Webster Parish Council on Aging

Webster Parish Council on Aging Webster Council on Aging provides services for Seniors 60 and older. We are open Monday -Friday 8a.m. 4 p.m. 1482 Sheppard St. Minden La 71055

Say Hello, to Ann Robinson, our 'Client of the Week" for August 21st-25th.Ann was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and liv...
09/02/2026

Say Hello, to Ann Robinson, our 'Client of the Week" for August 21st-25th.

Ann was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and lived in Northeast Louisiana most of her life. She moved a lot in her childhood because her Daddy was in the ministry. They came to Dubberly when he became the pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. As a "preacher's kid" she said she moved three times in the first grade.

She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport, but graduated from Dubberly High School. She married during this time and had five children, "who all had very different personalities," she stated.

As a registered nurse, she worked forty years in many different areas, but her greatest satisfaction came when she worked as a
hospice nurse. Those were her most rewarding years working with not only the patients, but with their families as well. She was speaking with a pastor friend and she was sharing with him about finding her real purpose. He told her, "Your purpose in life is serving others." And she has and still does today. She is the caregiver for her sister.

She came to the Council on Aging, about a year ago, with her sister and now neither one wants to miss a day. She loves to come, enjoys the variety of activities and plays bingo every day.

Thank you for being a faithful attendee.

09/01/2026

The Webster Parish Council on Aging is in search of two positions: Executive Director and Program Manager. Both job descriptions appear below!
Applications may be picked up at the C.O.A. Office between 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
If you are interested in either position, please send your resume and a completed application to the following address:
Webster Parish Council on Aging
1482 Sheppard Street
Minden, Louisiana 71055
Attention: Kathy Miller
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Executive Director

Answers to: Board of Directors

Job Summary :
Responsible for all administrative matters: Employ and Supervise all employees of Webster Council on Aging. Prepare and submit four (4) year plan of services for elderly for Webster Parish. Prepare annual budget for Board of Directors approval and administer it. Make certain all expenditures are within approved budget. Prepare and advertise bid specifications for services provided for the elderly including: congregate meals, home delivered meals, homemaker, transportation and legal. Bids for the above services shall be presented to the Board of Directors for their action. Keep Board informed on all matters concerning the delivery of services to the elderly. Serve as Ex-officio (non-voting) member of Board of Directors of Webster Council on Aging, all standing and ad hoc committees. Work with other service providing agencies when in interest of the elderly. Supervise Ombudsman. Make application for any grants available to enhance services for the elderly. Cooperate with Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association, American Heart Association, etc. Keep elected officials informed of concerns and services being provided the elderly. Seek cooperation and support from the Police Jury, Town and City Councils. Serve as 504 Coordinator.

Other assigned responsibility.

Commensurate with the demands of the position.

Experience : Minimum of two years working with the elderly or service agency. Minimum of one year in a supervisory position.

Knowledge or Skills: Developing administering budgets. Capable of preparing oral and written reports. Courteous, warm and responsive. Ability to relate to the elderly and their problems. Be sensitive to physical and personality changes in clients and inform the family of these changes immediately.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Program Manager

Supervised by: Executive Director

Job Summary:
Assist Director in day-to-day operations. Supervise Meals Drivers, Van Driver, Homemakers, Personal Care Attendants, Receptionist, Outreach Worker. Compile performance reports on computer as follows: Congregate and home-delivered meals, Senior Center activities. Prepare reports for Office of Elderly Affairs, Department of Health & Hospitals, Department of Transportation and Development monthly. Coordinate, inter and intra agency activities and efforts. Responsible for certified persons receiving appropriate services. Certify applicants for commodities. Make bank deposits. Assist people filing for Medicaid. Keep Director informed of any changes in day-to-day operation. Work with other service providing agencies in interest of the elderly.

Other assigned duties.

Education: High school graduate with (2) year college or equivalent working in people related field. Basic computer operator training.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience working with elderly or service providing agency.

Knowledge or Skills: Knowledge of procedures of a service providing agency. Computer Operator skills, oral and written communication skills, supervisory skills, and capable of preparing oral and written reports. Ability to relate to the elderly and their concerns. Be sensitive to physical and personality changes in clients.

Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000

08/27/2026

A Little Thought

It has been said that, "Facing adversity, wielding power wisely, and standing for justice are hallmarks of a good man."
And that pretty well sums up our beloved Johnny Johnson.

I think he would have been very proud and grateful for the beautiful service of celebration for him today. He was laid to rest today with so many family and friends in attendance.

The church was filled to capacity. Johnny was loved by so many.
His gracious spirit and his giving heart changed the lives of those around him constantly, especially us, here at the Council on Aging.

He will be greatly missed. Please be in prayer for his beautiful family and our staff as well.

When I read this, I thought not only of my boss, but my friend and my brother in Christ, Johnny.
"To have integrity and character as a man means to consistently be honest, accountable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the right
and moral thing regardless of how he might be affected by it. In other words, a good man doesn’t just say what he feels and believes to be right—he acts on what is right.

Thank you for being a "good man" Johnny!

