VOLUME 46, NUMBER 42 October 26, 2017 - November 1, 2017

Mr. Carroll 1985, Shootings Shooting Rattles GSU When teens go off to and end up with a Stanley White’s college, parents have wrong sense of pur- Continue some reassurance that pose serving time, It’s difficult being their children are in regretting their Cherished Memories a young person and a safe, nurturing en- past actions. Po- Stanley the question why re- vironment. Unfortu- lice arrived to the Bernard mains overwhelming? nately now in the times crime scene where White was According to police in which we live, some gun shots were born Febru- reports, police officers people make the deci- reportedly heard ary 20, 1966 were sent to the 1200 sion to bring chaos around midnight, to Eula B. block of South 3rd St., and despair into places Tuesday, October White Har- Monroe, LA in refer- which were once a safe 24. Two dead bod- ris and the ence to a shooting on haven. Young people ies were found, late Edward Tuesday, October 24. look the same, but act Earl Andrews, 23, Wheeler in The initial investiga- differently. Many have and Monquiarious Monroe, Loui- tion revealed that the shoot first, then Caldwell, 23. An- siana. Stanley Dominic Dickens was think mentality. Some drews was a senior Victim Monquiarious Caldwell shot one time in the transitioned grew watching movies at Grambling State Both were from nearby left leg. Dickens was to Heaven on that have warped real- University, and Caldwell Farmerville, Louisiana. walking down South October 18, ity with their thinking was a visiting friend. See Shooting, P.9 2017 with the 3rd St when a black six most cher- vehicle drove by and ished women one of the occupants Ontario Hogg Hit’n in his life by inside of the vehicle his side. Stan- began shooting at the ley gave his Stanley Bernard White victim several times. Run Casualty life to Christ at an early Monroe City School Sys- Dickens was taken to a A family’s worst less someone or the age and rededicated his tem and graduated from nearby hospital where nightmare is to never see party responsibility life to Christ in 2013. Carroll High School in he is being treated a loved one when they speaks. According to See Continue, P.11 He was educated in the See White, P.9 leave home again. The Monroe Police, they Hogg family is left with believe Ontario D. a void in their hearts Hogg 36, of Monroe William Thomas Jefferson Gone Home losing a family member LA was hit by an Carroll High Grad accomplished. He loved not knowing the circum- 18-wheeler on Hwy William Thomas Jeffer- the Saints and is now stances surrounding 165 at Ruffin Dr. son took his final bow one of them. Funeral their death. People come Authorities can’t Tuesday, October 20, arrangements are in- and go all the time to pinpoint the time of 2017 in Ogden Utah. complete at this time. various places or destina- the accident or how Jefferson grew up in Please keep William tions. Shocking is when long the victim had Monroe, LA and left Thomas Jefferson in a person leaves never to been deceased. The the south to become your prayers, “he was a William Thomas be heard from, then a call victim was either Jefferson. Photo Dispatch prosperous, which he good man!” from law enforcement or found or seen and an unknown party brings reported around 6:45 am. Ontario D. Hogg reality full circle. What Police need anyone with that the responsible par- Club Nuvvo Loses happened on Friday information to help them ty will step forth to help Morning October 20 will solve this crime. Please bring closure to a tragic Alcohol Renewal remain a mystery un- pray for this family and event. By Eddie D. Gillis Residents of Frances Towers and the com- munity were out in full NAACP... School Board Unitary force Tuesday night at the Monroe City Coun- Status Unacceptable cil meeting to voice their By Eddie D. Gillis the city’s schools has strong disapproval to re- A local civil rights been a sticking point cent incidents in/around group said that it could through many appear- Club Nuvvo. The club not support the Monroe ances before the courts. located at 109 Catalpa City School Board as it NAACP President Rev. Street had been the sub- seeks relief from federal Ambrose Douzart said ject of recent city coun- oversight concerning that he believes that his cil meetings, where a Club Nuvvo a decades old deseg- group should have been spokesperson for Fran- that someone could get said that when it came regation lawsuit. The asked for their input ces Towers Residents killed. At the last coun- to the “safety of the el- Monroe chapter of the from the school board urged council members cil meeting two weeks derly”, he would vote NAACP held a Tuesday prior to the board’s an- “to do something” be- ago, Councilman Ken- to shut the club down. afternoon press confer- nouncement that the cause they were afraid neth Wilson (Dist. 4) That was in reference to ence, denouncing the system was seeking Rev. Ambrose Douzart the upcoming alcoholic school board’s attempt unitary status. Douzart beverage license renewal to free itself from a fed- The Consent Decree said that a decision that the club’s owner has eral lawsuit that liter- that has had jurisdiction that will have a lasting requested for council ap- ally looked as though it over how the Monroe impact on the children proval. However, there would never come to a City System has gone that attend Monroe City See Nuvvo, P.9 satisfactory conclusion. about desegregating See NAACP, P.9

Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka Sha- Bishop Danny Hunt and Minister Jackie L. Bang (left) and Attorney Krystal Williams. Photo Freemont. Photo Dispatch Dispatch Ordained above and Beyond the imagination At Walk in the Word Family Church in Monroe, Pastor Ronald and First Lady Marilyn Green Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Sher- LA, Minister Jackie L. Freemont was ordained eka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters before family, friends and church members by Leadership Worth Following celebrated a night of glorious victory on Monday, Bishop Danny and Apostle Carolyn Hunt, and Spirit Deliverance Church of God In Christ Mon- October 25, at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Pastors K.C. and Vivian Wade on Sunday, Octo- roe LA honored worthy servants Pastor Ronald in Monroe, LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that ber 22, 2017. With ten years of studying the Word, and First Lady Marilyn Green 7 years of tireless being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year Minister Freemont is ready to give Hope to those kingdom service Sunday October 15. Special 7th 2017 by Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards. who’ve lost their footing and preach the Word of Anniversary guests were Pastor Robert M. Moody Attorney Krystal Williams presented the simula- God. Holy Way Ministries Family Worship Center. tion of the award. PAGE 2 THE MONROE DISPATCH October 26 - November 1, 2017 Starting Your Day By Jessica DeTiege How do you start your day? Do you roll over to your phone and scroll news or social media? Do you begin by turning on the radio? Do you reach for the remote control to turn on your TV? How does your day end up going? Does it go smoothly or do you have small situa- tions that consume you? Start your day by being reminded to whom you Jessica DeTiege belong. God wants us to be in constant relation and with Him. communication with Him. Start your day by giving Pastors Dennis R. Martin Sr. and Donald Woods. The closer we stay to Him reverence to God. It can be the farther we are away from by praying, reading a scrip- sin, depression, and anxiety. ture, or even just mediating Throughout the day as you on one verse. This simple would a close friend, call change can make an amazing on Him and talk things out difference. Our Children, Our Responsibility Children need inspira- tion, instruction, and ex- amples. The greatest of these is “examples.” We must teach our children to love God. Parents should teach by instruction and example. Proverbs 6:20-21 teaches “...my son keep the commandments of the father and forsake not the law of his mother.” This Scripture Dr. Joseph Capers indicates that parents have a great responsibility. the Sunday school teacher Our children will reflect will read four of them, but Deacons and Mothers filled the pew including Sisters Mary Tucker, Florece Staten and Brother Robert our teaching and the ex- the world only reads the Bilton. amples that we have been last one. We are the only exemplifying. We must Gospel some people read. take heed of the statement Our children read us parents. made by the great evangelist The comments made by the Gypsy Smith. He said, “there evangelist behooves each are actually five gospels - parent to train, teach and lead Matthew, Mark, Luke, John their children in the way of and you. The preacher and God and righteousness. PRAYING STUDENTS *Inspired by God through you righteous! For praise Mary Roggerson & Morning from the upright is beautiful. Prayer Ministries under the Psalm 33:1 Photo 4th Anniv 1- leadership of Pastor Kenneth Prayer: Father, my heart is Photo 4th Anniv 2- Nolley, St. Mary Baptist filled with praise and my lips Photo 4th Anniv 3- Family Connection “He Made a Way!” Church with thanksgiving. Thank Purpose: For all children You for my redemption Photo 4th Anniv 4 -New Destiny turned it up!. to learn, pray and confess the through the precious blood Word of God. of Jesus. You have made Among the many Sisters and Mothers in attendance. Photo 4th Anniv 5-Spiritual Aires Jesse Collins Ivey & Goal: For all children to me exceedingly glad and I Earnest Smith and Emmanuel praised the Lord! have an intimate relationship rejoice in You. Hallelujah with God through prayer & to my Lord. His Word. Confession: I rejoice in Sunday, Monday, and the Lord! For praise is be- Tuesday coming and appropriate for Rejoice in the Lord, O those who are upright. Wednesday and FAvoRITE Thursday CHURCH For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is USHER done in truth. Psalm 33:4 Prayer: Father, You are the Source of my everlasting joy. You are forever faithful and Your Word is forever true. Everything that You Mission and Mothers included Sisters Evoria Gardner, Betty Glover, Jewel Cotton, Janie Slack and do is worthy of my praise Lilia Scott. because You are holy, trust- Photos Dispatch worthy, and unchangeable. Lord, You deserve all the Fellow Laborers for God Glory! A Deacons, Mothers Mission Anniversary was held recently at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where Dennis R. Martin Sr. is Pastor. Guest Minister was Rev. Donald Woods Piney Grove Baptist Church Joetta Adams Confession: The Word of the Lord is right, and all His Monroe LA. Deacon Willie Hunter was the master of ceremony. Piney Grove Male Chorus handled the Doorkeepers or song service. For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. keepers of the door, PRAYING, see page 4 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet Spiritual Harvest “Men and greet you at church. If you have a Pursuing God” Conference Pulpits Pastor Bob Dziadaszek question, need a seat, Ministries, Monroe LA and and the men of Spiritual need to speak or sit Pastor Douglas Houston Harvest Worship Center with a certain group, St. Mary Baptist Church, 8th annual “Men Pursuing church ushers are at Ruston, LA. & Pews God” Men’s Conference your beck and call to Men of this community on Saturday, November fulfill your desires and Talent Show are invited to join us and 11 at 9 a.m. The theme is are valuable church St. Luke Missionary experience praise, refreshing “Walking as Jesus Walked,” servants. This week Baptist Church 3507 Church fellowship with other men of based on 1 John 2:6. Guest the Monroe Dispatch St. Monroe LA Pastor Aide God, and the power of God’s speakers are: Pastor Charles salutes dedicated True Committee presents a night Word. Women are welcome, Washington Path Restore vine Baptist Church of giving praise to God with too. Information, spiritual- Usher Joetta Adams your talent Saturday October harvestministries.org who loves God and 28, 6pm, Rev. Dennis R. A Laugh loves being a favorite Martin Sr. Pastor. Monroe 2017 GSU church usher. Free Clothing of a Homecoming Rose of Sharon Baptist Celebration Church 716 MLK Jr. Dr. Pastor Dottie Rivers Lifetime Be with the ones who Monroe LA 8am-12 noon, Donnie’s Production bleed black & gold Thursday Saturday October 28. Lots Presents Aunt Susie & Crew October 26, 6-9pm Monroe of great clothes to choose! Pastor Dottie Rivers’ Gospel Comedy Show, Live Regional Airport free to the In Monroe Book of Revela- 27th Anniversary public. R&B/Jazz Music, Word of Faith Revival Center 210 Marx St. Monroe Saturday, November 11, free appetizers, Sky Lounge tion Bible Study LA will honor Pastor Dottie Rivers for 27 years of 7pm, Wossman High School top shelf cash bar, free park- Philadelphia Word Cen- preaching the word and saving souls Saturday 1600 Arizona Ave. Monroe ing with validation and Tier ter Church 215 Arnold Dr./ November 4, 5pm at Tri-District Boys & Girls Club LA, General Admission $10 Drawing Bayou Classic Buckhorn Bend Rd. Mon- 2920 Louberta St. Monroe LA. Guest speaker is /”VIP” /With Reception tickets. GSU Supporters will roe LA Dr. Pastor/Teacher Pastor Patsy Brown Prevailing Faith Bible Church $25/$15 at the Door. More make special presentation to Alfred Mack. The book Monroe LA. Tickets are $20, call Lashonda Wilson Info Call Donnie Anderson “$1,000,000 Bring it Home PULPITS, see page 4 318-547-8007. 318-791-2392. Campaign. October 26 - November 1, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 3

