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JPD nabs local trio on drug and other charges (published August 19, 2009)

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Jonesville Police, assisted by Louisiana Probation and Parole officers, arrested the following trio last week on drug and other charges.

Quentin Lamar Evans, 19, of 464 Deville Dr., Jonesville, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of

drug paraphernalia, Illegal possession of stolen property.

Christopher D. Branch, 24, of 709 Tenth St., Jonesville, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple burglary. After being arrested on drug charges, Branch confessed to a residential burglary on Azalea St. which occurred in April, 2009.

Samuel Laray Evans, 26, of 512 Jasmine St., Jonesville, charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All three were arrested at a trailer at 507 Ninth St. last Tuesday evening.

Jindal brings big check to Catahoula (published August 19, 2009)

Governor Bobby Jindal presented a check for Catahoula Parish for $2,846,687 to be used in hurricane recovery and hazard mitigation. Gov. Jindal is seen above signing the “big check” Monday afternoon as many of the parish’s elected officials look on. A standing-room-only crowd was on hand in Jonesville ’s Town Hall meeting room for the governor’s check presentation. He spoke for nearly an hour on the positive economic outlook for Louisiana and the nation, then stayed nearly as long talking with individuals and taking pictures with anyone who wanted a picture with him. Mayor Hiram Evans welcomed Gov. Jindal, noting that this was his first visit to the Town Hall, and thanking Ruth King for acting as hostess during the visit.

Final bridge demolition stage set for next Thursday (published August 19, 2009)

Jonesville Town Councilwoman Jackie Rouse reported yesterday that the final stage of bridge demolition has been tentatively set for next Thursday at 2 p.m. in Jonesville.

The concrete pillars are the targets of these explosions. Rouse said businesses and residences will be evacuated just as they have been on two previous demolition projects and will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 27.

Check next week's News Booster for any changes.

Jonesville Council discusses condemned property, drainage (published August 19, 2009)

Condemned properties were the first item of new business for the Jonesville Town Council members and Mayor Hiram Evans last week at the regular town council meeting. Six of the seven properties were were voted to be condemned and the seventh, given until August 20 to take action.

Jonesville Police Chief Bubba Roy confirmed Evans’ announcement of Robert Davis as the Assistant Chief and Lead Investigator.

Council members also voted to allow Evans to get quotes from contractors up to $10,000 for drainage work in the areas of the town where flooding has occurred, including Fritz, Tulip, Jasmine, Westland, and Nasif Streets.

Evans told council members that he has talked with Senator Riser about possible funding for the drainage work.

Concordia Electric announces scholarship winners (published August 19, 2009)

Drawing for ten $750.00 Scholarships being given away by Concordia Electric this year was held on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Following is a list of those applicants whose names were drawn.

1. Kimberly Ogden - Harrisonburg

Member: Roy Ogden

2. Casandra Palmer - Enterprise

Member: Wren Palmer

3. Brittanica McCoy - Jena

Member: Barbara McCoy

4. Shawn Cater - Harrisonburg

Member: Mike Cater

5. Ethan Trisler - Jonesville

Member: Kevin Trisler

6. Mallorie Kennon - Jonesville

Member: Jimmy Cole

7. Austin Lipsey - Monterey

Member: Rachel Lipsey

8. Morgan McGee - Sicily Island Member: James McGee

9. Charly Hudnall - Ferriday

Member: John Bunning

10. Lacy Hutchins - Jonesville

Member: Rodney Hutchins

Drawing for five $750.00 Scholarships being given away by Louisiana Rural Electric Association this year was also held on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Following is a list of those applicants whose names were drawn.

1. Sarah McEntyre - Jonesville

Member: Daryl McEntyre

2. Shaunisha Williams - Sicily Island

Member: Wanda Phillips

3. Canaan Cotten - Harrisonburg

Member: Mark Cotten

4. Cynthia McMillin -Harrisonburg

Member: Myles McMillin

5. Jonica Brown - Jena Member: Elijah Brown

The $750.00 scholarship funds will be paid to the recipients at the beginning of the student ’s first fall semester or quarter upon presentation of an official receipt for the payment of full time undergraduate tuition.

WINNERS, please provide your receipt as soon as possible. Checks will not be issued until a receipt is turned in from all fifteen recipients.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Jackson (318) 339-7969 Ext. 116 or (800) 617-6282 during regular business hours. Congratulations!

Churchfest 2009 to be two-day event Sept. 18 and 19 (published August 19, 2009)

This week churches all around Catahoula and nearby Concordia Parishes will be registering for CHURCH FEST 2009.

This year the local festival of churches will be a two-day event scheduled for Friday evening, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, with the deadline for registering set for this Friday, August 21st.

Host of the festival since its beginning in 1999 is First United Methodist Church of Jonesville, and Rev. Leon Zordan, Jr., and the congregation hope to welcome a record crowd this year.

A modern-day, kicked up version of the traditional “dinner on the grounds” along with a little bit of carnival atmosphere, CHURCH FEST is the biggest party around entirely devoted to giving glory and honor to our Lord. CHURCH FEST will begin Friday evening at 5:30 PM with worship and choir services and gospel singing including a first-time “gospel jam” to cap off the evening. There may even be a round of Church Family Feud on Friday depending on the number of rounds of competition. And, of course, the delicious food booths will be available, so plan to enjoy your supper while you ’re there. (Sorry, Mrs. Laverne’s chicken and dumplings will only be available on Saturday.)

This year’s food competitions include red beans and rice, which will be judged by the guest pastors Friday evening at 6:30, and also layer cakes, which the pastors will judge Saturday after lunch.

With a slightly different twist to our Bible Stories Parade, this year’s parade will be a Children’s Bible Stories parade with participants being under the age of 18. Tricycles, Big-Wheels, bicycles, four-wheelers, walking entries, anything except automobiles, can be entered. The children portraying Biblical characters and stories on miniature floats. The parade will begin at 9 AM Saturday morning traveling up Mound Street and back to the church to start the day ’s festivities, followed by the welcome at 9:30 in the courtyard of the church. There is fun for everyone all the way through the last gospel-singing group and worship service early that afternoon.

Included in the day’s activities are the balloon lift-off, the beautiful presentation of church banners, numerous food booths, the always popular pastors ’ dunking booth, a section just for kids, “the kids’ corner,” the fierce volleyball tournament and the 3rd year of the hilarious “Church Family Feud,” which will have Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church defending their title.

There are sure to be plenty of delicious cakes and pies to bid on in the Sweet Tooth Auction, and be sure to bring out your favorite photo to enter in the Photo Contest. New this year will be the Diaper Derby! You don ’t want to miss these charming little contestants crawling and toddling their way to victory.

There is something for everyone at CHURCH FEST. The entire community is invited whether affiliated with a church, or not. Traditionally, there are seven or eight different mini-worship services throughout the festival. If you are looking for a church to call home, it ’s entirely possible that you may find one to your liking while at CHURCH FEST.

This festival is absolutely for every church who would like to participate so R.S.V.P. by this Friday. For more information, call Cindy Sanders at 481-1466 or 339-6224 (h) after 5 PM.