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BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY
Bossier Parish to consider renewing jail tax
STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune At last week’s Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, the jury approved the holding of a public meeting in August to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax for parish correctional facilities. “Bossier Parish as required by law ‘shall provide a good and
sufficient jail’ for parish pretrial inmates. This is one of our primary functions as parish government. On Saturday, December 5, 2020, the Parish is asking parish voters to renew ALTIMUS the existing 3.08 mill property tax for another 10
years. This renewal provides the funding to maintain and operate our correctional facilities located south of Plain Dealing,” said Bossier Parish Administrator Bill Altimus. “Just like anyone’s home or business, we are required to insure, maintain, pay all the utilities to those facilities along with additionally providing the food, medical, dental and prescriptions to the inmates as long as
they are in our facilities. Having these facilities is not an option for the parish. We must do all the above and it takes money to do this. As such we are asking the parish voters to approve this renewal,” he added. During Wednesday’s police jury meeting, the jury also: ■ Approved the application of Andrew Craig, Mohr & Associates, Inc., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Plan-
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ning Commission. ■ Approved a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 1.00 acre, more or less, located directly east of Johnny’s Pizza and across Highway 80 from Brookshires Grocery, in Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, See, BPPJ, Page 3
LOUISIANA LEGISLATURE
Deals made, money saved Local lawmakers assess recently completed special session in case more money is needed in the upcoming fiscal year, create liability protections so our econoLouisiana lawmakers my and schools can open ended their 30-day spe- again, and create a fund cial legislative session for businesses to apply for June 30 after sending Gov. grants to obtain CARES John Bel Edwards a $34 Act funding.” billion-plus state Lawmakers budget and legislawere also able tion aimed at lowto avoid serious ering car insurance budget battles rates. due to the influx The spending of federal dollars. plan approved “We still manunanimously by aged to cut our the House and State General Senate uses federal PRESSLY Fund by roughly coronavirus aid to $600 million. That stop cuts. is something that Members of the no one is talking legislature’s Reabout,” said Dodie publican majority Horton, State argued that the Representative, budget and busiDistrict 9. ness tax breaks “The State Genpassed will help eral Fund is the HORTON the state with the pot of money that ongoing pandemthe legislature has ic. the most control “ W h i l e over. This proves COVID-19 crethat we can cut our ated a challenge spending without for individuals, throwing seniors businesses, and out of nursing governments on homes or causing every level, the MILLS major disruptions legislature worked in the lives of our tirelessly to help citizens.” move Louisiana forward,” Horton also noted said Thomas Pressly, Lou- projects in the Capital isiana State Representa- Outlay Bill. tive, District 6. “During “For the 1st time in session, the legislature history, no projects in our passed bills to, among Capital Outlay Bill were other things, balance the See, SESSION, Page 2 budget, create a reserve
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Stacey Tinsley/ Bossier Press-Tribune Cypress Baptist Church’s Freedom Celebration was one of many Independence Day events that took place in Bossier Parish. Freedom Celebration featured music (above), food trucks, and of course, fireworks (Right)
Hudson reflects on career as City Engineer STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Longtime Bossier City Engineer Mark Hudson retired from the position July 2. He turned over the job to Manchac Group’s Ben Rauschenbach. Manchac began managing Bossier City’s water and sewer department in 2016. © 2020 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.
In March of 1989 Hudson walked i n t o Bossier City hall to receive help regarding s u r v e y HUDSON data from t h e n Bossier City engineer
Sammie Craft. Before leaving Craft asked Hudson if he knew any young engineers that would like to come work for the city to send them his way. “After he asked me if I knew anyone who would be interested in working for the city, I looked at him and said ‘Here I am’, Hudson said. “That’s how it all started. That’s how
my career with the city began 31 years ago.” When Hudson started working for Bossier City 31 years ago, he thought it was going to be a temporary position. “ I appreciate Mr. Craft hiring me. It’s just turned into a wonderful career. I’m very fortunate See, HUDSON, Page 3
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FUNDING THE MINISTRY Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store opens second location in Bossier
STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Wednesday July 1 marked the opening of Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store’s Barksdale Blvd location. Located at 2650 Barksdale Blvd., Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store will feature the same thrift store finds in our area as their first location at 1040 Chinaberry Dr. “The second store is opening for three main reasons — to provide more employment opportunities for the community, to support more ministry at Christ Fit Gym, and to better serve people in the South Bossier area who may not be able to reach the North Bossier location,” says Elijah McGrew, Sales and Marketing Associate for Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store. “We are so thankful for the doors God has opened for us with the new store and [we] are always praying and seeking to be faithful to all God wants us to do. Nothing about a free Christian gym makes sense outside of a sovereign, loving God taking care of a place He cher-
Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune Elijah McGrew moves chairs into the Christ Fit Thrift store. ishes. We only wish to glorify Him as we humbly steward all He has given us,” he added. On average Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store serves anywhere between 50-80
customers a day. Some days, many more than that. Many different people from all walks of life donate to the Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store. Do-
nations can be a wide variety of items and values. “While we never know what to expect when going through donations, we are thankful for everything nonetheless. All of the profit we make from selling donated items goes to support Christ Fit Gym, a 100% free Christian Gym all for the glory of God,” said McGrew. The mission of Christ Fit Thrift Store is to first and foremost be a ministry (supporting locals in need) and to second, to support the ministry that is Christ Fit Gym. “We truly have some of the friendliest and Godliest staff that you will ever meet and are always more than happy to serve you however we can. Our stores have some of the best deals in the Ark-La-Tex and are two places you definitely want to check out. The Chinaberry location is truly a gem to our area and we expect the same to become of our new Barksdale location,” said McGrew. Christ Fit Resale Thrift Store Barksdale Blvd. location will be open from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday.
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vetoed. By only focusing on roads and bridges, clean water, levees, and flood mitigation; we were able to save $105 million dollars in Capital Outlay. We then took that $105 million and established a savings fund for future Capital Outlay projects or to help us plug future budget holes,” Horton said. “We’ve finally gotten funding to improve the infrastructure in Haughton around the development across from the Pilot Station. The road improvements will allow that development to begin growing again. Between that development and the Barksdale/I-20 connection, Haughton is ready to start leveraging it’s growth potential!,” she added. Lawmakers also considered multiple proposals to reduce insurance premiums by making it harder to sue for car accidents, saving insurance companies money. Supporters of tort reform have long argued that Louisiana’s litigious climate has fueled the state’s second-highestin-the-nation auto insurance premiums. “The 2020 legislative session and the special session which followed immediately thereafter was a success for Louisiana. Our number one issue going into the session was tort reform and working to lower insur-
ance rates,” Pressly said. “The legislature worked to create a collaborative, bipartisan bill which addresses that issue. I am happy to hear that Governor Edwards has agreed to sign Speaker Clay Schnexneyder’s HB 57, which is a common sense bill that will help improve Louisiana’s legal climate.” One bill that did not make it on this session’s Senate floor, but was successfully transformed into a Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, was SB 471. SB 471 created a task force to study Log Truck and Agricultural Vehicle Liability Insurance. “I authored and co-authored a number of bills to help my district but none more important than SB 471, The Louisiana Timber Transportation and Safety Act. This bill didn’t make it to the floor of the Senate but we successfully transformed it into Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 which created a task force to study Log Truck and Agricultural Vehicle Liability Insurance and report to the full Senate next session. Liability insurance for commercial trucks is at a crisis point and my task force will try to contribute to a solution,” said Senator Robert M. Mills, District 36. The special session began June 1, immediately after lawmakers adjourned a regular session shortened by the coronavirus outbreak.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
Whittington begins third term as Sheriff
Editor’s note: The following stories appeared during the past week at bossierpress.com. Print subscribers have full access the newspaper website.
