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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 Serving Jefferson Davis Parish Since 1896 50 CENTS month 2019 annual audit results. “Unfortunately, there aren’t as www.lla.la.gov. 72 49 Certified public accountant many suppliers of compressed The city council will also be 50 CENTS J. Aaron Cooper will present e chlorine in Louisiana, and their introducing an ordinance to the annual report for the fiscal cost has increased duelaneous to infla- amend the Water Tower Leas year ending June, 30, 2019. tion and other miscel LATEST LOCAL Serving Jefferson Davis Parish Since 1896 According to the report, the Agreement with Sprint.com, WEATHERPage 3 Only fees.” Inc. city showed healthy finances, He said the situation is the The city council meets the HIGH LOW with one finding of noncom- same for the lyme suppliers. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 10 second Tuesday of each month pliance involving the state’s 72 49 “The monthly purchases at 5:30 p.m. at the council’s Council meeting to public bid law. from each supplier exceeded meeting chambers at City Hall Total governmental fund we did buy monthly from both the public bid limits in aggre- located at 154 N. Main Street in Council meeting to were listed at $10.9 revenues suppliers, which should have gate,” he said. “We never made Jennings. address$90 7,000audit in non-major govern- resultsbeen bid out on an annual million including $7.5 mil- one purchase that exceeded mental funds. basis. The issues has been lion for the city’s general fund, By ALLISON CRYER Mayor Henry Guinnlved. said the resolved and all utility suppli- the public bid law, however, [email protected] issue has been reso ers will be put on 12-month $2.5 million for the 1994 one- “We have been using the contracts.” percent sales tax fund and The Jennings City Council same chlorine suppliers in No prior year findings were will meet tonight to discuss our water department for listed. several matters, including their multiple years,” Guinn said. To view the full report, visit. 2019 annual audit results. “Unfortunately, there aren’t as www.lla.la.gov. 401 W. PLAQUEMINE • ZIGLER SHOPPING CTR Certified public accountant many suppliers of compressed The city council will also be “She will be on hand to help veteran’s J. Aaron Cooper will present chlorine in Louisiana, and their introducing an ordinance to address audit results the annual report30, for 2019. the fiscal cost has increased due to infla- amend the Water Tower Lease Veterans’ seminarspouses set or family for members March with any concerns 7 year ending June, tion and other miscellaneous Agreement with Sprint.com, Robinson will be they may have,” said Reiley. According to the report, the fees.” Inc. By STACEY FONTENOT Cemetery Director Barry city showed healthy finances, He said the situation is the The city council meets the Daily News Staff Writer with one finding of noncom- same for the lyme suppliers. second Tuesday of each month s and their family present to discuss funeral benefits. A veteran $907,000 in non-major govern- we did buy monthly from both pliance involving the state’s “The monthly purchases at 5:30 p.m. at the council’s By ALLISON CRYER public bid law. .9 from each supplier exceeded meeting chambers at City Hall Veterans, their spoused to attend an educational service officer will be available to help with Total governmental fund the public bid limits in aggre- located at 154 N. Main Street in gate,” he said. “We never made Jennings. any questions veterans or their family mem- revenues were listed at $10 rchase that exceeded members are invite [email protected] mental funds. suppliers, which should have million including $7.5 mil- one pu one- seminar about benefits they are entitled to bers may have, she added. lion for the city’s general fund, the public bid law, however, The seminar has been sponsored by the Mayor Henry Guinn said the been bid out on an annual $2.5 million for the 1994 after serving their country. g Friends percent sales tax fund and The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Associate VietnamVeterans Veterans of America of America Chapter and 1058. the Vietnam The Jennings City Council issue has been resolved. basis. The issues has been March 7 at the Friends Supportin “She will be on hand to help veteran’s Other useful and important information GLER SHOPPING CTR Event Center. Veterans’ seminarspouses set or familyfor members March with any concerns 7 will be made available in regards to health will meet tonight to discuss “We have been using the resolved401 W. PLAQUEMINE and • ZI all utility suppli- they may have,” said Reiley. “We welcome anyone who would like to ce in the future By STACEY FONTENOT Cemetery Director Barry Robinson will be issues veterans, family members andry service.medical Daily News Staff Writer present to discuss funeral benefits. A veteran Support Local Journalism learn more about options that are available staff are now facing or may fa several matters, including their same chlorine suppliers in ers will be put on 12-month service officer will be available to help with to our veterans,” said Vietnam Veterans of t Traumatic Veterans, their spouses and their family any questions veterans or their family mem- America Chapter 1058 representative Ginger due to the negative effects of milita members are invited to attend an educational bers may have, she added. “I will have literature on Pos 2019 annual audit results. our water department for contracts.” seminar about benefits they are entitled to The seminar has been sponsored by the Reiley. “There are also benefits that come to after serving their country. Associate Vietnam Veterans of America and 2 The event will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, family members as well.” Stress Disorder (PTSD), Agent Orange Page and Certified public accountant multiple years,” Guinn said. No prior year findings were the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1058. prostate cancer, just toSee name VETERANS a few, plus many March 7 at the Friends Supporting Friends Other useful and important information The Regional Director of the Louisiana Event Center. will be made available in regards to health Veterans Administration, Janice Brown, will J. Aaron Cooper will present “Unfortunately, there aren’t as listed. “We welcome anyone who would like to issues veterans, family members and medical learn more about options that are available staff are now facing or may face in the future be available to assist with questions or for to our veterans,” said Vietnam Veterans of due to the negative effects of military service. those who have new or ongoing claims. the annual report for the fiscal many suppliers of compressed To view the full report, visit. America Chapter 1058 representative Ginger “I will have literature on Post Traumatic 401 W. PLAQUEMINE • ZIGLER SHOPPING CTR Reiley. “There are also benefits that come to Page 2 Stress Disorder (PTSD), Agent Orange and family members as well.” prostate cancer, just toSee name VETERANS a few, plus many Subscribe Today year ending June, 30, 2019. chlorine in Louisiana, and their www.lla.la.gov. The Regional Director of the Louisiana Veterans Administration, Janice Brown, will According to the report, the cost has increased due to infla- The city council will also be be available to assist with questions or for Local church program spotlights those who have new or ongoing claims. Black History Month Local church program spotlights Delivered directly to your inbox. Our Black History program reminds us of the Black History Month By STACEY FONTENOT Our Black History program reminds us of the Daily News Staff Writer past hardships that our people overcame and By STACEY FONTENOT show the adults the great Daily News Staff Writer past hardships that our people overcame and allows our youth to show the adults the great allows our youth to – Jayren ‘Tee’ Etienne Members of St. Paul – Jayren ‘Tee’ Etienne Members of St. Paul over- Baptist Church were treated Baptist Church weren treatedhonor potential we have towards a brighter future.” potential we have towards a brighter future.” to a special service i ships that our people to a special service in honor of Black Historye Month. of this came and allows our youth of Black History Month. ships that our people over- The them entertained with praise danc- to show the adults the great year’s event was “African- ing and a special performance potential we have towards a The theme of this came and allows our youth er future,” said Jayren entertained with praise danc- Americans and the Vote.” from the choir as well. bright s year’s event was “African- to show the adults the great “The children performed Children ages 3-18 par- “Tee” Etienne. “The lesson I ing and a special performance potential we have towards a a skit called A Vote for My ticipated in the event and take for this year’s theme i Americans and the Vote.” r- Forefathers,” said mem- expressed how they felt about that voting was not always a from the choir as well. 