United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Octavius White, 26, of Many, Louisiana, pled guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Mark L. Hornsby, to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Last week, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a mandatory mask requirement for Louisiana and ordered bars in the state closed to on-premises consumption, as the state experiences increasing spread of COVID-19. The Governor also limited indoor social gatherings like wedding receptions, class reunions and parties to 50 total people. With these additional restrictions, Louisiana remains in Phase Two of the Roadmap for a Resilient Louisiana.

The statewide mask mandate, which will allow for parishes without high COVID-19 incidence to opt out if they choose, and bar closures go into effect Monday, July 13 at 12:01 a.m., per a revised Phase Two proclamation signed today. The order will also limit the size of gatherings to 50. The new order is set to expire July 24, 2020 but could be extended.

Turnout was low for the July 11 election for Florien Chief of Police and presidential candidates for both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Locally, Herman R. Love was re-elected as Florien Chief of Police by 71 percent of the vote, or 97 ballots cast for. Opponent Jackson Kleven received 29 percent, or 40 votes. Unofficial turnout was given as 30.8 percent.

Donald Trump was the overwhelming choice as presidential candidate for the Republican Party with 99 percent, or 1,350 votes being cast for. The only other Republican candidate to receive votes in Sabine was Bill Weld, who received four. Statistic shows turnout was at 23.5 percent.

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1,000 Books before Kindergarten is going strong at the Sabine Parish Library. This program awards prizes to preschoolers whose parents read aloud to them. The prize for 100 books is a tee shirt, and the prize for 500 books is a book. Call the library at 256-4150 or go by for more information on how a parent can achieve the goal of reading 1000 books before a child begins kindergarten!

The following children completed 100 books: Rhett Ammons, son of Cody and Meagan Ammons of Many; Ramsie Robertson, daughter of Chad and Calli Robertson of Florien; Hensley Kennedy, daughter of Ben and Stacy Kennedy of Many; and Austin Manshack, son of Joe and Adina Manshack of Many.

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Steven Rodrigues, 49, of Many, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2020 while in his sleep. Steven was known for his love of family, friends, and freedom. The business owner and Marine Corp Veteran was quick to make friends and never met a stranger.

Steven is survived by his adoring wife, Kim; children, Keely of Headland, Alabama; Jacob of Demopolis, Alabama; and Teagan of Many; father-in-law, Grady Burl Cotton; three overprotective older sisters, Sharon Lunbeck; Kayla Hataway (Larry); and Ramona Mason; who lovingly referred to him as the “Golden Child” since he was the only son. Numerous nieces and nephews, who loved their fun uncle. Host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, and Marine Corp brothers.

His parents Ernest and Shirley Rodrigues and Mother-in-law Jo Ellen Cotton of Many preceded Steven in death.

Funeral services for Wilmer Rond, 93, of Fisher, were held on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Rev. Trent Sheerin officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Florien, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville.

Wilmer was born on May 5, 1927 in Natchitoches to his parents, Sanders and Mary Antley Rond. He passed away on Wednesday, June, 17, 2020 at his home in Fisher.

Don McDonald left this world peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2020. Don was born on May 20, 1927 to Robert Rixie McDonald and Gladys Graham McDonald. Don enlisted in the Navy in 1944 as a Motor Machinist’s Mate 3rd class and served our country faithfully in World War II. He made it home and married the love of his life, Doris Noel in 1948, raising two loving children, Donna and Jeff. A life-long resident of Converse, Don was a jack of all trades in the Sabine Community. Throughout his life, he owned a camp and store on Toledo Bend, raised dairy and beef cattle, and worked as a bulldozer operator. Don was humble, generous, and gentle-spirited as a long time Deacon of First Baptist Church of Converse. Of all his accolades, he was most thankful for the grace to be covered by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Funeral services for Shanda Malmay, 54, of Zwolle, were held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father Joseph Ampatt officiating. Burial followed in the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery.

Shanda Renee Malmay was born on Wednesday, September 22, 1965 in Zwolle. She passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Zwolle.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James and Elnora Sepulvado; paternal grandparents, Willie and Mary Malmay; and her step-father, Jim Bruce.

WHERE WE ARE

Recently, Media Matters, which is heavily funded by the far left zealots like George Soras, have hurt companies that advertise on political Tucker Carlson’s FOX news program, which is basically conservative. Disney, T-Mobile and Papa John’s Pizza cancelled sponsorships this past week because of its conservation narrative. No more Aunt Jemima pancake mix or Uncle Ben’s rice.

And the pandemic continues……..

I have discovered that the longer this pandemic continues the lazier I become.

Where has the summer gone? We are already looking at the end of June.

Fortunately, I have kept a journal of these days when we have been isolated. At least I can see that I did accomplish a few chores.

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