Commentary

( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)

JOBS IN LOUISIANA

Louisiana’s unemployment rate is tied with our record low of 3.5%. We added 10,200 jobs between August and September. Most of those jobs were in the New Orleans area Shreveport-Bossier added 400 jobs in September and Louisiana and Monroe increased by 300.

SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTING

In the last six months I’ve learned some amazing (mostly disappointing) things about the way the Police Jury works in Sabine Parish. I’ve had an opportunity to talk with many residents during that time and I’ve heard people express many things they think are true about the way the PJ works and the authority they have. Here are some of the misconceptions I’ve heard: The entire Police Jury controls on and votes on road construction and repair. I was amazed to learn that this is mostly false. Road “projects” (I use the term loosely – its just a list) are voted on and submitted to the State for matching funds under the Parish Transportation Act by the entire Police Jury, but other than that each Juror is responsible for and in control of all road work in his district. No oversight or approval exists on this; each Juror is free to do as he pleases.

There is no reason for ignorance of divine things on the part of any Christian who can read, for God has not only furnished us with a Textbook but with a Teacher. He has given us a Guidebook and a Guide. He has shown us not only a Revelation but has bestowed upon us the Revealer. “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” (John 14:26) “But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him. But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:9-10) Millions of Christians never have the opportunity to study the Bible in a theological seminary, Bible school or college. Few even have the privilege of being in a Bible class.

by National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens

( Newsworthy Articles and My Opinion)

TIME TO VOTE

Either you have already voted absentee or it is time to vote today, November 8th. Whatever, here are some thoughts worth remembering. You’ve heard it said before, and it certainly rings true today. There is a saying “Are you better off today than you were two years ago?” Inflation, open borders, crime, drugs, gasoline prices, abortion with no restrictions and the list just goes on and on. This has happened since we turned the controls of this nation over to the Democrats and Joe Biden. Our nation is suffering in so many ways and we must make a stand.

Hopefully this will be done this time. It is important that you make your decisions as to what to do to save this nation. (If you didn’t receive the Index until Wednesday, November 9th, we sincerely hope you were able to go to the polls and cast your vote in favor of conservatism and Christianity.

CHIT CHAT

As Christmas approaches we would like to ask that you keep Project Celebration, Inc. in your holiday plans. While preparing for the joyous holiday celebrations with your friends and family, it’s important to stop and reflect on the joy and blessings in our own life while also being aware that not all families are that fortunate. While shopping for gifts and gathering with loved ones, please consider setting aside a gift or donation to support the work that Project Celebration, Inc. does for the community.

PCI is seeking the support of our wonderful community to help these families in need anyway we can whether it be food for their panties, gifts for Christmas, or just providing basic supplies for the women and children in need.

Dear Editor, Everyone who knows me, knows I am a BIG FAN of our library. I was invited to write a letter on behalf of our library 11 years ago and I’m delighted to write again today. For full transparency you should know I accepted a position on the library board in October of 2021. However, I’m not speaking to you as a library board member, I’m speaking to you as a fellow taxpayer.

I am privileged to be able to purchase books and magazines; many are not. I am privileged to afford an outing at any movie theater; many are not. I am privileged to have Wi-Fi services and a computer; many are not. This isn’t about what I can afford; it is about those who are not privileged, who need and depend on our library services. Those of us who are privileged to own property, to afford things, we are the ones who are called to help those who cannot.

PITIFUL CANDIDATE

It is pitiful that the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania in the U. S. Senate, is John Fetterman. Surely we are sad that he has had a stroke and with the rigors of a campaign, he is liable to have another one. It looks as if his wife or the Democratic Party would say, whoa. This man is not healthy enough to be a candidate representing Pennsylvania. Here is an example of his response to his previous opposition to fracking with natural gas.

“I’ve always spirted fracking,” he stated when he was pressed by a moderator. He had always oppposed it. He later added, that “I do support fracking and I don’t, I don’t- - support fracking and I stand, and I do support fracking.” He stumbled around his whole debate on questions. He has repeatedly said that he is opposed to fracking but he is trying to wiggle out of his stance. The voters will suffer. It’s like just putting a body in office who will support all the Democrats issues, no matter what.

When we hear the word ‘faith’ we usually think of religious faith but faith is actually much more than that. Faith is present in our lives every day and we usually don’t think about it.

Faith is the belief in something that you can’t prove or don’t understand. When you’re driving down the highway at sixty miles an hour and another car is going the other way at sixty miles an hour and you’re only separated by lines painted on the road it’s not the lines that keep you from a head on collision - it’s faith. You have faith that the other driver will stay on his side of the road and he has faith that you will do the same. You don’t know what the other guy’s thinking and don’t know what he’ll do but you have faith that he will stay on his side of the road.

Readers of your newspaper should find extra value in reading your paper (Editor, please fill in here “next week” or actual day or date) when the State Treasurer’s Office will publish the names of individuals for whom we received new, unclaimed property money in the preceding year.

The State Treasurer’s Office is holding more than $900 million in unclaimed funds for current and former Louisiana residents. We are responsible for getting this money back into the hands of citizens to whom it belongs. Whether it was 10 days ago, or 10 years ago, this is their money and we will hold it for them until they claim it.

Common examples of unclaimed property include unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, stock dividends and utility deposit refunds. When checks are not cashed or accounts go dormant, and the company is unable to locate the owner, the funds are sent to the Treasury for safekeeping.