June 29 Shreveport man sentenced in shooting death of Bossier child At the conclusion of an emotionally charged proceeding, Bossier Parish District Judge Parker Self sentenced Keuntrel Knight to a total of 47 years in prison for shooting both Reese Williams, Sr. and his 5-year-old son, RJ. The incident occurred on July 30, 2017, in a trailer park in East Bossier City. Williams, Sr. was shot twice in the back and sustained life-threatening injuries, but survived. RJ was shot in the head by a round from Knight’s gun and killed instantly. Bossier Chamber helps raise awareness of blood drive Courtesy Photo Bossier Chamber of Commerce President Lisa John- Louisiana Court of Appeal Judge Jeff Cox administers the Oath of Office to Bossier Parish Sheriff son and Vice-President Jessica Julian Whittington while Whittington’s wife, Melissa, assists in the ceremony. Hemingway support the LifeShare Blood Center United We the following statement after give campaign. House Democrats blocked his We need your help to supply amendment to federal highway our local hospitals with much legislation that would require needed blood. the Secretary of Transportation to accelerate the environmental review process for the I-49 Inner-City Connector (ICC) project in Shreveport. Johnson introduced the BPSB sets dates for public review of Pupil Progression amendment in an effort to address continued delays in the Plan environmental review process Dates have been set for pub- which have stalled the project lic review of Bossier Parish from moving forward. “It’s outrageous that the enSchools’ Pupil Progression Plan for the 2020-21 school year. The vironmental review process for plan will be available for public the I-49 Inner-City Connector review from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. has already taken 8 years to Thursday, July 9 and Monday complete–double the average and Tuesday, July 13-14, 2020 time–and it is still nowhere close at Bossier Instructional Center to being finished. This is an ide(BIC), located at 2719 Airline al project facilitate the recovery and growth of Northwest LouisiDrive in Bossier City, LA. The plan, required by the ana, particularly in a time when Louisiana Department of Edu- we so desperately need it,” Johncation, details the program and son said. “Unfortunately, House procedures governing the pro- Democrats blocked this importLisa Burns motion and placement of stu- ant amendment and preventdents in Bossier Parish. ed a vote on the floor. We will ing to destroy that trust,” Sheriff ducted among its 2020 class at For additional information, not give up, and I will continue Whittington said. “It’s danger- an October awards banquet in contact Dr. Nichole Bourgeois, to fight for this project and the ous what we are facing. But with Washington, D.C. Assistant Superintendent of bests interests of all the people the good people in the Sheriff’s A Bossier Parish educator for Curriculum and Academic Af- of our state.” Office and in our community, 23 years, Burns has served as fairs for Bossier Parish Schools, I’m optimistic that we are going one of the school leaders at W.T. at (318) 549-6200. Bossier Sheriff Julian Whit- to come through this just fine.” Lewis for 12 years. Maintaining tington begins third term as a standard of excellence, the Joe Delaney Memorial mon- Sheriff New billing procedure for school has earned an “A” rating ument unveiled at Monroe Sligo Water System each year of Burns’ principalpark Bossier Sheriff Julian Whitship, and the past two years the tington made it official today as Customers of the Sligo Water school was recognized by the Monday, June 29, marked the he was administered the oath of System will begin paying their 37th anniversary of the day for- office as Sheriff of Bossier Par- water/sewage bill directly to the Louisiana Department of Edmer Haughton, Northwestern ish by the Honorable Judge Jeff Sligo Water System in July fol- ucation as a Top Gains School State and Kansas City Chiefs star Cox, Louisiana Court of Appeal lowing an agreement between and an Equity Honoree. Joe Delaney gave his life trying for the Second Circuit, at the Vi- the water system and the Bossto save three drowning boys in a king Drive Substation Tuesday ier Parish Police Jury. nearby pond at Monroe’s Chen- morning. Notice of and information nault Park. “I have the easy part of doing a related to the change will be Delaney, just 24 at the time, few news conferences and sign- included with customers’ June JDB to be reduced to one tried to save the boys despite be- ing a few checks,” he said. “The bills. Bills will be originated by lane July 13 and 14 ing unable to swim. One of the people who serve at the Bossier the Sligo system. There will be three children survived. The Louisiana Department Sheriff’s Office 24-7, 365, in the no change in the billing dates, Last month, a monument in rain, at night, it doesn’t matter… nor late fees. of Transportation and Develophis honor was unveiled at the they’re out there to serve the ment advises motorists that on park. people.” W.T. Lewis Elementary Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, The sheriff was also quick to Principal Lisa Burns named July 14, 2020, the LA 511 (Jimpraise the residents the Bossier National Distinguished Prin- mie Davis Hwy) bridge over the Red River in Bossier & Caddo Sheriff’s Office serves, saying, cipal Parishes will be reduced to one “People have the trust and conReigning Louisiana Elemen- to allow for routine bridge inCongressman Johnson re- fidence in us, which we know sponds to House Democrats is crucial. We cannot function, tary Principal of the Year Lisa spection. and we cannot do our job with- Burns is taking it to the next levblocking I-49 amendment out that trust.” This lane closure is schedel. The W.T. Lewis Elementary That trust is under attack, he principal has been selected to uled to take place from 9:00 a.m. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04), a member of says. But goodness will prevail, represent the state in the 2020 to 3:00 p.m. both days. National Distinguished PrinPresident Trump’s Task Force for he emphasizes. Reopening America, released “There are a lot of people try- cipals program and will be inCompiled by Stacey Tinsley.
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and thankful that it all worked out the way it did,” said Hudson. During his career with Bossier City, Hudson has worked in many departments. First as Assistant City Engineer. Then he ran the Department of Public Works. After that, Hudson moved departments again and ran the Utilities Department, before finally settling into his final position back at the Bossier City Engineering Department. “It was a great experience to work in those other departments. I was able to get a little taste of all of it. It was a ton of fun, and [I] got to be involved in so many projects. It was really never a dull moment,” said Hudson. Some projects that will always stick with Hudson are the completion of the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Benton Road overpass project, Swan Lake Drive from I-220 to I-20, North Bossier park, the Louisiana Boardwalk and CenturyLink Center. “I can’t tell you how lucky I was to be here at the right place at the right time. I was lucky enough to be involved with a pretty good expansion of Bossier City,” Hudson said. “I’m blessed. I had two great bosses — George Dement and Lo Walker. [They are] wonderful guys that I consider good friends and have enjoyed working with them, as well as all the other department heads.” “It was a wonderful career. But it’s time for me to move on and hand it off to a younger guy. Ben is going to be our new City Engineer and he’s going to do a fine job,” he added.
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LA, from R-A, Residence Agricultural District, to B-3, General Business District, for a proposed Bunn Package Liquor Store with drive-through frozen daiquiri sales. ■ Approved the application of Andrew Craig, Mohr & Associates, Inc., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption at a proposed liquor store with drive-through frozen daiquiri sales, located directly east of Johnny’s Pizza and across Highway 80 from Brookshires Grocery, in Section 16, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. ■ Heard its first report on a meeting of the Broadband Study Committee.
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OPINION
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Ranking shows Bossier’s growing reputation Editor’s Note: The following column first appeared in the January 9, 2020 edition of the Bossier Press-Tribune. We all know that Bossier City is a great place to live, work and play. These well words mean a lot to us and believe in them. I have used these words many times in my columns over the years. I have also repeatedly mentioned how our political and civic leaders, law enforcement agencies, school system, and economic development professionals all work so extremely hard and amazingly well together to make both Bossier City and Parish the great places that we know them to be. And now, others are catching on to what we already know. MONEY Magazine has named Bossier City one of the best 100 places to live in the United States. And, it is the only city in the entire RANDY state of Louisiana to be included BROWN in this list. The ranking comes after MONEY Magazine named Bossier City as the best place to live in Louisiana last January. Folks, this is huge. Strict criteria were met in order to achieve both of these MONEY Magazine designations. Obviously, Bossier passed the test! As the Bossier Chamber has long promoted, “Bossier is Doing It Right.” I still have a “Bossier is Doing It Right” bumper sticker on a bookshelf in my office. I look at it quite often. It gives me pride. It makes me appreciative for what has happened over the last few decades. And, it makes me ponder about what is yet to happen. There are countless reasons for us all to have pride in what has happened in the past, what is happening now, and what will happen in the future in Bossier City and Bossier Parish. The potential is unlimited and the opportunities are numerous. The best is yet to come. Looking at what has happened in Bossier City in recent years, we see continuous infrastructure projects for new streets/roads, drainage and water system upgrades, and more which are necessary to support our population growth. Secondly, new schools are being built and older schools being remodeled and expanded. Again, this is necessary to support our population growth. We have also seen many lifestyle and quality of life improvements such as the Louisiana Boardwalk and major development on Airline Drive at I-220, which has only continued. Then, two years ago the East Bank District officially revealed a renovated downtown Bossier City. A recent story that I read called Bossier City’s East Bank District a “gem in the rough.” It is a gem alright. A gem that is shining and quickly getting brighter. And, the City of Bossier City is working hard to make the most of its $15 million investment. It took vision and foresight in making this once diminishing and somewhat vacant part of the city such a fun and exciting place to be. Now, when I have friends visiting from out of town, I almost always take them to East Bank. They are amazed at the atmosphere and compare it to places like Austin, San Antonio, and others. East Bank has so much potential. However, many people are asking if Bossier City is getting its money’s worth. In my opinion, maybe not quite yet, but in view of both what has already developed there and the plans for future development, it is ever so close. It will happen. The potential opportunities in Bossier City’s East Bank District need to be allowed to fully develop and not be squashed by political bureaucracy, as we have so often seen across the river through the years. That being said, Bossier City has always had a “can do” attitude. I remember the Louisiana Downs opportunity locating in Bossier after Shreveport passed on it when I was a kid. When it was time to replace an aging Hirsch Coliseum on the Fairgrounds in Shreveport, city administration opted for a study. George Dement, then Mayor of Bossier City, said this is a “no brainer.” Then, the CenturyLink Center began to take shape. Everyone around here already knows that “Bossier Is Doing It Right,” and now, thanks to MONEY Magazine, the entire nation knows too. Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune. He can be reached at rbrown@bossierpress.com
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OPINION
David Specht: Are you living ‘Above the line?’
