City Bank and Trust is a proud sponsor of this year’s Tappedtober Event. This event is scheduled for Oct. 9 on the Riverbank in downtown Natchitoches. Pictured from left are Sean Baylor, Physician & Community Liaison, Madison Henson, Kim Howell, Halie Errington, Foundation Development Officer/Administration and Shanna Baker.
We’ve all, at one time or another, had those jobs that nobody else wants. Those jobs, where no matter what decisions you make, everyone will not be happy. If you’ve ever run a bass tournament, you’ll find out quickly that there’s not a bigger bunch of whiners on the planet than bass fishermen. If you feed them hamburgers for good performance, they want to know why they didn’t get a ribeye. They really are the most selfish and spoiled outdoorsmen that exist. They like to be catered to and hailed for their skills and abilities to catch bass. Another way to say it…they’re brats!
Without Tournament Directors (TD’s), anglers would be the inmates running the asylum. TD’s are the guys that run bass tournaments for different organizations all across the country and have a tough job trying to satisfy bass fishermen. They don’t write the rules, they just enforce them, even when they know it will hurt an angler or a team. That’s not their intention to hurt anyone, but it’s a part of the job that goes with being a tournament director. Sometimes they have to be the bad guy whether it’s a one-pound penalty for a minor violation, or worst, a disqualification, which is rare. An example of a one-pound penalty would be weighing a dead fish. If there’s one thing that’s really emphasized in bass tournaments today, it is keeping your fish alive before weigh-in. An example of a disqualification would be not wearing a life jacket either during practice or on tournament day.
But without good TD’s, bass tournaments would be a mess. They constantly have to hear anglers complain about this and that including, but not limited to, accusations from other anglers like… they were fishing too close, they were fishing my spot, they ran through a no wake zone, they weren’t wearing their life jackets….and the list goes on and on! Bass fishermen love rules, as long as they don’t apply to them. No matter what the TD decides on a situation, someone will not be happy. But for a fishing circuit or tournament trail to be successful, it better have a good strong TD who’s not afraid to hurt someone’s feelings. Nothing will ruin a tournament trail quicker than a weak director who does not enforce the rules, or even worse, changes or alters the rules the morning of a tournament. This will make anglers load their boats and leave….. never to return. Every tournament trail that’s ever failed, was usually because rules were not enforced with consistency. If things aren’t run the right way, anglers will abandon ship quicker than setting the hook on a big bass.
So today, I salute all the guys who have taken on that role of TD and had to be the bad guy every once in a while. They spend countless hours on the road and away from their families just like anglers do. In some cases, they literally go from one event to the next, loading and unloading, breaking down and setting up. They make sure the polygraph exams are done correctly. They coordinate all take-offs the morning of the tournament and they make sure all anglers are off the water safe and on time. Then they have to run the weigh-in and pass out checks, before packing up and heading to the next event. So, the next time you’re in a bass tournament or following a bass trail, tell the tournament director “thank you” for doing a great job. Till next time, good luck, good fishing, and don’t forget to set the hook!
Steve Graf
Owner/Co-host
Hook’N Up & Track’N Down Show
And Tackle Talk Live
Six students at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) have been commended in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. While these students won’t continue in the National Merit Scholarships competition next spring, they’re being recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry.
The Commended Students at LSMSA are Olutunmike “Tum-Tum” Adeleye (’22) of Natchitoches, Travis Elmore (’22) of Slidell, Liliana R Geier (’22) of Mandeville, Leah Swanstrom (’22) of Natchitoches, Jake Touchet (’22) of Lake Charles, Amarige Yusufji (’22) of Shreveport.
“We would like to recognize these students for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the PSAT,” said Lead Counselor/Ap Coordinator Leah Lentz. “We are proud of them and grateful they are members of LSMSA.”
Students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) offered in October 2020 and January 2021. Of the 50,000 highest scores identified from the tests, 34,000 high performers were named Commended Students based on a national Selection Index score of 207, applicable to all program participants without regard to state-by-state distribution. Participants who scored at or above the Commended Student Selection Index score, but below their state or selection unit’s Semifinalist Selection Index score, are Commended Students.
LSMSA is a state-supported, residential public high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana’s high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. While the school is tuition-free, assistance from the LSMSA Foundation ensures the program is available to all qualifying students regardless of family financial need. Learn more at LSMSA.edu.
The Northwestern State Athletic Department announced Thursday it has partnered with Pizza Hut as the “Official Pizza of NSU Athletics.”
