ConfirmationStudents at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Many recently received the Sacrament of Con-firmation. Confirmands include Shelton Eaves, Billy Estrada, Jaden Ezernack, Teddy Gowen, Robert Lombardino, Emma McElwee, Macie Ryan, Brayden Sepulvado, Adelaide Soileau, Grace Sylvia, and Jacob Wilkerson.

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GOVERNOR IN TROUBLE

A recent poll by J. M. C. Analytics & Polling proved devastating results for Governor John Bel Edwards. Even though the poll showed him leading at 38%, that was quite low. Rep. Ralph Abraham had 23% and businessman Eddie Rispone was at 7%. With the Governor only polling 38% , Edwards has little chance of avoiding a runoff. He needs at least 50% plus 1% for that.

In a two-way runoff between Edwards and Abraham, the two candidates are statistically tied considering the margin of error. It was pointed out that name recognition is an advantage to a sitting governor. If political ads continue to expose Edwards for his tax raising ways, anti-businessmen and litigation crusade are targeting the energy industry, the governor is sure to fall behind Edwards in a state that leans so much Republican.

Last week, hubby-dear told me I have an unusual logic path. In other words, I think differently from him!

Granted, I was never a star student in math. Algebra never made much sense to me. Why in the world would I care was ‘Y’ was?

We were on the road in the Traverse, driving to visit relatives in Memphis last week, when he could only shake his head and laugh.

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Funeral services for Betty Jo Anders, 72, of Florien, were held May 4 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

She was born on Monday, January 27, 1947 in Hemphill, Texas, and passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Shreveport.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Shankers and Lillian Craig Cook; daughters, Renee Smith and Lasondra Smith Roy; and brothers, Jr. Craig and Sammie Cook.

She is survived by her son, Danny Smith, Jr. of Sunset; daughter, Tempra Fanguy of Many; sister, Judy Fontenot and husband Terry of Zwolle; 12 grandchildren; along with a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com

Alberta Bass Turnley was born April 30, 1925 in Zwolle to Dennis Bass and Mary Bush Bass and she entered into rest on April 28, 2019 in Many. She was the last surviving member of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bass of Hemphill, Texas.

Alberta loved to garden and to grow her own vegetables. Everyone who knew her was well aware of her humorous personality and the love she had for making other people laugh! She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Each year she always looked forward to her family reunion in Texas.

Preceding Alberta in death were her husband, Sidney Turnley; and her parents, Dennis and Mary Bass.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons, Danny Dubose and wife Lillie of Hemphill, Texas, Charles Turnley of Many, and Howard Turnley and wife Tammy of Many; daughter, Betty Adams and husband Bobby of Zwolle; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Katherine Elizabeth “Beth” Lunday Magee, the daughter of William Baker “Bill” Lunday, a World War I veteran, and Zaidee Mason Lunday, was born in Pelican on June 29, 1922. She passed away April 29, 2019. She was a descendant of a pioneer DeSoto Parish family. Her grandparents Dr. William H. and Anna Hart Mason settled in the Grove Hill community and later moved into Pelican in the late 1800s, after the construction of the railroad. One of Beth’s most vivid memories involved the Louisiana maneuvers in 1941. Hundreds of young soldiers arrived by train in Pelican and shopped at the local stores, much to the delight of the young ladies of the town. Beth often spoke of meeting Dwight Eisenhower and George Patton at the store run by her father and mother, formerly Dr. Mason’s office. Beth graduated from Pelican High School in 1939. She married James Franklin Magee, a World War II veteran, in 1942.

Six Negreet High School students recently placed at the state literary rally held on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge. Those placing are, from left, Aiden Lowe (3 ^rd , Civics); Breeanna Ivy (3^rd , Algebra I); Bret Thomas (2^nd , U.S. History); Alex Martinez (1^st , World History); Ross Voorheis (2^nd , Physical Science); and Haydn Knight (2^nd , Advanced Math – Functions & Statistics).

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The 6th Annual Maydaze Car Show will be Saturday, May 4 at the Sabine Parish Fairgrounds. Pam Meshell presents a bag of goodies donated by City Bank to Don Case.

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On Saturday, April 27, the Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival held their 25^th  annual pageant.  

Selected in this pageant are the 12 members of the royal court to preside over the 25^th  anniversary festivities and year.  Of the 45 wonderful contestants competing in the event, the Loggers and Forestry Festival are pleased to welcome Miss Zwolle Loggers and Forestry Festival 2019, Jenna Gray, and her court: Teen Miss Ashley Gorrell, Jr Miss Abigail Squires, Deb Miss Kaydence Brown, Little Miss Sarah Walraven, Master King Riley Gillam, Tiny Miss Selena Vela, Toddler Miss Blaize Meshell, Little King Cambren Brown, T’Nincy Miss Lillie-Ann Worsham, Baby Miss Aubree Jo Dahl, and Baby King Memphis Paddie.   

History will be made at the Many Community Center on Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m., thanks to the Music in Many, Many Mayor Ken Freeman, the Many Cultural District Advisory Committee and the Many City Council.

Choupique will be the first Cajun French band to every play their joyful music in Many, and admission to the concert will be absolutely free to everyone.

The Louisiana-based Choupique Cajun Band has been playing together over 19 years. They have recorded three CDs and multiple singles. Choupique has played festivals throughout Louisiana and events all over the US. In 2018, they toured New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, playing Acadian festivals, pubs, and Sainte-Anne University.

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