Minden Press-Herald E-Edition 06-09-2020

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Press-Herald TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020

WILL PHILLIPS Minden Press-Herald

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Unity in the community

Sunday morning many Minden citizens of varying backgrounds all joined together in front of the Civic Center to honor the memory of George Floyd and join together as one voice against racial injustice that many Americans go through every day.

The group gathered in front of the Civic Center and after a prayer, gave the opportunity to everyone who wanted to come forward and speak their mind over the events that have been unfolding over the past few weeks.

“I’ve been living in Minden for almost seven years now.

I came down here because I wanted to build my family, build my life, do something different.

I have a 7 year old son, who is really wanting to be a Minden Police Officer, and the things that I’ve heard within this city, what example does that leave for the children that’re here?” said local citizen Nesia Williams.

“So today, I’m walking for him. I’m walking for all the children, everybody in the

President Trump approves request for Federal Assistance involving tropical storm Cristobal

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Citizens of Minden gathered in Downtown yesterday in order to march on Broadway along in support with countless other protests going on across the world.

world, that has faced injustice, inequality, and police brutality. It’s time for all of us to come together.”

Afterward the crowd started marching down Broadway, occasionally chanting phrases such as “black lives matter,”

“all lives matter,” “no justice, no peace,” etc. Some had even stationed themselves along the marching route in order to pass out water to those taking part.

“There’s enough division in the world. We’re always being divided between the media.

Between our peers. It’s time to take a stand, and I’m here today to show that. I’m here today to show that I’m here for everyone. My black brothers and sisters, my caucasion brothers and sisters, everybody,” said Williams.

What Phase 2 of re-opening will look like for Webster Parish WILL PHILLIPS Minden Press-Herald

Friday, Minden and the state of Louisiana as a whole entered Phase 2 of re-opening. While this is a sign that Louisiana is flattening the curve and reducing the amount of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, it doesn’t give everyone the go-ahead to return to life as it once was.

Social distancing and mask-wearing while out in public are still strongly advised, and those that are still deemed high-risk should continue to stay home.

In order to ramp up it’s testing capacity, Webster Parish

will be partnering with the National Guard and set up three testing sites across Webster Parish.

“We’re going to set up three sites in the parish. The south end of the parish will be at the Minden Fair Grounds. The middle of the parish will be at the North Webster Lower Elementary in Cotton Valley, and on the north end we’re partnering with the Springhill Medical Center,” said Brian Williams, Director of the Webster Parish Office of Homeland Security.

“The difference between this testing and the testing currently going on in the parish is first off, this testing is completely

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free, you just have to be 18 and have an ID. You don’t have to have a doctor’s order to get the test, and you don’t have to be symptomatic.”

A press-release from the WPOHSEP states, “As Louisiana moves into Phase 2 on Friday, June 5, 2020, free drive through testing will be offered to state residents who are 18 years or older with a valid ID. All persons will stay in their vehicle while the test is conducted. The test sites will be set up by the Louisiana National Guard.”

There will be 50 tests available on a first come first served basis. Webster Parish will host

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testing from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the following locations for week one: 1. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Minden Fairgrounds, 800 Goodwill Street, Minden, LA 71055 2. Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the N. Webster Upper Elementary School, 6245 Hwy 160, Cotton Valley, LA 71018 3. Friday, July 3, 2020 at Springhill Medical Center, 2001 Doctors Drive, Springhill, LA More dates will be announced in the future for week two of the program.

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BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that President Donald Trump has approved his request for federal assistance related to Tropical Storm Cristobal. Gov. Edwards submitted the pre-landfall emergency declaration to the President and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday.

“We are thankful to Pres.

Trump and his administration for responding quickly to my request and the needs of EDWARDS the people of Louisiana,” said Gov. Edwards. “It was important for me to request the declaration prior to Tropical Storm Cristobal making landfall in order to ensure that the federal assistance would be in place when the time comes. We are continuing to work with our federal partners on those parts of the request that have not been addressed.

Our citizens have weathered many storms, and I’m certain that they will this time as well.

When the time comes to recover from the impact of this storm, it is critical to have access to federal resources to help our local governments and the communities they serve.”

Items approved in the declaration include: - Direct Federal Assistance (authorizing federal agencies to support the state) is approved statewide. The support must be eligible under the Stafford Act and other federal regulations.

- Reimbursement of state and parish costs for emergency protective measures is currently limited to shelter operations for the parishes in regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9.

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Second Front Phase 2: Most businesses are at 50% capacity Continued from Page 1 news to share regarding Webster Parishes COVID-19 numbers.

Monday of last week Brian stated, “Our current numbers from day one are 114, but once you take off all the people that have been positive on that list for a month or two, there’s only twenty-seven within a fourteen-day window that could still be positive in the parish, which is good that we have that low a number in our parish,” said Williams.

He also stated that the total number of COVID-19 deaths among Webster Parish Citizens is five and that currently, the parish is seeing two new cases every other day.

While Phase Two has mainly allowed businesses that have already opened back up under phase one to do so at 50% capacity, one aspect of summer life for kids that many thought wouldn’t happen this year could potentially make a return.

“New things that will be open are schools and youth activities, summer camps, that sort of thing,” said Williams. However, based on the CDC guidelines that he was referring to, summer camps would not be able to have their campers stay overnight.

Gov. Edwards office

also released a roadmap highlighting some of the broader changes that would be happening under Phase 2 of re-opening.

“In Phase 2, churches, places of worship, and many more businesses will be able to operate at 50 percent capacity with social distancing, masks for public-facing employees, and increased sanitation. In addition, the state strongly recommends that businesses consider offering temperature checks before a person can enter and posting the symptoms of COVID-19 outside with a request that symptomatic individuals not enter,” the statement read.

“Phase 2 in Louisiana will last at least 21 days.

Because more businesses will be open to more patrons and because the CDC has clarified that the illness is most likely to spread through the air and not on surfaces, the order will strongly encourage individuals to wear masks whenever they are in public and will recommend that people who enter businesses that are not taking proper precautions consider the risk to their health and their family in doing so.”

As far as the City of Minden is concerned, they will continue to keep their commons closed to the

general public except by appointment. Temperature checks will continue to take place upon entry and masks are to be worn by those entering the building.

The hold on the payment of utility bills will last throughout June, but regular payments will go back into effect on July 1.

“We will go back to business as usual, and people will have to pay their late fees, and we’ll do cut-offs if people don’t pay,” said Gardner.

“What we will do is work out a payment plan with them over a three month period where they can get caught up on their bill.”

Gardner also stated that the Recreation Complex will be somewhat open, with the caveat of city pools, waterparks, and public restrooms remaining closed for the remainder of the summer.

He also stressed once again the importance of people not forgetting to take the proper precautions that have allowed Louisiana to curb the spread of the virus in the first place.

“We need to remind everybody when we get into Phase Two that it’s not a race, everyone coming out of the gates doing what they want to do,” said Gardner.

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Louisiana legislative task force: Cut taxes, regulation to boost economy (The Center Square) – A business task force assembled by Louisiana legislative leaders recommends tax cuts and incentives, legal protections, and deregulation as part of an effort to stimulate the state’s economy amid the fallout from COVID-19.

The policy wish list includes many changes business interests were seeking before the pandemic began, many of which were addressed by legislation during the regular session completed Monday or are on the agenda of this month’s special session.

“While we continue to work on slowing the spread of COVID-19, we must simultaneously work on getting Louisiana’s economy running again,” Senate President Page Cortez and House Speaker Clay Schexnayder said in an introductory letter to the report.

In broad terms, the report’s recommendations include providing direct financial assistance to small businesses and broadening eligibility for certain tax incentives, along with simplifying the tax code, investing in workforce training, and boosting tourism marketing.

Democrats raised alarms about giving out tax breaks during the regular session, noting the revenue crunch for state and local governments. But Republicans

said they wanted to help the businesses that provide so much of Louisiana’s tax base, many of which were ordered by government to shut down or limit operations to help contain the spread of the new coronavirus.

