Local DAR Chapter Organizing Regent Represents Alexandria, Louisiana in Washington, DC
Brandon J. DuBois Announces for Police Jury District 1
Sen. Bob Kostelka prefiles Caylee bill
Using Red River Water to fill area bayous endorsed by Randall Fletcher
Charleen Kennedy (formally of Grant Parish) with Rita Cosby, from Fox News. Rita Cosby was present for a book signing of her latest book "Quiet Hero."
On the Inside.....
Creola Village Meeting
At the regular monthly meeting of the Village of Creola, July 11, 2011, confusion reigned supreme. But that was to be expected ,as a new mayor and council took control of the Village. Mayor Brittany Malone presided over the meeting with councilwomen Kelly Summer and Pamela Nunnally, all getting indoctrinated into the business of municipal government. Councilwoman Summer served on the council before and has some experience. She helped guide the other two through the process as best she understood it.
The previous clerk was let go on July 5, 2011, so no one was there to explain the finances. Both mayor and council were having a difficult time sorting out grants that had been, or not been, funded and other bills that may or may not have been paid. The Village has engaged an auditing firm to do their yearly audit from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011. They hope this will clear all questions regarding the use, or misuse, of village money.
Also in attendance was newly hired village attorney John Flynn, He advised the council throughout the meeting, and tried to help them get an understanding of their responsibilities and duties as elected officials.
Stacy Colson, one of the recently elected council members has moved from Creole and was not at the meeting. Her position will have to be filled by a special appointment from the Governor. The appointee will serve until such time as an election can be called to elect a new council member.
It will take time for the new Creola officials to get an understanding of their duties. Thousands of towns and villages face these problems every four years or so, but in the end it all works out. It will work out for Creola.
Congratulations for a job well done!
After 30 years of service to the Grant Parish School Board Janice Hyde Martin is RETIRING!!!
All family and friends are invited to attend a retirement party in her honor this
Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 2-4 at the Dry Prong Community Center.
Colfax Reunion Has Historical Survey
Many professionals in the nursing home industry believe that a nursing facility is more regulated than a nuclear power plant and that only the U.S. Mint is more regulated. Already this year, Colfax Reunion has had a Medicaid Integrity Audit; Medicaid Case-Mix Review; Annual Life Safety Code and Standard Health Survey; Veterans Administration Review; and an OSHA Compliance Review. Administrator, Brian Elias, says that their facility has passed all of the above audits “with flying colors”. Mr. Elias is especially proud of the results of their annual State Survey, which was completed in May of 2011. During this survey, the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals, only identified one minor deficiency. Historically speaking, since its inception in March 2004, Colfax Reunion has seen a continual decline in the number and degree of deficiencies cited by the State.
The management and staff believe the results of the recent survey demonstrated that our residents are happy with their quality of care. The survey process requires resident and family interviews along with the observations that the surveyors make on their unannounced annual visit. In order to perform well during a survey, the staff must work as a team and prepare year round. A nursing facility simply cannot wait until the surveyor’s arrive to get things in order. Therefore, we have already begun to incorporate quality assurance procedures in order to comply with new laws and regulations that are forthcoming and to also improve our home-like and safe environment. We invite the community to visit our home and the many good folks that reside with us.
Rev. Michael Green was installed as Pastor of the Farenzie Baptist Church June 25, 2011 at 6 p.m.
Rev. Chad Godfrey, Pastor of The Greater Magnolia Baptist Church of Alexandria, delivered the message. The theme was “Look What God Has Done.”
Rev. Green is a Christina man all about God’s business. On behalf of the Farenzie Baptist Church Family, we would like to thank the Colfax Community and surrounding communities for their support.
Dry Prong Crazy Quilters June Meeting
The Dry Prong Crazy Quilters met on June 27, 2011. The meeting was called to order by President Cindy Ferguson and the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer was led by Ronda Shirley. After a short business meeting, Denise Cedars presented the program. Her topic was "Easy Method Mitered Corners". Denise showed how easy it is to make perfect mitered corners when sewing borders on quilts. Alice Walters won the birthday draw. The fat quarter draws were won by Rachel Burch, Linda Lemoine and Elva Maddry. The Grab Bag winner for July is Clara Terry. After Show and Tell, everyone enjoyed refreshments provided by Elva Maddry, Brandy Burch, Janel Lemoine, Fern Land and Linda Lemoine.
