Northwestern State University students are doing their part to help residents of the Carolinas as they begin cleanup in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Dr. Curt Phifer, professor of biology in the Louisiana Scholars’ College, is spearheading efforts to collect supplies for cleanup buckets that will be transported to affected disaster areas through the United Methodist Center on Relief (UMCOR), located in Baldwin.

“We’re asking every RSO [Registered Student Organization] at NSU, service organizations, fraternities, sororities, honor societies, religious groups, to put together at least one Cleaning Bucket of supplies. SGA [Student Government Association] has bought the empty buckets and will deliver them to the shipping site,” Phifer said.

Buckets are available to each organization in the SGA office on the first floor of the Student Union. Each bucket has a list of specific items and how to assemble the bucket. Assembled buckets can be returned to the SGA office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. They will be loaded on a truck Tuesday

“Many NSU students have expressed an interest in helping the people in North and South Carolina who have been affected by Hurricane Florence,” Phifer said. “After hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Harvey, and extreme flooding in the Baton Rouge-Denham Springs area, all of us have been affected personally or have friends and family who know what it’s like to see your home destroyed or damaged.”

More information on UMCOR and specific items needed for cleaning kits is available at https://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies/Relief-Supply-Kits/Cleaning. Phifer can be reached at (318) 357-4588 or phifer@nsula.edu

NATCHITOCHES PARISH:

Edward “DJ Breeze” Goff
November 11, 1961 – September 13, 2018
Service: Wednesday, September 26 at 6 pm in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

RAPIDES PARISH:

Frances Aline Rougeou Snoddy
September 20, 1937 – September 21, 2018
Service held on September 23

WINN PARISH:

John Herman Badgley
December 06, 1948 – September 23, 2018
Visitation: Monday, September 24 from 5-8 pm and Tuesday, September 25 from 10 am – 1 pm at Southern Funeral Home
Service: Tuesday, September 25 at 1 pm at Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Old Ramah Cemetery in Ashland

RED RIVER PARISH:

Gary Wayne Kyson
October 28, 1944 – September 20, 2018
Visitation: Monday, September 24 from 10-11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
Service: Monday, September 24 at 11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Springville Cemetery

Natchitoches Central High School
NCHS 14
DeRidder 28
* Score provided by Jessica Odom

 

 

St. Mary’s Catholic School
St Mary’s  56
Block High School   0
* Score provided by Angela Bundrick Eversull

Lakeview High School
Lakeview   14
St. Michaels   44
* Score provided by 10-Yard Line Booster Club

Louisiana Realtors held its 2019 Installation on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches on Sept. 20.

The installation honored the following individuals:
President Logan Morris of Leesville
President-Elect Evelyn Wolford of New Orleans
Secretary/Treasurer Mark Ouchley of Monroe

Four Regional Vice Presidents represent all the markets across the state. They are: Deanna Norman of Monroe, Eloise Gauthier of Lafayette, Cynthia Pellegrin of Houma, and Josie Degrusha of New Orleans.

The Louisiana REALTORS® is the trade organization of approximately 14,000 members. Its role is the voice of real estate and serving its membership by providing programs and services to help with their success and also as advocates for homeownership. It will be celebrating 100 years of this organization in 2019.

Kevin’s Gallery

It was a great night to be a member of the St. Mary’s Tiger family as the Tigers took on Jonesville’s Block High Bears before a stadium full of St. Mary’s fans. Alumni from the classes of 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988 and 2008 enjoyed a reception before the game-and what a game it was! A fiercely determined Tiger football team took charge and never looked back as they delivered a 56 to 0 thrashing of the hapless Block Bears.

The Carthaginian Peace imposed on Jonesville wasn’t the only action on the gridiron that night however. Fourteen young ladies from St. Mary’s senior class were presented on the Homecoming court. Each senior was escorted by her father, grandfather, or brother and was presented to the crowd as her accomplishments during high school and plans for the future were announced. Miss Alexandra Brittlynn Brossett was named St. Mary’s 2018-2019 Homecoming Queen and was crowned by her predecessor before a cheering crowd.

