VOLUME 46, NUMBER 41 October 19, 2017 - October 25, 2017 Something for Ex’s Terrible Understanding Shootings In Ever wondered why friend/arrestee Christo- people are apprehensive pher Johnson arrived at Nothing? Never! Community about getting involved her residence without In the world we live, with others? Many permission. The victim a person working on a won’t lookup, acknowl- told the deputy that the job can always make Continue edge or give strangers arrestee banged on the more money than they Probably one of the the time of day! Accord- door screaming, “Let can steal. To have a most difficult challeng- ing to police reports, a me the -uck in.” After job is a blessing. Many es in this community is deputy was summoned asking yje arrestee to would live longer if to deter violence. to a residence for a do- leave the arrestee tried they had a job paying As parents, many mestic dispute. Upon ar- to turn the door knob decent money. There are not aware of the rival, law enforcement and walk inside, when are so many young folks extent their children contacted the victim, arrestee yelled, -uck walking around idle are involved in violent who stated her ex-boy- See Ex’s, P.9 Christopher Johnson and can’t get a job due acts. They certainly do to circumstances like not know where and drug screens, criminal Arriel Cameron how their children Lack Of Respect For records, etc. In West reference to employee/ can get their hands on Monroe, LA, police were arrestee Arriel Cameron dangerous weapons. alerted of missing mon- placing money in her Community leaders Black Soldier’s Death ey from a business on pockets while working are quite vocal with October 13. According different pleas to stop By Eddie D. Gillis on two different dates. President Donald Trump must have to police reports docu- the senseless killings The suspect was ad- thought that he came up with “a win- mentation and video ev- and violence. Is there vised of Miranda Rights ner” when he invoked professional foot- idence were provided in See Shootings, P.9 See Never, P.9 ball players kneeling during the play- ing of the National Anthem, as a sign of disrespect to the flag. Colin Kaepernick started his one-man protest long before Trump became president. The facts should show that President Trump didn’t say anything about Kaepernick’s kneeling until just a few weeks ago. Where was the president’s outrage over kneeling before then? Where was his passion for the flag when it was just one individual? It was only after See Soldier, P.9 Sgt. La David Johnson
Wossman 1987 State Football Champs Tyrone “K-9” Dickens, Wossman Legendary Coach Ray Gambino, Jessie Dugan and Jerome Blankenship. Photo dispatch Customer’s unfinished home - while one customer suffers begging the con- tractor to finish at her house, the alleged contractor has taken on another Wossman Alumni Dismayed project upon the dismay of an angry client. Homeowner’s Unsettled Repairs by Fieldhouse Name By Eddie D. Gillis the work. The home- thought that she was It was a shock that who knew or may have son took upon himself A Ouachita Parish owner said that this is doing “something good” many had not a clue and known of the vote want- to name the fieldhouse homeowner is still very one decision that she for an African-American others already knew at ed to name the new in honor of Williams. upset with an area con- regrets making, but she See Repairs, P.12 Wossman High School. Wossman fieldhouse for Members of the com- tractor who claims to do At Monroe City School former Wossman foot- munity are outraged quality work on houses. Board’s latest meeting, ball coach Ray Gambi- that they didn’t get the The work quality has board members voted no, if not split the name to give any input. The left the homeowner in to name the new Woss- between the two which quick secret vote has strong disagreement with the contractor. man fieldhouse which is a moot issue since caused a rife between However, what makes is still under construc- School Board member the alumni. There are the homeowner even Brandon Johnson made three sides to every tion for Pat Williams, a more infuriated with the the motion and the vote story. This is one side of former Wossman foot- person that she hired to was 7-0. Many in the this story. The Monroe ball player/ NFL pro. work on her house is community had no idea Many Wossman Alumni Dispatch welcomes the that individual is work- of the naming, while other or another side of ing on another house, its alleged that John- this story leaving her home just the way it was when he stopped working on it. Robert McFarland start- Richwood 1978 ed working/renovating a house near the ULM Donald Ray Kims campus recently, but according to the home- owner, he has made no Passes attempt to complete the Donald Ray work project that he Kims went home started on, before begin- to be with the Lord ning work on the house on October 6, 2017. on which he is currently He was a Richwood working. What makes Jennessa Beard High School 1978 matters worse is that Graduate and was the homeowner had to Beard in the U.S. Army find out about it, ques- Student of for 19 years. His tioned McFarland, and Year memorial services asked “why is he treat- Miss Wossman Za’Kiya Simmons. Photo dispatch Congratulations to are Saturday Octo- ing her in this manner”. Jennessa Beard, 5th ber 21, 2017, 11am According to the home- grade Student of the MiSS WoSSMan 2017 at Central Baptist owner, all that she has Za’Kiya Simmons was crowned Homecoming year - 2017, at Madison Church Syracuse received is silence from Queen before students, parents and friends on James Foster Elemen- New York. His ser- McFarland, as he has Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Wossman tary School in Monroe, Donald Ray Kims vices are entrusted not made any attempt Homecoming Coronation in Monroe, LA. Con- LA, where Jennifer to Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, NY. to come back and finish gratulations Miss Wossman Za’Kiya Simmons! Harris is Principal. Jen- nessa is the daughter of Gregory Beard. PAGE 2 THETHE MONROEMONROE DISPATCHDISPATCH OCTObEROctober 19 26- OCTObER - November 25, 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. OCTObEROctober 26 -19 November - OCTObER 1, 2017 25, 2017 THETHE MONROE MONROE DISPATCH 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 THETHE MONROEMONROE DISPATCHDISPATCH OCTObEROctober 19 26- OCTObER - November 25, 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. 