“Absent having a good business climate and a good tax base we can’t provide the needed services,” Cortez said during a task force meeting.

Jan Moller, executive director of the Louisiana Budget Project, said he understands the desire to stimulate the economy, and he hopes there is more relief from the federal government, which can run deficits. Louisiana, on the other hand, must balance its budget.

“This is what you get when you only ask business, corporations and lobbyists for advice,” he said, referring to the business-dominated legislative task force. “When you start giving away tax credits, you are cutting revenue that should be helping to support people.”

Moller is part of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ Resilient Louisiana Task Force. It has the same goal as the legislative task force ­– helping the economy recover and positioning the state for long-term growth – but is more diverse in terms of the back-

ground and political orientation of its members.

Moller points to House Bill 846, a measure the legislative task force supported that already has been sent to the governor’s desk, as possibly the “worst bill of the entire [regular] session.” The bill provides rebates worth 6 percent of new payroll for restaurants, hotels and retailers impacted by COVID-19 for adding jobs over the next three years.

The benefit is limited to businesses with 50 or fewer employees, and businesses would not have to pay above minimum wage to qualify for the subsidy.

“What this bill is trying to say is, ‘Keep your doors open [and] hire people back,’” said Joel Robideaux, the legislative task force’s vice chairman who testified for the bill in committee.

But the cost to the state is open-ended, and the program will subsidize hires businesses likely would have made anyway based on their needs, said Greg Albrecht, the legislature’s chief economist.

Gov. John Bel Edwards called the business tax breaks “well-intentioned,” but said he was concerned about the impact on state revenue during a budget crunch.

Assistance: Governor’s office will also share updates about severe weather and COVID-19 through its texting system Continued from Page 1 For a list of parishes in each region, click here.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will continue working with FEMA to ensure that reimbursement of other emergency costs will be approved as well as costs for other regions of the state should they be needed for this event.

Here is a list of all items requested by Gov. EdwardsPublic Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures) Public Assistance Category B, to include pre-approval of non-congregate sheltering, for the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Assumption,

Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Terrebonne, Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St, Mary, Vermilion, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis.

Gov. Edwards says for this emergency, the state and local governments will assume all applicable non-Federal share of costs required by the Stafford Act. Direct Federal Assistance (DFA) Gov. Edwards requests direct federal assistance for work and services to save lives and protect property, to include: • United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – sandbags, self-contained pumps, damage assessment teams, power generation, technical assistance, mapping, GIS support.

• United States Coast Guard - air transportation assets, technical as-

sistance, search and rescue operations.

• Civil Air Patrol - air assets.

• United States Fish and Wildlife Service - wildlife management assistance within the Atchafalaya basin and technical assistance.

• United States Department of Agriculture - crop damage assessment, livestock assistance, technical assistance, water management, and inundation mapping.

This assistance is requested statewide.

Members of the public should monitor the news for weather updates and follow guidance from local officials about storm issues in the coming days.

The Governor’s office will also share updates about severe weather and COVID-19 through its texting system. People may opt-in by texting LAGOV to 67283 and sign up for phone calls by going to Smart911.

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OBITUARIES

Napoleon “Junebaby” Martin, Jr. Graveside services for Napoleon “Junebaby” Martin, Jr. will be held Saturday June 6, 2020, 11:00 AM at the Springhill C.M.E. North Cemetery. With Reverend Terry Willis officiating.

Napoleon “Junebaby” Martin, Jr. was born January 22, 1951 at Confederate Memorial Medical Center (now LSU) in Shreveport, LA. Napoleon was the first of six children born to Napoleon Martin, Sr. and Bernice Miller Martin. Napoleon is a 1969 Webster High School graduate and for a while he attended college at Louisiana Tech University.

On April 21, 1984 he married Sarah Bankhead of Cotton Valley, LA. To this union two daughters were born, Trelana and Serena. The couple divorced in 2009 but remained friends. He provided for his family working as an ironworker for Mitchell Construction Company of Bossier City, LA until his forced retirement due to an injury. He was a foreman there for many years, and was “as good as they come”.

His interests included: collecting music, movies and video games; gardening; handiwork; genealogy; working with computers; and basically anything dealing

Bobbie Jean Busby Eneix Bobbie Jean Busby Eneix, 82 passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in Tyler Texas. Mrs. Eneix was a resident of Minden Louisiana for 50 years. She was born December 25, 1937 in De Soto, Mississippi to Macon Busby and Elizabeth “Bessie” Carr. At the age of 16 she moved to Willits California and met Harland “Bud” Eneix. They married in 1954 in Mendocino County California where they lived several years before moving to Minden Louisiana. Mrs. Eneix or “Memaw” as she was known by many in Minden was a kindhearted woman. Memaw was a full-time homemaker and enjoyed cooking for everyone who came to her home. She especially enjoyed the summertime when the grandchildren would come over when school

with science fiction. Napoleon devoted much of his time, energy, and money to helping others in whatever ways he could. Napoleon was skilled at a variety of tasks. He could accomplish anything he set his mind to do and had a knack for solving problems.

He rededicated his life to Christ at Springhill C.M.E. North under the leadership of Pastor Lonnie Sneed.

There he worked in various capacities in the church. He was a steward, member of the usher board, church assistant secretary, made the programs for each service, and fitted the church with computers to provide music.

Napoleon passed away at the age of 69, on the night of Thursday May 28, 2020 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Bossier City, LA. Napoleon was preceded in death by his parents Napoleon Sr. and Bernice; his brother Bruce; and one of his favorite brother-inlaws: Jessie B. Bankhead, Jr. of Maryland. Napoleon is survived by many people that will forever cherish his memory. This includes his two daughters Trelana and Serena; brothers Rogis, Donnie (Saundra) and Jerone; sister-Sherrie; a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and Elva Manning who took on a special maternal role in his life.

Since the service will be held outside, there will be no limitations on the number of guests. However, we do ask that those in attendance comply with social distancing guidelines to keep everyone safe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Springhill C.M.E. North at 102 Joel Street, Minden, LA

was out.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Straton and husband Daniel of Houston Texas, daughter inlaw Debbie Eneix of Spring Texas. She is also survived

by Deborah’s children Mark and wife Whitney Land of Tyler, Chris Land of Tyler, Eric Land of Tyler; Debbie’s children, Ryan Eneix of Spring, Logan Eneix of Spring.

Her great grandchildren are Stella and Mark Land, Jr., June Land of Tyler. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorris Brooks, two wonderful sons Stanford Eneix, Gregory Eneix, and her husband Harland Eneix of 55 years.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at The Center At Grande, Kinder Care, Hospice Plus and Meadow Lake Senior Living. Should you wish, memorials may be sent to All Saints Episcopal School of Tyler or a charity of your choice.

A Visitation will be held Monday June 8 from 12pm to 1pm with Memorial Service immediately following.

Josephine “Jo” Baldwin Graveside service for Josephine “Jo” Baldwin will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Minden Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Rev. Ronnie Whitlock will officiate.

Jo was born June 9, 1939 in Pulaski, Tennessee to Theodore Pierson and Sarah Ruth Beasley. Jo moved to Enid, Oklahoma in 1945 and in 1957 met and married Billy Baldwin, Sr. who was in the Air Force. After several years they finally settled in Minden, Louisiana. Jo worked for several years at Robertson’s Shoes and then the Bootery Shoe Store until it closed.

Jo’s husband, father, mother and brother precedes her in death. Survivors are Gwendolyn Provaznik and husband Tim of Huntington, West Virginia, son Billy Baldwin Jr. and wife Kelly of Grand Prairie, Texas, grandchildren, John Butler, Jr., Brandon Baldwin, April Baldwin, Jennifer Provaznik, and Duyen Phann, and great-grandchildren, Kameron, Chantel, Tara, Jaden, Evan, Caleb, and Bailey.

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OTHER OPINION

Will Louisiana see spike as virus rules loosen?

Louisiana reached a coronavirus testing benchmark in the latest full month of test administration and has made a sizable dent in its virus tracking goals, as Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration relaxed restrictions on businesses and churches.

