Los Primos Mexican Grill, located on the Texas Highway, is officially open for business. The grill has been open since May, but just recently joined the Chamber and celebrated with an official ribbon cutting. On Thursday, September 20, the Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented owners Pablo Bautista and Rodrigo Lopez with a membership plaque. It was a festive day at the new grill, as business owners, city officials, and Chamber members gathered for the ceremony.

Executive Director Kenneth Ammons welcomed the owners and their employees to the Chamber membership and wished them well in their endeavor. Many Mayor Ken Freeman expressed his pleasure in the new restaurant and wished them luck, as well as praised Bautista and Lopez for adding to the local economy. Matthew Couvillion, past president of the Chamber, presented the owners with a Chamber plaque to display in the business.

Carson Curtis, who just joined the team this season after playing for North Desoto, is shown as he chases Travion Holly of the Union Farmers.

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By Daniel Jones

A week after a big loss to North Desoto, the Many Tigers returned to the field on September 21 and took the fight to the Union Parish Farmers, defeating them 33-14.

Following an exciting entrance featuring the roar and motorcycles and spectacle of fireworks, Many won the coin toss to defer to the second half.

Union received to open up the game and received some help on the first play of the game due to a Tiger face mask penalty. The Farmers worked their way down the field to score, putting them ahead 6-0.

Many’s offense didn’t do as well during their first possession, with Trey Jones eventually punting the ball away with it landing on the 35-yard line. The Farmers didn’t have the ball long before Brady Meshell came up with the ball for a turnover.

The Toledo Bend Bass Club recently held their September tournament during a very nice day on the lake.

Michael Woods took first place with a 17.66 pound stringer. Placing second was Glen Swihart with 12.53 pounds. Sammy Ray Foote placed third with 11.46 pounds.

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Mr. and Mrs. Gene Craig celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 9 with family and friends at the church they were married in: Spring Ridge Baptist Church. They’ve lived in the Pleasant Hill area for all of their life.

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By Donna Smith Ammons

Ten hours on the road from Gatlinburg to Wilmington, North Carolina, battling traffic, the remnants of Hurricane Florence and one dog and two curious cats made for a long day last Thursday, as Paul and Lexie finally arrived at their home.

They saw devastation all around as they drove through their hurricane- stricken state….not knowing what they had left of their belongings and how their second car survived.

Thankfully, they were pleasantly surprised. The Mayfaire section of Wilmington survived with little damage. Their condo on the third floor had no damage and Paul’s car just needed cleaning up.

By Pete Abington

SURPRISE SURPLUS

Funeral services for Pete Corley, born Charles Coleman, were held September 20 at Warren Meadows Chapel with the Reverends Richard Hooton, Dee Ann Johnson, and John Lewing officiating. Burial followed in Bethsadia Cemetery under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Service. Pete was born on Tuesday, January 2, 1951 in Zwolle to Johnnie William and Alice Bass Corley. He passed away on September 14, 2018 at the age of 67 in his home surrounded by his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman as he often did with his two sons, grandsons, father-in-law, Willie Moore and friends. Other hobbies were collecting old Winchester rifles and Colt firearms. He was a member of Bayou Scie Methodist Church, of Zwolle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Alice Corley; his wife’s parents, his fishing buddy, Willie, and Mary Moore of Zwolle; and brother, Perry Green of Florida.

Roger Alvin Wilson, 80, of Harmon, passed away on September 19, in Coushatta. Born in East Point on December 12, 1937, he was the only son of the late Alvin George and Retha Lee Martin Wilson. He was married to his first wife, Mignon Josephine Shelton Wilson, from 1958 to 1986, with whom he had two daughters. In 1993, he married his wife, Susan Wilson, who survives him at home. Roger was a 1956 graduate of Coushatta High School. He then attended LSU for three years where he studied Forestry and Animal Husbandry. He was a big fan of the LSU Tigers and watched every game. He was a prominent businessman in the local oil industry. He started three different companies in the industry: Wilson Well Service, Roger & Alvin Construction Company, and Victoria Pump & Supply. He was the president of the RC Bottling Association of Louisiana from 1975 to 1981 and owned the Nehi/RC Bottling Plant in Many from 1964 to 1981.

Funeral services for Lester Olen Longoria, 64, of Zwolle, were held September 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Richard Norsworthy officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He was born on Saturday, July 17, 1954 in Converse, and passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Shreveport. He was preceded in death by his father, J. W. Longoria; brothers: Rickey Longoria and Ray Longoria; and niece, Theresa Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Renee Longoria of Zwolle; sons, Jamie Longoria of Many, Kevin Longoria and wife, Stayce, of Converse, and Jakey Longoria of Zwolle; mother, Dorothy Leone of Zwolle; step-father, Marvin “Jake” Leone of Zwolle; sister, Judy Garcia of Zwolle; brothers, James Gilcrease and wife, Marie, of Bossier City, Louis Longoria and wife, Patty, of Mansfield, and Bill Longoria and wife, Carolyn, of Bunkie; grandchildren, Haylea Longoria of Converse, and Mallorie Longoria of Converse; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.