The south end of Front St. in downtown Natchitoches was filled with sports cars, summer fun and live music as the first “Sip & Stroll” of the summer was held Saturday, July 9. Sip & Stroll, sponsored by the City of Natchitoches, the Natchitoches Jazz Festival and NHDDC, will be held every Sunday throughout the Summer. The North and South ends of Front St. will alternate each week in hosting the popular event.
The Natchitoches Corvette Club had 10 cars on display with a Lotus, Mercedes Benz, and Mustang joining the Corvettes. The Jenny & Kelli Band provided an eclectic selection of music throughout the evening. This no cost event is a wonderful opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones.

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The Cane River Branch of the Magnolia State Peace Officers Association held its Annual Summer Fan Donation drive and has distributed free fans to the Council on Aging to provide relief from the searing Louisiana heat for Senior residents of Natchitoches Parish.

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This summer, the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) completed its 20th year of EXCEL, a special four-week summer program for new students to improve foundational skills and prepare students for success in the school’s rigorous courses. Twelve students were invited for admission into the Louisiana School for the fall of 2022.

The EXCEL Program was created in 2003 following concerns that the LSMSA educational experience was not available to students from under-resourced rural and inner-city schools. Modeled on the federal Upward Bound program, EXCEL identifies potential students who might otherwise fall below the line in the LSMSA admissions process. Each year, students with high GPAs (motivation) but lower than normal standardized test scores for admission (knowledge gaps from an under-resourced home school) are invited to participate in the intensive four-week summer bridge program.

EXCEL students undertake a rigorous academic schedule that mimics a normal LSMSA schedule. They complete non-credit coursework in critical writing, science, visual arts, math, mindfulness, critical reading, and college planning /test preparation. Students also had access to the school’s gym and fitness center, volunteered at the Cane River Food Pantry, learned about the significance of Juneteenth with a visit to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, and traveled to Shreveport’s R.W. Norton Gallery, where instructors connected what students viewed in the gallery to course content.

Faculty and staff leading EXCEL courses were Dr. Jason Anderson, Kim Cain, Co Ceaser, Chris King, Dr. Jocelyn Donlon, Dr. Kelly Lankford, Bonnie Rutledge, Katie Summerell, and Erykah Wells (’16). Teaching assistants included LSMSA and EXCEL/STEMrichment alums Sebastian Guerrero (‘18) of Houma, Izzy Nguyen (’20) of New Iberia, Marissa Ramsey (‘17) of New Iberia, and Dylan White (‘20) of St. Martinville.

EXCEL students collaborated with students in the STEMrichment program to learn team-building skills by solving elaborate escape room-style puzzles designed by Randy Key. The annual EXCEL banquet was held at Lasyone’s Meat Pie Restaurant to celebrate students’ success in the program.

“We are thrilled to graduate another cohort of EXCEL participants,” said Dr. Jason Anderson, LSMSA Lecturer of Biology, EXCEL director, and Board of Directors faculty representative. “The motto on the school’s crest is Praecellemus, which means ‘We shall excel.’ Students from this class who will attend LSMSA have certainly shown their aptitude for excellence and resilience, and we look forward to their future achievements, personal growth, and communal contributions.”

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POSITION: Assistant – Programming & Promotions Department

DESCRIPTION: Assist in Riverbank/Beau Jardin rentals including communication with City Departments and event coordinators. Perform all clerical and administrative duties as assigned by supervisors, including answering phones, entering requisitions, mailing, copies, etc. Receive visitors and all inquiries concerning Beau Jardin, Main Street promotions, assist with the organization and maintenance of all calendars of scheduled events, websites and social media. Assist in preparation and execution of programs and promotions as needed. Applicant must be available to work nights and weekends for the execution of events as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED. At least 6 months experience in a clerical position is required.

CONTACT: Human Resources Department at 1400 Sabine St. or P.O. Box 37, Natchitoches LA 71458-0037. Applications may also be picked up upstairs at City Hall located at 700 Second St. or online at http://www.natchitochesla.gov

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted through: July 15, 2022.

THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Natchitoches Parish Public School Pre-K programs partnered with Save the Children Red River Region for the Summer RISE Pathways Program, which ran June 1-28 Monday-Thursday from 8 am – 2 pm. NPSB Summer Rise Pathways aimed to engage students by Reaching Improvement through Support and Enrichment. Save the Children Red River Region supported the Summer RISE collaboration by providing snacks, materials and supplies. In addition Pre-K teachers from Save The Children taught alongside Public Pre-K teachers.