Infectious disease specialists and state leaders will be waiting to see if Louisiana’s efforts are enough to control the highly-contagious coronavirus as people spend more time out of their homes and interacting with others in a state that was once one of the nation’s virus hot spots.

And a chief determinant of Louisiana’s ability to contain the outbreak can’t be controlled by Edwards’ plans, virus testing and tracking because it involves personal decision-making.

As businesses such as bars and spas reopened Friday and regulations eased for restaurants and retailers that already had been operating, Edwards praised Louisiana residents for taking steps to mitigate the spread of the virus.

He also cautioned: “I do hope everyone will follow all the necessary restrictions and precautions to make sure that this step is successful.”

The Democratic governor, in consultation with his health advisers, set a goal of testing 200,000 people in Louisiana each month for the COVID-19

disease caused by the virus.

State officials also want 10% or less of those test results to show someone is positive for COVID-19.

Louisiana has reached those targets. It topped 206,000 tests in the month of May, according to health department data, and just under 10% of all tests done statewide since late Februar y have come back positive. Edwards said about 5% of tests in recent days were positive.

T h e MELINDA health deDESLATTE partment contracted with 11 test providers, including commercial labs, Tulane and LSU health facilities, hospitals and clinics.

It’s also added specific focus on group settings such as nursing homes and prisons and on minority and rural communities that have seen less access.

Meanwhile, the state initially estimated it would need about 700 contact tracers to pinpoint who has come into close contact with someone infected with COVID-19 so they can be urged to stay away from others.

Edwards later walked back that number slightly, but the state still is nearing the benchmark.

The administration has entered into $18 million in federally financed contracts with call centers to spearhead the work, and Dr. Alex Billioux, leader of Louisiana’s public health office, said more than 600 contact tracers have been hired.

Many have completed their training and are on the job, calling those who test positive for the coronavirus and asking them to voluntarily identify people they recently came into close contact with. Those people are then called and recommended to isolate for 14 days.

Billioux acknowledges, however, the contact tracers are having some difficulty getting people to answer their phones.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up within weeks. But for some, especially older adults and those with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness and be life-threatening.

In Louisiana, more than 2,800 people have died from COVID-19.

Even with the increased testing and tracking procedures, Louisiana — like other states — has a third, more uncontrollable variable that will dictate much about whether virus cases again surge.

Each day, the state’s 4.6 million residents are choosing whether to follow the U.S. Cen-

ters for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. They’re making individual decisions about whether to wear masks, how frequently to wash hands and whether to avoid large crowds.

If Louisiana’s lawmakers are representative of residents in their districts, that could highlight potential problems. Many lawmakers, including some who wore face coverings weeks ago, don’t wear masks in close proximity to others.

Lawmakers often lean in to speak with each other, touch each other’s desks and generally disregard the idea of social distancing. In the House, many lawmakers have removed the plexiglas partitions installed to separate their desks.

Edwards is appealing to people to cover their faces when near others, to stay apart from those outside their households and to recognize the virus hasn’t gone anywhere.

“There is still risk involved.

There is no way for me to stand up here and say that if everything operates just as we prescribe it, that renders it completely safe,” he said. “Everybody needs to take personal responsibility.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Melinda Deslatte has covered Louisiana politics for The Associated Press since 2000. Follow her at http://twitter.com/melindadeslatte

OTHER OPINION

Michelle Malkin: Get up off your knees Dear law-abiding Americans: You have done nothing wrong.

Being white is not a crime.

Being a Trump voter is not a crime. Being a police officer sworn to “protect and serve” every day is not a crime. Being a non-white police officer proud to uphold and enforce law and order is not a crime.

Being a black or brown or yellow American who rejects excusing criminal behavior is not a crime.

Rejecting collective guilt is not a crime. Refusing to acknowledge “white privilege” when you were born poor, or in a broken home, or with physical or psychological challenges, is not a crime. Embracing the historic American nation, instead of erasing it, is not a crime.

Enforcing your private property rights is not a crime. Teaching your wife and children to use a gun in self-defense is not a crime. Owning an AR-15 or two is not a crime.

Do not let the media, Hollywood, academics or politicians gaslight you. Stop internalizing lies. Who are the criminals?

Who are the heroes? Who are the makers and keepers of peace? Who are the sowers and reapers of hate?

The Proud Boys, who have guarded their communities and country for the past three years, were the lone citizen soldiers in the battle against antifa that no one else on the ground wanted to fight. The group and its leader, Gavin McInnes, have suffered greatly for trying to stop the violence now raging

nationwide. McInnes has been deplatformed everywhere and falsely labeled a “white supremacist.” Scores of Proud Boys of all colors have lost their jobs after being doxxed by antifa vigilantes. Two Proud Boys are in prison, railroaded by New York Democrats, after a Kafkaesque trial in which the cop-hating antifa “victims” who lured the Proud Boys into an October 2018 street brawl refused to press charges or testify.

T h e i r c r i m e ?

These unapologetic Americans stood on their feet, not on their knees.

Journalists and photographers who MICHELLE documentMALKIN ed antifa violence for the past three years, such as Andy Ngo, Chelly Bouferrache and Brandon Brown in Portland, Oregon, have endured physical assaults, death threats and harassment. Many others have gone into hiding and suffer in silence.

Their crime? Exposing antifa anarchy, standing eye to eye against their assailants, on their feet, not on their knees.

Working-class Irish, German and Polish-American men of Fishtown, a northeast Philadelphia suburb, came together this week to prevent their neighborhood from being pillaged and burned in the name

of “social justice” like the rest of the City of Brotherly Riots.

They banded together outside the 26th police precinct, armed with bats and golf clubs, and faced down Black Lives Matter protesters who were there to taunt and provoke the cops.

Turn off CNN and tune into the facts on the ground. At least 25 Philadelphia cops have been hurt during mob violence this week. It’s an all-out war on the thin blue line. At least 150 cops have been assaulted — four nearly murdered — in New York City as of Tuesday afternoon. Two Buffalo, New York, law enforcement officers were run over late Monday night. In addition, 51 members of the U.S. Park Police were injured; a Cincinnati cop was grazed by a bullet aimed at his head; four St. Louis officers were shot; one retired St. Louis police captain was killed; a Las Vegas Metro cop was shot; and a federal officer was shot and killed in Oakland — all in the name of peace, tolerance and reparations.

Yet, against this bloody and retributive backdrop, Democratic leaders in Philadelphia who have coddled looters all week condemned the peacekeeping Fishtown Brigade as a “mob” of “vigilantes.”

Their crime? Standing tall on their feet, not on their knees.

Scot Mendelson, a world record-holding powerlifter, protected his Southern California gym on Monday afternoon. “If you’re going to destroy something that somebody worked so hard to build, well, you know what, maybe you should be put down,” he told Fox 11 Los An-

geles. “You walk through my door, you threaten my life, I’m aiming for the head.”

Mendelson’s crime? Standing muscle-bound and honor-bound on his feet, not on his knees.

Proud and good people hold their chins and guns up in a crisis. It is how Korean grocers responded when the police abandoned them during the Los Angeles riots in 1992. It is how armed small-business owners of all colors are now facing an onslaught of crazed, greedy and evil barbarians hell-bent on destroying every enforcement bulwark that protects our civil society — from our borders to our neighborhoods to the White House.

Weakness is not strength.

Confessing sins for which you bear no guilt is not noble. It makes me sick to my stomach to see virtue-signaling police chiefs kneeling before barking rioters calling them “pigs.”

I am nauseated by the sight of sobbing white people groveling for forgiveness before sadistic Black Lives Matter demagogues — as if this will appease the unappeasable. It will not and never will.

America, straighten your spines. Unbow your heads. No home or nation was ever saved by kowtowing to invaders or ransackers. Unless you are praying to God, get up off your knees.

Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@ protonmail.com.