Under the agreement, Pizza Hut will be the presenting sponsor of the game ball delivery for all Northwestern State home football games as Vic the Demon will deliver the game ball in a Pizza Hut branded food bag to game officials at midfield.
“We couldn’t be more excited about the partnership between Pizza Hut and NSU Athletics,” said Jesse Arnold of the Arnold Family of Restaurants, franchisee of the local Pizza Hut location. “Very few things go together like great pizza and great sports. We’re very proud of our Pizza Hut team in Natchitoches and they are poised to deliver hot, safe and fast pizza to the entire community in Natchitoches, especially to all of the students at NSU. We’ve had a location at 801 Keyser for 20-plus years; however, Pizza Hut is now more accessible than ever as we are serving pizza at NSU basketball and football games. Also, students at NSU soon will be able to walk across the street to our new location at 810 University next to Smoothie King. We expect to start construction in October and will be open for business before the end of the year.”
Additionally, Pizza Hut will be the presenting sponsor of the #DemonsWin promotion.
The giveaway happens after Northwestern State wins in football and men’s basketball games and will provide NSU fans a chance to use online or in-store promo codes to save on pizza and more at the 801 Keyser Street location in Natchitoches.
“We are proud to partner with Pizza Hut as the official pizza of NSU Athletics,” said NSU General Manager of Corporate Partnerships Nathan Razo. “This relationship will be beneficial for all Northwestern State fans and NSU students, especially when the Demons win.”
For more information on becoming a corporate partner with Northwestern State Athletics, contact Razo at 469-525-2283.
The whack of tennis rackets will fill the Jack Fisher Complex once again this weekend as Northwestern State kicks off its fall season with the Natchitoches Women’s Care Lady Demon Collegiate Invitational on Friday and Saturday.
The event starts Friday at 8:30 a.m. (until 4ish) and picks up again Saturday at 9 a.m. (until 2:30ish).
“We’re so happy fall tennis is back after losing it last year to COVID-19,” said second-year coach Jonas Brobeck. “We’re fortunate to be one of the few sports that can play competitively in the fall with our main season in the spring.
“We get to see where we are individually after a few weeks of practice against some good competition.”
NSU welcomes fellow Southland Conference member Southeastern Louisiana and former league members Lamar and Stephen F. Austin as well as ULM and Southern Miss to the fall tennis event.
Unlike the spring season, players will compete as individuals in five singles and two doubles draws with no overall team score.
NSU returns five players overall from a 2020-21 squad that went 5-5 in SLC play, including its top three singles players in terms of slotting.
Mariella Minetti, Viktorie Wojcikova and Dorota Szczgielska played in the one, two and three singles slots, respectively.
The Lady Demons also reeled in a highly touted recruiting class among mid-major programs, ranked No. 9 nationally by TennisRecruiting.net.
“We’re super excited about this team, and they have all the values we’re looking for,” Brobeck said. “This team will compete hard and do everything we can up and down the lineup.
“We’re excited to get a test from players wearing a different colored shirt across the net. We’ve been practicing a few weeks now, and everybody came back in great shape ready to deal with the Louisiana humidity. It’s nice to see some cooler temperatures this week, and it’ll be great weather to play and watch tennis this weekend.”
Photo credit: Chris Reich/NSU Photographic Services
Over the summer Dr. Allison Landry, Principal Lecturer of Biology at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (LSMSA) completed a Genome Editing and CRISPR virtual workshop through the Milwaukee School of Engineering. This workshop was put on by the MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling.
This is the third workshop Dr. Landry has completed as part of the Louisiana School’s professional development opportunities. Through the LSMSA Foundation eligible faculty and staff can apply for grants from the Richard G. Brown Fund to receive scholarly and creative enrichment for their professional and personal lives. This leads to enhancing the quality of students’ overall educational experiences and the LSMSA community as a whole.
Proposals can relate to research and publishing; development and preparation of new courses or programs in academic or residential life; participation in workshops or university courses; acquiring new technological skills; creative, performing, and scholarly projects; enhancement of one’s skills in a service setting; and other substantive programs of study for personal or professional enrichment.
“The LSMSA Foundation funded my opportunity to participate in the workshop, which greatly enhances my understanding of this useful system,” said Dr. Landry. “This directly translates to my ability to teach our students.”
Dr. Landry received DNA replication models and a 3D printed model for a CRISPR Cas9 Complex. She and Dr. Jason Anderson, Lecturer of Biology, will use these models for special projects with students during the 2021-2022 school year. Special projects are a one-week short course between semesters.
