Funeral services for Edwin “Jay” Procell, 68, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Zwolle, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be held at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Noble, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Father Keith Garvin and Brother Brian Rankin.

Jay was born on September 28, 1953, in Converse, Louisiana to Ed and Verple Procell and passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Noble, Louisiana. Jay retired in 2014 from offshore after 36 years. After his retirement, he became a handyman for the entire community. When he wasn’t helping someone, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Bo Goodman and Roger Williams. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Rose Procell; son, Alan Procell, and wife, Danielle; daughter, Tonya Shah and husband, Saqib; grandchildren, Aaron Shah, Alex Shah, Mason Procell, Emery Procell and Jude Procell; sisters, Arlene Williams, and Nanette Bartet; brother, George Procell; numerous nephews, nieces, and many friends.

Honoring Jay as pallbearers will be Noonie Hicks, Bronc Sanford, Waylon Palmer, Langston Myers, Dustin Rivers, Henry Rivers, Wayne Remedies, and Louis Bartet. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Paul Campbell, Charles Ray Campbell, Buckeye Lopez, Noonie Lopez, Jeremy Campbell, Saqib Shah, Josh Clark, Little James Ezernack, Doug Manshack, Ronald Ebarb, Brooks Boudreaux, Ronnie Malmay, Heath Bennett, Jeffery Sepulvado, Blake Richardson, Anthony Ebarb, Sonny Manshack, Maurice Manshack, Brad Sanford, Don Corley, Charles Myers, Will Sepulvado, Wilson Bayard, Terrell Snelling, Doye Sepulvado, and TC Ezernack.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations to be made to Mansfield Cancer Center, 207 Jefferson St, Mansfield, LA 71052.

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On Friday, September 15, the Mansfield Wolverines took the field at Washington Taylor Rodgers Stadium against the Ouachita Christian Eagles.  The Wolverines put up a valiant effort for four full quarters, but came up short, 27 – 20.

The Wolverine offense was led by Rykelon VanZandt’s 92 rushing yards on 18 carries.  Dekeldrick Thomas completed 6 passes for 125 yards and 2 TD’s.  Nick Bailey and Nick Davis each caught one TD pass.  Mansfield’s third touchdown came on a run by Terrance Peguese.

The Wolverines will be back in action this Friday, September 23, versus Logansport.  The game will be played at Logansport.

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We’re in the thick of high school football season.  Friday night North DeSoto is at Minden and Mansfield travels to Logansport.  Can you predict the outcomes of these and other local matches?

Last week Stephen Flanders of Mansfield did the best job picking the winners.  Flanders got eight out of ten games correct.  This week the Journal awarded Flanders $100 for being the best last week.

You could be next, but you have to enter.  CLICK HERE to enter.  The deadline is 4:00 pm Friday, so do not delay.

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By Mandi Mills

September Fourth Friday Fish Fry this Friday night beginning at 5:00 pm.  First Baptist Zwolle will be our hosts and helping us cook and serve. $15/adult all you can eat. This event is open to the public.

Sunday night is a See You at the Pole Pep Rally. This event is for Church/school groups. This year the camp will be open at 2:00 pm on Sunday for free play under pavilion area. The climbing wall will be open from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Our Snack Shack will be open from 4-6pm. We will have hotdogs, nachos, canned drinks, and other snacks for sale. You are free to pack your group a tailgate style dinner as well to save on money.

At 6:00 pm our See You at the Pole Worship Pep Rally will begin in the Worship Center.  The students will be given the tools (tracts/Bibles, etc.) they need to help spread the gospel during the actual See You at the Pole event that will happen at their school the following Wednesday.  This event is $10/person. Groups must register: clarasprings.wufoo.com/forms/see-you-at-the-pole-pep-rally-2022/

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By Teddy Allen

The global phenomenon that is the “love languages,” an idea introduced in 1992 by pastor and counselor Gary Chapman in his bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages, has turned 30. 

Back in the turbulent, free love, Jackson 5 vs. Osmond Brothers, psychedelic, protest-filled, the-Baltimore-Orioles-were-really-good, “Were you at Woodstock?” 1960s, the saying from lots of young people was, “Never trust anyone over 30.” 

Seemed a good idea at the time. 

