: noon until 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Shreveport, La.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville, La.

Marie M. Wallette Elmore
Nov. 4, 1934 – April 17, 2022
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Old Town Cemetery, Haynesville, La.

Jamie Sutton
March 10, 1939 – March 31, 2022
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery, 701 E. Tennessee Ave., Ruston, La.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

With yet another round of storms on the horizon, City of Minden has four extra crews on hand to not only help with current outages, but any that may occur later Wednesday.

“We still have extensive outages,” Mayor Terry Gardner said Wednesday morning. “We have major transmission lines down. There are pockets of power outages throughout the city.”

By 10 a.m., feeder two at the Germantown substation was on and holding power, bringing electricity and cable back to the Country Club Circle area and northern part of the city limits.

“We still have areas in Oak Knoll, Lewisville Road area … poles down in other parts of the city,” Gardner said. “I called AEP SWEPCO – that’s who we have our maintenance contract with – they have more than 800,000 people out of power, and they say it will be three days before they get them up.”

Gardner said 23 extra employees with SOL Power in Alexandria were scheduled to arrive around 11 a.m., along with another storm that arrived around 3:30 p.m.

“We’ve used them in the past before,” Gardner said. “We’ve been very pleased with their service.

“We hope to have everybody back on by dark (Wednesday),” he continued. “The next storm might slow us down.”

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By Paige Nash

The City of Minden has entered a Low Income Household Water Assistance Vendor Agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation. This assistance program is an effort to assist eligible households with covering or reducing the rates of water and wastewater services. It can also assist with rates and fees to cover reconnections and help prevent disconnections.  

This is a temporary program created by Congress in an effort to assist families that need extra help during the Covid pandemic. It was part of a support package that includes a similar assistance program called Low Income Home Energy Program, which assists with paying electric bills for eligible families.  

“This money goes back into your towns, into your cities, so if we have someone that has a utility bill that we can help them on, at this point in time, we can only help with the electricity portion of that bill,” said Melinda Davidson, Executive Director of Webster Parish Office of Community Services. “With this new grant we can also help them with water, but I need more people to get on board.” 

The only area in the parish that has agreed to sign at this time is the City of Minden.

“Any area within the parish that is a city, town, village, that has a water system that sends out water bills can receive funds,” said Davidson. “but before I can help these people that come into my office, I have to have a signed vendor agreement with that area.”

Eligibility requirements include having a household income below 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Line, which is $19,320 for a single person, $26,130 for a couple or having an income below 60 percent of the state’s median income. The program gives priority to households that include an older adult, member with a disability or young children 5 or below.  

This is not a permanent agreement. It will remain in effect until June 30, 2024. It is unclear at this time how much the agency will pay, but it is not designed to cover full costs of water and wastewater services but to act as a supplement. Households will not receive the funds directly. It will go to the owner/operator of the water service.  

The agencies under the agreement will be responsible for screening and determining household eligibility and will have to provide certain documentation and authorization for approved clients. The payments made by the program to the client will be posted within 3-5 business days and the payments can also be used to pay past due balances.  

Apply by contacting your local community action agency.  

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Ernest T. Bass wanted a diploma and only an education stood in the way. Along the path to knowledge, E.T. found a certain Miss Crump wanted things done in good order. When our favorite rock thrower couldn’t keep still or quiet, Helen told him he was being rude.

Pleased as punch, Ernest T. told his young female classmate, “I got a rude. Bet you ain’t never got no rude.” You’re right Mr. Bass. There’s a bunch of folks who were very deserving but “ain’t never got no rude.” We plan to remedy that oversight by honoring a few who have taken rude to a new level.

Webster says rude is “offensively impolite or ill-mannered.” From what we have seen in the past few weeks, rude doesn’t quite make it. There’s offensive, then there’s combative, as in the case of city council seat occupier Mr. Roy. It only took a couple of sentences from MGM (no, not THAT MGM) representative Jeff Glover for Roy’s duct tape to come unstuck.