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LOCAL PHILANTHROPY

UCAP receives donation from Minden Evening Lions Club

The Regular Meeting of the Village of Dixie Inn, and Public Hearing concerning the 20202021 Budget will be on Tuesday, June 9, 2starting at 5:00 P.M at the Village of Dixie Inn - Village Hall.

The Board Of Directors of the Consortium Of Minden/Webster Parish, Inc. will meet on Thursday, June 11th, starting at 5:30 P.M.

The Industrial Development Board Of The City Of Minden, Inc. will meet Tuesday, June 30th, starting at at 5:30 P.M.

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Minden Evening Lions Club and Brookshires donated a truckload of groceries to UCAP. Shown are Evening Lions, Sherrie McMurray and Drew Brown, with Kevin McCann, UCAP volunteer.

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in her life as an actress,

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cans and sinners!

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ations” in my life that

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world around us. This

and clearly; and listen to

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security in life even when I’ve felt all alone.

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in my collection since

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truths when we are

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crutches, with pins still

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goals while we learn

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these truths as we go

losophy.

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along.

each other can sit with-

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gles, I am so blessed!.

and forever and He always gets me to the right place at the right time.

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FUN & GAMES

On This Day In History 1967 - Israel captures the Golan Heights from Syria. Israel’s occupation of the territory and the establishment of Israeli settlements in the area continue to hamper negotiations to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

1957 - Four Austrian climbers become the first to conquer Broad Peak. Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl reached the 8051 meter-high summit of one of the world’s highest mountains on the border of Pakistan and China.

1946 - Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned King of Thailand. At the time of his death on October 13, 2016, he was the world’s longest reigning head of See, HISTORY, Page 7

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state, with 70 years on the throne.

1934 - Donald Duck makes his film debut in The Wise Little Hen. The short-tempered duck typically wearing a sailor suit is one of Walt Disney’s most famous cartoon characters. Donald’s first book appearance was in The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, which was published in 1931.

1928 - Charles Kingsford Smith completes the world’s first trans-Pacific flight.

The Australian aviator and his 4-man crew had departed Oakland, California on the morning on May 31. Nine days later, after several stops, they landed safely in Brisbane.

COMICS BABY BLUES | RICK KIRKMAN AND JERRY SCOTT

BLONDIE | DEAN YOUNG AND JOHN MARSHALL

BEETLE BAILEY | MORT & GREG WALKER

FUNKY WINKERBEAN | TOM BATIUK

HI AND LOIS | BRIAN WALKER, GREG WALKER AND CHANCE BROWNE

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE | CHRIS BROWNE

SAM AND SILO | JERRY DUMAS

MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM | MIKE PETERS

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Sports

JJ Marshall, Sports Editor jjmarshall@press-herald.com

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NBA

WORLD

Fan experience to change profoundly amid COVID-19 pandemic

SUMMER LEAGUE NBA set to return in july

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dayton Moore remembers so clearly the vast sections of empty seats inside Kauffman Stadium when he took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals, and he remembers just as vividly — nearly a decade later — how those seats filled and fans roared as the long-suffering club won the World Series.

Those dueling memories make the thought of playing games in empty stadiums hard for Moore to fathom.

“I know how much strength all players draw from the fans and environment,” he said, when asked about plans to play a shortened season without crowds, “and you need that support to get through an entire Major League Baseball schedule.”

As lockdowns are lifted and restrictions eased, sports are finally starting to emerge in the coronavirus pandemic. But in virtually every situation, fans are not yet being allowed to attend and the only consensus for now is that there could be a long period of empty or nearly empty seating. Some U.S. universities are modeling for 25% capacity for the upcoming football season or maybe half-full arenas for the ensuing basketball season.

“I think for most sports, a reduced crowd wouldn’t negatively impact the over-

all experience, especially in a situation like baseball or even the NFL,” said Katy Lucy, a digital marketing agent from Atlanta whose fandom is split between all things Georgia Bulldogs and the Washington Capitals.

“But it would be different for sure for those who attend in person.”

Count her family among those who would pause before heading to the ballpark.

“For me personally, I’m not sure I would feel comfortable attending a live sporting event until there is a known treatment or widely available vaccine,” Lucy said. “I trust the institutions to put the proper measures in place; however, making sure that they are enforced is another matter.”

Many college and pro sports teams already were dealing with declining ticket sales. Watching at home or streaming games are factors, as is the changing social makeup of fan bases.

Dynamic pricing, increases in parking and concession prices, and a push toward luxury seating have exacerbated the problem.

Major League Baseball attendance has declined six of the past seven seasons. In college football, 13 of the 130 schools that played in the Football Bowl Subdivision reported average crowd sizes of 50% or less last season.

Even the NFL has seen an

See, FANS, Page 7

For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet.

The move to agree on a 22team format for the resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season is a major step forward, but it was just the first of many major decisions that has to be completed before the league moves into the ESPN Wide Wide Of Sports complex at the Disney campus near Orlando next month.

Another step was completed Friday as expected when the representatives from the National Basketball Players Association voted to unanimously approve the proposal that the NBA’s Board of Governors approved a day earlier.

More talks and negotiations are scheduled for the coming days to work out everything else, and it is a sizable list. A look at some of the other issues facing the league, both in the quest to finish this season and then what awaits in the coming year: TESTING The format was significant, but not the biggest hurdle for the NBA to clear in this process. That one, by far, is testing. The medical protocols are the most critical part of the return-to-play plan.

The league and the players know they must go above and beyond in the interest of safety. The protocols are the key — players will have to practice social distancing when they aren’t playing, plus submit to a quarantine at the beginning of the time at Disney and likely daily

testing for the entirety of their stay there.

Players and coaches likely won’t even be able to have their families at Disney until September, at the earliest.

A person with direct knowledge of the talks said the NBA and NBPA have been working on what will be lengthy protocols — which, among other things, will explain what happens when a player or coach tests positive while at the Disney complex.

THE GAMES The season is set to resume July 31, with playoffs starting in mid-August and leading up to an NBA Finals that could stretch until Oct. 12.

Other than Milwaukee and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are all-but certain of going into the playoffs with No. 1 seeds, everyone at Disney will be playing for something — a playoff seed or a playoff spot.

The dynamic at the bottom of the East is fascinating with Brooklyn and Orlando separated by a half-game — and Washington just 1-1/2 games out of getting into a two-game play-in series for the No. 8 spot.

Out West, expect craziness with six teams basically assured of vying for one berth.

Whichever team emerges from that mess will be playoff-ready and loaded with confidence heading into Game 1 of Round 1 against the Lakers. That means the

Lakers will have to be playoff-sharp right away, because LeBron James and his teammates will open against a team that’s hot.

THE OTHER EIGHT Consider this: Detroit didn’t win a game in March, and now won’t play in April, May, June, July, August, September, October or November.

The Pistons’ last win was Feb. 28. The rough — very rough — draft of the NBA calendar suggests next season will start Dec. 1.

That’s almost nine full months without games.

Meanwhile, the 2020 NBA finalists aren’t even slated to get nine weeks off before next season starts.

And every team will have to cram a draft and free agency into very small windows next fall.

For Detroit, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Cleveland, Charlotte, Minnesota and Golden State, it’ll be a long break. The Warriors’ Klay Thompson last played a year ago, when he tore his ACL in the NBA Finals. He’s basically going to go a year and a half without playing a real game. (The same could be the case for Kevin Durant, if he doesn’t return to Brooklyn’s lineup when the season resumes.)

“This certainly wasn’t how we hoped our season would come to an end, and it’s fair to say that we are disappointed that our young team will not be allowed to gain more valuable time playing

together by being included in the restart of the season,” Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk and coach Lloyd Pierce said in a joint statement Friday.

There’s a lot of teams feeling that same way.

NEXT SEASON The very long wait for the eight teams not going to Disney and the very short offseason for the teams that go deep into the playoffs are Disney are not the only schedule issue on the table right now.

If the NBA goes forward with a normal regular season in 2020-21, a Dec. 1 start date means the playoffs wouldn’t start until late May and could reach into late July.