Then those people turned 30 and learned how much it costs to get a roof replaced and a new transmission and they moved on to other causes, like “Never trust a roofer” or “Never trust a mechanic” and other idiotic trivialities, like “Never trust anyone who claims they’ve been to Woodstock.”  

Then a bunch of those teens from the ’60s turned into roofers and mechanics, so what are you gonna do? 

Funny how life experiences change your way of thinking. 

But human nature never changes. It’s why you can read a poem by Blake or Yeats (a fave) or Elizabeth Barrett Browning, “How do I love thee?, let me count the cornbreads…” and it means the same — and feels the same — to the reader today as it did all those years ago. 

So from what I’ve heard and learned from experience is that you can trust somepeople over 30 — my mother comes to mind — and you can trust the 5 Love Languages, which are “Hot Water Cornbread, Sweet Cornbread, White Cornbread, Yellow Cornbread, and Cornbread-Inclusive.” 

I am just joshing. Those are someone’s love languages, I’m sure. I’ll fair catch at least two of them. 

But the real love languages as proposed by Chapman are these: 

• quality time 
• words of affirmation 
• acts of service 
• gifts 
• physical touch (not like football tackling or boxing but intimate stuff like holding hands; I shouldn’t even have to write this but I know how some of you think so work with me here). 
  
  Those are good languages. 
  
  The thought of a love language might seem silly to the great unwashed, but if you study the love languages, you might find that Chapman was onto something. We all want to be loved in a significant and specific way. I might not need you to touch me often but I might need you to affirm me. You might not need a gift from me; the gift might instead be quality time with you. 
  
  I might not need you to love the New Orleans Saints; but I might feel loved, genuinely, if you say, “I’m sorry the Saints didn’t win”). If you bet on them, a nice follow-up might be, “I’m more sorry they didn’t cover.”  
  
  Some hard liners will say it’s stupid — until they discover that what they craved and needed wasn’t a mansion on the hill and sweet cornbread after all. Instead, it was a person who listened and affirmed them and gifted them with the cornbread of their choice. 

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the Red River Revel Arts Festival returns Oct. 1 – 9. The Red River Revel Arts Festival is the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana, attracting tens of thousands of locals and visitors to “Celebrate the Arts” together.

The Red River Revel Arts Festival brings an extensive array of exciting and unique experiences to the Shreveport Riverfront. This multi-award winning festival features more than 75 juried visual artists from across the country, over 80 musical, theatrical, and performing arts entertainment on two stages, over 20 vendors serving delicious food, and an area dedicated to introducing children to the arts. Each day will offer new experiences and memories, so get ready to revel!

Here’s your guide to the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival.

Artists

Artists from across the country make the Revel their home the first week in October. Whether you are an avid art collector or a novice, you can enjoy and celebrate the arts of the Revel. Over 75 juried artists will have one-of-a-kind works of art including painting, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. The wide price range of pieces allows for shopping options to fit any guests’ budget. Stroll down Art Alley to view the varied artworks of established artists, visit the Emerging Artist Tent to see up and coming artists and their work, and support local artisans in the Market Area. Some artists rotate during the week, so guests are encouraged to return to see who is new in these areas. Plan your shopping before heading to the Revel by previewing the artists’ portfolios at redriverrevel.com/rrr/artists.

Music

The Red River Revel Arts Festival is synonymous with bringing in chart-topping names in music from across the country along with your favorite local and regional acts and this year is no different! With over 80 performances on two stages, music will fill Festival Plaza every day of the Revel! Headliners for the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival include:

• Everclear. Pop/Rock, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Thursday, October 6
• Neal McCoy. Country, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 2
• Big Freedia. Bounce/Hip-Hop, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 1
• The Motet. Funk/Fusion/Jam, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8
• Mannie Fresh. Hip-Hop. 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9

The music schedule includes local, regional, and national musicians along with cheer/dance group performances, martial arts and gymnastic demonstrations, theatrical performances and more! View the full entertainment schedule at redriverrevel.com/rrr/music-lineup.