Glover was asking for review of a zoning request for a housing project on Germantown Rd.  Roy asked a question, but before he got an answer there was another question. Pointedly, Roy asked Glover if he denied asking hizzownself and Ms. Bloxom to “commit a felony.” As we understand, Roy was saying the aforementioned pair had been asked to skip a meeting on MGM’s zoning request.

Don’t quite know if Glover had time to respond. He opened his mouth but Roy’s voice came out. In fact, Roy’s voice overrode Glover repeatedly. When Glover did manage to make a statement about the council’s history of quorum dodging, Roy ended the inquisition and in the style of another seat abuser, was done.

Following an exchange in which Glover mentioned the magic “federal lawsuit” concept, he was invited to sit down or be escorted to his seat. Guess you had to be there to hear (and feel) the tone of Roy’s question-and-comment session. His constant interruption and decibel level indicated a scorn for the man who asked to be heard by the council. 

There’s something lost in today’s politics and that’s civility. It’s just too easy to overspeak and, when pressed because the issue is slipping away, to demean and deride and that was our lesson last meeting. One must remember, however, that to demean is to be churlish and derision often deflects on the derider. 

Roy needs to practice his manners, especially when engaging in public discourse. There is a thing called discovery.

In addition to that little escapade Monday, we were underprivileged to see what could have been billed as a battle to repel invaders of our beloved historical district. The sparring match centered on someone wanting a zoning variance to turn Grace Estate into an event center in addition to a bed and breakfast. 

It would have been nice to have seen those interested in preserving history work equally as hard to restore civil discourse to the debate. Instead, we had to witness another display of over-talking and group buzz that often interfered with speakers at the podium. It was also slightly amusing to see how easily some folks can talk through an irritating little instrument that buzzes when a speaker’s allotted time is up.

Maybe it’s a good thing to protect our historical district, even if it takes a dose of rude to do so. 

Finally, although it creates a cramp in our typing hand to do so, we have to give credit to the city seat holders for reversing themselves on an issue that approves free money to some of our less fortunate furry friends. Following a workshop/special session, this seldom civic-minded group agreed to accept funds that will assist in renovating our local animal shelter.

Even though it might be termed too little and a lot late, the council is doing the right thing. We’re glad someone discovered either a conscience or elicited a lucid decision. Whatever, thank you. There was a rumor afoot that the reason for the change of heart was a petition asking that city council offices be moved to the animal shelter either as is or in renovated form. We’re still checking on that.

 

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

As local law enforcement has moved forward arresting more than 20 members of one gang, another is taking its place.

Unfortunately, these new gang members are even younger than those in TTS (Trained To Step), said Minden Police Chief Steve Cropper.

“They call themselves CHS – it stands for Cold Hearted Steppa’s,” Cropper said. “Whereas TTS members are around 20 years old, CHS members are ages 12 to 16.”

Cropper said one of the CHS gang members allegedly shot a pickup truck in the Marion Street area Monday.

“We found the truck (Tuesday) in Heflin, and it had two bullet holes in it,” said the chief. “The victim was very uncooperative … he didn’t know anything, didn’t know how the bullet holes got there.”

However, the chief said, the shooting was reportedly tied to a fight that took place between the truck driver and the shooter around one year ago.

“The information and calls I got that night were that the gun was stolen out of Ruston,” Cropper said. “A lot of the guns we are running across on our streets are stolen out of Ruston, so there’s a lot of connection there. But that hasn’t been verified because we don’t have the gun yet.”

With TTS, the chief said gang members from Dallas to Shreveport came to Minden to recruit. That is not the case with the younger CHS gang.

“These are younger, local kids wanting to be like TTS,” Cropper said.

No arrests have been made directly tied to the shooting, although one man was taken into custody. He was found illegally living in an apartment rumored to be occupied by CHS members.

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By Bonnie Culverhouse

A local man with no address has been arrested by Minden Police for occupying an apartment that doesn’t belong to him.

