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Huey “Nook” Malmay has been honored with the title of Oldest Logger in conjunction with the 2022 Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival.

He was born on November 2, 1945, to the late Willie and Mary Malmay and attended Ebarb School. In 1959, he began working in the timber industry for G.L. “Chooch” Martinez, along with his father Willie and brother, Doug, peeling high line poles.

In 1974, he went to work for the Martinez Brothers, G.J. “Pie” and A.T. “Bebee”, after their father retired. He drove old 4N Ford tractors, Log Hog tractors, then updated to a 440A John Deere grapple skidder.

Britain Campbell, a Many, Louisiana Christian University student presented research Saturday as part of the 2022 C.S. Lewis Honors Forum.

Can an Antisocial Christian Exist?

“Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is typically characterized by a lack of guilt and remorse and an inability to empathize and care for others,: Campbell said. “Because of these emotional hindrances, rehabilitation, much less Christian salvation, is thought to be near impossible to achieve for individuals with this disorder.”

Campbell reviewed literature to discover whether Christian salvation would be possible for an antisocial individual and, if so, the steps needed for them to receive it.

She found that despite the little research in both clinical and religious studies, it can be concluded that individuals with ASPD can come to receive the salvation of Christ through belief and repentance and can continue to improve their mental health after salvation.

Local artist Eddie Pastureau’s poster, “Double Jeopardy on Toledo Bend”, is already a hit among TBLA Bass Unlimited – Back-A-Great-Fighter poster collectors and the general public. His original artwork and the poster number one sold for big bucks at the Poster Unveiling and Auction held Thursday evening, April 7, at Cypress Bend Resort. The event kicked off Toledo Bend Lake Association’s Bass Unlimited Fundraiser that will culminate with the Banquet and Auction on Friday, April 22, at Cypress Bend Park Pavilion.

The Thirteenth annual Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) and Sabine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Fish Fest will be held June 4, 2022, at the Sabine River Authority’s Cypress Bend Park.

The registration deadline is April 29, 2022. If you would like to participate and need a registration form call the office at 318-256-3491. Registration forms can be mailed to or dropped off at our office Sabine SWCD 570 HWY 171 Bypass, Many, LA 71449.

The Sabine Hall of Fame will honor Mary Bozeman for bringing live theater to Sabine Parish at its banquet on Tuesday, April 26, at St. Joseph’s Hall in Zwolle. After a very successful career in theater, Ms. Bozeman moved back to her native Sabine Parish, founded the Sabine Parish Players and Shakespeare in Sabine and presented theater for 27 years.

She presented “A Christmas Carol” each year for 20 years; her last production of it was about four years ago.

When asked, “Why are the Arts important to our community?” Ms. Bozeman wrote:

“They provide us with a look at the human condition and help us to place ourselves within its context. They differentiate us from the beasts of the field and help us to discern the difference between good and evil. They instill in young people an awareness of their innate value and help them to develop self-esteem. They enrich the spirit of each of us and of life itself.”

On March 10, 2022 the members of the 7th-12th Grade Band traveled to Louisiana College in Pineville to compete in the Louisiana Music Educators Association Music Assessment. They received a superior rating from all three stage judges and received a superior in sight reading earning the LMEA Sweepstakes Award, the highest honor that can be given to a concert band in the State of Louisiana. We are so proud of all their hard work this year and all the hardships they have overcome the last several years. Your next chance to hear the band is May 3rd at the Sabine Theater/Many Community Center at 6:30 pm, tickets will be $ 6.00 and can be purchased at the door.

Foy Chevrolet Buick GMC generously continues to support Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) by sponsoring the visors for this year’s Bass Unlimited Banquet and Auction. Foy is a locally owned and operated business that proudly participates in supporting their community. Together with their support this event allows TBLA to raise funds for the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program, projects, grants and scholarships that benefit the Lake Area Communities.

In addition to the Lunker Bass Program, TBLA stocks Florida Bass fingerlings in Toledo Bend, awards college scholarships to deserving students and supports high school fishing teams in the area. The Bass Unlimited Back-a-Great Fighter Banquet and Auction will be held on Friday, April 22 at Cypress Bend Park Pavilion. Tickets for the event are almost sold out and are available for purchase by contacting Gaynell Goodeaux at 337-842-7814.

The long-awaited 2020 Sabine Hall of Fame has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, according to Chairman Pete Abington.

The annual event, which was canceled due to the pandemic, will be held at St. Joseph’s Hall in Zwolle. As in years past, a sit down will be served, prior to the event.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the following locations: Pete Abington’s Office, 1030 San Antonio Ave.; Nichols, 252 Elizabeth Street; and Robert Gentry’s Office, 605 San Antonio Ave., all in Many. Tickets are $50 each.

Sponsoring this year’s banquet are Curtis Family Pharmacy, Interstate Building Materials, Nichols, Walsh Timber Co., and Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation. Louisiana State Senator Louie Bernard of Natchitoches has also made a donation for the purchase of a Sabine Hall of Fame banner.

Sabine Parish Registrar of Voters Zachery Faircloth wants to remind the public that early voting for the April 30 election is set to begin on April 16 and end April 23.

Voting will be conducted in his office each day during the given time period.

For more information please do not hesitate to call his office at 318-256-3697.

The long-awaited 2020 Sabine Hall of Fame has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, according to Chairman Pete Abington.

The annual event, which was canceled due to the pandemic, will be held at St. Joseph’s Hall in Zwolle. As in years past, a sit down will be served, prior to the event.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the following locations: Pete Abington’s Office, 1030 San Antonio Ave.; Nichols, 252 Elizabeth Street; and Robert Gentry’s Office, 605 San Antonio Ave., all in Many. Tickets are $50 each.

Sponsoring this year’s banquet are Curtis Family Pharmacy, Interstate Building Materials, Nichols, Walsh Timber Co., and Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation. Louisiana State Senator Louie Bernard of Natchitoches has also made a donation for the purchase of a Sabine Hall of Fame banner.