Food

Bring your appetite to the Revel! The Red River Revel Arts Festival is a place where one may find unique menu items such as boudin balls, jerk chicken, blackened catfish, bacon caramel donuts, chicken and waffles, funnel cakes and more! Food stations are operated by local nonprofit organizations, booster clubs, schools and other community groups along with for profit vendors. Mouthwatering menus can be found at redriverrevel.com/rrr/food

Kids’ Activities

The Red River Revel Arts Festival is dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to experience first-hand performing and visual arts. Children can channel their inner artist at the sand art station, build art structures at the Bricks4Kidz tent, and show off their creativity at the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier’s Artist for a Day activity! The fun doesn’t stop there! Children can become an archaeologist in the mock geological dig, use their imagination in Shreve Memorial Library Land, shop for the perfect ingredients at the Brookshire’s Mini Grocery Store, and put their physical health to the test in the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport obstacle course. And don’t forget about face painting!

Stilt walkers, magicians, and balloon animal artists will be throughout the festival bringing joy to everyone!

Many of the kids’ activities are free with admission, while others may be ticketed or have a nominal fee. Check out all of the kids’ activities at http://www.redriverrevel.com/rrr/kids-activities.

Admission

The Red River Revel Arts Festival officially opens Saturday, Oct. 1 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 9. The festival hours will be 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Wednesday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday – Saturday; and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Daily admission is $5 during peak hours and days, which is 5 p.m. to close Monday – Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. 

A $10 Reveler Pass allows guests access into the festival any day/time.

Military and First Responders with a valid ID receive one free admission any day/time of the festival.

Children ages 12 and under are free of charge any day/time of the festival. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Location: Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport, Louisiana

Parking: Free parking is available after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends on metered spots in downtown Shreveport. Free parking is available in designated Revel parking lots. Parking maps can be found at http://www.redriverrevel.com.

Free Shuttles: A free shuttle will run on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6-7, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., as well as 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. on both Saturdays, Oct. 1 and 8. The free shuttle will be running in a loop around downtown allowing Revelers to park wherever they like in downtown Shreveport and attend the festival, downtown restaurants, and attractions. For shuttle routes, stops, attractions, and special downtown deals, visit downtownshreveport.com/revel-plus-deals-downtown.

Come join us for Art, Music, Food, and FUN at the Revel!

A huge thanks to our sponsors: Chase Bank, Pepsi Beverages Company, City of Shreveport, Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier, and The Alta & John Franks Foundation.

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It’s Official! TappedTober is back for 2022 presented by the Cane River Waterway Commission! Clear your calendars for Saturday October 15^th as we once again rock the Natchitoches Riverfront Stage. This annual event is known for its family-friendly environment, top-notch entertainment, and ever-expanding beer and wine tasting selections, without missing a second of everyone’s favorite fall activity, football, on the gigantic riverfront screen. Headlining this year’s musical lineup is country legend, Tracy Lawrence, brought to you by Cunningham Insurance and Ameriprise! Visit our website at www.thetappedtober.com or find us on Facebook @Tappedtober for the latest information. 

Proceeds from this event will support the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Foundation & the NRMC Cancer Center in their efforts to improve access to healthcare in our community! 

The ticket link is below. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tappedtober-craft-beer-wine-festival-2022-featuring-tracy-lawrence-tickets-353999160017?aff=erelexpmlt 

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By Royal Alexander

Governors DeSantis and Abbot have made clear that they will continue to transport illegal immigrants to “progressive”’ Sanctuary States whose governors endorse blatant rollbacks of federal immigration law.

Ironically, some of America’s liberal blue states are beginning to get a taste of what “open borders” really means.  It’s interesting to watch wealthy, liberal enclaves like Martha’s Vineyard begin to directly experience some of the “rich diversity” that the border states have suffered through with illegal aliens.  States like Texas and Florida have been burdened with the enormous financial and social costs of a flood of illegals over our Southern border.  Now, every state is a “border” state.

What has happened?

In recent weeks Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, and Texas governor, Greg Abbot, have bussed or flown groups of illegals to liberal “sanctuary” states and cities.  Now these moralizing blue states will be forced to put their money where their mouths are or be exposed as phonies.

So far, President Obama and numerous other prominent Democrat inhabitants of Martha’s Vineyard have not responded to media inquiries regarding whether they will open up their palatial estates to provide shelter, comfort, food, and love to the Venezuelan and Colombian immigrants from Florida whose cause they champion when it does not personally and adversely impact them.

