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(Minden, LA) – Minden Main Street is soliciting Main Street Restoration Grant applications from downtown commercial building and/or business owners. The Louisiana Main Street program offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Grants are available for either interior or exterior building rehabilitation projects. Applications received from Minden Main Street building and/or business owners will compete statewide for funding with other Main Street communities. Over the years, Minden Main Street has received numerous dollars in redevelopment grant funds from the Louisiana Main Street program, helping to initiate local project costs plus associated jobs and economic stimulation. To be eligible for Main Street Restoration Grant funds, a
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building must be located within the downtown Main Street district, be used for commercial purposes, and be at least 50 years old. In addition, the proposed work must be approved by the local Historic District
Commission and the Louisiana Main Street office, while also conforming to the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The Main Street Resto-
ration Grant applications, details and deadlines are available from: Mahala Hutto, Minden Main Street 520 Broadway, Minden, LA 71055 318-371-4258 or mainstreet@mindenusa. com
Early voting to begin June 20 BATON ROUGE, La.— Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is encouraging all eligible Louisianians to
Councilman Bloxom responds after recent social media backlash
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Minden Main Street is taking applications for Restoration Grants that can be used for interior or exterior renovation projects. After receiving the application, those that entered will be competing for funding state wide with other Main Street communities.
consider voting early in the Presidential Preference Primary. Early voting begins Saturday, June 20 and continues through Saturday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, June 21 and Sunday, June 28. Pursuant to the Emergency Election Plan, the early voting period has been extended by six days. Only registered Democrats and Republicans
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Councilman Pam Bloxom of Dist. E stirred up quite a social media storm on Monday after making a post on Facebook that led to accusations of racism being brought against her along with the creation BLOXOM of an online petition to remove her from her Council Seat. The post from Bloxom is a question that reads, “Do you realize African Americans in this country are a mere 15% of the total population?” The open-endedness of the question left many commenters to speculate as to the insinuation behind the question, and to date Pam Bloxom has not made another post on social media in response. The blowback from the post has resulted in a petition being made in an attempt to remove Pam Bloxom from her seat on the City Council, which at the time of writing is sitting at 700/1000 signatures.
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While it may serve as a gauge to measure the community’s displeasure over the comment, the petition isn’t in the proper formatting in order to recall an elected official. Just to note one example, the signatures all need to be hand signed. More information on the topic can be found at www. sos.la.gov. When asked for comment, Bloxom’s response was, “For the past two weeks the entire national and local media has focused on George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. My point is there is another 85% of the country that does not condone Mr. Floyd’s killing. That 85% has not been reported on for any reason. Don’t they get a voice?” “Other’s want to put words in my mouth with their postings. There was no underlying message, I just ask why the media hasn’t said the majority of Americans hate how Mr. Floyd died.”
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A car wreck occurred Thursday morning at the intersection of East Union Street and Broadway Street resulting in major damage to involved vehicles and one victim being transported away in an ambulance.
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Maxine Rogers Alley Maxine Rogers Alley, 97, of Minden, Louisiana passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Town and Country Health and Rehab. Maxine was born November 20, 1922 to John and Lillie Mae Rogers in Stamps, Arkansas. She soon moved to Minden, Louisiana where she would marry the love of her life and became a lifelong resident and member of First Baptist Church of Minden. Mrs. Alley is now reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Dr. Tom Alley, her parents, her siblings; Emogene, Josephine, and Eugene, along with her son, Ken Alley and many of her lifelong friends. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Marsha Christie (Dennis) and her children; Rachel, Toby, Emily, Amy,
and Ben. And Ken’s children; Zachary and Sari. She is also survived by her 22 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, whom she all loved dearly. Mrs. Alley loved her church and loved to serve the Lord. She volunteered many years at FBC Minden and enjoyed serving desserts on Wednesday nights there. She loved to cook and always had a hot meal and a sweet treat ready for anyone that stopped by. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Dr. Randy Clemons. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who would stop by and visit with our Mac, as she was known by her grands and so many others in the community. She loved her visitors and phone calls. She will be missed deeply by many. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412
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voting machines. Hand sanitizer will be provided to voters and masks are recommended, although not required. In addition to a Louisiana driver’s license, a Louisiana Special ID or a generally recognized ID with picture and signature, voters may now use a digital license via LA Wallet. Election Day for the PPP and Municipal Primary is Saturday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, contact the Elections Division by calling 225.922.0900 or emailing elections@sos.la.gov.
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James T. Morris James T. Morris was born December 7, 1937 in Heflin to Raymond Morris and Maxine Maxey Morris. He entered into rest on June 17, 2020 in Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be Friday from 12 till 1 at City on a Hill Pentecostal Church 612 Hwy 531 Minden, Louisiana. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Reverend Keith Adcock. Burial will be at Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Heflin, Louisiana. James worked as a roofer for over 50 years. He loved horses, hunting, and always had a huge garden. He loved to work in the garden and share his vegetables with family and friends. James didn’t have any children, but all the nieces and
Tom Reece Hutson, III Tom “Reece” Hutson, III passed away suddenly Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 32 years due to an underlying heart condition. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Robert Moore, Tom Reece Hutson and step grandfather Vernon Krouse. Reece is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife Bridget Caskey Hutson of five years, his parents Cydni (Moore) and Tom Reece Hutson, Jr., his sister Cyd Hutson Eaton and husband Brian, his grandmothers Loretta Moore Krouse, and Nelda Horn Hutson, mother and father-in-law Melissa (Dean) and John Caskey, sister-in-laws; Terra Caskey Salmon and husband Brandon, and Whitney Caskey Pearce and husband Dr. Tony, nieces; Madison and Bella Grace Salmon, nephew Riley Salmon, aunts; Denise Hutson Stinson and husband Skip, and Lynelle Hutson Moses, Uncles Phil Hutson and wife Lisa, and Tommy Moore and wife Daina, aunt-in-law Belinda Dean Perry and husband Ronnie, uncle-in-law George Dean, great grandparents-in-law Linda and Larry Dean, and numerous special cousins and a host of friends. Reece had a love for children and spent much time entertaining his nieces and nephew. Reece was born in Monroe, LA, October 7, 1987. He graduated from Summerfield High School in 2006. He attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, LA., where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management in 2011. He lived his life loving God, family, and friends. He was a member of First Church of God of Homer and Cornerstone Church of God in Denham Springs, LA., where he loved serving God. He had a big heart for helping others and giving the best bear hugs and tight handshakes
James C. (Jimmy) Miller James C. (Jimmy) Miller was born July 12, 1935 in Minden, Louisiana and passed away suddenly on June 15, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Rev. Bruce Lee and Chaplain Andrew Abshire officiating. Interment will follow at Gilgal Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday June 18, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden. Mr. Miller, a native resident of Minden was a member of The Vineyard Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer. Jimmy was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and Christian. He retired as a welder from Calumet Industries after 40 years. He was loved by many and will be