“You don’t really think about using 3D printing in biology but it’s really neat to make models of proteins,” said Dr. Landry. “It takes the abstract and makes it more concrete, which helps the students understand the process.”
Some of the uses for CRISPR and genome editing research include treating cystic fibrosis, developing treatments for sickle cell anemia. This is one of the new hot areas and there’s lots of research going on right now.
In 2020 the Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded for the first time to two women, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna. They invented a method, CRISPR Cas9, making it easier for researchers to change the DNA of animals, plants and microorganisms.
“We try to keep the curriculum relevant and keep the students engaged,” said Dr. Landry.
LSMSA is a state-supported, residential public high school with competitive admissions for Louisiana’s high-achieving, highly-motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Learn more at LSMSA.edu.
The University Programming Council at Northwestern State University will present the 64th Annual Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Scholarship Program on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Those attending are asked to follow university regulations and to wear a mask at all times in the building.
Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Seven candidates will compete in the scholarship program, which is a preliminary for the Miss Louisiana Competition. The candidates are Abigail Nelson of Pineville, Marissa Rowsey of Haughton, Makenzie Scroggs of Marksville, Sheridan Duet of Thibodaux, Bailey Willis of Opelousas, Emma McElwee of Many and Chileigh Mitchell of Lafayette.
The winner will receive more than $8,000 in scholarships and prizes.
Nelson is a sophomore early childhood education major and is the daughter of Mike Nelson and Julie Nelson. She was a President’s List student at NSU. Nelson is active in the BCM and Educators Rising. She was Tioga High School Student of the Year and was Miss Campus Beauty. Nelson was a two-time NCA National Champion
Rowsey is a freshman criminal justice major and is the daughter of Kymberly & Sean Rowsey. She was a magna cum laude graduate of Haughton High School.
Scroggs is a sophomore dance major and is the daughter of Rebecca and Derek Scroggs. She is a member of the Demon Dazzlers, Dance Organization of Students and the Presidential Leadership Program. At Avoyelles Public Charter School, Scroggs was National Honor Society treasurer, a top 10 graduate, CLI Ambassador, Elite Competition Dance Team Member and National Talent Winner.
Duet is a senior hospitality management and tourism and new media, journalism, and communication major and is the daughter of Dayna and Kenneth Duet. She is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Demon Volunteers in Progress and is a President’s Leadership Program mentor. She has been a freshman orientation leader and is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and the Order of Omega. Duet is student coordinator for the NSU Food Pantry.
Willis is a sophomore secondary education major and is the daughter of Christopher and Alvada Willis. She is a member of the President’s Leadership Program and is Student Government Association student affairs commissioner. She is a freshman orientation leader and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta.
McElwee is a sophomore history major and is the daughter of Archie and Melissa McElwee. At NSU, McElwee is a member of the Catholic Student Organization and is a University Planning Committee member. She was chosen as Sabine Parish Student of the Year, Miss Many High School and Student Body president. McElwee won the American History Award and was a UDA All-American Dancer and academic letterman recipient.
Mitchell is a sophomore secondary education major and is the daughter of Cormick “Tazz” and Evangeline Mitchell. She is a member of the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band and the University Programming Council open committee. She is a member of Tau Beta Sigma sorority. At Northside High School, Mitchell was a magna cum laude student and Viking of the Year and Student of the Year. She served as student body president.
NATCHITOCHES:
Lomma Peter Sarpy, Jr.
June 08, 1954 – September 21, 2021
Service: Monday, September 27 at 7 pm in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
John Raymond Moss
August 27, 1958 – September 16, 2021
Service: Friday, September 24 at 3 pm at Bellwood Cemetery
Detre Willis
March 28, 1972 – September 22, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Michelle Ann O’Donnell
May 09, 1969 – September 17, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Joseph Lynch
September 20, 2021
Arrangements TBA
James Clark
September 21, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Cyldia B. Groce
September 17, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 11 am at the Pentecost Baptist Church on Hwy 1 South in Natchez
John Jackson Sr.
September 15, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 2 pm at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, located at 318 North Street in Natchitoches
Ricky Lane Carpenter
May 27, 1961 – September 14, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 11 am at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches
Gloria Shields
September 12, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 10 am in the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
Felenn Sowell
September 08, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Minnie Johnson
September 04, 2021
Arrangements TBA
SABINE:
Ernest “Ernie” Constable Jr.