The Natchitoches Parish Journal would like to congratulate Miss Brossett and her fellow court members and wish them every success in the future. They are an impressive group of young women who will go far. Likewise, the young men of the Tiger football team are a well coached, disciplined and hard working group of young men. The Natchitoches Parish Journal extends its best wishes to them for the remainder of the season and life beyond. Go Tigers!

Tabatha Honeycutt was arrested on Sept. 12 and charged with theft. The court set bail at “if restitution is paid in full.” (SEE DOCUMENT BELOW) NPJ confirmed that Honeycutt was employed [at the time] by the Natchitoches Tax Commission.

When contacted, Tax Commission Administrator Jerry McWherter had no comment. No further information is available at this time.

 

 

 

A judge denied a motion filed by the defense at Hannah Barker’s bond hearing Sept. 21. The motion requested the bond be lowered, but the judge upheld “no bond.” The defense filed a total of 22 motions. Only two were heard at the bond hearing and the rest were passed without fixing. The first motion was a preliminary investigation. Evidence was presented.

Barker was charged on July 25 with principal to first degree murder in the death of her 6-month-old baby boy, Levi Ellerbe.

Northwestern State University’s Alumni Association and Office of Counseling and Career Services will sponsor the annual Fall Career Fair and Grad Fest Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Friedman Student Union Ballroom.

The Career Fair is for juniors and seniors at NSU who want to explore career opportunities, full-time jobs, internships, graduate and professional schools, career paths and volunteer opportunities. Grad Fest is for graduating seniors who can order their caps and gowns and take graduation photos.

More than 30 companies, government agencies and universities registered to attend the Fall Career Fair, according to Randi Washington of NSU’s Career Center. Students can access the list of employers and learn more about those companies by signing into their Handshake account using their student email address and viewing the event.

Washington said NSU has developed a Purple Pride Employer Sponsor Program, which allows Career Services to continue promoting career development. Employers interested in joining the program and donating are encouraged to visit the Career Center website at careercenter.nsula.edu.

Scheduled participants in the Career Fair will include Aflac Conquerors Region NWLA, Amerisafe, Arkansas Tech University Graduate School, BENTELER SteelTube, Boise Cascade Company – Wood Products, CGI, City Year, Crest Industries, LLC, the Dallas Police Department, Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions, General Dynamics Information Technology, HDT Global, LA Workforce Commission, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Paul M. Hebert (LSU) Law Center and Louisiana Tech University.

Also participating are: Loyola University College of Law, LSU Health Shreveport, Mississippi College School of Law, National Park Service – Cane River Creole National Historical Park, Nicholls State University, Norman C. Francis Teacher Residency, LSU Shreveport online programs, Pinecrest Supports and Services Center, RoyOMartin, the Shreveport Police Department, Southern University Law Center, Texas Chiropractic College, University of Louisiana-Monroe and USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Louisiana.

The NSU Office of Student Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, University Recruiting and the NSU Foundation will be participating in Grad Fest along with Herff Jones (caps and gowns), Candid Campus Photography and Josten’s. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity will administer a senior exit survey. The NSU College of Nursing and Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will also take part along with Alpha Lambda Delta and the NSU Campus Store.

On Sept. 25, the university parking lot adjacent to Theatre West will be reserved for employers taking part in the Career Fair.

For more information, contact the Office of Counseling and Career Services at (318) 357-5621.

Lakeview will hold a Tailgating Reunion at its Homecoming Game Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 pm. All classes of Campti are welcome. There will be an alumni dance after the game in the gym. Admission is $7.

Tailgating tents will be provided as follows:

Class of 1992-1994: Tent 1
Class of 1995-1997: Tent 2
Class of 1998-2000: Tent 3
Class of 2001-2003: Tent 4
Class of 2004-2006: Tent 5
Class of 2007-2009: Tent 6
Class of 2010-2012: Tent 7
Class of 2013-2015: Tent 8 and 9
Class of 2016-2018: Tent 10

There is no better time to break out old yearbooks, photo albums and memorabilia. Bring your grill and cook with your classmates. Set up time for Alumni begins at 5 pm. For more information call 318-476-3360.

