We are already a week into July, 2011 with almost half of the year gone. Won't be long and you will be hearing 'there are only 15 shopping days til Christmas'!!! Too hot to think about that yet but those with children will soon be thinking 'back to school'. We are thankful for the sporadic rain we have been getting over Grant Parish....and looking forward to more. Be sure to pick up a copy of this weeks Chronicle at your favorite store or call Mabel at 627-3737 and she can send a copy right to your mailbox.
Here are this weeks headlines:
John Wayne Futrell Enters Plea in Courthouse Shooting
Garland McCracken Candidate for Police Jury District 1
Routine Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest
Sheriff Baxter Welch and Chief Deputy Heather Elias Subpoenaed to Court
She Really did Bleed for Grant Parish
Grant Parish Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOST RETIRMENT PARTY FOR LONG TIME EMPLOYEE
On June 30th, 2011, members of the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Baxter Welch, hosted a retirement party for Mrs. Jeanie Dessens. Mrs Dessens has been employed by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office for the past 18 years and headed the records department. She has been an indispensible part of the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office family and will be sorely missed, not only by her brothers and sisters at the Sheriff’s Office, but by all her friends at the Grant Parish Courthouse and across the parish. We all wish her the best of luck and she starts her new career as a full time grandmother to her beautiful grandchildren.
Reverend Eddie Carpenter, pastor of the Pollock/First Boyce/Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church Charge was elected a Member in Full Connection in The United Methodist Church on June 06, 2011 in the Ordination Service of the 2011 Louisiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The service was held in the First United Methodist Church in Shreveport, LA. Pictured with him is Bishop William Hutchinson, Reverend William (Bill) Youngblood, former District Superintendent of the Alexandria District and Reverend Ellen Alston, the current District Superintendent. Reverend Eddie Carpenter is beginning the 10th year of appointment to the Pollock/Liberty Chapel UMC Charge. In June of 2008, The First United Methodist Church of Boyce was added to the charge. It is his joy to share this election with his friends in the Central Louisiana area.
She Really Did Bleed Grant Parish
By Glynn K.Maxwell
At a recent public meeting one of our parish officials made the statement that, “I bleed Grant Parish.” Everyone in the audience that evening knew he was metaphorically speaking. However, last week I met a young lady who really did bleed Grant Parish, not metaphorically, but literally. Ms. Danna Johnson, who is a sales associate at Staples Office Supply in Alexandria, has on the top of her foot a tattoo of Grant Parish, and a dogwood representing her home town of Pollock. Ms. Johnson said she loves this parish and her home town. This was her way of showing how much she cared, but while she was getting the painful tattoo blood seeped from the skin as the artist painted the emblems of Grant Parish and the dogwood on her foot.
If you go by Staples, she usually works behind the desk up front, ask to see the art work on top of her foot, she will be glad to show you. In Danna’s life it doesn’t matter where she goes she will always take Grant Parish and Pollock with her, because she was willing to suffer through the pain and the blood for the home she loves so much.
Lance Cpl. James Bradley Riddick of Dry Prong will soon be deployed to Afganistan. He is the husband of Taylor Welch of Montgomery, the son of Anthony and Ramona Riddick, and the grandson of Tommy and Evelyn Riddick and Charlene Vallery. He is currently stationed in Cherry Pointe, North Carolina in the United States Marine Corps.
Brad was given a party by Constable Bubba Dykes on Nantachie Lake at the Dykes camp to ackowledge Brad's accomplishments. All our best wishes go to Brad on this upcoming venture for our country.
What Are States’ Rights
By
Glynn K. Maxwell
When the southern states were arguing over their right to secede from the Union back in the 1850’s they based their reasons on States Rights. But what are states rights. From his book Facts The Historians Leave Out, by John S. Tilly, M.A. (Harvard University) he wrote the following explanation:
“ In 1781, the original thirteen States entered into a “Confederation” and drew up “Article”, one of which said:
“Each State retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States.”
That meant simply that the independent States were willing to join together as the “United States”, and to give to this “Union” certain powers; but they carefully kept for themselves all other powers. This involves what are called States’ Rights.
When the Revolutionary War ended, England and the “United States” signed a peace treaty, which opened with these words:
“ His Britannic Majesty acknowledges the said United States, viz, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, to be free, sovereign and independent States.”
So, England made peace, not with the “Confederation”, but with thirteen “independent” States.