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Wossman #11 stretches for yardage against Sterlington Friday October 13. This could have been a Miss Richwood 2017 Sweetheart DeAbhgtka game-changing play which ended the half with Wossman coming up empty. Robinson and her father Mr. Robinson Mr. Pickem Grissom’s Football Predictions Week 8 - October 20 week 5 record: 13-1 featured games: 3-0 (14-4 overall) overall record: 74-22 The regular season WEST MONROE 45 DELHI 12; OCS 39 is 3 weeks away from 58 PINEVILLE TENSAS 18; #8 CEDAR being over and many of 10; OuACHITA 46 CREEK 40 SICILY IS- our area teams are sit- NATCHITOCHES LAND 6 ting in prime position CENTRAL 13; #4 RuS- for post-season berths, TON 48 ALEXAN- but for several other DRIA 20; #6 NEVILLE local teams there’s still 55 WEST OuACHITA GRISSOM’S G.O.AT some work to do. Some 8; #10 BASTROP 49 OF THE WEEK teams are making a FRANKLIN PARISH week 7 push for top seeds while 16; #5 CALDWELL others are just trying to 55 AVOYELLES 30; DEMAINE RILEY - conceive home games in #2 STERLINGTON round 1. The teams on 60 MADISON 14; #7 RB the outside looking in uNION PARISH 38 NEVILLE HS also aim for strong fin- CARROLL 18; RAY- 17 CARRIES, 220 ishes down the stretch VILLE 45 BEEKMAN Carroll #1 Cedric Woods to become playoff spoil- CHARTER 7; DELHI YARDS, 2TDS throws a strike during ers. District 2-4A begins CHARTER 28 GEN- VS their clash with Rich- district play this week ERAL TRASS 16; #9 wood Friday October with all 4 of its teams MANGHAM 27 FER- FRANKLINTON 13. Richwood blanked currently projected to RIDAY 25; OAK GROVE Carroll 20-0. be road-warriors or non-participants the GRISSOM’S MID-SEASON AWARDS 1st round. Meanwhile, 2ND TEAM an epic clash of clans is Wossman Football Player #8 goes up high for OFFENSE in sights as Richwood a catch during a homecoming football game and Sterlington try to against Sterlington Friday October 13. Sterling- QB Quaterius Hawkins Bastrop Junior remain undefeated in ton went on to shellac Wossman 50-14. RB Deandre Marcus Ruston Senior district 2-3A with their RB Cameron Wright West Monroe Junior week 10 date nearing. In would run through Pan- the Bulldogs 10 yard 2-5A, West Monroe ap- thers defenders in route line to keep the field po- WR Christian Smith Bastrop Junior pears to be in the driv- to his best game of the sition in the Rams favor. WR Geor’quarius Spivey Richwood Senior er’s seat but Ouachita year. Like Carter, West Less than 5 miles WR Joe Bouie Neville Senior may have other plans platoons on both sides separate these rivals in mind when they visit of the ball and came and the bad blood is still TE Ray Parker Ruston Junior Don Shows Field next away with several pass brewing from past his- OL Max Mitchell Neville Senior week. But before there’s breakups while pulling tory. Most of the kids on OL Whit Buffington Sterlington Senior week 9 and 10, there’s down a couple grabs as the field Friday night this week and with some well. have known each other OL Chris Doyle Ouachita Junior evenly matched games Coach Rob Arvie for years with some even OL Jacob Ingram West Monroe Senior don’t be surprised to must have bittersweet being best buddies. But OL Detavion Anthony Wossman Senior see the ole upset alert memories from last Fri- throw all of that out the ALL-PuRPOSE Lawrence Glosson Jr. union Parish Senior as teams start to “look day’s win over Carroll. window come Friday. ahead”. Sorry for the The good news is that The records won’t mat- inconvenience, but to his Rams came away ter much in this game DEFENSE make room for my mid- with the road win while and although the talent DL Stanley Johnson Ferriday Senior season awards I’ll only allowing less than 40 to- favors Richwood, their preview one game this tal yards of offense. The ups and downs on of- DL Javier Wade Richwood Senior week but I’ll be back unwelcome news is that fense kind of scares me. DL Ortega Carter Wossman Senior next week for your full his Rams only produced Wossman hasn’t been DL Gerrico Goldman Neville Senior complement of games. 87 yards of total offense pretty on either side of ENJOY!!! of its own. The roller the ball but Smith’s de- LB Javon Carter Neville Sophomore ** Game of the Week ** coaster that we’ve come fense can make a game LB Dawson Snell Sterlington Senior ** Upset Special ** to know as Richwood like this one messy and LB T.J. Blanch Bastrop Junior #3 RICHWOOD has me still scratching if he can get his bunch LB Jarred Singleton union Parish Junior RAMS (5-2) vs WOSS- my head as to what type to buy into a do or die MAN WILDCATS (1-6) of team they are and bunker-style mentality DB Ladarrius Mcfee Carroll Sophomore If there’s any team will be. Despite the low then the fans at Rich- DB Damarion Malcolm Ruston Senior that could use a big yardage, the Rams of- wood may get an early DB Carson Jones West Monroe Senior win in the later weeks fense missed on a couple Halloween trick. Coach of the season, it’s the of big play opportunities Smith told me once, DB Trevor Jones Sterlington Senior Wossman Wildcats. Sit- with a dropped touch- “You gotta win the one’s ALL-PuRPOSE Cedric Woods Carroll Sophomore ting at #30 in the latest down in the end zone you’re supposed to win” LHSAA power ratings, and an apparent slight and no matter how good the Wildcats can practi- overthrow to a wide- or bad his team maybe cally control its playoff open receiver on an- I’m sure he always feels destiny with a win Fri- other pass that could’ve that he’s supposed to day vs Richwood. Last surely been another beat Richwood. And he’s week’s homecoming score. Defensively, twin done exactly that in his 3 loss to undefeated Ster- brothers Devione and previous meetings with lington actually helped Deione Reed stuffed the the Rams. I know how Commercial & Residential the ‘Cats P.R. score but Bulldogs rushing attack good Richwood is and I the outcome wasn’t while DB Benny Davis know how bad Wossman what Coach Dean Smith played his best Deion has been, but something Home of would’ve preferred. Sanders impersonation about this game has me With a nucleus of coming away with an in- intrigued. Last week vs young players scattered terception and big punt Richwood, Carroll put Worldwide Largest Carpet throughout the defense returns. The hero of the extra attention on stud and offense, Smith night could’ve easily CJ Ceasar and the Rams knows that the future gone to special team’s offense suffered because Cleaning Franchise is bright but that’s not stud kicker Basheen of it. going to stop them from Hutcherson as he boot- 14 Richwood 13 pushing this squad to its ed several punts inside OTHER GAMES:#1 limits. Senior do-it-all athletes, Jay West and Carpet Maid Ortega have put forth Janitorial marvelous final seasons Jesus Cares Ministries Taxi Cleaning Service in purple and gold and Monroe, LA nothing would suit them better than to shock the state with a strong fin- ish to the year. Against Sterlington, Carter, a former defensive line- 318.512.9339 Dispatch man, provided the Airport/Pre Arranged/Trips/Work/Bus/Dr. Appts. punch for the Cats as he Pickups PAGE 6 THE MONROE DISPATCH OCTObEROctober 19 26- OCTObER - November 25, 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