William Laronski Solomon, 33, was arrested Monday and charged with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Police Chief Steve Cropper said Sgt. Jason Smith and Sgt. Mitchell Hackett were investigating a shooting and were told by a witness the alleged shooters regularly stayed in the vacant apartment.

“The witness said she could hear voices from the vacant apartment,” Cropper said. “The officers, along with Lt. Chris Hammontree and K9 Tigo surrounded the apartment. Sgt. Smith saw an unknown person move a curtain and informed officers at the front of the residence.”

Sgt. Hackett reportedly knocked on the door and announced the police, but there was no answer.

“A few moments later, a male, later identified as Solomon, exited the rear door of the apartment,” said the chief. “Sgt. Smith held him at gunpoint until Sgt. Hackett came to the rear of the building and secured Solomon’s hands and read his rights.”

Lt. Hammontree, K9 Tigo and Sgt. Hackett reportedly cleared the residence and found no other persons.

Cropper said Solomon refused to confirm or deny that he was living in the apartment, stating he stays at different houses on different days. An agent for the Minden Housing Authority verified the apartment should be unoccupied.

“Solomon was not involved in the alleged shooting incident,” Cropper said.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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It’s Lions Club Chicken Charbroil time again! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. until we sell out. Minden Lions will be selling our famous charbroiled chicken dinners for $10 each in the back of the Walmart parking lot close to Homer Road. You don’t want to miss it!

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Quitman 12, Minden 2

Tuesday was a tough day for Minden Crimson Tide who lost 12-2 to Quitman.

Quitman scored four runs in the fourth inning. Morgan and Ponder each had RBIs in the big inning.

Simonelli led Quitman to victory on the pitcher’s mound. He surrendered two runs on six hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out eight.

Jacob Jackson took the loss for Minden. The right-hander lasted four innings, allowing seven hits and six runs while striking out one.

Jackson, Price Miller, Brody Bower, Elliott Shpeeard, Jackson Mayfield and Bryson Ranger each managed one hit to lead the Tide.

Quitman collected 11 hits on the day.

North Caddo 13, Doyline 3

Doyline Panthers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-3 loss to North Caddo Tuesday. North Caddo scored on a double by Brooks Byerley and a single by Waylong Womack in the first inning.

Doyline struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing North Caddo, giving up 13 runs.

The Panthers fired up the offense in the first inning. Noah Spears drove in one when Spears singled.

North Caddo scored five runs in the fourth inning. North Caddo’s big inning was driven by groundouts by Nate Byrd and Womack, a triple by Byerley and a single by Alex Dominick.

Spears took the loss for the Panthers. The righty lasted three and a third innings, allowing eight hits and nine runs while striking out three and walking zero.

Austin Arbaugh led the Panthers with two hits in three at-bats.

OCS 10, Glenbrook 0

Glenbrook Apaches watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 10-0 loss to OCS Tuesday. OCS took the lead on an error in the first inning.

Glenbrook struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing OCS, giving up 10 runs.

One bright spot for the Apaches was a single by Hayden Harmon in the first inning.

Cale Hollis took the loss for Glenbrook. The bulldog allowed five hits and seven runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out four.

Garrett Brown and Harmon had one hit to lead the Apaches.

Calvary Baptist 4, Minden 1

Even though the Minden Crimson Tide collected six hits to Calvary Baptist Academy’s five, they still fell 4-1 in Monday’s game.

The Tide got on board in the second inning.Brody Bower hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one run.

Calvary Baptist knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored one run for Calvary.

Calvary pulled away for good with one run in the third inning when Vannoppen singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Smith earned the win for Calvary. The fireballer lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out seven.

Zander Rowell took the loss for Minden. The lefty lasted six innings, allowing five hits and four runs while walking one.

Minden totaled six hits in the game. Jacob Jackson and Brandon Winston managed multiple hits for the Tide. Jackson went 3 for 3 at the plate to lead in hits.

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Students at Brown Upper Elementary School in Springhill held a parade on April 8 to mark their incredible achievements this school year. The students and teachers were given a police escort as they marched through the nearby neighborhood.