Pictured are Teachers Pricella Nicholas, DeAsia Burrell, Tiandra Adams, Donna Penrod, Cynthia Harmon, Catherine Braxton, Laquesta Jones, Charisma Johnson, Terenesha Robinson, Michelle Hall, and Candra Grayson. Not pictured is Remesa Ford.

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NATCHITOCHES:
Carmen Delores Holland
September 22, 1959 – July 4, 2022
Service: Monday, July 11 at 10 am at Friendship Cemetery

Laura Hope Harlan Boles
March 24, 1960 – June 28, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 23 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches

WINN:
Richard Wayne Skains 
July 04, 1925 – July 06, 2022
Service: Monday, July 11 at 10 am at East Winnfield Baptist Church

Thelma L Bumpurs
February 9, 1940 – July 4, 2022
Arrangements TBA

Johnnie Little
July 4, 2022
Arrangements TBA

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July 8, 2022 – 7:33pm

The National Weather Service office in Shreveport has issued a Heat Advisory in Effect for our area through 7:00 pm Saturday.  Take proper precautions.  See the text of the advisory below:

* WHAT…Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees.

* WHERE…All of north central and northwest Louisiana,

  southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and

  east and northeast Texas.

* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat

  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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The National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) announced on July 7 the selection of nine new communities and partners across the South Atlantic-Gulf Region to receive expert NPS consultation to help spur local recreation, conservation, and economic development opportunities.

The recipients were selected through a competitive process and will receive assistance to help make their rivers, trails, greenways, and open spaces vital, life-enhancing parts of their communities.

“The RTCA assistance program helps the NPS advance its stewardship mission while expanding local outdoor recreation options,” said Deirdre Hewitt, regional RTCA program manager, NPS. “By investing in the future of communities across the southeast, we create new opportunities for people of all backgrounds to explore, experience, and enjoy this region.”

In Louisiana, the Natchitoches and Cane River Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan was selected to establish a recreation and conservation network that’s accessible and connected to local communities and the city of Natchitoches. The Cane River National Heritage Area (CRNHA) preserves the unique cultural, historic, and natural landscape of the Cane River region. The heritage area features an abundance of outdoor recreational possibilities including boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and camping along the 35-mile-long Cane River Lake.

“Over the years, Natchitoches residents and community partners have had great success in leading grassroots efforts to build a consistent preservation and cultural conservation mindset,” remarked Rebecca Blankenbaker, Cane River National Heritage Area Executive Director. By comparison, our outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource conservation has lagged, with individual projects developing sporadically rather than a deliberate and planned approach. “As recreational tourism builds in the region, we’re hopeful that this project will allow us to build consensus and develop a plan with community partners for a long-term outdoor recreation strategy that incorporates existing resources and identifies future projects and strategies,” continued Blankenbaker.

CRNHA, a non-profit that uses a grassroots approach to heritage conservation and economic development, is partnering with the NPS’s RTCA and National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) Programs, along with local community groups to develop an outdoor recreation plan that identifies and maps these recreational resources and opportunities throughout the 116,000 acres of the heritage area.

“We are excited to participate in this community-led planning effort to improve recreation and conservation opportunities for everyone across Natchitoches,” said Andy Ferrell, NCPTT deputy director.

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While the Fall elections for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Natchitoches Parish School Board Members and municipal elected positions are a long way off (Tuesday, November 8), qualifying for those positions is right around the corner (July 20-22).

All Natchitoches Parish School Board Member positions run in November and qualify this July 20-22.

The municipalities of Ashland, Campti, Goldonna, Provencal and Robeline all have Mayor, Councilmen/Aldermen and Chief of Police elections. Also both Clarence and Powhatan will have elections to fill unexpired terms for Mayor.

Also qualifying for the November 8th ballot is Parish Government Council District 2 position. This will fill the unexpired term of Patsy Ward Hoover who is now the Mayor of Natchez.

All of those positions also qualify July 20-22. Please call if you have questions at 318-352-8152.

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By Joe Darby

To many it will be unseemly to praise a firearm in the wake of the terrible recent rash of mass shootings.

I am depressed and angry at these horrible, useless slaughters. The shootings at the elementary school in Uvalde, Tex., were particularly heinous — 19 innocent little souls taken from the families and from all of us who care. These sickening crimes were committed by evil and misguided individuals. I can’t put the blame on an instrument of metal and plastic that we call a gun.

So, rather than write about our increasingly depressing politics, or some other current topic, I want to talk about what is maybe the finest single weapon ever devised by an American manufacturer — the Colt .45 1911 semi-automatic pistol.