Ronda Shirley, Reporter
Denise Cedars presented a program "Easy Method Mitered Corners" at the Dry Prong Crazy Quilters.
SENIOR DAY IN POLLOCK
The Senior Citizens of Pollock and the surrounding area enjoyed a morning of Bingo and brunch on Wednesday, July 7th at the Pollock Community Center. Another will be held on Wednesday, August 3rd at 10 a.m. and all senior citizens are invited to attend. Thanks are extended to Julius Scott, Sharon Zeh, Judy Shelton, Sandra Clinton, Dora Bolding, Jerome Scott and Stacy Charrier for making the event possible.
Here's the BUZZZZ.......
Lots of buzzin’ over the Police Jury races. It seems several people are still considering a run for those offices. There are 8 districts within the parish and after several months of work the boundary lines of each district has finally been established. One name that has surfaced and is considering running for office is Lynn Chandler. We have not been able to confirm his decision at this time.
Passed by Nantachie Lake over the weekend and it looks like the lake need mowing. Couldn’t tell if it was grass or weeds along the banks.. It appears the lake is at least 3 feet down due to the drought we are experiencing. Controlling grass in shallow water lakes is an age old problem in our area. For sure, fish need a certain amount of grass but you shouldn’t need to bale hay out of the lake.
Lots of clammer about feral pigs recently and how they are so dangerous....so much so that there is now a law that says you don’t need a license to kill those that are a threat to you and your animals and pets. With wild hogs running loose now, guess recreational walkers and hikers in the forest will need to be armed to protect themselves.
B&G Grocery, at the intersection of Hwy 8 and 123, has closed their doors to business. No news as to whether it is for sale or lease. It’s always sad to see a business close in Grant Parish.
What seems to be speed bumps on Hwy 71 is just preliminary patching before an overlay of the highway. Word has it that if the weather hold good, it will be about two weeks before the work is complete. Until, drive carefully!
Notice to all seeking political office. NO SIGNS on the state highway right-of-way. They will pick them up...don’t know if you can reclaim them or not.
Some good news in Grant Parish. A pawn shop is opening in Georgetown soon. Details next week right here.
Notice to the people who live and work in the Verda area....Verda Quick Shop is under new management and open for business. The buzz is that they serve hot food. Go back and check them out.
At the last school board meeting, the engineers working on Grant Jr. High said that the work is on time and will be ready in time for school. We understand that all the usable equipment from the old jr. high has been divided among other schools.
The Republican Parish Executive Committee of Grant Parish has endorsed Rep. Billy Chandler for another term in the House of Representative.
Til next week....that’s the buzz
Grant American Belles Won District 4 All-Star
Grant American Belles won the District 4 (All-Star) Tournament held recently at the Ward 10 Recreation Complex. The team advances to the Louisiana State Dixie Tournament, which will begin on July 16 at the Johnny Downs Complex in Alexandria.
Ya’ll Come On ....It’s Time to Eat!!!
Grandma's Zucchini Cake
Recipe
The frosting amount assumes that you are going to keep the cake in the pan and only frost the top. If you plan on removing the cake from the pan and frosting the sides, you'll want to up the frosting amounts.
Cake:
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon (can sub 1 teaspoon with other spices such as allspice and nutmeg, go easy on the cloves though)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon sal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
2 cups white, granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional, my addition)
2 cups (from about 3-4 regular sized zucchini) grated un-peeled zucchini (place grated zucchini in a sieve and press out some of the excess moisture before measuring)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (my grandmother recommends black walnuts) 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
Frosting:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (Philadelphia cream cheese recommended)
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 to 2 cups of powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan (I used a pyrex pan).
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a mixer, beat the 3 eggs on high speed until frothy. Lower the speed and beat in the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time. Stir in the zucchini and chopped nuts and/or raisins.
Pour mixture into a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes. (My grandmother's notes say you can also bake in an angel food pan for 1 hour.) Remove from oven and let cool completely before frosting. (While the cake is cooling, let the frosting's cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature to soften.)
To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
Frost the cake and serve. Store covered with aluminum foil.