To the Convention which considered a new “Constitution”, Georgia’s delegates carried commissions which opened: “The State of Georgia, by the grace of God, Free, Sovereign, and Independent.”
Those of the New York delegates closed: “This 9th day of May, in the 11th year for the Independence of the said State.” Their commissions were issued in 1787, eleven years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
There is more than that. New York voted to accept the Constitution giving certain powers to Congress, but it added: “That the powers of government may be reassumed by the people, whensoever it shall become necessary to their happiness.” That meant that, should it think such action necessary, New York reserved the right to leave the Union and to govern itself.
Also, Virginia, in its acceptance said: “The powers granted under the Constitution, being derived from the people of the United States, may be resumed by them, whensoever the same shall be perverted to their injury or oppression.” Feeling injured and oppressed, Virginia and the other seceding States “resumed those powers in 1861.
Article X of the Constitution itself says: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.”
The powers given the Congress wee those necessary to protect the people of all the States, such as raising an army, coining money, regulating commerce. They did not give the United States the right to interfere in local problem, those in which only the citizens of a State were concerned.
Maybe, an example will help. Your home is in a town with a government to which your family looks for protection. You wouldn’t, however, like for the town-government to dictate matters inside you home. Just so, the States felt that their own “local problems” could be managed without meddling from the outside.
It was only when the Washington Government began reaching out for too much power that the issue of States ‘Rights became important. States’ Rights advocates are loyal to the United States, but they wish to be left alone to manage State affairs. They fear that in time the Washington Government may become all powerful.”
Editors note:
The southern and northern states understood their right as sovereign States during the 1800’s. But when war broke out in 1861, northern states seemed willing to give their sovereignty to the all powerful Federal government. The South, on the other hand, was willing to fight and die for what they believed was their God given rights. The South lost the war, but the argument over States’ Rights continues to this day.
Fishing With Keith
Hello everybody
I hope everyone has been doing well and catching lots of fish in this unbearable heat.
Most of the tournaments are winding down now, with a few left for the year. Don’t forget
About the kids tournament this weekend on July 9th 2011, at the Colfax Recreation landing. Safe daylight till 12:00 noon. All proceeds will benefit the LA. Chapter of C.O.P.S. ( concerns of police survivors) for families of Police officers that we’re killed in the line of duty. Today I would like to talk to ya’ll about a new product, that’s started many of today’s popular features on bait-casting reels. It’s the New Generation of Lew’s Reels. I have been fishing tournaments for along time now since 1975, and I want to tell you this is one of the best reels I have every put in my hands .Lew’s offers several different models to choose from. Bait-casting and spinning reels. The one I really like is the model# TP1H Tournament Pro Speed Spool. It’s a totally new design and the weight is unbelievable at 6.7 oz.
The Tournament Pro Speed Spool Has:
11 double shielded bearings , one piece aluminum frame, zero reverse one way clutch, and a rugged carbon composite drag system. These are just a few of the great features of these reels, and they are priced right to. So go to WWW.Lews.Com and check them out, are go by one of your local tackle stores and put one in your hands, once you do you’ll be wanting one to. Until next week remember to take a child fishing they’re our future.
GRANT PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION
PRESS RELEASE
July 5th, 2011
On June 30th, 2011, the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division executed a search warrant at 254 East Meade Rd, Pollock, Louisiana, in reference to the suspected Manufacture of Methamphetamine. During the search of the property, the following items were found: 3 Clandestine “Methamphetamine” Labs; Hazardous Chemicals; approximately 7.2 grams of Pseudoephedrine, several weapons, including a illegal saw off shotgun; a large quantity of ammunition; suspected Methamphetamine, prescription medication; drug paraphernalia and digital scales.
In addition to the GPSO Narcotics Division, members from the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force, and the Pollock Police Department assisted.
The following individuals were arrested and charged with multiple charges:
Joshua S. Hollingsworth W/M, 35, Pollock, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Operation of a Clandestine Lab (3 Counts), Reckless Handling of Hazardous Materials (3 Counts), Possession and Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of CDS II “Meth”, Possession of CDS III, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts), and Illegal Possession of Pseudoephedrine.
Amanda S. Hollingsworth W/F, 32, Pollock, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Possession of CDS II “Meth”, Possession of CDS III, Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts), and Illegal Possession of Pseudoephedrine.
Melissa L. Moras W/F, 31, Ball, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts), Illegal Possession of Pseudoephedrine, and Issuing Worthless Checks (Warrant).