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Above and Beyond the Imagination Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters celebrated a night of glorious victory Monday October 25 at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Monroe LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year 2017 by Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards was not what she had imagined, having only being in the industry 19 months. The night was filled with fun, food, and fellowship. ShaBang briefed the audience on upcoming plans for her ministry and sang songs that will be on her future projects. Earline Knox was the mistress of ceremony while, Martisha Calloway conducted interviews. Friends and guests bonded in love, shared memories, laughs, and savored the moment with pictures. Prophetess Shereka announced that her ministry is hosting a Ouachita Parish Human Neustadter or Annie Stat- Battle Buddy Revival at Sea Cruise planed for February 11-16, 2019 to Cozumel and Progreso Mexico. She stated that Rights Luncheon Celebra- en 318.344.0345 or Mis- she will continue to update the community on her upcoming events. She invites everyone to connect with her ministry tion Rose of Sharon Baptist sionary Deanna Corbett via all social media sites @Shereka ShaBang and or email at [email protected] . Please email her if you would Church, 716 Martin Luther 318.355.5252 like to participate in her cruise. King Jr. Drive, Monroe, LA

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Mrs. Nola F. Green (Sitting) Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Mrs. Nola F. Green Monday October 30 from all the Green Family. PAGE 4 THE MONROE DISPATCH October 26 - November 1, 2017 Soldier Buried, Controversy Continues By Eddie D. Gillis What could have been settled with a simple apol- ogy, would have ended the nightmare that the family of Sgt. La David Johnson is currently experiencing. Sgt. Johnson was buried Saturday (Oct. 21) with honors, but the controversy over what led to his death/body recovery has Witness Project not been answered by the Eddie Gillis Trump administration. The mud for simply telling the total unexplained deaths of nation why Johnson’s family A Pink Affair Sgt. Johnson and three of his is suffering through one of Ninth Annual Ball honoring Breast Cancer Survivorship, sponsored by THE WITNESS PROJECT OF fellow soldiers in the nation the most difficult moments northeast LA Saturday October 28, 7:30pm Monroe Civic Center, Formal Attire, Live Entertainment of Niger, is turning uglier in their lives. Chief of Staff Silent Auction: Visa, master card & Debit Cards accepted. Tickets: Jennifer Reed Harris 791-3316; each day by a president who Kelly, who is also a retired Sheila Cyrus 329-8113; Gloria Clark 323-7538 & Pluma Downs 387-9643. will not explain what went Marine general, astounded wrong. The world knows by many people, when he PULPITS, from page 2 now how President Trump publicly defended President of Revelation Bible study Simmons family & friends Baptist Church Marion LA. tober 31, 5:30pm Everyone bungled a condolence call Trump, saying that it “took begins Sunday October 29, will convene Monday Oct. is invited: No monster cos- to Myeshia Johnson on the bravery” to make the call to 6:30 p.m. You will learn how 23, 6 pm Triumph Baptist True Vine Trick or tumes please! very day that she was going the Johnson family, even af- Revelation in Greek mean- Church 800 Girod St. Mon- to receive Sgt. Johnson’s ter Kelly “instructed’ Trump ing Apokalupsis, meaning to roe LA. The key word will Trunk True Vine Youth Depart- remains. It was alleged that on how to make those calls. reveal that which is hidden be I Am with Minister Pam ment and EPIC Young Adult President Trump told the Kelly referred to Wilson as or concealed. You will have Blake serving as speaker. 78th Church Ministry Hallelujah Trick young mother that La David an “empty barrel” for going in-depth chapter, verse to Music will be provided un- Anniversary or Trunk Carnival, Sunday, “knew what he was signing public, even though she verse explanation by Pastor der the direction of Marion Homecoming/ October 29 immediately up for”, which has been sup- knew Sgt. Johnson from a Alfred Mack and maps and Prudhomme. Revival ported by Chief of Staff John mentoring program that she after 11A.M. service on Zion Spring Missionary literature available at each Kelly, who also lost his son founded, which Kelly did not church grounds and parking Baptist Church 913 Powell class. So, if your Church is in a military operation. But mentioned as an accomplish- 128th Church lot at Monroe location from Ave. Monroe LA Sunday not having service come on all of the anger by Trump ment of Wilson. Instead Anniversary 1 - 2:30 pm. enjoy hot dogs, November 5, 2:30pm. Guest over to Philadelphia Word supporters has been directed he went to the president’s Mount Nebo Missionary treats, games and prizes. no Rev. Jerry Baldwin New Liv- Center Church, Children at Florida Congresswoman playbook. Baptist Church 2930 Jack- fee, Minister Kelvin Horne, ing Word Church Ruston LA. Church available Fredericka Wilson, who Kelly, when referring to son St. Monroe LA Sunday, Youth Minister. Revival November 6-8, 7pm. November 12, 3 p.m Rev. made public the words that Wilson as an “empty barrel” Healing Services Houston J. Simmons, Pas- The “Spring” Trump allegedly told Mrs. (which has racial overtones) Healing Services con- tor. Guest Pastor Linzie Harvest Day Johnson. Congresswoman said that at the dedication of ducted by Rev. Jacquelyn Riley Saint Paul Missionary Adult Choir Celebration Wilson explained how My- a building named after two Musical New Antioch Baptist eshia broke down in tears FBI agents slain in Wilson’s Zion Hill Missionary Church, Rev. John Russell, after hearing what President district, she made “every- Catfight in the Dome Baptist Church, 1001 Breard pastor, Monroe, LA Sunday, Trump said that was heard thing” about her without Let’s go see the North to Monroe after the game. St., Monroe, LA, October October 29, 3 p.m. Guest on speakerphone, noting so much as mentioning the LA Tigers take on the South Trip cost $95 (game ticket 29, 3 P.M. Choirs & Solo- Rev. John L. Perry Sr. King that President Trump didn’t FBI agents. He talked about LA Jaguars in the Mercedes- included) or $60 (game ticket ists Welcome Contact (318) Ollie Baptist Church. even mention Sgt. Johnson’s a great speech made about Benz Superdome at the 43rd not included). Payment 322-0470 OR strickland- name when he made the call. recently fired FBI Director Annual Bayou Classic, Sat. deadline Tuesday November [email protected] Con- According to Wilson and James Comey by Trump, November 25. The bus 17. NO REFUNDS (unless firming Attendance. “Prayer Sgt. Johnson’s mother, that but had nothing but utter will leave Pecanland Mall trip is cancelled). Refresh- Breakfast” caused Myeshia to cry which contempt for Wilson, saying (Across from Belk) at 7A.M. ments and door prizes will be Peter Rock Baptist led to Wilson going public on that day, she was an empty October-Fest 2017 Church 506 Benton Ave. and arrive in New Orleans given away. Contact Ezzard Peter Rock Baptist with the incident. Did the barrel, making noise, and around 1 P.M. Game time O. Burton 318-680-9057 or Monroe LA. Rev. Timothy president apologize in an ef- that was all. But on that day, Church 506 Benton Ave. Henderson, Pastor. Saturday is 4 P.M. while returning 318-343-3313. Monroe LA Tuesday: Oc- fort to “clear up” any misun- the video/audio transcript October 28, 9 am. Guest derstanding? No, he did what showed that the general was Speaker: Minister Yolanda he always does to take the not telling the truth. He has Brown-Holman Break- attention away from himself. not recanted his statement, through Baptist Church. He attacks Congresswoman or anyone else in the Trump Breakfast will be served. Wilson for doing something White House. But Wilson is that the president often fails the target of something that to do, which is tell the truth. President Trump started, Community Who started the controversy and continued by the White Conversation about the soldiers’ deaths and House and Fox News. The 318 Community calls to their families? It was Myeshia Johnson has said Ambassadors are back none other than President through media interviews on the radio Majic 97.3, Trump himself. that President Trump did in- 10 am. Brother Brian When asked why he had deed say what was reported, Johnson motivates & not mentioned the soldiers’ even the part about Trump educates every Sat. at the deaths after over two weeks, not mentioning her late Roundtable where you Trump blamed Presidents husband’s name. Congress- can EAT (Evaluate All Obama and Bush(43), say- woman Wilson will continue Things). Check it out and ing that they didn’t contact to take the heat/blame for lock it down! families of deceased sol- Trump’s actions/words from diers. That was proven to Fox News, but they will not be a lie. Next Trump said dare attack Johnson’s family that he sent out letters to all because they are in the Gold K.C. WADE families(or most of them, he Star status. To attack any- M.D. couldn’t get it straight), but thing said by his widow, or INTERNAL said nothing of the four sol- mother, is an assault against MEDICINE diers’ deaths. Nonetheless, the memory of an American Congresswoman Wilson’s soldier who gave his life for & PRIMARY name is dragged through the his country. General Kelly CARE didn’t confirm Trump’s (ADULTS) PRAYING, from page 2 version, even though the president said that he had work is done in faithfulness. “proof” that he is right. No 401 HALL ST. Friday and Saturday one from the White House is He loves righteousness MONROE, LA rushing to provide that proof. and justice; The earth is full The blame for where we (318) 324-9113 of the goodness of the Lord. are is not Congresswoman Psalm 33:5 Wilson’s fault, but that of • BC/BS Prayer: Father, thank You the president. for showing me who You are. • VANTAGE None of us would expect I praise You with my whole a man of God to speak in the • HUMANA heart. I am glad that You love manner as President Trump righteousness and justice. • UNITED did. Nor should a president. The evidences of Your good- HEALTHCARE All is needed is an apology. ness are everywhere. Lord, Don’t expect one to come • MEDICARE, You are Good! from the Trump White Confession: God loves AND OTHERS. House. To do so would admit righteousness and justice. to the truth. New Patients The earth is full of His Remember, the world is Welcome! goodness. watching. So is God. OCTObER 26 - NOVEMbER 1, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 5 Mr. Pickem Grissom’s Football Predictions Week 9 - October 26 & 27 week 8 record: 12-13 featured games: 0-1 (14-5 overall) overall record: 86-25 The wait is over! It’s over for the graduating night to take on its most and pride of their play- Duplessie with 585 yards marbles and the district the final two weeks of the Bolden and even tossed heated rival, Wossman. ers led me to believe that (73ypg) and 10 TDs. WR title is at stake. Jena’s season and some highly and ran for a score as The Dogs will come in they could pull off the Cole Buffington leads all been down this road be- anticipated games are well. on a bit of a high as well upset last week. Unfortu- receivers with nearly 200 fore going undefeated in set to take place. After Every year this game after pulling off the slight nately, I was wrong, and yards and 2 scores. 