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Leterrance M. Knuckles Marcus D. Hatfield Home Invasion Violation Probation PAGE 8 THE MONROE DISPATCH OCTObER 19 - OCTObER 25, 2017 “Show Us A Sign” (Ezekiel 33) The Mayor’s Corner ing lies about hope. By: The Po Folks’ Poet I’m smoking reefer, Monroe Police Chief will be given at 8:30 am Mr. Marion Obafemi where’s the preacher, Exam Process Update and 1:30 pm on Thurs- Copyright 2015 On Sunday, October day, November 16, 2017, They stop and stare, when I need to get high because I wear, my nap- I think I need, a 15, the Monroe Munici- on a competitive basis to py dreads so long trampoline, so I can pal Fire and Police Civil approved applicants for My pants are sag- touch the sky. Service Board ended the purpose of placing ging, because I carry, They never seek us, names on the competi- the application period a load that’s heavy as like King Jesus, said for those interested tive employment list in stone. they should in His book in participating in the accordance with the Didn’t go to college, While they be wait- competitive civil service provisions of the Mu- lack the knowledge, to ing, we turn to Satan, examination for Monroe nicipal Fire and Police earn a 6 figure pay getting caught by his Police Chief. Applica- Civil Service Law and Schooled in the hook. tions to take the exam the rules of the Monroe streets, so I can peep, Marion Obafemi If Jesus left, you as were accepted between Civil Service Board. the game you trying to for my mind. His rep, then where the September 16 and Octo- As I previously stat- play. They said that Jesus, hell have you been? ber 15, 2017. A total of ed, I am pleased to see the date for the exam, I I’m getting drunk, was gone meet us, in the A heartless wolf, who 13 candidates have offi- the level of interest in expect that my selection smoking blunts, to take time of our need knows the book, leave cially signed up to take our Police Chief’s posi- will be made just after away all the pain I don’t trust ‘em, be- sheep to die in their I step outside, so I sins. the exam. The Civil Ser- tion. After we receive the first of the new year. cause while we suffer, can cry, and mix my While we are drown- vice Board approved the the test results, I will I will then present my they fill their pockets tears with the rain. ing, instead of frowning, list of qualified candi- select the most qualified selection to the Monroe with greed. My veins, are full of The politicians, you need to throw us a dates at a meeting held candidates to interview City Council for confir- cocaine, and I still ain’t never listen, until they line Tuesday, October 17, for the position. Once mation. high want us to vote If God is real, we at the City of Monroe’s the interview process By working together, I’m full of pills, try- During the election, need to feel, His love so has been completed, I we are making a differ- Public Safety Center. ing to steal, a little peace you can catch ‘em, tell- SHOW US A SIGN. The Examination: will make my selection ence! A written examination for Police Chief. Given New Road Economic Growth By Eddie D. Gillis in east Ouachita. The has the support of her was passed last year by Keller-Williams’ Tanji I think that there is road would be a second- constituents in the area. west Ouachita voters. an old saying that goes, ary one that will help The subject of roads East Ouachita Police Elzie “Makes Your “if you build it, they will alleviate the traffic on had come up earlier in Jury members are hop- come”, or something Millhaven Road and will the meeting when Ju- ing that voters on the Dreams Come True” like that. That is pre- come with a cost of at rors learned that there east side will have a My name is Tanji major remodeling project cisely what Dr. Ollibeth least $1,000,000. How- would be a $128,000 sav- change of heart by pass- Elzie. As many of my as well as to manage per- Reddix must have had ever, Reddix believes ings on the Caples Road ing the tax measure in friends and neighbors sonal real estate proper- in mind after her col- that the road would spur project in west Ouachita. November, ensuring new know, I am a local busi- ties. As an enthusiastic, leagues on the Ouachi- economic development That road project is near road projects on the east ness owner who has been newly licensed realtor ta Parish Police Jury in the area, because if completion, as Juror side of Ouachita. in business for myself ser- with Keller-Williams Re- passed a resolution that there were a road that Jack Clampit was elated In other business, vicing the community for alty, I would love the op- she sponsored to stimu- offers easy access for to hear that the Jury the Police Jury agreed over 30 years. Over those portunity to assist you in late economic growth businesses that want to didn’t have to spend to enter into an agree- 30 years, I have learned fulfilling your real estate in eastern Ouachita relocate, or start up, the more money on change ment with Caddo Juve- a lot about how to run a needs. Whether it’s sell- Parish. During Monday infrastructure would orders, on projects where nile Detention with that successful business. Re- ing a piece of property or night regularly sched- already be in place. A the contractor makes a of Green Oaks Deten- cently, I decided to apply purchasing your dream uled meeting of the Po- grant of $250,000 is a request for either more tion Center, where each my years of experience home, my goal is not just lice Jury, Dr. Reddix’s long way from comple- time or money to com- facility will “house” the and business acumen in to “Make Your Dreams resolution would “sup- tion of a new road, but plete a certain project. other detainees if there pursuit of another excit- Come True” but also to port the submission” the possibilities are According to Clampit, is an emergency at ei- ing venture, real estate. “Bring Your Dreams to of a $250.000 grant ap- there for the area to the Caples Road proj- ther facility where space I am currently utilizing Life.” Let’s Talk! See plication to the Delta grow. Reddix said, “That ect was the fourth road is needed. The agree- these skills to complete a Display Ad below. Regional Authority to the $250,000 grant is project that was started/ ment will also cover all assist with the construc- better than nothing”, done through the west area of detainment, in- tion of a parish road while noting that she side tax measure that cluding medical care. The Soul of Black and White America by Perry Thomas not solely exclusive to of the races (segregated There is a stark com- each race, as both to schools, communities, parative difference of slight degrees exhibit churches, etc.). Blacks daylight and darkness some of the same attri- believe in liberty, justice between black and white butes, but as a matter for all. Whites practice races in America, which of balance on the scale injustice towards blacks is reflected and mani- of truth, reality and systematically. Blacks fested through the ac- justice, both are unique believe in peace on earth tions beliefs and history in the path they have and good will toward all attributed to both races displayed in life. As a mankind Whites par- Veterans Event Center in the world. Of course preference in obedience take of war and strife, Helping Veterans for Rent the differences between to God’s commandment, destruction and death 318.512.7085 318.512.7085 blacks and whites are blacks exercise love to- on a global scale (toward ward its neighbors of man, animals, fish, fowl, Blacks believe in, “thou all races. Whites dem- environment, etc.). shall not steal.” Whites PUBLIC NOTICE onstrate contempt and Blacks as a whole, put have stolen America hatred towards blacks no emphasis on mate- from the American Indi- THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, will accept applications for and other races. Blacks rial things. Whites have ans, blacks from Africa, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) beginning, Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 8:00 am to 2:00 p.m. and Monday, October 23, 2017 through Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 8:00 am until 12:00 believe in integration sought to own the whole black property, inven- noon at the Housing Authority’s Annex, located at 210 Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana. The taking of world, and everything in tions, heritage, and applications will be suspended at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. it. Blacks believe in free- identity. Blacks believe
