Thurs., April 18

Glenbrook Apaches 3, Montgomery Tigers 5

Glenbrook Apaches could not keep up with Montgomery Tigers Thursday.

A single by Landry Powell put Glenbrook on the board in the top of the third.

Easton Sanders took the loss for Apaches. The starting pitcher went two innings, giving up no runs on one hit, striking out five and walking one.

Jackson Waller and Powell were tough to handle back to back in the lineup as each drove in one run for Glenbrook. Powell led with two hits in three at-bats.

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The 27^th annual Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival will be held in historic downtown Natchitoches on the riverbank of Cane River Lake, the festival will kick off Friday evening, May 10th with “Tribute to Legends Night”. Appearing first at 7:00 p.m. will be “Lone Star Skynrd”, the award nominated Lynyrd Skynrd tribute act from Texas which faithfully recreates the atmosphere and energy of Lynyrd Skynrd concerts. Closing out Friday at 9:00 p.m. will be “Rumours-ATL”, the award-winning Fleetwood Mac tribute band out of Atlanta, Georgia which is widely recognized as the ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute with its note for note recreation of the Mac’s hit songs. 

Craig Morgan and Chapel Hart are set to headline the Main Stage on Saturday, May 11^th. 

Craig Morgan has been a country hit maker for over a quarter century and during his award-winning career has had seventeen charting country hits including the number ones “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “Redneck Yacht Club”. Morgan is known for his high energy performances and is also a huge supporter of the military and veterans causes. He currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve. 

Opening for Morgan is the super-hot Nashville group “Chapel Hart” who were finalists on the hit television show “America’s Got Talent” a few years ago and then emerged again on the show’s special “Fantasy League” series which aired just a few weeks ago. 

Millions have seen them on TV, they are selling out venues nationwide performing their number one hit “You Can Have him, Jolene” and many others. 

Preceding “Chapel Hart” will be regional favorites “Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs” who have been hailed as “Louisiana’s top show band” and are the only band to have appeared in all twenty-six previous festivals. They are making this a stop on their 30th anniversary “Over the Moon Tour” and promise some “special surprises” during their performance. The Moondogs performance is scheduled for 5:20 p.m. As always, they’ll deliver a high quality and high energy mix of rock and roll and R&B horn-driven favorites. 

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to http://www.natchjazzfest.com. 

There will be 20 bands in all performing on three stages, which will feature a wide variety of music, including country, rock ‘n’ roll, funk, soul, Gospel, Latin, Celtic, and yes, plenty of jazz and R&B.  This is a family event, and as always, there will be plenty of great food and fun activities for the kids.

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On March 23, Glenbrook School had a total of 29 students who competed at the State Literary Rally on the LSU campus. We are so excited to congratulate the following 12 students who placed in their subject areas: 

Cade Vining – 2nd Accounting

Brayson Cummings – 5th Agriscience II

Mason Farnell – 2nd Agriscience III

Madeline Farnell – 4th Computer Science I

Olivia Downer – 3rd English IV

Mollie Thurman – 5th Government

Amrey Lowrey – 5th Health

Allie King – 1st Journalism

Leslie Chandler – 2nd Principles of Business

Abigail Clark – 2nd Spanish IV

Ayden Rose – 1st Economics

Makenzie Branton – 3rd Nutrition and Food

We also had one student, Scarlett O’glee, receive a Superior Gold rating in the Solo Voice performance. We would like to give a special thanks to all of our faculty, staff and parents who help prepare our students for success at both the district and state literary competitions.

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Serves: 9 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes 

Not sure what to do with that can of salmon in the pantry? Try these low-cost, heart-healthy salmon patties. This recipe tastes just like crab cakes at a fraction of the cost. Pair this dish with a hot sauce aioli to pack an extra punch of flavor. Use the recipe below or follow along as LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health agent and registered dietitian Jennifer Duhon demonstrates how to make these salmon patties and aioli. For more information about healthy eating and active living, contact your local LSU AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health agent.

Salmon Patties

Ingredients:

• 1 can salmon (15 ½ ounces, drained) 
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup whole grain crackers, crushed 
• ½ cup low-fat milk
• ¼ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
• ¼ cup celery, finely chopped 
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1/8 teaspoon no-salt Creole seasoning 
• Vegetable oil to lightly coat bottom of pan

 

Instructions:

1. Drain the liquid from the canned salmon. In a large bowl, use a fork to flake salmon. 
2. In a small bowl, crush crackers into crumbs. 
3. Add eggs, crackers, milk, bell pepper, celery, green onion, garlic powder, and no-salt Creole seasoning to salmon and mix thoroughly. 
4. Shape mixture into nine patties, about 1/3 cup each. 
5. Heat oil in a skillet. 
6. Over medium heat, carefully brown both sides until each patty is thoroughly cooked, about 3-4 minutes. 
7. Top with hot sauce aioli if desired.

Hot Sauce Aioli

Serves: 9 | Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• ½ tablespoon hot sauce

Instructions:

1. Combine light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl with a whisk or fork. 
2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days until ready to serve alongside salmon patties.

Shakera Williams, DHSc, MPH Assistant Extension Agent, Nutrition and Community Health  (Flavors of Health, SNAP-Ed, CDC-HOP), Webster and Claiborne parishes, Parish Chair Webster Parish

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By Tracy Campbell

The theme of Thursday’s Minden Lions Club meeting was “coffee.” Barnyard Roasters and Brick Street Coffee owner Derek Peris shared his coffee wisdom with the Lions, providing an informative journey of the coffee bean from crop to cup. 

He included a show and tell, demonstrating burlap coffee sacks from various countries and providing a sample of his “Barnyard Black” dark roast brew to the coffee drinkers in attendance. Thanks, Derek, for spending your busy lunch hour with the Minden Lions.

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What does organic really mean?  Something that was produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers or chemicals.  Organic farmers utilize different methods to control pest and to fertilize with.

Let’s start the pest control.  There are many natural predator plants to use.  Planting basil will help control flies and mosquitoes.  Nasturiurtium plants deter squash bugs, aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms.  