Yield: Makes about 20 pieces.
Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe
Make sure your sesame oil is fresh and not rancid. These oils can go rancid after a few months. Do a taste test before adding to the cucumbers; if it tastes off, don't use. If you want you can sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on the cucumbers.
2 medium sized cucumbers (about 1 lb total)
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tbsp dark sesame oi
2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Peel the cucumbers. Cut them into quarters, lengthwise. (If the seeds are bitter, scrape out the seeds and discard.) Cut the cucumbers again, crosswise, into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Place cucumbers into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Toss with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
Yield: Serves 2-3.
Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Bacon Recipe
1 cauliflower head, cut into florets
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 pound bacon or pancetta, cut into batons
4-5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon juice to taste
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cauliflower for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the water is heating, toast the pine nuts in a dry sauté pan until lightly browned. Keep an eye on them, as pine nuts go from toasted to burnt quickly. Set the pine nuts aside when they are toasted.
Add the bacon to the pan and fry gently over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside with the pine nuts. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute on medium-high heat, then add the cauliflower, pine nuts, bacon, oregano and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Do not let the garlic burn.
4 Turn off the heat and add salt and lemon juice to taste.
Yield: Serves 4-6 as a side dish
Applesauce Spice Cake Recipe
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup plain yogurt diluted a bit with milk, or 1/4 cup of buttermilk
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter and flour an 8-in square baking pan, set aside.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In an electric mixer, beat butter until light, add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Add the vanilla and the applesauce and beat until smooth.
Mix in half of the dry ingredients. Just before they are blended, add the thinned yogurt (or buttermilk). Then mix in the rest of the dry ingredients, until completely incorporated. Do not over-mix.
Pour out the batter into your prepared cake pan. Place in the middle rack of the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until done. The cake should spring back to the touch, and a toothpick or thin skewer should come out clean after being inserted in various spots in the middle of the cake. Remove the cake from the oven. Let cool for 15 minutes. Then invert to cool completely on a rack.
Baked Ziti Recipe
If you don't have Italian seasoning in the pantry, use 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
1 pound ziti (can sub penne) pasta
Olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef or pork
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (or basil), minced
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large jar of marinara sauce (about 32 ounces) or make your own tomato sauce
1/2 pound of mozzarella cheese, grated
1 heaping cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese
Bring a large pot of water to a strong boil. Add about a tablespoon of salt for every 2 quarts of water. Add the pasta and boil, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente—edible but still a little firm. Drain the pasta through a colander. Toss with a little olive oil so the pasta does not stick together while you make the sauce.
Pour a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a large sauté pan on medium-high to heat. When the oil is hot, add the bulk sausage or ground meat. Do not crowd the pan (work in batches if needed). Break up any large chunks of sausage as it cooks. Brown well. Don't stir that often or it will be more difficult for the meat to brown. If you are using ground beef or pork instead of sausage, add a little salt.
When the meat is mostly browned, add the onions and stir well to combine. Sauté everything until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary or basil, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Cook 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole pan, then dot the surface with half the ricotta cheese. Ladle in some sauce with the pasta, mix it well and add the pasta into the casserole.
Pour the rest of the sauce over the pasta, dot the remaining ricotta cheese over the pasta, and sprinkle on top both the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven until the top is nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
Yield: Serves at least 8
Ben Waites in Concert
Ben Waites will be in concert at Tullos First Baptist Church, Sunday, July 24 t 5:30 p.m. Although Ben is wheelchair bound, his spirit soars through the gift of song. Ben has just returned from a recording session in Nashville. The church family invites you to come and fellowship with them. You’ll receive a blessing.
Obituaries
James F. “Jimbo” Slaughter
Funeral services for James F. “Jimbo” Slaughter were held Thursday, July 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverend Eddie Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville
.
James F. “Jimbo” Slaughter, 50 passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria.
He was a graduate of Grant High School and Louisiana State University with Juris Doctorate of Law. He was President of his law school class. He has been a practicing Attorney in Colfax since 1987.
