Cane River National Heritage Area, Inc. (CRNHA) will host a brown bag lunch and learn lecture entitled, “Red River Legends and Folklore” on Saturday, August 11 at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Grand Ecore Visitor Center.

All along the banks of the mischievous Red River from Natchitoches north to Shreveport, the historical culture has produced compelling stories that come from everyday life. The echoes of these are heard yet today.

Professor Cheryl White, Associate Professor of History at Louisiana State University at Shreveport, will explore some of the folklore surrounding the Red River and its historical basis. “The Red River is full of myths and many of them have been researched and preserved in the works by Dr. White.” remarked CRNHA Heritage Ranger Michael Mumaugh.

The Zwolle-Ebarb Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 5187 and Auxiliary donated two patriotic shirts with the Post VFW registered logo on the shirts. They were donated to two veterans living in-house at the Toledo Nursing Home in Zwolle. Pat Getschel, Auxiliary President, made the presentation to Tina Hershberger, pictured, who serves as activities director for Toledo Retirement and Rehabilitation Center.

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By Donna Smith Ammons

Do people even iron anymore??

I can remember watching mother iron when I was a little girl. She would set up the ironing board and fill a green 7-Up bottle with water, and plug in a stopped with tiny holes, so she could sprinkle water on the item she was ironing. I was mesmerized about how she patiently pushed the iron back and forth to get a neatly pressed short.

I expressed so much interest in ironing that one day, she put me to work!! I sat on a high stool and she placed a stack of handkerchiefs in front of me. I ironed them and was ready for more. Next, she gave me a stack of cloth napkins. I was having so much fun that I think I would have ironed tea towels, sheets and more!!

By Pete Abington

Cowboy owner Jerry Jones was right up front last Wednesday when he stated that the Cowboys will stand for the National Anthem. He declared he wouldn’t support anyone who chose to stay in the locker room. Last week the NFL and the players union agreed to suspend the rule approved by owners this Spring that gave the players the option to stay in the locker room while allowing teams to distance players who took a knee or sat out during the Anthem. This was suspended when the Miami Dolphins reported that players who protested during the Anthem would be suspended for up to four games under team policy. Jerry Jones, last season, and then emphatically this season, said the player will be required to stand for the flag.

Funeral services for Coach Malvin Ogden, 80, of Many, were held July 28 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Cyle Clayton officiating. Burial followed in the Many Cemetery. He was born on Monday, August 30, 1937 in Oak Grove, and passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Malvin Ogden, Sr. and Fern Victoria Stevens Ogden; daughter, Pam Wood; sister, Earline Coody; and grandson, Brandon Glover. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Nichols Ogden of Many; children, Rhonda Glover of Many, Angie Bellah of Nashville, Tennessee, Lisa Clark of Wisconsin, Jeff Malley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason Malley of Benton, Jeremy Malley of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Joey Matson of Bastrop; sisters, Margie Newman of Winnsboro, Margaret Hall of Ruston and Kay Allen of Bastrop; 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; with numerous other family members, former students and friends.

A multitude of locals qualified for the November 6 election last week at the Sabine Parish Courthouse.

Qualifying to run for the office of Secretary of State were Republicans Kyle Ardoin, Heather Cloud, A.G. Crowe, “Rick” Edmonds, Thomas J. Kennedy III, and Julie Stokes. Democrats running are “Gwen” Collins-Greenup and Renee Fontenot Free. An indepdent candidate is listed as being Matthew Paul “Matt” Moreau.

Running for election as U.S. Representative in the Fourth Congressional District is Republican incumbent Mike Johnson, Democrat Ryan Trundle, and Independent Mark David Halverson.

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The Sabine Ponytails were elated to win the state tournament after a second place finish at district. Kneeling on the front row from left are Baylee Samples, Alivia Roark, Taylor Williams, Summer Brumley, Maddie Chreene, and Bryn Remedies. Standing from left are Coach Jeffery Boggs, Manager Kristin Claire Murray, Avery Prine, Jayscia Remedies, Emery Craig, Coach Phillip Roark, Madison Boggs, Kyndel McComic, Leigha Britt, and Coach Chris Brumley.

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The annual Back-to-School Rally will be held in the Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church of Many on Saturday, August 4. Doors will open for registration at 7:30 a.m.

Sabine’s District Attorney Don Burkett will serve as the master of ceremonies for the program. Keynote speaker will be Matthew Couvillion of Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth Pickett’s Office.

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Gary Moore redeemed himself and won the Many Bass Club’s July 2018 tournament with a five fish stringer weighing 15.10 pounds. Moore caught his fish in the Housen area of the lake using a jig and crank bait.

Jim McDonald is the second place finisher with a 5 fish stringer weighing 14.09 pounds, and George Herr is the third place champ with a five fish stringer weighing 13.64 pounds.

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By Donna Smith Ammons

What happened to the “good old days” of childhood? Remember shopping for school supplies and picking out just the right color of rulers, or the perfect tin lunchbox or what size your new box of crayons would be?

I can remember anticipating going school supply shopping for a few items, but paper, paste and other items were furnished back then.

What happened to long summer vacations? We didn’t travel to far off places, but we were out of school for three months. Nowadays, the summers go so fast with baseball, soccer, traveling to Gramma’s and trying to get in a few fun family times. Back then our travels were in a loaded down station wagon going from one coast to another, since we were a military family.