Northwestern State University honored alumna Leola Hunter Loftin of Natchitoches by hosting a surprise 100th birthday party in which she was congratulated by student-athletes, coaches and NSU Athletics staff. Loftin’s birthday was Sept. 14 and her celebration continued through the weekend with visits and well-wishes from friends and family.

Loftin is a native of Red River Parish and a 1938 graduate of Louisiana State Normal College, as NSU was then known, where she and her husband Bill earned degrees in education. Both taught at Martin in Red River Parish and Mrs. Loftin worked summers at the NSU library, first in what is now Russell Hall and later in NSU’s Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library. When her husband was named Superintendent of Schools in Red River Parish, Mrs. Loftin went to work at the NSU library full-time in government documents in 1962 and later in acquisitions until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the professional honor society for women educators, in Natchitoches and Red River parishes.

Bill Loftin, who passed away in 2006, was a star basketball player for the Demons from 1934-38. Mr. Loftin served in General George Patton’s Third Army during World War II. He later became a coach and principal and spent nearly a decade as superintendent of schools in Red River Parish.

The Loftins were devoted supporters of NSU basketball through the years and Mr. Loftin was the recipient of the Graduate “N” Club “Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2005 when he was believed to have been the oldest living Demon basketball alumnus. After his passing in 2006, the family established the Bill Loftin Men’s Basketball Scholarship in his memory.

Loftin has five children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Her daughter Faye Loftin Goode said she enjoys wildflowers, history and genealogy. She fondly remembers attending NSU’s 50-Plus lunches for alumni and until recent years attended NSU Library get-togethers.

At her 100th birthday celebration, NSU Athletic Director Greg Burke presented Loftin with a Demon jersey and Demons socks and arranged for a special cake to commemorate the occasion. He noted that the Normal letterman sweater than hangs in his office belonged to the late Mr. Loftin and is a popular conversation piece. Mrs. Loftin also received a Northwestern State blanket from NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio.

Loftin’s daughter said she received many warm and complimentary notes from former students wishing her happy 100th birthday and that visiting with the Northwestern student-athletes was special to her.

“She loved being around the young people,” Faye said. “She said she is a 100-year-old woman who appreciates them and wants them to work hard.”

Leola Loftin with Student Athletes:

NSU alumna, former librarian and long-time athletic supporter Loela Loftin was honored with a birthday party to celebrate her 100th birthday, hosted by the NSU Athletic Department. Several student-athletes attended to wish her well. On the front row from left are Elise Vincent, Ryann Bizette, Loftin and Edward Clark. On the back row are DeAndre Love, Vontay Ott, Markeit Steverson, Collin Monaghan and Tia Elmore. Loftin graduated from Louisiana State Normal in 1938.

Northwestern State University representatives spoke with Lakeview High seniors about what NSU has to offer. They discussed admission criteria, scholarship opportunities, housing, activities, financial aid and much more. Lakeview seniors are excited that such a great educational opportunity is available locally.

Pictured on front row are Christopher Small, Katarina Haymon (NSU), and Jaylan Triplet-Bell. On back row are Qwontice McDowell (NSU), Matthew Vaughn, Breanna Harrison, Dillon Longino, Shalynn Matthews, and Jalen Benn.

Photo by: Germaine Wynn

Things have now gone full circle for Brian Coatney. Just a few years ago, he was an aspiring music educator at Northwestern State and next week, he will return as a guest conductor of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. Tickets are $10. NSU, BPCC@NSU and Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts students are admitted free with a current I.D.

Dr. Douglas Bakenhus is music director of the Natchitoches-Northwestern Symphony Orchestra. Jolie Gonzalez Masmela is graduate assistant conductor.

