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Sabine Parish Sheriff Ronny Richardson and Sabine Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sara Ebarb are pleased to implement the School Resource Officer Program in Sabine Parish Schools for the 2017-18 school year.

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Happy Hours classes are now offered in the Many Historic Depot Museum on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month.

“We call them Happy Hours classes because everyone has such a good time, making something beautiful, visiting with old friends and making new friends ,” 

Shanna Dees Gaspard, a member of the Many Cultural District Advisory Committee and president of the Depot Art Guild, said

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“La La Land,” the popular 2016 musical drama, will be the feature free movie at the Many Community Center on Saturday, October 7. As always the movie is free and begins at 7 p.m.

The box office will open at 6:15. “La La Land” is sponsored by Many Mayor Ken Freeman, the town of Many, and the Many Cultural District Advisory Committee.

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J.R. “Sonny” Miller was recognized as Sabine’s Older Worker of the Year by the Sabine Council in Aging’s Senior Fall Festival on Thursday, September 28 in Zwolle.

Miller, 81, was deserving of the award, since he is in his 53rd year as the vocational agriculture instructor at Negreet High School.

Obviously, he remains active in the workforce at his alma mater, but he is also active at Oak Hill Baptist Church. He serves on the Sabine Parish Fair and Rodeo Board of Directors and holds membership in the Louisiana Agriculture Association of National Ag Teachers.

In his spare time, he enjoys working on his farm and raising cattle.

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By Daniel Jones, editor

On Thursday, September 14 the Zwolle Tamale Fiesta Association unveiled the 2017 commemorative poster to the public at the festival grounds building in Zwolle.

Those attending included the 2017 Fiesta Royalty, visiting queens, local dignitaries, and friends of the Fiesta itself. 

The poster committee was honored to have 2017 poster sponsors Anna Garcie Cash and Michael Cash in Attendance.

This year’s poster artist, Richelle Dorris, shared remarks about her participation in the project.

As is tradition at the event, the original painting and first prints of the poster were auctioned off. The 32nd Anniversary Poster was also auctioned. Also receiving interest was an authentic George Rodrigue “Blue Dog” work that was awarded in a 52 card raffle.

Project Celebration, Inc., which provides domestic violence and family services in seven parishes in northwest Louisiana, is holding their second annual golf tournament at Cypress Bend Resort and Conference Center on October 14.

The three-man scramble tournament starts at 9 a.m. and costs $180 dollars per team prepaid or $210 per team on the day of the event.

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The Sabine Parish Trash Bash planned by the Sabine Leaders Against Litter, on September 30, is an opportunity to assist and encourage residents, businesses, churches, schools, sport teams, and civic groups to participate in working toward a more positive goal of a “clean Sabine” and the improvement in the quality of our everyday lives. Trash and litter along our highways and streets impact our lives and gives a negative impression for our residents and our community.

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Logan A. Procell, 23, of Noble, was booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center on September 19 on warrants for indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer aided solicitation of a minor. He is being held without bond at this time.

The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and FBI began an investigation after authorities in Massachusetts contacted the local sheriff about possible illegal activity between Procell and a juvenile from Massachusetts.

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Shannon Nichols has been named a 40 Under 40 nominee by the Shreveport and Bossier Chambers of Commerce. The 40 Under 40 Award profiles Northwest Louisiana’s outstanding entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and professionals in public, private, or non-profit sectors.

Winners are chosen based on such values as achievement, experience and innovation, vision, leadership, and community involvement. Nominations began earlier this year. During the formal announcement party on September 14, Shannon was chosen in the top 40 out of 264 nominations.

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Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution gather around Many Mayor Ken Freeman, seated, as he proclaims the week beginning on September 17 as Constitution Week. Pictured from left on the back row are Pam Russell, Helen Tatum, Shirley Salley, and Katie Lombardino.

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