I am often inspired in my column topics by other articles that I read. And I just read a fine piece about the history of the 1911 in “Military Heritage” magazine. The article was of particular interest to me because I am fortunate enough to own one of these pieces of U.S. history. I bought it at a gun show perhaps 40 years ago for a few hundred dollars. I’d have trouble affording one today, as they have become valued collector items.

My own pistol’s serial number indicates it was made in 1915, so there’s a good chance it saw action in both World War I and II and perhaps in Korea. It’s olive drab, has some nicks on it and if you shake it, it will rattle. That’s just the way they are. But they pack a tremendous punch for a handgun, can withstand poor care and are just about guaranteed to bring down an assailant if you need to protect yourself. That’s why I keep mine nearby. How often does one have a 107-year-old pistol for self protection?

The pistol’s power is the reason it was created in the first place. When the US Army was fighting Filipino insurgents in the early 20th century, the Muslim Moro warriors would ingest drugs before battle and in that elevated state, were hard to bring down. The Army’s standard hand gun at the time, a Colt .38 revolver, had little effect on a charging Moro.

So, after several years of development and improvements, the Army adopted the Colt .45 in 1911 and it proved to be an excellent decision. It was the service’s standard hand gun for more than 70 years. It is still used by some special forces warriors because of its reliability and power.

Let me recount some random anecdotes about the 1911 and its value to our fighting men.

–In 1969, a Navy SEAL in Vietnam held off dozens of Viet Cong attacking a downed helicopter. He was killing the enemy at a range of 100 yards, an extraordinary distance for a pistol in combat. He ended up taking out between 10 and 37 Viet Cong, the total number still being in dispute. The SEAL and his wounded buddies were later rescued by an Army gunship copter.

–In World War II, an Army colonel shot a Japanese soldier through the tiny embrasure of the enemy’s bunker at a range of 75 yards with his .45.

–A World War II bomber co-pilot, bailing out of his crippled B-24 in the Pacific, actually shot and killed the pilot of a Japanese plane who was machine gunning the helpless airmen in their parachutes. It was later learned the Japanese had died of a single shot to his head.

–In the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium in 1944, a US corporal shot and killed the commander of a German tank as he poked his head out of the hatch. The tank retreated. This may be the only time in history a tank was vanquished by a pistol.

Among the proud owners of 1911s over the years Winston Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia. And me. I feel very lucky to own one of the most iconic examples of self-defense implements in American history.

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What do you do when you build an earthworm bed so you can have worms for fish bait, and the numbers start growing rapidly? According to Clay Burton, you start selling them.

“We started growing worms for us to fish with and they started multiplying so fast we decided maybe we ought to try and sell some,” Clay said.

With that declaration, Burton Boys Worms business was launched this past December and it has started growing rapidly.

So, who are the Burton Boys? I learned about them and their enterprise while sharing lunch with Carl Burton, their grandfather and a long-time friend. What Carl told me smacked of a good story so I set out to learn more, meeting the boys and their parents recently at the Ruston Farmer’s Market where they had set up shop with their fishing worms.

The dad is Dusty Burton; mom is Kristy and the family lives near Quitman in north Jackson Parish.

“We got to thinking about what we might want to get the boys as an extra special Christmas gift,” Kristy explained. “We love to fish and had ordered some European night crawlers, worms that are different from the Canadian night crawlers. The Canadian variety requires refrigeration; otherwise they don’t survive. Not so for the Europeans, which can tolerate temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees.

“Our fishing worm supply started growing so fast there was no way we could use them all so we decided to introduce the boys to the business world by setting them up in a business of growing, marketing and selling the earthworms. We have business meetings every week in order to plan and discuss how to turn the business into a profitable venture,” she added.

Clay has a vision problem, amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye.” It was his idea to use some of the profits of the business to help others with similar problems.

“I have to wear special glasses for my eye condition. I want to use some of what we make by selling worms to help other kids who have the same condition and may need some help to get glasses,” Clay said.

How do you raise enough earthworms to satisfy your fishing needs with enough extra to put on the market?

“Our worm nursery consists mainly of peat moss with some dirt added, We feed the worms such things as banana peels, egg shells, cardboard and grain,” Clay explained.

Kristy came up with the idea that in order to attract potential customers, there has to be an attractive presentation of the product.

“We found someone who came up with the design for the containers that are attached to each box of worms. The design features the two boys – one wearing glasses – in a circle surrounded with the logo “Burton Boys Worms.”