Coatney, director of orchestral studies at Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas, will be guest conductor leading the orchestra in a performance of the second and fourth movements of Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5.”

Coatney, a 2001 summa cum laude graduate of Northwestern State, has conducted some of Texas’ top high school orchestras. His orchestras have won numerous awards including Texas State Honor Orchestra in 2011 and 2014 with him as head director and as a staff member in 2006 and 2008.

“This is an incredible honor and I am extremely humbled to conduct the Symphony,” said Coatney. “I am anticipating that it will be a fun and invigorating experience. Tchaikovsky is the composer that speaks to me the most and his 5th Symphony is my absolute favorite. I can’t wait to bring this work to life and create music that will inspire the audience.”

Coatney credited current faculty Christine Allen, Jeff Matthews, and Bill Brent along with former faculty George Adams, Richard Rose, Scott York with “giving me the skills and inspiration to accomplish my hopes and dreams.”

“I received a fantastic education at Northwestern State and I am excited to give back to an institution that gave me so much,” said Coatney. “I have so many amazing memories from my time at Northwestern State and I hope that I can return the favor to the current students.”

The orchestra will also perform “Academic Festival Overture” by Johannes Brahms, “Ouverture a Grand Orchestre” by Anton Reicha, a movement from Beethovemn’s “Symphony No. 3” and “Candide: Overture” by Leonard Bernstein.

The City of Natchitoches and Natchitoches Main Street Program will sponsor Witch Way to Main Street, a safe and free trick-or-treating event, on the Rue Beauport Riverfront Natchitoches on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Witch Way to Main Street will take place on the Rue Beauport Riverfront and will allow children age 12 and younger to trick-or-treat at participating downtown businesses and sponsored booths. Children must be in costume and accompanied by an adult to participate. Candy and prizes will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Natchitoches police officers will be on duty to ensure children’s safety.

Area businesses and organizations are encouraged to sponsor booths and games at Witch Way. Booths may feature interactive games, activities and/or candy distribution. Sign-up forms for Witch Way may be picked up at the Natchitoches Main Street Office located at 781 Front Street, or found online at http://www.natchitochesla.gov. The deadline to sign up for a booth space is Wednesday, Oct. 24.

For more information on Witch Way to Main Street, please call the Natchitoches Main Street office at (318) 352-2746.

 

NATCHITOCHES PARISH:

Eugene “Gene” Gourdon
August 21, 1940 – September 19, 2018
Service: Saturday, September 22 at 3:30 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Interment: Memory Lawn Cemetery

Edward “DJ Breeze” Goff
November 11, 1961 – September 13, 2018
Service: Wednesday, September 26 at 6 pm in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

Judy Bolton
August 24, 1940 – September 12, 2018
Service: Saturday, September 22 at 10 am at Provencal United Pentecostal Church
Interment: Shady Grove Cemetery in Bellwood

Juanita Morris
September 13, 2018
Visitation: Saturday, September 22 from 10-11 am at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home
Service: Saturday, September 22 at 11 am at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: St. Andrew Baptist Church Cemetery in Derry

Annette Johnson
February 17, 1948 – September 10, 2018
Service: Saturday, September 22 at 10 am at the Asbury United Methodist Church
Interment: Lawrence Serenity Sanctum

RAPIDES PARISH:

Allen Alfred “Al” Bardin Jr.
March 13, 1932 – September 18, 2018
Service: Saturday, September 22 at 10 am in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home
Interment: Laran Cemetery at 3 pm

WINN PARISH:

Benton “Benny” Killingsworth
July 20, 1945 – September 21, 2018
Visitation: Saturday, September 22 from 5-9 pm and Sunday, September 23 from 12-2 pm at the Southern Funeral Home
Service: Sunday, September 23 at 2 pm in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home
Interment: Goldonna Cemetery

RED RIVER PARISH:

Gary Wayne Kyson
October 28, 1944 – September 20, 2018
Visitation: Monday, September 24 from 10-11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home
Service: Monday, September 24 at 11 am at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Springville Cemetery

Rhodes Realty, Natchitoches’ newest real estate firm, held its grand opening Thursday, September 29th at the company’s main location in Natchitoches at 404 Rapides Dr. The ribbon cutting was held in conjunction with the Natchitoches Young Professionals monthly after hours social and had over 100 people in attendance.