His father, Clyde E. Slaughter, Sr. and brother, Clyde E. Slaughter, Jr., preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory included his mother, Martha Holt Slaughter; brother, Mike Slaughter; sisters in law, Janis Jones and Connie Slaughter; nieces and nephews, Michael L. Slaughter, II, Margaret Peterson, James Hunter Slaughter, Clair White, Eva Slaughter, Martha Elizabeth Slaughter, Abbey Slaughter, Emily Slaughter and Kaige White.
Pallbearers were Brad Sudduth, Scott Prudhomme, Bobby Beck, Steven McCain, Frank Romeo and Bill Nolan.
Raymond Wayne Vallery
A Memorial Service for Raymond Wayne Vallery was held Thursday, July 7, 2011 at ST. Rita Catholic Church with Father Adam Travis officiating. Burial was in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Raymond Wayne Vallery, 69, of Cotile Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.
He was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Alexandria and was a member of the Men’s Association at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was on the Board of Directors of the Exchange Club of Alexandria and Vice President of Board of Gardner Water Association. He was retired from Prudential Securities as a Financial Advisor after 30 plus year and was a self-employed Realtor for 25 years plus. He loved fishing and was an avid duck hunter. His joy and passion was working in his yard and his greatest accomplishment was his family. He also attended Northwestern and Louisiana College.
His father, Raymond Talmadge Vallery; mother, Lockie Daniels Vallery; Ronald David Vallery and sister, Melissa Ann Vallery McKinney preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Bertha Daw Vallery; sons, Michael Wayne Vallery and wife, Becky, David Layne Vallery and wife, Debbie; sister Alice Patricia Constantino; and grandchildren, Chase, Haley, Gage, GavinVallery, and Robert Desoto.
Memorials may be made to St. Rita Catholic Church, 3822 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA 71303 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, or “Little Boo Maddox” fund.
Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon
Funeral services for Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon were held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Chapel of First Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery, Ball under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon, 95, of Baton Rouge, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011.
She was a native of Grant Parish and the youngest of 10 children born to Mollie Jordan and Floyd R. Williams and the granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Mathis Jordan and her grandfather William H. Jordan of Covington County, Mississippi, who settled in Caldwell Parish in 1865 and who was a steward of Clear Creek Cemetery and Church in Grant Parish.
She graduated from Pollock High School in 1933, loved nature, and was an artist who loved her garden, was humble in her faith, loyal and generous with her time and obligations.
Her husband, Al R. Bordelon; her son, Bruce V. Bordelon; her parents, Mollie and Floyd Williams and grandparents, William and Elizabeth Jordon preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Al R. Bordelon and wife, Carolyn of Upper Arlington, Ohio; daughter in law, Kathleen Bordelon of New Canaan, Connecticut; four grandchildren, Amanda Aguilera, Alexandria, Virginia, Richard Bordelon of Dallas, Texas and Alexander and Olympia Bordelon of New Canaan, Connecticut and one great grandchild, Charlotte Aguilera; nieces, and nephews, Gene Baker, Norma Taylor, Mariam Cason, Margaret Crawford, Helen Moore, Mollie Mount, Maxine Harrington, Iley Harkins, Jr, Ethel Mae Landrum, Gay Ingram, Gloria Westbrook and Lucille Alaka and numerous great nephews and great nieces and great great nieces and nephews.
Memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church, The Future Is Now Fund, in care of 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter
Services for Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Lincecum Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Winegeart officiating. Burial will be in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Visitation will be Saturday at Lincecum Baptist Church from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
Mrs. Carpenter, 94, of Pollock went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 7, 2011.
She was a member of Lincecum Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Louis Carpenter; son, John Louis Carpenter; parents, Joseph and Jessie Mae Barrett Johnson; brothers, Felder Johnson, Ardis Johnson, Owen Johnson; sisters, Nelia J. Slayter, Jean J. Thompkins, Gladys J. Anning, Leatha J. Montgomery, and Reba J. Anthony; grandsons, Donald Wayne Martin, Jr. and David Louis Martin.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock, Nell Carpenter Garlington and husband Sonny of Pollock, Paula Carpenter Martin and husband, Donald of New Llano; daughter-in-law, Orline Carpenter of Pineville; sister, Jo Ann Johnson Hanks and husband, Jack of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and twenty-six great great grandchildren; special cousins, Jerry and Marcell Barrett of Pineville; numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert George Wallace
Services for Robert George Wallace were held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial was in Long Pine Cemetery, Bentley under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Robert George Wallace, slipped the surly bonds of earth and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Monday, July 11, 2011.