Gary R. Edmonson W/M, 54, Ball, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Possession of an Unregistered Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts).
Bobby J. Guillot W/M, 35, Ball, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Operation of a Clandestine Lab (3 Counts), Reckless Handling of Hazardous Materials, Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts), and Illegal Possession of Pseudoephedrine.
Brandi N. Guillot W/F, 30, Ball, charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (3 Counts), Illegal Possession of Pseudoephedrine, and Cruelty of a Juvenile by Clandestine Lab (5 Counts).
Jody Bullock, Detective Commander
Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office
Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Report for June 27 through July 7, 2011
McGill, Thomas, 39, of 114 Pamer Chaple, Pineville; 6/27/2011; parole violation;
Brown, Patrick, 28, of 157 Castor Plunge, Woodworth; 6/27/2011; fugitive;
Moras, Melissa, 31, of 118 Walker Gravel, Dry Prong; 6/28/2011; fugitive;
Milligan, Jr., Douglas, 42, of 1322 Louise St., Alexandria; 6/28/2011; molestation of juvenile;
Williams, Ashton, 21, of 915 Church St., Colfax; 6/28/2011; fugitive;
Green, Damian, 21, of 407 Eleanor St, Colfax; 6/28/2011; obstruct justice; fugitive;
Bolton, Jeremy, 28, of 211 Durham Rd., Pollock; 6/28/2011; unauthorized use/motor vehicle;
Landerman, Kristopher, 23, of 104 Conly Dr., Pineville; 6/28/2011; fugitive;
Gongre, Crystal, 27, of 430 Anna St., Montgomery; 6/29/2011; DWI;
Green, Damian, 21, of 407 Eleanor St., Colfax; 6/29/2011; fugitive;
Cline, Joshua, 27, of 224 Bud Walker Rd., Dry Prong; 6/289/2011; reckless & careless; poss CDS I w/int 2nd offense; man/dist/poss/sSch 4 CDS; poss/drug paraphernalia; resist officer by force; obstruct justice; domestic abuse battery;
Bostick, Denise, 41, of 850 River Rd., Colfax; 6/30/2011; ser par sentence of court;
Hollingsworth, Amanda, 32, of 254 East Meade Rd., Pollock; 6/30/2011; poss/w/int/Sch 2/cocaine; poss CDS Sch II; poss CDS 3; cruelty to juvenile; Pro Act Sch V;
Moras, Melissa, 31, of 1010 Paradise Rd., Ball; 6/30/2011; issusing worthless check; poss/w/inte Sch 2/Cocaine; cruelty to juvenile; Pro Act Sch V;
Guillot, Bobby, 35, of 4722 Pardue Rd., Ball; 6/30/2011; man/dist/poss w/int CDS 2; create/oper-Clandestine Lab; reckless/handle hazard material; cruelty to juvenile; Pro Act sch V;
Hollingsworth, Joshua, 35, of 254 East Meade Rd., Pollock; 6/30/2011; man/dist/poss w/int CDS 2; create/oper Clandestine Lab; reckless/handle hazard material; poss/firearm w/ CDS; poss CDS Sch II; poss CDS 3; poss/drug paraphernalia; cruelty to juvenile; Pro Act Sch V; fugitive;
Edmonson, Gary, 54, of 101 Paradise Rd., Pineville; 6/30/2011; poss/unregister weapon; man/dist/poss w/intent CDS 2; p/firearm convict felon; poss/drug paraphernalia; cruelty of juvenile;
Guillot, Brandi, 30, of 4722 Pardue, Ball; 6/30/2011; poss Sch II w/intent; Pro Act Sch V; cruelty to juvenile;
White, Angela, 26, of 529 East Meade Rd., Pollock; 7/1/2011; fugitive;
Edwards, Gene, 55, of 101 Bay St., Colfax; 7/1/2011; poss CDS Sch II; poss/drug paraphernalia;
Hastings, III, Jefferson, 44, of 8711 N. Bayou Rapides, Alexandria; 7/2/2011; DWI; improper lane change; exp driver license;
Parnell, Sr., Robert, 40, of 1531 Liberty Chapel Rd., Dry Prong; 7/2/2011; contempt of court;
Dodge, Gregory, 39, of 1534 Fairfield Rd, Dry Prong; 7/2/2011; simple battery;
Watts, Rhonda, 37, of 210 Quail Ln., Pineville; 7/3/2011; contempt of court; contempt of court;
Foster, Jeremy, 33, of 796 Crawford Loop, Pollock; 7/3/2011; domestic abuse battery;
Foster, Sara, 28, of 612 Hazmuka, Pineville; 7/3/2011; domestic abuse battery;
Boyd, Marcus, 30, of 188 Overstreet, Bentley; 7/4/2011; fugitive;
Wagoner, George, 58, of 17440 Hwy 165, Pollock; 7/4/2011; simple assault; battery police officer; resisting an officer;
Wagoner, Larry, 55, of P.O. Box 155, Dry Prong; 7/4/2011; simple assault;
Siddiqui, Jebran, 24, of 107 Ashford Dr., W. Monroe; 7/4/2011; criminal mischief; criminal trespassing; simple battery;