The young growing business has already attracted the attention of at least one tackle shop owner, K&M Bait Shop in Farmerville, where the products are available to sell. Hopefully, other bait shops will soon follow suit. A tip ‘o the hat is in order for Dusty and Kristy Burton for inspiring their sons to want to launch a business.

Oh, one other thing of interest are the ages of these two budding entrepreneurs. Clay is 7; Cole is 5.

Contact Glynn at GlynnHarris37@gmail.com

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The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is pleased to welcome Fr. Irion St. Romain as Pastor for the Church parish and Chancellor for St. Mary’s Catholic School. Fr. St. Romain returns to Natchitoches after serving as Pastor for St. Paul the Apostle and Our Lady of Prompt Succor Churches, both in Mansura. He has served as Pastor there for the last nine years. Prior to that, he was Associate Pastor for the Minor Basilica from 2010-2013.

A welcome reception and summer church social is planned for this Saturday, July 9th after the 4 pm Mass at the St. Mary’s Catholic School gym. For more information, please contact the church office at 352-3422.

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The City of Natchitoches will kick-off the Natchitoches Farmers Market tomorrow (Saturday) and will be open every Saturday every Saturday from now until July 23, 2022.

This weekends farmers market is sure to draw a crowd! The line up of activities is as follows:

NSU’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will be hosting a Health and Fitness Clinic for ages 5 – 18 from 9am-10am at this Saturdays Natchitoches Farmers Market.

The kids can attend the clinic while you stroll through the market. We will have cooling stations to fight the heat and plenty of fans to keep the air moving.

The Smoothie Bike will be in full operation whipping up some free healthy samples.

The Natchitoches Farmers Market will be downtown on the riverbank from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

July 9, 2022 – “Blending for Health”
July 16, 2022 – “One Mans Treasure!!”
July 23, 2022 – “Farming on the Cane”

For more information, please contact the Farmers Market at (318) 663-5190 or (318) 214-7911.

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Here is a look at the week of July 10-16 at Northwestern State University.

July 10-16 – Registration for fall semester

July 16 – ACT testing, Kyser Hall, 8 a.m.

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By Steve Graf

Some athletes are just born to be great, and some must work hard to develop their skills in order to be great. The great ones do things that are unexplainable and sometimes there’s no logical reason for what they do or why they do it. They’re blessed with natural talent and abilities that help them make “in the moment” decisions that seem to always work out. The great ones have unmatched character and determination, that in layman’s terms means….they hate to lose!

In the bass fishing world, there are anglers who fit the definition of a “natural,” like Kevin Van Dam, Rick Clunn, Larry Nixon, and Skeet Reece. These are just a few of the guys who, at one time or another, have made and continue to make a good living as touring professionals and have dominated tournament trails for many years. But every now and then, another one comes along that just seems to fish on another level with unmatched instinct and abilities that other anglers just don’t have…a guy who is totally committed to the process of catching bass. The latest angler to possess these God given talents is Nick Lebrun of Bossier City, Louisiana. He is a guy who has worked hard for years, through commitment and dedication, to refine his skills in order to compete at the highest level.

There’s a saying that I’ve heard for a long time and I’m not sure who really said it first…”Good things come to those who wait.” Well for Nick, the wait is over with his two latest ($100,000 each) tournament wins on the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Tour. Nick became only the third person in MLF history to ever win back-to-back events. To win one time is a major accomplishment, but to win back-to-back events is the stuff legends are made of. His hard work, sacrifices, and years of tournament experience is starting to pay dividends.

Nick joined the Tackle Warehouse Pro Tour full time in 2019 after winning the 2018 FLW All-American event on his home waters of Cross Lake and has quickly made a name for himself, both as a very versatile angler and as a person. A devout Christian, Nick never takes full credit for his good fortunes. He gives all the praise and glory to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for putting him in position to be successful. The next person he gives praise to is his wife, Jolene, who has stood by his side with support and encouragement even when things weren’t going well. Like any professional bass fisherman, there are high and lows that can really strain a relationship, but Jolene has been the glue and the support that has allowed Nick to fulfill his dreams. Like they say, ”Behind every successful man is a supportive wife.” Jolene Lebrun is the perfect example of this quote.

The life of a professional bass fisherman is a tough way to make a living and is not attainable by everyone. Just like any other professional sport, many have tried and failed. There’s a very small percentage of anglers nationwide with dreams of fishing for a living that have actually made it to the highest level. A lot of anglers have gone broke and ended up in divorce court trying to achieve this dream. But if you are an up-and-coming angler and are looking for a great example of a person to follow, make it Nick Lebrun! 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 &
Tackle Talk Live

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BOM would like to welcome Madeline Taylor to the team at our University Parkway location as a teller.