Rhodes Realty was also promoting their newest subdivision, Farms at Fulton Road. The development features 52 lots with nine homes being built. Four of the homes are completed and are ready to move in. A bus ran from the the ribbon cutting to take interested persons to tour the development. Prices for the homes start at $184,999.00.

Rhodes Realty has been in business since January and boasts 14 agents, 8 in Natchitoches with the others in Sabine parish, Monroe, Ruston and Lafayette.

The Natchitoches Parish School Board held its first PAC meeting for the 2018-2019 school year on Monday September 18th. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Parent Advisory Council and learn more about the Homeless Education and Migrant Education Programs offered by the School Board. Officers were also elected for the 18-19 School Year.

The first PAC meeting was well attended with over 20 parents present representing schools from all over the Parish. Facilitators at the meeting were Helen Calhoun and Lakeisha Willis.

Officers for the 2018-2019 School year are as follows: President – Adrian Brown, Vice President – Diane Payton, Secretary – Connie Rogers, Reporter- Reba Phelps, Event Planner- Kimberly Washington

If you would like to learn more about the PAC the next meeting will be held Oct. 2 at the Media Center behind the School Board Office. All parents and guardians from every school district are encouraged to participate.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Robeline subject for alleged deer hunting violations on Sept. 15 in Natchitoches Parish.

Agents cited Justin S. Matthews, 20, for taking deer during a closed season, possession of an illegally taken deer, hunting without resident and big game licenses, fail to possess deer tags and failing to comply with deer tagging requirements.

Agents received a tip about an eight-point buck that was shot northwest of Robeline. After further investigation, agents made contact with Matthews.

Matthews admitted to agents that he shot the deer the evening before around 6:30 p.m. using a Marlin 30/30 rifle with a scope. Agents seized the deer meat, antlers and the rifle with the scope.

Taking a deer during a closed season brings a $900 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Possession of an illegally taken deer carries a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. Failing to possess deer tags and comply with deer tagging requirements each brings a $100 to $350 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Hunting without basic hunting and big game licenses each carries up to a $50 fine and 15 days in jail.

Matthews may also face civil restitution totaling $2,033 for the replacement value of the illegally taken deer.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources.

Come tailgate with Northwestern State University.

“We’re excited to kick off the 2018 tailgate and football season against Grambling this Saturday. Just like in previous years, we have activities for all ages, food variations, and beverages. With the help of our alumni, supporters and donors, I know we can cheer our Demons on to Victory.” Kimberly Gallow, assistant director of development.

Home tailgating events include:

NSU vs. Nicholls
October 6th, 2018 3pm – 6pm
This home game doubles as Family Day. Food includes jambalaya, green beans, pasta salad, along with hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage, and specialty desserts.

NSU vs. Sam Houston State
October 13th, 2018 3pm – 6pm
This tailgate’s theme is “Mexican.” Dine on fajitas, tacos, and other specialty Mexican dishes along with hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage, and desserts. Live Music will be provided by Leonard Sarpy.

Homecoming: NSU vs. Houston Baptist
October 26th, 2018 3pm – 6pm
As we welcome alumni back to Northwestern State, we will dine in on hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links, briquet, loaded potatoes, and delicious banana pudding all prepared by Mr. Perry Johnson and the Culinary Students at NSU. We will have a live band, lots of tailgate games, and fun activities for the kids.

NSU vs. McNeese State
November 10th, 2018 3pm – 6pm
Join the Alumni Association and Foundation for some hamburgers, hot dogs, hot links, and specialty ribs right off of the pit. Live Music will be provided by Leonard Sarpy.

Special thank you to NSU’s Hospitality and Management Culinary students for their hard work in helping prepare food for these events.