You can also buy commercial products that are used in organic gardening.  Neem oil is widely used as an insecticide or fungicide.  It is labeled for gardens and trees and shrubs.  Another commercial product is BT.  BT is a great spray for worms and caterpillars.  If you need to use a dust there is always dipel dust.  Diatomaceous Earth is a great and effective insecticide for crawling insects.  It has many uses including killing fleas and ants.  It has rough coating that scratches the insects.  Some people us Diatomaceous Earth to worm pets.  

There are many organic fertilizers that are available for fertilizer.  Manure, cottonseed meal, fish meal, blood and bone meal.  These are kind to plants and will not burn as much as regular fertilizar.  Fish Emulsion is a great source of fertilizer for ferns.  When you plant bulbs most people use the bone and blood meal for fertilizer.  

If you prefer to use organics, just look on the label of the  product.  OMRI listed products are always organic.  There are new listings each year.  Spinsoid is a another great new one.  It is derived from a soil organism.  Spinsoid contains a bait that attracts foraging fire ants and is readily taken back to the nest, distributed throughout the colony , killing the ants including the queen. The more that you learn about using organics the more you will like using them.  

(Mitzi Thomas owns Minden Farm & Garden LLC. Watch for her column on Fridays in Webster Parish Journal.)

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Music has been a constant companion throughout my life. It has accompanied me in times of joy and sorrow and never let me down.

My earliest memories are of my bedroom on 22nd Ave in my hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. I was probably four or five years old. I had a small, cheap, table-mounted open-top record player. A babysitter in my neighborhood gifted me two 45 singles, Herman’s Hermits “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” and The Beatles, “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” I probably looked at the Herman’s Hermits song as novelty song even at that age. But that Beatles record opened a door. It was unlike everything else. It moved me. I became obsessed with it, and other songs like it. It would start the lifelong love affair I’ve had with that band, and with all music. 

 

I spent a lot of spare time in my youth hanging out in record stores. I didn’t have much money to purchase records, but I could spend hours flipping through bins, looking at album covers, and exhaustively studying the art and photographs on the front and back sleeves of the records. I was the annoying kid who asked tireless questions of the salesclerks who worked in the record stores. Back then the only way to see a band in Hattiesburg, MS was to catch them on a network variety show— typically lip-syncing— attend a concert at the coliseum on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi, or study album art.

I learned about bands and music from the covers of their albums, reading Rolling Stone magazine, and mining knowledge from record store employees. A certain truth in life is 95% of the people who work in record stores are huge music fans, and if one is persistent enough, one can learn a lot from them. 

My mother forced me take piano lessons at nine years old. The teacher, Mrs. Huthmaker, was the organist at our church. The only songs she would teach me were out of the Methodist Hymnal. I have nothing against the old traditional hymns at my church, but as a nine year old I wanted to learn the music I was hearing in record stores and on the radio. Though every time I would bring in sheet music of popular songs I was hearing on the radio Mrs. Huthmaker would pull out the Methodist Hymnal and make me practice, “Just As I Am,” over and over and over and over. I think she considered bands such as The Beatles, Stones, and Zeppelin as “Satan’s music.”

My brief piano career coincided with the release of George Harrison’s first solo album, “All Things Must Pass.” The hit single on that album was, “My Sweet Lord.” I can remember thinking to myself, “Mrs. Huthmaker will certainly like this. It’s a song I love— from a former Beatle no less— and it should fit in with her agenda.” At the time, it appeared her agenda was to crown me as pianist-in-waiting at Main Street United Methodist Church. I used all my allowance to buy the sheet music to “My Sweet Lord,” and brought it to the next lesson. “Mrs. Huthmaker I would like to learn this song.” 

She took one look at the title and beamed, “Robert, I would love to teach you this song.” Then she opened the sheet music and read lyrics to the background vocals— all Hare Krishna chants— “Hare Krishna, Hare Lama, Hare Hare, Hari Krishna.” She was not happy. Her pianist-in-waiting now appeared to be abandoning Wesleyanism. I guess in her mind, the obvious next move was shaving my head, and being the only nine year old hanging out in airports with a tambourine and an orange robe. 

All I wanted to do was learn piano music that I loved. George’s solo record marked the end of my piano career as Mrs. Huthmaker told my mother that I might want to try a different instrument. For the first time in my life, I was fired. There would be other times. At 10 years old I picked up the guitar and never looked back.

I started working as a disc jockey at a local radio station in 1977. Today, when I read the annual statement of my tax history from the internal Revenue Service, I laugh that I virtually made no money as a disc jockey, $2.35 per hour. The radio station didn’t know it, but— had I had any money— I would have paid them to let me sit in a room filled with records playing music for the masses. It was one of the best jobs I’ve ever had. I mostly worked the 7:00 PM to midnight shift through high school. 

Other than my immediate family, food and music were my first two loves. They have always been intertwined in my life. I live with music. There is almost always a song in my head, not a full song, but a snippet of a chorus or verse playing over and over and over and over. I don’t know if that’s a symptom of my severe ADHD, or if everyone deals with that. But the song plays over and over until I listen to another song. Then when that song ends, a snippet of it is on constant repeat in my brain. 

I associate food with songs and vice versa. Eating a dish can trigger a song in my head that takes me back to the first time I heard it. Conversely, hearing a song can take me back to an item I was eating when the song played. I can’t remember most people’s names or what I ate for breakfast two days ago, but I can remember the lyrics from an obscure song, from a long-forgotten band, that I listened to 50 years ago.

There are even foods to which I assign music labels. I have a list of Grateful Dead foods. Those are foods that everyone else seems to like that I don’t like at all. Most of my friends are fans of the Grateful Dead. I am not. 

Some of my Grateful Dead foods are coffee and Brussels sprouts. People love coffee, they are fanatical about it. They will wait in line for long stretches to pay exorbitant prices for a cup of coffee. People loved The Grateful Dead. They camped out overnight to see their shows, and when the band was active would travel great distances, over and over, to see them play, sometimes every day.

My list of Grateful Dead foods gets shorter as I get older. Tastes change and I add previously disliked food items to my lineup. My musical taste changes as well. I am a rock and roll guy. Most popular music that was recorded and released between 1965 and 1995 is in my wheelhouse. Though I have always loved legit, classic-country music and in my forties started to appreciate jazz and classical music. 