2015’s regular season, a week 7 slate of games is highlighted on both upset over Union last the Richwood faithful Jena isn’t in Gris- but I think it’s time for that featured some big- team’s schedules. They week 20-19. The Dogs weren’t shy about letting som’s coverage area but the new kids on the block time blowouts and not despise each other and offense appeared to have me know how stupid that if they were they’d surely to plant it’s flag on Jena’s many surprises, week 9 there’s no other way to found its groove with the assumption was. Well sit inside the Top 5. Jena turf. London does it again is sure to tilt the scales in say it. West Monroe owns insertion of Cedric Woods Carroll isn’t Richwood sits at # 7 in the LHSAA and the Spartans slip favor of some epic battles. the bragging rights in under center and former and picking the Cats power rankings and this away from Jena with a It’s now or never for some this series and hasn’t lost QB SirTimothy Hollins over the Dogs isn’t that game is just as important program changing win. teams that are striving to a game to the Lions since imitating Tyreek Hill. much of a stretch and for them as it is for the Caldwell 38 Jena 32 improve their playoff po- 1994. None of the play- The Carroll coaching besides, this game will be Spartans. Over the past 3 OTHER GAMES: #4 sitions and some teams ers in this year’s game staff also knew that once on Wossman’s turf. But seasons the Giants have RUSTON 48 NATCHI- face “must win” games were born and probably they got stud RB Fanto- there’s no way I can take posted an impressive TOCHES-CENTRAL to continue their football not even thought about, ryian Pendleton healthy the heckling from both 28-4 record but no one in 18; #6 NEVILLE 45 seasons. I expect some but that doesn’t change that they’d be able to Richwood and Carroll our area has dared to ask, FRANKLIN PARISH upset specials this week the importance of this compete in this vaunted supporters 2 weeks in a “Who have they played?” 13; #9 BASTROP 50 and the GAME OF THE game. Last year West district. Pendleton & row so this week I’ll use Jena also features a stud WEST OUACHITA 20; WEEK could’ve easily Monroe bested the Lions Hollins ripped through my better judgement and running back by the #2 STERLINGTON 32 been 4 or more games. twice which included the Union defense for the reasonable analysis name of Chico Savage UNION 22; #3 RICH- After a 12-3 record last a whopping 61-21 2nd a combined 234 yards that it’s not likely a Cat and his last name fits WOOD 49 MADISON week, I even find myself round playoff disman- and 3 scores. I was also can whip a Dog. Bulldogs his running style. At 5’8, PARISH 16; LOYOLA trying to get into post- tling at Ouachita. I was impressed by the Dogs chomp up the Wildcats. 180lbs Savage is almost PREP 34 RAYVILLE season mode but if I want actually at that game defense as they came Carroll 25 Woss- the split image of Lon- 20; #7 FERRIDAY 55 to keep your attention I’ll last year and for about a away with 3 takeaways man 20 don, but his supporting DELHI CHARTER 8; have to step my game up half I thought the Lions which included a remark- #5 CALDWELL cast may be even better. MANGHAM 27 VI- this week. would come away with able game saving forced SPARTANS (8-0) @ QB Lamar Farris is com- DALIA 22; GENERAL ***This week will the upset, but Bolden fumble with Union in- JENA GIANTS (8-0) mitted to play at Kent St TRASS 15 BEEKMAN feature several games flat out took over when side the Dogs 1-yard line. I’m sure the folks in and 4-star WR Jaray Jen- CHARTER 8; OAK that have been moved it counted. OPHS wide Sophomore CB Ladarius Columbia, La must con- kins is an LSU-commit. GROVE 35 SICILY to Thursday night so be receiver CJ Brown may Goldsberry may have had sider themselves close Jenkins has missed a ma- ISLAND 6OCS 27 ST sure to check when your have even had his best the game’s biggest play kin to Rodney Danger- jority of the season with FRED 18; #8 CEDAR team will hit the field. performance as a Lion in when he intercepted the field. “They get NO RE- a leg injury and isn’t ex- CREEK 37 DELTA ** Game of the Week ** that game but it was not Farmer’s pass on its final SPECT”. I’ve sang their pected to play vs Caldwell CHARTER 18 #10 OUACHITA LI- enough to get the win. If drive of the game. Coach praises since catching a but Coach Jay Roark has ONS (5-3) @ #1 WEST the Lions want to win, Jackie Hamilton has a glimpse of them in week managed to utilize some GRISSOM’S TOP 10 MONROE REBELS then they’ll need to use way of getting his guys 3 vs 4A Grant. But with younger players to help week 9 (8-0) every weapon they have to perform when their , even I hadn’t featured fill the void. Savage has 1. WEST MONROE Coming into the sea- in all aspects of the game. backs are against the them in the weekly write- rushed for 200 yards in (8-0) def. Pineville 63-10 son, I held the Ouachita Fitzgerald has shown a wall and that win has the up. Several area locals are back-to-back weeks over 2. STERLINGTON Lions in very high regard. little more balance in his Dogs sitting firmly in the even questioning that the Peabody and Avoyelles They have the talent, ex- offensive scheme but the playoff hunt. Spartans schedule. But with multiple runs of (8-0) def. Madison Parish perience and pedigree power rushing attack is A team that needs to what I’d say to that is, over 40 yards. His backup 31-6 to beat any team in the his bread and butter, but take a page out of the they’ve beaten everyone is 5’9, 180lb sophomore, 3. RICHWOOD (6-2) state. However, over the with Dalvin Hutchinson, Carroll survival kit is the on the schedule and not Trelon Jones who has def. Wossman 41-0 past 8 weeks, they’ve fal- JB Gullatt and Javoris Wossman Wildcats. In the many teams can say that. also rushed for over 1000 4. RUSTON (5-2) def. tered a bit losing 3 games Harris patrolling the most recent LHSAA the The Spartans currently yards. Alexandria 56-14 on its way to a 5-3 record. front line I think Brown Wildcats currently rank sit at # 8 in the LHSAA To most in our area 5. CALDWELL PAR- Don’t get me wrong the 3 and Newton could be- #31. With only 32 teams power rankings and a you may not be overly ISH (8-0) def. Avoyelles losses have come to some come the X-Factors. eligible for post-season win over Jena would concerned with this 54-22 very viable opponents There’s really no stop- play, the ‘Cats will need put them into the top matchup Thursday night, 6. NEVILLE (4-3) (Neville, Plaquemine ping this dynamic offen- to pick up a win or two 5. Last year’s Spartans but Grissom will be in def. West Ouachita 43-14 and Ruston), but that sive unit of West Monroe, in the following weeks. squad struggled to a 1-9 attendance if weather shouldn’t be an excuse but Ruston and Neville Last week wasn’t one record in Coach Buster 7. FERRIDAY (6-2) permits. I’d advise a lot def. Mangham 48-0 for a team as loaded as have shown that you can to remember for Coach Duplessie’s first season, of you to follow suit be- the Lions. Last week, slow them down a bit and Dean Smith as he lost but in year 2 they’re hit- 8. CEDAR CREEK cause this one will be they got back on track if Ouachita can muster to Richwood for the first ting on all cylinders. Av- (8-0) def. Sicily Island a good one. This game by wiping away district up at least 28 points then time in his short coaching eraging 53 ppg through 8 54-12 is another one of those foe, Natchitoches-Central the cowbells in western career 48-0. The wheels games it’s pretty appar- 9. BASTROP (4-3) fierce rivalries where the 54-14. The dominance Ouachita Parish won’t are slowing falling off ent that if you’re going to def. Bastrop 53-52 kids know each other displayed vs the Chiefs is ring so loud. But those the Wossman carriage, beat’em then you’d 10. OUACHITA (5-3) and they’re not willing what I’d expected out of are a lot of “ifs”. In my but there’s still time to better have an ample of- def. Natchitoches-Cen- to give any handouts to the Lions since ranking preseason predictions I pull out the spare before fense. Leading the way tral 54-14 them #1 in my preseason had the Lions losing 1 it’s too late. Not much for the Spartans is the the other. If Jenkins was Just missed it: Oak rankings. RB Dylan Rob- game which I felt would went right last Friday state’s leading rusher healthy, I’d have no prob- erts has returned from be to Neville. But as you night for Wossman but and Grissom Mid-Season lem at all picking Jena to Grove (7-1), Rayville injury and appears to all know I can be wrong Smith hopes to get his Offensive MVP, Eric win at home, but losing (4-4), Mangham (6-2), back at full strength as he sometimes. I now have young bunch ready for London. London eclipsed that kind of player has Union Parish (5-3) rushed for 185 yards and the utmost confidence the the future and a win over the 2000-yard mark last negative effects in games 3 TDs on just 15 carries. Lions will lose 4 games Carroll would just the week in a 54-22 win over of this caliber. When you Jabari Johnson also came this regular season. Reb- way to do it. The quar- Avoyelles. He’s also aver- check the common oppo- GRISSOM’S G.O.AT up big with 54 yards els continue to roll. terback tandem of Nick aging a mind-blowing 260 nents (Grant, Winnfield, OF THE WEEK rushing and 2 TDs. He West Monroe 38 Traylor and Ant Green rushing yards per game Avoyelles, and Peabody) also tossed 2 more TDs, Ouachita 21 provided most of the Cats with 34 touchdowns. the scores favor Caldwell week 8 including a 70-yard strike yardage on the night and But as most football gu- on offense (212 to 85) and to his go-to receiver, Josh CARROLL BULL- even though the 48-point rus know, in order to be Jena on defense (159- DANTRIEZE Newton. It was about as a DOGS (3-5) @ WOSS- margin looks ugly the a successful team, you 45) and quite honestly SCOTT – QB/WR/DE complete game as Coach MAN WILDCATS (1-7) secondary kept D1 com- must also have a leading their schedules aren’t FERRIDAY HS Jeff Fitzgerald could ask. You’d rarely find me mits, Geor’Quarious man taking the snaps. much different from the His defense came away writing a segment about 2 Spivey and CJ Ceaser in For the Spartans its 6’4 other’s. However, Jena 3 CATCHES, 114 with 2 takeaways and his teams that aren’t ranked check for a majority of senior QB J.D. Abrams. did venture into the 5A YARDS 2TDS special team’s unit also nor are they above .500, the night. Abrams has accented ranks and clipped Alex- 3 CARRIES, 42 produced a 95 yard kick- but when Carroll faces Honestly there hasn’t London’s ground success andria 40-21. Now with YARDS 1 TD off return for a score. If Wossman the records been any reason for me with nearly 800 passing all those numbers there 7 TACKLES (2 FOR the Lions want any shot and accolades can all be to pick in Wossman’s yards and 5 TDs while at your disposal, let me LOSS), 1 SACK at a district crown they’ll thrown out. Carroll will favor this season as it is also being the second say this one more time.... need to put forth that take the 2-mile trek to obvious they’re in rebuild leading rusher for Coach NONE OF THAT MAT- VS MANGHAM same effort this week vs Arizona St this Thursday mode, but the pedigree TERS! Come Thursday a very good West Monroe night it’ll be for all the team. GRISSOM’S MID-SEASON AWARDS That West Monroe team was also putting on 1ST TEAM perhaps its most impres- OFFENSE Jesus Cares Ministries Taxi sive win of the season in Monroe, LA a 63-10 road victory over QB Slade Bolden West Monroe Senior Pineville. The 53-point RB Eric London Caldwell Parish Senior margin of victory was the RB Demaine Riley Neville Senior highest of the season for the Rebs, but it could’ve WR Jairus Henry West Monroe Junior been even more. All-Gris- WR Sir’quan Hawkins Bastrop Junior Dispatch som QB Slade Bolden got 318.512.9339 off to a roller coaster start WR Rashard Naylor Rayville Senior Airport/Pre Arranged/Trips/Work/Bus/Dr. Appts. to the game. After hitting TE Brooks Rushworth Sterlington Senior Pickups fellow Grissom G.O.At., Jairus Henry on a 61 yard OL Devin Phillips Neville Senior catch and run TD, Bolden OL Isaac Ellis Carroll Senior had his troops driving for OL Dare Rosenthal Ferriday Senior another score but was picked by a N-C defender OL Jabari Danzie Richwood Senior that returned it 93 yards Ol Chris Doyle Ouachita Junior to even the score at 7-7. That mishap must’ve up- All-Purpose Hidari “Cj” Ceaser Richwood Senior set the Alabama-commit ****Offensive MVP: Eric London, Caldwell because from that point