nephews were like his own. He loved teaching them to ride horses, taking them to Rodeos and was always there to help if they needed him. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Effie Ward and Betty Bramlett, and one brother Edgar Morris. He is survived by his brothers, Eugene (Lillian) Morris and Earl Morris both of Minden. Numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and family. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Town and Country Health and Rehab. And his special nurse. Hayley Monroe. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412 to anyone he came in contact with. He was an amazing young man. Our families are heartbroken and our lives will never be the same without him. After graduating high school, Reece he worked for Harmon Wood Company of Homer, LA, Michael Brown and Sons Farms in Lake Providence, LA, Helena Chemical Company of Lake Providence, LA., Steel Fabrications in Monroe, LA, and W.M. Construction, Inc. in West Monroe, LA. After completing his college career, he worked for CB&I/Aptim for five years as an Estimator II in Baton Rouge, LA., and was currently employed with Hargrove Engineers and Constructors as an Estimator II in Baton Rouge, LA. Reece will be remembered as a wonderful, loving, and proud husband, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to so many that loved him. Reece was known for his amazing, loving spirit of kindness and helpfulness to anyone he met. He was an avid hunter and fisherman with a love of being outdoors. One of his favorite bible scriptures was “Now then get your equipment – your quiver and bow – and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.” Genesis 27:3 He enjoyed being with his loving wife Bridget, where they spent much time cooking, working in their yard, gardening and hunting/fishing together. Reece and Bridget spent many weekends between Homer and Lake Providence, LA., where they loved spending time with their families. Services will be held June 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Homer. Rev. Glen Kirby will officiate. Interment will follow at Arlington Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Homer. Serving as pallbearers are Brian Eaton, Chris Gardner, Justin Harper, Jamie Hutson, Robby Koontz, John David Moses, Dr. Tony Pearce, and Brandon Salmon. In lieu of flowers honoring Reece, his family suggest memorials be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the American Heart Association. greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Horn Miller, son, James David Miller, grandson, Jonathan Rumby, and great grandson, David McCormick. He is survived by his daughters, Rheba (Sammy) Miller Savell, Peggy (Erwin) Miller Halbrook, and son, Jeff Reynolds (Jodie). One brother, Michael David Miller, 5 granddaughters, 2 grandsons, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous more family and friends. Special thanks to Oshner/LSU E.R. and trauma center and MMC E.R. Pallbearers will be Johnny Cox, Jacob Hasty, Kenny Bryce, Kary Bryce, Aubrey Reynolds, and Caleb Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Lee, Ricky Lee, D.C. Greer, Carter Hasty, Michael Miller, Steve Patterson, Jeff Reynolds, and Irwin Jones. Rose-Neath Funeral Home 211 Murrell Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 (318) 377-3412
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Williams: The poor suffer the most from riots No decent person can support George Floyd’s mistreatment, or the mistreatment of anyone else, at the hands of police officers with the sworn duty to uphold the law. The Minneapolis authorities moved quickly, and Derek Chauvin was fired from the Minneapolis police department, placed under arrest and charged with second-degree murder and other charges. The three officers who were with him were also fired and charged two counts of aiding and abetting — one for second-degree murder and one for second-degree manslaughter. Peaceful protest in any cause is as American as apple pie, but what we saw in the wake of George Floyd’s murder is as despicable as anything recently seen in our nation. What makes it worse is the silence and seemly support in many quarters for anarchists who have highjacked the protests to promote their own ends. These are the white liberals and leftists groups like Antifa who could care less about the major problems that exist in black communities and made worse by the rioting and looting. “Black Entrepreneurs 2020 Trends: A look at Afri-
can-American-owned businesses in 2020” is a survey of black-owned businesses. When blacks were asked how they view themselves in the present political climate, most were either “very confident” or “somewhat confident.” If that survey were run today, I doubt whether we would get anywhere near the same results. Part of the difference would be from the governm e n t ’s WALTER E. economic WILLIAMS s hu t d o w n of our nation but most of it would be the result of the recent wanton destruction within black communities. There are videos of legally armed black business owners standing outside their shops to protect them. There are other scenes of black small-business owners in tears over the destruction of businesses that they’ve put their life’s savings into. My question to the white Antifa anarchists, and their fellow black looters, is how does
the destruction of black-owned business promote justice for the murder of George Floyd? The recent looting and property destruction, as well as the high crime rates in many black neighborhoods, have the effect of a law that outlaws economic growth and opportunities. During the recent mayhem in black communities, stores of many types were looted and destroyed. CVS pharmacy has closed 60 stores in 21 states amid looting and protests. Large stores like Walmart were looted and burned. Many smaller stores and businesses were looted and burned. Who will bear the ultimate cost of the rioting? If you said black people, you are right. Black people must bear the expense and inconvenience to go to suburban shopping malls if they are to avoid the higher prices charged by smaller neighborhood stores that have survived the rioting and looting. Even when there is not the kind of social disorder of recent weeks, lawlessness is the hallmark of many black communities. Ultimately, the solution to this lawlessness rests with black people. Given the current political environment, it does not benefit a black or white pol-
itician to take those steps necessary to crack down on lawlessness in black communities. That means black people must become intolerant of criminals who make their lives living hell, even if it means taking the law into their own hands. That brings me to one of the most disturbing aspects of the rioting and looting. That is the seeming impotence of people whom we elect and pay to enforce the law. That includes governors, mayors and police chiefs who refuse to use their law enforcement powers to protect citizens and their property from criminals. Unfortunately, politicians who call for law and order are often viewed negatively. But that makes little sense. Poor people are more dependent on law and order than anyone else. In the face of high crime or social disorder, wealthier people can afford to purchase alarm systems, buy guard dogs, hire guards and, if things get too bad, move to a gated community. These options are not available to poor people. Their only protection is an orderly society.
Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.
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Buchanan: Cancel the white men — and what’s left? “Can we all just get along?” their love of it. That was the plea of Rodney A second front in the camKing after a Simi Valley jury paign to cancel history is the failed to convict any of the four renaming of U.S. army bases in cops who beat him into sub- Southern states that bear the mission after a 100-mile-an- names of Confederate generhour chase on an LA freeway. als, such as Forts Benning and King’s plea came after the Bragg. Trump has pledged to 1992 LA riots, the worst since veto any defense appropriation the New York City draft riots in bill that contains such a provi1863 when Lincoln had to send sion. in federal troops. Third is In the aftermath of today’s the drive led protests and riots after the killby Nancy ing of George Floyd in MinnePelosi and apolis, we hear similar calls. her allies to President Donald Trump must remove stat“reach out” and “unify the naues in the tion.” Capitol of But how? any of those Many of these calls for unity men of “viocome from the same elites who lent bigotry” are all-in on tearing us apart by PATRICK who were pulling down statues of the fa- BUCHANAN connected mous men of American history to the Conwhom they most detest. federacy. A second war on the ConfedFirst among them is General eracy is underway, to disgrace Robert E. Lee. and dishonor all who fought for Gen. David Petraeus has put Southern independence in the succinctly the crime of which war of 1861-65. A second Re- Lee is guilty. Though “West construction is being readied. Point honors Robert E. Lee The St. Andrew’s Cross, the with a gate, a road, an entire battle flag of the Confederate housing area, and a barracks,” army, though seen as a banner writes Petraeus, “Lee... comof heroism and honor to mil- mitted treason.” lions, is henceforth to be treatThe goal here is to impose ed like the Nazi swastika. It has the one-sided view of Ameribeen already been banned at can history that is now ascenNascar races, where it has been dant, as official truth — that the widely popular. cause of Southern secession Liberals will fight for the right was unlike the cause of Amerof Marxist radicals to burn the ican secession from Britain. It American flag to show their was an act of treason rooted in hatred of it but cannot tolerate the ideology of white supremaworking folks flying the battle cy. flag of the Confederacy to show To have that sole acceptable
view predominate, our elites believe they must remove from public display the statues of any associated with the cause of Southern independence and stigmatize them all as traitors. They have, however, a problem: Where do the elites stop when the radicals demand more? If support of slavery disqualifies one from the company of decent men, does it disqualify George Washington, who owned slaves his entire life? What Washington fought for, independence, was what Lee fought for. Lee did not challenge Lincoln’s election. He did not seek to overthrow the government Lincoln headed. He resigned from the U.S. army to go home and defend the people among whom he had been raised from an invasion to force-march them back into a Union the state’s chosen rulers had voted to leave. Not only does our national capital, Washington, bear the name of a lifelong slave owner, so does the capital of Missouri, Jefferson City. So does the capital of Mississippi, Jackson. So does the capital of Wisconsin, Madison. The capital of Ohio is Columbus. The capital of South Carolina is Columbia. Both are named for now-vilified Christopher Columbus whose statue still stands outside D.C.’s Union Station. None of these men appears, from how they lived their lives, to have shared modernity’s belief in democracy, diversity or
social equality. Yet, it was they who cobbled together the United States of America. Washington led us to independence and ownership of all the land from the Atlantic to the Mississippi. Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the U.S. Andrew Jackson added Florida. James K. Polk added the Southwest and California. Slave owner Sam Houston won Texas’ War of independence and brought his Republic of Texas into the Union in 1845. Two of the three greatest Senate statesmen of the 19th century, Henry Clay of Kentucky and John Calhoun of South Carolina, were slave owners. Both have statues in the Capitol. Do they go, too? The newest bridge over the Potomac, like the premier dam in the TVA, is named for Woodrow Wilson, who resegregated the government. These were among the decisive figures of American history. If all are dishonored, with their statues pulled down and their names taken off cities, counties, towns, rivers, canals, bridges, buildings, highways, roads, streets and dams, then what is left? Detest all those white men if you will, but they were the ones who created the nation we inherited. Patrick J. Buchanan is the author of “Nixon’s White House Wars: The Battles That Made and Broke a President and Divided America Forever.”