He was a member of Dry Prong First Baptist Church for many years. He was very close to God and his family. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII in the Pacific theater.
His wife of over 60 years, Para Lee Wallace; parents, Robert Gray & Mary Magedaline Brister Wallace; brothers, S. W. Wallace and Marvin Wallace; sisters, Elvida Como and Mary Jane Wallace preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Frank Robert Wallace; daughter, Lavada Nichols; brother, Huey N. Wallace; sisters, Della Arnold & husband, Bobby and Viola King; five grandchildren; numerous of great grandchildren and numerous of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Keith DeBusk, Nathan DeBusk, Irvin Wallace, Danny Garner, Dustin Cameron and Lance Boudreaux.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter
Services for Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter were held Sunday, July 10, 0211 at Lincecum Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Winegart officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter, 94, of Pollock, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 7, 2011.
She was a member of Lincecum Baptist Church.
Her husband, Vernon Louis Carpenter; son, John Louis Carpenter; parents, Joseph and Jessie Mae Barrett Johnson; brothers, Felder Johnson, Ardis Johnson and Owen Johnson; sisters, Nelia J. Slayter, Jean J. Thompson, Gladys J. Anning, Leatha J. Montgomery and Reba J. Anthony and grandsons, Donald Wayne Martin Jr. and David Louis Martin preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock, Nell Carpenter Garlington and husband, Sonny of Pollock, Paula Carpenter Martin and husband, Donald of New Llano; daughter in law, Orline Carpenter of Pineville; sister, Jo Ann Johnson Hanks and husband, Jack of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren and twenty six great great grandchildren; special cousins, Jerry and Marcell Barrett of Pineville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grant Parish News NotesBack to School Bingo Bash
Thursday, August 11, from 4-6 p.m. at the Alexandria Convention Hall, 915 Third St., Downtown; Enjoy an evening of Family Fun and Great Prizes; Prizes include school supply packets; back packs; lunch boxes; sporting equipment; $2 admission –Students grades K-12; for more information call 318-449—5225.
Children’s Summer Reading Programs at the Grant Parish Library
Dry Prong Library July 13th @ 10 a.m. the Magnet Art has been rescheduled for this week;
Decorate Bookends at the following Library
Come by to decorate bookends at the following Libraries. All children will be able to decorate two bookends to take home. Colfax, July 13th at 2 p.m. and Georgetown, July 14th at 3 p.m
.
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach at Montgomery/Pollock Library
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach will be at the following Libraries this week; Montgomery- July 15th at 10 a.m. and Pollock at 3 p.m.
Teen Program at the Grant Parish Library
Teen Program will be at Colfax, July 14th at 2 p.m. The teens will get to decorate two bookends to take home. Teen Movie Day at Pollock, July 13th at 3 p.m. showing Ratatoulle.
Bee, Bizzee, Bizee, Reading
Bee, Bizzee, Bizzee, and Reading; sponsored by Haven the Creative Connection, Ms. Patsy White, Founder/CEO; for more information call 318-623-2621 or 318-627-2804.
Co-Ed Tournament
There will be a Co-Ed Tournament at Montgomery Ball Park on July 16th at 8 a.m. Entry Fee-$120; 5 girls/7 guys or 4 girls / 6 guys; Start one strike one ball; One courtesy; Home Run Limit-5; Buy 5 for $20; Rules-no senior bats; Balls 47 or lower; for more information call Lacresha Shepherd at 318-419-7025 or Corey Shepherd at 318-652-2286.
Grant High 1981 Class Reunion
We are planning a Reunion for Grant High 1981; all interest party may contact Kevin Thorne at 318-641-8772 (home) or 318-201-6770 (cell).
Funeral services for James F. “Jimbo” Slaughter were held Thursday, July 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverend Eddie Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville
.
James F. “Jimbo” Slaughter, 50 passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria.
He was a graduate of Grant High School and Louisiana State University with Juris Doctorate of Law. He was President of his law school class. He has been a practicing Attorney in Colfax since 1987.