, it was all Rebs. Scor- ing the next 28 consecu- DEFENSE tive points, West Monroe DL Dantrieze Scott Ferriday Senior found themselves emp- tying the benches even DL Dalvin Hutchinson West Monroe Junior before halftime. RB Cam DL Taj Samuel Ruston Senior Wright topped the cen- tury mark again with DL Anthony Freeman Neville Senior 118 yards and 2 scores LB Chris Lewis Ouachita Senior and Henry would finish LB Deion Reed Richwood Senior his night with 4 grabs for 106 yards and 2 scores. LB Devione Reed Richwood Senior Sensational sophomore LB J.B. Gullatt West Monroe Senior QB Garrett Kahmann appears ready to take DB Isaiah George West Monroe Senior PAGE 6 THE MONROE DISPATCH October 26 - November 1, 2017

Youth Choir, Rev. Scott Ward and guest speaker Minister Dale J. Sanders Jr.

Family, friends and church members in attendance. We must not be Oneproud, we must Another not make trouble with each other and We must not be jealous of each other. Recently Mount Olivet Baptist Church held Friends’ Day Worship. The Spoken Word was delivered by Minister Dale J. Sanders Jr. Associate Minister Fifth African Baptist Church New Orleans LA. His message was “With God All Things are Possible!” “Let us not become conceited or provoke one another or be jealous of one another.” “Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another,” Rev. O.W. Billups Pastor.