Though I sometimes wonder if life would have been different if Mrs. Huthmaker would have gotten her way. Or what I would be listening to, what I would be eating— or if I would even be in the restaurant business— had I never heard the Beatles’, “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” I can’t remember that babysitter’s name. but I owe her a debt of gratitude for a lifetime of food and music.

Onward.

Spinach Flan with Roasted Tomato Coulis

2 cups Heavy cream
1 ea 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well
4 ea Eggs
2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
1/8 tsp Ground nutmeg

Grated Parmigiano Reggiano as needed for garnish

1 recipe Roasted Tomato Coulis

Preheat oven to 275.

Combine heavy cream and spinach in a small sauce pot and warm over low heat, just to take the chill off.

Remove from heat and puree until smooth. Strain through a chinois. Discard any solids that remain.

Transfer to a bowl and combine remaining ingredients gently. 

Coat 8 4-6 oz. oven safe ramekins with non-stick spray and divide mixture among them. Bake in a water bath for 30 minutes or until set. Allow to cool slightly. Using a paring knife, loosen the flan from around the edges and unmold onto desired plate. Garnish with fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Yield: 8 servings

Roasted Tomato Coulis

6 ea Roma tomatoes
1 TB Vegetable oil
½ tsp Kosher salt
¼ tsp Fresh ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350.

Coat tomatoes in oil and place on sheet pan in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until skins begin to wrinkle and begin browning. Rotate tomatoes every 10 minutes to avoid one side burning.

(Robert St. John is a chef, restaurateur and published cookbook author who lives in Hattiesburg, Miss.)

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Defendant, Docket No., A = Courtroom A, B=Courtroom B  Status, Arresting agency, attorneys and judge.

ALLEN, CHARLES THOMAS

98467 CT 1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 3 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98467 CT 4 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie CharlesBradshaw Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/1 Trial 5/13

BAILEY, DAMION

98716 Aggravated Assault

A For Further Disposition CVPD

Holland, Hugo KammiWhatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/8

Please make forfeiture of Glock Model 38, Caliber .45 part of any plea/sentence agreement

BAKER, KENDARRION JAMARRIA

97400 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

97400 CT 2 Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence

A Probation Violation Hearing DIPD

McCullough, Melanie KammiWhatley Allie A Stahl

*10:30a Video Court via Caddo Correctional Center Court Link Officer A. Trippett

Co-Def: L. Jackson

BARGINEAR, TANISHA

98851 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A Arraignment Summons WPSD WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

BASS, III, ROBERT EARL

98864 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98864 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98864 CT. 3 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

BROWN, JR, ANTHONY

98369 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo KammiWhatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

Ben Allen

CHANDLER, CONNOR

98781 Taking Or Killing Over The Allowed Limit Of Migratory Or Resident Game Birds, Protected Birds, Wild Quadrupeds, Or Protected Quadrupeds

A Arraignment WLF

WEBSTER, MISD Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

COKER, ROBIN FLOYD

98683 Domestic Abuse Battery – 3rd Offense

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*BDCC OC 4/15 If Not Guilty entered, please obtain Fingerprints to verify priors Trial 6/17

COLEMAN, RAQUEL

98853 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98853 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

COOPER, STEVEN D.

98573 Ct. 1 Criminal Trespassing

98573 Ct. 2 Criminal Trespassing

A For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1, BDCC

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

98327 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/26 Trial 5/13

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

98526 Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered

A Status Hearing CPD

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/26 Trial 5/13

DOSTER, ZACKARY LOGAN KADE

T060123 Speeding 16-24 MPH

A For Further Disposition WPSD

ADA, TRAFFIC Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/26

DUCK, DENNIS AUSTIN

98639 Theft Under $1,000

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/24

Bring proof of restitution

Restitution owed to the victim- $517.00, plus $77.55 fee = $594.55 total

FERRELL, KAYLA S

98449 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98449 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98449 CT. 3 Improper Lane Usage

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD Eric Johnson Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

FERRELL, LANDRIA SHANAE

98830 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/12

FRANKS, JULIE C

98833 Gross Littering

A Arraignment Summons WLF

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

HUEY, SAMMY

98479 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98479 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

JONES, JR., EARNEST T.

98681 Aggravated Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

KIRKPATRICK, DEZTINY

98841 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98841 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98841 Ct. 3 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

LAWRENCE, KRISTEN TATE

98865 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98865 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

MCCALEB, JOHNNI LAUREECE

98774 Possession of a Schedule III CDS

A Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/15 Trial 6/17

MCGHEE, DWAIN TYRANNE

98396 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98396 CT. 2 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

98396 CT. 3 Improper Lane Usage

A Trial LSP

Yocom, Jimbo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

Kendale Booker

Eddie Thomas

MCLAIN, COURTNEY

98790 Obtaining CDS by Fraud

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 4/15 Trial 6/17

MOORE, DAVARIS J

98872 Negligent Arson

A Arraignment MPD

MISD, ATTORNEY Felicia Hamilton Michael O.

Craig

*BDCC

MURRAY, JONATHAN A

98728 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

A For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*BW issued and held in abeyance until 4/19

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97283 Simple Assault

A For Further Disposition WPSD

MISD, ATTORNEY Patrick Jefferson Allie A Stahl

*If Defendant present, please recall 3/1 BW in abeyance

NICHOLS, CHARNESSIA GILL

97876 Issuing Worthless Checks ($999 – $4,999)

A Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Patrick Jefferson Allie A Stahl

*If Defendant present, please recall 3/1 BW in abeyance

ODOM, DOCK ANTONIO

98608 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98608 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98608 CT. 3 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD FeliciaHamilton Allie A Stahl

*BW issued on 3/1 held in abeyance until 4/19

ORTEGA, SERGIO SANCHEZ

98695-CT.1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98695-CT.2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A For Further Disposition LSP

Yocom, Jimbo PamelaHarper Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

PATTERSON, LASONDRA TRINETTE

98640 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

A Status Hearing SPRING

McCullough, Melanie LarrionHillman Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1 Trial 6/17

PRUDHOMME, JAMES R.