Gov. Abbot has transported illegals from Texas to the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.   In so doing, he stated “we are sending them to the U.S. Capitol where the Biden Administration will be able to more immediately address the needs of the people they are allowing to come across our border.”

Gov. DeSantis sent two planes full of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard Airport in Massachusetts.  His office stated “yes, Florida can confirm the two planes of illegal immigrants that arrived in Martha’s Vineyard today were part of the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”

DeSantis’ further stated that “states like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies.”

Wow.

Martha’s Vineyard is famously known as a playground of rich “progressives,” including former President Barack Obama, who bought a multi-million dollar home there in 2019.  The thought that this secure, super white, super rich community removed from the harmful impact of the Leftist policies they support would suddenly be face to face with the issue of illegals and the drugs (fentanyl is killing hundreds of Americans daily), theft, crime, terrorists, and human trafficking that accompany them, seems only fair.

We know Americans are unquestionably kind, generous and loving people but we are allowed to point out that these individuals are in our country illegally, and that our veterans and all Americans must come before illegals.

We are also allowed to point out that Americans are ‘Dreamers’ too, and that every sovereign nation has an inviolable right to determine who comes within its borders.  Our nation simply cannot be the home of every individual in the world who wants to sneak across our border.

Our government also cannot be allowed to direct and support the breaking of federal immigration law.  The result of this treachery is that the culture and character of our nation is being permanently altered by those illegally being placed into our country.

This is really the point.

After almost completely stopping the flow of illegals during the Trump Administration we are now witnessing the destructive effects of Biden’s exactly-reversed policy decisions.

What about public health and public safety concerns? What about the China Virus fears we’ve been suffocated with for over 2 years that have greatly restricted the personal and economic liberty of millions of Americans? There are still places in the U.S. that American citizens cannot go without a vaccine card and a mask.  Yet, we allow unmasked un-vaxed, unknown and unvetted individuals numbering millions to violate our laws and become potentially super-spreaders in our communities?

This is a betrayal of us by our government.

Governors DeSantis and Abbot are engaged in this desperate pushback because our federal government—whose core constitutional responsibility is to control and protect our borders—simply refuses to do its duty in the hopes of gaining through this illegality a larger Democrat voting base.

This must stop, and in the November midterms, we must ensure that it does stop.

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The DeSoto Parish Journal has experienced tremendous growth in the past year.  Therefore, an Assistant Publisher is needed to supervise the gathering and production of local news items.

This is an immediate opening for a newly created position.  Salary and benefits to be negotiated.

Skills the successful candidate should possess include:

Covering local news events and boiling down the important aspects of the event into a news article.

Photographic skills to portray the event.

Research skills to supplement coverage of an event, including preparation prior to an interview, meeting, etc.

Journalistic ethics including being able to distinguish between the facts of an event and the “spin” of the event. 

Acute observation and note taking to assure accuracy of reporting, especially quotations from individuals involved in the story.

The ability to ask relevant questions and keep the subject of an interview on track.

And the appreciation of hard work and diligence in the gathering, writing, and disseminating local news.

Interested candidates should submit a brief resume, photo, and all contact information.  All submissions should be via email should be addressed to:  DeSotoParishJournal@gmail.com.

Bobby Morris Windham, Sr.

August 28, 1949 to September 18, 2022

View full obituary here:

https://desotoparishjournal.com/2022/09/19/bobby-morris-windham-sr/

Lana Lolita Chamberlin

March 2, 1961 to September 18, 2022

View full obituary here:

https://desotoparishjournal.com/2022/09/19/lana-lolita-chamberlin/

Barry Wayne Ross

September 7, 1964 to September 12, 2022

Saturday Services September 24, 2022 @ 11:00 am at N. W. Auditorium on Richard Street in Mansfield.

The DeSotoParish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $70. The obituary will be included in the emails sent to subscribers.  Contact your funeral provider or DeSotoParishJournal@gmail.com. Must be paid in advance of publication. (Notice of Death shown above with no link to the obituary are FREE of charge.)

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Students in Pre-K – 5th grade at Logansport High School will be celebrating Grandparent’s Day on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 8:00 am. It will be held in the elementary gym. 