Pastor Billups, Minister Dale J. Sanders Jr. and youth choir. Photos Dispatch

EvaOBITUARIES Jean Robin- LA. Burial: Lane Chapel Gwendolyn R. son, 84 Cemetery, Downsville, LA King, 39 Cashier. Eva Jean Robinson of under the direction of Smith Gwendolyn R. King of West Monroe, LA Beau- Funeral Home. Delhi, LA died Sunday tician died October 20, October 22, 2017. Services: 2017. Graveside Services: 1:00PM Thursday October 11:00 A.M., Thursday Oc- Lacy Alexander 26, at St. John BC of Delhi. tober 26, 2017 at Hasley Howard, Jr. 72 Visitation: 2:00PM-6:00PM Cemetery, West Monroe, Lacy Alexander Howard, Wednesday October 25, in LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 5:00 Jr. of Monroe, LA Trucking Funeral Home. Burial: St P.M., Wednesday October Company Owner died Octo- John Community Cemetery 25, 2017 at Smith Funeral ber 18, 2017. Services: 2:00 under direction of McFar- Home, Monroe, LA. P.M., Saturday, October 28, land Funeral Company. 2017 at City of Faith Church, Jackson Street, Monroe, LA. Stanley Bernard Visitation: 1:00 - 6:00 P.M., Woodruff Staten, Friday October 27, 2017 at Jr. 52 White, 51 Woodruff Staten, Jr. of Stanley Bernard White of Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Monroe, LA Mechanic died Lawrenceville, GA formerly Richwood Memorial Gar- Sunday October 22, 2017. of Monroe, LA Customer dens under the direction of Services: 10:30 AM Satur- Service Worker, died Octo- Smith Funeral Home. day October 28 at Greater ber 18, 2017. Services: 1:00 Free Gift BC. Visitation: P.M., Friday, October 27, Friday 2:00pm-6-00pm in 2017 at St. James Baptist Fredda Mae Funeral Home. Burial: Church, Richwood Road White, 85 Monroe City Cemetery un- #2, Monroe, LA. Visitation: Fredda Mae White of der direction of McFarland 1:00 - 5:00 P.M., Thursday Monroe, LA Homemaker, Funeral Company. October 26, 2017 at Smith died October 24, 2017. Ser-

Funeral Home, Monroe, vices: 11:00 A.M., Saturday October 28, 2017 at Pleas- James C. ant Green Baptist Church, Henderson, 82 Richwood, LA. Visitation: James C. Henderson of 1:00 - 5:00 P.M., Friday Monroe, LA Laborer died October 27, 2017 at Smith Sunday. Services: 2:00pm Visit “Super T” Funeral Home, Monroe, Saturday October 28, at LA. Burial: Belle Union Greater Free Gift BC. Visita- Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA tion: Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm under the direction of Smith at the church. Burial: Mt. Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Hebron BC Cemetery in Chatham, LA under direc- tion of McFarland Funeral Wade P erkins, 97. Company. Wade Perkins of Delhi, LA Laborer died Tuesday October17, 2017. Services: Lavonne Traylor, 11:00AM Saturday October 28 at Green Grove BC in 60 Lavonne Traylor of West Delhi, LA. Visitation: 2PM- Monroe, LA Homemaker 6:00PM Friday October 27 died October 18, 2017. in Funeral Home. Burial: Services: 11:00am in Hes- Church Cemetery under ters Funeral Home Chapel. direction of McFarland Fu- Saturday, October 28, 2017. neral Company. Visitation: 2:00pm-6:00pm for these Services and MORE!!! Friday in Funeral Home Register & Chapel. Burial: Hightower Cemetery in Homer, LA Vote In Every under direction of Hesters Election! Funeral Home. Randy’s Cutz 701 So. 2nd St. Monroe LA corner of So. 2nd & Girod St. Also check out these Recent Listings: 1414 Jackson Street ( MLS# 177130), 1501 State Street (MLS# 177129) and Vacant Lot on Tripp Street (MLS# 178716) 1103 Powell Ave (MLS#179025) - Monroe, LA...3 bedroom/2 bath home 1103 Powell Ave (MLS#179025) - Monroe, LA...3 bedroom/2 bath home Available for Rent: 2907 Dick Taylor Street; 3404 Reddix Lane - Unit #5; 716 Dixie Avenue (Units A & B); 2004 Burg Jones Lane - all in Monroe, LA; 617 Daniels - Bastrop, LA For Rent 1413 Dilling Street - Monroe, LA & 301 Columbia Ave - Monroe, LA.

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Alphonso Bingham Amber D. Taylor Ann M. Price Domestic Abuse Battery Theft Parole Violations

Brandi L. Wilson Casey M. Ojide Dameon M. Banks FTA Bench Warrant Resisting an Officer Theft

Deanna L. Mooney Demario D. Goldman Dorothy M. James Prohibited Acts No Vehicle Insurance Disturbing The Peace

Elijah R. Davis Eric Ampy James D. Henderson Aggravated Burglary Vehicle Burglary Shoplifting

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The Mayor’s Corner “Thy Will Be Done” Monroe-West Monroe ance, and the public. By: The Po Folks’ our chances slim, just Bike Route West Monroe an- Poet like a neck in a rope. On October 19th, nounced the addition Mr. Marion Obafemi They’re only men, West Monroe Mayor of their first bike route Copyright 2016 are bound to sin, and Dave Norris and I held which starts at the En- Dear Heavenly fall short of the mark a joint ribbon cutting dom bridge and goes to Father, dont mean to They’re just like us, ceremony on the Endom Lazarre Park. Those bother, you but we were made from dust, Bridge to commemo- riding their bikes can need to talk and do their dirt in the rate the connection of now ride over the En- Go wake up Jesus dark. pedestrian bike routes dom Bridge and connect and Job, because I Your will shall be in the Twin Cities. We to a Monroe bike path was told, they had a done, I know you won’t were joined by council that goes to the For- simular walk come, down from out of members and aldermen sythe Park boat dock. The Lord will un- no clouds from the twin cities, The route from Forsythe derstand me, because We are your only representatives from Park to Lazarre Park is I’ve been nailed to a Marion Obafemi eyes, hands and feet, My 10%, forget the Monroe Advocates for a total of 7.1 miles, con- all of us to be Monroe tree, blood dripping your ears to hear and rent, and what the light Safe Streets (M.A.S.S.), necting Monroe-West Proud. We are happy from my feet and lips to speak, I know bill say. the Monroe Chamber Monroe. to share in this moment hands much better now. . The deacon deaking, of Commerce, West The City of Monroe with Mayor Norris and Like Job was tried You know I’m young the preacher preaching, Monroe-West Ouachita currently has six pedes- the City of West Mon- and tested, my de- in the word, life had but there’s no flesh on Chamber of Commerce, trian bike routes. This roe. At this event, we velopment has been thrown me a curve, their words Ouachita Business Alli- is another reason for also honored our friend arrested, and much and almost struck me True religion, not su- Miles Luke, as his lega- more I can not stand. out perstition, is making love cy lives on through the Are the clouds so Blinded by the be a verb. men, women, and chil- dark and deep, that deeds of others, Sa- They say you left, dren who will utilize the your eyes are unable tan was hiding under them as your reps, but bike paths throughout to see, that your child the cover, and had me where the hell have they Monroe and West Mon- is on this cross? headed south. been roe. It’s impossible to So, you can tell Job, A crooked wolf, that This is an effort move my legs, going he can take off his know the book, leave by the Twin Cities to around in circles with robe, and get back into sheep to die in their sins. promote Healthy Life- dizzy head, what was the bed They pass right by, the styles, which is #49 on in my hands is lost. I will wait until my 318-582-5559 other side, and don’t even Mayor Jamie Mayo’s My will has been change comes, from stop to look 60 for 60 Project List. taken, I feel forsaken, this problem I won’t While they be waiting, Connecting the two cit- will I ever get my re- run, I’m expecting dou- we turn to Satan, getting ies with bike routes was ward ? ble for all my trouble Keller-Williams’ Tanji caught by his hook. a dream of Miles Luke, Got nothing left, instead. Call me a snitch, I’ll Elzie “Makes Your who passed away this I need your help, Since Jesus is at take my lick, because I’m December. Miles, and before I fall on my your right hand, let dropping a dime Dreams Come True” members of M.A.S.S., sword. Him know that I will A crying shame, My name is Tanji major remodeling project helped spearhead the I see the evil, in stand, and fight this messed up your name, Elzie. As many of my as well as to manage per- development of the mul- the people, they ain’t enemy until I have won they should be charged friends and neighbors sonal real estate proper- tiple bike paths we’ve acting right I will be strength- with a crime. know, I am a local busi- ties. As an enthusiastic, created in Monroe over They get ahead, ened by this test, and But, I’m no fool, I ness owner who has been newly licensed realtor the past several years. while my bed, feels like have learned like all know the rules, that in business for myself ser- with Keller-Williams Re- “The City of West a brick at night. the best: they have bent until they vicing the community for alty, I would love the op- Monroe Parks and Rec- I been stressing, to “NOT MY WILL, broke over 30 years. Over those portunity to assist you in reation is very excited to get a blessing, but they BUT THY WILL BE Can’t look to them, 30 years, I have learned fulfilling your real estate add another dimension say I must pay DONE” a lot about how to run a needs. Whether it’s sell- to our services to the successful business. 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White- From P.1 1985, where he was vot- two siblings Ruby Leon- five siblings Donnie Ford, his loving dog, Smith Funeral Home in which have no hope. 14 ed MR. CARROLL his ard and Mark White. White of Cedar Hill, Max, aunts, uncles and a Monroe, LA. Burial will For if we believe that Je- Senior year. Immedi- Left to cherish his mem- Texas, Andrea Trudelle host of nieces, nephews, be in the Lane Chapel sus died and rose again, ately after high school, ories are his children, (Christine) of Los Ba- relatives and friends. Fu- Cemetery, in Downsville, even so them also which he attended Grambling Calandra Jackson, Jae- nos, California, Gregory neral Services are at 1 LA under the direction of sleep in Jesus will God State University for lin and Jade White all of White (Monica) of Oak P.M., Friday, October 27, Smith Funeral Home. bring with him18 Where- three years. He was lat- Lawrenceville Georgia. Point Texas, Gary White 2017 at St. James Bap- But I would not have fore comfort one another er preceded in death by Two grandchildren, Ma- of Dallas Texas and tist Church, at Richwood you to be ignorant, breth- with these words I 1 Thes- son and Caris Evans of LaShonda White of West Road #2, in Monroe, LA. ren, concerning them salonians 4: 13-14, 18. Dallas, Texas, mother, Monroe, Louisiana, God Visitation is 1- 5 P.M., which are asleep, that ye Please continue to From P.1 Shooting - Eula B. White Harris, Sister, Michelle Getret- Thursday October 26, at sorrow not, even as others pray for this family. Neither nor their loved ones could have imag- Nuvvo - From P.1 ined their lives ending was a concerted effort at the club. One citizen shots has been fired in asked about the need for as at Nuvvo. There were this way. The shoot- by supporters as they said he was there for the other areas around busi- a curfew to keep “kids” complaints of possible ing took place during flooded council chambers residents, including his nesses, but none of them with guns from being in fire code violations from homecoming week and waiting for their turn to mother who also lived are closed. He then asked the streets. “The problem overcrowding. Nonethe- has left many students, voice their concerns if there. Residents were if his renewal is denied, is that kids are out of con- less, it was Councilman facility, residents, and needed. Their concerns also afraid that in the could he still remain open trol”, said K-9. Wilson who said that he alumni shaken. Presi- ranged from not only event of another shooting as a club. According to The subject of how is voting “no”, because dent Rick Gallot issued the recent shooting, but that the shooter would city attorney Angie Bald- many times police offi- he is “a boots on the a statement to the uni- also the noise that they run to the nearest place win, Club Nuvvo could re- cers had to be dispatched ground” person, that he versity students, fac- said that could be heard to hide which would have main open, but alcoholic to Club Nuvvo was a would rather “lose his ulty, and staff sharing over a long distance from been Frances Tower. beverages would not be concern for Wilson and seat” and protect the his sympathies to the their residence. They also Club owner, Mahemud permitted. Club manager Councilwoman Juanita elderly. Councilpersons families of the victims, mentioned the number of Tejani argued that if the Tyrone “K-9” Dickens Woods. Woods asked Of- Gretchen Ezernack, and students caught in times that the police had residents were so afraid, apologized for his com- ficer Ken Hancock how Juanita Woods, Eddie the crossfire. He also to come out to the club to why were they still living ments directed at Coun- many calls did the police Clark and Wilson voted made comments that investigate complaints, there when a murder was cilman Wilson at the last have to respond to at to deny the license, homecoming festivities or calls about activity committed where they council meeting, said that clubs in the same area while Mike Echols ab- would go on as planned. are staying. Order had “if this license is rejected, as Nuvvo,. The officer stained, citing proper- In life, expect the un- to be restored after angry others should be also”. He said that it was more ties downtown and the expected and never let Church Signs residents grumbled loudly said that there have been than Nuvvo. However, issues that he had with your guard down. Pray not all calls were after at Tejani’s remarks. The other shootings that “we Tejani. The council by for the families of the 318.512.7085 owner also argued that don’t hear about”. He a crime was committed a 3-2 voted to introduce an ordinance that would amend rates and fares for the Monroe Transit RELIGIOUS LOG System. However, be- Jesus Cares Missionary Baptist Church fore anything become law, there will be an op- Marbles Community Center 2950 Renwick St. • Monroe, LA portunity for the public to be heard at a public 1st-4th Sunday Worship - 11 am Bible Study - Thursday 6:45 hearing at the next council meeting. “Seeking the People of Isaiah 61” Pastor William & Wanda Carr