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Don’t go wandering around in a green pen.” store, just looking. It will get you in I thanked him for the pen and trouble. we commented on his unique witEspecially if the store happens ness, wishing him a great day as to be Sam’s. he walked away. A few days ago we were From that point in the neighborhood and on, it was serious Hubby decided to run by looking. Of course, and fill up the gas tank we found two items while he could get the fuel near the front of the cheaper than at our regular store that we thought store. After he completed we needed. So, in the the task, he asked, ”Do we cart they went. need anything from Sam’s?” Walking on, we I answered that we FANNIE MOORE came upon the didn’t need anything but shelves containing he suggested we go in just to look the various kinds of oils and this around. I knew that was bad news, reminded me I was out of olive but I thought I might find some oil. We scanned the shelves and fresh salmon so why not go in and found what I could use and it went look a bit? into the cart. And of course the olWe strolled in, and soon there- ive oil reminded me that I could after ran into a couple of friends. use some bell peppers, squash He was picking up meds for his and cucumbers. As we made our mother so we said a quick hello way up and down the aisles where and all went on about our busi- the produce was displayed, we ness. The problem was, we didn’t found everything except peppers, have any business, and certainly squash and cucumbers. knew better than go in just to look. But, there sat some beautiful red As we made our way down the ripe strawberries, in two-pound aisle, a gentleman stopped us boxes. Could I use that many berwith, “Ma’am, I’d like to give you ries before they went bad? I wasn’t this pen that says, Jesus loves you.” sure but they were so pretty they, He was holding out a beautiful too, went into the cart. You can see pen. He added, ‘Since you have on by now, my cart was beginning to green, I thought you needed this fill up and I had not even
reached the refrigerated section containing the salmon. When we got there, I saw beautiful slabs of salmon and I could just almost taste it baked with a bit of garlic salt and parsley. As I looked at the label, it said pond raised. I didn’t know salmon were raised in ponds. I thought they grew in the wild in the northern states and Atlantic countries. As I looked farther, I saw the words Atlantic salmon. Could it be both? Then, just below that it read, a product of Chile. I envisioned maybe Norway, but never Chile. I wasn’t too sure about the origin and the method of salmon farming, so, as badly as I wanted fresh salmon, I passed on it. I just couldn’t put that fish in my cart. Now, all you major chefs and experienced cooks might have chosen to purchase the fish because you are more knowledgeable about it than I. But, somehow, to me it just didn’t seem to be the real salmon I had in mind. I was disappointed that I couldn’t find what I especially wanted to find, although as I said, we were just looking. As we began to make our way back toward the front of the store, Hubby found his favorite little
snack cookie, except it was vanilla and not chocolate. We debated, and his reasoning won. These would be just about as good as the chocolate ones. And naturally, the quantity was about three or four times more than the regular ones he usually bought. Now where would he store them when he got them home? Since we were already in and pretty heavily committed, we made our way through the clothing section, just looking. There was nothing that caught our fancy so we strolled on toward the checkout counter. As the total kept creeping up, I was beginning to be sorry we had entered the store to just look. We paid for our unplanned purchases, made our way to the car to stash our goods, and left the parking lot several dollars poorer. Please, let me remember to never go in Sam’s again unless I need something and I have a list. And you might want to heed this also. Don’t go in a store “just looking” as it causes big trouble.
Fannie Moore is a journalist who lives in Shongaloo where she enjoys writing on a variety of subjects.
LIFE IN A PANDEMIC
‘Adapt or die’ -- Restaurants find ways to evolve amid virus NEW YORK (AP) — When the coronavirus roared into New York, chef Anna Klinger wouldn’t let it put a fork in her restaurant. Al di La, the Brooklyn trattoria she runs with her husband, Emiliano Coppa, hadn’t done much takeout until then. Their northern Italian food simply didn’t travel well. Now it had to. Because tagliatelli has a tendency to glue itself together into a ball, Klinger cooked it less and added more sauce. She offered Negroni cocktails to go and pints of her ice cream. She slimmed down the menu (goodbye, liver.) Now the kitchen is waiting to pivot again — anticipating the day diners can return, in masks, of course, 6 feet apart. Klinger vows to do what it takes. “What choice do we have?” she asked. “There are so many lives that are tangled with this restaurant, not just our own. And we still love it and we still do it every day. I can’t imagine not doing it.” The virus has decimated the restaurant industry, leaving millions unemployed and shuttering countless spots for good. Many dine-in restaurants have turned to delivery or takeout. Some have become food banks or trading posts. “It’s either you adapt or you die,” said Octavio Olivas, chef and owner of Ceviche Project in Los Angeles. “Just keep hustling.” According to the Department of Labor, the leisure and
hospitality industry suffered its most brutal month ever in April when nearly 5.5 million chefs, waiters, cashiers and other restaurant staff lost employment. But the sector rebounded somewhat in May with an addition of more than 1.2 million jobs. TV host and cookbook author Padma Lakshmi has no doubt the pandemic will change the restaurant landscape, with many locations unable to weather the storm. “Most restaurants operate on a very slim margin. And even really big restaurants by very famous chefs often pay their invoices from 45 days ago with the earnings from today,” she said. “You can see how very quickly that would be a house of cards.” Those restaurants that survived with takeout during the initial days of COVID-19 are now gradually opening their doors to welcome patrons to a very different dining experience than they offered this winter. In California, the public health department mandates that bar areas be closed, menus be disposable and waiters not pour water tableside. Patrons must wear masks to the bathroom, and salt and pepper shakers may not be left on the tables. “It’s like opening up a new restaurant in a whole new world,” said Kevin Meehan, co-owner and chef at the Michelin-starred Kali in Los An-
geles. “It’s like a ‘Top Chef’ challenge, if anything.” Kali, a seasonal California restaurant that serves such delicacies as prawn crudo and beet tartar, closed its doors on March 13, and Meehan sheltered with his family for three weeks, preparing meals for his twin daughters and making bread for neighbors. Then he took baby steps back, dipping into a rainy-day restaurant fund to hire back a small group of workers to make takeout. He decided on family-style comfort food, adding written instructions on reheating and a warm greeting from the kitchen. “Fine dining is creating memories. And how do you do that via a bag out of a box?” he said. “I wanted to make them comforting and delicious at the same time. So I put on the back burner being the creative, chef artist.” Kali used to offer five lunch servings and seven dinner seatings a week. The virus cut it down to just four takeout dinners a week, with income dipping to as little as 25% pre-virus levels. Last week, Kali took its first steps to welcoming patrons in again. On top of everyday health codes, Meehan has had to comply with new anti-virus mandates. He and his business partner have taken notes on how other restaurants in the area are reopening. “This is coronavirus,” he said. “This isn’t a joke. This isn’t a
health code violation. This isn’t like my chicken being at 43 degrees, not 42 degrees.” There are still so many unknowns. What if a patron forgets to wear a mask? Meehan has devised a clever way to remind them: His masked servers gently point to a sticker on their chest that says, “Please hide your smile.” His menu currently has four appetizers, four entrees and two desserts — all dishes he calls his “greatest hits.” He laughs that when you go see Billy Joel in concert, you want to hear “Piano Man,” not the new stuff. “This is peoples’ first time going out to dinner for a long time and I need to kick ass and I need to crush it,” he said. Not too far away in Los Angeles, chef Olivas has also needed to evolve. Few foods are are more difficult in a take-out world than raw fish, but that’s his bread and butter. A lawyer-turned-chef, Olivas opened the 480-square-foot Ceviche Project last spring as an intimate space where he would interact with patrons and serve the freshest seafood. “The challenge for me was how can I make them have the same experience as if they were sitting here,” he said from his 28-seat restaurant. Now, every weekend, you can find him outside it, carefully putting his prepared dishes into car trunks for pickup. Olivas sourced special packaging and rethought the menu: juice
in a separate section, an ice bed for some dishes and showcasing the versatile shrimp. He soon plans to feed people again at his restaurant. He’s ordered tables for the sidewalk, umbrellas and palm trees, all to take advantage of southern California’s summer nights. “I think this is an opportunity, and hopefully we can keep doing it even after this ends,” he said. “We need to keep going and we need to make it better and we need to grow.” In the Lehigh Valley, the farm-to-table restaurant Bolete is definitely growing — it’s building six private patios on church-owned land across the street from its spot in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Patrons will pre-order their meal and drinks, and will get a little basket with disposable flatware and a cooler. A florist is making the spaces beautiful and there’s a luxury portable restroom. When the virus hit, Bolete abandoned its five-course tasting menu in favor of curbside-pickup, family-style meals and things it would never normally do, like mac and cheese. It also offered high-end provisions, like duck egg salad. Erin Shea, the owner, general manager and wife of the chef, Lee Chizmar, said the past few months have reminded her of 2007, when Bolete opened. “You have to get as scrappy as when you started,” she said. www.apnews.com