And that calls into question whether NBA players could take part in the Olympics, which has qualifying scheduled for June 2021 for the final four spots in the men’s field and then the Tokyo Games themselves beginning on July 23, 2021.

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo has said the Americans will wait and see what the NBA schedule really is before reacting and setting a firm plan for picking a team for Tokyo next summer.

But for the players who play deep into this season, then play deep into next season, that’s a lot of basketball without a lot of time off. And that could make the job of picking an Olympic team much tougher than usual.

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OUTDOORS

HARRIS: ‘I NEVER HAD A SON’

Glynn Harris

Special to the Press-Herald When I married and started a family, as a lover of all things outdoors I secretly hoped I’d become father to a little boy who I could watch follow in my footsteps learning to hunt and fish. It didn’t happen. Cathy came along first followed by Kayla.

As much as I wanted a boy, there is no way on God’s green Earth I could have been happier than watching these two do what little girls all pink and frilly do. Barbie Dolls, Betsy Wetsy, Donny Osmond, piano recitals as I watched them grow up to become beautiful and special young ladies both marrying quality young men.

But I never had a son.

Cathy and Kayla both wanted to please their outdoorsy dad and although they both gave it a good effort, Cathy even fighting a gag reflex as I coaxed her into hanging onto the hind legs of a squirrel I was skinning, it just wasn’t to be.

I needed them to have a brother.

But I never had a son.

Later in my life I married Kay and she brought into our marriage, a 10 year old.

Again, no little boys entered my life. Melissa tried, learning to love some of the outdoorsy things I loved like feeding and identifying song birds.

But I never had a son.

Somewhere along the way, a 13 year old kid found his way into my life. David was his name. He spent several summers with us and even attended Ruston High School for a time. I finally had a boy with which to invest my love for the outdoors.

What a thrill is was to watch David following in my footsteps in the outdoors. I was with him when he shot his first squirrel. He and I high-fived when he downed his first deer. I showed him where to cast his lure when he hooked and landed his first bass.

He buddied up with a kid his age who introduced him to even more outdoors stuff.

That young man, Keith Johnson, is now my son-in-law; he married my Kayla.

Time passed, David grew up and married and was dad to two youngsters, a son and daughter.

We kept in touch but our man-boy experiences became fewer and farther between.

A few years ago, a painful sensation behind David’s eye became bothersome and when he finally decided to have a doctor check on it, he found cancer that had spread and was making its slow but certain and inoperable path to his brain, eye, face and throat.

Doctors told him he had maybe a couple of years to live.

GLYNN HARRIS/COURTSEY PHOTO

David practicing the fishing skills he learned when he visited Ruston as a teenager.

Last year, David and I rekindled our special relationship that involved our mutual outdoors interest.

Confined to his apartment in Hot Springs Village, AR, he mounted a trail camera out back to take advantage of the wood lot behind his apartment.

Spreading corn in clear view of his camera, deer were attracted to the corn

and for more than a year, he sent me and I responded to images of bucks with no antlers, then bucks sprouting new antlers and ultimately bucks with sets of hardened antlers repeating the process again this spring.

The last deer photos he sent me last week were dated May 21 and after commenting on the photo, David add-

WORLD

FANS: Will watching games ever be the same?

Continued from Page 6 increase in empty seats despite its generally rock-solid popularity.

So as coronavirus concerns linger, how are teams going to lure fans back when stadiums do reopen?

Loyalty and engagement apps, widespread around the major leagues and colleges even before the pandemic, will become even more common and interactive as teams try to recapture lost revenue.

There also will be more behind-the-scenes content and enhancements available via smartphones that will only be available to those in the stadium or arena, offering fans something unique over fans watching at home.

“Fans want that experience to be top-notch, period.

That’s why teams are thinking about this,” said Britton Stackhouse Miller, senior vice president at Fortress U.S., a developer of engagement and integration systems with clients in European soccer, baseball, the NBA,

NFL and NHL. Temperature checks, hand sanitizer distribution stations and touchless vending will become the norm for a while. Even concessions will change, though one big difference — gulp — could lead to a lot of grumbling.

“If you don’t sell beer the number of visits to the bathroom drops dramatically,” said Marc Ganis, the director of sports consulting firm Sportscorp. “So for a time we may have to think about not selling beer.”

It won’t just be the vast oceans of bench seats left open, either. Many experts believe those hardy fans will be the first to return. It’s the corporate suites from which many colleges and pro franchises derive so much of their gameday revenue that may end up being empty until long after games have resumed. Economic woes may last for some time.

For fans who stay home, leagues are looking for ways to keep them engaged, too.

When Germany’s top soc-

cer league returned without fans, broadcaster Sky knew it had a problem with silence coming through the TV. Engineers created “carpet audio” from previous games between the same teams, then teased out roars for specific events such as goals and red cards, giving those watching at home the option of a more realistic experience.

“This was the only idea that we thought could be most respectful to the fans,” said Alessandro Reitano, vice president of sports production for Sky Deutschland. “To be honest, it’s a major success.”

Old crowd noise is a bit like an old game, though. It lacks a certain authenticity.

So along came ChampTrack, which created an app that utilizes the microphones of fans. It captures their every roar and groan and sends the audio to its server, which then aggregates the noise into a single stream. That stream is then returned to the viewer using proprietary algorithms to provide the broadcast with

real-time sound, which is then immediately erased to ensure personal privacy.

“Once they press play on our web app, they can hear what everyone else is cheering about and their own cheer,” said ChampTrack chief executive Elias Anderson, adding the system could soon handle as many as 150,000 fans for each game.

Sound is one element of the fan experience. Optics is another.

“When it was clear there would be no audience this season, the fans had the idea of bringing their images to the stadium,” said Lubbo Popken, deputy press secretary for German soccer club Borussia Monchengladbach, which affixed fan likenesses to their seats. “We were surprised how many people wanted to be part of this idea and have their images in the stadium. It really changed the atmosphere in the empty stadium.”

Of course, none of that is the same as having real fans creating real noise.

ed, “I’m having to take tons of pain meds and can hardly swallow. AJ (his son) is coming back this afternoon and Kristi (his daughter) will be here Friday. I can’t do much for myself.”

Four days later, on May 25, David was gone. He had assured me he already made peace with his Maker and expressed his upcoming death in the way only

the die-hardLSU fan he was might do.

“It’s Gods call now. He’s the Umpire Crew Chief and I’m ready when he calls.

Like LSU baseball players at the start of the game, when the Umpire calls, I will come running, my heart full of joy!”

No, I never had a son but I had David, and that’s good enough for me.

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Gas prices on the rise in Louisiana STAFF REPORT Minden Press-Herald

Louisiana gas prices have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,436 stations. Gas prices in Louisiana are 10.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 66.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

“It’s no surprise that gasoline prices have increased for the sixth straight week as gasoline demand has hit its highest level since early March as Americans are returning to the roads,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheap-

est station in Louisiana is priced at $1.39/g today while the most expensive is $2.96/g, a difference of $1.57/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.02/g today. The national average is up 19.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 72.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

“With OPEC extending its large oil production cuts until at least July, oil prices continue to rally.

In Sunday evening trade, a barrel of WTI crude oil briefly touched $40 per barrel, the highest level in months thanks to rebounding demand for oil and gasoline as well as the previous production cuts. While I don’t

see oil’s strength holding too long given that oil demand remains 20-25% below a year ago, I believe the anxiety pushing oil prices up is coming from the fact that the economy may be recovering quicker than most anticipated.

For now, motorists will likely continue to see gas prices rising for the weeks ahead,” said DeHaan.

GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades.

GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country.

Wall Street tilts higher again on economic recovery hopes NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally is spilling into a new week as most stocks continue to ride the high supplied by Friday’s surprisingly encouraging report on the U.S. jobs market.

The S&P 500 was up 0.5% in midday trading on Monday, bringing it back within 5.3% of its record set in February, as optimism strengthens that the worst of the coronavir us-induced recession may have already passed. Stocks that would benefit most from an economy that’s growing again were rising the most, but pullbacks for a handful of big tech stalwarts were keeping the market’s overall gains in check.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 248 points, or 0.9%, at 27,359, as of 11:53 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.2%.