As per MHA’s Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan, applications will continue to be accepted Signs-Flags- dom. Whites practice all in equality. Whites be- after October 24, 2017 from applicants that are classified with preferences (Elderly, Disabled Head of Banners-Letters levels of enslavement lieve in white superior- Household, and Veterans, etc.). 210 Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. (spiritual and physical). ity. Blacks love and seek 318.512.7085 Frank Wilcox, God’s light. Whites have Executive Director retreated to and em- Incredible Hats braced the darkness in Anyone who is disabled or requires special services should contact the Monroe Housing Authority at Rent to Own (318) 388-1500, Extension 302. TDD/TTY 1-800-545-1833 ext. 872 the world. The souls of black and white Amer- October 9-13, 16-20, 2017 ica are truly like night 3B/1BTH and day. Vote!! Totally Electric Drivers: West Monroe Drop & Hook OTR $2500 down - $500 Openings! Month Excellent weekly pay, full comprehensive Bonnie’s Whatever Own in 2-1/2 years benefits, retirement plan, Hats and Etc. unlimited driver referral 318.614.1578 Did Not Flood bonuses and more! or If you have 2 years By Appt. Only Class-A CDL, bonniewhateverhats@ call today Penske yahoo.com Logistics: 318.387.7983 855-849-6933 OCTObER 19 - OCTObER 25, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 9
Soldier- From P.1 more black NFL play- a press conference in tive feedback from his having a bible in one with three of his com- to “make things right” ers starting kneeling, reference to a question audience, he insulted hand, and a gun in the rades were killed in an by straightening things when President Trump from a reporter. It was black professional play- other, wrapped in the ambush October 4, but out? No. He blames for- must have decided that in front of a crowd of his ers and mothers all over flag. Trump professes President Trump didn’t mer presidents as not “he had seen” enough. most loyal supporters the nation by referenc- his “love” for the mili- mention the soldiers’ calling/visiting the fami- When the president at a rally (why does he ing them as sons of b-- tary, but he has gone deaths until a few days lies of dead soldiers. Af- made his comments keep doing this?), where --. What made things against military policy ago. It has now been ter much backlash from about football players he went off script and more troubling was without conferring with revealed that when Mr. former presidents’ staff kneeling, it was not at without gathering his that his audience was “his generals” (he said Trump talked to Sgt. members, Mr. Trump thoughts, the comment wildly cheering. This is it), when he arbitrarily Johnson’s widow, he backed away from that about football players in a state in the Bible announced through an allegedly said to her of allegation. Neverthe- Never- From P.1 kneeling, just came out. Belt of America where executive order that the 25 year old, “I guess less, he saved a part- which she stated and Once he got some posi- patriotism is defined as members of the LGBTQ he knew what he was ing shot for President understood and waived. community could no lon- getting into when he Obama, saying that One of the documents Ex’s - From P.1 ger serve in the military. signed”, that left John- when Chief of Staff John provided revealed was you let me in.” The vic- to flee. Arrestee refused How much more respect son’s wife in tears, and a Kelly’s son was killed in a written statement by tim told the arrestee no officer’s commands and can a person have for Florida congresswoman combat, Mr. Obama did suspect written by her when the arrestee kicked was later apprehended the flag, when that per- incensed. Unknown to not call Kelly. However, without duress of her the front door trying to after a brief chase. Ar- son volunteers to fight Trump, Congresswom- President and First own free will. The sus- get inside. The victim restee ran because of for it, knowing that his/ an Frederica Wilson, Lady Michelle Obama pect admitted verbally informed deputies the parole charges and did her life may be required the soldier’s represen- had Kelly and his wife, and in writing taking reason why she didn’t let not want to go back to to keep the flag flying? tative from Florida, with other Gold Star over $600. The store the arrestee inside was jail. Arrestee was ar- It is a personal decision. was in the car when family members attend confirmed the amount unwarranted text mes- rested and charged with That is where President the conversation took a private breakfast with of the theft to be $640 sages threatening to do disturbing the peace, Trump finds himself in place. Wilson said that them. while the suspect was harm. The victim dialed unauthorized entry of the latest controversy. she heard Trump’s The president has a arrested and charged 911 which prompted an inhabited dwelling The president is in words that brought lot to learn about proto- with theft. There are arrestee to run behind and improper language hot water politically Johnson’s wife to tears. col under different con- three sides to every sto- residence where suspect harassment. There are over comments that he Wilson was quoted as ditions. He also needs to ry. This was one side of was located attempting three sides to every sto- allegedly made to the saying, that Johnson’s know the right words to this story. The Monroe ry. This was one side of widow of a soldier re- wife said that Trump say when needed. You Dispatch welcomes an- this story. The Monroe cently killed in the Afri- never even mentioned shouldn’t need a script- other or the other side Church Signs Dispatch welcomes the can nation of Niger. Sgt. the dead soldier’s name. ed speech, or be told of this story. You make other or another side of La David Johnson, along Does the president try how to convey words of the news, we only print 318.512.7085 condolence to the fam- it! ily of a fallen soldier. Words like those are supposed to come from RELIGIOUS LOG the heart, not as some- one who won’t admit Jesus Cares Missionary Baptist Church to not knowing what to Marbles Community Center say, or how to say those 2950 Renwick St. • Monroe, LA needed words. President 1st-4th Sunday Worship - 11 am Obama and other presi- Bible Study - Thursday 6:45 dents were good at of- “Seeking the People fering words of comfort of Isaiah 61” because as leaders, they Pastor William & Wanda Carr understood. Instead of criticizing others as President Trump often does. Perhaps he should take a look in the mirror and ask himself what he can do differently. If he looks in the mirror long enough, he may find the answer. Remember, the world is watching. So is God.