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I’m a dad. I’m a stepdad. I’m who pass down the skills to apa son. prentice children. My dad has As it often does, Father’s Day construction and repair acuthis year falls on my father’s men far superior to mine. I had birthday. Roger Ellingson turns a teacher in the family and he 81 on June 21, just a couple did not. Go figure. I’m a verbal days away. He’s a good dad and linguistic learner. He’s a visual always was so. Likely the most spatial learner. Assembly may reliable person I’ve ever met be required but directions are which is a good quality in a fa- not. How does he do it? ther. Stable. PredictRoger named me able. No unpleasant Dirk. I think he and surprises. No erratic my mother Becky behavior. No dearth had an agreeof common sense. No ment that if a son, lapses. he would name Some accuse him the first child. If a of being grumpy. I daughter, she got to often tell them he’s name the first child. only saying what they DIRK ELLINGSON If I had been a girl, were thinking. SomeI would’ve been times the charge sticks named Sunny Lou. because he’s elderly, conser- I like Dirk better. vative, and hard-of-hearing. But Dirk Ellingson sentencHe never listened to loud rock es you to a lifetime of jokes music (he hated when I left the about the similarity between TV remote on MTV which he my name and Duke Ellington. decried as the Hippie Channel) Among records in Roger’s LP but he did shoot guns with un- collection was the jazz great’s protected ears as a youth. Now 1956 live album Ellington at he has tinnitus. Small price to Newport. He had to make the pay for great hunting stories connection. like the time he and his buddies I don’t mind the joke so discovered a human skeleton much but the wags who make wearing pajamas. It could’ve the observation think they are been too high a price to pay the first to bring it to my attenwhen he and a friend were re- tion. I can only smile and nod. turning home from hunting Unleash my courtesy laugh for one dark night and suddenly a witticism endured for years. and surprisingly could see their The only fresh take I heard on it own shadows walking ahead. was during a job interview (fitThey weren’t backlit by moon- tingly enough in 1984) when a light but rather in the beams of guy remarked, “Dirk Ellingson? an oncoming train. Their hear- That’s like Duke Ellington in ing still compromised from a Newspeak.” day firing rifles, the train lights If I had sired a son, I might alerted them to step off the have continued the joke in a tracks and live to hunt another subtle direction and named day. him Mercer. Only the true Roger’s hearing aids like my jazz cognoscenti would’ve torbifocal glasses offer a compro- mented the boy. mise of perception. Tuning into I am proud to be a father and one frequency sacrifices dis- proud of my daughter Claire. cerning others. For my ocular Although parents of both sons powers it’s as easy as shifting and daughters tell me sons are my head up or down to find easier to raise, I’m glad I have the sweet spot in my glasses. a daughter. The obstetrician Enhancing his auditory pow- inaccurately forecast Claire ers requires my dad to adjust would be a boy. I tell people if the control on his hearing aid you cannot personally discern and that takes much more ef- evidence on the sonogram, be fort. It’s sometimes not worth skeptical of what doctors prethat effort. You might mistake dict. She was a fine obstetrician his frowning failure to under- although I later found out her stand what you’re saying as percentage for predicting gendisapproval. Sometimes it is. ders was around fifty percent. Sometimes he just isn’t catch- Flip a coin. Read the tea leaves. ing what you’re saying. I wasn’t riled. I was glad to have What’s most amazing about a daughter. my dad being a good dad is that I not only love Claire. I like Roger had no template. His fa- her too. She’s cool. I miss her ther struggled with alcohol and a lot. Same for her husband Jadeparted when Roger was age cob, a kind and caring and ca3. My dad has no memory of his pable life partner which is what dad. I grew up with two grand- you want most for your child. I mothers and only one grand- write about being a square peg father. Always how it was so I in a round hole. Itemizing the never thought it strange. cultural differences and crabRoger is gifted at repair. He bing about the heat. Those are somehow figured it out. That’s small grievances compared to often the bailiwick of fathers being away from my child, even
when that child is 29 years old. The most difficult aspect of living in Louisiana is being apart from family, mostly mine. My wife Lisa has a daughter in Kansas City too. I miss my stepdaughter Lindsay, her husband Morgan, and our grandsons Avett and Finnegan. I felt a kinship with Lindsay before we were kin. I always liked her stepdad assessment that you couldn’t really tell if I was 7 or 70. Down south reside my stepdaughter Amanda, husband Donny, and triplet grandkids Maddox and Mason and Harleigh. If Amanda hadn’t married a lifetime Minden local, I’d likely be living in West Monroe quaffing tap water of varied hues and inhaling the
paper mill smoke. Lisa sometimes has buyer remorse about not moving to West Monroe but I think Minden is charming. Claire had just become a teenager when Lisa and I married. Amanda and Lindsay were grown women. I’m sure it’s easier being a stepparent to grown kids than growing kids. The first ten years of our marriage, Lindsay and Claire were local and accessible. Amanda was having adventures in a faraway land. Now we only see Lindsay and Claire and their families a time or two a year. We now live across the street from Amanda and her family in eastern Minden. I always pointed out to Lisa before we moved that choosing where to live would appear
a choice between daughters. She denied this explaining that she just wanted to return home to Louisiana. On holiday visits to Louisiana it was clearly difficult for her to return to Missouri. She worked a job she liked up north. She just missed her family in the Pelican State. She belonged here. What I relish most about the adventure is the change of scenery. I lived over a half century in Missouri and like being able to claim I have lived in at least one other state. Although it’s sad my parents and my child and stepdaughter miss me. I miss them too. Dirk Ellingson is a minden, la resident and is currently a pharmacy technician at the local walgreens.
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Good News INSPIRATION
We all have seen ‘the face of death’. Maybe it was an accident, a terminal illness, or a combination of events all headed toward a collision! But we all have faced (or heard of) such circumstances. Many Biblical leaders faced such grave calamities, thus teaching us how to confidently turn to God’s mighty power and presence in such times. Abraham, Moses, Job, David, Stephen, Paul and others teach us much about death and how to approach these last days on earth. It seems at every turn in life, we are seeing these fangs of death getting closer and closer. It is time for us to ‘do something about it!’ Each time I attend a funeral, I am reminded that ‘my time here is shorter and shorter.“ I need to get things in order, cov-
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IN THE FACE OF DEATH er some bases with my family, bring them upto-date with my wishes, update the will, do some estate planning and get my ducks in a row.” The effects of the C o ro n av i r u s, casting a harsh net over the world recently, has alerted all of us to ‘be prepared for the dreaded germ.’ Some who have scorned the masks and mocked the Bill Crider hand sanitizer, crowding into large groups without ‘fear’ have learned the hard way: we should not flirt with death! We all have friends who are suddenly left behind and realize they know nothing about writing a check, putting gas in the
car, if there is a will or ‘hidden assets’. Some men can’t ‘boil water’, iron a shirt, use a vacuum cleaner or wash clothes (without mixing colors), etc. So add these to a time of grieving, and the process becomes more complex. Who wants to leave such matters for the family to wrestle with? In the face of death, there is much to do and time is premium. Paul reminds us how to face such times. In Phil 1: 2130, he reminds us that he is ready to ‘live or die’ for Christ. “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the
body……but whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…. stand firm in one spirit… do not be frightened by those who oppose you….” Throughout his writings, Paul encourages fellow believers to keep their eyes focused on Jesus, be totally committed to His teachings, do not be swayed to the right or the left, but keep walking the path set before us. We must turn loose of those things from the past that limit us from pressing on toward the prize Christ has laid before us. (Phil 3:12-16). In Romans 8, Paul offers much encouragement and security in times of distress and grief. His words strengthen our faith as we walk through the valley of death, leaning on the Lord. He reminds us that
‘death and the grave have been conquered through Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.’ We need to be reminded that ‘nothing – yes, nothing, can separate us from God’s love through Jesus Christ.‘ The Book of Psalms is a worthy assignment to read and meditate upon during these seasons too. Select several of the Psalms and study them for comfort, assurance and security. The poet has written these soothing words when we find our thoughts out in the campgrounds of despair, depression or death. Fear not! Death’s presence often brings fear, but God’s calming Word will always be near. When there are no answers to life’s situations, and circumstances are out of our control, His surrounding love gives each generation