Do you live “above the line?” It is a fair question for anyone. In order to answer the question, a definition may be necessary. People who live above the line are open, curious, and committed to learning. People who live below the line are closed, defensive, and committed to being right. People who live above the line take DAVID personal reSPECHT sponsibility. People who live below the line blame others. People who live above the line are overcomers. People who live below the line take on the role of victim. The definitions could go on and on. So the question remains, “Do you live above the line?” Above the line living is becoming more and more the exception. We are constantly bombarded with messages encouraging us to live below the line. If you don’t believe me, turn on the television and watch the host of commercials from
lawyers, politicians, and others telling people they have been screwed and to get what they deserve. They are playing on below the line thinking. Scroll through your social media feed and see all the below the line posts and comments. Marketers know your fears and biases, and play on them to push products, agendas, and candidates. We don’t need the Russians to interfere, because we are doing it to ourselves. David Specht It is my hope that this post will awaken readers to the truth of above the line thinking. I am hopeful that
readers will limit the influence others have on their perceptions. Whether a student, citizen, or elected official, we have to raise our thinking above the line. If we don’t, we will continue to allow ourselves to be manipulated. Elections will be decided. Lines will be drawn. Chaos will ensue. All because of below the line living. Not everyone will understand this. Afterall, upbringing, environment, and preconceived biases are strong influences. We all have these to overcome. The future of our lives and beyond is a social game as much as an economic
one. Just imagine the unity, progress, and success we could see if we were to be an above the line community. What improvements could be made? What wrongs could be made right? Moving from below the line to above the line won’t be easy. It will be a series of small steps. However, it all starts with the decision to do so. That is the choice I place before each person who reads this post today. Will you live below the line or above the line? The choice is yours. Make the decision today. David Specht is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune.
OPINION
Troubling trend of states attacking private donors
DR. JAMESON TAYLOR AND SEAN PARNELL Special to the Press-Tribune
Data from Gallup shows that charitable giving today is at a 19-year low. One reason donations to some nonprofits may be declining is fear of social and governmental targeting. In today’s polarizing environment, it’s not surprising that donors are concerned. Making fears into reality, some states have decided to attack charitable giving and require dangerous and unconstitutional disclosures that threaten Americans’ ability to join the causes and give to the charities of our choice without fear of government intimidation or public reprisal. The long-held right to anonymous giving and membership, protected by the First Amendment, is under assault. One of the boldest attacks on the right to privacy has been in New York, where Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget would have forced nonprofits to disclose the names of individual supporters to the state. A government agency would then post this personal information on the internet: name, address, and amount donated. Fortunately, the language exposing nonprofit donors
was removed from the bill after groups like Advocates for Children of New York, The Afrikan Poetry Theatre, Inc., the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and local Habitat for Humanity and YMCA groups spoke out. A joint letter signed by more than 100 New York nonprofits condemned the governor’s far-reaching invasion of privacy, explaining that it “would unwisely and unconstitutionally violate the longstanding confidentiality of donors” and “would discourage charitable giving by potential donors who prefer to remain anonymous, whether out of modesty, a religious imperative, a wish for privacy, or fear of retaliation or ostracism.” The letter also pointed out that New York’s previous attempts at forcing donor disclosure have already been ruled unconstitutional by a federal district court. Things aren’t much better in neighboring New Jersey, which is also being sued over an unconstitutionally broad nonprofit disclosure law. A federal district court prevented the law from going into effect, calling it “facially unconstitutional.” The ACLU of New Jersey praised the decision, observing that “the Supreme Court has said time and again that compulsory exposure of organizations’ supporters threatens
free association, privacy, and other key rights.” Still, this has not stopped the Attorney General of New Jersey from issuing a rule requiring certain nonprofits to release the names and addresses of supporters who give more than $5,000 each. In California, the state’s attorney general has been demanding that 501(c)(3) charities and other nonprofits turn over their donor lists. The policy was struck down in federal district court, but the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that ruling and upheld the AG’s donor disclosure policies. The case is being looked at by the U.S. Supreme Court, with the U.S. Solicitor General having been invited to weigh in. By contrast, some states are moving in the opposite direction, protecting the individual right to freely give to any charity. Last year, Mississippi became the first state to proactively protect the personal information of supporters who give to any nonprofit, whether it be a soup kitchen or a teacher’s union. The law ensures that politicians and bureaucrats can’t go digging through the donor, membership, and volunteer lists of nonprofit organizations or release this sort of information on the internet. Following Mississippi’s lead, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia also have
passed laws protecting the personal privacy of nonprofit supporters. Other states were considering similar bills prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and may still enact these necessary protections as legislative business resumes. It is extremely troubling to watch states like New York, New Jersey, and California brazenly attack the rights of Americans. As our nation becomes more polarized, it is increasingly important that we protect the critical right to give to the causes individuals care about without fear of government retribution. Philanthropic giving supports many important social services and community needs across the country and legislation that discourages it will only wreak havoc on important nonprofit services Americans have come to rely on. States should follow the lead of Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah and West Virginia and protect the right of Americans to give to causes they believe in. Dr. Jameson Taylor is vice president for policy at the Mississippi Center for Public Policy Sean Parnell is Senior Fellow in Philanthropic Freedom at The Philanthropy Roundtable
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Bossier City’s Dart wins Firecracker 5K
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Bossier City’s Will Dart added another title to his collection on the Fourth of July. The 18-year-old Loyola College Prep graduate won the men’s division in the annual Sportspectrum Firecracker 5K Race for Research. Dart covered the course, which starts at Mall St. Vincent and weaves its way through Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood, in 15 minutes, 25.4 seconds. Keith Kotar of Aledo, Texas, finished second in 15:49.08. Dart missed almost his entire senior season of outdoor track when the state’s schools shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March. But before that he won the Class 3A cross country state championship and the 800-, 1,600- and 3,200meter events in the state Division II indoor meet. Dart was named the Louisiana Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year. He signed with LSU and plans to run cross country and track and field. Benton’s Jacob Marcinkus was third in
16:37.2. The men’s division featured 232 runners who posted times. Former Parkway standout Joe Lanzillotti, 37, was sixth in 17:21.2. Lanzillotti also ran at Texas A&M. Parkway senior Madison William Langley, 17, finished ninth. Former Airline standout Joshua Burns, 17, was 17th. Haughton’s Noah Albright, 17, was 18th. Haughton graduate Cameron Crenshaw, a BPCC signee, finished 21st. Former Loyola star Taylor Dare, 25, took the women’s title in a record 16:43.8. Dare is currently a Fort Worth resident. Another Loyola product, Kaitlin Tanner, was second in 18:37.1. Bossier City’s Angel Martin finished sixth in 20:35.9. Haughton’s Angel Turnbow, 43, a teacher and coach at Cope, was 10th in 21:29.4. Benton junior Isabelle Russell was 18th. The women’s field featured 152 runners who posted times. As usual, dozens of others ran and walked the course decked in patriotic gear to celebrate the Fourth.
Former Airline star Walker named to ESPN All-Time Team
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BY BILL FRANQUES
LSU SENIOR ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Second baseman Todd Walker, a former Airline and LSU star, has been named to the ESPN Greatest All-Time College Baseball Team. Two other LSU players — shortstop Alex Bregman and right-handed pitcher Ben McDonald — were also selected. LSU’s three selections were the most of any team. A two-time first-team All-American, Walker led the Tigers to the national championship in 1993, earning the College World Series Most Outstanding Player award. He was voted in 1996 as the second baseman on the all-time College World Series team by the Omaha World-Herald, and he was named to the CWS Legends Team in 2010. A two-time finalist for the Golden Spikes Award, Walker was named firstteam All-SEC three times, and he was voted the SEC
Player of the Year in 1993. He was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009, and his No. 12 jersey was retired by LSU in 2017. Walker posted a .396 cumulative batting average over three seasons, and he completed his collegiate career as the SEC all-time leader in hits (310), runs (234), RBI (246) and total bases (557). McDonald, a Denham Springs product, capped a magnificent 1989 season by receiving the Golden Spikes Award, given by the United States Baseball Federation to the nation's most outstanding amateur player. Bregman, a native of Albuquerque, N.M., played at LSU from 2013 through 2015 and helped lead the Tigers to two College World Series appearances. Bregman was a twotime first-team all-American at LSU, and he was named the recipient of the 2013 Brooks Wallace Award as the nation's best shortstop.