Each student held up a certificate that showcased their accomplishments in math, reading and other subjects. The Grand Marshal for the parade was Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker and Webster Parish native Devin White.

In addition to the parade, Brown Upper Elementary students took part in an afternoon Easter egg hunt for some great prizes. Because of Webster Parish’s new school calendar, this was the last day of class for students before a two-week break. During that time, the district offers an intersession, which helps struggling students catch up with their classmates’ progress.

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April 14

1 p.m. Genealogy meeting at The Quad. Sponsored by Webster Parish Library. Guest speaker; Jessica Gorman.

April 15-17

Spring Highway 80 sale between Minden and Dixie Inn.

Bodcau Shooting Range will be closed Good Friday (April 15) and Easter Sunday (April 17),according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). It will be open Saturday, April 16 for normal business hours.

April 16

8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hearts & Hands/MA-6 Sunday school class at First Baptist Church Minden will host a large rummage sale in the parking lot next to Family Life Center, facing Broadway.

April 19

9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Fibrebond, Inc., Blood Drive with LifeShare Blood Center. For more information, call 318-673-1485.

April 21

10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Senior Fun Day for ages 50 and older. Vendor booths, games, door prizes. Springhill CAC Building. Sponsored by Springhill Medical Center. Free admission; free lunch sponsored by Regional Hospice.

April 23

Piney Hills Master Gardeners Annual Green Thumb Jamboree. Plant sale, vendors, food truck and activities for the kids. Vendors of all kinds contact Marilyn Bunton at 318-299-0137. 

10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bluegrass Festival, Minden Fairgrounds.

10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Scottish Tartan Festival, 224 La-518, Minden.

April 30

9 a.m. until sold out. Minden Lions will be selling our famous charbroiled chicken dinners for $10 each in the back of the Walmart parking lot close to Homer Road.

April 30 & May 1

7 a.m. both days, Minden Evening Lions Club will be hosting a garage sale fundraiser at the Minden Fairgrounds field. They are taking donations now if you have anything you’d like to contribute to help them raise funds you can contact Sherrie McMurray at 294-6346, Dru Brown at 272-2467 or Tommy McMurray. 

May 5

10 a.m., Minden Planning Commission, Pelican Room, Minden City Hall. On the agenda is the request from Minden City Council for reconsideration and clarification of the MPC’s decision for a zoning request by MGM Development Group.

May 7

9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tradition with a Twist Quilt Show presented by Piney Needles Quilt Guild. South Main Mall, Springhill. Free admission.

MAY 21

10 a.m. until noon: Free Pet Vaccines. 202 W. Church St., Springhill. Canine and feline vaccinations available. Sponsored by LaMa.

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The following arrests were made by local law enforcement agencies. Minden Police Department (MPD), Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office (WPSO), Louisiana State Police (LSP) and others which are named.

April 11

Clayton Bridges, 26, of the 800 block of Red Hill Rd., Haynesville, was arrested by WPSO for a warrant in Webster Parish for violation of a protective order.
Devin Matthew Boston, 34, of the 2200 block of Middlecreek Dr., Bossier City, was arrested by LSP for aggravated flight, obstruction of justice, driving while intoxicated (first offense), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and littering.
Brian Lester Sims, 53, of the 300 block of Ellis Dr., Minden, was arrested by MPD for possession of an opiod, obscured driver’s view and impeding the flow of traffic.

April 12

Tyler Brennen Welch, 34, of the 100 block of Goodwill St., Minden, was arrested by WPSO for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Bradford ‘Brad’ Leonard Cascio

Sept. 11, 1953 – April 8, 2022

Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at New Freedom Fellowship, 660 Hwy. 1215, Many, La.

Inurnment: at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Texas.

 

Jamie Sutton

March 10, 1939 – March 31, 2022

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Greenwood Cemetery, 701 E. Tennessee Ave., Ruston, La.

 

Reginald Boyd Rowell

March 17, 1943 – April 9, 2022

Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time Monday, April 18, 2022 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, La.