Just like last year, there will be a selfie booth, vendors, jumps and obstacles for the kids, the NSU Bookstore, and lawn games. Other amenities include fun jumps, and NSU’s famous pack and play. A Faculty and Staff Tailgate will join the festivities this year…the more the merrier!

First Lady, Jennifer Maggio will have a collection site set up for her “Forks Up for Literacy” campaign at Collins Pavilion during tailgating on NSU home football game days with help from Purple Jackets honor society, the Alpha Beta Alpha library club and other volunteers. Donors can bring items to the tailgate prior to home football games and drop them off at the Pavilion.

Cost to attend is just $10 and includes all you can eat food and beverages. All tailgates are FREE for members of the Alumni Association. Not a member yet? Sign up today online at HERE. Feel free to pay now or at the event.

Tickets for the football games can be purchased from the NSU Athletic Ticket office by calling (318) 357-4268. For any questions, email the Office of University Advancement at alumni@nsula.edu or call (318) 357-4414.

Special thanks to our 2018 Tailgate Partners: Cane River Brewing Inc. and Premier Recycling Inc.

Thank you to our Season and Game Sponsors: Bolton Realty, Cane River Waterslides and Inflatables, Chicken Express and Farm Bureau Insurance – Lance Lopez

Last week I was at the St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, North Carolina. We were deep in the woods learning. I missed you.

In North Carolina, I rented a vehicle to transport colleagues from the Greensboro airport to the Prayer Center and back. The vehicle was my secret weapon in case the Hurricane kept the Louisiana folks from getting a flight out. We would drive out of North Carolina. Also, vehicle was handy in case of a Walmart run. We found ourselves going to Walmart a couple of times during the week. Even deep in the woods, we located Walmart.

The vehicle was smarter than I am. It was a SUV. It had all the digital goodies. The vehicle came with a key fob. There was no key, just this thing that allowed you to enter the vehicle and start it. I have already referred you to the good old days when cars had push button starters. We are back to the future in many ways.

The fob did everything a key might do, including starting the vehicle while one was walking across the parking lot toward the vehicle.

When I was a little boy, keys were my thing. I loved keys. I loved real keys.

I had a great source of keys too. My grandfather was a policeman. It seems that back in the 60’s people would lose keys at a very high rate. Pop would bring me bags of keys from time to time. I’m sure I was only receiving three or four at a time, but to me they appeared as a mountain of plenty.

I had a key ritual. I would separate out the door and house keys from the car keys.
Back in the day, each motor company had a key design unique to that motor company. For this article we will illustrate with the Ford Motor Company. Because Ford also made Mercury products the keys were interchangeable. If you worked at it, you might discover a Mercury car key would fit a Ford product.

One Friday night, Pop stopped by with a bag of keys. I quickly sorted the keys. I took the car keys outside for an experiment.

I don’t know how I knew this, but I had a couple of Mercury keys which I took outside. I crawled into the driver’s seat of our 1961 Ford Galaxy and started testing keys. The Mercury ignition keys would fit into the Ford ignition. (You remember, of course the difference between the ignition keys and the trunk keys?) While the Mercury keys fit into the ignition, they would not turn the tumblers.

My key experiment was nearly completed when I put a Mercury key into the ignition and turned it. The 1961 Ford Galaxy roared to life. I then followed the pattern I had learned from adults. I pulled the shift lever down into “D.” “D” meant go!

The car lurched forward and traveled about five feet into the side of the house. The dent in the house was still there 40 years later!

Thus began my illustrious driving career.

The adults filed out of the house. Mom, Dad and Pop the policeman all asked, “How did you start the car?” I shared my key knowledge. Pop cut off my Ford Motor key supply. I did have a large collection of General Motors keys that I had decided to try on whoever owned one of those cars. Pop owned a Chevrolet. I had developed a testing plan for that automobile.

Jesus has given us the keys to the Kingdom. No need to be locked in or locked out. You have the keys. Often you have the power to set yourself free.