98508 Simple Battery

A Trial WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

Anthony Couch

Crystal Couch

James Rowland

RASCOE, DAMIEN

98349 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98349 CT 2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98349 CT 3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98349 CT 4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98349 CT 5 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

A Status Hearing WPSD

Holland, Hugo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/26 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: N. Evans

Please make sure forfeiture of $5,260 in US currency, 2008 Honda Motorcycle and Honda Dirt Bike is part of any plea/sentencing agreement

RASCOE, DAMIEN

98349 CT 1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98349 CT 2 Possession Of Firearm Or Carrying Concealed Weapon By Convicted Felon

98349 CT 3 Resisting An Officer With Force Or Violence

98349 CT 4 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

98349 CT 5 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

A Arraign on Amended Bill WPSD

Holland, Hugo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/26 Counts 3-5 added to Bill of Information

Co-Def: N. Evans

Please make sure forfeiture of $5,260  in US currency, 2008 Honda Motorcycle and Honda Dirt Bike is part of any plea/sentencing agreement.

SAMPSON, JEREMY B

98840 Ct. 1 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

98840 Ct. 2 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned 

SISTRUNK, DYLAN MICHAEL

98607 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98607 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98607 CT. 3 Improper Turn And/Or Failure To Give Required Signal

A Arraignment LSP

WEBSTER, MISD To Retain Counsel Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

THOMAS, NATHAN LETRELL

98866 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98866 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98866 CT. 3 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In

Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

Traffic, Webster No Judge Assigned

URRIBIERA, MARIO ENRIQUE

98837 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98837 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage 

98837 CT. 3 Improper Lane Usage

98837 CT. 4 Improper Lane Usage

98837 CT. 5 Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle

98837 CT. 6 Speeding 16-24 MPH

98837 CT. 7 Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

Interpreter to be present

VAUGHAN, JOHN WILLIAM

98835 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98835 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

98835 CT. 3 Failure to Use Safety Belt

98835 CT. 4 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

A Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WEBSTER, MISD Thomas Mayfield Parker Self

*FFD 5/10

VAUGHN, JAMAL A

98761 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

A For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*OC 2/23

WALLACE, CHRISTOPHER V.

98296 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98296 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

98296 CT. 3 Driving Left Of Center

A For Further Disposition LSP

MISD, ATTORNEY Charles Bradshaw Allie A Stahl

*OC 3/1

WASHINGTON, KAPRINA T.

98852 Improper Supervision of a Minor by Parent or Legal Custodian

A Arraignment Summons WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD No Judge Assigned

WHITE, HEAVYN JULIETTE

98869 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Arraignment SPRING

Holland, Hugo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*WPJ St Conf 7/22 Trial 11/18

Co-Def: W. Berry

WHITE, HEAVYN JULIETTE

98869 Cruelty To Juveniles

A Bond Reduction Hearing SPRING

Holland, Hugo Kammi Whatley Allie A Stahl

*WPJ Total Bond: $150,000

Co-Def: W. Berry

WIGGINS, CYNTHIA GAIL

98682 Simple Burglary

A Status Hearing WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo KammiWhatley Allie A Stahl

*WPJ OC 4/15 Trial 6/17

B = Courtroom B

ARCENEAUX, JENAYA LEEANN

98703 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 2/23

ARY, ANGELENE

98821 C. 1 Disturbing The Peace

98821 Ct. 2 Resisting An Officer

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 3/22

BREWER, DAVONTRA KENTRELL

98701 Ct. 1 Simple Criminal Damage To Property Under $1,000

98701 Ct. 2 Simple Assault

B For Further Disposition WPSD

Yocom, Jimbo LarrionHillman Mike Nerren

*OC 2/23

Restitution per the report- $500 plus $75 fee = $575 total

FAULK, LAURA MICHELLE

98328 Illegal Use Of Weapons Or Dangerous Instrumentalities

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie CharlesBradshaw Mike Nerren

*OC 2/21 Trial 8/12

FONTENOT, SALLY A.

98787 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98787 CT. 2 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 3/1

GRIFFITH, WESLEY B.

98868-CT.1 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

98868-CT.2 Distribution of a Schedule II CDS

B Arraignment WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*BDCC St Conf 6/10 Trial 8/12

GRIGSBY, DARREN D

98372 Ct. 1 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

98372 Ct. 2 Domestic Abuse Battery – 1st Offense

B For Further Disposition MPD

Holland, Hugo Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*Picked up on FTA BW issued on 1/12/24

BDCC

JENKINS, KENDRICK

97684 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

B Probation Violation Hearing LSP

MISD, ATTORNEY Eric Johnson Mike Nerren

MATHEWS, JASON DARYL

98722 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98722 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

98722 CT. 3 Window Tint

B Trial LSP

Yocom, Jimbo Katherine Gilmer Mike Nerren

*OC 2/23

Coltan Haynes

Cadyn OConner

John Wynn

PIERCE, DUSTIN NEIL

98649 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – Second Offense

98649 CT. 2 Possession Of Alcoholic Beverages In Motor Vehicles

B For Further Disposition LSP

WEBSTER, MISD Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 2/16

REYNOLDS, TRAVIS LYNN

98738 Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons – Crime of Violence or

Controlled Dangerous Substance

B Arraignment WLF

Yocom, Jimbo Kevin Berg Mike Nerren

*BW issued 2/12 hold until 4/19

ROBINSON, ASHLEY

98800 Simple Battery

B For Further Disposition MPD

WEBSTER, MISD Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 3/11

SMITH, JUSTIN

87530-CT.2 Indecent Behavior With A Juvenile

B Motion Hearing SPRINGPD

Holland, Hugo Sean Crain Mike Nerren

SPENCER, CHRISTOPHER

97738 Simple Battery

B Sentencing Hearing MPD

Yocom, Jimbo Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 1/12

STERLING, DECARLOS D.