Mahrous, Dustin, 22, of 109 Sparks Dr., Monroe; 7/4/2011; criminal mischief; criminal trespassing; simple battery;
Coolman, William, 42, of 704 Cypress St., Colfax; 7/4/2011; oper/veh under suspension/DWI; seat belt law; no child restraint (2.3 years old); open container violation;
Cleco purchases tax credits, furthers Red Cross construction project
Construction will continue at the historic headquarters of the American Red Cross in Central Louisiana following Cleco Corporation’s purchase of $609,000 worth of Louisiana Historic Preservation tax credits.
“We plan to finish paying the rehabilitation contractor, build out the second floor and purchase an elevator with the funds generated from the credits,” said Leann Murphy, CEO of the Central Louisiana Red Cross. “The space in this building will ensure that the Red Cross continues to meet the needs of the nine parishes we serve for decades to come and expands our capacity through training more people and increasing the resources available to our communties every day and even the entire state during hurricane evacuations.”
Louisiana’s Historic Preservation Office allows tax credits for commercial and residential rehabilitation projects that meet certain criteria. The Louisiana legislature first established this program in 2002 to encourage the rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
“The Red Cross has a vision broad enough to find opportunities that both support a vital nonprofit and corporate investment. Cleco is proud to fill the role of a corporate partner to the Red Cross,” said Mike Madison, president and CEO of Cleco Corp. “We believe not only in what they are doing to restore historic sites but also in the critical work they do every day to serve our communities across central Louisiana.”
The 1920’s era building on Bolton Avenue in Alexandria once housed the Cotton Brothers Bakery/Morgan Walker bus line.
Cleco Corp. is a regional energy company headquartered in Pineville, La. It operates a regulated electric utility company, Cleco Power LLC, which serves about 279,000 retail customers across Louisiana. Cleco also operates a wholesale energy business, Cleco Midstream Resources LLC. For more information about Cleco, visit www.cleco.com.
OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES
Betty Ducote Fontanille, 73, of Turkey Creek, formerly of Bunkie, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her daughter’s residence. Her husband, Bascom Fontanille and two sons, Michael Fontanille and Alton Fontanille preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Norris Fontanille and wife, JoAnn of Colfax and Richard Fonatanille of Turkey Creek; her daughter, Maxine Snoody of Turkey Creek; one brother, Ellis Ducote of Bayhills; three sisters, Alice Ponthieux of Georgia, Josephine Marcotte of Bayhills and Mary Gagnard of Cottonport; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Fred Lodrige A Mass of Christian Burial for Fred Lodrige was held Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Gorum with Deacon Joe Peltier officiating. Burial was in Lodrige Family Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
Fred Lodrige, 80, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born July 1, 1930 to the late Joseph Lodrige and the late Ida Kerry Lodrige in Gorum. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. For 23 years, he drove a school bus for the Natchitoches Parish School System. He was a devoted family man. His parents, Joseph and Ida Kerry Lodrige and a son, Fred David Lodrige preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 57 years, Margie Kerry Lodrige; children, Joanne Hyslop and husband, Don of Meadow Lakes, Texas, Patricia Mize and husband, Horace of Hineston, Renda Lodrige of Dry Prong, Beverly Lodrige of Pineville and Ryan Lodrige of Gorum; his brother, Joseph Leroy Lodrige and wife, Lisa; he was blessed with seven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren; and a good friends, Jack Nichols, Eugene Basco, Francis Bolton and Johnny Pace. Pallbearers were Jack Nichols, Horace Mize, Eugene Basco, Ken Woodard, Michael Antee, J. C. Coutee, Kevin Hyslop and David Hyslop.