strength to be bold. When one more step is too much to demand, His comforting Spirit gently whispers ‘you can, you can’! In the face of death, let not doubt or fear control - The Lord is close and will lighten the load. So fear not death, O mortal man….the debt is paid, through Jesus’ blood – love’s demand! So rise up, O child of God, death is buried in the sod; the soul of man, united with God to live eternally –secure and at rest. So in the face of death – we have hope in the One who conquered death; Yes, in Jesus Christ our soul has rest. Fear not! (Author unknown) Bill Crider is Chaplain of Minden Medical Center
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MIDTERMS
LITTLE LEAGUE
ACTION CONTINUES AT REC CENTER JJ Marshall
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Column: Sports virus grades are in, at least for midterms It’s been three months and a few days since Adam Silver pulled the plug on NBA games, the first domino in a long row of events to fall to the COVID-19 pandemic. Enough time for Silver and leaders of other major sports to take stock of the new enemy and the dangers it poses. Enough time to begin sorting out a path back to what will surely be a new normal. They’ve now got a body of work to analyze, and it’s a mixed bag. Though nothing could really prepare those in charge of the country’s major sports for the ravages of the pandemic, some have risen to the challenge better than others. With that in mind, here are the pandemic grades — let’s be optimistic and call them midterms — for commissioners who have been forced to write a new playbook: ROGER GOODELL The NFL commissioner might have scored higher had we been grading earlier. He not only pulled off a virtual draft but was a surprise
hit hosting the proceedings from his basement somewhere outside New York City. The real test is just starting, though, with a season looming and two glittering new stadiums set to open at a time when no one knows how many fans — if any — will be let inside. The NFL has so far been sparing in its details on how it will handle a new season, and reports of a number of players already testing positive for the virus don’t bode well for a sport that is more difficult to manage than others just because of the sheer size of the teams. The bottom line is, no one really knows if the NFL season will actually begin as scheduled less than three months from now on a Thursday night in Kansas City. GRADE: B, which doesn’t include the league’s badly mishandled stance on social protests. GARY BETTMAN For a commissioner whose commitment to player health is suspect by his refusal to ac-
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Ponytails Southern Flair 7 Chaos 5 Lindsay Ryan’s two singles helped Southern Flair overcome an early deficit. Adalyn Roberts had one single for Chaos. Darlings Pink Sox 15 Diamond Divas 2 Ellie Kate Perryman’s home run capped off a threehit night to lead the Pink Sox to their third win in as many games. Ella Woods had one home run for the Divas. Sweet T’s 9 Pink Panthers 1 Jayla Joyner went four-forfour in the Sweet T’s second win of the season. Jaliyah Armstrong managed two hits for the Panthers.. Dixie Angels Diamond Divas 11 Untamed 1 Presley Wood had a single and a double in the Divas’ big win. Bella Powell knocked in two hits of her own, and struck out six batters in two innings of work from the mound. Dixie Youth Outlaws 8 Prospects 3 Reagan Feazell had two singles as Brock Case knocked in one double to help the Outlaws secure vic-
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Lindsay Ryan hones in on her pitch in Monday’s game between Southern Flair and Chaos at the Rec Center. tory. Cash Frizzell struck out seven batters in an impressive performance from the mound for the Outlaws. Jaxon Brazzel had one double for the Prospects. Timberwolves 9 Mudcats 5 Jake Glass led the way with a double as the Timberwolves got out in front early and didn’t look back. Glass secured the win on the mound for the Timberwolves, going five innings with five Ks Taylor Logan led the game with two hits for the Mudcats. AAA Webster Machine 12 Braves 9 Tanner Cox’s RBI double helped Webster Machine survive a seven-run second inning by the Braves. Tate Lowe, Hunter Staggs and Mason Shipp each had singles for the Braves, but it wasn’t enough to get past undefeated Webster. Royals 8 Tomahawks 7 The game of the night belonged to the Royals in the end, who came from behind to score six runs in the final frame and snatch their first
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Bryson Ranger pitches at the Rec (Boys 14-U) win of the season from the Tomahawks. Darron Hollingsworth hit two triples for three RBI to help the Royals land an impressive victory. Hayden Williams and DJ Lanay each hit home two RBI for the Tomahawks. Dixie AA Rippers 18 Shotcallers 1 Wyatt Chandler hit a home run as he and Dakota Streetman combined for six RBI in a simple win for the Rippers.
Marshall Duck led the Shotcallers with one RBI, and Levi Ray had two singles. Bulldogs 10 AC Services 4 Daniel Beck hit two home runs and five RBI to lead the Bulldogs. Braxton Boon had three RBI on two hits. Colton Miller had two RBI for AC Services. Webster Machine 21 Little Lions 5 Jackson Hauley had two home runs and Skyler Malone had one as Webster scored.
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GRADES: Commisioners stack up by league
Manfred Continued from Page 8 knowledge concussions can cause CTE, Bettman might have been expected to play on when the virus started to create havoc. But the NHL quickly shut down, and now there’s a plan to go straight into playoffs this summer and crown a Stanley Cup champion in the fall. The devil is in the details, though, and so far the NHL hasn’t announced where the games will be played or how it will deal with getting players across the Canadian border. Plus there’s something about playing hockey in the heat of the summer that’s just not right. Bettman might have been better off doing something he’s already done once — cancel the season. GRADE: C ADAM SILVER So far Silver is the, er, gold standard among commissioners. The NBA not only has settled on Orlando, Florida, to
host all returning teams but seems to have figured out a lot of the details on just how to play in a bubble. Between the pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests, though, some players are questioning the wisdom of resuming play too soon, and there are troubling increases in the positive test rate in the Orlando area. The NBA is a star-driven league and if some of the stars decide it’s either too risky or not worth their trouble, the Florida bubble might look more like the NBA’s G League instead. Still, Silver seems to be on the right path. Grade: AROB MANFRED Where do we even start? Manfred wasn’t exactly on a roll even before the pandemic hit with his failure to punish Astros players for stealing the 2017 World Series and his unwillingness to make fundamental changes to a game that is fast becoming unwatchable.
But trying to pretend that MLB owners are hurting because of the pandemic is disingenuous at best and an outright lie at worst. Yes, players deserve part of the blame for digging in their heels and refusing to make sacrifices at the worst possible time, but the meeting between Manfred and union chief Tony Clark this week showed there was always plenty of common ground for an agreement. Anything less than a 70-game season would be a joke, but Manfred is right about one thing — baseball needs to be done by the time the calendar turns to November. GRADE: D JAY MONAHAN The PGA Tour commissioner stumbled early by trying to hold the Player’s Championship before abandoning that after one round. He said recently he stayed awake at night worrying about golf’s return but if the first week at Colonial was any indication, the sport can be played safely without fans. Monahan has also managed to navigate competing interests with the Masters and other majors and somehow come up with a schedule that has a chance of actually working. The real test may be the Memorial next month, where a limited number of fans will actually be let in and where we can only hope host Jack Nicklaus is wearing a mask. GRADE: Leaning B-plus, but for now an early B. CATHY ENGELBERT She’s the newest of all the commissioners, tasked with the unenviable task of running a league that struggles to be viable even in normal times. But the WNBA has a plan to return for a 22-game season in Florida and — get this baseball — players will be paid their full salaries. GRADE: A
NFL
Saints’ Jenkins joins CNN as social justice contributor
ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday. “I believe I can be a voice for other athlete activists and those who have dedicated their lives to changing legislation, policies and reforms for human equality,” Jenkins said, touting his experience addressing “the inequalities of our criminal justice system, educational system and disparate wealth in our marginalized communities” during his 11-year NFL career. With protesters amassing in cities nationwide in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis, Jenkins has actively engaged in recent
discussions about police brutality and police funding on social and in mainstream media, as well as at rallies. Jenkins was among Drew Brees’ harshest critics when the Saints quarterback re-stated his long-held opposition to protesting during the national anthem. Brees has since apologized for his comments, saying he now recognizes the protests were not about the flag or the anthem, and that he wants to help promote equality. “As we move forward from these moments, journalists must not make the grave mistake of allowing the world to go back to sleep,” Jenkins said. “The ground swell of energy that has been injected into all of us must continue when the protests stop, and that includes responsible reporting.”