98403 Production/Cultivation of Marijuana

B Status Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Eric Johnson Mike Nerren

*OC 3/25 Trial 4/29

UNDERWOOD, JEANETTE

98198 Theft of $5000 or More but Less than $25,000

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo Charles Bradshaw Mike Nerren

*OC 3/25 Trial 4/29

Restitution owed to the victim per the report- $6,102.17, plus $915.33 fee = $7,017.50 total

WARD, STACI DANIELLE

98671 Violation Of Leash Law

B For Further Disposition WPSD

WEBSTER, MISD Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 2/23

WASHINGTON, KATOYER LASHAE

98568 CT 1 Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence

98568 CT 2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Two Grams or More But Less Than Twenty-Eight Grams)

98568 CT 3 Possession of a Schedule I CDS (Two Grams or more but less than Twenty-Eight Grams)

B Status Hearing MPD

McCullough, Melanie Eric Johnson Mike Nerren

*OC 3/25 Trial 4/29

WHITE, ROBERT WAYNE

98741 CT. 1 Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated – First Offense

98741 CT. 2 Improper Lane Usage

B For Further Disposition LSP

McCullough, Melanie To Retain Counsel Mike Nerren

*OC 2/16

WILLIAMS, DANIEL CHASE

98281 Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

B Fine & Cost Review Hearing WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 11/6

WILSON, DEVYN

96623D-CT.1 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule I CDS

96623D-CT.2 Possession of a Schedule II CDS (Less than Two Grams)

B Status Hearing SPRING

Yocom, Jimbo Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*OC 2/23 Trial 8/12

Co defs: M. Allen, C. Webb

WILSON, JAQUADRIC L

98784 Violation Of Protective Order

B For Further Disposition WPSD

McCullough, Melanie Larrion Hillman

PDO

Mike Nerren

*OC 3/18

YEAGER, STACIE

98514 Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS

B Sentencing Hearing SIBPD

Holland, Hugo Larrion Hillman Mike Nerren

*PG 3/25

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Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

April 19 & 20

Hwy. 80 Spring Sales

April 20

10 a.m. Scottish Tartan Festival at Miller Quarters

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry monthly food distribution.

6 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue hosts Murder on the Boardwalk, Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Call 318-272-6093.

April 20 through 28

Love the Boot week, Community Clean Up.

April 27

9 a.m. until sold out Minden Lions Club Spring Chicken Charbroil. Tickets $10 each and available from any Lions Club member. Walmart Supercenter parking lot.

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trails and Trellises Garden Tours Rain or Shine.

10 a.m. Simply Southern Saturday.

April 29

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters. Live entertainment by Braydon Watts. Sponsored by Main Street Minden and Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.

May 4

9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Piney Needles Quilt Guild is presenting “Splendor in the Scraps,” South Main Mall, Springhill. Joyce O’Neil is featured quilter. There will be vendors, many quilts on display, and FREE admission!

6 p.m. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center. $50 jackpot, $100 and $200 games, door prizes, silent auction, concessions, costume contest, split the pot.

May 18

9 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Freedom Walk 2024 at Broken Bean. Sponsorships available. Registration $25 per person. All proceeds go to Minden Adult and Team Challenge. Live music, food, fun, games and more … ends at 4 p.m. Register online at www.laatc.com/freedomwalk or at Broken Bean. Call 318-382-0203 or 318-469-5393 with questions.

May 24, 25

A committee of former Thomas & Rhone Elementary School students have planned a reunion for all former students, faculty and staff.  This reunion is schedule for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday and Saturday, (May 24 and 25).  All activities will be held at the Shongaloo Civic Center, 119 LA 2 Alt Rd, in Shongaloo, La.

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The following civil suits were filed with the Webster Parish Clerk of Court the week of April 12. All civil suits are public record.

April 12

Joseph Robert Beatty, Succession over $125K, probate.

First Tower Loan LLC vs. Nicholas J. Parish, monies due.

Wilmington  Savings Fund vs. Karen Key, executory process.

Tamesha M. Franklin vs. Demond Crow, divorce w/children.

Brooke Vickers vs. Wesley Tanner McEachern, protective order.

State of Louisiana through Division of Administration Office of Risk Management Division vs. Alvin Sergent, AEWSR1 Transport and Marquee Insurance Group LLC, damages.

April 15

Alfred Nicholson, Linda Phillips, interdiction, probate

Carter Federal Credit Union vs. Jerry Daniel Brandt, monies due.

Richard J. Weaver vs. Kelly R. Weaver, divorce/no children.

April 16

Sarah Elizabeth Almond Minter, succession under $125K, probate.

Daisy Irene Baker Larson Rodriguez, succession under $125K, probate.

Lauren Sandifer vs. Ryan Marquez, protective order.

April 17

Steven Lingerfelter, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Minden vs. Devin Burgess, petition.

Melanie Johnson vs. Virginia Johnson, petition.

April 18

Regions Bank vs. Time E. Whitfield opened succession, executory process.

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Deborah Leech, suit on note.

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Edward D.C. (Ted) Bartlett

August 20, 1932 – April 13, 2024

Minden, La.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Minden.

Funeral service: 1 p.m. immediately following visitation.

Burial: 2:15 p.m. Point Chapel Cemetery, Doyline, La.

Roy Franklin McClure

Nov. 1, 1947 – April 14, 2024

Homer, La.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024, St. Margaret Catholic Church, Homer.

Burial: Lisbon Methodist Cemetery, Lisbon, La.

Rex Jarrell Young

Nov. 29, 1935 – April 10, 2024

Homer, La.

Funeral service: 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Homer.

Burial: Hurricane Cemetery near Athens, La.

Webster Parish Journal publishes paid complete obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $80. Contact your funeral provider or wpjnewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Above death notices are no charge.)

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Staff Report

A Colorado-based chemical company is expanding its manufacturing business on the Bossier Parish side of Camp Minden, but the operation will still make a positive economic impact in Webster Parish.

Estes Energetics specializes in black powder, chemical and rocket motor manufacturing and will be producing chemicals for the defense industry.

The $7.2 million investment will repurpose a 30,000 square-foot building that has been vacant since 2009 and is owned by the Louisiana National Guard.

“We are thrilled for Estes Energetics and their latest announcement,” said Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce CEO Stephanie Barnette. “They have done a tremendous job getting Goex Industries back up and going, and we know this expansion will be done the same way.”

The project is expected to create 12 direct jobs with an average annual salary surpassing $70,000, while also retaining 22 existing positions at its Louisiana operations, Goex Industries. 

Louisiana Economic Development anticipates an additional 39 indirect jobs, totaling 51 new employment opportunities in the Northwest Region.

“Camp Minden is right in our backyard, so the economic impact to the Greater Minden area will definitely be noticeable during the construction phase and beyond,” Barnette continued. “It’s a huge win for all Northwest Louisiana.”

To secure the project, the state of Louisiana offered Estes Energetics a competitive incentives package, including workforce development solutions and a $550,000 Performance-Based Grant for infrastructure improvements.