Joseph W. Vaughn Memorial services for Joseph W. Vaughn were held Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria with Father Keith E. Ismael officiating. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Simpson, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria. Joseph W. Vaughn, 65, of Dry Prong passed from this life, Monday, June 27, 2011 at his residence. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Brenda Bennett Vaughn; daughters, Tanya Carie Vaughn and honorary son in law, Steve Bourque, Tricia Carie Vaughn and honorary son in law, Patrick Shackelford, Trina Carie Vaughn Clark and husband, Howard and Michelle Carie Vaughn; sons, Joseph Wilber Wilson Vaughn and wife, Sarah, and Michael Shannon Vaughn and wife, Ashley; grandchildren, Kari Carie Sprouse, Alexander Kane Vaughn and Loren Carie Shackleford; and a host of other family members and friends.
Virgil Lee Racine Funeral Services for Virgil Lee Racine were held Friday, July 1, 2011 in the Chapel of Kramer of Colfax with Rev. James M. Carson officiating. Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, Colfax, under the direction of Kramer of Colfax. Virgil Lee Racine, 78, of Colfax died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed tinkering with mechanics. His parents, William Washington Racine and Hazel Lee Mildred Cosby; two brothers, William Dewey Racine and Aswell Racine and two sisters, Sybil Racine Adams and Kathleen Racine Whitehorne preceded him in death. Those left to cherish his memory included three daughters, Donna Gail, Patricia and Sandra all of Colfax; one brother, Jimmie Alvis Racine and wife, Sue of Pineville and one sister, Ruth Racine Bryant of Verda.
Dorothy DuBois Fredieu Martin Funeral services for Dorothy DuBois Fredieu Martin were held Sunday, June 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Burial was in Campbell Creek Cemetery, Starks, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Pineville. Dorothy DuBois Fredieu Martin, 76, of Pineville, born November 8, 1934 in Natchitoches, formerly from Dartigo, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Her husband, Huey Martin; parents, Leva and Clarice Thompson DuBois; brother, Dewey DuBois and sister, Mary Ann Harvey and her children father, J. D. Fredieu preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Ervin Fredieu and wife, Bonnie, Scottie Fredieu and Steve Fredieu; granddaughters, Lisa Mott and husband, Jimmy, Amy Etheridge and husband, Larry, Stacey Herrington and husband, Bud, Melissa Britton and husband, Brandon and Rebecca Gentry and husband, Christopher; great grandchildren, Christopher Parham, Richard Duchane, Sean Altenberger, Tyler Altenberger, Kerry Mott, Karmyn Gentry, River Gentry and Ledger Gentry; Dorothy’s special angel, Tori Eileen Altenberger; sister, Clara Veatch and husband, Wayne; cousin Betty Collins and husband, Gary. Pallbearers were David Henry, Jimmy Mott, Bud Harrington, Wayne Veach, Tyler Altenberger, Sean Altenberger, Ervin Fredieu, Scotty Fredieu and two staff member of Hixson Brothers; and Dorothy’s special angel, Tori Eileen Altenberger.
Clint Alan Carr Mr. Clint Alan Carr, age 33 of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away Friday, July 1, 2011. Born July 13, 1977, he was a 1995 graduate of Montgomery High School, where he played football (#73) and was an honor student. He was employed at Ford’s Food Center in Colfax since 1995, and as manager since 2005. Clint loved football, outdoor activities, riding his four-wheeler and jet ski, fishing and hanging out with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clint Edwin Carr and Wayne Luther Carr. Those left to cherish his memory, include his wife, Candy Carr , four step-children, Katelyn, Kelsey, Karissa and Kimberlee Kelley; parents, Luther W. and June L. Carr; brother, Chris Carr all of Montgomery; sisters, JoLeen Florice and husband Reagan of Dry Prong, Jan Carr Atchison and husband John of Pineville; niece, Meagan Florice; nephew, Caleb Florice of Dry Prong; and numerous other family and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 in the Hargis Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Russell and Rev. Lloyd Carr officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery near Verda under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield. Pallbearers were: Jacob Painter, Robert McLaughlin, Michael Grindstaff, Kirby Ballard, David Bray and Jed Racine.