His father, Clyde E. Slaughter, Sr. and brother, Clyde E. Slaughter, Jr., preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory included his mother, Martha Holt Slaughter; brother, Mike Slaughter; sisters in law, Janis Jones and Connie Slaughter; nieces and nephews, Michael L. Slaughter, II, Margaret Peterson, James Hunter Slaughter, Clair White, Eva Slaughter, Martha Elizabeth Slaughter, Abbey Slaughter, Emily Slaughter and Kaige White.
Pallbearers were Brad Sudduth, Scott Prudhomme, Bobby Beck, Steven McCain, Frank Romeo and Bill Nolan.
Raymond Wayne Vallery
A Memorial Service for Raymond Wayne Vallery was held Thursday, July 7, 2011 at ST. Rita Catholic Church with Father Adam Travis officiating. Burial was in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Raymond Wayne Vallery, 69, of Cotile Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.
He was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Alexandria and was a member of the Men’s Association at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was on the Board of Directors of the Exchange Club of Alexandria and Vice President of Board of Gardner Water Association. He was retired from Prudential Securities as a Financial Advisor after 30 plus year and was a self-employed Realtor for 25 years plus. He loved fishing and was an avid duck hunter. His joy and passion was working in his yard and his greatest accomplishment was his family. He also attended Northwestern and Louisiana College.
His father, Raymond Talmadge Vallery; mother, Lockie Daniels Vallery; Ronald David Vallery and sister, Melissa Ann Vallery McKinney preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Bertha Daw Vallery; sons, Michael Wayne Vallery and wife, Becky, David Layne Vallery and wife, Debbie; sister Alice Patricia Constantino; and grandchildren, Chase, Haley, Gage, GavinVallery, and Robert Desoto.
Memorials may be made to St. Rita Catholic Church, 3822 Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexandria, LA 71303 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, or “Little Boo Maddox” fund.
Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon
Funeral services for Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon were held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Chapel of First Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery, Ball under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Thelma Odessa Williams Bordelon, 95, of Baton Rouge, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011.
She was a native of Grant Parish and the youngest of 10 children born to Mollie Jordan and Floyd R. Williams and the granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth Mathis Jordan and her grandfather William H. Jordan of Covington County, Mississippi, who settled in Caldwell Parish in 1865 and who was a steward of Clear Creek Cemetery and Church in Grant Parish.
She graduated from Pollock High School in 1933, loved nature, and was an artist who loved her garden, was humble in her faith, loyal and generous with her time and obligations.
Her husband, Al R. Bordelon; her son, Bruce V. Bordelon; her parents, Mollie and Floyd Williams and grandparents, William and Elizabeth Jordon preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Al R. Bordelon and wife, Carolyn of Upper Arlington, Ohio; daughter in law, Kathleen Bordelon of New Canaan, Connecticut; four grandchildren, Amanda Aguilera, Alexandria, Virginia, Richard Bordelon of Dallas, Texas and Alexander and Olympia Bordelon of New Canaan, Connecticut and one great grandchild, Charlotte Aguilera; nieces, and nephews, Gene Baker, Norma Taylor, Mariam Cason, Margaret Crawford, Helen Moore, Mollie Mount, Maxine Harrington, Iley Harkins, Jr, Ethel Mae Landrum, Gay Ingram, Gloria Westbrook and Lucille Alaka and numerous great nephews and great nieces and great great nieces and nephews.
Memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church, The Future Is Now Fund, in care of 930 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter
Services for Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Lincecum Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Winegeart officiating. Burial will be in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Visitation will be Saturday at Lincecum Baptist Church from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until service time.
Mrs. Carpenter, 94, of Pollock went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 7, 2011.
She was a member of Lincecum Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Louis Carpenter; son, John Louis Carpenter; parents, Joseph and Jessie Mae Barrett Johnson; brothers, Felder Johnson, Ardis Johnson, Owen Johnson; sisters, Nelia J. Slayter, Jean J. Thompkins, Gladys J. Anning, Leatha J. Montgomery, and Reba J. Anthony; grandsons, Donald Wayne Martin, Jr. and David Louis Martin.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock, Nell Carpenter Garlington and husband Sonny of Pollock, Paula Carpenter Martin and husband, Donald of New Llano; daughter-in-law, Orline Carpenter of Pineville; sister, Jo Ann Johnson Hanks and husband, Jack of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and twenty-six great great grandchildren; special cousins, Jerry and Marcell Barrett of Pineville; numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert George Wallace
Services for Robert George Wallace were held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Lloyd Whitman officiating. Burial was in Long Pine Cemetery, Bentley under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Robert George Wallace, slipped the surly bonds of earth and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Monday, July 11, 2011.