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A measure to oppose HB home park here off I-10. met for their regular meeting on According to a representa- homes, but that residents Police Juror Chad Talbot said 199, that would centralize state Wednesday, unanimously passing two tive for the developer, Bilwood would bring in their own units he spoke to the developer, who sales tax collection, along with proclamations for the month of April. Smith, the development would to be placed on the lots. was in Florida working on ideas any legislation that restricts According to City Hall, both procla- be more of an upscale mobile Parish engineer Alex Guillory, for the park based on what he their authority to collect local mations are typically presented annu- home park, with covered park- of Bluewing Consulting, said so saw there including manicured sales taxes, is also on the agen- ing and paved streets. far, the plans meet the require- lawns and carports. da. Police Juror Byron Buller ally before the council. “This is not your run-of- ments of the parish subdivi- The police jurors will hear said he would like to see the Mayor Sherry Crochet proclaimed the-mill mobile home park,” sions ordinances. However, conceptual plans for Main language change in order to April as “Fair Housing Month” to com- said Karl Aucoin of Aucoin he presented the police jurors Street Place Phase 1 at their maintain control over local memorate the passing of the National and Associates, Inc., of Eunice. with a list of recommenda- Wednesday, April 14 meet- tax collections, however, still Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the “We want it to be a nice mobile tions of requirements for the ing. receive assistance with collect- Civil Rights Act home park.” new development, assuming Other items on the April 14 ing internet sales. of 1968. “National Fair Housing Month is an Barriers to occasion for diminish the all Americans individually rights and and collectively limit the to rededicate themselves to options of Goodnight, the principle any citizen of freedom will ultimately Early Thursday morning, from housing a waning crescent moon discrimina- diminish the Moon tion whenever was hanging in the sky rights and over Jeff Davis Parish. it exists,” the mayor pro- limit the claimed. options of all.” The law –LA’s Fair Housing guarantees Month Proclamation each citizen the critical, person- al element of freely choosing a home. A fair housing law also exists in the state of Louisiana. “Implementation of the law requires the positive commitment, involvement and support of each of our citizens,” the proclamation stated. “Barriers to diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ulti- mately diminish the rights and limit the options of all.” Photo courtesy of Theresa Lyons The second proclamation passed by the council Wednesday recognizes the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program has operated Welsh discusses variety of matters since 1982 to provide local govern- ments with the resources required to By SHEILA SMITH Arceneaux. While the town did There will be live music and can pay $35 for a 7-in-1 shot. meet the needs of persons of low and [email protected] see an increase in costs due food and craft vendors on The town will receive $5 from moderate income. to repairs and maintenance hand. Alcohol will not be sold each pet that is vaccinated. “The program has had a significant WELSH – The board of following hurricanes Laura at the event but attendees 21 • Aldermen are deciding impact on our local economy through aldermen met here Tuesday and Delta, the budget saw an and older can bring their own when to host a dedication either job creation and retention, pub- night to discuss a number of increase in revenue thanks alcoholic beverages. Ice chests ceremony for the new Cora lic infrastructure improvements and issues. Some of those topics to $220,370 from the federal are allowed but glass bottles Mae Gordon Vital Pavilion at improved housing,” Crochet said. included the following: CARES Act. are not. Richmond Park which was According to the proclamation, the • A public hearing will be • From 6-9 p.m. May 7, the • A rabies clinic will be held constructed last year. The town town and other local governments held May 4 to amend the first Downtown Throwdown from 2-4 p.m. May 8 behind will work with the Welsh Rotary have demonstrated the capacity to 2020-2021 budget but for will be held in the area between the old city hall. The cost for a Club to determine when the administer the CDBG program to good reason, said Mayor Karl North Adams and South Elms. rabies shot is $15 or pet owners event should take place. identify, prioritize and resolve local problems, such as housing rehabili- tation and relocation, neighborhood centers, job creation and retention and public infrastructure. Cassidy letter explains his inquiry into The week of April 5-9 was officially proclaimed as National Community Development Week by the council PPP loans for Planned Parenthood with a unanimous vote. Daily News Staff Report affiliates received over $80 million in tax- Small Business Administration to ensure payer funds meant for small business relief. Paycheck Protection Plan loans are not WASHINGTON – On March 25, U.S. They have nearly $2 billion in assets and issued to Planned Parenthood and, if they CORRECTION Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La) called on over 16,000 employees nationwide. They were issued, they are promptly returned. In the April 7 edition of the the Small Business Administration (SBA) are not a small business.” “Our country was founded on the right to Jennings Daily News, it was print- to open an investigation into Paycheck He said last week, Congress took action life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It ed in error that Congressman Clay Protection Program (PPP) loans awarded to extend the PPP until June 30, 2021. is important that these rights are protected Higgins voted against a $9 trillion to Planned Parenthood affiliates. This week “This program is a lifeline for small busi- and respected. This means protecting the dollar relief package passed by he penned a letter to the editor published in nesses, churches, and charities as we recov- unborn. The lives and rights of unborn chil- Congress. The $3 trillion COVID the Houma Courier explaining his inquiry er from the pandemic,” Cassidy stated. “It dren are under attack. All life is sacred and relief package was what the rep- and reiterating the call for an investigation. was not meant to pad the purses of large, precious. resentative of Higgins’ office was In the letter, he wrote, “Last year, the national organizations. referring to. press reported that 38 Planned Parenthood “I, along with others, wrote a letter to the See CASSIDY Page 10

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Published in Jennings Daily News April 9, 2021 Published in Jennings Daily News April 9, 2021 Published in Jennings Daily News April 9, 2021 Lawrence Boudreaux Willard John Vital, LMSW Stella Mae Crochet It is with heavy hearts that Purpose-driven leadership, The family and friends of the family announces the pass- activism and compassion for Stella Mae Crochet are mourn- ing of Lawrence Boudreaux, 99, community. ing the loss of their loved one of Welsh. Born to educate, born to who was called from this life on He was called to his Heavenly serve and born to mentor. April 6, 2021, at the age of 75. Father on April 6, 2021, with his The African Diaspora smiled Funeral services for Stella daughters at his side. when Dorsey and Eva Bertrand Mae Crochet were held at A Mass of Christian Burial Vital became the proud par- Matthews and Son Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, ents of Willard John Vital on Home Chapel in Jennings Friday, April 9, 2021, at Our July 23, 1938, in Welsh. Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 2 Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic He was baptized in Our p.m. Church in Welsh, with Father Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Visitation was held at the Alan Trouille officiating. Church within a week of his funeral home Wednesday, Visitation will be held at birth. Willard was blessed to April 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. until Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh be raised in a large loving fam- time of her funeral service on today, Friday, April 9, 2021, from 9 a.m. until the procession ily consisting of four sisters, Lenora Prudhomme, Daisy Thursday. leaves for the church at 1:45 p.m. A rosary will be prayed in Harmon, Bertha Mae Kaough and Lena Mae Lemelle, and Stella was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. the funeral home at 11 a.m. four brothers, Adam L., Edmond, Wilmon and Nolan Vital. Stella was born in Elton to Leodice Morvant and Editha Burial will follow in our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Willard’s career aspirations of studying to become a Miller Morvant on May 3, 1945. She enjoyed cooking, sew- Lawrence was born March 10, 1922 to Alphan and Rita social worker became a reality when he was recruited to ing and attending church. Stella loved spending time with Bergeron Boudreaux in Church Point. attend a historically black college and university, Jarvis her family, which she adored. She will be greatly missed by Lawrence, who worked hard for his family and always Christian College, under the Fundamental Education pro- all who knew and loved her. kept busy, lived a long and blessed life. gram. He was the first in his family to attend college and Stella is survived by her daughters, Belinda Hicks, Pamela He was proud of his military service in the 101st Airborne always remembers the first “family day” when his parents Daigle and Crystal Crochet, all of Jennings, and Gaynell Division, 321st Glider Field Artillery Battalion. He partici- and some of his siblings visited him at Jarvis, and then (Walter) Daigle of Dry Creek; 14 grandchildren; 23 great- pated in the landing of Normandy Beach, Battle of the Bulge, returned when he graduated in 1961 with a bachelors grandchildren; sisters Ella Jane Broussard of Sweet Lake, campaigns throughout Europe and finally marching to degree in integrated social sciences. He considered his Ella Mae