“Avatar,” which is the highest- grossing movie of all time, will play at the Many Community Center on Saturday, August 18.

Blockbuster science fiction movie, “Avatar” will play at the Many Community Center on Saturday, August 18.

This highly unusual science fiction movie features special sound effects and magnificent scenes on a jungle- like planet in another galaxy. It is the perfect movies for families to enjoy this summer. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. and admission is free for everyone.

“Avatar” marketed as James Cameron’s “Avatar” is an American epic film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron.

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By Rickey Robertson

Since the Louisiana Maneuvers of 1941, Louisiana has been visited by many famous military officers. During the Louisiana Maneuvers men such as George Patton, Mark Clark and Dwight Eisenhower are still well remembered. During the Vietnam War years later, a famous officer came and visited Fort Polk in October, 1966. His name was Creighton “Fighting Abe” Abrams.

Creighton Abrams was born September 15, 1914, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1936. One of his classmates was William C. Westmoreland. Upon graduating the military academy Lt. Abrams was assigned to the U.S. Cavalry. After serving in the cavalry, with the rank of captain, he was transferred into the newly formed 1st Armored Division in 1940. The 1st Armored trained continuously in armored tactics. During World War II Major Abrams commanded the 37th Tank Battalion of the 4th Armored Division .

West Central Louisiana Operation Christmas Child Countdown was a tremendous success.

All five drop off centers were represented by Westside Baptist Church of Natchitoches Parish, Martin Baptist Church of Red River Parish, and Calvary Baptist of Sabine Parish. There is also an additional drop off center in Converse at Mitchell Baptist Church and First Baptist of Winn Parish.

Shoeboxes will be collected in the third week of November at each location.

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Helicopter ride checked off my bucket list!!

Thanks Life-Air-Rescue-Louisiana!!

Thursday, August 9 turned out to be a very exciting day!

Sabine Parish Chamber of Commerce student worker Amanda Tedder and I thought we were covering a ribbon-cutting for the Chamber’s newest member, Life- Air-Rescue Louisiana. It was a clear and sunny Thursday morning, August 9 at the helicopter pad behind Sabine Medical Center where we all gathered for the event. Little did we know it would end up in the air!!

We went through the ritual, cutting the ribbon, having business leaders and our Mayor Ken Freeman speak, along with Chamber Director Kenneth Ammons welcoming the newest members. We took pictures and did quick interviews…..and then much to our surprise, they responded to Chamber Board member Shanna Gaspard, who wanted to fly in a chopper. Amanda and I were next in line and for several flights, those who were adventurous were treated to flying over Many.

The social media teaser for a recent New York Times article paints a grim portrait of the economic prospects for aging Baby Boomers: “Vanishing pensions. Soaring medical expenses. Inadequate savings. The rate of older Americans filing for bankruptcy has tripled since 1991.” A study by the Consumer Bankruptcy Project shows that, for people aged 65 to 74, annual bankruptcy filings have increased from 1.2 per 1,000 people in 1991 to 3.6 in recent years.

“There is no question that more and more seniors are facing financial hardships,” said Libertarian National Committee Chair Nicholas Sarwark. “The New York Times story and the Consumer Bankruptcy Project study that inspired it both fail to mention the three causes of bankruptcy cited in the story’s headline: vanishing pensions, inadequate savings, and soaring medical expenses. These are all problems caused largely by government policy.”

United States Sen. John Kennedy has raised concerns about the Louisiana Department of Corrections’ ability to protect the public after the state’s district attorneys indicated that nearly a quarter of inmates released early through Gov. Edwards’ Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Act have been arrested again. At least two of the rearrested inmates are behind bars on murder charges.

Inmates were released without the probation and parole boards evaluating the risk to public safety. In Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes, one in three inmates who were released early have already reoffended.

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By Daniel Jones

Recently, Many Mayor Ken Freeman called a meeting at the Many Community Center to let local elected officials know of the benefits that the USDA can bring to the community.

“Getting money for public projects and community improvements isn’t as easy as it used to be,” Freeman said to open the meeting. “The USDA offers more money than any other agency, and we are lucky to have someone local that excels at working with them.”

Efforts continue to contain the Rainbow Point Fire within the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness. Numerous firefighters and equipment including a helicopter have been assigned to the incident. The incident objectives include providing for public and firefighter safety, protecting private residences and timber lands and containing the fire in a small area with secure boundaries within the Kisatchie Hills Wilderness.

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David Chance of Hornbeck has announced his intention to run for Hornbeck City Council.

He was recently knighted in the Order of the Red Cross, Order of Malta, and Order of the Temple as a Knights Templar at Lodge 188 in Beaumont, Texas.

He was passed to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 2017, and has pursued masonry to knighthood.

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The Zwolle-Ebarb Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5187 and Auxiliary recently donated a patriotic shirt to Pat Martinez, pictured. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and is currently living at the Many Healthcare Nursing Home for medical reasons. He is a brother to Zwolle Mayor Pie Martinez and also a Zwolle High School 1967 graduate.

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