He was a member of Dry Prong First Baptist Church for many years. He was very close to God and his family. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII in the Pacific theater.
His wife of over 60 years, Para Lee Wallace; parents, Robert Gray & Mary Magedaline Brister Wallace; brothers, S. W. Wallace and Marvin Wallace; sisters, Elvida Como and Mary Jane Wallace preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Frank Robert Wallace; daughter, Lavada Nichols; brother, Huey N. Wallace; sisters, Della Arnold & husband, Bobby and Viola King; five grandchildren; numerous of great grandchildren and numerous of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Keith DeBusk, Nathan DeBusk, Irvin Wallace, Danny Garner, Dustin Cameron and Lance Boudreaux.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter
Services for Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter were held Sunday, July 10, 0211 at Lincecum Baptist Church with Reverend Jim Winegart officiating. Burial was in Pollock Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
Jessie Vivian Johnson Carpenter, 94, of Pollock, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 7, 2011.
She was a member of Lincecum Baptist Church.
Her husband, Vernon Louis Carpenter; son, John Louis Carpenter; parents, Joseph and Jessie Mae Barrett Johnson; brothers, Felder Johnson, Ardis Johnson and Owen Johnson; sisters, Nelia J. Slayter, Jean J. Thompson, Gladys J. Anning, Leatha J. Montgomery and Reba J. Anthony and grandsons, Donald Wayne Martin Jr. and David Louis Martin preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Carolyn Carpenter of Pollock, Nell Carpenter Garlington and husband, Sonny of Pollock, Paula Carpenter Martin and husband, Donald of New Llano; daughter in law, Orline Carpenter of Pineville; sister, Jo Ann Johnson Hanks and husband, Jack of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren and twenty six great great grandchildren; special cousins, Jerry and Marcell Barrett of Pineville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Grant Parish News NotesBack to School Bingo Bash
Thursday, August 11, from 4-6 p.m. at the Alexandria Convention Hall, 915 Third St., Downtown; Enjoy an evening of Family Fun and Great Prizes; Prizes include school supply packets; back packs; lunch boxes; sporting equipment; $2 admission –Students grades K-12; for more information call 318-449—5225.
Children’s Summer Reading Programs at the Grant Parish Library
Dry Prong Library July 13th @ 10 a.m. the Magnet Art has been rescheduled for this week;
Decorate Bookends at the following Library
Come by to decorate bookends at the following Libraries. All children will be able to decorate two bookends to take home. Colfax, July 13th at 2 p.m. and Georgetown, July 14th at 3 p.m
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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach at Montgomery/Pollock Library
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach will be at the following Libraries this week; Montgomery- July 15th at 10 a.m. and Pollock at 3 p.m.
Teen Program at the Grant Parish Library
Teen Program will be at Colfax, July 14th at 2 p.m. The teens will get to decorate two bookends to take home. Teen Movie Day at Pollock, July 13th at 3 p.m. showing Ratatoulle.
Bee, Bizzee, Bizee, Reading
Bee, Bizzee, Bizzee, and Reading; sponsored by Haven the Creative Connection, Ms. Patsy White, Founder/CEO; for more information call 318-623-2621 or 318-627-2804.
Co-Ed Tournament
There will be a Co-Ed Tournament at Montgomery Ball Park on July 16th at 8 a.m. Entry Fee-$120; 5 girls/7 guys or 4 girls / 6 guys; Start one strike one ball; One courtesy; Home Run Limit-5; Buy 5 for $20; Rules-no senior bats; Balls 47 or lower; for more information call Lacresha Shepherd at 318-419-7025 or Corey Shepherd at 318-652-2286.
Grant High 1981 Class Reunion
We are planning a Reunion for Grant High 1981; all interest party may contact Kevin Thorne at 318-641-8772 (home) or 318-201-6770 (cell).