Morvant of Jennings, Laurice Hanks of Jennings, Hitler’s Eagle Nest where they celebrated V-E Day. time at Jarvis to be “some of the happiest days in his life.” Suzie (Terry) Brown of Jennings and Laura Breaux of During his time of service during WWII, he received the Post-college, Willard taught school in Welsh before Gueydan; brothers Leo (Barbara) Morvant of Jennings, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, the Croix de Guerre with palm, attending training in New Mexico for a planned stint in Leoday Morvant of Jennings, Calvin (Kathy Jo) Morvant the Fourragere 1940 from the Kingdom of Belgium, two of Jennings and Alvin Morvant of Wisconsin; and a host of Brazil with the Peace Corps. Although he did not serve in presidential citations, a bronze arrowhead, a European the- family and friends. Brazil, he started learning Portuguese in preparation for ater of operation medal with four campaign stars, a victory Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Herman the trip. Willard furthered his education in his field and medal, an enlisted airborne patch, glider insignia wings and Crochet; parents Leodice and Editha Morvant; and sons- successfully obtained a master’s degree in social work the Louisiana medal. in-law, Stephen Hicks, Keith Daigle and Shannon LeJeune. from the University of Houston in 1976 and became a His most memorable moment was receiving the Legion Carrying Stella to her final resting place will be Aaron d’ Honneur Medal, France’s highest distinction, by the licensed social worker after receiving his certification in Hicks, Joshua Hicks, Shane Daigle, Justin Daigle, Walter French Ambassador of the U.S., Philippe Etienne, on July social work. His political aspirations motivated him to run Daigle, II, and Cameron Fuselier. 16, 2019. for Texas State Representative in the early 80s. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Fusilier, Jeremy Bellard, He also received the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award for his Highlights from his Houston career include: Tanner Fuselier, Daniel Daigle, Trent LeJeune, Hadyn public service as the Chief of Police for the Town of Welsh. • Social Worker, Depelchin Faith Homes Children’s Daigle, Taylor Fuselier and Joshua Hicks, II. Those left to live out his legacy are his two daughters, Center (1966) To extend online condolences, please visit www.mat- Gertie Buller and Barbara Broussard (McNeil); and five • Social Worker, Harris County Department of thewsandsonfuneralhome.net. grandchildren, Romona Doise (David), Brent Buller (Julie), Education; organized school districts through a program Melissa Zaunbrecher (Mark), Kristin Castolenia (Daniel) called the “Neighborhood Youth Core” Published in Jennings Daily News April 9, 2021 and Blake Buller (Peggy). He had 16 great-grandchildren • Executive Director, Acorn Community Center, man- and five great great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his aged a staff in assisting the people of the West End black Joan ‘Nanny’ Simon sisters, Jane Robinson, Hazel Brandon and Norma Boll; and community Joan “Nanny” Simon, 87, a one brother, Ferdie Boudreaux. • Social Worker, Harris County Department of Health, native and lifelong resident of Lawrence was preceded in death by his loving wife, established portable clinics for the county Jennings, passed away peace- Loudia; his parents; his son-in-law, Greg Buller; and his • Social Worker, City of Houston Human Relations fully at her residence on April siblings, Louise Vidrine, Alvin Boudreaux, Vivian St. Cyr and Department, Mayor’s Office (1973-1975) 2, 2021. Calvin Boudreaux. • Social Worker, Martin Luther King Community Center, Funeral services will be held Those bringing him to his final resting place will be Garrett responsible for the “National Program for Runaway Youth” today, Friday, April 9, 2021, at 11 Buller, Brennan Buller, David Doise, Hayden Burrow, Blake • Founding President of the Black Heritage Society a.m. at Union Baptist Church, Buller and Greg Zaunbrecher. (1978-2021) – worked in this capacity as President of the located at 1014 S. Main Street The family would like to give thanks to the nurses and Board to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Jennings. Reverend Gerald staff on Unit 1 at the Veterans Home in Jennings. They and with a commemorative annual MLK Parade, along with a W. Perkins, Sr. will officiate. his great friends, especially Jim and Lloyd, brought joy for statue in MacGregor park Visiting will be held in the him during the time he was there. • Program Director, Hester House Community Center church from 9-11 a.m. today, Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be (1978-1980) Friday. shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Boudreaux • Entrepreneur and Owner, Vital’s Construction Burial will be in Peterson family. Company (1981-1990) Memorial Cemetery in • Social Worker, City of Houston Health Department, Jennings under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Lyons Health Clinic, worked with the “PIES Program,” Face coverings and social distancing guidelines are Number of kids alone took Spanish classes to reach the Hispanic population and required. ultimately retired from the City (1990-2003) Joan was born Dec. 3, 1933, in Jennings to the late Early Willard stayed active in a number of community service Simon Sr. and Courtney O’Brien-Simon. at border hits all-time organizations such as the National Black Social Workers She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School Association, The Black Heritage Society, The Knights of System. high in March Peter Claver and volunteered his time to feed the home- Joan was baptized at an early age by the late Dr. G.C. less and help others for over 5 decades. Accordingly, Chaney. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist WASHINGTON (AP) — left the government scram- he was presented with the Good Samaritan Award in Church, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. She The U.S. government picked bling to find space and hire September 2007 by the St. Vincent De Paul Society for served in the Senior Mission Choir at the church. up nearly 19,000 children staff to care for children lon- giving of his time, talent and treasures to console and care Before retiring, she was self-employed as a babysitter, traveling alone across the ger term until they can be for the sick, poor and abandoned in the Houston com- caring for young children in the community. Mexican border in March, placed with sponsors. munity. In addition, he volunteered as a crisis prevention Joan is survived by her children, Joanna Simon, Alice authorities said Thursday, For many, a hurricane counselor with the Houston Police Department and has Henry and Quinn (Mary) Simon; two brothers, Joseph the largest monthly number that hit Central America in accompanied policemen to help in crisis situations. He Simon and Early Simon, Jr.; two sisters, Lillie Sanders and ever recorded and a major November added urgency was a proud member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Yvonne Celestine; four grandchildren, Krystal Henry and test for President Joe Biden to endemic poverty and vio- was very active with the church’s food pantry outreach Courtlynn, Quincy and Bryson Simon; three great-grand- as he reverses many of his lence that have led people to efforts. Willard was an active participant in the Houston children, Zakaria Henry, Kalani Maxwell and Brielle Henry; predecessor’s hardline flee for decades. Changes in political scene for over 50 years and continued to mentor and three Godchildren, Mary Cormier, Nordell Reed and immigration tactics. U.S. policy under Biden also and bless others with his caring spirit. Terry Simon, Sr. A complex mix of factors have guided their decisions, He leaves to cherish his memory and lega- Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Early and in the United States and whether real or rumored. cy his son, Major Keith Vital, USMCR (ret) and (cur- Courtney Simon, Sr.; a sister, Lillie Sanders; and two broth- Central America drove the Hermelindo Ak, a rent) Transportation Operations Manager, (Dr. Angela ers, Joseph Simon and Early Simon, Jr. increase. It has coincided Guatemalan corn grower Branch Vital) of Houston, TX, his three daughters, Condolences may be expressed to the family at www. semien-lewismortuary.com. with the Biden administra- who barely makes enough Gabriella Vital Daniels, Pharmacy Technician, Certified tion’s decision to exempt to feed his family, was Nursing & Medication Assistant, (David Daniels), Tanika unaccompanied children expelled to Mexico from Vital-Pringle, Global MBA, CEO + Chief Brand Strategist, from pandemic-related Texas’ Rio Grande Valley (Glenn O. Pringle) and Gabrielle Bernard, M.D., M.B.A of N.O. carjackings up powers to immediately with his 17-year-old son. Pacific NW. He also leaves his two grandsons, Aaron Keith expel most people from Ak decided to send his son Vital and Bar Mordechai William Bernard Wachman, and the country without giv- alone for a second attempt one granddaughter, Amarah Marbella Pringle Vital. He significantly over last year ing them an opportunity to after learning unaccom- spent the last decade of his life enjoying his grandchildren seek asylum. Children are panied children can stay and circle of love immensely. Rest in peace and power and NEW ORLEANS (AP) — tims of the crime in New instead released to “spon- in the U.S. Ak, 40, said he the soon return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Carjackings are on the rise Orleans compared to 45 in sors” in the U.S., usually would return to family in An evening visitation (open-casket wake service) will in New Orleans, authorities all of 2020. parents or close relatives, Guatemala after selling his be held Friday, April 9, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rose say. Auto thefts are also up while being allowed to house to pay smugglers. Chapel of Mabrie Memorial Mortuary. Expressions will be Carjackings are up more by nearly 20%, authorities pursue their cases in heav- The plan was for his oldest allowed during this time. than 60% compared to last said. More than 900 vehi- ily backlogged immigration son to live with relatives in His Mass of Christian of Burial (closed-casket funeral year, WGNO-TV reported. cles have been stolen in courts. the U.S. service) will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11 So far in 2021, more than New Orleans compared to 70 people have been vic- 784 in 2020. Authorities encountered “I didn’t want to leave a.m. at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 3006 18,890 unaccompanied him alone,” Ak said last Rosedale Street, 77004. 