October 16, 1946 – September 22, 2021
Service: Sunday, September 26 at 9:30 am at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel
Dan “Bo” Richard Holden, Jr.
March 6, 1963 – September 18, 2021
Service: Sunday, September 26 at 3 pm at Toro Baptist Church
James Rickey Hebert
May 20, 1963 – September 12, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 10 am at Spring Ridge Baptist Church
RED RIVER:
Stanley Derrell Horton
October 28, 1938 – September 19, 2021
Service: Friday, September 24 at 11 am at Open Door Fellowship Church
The Creston Water System is experiencing problems with water supply system.
Because of the problems, the Creston Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately.
This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Creston Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it by the following means:
Boil water for ONE (1) full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
The Creston Water System will rescind this BOIL ADVISORY upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health that additional water samples collected from the water supply system showing the water to be safe.
Third grade students from schools in Natchitoches Parish are visiting many historical landmarks in downtown Natchitoches this week to learn about the history and culture of Natchitoches.
This program is organized by the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches (APHN).
Local musician Ed Huey entertained children with music on the downtown riverbank as part of the tour with the help of the Natchitoches Lions Club.
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and NRMC Orthopedic Associates are hosting a Total Joint Replacement Breakfast & Learn and Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, September 29th . Presented by NRMC Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Ted Jordan, these seminars will focus on the latest advances in joint replacement surgery and how it is helping patients live life to the fullest. Focused on patient safety and good outcomes, NRMC wants to help you move and feel better. So don’t let arthritic hip or knee pain keep you from living life to the fullest – join us to learn more on how Dr. Jordan is transforming joint replacement surgery at NRMC.
Breakfast & Learn is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th from 7:30am – 9:00am and a complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Lunch & Learn is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th from 11:30 am – 1:00pm and a complimentary lunch will be provided.
Both seminars will take place in the NRMC Listasch Conference Center at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center located at 501 Keyser Avenue. For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact Cathy Jacobs at 318.214.4513.
Seats are limited, so reserve your seat today!
The father of a Northwestern State University graduate created a scholarship in his memory. The Joel David Deutser Memorial Scholarship will be presented annually to a student in any major with a 2.5 or better grade point average with preference given to a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Deutser attended Trabuco Hills High school in Mission Viejo, California, where he played football. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Ranger for four years. He learned about Northwestern State while stationed at Fort Polk and went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was active in Tau Kappa Epsilon where, being a few years older, he mentored many of his fraternity brothers. He also graduated from the FBI Citizens Academic Program in 2013.
At the time of his death, Deutser was head of human resources at Diabetes Management where he raised money for diabetes-related causes.
Sept. 27 – Celebration of Diversity Concert Series, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*
Sept. 28 – Fall Graduate Career Fair, Friedman Student Union Ballroom, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sept. 28 – NSU Choirs Preview Convert, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*
Sept. 29 – Faculty recital featuring Kristine Coreil, horn and Chialing Hsieh, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*
Sept. 30 – Miss Northwestern – Lady of the Bracelet Pageant, A.A. Fredericks Auditorium, 4 p.m.
Sept. 30 – Columns Café dinner, Room 225, HMT Building, 6 p.m.
Sept. 30 – NSU Percussion Ensemble, Magale Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.*
Oct. 1 – Soccer vs. Houston Baptist, Lady Demon Soccer Complex, 7 p.m.
Oct. 2 – Football vs. Incarnate Word, Turpin Stadium, 6 p.m.
It’s Official! TappedTober is back for 2021 presented by Jimmy Granger Ford Lincoln in Natchitoches! Clear your calendars for Saturday October 9th as we once again rock the Natchitoches Riverfront in support of bringing access to healthcare in our community!
This annual event is known for its family friendly environment, top-notch entertainment, and ever expanding beer and wine tasting selections, without missing a second of everyone’s favorite fall activity on the gigantic riverfront screen. Headlining this year’s musical lineup, brought to you by Rhodes Properties & Development, is Louisiana’s own, Frank Foster! We will be releasing the full schedule of events, Tuesday September 28th. Visit our website at http://www.thetappedtober.com or find us on Facebook @ Tappedtober for the latest information.
Proceeds from this event will once again support the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation & the Northwestern Louisiana Cancer Foundation in their efforts to improve access to healthcare in our community!
