The robotics teams from Florien and Converse schools recently competed in the Regional Autonomous Robotics Competition in Bossier City. Pictured are Florien students Dutch Kor, Paris Meshell, Abby Manuel, and Grace Manual. Also pictured is the Converse team consisting of Jacob Watson, Waylon Wright, Hunter Brumley, Eli Wilburn, Rayden Farmer, and Isabell Rachall. Not pictured is Allie Ryals.

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The Ebarb Rebels baseball team wishes to thank Sabine State Bank for the new scoreboard, which was recently installed on their baseball field.

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The 13-14 year old Hornbeck Hornets took first place in the BWS youth basketball league. Shown from left to right kneeling are Jojo Weeks, Nolan Byles and Logan Lawrence. Standing left to right are Coach Kenny Sharp, Devyn Sharp, Brady Alexander and Logan Davis.

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Congratulations to Landyn Leach for being selected the Junior High School Student of the Year for Sabine Parish. Landyn, son of Samantha and Aaron Leach, is a fifth grade student at Negreet and received a check and gift basket from City Bank for his accomplishment. Shown with Landyn is School Board member Leah Byles, Principal Chad Crow and City Bank Officer Jamie Vincent.

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The Many High School Track & Field Team hosted their Invitational Track Meet on March 15. City Bank was happy to donate a check and Gatorade to help with the event. The Many Team was well represented as the boys won overall and the girls placed third. Pictured is MHS Track Coach Andrew Newman and City Bank employee Kristy Miller.

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by Lola Russell

I am back. A year ago, on St. Patrick’s Day I did not have the luck of the Irish, although I was wearing a green shirt. I was at the Bellaire Fitness Center in Bossier, getting ready to compete in the Senior Olympics Bean Bag Baseball Tournament. We were lining up to have a group picture taken before starting to play.

As I stood up and tried to get in line, I stumbled and fell. One second I was very happy and ready to have a good time and the next second I was on the floor with a broken femur. It happened so fast that I do not know just what happened, but I would much rather have broken the camera as I’ve been cautioned not to do. You can always replace a camera.

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by donna smith ammons

I have been stricken with a new malady. It’s called “old age” and it is horrible.

Years ago there was a song,” She Can’t Find Her Keys”. I can identify with that little tune so well after celebrating a recent birthday. Why am I older but still feel young? (In my heart I am only 18 or 19) One of those mysteries of the aging process, I guess.

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Funeral services for Allie Nadine Haley Isgitt, 86, of Belmont were held March 14 at Union Baptist Church with the Reverends John Lewing II and Glen Howard officiating. Burial followed in the Belmont Cemetery. She was born on Tuesday, July 21, 1931 in Sabine Parish, and passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her residence in Belmont. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Belmont. She spent her entire life caring for others and taking care of her husband, children, and grandchildren. She loved cooking big homemade meals for anybody who would eat. She also enjoyed working in her yard, feeding her hummingbirds, quilting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Columbus Isgitt, Jr.; parents, Elmer O. Haley and Nellie Wyatt Haley; brother, Elmer Raimond Haley; sister, Naomi Haley Burk; and great grandson, Gattlin Isgitt.

Funeral Services for Catherine Delores O’Banion, 76, of Zwolle, were held March 14 at at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Matt Warren and James Ericson officiating. Burial followed in the Zwolle Cemetery. She was born on Friday, July 25, 1941 in Sabine Parish, and passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. L. and Gertie Moore Neal; sister, Betty Self; and niece, Sharon Majors. She is survived by her husband, Randel O’Banion of Zwolle; daughter, Rosalind Garcie and husband, Sammie, of Zwolle; son, Randy O’Banion and wife, Karen, of Florien; grandchildren, Brandy O’Banion Lopez of Zwolle, Meagan O’Banion Ammons of Many, and Jordan O’Banion of Marthaville; seven great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Rustin Rivers, Caleb Rivers, Lex Rivers, Pat Sepulvado, Eric Laroux, Calvin Campbell and Kenny Torries.

Funeral Services for Mary Lou Veuleman, 79, of Zwolle were held March 20 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends David Martinez and Bill Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. She was born Thursday, November 3, 1938 in Dry Prong, and passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Sabine Retirement & Rehabilitation Center in Many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry H. and Willie Culpepper Smith; son, Dennis Martinez; great grandsons, Zachary Martinez and Evan Chance; and five brothers. She is survived by her husband, Melvin T.