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Biden seems ready to extend US troop presence in Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — the May 1 deadline,” he said. “Just pressure on Biden. On the one would not be in the interest of Biden said during the 2020 Without coming right out and say- in terms of tactical reasons, it’s hand, he has argued for years, any of the key actors, including campaign that if elected he might ing it, President Joe Biden seems hard to get those troops out.” including during his time as vice the Taliban,” a bipartisan experts keep a counterterrorism force in ready to let lapse a May 1 dead- Tellingly, he added, “And if we president, when President Barack group known as the Afghan Study Afghanistan but also would “end line for completing a withdrawal leave, we’re going to do so in a Obama ordered a huge buildup Group concluded in a February the war responsibly” to ensure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. safe and orderly way.” of U.S. forces, that Afghanistan report. The group, whose co-chair, U.S. forces never have to return. Orderly withdrawals take time, James Stavidis, a retired Navy is better handled as a smaller- retired Gen. Joseph Dunford, is a The peace talks that began last and Biden is running out of it. admiral who served as NATO’s scale counterterrorism mission. former commander of U.S. forces fall between the Taliban and the Biden has inched so close to top commander from 2009 to Countering Russia and China has in Afghanistan and former chair- Afghan government are seen as the deadline that his indecision 2013, says it would be unwise at since emerged as a higher prior- man of the Joint Chiefs, recom- the best hope, but they have pro- amounts almost to a decision to this point to get out quickly. ity. mended Biden extend the dead- duced little so far. put off, at least for a number of “Sometimes not making a deci- On the other hand, current line beyond May, preferably with Postponing the U.S. withdraw- months, a pullout of the remain- sion becomes a decision, which and former military officers have some sort of agreement by the al carries the risk of the Taliban ing 2,500 troops and continue seems the case with the May 1 argued that leaving now, with the Taliban. resuming attacks on U.S. and supporting the Afghan military deadline,” Stavidis said in an Taliban in a position of relative If the troops stay, Afghanistan coalition forces, possibly escalat- at the risk of a Taliban backlash. email exchange Wednesday. “The strength and the Afghan govern- will become Biden’s war. His ing the war. In a February 2020 Removing all of the troops and most prudent course of action ment in a fragile state, would risk decisions, now and in coming agreement with the administra- their equipment in the next three feels like a six-month extension losing what has been gained in 20 months, could determine the tion of President Donald Trump, weeks — along with coalition and an attempt to get the Taliban years of fighting. legacy of a 2001 U.S. invasion that the Taliban agreed to halt such partners that cannot get out on truly meeting their promises — “A withdrawal would not only was designed as a response to al- attacks and hold peace talks their own — would be difficult essentially permitting a legitimate leave America more vulner- Qaida’s Sept. 11 attacks, for which with the Afghan government, in logistically, as Biden himself sug- ‘conditions based’ withdrawal in able to terrorist threats; it would the extremist group led by Osama exchange for a U.S. commitment gested in late March. the fall.” also have catastrophic effects in bin Laden used Afghanistan as a to a complete withdrawal by May “It’s going to be hard to meet There are crosscurrents of Afghanistan and the region that haven. 2021. Biden making new moves on guns, names ATF boss WASHINGTON (AP) — sized the need for legisla- “ghost guns” to undergo pistol-stabilizing braces, like ons from a person deemed Garland’s first weeks on the President Joe Biden, in his tive action. While the House background checks. The the one used by the Boulder, to be a danger to themselves job and move may be com- first major gun control mea- passed a background-check homemade firearms — Colorado, shooter in a ram- or others. ing. sures since taking office, bill last month, gun control usually assembled from page last month that left 10 The department also will The ATF is currently run is announcing executive measures face slim pros- parts and milled with a met- dead. The rule will designate begin to provide more data by an acting director, Regina actions Thursday aimed at pects in an evenly divided al-cutting machine — often pistols used with stabilizing on firearms trafficking, start- Lombardo. Gun-control addressing what the White Senate, where Republicans lack serial numbers used braces as short-barreled ing with a new comprehen- advocates have empha- House calls a “gun violence remain near-unified against to trace them. It’s legal to rifles, which require a fed- sive report on the issue. The sized the significance of public health epidemic.” most proposals. build a gun in a home or a eral license to own and are administration says that this position in enforcing Biden also is nominating A White House fact workshop and there is no subject to a more thorough hasn’t done in more than gun laws, and Chipman is David Chipman, a former sheet said those shootings federal requirement for a application process and a two decades. certain to win praise from federal agent and adviser “underscored the relent- background check. $200 tax. Biden also is making this group. During his time at the gun control group less” of the epidemic. The Justice Department The department also is investments in community as a senior policy adviser Giffords, to be director of the Biden is to be joined at the will issue a proposed rule publishing model legisla- violence intervention pro- with Giffords, he spent con- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, late morning Rose Garden aimed at reining in ghost tion within 60 days that is grams, which are aimed at siderable effort pushing Firearms and Explosives. event by Attorney General guns within 30 days, though intended to make it easier reducing gun violence in for greater regulation and Biden has faced increas- Merrick Garland. Most of details weren’t immediately for states to adopt their urban communities, across enforcement on ghost guns, ing pressure to act after a the actions are coming from issued. own “red flag” laws. Such five federal agencies. changes to the background recent series of mass shoot- the Justice Department. A second proposed rule, laws allow for individuals to Officials said the execu- check system and measures ings, but the White House Biden is tightening regu- expected within 60 days, petition a court to allow the tive actions were “initial to reduce the trafficking of has repeatedly empha- lations requiring buyers of will tighten regulations on police to confiscate weap- steps” completed during illegal firearms. Interior secretary steps into Utah public lands tug-of-war SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For decades, a public lands tug- Utah national monument. along with President Joe Biden, stunt oil and gas develop- of-war has played out over a vast expanse of southern Utah The visit underscores her unique position as the first ment and destroy thousands of jobs. where red rocks reveal petroglyphs and distinctive twin Native American to lead a department that has broad Pat Gonzales-Rogers, executive director of the Bears Ears buttes bulge from a grassy valley. authority over tribal nations, as well as energy development Inter-Tribal Coalition, said he looks forward to Haaland A string of U.S. officials has heard from those who and other uses for the country’s sprawling federal lands. seeking tribes’ input, which he called a “far cry” from her advocate for broadening national monuments to protect “She brings something that no other cabinet secretary predecessors in the Trump administration. the area’s many archaeological and cultural sites, consid- has brought, which is that her Indigenous communities are He noted Haaland is familiar with the landscape — ered sacred to surrounding tribes, and those who fiercely coming with her in that room,” said Char Miller, a professor Bears Ears contains many sites of spiritual importance oppose what they see as federal overreach. of environmental analysis at Pomona College. to New Mexico’s pueblos — but acknowledged she has a On Thursday, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will be the Miller said the outcome of the negotiations will shed responsibility to hear from all sides. latest cabinet official to visit Bears Ears National Monument light on how the Biden administration plans to respond to “She is the interior secretary for all of us, and that also — and the first Indigenous one. other public lands disputes and will likely impact subse- requires her to engage other groups.” Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, is quent conversations with other states on natural resources. The coalition wants the monument restored to its origi- scheduled to meet with tribes and elected officials at Bears Haaland faces competing interests: Tribes across the nal size, or even enlarged, but Gonzales-Rogers said he Ears before submitting a review with recommendations on U.S. have hailed her confirmation as a chance to have their hopes Haaland’s visit will at least be a step toward a more whether to reverse President Donald Trump’s decision to voices heard and their land and rights protected, while certainty. downsize that site and Grand Staircase-Escalante, another Republican leaders labeled her a “radical” who could, “All parties would like to see some permanence, and they don’t want it to vacillate between either administra- Stocks slightly higher as bond yields move lower tions or political ideology,” he said. NEW YORK (AP) — was up 1%. also up roughly 1%. it comes to recovery. The Stocks were moderately The stock market has Investors are show- number of Americans who higher in early trading benefited the past week ing cautious optimism filed for unemployment Thursday, helped again by from a cooling off in the about the economic recov- benefits last week rose again large technology stocks that bond market. Bond yields, ery, especially in the U.S., last week, as many busi- have benefitted from a drop which had been steadily where vaccine distribution nesses remain closed or in bond yields. Bank stocks ticking higher, have retreat- has been ramping up and partially shut down due to and energy companies fell, ed from highs hit earlier in President Joe Biden has the pandemic. The Johnson Family is honored to assist in which muted the market’s the month. 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Daily News photos by Daisy Fuentes Above: LHS defense Right: Breanna Talbott Lady Cards drop pair to Bell City 11-10 overall, and will have up registered the first two Talbott went the dis- another shot at the Bruins outs of the inning, Maggie tance in the circle for Bruins today at home. Leckelt came up with a Lacassine and gave up six huge 2-out, 2-RBI double runs, however only one the contest open, how- of the inning, but Lacassine claim 7-B Bell City: 6, Lacassine: 4 to score Fuentes and cour- was earned. She gave up ever everything seemed to pushed the lead back to 3-1 In the first game of tesy runner Libby Guidry to eight hits, struck out two find their way into a Bruin with a run in the top of title with the doubleheader, Bell make it 6-2. and didn’t issue a free glove. Lacassine built a the fourth. Breanna Talbott City jumped out to a 6-0 Lacassine would strike pass. 3-1 advantage after three- drew a lead off walk to open lead after three innings of for two more in the bottom Leckelt and Hannah and-a-half innings, but the things up then sister Taylor DH sweep play, however the Lady of the sixth when Talbott Fontenot paced the Lady Bruins rallied to score four Talbott smacked a dou- Cardinals made it a close smoked a double down the Cards’ offense by both pop- in the bottom half of the ble to score Guidry, who By KEVIN BRUCHHAUS contest by plating two in line in right. Two batters ping a pair of hits. Leckelt fourth, three in the fifth and was running for Breanna [email protected] both the fourth and sixth later, Hannah Fontenot drove in a pair of runs, two in the sixth to claim the Talbott. innings. collected an RBI double of while Fontenot drove in district clinching win. Bell City would rally in GRAND LAKE – The Bell City put up a 2-spot her own to score Guidry, one. Talbott and Breanna Lacassine got on the the bottom of the fourth Lacassine Lady Cardinals in the bottom of the first, who was courtesy run- Fontenot also collected hits board first in the top of with four runs to take a 5-3 softball team had a rough second and third frames, ning for Talbott. Following for the Lady Cards, with the third inning when Ava lead, then added five more go of it Wednesday as the but the Lacassine bats a Leckelt single, Breanna Fontenot driving in a run. Bryant singled to right and in the last two frames to Bell City Bruins swept both came alive in the top of the Fontenot closed the gap by Sydnie Cooley smashed a make it a 10-3 final. ends of a district double- fourth. shooting an RBI single to Bell City: 10, Lacassine: 3 double to center to move Taylor Talbott and header. The pair of wins Giselle Fuentes led off center to score Fontenot In the second game of runners into scoring posi- Maggie Leckelt both allowed the Bruins to ulti- the inning by drawing a and make it 6-4 contest. the doubleheader, the tion. Hannah Fontenot had two hits in the sec- mately claim the 7-B title. walk and quickly swiped The Lady Cards would Lady Cardinals came out quickly responded by ond game, while Hannah Bell City claimed a 6-4 win second. Breanna Talbott get a shot to make some swinging the bats but smoking a 2-RBI double to Fontenot had one hit and in the first contest then hit a rocket to short that noise in the seventh, but a just couldn’t get a break. score Bryant and Cooley to drove in two runs. Cooley, came from behind to win was mishandled, and she line out, strikeout and pop- Lacassine hitters squared make it 2-0. Breanna Fontenot and the second one by a count was able to reach safely. up allowed the Bruins to up several balls early on that Bell City was able to get Bryant all collected hits for of 10-3. Lacassine fell to After a strikeout and pop claim the 6-4 win. could have helped to break one back in the bottom half the Lady Cards. LSU women’s golf wins Tiger Golf Classic BATON ROUGE – The No. 4 LSU women’s golf team the tenth different LSU player to win the tournament. round. Wallace finished in a two-way tie for fourth place won the LSU Tiger Golf Classic with a 54-hole score of LSU’s 852 is the lowest 54 team total since the 2011 overall. 12-under 852, Wednesday at the University Club Golf course renovation at U-Club, formerly held by Florida Latanna Stone was the third Tiger scorer shooting an Course. and South Carolina with a score of 857 at the 2016 NCAA even 216. Stone shot two birdies and 14 pars in the round Sophomore, Ingrid Lindblad earned her second con- Regionals. to finish in a four-way tie for sixth place. Carla Tejedo secutive college tournament title of the season and her “The round was a little up and down,” said sophomore Mulet placed T16 in the tournament with a +3 219 carding fourth crown of her collegiate career. Lindblad finished Ingrid Lindblad. “It started off okay, I just hit it down the two birdies and 12 pars within the round. the tournament at 5-under par 211. fairway, hit the greens, two putts. Kind of solid. Then Presley Baggett and Kiana Oshiro finished T20 for the “We started the week and said that we have played this hitting the water at No. 6, I just missed a three-footer for tournament with a score of +5 221. Baggett picked up course 100 times and we know what a good score is,” said par, just a little upset about that. Birdied No. 7, I had a three birdies and 13 pars and Oshiro shot three birdies head coach Garrett Runion. “It was firm and fast. Our goal seven-footer for birdie and a long putt on No. 9. That was and 12 pars in round three. was to come out on the 36-hole day (Tuesday) and do awesome, it felt like it was in the whole way. Then I just Other LSU players included Kendall Griffin at +9 225, better in the second round than we did in the first round. kept going. I went for the green on No. 11 and made about Jessica Bailey at 24-over 240 and Mary Frances Chauvin I knew that a lot of teams would get fatigued out here with a 13-footer. Kind of solid on the way in. I had a lot of two at +27 243. the wind picking up and playing so hard and fast. Just putts for par.” being a long day with playing 36 holes. If we could finish The Tigers were led by Lindblad, her 211 is the sec- strong and do the first round and really pick it up in the ond lowest 54-hole individual total in an LSU Tiger Golf second round, we could gain a lot of ground and give us Classic since the renovation in 2011. She remained even a little cushion going into the final round and that’s what throughout most of the third round carding 14 pars and JENNINGS COREY CORMIER ended up happening.” three birdies. She posted three consecutive rounds under TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT • SALES • PARTS • RENTALS After shooting a 1-over par 289 in the opening round par for the event.” • SERVICE: Tractors, Zero Turns Tuesday, the Tigers came back with an impressive “I think this is the first tournament during this season 10-under 278 in the play 5, count 4 team format. LSU that I have shot under par in the last round,” said Ingrid & Golf Carts followed that up on Wednesday with an equally solid Lindblad. “I have been struggling with the last rounds so I 2062 N. Frontage Rd. Starting At 3-under 285 as the wind began to pick up during the am glad that I am feeling a little bit more solid on the last Jennings, LA 70546 round. rounds.” $7999 Mo. LSU’s victory marks the 10th time The Tigers has won Alden Wallace shot a 1-under 215 for the tournament WAC P: 337-246-3922 the LSU Tiger Golf Classic and Lindblad’s win makes her picking up four birdies and nine pars throughout the third [email protected] www.jenningstractorandequipment.com