Maddie is a Natchitoches native. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, and she earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University. She and her boyfriend, Skylar, have two cats, Sunnie and Stormie. Maddie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, and relaxing at home in her spare time.

Maddie said, “I’m so excited be a part of the BOM family. I look forward to getting involved in our community as well as making personal connections with our customers!”

Please stop by our University branch and welcome, Maddie!

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Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic and Continuing Education is offering a Driver Education Third Party Road Skills Test course.

This course is for registration for a session to complete Road Skills Testing. Individuals will only register for one session and each session is limited to one person. Times and dates will vary. There is a $40 registration fee and a $10 vehicle fee.

For more information or to register, call (800) 376-2422 or (318) 357-6355.

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NATCHITOCHES:
Herbert Dewey Dalme
August 2, 1954 – July 5, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 9 at 1 pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches

Dorothy Ruth Brown Haymon
August 21, 1930 – July 3, 2022
Service: Friday, July 8 at 11 am at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches

Carmen Delores Holland
September 22, 1959 – July 4, 2022
Service: Monday, July 11 at 10 am at Friendship Cemetery

Linda Apponey Sandefur
June 16, 1950 – July 4, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 9 at 11 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Donna Airhart
January 13, 1952 – July 3, 2022
Service: Friday, July 8 at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches

Laura Hope Harlan Boles
March 24, 1960 – June 28, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 23 at 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches

SABINE:
Samuel Bracey Branch
March 3, 1951 – July 5, 2022
A visitation will be held Friday, July 8 from 12:30 – 1:30 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Florien.

WINN:
Richard Wayne Skains 
July 04, 1925 – July 06, 2022
Service: Monday, July 11 at 10 am at East Winnfield Baptist Church

Memory Hollon French Jr.
April 6, 1948 – July 4, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 9 at 2 pm at Old Union Cemetery in Joyce

Zagan Johnson
July 7, 2021 – July 4, 2022
Service: Friday, July 8 at 10 am in the Chapel of Kinner & Stevens Funeral Home

Thelma L Bumpurs
February 9, 1940 – July 4, 2022
Arrangements TBA

Charles “Chuck” Tilden Johnson, Jr.
September 22, 1963 – July 3, 2022
Service: Friday, July 8 at 10 am at First Assembly of God

Sarah Lynn King Jones
February 22, 1950 – July 3, 2022
Service: Saturday, July 9 at 10 am at Cypress Creek Cemetery

Johnnie Little
July 4, 2022
Arrangements TBA

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The Natchitoches Parish School Board released newly drawn maps for the 2022 redistricting process.

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In support of Operation Dry Water, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division arrested 12 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) from July 2 to 4.

On July 2, agents arrested:

Christopher L. Cupp, 58, of Ball, on the Cane River in Natchitoches Parish.
Bryan A. Noland, 45, of Napoleonville, on Bayou Magazille in Assumption Parish.

On July 3, agents arrested:

Adam Kertz, 47, of Dry Prong, on the Red River in Rapides Parish.
Peyton Ross, 21, of Baton Rouge, on the Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish.
Dennis Bussell, 54, of Orange, Texas, on the Old Sabine River in Calcasieu Parish.
Peter M. Janise, 22, of Lafayette, on False River in Pointe Coupee Parish.

On July 4, agents arrested:

Garrett Brown, 20, of Ruston, on Lake D’Arbonne in Union Parish.
Dustin L. Crowe 33, of Denham Springs, on the Blind River in Livingston Parish.
Jeremy Blanchard, 45, of Pierre Part, on the Belle River in Lower St. Martin Parish.
Paul Bergeron Jr, 61, of Napoleonville, on Bayou Magazille in Lower St. Martin Parish.
Kip Robichaux, 59, of Houma, on the Houma Navigational Canal in Terrebonne Parish.
Corey J. Angelle, 43, of Breaux Bridge, on the Atchafalaya River in Upper St. Martin Parish.

In Louisiana, a DWI on the water carries the same penalties and fines as on the road and includes jail time, fines and loss of driving and boating operator privileges.

Anyone cited for a DWI on the water or on the road will lose his or her driver’s license and boating privileges for the specified time ordered by the judge in the case. Also, each offense of operating a vehicle or vessel while intoxicated counts toward the total number of DWI crimes whether they happened on the water or road.

In Louisiana a DWI can be issued to anyone operating a moving vessel or vehicle while impaired. First offense DWI carries a $300 to $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail.

Operation Dry Water was started in 2009 and is a joint program involving the LDWF/LED, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard.

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