Funeral service: Noon Monday, April 18, 2022 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, La.

Burial: Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Keithville, La.

 

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By Paige Nash

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It’s a long way to October, baseball people like to say. What happened on Opening Day this week will seem like a long time ago come autumn.

But it will still matter. Such is life: You win some, you lose some and some get rained out, but you dress out for all of them. And all of them count.

To give you something to ponder either today or between games of a lazy summer doubleheader, here are some baseball questions and observations. (The answers are at the bottom. Don’t peak. That’s like stealing signals illegally. Bad form.)

A couple of the questions are taken from George Will’s annual Baseball Quiz in Newsweek, a column I was alerted to by Big C, a Fair Park All-State first sacker in the 1950s and former Shreveport Sports bat boy. Big C likes to remind me that baseball is a very humbling game, and that life is much the same way. It pays in both to keep your eye on the ball, lest you get caught leaning. Just when you get cocky, the ball has a funny way of finding you…

Questions

1.     How did a team hit into a triple play without any fielder touching the ball?

2.     Who’s on first?

3.     Name the Hall of Famer who, when asked if he had ever felt more pressure than when he pitched in the World Series, said, “Well, there was the Battle of the Bulge.”

4. What event in the life of what player provoked old-school wisecracking actor/composer Oscar Levant to say, “It proves that no man can be a success at two national pastimes”?

5.  To what was Cesar Geronimo referring when he said he was just “in the right place at the right time”? (This is my favorite.)

6. What do most Little Leaguers do when, around age 8, they are told they have to wear protective cups, that it’s a league rule?

7. When do most Little Leaguers decide that a protective cup is actually a good thing?

8. When one team with a big lead kept stealing bases, two major league managers got in a fight at home plate in a game in July of 1985. (I saw it live and it was one of the great nights of my life.) Which manager said afterward, “If he promises to stop hitting home runs, I promise to stop stealing bases,” and which opposing manager was he talking about?

9. Who wins the 2010 World Series?

Answers
1.     With runners on first and second, the batter hit a pop-up and was out under the infield fly rule. The runner on first passed the runner on second and was out; the falling pop hit the runner on second.

2. Yes. (What’s on second.)

3. The Braves’ Warren Spahn.

4. Joe DiMaggio’s divorce from Marilyn Monroe.

5. He was both Bob Gibson’s and Nolan Ryan’s 3,000^th strikeout victim.

6. The ones that don’t cry just look at you like you are Satan, Satan with a banana growing out of his ear.

7. Right after they recover from getting hit ‘on home plate’ that first time.

8. St. Louis manager Whitey Herzog about San Francisco’s Roger Craig, who was managing several former Shreveport Captains at the time.

9. In an all-wild card Series, Atlanta beats Boston.

(Editor’s Note: Wrong on the World Series. San Francisco beat Texas in five; Edgar Renteria was the Series MVP. Not at all hard to believe I was wrong but it is hard to think that was 12 years ago.)

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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A rewarding career serving those with greatest need, excellent benefits, no Holidays, and competitive pay for a workstyle that supports a family life.  

Anyone interest may contact us at hr@outpatientmedical.org or call 318-357-2071 (ext. 3202).

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Doyline 13, Huntington 5

Huntington scored three runs in the sixth inning, but Doyline Panthers still won 13-5 on Monday. Huntington batters contributing to the big inning included Ashton Riley and Philips Scott, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Doyline got things started in the first inning when Noah Kafka drew a walk, scoring one run.

The Panthers pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Noah Spears doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Dakota Stewart doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs, and Jonas Florence singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Doyline Panthers notched four runs in the sixth inning. The offense in the inning was led by Zach Normand, Cameron Johnson, and Kafka, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Austin Arbaugh earned the win for Doyline. The righthander lasted six innings, allowing two hits and five runs while striking out 13.

Doyline Panthers racked up nine hits on the day. Normand and Benton Bates all managed multiple hits. Bates and Normand each managed two hits to lead the team. Bates led with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 14 stolen bases.