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Haughton linebacker Jake St. Andre makes a tackle against Byrd last season. St. Andre, a two-time first-team All-Parish selection, had 145 tackles as a junior, helping the Bucs reach the Class 5A semifinals
Parish teams have abundance of defensive talent returning
A couple of weeks ago, I took a look at some of the top quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs returning this fall on Bossier Parish teams. Now it’s time to look at some of the top returning players on defense. As I wrote last week in this space, the status of the 2020 season remains up in the air because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Nothing has changed since then, but there has been a spike in positive tests in the state. (Note: This column Russell went to press Hedges Monday morning.). For the purposes of this column, I’m going to assume the 2020 season is going to be played and start on time. There is plenty of defensive talent coming back this year. Of the 13 players selected All-Parish first team at defensive lineman and linebacker in 2019, 10 were juniors. Three of the underclassmen are two-time first-team selections — Benton lineman Cade Waites, Benton linebacker Ashur Hall and Haughton linebacker Jake St. Andre. Haughton loses 2019 All-Parish Defensive MVP Khaylon Chapple to graduation, but the Bucs have a trio of outstanding returning linebackers in St. Andre, Dylan Turner
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Airline defensive lineman Devarrick Woods puts pressure on the quarterback during a playoff victory over Southside last season.
and Sean Hardison. St. Andre led the team with 145 tackles, including 16 for loss, and five sacks. He has received several college offers. Like St. Andre, Turner is a three-year starter. A first-team All-Parish selection last season, he had 83 tackles, including seven for loss, and four sacks. Hardison, a secondteam All-Parish selection, had 93 tackles, including six for loss. Senior lineman Thad Clawson, another secondteam All-Parish selection, is also back. The foursome helped Haughton go 11-3 last season and advance to the Class 5A semifinals. Airline, which shared the District 1-5A title with Captain Shreve and lost to eventual state champion Acadiana in the quarterfi-
nals, returns first-team All-Parish lineman Devarrick Woods, along with senior first-team linebacker Fred Manning and second-team All-Parish defensive back Tracy Hudson. The 6-foot-3, 275pound Woods was a strong candidate for Defensive MVP last season. He had 75 tackles, including 15 for loss, and 31 quarterback pressures. With the loss of twins Brandon and Brian Marshall, both three-year starters, along with Hunter Rice, Hudson will be surrounded by new faces in the secondary. Manning made a name for himself in 2019, making 84 tackles, including seven for loss. Parkway’s DeFatta, a three-year starter at lineman, has received several college offers. A first-team
All-Parish selection, he was in on 46 tackles last season, including 15 for loss. Connor Norcross was a first-team All-Parish selection at linebacker last season. He was in on 83 tackles, including 11 for loss. Second-team All-Parish linebacker Ty Shelton and defensive back Dariusz Patterson were both juniors last season. Hall led Benton with 90 tackles last season, including 11 for loss. He also had four sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown. Waites had 51 tackles, including 10 for loss. He also blocked two kicks. Davis Sellers, a 6-3, 240-pound lineman, was also a first-team All-Parish selection in 2019. He had 53 tackles. Senior defensive end Rowe Thompson and junior linebacker Jaden Miller are two other Tigers to watch. Bossier’s Avery Williams returns for his senior year at defensive back. He had 25 tackles and two interceptions last season. Plain Dealing senior Darrien Perry was a second-team All-Parish defensive back as a junior. He was also the parish’s leading wide receiver.
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july 6, 1957 - Althea gibson 19th Century Bossier Parish Picnic Cuisine wins wimbledon
This week’s column left me at a bit of a loss for what to write about, and it wasn’t because of a dearth of potential topics but rather the plethora of possibilities. I could talk about Bob Dylan’s song “Blowin’ in the Wind”, recorded on July 9, 1962, which would become the unofficial anthem of the civil rights movement. Or I could go back further in history to talk about the Liberty Bell tolling on July 8, 1776 to announce the Declaration of Independence. Or how in 1850, President Zachary Taylor died unexpectedly after only 16 months in office. Or even how in 1941 the Enigma key was broken, giving a tactical advantage to the Allies in World War II. As you can see, I had many options from which to choose. Instead of any of those listed above, my attention got caught on this fact I stumbled upon: on July 6, 1957 Althea Gibson became the first African American to win Wimbledon. She later became the first African American to compete in the women’s pro golf tour, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971. And in 1975 she became the Commissioner of Athletics for New Jersey, a role she served in for 10 years. After reading this brief article on Althea Gibson, I may have wandered down a bit of rabbit hole, so to speak. This led me to Billie Jean King who beat Bobby Riggs on September 20, 1973
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According to an article in The Bossier Banner, Aug. 6, 1885, which gives insight to the American picnic of the 19th Century, the writer explains that “the distinctive American badge for a day’s out-of- door recreation is the basket. It is democratic in character and has a wonderful significance of freedom and independence. It is representative of a day when the cares of business or the household are put aside.” July is national picnic month and culinary arts month, too. To celebrate these two observances, this writer has compiled some popular AMY ROBERTSON recipes from the Bossier Banner, that were commonly found in a 19th Century picnicker’s basket. SEP. 16, 1880 – “Picnic Buns. – Eight ounces butter, fourteen ounces flour, six ounces sifted sugar, two eggs, half a nutmeg, teaspoonful of sifted ginger, large spoonful of caraway seeds. Beat the butter to a cream; add the eggs, well beaten; mix the other ingredients together and work them well into the butter; add a tablespoonful of flavoring essence. Bake in tin patty-pans, in a moderately hot oven.” OCT. 2, 1879 – “Potted Beef – Boil a round of beef well, and cut very fine, as fine as for mince pies; season with sage, allspice, salt and pepper; melt butter enough to knead it all together, pack it closely in bowls, and pour melted butter over it. It will keep a week in cool weather.” DEC. 18, 1890 – “A stoned olive stuffed with a well-flavored chicken force-meat is a delicious tid- bit at a picnic, or for any cold luncheon. Select the large queen olives for this purpose, cut with a penknife a slanting lengthwise cut in each olive, and continue to hold the knife next to the stone and thus remove it. It will come out easily. Stone a number, fill the opening with chicken force-meat, and if you wish to keep them perfectly in shape tie each one up and remove the string after a few hours and just before serving.” APR. 29, 1871 – “May Haw Jelly – Simmer the fruit in a brass or earthen vessel with just enough water to prevent burning, in the beginning. When done, and the juice runs from the fruit freely, strain through a flannel cloth. To a cupful of the juice put a cupful of sugar. Boil together in a brass or earthen vessel for twenty minutes. Pour into small vessels as cups, tumblers, &c. When cool cover nicely with writing paper dipped in whisky, the paper dipped in whisky, the paper to lie immediately on the jelly. Sun the vessels a few days. The common plum also makes an excellent jelly when treated in the same way.” MAY 25, 1872 – “Sweet Pickle (peaches) - Boil a pickle made of one pint and a half of cider vinegar, three pounds and a half of sugar, with mace, cloves and cinnamon. Pour this boiling hot over six pounds of fruit; plums require five pounds of sugar to six of fruit.” AUG. 28, 1879 – “Chow-Chow - 1 peck green tomatoes, well chopped; sprinkle a handful of salt and let remain over night; in the morning drain off the water and add 1 cabbage chopped fine, 1 cauliflower picked fine from the stalk, 2 red peppers, 2 green peppers, 2 onions, 1⁄2 cup salt, 2 tablespoons celery seed, 4 ounces white mustard seed, 2 teaspoonfuls whole cloves, 2 teaspoonfuls allspice, 2 sticks cinnamon. Boil the cabbage and cauliflower in a little vinegar 20 minutes; then put the rest of the ingredients together and boil 10 minutes longer. Cover with cold vinegar and set away. The chow-chow made in this way keeps excellently well.” JAN. 2, 1896 – “Sponge Cake – Two cups of sugar, two cups of flour, eight eggs, one teaspoon of lemon. Beat well together and bake in dripping pan.” AUG. 31, 1882 – “Cakes which are particularly nice for picnics, as they can be carried in a basket without much danger of crumbling, are made of one cup of sugar, half a cup of butter, two eggs, half a cup of sweet milk, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar, a half a tablespoonful of soda (or two even teaspoonfuls of baking powder.) Mix with flour enough to make the dough as stiff as for sugar cookies. Roll out, or cut in strips, twist these strips like old-fashioned doughnuts, bake till they are a light brown. They may be flavored with lemon, or with cinnamon, or they may be dipped in cocoanut and sugar while hot. - N. Y. Post.” These recipes are just a sampling of ideal picnic foods, no matter what century it is. Other everyday items were bread and butter, hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, crackers, pickles of any variety, cold meat, and salad fillings, such as chicken or egg salad. For beverages, lemonade was a favorite in the 1800s, as well as tea and coffee. Besides the recipes found in old newspapers, the History Center also has recipe books from local organizations. Or, if you want to explore recipes online from around the world, check out the ‘A to Z World Foods’ database on the BPL website at www.bossierlibrary.org. For more old recipes and all of your research needs, visit the Bossier Parish Library’s History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City. We are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
