Graveside services for Joan Merten, 78, of Many, will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Aimwell Cemetery, Zwolle.

Joan Lynn Tucker Merten was born on Tuesday, November 18, 1941 in Alexendria. She passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Merten; son, Michael Merten; parents, J.L. Tucker, Jr. and Bertie Ruth (Thompson) Tucker; and sister, Anita Tucker Merten.

BIDEN - TAX HIKE

It is important to look at the real issues and forget the individuals in the upcoming election. Some of the “never Trumpers” will make you overlook the real issues. It is plain to realize that taxes under Biden are going to be very severe. We have enjoyed under Donald Trump the lowest tax rates that we have ever seen in decades. President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Acts lowered rates, widened brackets, and simplified preparation. On December 31st, 2025, the tax cuts will expire and former President Obama’s Relief Act of 2012 becomes the law of the land once more.

I have several closets jammed with stuff. You know what I’m talking about, right?

I recently looked in one closet and just shook my head. Had I been industrious during these last three months, I’d have two cleaned out closets. Alas……I have been ill and lazy. Books took priority.

I have shelves of VCR movies….from Disney to animated cartoons, and family videoes.

I have old tearsheets from my years at The Sabine Index. Over 45 year’s worth!)

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The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved minimum health and safety standards for opening K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As expected, the standards reflect the “Strong Start 2020” guidance the state Department of Education released last month. Legislation approved during June’s special session required BESE to set regulations for traditional public, charter and nonpublic schools.

The board adopted the policies as emergency rules, which remain in effect for 120 days or until permanent rules are promulgated. The standards may be updated based on new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Louisiana Department of Health.

Branden Rannekleiv of Reeves, LA weighs in a 12.41-pound lunker on Day two of the Toledo Bend event to take the win. He took home Triton 19 TrX Powered by Mercury; equipped with Minn Kota, Lowrance, Navionics & Power Pole: RAM Truck Plus $7,000 in addition to his hourly winnings. The next four places were Ben Abraham of Woodworth– 8.67, Michael Mitchell of Lake Charles – 8.64; Jason Webre of Vacherie– 8.22; and Justin Peterson of Shreveport– 8.20.

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A team of students from Northwestern State University and the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts successfully defended their LaACES DemonSats-1 payload before LaSPACE and NASA officials, earning permission to launch their payload into space via sounding balloon.

NSU’s LaACES (Louisiana Aerospace Catalysts Experiences for Students) team includes Abigail Poe of Natchitoches, a May 2020 biology graduate; Holden Rivers of Zwolle, a May 2020 industrial engineering technology graduate; Harley Godwin of Goldonna, a May 2020 electrical engineering technology graduate; Jesse Coats of Harvey, physical sciences; Savon Gipson of Shreveport, industrial engineering technology, Carlee Lake of Pineville, biology, and LSMSA students Charles Beam and Kyle McCleary, a May 2020 graduate.

Heather Cummings, a Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) Practical Nursing student from Florien, was in her first week of Maternal Newborn Class at the school’s Natchitoches Campus when she got the ultimate handson training experience – she delivered her next door neighbor’s baby.

“I was sitting on my porch when her husband ran out and said she was having a baby,” Cummings, a third-semester student, explained. “He asked another neighbor for help, and then she said, ‘aren’t you a nursing student,’ and so I went in to try to help.” They called 911 to get help and more guidance.

50 Years Ago Week of July 16, 1970

The badly decomposed body of Ethelene B. Tyl, 36, of Alexandria was discovered on an abandoned logging road near Lewingtown on July 11, according to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tyl disappeared from Western Steak House, a nightclub she operated on June 20. Her hands were tied behind her back and her feet were tied with a nylon stocking. She still had her wristwatch, two rings and a necklace. Apparently her killer tried to hide her body with pieces of brush and leaves. The most important clue leading to the arrests of a former Hornbeck man, John Henry Dixon, 24 of Pineville, was the discovery of the woman’s purse, and a license plate. Dixon had been lodged in the Vernon Parish Jail for theft of a vehicle from New Orleans. Following new charges against Dixon, Vernon Parish authorities released him to the Rapides Sheriff’s Office to face charges of murder.

It dawned on my last week, that there has been one good thing about being isolated since March.

I have read over 25 books! To me that is a “winwin” situation. However, I have purchased those 20 books and added them to my collection, after I let Diann read them. (We love books….and enjoy reading the same kind!)

I have read beach reads, mysteries, true stories and discovered a new author or two along the way.

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Funeral services for Jennifer Burr, 55, of Marthaville, were held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Old Pisgah Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Johnson, Rev. Rick Martinez and Rev. Glenn Howard officiating. Burial followed in the Belmont Cemetery.

Jennifer Lynn Burr was born on Thursday, October 8, 1964 in Pleasant Hill. She passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her residence in Marthaville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy James Collins and Judy Merle (Callens) Collins.

She is survived by her husband Cliff Burr of Marthaville; daughters, Savannah Anderson of Pleasant Hill; Shianne Sepulvado and husband Dakota of Belmont; and Taylor Burr of Belmont; sons, Shane Burr of Belmont; Shad Burr of Goldonna, Louisiana; brother, Jim Collins and wife Angela of Tega Cay, South Carolina; five grandchildren, one great grandchild; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.