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By Shakera Williams, M.P.H., Assistant FCS Nutrition Extension Agent – General & SNAP- ED, Webster/Claiborne Parish

Here is a list of refrigerator staples you should always keep stocked to whip up a healthy meal without a trip to the grocery store.

Fresh fruits and vegetables: Always keep at least 2 fresh fruits and 2 fresh vegetables on hand. They make great snacks and quick side dishes for weeknight meals.

Reduced fat milk: Opt for 2%, 1%, or fat-free milk. This calcium-rich drink makes a healthy snack and an easy addition to sauces and other recipes. 

Whole wheat and corn tortillas: They keep longer in the refrigerator and opting for whole grain or corn gives a boost of fiber.

Fat-free yogurt: The plain variety can be used in some baked goods recipes. The flavored variety makes a delicious snack or ingredient in a homemade fruit smoothie!

Reduced fat cheese: Save a few extra calories and fat and opt for reduced fat cheeses. Keep a couple varieties on hand, as they keep for a few months and are frequently used in recipes.

Eggs: Can be cooked and eaten as is or used in recipes. Eggs are very versatile! 

Minced garlic: Save an extra step and buy minced garlic in a jar instead of mincing your own.

Salad dressings: Keeping your favorite oil-and-vinegar salad dressings handy makes it easier to choose a healthy salad for lunch!

Salsa: This staple’s uses extend beyond a simple dip for chips. Add it to your Southwest dishes for extra flair, put some in your morning omelet, or use it in place of salad dressing on a taco salad.

Butter: A popular ingredient in many recipes. Remember: Use this staple sparingly!!

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The Minden Lions Club will hear from two guest speakers on two different topics during its regular club meeting this Thursday at noon.

Joey Miguez, head instructor at DavTac Custom Arms and Ammo, will speak about the Bossier City indoor shooting range, concealed carry courses, and firearms training.

Miguez is retired from the United States Air Force’s Security Forces and has trained USAF’s Nuclear Weapons Tactical Recapture Forces and Emergency Services Team members. He’s also trained numerous civilian SWAT officer in Basic SWAT Operations. Miguez has worked with and trained local, state and federal police agencies, as well as both US and foreign military personnel.

Miguez is a certified instructor in the following fields: NRA Law Enforcement Pistol and Shotgun, NRA Pistol, NRA Shotgun, NRA Personnel Protection in the Home, Full Spectrum Operators Combatives (FSOC), Executive Protection/Close in Protection Specialist, Close Quarter Combat Instructor (CQB), Terrorism Awareness, Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (A.L.E.R.R.T.), TASER International, Anti-terrorism Awareness, Defensive Tactics, and Foreign Weapons.

Learn more about DavTac by visiting https://davtac.com/.

Also speaking Thursday will be Shelia Hoh, president of the Scottish Society of the Louisiana Highlands, which is based in Shreveport. She will be joined by Linda Carlisle, treasurer of the Scottish Society. Hoh will present information about the upcoming 20th Annual Scottish Tartan Festival, which will be held Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Scotland Farms in Minden (224 La. Hwy. 518, Minden).

Hoh is a retired elementary school teacher of 27 years with Caddo Parish Schools. She became involved with the Scottish Society of the Louisiana Highlands and the Scottish Tartan Festival back in 2004 and has been an avid supporter of the group ever since. Hoh has served as chairman of the Scottish Tartan Festival for several years.

Hoh will speak to the group on the upcoming Scottish Tartan Festival and how it grew from a “picnic” on the farm of Dr. Alan Cameron to the full-fledged event it has become today, welcoming up to 2,000 attendees each spring. She will speak about the significance of the date chosen for the festival and the rich heritage it represents.  

Hoh encourages all Lions attending Thursday’s meeting to show their Scottish pride and wear tartan (plaid).

Learn more about the Tartan Festival by visiting http://www.scottishtartanfestival.com.

The Minden Lions Club meets Thursdays at noon at the American Legion Memorial Home, located at 119 Pine St. in Minden.

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