NAACP - From P.1 Schools might not be in their best interest. In a press release, Douzart said that with the history of the school system, and the problems that had to be confronted to “fully desegregate”, perhaps the board is rushing to a conclusion where more time may be needed. He said that the NAACP should be at the table to share its views, as well as getting input from the community. Superintendent Brent Vidrine shot back, say- ing that the organization “never contacted them at any time”, nor offered any support during the entire court challenge. Vidrine said that “recent developments” have led the board to believe that the desegregation order that the board has been under is nearing a conclu- sion. Rev. Douzart in his press release said that the NAACP “has not been involved” in the process, Mrs. Earnestine Green See NAACP, P.11

Corner - From P.8 citizens of West Monroe WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel and Ouachita Parish. P. O. Box 8061 • 318.343.0127 • Monroe, Louisiana 71211 The addition of this new [email protected] “Study to shew thyself approved unto bike route is hopefully God, a workman that neededth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of just the beginning of truth.” (II Timothy 2:15 KJV). many more miles of des- For a free weekly email transcript of the UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), Sunday School Lesson ignated bike routes on Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] Thank you! Bro. James Goods, Jr. the west side of the riv- er,” says Doug Seegers, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of West Monroe. The Share the Road Committee began in 2008 when Miles Luke first met with Mayor Jamie Mayo and per- sonnel within Monroe’s 201 Stanley Ave. • Monroe, LA Planning and Zoning Division to discuss bike routes. A meeting was set up with vari- ous city departments & divisions, and well as members of the bik- ing community to begin planning for the first routes. Monroe Advo- cates for Safe Streets (MASS) was formed the next year. Since that time, in Monroe, six pedestrian bike routes have been dedicated - with a total of 52.9 miles (round-trip) or 26.45 miles (one way). By working together, we are making a differ- ence! PAGE 10 THE MONROE DISPATCH OCTObER 26 - NOVEMbER 1, 2017

PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF GREEN OAKS: Ms. Dorothea Bridges, Interim Director Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum purchase price in OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGU- Ms. Bridges presented the bid results for the fourth the amount of $2,666.66 and LAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 quarter food and food products and stated that the low- WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has received a AT 5:39 P.M. est conforming bid was from Lamm Food Service for written offer to purchase said property from Pat and $23,595. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Lana Hezekiah for the consideration of $2,666.66, at the The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Lou- Caldwell to accept the bid from Lamm Food Service. Mo- time of sale and has been accepted by the Ouachita Par- isiana met in a regular session in the Ouachita Parish Po- tion passed without opposition. ish Police Jury; and lice Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY WHEREAS, the property described herein below will Louisiana on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 5:39 p.m., and PREPAREDNESS: Mr. Neal Brown, Director be purchased through the Parish “Lot Next Door” pro- was duly convened by Mr. Scotty Robinson, President. Mr. Brown asked the Jury to accept the FY 2017 State gram and is therefore exempt from the public bidding Homeland Security Grant for $74,492.91. Motion offered requirement. The invocation was given by Mr. Clampit. The Pledge by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to accept the NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish of Allegiance was led by Mr. Clampit. FY 2017 State Homeland Security Grant. Motion passed Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described Mr. Clampit stated, “Mr. President, would you mind without opposition. property shall contain the following conditions and re- writing in the record that nobody took a knee, that we LIBRARY: Ms. Robin Toms, Director quirements: all stood, and that I appreciate the support that this Jury Ms. Toms invited the Jurors to attend an author ap- This property is described as Parcel # 57136 / 2813 Oak gives our veterans and our law enforcement officers.” pearance event on October 7 at the Carver McDonald Street: Members Present (6) Branch. Ms. Toms also invited the Jurors to attend a LOT 6, SQUARE 31, RENWICKS ADDITION, OUACHI- Scotty Robinson District A performance that is part of the Travelling Library Road- TA PARISH, LOUISIANA. Jack Clampit District B show on October 10. This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. Walt Caldwell District C PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES: Ms. Julia Kirby, Coordina- 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Ollibeth Reddix District D tor Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to Shane Smiley District E Ms. Kirby stated that she did not have any items to add the return of the purchase price. Pat Moore District F to her written report. The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish At- Members Absent (0) 911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott, Director torney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mr. Lott stated that he did not have any items to add at the time of the sale. The president asked if there were any additions or to his written report. The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral amendments to the agenda. There were none. Motion * * * rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights. offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ap- A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the The following shall be completed prior to closing of prove the agenda as published. Motion passed without Personnel Committee meeting was offered by Ms. Moore, sale: opposition. seconded by Mr. Robinson. Motion passed without oppo- E&P LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: sition. that they have examined the mortgage records, convey- The president asked for public comments on the agen- PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING ance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish da as approved. No one appeared or came forth to speak The chairperson, Dr. Reddix, called the Personnel of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will during this time. Committee meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. be a written list of names and last known addresses of all ADOPTION OF MINUTES: The chair recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have A motion to adopt the minutes of the regular Police Cammack asked the Jury to clarify the termination date a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who Jury meeting including the committee meeting held on for Anna Arnold to be October 20, 2017. Motion offered has filed a request for notice as provided in the former September 18, 2017, was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with Dr. Reddix abstaining. termination date as requested. Motion passed without records. SERVICE AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: opposition. E&P LLC will provide notice to those persons identi- FIRE DEPARTMENT Mr. Cammack requested to open the accountant posi- fied in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof James Franklin – 20 Years tion. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. of said notice will be filed in the conveyance records of Kevin Honeycutt – 20 Years Clampit to open the position. Motion passed without op- Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale. Steven Descant – 20 Years position. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in Christian Brown – 20 Years The chair recognized Ms. Bennett, Federal Programs. writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the Heath Bedoit – 20 Years Ms. Bennett requested wage rate adjustment for Deela number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has Charles Hunter – 20 Years Woods to Grade 229 Step 22B. Motion offered by Ms. elapsed since the above required notice was made or at- Tina Carlisle – 20 Years Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the wage rate tempted and that the property has not been redeemed by PUBLIC HEARINGS: adjustment. Motion passed without opposition. the payment of the taxes owed. The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance The chair recognized Ms. Mullins, Animal Control. Ms. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Par- No. 9164 – An Ordinance to authorize an Act of Sale by Mullins requested to hire Heaven Wallace as part-time ish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby the Parish of Ouachita to sell adjudicated property de- kennel worker. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described scribed as: Parcel 57136 in accordance with LA R.S. 47: by Mr. Caldwell to hire Heaven Wallace. Motion passed adjudicated property to the highest acceptable bidder. 2202 et seq. and to authorize the Ouachita Parish Police without opposition. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions Jury president to sign all necessary documents and to A motion to adjourn and enter into the Public Works and requirements and shall be executed within the time- address the matters relative thereto. No one appeared Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, sec- lines specified. to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion onded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without opposition. The above ordinance was introduced on the 18th day offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close * * * of September, 2017. the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance The chairman, Mr. Smiley, called the Public Works the vote thereon was as follows No. 9165 – An Ordinance amending Section 14-1 of the Committee meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. compiled ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, The chairman recognized Mr. Murray, Director. Mr. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; to establish a speed limit of forty (40) miles per hour for Murray spoke regarding preliminary subdivision approv- Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, Dis- Harrell Road; providing for a public hearing; and further al and the requested minimum building setback variance trict E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F. providing with respect thereto. No one appeared to speak for Autumn Place, Unit 2 and recommended approval. NAYS: (0) in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Moore ABSTAIN: (0) Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley to close the public to grant preliminary subdivision approval and variance ABSENT: (0) hearing. Motion passed without opposition. for minimum building setbacks for Autumn Place, Unit 2 The ordinance was adopted this 2nd day of October, VISITORS: subject to comments from the Public Works Department 2017. The president recognized Emma Lovell and presented and parish engineer being adequately answered. Motion * * * the following proclamation. passed without opposition. Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the fol- PROCLAMATION Mr. Murray spoke regarding final subdivision ap- lowing ordinance for adoption. A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH proval for Purdy Place Subdivision and recommended ORDINANCE NO. 9165 OF OCTOBER AS “DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS approval. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14-1 OF THE MONTH”; AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT Robinson to grant final subdivision approval for Purdy COMPILED ORDINANCES OF THE OUACHITA PAR- THERETO. Place Subdivision subject to comments from the Public ISH POLICE JURY, TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF WHEREAS, dysautonomia is a group of medical Works Department and parish engineer being adequately FORTY (40) MILES PER HOUR FOR HARRELL ROAD; conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic answered. Motion passed without opposition. PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND FURTHER nervous system, which is responsible for “automatic” Mr. Murray spoke regarding final subdivision approval PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood for Bluebird Ridge Subdivision, Unit 2 and recommended WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has pre- pressure, digestion, temperature control and more; approval. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. viously established a speed limit of 35 mph for Harrell WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia are con- Robinson to grant final subdivision approval for Blue- Road in Ward 5; and, sidered rare diseases, such as Multiple System Atro- bird Ridge Subdivision, Unit 2 subject to comments from WHEREAS, the Parish Engineer has indicated that phy and Pure Autonomic Failure, while other forms the Public Works Department and parish engineer being an increase in the speed limit on said road would be help- of dysautonomia are common, impacting millions of adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition. ful to the flow of traffic in this area of the parish; people in the US and around the world, such as Dia- Mr. Murray presented the knuckleboom loader bid re- NOW THEREFORE: betic Autonomic Neuropathy, Neurocardiogenic Syn- sults and stated that the lowest conforming bid was for BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury cope and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; $136,729.25 from Kenworth of Louisiana. Motion offered in legal and regular session that Section 14-1(124) of the WHEREAS, dysautonomia impacts people of any by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to accept the Compiled Ordinances of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, age, gender, race or background, including many bid from Kenworth of Louisiana. Motion passed without be, and is hereby, supplemented and amended to change individuals living in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; opposition. the speed limit for Harrell Road to 40 mph; WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia The chairman recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Ouachita Par- can be very disabling and this disability can Mr. Crosby presented the bid results for Jack Crowell ish Public Works Department is directed to post signage result in social isolation, stress on the fami- Road and stated that the lowest conforming bid was indicating this new speed limit without delay and that lies of those impacted, and financial hardship; $1,258,788.90 from Soil Stabilizers Inc. Motion offered by said 40 mph speed limit shall become effective upon the WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia can Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson to accept the bid posting of such signage. result in death, causing tremendous pain and suf- from Soil Stabilizers Inc. and to authorize the president The ordinance was introduced on the 18th day of Sep- fering for those impacted and their loved ones; to sign the notice of award and contract. Motion passed tember, 2017. WHEREAS, increased awareness about dysautono- without opposition. The ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and mia will help patients get diagnosed and treated ear- Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Slocum Road and Caples the vote thereon was as follows: lier, save lives, and foster support for individuals and Road and stated that the contractors are finalizing the YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. families coping with dysautonomia in our community; punch list items. Jack Clampit, District B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; WHEREAS, Dysautonomia International, a Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the St. Andrews Drive Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D; Mr. Shane Smiley, Dis- 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates cross drain replacement and stated that the contractor trict E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F. on behalf of patients living with dysautonomia, en- should begin work next week. NAYS: (0) courages communities to celebrate Dysautonomia Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the St. Andrews Drive ABSTAIN: (0) Awareness Month each October around the world; road project and stated that he is still working on the ABSENT: (0) The above ordinance was WHEREAS, we seek to recognize the contributions plans for the project. adopted on the 2nd day of October, 2017. of the professional medical community, patients and fam- Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Comanche Trail and stat- * * * ily members who are working to educate our citizenry ed that the emergency repair is ongoing. Mr. Robinson introduced the following ordinance. about dysautonomia in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Mr. Crosby stated that he and Tracy Hilburn will have ORDINANCE NO. 9166 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Scotty Robinson, President of a meeting with GOHSEP and the Office of Community AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim the Development on the watershed study. BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL ADJUDICAT- month of October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month There being no other business to come before this com- ED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 74850: LOT L, throughout Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. mittee, a motion to adjourn and reconvene the regular SQUARE 39, LAYTON’S SECOND ADDITION, BEG 50 FT * * * meeting was offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. E OF 12TH STREET & FRTG 50 FT ON SO SIDE LOUISE BOARD OF REVIEW: Moore. Motion passed without opposition. The meeting ANNE AVE DEPTH 150 FT, OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISI- A motion to recess the regular meeting and convene was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. ANA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. as the Board of Review to hear any and all appeals or AND TO AUTHORIZE THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE protests from taxpayers on their 2017 assessments was * * * JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCU- offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Dr. Red- MENTS AND TO ADDRESS THE MATTERS RELATIVE passed without opposition. dix to ratify and adopt all actions taken in the committee THERETO The president recognized Stephanie Smith, Assessor. meetings. Motion passed without opposition. WHEREAS, the immovable property described be- Ms. Smith stated that no appeals were filed and asked the MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS: low was adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita on June Jury to issue a confirmation letter to the Tax Commis- MR. SCOTTY ROBINSON, DISTRICT A: 22, 2002, for nonpayment of taxes; and sion. Assistant District Attorney Jay Mitchell confirmed Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the fol- WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption, that no protests or appeals had been received by the Po- lowing ordinance for adoption. as well as the five (5) year redemptive period provided lice Jury office this year. ORDINANCE NO. 9164 by Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE established by Parish Ordinance No: 9037 and the owner to issue the appropriate documentation to the Tax Com- BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL ADJUDI- of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; mission. Motion passed without opposition. CATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 57136 IN and Motion offered by Mr. Clampit, seconded by Dr. Reddix ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the to reconvene the regular meeting. Motion passed without AUTHORIZE THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with opposition. PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS law after the expiration of the period for redemption; * * * AND TO ADDRESS THE MATTERS RELATIVE THERE- and DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS: TO WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the The following department heads presented monthly WHEREAS, the immovable property described be- property described below surplus and not needed for a reports. low was adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita on July 1, public purpose and to dispose of said property in accor- ANIMAL CONTROL: 1997, for nonpayment of taxes; and dance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and Ms. Stephanie Mullins, Director WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption, WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Ms. Moore stated that there was a decrease in the num- as well of the five (5) year redemptive period provided by Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale ber of dogs submitted to the shelter. Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed and at $3,996.41 and FEDERAL PROGRAMS: established by Parish Ordinance No: 9037 and the owner WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has received a Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; written offer to purchase said property from Ms. Bennett asked the Jury to clarify the transfer of as- and [TO BE DETERMINED AT AUCTION] set 14471. The vehicle was transferred to Section 8 Hous- WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the for the consideration of [TO BE DETERMINED AT AUC- ing instead of Workforce Investment. Motion offered by Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with TION] cash, at the time of sale and has been ac- Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Clampit to ratify the trans- law after the expiration of the period for redemption; cepted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and fer of the vehicle from the Fire Department to Section 8 and WHEREAS, the property described herein below is Housing. Motion passed without opposition. WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the scheduled for public auction on October 12, 2017 at 10:00 FIRE DEPARTMENT: property described below surplus and not needed for a a.m. Chief Patrick Hemphill public purpose and to dispose of said property in accor- NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items dance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described to add to his written report. WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the property shall contain the following conditions and re- OCTObER 26 - NOVEMbER 1, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 11

NAACP - From P.9 Continue - From P.1 adding there were many whether African-Amer- There are those in the because of the history for his injuries. Two was shot at both loca- components that have ican children “will be community that believe of the school system. other shootings occurred tions, and the Louis Loch not been explained to treated fairly”. “The that once the board is “This is not the time to on Wednesday, October victim died. According them, or the community. goal of the group is to see no longer under federal ease up”, said Douzart, 25. one at the Parkview to Law enforcement the Apartments and the The question remains equality all across the decree, it will not fully noting that the board investigation remains other one at Louis Lock ongoing at this time. in Douzart’s mind, is board”, said Douzart. adhere to the judgment, See NAACP, P.12 Apartments. One person ZION TRAVELER BAPTIST CHURCH Announcement Commercial & Residential The pulpit at The Zion Traveler Bap- Home of tist Church is vacant. All preachers Worldwide Largest Carpet and pastors interested in being consid- Cleaning Franchise ered for filling this important position are asked to provide a letter by mail to the church, directed to the attention of Carpet Maid Janitorial Deacon Roderick Gaddis, Chairman Of Cleaning Service The Pulpit Committee. The address of the church is 200 S. 11 th Street, Monroe, Louisiana, 71201. An application form will be mailed to all Baptist ministers who send letters of interest.