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in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match which took place at the Houston Astrodome and was viewed by a live audience of about 30,000 spectators. This victory helped to legitimize female athletes in tennis and other sports. And, in part due to her efforts, in 1973 the U.S. Open (ten- ANNIE GILMER nis tournament) finally handed out equal prize money to winners of both sexes, the first major tennis tournament to do so. Learning about these two women who paved the way for other women and African Americans in tennis, and other sports I continued to delve into this topic. Next, I went to one of our newer services: Kanopy. I was, happily, successful in discovering several documentaries focused on Althea Gibson, Billie Jean King, the history of tennis, and even a guide for beginners who want to learn to play tennis. I highly encourage my readers to do their own research to learn more about these women and so many more. This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote; maybe in your own search you’ll learn about a remarkable woman who contributed to getting us where we are today. Be inspired. QUESTIONS? Email us at: contactus@ bossierlibrary.org FREE PRINTING: www.bossierlibrary.org/print SUMMER EXPERIENCE: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/summerexperience LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION FORM: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/form/library-card-registration-form LIBRARY @ HOME: https://www.bossierlibrary.org/libraryathome CURRENTLY: Limited Library Services resumed on Monday, June 22, 2020: • All library branches open for Grab-&-Go Quick Services along with Curbside Pickup: • Available Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm • Services at our Plain Dealing Branch are available Monday – Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm • Free Printing with Curbside Pickup (10page limit, b&w or color) will be available Monday –Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
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OBITUARIES Jack Mann Ewing Bossier City, LA – Jack Mann Ewing, Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on June 30, 2020. His faith has become sight and his hope has been realized. Jack has seen the Savior face to face. He suffered strokes in 2014. As he was recovering, he developed Parkinson’s disease. For many months, Jack’s optimism about his health remained constant and he believed he would one day jog again. Jack loved everything Texas. He was born in Waco, Texas on February 28, 1942. He grew up there and would have preferred living all his days in Texas but circumstances took him elsewhere. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Baylor University and his first job was staff auditor for Haskins and Sells in Houston. Years following, he worked as an accountant in Waco and for a while, owned an insurance agency there. He moved to Denver, Colorado to work again as an auditor. In 1986, Jack relocated to the Shreveport/Bossier City Louisiana area to work for the FDIC as an investigator. Jack and wife, Rosalie, made regular spring pilgrimages to Texas hill country. The wildflowers called and they went! There were travels to many other parts of the country, but chasing bluebonnets was their favorite. They were often accompanied by Jack’s special niece, Dee Dee Grierson and husband, Jan, of Georgetown, Texas. Jack had a penchant for writing and, coupled with his strong interest in politics, wrote many a “letter to the editor”. His firmly entrenched moral compass inspired much of these writings. Jack self-published a historical novel, “Land of the Laguna Madre”, which was based on actual events that took place in Texas. Before his health declined, Jack was a steadfast member of the Asbury United Methodist Church Care Team. He was personally committed to God and was salt and light for him. Each week he faithfully visited hospitalized and nursing home patients and made them feel special. Sharing God’s love with these folks came easy for Jack, that’s just who he was. For several years he was the much beloved teacher of the Friendship Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Jack served his country
Shreveport/Bossier VOTECH from 1980 until 2000. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, collecting antique cars, and was a member of Bullseye as a US Marine reservist. Preceding Jack in death Hunting Club, and Antique and are his parents, Ocee and Lois Classic Car Association. Bob is survived by his chilMann Ewing and siblings, Fred dren, Christina Fuessel and Ewing, David Ewing, Florence Davis and Ava Claire Brogden. husband Terry, Wendy Heber He leaves behind his devot- and husband Greg, and Robert ed wife, Rosalie Lott Ewing of Mowry, Jr. and wife Rebecca; Bossier City; son, Chris Ewing his siblings, Mary Hettinger, and wife, Heather of Walk- and Donald Mowry and wife er, Louisiana and daughter, Martha; along with numerous Kelli Ewing McFadden and grandchildren and great-grandhusband, Brian of Erda, Utah. children. He is preceded in Also surviving are his beloved death by his parents. Pallbearers were: Jason grandchildren, Bailey and Cole Kirkland, Bobby Kirkland, AnHubbard of Erda and Charlotte and Catherine Ewing of Walker. thony Zmek, Matt Rabinowitz, Other survivors include broth- Jerry Thomas, Brian Stier, Scott er-in-law, Dr. Stan Lott and Collier, and Jonathan DePriest. wife, Johnnye Jo of Alexandria, Honorary pallbearers are John Louisiana; brother-in-law, Jer- Kirkland, Bennie Cate, Joe Brory Lott of Sibley, Louisiana and cato, John Opphile, Ray Thorn, a number of nieces and neph- Troy Slinkard, and members of the Bullseye Hunting Club. ews. You may offer condolences to Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fri- the family and sign the online day July 3, 2020 at Hill Crest guest book by visiting www. Memorial Funeral Home, fol- hillcrestmemorialfh. com. lowed by Jack’s Memorial SerDavid Daniel Clark vice at 11:00 a.m. Bossier City, LA – A memoriMemorials may be made al mass for David Daniel Clark to Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Drive, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Bossier City, Louisiana 71111. Funeral attendees are re- Catholic Church in Shreveport, quested to wear a face mask Louisiana. David was born June 7, 1953 and practice social distancing with each other and with Jack’s in El Dorado, Arkansas, the son of Judge James Erle Clark family. You may offer condolenc- and Betty Sue “Susie” Erskine es to the family and sign the Clark, and passed away peaceon-line guest book by visiting fully at home in Bossier City, www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com Louisiana on Friday, April 17, “I have fought the good fight, 2020. David graduated from LouI have finished the race, I have isiana State University of kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Shreveport with a bachelor’s degree in business. He served TSgt. Robert E. “Bob” in the United States Marine Mowry, USAF, Ret. Bossier City, LA – Services to Corp. at Camp Pendleton, honor the life of TSgt. Robert E. Oceanside, California. David “Bob” Mowry, USAF, Ret. were married his soul mate, Nell Miheld at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July ciotto and they spent their first 3, 2020, at Hill Crest Memo- year together in California. He rial Funeral Home. Interment was honorably discharged from followed in Hill Crest Memo- the Marines in 1975 and they rial Park. The family received returned to Shreveport, Louiguests from 6-8 p.m. on Thurs- siana. David worked as a landday July 2, 2020 at the funeral man for Clark Energy Company for 20 years, before his retirehome. Bob, age 78, was born on No- ment a year ago. David loved life and always vember 19, 1941, in Inglewood, CA to parents, Merlin Albert had as much fun as he could, and Glennabelle Mowry and finding life an adventure. He passed away on June 30, 2020. was one of the original memHe was raised in Beatrice, NE, bers of the Krewe of Bar-BKewe and graduated from Beatrice in the Highland Mardi Gras High School in 1959. Follow- parade. He was a proud blood ing graduation in 1959, Bob donor and donated over 20 galjoined the U.S. Air Force and lons of blood over the years. Daserved his country with pride vid was a member of the Shonuntil 1979, retiring at Barks- galoo Hunt Club where he loved dale A.F.B. Bob also taught at to hunt, play cards and ride his Polaris Rzr. He was a season ticket holder for LSU football games and was a diehard Tigers fan. He and Nell took great pleasure in taking their grandchildren to the games. He will also be remembered for his colorful collection of New Orleans Jazz Festival shirts and LSU dress shirts. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Carey A. Clark. David is survived by his adoring wife, to whom he always referred as “my beautiful bride” through out their 46 years of marriage; his daughter and son-in-law, Camille and Thomas Jones; grandchildren, Annabelle, Abbey and Lily Jones and David Clark Rimmer; surrogate grandchildren, Bennett, Sarah, Mary, Beau, Alex and Amelie Rimmer, children of Dr. Trey and Rachel Rimmer.