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Minden High School Lady Tiders 0, North Vermilion Lady Patriots 5

Minden High School Lady Tiders could not keep pace with North Vermilion Lady Patriots Wednesday in their second and final playoff game for 2024.

Gracie Sparks took the loss for Minden. The starting pitcher went five and one-third innings, allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out one and walking eight. The team turned one double play in the game.

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By Paige Gurgainers

Early Tuesday morning, April 16, a man formerly in custody at the Bienville Parish Jail in Arcadia escaped on foot after jumping out of a Bienville Parish transport van following a court hearing where the judge revoked his bond on a previous charge.

The escapee, Jerry Gray, is described as a 6’3″ black male weighing approximately 220 pounds. He ran west on foot into a wooded area north of Corley Street and South of the railroad tracks in Arcadia. He was wearing a black hoodie with blue jeans and was handcuffed at the time of this escape. 

According to Captain John M. Crawford with the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office, the agency set up a perimeter in that area and began the search. Multiple agencies came in to assist including, David Wade with tracking dogs, Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office with a helicopter, U.S. Marshall’s Fugitive Recovery Division. The Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, North Bienville Fire Department and Fire District 4&5 provided drones. 

“We set up a perimeter, but he is now outside of that perimeter,” said Crawford. “We are following leads and will continue to search on foot and with the drones.”

BPSO asks that anyone with information regarding Gray and his whereabouts, please contact them at 318-263-2215.

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Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

* Information courtesy of National Weather Service.

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The City of Minden is embracing its furry residents with open arms as it announces the highly anticipated Pet Mayor Election of 2024. In a celebration of community, companionship, and compassion, Minden invites all pet owners to nominate their beloved companions for a chance to become the esteemed Pet Mayor for the upcoming term.

Starting on Saturday, April 20, 2024, pet owners may nominate their cherished pets as candidates for the Pet Mayor Election. Whether they bark, meow, chirp, or slither, all pets are welcome to throw their leashes, tails, fins, or feathers into the ring! The nomination fee will be $25.

Voting for the Pet Mayor will commence on Thursday, May 9, 2024, providing ample time for the community to rally behind its favorite candidates. Each vote will cost $5 and there is no limit on the number of votes one may cast.

The pet who receives the most votes will be crowned the Pet Mayor of the City of Minden for the 2024-2025 term, but the excitement doesn’t end there! Second place will assume the role of Chief of Paw-lice, while third place will take on the responsibility of Fur Chief. Pets placing fourth through eighth will compose the Pet Council.

Not only does Minden’s Pet Mayor Election promise fun and frolic for all involved, but it also serves a noble cause. Proceeds from the registration fees and voting will go towards the construction of Minden’s new Animal Control Facility, ensuring the safety and well-being of our furry friends for years to come.

“Join us for Minden’s Pet Mayor Election, an exciting fundraiser for the City of Minden’s Animal Control Facility! Nominate your pet and vote with donations. The pet with the most donations wins the title of Minden’s Pet Mayor. Support our animal friends and our community,” said Nick Cox, Minden’s Human Mayor.

The City of Minden invites all to join in this tail-wagging extravaganza.

For more information and to nominate your pets, please visit https://mindenpetmayor.com/ 

Contact: Ashlee Drake, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, (318) 377-2144, ext. 433 or petmayor@mindenusa.com 

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Springhill Medical Center welcomes Joseph Nicholas, Physician’s Assistant specializing in Orthopedics. Orthopedics focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system. This system comprises muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. To make an appointment, call 318-539-1701.

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By Jessica Gorman

The home located at 508 Fort Avenue is thought to be the oldest house in Minden. It is referred to as various combinations of the names of its owners over the years but primarily, Bates, McDonald, Fort, Fogle, Irving, and Love. It is said to have been built in 1845 by Col. William Bates. However, Bossier Parish probate records reveal that, according to his son, Richard, Col. Bates died 3 August 1844. Andrew Lawson testified in February 1845 that Col. Bates had lived in Minden “during the summer and early part of the fall” and had died. Obviously, if built by Col. Bates, this brings the date of construction into question and would make the house a little bit older than we think. 

The will of Col. Bates was written in 1836, before his move to Louisiana and while he was still a resident of Amite County, Mississippi. It includes instructions for the division of his property among his heirs and that any remaining property not specified be sold. Clearly, as he did not own it at the writing of his will, his property in Minden was not included and was sold to settle his estate. That property was purchased by Nelson Scott, probate judge for Bossier Parish, and W. C. Copes, clerk of court for Claiborne Parish. 

In 1850, Scott and Copes sold the property to W. C. Maples and Dr. John R. Evans. The record reveals the presence of “buildings and improvements” on the property. Mr. Maples and Dr. Evans were wealthy planters of Bossier Parish. Dr. Evans reveals in a letter published in the Bossier Banner 21 October 1859 that W. C. Maples had decided to move to Minden solely for the purpose of access to good schools for the education of his children. Maples was married to the only daughter of Dr. Evans. As such, Dr. and Mrs. Evans also decided to move to Minden to live with their daughter and grandchildren. Both Maples and Evans maintained their plantations in Bossier Parish during the time they resided in Minden. Mrs. Evans and a granddaughter died during this time and are buried in the Minden Cemetery. Dr. Evans and the Maples family returned to Bossier Parish and sold their home in Minden. 

The property was sold to J. W. McDonald in January 1860. His wife, Almedia, was the stepdaughter of W. A. Drake. Mr. McDonald was a lawyer and a wealthy planter. Ownership of the home passed to daughter, Lillian Pearl Fort, and remained in the family until it was sold in 1919 to W.R. Fogle, Jr. 

Mr. Fogle had the house remodeled. In addition to necessary repairs, electricity and plumbing were added to the home. The dormers were added and the attic converted into bedrooms. The detached kitchen was moved to its current location and converted into a livable space. Ownership of the house passed to Redrick B. Fogle in 1982 and then to John and Frances Irving in 1989. Mrs. Irving, now Mrs. Love, still resides in the home.

Obviously, there are questions about the early history of this house. This is true for many of the historic homes in Minden. Unfortunately, there is very rarely direct documentation of their construction. We are often forced to make a best guess based on the bits and pieces of available of information. Sometimes, the accepted histories of these homes include misinterpretations that have been accepted as fact and perpetuated for decades. Determining the most accurate story requires careful examination of the records, going beyond the transfer of the property itself. As evidenced by the probate record of Col. Bates, we must look closely at the lives of the people who owned these properties.