quirements: OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE October, 2017. This property described as Ouachita Parish Parcel PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: * * * #74850, with municipal address 1302 Louise Ave, Mon- COMMENCE AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B. roe, LA 71202, and more fully described as: MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE ¼ MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B: LOT “L” OF SQUARE THIRTY-NINE (39) OF LAYTON’S OF NW ¼, SECTION 17 AND RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES Mr. Clampit stated that he did not have any items. SECOND ADDITION TO MONROE, LOUISIANA, BEING 35 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C. MORE FULLY DESCRIED AS THE LOT COMMENCING OF 357.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C: ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOUISE ANNE AVENUE AT A 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST FOR A Mr. Caldwell stated that he did not have any items. POINT 50 FEET IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE FOUND The president recognized Dr. Reddix, District D. THE SOUTH LINE OF LOUISE ANNE AVENUE FROM MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY DR. OLLIBETH REDDIX, DISTRICT D: THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOU- NOW OWNED BY JAMES BINION SLAUGHTER AND Dr. Reddix stated, “As a very proud citizen of the Unit- ISE ANNE AVENUE AND THE EAST LINE OF 12TH THERESA LYNN CRENSHAW SLAUGHTER; THENCE ed States of America, I love the pledge that says that we STREET; THENCE FRONTING IN AN EASTERLY DI- RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 29 SECONDS are one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and RECTION ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOUISE ANNE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID PROPERTY justice for all. And the beauty of the United States is our AVENUE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, 50 FEET FOR A DISTANCE OF 355.33 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE ability to allow, to help us as citizens to self-correct. Just AND RUNNING BACK IN SQUARE 39 , IN A SOUTHERLY FOUND MARKING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF like white cells in the body, when something happens, DIRECTION BETWEEN LINES WHICH ARE PARALLEL PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY GARY DALE FOSTER AND the white cells go straight to it. And so even though I did AND WHICH ARE PERPENDICULAR TO THE SOUTH SALLY CRENSHAW FOSTER AS PER DEED OF RECORD not take a knee, I do take a stand to say that the ability LINE OF LOUISE ANNE AVENUE, 150 FEET. IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1181, PAGE 305, RECORDS OF to citizens to agree or disagree is our First Amendment This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA AND THE POINT OF right. So I take a knee when I take a stand.” 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGIN- The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E. Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to NING CONTINUE NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E: the return of the purchase price. 29 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered the fol- The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish At- SAID PROPERTY (CALLED NORTH 89 DEGREES 35 lowing resolution for adoption: torney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST) FOR A DISTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-64 at the time of the sale. 190 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE FOUND MARKING THE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL CER- The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PROPERTY; THENCE TIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE OF rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights. RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 20 SECONDS LOUISIANA REGARDING THE OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE The following shall be completed prior to closing of WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.5 FEET TO AN IRON REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. sale: PIPE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 35 MINUTES WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations as en- E&P LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney 29 SECONDS EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE acted by the United States Congress mandates that all that they have examined the mortgage records, convey- OF SAID PROPERTY FOR A DISTANCE OF 190 FEET structures defined as bridges located on all public roads ance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will 24 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspec- be a written list of names and last known addresses of all 21.5 FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING; SUBJECT TO tion Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND be maintained by each State; and, a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORDS AF- WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate and has filed a request for notice as provided in the former FECTING THE PROPERTY. load post those bridges under the authority of the provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. Ouachita Parish Police Jury in accordance with those records. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of E&P LLC will provide notice to those persons identi- Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to Transportation and Development to the Ouachita Parish fied in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof the return of the purchase price. Police Jury; of said notice will be filed in the conveyance records of The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish At- NOW, THEREFORE: Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale. torney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in at the time of the sale. in legal and regular session that the Ouachita Parish Po- writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral lice Jury (herein referred to as the Parish) does hereby number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has rights to the Parish, but shall convey all surface rights. certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation elapsed since the above required notice was made or at- The following shall be completed prior to closing of and Development (herein referred to as the DOTD) that tempted and that the property has not been redeemed by sale: for the period from January 1, 2017 through December the payment of the taxes owed. E&P LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney 31, 2017: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Par- that they have examined the mortgage records, convey- The Parish has performed all interim inspections on ish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby ance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish all Parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. adjudicated property to the highest acceptable bidder. be a written list of names and last known addresses of all All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as and requirements and shall be executed within the time- a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO lines specified. has filed a request for notice as provided in the former Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The * * * provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those load posting information that has been determined by Mr. Robinson introduced the following ordinance. records. the LADOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal ORDINANCE NO. 9167 E&P LLC will provide notice to those persons identi- load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load per- AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE fied in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof mitted under the operating rating as determined above BY THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO SELL ADJUDI- of said notice will be filed in the conveyance records of has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting CATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 101416: Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale. information has been updated by the parish to reflect A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in all structural changes, and obsolete structural ratings or 0.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LYING THE SE ¼ OF NW writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the any missing structural ratings. ¼, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has All Parish owned or maintained bridges, which re- OUACHITA PARISH, LOUSIANA, IN ACCORDANCE elapsed since the above required notice was made or at- quire load posting or closing, are load posted or closed WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO AUTHORIZE tempted and that the property has not been redeemed by in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering THE OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY PRESIDENT the payment of the taxes owed. Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TO AD- BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Par- All DOTD supplied load-posting information concerning DRESS THE MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO ish Policy Jury, that the Police Jury President is hereby a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engi- WHEREAS, the immovable property described be- authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described neer prior to load posting. low was adjudicated to the Parish of Ouachita July 5, adjudicated property to the highest acceptable bidder. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are 2012, for nonpayment of taxes; and The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions shown on the attached list in the format specified by the WHEREAS, the three (3) year period as well as the and requirements and shall be executed within the time- DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the (5) year period for redemption provided by Art. 7, §25 of lines specified. Parish by the LADOTD are noted. the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by * * * These stipulations are prerequisites to participation Parish Ordinance No: 9037 and the owner of record has Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Smiley offered the fol- by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Pro- failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and lowing resolution for adoption: gram. WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the RESOLUTION NO. 17-65 The above resolution was adopted on the 3nd day of Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE October, 2017. law after the expiration of the period for redemption; HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR OUACHITA PARISH, * * * and LOUISIANA, INCLUDING THE TOWN OF RICHWOOD; The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F. WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the AND FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERE- MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F: property described below surplus and not needed for a TO. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell public purpose and to dispose of said property in accor- WHEREAS, representatives of our community have to issue a letter of support for the Our Town Cultural dance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and participated in the process to prepare a Disaster Miti- Planning grant. Motion passed without opposition. WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the gation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) compliant multi-jurisdic- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Parish of Ouachita has set a minimum bid for public sale tional Hazard Mitigation Plan; and, The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. at $333.33 and WHEREAS, appropriate opportunity for input by pub- Cammack stated that he did not have any items. WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has received a lic and community officials has been provided through The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Depart- written offer to purchase said property from press releases, open meetings and availability of draft ment. Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any [TO BE DETERMINED AT AUCTION] documents; and, items. for the consideration of [TO BE DETERMINED AT AUC- WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rec- The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant Dis- TION] cash, at the time of sale and has been ac- ommended for adoption by the Hazard Mitigation Plan- trict Attorney. Mr. Mitchell stated that he did not have cepted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and ning Committee; and, any items. WHEREAS, the property described herein below is WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan is required for consid- The president recognized Mr. Murray, Public Works Di- scheduled for public auction on October 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. eration of FEMA funding under the following programs: rector. Mr. Murray stated that he did not have any items. NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Pre-Disaster Mitigation BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS: Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described Hazard Mitigation Grant Program There were none. property shall contain the following conditions and re- Flood Mitigation Assistance Program OTHER BUSINESS: quirements: NOW, THEREFORE: There being no other business to come before the This property described as Ouachita Parish Parcel BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr. Caldwell, #101416, with no municipal address located on Tom Jett in legal and regular session convened on this 2nd day seconded by Mr. Clampit. The meeting was adjourned Road, West Monroe, LA, and more fully described as: of October, 2017, that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at 6:20 p.m. A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING hereby accepts and adopts The Hazard Mitigation Plan 0.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LYING THE SE ¼ OF NW for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Scotty Robinson, President ¼, SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, The above resolution was adopted on the 2nd day of Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary PAGE 12 THE MONROE DISPATCH OCTObER 26 - NOVEMbER 1, 2017 Live Without Fear This past weekend, my two daughters, four grandchildren and I at- tended the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. The highlight of the day was attending the 94th Annual State Fair Classic--Gram- bling VS Prairie View football game held in the Cotton Bowl. Grambling won the game 34-21. The crowds enjoyed the game, the fair, food, music, rides and excitement. Around 9 p.m., a band began to play on the fair’s main stage. This local band-- Authen- tic Soundz - made every- one stop, take notice and dance. Some spectators took a seat, some stood, many danced while sing- ing along as the melodies filled the night air. We all enjoyed these uplifting Delanda Davis. 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