Shootings - From P.1 documentation that any elected official has placed himself or herself in the mainstream of neighbor- hoods where such prob- lems exist? This is not a complaint. Certainly, this is an observation that prob- lems need to be addressed with a strategy to seek out young people who are knowledgeable of the vio- lent actions. Once young people who are willing to help are identified, some valuable lesson may be learned for all…including parents and community leaders. Certainly, we do not Mrs. Earnestine Green need to continue losing lives. Some may say there is no help because there will always be shootings. That may be a fact, but WORD MINISTRIES something needs to be Spreading the Gospel done to address the cur- P. O. Box 8061 • 318.343.0127 • Monroe, Louisiana 71211 rent underlying problem [email protected] “Study to shew thyself approved unto and reasons, here and God, a workman that neededth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of now that young people truth.” (II Timothy 2:15 KJV). believe that, they need For a free weekly email transcript of the UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.), Sunday School Lesson to engage in violence to Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] Thank you! Bro. James Goods, Jr. solve differences and dis- putes. The violence is so very close to home when it occurs in reputed quiet neighborhoods, at cor- ner stores and at the lo- cal community centers. There is just so much the presence of law enforce- ment officers can do. Everyone needs to
201 Stanley Ave. • Monroe, LA stop and pay attention, especially if you are parents, grandparents, teachers, church leaders and community center employees. Make an ef- fort to get together with other parents and de- vise an attainable plan. Church leaders should do the same, as should com- munity center employees. The community persons who are in touch with our youth should become in- volved in addressing the problem with peers. Once a group comes together to address the problem, hopefully, some effective solutions will result. Most of all “It is praying time, Commu- nity for all!” PAGE 10 THE MONROE DISPATCH OCTObER 19 - OCTObER 25, 2017
Mr. Echols asked the age and mileage of the donated police car; amount of $______and in increase in the contract time Council Minutes Chief Ellis said it was a 2009, Crown Victoria with 115,000 miles on it; of ______days and further providing with respect thereto. (There September 26, 2017 he also asked for the estimated market value of the car. were no public comments). There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City Department of Planning & Urban Development: Public Comment: (f) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unanimously of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the Council’s regular meeting (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unani- approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7058, authorizing James E. Mayo, place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building 1st Floor, 400 Lea Joyner mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7050, authorizing James E. Mayor, to enter into and execute a contract with Denmon Engineering, Memorial Expressway, Monroe, Louisiana. Mayo, Mayor to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding to provide professional engineering services for the Venable Lane & Council members present: Ms. Woods, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Ezernack, by and between the City of Monroe and Community Housing Development Century Village Entrance Road EDA Grant No. 08-79-5161 Project and Mr. Echols. Organization (CHDO) South Point, Inc. in the amount of $170,000 from the further providing with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). Council member (s) absent: Mr. Clark. HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) M-15-MC-22-0206 and (g) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Echols and unani- Chairwoman Ezernack stated the Invocation and Pledge would be further providing with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7059, authorizing James E. led by her designee, Mr. Tom Janway. Legal Department: Public Comment: None. Mayo, Mayor, to enter into and execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Chairwoman Ezernack proceeded by acknowledging the time for Mayor’s Office: Public Comment: None. to a contract with Richard K. Moore, Inc., to provide appraisal services special announcements and/or communications. Department of Public Works: Public Comment: for the Water Infrastructure Improvements – Hwy 165 North Project and Mr. Echols wished everyone a good evening and thanked them (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mr. Wilson and unanimously further providing with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). for being present; he thanked Ms. Lisa Patrick and her team of street approved to Consider request from the Water Pollution Control Center captains, for organizing and hosting the Neighborhood Watch meeting (WPCC) Division of the Public Works Department to advertise for repairs Comments: at Jesus Good Shepherd last week where dozens of people signed to intermediate Clarifier #1. Funds for this repair will be derived from Mr. Echols asked why was the value of water infrastructure improve- up to be a part of the ongoing effort; he thanked the Administration for the Water Pollution Center Repairs and Maintenance Account. (There ments being appraised and if it was being done to allocate towards being available to answer questions in addition to talk about other City were no public comments). expenses going forward toward the revenue side; Mr. Holland said it was projects and some crime watch issues; he announced this Thursday (b) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- a proposed site for a new tank; Mr. Echols asked if they were buying a night in the Garden District, will be holding their quarterly neighborhood mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7051, authorizing the renewal proposed site; Ms. Golden said they are buying the site for the new water watch meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Grace Church in the auditorium and of AIG Insurance for the Monroe Transit System and further providing tank and it has to be done in accordance to the Federal Regulations even anyone is invited to attend and part of the meeting is for them to ramp with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). though they are using their own money, because the DRA grant will be used up their neighborhood watch program; he asked Chief Ellis as a follow Comments: to build the tank and have to be in compliance of Federal Regulations; she up to their neighborhood watch meetings that a constituent asked about Mrs. Rowell stated she had information that came in late, right before said the appraisal and it has to be done with all the bells and whistles; Mr. this morning in reference to the heat map, heat team that was going in the meeting; it is good news, that the premium amount is going to be Echols asked how much land is typically used, a quarter acre; Ms. Golden an working in certain neighborhoods that had elevated levels of crime; $315,000 instead of $389,000 and this is due to a mileage adjustment said she thinks it is a couple of acres; Ms. Golden said they are working he asked if Chief Ellis could work with them and follow up as there has for the anticipated route changes; Mrs. Rowell stated that Richard Moore for whatever Sean says they need and they are trying to get it for him been a series of burglaries in the last couple of days and if he could get worked hard with the Reeves, Coon and Funderburg group to get the . another crew in there, it would be appreciated to try to work some of the premium down this year and thank him for his hard work; Mrs. Ezernack (h) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- issues that they are seeing in Little Cuba and River Oaks. thanked him for his hard work. mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7060, authorizing James E. Ms. Woods welcomed and thanked each one for their presence; she Department of Community Affairs: Public Comment: Mayo, Mayor, to enter into and execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to thanked Mayor