Clark named Region 1 Coach of the Year BATON ROUGE – LSU ond on vault and floor, Oklahoma, No. 6 Utah and the NCAA Championship Gymnastics head coach Jay sixth on bars and seventh No. 7 Alabama. The top final at 2:30 p.m. CT on Cark has been named the on beam in the country. two teams will advance to April 17. Region 1 Coach of the Year, LSU gymnasts Haleigh the Women’s Collegiate Bryant, Sami Durante, Gymnastics Association Kiya Johnson and Alyona (WCGA) announced Shchennikova combined Wednesday. to earn seven All-America Clark, who is in his first honors. season as the head coach Bryant was named of the Tigers, led LSU to the SEC Freshman of the a second-place finish at Year and WCGA Region Southeastern Conference 1 Gymnast of the Year Championships and the after a stellar debut sea- program’s 31st NCAA son. She was named an SATURDAY Championships appear- All-American on vault, ance in 2021. Clark is just floor and the all-around 80° 57° the fourth head coach in and won a share of the NCAA Gymnastics his- SEC vault title with fellow tory to lead two divi- freshman Elena Arenas. sion I programs to NCAA Johnson was named the SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Championships. SEC Specialist of the Year The LSU team went and won the SEC floor title. into postseason as the The sophomore finished No. 3 overall team and the season ranked No. 1 top seed in the Salt Lake on floor. City Regional. It marked LSU will compete the 11th time in school in Semifinal II at 5 p.m. history and seventh time CT on Friday, April 16 with Clark on staff that LSU inside Dickies Arena in 81° 59° 82° 65° 77° 66̊ earned the top seed in an Fort Worth, Texas. The NCAA Regional. semifinal will be live on The squad ranked sec- ESPN 2 and feature No. 1 FRIDAY APRIL 9, 2021 Page 6

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He spoke out against what he saw as the evils of his age, such as 337‑734‑3927 La. 97 between Basile & Jennings slavery, and was a man of faith who put his faith into constructive action. Phone: 432‑5141 Reflect on how you might do more to serve your fellow man and then put your SONNIER AUTO PARTS Daniel & Sherry Fruge plan into action. – Christopher Simon 223 S. Main Street Phone: 824‑5919 DOMINIQUE J. MONLEZUN JENNINGS KINGDOM HALL LAKE ARTHUR INTERESTS INC. 1115 W. Academy Ave. 824-7157 OUR LADY OF THE LAKE BETHEL CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Lake Arthur Butane Co. North Cutting Ave., 824-5997 LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH 203 Commercial Ave • 774-2614 STEWART’S DRUG STORE Tiger Convenience Store 16388 Hwy 26, Jennings, 824-2168 BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST 408 W. Plaquemine 800-738-2280 • 774-2277 LIFE & HOPE MINISTRIES 511 Roberts Ave., 329-0331 323 New Orleans Ave. • 774-3366 Phone: 824‑2311 211 South Doyle, Jennings, 824-2075 IMMANUEL WORSHIP CENTER LIVING WORD ASSEMBLY ANTIOCH BAPTIST DUPREE ELECTRIC 8074 S. Hwy. 26, 824-9126 1906 Airport Road, 824-2653 625 Iowa • 774-3158 THIBODEAUX, ALBRO & PLUMBING CHURCH OF CHRIST LOVE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH & TOUCHET THERAPY 411 Woods Street 1812 N. Cutting Ave., 824-2527 6150 W. Division, 824-5348 714 Third St. • 774-3333 Phone: 824‑2250 GROUP CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MALLALIEU UNITED OUR LADY OF THE LAKE 1322 Elton Road, Suite I LATTER DAY SAINTS METHODIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone: 824‑5488 LAKE AUTO SUPPLY 1718 N. Cutting Ave., 616-9009 1302 Peterson St. 203 Commercial Ave • 774-2614 NAPA - We Keep America Running CORNERSTONE BAPTIST NEW LIFE TABERNACLE GOD’S ANNOINTED WORSHIP CHURCH Corner of Davis & Church St., 824-PRAY Hwy. 26 • 774-5796 1012 Third St. • Lake Arthur Hwy. 26, 824-7325 774‑3391 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH WELSH COURTS OF PRAISE Panchoville 824-5519 or (830) 203-9059 121 W. Nezpique Jennings FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LO-LIFT PUMP COMPANY 824-5704 OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS 500 S. Adams • 734-3213 710 State St., 824-0168 208 N. Railroad • Welsh EVANGELISTIC CENTER FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 337‑734‑3502 Corner of W. Division & Doyle OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP 305 W. Hudspeth • 985-246-9752 920 S. Broadway, 824-3182 FAITH LIFE CHURCH OF CHRIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST 123 W. Division, La OUR SAVIOR’S CHURCH 306 N. .Adams • 734-2043 1622 S. Lake Arthur Ave., 616-1777 MARKET BASKET FAITH TABERNACLE OUR LADY OF SEVEN DOLORS Neighbors Helping Neighbors Doyle St., 824-4432 POWERHOUSE CHURCH 209 N. 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016 030 074 Acreage and 102 200 200 200 200 Announcements Help Wanted Lots Homes for Sale Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Dining and Living In accordance with further defined as be- August 25, 2020, and v/conshearings LOOKINGTOFIND THE CITY of Jen- MAIN STREET lot areas, which makes it the laws of the State ing that gas and con- is hereby further All parties having in- a book titled "A Town nings is now accept- Jennings. 33x143 easier to visit with of Louisiana, and densate bearing zone defined as being that terest therein shall Named Elton". New, ing job applications Commercial lot loc- family and friends. with particular refer- encountered between gas and condensate take notice thereof. used or previously for an operator in the ated in the 300 block Bedrooms have ence to the provi- the depths of 9,038ʼ bearing zone en- BY ORDER OF: loved. Please call Street Department to of North Main Street. ample closet space. sions of Title 30 of and 12,820ʼ (electric- countered between RICHARDP.IEY- 409-548-1690. perform a variety of Priced at $25,000. Built in Storage Area. Louisiana Revised al log measurements) the depths of 9,038ʼ OUB maintenance work. Home has been re- Statutes of 1950, a (tvd of 8,972ʼ and and 12,820ʼ (electric- COMMISSIONER OF 030 Help Wanted Must have experi- 2.337 Acres Myers cently remodeled as public hearing will be 1 2 , 3 8 9 ʼ ) i n t h e al log measurements) CONSERVATION ence in operating a Road - 2.337 Acre well as a new stove held in the Hearing Robertson Energy- (tvd of 8,972ʼ and Baton Rouge, LA st JENNINGSDAILY backhoe, excavator Track would be the and water heater, Room, 1 Floor, LaS- Foo Farms No. 1 1 2 , 3 8 9 ʼ ) i n t h e 3/30/21;4/2/2 1 News is now hiring a and other equipment perfect location for and is ready for you alle Building, 617 Well, located in Sec- Robertson Energy- L friendly, outgoing and in the construction, your new business to move into. Priced North 3rd Street, Bat- tion 2, Township 10 Foo Farms No. 1 l c k motivated individual operation, repair, venture. 238.6 ft of At $ 89,000. on Rouge, Louisiana, South, Range 6 Well, located in Sec- INACCORDANCE to join our team. The maintenance and re- Frontage on Myers at 9:00 a.m. on W e s t . tion 2, Township 10 WITHTHEAMERIC- ideal candidate will placement of city Road. Zoned Com- 511 Second Street- TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2.Except to the ex- South, Range 6 ANSWITHDISABIL- have a professional street and drainage mercial C-3. Seller This story and a half 2021, upon the ap- tent contrary here- W e s t . ITIESACT,IFYOU appearance, positive systems. High school Reserves All Miner- home sports architec- plication of with, to continue in 2.Except to the ex- NEEDASSIST- attitude, be com- diploma or GED and als. Priced A t tural details in the ROBERTSONEN- full force and effect tent contrary here- ANCE,PLEAS E puter proficient and valid driverʼs license $50,000. TUPCO grand staircase and ERGY,LLC. the provisions of Or- with, to continue in CONTACTTHEOF- h ave a reliabl e is required. Applica- REALTY 337-824- in the dinning room At such hearing the der No. 1038-A-3, ef- full force and effect FICEOFCONSER- vehicle. The full-time tions will be accep- 2790 http://www.tup- embellishments. Two Commissioner of fective August 25, the provisions of Or- VATION-ENGINEER- position offers salary ted at City Hall at 154 corealty.com bedrooms down - Conservation will 2020, the unit cre- der No. 932-C, effect- INGDIVISIONAT plus commission and N. Main Stree t stairs and three up- consider evidence re- ated thereby, and ap- ive August 25, 2020, P.O. BOX 94275, bonus, as well as va- through April 12, Main Street Lot Elton stairs; means plenty lative to the issuance plicable Statewide the unit create d BATONROUGE,LA cation and benefits 2021. E.O.E. – Two lots located of room for everyone. of Orders pertaining Orders. thereby, and applic- 70804-9275 IN package. Must reside on the NW corner of Formal living room or to the following mat- 3.To consider such able Statewide Or- WRITINGWITHIN in Jeff Davis Parish 037 Services Hwy 190 and Langley parlor to entertain ters relating to the other matters as may ders. TEN (10) WORKING area. Apply in per- Road in the heart of and visit with family Hackberry Zone, be pertinent. 