As part of their program LHS will honor grandparents with a special slide show. 

On Tuesday, the Stonewall Library Cooking Class made healthy pancakes. Join us next Tuesday at 4:00 pm to see what Ms. Shelly has up her sleeve.

Guest speaker at the Stonewall Men of Prayer gathering on October 6^th will be Hayden Slack the Northwest Louisiana Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  A meal will be served beginning at 6:30 pm.

The Beta Club at North Desoto High inducted 105 new members and the slate of 2022-23 officers at their Induction Ceremony Tuesday night.

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Funeral services for Bobby Morris Windham, Sr., 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Rodney Burr.

Bobby was born on August 28, 1949 in Logansport, Louisiana to Morris and Rachel Windham and passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Linda Kent Windham; son, Roy Leon Herndon and sisters, Linda Pitcox and Claudiene Windham. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Bobby Windham, Jr. and wife, Amber and Bill Swan and wife, Melissa; daughters, Claudiene Tuck and husband, Thomas, Dorothy Herndon and Julie Swan; special niece, Katherine Pitcox and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Honoring Bobby as pallbearers will be Johnathan Wadkins, Lee Shaver, Mike Gonzales and Paul Reed. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Jim Ruffin.

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Funeral services for Lana Lolita Chamberlin, 61, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pelican, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Rambin, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Father Mark Franklin.

Lana was born on March 2, 1961 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Patrick and Pauline Chamberlin and passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Loma Chamberlin and Paula Chamberlin. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Angela McMellon and husband, Terry, Mona Kellogg and husband, Gary, Lola Spano and husband, Earl and Maria Chamberlin and fiancé, Michael; brothers, Angelo Chamberlin and Mario Chamberlin and significant other, James “Joe” Prudhome. Lana was known by all of her nieces and nephews as “Nanny”. Nieces left to cherish her memory are Abbey, Kelsey, Caitlin, Cara, Crystal and Katy. Nephews left to cherish her memory are Ryan, Jason, Colton, Earl, Justin, Nick, Josh and Dylan along with seven great-nephews and seven great-nieces. Lana loved all of her babies and had a hand in raising all of them.

Honoring Lana as pallbearers will be Jason Kellogg, Colton Chamberlin, Earl Spano, Jr., Dylan Smith, Kenny Malmay and Eric Stuhr. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Chamberlin, Justin Youngblood, Terry McMellon, Earl Spano, Sr. and Curtis Prudhome, Jr.

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This week’s report covers one week period ranging from September 11 – September 17 of all arrests made by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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North DeSoto tromped Loyola 49 to 7.

Logansport overpowered Peabody 46 to 13.

Ouachita Christian outscored Mansfield 27 to 20.

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The DeSoto Parish Chamber of Commerce went to Stonewall on Tuesday at noon to conduct the opening of two businesses.  Stonewall Tax Title and License and American National Insurance Granger Agency share offices along US 171.

First up was the ribbon cutting for the Granger Agency (the red ribbon).  Then it was time to cut the purple ribbon for Stonewall Tax Title and License.

Ashley Bartels of Stonewall Tax Title and License has been working for over a year to get the authorization to become a public tag agency.  She can perform most of the tasks that are done at the DMV, except the wait many people experience there.  Bartels was excited with her grand opening.  She said “I’ve been meeting many people and I am happy to be able to help them.”

While the dual grand opening was taking place the Journal noted several customers came in to conduct business with the tag agency or the insurance agency.  There also was a good turnout from the local business and government community to welcome these two businesses to Stonewall.

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By Van Reech

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mansfield Lions Club on 09/13/22 was at the Clista A. Calhoun Center for lunch.  Club President, Teri Byrd, gave a status and update on preparations for their upcoming Jambalaya Lunch.  Tickets are $10.00 for a plate of Chef Gary’s award winning recipe including a piece of corn and a roll.  Diners can pick up or sit and eat at the Clista A. Calhoun Center, 515 Louisiana St., Mansfield, La. at lunch ( 11 to 1) on Friday, Sept. 23.  Chef Gary has won the Louisiana State Jambalaya cookoff the past 4 years!  Donations are encouraged and Teri askes everyone to help support their Lions Camp by, “donating $10.00 for a ticket that will also get you a great lunch!”

