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Sheriff’s Dept. nabs five on drug charges (published October 14, 2009)
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The Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office stayed busy last week with five drug
related arrests.
On October 6, investigators arrested a mother and son duo following a month-long
investigation triggered by an anonymous tip concerning possible illegal drug
activity. Madaline Cecile Wattik, 51, of Jonesville was charged with improper
lane usage and possession of Schedule 4 CDS. Her arrest led investigators to
her son, Donnie Dale of Jonesville. Catahoula deputies were assisted by
Concordia Parish deputies in Dale's arrest. He was charged with possession of
Schedule 4 CDS and a parole violation.
Also on October 6, the Sheriff's Office received a complaint concerning illegal
drug activity in Young's Trailer Park in Jonesville. Deputies arrived on the
scene and arrested Tiffany Ann Christian, 29, at her residence and charged her
with possession of drug paraphernalia.
On October 7, while working drug interdiction, deputies arrested Linda Grant
Dupre, 48, of Jonesville on charges of driving under suspension and possession
of Schedule 3 CDS.
On October 9, investigators were following up on a complaint filed the night
before about a stolen log truck in the Harrisonburg Hills. The investigation
led to the arrest of Curtis Butler, Jr., 33, of Jonesville. Curtis, who
allegedly had not only the log truck, but also a deer carcass and small amount
of marijuana, was booked on multiple charges, including
aggravated criminal damage to property, felony theft, unauthorized use of a
moveable, taking a deer during illegal hours, and possession of marijuana.
Sheriff Kelly along with Jonesville Police Chief Bubba Roy, Deputy Darren
Cooper, and the Sheriff Department's K-9 team of Deputy Robert Wiley and Max
were on hand for a
spot search of Block High School lockers and classrooms last Wednesday. The
search turned up no drugs at the school.
Deputy Robert Wiley and Max conduct a thorough search, but find no drugs.
Annual boat trip on the Ouachita slated for next Thursday (published October 14, 2009)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Ouachita River Valley Association
invite the public to join them for the Fifth Annual Black River Excursion.
The trip will be on Thursday, October 22, 2008 and will depart from the
Jonesville Lock and Dam at 4:30 p.m., ending around 7:00 p.m.
The cost will be $20 per person. Food will be provided by Jackie’s Riverside Restaurant.
Support the continued development of the Ouachita and Black Rivers by joining us
for an evening of good food, fellowship, and education as we board the
“Fred Lee” and travel the river. Learn the importance of our rivers and the impact they have on recreation,
commerce, and development.
Please wear suitable footwear. Rubber-soled shoes are recommended.
We request no children under six years of age.
For further information, please contact John Bryant or Helen Johnson at
Louisiana Delta Plantation
Headquarters at (318) 339-7378.
Jones-Liddell Feud re-enactment plans progressing (published October 14, 2009)
Those who attend the presentation of the Jones Liddell Feud on Saturday,
November 7th will be in for a treat.
The 2009 Feud will be bigger and much more professional this year. Last year’s Feud was a “learning experience.” Each year, as the Feud is presented, it will grow, as many more events will be
added for the public to enjoy.
We have added the following for 2009. A new character, the “ghost of ole’ Mrs. Glen” has been added to the cast. A stage curtain to hide the scene changes is being made by Laura Elliott and
Gladys Elliott.
Music promoting the theme from the soundtrack, “Gone with the Wind,” will be played by Allan Bean during the scene changes. An authentic sounding
boat whistle, devised by David Ryan, will announce the steamboat St. Mary
’s departure from Llanada Plantation to the docks at Garrett’s Landing, the Elmly Dock, and Beard’s Landing. If possible, lapel mikes will be worn by the actors in order for them to be
heard.
Sam Renfrow will supply a covered wagon and horse for the Glen Ditch scene, and
Joe Higdon will be the driver.
Committees are hard at work. The Props committee will soon be building scenery out at one of the airport
buildings, which includes a section of the Elmly House, a steamboat paddle
wheel, and bales of cotton for the steamboat scene,
Vendors are signing up for the day with Jimi Johnson. Children will be delighted to know that again, artist Sandra Carlton will paint
faces that day, and her students
’ artwork will also be on display. The Publicity Committee is working on the following: Dot Lazarus is writing newspaper articles, Catherine Jones, Mickie Brown, and
Mary Edwards are printing flyers and will distribute them to all town
businesses and at Block football games; Bill Atkins, in authentic costume, will
appear on Channel 5 a
nd Channel 8 TV stations. The Jonesville Woman’s Club members, Jackie Rouse, Sue Sandifer, and Doris Taylor, are planning their “snack” booth which will be down in the park. The Jones-Liddell Feud book, written by William Davis Cotton, will be for sale
for $4.00 at various places in the park.
The original revolver used in the steamboat scene will be available for viewing
at the park.
According to Wayne Elliott, all of the actors are now in place, but we will save
that list for another day.
The Feud will be held at the park, “come rain or come shine”; Block High Auditorium is not an option because of the gun shooting scenes. So, bring your umbrellas. If needed, tents will be set up at the site. The Town of Jonesville crew will be available to get the site ready and to move
props for us on
“Re-enactment Day.”
At this point, I would like to thank everyone who has had a part to date in this
preparation.
So many people are doing so much. At a later date, I will include a list of all who played such an important part.
Election Day is Saturday (published October 14, 2009)
Catahoula parish voters will go to the polls this Saturday to cast their ballots
in the October 17 Election.
On the parish-wide ballot will be Associate Justice, 4th Supreme Court
candidates, which are Marcus R. Clark and Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr.; the
Catahoula Parish Library tax renewal; and Catahoula Parish Health Units tax
renewal.
Ward 9, Precinct 3 and Ward 9, Precinct 2, in part, will also have the
Larto-Mayna Recreation District tax renewal on their ballot.
The pumpkins have arrived at J’ville First Methodist (published October 14, 2009)
The Block High School Football Team joined members of Jonesville's First United
Methodist Church on Sunday to unload pumpkins from a batch delivered to the
church around 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon. The pumpkins have been unloaded and
arranged and are available for purchase at the church. Come by and pick out the
perfect pumpkin before all the pumpkins that pique your pleasure are picked.