3.To consider such DAYSOFTH E son at 238 N. Market DIRTSERVICES, downtown Elton . and friends. Dinning Reservoir D, in the The Hackberry Zone, other matters as may HEARINGDATE . St., Jennings, or site and foundation 100ft of highway room to enjoy family Lacassine Field and Reservoir D was be pertinent. Published in Jen- email application to preparation mason frontage and 75ft of time at meals, kit- Hackberry Zone, defined in Order No. The Hackberry Zone, nings Daily News, publisher@jennings- sand. Sand, dirt, top- depth. $20,000. chen and laundry Reservoir A, in the 1038-A-3, effective Reservoir A was Jennings, Louisiana dailynews.net. soil, limestone. Tract- rooms to attend to North Bon Air Field, August 25, 2020, and defined in Order No. on April 9, 2021. or and backhoe work. 102 Homes for Sale Jefferson Davis Par- is hereby further 932-C, effective Au- MECHANIC 275- daily tasks. Screened Jeff Davis Fire Dis- Put in Culverts . in back porch for re- ish, Louisiana. defined in accord- gust 25, 2020, and is trict #2 Board Meet- 1 8 0 2 Willie's Truck & PUBLISHER'SNO- laxing on lazy days. HACKBERRYZONE, ance with Item No. 1 hereby furthe r ing, April 5, 2021. NOWHIRING Tractor Services. TICE: All real estate The home is reminis- RESERVOIRD–LA- above. defined in accord- Housekeeping, diet- 824-9723, or cell advertising in this cent of yesteryear CASSINEFIELD HACKBERRYZONE, ance with Item No. 1 Present for the meet- ary, CNA, LPN and 789-5343. newspaper is subject a n d m a y b e t h e 1.The Hackberry RESERVOIRA – above. ing: John Berken, L PN Marketing to the Federal Fair President. John Articles for home for you! Priced Zone, Reservoir D, NORTHBONAIR A plat is available for Nurse. Apply in per- 050 Housing Act of 1968 Bolles, Glenn Hetzel, Sale at $89,900. was defined in Office FIELD inspection in the Of- son at 1338 N. Cut- which makes it illeg- of Conservation Or- 1.The Hackberry fice of Conservation Randy Davis, Wayne ting Avenue, Jen- 5 GRAVE sites for al to advertise "any der No. 1038-A-3, ef- Zone, Reservoir A, in Baton Rouge and Fruge, Chief Tim nings. sale, $650 each. Call preference, limitation 200 Public Notice fective August 25, was defined in Order Lafayette, Louisiana. Landry. Absent: Dave RECEPTIONIST/DA 337-288-6370 for or discrimination 2020, and is hereby No. 932-C, effective http://dnr.louisiana.go Heinen. TAENTRYCLERK more information based on race, color, PUBLIC NOTICE further defined as be- August 25, 2020, and v/conshearings Mr. Berken Called religion, sex, handi- The Town of Welsh, NEEDED. Respons- PURE LOCAL ing that gas and con- is hereby further All parties having in- meeting to order. cap, familial status, LA, is accepting pro- ible, dependable and or national origin, or posals for the devel- excellent customer an intention, to make o p m e n t o f a service skills a must. ʼ any such preference, public/private en- Salary plus benefits. ʼ limitation or discrim- deavor of a 9000 Apply at Jennings ʼ HONEY ination." This news- square foot brick Daily News, 238 N. ʼ ʼ paper will not know- building located at Market Street in Jen- Raw And Unprocessed. ʼ ingly accept any ad- 113 W South Street, nings or send re- ʼ Got Allergies? vertising for real es- Welsh LA. Inter- sume to Jennings ʼ Eat Honey Daily To Build Up tate which is in viola- ested parties should Daily News, PO Box Your Immune System! tion of the law. Our contact Town of 910, Jennings, LA CALL MR. PAT, readers are hereby Welsh City Hall, 112 70546. THE HONEY MAN 337-230-3598 informed that all S Adams, Welsh, LA, THE CITY of Jen- dwellings advertised 337-734-2231. The nings is accepting PLEASECHECK in this newspaper are deadline for submis- applications for a your ad on the first available on an equal sion of proposals Building Permit Clerk day it runs. The Jen- opportunity basis. To shall be 3:00 PM, f o r t h e C i t y nings Daily News complain of discrim- April 23, 2021 Inspectorʼs Office. cannot be respons- ination, call HUD toll- Published in Jen- Duties include gener- ible for any error oth- free at 1-800-424- nings Daily News, al permitting secret- er than the first dayʼs 8590. The toll-free Jennings, Louisiana arial work, answer- insertion, and then telephone number for on April 9, 2021; April ing phone calls about only to the extent of the hearing impaired 14, 2021; and April all permits, receiving the space occupied. is 1-800-543-8294. 21, 2021. payments, etc. Re- 510 13TH Street, Jefferson Davis Fire quirements include a 056 Garage Sale must see! Beautiful 4 Dist 3 is accepting diploma or GED, ex- BR, 2 1/2 BA home sealed bids for: ceptional computer GARAGE SALE with CAH, 2400 sq. 2003 Dodge Ram knowledge, profi- LANE. ft. New roof, 1 yr. 3500 1 ton, 4WD, cient in Microsoft The Jennings Daily home warranty, clos- Flat bed, Automatic Word and Excel, own News will help you ing cost options avail- Transmission, 12K lb transportation and have a successful able. $189,500 - mo- wench, good tires, possess an ability to garage sale. tivated seller, 337- 31,429 miles. converse with the For only $12, you will 224-6017 10K minimum bid. public. Valid driver s ʼ receive an advertise- Sealed bids are be- license or I.D. is re- TUPCO REALTY ment of 20 words or ing accepted in per- quired. Resume re- 337-824-2790 ʼ less, announcing son at: quired along with ap- your garage sale, Woodlawn Fire Sta- plication which is 20200 Raoul Road - (which will be pub- tion available on the City Five Bedroom 3 Bath lished two days), and 20487 Highway 101 of Jennings website 2,016 sq ft 32 X 80 ʼ 2 bright signs to post. Iowa, LA 70647 www.cityofjennings.c Double Wide Mobile Call 824-3011. Monday-Friday 7am- om or available at Home. Plenty o f 3pm City Hall. Applica- room for everyone! 070 Lawn Services Bids will be accepted tions will be accep- 2.37 acre lot allows at this location only ted at Jennings City DIRT SERVICE, fill plenty of room for until April 26, 2021, Hall at 154 N. Main sand, top soil, bush- your outdoor recre- at 3pm. All sealed Street through April hogging, tracto r ation. $135,000. bids will be opened at 12, 2021. EOE boxblade work, back Jefferson Davis Fire 742 E. Plaquemine WHILETHEJEN- hoe service. Any- District 3's Board Street - This 7,735 NINGS DAILY NEWS thing in dirt! Willie's Meeting on April 26, ʼ sqft former office tries to bring only le- Truck & Tractor Ser- 2021, at 6pm. ʼ building is now zoned gitimate business vice. 824-9723, or Published in Jen- for single family res- ads, it's the respons- cell 789-5343. nings Daily News, ʼ idential use (A-1 Res- ibility of the reader to Jennings, Louisiana ʼ Acreage and idential). 95,000. Pro- investigate any busi- 074 on April 2, 2021, April Lots spective Buyers need ness venture before 9, 2021 and April 16, to check with City of investing money. For 2021. Jennings Inspectors more information on TUPCO REALTY Office for proposed - 6 - any business, con- use zoning require- LACASSINEAND tact the Better Busi- 429 Roberts Ave. • Jennings ments. NORTHBONAIR ness Bureau at 1- FIELDS 800-542-7085. 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200 Public Notice 200 Public Notice 200 Public Notice 200 Public Notice Mr. Berken Called 2022 STONE citizens of Louisiana meeting to order. All bids must be sub- for fiscal year July 1, by Jennings Daily Native Americans: Move Boston Read minutes from mitted on City of Jen- 2021 to June 30, News and the Louisi- 3/1/21. Motion made nings Bid Forms, 2022 ana Press Associ- by Mr. Bolles to ap- which are available at All bids must be sub- ation. prove minutes as City of Jennings City mitted on City of Jen- Marathon from Oct. 11 holiday read 2nd by Mr. Dav- Hall. Specifications nings Bid Forms, is. Motion carried. are included in the which are available at BOSTON (AP) — from its traditional April The organization says Chief Landry presen- bid packet. City of Jennings City Native Americans in running to Oct. 11, assum- marathon organizers ted bills to be pain. The City reserves the Hall. Specifications Massachusetts are calling ing road races are allowed should reschedule the race Motion made by Mr. right to accept or re- are included in the on the organizers of the to take place under to give Indigenous com- Davis to approve all ject any and all bids bid packet. Boston Marathon to move Massachusetts’ COVID-19 munities the space they The City reserves the bills presented. 2nd and to waive formalit- the already rescheduled restrictions by then. deserve. by Mr. Hetzel. Mo- ies and technicalities. right to accept or re- tion carried. All bids will be pub- ject any and all bids date for the storied race But Newton’s “Indigenous Peoples Discussed Fire rat- licly opened and read and to waive formalit- because it now conflicts Indigenous Peoples Day Day is a time for every- ing. aloud in the City of ies and technicalities. with a day meant to com- group complains the one to learn more about Discussion on sub Jennings City Coun- All bids will be pub- I, Jeremy Keith Laird, memorate the contribu- new day undercuts a day the history of America as station south of Jen- cil Chambers located licly opened and read have been convicted tions of Indigenous peo- reserved for recognizing it relates to Indigenous of carnal knowledge nings. a t 1 5 4 N . M a i n aloud in the City of ples. the contributions of native Peoples — because we are Discussed adding Street, Jennings, Jennings City Coun- of a juvenile and sexual battery. My The Indigenous Peoples peoples, past and present. all on Indigenous Land,” onto station on Koll Louisiana, at 10:00 cil Chambers located Day Committee in the “Unfortunately, the the organization said in its Rd. a.m. on at 154 N. Main address is 226 Being no other busi- April 27, 2021. Street, Jennings, Sheridan St, Iowa, Boston suburb of Newton Boston Athletic Association petition. “The BAA has the ness, motion made This done and signed Louisiana, at 10:00 LA. Race: White; said its first planned cel- has decided that chance to acknowledge the by Mr. Hetzel to ad- at Jennings, Louisi- a.m. on Sex: Male; DOB: ebration of the Oct. 11 Indigenous Peoples Day is importance of keeping the journ, 2nd by Mr. ana, this 25th day of April 27, 2021. 