CITY OF NATCHITOCHES JOB OPPORTUNITY: RECORDS CLERK
POSITION: Records Clerk – Part Time – Police Department
DESCRIPTION: Performs routine clerical tasks such as maintaining records, answering telephones, places records in files and retrieves them as needed, receives and prepares reports, gathers data from file records and prepares reports for the Chief, Department Officers and other assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School or GED
CONTACT: City of Natchitoches, Human Resources Department located at 1400 Sabine St. or P.O. Box 37, Natchitoches, LA 71458-0037. Application may also be picked up upstairs at City Hall located at 700 Second St. or downloaded online at www.natchitochsla.gov
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted through: October 4, 2021
THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Under the bright lights of Turpin Stadium Saturday, Northwestern State University Interim President Dr. Marcus Jones met with Cadet Caiden Matthews to congratulate him for being selected NSU ROTC Cadet of the Month. When asked about the qualities required for selection, Demon Battalion Commander CDT LTC Anthony Cantrell and Command Sergeant Major Seth Ozsoy noted CDT Matthews was selected for his positive outlook and devout loyalty to the program. Said Cantrell, “Matthews is also quick to volunteer for additional duties, including serving on the Color guard and the Ranger Challenge team, both of which are mentally and physically demanding.”
CDT Matthews is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and credits the Captain Shreve High School JROTC program for his drive. There, he rose through the ranks from his freshman to senior years culminating with being selected Battalion Commander. His sights are set on similar accomplishments at ROTC. While chatting about campus activities, Jones remarked that Caiden looked familiar. CDT Matthews replied that they met while Dr. Jones visited his class for the President’s Leadership Program. Dr. Jones’ face lit up when he made the connection. He replied, “Oh yes, I remember thinking that you are going to do great things here at NSU. Already, as a freshman, you are making your mark.”
Northwestern State University’s culinary arts and hospitality management and tourism students are bringing back the Columns Café and will feature a Parisian style shrimp dinner Thursday, Sept. 30.
The dine-in menu will feature the following.
• Appetizer – Salmon rose with domestic caviar, deviled eggs and potato pancakes
• Soup du four – French onion soup
• Salad – Fresh green bean and melon
• Entrée – Parisian style shrimp – Fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed with butter, white wine, fresh herbs, roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic. Topped with fresh goat cheese with toasted French bread
• Dessert – Warm yeast doughnuts, mixed berry compote, vanilla crème Anglaise, almond tuile
• Bread & butter – Sourdough with herbed butter
Dine-in meals will be served beginning at 6 p.m. in Room 225 of the HMT Building (FACS Building #44). The cost is $45. To pre-purchase tickets – BUY HERE
The Sept. 30 meal will be sponsored by Louisiana Seafood, who will provide fresh Louisiana shrimp for the featured entrée.
The Columns Café is a hands-on outreach of the hospitality management and tourism program that debuted in 2018 that serves lunches and dinners on select dates. The Café is located in Room 225 of the Family and Consumer Sciences Building. Guests must purchase tickets in advance and seating is directed so that all seats are filled.
The Columns Café is student-run with seasonal, locally sourced meals prepared in the culinary arts lab and served by students. The Café provides students with experiential learning in the logistics and teamwork required to plan, prepare and serve a formal dinner. All proceeds go towards support of HMT students and academic programming.
For more information, contact Landon Amberg at (318) 357-5072.
Deer hunters and state taxidermists will be entered into a contest for $1,000 and $500 gift cards, respectively, when they submit a sample from a mature buck harvested in the 2021-22 deer season in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.
All submitted samples will be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD), assisting LDWF with their surveillance monitoring for this disease, which is 100-percent fatal in deer.
The prizes are made possible by the South Louisiana Branch of the National Deer Association, assisting the efforts of LDWF to increase surveillance for CWD.
Hunters become eligible to win the $1,000 gift card by submitting a sample to LDWF for testing from a mature buck harvested in Louisiana during the 2021-22 deer season.
Taxidermists will be entered to win the $500 gift card by submitting samples from mature bucks harvested in Louisiana during the 2021-22 deer season. Both drawings will be held March 18, 2022.
Participants are asked to contact their local LDWF Field Office to submit a sample. For more information and complete contest rules go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/cwd-contest.
CWD, a fatal neurologic disease of deer, has not been detected in Louisiana. However, all three neighboring states, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, have reported positive tests. Continued sampling throughout the state remains vitally important and LDWF is asking hunters to help.