David is also survived by his brothers, Chris Clark and wife, Jamie, and Jeff Clark and wife, Kathleen; his in-laws, Dr. John Miciotto and wife, Rose, John Miciotto, Jr., Dr. Christopher Miciotto and wife, Donna, Dr. Cynthia Miciotto and nieces and nephews, Madison, Matt, Madeline and Brittney Miciotto, Dr. Caroline Cobb, Missy Finger and husband, Jon, Chris Clark, Jr., Mary Katherine and Amelia Clark, Adam West and wife, Katherine and Ashley West, and Jordan and Austin Elledge. Special thanks to all the friends and family who took this journey with David, particularly, Dr. Scott Boniol, Dr. Roscoe Chan, Dr. Bharat Guthakonda, and all the staff at Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center, Virginia Howard and Lonzy Howard, the staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice, Ninnette Pennell and Stat Home Health. If anyone is so inclined, a donation to the Glioblastoma Foundation, PO Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715 or to the charity of the donor’s choice, in David’s memory, would be appreciated. Virgil Claude Barnette, Chief Master Sergeant, Retired Doyline, LA – Virgil Claude Barnette was born August 14, 1929, in Columbia, Louisiana, as the eldest child to Cecil Ray and Bythel Wycliff Barnette. He completed his earthly journey June 20, 2020 at age 90 due to the COVID-19 virus. He married Katherine Cockerham on November 4, 1950 and was married to her for 62 years until her death in 2013. They had five children: Sheryl Ostendorff (Tom), Richard, Randy, Jennifer Core (Tab), and Amy Rutherford (David). He has 10 grandchildren: Seth Ostendorff (Lauren), Michael Ostendorff (Amy) all of Shreveport, Louisiana; Hannah Nys (Yvan) of Johannesburg, South Africa, Gabrielle and Ella Core of St. Francisville, Louisiana, Caroline Core of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nathan and Allie Rutherford of Benton, Louisiana; Harrison Barnette of Wichita, Kansas, and Meredith Darden of Lafayette, Louisiana. He has 6 great grandchildren: Olivia and Jack Ostendorff, Cecilia and Emilie Anne Ostendorff of Shreveport, Louisiana and Asher and Eden Darden of Lafayette, Louisiana. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Jerry Barnette, sisters Yvonne Russell and Doris Barnette. He is also predeceased by his wife Katherine C. Barnette (2013), sons, Randy (2012) and Richard Barnette (2020). He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of friends, especially those associated with Barksdale Federal Credit Union and the Air Force. Mr. Barnette graduated from high school the last year there were 11 grades (1946) and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Air Force. He chose the Air Force because the Navy recruiter had gone to lunch. The Air Force got quite a special man when he enlisted. He served two years and was discharged and while on his way home, his parents received a letter stating he had been recalled to active duty (the Korean Conflict), so he went
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back on active duty and served until 1967 and was honorably discharged. After he enlisted, he served in a variety of engineering positions-Post Engineer, Air Installations Office, Installation Engineer and Civil Engineer. In the mid-1950’s he participated in the development of SAC Manual 85-2-the original standardized operating procedures for Civil Engineering. He was a co-author of the original draft and participated in the rewrite of AFM/AFR 85-1-the “Bible” for Air Force Civil Engineering. He attended the University of Maryland, enrolled in Business Administration and the University of Colorado. He was certified as a Senior Engineering Technician by the National Institute for certification of Engineering technicians and promoted a local chapter for the certification of engineering technicians. He started his career as a heavy equipment operator in 1946 and was in the first group of enlisted men to attain the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in 1960. During his active duty career, he served overseas in Iceland, Newfoundland, England and Spain. He also served at both base and headquarters levels. The majority of his active duty was spent at Barksdale Air Force Base. He worked at the Army Ammunitions plant for one year and then joined the civil service and served 41 years. In total he served his country as a loyal patriot for 61years. In April 1968 he began working as an engineering technician in Civil Service at 2nd Air Force Headquarters at Barksdale Air Force Base. In April 1972 he transferred to base level at Barksdale and later that same year received the Strategic Air Command Meritorious Achievement Award for Civil Engineering Civilians. In 1976 he was temporarily transferred to Headquarters AFCOMS to develop and implement the civil engineering functions. In 1994 he received the Air Combat Command Senior Civilian Manager Award for Civil Engineering. Mr. Barnette participated in the development of the first set of stand Civil Engineering operation procedures for Air Force wide use. He was involved in the development of the first Civil Engineering support manpower requirements for intercontinental ballistic missiles during the early 1960’s. He traveled extensively under General David Jones, who later became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as part of his money management team during the early 1970’s. Mr. Barnette was appointed as an honorary member of the faculty of the Air Force Institute of Technology for services during a 4-year period in the mid 1970’s and served as a guest lecturer from time to time. He participated in numerous Air Force test programs. He served on the Executive Committee for the development of CEMAS and as a charter member for Project IMAGE, an Air Force wide program for improvement of civil engineering. When he was nominated for the Civil Engineering Meritorious Achievement Award in 1972the following was said of him,“ Although Mr. Barnette is not a professional engineer, he has demonstrated unique
managerial abilities, a high degree of intelligence, and intrinsic ability to communicate his knowledge to others, making him an invaluable asset to the Engineering profession. He possesses an outstanding knowledge of all aspects of Civil Engineering. He is one of the few individuals in the Air Force who has a complete and thorough understanding of all aspects at base level. He is held in high esteem at all levels of command for his singularly significant managerial abilities. He was cited by Major General M. R. Reilly for his outstanding performance as technical advisor, actor and coordinator in the filming of “AFM 85-1, a Better Way”.” He served as a member of the Bossier City Kiwanis and before his health kept him from attending was a member of First Baptist Church of Bossier City. He was elected to the Barksdale Federal Credit Union Board of Directors in 1975. He served as Chairman of the BFCU from 1978-2018. He served as First Chairman of the Louisiana Credit Union League, which provided education and training for all credit unions in Louisiana. He served on the Louisiana League Legislative Committee dealing with Credit Union political issues at both the State and National level. During his tenure as Chairman of the Board the BFCU went from 2 to 20 branches throughout North Louisiana. He truly loved his work with all who were and are affiliated with the BFCU. Deep and lasting friendships were formed and he considered them as a second family. He family is deeply appreciative of the love and care these “family” members provided not only for our daddy, but our brother Richard as well. Mr. Barnette enjoyed fishing and mowing the grass on the 25 acres at his home. He also enjoyed a good “church singing and dinner on the ground”. Although a quiet man by nature and was one to avoid conflict, he could see all sides of an issue and then bring people to a consensus. He was truly a special man. Services for Mr. Barnette will be held at the Mausoleum at Hillcrest Cemetery July 10,2020 at 11 a.m. It will be a full military honors service. If you come to honor Mr. Barnette, please wear your mask and keep social distancing rules in mind. The family would like to thank all of the staff of Hall 100 (especially Rhonda Johnson and nurse Daniel) at the Northwest Veterans Home, the therapists, social workers (especially Laura Gregorio and Rene Belt), the dietary services, the housekeeping and all others for the love and care you provided our daddy these last 2 years. We would also like to thank the current and past board members of BFCU (thank you for the 90th birthday party last year-he loved it) for all of the love, prayers and care you have provided these past years. You have fought the good fight and have finished the race. You have kept the faith and there is in store for you the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award to you on the day of rejoicing.
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JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 161581
B1BANK VS ROBERT L. HAMILTON, JR.
BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 PAGE 10 DISTANCE OF 2,631.17 FEET TO A 4 1/2” PIPE; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89° 18’ 10” WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY PROJECTION OF CONLEY LANE A DISTANCE OF 255.79 FEET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID CONLEY LANE; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89° 18’ 10” WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 274.77 FEET TO A 5/8” IRON ROD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING:
THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89°18’ 10” WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 194.94 FEET TO A 3/4” IRON ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 05°31’ 17” WEST A DISTANCE OF 375.06 FEET TO A 3/4” IRON ROD; THENCE NORTH 89°, 18’ 10” EAST A DISTANCE OF 194.74 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 05°33’ 17” EAST A DISTANCE OF 375.06 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SURVEY FOR KRISTEN DAVIDSON DATED MAY 10, 2012 REVISED OCTOBER 28,2012, BY F. KENNETH SMITH, R.L.S. 4786, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON WITH GEO # 175468; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OFWAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME SITUATED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BEING A 2012 SOUTHERN ENERGY EZ478, SERIAL NO. SAD020907AL AP/BP, 32 X 66, HUD LABELS NTA 1572472 WHICH SAID MANUFACTURED HOME/MOBILE HOME WAS IMMOBILIZED PURSUANT TO AFFIDAVIT TO IMMOBILIZE MANUFACTURED/MODULAR HOME DATED AUGUST 23, 2012 AND FILED FOR RECORD AS INSTRUAND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID MENT NO. 1053896 OF THE RECORDS OF SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID FORTY-SEVEN AND 36 / 100 SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ($1,117,347.36) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUINTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL SAND EIGHT HUNDRED TEN AND 32 / 100 ($128,810.32) DOLLARS, ALONG OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BOSSIER Parish & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: R. Joseph Naus ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: 330 Marshall Street, Suite 1000 Kristy Massey Finley Shreveport, LA 71101 1505 North 19th Street 318-226-1990 Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440 June 3, 2020 July 8, 2020 June 3, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LOTS 27 AND 28, M & O INDUSTRIAL PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGES 680-681, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEARING GEOGRAPHIC NUMBERS 133303 AND 133304 (THE “PROPERTY”)
SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 160803
NEWREZ LLC, F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING VS ZACHARY RICE
BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF AMENDED SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: A 1.67 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (SE/4 OF NE/4) OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 14 WEST, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 24, T20N, R 14 W, RUN SOUTH 00° 49’ 03” EAST A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: The following self-storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart 6305 to satisfy a lien on 07/23/2020 at approx. 1:00PM at CubeSmart, 4901 E Texas St. Bossier City, LA 71111: --ONLINE AUCTION-Unit # A42, Alfred Broadway; Unit # 27, Lynnette Hall; Unit # 47, Daphne Huber & Mildred Mcdonald; Unit # 59, Lamario Elkins; Unit # 118, Nundi Chisolm; Unit # 263, Jacqueline Woodle; Unit # 298, Cecil Thompson; Unit # 326, Lorece McCoy/Hall. July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting sealed bids for uniform, footwear and leather for a one year period beginning July 20, 2020. Bids will be accepted until the hour of 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2020. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, labeled “UNIFORM BID”, Attn: Mike Rabinowitz.