Shown pictured with President Byrd are new Lions Club members Cyndi Phillips, the Community Relations Director with ANECA Federal, on the left and Melanie Geoghagan, the Practical Nursing Coordinator at NLTCC’s Mansfield Campus, on the right.  The Lions meet every second and fourth Tuesday noon at the Clista A. Calhoun Center.  Their next meeting is scheduled for September 26, but they sure want to see you next Friday when you come buy some jambalaya from them!

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Winner of the DeSoto Parish High School Football Pickers Contest is Brock McGee of Mansfield.  His winning entry got 7 correct and was the best submitted.  The Journal presented McGee with a $100 check to reward his efforts.

So, how did you do?  Here are the results of last week’s games:

Week Ending	Away	Score	At Home	Score
9-Sep	North DeSoto	71	Center, TX	42
	Evangel	42	Mansfield	38
	Logansport	44	Loyola	42
	Northwood	6	Elton	49
	Glenbrook	42	Bossier High	14
	Woodlawn	0	Southwood	8
	Huntington	22	Byrd	46
	Bolton	39	BTW	36
	Buckeye	7	St Mary	26
	Montgomery	6	Lakeview	33
Tie #1	Huntington at Byrd		68
Tie #2	Montgomery at Lakeview		39

The entry form for week three is online.  If you haven’t submitted your entry yet, CLICK HERE to enter now.  Deadline is 4:00 pm today.

You could be the one in the picture smiling and receiving $100 next week.

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By Brad Dison

Carmel-by-the-Sea was, and remains, a picturesque oceanside one-square-mile town 120 miles south of San Francisco.  At the time of the 1986 mayoral election, the town consisted of 4,825 residents.  Carmel had “rigid preservation and development rules,” which frustrated many of the residents, including Junior.  For example, the town council refused to grant a permit for an ice cream shop because of their concerns over water usage, parking issues, and litter problems that were certain to come along with the new business.  The town had strict rules concerning signs, awnings, paint colors, and fences around homes.   

Junior, then 55 years old, had lived in Carmel for two decades, was a divorced father of two teenagers, and owned a restaurant in town.  “I had the experience a lot of people had in this community of going before the city council, and I watched a mighty closed-minded group of people who were not particularly courteous or friendly to the community,” he said during an interview.  “I felt if they could do it to me, there certainly must be other people out there that had even more of their life invested in what they were discussing.  There’s no reason to make jokes about it or be treated rudely.”  He argued that Carmel officials could enforce building codes “in a friendly manner” rather than with “threats and intimidation.”

After careful consideration, Junior decided to run for mayor, a position which only paid a salary of $200 per month.  This was no small feat.  He challenged 61-year-old two-term mayor Charlotte Townsend and two other candidates for the position.  Incumbent Mayor Townsend favored the tight restrictions which had been put into place to retain the community’s character.   Junior was not in favor of over-development nor was he in favor of mass tourism.  Junior saw the need for change.

By most accounts, Junior was a reserved and quiet man.  Until February 21, 1986, Junior had never made a campaign speech in his life, yet he drew the loudest applause during the first electoral debate in the small town.  Whereas previous electoral debates in Carmel usually drew a crowd of between 10 to 20 people, this debate drew about 200 people.  The focus of Junior’s campaign was to replace the negative relations between the city and its citizens with “positive camaraderie.”  Incumbent Mayor Townsend argued, “If you want more tourism … more intrusion of the business community … more traffic and erosion of community character, you should vote for any of my opponents here.” 

And they did. Voters went to the polls on April 8, 1986.  When the votes were tallied, Junior received 2,166 votes, Townsend – 799, Tim Grady – 31 votes, and Paul Laub – 6 votes.  72 percent of voters chose Junior.  The voters had made Junior’s day.  Thrilled at the overwhelming show of support, Junior visited local taverns and celebrated by having drinks with well-wishers, a celebration which lasted well into the early hours of the following morning.

Work as the town’s mayor got off to a rocky start.  In one meeting, after four planning commissioners opposed his policies for change, Junior fired them and replaced them with what naysayers referred to as Junior’s “Clones.” Under Junior’s leadership, Carmel installed more public restrooms for the town’s tourists, the library got a new annex, which Junior personally funded, and Junior purchased for preservation the historic Mission Ranch which was in danger of being torn down and replaced with condominiums.  Carmel finally got its ice cream parlor.