(Jessica Gorman is the Executive Director of the Dorcheat Historical Association Museum, Webster Parish Historian, and an avid genealogist.)

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By Paige Gurgainers

There was a double celebration in downtown Minden on Monday morning, April 15 – the official grand opening for Shug’s ice cream shop and the birthday of owner, Mandi Hart.  

It was a packed house inside the shop as Greater Minden Chamber members, community leaders, supporters and ice cream enthusiasts came to snack, sip, sing and sample the dozens of different flavors that Shug’s has to offer.  

“The grand opening was amazing,” said Hart. “It was so great to see so many people come out and support us in our new adventure. I decided to hold the grand opening on my birthday, so that I could celebrate with everyone, give away some free ice cream and some great prizes.” 

Although this was the official grand opening, Shug’s has already become a staple in downtown Minden. They have made appearances at the Witches Ride of Minden, the Greater Minden Chamber’s 15 under 40, St. Jude Auction, JJ Sneed Day, Seeds Ice Cream and Pickle Party and of course – National Ice Cream Day! 

“I have always enjoyed being involved in the community through giving back and want to continue that through Shug’s. I am from a family full of small business owners, from jewelry to sporting goods to salons and restaurants, with each of them giving back to their communities in big ways,” said Hart.  

Her family has owned and operated a business in Monroe since 1965 and FUN FACT: Hart’s uncle is Johnny Huntsman of Johnny’s Pizza. She served alongside him for a few years on the board of Camp Quality – a camp for kids with cancer.  

Hart continued, “I watched my Papaw love on his customers and his community, and my dad continues to do that during his tenure. My mom and her mom also modeled to me how to serve others through volunteering time and resources. I want to foster that same environment with my business within our community here in Minden and surrounding areas.”  

You can always count on Shug’s to add a little extra sprinkle to any ordinary day, such as Free Topping Fridays, Taco Tuesday, Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and Stuff your Stanley, just to name a few.  

“Donny (Hart’s husband) and I love ice cream and we love family nights with our kids.  That was our whole motivation behind our Shug’s model.  Get families out of the house together for some great ice cream and time just to be together enjoying one another,” said Hart. “I want families to be able to put down their devices and truly enjoy their time together having fun with each other while enjoying some of the best ice cream we have ever tasted.” 

Hart has been “blown away” by the community’s support. She described her ice cream shop as a “labor of love” that truly brings her so much joy.  

“Seeing the kids run to the cases to find their favorite flavors is everything,” explained Hart. “I have had parents tell me their kids are doing better in school with the promise of Shug’s ice cream. People come to support you when you have a good product and good customer service.  I think we have both.” 

Another FUN FACT: Hart landed on the name “Shug’s” because that is what she is known as by all her nieces and nephews. Hart can be described as the fun aunt, which to her fosters the whole experience that is Shug’s ice cream shop.  

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“And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42

It will be “Tartan Time” in Minden this Saturday, April 20, do you hear the pipers calling? Soon Miller Quarters Park will be full of kilts, sporrans, ghillie brogues and Jacobite shirts, haggis and Scotch pies as the faithful Scotsmen and women gather for games, food, stories, music, dancing, and fun. Now, I must go back to the 17^th century to find my first truly Scotch relative, a Captain William Archibald Thompson who was born in Argyllshire, Scotland before moving to Derry, Northern Ireland. From there on we were Scotch-Irish, but I still enjoy Scottish culture, the writing of Robbie Burns and their music.

First Methodist Church Minden will be at the festival with free water and smiles. We hope you come by and say hello. Look for our blue tent in the vendor area although we are not selling anything. We would like to get to know you and we have some brochures which outline our times for worship, areas of ministry, Bible studies and Wednesday meal if you would like to take them.

In the scripture above spoken by Jesus about his disciples, water symbolizes refreshment, provision, salvation, and the Holy Spirit. It reminds us to use the simple, available things that we have or can access, to bless the lives of others. The idea of “cold” in a hot climate like that of Israel either means that this is fresh spring water that they called “living water” or water from a home that had a simple evaporative cooling device using cloth. Either way, some effort had been made to provide this cool water in the heat of the day. God will reward that effort of kindness especially when we give it in God’s name. It reminds me of Matthew 25, when Jesus told a parable about goats and sheep. One group has “done to others as they would have it done to them” even when they did not know that they were doing God’s will, and they are blessed. The goats (not the greatest of all time) ignored the needs of humanity and were sent away into the outer darkness. This gives a eternal significance to that dented can of soup you donated to the food drive and a plastic bottle of purified water given in love.

I hope and pray we have good enough weather for the Scottish Tartan Festival and Highland Games this Saturday. Come by our booth and say hello, we would love to meet you!

(Steve Berger is pastor of First Methodist Church Minden, a Global Methodist Church. He is the husband of Dianne, his partner in ministry, they have two adult sons, a dachshund, and love living in Minden.)

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Defendant, Docket No., Courtroom A (T: TRAFFIC) Status, Arresting agency.

ASHWORTH, DAVID

T039824 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

CHARLES, SCOTT A

T063723A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 1/26

CHARLES, SCOTT A

T068522A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 1/26

DALE, ALEXIS KIYOLA MIKAL

T022024A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

EASON, IAN R

T197717 Speeding 11-15 MPH

T197717A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T197717B Window Tint

AT Arraignment WPSD

GIBSON, KENNETH HARVEY

T052723 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Trial WPSD

*OC 3/15

HANEY, NICOLE JANINE

T039924 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

AT Arraignment LSP

HOLLOWAY, KOREY

T022324 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment LSP

*OC 2/23

JENKINS, TENILLE

T120523 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T120523A Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

AT For Further Disposition LSP

*OC 2/23

LAMBERT, ENCHANTRA

T114323 Operating A Vehicle with an Expired License Plate

T114323A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T114323B Operating A Vehicle Without Proper