08/24/2026

We are all so very heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Executive Director, Johnny Johnson. He passed away very early this morning at his home.

He was a gentleman of the highest regard and a wonderful supervisor for all of the staff here at the Council on Aging. He had a huge heart for our seniors in Webster Parish and never met a stranger. His giving heart and his positive attitude changed many lives.

Condolences to his wife, Becky, and his wonderful family and friends. We ask you to keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.

Our thoughts go to the following verse:
Matthew 25:21:
His master said to him, "Well done my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master."

God Bless you all.

"CLIENT OF THE WEEK"   ((AUGUST 10TH - 14TH)MS. TINY HOLLINGSWORTHTiny was born in rural Webster Parish and moved to Min...
08/19/2026

"CLIENT OF THE WEEK" ((AUGUST 10TH - 14TH)
MS. TINY HOLLINGSWORTH

Tiny was born in rural Webster Parish and moved to Minden with her Mom and family in 1954. She said her given name was Tiny, and that it is the name on her birth certificate.

She graduated from Webster High School in 1960. She said the campus, then, was where the Webster Junior High is now.

Shortly after graduation she married a military man and moved to Tacoma, Washington and lived there three years. She returned to Minden in 1963. She had one son.

Tiny has always enjoyed serving people and she began a thirty- seven year job with Meadowview Health and Rehab Center, here in Minden, and retired from there in 2011!

Ms. Hollingsworth has been attending the Council on Aging for over ten years. She loves playing all the different bingo games.
She said, "I just love the people here and it is a great place to come." She enjoys the food very much, and the fellowship.

She says her other pastimes are watching her favorite TV shows and reading, especially her Bible.

Congratulations to our "Client of the Week."

Don't forget our Monthly "Veteran's Meet and Greet" - tomorrow - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026        (9:00 AM -10:00 AM)Coff...
08/17/2026

Don't forget our Monthly "Veteran's Meet and Greet" - tomorrow - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 (9:00 AM -10:00 AM)

Coffee and pastries will be served.
COME ONE...COME ALL...

CLIENT OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 3RD - AUGUST, 7TH!Meet Mr. Otto Krouse!Otto was born on his family homeplace near Minden, an...
08/14/2026

CLIENT OF THE WEEK - AUGUST 3RD - AUGUST, 7TH!
Meet Mr. Otto Krouse!

Otto was born on his family homeplace near Minden, and still lives there today. He said that he tore the old house down and built his present home just behind his old homeplace, and presently resides there.

He attended MInden High School and graduated in 1955. He also
attended Southern State in Magnolia for a little while after being called up to serve in the Army. He was in for two years active duty and one and a half years inactive duty. He was in the Vietnam War.

He had four brothers and 3 sisters. And he stated that just about every member of his immediate family served in the service in one way or the other. He was indeed proud to serve his country.

He and his wife reared two daughters and had several foster children along the way. He said, "There was never a dull moment."

Otto worked for 25 years at Kast Metal, and trained welders while there. He retired from the Minden School Board after thirteen years of service in his community, He credits his father for his work ethic because he began working for his Daddy when he was just a small boy. He stated, "My Daddy kept me busy all the time, and that kept me out of trouble."

He has been attending the Council on Aging for at least fifteen years he said, he loves the people here.

Congratulations Mr. Otto

VETERAN'S MEET AND GREET - AUGUST 18, 2026WEBSTER PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING...MONTHLY MEET AND GREET FOR ALL VETERANS IN  ...
08/14/2026

VETERAN'S MEET AND GREET - AUGUST 18, 2026

WEBSTER PARISH COUNCIL ON AGING...MONTHLY MEET AND GREET FOR ALL VETERANS IN WEBSTER PARISH!
9:00 am - 10:00 am.

COME AND ENJOY A TIME OF FELLOWSHIP AND HAVE SOME COFFEE AND PASTRIES.

We will have resources available and members of the Webster Parish Veterans Safety Net will also be in attendance for any questions or concernes.

Say Hello to Our “Client of the Week,” –  July 27th - 31st  Ms. Ruby SmithMs. Ruby was born in Detroit, Michigan. She mo...
08/06/2026

Say Hello to Our “Client of the Week,” – July 27th - 31st
Ms. Ruby Smith

Ms. Ruby was born in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Heflin, in the sixties with her Mother and Daddy. They lived with her grandmother for several years.

She attended and graduated from Coleman High School in Gibsland in 1963 and enjoyed her school days there.

When Ruby was older, she purchased some property in Dubberly where she presently resides.

She said that she had worked at several interesting jobs: The garment factory in Ringgold, where they made aprons, at a Lumber Company in Doyline, and as a line worker at the Louisiana Army Am******on Plant near Minden. She says that she really enjoyed working.

She had four children, three girls and a son.

Ms. Ruby has been attending the Council on Aging for over ten years, and she loves to come as often as she can.
She said, “It is just like home for me.”
”Bingo” is her favorite pastime and activity every day.

Please congratulate Ruby Smith when you see her, for being our “Client of the Week.”

Address

1482 Sheppard Street
Minden, LA
71055

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13183713056

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