Mayo and his Administration for the community meeting (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mr. Wilson and unanimously a contract with Smith R/W Specialist, LLC, to provide acquisition services held on last Monday in her District, it was well attended and a lot of approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7052, authorizing an amendment to for the Water Infrastructure Improvements – Hwy 165 North Project and valuable information and they are looking at getting on board with some Resolution No. 6197, authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement further providing with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). of the neighborhood watches; she commended Ms. Roshonda Gospel with the Twin City Disc Golf Association and further providing with respect Comments: for doing a lot in her District and do understand it has been an unusually thereto. (There were no public comments). Mr. Echols said, I can only assume that once you get an appraisal wet summer and there are a lot of things that need to be taken care of Comments: of the property, this is the person that is going to come in and offer in the area and the calls do come daily and they do need a little more Mr. Greg Smith, Beautification Coordinator, spoke on behalf of the somebody that amount of money to buy it; He asked does this individual attention in her District; she congratulated Monroe on getting Uber on Twin City Disc Golf Association explaining the disc golf sport and he go in and offer the amount of money that the appraisal tells you to buy last Wednesday and told them to download the app, as the drivers are thanked the Council for the cooperative endeavor agreement done it or how does it work; Ms. Golden said more importantly, he fills out waiting to be contacted. back in March which created the green course at Chennault Park, an all the forms and he keeps that file, this thick so that when the auditors Mr. Wilson welcomed each one present; he thanked the Omega Psi eighteen hole, where they donated the baskets to the City and the City come in, like they did last week or when the Feds come in and monitor, Phi Fraternity for taking care of Jackson Street and other areas as they installed them; a brief video clip of how the sport is played was shown then everything is good and you won’t have to worry about it; Mr. Echols picked up the paper to keep the community clean; he thanked other on the video screen; he announced a major tournament that will be held asked how much are they paid to do it; Ms. Golden said she thinks it is organizations for their help as well in keeping the community clean; on Memorial Day weekend that will attract 144 golfers and as many as $3600 and he takes care of all the closings. he has received a lot of calls regarding trees over hanging towards 200 to the Southern National Pro Championship. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES: the streets and is concerned that when the weather gets cold and if Police Department: Public Comment: Public Comment: None. ice gets on the trees, the limbs will break and can fall on cars and in (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unani- RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING the streets; he said it would be good to start cutting the limbs back in mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7053, authorizing James E. AND FINAL ADOPTION SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING: preparation for the fall and winter weather, that would be appreciated; Mayo to sign and accept a Louisiana Highway Safety Enforcement Public Comment: he received a call from Louis Locke, Alabama areas about the tree limbs Commission Grant for the 2018 fiscal year grant and further providing (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unani- hanging and to get those cut back; he received a number of calls and in with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). mously approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,800, amending that call a grandfather who is present tonight regarding the shooting at Fire Department: Public Comment: None. Chapter 7, Article III, Section 7-48 of the Monroe Code of Ordinances Benoit Recreation Center and his grandson getting shot at the center; Engineering Services: Public Comment: Entitled Monroe Regional Airport by adding Section 7-48(c) to provide the grandfather is present to talk about the shooting a little later in the (a) Upon a motion by Mrs. Ezernack, second by Mr. Echols and for Free Parking for Veterans and further providing with respect thereto. meeting; Mr. Wilson directed his question to the Mayor regarding hav- unanimously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7054, accepting as (Airport) ing police officers at the centers and if not there 24/7, at least passing substantially complete work done by and between the City of Monroe Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing: through there, walking through there, the grandson was an innocent by and Wye Electric, Inc., for the Monroe Civic Center West End Electrical Mr. Wayne Williamson said he thought this Ordinance was for disabled stander as the gunshot hit him and do understand that he did get out Upgrades Project, and further providing with respect thereto. (There Veterans; he is a Veteran, but thought it was for disabled Veterans; Ms. of the hospital on last night from St. Francis; he said we need to look were no public comments). Summersgill said she didn’t know, that it was directly out of the State law a little harder at the recreation centers, including Emily P Robinson, as (b) Upon a motion by Mrs. Ezernack, second by Mr. Echols and that was just passed; Mrs. Rowell said it did reference disabled Veterans. he and Councilman Clark do share the two centers; there are a lot of unanimously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7055, accepting as Mr. Phillips said it was for disabled veterans. young people that hang out in those recreation centers; Emily P Robison substantially complete work done by and between the City of Monroe Mrs. Ezernack asked if the motion needed to be amended; Mrs. is a pretty harsh location and a lot of young people hang out there with and Lathan Construction, for 5410 Bon Aire Drive, 5603 Bon Aire Drive, & Summersgill said it was in the body of the Ordinance and could do it for guns and going into the centers; spoke to Ms. Nanci a year ago, a lady 5601 Bon Aire on the Demolition of Houses Project, and further providing clarification, if wanted to. employee’s car was shot up by some young people and we may need with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). Mr. Echols said it does reflect the State Law and it references it, and some officers that are in the center, itself and then also riding through (c) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- as long as we are in compliance with the State Law. and walking through; he said in going back to what he said to Chief mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7056, authorizing James E. Mrs. Ezernack said she made note of it and is sure her motion was Holmes, thinks they need to park and talk and need to go back to that Mayo, Mayor, to execute Change Order No. Twelve (12) to the Wastewater intended, to follow the State Law. and have been saying that and once you get out of the vehicle and start System Improvements Program Basin MR-04/05/07 (A) 2 Rehabilitation Seeing no one else come forward, the hearing was closed. talking to our community and getting to know our community; it would be Contract, between the City of Monroe and Don M. Barron Contractor, (b) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- just like a neighborhood watch and thinks the officers need to know our Inc., for an increase in the contract time of 126 days and further providing mously approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,801, Extending and constituents to build a better relationship; there could have been a life with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). Enlarging the boundaries of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, providing lost and am thankful to God that the young man is doing a little better Comments: for the recordation of the entire boundary as amended: establishing the and we don’t want