Junior served his full two-year term as Carmel’s mayor and did not seek reelection.  Despite what his opponent in the election claimed, Carmel’s character remained intact. Some people tried to convince Junior to run for higher office, but he was simply not interested.

Today, Junior owns several properties in Carmel including a restaurant and a hotel.  Although in his 90s, Junior still works creating entertaining products that many of us enjoy.  Since his stint as mayor, Junior has won four Academy Awards and other accolades too numerous to list here.  For many, Junior will always be associated with a character he played called Dirty Harry, but we all know Clinton Eastwood, Jr. as Clint Eastwood.

Sources:

1. The San Francisco Examiner, February 22, 1986, p.27.
2. Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 23, 1986, p.10.
3. Santa Cruz Sentinel, March 21, 1986, p.11.
4. The Napa Valley Register, March 27, 1986, p.16.
5. The San Bernadino County Sun, April 9, 1986, p.75.
6. The Tribune (San Luis Obispo, California), April 11, 1987, p.31.

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By Nicole Tull

The Logansport Chamber of Commerce had their monthly meeting at the Logansport Library Tuesday evening, September 6^th.  A party pack of hamburgers from Whataburger and a lime cake from Lisa Lee was the evening meal.

Current chamber business discussed was securing a new building on Main Street heading west that will serve as office space for the chamber. The state has allotted monies for the Chamber to secure an office building.

Also, under old business, the Chamber discussed holding an event for Halloween.  It would be on the river front.

Future business discussed was moving the date of the Hometown Market in October.  It would be scheduled to coincide with the 50 Mile Trail of Treasure.

Joaquin Mayor Frank Cooper won the door prize. It was a cross from Bink’s, the truck stop in Joaquin. The next meeting will be 6:00pm, October 10^th at the library. All are encouraged to attend.

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Darrell Barbay is going into his third game tonight as Head Coach of the Mansfield Wolverines football team.  The Journal sat down with Coach Barbay this week to get a feel for how the season is going.

Barbay said, “OK.  I’s really enjoying the kids. They do what the expectations are.  They have worked hard.”  Mansfield has lost the opening two contests at home against 4-A teams Huntington and Evangel Christian. “We’re not winning, but we’re making progress,” said Barbay.  He added, “Winning is a process especially when taking over a program.”

Fundamentals is key to success, said Barbay.  He said they have to prepare weekly, be very regimented every day.  He added, “Kids need a routine.  They need to understand one game is not any bigger than the other.  We try to get them better each week.”

As for coming contests, Coach Barbay said they will prepare to get better and make less mistakes.  He said, “We have to keep doing the fundamentals.  If we do them, the wins will take care of themselves.”

Barbary was named head coach and athletic director at Mansfield High at the first of this year.

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By Steve Graf

They say age is just a number, but it’s really a lot more than that. Our age says a lot about who we are, what we’ve been through, and what we can and cannot do anymore. Age puts us in a specific generation and sort of defines who we are. Our age puts limitations on us that sometimes we have to test. For example, can we still stay up after midnight and be able to function the next day? Can we still cut and stack a cord of wood without taking a break? Can we cut our own grass….with a push mower like we did in our younger days? Can we still tie our own shoes, or do we buy slip-ons to avoid bending over? Can we remember the name of the guy we met at the gas station or what we ate for lunch yesterday? These are just a few of the questions that our age dictates.

But one thing that separates us from other primates is the ability to set goals for ourselves. At an early age, we are taught the importance of setting goals by our parents, teachers, and coaches. Some of these goals are unattainable and we know that from the moment we set them…for example, a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, exercise daily, eat out less, do a better job of saving money, spend more time with loved ones, stop drinking, stop smoking, or stop chewing our fingernails. All of us have made these resolutions at one time or another. For some, they make up their mind and commit to accomplishing one or more of these. But understand, these people are not the norm, they are the exceptions!