The disease is spread by contact with infected saliva, blood, urine, feces, food, water, and soil. It can be transmitted from live animals or carcasses, and creates holes in the brain tissue of infected animals. Infection with CWD can occur in deer of any sex and age, but higher infection rates are typically noted in mature bucks.
Symptoms can show 16 months or more after infection. Those symptoms include weight loss, excessive salivation, teeth grinding, head tremors, difficulty swallowing, excessive urination and thirst, incoordination, splay leg stance, lowered head and ears, fixed stare, fainting and lack of awareness.
Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags and have tags in possession when hunting deer. Immediately upon harvesting a deer, the hunter must tag the deer with the appropriate license tag before it is moved from the harvest site.
The hunter must record the date of harvest and the parish on the carcass tag. Within 72 hours, the hunter must validate the harvest, either by phone (844.LACHECK or 844.522.4325) or online.
For more information, contact Johnathan Bordelon at 318-487-5885.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal “NPJ” will start publishing paid engagement and wedding announcements for couples who reside in the parish, who have relatives in the parish or who are getting married in the parish. Students who are enrolled at Northwestern State University but who do not live in the parish will also be able to submit. These announcements will be published each Friday morning.
This move by the Journal allows couples to showcase their announcement.
“This is a fabulous way for couples to have a traditional engagement and wedding announcement and reap the benefits of the digital age.” said Corey Poole, editor of the NPJ.
Information for engagement announcements include:
Digital photograph of the couple
The couple’s names
The couple’s hometowns
High school and/or college of the couple
Parents’ names and/or grandparents’ names
Ties to the parish
Wedding time, date, and place
An interesting fact about the couple
Information for the wedding announcements include:
Digital photograph of the couple
The couple’s names
The couple’s hometowns
High school and/or college of the couple
Parents’ names and/or grandparents’ names
Officiant
Attendants
Ties to the parish
Wedding time, date, and place
“We all love the happy news of an engagement and a wedding, and this is a great outlet for that positive information,” Poole said. “I still have copies of my own engagement announcement and wedding announcement, and my husband and I will celebrate our 16-year anniversary later this year.”
For engagement and wedding announcement fees and/or to submit information for publication, please email NPJNatLa@gmail.com.
NATCHITOCHES:
Michelle Ann O’Donnell
May 09, 1969 – September 17, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 10 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home
Joseph Lynch
September 20, 2021
Arrangements TBA
James Clark
September 21, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Cyldia B. Groce
September 17, 2021
Arrangements TBA
John Jackson Sr.
September 15, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Ricky Lane Carpenter
May 27, 1961 – September 14, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 11 am at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches
Gloria Shields
September 12, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Felenn Sowell
September 08, 2021
Arrangements TBA
Minnie Johnson
September 04, 2021
Arrangements TBA
SABINE:
James Rickey Hebert
May 20, 1963 – September 12, 2021
Service: Saturday, September 25 at 10 am at Spring Ridge Baptist Church
RED RIVER:
Stanley Derrell Horton
October 28, 1938 – September 19, 2021
Service: Friday, September 24 at 11 am at Open Door Fellowship Church
The Selection Committee for a new Tax Commissioner has concluded its interviews and is proud to announce its selection of Laura Dalme-Jeffcoat as its choice to replace Jerry McWherter as Tax Commissioner on Oct. 1. She will be acting Commissioner until the October Board Meeting where a vote will hopefully confirm the Committee’s decision. She is a great choice to move the Commission into the future and everyone looks forward to working with her. Congratulations Laura.
The Committee would also like to thank Jerry McWherter for his 33 years of service as the very first Tax Commissioner.
Selection Committee Members:
Lee Waskom – NPSB
Julie Lockhart – Parish Gov
Debbie Miley – City of Natchitoches
Natchitoches Parish Law Enforcement, Louisiana State Police, Natchitoches City Fire Department, Fire Districts from across Natchitoches and other parishes, along with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS had the honor of attending the funeral services of Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #5 Fire Chief John A. Nicholas at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches on Sept. 20.
Chief Nicholas was also employed with the La. Department of Public Safety Petroleum Gas Commission as a Conservation Enforcement Officer/Inspector, an EMT with Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS and NATCOM 911 Board Member.
After the funeral service, a large motorcade provided a funeral escort to Russell Cemetery at Montrose for burial services.
We say farewell and salute Chief John A. Nicholas for his dedicated service to the State of Louisiana and citizens of Natchitoches Parish.
The NPSO extends our condolences to Chief Nicholas family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this time and days to come.