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The Louisiana Office of Public Health Laboratory confirmed that a skunk harvested this past week in DeSoto Parish was positive for the rabies virus.

This is the third rabid animal reported in Louisiana in 2019, and the second reported in DeSoto Parish within the past seven days.  A rabid skunk was also identified earlier in the year in Caddo Parish. 

This emergence of the rabies virus is a reminder of the importance of appropriately administered rabies vaccines in all pet species.  One should be aware that rabies surveillance in Louisiana is restricted to testing animals that potentially expose humans or pet animals.  The small number of cases reported is not an indication of the actual prevalence of the disease in Louisiana wildlife.

This notice is provided with the cooperation of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

The Many Lady Tigers advanced their winning ways after blowing out Northwood 13-1 on Monday, April 8.

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The entrance to one of the caves is pictured. Read more on page 2.

In Western Louisiana, there are many stories and legends, and some tall tales of the days of the Neutral Strip, or as many know it, the Free State. In 1802 Spain ceded Louisiana back to France in the Treaty of Ildefonso and on May 2, 1803, the purchase treaty for the Louisiana Purchase was signed and the actual sale date was declared to be April 30, 1803.

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The Town of Many has some big plans for Many and Sabine Parish children on Saturday, April 20.

It’s the fourth annual Easter Party and Easter movie for Many and Sabine Parish children. The celebration starts at 6 p.m. when the Many Community Center will open its doors for the children and their parents to enjoy the Easter party and movie. Every child attending will receive an Easter favor from the Town of Many and Mayor Ken Freeman. All children will go home with favors.

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Each year, the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival honors the Oldest Logger of the Year with a special ceremony during the festival, which is held each year during the second weekend in May. Chosen this year is the beloved George Edwin Ezernack, widely known by his nickname, “Zorro.”

He was born and raised in the Zwolle area to the late Abram and Lela Ezernack and had your typical childhood for someone growing up there. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School for the most part and was a Zwolle Hawk for a while, but left formal education to work with his father at Ezernack’s Garage.

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By Daniel Jones, editor

Each year, the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival honors the Oldest Logger of the Year with a special ceremony during the festival, which is held each year during the second weekend in May.  Chosen this year is the beloved George Edwin Ezernack, widely known by his nickname, “Zorro.”

He was born and raised in the Zwolle area to the late Abram and Lela Ezernack and had your typical childhood for someone growing up there.  He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School for the most part and was a Zwolle Hawk for a while, but left formal education to work with his father at Ezernack’s Garage.

Deciding to enter the logging industry, he began by contracting for A.T. and Pie Martinez by cutting and skidding.  Later, he’d buy his own truck and haul short pulpwood for Cade Wood for several years. 

By 1977, Edwin Ezernack Logging was born, and he was employed by Palmer and Jones.  That company later became Forestry South.

Brandy Roberts, one of the most popular musicians to play at Music in Many is returning on April 13 to the Many Community Center.

Doors to the Many Community Center will open at 6 p.m. on April 13. The show will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Roberts was the first musician to ever pack the 204-seat Community Center when he first played there three years ago.

So, get ready to rock and roll at the Many Community Center on Saturday, April 13.

There’ll be a whole lotta shaking going on starting at 7 p.m. when nationally known entertainer Brandy Roberts performs his tribute show to Jerry Lee Lewis. Roberts said this year’s show will be especially notable because of Lewis’s recent stroke. Roberts said that Lewis is currently in a rehabilitation hospital, and Roberts especially wants to pay tribute to his longtime musician idol.

On any given weekend caravans of fishermen and boats are headed to Toledo Bend to experience the thrill of fishing. Professional fishermen, amateurs, and local bass clubs participate in tournaments at the Sabine River Authority’s Cypress Bend Park throughout the year. On the first Saturday in June youth fishermen will descend on Cypress Bend Park to try their poles to land any species of fish known to swim the waters of Toledo Bend for the tenth annual Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) and Sabine Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Fish Fest.

Local artist Linda Boren presented her 2019 painting at the Toledo Bend Lake Association Poster Unveiling and Auction held on April 4, at Cypress Bend Resort. The Unveiling signals the start of TBLA’s 17th Annual Fundraiser that will culminate with the Bass Unlimited – Back A Great Fighter Banquet on Friday, May 10 at Cypress Bend Pavilion.

The crowd of over 120 guests gathered in the Grand Ballroom, which was professionally decorated by Lauren Moore and the talented staff of Nichols. Cypress Bend prepared a delicious variety of hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Rhonda Dean welcomed the guests, and Calley Gentry sang the National Anthem.

Ms. Dean introduced Ms. Boren, along with Gerald and Vicki Mitchell, this year’s poster sponsors. Ms. Boren and the Mitchells dropped the veils to reveal the original painting and signed poster #1.