Thomas “Bruce” DeKeyzer A Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas Bruce DeKeyzer was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Rita Catholic Church, with Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Jessup Cemetery, Many under the direction of John Kramer & Son. Thomas Bruce DeKeyzer, 81, of Alexandria, passed away July 1, 2011, in Lexington House. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Joseph and Celina Cecelia DeKeyzer, brothers, Frederick Lee, Charles Joseph and William Blanchard (Jack), sister, Mary DeKeyzer Barray and niece, Julie DeKeyzer Williams. Bruce received his degree in education from Northwestern State University and was a member of Sigma Tau Fraternity. He returned to Boyce High School where he taught math and coached basketball and baseball. He was the DeKeyzer of DeKeyzer Freeman Chevrolet in Ferriday, LA. Bruce served his country as a member of the Louisiana National Guard. He left the field of education to follow his dream in the farming industry. He had farms in Natchitoches Parish, St. Landry Parish and Swisher County, Texas. During his farming career he earned the Award of Merit in Resource Conservation in St. Landry Parish in 1996. He was the absentee conservation farmer for outstanding accomplishment in West Texas in 1995. Bruce is survived by his wife, Juanita Alford DeKeyzer of 56 years, daughters, Debbie Douget and her husband, Patrick and Sherry Leavines and her husband, Robert, four grandchildren, Marcie Douget Anderson and her husband, Josh, Rachel Douget and fiancé Derek Darmstaedter, Nancy Celina Leavines and Robert Bruce Leavines, one great grandson, William Joseph Anderson, Jr., his twin brother, Robert Wallace DeKeyzer and wife, Dot, sister, Patricia (Pat) O’Neill and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Bruce Leavines, Josh Anderson, Jeff DeKeyzer, Billy DeKeyzer, John O’Neill and Greg DeKeyzer. Honorary Pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Marcie Douget Anderson, Rachel Douget and Nancy Leavines. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff and administration of Lexington House, Terrance Anderson, Leroy Green, Georgia Rankins, Dorothy Norwood, Linda Jenkins and Sharon Chapman.
Melva Sayer Stolpa Funeral services for Melva Sayer Stolpa were held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at Freedom Baptist Church in Ten Mile with the Revs. Jeff James and Greg Willis officiating. Burial was in Occupy #1 Cemetery, under the direction of White Oaks, Oakdale. Melva Sayer Stolpa, 80, of Pitkin went to be with her Lord Monday, July 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated mother of five, loving grandmother, a wonderfully stylish and fun-loving friend to all who knew her, and a caring supporter to so many who knew her through the Lupus Support Group for many years. Her husband, John Stolpa; three sons, Rod Herrick, Rick Herrick, and Kevin Herrick; her father, Gordy Sayer; mother, Susie Sayer; and brother, Donnie Sayer preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Pam Willis and husband, Hilton of Pitkin and Patty Malone and husband, Scott of Dry Prong; her sister, Shirley Keith of Jasper, Texas and brother, Carl Sayer of Pineville; seven grandchildren, Pete Herrick, Annie Cross, Adam Willis, Ben Gibson, Sam Gibson, Rachel Walker and Candace Herrick; her five great grandchildren; daughter in law, Sara Herrick and special friend, Barry Gill. Pallbearers were Jeremy Cros, Sam Gibson, Adam Willis, Hilton Willis, Heath Mason and Bradley Willis. In lieu to flowers please send contributions to Freedom Baptist Church Jesus Meals; 56 Freedom Road, Pitkin, LA 70656.
GRANT PARISH NEWS NOTES
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.
Grant High School Cheerleading Tryouts Grant High School Cheerleading Tryouts June 27th, 28th and 30th from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Parent Informational Meeting June 23rd at 6 p.m. at Grant High Gym; Contact the school if you have any questions 899-3331.
Family Movies at Grant Parish Library-FreeAdmission Free Movies at your Grant Parish Library. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free and you may bring your own snacks. Children under 10 must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old who is responsible for the child. Colfax Family Movies- June 27th – Ratatouille; July 4th –Tangled; Colfax Teen Movies- June 28th Salt and July 5th The Dilemma with Vince Vaughn; Dry Prong Family Movie- June 28th 9 and July 5th Little Cars 2; Montgomery Family Movie, June 28th How to train your dragon and July 5th Jr. Detective; Pollock Family Movie- June 28th Justin Bieber Never Say Never and July 5th Despicable me;
1st Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament Hosted by your Rock N Roller Girls on Saturday, July 9th at 8 a.m. Colfax; $125 to enter; 6 men/4 women 10 team maximum; Home Run Derby Saturday at Noon; For more information contact Bridget at 318-729-7238.
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).
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