This bid is also available “ELECTRONICALLY’ Via www.bidsync.com 1-800-990-9339 Option 2.
All details on specifications and delivery may be obtained from the Administrative Office, first floor of the Courthouse, Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, LA, 71006 or on line at www.bidsync.com. The Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to combine bids to determine the most favorable bid. Julian C. Whittington, Sheriff Bossier Parish
July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider abandonment of Sheppard Road, located in Section 30, Township 21 North, Range 11 West, and Section 25, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE is hereby given that the Town of Haughton Planning Commission will hold a Special Call public hearing on Monday, July 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Haughton Town Hall, 118 McKinley Avenue, Haughton, LA for the purpose of considering the following zoning amendment request:
A Public Hearing for the following:
The application of the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider changing the Front and Rear building setbacks from the 30’ and 25’ respectively to 25’ and 20’.
July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #P20-19
WALLER AVENUE SEWER LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City Public Notice Invitation to Bid No. 2020-001
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for property address: 805 E. First Street, Bossier City, LA 71111.
This Bid is inclusive of the property (office and warehouse), furniture and equipment at the above referenced address.
Bid Opening Date- July 15, 2020 at 10:00AM at 805 E. First Street, Bossier City, LA 71111
Bid documents and property description packages may be obtained by emailing kfuller@hacsla.com. Responses must be sealed and returned attention to: Bobby R. Collins at P.O. Box 5666 Bossier City, LA 71111
All bids must be plainly marked with bid number and name on the outside of the envelope. If the acceptable terms of sale are to be altered, a new sealed bid process, including new public notification, will be conducted.
HABC Board of Commissioners retains the right to reject any and all sealed or oral bids, and may delegate that right to the Executive Director.
SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., August 4, 2020 for the Waller Avenue Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project. This project generally consists of:
March 11, 18 and 25, 2020 April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2020 May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2020 June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
Demolition of the existing dry pit top and intermediate decks and replacement with new dry pit top and intermediate decks,
SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111 will be received until 2:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 for Louisiana Technology Research Institute, with a project estimate of $20,433,024.00. The bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.
Demolition of the existing centrifugal pumps and replacement with new self-priming pumps,
Replacement of all suction and discharge valves and piping as indicated on the drawings, Installation of new air release vault in a new vault,
Replacement of electrical and instrumentation systems and all associated components. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Chris LaCroix, P.E at clacroix@manchacgroup.com
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for July 23, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at the Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA.
Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.
All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form and Non-Collusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Felony conviction Statement and E-Verify) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. This document can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within One Hundred Seventy-Five (175) Calendar Days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1,000 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter. On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.
The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.
LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
July 8, 15, and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE
Bodcau SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR’S ELECTION NOMINATING PERIOD OPENS: July 1, 2020 CLOSES: July 30, 2020
For individuals interested in Serving Nomination Petitions can be obtained at: Bodcau SWCD 1907 Benton Rd. Suite 600 Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information call: 318-747-9567 Election will be held August 8, 2020
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana, the Bossier Parish Police Jury plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein. (Correctional Facilities) Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #P20-16
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, contractors (Contractor Classification – Building Construction) shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of the Purchasing Agent, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA, 71111 for $250.00.
There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA. All prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the pre-bid conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference or remain for the duration shall be prohibited from submitting a bid for the project.
Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. Although any addenda issued will be transmitted to all prime bidders who request bid documents, it shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued in accordance with LA 38:2212. C(2)(a). Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
Only the lowest responsive bidder will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Felony Conviction Statement and E-Verify) within ten days after the bid opening. The successful bidder will agree to commence work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within Five Hundred Forty (540) Calendar days. Bidder will pay as liquidated damages, the sum of $1,000.00 for each consecutive day thereafter.
On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subs being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.
The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/or all bids in accordance with R.S. 38:2214.
STACIE FERNANDEZ, CPA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA June 17 and 24, 2020 July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office at 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana, until the hour of 2:00 P.M., (CST), July 27, 2020, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, by the Purchasing Agent or his designated representative. Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter Renovations 4815 Shed Road Bossier City, Louisiana Complete bidding documents may be secured by depositing $75.00 with the Architect, Newman Marchive Incorporated, 2800 Youree Drive, Suite 310, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 for each set of documents obtained. Deposit of the first two sets is fully refundable to all bona-fide prime Bidders upon return of the complete set of documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded 50% of the plan deposit upon return of bid documents within ten (10) days after receipt of bids. There will also be a $15.00 handling charge for all documents not picked up at the Architect’s office. Bidding Documents will be available at the address above on June 24, 2020. NOTE: BIDS SHALL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE LICENSED UNDER LOUISIANA CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW FOR THE MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Total Bid (including any Alternates). Bid Security must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana. Bid Security must be provided through BidSync if a bidder uses an electronically submitted bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the following bonds written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana: Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount; and Payment Bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount; and Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount. Liquidated Damages will apply for each consecutive calendar day in which the work is not completed beyond the established completion date. The contract time shall be 120 calendar days. For this project, Liquidated Damages will be the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1500.00) per site for each consecutive calendar day the Work is not complete, beginning with the first day beyond the completion time stated above. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after actual date of the opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids with just cause. Bids which deviate from the Construction Documents will not be considered. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the site of the project. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference by an Officer or Estimator directly involved with this Project is MANDATORY and is a Pre-Condition for bidder eligibility. Sign-in for the Conference will be between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The Conference will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. No one will be allowed to sign in after that time. June 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-18 SEWER SUB-BASIN BC-25 REHABILITATION
SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., July 21, 2020 for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-25 Rehabilitation Project. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, point repairs, pipe bursting, CIP liner, manhole repairs and coating, reestablishing service laterals, roadway patching and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as needed. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Chris LaCroix, P.E. at clacroix@manchacgroup.com
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., July 9, 2020, at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.
All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter. On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more. The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.
LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
June 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for HVAC SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for HVAC Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.
HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.
The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Information to Request for Proposal documents you may email: Kllyssa Turner kturner@hacsla.com
Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.
An interview may be conducted with the qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals. The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC.
July 1, 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for PLUMBING SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Plumbing Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.
HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.
The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Information to Request for Proposal documents you may email: Kllyssa Turner Kturner@hacsla.com
Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.
An interview may be conducted with the qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals. The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC.
July 1, 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-17 MELROSE AVENUE AND PLANTATION DRIVE UTILITY EXTENSION
SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., July 21, 2020 for the Melrose Avenue and Plantation Drive Utility Extension Project. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, the installation of new water and sewer mains, roadway patching, and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as required.
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.
In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.
Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Chris LaCroix, P.E. at clacroix@manchacgroup.com
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., July 9, 2020, at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.
All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and substantially complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days and complete and ready for final acceptance within Two Hundred Twenty Five (225) calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1,500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.
On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.
The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids. LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA
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Malmay to accept. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 5.3 Fire Chief’s report given by Fire Chief Jason Vaughan for the month of June. Doc Barnett made motion to accept report as read. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 6. Old Business 6.1 None. 7. New Business 7.1 Motion made by Jesse Malmay to approve the annual hose & pump test. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 7.2 Motion made by Doc Barnett to approve hiring Professional Coating & Inspection Services to strip the bay in the new station. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 7.3 Joseph Rondeau made motion to approve purchasing an ID card machine up to $1500. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 7.4 Jesse Malmay made motion to approve hiring Murphy Bros to haul off trash & debris from back corner of land at the new station. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 7.5 Motion made by Doc Barnett to approve sending 2 personnel to EMR class in Sarepta. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. Open Floor Discussion for Public Present 7.6 None. 8. Adjournment Jesse Malmay made motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:27p.m., to the next regular meeting to be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
June 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, 204 Burt Boulevard, Bossier Parish Courthouse, P.O. Box 70, Benton, Louisiana, 71006, until the hour of 2:00 p.m. (CST), Monday, August 3, 2020, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Meeting Room for: Bossier Maximum-Security Jail Touchscreen Locking Control & Camera System Replacement Project No. 2019-115 Bid Documents may be obtained from the Bossier Parish Police Jury. Bidding documents will be available at the address below on or about 10:00 a.m. (CST), June 24, 2020. All inquiries shall be directed to: Tanner Hoskins Consultants 3447 Lake Seminole Place Buford, Georgia 30519 770-271-7969 Work on this Project includes all work as indicated in the Construction Documents (Bid Documents), which includes Drawings, Project Manual and Addenda (if any). NOTE: BIDS SHALL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CONTRACTORS WHO ARE LICENSED UNDER LOUISIANA CONTRACTORS LICENSING LAW FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF “SECURITY or TELECOMMUNICATIONS”. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday July 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office located at 204 Burt Blvd. Benton, Louisiana, 71006. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Total Bid (including any Alternates). Bid Security must be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check or a satisfactory bid bond written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the following bonds written by a company with a current A. M. Best Rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent), Financial Size Category ‘VII’ with a ‘Stable’ Outlook and licensed in the State of Louisiana: Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount; Payment Bond in an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount; and Maintenance Bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount. The Contract Time shall be Three hundred (300) calendar days. Liquidated Damages, as provided for in the Contract Documents, will apply for each consecutive calendar day that the Work is not completed beyond the date three hundred calendar days after the date of commencement of the Work fixed in the Notice to Proceed, subject to such adjustments of the Contract Time as may be made according to the terms of the Contract Documents. Said sums shall in no event be construed to be a penalty; but only as damages fixed and agreed upon in advance. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after actual date of the opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids with just cause. Bids which deviate from the Construction Documents will not be considered. In accordance with Act No. 590 of the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature bids may be submitted electronically at www.bidsync.com. Vendors/Contractors who decide to submit electronic bids will also have to pay an annual fee for digital signatures as required by state law. Contractors who submit electronic bonds will need to pay an annual fee to http://surety2000.com RACHEL HAUSER, SECRETARY JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY
June 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for ELECTRICAL SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY
The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City (HABC) is extending an opportunity for Electrical Services. The contractor qualification should indicate the ability to perform the work required in a timely and sufficient manner. This entire procurement procedure and contract award is subject to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) any and all applicable Federal/State law and/or regulations.