Stocks have been rising since late March, at first on relief after the Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill pledged to support the economy and more recently on hopes that the recovery may happen more quickly than forecast.

Such hopes got a huge boost Friday when the U.S. government said that employers added 2.5 million jobs to their payrolls last month. Economists were expecting to see 8 million more lost.

States across the country are slowly relaxing restrictions on businesses meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, which is raising expectations that the economy can pull out of its coma. New York City began reopening on Monday, for example, allowing construction and “nonessential” retailers to start operating again with some restrictions.

That puts more pressure on economic reports this week to confirm that Friday’s jobs report was a true inflection point and not just an aberration.

Even if the economy did hit its bottom a month or two, economists warn that many risks are still looming over a very long road back to full recovery, such as a flareup in U.S.-China tensions.

Critics are also still saying the stock market may have risen too quickly and may be setting inves-

tors up for disappointment, with the biggest risk being another wave of infections that leads to more lockdowns.

It’s still unclear whether the economy can recover anywhere near as quickly as the stock market, which has rallied sharply after earlier being down nearly 34% from its February record.

“There’s a lot of risk that businesses and the economy don’t recover as fast,” said Tom Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.

“When money starts running out in July, are we enough on a path to getting people employed and businesses open?”

Among this week’s economic highlights are reports on inflation and the number of workers applying for jobless benefits. The headliner, though, is likely the Federal Reserve’s meeting on interest rates in the middle of the week.

The Fed has already promised unprecedented amounts of support to keep markets running smoothly, but will the recent upturn in job growth mean it will pull back at all?

Treasury yields have been climbing in recent days, reflecting rising expectations in the market for the economy and inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield dipped to 0.86% from 0.90% late Friday, but it’s up sharply from 0.66% a week earlier.

Too quick a rise in yields could slow spending and the anticipated economic recovery, though. It can also be a heavy weight on the stock market.

Higher yields make bonds more attractive as investments, which would pull some investors’ dollars away from stocks.

High-dividend stocks would likely get hurt in particular, because some income investors had turned to them instead of bonds when yields were lower.

Stocks that would benefit most from a growing economy, meanwhile, were leading the market on Monday to continue their recent trend.

Energy producers, banks and industrial companies were leading the S&P 500, and more than 70% of the stocks in

the index were higher.

Travel-related stocks were again notable standouts as investors raised expectations for a reopening economy.

Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, Alaska Air Group and United Airlines all rose more than 8.5%.

Smaller company stocks also climbed more than the rest of the market, which often happens when expectations for the economy are rising.

The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks was up 1.4%.

But several titans were giving back a portion of their gains made earlier this year, when investors were piling into the few companies that could hold up in a weak, stay-at-home economy.

Microsoft slipped 0.4%, Apple slipped 0.3% and Netflix lost 2.1%. These are some of the biggest companies in the market, which gives their movements more sway over the S&P 500 and other indexes.

In global markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped 1.4% after the government reported the economy contracted at a 2.2% annual rate in the January-March quarter, better than the initially estimated minus 3.4%.

Indexes in other countries were more subdued.

The Kospi in South Korea was up 0.1%, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong was virtually flat.

France’s CAC 40 was down 0.4%, Germany’s DAX lost 0.2% and the FTSE 100 in London was down 0.2%.

Oil was down, even after major oil producing nations agreed over the weekend to extend a production cut of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day through the end of July to counter the blow to demand from the coronavirus pandemic.

Oil had already climbed last week on anticipation of the move, and OPEC officials did not commit to extending the cuts past July or establishing a way to enforce the production limits.

U.S. crude for July delivery fell 3.6% to $38.13 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.3% to $40.90 per barrel.

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The Water We Drink SIBLEY WATER SYSTEM Public Water Supply ID: LA1119027 We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2019.

This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.

We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: Source Name | WELL #3 6TH AT SOUTHERN PINES | WELL NO. 5 ( INDUSTRIAL PARK) WELL #4 5TH STREET | WELL #1 SOUTH 4TH Source Water Type Ground Water | Ground Water Ground Water Ground Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be

naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and Herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.

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A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources.

According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.

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Page 2 If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

SIBLEY WATER SYSTEM is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa. gov/safewater/ lead.

The Louisiana Department of Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2019.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the follow-

ing definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Treatment Technique (TT) - an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.

Action level (AL) the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

Maximum contaminant level (MCL) - the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) - the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health.

MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGS do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Level 1 assessment - A study of the water system

to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment - A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.

Compliance Period Analyte Type 8/11/20199/16/2019 GROUNDWATER RULE FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) 8/11/20199/16/2019 GROUNDWATER RULE FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) Page 3 8/11/2019 9/16/2019 GROUNDWATER RULE FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) 8/11/20199/16/2019 GROUNDWATER RULE FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) 8/11/20199/16/2019 GROUNDWATER RULE FAILURE ADDRESS DEFICIENCY (GWR) 8/11/20199/16/2019 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants.

With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.

HighestRAA | MRDL MRDLG Disinfectant CHLORINE Date 2019 Unit ppm Range 0.25 -2.09 Typical Source Water additive used to control microbes.

In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. To determine compliance with the primary drinking water standards, the treated water is monitored when a contaminant is elevated in the source water.

Source Water Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source BARIUM 5/14/2018 0.24 0.018 - 0.24 ppm FLUORIDE 3/1/2018 0.22 0 -0.22 ppm Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines SELENIUM 3/1/2018 0.57 0-0.57 ppb 50 50 Treated Water Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source BARIUM 3/1/2018 0.03 0.03 ppm Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories FLUORIDE 3/1/2018 0.21 0.21

ppm Source Water Radiological Contaminants Collection Date Highest Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY 5/14/2018 2.560-2.56 PCI/ 500 Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

Note: The gross beta particle activity MCL is 4 millirems/year annual dose equivalent to the total body or any internal organ. 50 pCi/L is used as a screening level.

Treated Water Radiological Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG | Typical Source Page 4 GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY 3/1/2018 | 1.44 1.44 pCi/ 50 o Decay of natural and man-made deposits.

Note: The gross beta particle activity MCL is 4 millirems/year annual dose equivalent to the total body or any internal organ. 50 pCi/L is used as a screening level.

90TH Date Range Unit AL Sites Over AL Typical Source Lead and Copper COPPER, FREE Percentile 0.3 2017 - 2019 0 -0.4 ppm 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Sample Point Period Highest LRAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Disinfection Byproducts TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) 9090 HWY 371 Typical Source By-product of drinking water disinfection 1.42 - 1.42 2019 | ppb 60 C O R P O R AT E

12 | TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020

DRIVE TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) 2019 1 6 6-6 ppb ppb 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection 9090 HWY 371 TTHM 2019 3 3,4 3.2 ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination C O R P O R AT E DRIVE 6.4 TTHM 2019 ppb 800 By-product of drinking water chlorination 6.4 Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit SMCL Source Secondary Contaminants CHLORIDE IRON 6 / 6 / 2 0 1 6 5 / 1 4 / 2 0 1 8 5 / 1 4 / 2 0 1 8 6 / 6 / 2 0 1 6 3/1/2018 4.4 1.8 0.051 4.4 0.35 - 1.8 0.012 -0.051 MANGANESE PH | ZINC MG/L MG/L MG/L SU MG/L 250 | 0.3 0.05 | 8.5 | 5 0.027 0 -0.027 Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit SMCL Treated Secondary Contaminants IRON 3/1/2018 0.91 0.91 MG/L 0.3 MANGANESE 3/1/2018 0.018 0.018 MG/L 0.05 Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines

on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426-4791).

There are no additional required health effects notices.

There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

Page 5 Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.

We at the SIBLEY WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

Please call our office if you have questions.

June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

MINUTES The Webster Parish Library Board of Control met for a regular meeting in the Stewart Center Meeting Room Friday, May 22, 2020, at 10:06 a.m.