that to happen because it is something that we can Ms. Woods stated she gets concerned every time it appears that when effective date thereof, and providing further with respect thereto – Ap- avoid, the guy walks into the center and starts shooting; he asked the there are projects, there are change orders after change orders and we plicant – Bayou Bend Estates LLC –. (P&Z) Mayor to look into it to see what can be done to deter that type crime. are up to number twelve on this project and wanted to know what was Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing and seeing no one Mayor Mayo welcomed each one present; he stated Uber started on going on; Mr. Holland said this change order involves days only, it is a come forward, the hearing was closed. last week and that Assistant City Attorney Angie Baldwin informed him $4 million dollar project and they have added lots of items to the project, (c) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mrs. Ezernack and that Lyft paid their money and it was announced yesterday in his press some have been increases and some have not; they are trying to finish unanimously approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,802, Extending briefing on yesterday and they will officially be operating; the meetings the project up and the project is three years old and are trying to wrap and Enlarging the boundaries of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, providing held on last week and as he stated to his staff that they were going to it up by the middle of October; he said in dealing with sewer projects for the recordation of the entire boundary as amended: establishing the have a series of meetings again, which they have done during his tenure you have a lot of unknown things to occur and if a lift station, then you effective date thereof, and providing further with respect thereto – Ap- as Mayor; there were three meetings in Districts 1,2,3 and will continue can’t work on the system, when it is raining, can’t work on it and would plicant – Monroe Investment Properties –. (P&Z) to have the meetings and talk about some of the challenges that we create more problems with working on the street because cave ins are Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing and seeing no one have and we know there have been concerns about crime; he gets the increased and there are a host of things that cause the delays; Ms. Woods come forward, the hearing was closed. word about some of the crime that goes out throughout the entire City, asked with all of the delays, it is also an increase in cost; he said not (d) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unani- but in addition we talk about some of the positive things that are going always and this one involves some particular work they had, that was mously approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,803, adopting and on because there are a lot of positive things going on where we are all added to the contract and this change order is for additional work time, amending the Zoning Map for the City of Monroe, Louisiana to zone a working hard each and every day; the Chief of Police as well as members days only, and all contracts are usually calendar jobs. ±.03 acre tract of land, more or less, presently located in Ouachita Parish of his department, trying to address that; also working hard in continuing Ms. Golden said this was the sewer rehab project in South Monroe to R-1, Single Family Residential District. This property presently does to develop our City as it relates to community development, as well as and because they had this contractor under contract, they were able to not have a zoning classification as it is being annexed into the City. This economic development; his good friend who is present tonight mentioned take care of some additional problems that came up, the issue on South will be an extension of the existing Egret Landing Right-of-Way and will that his grandson was wounded the other day and thank God it wasn’t 1st, was able to add the lateral and this was three of the change orders; have no physical address – APPLICANT: Bayou Bend Estates, LLC (P&Z) any worse and was sad to hear it, any time something like that occurs, she said the repairs that were made on Jackson Street, so that it could Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing and seeing no one but it just goes to show you what we are dealing with as it relates to not be overlaid and managed to do that through this project; the problem come forward, the hearing was closed. only, the City of Monroe, but throughout this whole country; when people they had on Camp Street, they were able to fix it through this project (e) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unanimously walk into community centers, churches, prayer meetings and think we and wants Council to understand that it is not a matter of something was approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,804, adopting and amending need to take a look at ourselves and what we are doing and what we are wrong and got done right, but because they had it in place, they were the Zoning Map for the City of Monroe, Louisiana to zone a ±4.0 acre tract of not doing, because it’s more than just one person who is responsible for able to take care of some of the emergency things and didn’t have the land, more or less, presently located in Ouachita Parish to I-1, Commercial/ this, we all have a stake in this; he said it was his grandson, but it could contract and it didn’t’ qualify for DEQ money, and the sewer department Industrial Business Park District. This property presently does not have a have been anyone’s grandson, but it doesn’t matter whose grandson it would have been out there trying to do it out of the sewer fund; she zoning classification as it is being annexed into the City. Tracts 1&2 otherwise was, it was bad all the way around; he said, I assure the public that we said it is fortunate that we have this in place and was able to use those known as 7560 Frontage Rd. and Tract 3 otherwise known as 105 Smelser will continue to be strong in our efforts to try to do everything that we monies to take care of these problems that you guys can cost back and Rd. – APPLICANT: Monroe Investment Properties (P&Z) can and the Mayor’s name is always going to be mentioned and that’s have been able to do similar things on the Northside with that project; Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing and seeing no one okay, I accept the challenge, I accept the criticism, especially when they Ms. Woods said that was very good information. come forward, the hearing was closed. are genuine and not politically motivated, as I see some of them are; we Mr. Echols stated, to this same contract, there are pretty extensive (f) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- are going to continue to work together to do our very best. issues along South Grand and the cross streets, Apple, Pear and up and mously approved to Finally adopt Ordinance No. 11,805, an Amendment Mrs. Ezernack thanked the Administration and the Mayor, the whole down the streets from work that has been happening; work pertaining to Chapter 37, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Monroe, Article III, Use team and the citizens that came out for the District 2 meeting; it was a to that contract, sewer repairs and that’s going back into South Grand Districts, Section 37-37 Commercial Use Districts, Table 3.3 Commercial great meeting, there were questions asked and concerns brought forth, again, and again; he asked if this is something that they have mapped Districts Permitted and Conditional Uses, mini-warehouses. (P&Z) a lot of dialogue and some meetings set after to resolve some of the out in the future to come back in and holistically repair South Grand Chairwoman Ezernack opened the public hearing and seeing no one issues; it was an eventful meeting and do look forward to the next time and cross streets; Mr. Holland said they have not finalized the contract come forward, the hearing was closed. and just hope that more of the citizens in the community will attend all yet, and may have to come back and do an overlay on South Grand CITIZENS PARTICIPATION: of the meetings wherever the districts are and find out what is going on because of all the repairs they