No Man’s Land:

The No Mans’ Land: Becoming Louisiana Special Living History Event is set for Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 at Fort Jesup State Historic Site. Learn what life was like in this lawless region during the early 19^th century and how both the land and people would “Become Louisiana.”

The Neutral Strip region, (a.k.a. No Man’s Land) draws its name from the area’s brief stint as an official buffer zone between Spain and the United States following the Louisiana Purchase. When the United States purchased the territory from France; Spain and the U.S. were in conflict over the boundary south of Natchitoches. The region’s use as an official buffer between Louisiana and Spanish Texas lasted from 1806 until the 1819 “Adams-Onis Treaty” that established the Sabine River as the territory’s western boundary.

Progress on the fundraising campaign, renovation of the Zwolle Depot, and research were the topics of discussion at the February 3 meeting of the Friends of Toledo Bend/Zwolle Museum organization.

The fundraising goal of $200,000 for renovation of the Historic KCS Depot in Zwolle is approximately $17,000 from being reached! Grants and large contributions from businesses, organizations, and individuals have helped to push the organization towards its goal. Members of the fundraising committee (chaired by Edith Palmer) include Bonnie Fox-Miles, Chris Loupe, Martha Henderson, Mayor Pie Martinez, Gary Moore, Judy Meyers and Linda Curtis-Sparks. They will continue to contact businesses and friends, planning to finish the campaign by March 31, in order for the Town of Zwolle to award the renovation contract. Renovation plans and approval of the Louisiana Fire Marshall department are complete.

The Sabine Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the 2020 inductee into the prestigious list of honorees. The Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board Pete Abington have named Edith Jones Palmer of Many as the 2020 inductee.

Mrs. Palmer will be honored at the 23rd Annual Banquet held on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Siloam Baptist Church 35480 Highway 191. Tickets are $40.

Over the years, Mrs. Palmer has been active in her community, church, organizations and supporting economic growth in Sabine Parish and on Toledo Bend Lake. At 83-years-of age, she remains a mover and shaker in the parish.

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Many Elementary School is pleased to announce their Students of the Week for February 10-14.

Students named in Pre-K are Elizabeth Newman, Kinzley Parrie, Luke Flowers, Major Wright, Ay’Ana Lessard, and August Mc-Lendon.

Kindergarten students named are Levi Isgitt, Maitlyn Knippers, Cadarielle Marks, Millee Mount, and Emmalee Hunter.

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The Zwolle-Ebarb VFW Post 5187 and Auxiliary participate in many programs throughout the year. Great things are happening at this Post.

Auxiliary membership is getting recognition at the State of Louisiana level. Community members are recognized through the organization for their exemplary work as teachers, students and patriotic awareness issues. The VFW and Auxiliary are very proud of the representation in three of the programs, Voice of Democracy (open to students grades 9-12), Patriot’s Pen (students grades 6-8), both with theme “What Makes America Great” and Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program.

Winning entries for the 2019-2020 were James Anthony Ebarb, Zwolle High School student for Voice of Democracy, Katy Bass, Converse High School student for Patriot’s Pen First Place and Annabelle Bagley, Converse High School student for Patriot’s Pen Second Place.

LEGISLATURE GETTING IT TOGETHER

As the legislature is getting things together for the upcoming session of 2020 there are a few things that are certain. One is that they will be bumping heads on a lot of issues. Another thing for certain is that we all know the Governor has to be in the mix if possible. Another thing is that they all seem to express an interest in working together. It is much better to pass bills that the Governor feels he will sign. On the other hand, the Governor must be wise enough to realize that if a bill comes out with strong consent it is not a good idea for him to object.

Hubby-dear sent me to off to Walmart last week with a list of items he needed for the new extension. Apparently he’d forgotten them the day before when he went to Walmart!!

Arriving a little after 4 p.m., I headed to the Hardware Department—a place I am not familiar with, for sure.

I looked at my list. Paint. One gallon of interior white paint. Naturally, I was in the exterior paint aisle, so a nice young salesman showed me to the right aisle. Hubby-dear was kind enough to post a photo on my phone so it would be easy to find. The salesman found it and put it in my buggy. Fortunately, I realized I needed a gallon and not a quart….he exchanged it and I was one step closer to leaving Hardware!!

Teresa was born August 23,1960 in Franklin, Germany to Una Mae (Powell) Nash and William Charles Nash and entered into rest on January 7, 2020 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Services for Mrs. Wingate were held on January 11, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Many Chapel with Brother Randy Parker officiating.

Preceding Teresa in death were her parents, Germany to Una Mae (Powell) Nash and William Charles Nash and her brother, David Nash. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Franklin Wingate of Many; son, David Boyd and Meschell of Many; daughters, Brandy Wingate of Many, Carrie “Bambie” Adams and husband, Riley, Jr. of Altha, Florida, Karen Sue Powell of Zwolle, and Angel McGrew of Baytown, Texas; sister, Cheryl Lewing and husband, Todd of Zwolle; brother, Josh Nash and wife, Velma of Croby, Texas. She also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Funeral services honoring the life of Joshua Tristan Graves were held at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Marthaville on January 5, 2020 with Brother Dean Johnson officiating; burial followed at the church cemetery. Joshua was born September 21, 1987 in Shreveport to Gary and Shirley Graves and entered into rest on December 31, 2019 in Pleasant Hill.

Funeral services for Marilyn Osborn, 71, of Many, were held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church with Father Francis Kamau officiating. Burial followed in the St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery.

Marilyn Margaret Osborn was born on Saturday, November 27, 1948 in Shreveport. She passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Berchmans Spohrer and Peggy Marilyn (Ponselle) Spohrer; and husband Ronald “Ronnie” Osborn.