Present were board members George French, Linda Watson, Laura Evans, Nick Cox, Flo Sessions, and Secretary Savannah Jones.

Absent: Nelwyn Terrell Mr. French established a quorum and called the meeting to order.

There were no additions to the agenda.

Mr. French asked for audience comments. Laura Evans commented on the Dress Code Policy that was tabled at the January 31, 2020 regular meeting.

Savannah Jones announced that the Dress Code Policy was no longer an issue.

No further action was needed.

There were no audience comments.

Upon motion by Laura Evans, second by Linda Watson, the minutes of the January 31, 2020 regular meeting

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were approved as mailed.

Upon motion by Linda Watson, second by Flo Sessions, the minutes of the March 23, 2020 special session were approved as mailed.

Director Savannah Jones gave an overview of the 2020 yearto-date financial report.

Upon motion by Linda Watson, second

by Flo Sessions, the 2020 yearto-date financial report was approved as presented.

At this time, Library Board member Laura Evans had to dismiss herself from the May 22, 2020 regular meeting.

The necessary quorum was maintained.

Savannah Jones presented the 2020 amended budgets. Upon motion by Nick Cox, second by Linda Watson, the 2020 amended budgets were approved as mailed.

Upon motion by Flo Sessions, second by Nick Cox, the 2010 Ford Cargo Van VIN: 1FTNE2EW9ADA44461 was declared as surplus.

Upon motion by Nick Cox, second

by Linda Watson, the following policies were tabled until the next regular meeting: Springhill Meeting Room Policy There being no further business, upon motion

by Linda Watson, second by Flo Sessions, the meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.

President Secretary Date June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN SPECIAL SESSION HELD ON JUNE 3, 2020.

The Minden City Council met at City Hall, Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Terry Gardner, Keith Beard and Pam Bloxom.

Absent: Terika Williams-Walker and Vincen Bradford.

Vacancy: District A. Mayor Gardner welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Upon orders from Governor John Bel Edwards during the Covid-19 crisis,

the council was given the choice to attend either in person or by telephone conference. Terika Williams-Walker and Vincen Bradford were not in attendance.

A telephone call to both council members was unsuccessful.

There was no meeting.

Terry L. Gardner, Mayor ATTEST: Michael Fluhr, City Clerk June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY June 2, 2020 M E M B E R S PRESENT: Jim Bonsall, President; Vera Davison, Vice-President; Steve Ramsey, Randy Thomas, Ed Jordan, Bruce Blanton, Steve Lemmons, Nick Cox, Bernard Hudson TELECONFERENCE: Beverly Kennon, Allen Gilbert and Daniel Thomas R E G U L A R M E E T I N G CALLED TO ORDER: Mr. Jim Bonsall called the roll of the Webster Parish Police Jury Mr. Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Nick Cox to open the meeting with prayer. Mr. Bernard Hudson led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda.

Mr. Randy Thomas motioned, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to add Benson Rd (Rd 232A) 35MPH end to end, Middle Road in Doyline discussion, Village of Doyline Resolution and Kent Rogers with NLCOG. Motion carried unanimously.

There were no comments from the audience concerning the agenda.

(Roll was called for each vote) Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to appoint Lisa C. Balkom, Secretary-Treasurer and to appoint Alicia Owens, Asst.

Secret a r y - Tr e a s u r e r June 2, 2020 through January 4, 2022 the remainder of a 2- year term. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox

moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve Resolution 005-2020 and Amended Resolution 002-2020 (WPPJ Resolution 006-2020) Signature Resolution for Lisa C. Balkom and Alicia Owens for a term of June 2, 2020 and for the year January 1, 2021-January 4, 2022 with full authority to sign documents and financials on behalf of the Webster Parish Police Jury. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Nick Cox moved, seconded by Ms. Vera Davison to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Nick Cox. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to adopt the minutes of the May 5, 2020 Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Lemmons moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to approve the following for Legal Journal and Publication Journal for the year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021: Minden Press Herald-Legal Journal Springhill Press and News Journal-Publication Journal Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the Request for Leave for Ronda C. Carnahan.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bernard Hudson moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the resolution for the Village of Dixie Inn to clean ditches at intersection of Shell Street and Front Street. The jury will also repair the natural drain on village property using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve to advertise for Fuel Bids for the remainder of the year 2020. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Ed Jordan to allow Patrick Jackson, Parish Attorney to draw up a contract between

Webster Parish Police Jury and Comstock Oil & Gas to complete road work, pending paperwork.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve 45MPH speed limit end to end on Baker Road. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Bruce Blanton to approve 45MPH speed limit end to end on Sandhill Road. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Daniel Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve 35MPH speed limit end to end on Benson Road (Road 232A).

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ed Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Bernard Hudson to approve the resolution from the Village of Doyline to repair wash out areas in ditches on McDowell Street and the corner of Roy Hale Drive and McDowell Street using Municipality Funding. Motion carried unanimously.

Ms. Vera Davison moved, seconded by Mr. Nick Cox to approve the Financial Statement, Bank Reconciliation and Check Register for April 2020.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jim Bonsall presented the Financial Report for the month of May, 2020.

The reports will be approved at the July Finance Committee Meeting.

COMMENTS: Kent Rogers NLCOG reported to the jury Ellzey Simmons Trailblazer reported to the jury Brian Williams WPPJ OEP/HS Director reported to the jury Melinda Davison WPPJ Office of Community Services called in a report to the jury Angie White North Louisiana Economic Partnership sent in a written report Mr. Jim Bonsall asked if anyone on the teleconference would like to speak-no comments.

Mr. Jim Bonsall presented a plaque and a gift to Ronda C. Carnahan and congratulated her on her retirement

from the Webster Parish Police Jury. Ronda C. Carnahan has served the parish for 29+ years and the jury congratulated her on a job well done and thanked her for her service to Webster Parish.

There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned.

Lisa C. Balkom Jim Bonsall Secretary-Treasurer President June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

The Water We Drink STATE OF LA MILITARY DEPT - CAMP MINDEN Public Water Supply ID: LA1119018 We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2019. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: Source Name WELL #04 WELL #18 WELL #22 Source Water Type Ground Water Ground Water Ground Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.

Pesticides and Herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office.

This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources.

According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations

establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact HARRY WILSON at 318-382-4183.

Page 2 If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

STATE OF LA MILITARY DEPT - CAMP MINDEN is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead.

The Louisiana Department of Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2019.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations

MINDEN PRESS-HERALD | MINDEN, LA

you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Treatment Technique (TT) - an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.

Action level (AL) the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.

MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG)-the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health.

MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

Level 1 assessment - A study of

the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment - A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.

Compliance Period Analy Analyte Type No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2019 ar Year of 2019_ Page 13 Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.

MRDL MRDLG Disinfectant CHLORINE Date 2019 HighestRAA Unit 1.4 ppm Range 0.5 -2.6 Typical Source Water additive used to control microbes.

In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. To determine compliance with the primary drinking water standards, the treated water is monitored when a contaminant is elevated in the source water.

Source Water Regulated | Collection Contaminants Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source BARIUM 5/8/2018 0.15 0.041 - 0.15

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2020 | 13

ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories FLUORIDE 5/8/2018 0.35 0.29 - 0.35 ppm ppm 4 4 Unit IVIL Typical Source Treated Water Regulated Collection | Highest Range Contaminants Date Value No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source Source Water Radiological Contaminants COMBINED RADIUM (-226 &-228) 5/8/2018 16 0 - 1.06 pci/ 5 0 Erosion of natural deposits GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY 5/8/2018 1.68 1.25 - 1.68 6 pcil 50 lo Decay of natural and man-made deposits. Note: The gross beta particle activity MCL IS 4 millirems/year annual dose equivalent to the total body or any internal organ. 50 pci/L is used as a screening level.