Jenkins was drafted by New Orleans out of Ohio State in 2009 and won a Super Bowl with the Saints his rookie season. He spent the past six seasons with Philadelphia, winning a second Super Bowl in the 2017 season, before returning to New Orleans as a free agent this offseason. In 2017, Jenkins and retired wide receiver Anquan Boldin created the Players Coalition, a charity that advocates for racial and social equality. The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, launched in 2010, focuses on improving educational and other opportunities for students with limited financial resources in New Orleans, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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FUN & GAMES
On This Day In History 2002 - Steve Fossett takes off on his record-breaking balloon flight. The American adventurer lifted off from Northam in Western Australia to commence history’s first solo flight around the world in any aircraft. On July 3, after having traveled 33,195 km (20,626 mi), he touched down again in Queensland, Australia. 1987 - An ETA car bomb kills 21 in Barcelona. The 1987 Hipercor bombing was one of the bloodiest attacks by Basque separatist organization, Euskadi Ta Askatasuna or ETA. 1978 - Garfield, the lazy cat makes his debut. The first Garfield comic strip by Jim Davis appeared in 41 newspapers on that day. It currently holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s most widely syndicated comic strip. See, HISTORY, Page 11
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1964 - The U.S. Senate passes the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 18 Senators unsuccessfully launched a filibuster to prevent passage of the law against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Richard Russel stated, “We will resist to the bitter end any measure or any movement which would have a tendency to bring about social equality and intermingling and amalgamation of the races in our (Southern) states.” The bill was signed into law on July 2, 1964. 1913 - South Africa implements the Natives Land Act. The law limited the areas of land that could be owned by black people to “native reserve” areas, which comprised less than 10 percent of the country’s total area. It was in force until Apartheid was dismantled in the 1990s.
COMICS BABY BLUES | RICK KIRKMAN AND JERRY SCOTT
BLONDIE | DEAN YOUNG AND JOHN MARSHALL
BEETLE BAILEY | MORT & GREG WALKER
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HI AND LOIS | BRIAN WALKER, GREG WALKER AND CHANCE BROWNE
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE | CHRIS BROWNE
SAM AND SILO | JERRY DUMAS
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PUBLIC NOTICE Minden Planning Commission Meeting July 2, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. Pelican Room Minden City Hall On the agenda is a request from Larry W. Devers for a zoning change from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to M-1 (Light Industrial) on property owned by him located at 1323 East Street. The purpose of this zoning change is to be able to construct a storage building for personal use on the property. Legal Description: 2.57 ACRES – TRACT 576.29 X 195 X 576.29 X 195 FT. IN NW/4 OF NW/4 SEC. 34-19-9 All interested parties will be given a chance to be heard. June 12, 2020 June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
Circle K Stores Inc. is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of low alcohol content in Webster Parish at Circle K Store #2707779 located at 1400 Shreveport Road, Minden, LA 710553711. Randy Horne, Circle K Stores Inc. Assistant Secretary June 16, 2020 June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
THE July 8, 2020 MINERAL LEASE SALE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF THE STATE MINERAL AND ENERGY BOARD FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70821 Notice is hereby given in conformity with La. R.S. 30:126 that sealed bids will be received in the Office of Mineral Resources, LaSalle Office Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (P. O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821) on or before 12:00 noon on
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 for a lease to explore, drill for and produce oil, gas and any other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas on the following described tracts (Tract Nos. 45338 through 45345, inclusive). The sealed bids shall be opened publicly on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in the LaSalle Office Building, 617 N. 3rd Street, Capitol Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The descriptions for the Tract(s) nominated below were, for the purpose of acquiring a mineral lease(s) or a geophysical agreement(s), provided and corrected exclusively by the nominating party. Therefore, any mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board (Mineral Board) from the Tract(s) listed below are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied or statutory including, but not limited to, title or the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. An error or omission in the nominating party’s Tract description may require that a State mineral lease(s) or geophysical agreement(s) be modified, canceled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions within the Tract(s) described. In such case, however, the Mineral Board shall not be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessee prior to such modification, cancellation or abrogation including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. Tract(s) available for leasing may be situated in the Louisiana Coastal Zone as defined in Act 361 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 1978 (promulgated as LSA-R. S. 49:213) and may be subject to the guidelines and
regulations promulgated by the Office of Coastal Management of the Department of Natural Resources for operations in the Coastal Zone. Further, in accordance with Article XII, Section 10 of the Constitution of Louisiana, and notwithstanding any language herein to the contrary, any mineral rights granted by the Mineral and Energy Board to the tract(s) advertised herein are subject to the surface usage for integrated coastal protection or hurricane and flood protection projects promulgated, funded and effected through the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, the Louisiana Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions, whether solely or in conjunction with other state, local or federal governmental agencies or with private individuals or entities. Bids may be for the whole or any particularly described portion of the land advertised, but no bids will be accepted that does not equal the Minimum Royalty as set forth in La. R.S. 30:127 or which are not in compliance with the provisions of Sub-part A of Chapter 2, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, other applicable laws or the guidelines established by the Board through the Office of Mineral Resources. The Minimum Royalty is not to be construed as an amount acceptable to the Mineral Board, it being the policy of the Mineral Board to reject any bid which does not reflect tract potential. The Board considers bonus, royalty percentage, and also compares royalty granted to landowners in the area. Multiple portion bids on the same tract may be accepted by the Mineral Board, even though they
overlap. In the case of overlapping portion bids on the same tract, each of which is otherwise acceptable to the State, the Mineral Board has the sole discretion, to determine which one of the multiple bids on the same tract is most advantageous and in the best interest of the State. The Mineral Board may base it decision on factors such as but not limited to the royalty, per acre cash payment, bonus, any additional consideration. The selected bid, (referred to as “Bid A”), will be given priority in having a lease issued. The Mineral Board will also indicate the acceptability of other portion bids on the same tract, if any, in the order of their acceptance (referred to respectively as “Bid B”, “Bid C”, etc.). Once the plat of “Bid A” ‘s portion has been rendered as accurately as possible, “Bid B” will be contacted and given an option to take a lease on the remaining portion of his portion bid acreage not overlapping “Bid A” ‘s bid portion, at “Bid B’ ‘s per acre bid price (both as to bonus and rental); and thereafter, each successive bidder whose bid is otherwise acceptable will be given the option to take a lease on whatever portion remains of his portion bid acreage at his respective per acre bid price, less and except any prior portion bid acreage on which the successful bidder has opted to take a lease. The Mineral and Energy Board does not obligate itself to accept any bid, and that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Mineral Board which reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to grant a lease on any portion of the tract advertised and to withdraw the remainder of the tract. Refer to the “Notice of Publication” for the general guidelines, minimum requirements, and additional notes associated with each tract advertised.