11/16/1976; holiday has to be canceled a ‘side’ holiday that can be spotlight on Indigenous Bolles. Motion car- March 2021, A. D. This done and signed Height: 6'0"; Weight: because of the marathon’s usurped,” the committee Peoples Day rather than 200; Hair Color : ried. PUBLICATIO N at Jennings, Louisi- new date. said in a recently launched steal the spotlight for the Next fire district #2 DATES ana, this 25th day of Brown; Eye Color: Brown. The Boston Athletic online petition. “By doing Marathon.” board will meet Friday April 9, 2021 March 2021, A. D. Association announced this, they are perpetuating The BAA didn’t respond 5/3/21. Located at PUBLICATION Scars, tattoos, other Friday April 16, in January that the 125th the myth that Indigenous to an email seeking com- 5396 Pineisland Hwy, 2021 DATES identifying marks: Jennings, LA, 70546 ATTEST: Friday April 9, 2021 Scar, NONE RE- edition of the marathon peoples are part of the past ment Thursday. at 7:00 PM. /s/Barbara Lantz Friday April 16, 2021 PORTEDOROB- would be pushed back and irrelevant.” The organization has Published in Jen- Barbara Lantz, City ATTEST: SERVED. nings Daily News, Clerk /s/Barbara Lantz Tattoo, L leg : Jennings, Louisiana Published in Jen- Barbara Lantz, City Scoreress. Tattoo, on April 9, 2021. nings Daily News, Clerk chest: Dragon, A year after pandemic Jennings, Louisiana Published in Jen- Tattoo, R arm : Jefferson Davis Fire on April 9, 2021 and nings Daily News, dragon, Tattoo, R Dist 3 is accepting April 16, 2021. 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Page 9 Page 10 Friday, April 9, 2021 Jennings Daily News Expert says Floyd died from a lack of oxygen MINNEAPOLIS (AP) May. His testimony comes ing out what he said were May 25. Floyd was arrested and they pinned him to the — George Floyd died Tobin, analyzing a a day after a use-of-force moments in the video outside a neighborhood pavement. of a lack of oxygen from graphic presentation of the expert testified that the footage when Chauvin’s market after being accused Bystander video of Floyd being pinned facedown three officers pinning Floyd now-fired white officer knee did not appear to be of trying to pass a coun- crying that he couldn’t on the pavement with his for what prosecutors say bore down with most of his on Floyd’s neck but on his terfeit $20 bill. A panicky- breathe as onlookers yelled hands cuffed behind him, was almost 9 1/2 minutes, weight on Floyd’s neck or shoulder blade area or the sounding Floyd struggled at Chauvin to get off him a medical expert testified said Chauvin’s knee was neck area and his back the base of his neck. and claimed to be claus- sparked protests and scat- Thursday at former Officer “virtually on the neck for entire 9 1/2 minutes. Stiger did not give trophobic as police tried tered violence around the Derek Chauvin’s murder the vast majority of time.” Jody Stiger, a Los Angeles much ground, saying the to put him in a squad car, U.S. trial. He said it was “more than Police Department sergeant officer’s knee in some of Floyd’s breathing while 90% of the time in my cal- serving as a prosecution the contested images still CASSIDY from page 1 he was being held down by culations.” witness, said Wednesday seemed to be near Floyd’s Chauvin and other officers But Tobin said other fac- that based on his review of neck, though he agreed his “The Biden Administration’s recent actions make it clear was too shallow to take in tors worsened the effect video evidence, Chauvin weight might have shifted where they stand on unborn children,” Cassidy wrote. enough oxygen, which in on Floyd: He pointed out applied pressure to Floyd’s at times. He ended the letter by stating, “We must speak for those turn damaged his brain and that Officer J. Kueng held neck or neck area from the In other testimony, the who do not have voices whether its ensuring Planned caused an abnormal heart Floyd’s left hand upward, time officers began pinning lead Minnesota state inves- Parenthood does not receive PPP loans or pushing back rhythm that made his heart and Chauvin’s right knee Floyd to the ground until tigator on the case, James against the efforts of this administration to make abortion stop, said Dr. Martin Tobin, compressed Floyd’s side, paramedics began to move Reyerson, initially agreed more likely and more accessible.” a lung and critical care spe- meaning “the ability to him to a stretcher. with Nelson that Floyd cialist at the Edward Hines, expand his left side is enor- “That particular force seemed to say in a police Jr. VA Hospital and Loyola mously iimpaired.” did not change during the body-camera video of his University’s medical school Tobin used simple lan- entire restraint period?” arrest, “I ate too many in Chicago. guage, with terms like prosecutor Steve Schleicher drugs.” He took the stand as “pump handle” and “buck- asked as he showed the But when a prosecutor part of an effort by pros- et handle” to describe the jury a composite of five still played a longer clip of the ecutors to establish that act of breathing for jurors. images. video, Reyerson said he it was Chauvin’s actions At one point, he invited “Correct,” replied Stiger, believed what Floyd real- — not Floyd’s illegal drug them to “examine your who on Tuesday testified ly said was “I ain’t do no use and underlying health own necks, all of you in the Chauvin used excessive drugs.” conditions, as the defense jury right now” to better force against Floyd. Chauvin, 45, is charged contends — that killed the understand the effect of a Chauvin attorney Eric with murder and man- 46-year-old Black man last knee on a person’s neck. Nelson countered by point- slaughter in Floyd’s death Students lead US push for fuller black Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. history education Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Ebele Azikiwe was in the sixth spots. grade last year when February came and it was time to learn Growing up with a majority point of view could mean Admission: Adults $3 Children 4-17 $1 about Black history again. She was, by then, familiar with thinking that the way a particular culture sees the world “is We Welcome & Accommodate Group Tours the curriculum: Rosa Parks, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in fact the right way,” Hall said. and a discussion on slavery. 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Her letter went from the principal to the superintendent The pandemic is partly credited with the response to Saturday, July 3rd and then began to make headlines, leading to pledges to Floyd’s death while pinned by a white police officer, a Stars & Stripes Celebration include fuller Black history courses. confrontation that was caught on video and beamed into 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live Music and Food In the months since Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, edu- homes where people were isolating. The effect spilled 3:30-5:30 p.m. Kegan Navarre 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bernie Alan cators say they’ve heard a demand from students for fuller over into schools, said Michael Conner, the superinten- Fireworks Show - 9:00 p.m. - Jennings Airport Black history lessons beyond what was already offered. dent in Middletown, Connecticut. Students held rallies Lawmakers and states have passed or begun implementing and helped put race at the top of educators’ conscious- Saturday, October 30th Jennings Alive Fall Festival - Founders Park legislation calling for more inclusive instruction. ness. 9:00 a.m. To 3:00 p.m. The previous generation of courses focused on cultural African American and other non-European history tends Trick or Treat City wide Trick or Treat - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. awareness. What schools found, according to Maurice Hall to focus on how those societies were marginalized, while Friday, December 17th — the dean of the College of New Jersey’s arts and com- Europeans get portrayed as culturally competent, Conner Jennings Christmas Festival - Founders Park 4:00 p.m. munications school and a social justice scholar — was that said, something he calls a “deficit” context, as opposed to Parade - 5:30 p.m. Main Street - students still had socioeconomic, cultural and racial blind an “asset” context. Hot Chocolate with Santa - hayride and Santa - Founders Park Like 12-year-old Ebele, he pointed to learning about the after parade to 8:00 p.m. Tupper Museum - Dollar Day - Jennings Hall of Trees same handful of prominent African-American figures. after parade to 8:00 p.m. “When I look at my education, the only time I learned Christmas Fireworks - Jennings Airport - 8:30 p.m. Nations give varying advice about Black history in school was during the month of February,” he said. “I learned about my culture at the din- on AstraZeneca shot ing room table with my mother and grandmother.” THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A patchwork of advice is emerging from governments across Europe and farther afield, a day after the European Union’s drug regulator said there was a “possible link” between the AstraZeneca vac- cine and a rare clotting disorder. Regulators in Britain and the EU both stressed that the benefits of receiving the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks for most people. But some countries are limiting its use among certain age groups. Experts are concerned the confusing messages about the vaccine could dampen enthusiasm for it at a time when Europe and many other parts of the world are facing surg- ing cases. Rooms Dr. Sabine Straus, chair of the EU regulator’s Safety Committee, said the best data was from Germany, where there was one report of the clots for every 100,000 doses given. That’s less than the clot risk that healthy women face from birth control pills, noted another expert, Dr. Peter 1338 N. Cutting Ave. • Jennings • Arlett.

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