Goals……what’s the purpose of them if we don’t ever achieve them?  The answer to that question; without goals, we as humans have zero to no direction. We need something like a “carrot” dangling out in front of us in order to make us strive to be better individuals. We need a “reason” to push ourselves to be better and attempt to achieve these goals. As a tournament bass angler, my goals have changed over the last 32 years. I started tournament fishing back in 1990 as a way to continue to compete after my playing days as an athlete were over. Yes, for you young readers out there, THAT DAY does come! Anglers need that rush and feeling of accomplishment when we win an event or finished high in the standings.

My commitment to being the best angler comes from my God-given competitive fire I had as an athlete. No matter what sport, I wanted to be the best or play it at a very high level. Otherwise, why play?  I’ve always felt that this is a trait you’re born with. Sure, it can be developed to a certain point, but it’s something that comes from within yourself to be the best. In my younger days, late 90’s and early 2000s, my goal was to try and win every event but was ok with a Top 10 finish. I wanted to compete for Angler of the Year (AOY)  in every circuit. Even though that goal has yet to be achieved, the goal remains the same each and every year.  I’ve had my share of success and a few wins while making several Top 10’s in the BFL’s, Toyota Series, ABA’s and other organizations.

Today, at the age of 61, the stamina or the desire to compete with today’s young guns coming up from the College and High School Series does not exist. Oh, don’t misunderstand, the desire to kick their butts and show them the old man still has it, still exists.  But to win today, you must put in the hours of pre-fishing and scouting from sunup to sundown. You have to be the first guy at the ramp in the morning and the last to leave the ramp in the evening. I’m still pretty good and can still do well on any given day, but my desire wains especially when the bite is tough, too hot, too cold and Mother Nature decides she wants to blow 25 MPH creating three-and four-foot waves. Running in rough water and beating my body up worse than playing four quarters of a football game, my priorities have changed and It’s just not as important as it used to be!

So, I guess you could say my goals have changed due to my age.  But like all former athletes, we will always think we can beat anyone as long as we are breathing. But in reality, it’s probably not going to happen, at least not as often as it used to. Make sure to keep setting and adjusting your goals because this will keep you young in both heart and soul. Till next time, good luck, good fishing, and don’t forget your sunscreen. Melanoma doesn’t discriminate! Trust me, I know!  

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Louisiana Tech University was ranked second among Louisiana’s public universities in the latest U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) 2023 Best Colleges list.

“We are proud to be one of Louisiana’s premier universities, with our Top Tier National Research University ranking,” said Dr. Les Guice, Tech President. “Our interdisciplinary academic programs emphasize collaboration and experiential learning. Our Research and Partnership Enterprise facilitates many of those experiences for our students, and it makes a solid impact for organizations in our region.”

In addition to being named a Top Tier National University for the 12th consecutive year, Louisiana Tech was ranked No. 163 on the USNWR list of Top Public Schools Among National Universities.

“Louisiana Tech’s success is measured by the individual success of our students and faculty,” Guice said. “Our continued placement in rankings like U.S. News is a testament to our collective commitment to excellence in the classroom and beyond. In the next year, we will continue to focus on increasing student success and retention, all while maintaining our state-leading time to degree completion.”

Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering and Science and College of Business also received accolades in this year’s rankings.

Undergraduate engineering programs were ranked No. 150 in the nation and undergraduate computer science programs were ranked No. 215. Undergraduate business programs were ranked No. 219 in the country.

Highlighting Louisiana Tech’s strong first-year retention rates, the University placed No. 39 on USNWR’s newest ranking: A+ Schools for B Students. Universities making the list had an average freshman retention rate of at least 75 percent, a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

For the 2023 Best Colleges rankings, USNWR assessed an all-time high of 1,500 U.S. bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 17 indicators of academic quality, including graduation and retention rates, social mobility, peer assessment, faculty resources, student selectivity, student financial resources, average alumni giving rate, and graduate indebtedness.

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A book fair will be held next week at Logansport High.  It will be in the library.  Students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade will have the opportunity to visit the book fair several times throughout the week. Cash, check, money order, and debit/credit cards accepted as payment. Parents are welcome to visit the fair with their child.

Louisiana’s current Poet Laureate, Mona Lisa Saloy, will visit Northwestern State University for a poetry reading on Tuesday September 20 at 7 p.m. in the Varnado Hall ballroom at 541 University Parkway in Natchitoches.  The event is free and open to the public.

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