have done on it and that is normal; Mr. 1. Mr. Foster Wilhite (Mr. PPW), citizen, spoke regarding his grandson to have that opportunity to talk with the Administration and the people Echols asked if the overlay would fix the sub-siding that is happening; being the innocent bystander that was shot last Saturday at Benoit that are out there providing the services and get the answers that they Mr. Holland said what you would need is overlay and patch; some of Recreation Center; the gunman and another man were arguing inside need; as well as asking us questions about things that are happening with the problems are from existing storm drainage and you never know until the recreation center and the gunman went outside and got a gun and the Council wide; it is a great opportunity for all of us to come together you start digging, but there are other issues as well; Mr. Echols asked came back into the recreation center and started shooting; one of the to communicate and that is what we know, it is all about; she thanked if they had mapped out the storm drain under South Grand to ensure bullets hit his grandson in the leg; he said it is dangerous, all the kids were everyone for their attendance at the meeting. there is none, and not going to be back here two to three years from running and someone could have gotten killed, and his grandson could Upon a motion of Mr. Echols and seconded by Ms. Woods, the here, re-repairing; Mr. Holland said they have encountered some storm have gotten seriously hurt; he said the City need to work on something minutes of the Legal and Regular session of September 12, 2017 were drain problems, that the contractor repaired because could not get to and get something where you can take weapons when you enter into the unanimously approved. (There were no public comments). the sewer, but there are other areas that are not a part of the contract recreation center, or get an officer, or a security guard or something; he PRESENTATION: None. that would have to make some repairs at that time frame when they do said anyone could have gotten killed and said the recreation centers are PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. the street work. the only place where kids can go and it is considered one of the safest PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS: Public Comment: None. (d) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mrs. Ezernack and places to go inside; he said something need to be done before something ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS: (Public Comment) unanimously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7057, authorizing James like this happen and we shouldn’t wait too late and someone gets killed (a) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Ms. Woods and unani- E. Mayo, Mayor, to execute Change Order No. Six (6) to the North Area and then we say we could have done something about it earlier; he said mously approved to Accept the bid of Smith Machine Works of Monroe Sewer System Improvements Basin MR-27(A) 30/31 Rehabilitation don’t just wait until it happens, get on it; he said hopefully something will LA for repairs to the Trickling Filter#2 at the Water Pollution Control Contract, between the City of Monroe and Jabar Corporation, for an get done for it and not only for his, but for everybody else. Center (WPCC) Ref#2018-00000013 as recommended by the Director increase in the contract amount of $10,737.40 and an increase in the Mrs. Ezernack thanked him and said we were all sorry that it happened of Administration for being the low bidder and meets the specifications contract time of 30 days and further providing with respect thereto. and is glad he is better and on the mend. for this bid. This vendor has been cleared by the Tax & Revenue Divi- (There were no public comments). 2. Mr. Donald Johnson, citizen, spoke encouraging everyone to get sion. The estimated cost of this project is $30,000.00 and funds will Comments: out and vote on October 14th, including having the opportunity to vote come from the WPCC Repairs and Maintenance Account. (There were Mr. Wilson said in talking about change order after change order, for State Treasurer and he encouraged all to vote for Neil Riser and no public comments). he asked what about CDBG, do they get increases once the cost is gave background information on Mr. Riser. RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES: increased; Mr. Holland asked if he meant DBE participation and Mr. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Council: Public Comment: Wilson said yes, DBE; Mr. Holland said yes, most of the contractors meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m., upon a motion of Mr. Wilson and (a) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Echols and unani- try to use suppliers for the jobs, Jabar has most of their projects meet seconded by Ms. Woods. mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7047, granting an exception or exceed the DBE goals; Mr. Wilson said going forward and once do Mrs. Gretchen Ezernack, Council Chairwoman to the Open Container Ordinance to the Monroe Masur Museum Twin two or three change orders, do you go back and reward them more Ms. Carolus S. Riley, Council Clerk City Art Foundation (“pARTy 318”) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. money because the price has changed; Mr. Holland said what they do Ms. Jacqueline Benjamin, Council Secretary 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect is use them for products such as RE Bentz, which they buy crushed *For extended details on the Council meeting please call the Council thereto. (There were no public comments). stone from, they just keep using the guys on the contract until they are Clerk, Monday-Friday at 329-2252; also, a recording of the minutes can (b) Add-On: Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mr. Wilson done, regardless if it is an increase or not and in this case, there is not be sent via email to you. and unanimously approved to add to the agenda to Adopt a Resolution much material involved in this increase, because they are doing some granting an exception to the open container Ordinance to Toria Adams investigation on some sewer problems, that was outside of our contract; (Networking Party) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12,231 D. (Open for instance seeing a lot of filtration into the system and realize where it Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto. (There is coming from, but is outside of the present contract; this change order were no public comments). adds that work to the contract to get it complete; Mr. Wilson asked going (b) Add-On: Upon a motion by Mr. Wilson, second by Ms. Woods forward with the contractors and the change orders like the one that and unanimously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7048, granting an had 12 change orders; he asked if they were getting the increases; Mr. exception to the open container Ordinance to Toria Adams (Networking Holland said yes, the DBE participation is real good with all the guys; Party) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12,231 D. (Open Container Mr. Wilson asked how the Plum Street project was coming along; Mr. Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto. (There were no Holland said right now the project, the cross drains have been replaced public comments). on yesterday, subcontractor is in process of replacing the fence and Department of Administration: Public Comment: hope to have it opened by the end of next week. (a) Upon a motion by Ms. Woods, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- (e) Upon a motion by Mr. Echols, second by Mr. Wilson and unani- mously approved to Adopt Resolution No. 7049, authorizing the donation mously approved to remove from the agenda to Adopt a Resolution of one police vehicle to the Haynesville Police Department and further authorizing James E. Mayo, Mayor, to execute Change Order No. One providing with respect thereto. (There were no public comments). (1) to the City Street Striping Phase II Contract, between the City of Comments: Monroe and Highway Graphics, LLC, for an increase in the contract OCTObER 19 - OCTObER 25, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 11
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