Required Equipment

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 2/23

LAMBERT, ENCHANTRA

T087820 Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

T087820A No Insurance

T087820B Improper Child Restraint

AT For Further Disposition WPSD

*OC 2/23

LAWRENCE, KEOCEASHA G

T154719 Speeding 16-24 MPH

T154719A Switched License Plates

T154719B

Operating a Vehicle Without a Driver’s License

AT Arraignment Bond Return Date WPSD

SIMON, MOISES MENDEZ

T040024 Speeding 11-15 MPH

AT Arraignment LSP

*70/55

STERANSKY, PAULA FAYE

T040124 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

*Single vehicle crash

TALBERT, RICHARD KEVIN

T026524 Improper Lane Usage

T026524A Operating a Vehicle While License Suspended/Revoked/Cancelled

AT Arraignment Bond Return Date LSP

WATTERS, HANNAH M

T005324 Operating A Vehicle Without Current Number Plates

AT Minute Entry / Clerk of Court LSP

*Show proof of License Plate

WILLIAMS, TREYVON DEMAREA

T028924 Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

AT Arraignment LSP

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As a child, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, called Charlie by everyone who knew him, was a shy boy.  He was often ridiculed in school and was usually the last student chosen to play team sports during recess.  A large part of his shyness came from a speech impediment which he shared to some extent with at least six members of his large family.  Conversation was hard for little Charlie.  His speech was filled with awkward hesitation.  He could form his thoughts perfectly, but he struggled to project his words orally.  Little Charlie loved to read because the words flowed so easily.  When asked to read aloud, the hesitation often returned.  His speech impediment was unpredictable.  Little Charlie never knew which words or phrases would cause him trouble.  A word that he had spoken thousands of times without incident could suddenly become a problem.  Every spoken word was a potential pitfall.  The other students teased and mocked little Charlie until his speech impediment manifested into an occasional blockage.  Their taunts were often answered non-verbally by little Charlie’s fists.  When little Charlie was faced with a blockage, which was normally mid-sentence, he had no choice but to abruptly end the conversation without explanation. 

During the Victorian era, many middle-class children created their own homemade magazines as a form of entertainment.  These magazines usually contained local gossip, hand-drawn pictures, stories, and riddles thrown together seemingly at random.  Through this medium, little Charlie learned that he could communicate more effectively through writing than he could verbally.  Biographer Robert Douglas-Fairhurst said that for little Charlie, “The blank page released his tongue.”  Whereas most of the Victorian children’s homemade magazines had no rhyme or reason, little Charlie’s magazines were thematic and normally contained a table of contents and a detailed index.  For example, one of his homemade magazines pertained to things that began with the letter “M.”  His magazines were usually bound with string between a cover made from a recycled school notebook. 

Little Charlie never wanted to grow up.  He became somewhat obsessed with all things little.  For him, it appeared that once a person accepted that they had reached adulthood, the paradise of childhood was lost forever.  In his own mind, little Charlie envisioned the bullies of his childhood as little people.  He envisioned elephants the size of mice.  He often wrote letters to friends in words that were so small that reading them required a magnifying glass.  

Little Charlie’s magazines became popular with his family and friends.  In them, little Charlie created whimsical worlds as well as nonsensical words.  He escaped from the real world into his own creations.  As a teenager, little Charlie became a published author of poems and articles.  By the age of 24, everything Charlie had published had been anonymous or under assumed initials.  Several of his early stories and poems were published under the initials B.B. which had a meaning that Charlie never revealed.  In 1856, when Charlie submitted a story for the Comic Times, editor Edmund Yates refused to publish it under his pseudonym B.B. and insisted on an alternative.  Charlie submitted a list of potential pen names which were elaborate variations on his real name such as Edgar Cuthwellis and Edgar U.C. Westhall.  All but one on the list was rejected by the editor.  On March 1, 1856, Charlie wrote in his diary that he and the editor had chosen a name, one which was a derivative of his first and middle names in reverse order in schoolboy Latin.  He converted Ludwidge to Ludovicus then to Lewis, and Charles to Carolus then to Carroll.  Nine years after adopting his pen name, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson published his most notable story “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” under the pen name Lewis Carroll.

 

Source: Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, The Story of Alice: Lewis Carroll and the Secret History of Wonderland (Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 

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Send non-profit calendar events to wpjnewsla@gmail.com .

April 18

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Senior Fun Day sponsored by Springhill Medical Center. Springhill CAC Building. Ages 50 and older. Free admission. Free meal sponsored by Bristol Hospice.

April 19 & 20

Hwy. 80 Spring Sales

April 20

10 a.m. Scottish Tartan Festival at Miller Quarters

9 until 11 a.m. Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry monthly food distribution.

6 p.m. LaMa Animal Rescue hosts Murder on the Boardwalk, Oak Cottage, 406 3rd St. NW, Springhill. Tickets much be purchased in advance. Call 318-272-6093.

April 20 through 28

Love the Boot week, Community Clean Up.

April 27

9 a.m. until sold out Minden Lions Club Spring Chicken Charbroil. Tickets $10 each and available from any Lions Club member. Walmart Supercenter parking lot.

9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Trails and Trellises Garden Tours Rain or Shine.

10 a.m. Simply Southern Saturday.

April 29

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food Truck Night at Miller Quarters. Live entertainment by Braydon Watts. Sponsored by Main Street Minden and Minden Police Chief Jared McIver.

May 4

9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Piney Needles Quilt Guild is presenting “Splendor in the Scraps,” South Main Mall, Springhill. Joyce O’Neil is featured quilter. There will be vendors, many quilts on display, and FREE admission!

6 p.m. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to LaMa Bingo, Springhill Civic Center. $50 jackpot, $100 and $200 games, door prizes, silent auction, concessions, costume contest, split the pot.

May 18

9 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Freedom Walk 2024 at Broken Bean. Sponsorships available. Registration $25 per person. All proceeds go to Minden Adult and Team Challenge. Live music, food, fun, games and more … ends at 4 p.m. Register online at www.laatc.com/freedomwalk or at Broken Bean. Call 318-382-0203 or 318-469-5393 with questions.

May 24, 25

A committee of former Thomas & Rhone Elementary School students have planned a reunion for all former students, faculty and staff.  This reunion is schedule for Memorial Day Weekend, Friday and Saturday, (May 24 and 25).  All activities will be held at the Shongaloo Civic Center, 119 LA 2 Alt Rd, in Shongaloo, La.

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