The “Notice of Publication” can be found at: http://www. d n r. l o u i s i a n a . gov/index.cfm/ page/1454. The rights to geothermal resources, free sulphur, potash, lignite, salt and other solid minerals are to be excluded from any oil or gas mineral lease and any bid purporting to include those rights will be disregarded as to the extent of those rights only. If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to attend or participate in a meeting, please notify the Office of Mineral Resources at P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 708212827 or 225-3424615 at least two (2) working days before the meeting date. The State Mineral and Energy Board approved a new State Lease Form at the October 9, 2019 meeting. The new lease form will apply to all leases awarded beginning with the December 2019 Lease Sale. Additionally, the Royalty Reduction Program that was adopted by the Board at its July 10, 2019 meeting, will be effective beginning with the leases granted at the December 2019 Lease Sale. INLAND TRACTS (Tract Nos. 45338 through 45344 inclusive, herein cannot specify a lease primary term exceeding three (3) years). TRACT 45338 Webster Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on July 8, 2020, situated in Webster Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being the Northeast Corner of
State Lease No. 19542, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 1,725,518.13 and Y = 645,970.86; thence North 00 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds West 10,534.60 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,725,504.55 and Y = 656,505.45; thence South 88 degrees 55 minutes 47 seconds East 15,689.64 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,741,191.46 and Y = 656,212.38; thence South 00 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds East 5,227.26 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,741,216.03 and Y = 650,985.18; thence South 00 degrees 39 minutes 33 seconds West 5,310.17 feet to a point being the Northeast corner of State Lease No. 21901 having Coordinates of X = 1,741,154.94 and Y = 645,675.37; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 55 seconds West 5,441.86 feet along the boundary of said State Lease No. 21901 to a point being its Northwest corner having Coordinates of X = 1,735,713.86 and Y = 645,767.31, said point also being the Northeast corner of State Lease No. 21962; thence North 88 degrees 14 minutes 59 seconds West 5,036.34 feet along the boundary of said State Lease No. 21962 to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,730,679.86 and Y = 645,921.14; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes 53 seconds West 5,161.97 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state or Wildlife and Fisheries may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in them), containing approximately 1,307 acres. NOTE: Bidders are hereby advised that certain areas in Lake Bistineau are the subject of dual claims to miner-
al ownership or mineral rights to certain accreted lands by the federal government and, therefore, title to such accreted lands is in dispute. Any bids accepted by the state mineral board which result in a state mineral lease being given places the successful bidder on notice that the State’s title to that acreage, whether the whole or a part of the lease awarded, may be challenged. Accordingly, all leases awarded by the state mineral board are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the awarded lease be subsequently modified, cancelled, or abrogated in any way as a result of the above mentioned or any other challenge, or conflicting private claims which affect or may affect all or any portion of the leased tract, the successful bidder/ Lessee, their successors, or assigns shall not be relieved of the obligation to pay any monies due prior to the modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonus, rental and royalty, nor shall the State be obligated to refund those monies paid. TRACT 45339 Webster Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on July 8, 2020, situated in Webster Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being the Northwest corner of State Lease No. 19542, as amended, having Co-
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ordinates of X = 1,720,157.16 and Y = 645,986.19; thence North 01 degrees 43 minutes 48 seconds West 5,206.18 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,720,000.00 and Y = 651,190.00; thence East 5511.40 feet to a having Coordinates of X = 1,725,511.40 and Y = 651,190.00; thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes 26 seconds East 5,219.14 feet to a point being the Northwest corner of said State Lease No. 19542, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 1,725,518.13 and Y = 645,970.86; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds West 5,360.99 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state or Wildlife and Fisheries may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in them), LESS AND EXCEPT any right, title, and interest in lands owned by and not under lease from the State of Louisiana, on behalf of the Webster Parish School Board, situated in Section 16, Township 17 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, contained within the above described tract containing approximately 80 acres. NOTE: Bidders are hereby advised that certain areas in Lake Bistineau are the subject of dual claims to mineral ownership or mineral rights to certain accreted lands by the federal government and, therefore, title to such accreted lands is in dispute. Any bids accepted by the state mineral board which result in a state mineral lease being given places the successful bidder on notice that the State’s title to that acreage, whether the whole or a part of the lease awarded, may be challenged. Accordingly, all leases awarded by the state mineral board are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the awarded lease be subsequently modified, cancelled, or abrogated in any way as a result of the above mentioned or any other challenge, or conflicting private claims which affect or may affect all or any portion of the leased tract, the successful bidder/Lessee, their successors, or assigns shall not be relieved of the obligation to pay any monies due prior to the modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonus, rental and royalty, nor shall the State be obligated to refund those monies paid. TRACT 45340 Webster Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on July 8, 2020, situated in Webster Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being the Northwest Corner of State Lease No. 21962 having Coordinates of X = 1,730,679.86 and Y = 645,921.14; thence along the boundary of said State Lease No. 21962 the following: South 01 degrees 21 minutes 41 seconds West 5,331.53 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,730,553.19 and Y = 640,591.11 and South 00 degrees 27 minutes 40 seconds West 5,345.18 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,730,510.17 and Y = 635,246,11; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 22 seconds West 5,077.08 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,725,433.78 and Y = 635,329.74; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 23 seconds West 4,934.45 feet to a point being the Northeast corner of State Lease 18181, as
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amended, having Coordinates of X = 1,720,500.00 and Y = 635,411.01, said point also being the Southeast corner of State Lease 16531, as amended; thence North 5,276.53 feet along the boundary of said State Lease No. 16531, as amended, to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,720,500.00 and Y = 640,687.54, said point being a Southwest corner of State Lease No. 19542, as amended; thence along the boundary of said State Lease No. 19542, as amended, the following: North 89 degrees 57 minutes 41 seconds East 4,994.99 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,725,494.99 and Y = 640,690.91 and North 00 degrees 15 minutes 04 seconds East 5,280 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,725,518.13 and Y = 645,970.86; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 53 seconds East 5161.97 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state or Wildlife and Fisheries may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in them), containing approximately 511 acres. NOTE: Bidders are hereby advised that certain areas in Lake Bistineau are the subject of dual claims to mineral ownership or mineral rights to certain accreted lands by the federal government and, therefore, title to such accreted lands is in dispute. Any bids accepted by the state mineral board which result in a state mineral lease being given places the successful bidder on notice that the State’s title to that acreage, whether the whole or a part of the lease awarded, may be challenged. Accordingly, all leases awarded by the state mineral board are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the
awarded lease be subsequently modified, cancelled, or abrogated in any way as a result of the above mentioned or any other challenge, or conflicting private claims which affect or may affect all or any portion of the leased tract, the successful bidder/Lessee, their successors, or assigns shall not be relieved of the obligation to pay any monies due prior to the modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonus, rental and royalty, nor shall the State be obligated to refund those monies paid. TRACT 45341 - Bienville Bossier and Webster Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on July 8, 2020, situated in Bienville Bossier and Webster Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point being the Southeast Corner of State Lease No. 18181, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 1,719,781.27 and Y = 629,934.28; thence North 06 degrees 47 minutes 36 seconds East 3,403.33 feet along the East line of said State Lease No. 18181, as amended, to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,720,183.85 and Y = 633,313.72; thence North 00 degrees 17 minutes 43 seconds East 2,092.48 feet along the East line of said State Lease No. 18181, as amended, to its Northeast Corner having Coordinates of X = 1,720,194.63 and Y = 635,406.17; thence North 89 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds West 1,590.68 feet along the North line of said State Lease No. 18181, as amended, to its
intersection with the South line of State Lease No. 16531, as amended, having Coordinates of X = 1,718,604.02 and Y = 635,421.39; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 1,508.58 feet along the South line of said State Lease No. 16531, as amended, to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,720,112.58 and Y = 635,413.13; thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 11 seconds East 387.43 feet along the South line of said State Lease No. 16531, as amended, to a point being its Southeast Corner having Coordinates of X = 1,720,500.00 and Y = 635,411.01; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 23 seconds East 10,011.53 feet to a point being the Northwest corner of State Lease No. 21963 having Coordinates of X = 1,730,510.17 and Y = 635,246.11; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 43 seconds East 74.66 feet to a point X = 1,730,584.82 and Y = 635,244.89; thence South 01 degrees 25 minutes 55 seconds West 5,395.38 feet along the boundary of said State Lease No. 21963 to its Southwest Corner having Coordinates of X = 1,730,450.00 and Y = 629,851.19; thence North 89 degrees 07 minutes 30 seconds West 1323.48 feet to a point having coordinates of X = 1,729,126.67 and Y = 629,871.40; thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West 3983.86 feet to the Northwest corner of State Lease 20273, having coordinates of X = 1,725,143.01 and Y = 629,910.84; thence North 89 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds West 5261.79 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 630 acres. NOTE: This tract encompasses an area beneath
which is located on the Bistineau Gas Storage Pool in the Sligo formation of the Pettet Porosity. Accordingly, any mineral related activity, including, but not limited to, the exploration and drilling for, and the production and storage of oil, gas and other liquid or gaseous minerals, conducted under a valid mineral lease which may be obtained from the State, shall be subject to any statewide orders issued by the Louisiana Office of Conservation pertinent to conducting such operations in this area and upon this tract, including particularly, but not limited to, the following: Order Nos. 287, 287-A, 287-A-1, 287-B, Supplement to 287-B, 287-B-1, 287-B2, 287-B-3, and 287-B-4. The successful bidder on this tract shall contact the operator of the Bistineau Gas Storage Pool and the Office of Conservation prior to initiating and conducting any of the aforementioned activity hereon. NOTE: Bidders are hereby advised that certain areas in Lake Bistineau are the subject of dual claims to mineral ownership or mineral rights to certain accreted lands by the federal government and, therefore, title to such accreted lands is in dispute. Any bids accepted by the state mineral board which result in a state mineral lease being given places the successful bidder on notice that the State’s title to that acreage, whether the whole or a part of the lease awarded, may be challenged. Accordingly, all leases awarded by the state mineral board are without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the awarded lease be subsequently modified, cancelled, or abrogated in any way as a result of the above mentioned or any other challenge, or conflicting private claims which affect or may affect all or