Unit | MCL MCLG | Typical Source Treated Water Collection Highest Range Radiological Contaminants Date Value No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 90TH Date Range Unit AL Sites Over AL Lead and Copper COPPER, FREE Percentile 0.2 1 2017 - 2019 0 -0.2 ppm 1.3 Typical Source

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Sample Point Period Highest LRAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source Disinfection Byproducts TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) DINING FACILITY 2019 3 3-3 ppb 600 By-product of drinking water disinfection SHIPPING AND RECEIVING 2.4 TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) 2019 600 By-product of drinking water disinfection 2.4 Page 14 DINING FACILITY 1.1.

TTHM 2019 ppb 800 By-product of drinking water chlorination 1.1 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING 1.2 TTHM 2019 1.2 ppb 800 By-product of drinking water chlorination 1.2 Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit SMCL Source Secondary Contaminants CHLORIDE IRON MANGANESE PH SULFATE 8 / 2 5 / 2 0 1 5 5 / 8 / 2 0 1 8 5 / 8 / 2 0 1 8 8 / 2 5 / 2 0 1 5 8/25/2015 180 0.55 0.027 8.4 13.3 36.3 - 180 0.027 -0.55 0.0064 -0.027 7.8 - 8.4 0 - 13.3 MG/L MG/L MG/L SU MG/L 250 0.3 0.05 8.5 250 Range Unit SMCL Treated Secondary Collection Date Highest Value Contaminants No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compro-

mised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791).

There are no additional required health effects notices.

There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.

We at the STATE OF LA MILITARY DEPT - CAMP MINDEN work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

Please call our office if you have questions.

June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

Proposed Transfer of 15 acre parcel from U.S. Army to Louisiana Military Department The US Army intends to transfer an approximately 15 acre parcel of land to the State of Louisiana Military Department.

This parcel was previously part of the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant and was intended to be included in the original transfer in 2004. The parcel is located between 1-20 and US Hwy 80.

This parcel will be used for training activities for the Louisiana National guard.

A Finding of Suitable Trans-

fer (FOST) was developed for this property. No findings of any environmental concerns were noted on the parcel. This FOST is an updated version of the previous FOSET posted for public review in September 2004.

The document will be open for public comment for 14 days. It will be available electronically. Contact rob.brandon@ngla.gov to obtain a copy of the FOST. Hard copy could be obtained through Mr. Johnny Pickett at the CFMO Environmental office A-100 Camp Minden.

318-382 4258.

Any concerned member of the public must submit comments no later than 19 June 2020. Comments should be directed to Mr. Rob Brandon, C F M O - E N V, rob.brandon@ ngla.gov, 6400 St. Claude Ave, STOP 903, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA 70117.

June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

The Water We Drink CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM Public Water Supply ID: LA1119003 We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2019. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water. Our water source(s) are listed below: Source Name WELL #3 WELL #2 Source Water Type | Ground Water Ground Water The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes,

streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.

Inorganic Contaminants - such as saltsland metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming, Pesticides and Herbicides which may.come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive Contaminants - which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office.

This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water

system had a susceptibility rating of ‘LOW’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact SAMUEL MIMS at 318-382-9556.

Page 12 If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materialsland components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www. epa.gov/safewater/lead.

The Louisiana Department of Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results

of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2019.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts.per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000 Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000 Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.

Treatment Technique (TT) - an enforceable procedure or levet of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant, Action level (AL) the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water.

MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.

Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfec-

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tant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants!

Level 1 assessment-A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system. .

Level 2 Assessment - A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.

During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations.

Compliance Period Analyte Type No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2019 Page 13 Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.

HighestRAA | Unit Disinfectant CHLORINE Date 2019 Range 0.22 3.96 MRDL 4 MRDLG | Typical Source Water additive used to control microbes.

1.5 ppm 0.24 In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. To determine compliance

with the primary drinking water standards, the treated water is monitored when a contaminant is elevated in the source water.

Source Water Regulated Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source BARIUM 11/4/2019 0.0094 0.005 - 0.0094 ppm 2 2 Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories FLUORIDE 11/4/2019 0.71 0.31 - 0.71 ppm Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source Treated Water Regulated Collection Highest Range Contaminants Date Value No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 Source Water Radiological Collection Contaminants | Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source GROSS BETA PARTICLE 11/4/2019 1.94 0-1.94 pci/ 50 Decay of natural and man-made deposits. Note: The gross beta particle activity MCL IS 4 millirems/year annual dose equivalent to the total body or any internal organ. 50 pCi/L is used as a screening level.

Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source Treated Water Collection Highest Radiological Contaminants Date Value No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 90TH Date Range Unit AL Sites Over AL Typical Source Lead and Copper COPPER, FREE

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Percentile | 2016 - 2018 10.2 !

0-0.5 pom ppm 1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits LEAD 0 -4 ppb 15 10 Sample Point Period Highest LRAA Typical Source Disinfection Byproducts TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5) BOGALEWIS FLUSH VALVE Range Unit MCL MCLG 20.4 ppb 600 2019 29 By-product of drinking water disinfection 46.2 BURSON ROAD 19.8 TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAAS) 2019 30 39 | ppb 60 0 By-product of drinking water disinfection Page 14 BOGALEWIS FLUSH VALVE 27.

TTHM 2019 40 ppb 800 71.5 | By-product of drinking water chlorination BURSON ROAD 26.1 TTHM 2019 38 59.9 By-product of drinking water chlorination -Source Secondary Contaminants Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit SMCL ALUMINUM 11 / 4 / 2 0 1 9 11/4/2019 0.013 8.9 0 -0.013 8.8 - 8.9 MG/L PH 0.2 8.5 PH Treated Secondary Collection Date Highest Value Contaminants No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2019 Range i Unit

SMCL Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/ AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.

These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/ CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426–4791). ...There are no additional required health effects notices.

There are no additional required health effects violation notices.

Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.

We at the CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.

Please call our office if you have questions.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D) (1) of the Louisi-

ana Constitution, that on May 29, 2020, Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“ELL”), a public utility providing retail electric and gas service throughout the State of Louisiana, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) its Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider Schedule FRP Evaluation Report and Workpapers for Test Year 2019.

The filing reflects an earned return on common equity (“EROE”) for the 2019 Evaluation Period/Test Year of 9.66%.

As such, no change to Base Rider FRP Revenue is required.

While Base Rider FRP Revenue will not change as a result of this filing, overall FRP Revenues will increase by approximately $103 million. The resulting FRP factors to be applied to the respective ELL rate classes (including Legacy ELL and Legacy EGSL rate classes) effective for customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of September 2020, are as follows: Except for those rate schedules excluded under ELL Rider Schedule FRP1, the required FRP factor of 55.3639% is to be applied to each of Legacy ELL’s rate classes and the required FRP factor of 53.8811% is to be applied to each of Legacy EGSL’s rate classes, both effective for monthly customer bills rendered on and after the first billing cycle of September 2020.

It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable Legacy ELL customers’ typical monthly bills: for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh the bill would change by approximately $3.51, from $99.58 to $103.09; for a Small General Service customer using 50 kW and 12,500 kWh the bill would change by approximately $47.55, from $1,329.15 to $1,376.70; for a Large General Service customer using 1,000 kW and 500,000 kWh the bill would change by approximately

$1,076.26, from $34,423.46 to $35,499.72.

It is estimated that the proposed adjustment in rates will have the following effects upon applicable Legacy EGSL customers’ typical monthly bills: for a Residential customer using 1,000 kWh the bill would change by approximately $1.62, from $95.03 to $96.65; for a Small General Service customer using 5000 kWh the bill would change by approximately $9.95, from $559.10 to $569.05; for a Large General Service customer using 500 kW and 255,500 kWh the bill would change by approximately $248.37, from $16,635.02 to $16,883.39.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, ELL’s filing proposes a reduction in the rates charged under its Additional Facilities Charge Rate Schedules (i.e,.

Rider Schedules AFC, AFC-L and AFC-G).

The proposed revisions to these rate schedules are reflected in the proposed rate schedules contained in the filing.

For questions and comments regarding ELL’s filing, please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the filing, including its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 ENTERGY LOUISIANA, LLC June 9, 2020 Minden Press-Herald

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