any portion of the leased tract, the successful bidder/Lessee, their successors, or assigns shall not be relieved of the obligation to pay any monies due prior to the modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonus, rental and royalty, nor shall the State be obligated to refund those monies paid. STATE AGENCY TRACTS (Tract No. 45345 herein cannot specify a lease primary term exceeding three (3) years). TRACT 45345 Webster Parish, Louisiana A certain Tract of land, excluding the beds and bottoms of all navigable waters, belonging to and not presently under mineral lease from Department Of Culture, Recreation & Tourism-Office Of State Parks on July 8, 2020, being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,725,800.00 and Y = 646,400.00; thence West 2,384.88 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,723,415.12 and Y = 646,400.00; thence North 1,570.74 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,723,415.12 and Y = 647,970.74; thence East 2,667.24 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,726,082.36 and Y = 647,970.74; thence North 4,149.22 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,726,082.36 and Y = 652,119.95; thence East 4,404.72 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,730,487.08 and Y = 652,119.95; thence North 22 degrees 42 minutes 05 seconds East 3,707.52 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,731,917.91 and Y = 655,540.25; thence East 4,516.94 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,736,434.85 and Y = 655,540.25; thence South 4,541.71 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,736,434.85 and Y = 650,998.54; thence South 47 degrees 53 minutes 47 seconds West 8,459.33 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,730,158.60 and Y = 645,326.77; thence West
4,358.60 feet to point being on the East line of State Lease No. 19542 having Coordinates of X = 1,725,800.00 and Y = 645,326.77; thence North 1,073.23 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 544 acres. The description is based on information provided by the State Agency regarding location and ownership of surface and mineral rights. NOTE: The Lessee shall not enter nor conduct any activity on the property without prior written consent of the Lessor. June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
Village of Dixie Inn Regular Session June 9, 2020 NOTICE: THESE MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Village of Dixie Inn met in regular session on June 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Dixie Inn, Louisiana with the following members present: Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton, Aldermen Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss and Judy McKenzie. The meeting was called to order and the invocation and pledge of allegiance were given. There were no public comments or additions to the agenda. Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton welcomed guests. Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton closed the regular session and opened the public hearing for the 2020-2021 Budget. Mayor Stratton introduced the 2020-2021 Budget. There were no comments. Mayor Stratton closed the public hearing for the 2020-2021 Budget and opened the regular session. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to adopt the minutes of the regular session of May 12, 2020 and special session of May 19, 2020. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Financial statements of all
funds, including a current budget vs. actual, were presented. A motion was made by Donna Hoffoss and seconded by Judy McKenzie to adopt all financial statements for May 2020. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Department Reports: Mike Chreene reported all is good with the utility department. Chief James Edwards stated there has been an increase in disturbance calls. There was no report given from the Aldermen. Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton reported drainage work on Shell Street, south of Village Hall was approved on June 2, 2020 by Webster Parish Police Jury. Approximately 100 feet of culvert will be needed. Contracts have been received for the LGAP lift station upgrade project and CWEF pressure wash, touch up paint on elevated water tank project. New Business: A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss to adopt the 2020-2021 Annual Budget of the Village of Dixie Inn, Louisiana and to adopt Ordinance No. 127 – An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of Revenues, Expenditures, and Appropriation for the Village of Dixie Inn, Dixie Inn, Louisiana in budget year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas: 3 (Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss, Judy McKenzie) Nays: 0 Abstain: 0, Absent: 0 Mayor read the Ordinance aloud. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Nell Finlay to adopt the Minden Press Herald as the official journal for the Village of Dixie Inn for FY 2020-2021. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Judy McKenzie for Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton to sign an agreement with Bluebird Wireless Broadband Services, LLC permitting said company certain rights and ac-
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cess to immovable property and improvements thereon, to provide wireless internet service for Village of Dixie Inn, Dixie Inn, Louisiana. Mayor read the Resolution aloud. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss for power and hand tools to be purchased up to $1,000.00 for maintenance use. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A proposal was presented by Mr. Devin Martin of 318 Highspeed Internet Service for his business to install equipment to provide internet service to Dixie Inn on the elevated water tower. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Nell Finlay to allow Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton to prepare a resolution and agreement to be presented at the July 2020 council meeting. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Old Business: There was no old business to discuss. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Donna Hoffoss. Vote on the motion was unanimous. ATTEST: Kay Hallmark-Stratton Mayor June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
RESOLUTION 06-09-2020 WHEREAS the Village of Dixie Inn, Louisiana is entering a Lease/ Access Agreement with Bluebird Wireless Broadband Services, LLC to permit said company certain rights and access to immovable property and improvements thereon, to provide wireless internet service for said Village and: WHEREAS, the Village of Dixie Inn owns the property located at 62 McClanahan Street and: WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen for Village of Dixie Inn hereby give Mayor Kay Hallmark-Stratton the right to execute the Lease/Access Agreement for the Village of Dixie Inn and:
THUS DONE UPON MOTION by Nell Finlay, duly seconded by Judy McKenzie and carried, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Village of Dixie Inn in regular session convened on June 9, 2020. YEAS: 3 (Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss, Judy McKenzie) NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 Kay Hallmark-Stratton, Mayor I, Dana James, Clerk of the Village of Dixie Inn, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Village of Dixie inn in regular session convened on June 9, 2020. Given under my official signature and seal of office on this 9th day of June 2020. Dana James, Clerk Village of Dixie Inn June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
ORDINANCE NO. 127 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN, DIXIE INN, LOUISIANA IN BUDGET YEAR JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Dixie Inn, Dixie Inn, Louisiana, convened in regular session on June 9, 2020 the following: SECTION I: The attached detailed estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Revenues for the Village for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. SECTION II: The attached detailed statement of anticipated expenditures as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Louisiana Local Gov-
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ernment Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the Budget of Expenditures for the Village for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. SECTION III: The adoption of the Budget of Expenditures as reflected in the attached lineitem budget containing object of expenditure classifications shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditure. SECTION IV: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amounts fixed therein the Budget of Expenditures. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the governing authority from amending or making an appropriation to and for a contingent fund to be used in cases of emergency. This ordinance having been read section by section and having been considered in the same manner, on a motion of Nell Finlay, seconded by Donna Hoffoss, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: 3 (Nell Finlay, Donna Hoffoss, Judy McKenzie) Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted on this the 9th day of June 2020. June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Webster Parish Community Services Head Start Program is issuing an Invitation for Competitive Sealed Bids to be opened on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the office on 208 Gleason Street-P.O Box 876, Minden, LA 71058-0876 for the following items: Processed Foods, Meat and Meat Products, Bread & Bread Products, and Milk & Dairy Products Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the above address during
the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Webster Parish Office of Community Services Head Start Program reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities and accept the bid which best serves the public interest. Webster Parish Police Jury Office of Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program/ Provider. Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020 July 3, 2020 July 10, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
RAM 3C63R3MLSEG241906 is stored at Harmon’s Automotive & Towing Service, 1422 Sibley Rd, Minden LA 71055. If all current charges are not paid and vehicle claimed by owner by a Permit to Sell may be obtained. June 19, 2020 July 3, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
NOTICE Notice is hereby given 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 Application for Authority to Extend Formula Rate Plan (the “Application”). The Application requests an extension of Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider Schedule FRP-1 to cover an additional three-year term (Evaluation Periods 2020, 2021, and 2022), with certain modifications. Although the Company’s Application requests modification of ELL’s Rider Schedule FRP-1, the relief requested will not directly result in a change in rates unless approved by the LPSC and implemented through later filings. 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 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
PROCEEDING OF THE VILLAGE OF HEFLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 4, 2020 The Heflin Town Council met at Town Hall, Heflin, Louisiana beginning at 8:07 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Todd Leake council members Matt Austin, Ralph James, Chief of Police Paul Migues, Water System Operator Jesse Williamson, Village Clerk Sherry Limosnero, and members of the public. Council member Hallie DeMoss was not in attendance. The meeting was opened with prayer offered by Ralph James and Matt Austin led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Todd Leake welcomed everyone to the meeting. Upon motion by Matt Austin and duly seconded by Ralph James, the council adopted the Minutes from March 5, 2020 at Council Regular Meeting held on June 4, 2020 as presented, the motion was approved unanimously. Ralph James moved to accept the March, April, and May, 2020 Operating Financial Statements as presented; the motion was duly seconded by Matt Austin. The motion was approved unanimously. Upon motion by Matt Austin and duly seconded by Ralph James, the council unanimously approved Water System Report for March, April, & May, 2020. Ralph James moved to accept the March, April, and May, 2020 Police Department Report as presented; the motion was duly seconded by Matt Austin. The motion was approved unanimously. Matt Austin moved to table Roof Quotes till July 2, 2020. Council comments were
heard, public comments were heard. There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned by Council Member Matt Austin. Attest by: Sherry Limosnero Village Clerk, June 19, 2020 Minden Press-Herald
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