HABC reserves the right to suspend this procurement action if it is found not in applicable laws and regulations or in the event of any impropriety.
The contract and award will be made at HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request. Information to Request for Proposal documents you may email: Kllyssa Turner kturner@hacsla.com
Responses are due July 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. In the HACS’s Administrative Office, 2500 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104.
An interview may be conducted with the qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals. The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC. July 1, 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NORTHEAST BOSSIER FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Minutes –July 2, 2020, 2020 605 Kilgore Road Location: Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 Training Center Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Board Members Present: Chairman John Green, Vice Chairman Doc Barnett, Jesse Malmay, Joseph Rondeau Board Members Absent: Greg Brown Firefighters Present: Board Secretary Danielle Vaughan, Fire Chief Jason Vaughan Public Present: None. Call to Order Chairman John Green called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. 1. Invocation Jesse Malmay opened the meeting with a prayer. 2. Pledge Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Green. 3. Roll Call Roll call performed. Greg Brown absent. 4. Minutes 4.1 Motion made by Doc Barnett to accept the June 4, 2020 minutes as published. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 5. Monthly Activity Reports 5.1 Check reconciliation for Operating Account for June given. Doc Barnett made motion to accept. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 3, Nays 0. Motion carried. 5.2 Check reconciliation for Capital Account for June given. Motion made by Jesse
July 8, 2020 - Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
REGISTRATION: #SEX0474
I, Steven Harrison Baker, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (Sexually Motivated). My address is 1212 Elsa Jane Street, Bossier City, LA 71111. White Race: Male Sex: 26 Age: 5’ 08” Height: 188 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue None Alias: Abdomen Scar: 5” Vertical Chest Tattoo: Dog Tag and peanut “n Chest Firefighter badge and
If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203
July 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
REGISTRATION: #SEX0740
Alexander William I, Mansell, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. My address is 225 Deerwood Lane, Haughton, LA 71037.
Caucasian Race: Male Sex: 33 Age: 6’ 01” Height: 205 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue
Alex Mansell Alias: Alex W. Mansell None Scar: Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: None
If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203
July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the site plan for Rosedale Playground, located on Lot 8000, Rosedale Place Subdivision, Unit No. 8, in Sections 33 and 34, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Fernwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 4, being a resubdivision of Lot 21, Fernwood Estates Subdivision, Unit No. 3, located in Section 30, Township 17 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury July 8, 15, and 22, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
21st Mortgage Corporation has lost a certain Promissory Note made by Loyd Pace, Jr. and Jewell Wyatt Pace in favor of Chase Manhattan Bank USA dated September 4, 2001 in the full sum of $73,770.40 which was subsequently assigned to 21st Mortgage Corporation. Any information must be given to TREVATHAN LAW FIRM, 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive, Suite 400, Baton Rouge 70810, 225-334-9222.
July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION
REGISTRATION: #SEX0052
I, Richard Charles Davis, have been convicted of Aggravated Rape (Attempted), Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender, Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender (Attempted), Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender. My address is 1630 E. Texas St., #111, Bossier City, LA 71111. Black Race: Male Sex: 58 Age: 6’00” Height: 175 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Alias: x Pimpx Scar: None Mark: None Piercing: None Prothesis: None Tattoo: Left Arm “RD” Shoulder Cross
If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203
July 8 and 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
“I, Dexter R. Crutchfield (DOC #404343) have applied for clemency for my conviction of armed robbery. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225-3425421).”
June 24, 2020 July 1 and 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune
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Caring for container plants By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
Growing plants in containers can be very convenient. For one thing, it makes your plants portable. Unlike plants in the ground, containers can be moved to the perfect location for their growth. I finally threw in the towel with my citrus trees and put them in large containers on wheels. Every year my small citrus trees would die from freezing weather. Confession: I’ve been guilty of plant neglect. They’ve gotta be tough to stay in my garden. Survival of the fittest. But now I take the easy road and simply roll my trees under the patio or into the garage, and no more freezing. Container gardening has more benefits besides freeze damage protection. I find that my pots require less weeding; plants are less prone to soil borne pathogens and insects; and I have more control over what type of substrate or media I grow them in. And they also have improved accessibility. No more walking out to the garden for kitchen herbs when they are in containers. You only need step outside your door. On the flip side, you have to do some things to keep container plants looking good. Plants that lack proper water and nutrients can become stunted and unhealthy. They’ll flower less, and leaves will yellow. In the summer heat, they require more work. By summertime in Louisiana, plants will be in a growing fury. Watering sometimes has to be done daily with no rain, and with that
comes the need for more fertilizer. Plants will be transpiring (air-conditioning for plants — evaporative cooling) so much more and can easily become wilted in 90-plus-degree temperatures. First things first: Make sure you plant in a large-enough container for your plant. The larger the container, the more soil to hold water and nutrients. Porous containers such as terra cotta dry out quickly, while plastic, metal and ceramic containers retain more moisture. One of the most challenging and important things with container gardening is keeping up with watering. During summer, it seems like it’s a never-ending chore. Develop a routine to take care of container plants, and the drudgery is not so taxing. Watering is a balancing act: too much or too little can be bad. Overwatering plants is the No. 1 killer. When plants are overwatered, roots cannot take up oxygen and plants essentially die of drowning. They have stunted growth and yellowed leaves, similar to those that are under-watered. Hence, many people continue to water, making the damage worse. Keep in mind: With excessive rain or for containers located in shaded areas, the soil tends to stay too moist. I find it best to water containers when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch, watering each one until it begins draining from the bottom of the container, ensuring the water has reached all of the roots. Water at the soil surface, as opposed to watering overhead, to help prevent foliar disease. Water in the mornings to en-
sure adequate moisture for the you nohot daytime temperatures. This tice part gives foliage time to dry. Avoid of the watering at the end of the day plant has when the foliage stays wet too died, cut long. it back With regular watering, nutri- to the ents will leach from the contain- n e a r e s t er quickly. Commonly used con- h e a l t h y tainer mixes used to fill pots lack g r o w i n g sufficient organic matter and point or nutrients. So container plants to the benefit from adding a balanced, base of HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD granular, slow-release fertilizer the plant. when they are initially plant- Unhealthy or dying plants are ed. This will provide nutrients susceptible to secondary injuries over several months. It is also a such as disease and disease-cargood practice to feed with a wa- rying insects. ter-soluble liquid fertilizer evTo tame rapid growth or to ery two to three weeks until the promote new growth, trim contemperatures cool and watering tainer plants back into shape. is less often. Let’s face it, overcrowded conUse saucers to help with the tainers look messy. By midsumwatering war, especially for mer in Louisiana, plants may plants located in hot, sunny lo- need some serious help. You can cations to help the soil retain help by cutting the plants back moisture longer. Plants with dry by half. They’ll be back to full soil sitting in wet saucers can size in just a couple of weeks. wick up and absorb the mois- Do this in the morning or late ture. Remove the saucers for evening to avoid stressing the plants sitting in shade or when plants in the heat of the day. the weather cools to prevent moisture retention that is unwanted. The rest is occasional maintenance. Keep flowering containers full of blooms by deadheading (removing spent flowers), encouraging new flower production. Also remove Containers make herbs easily accessible. dead or dis- Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter eased leaves. If
Legal Notice ANNUAL NOTIFICATION LETTER of the BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD BENTON, LOUISIANA for
WORKERS AND BUILDING OCCUPANTS ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT “The final rule requires Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) to designate a person to carry out certain duties and ensure that such person receives training adequate to perform duties. “Section 763.84 requires Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) to ensure that:
1. Inspections, re-inspections, periodic surveillance and response action activities are carried out in accordance with the final rule: 2. Custodial and maintenance employees are properly trained as required by this final rule: 3. Workers and building occupants informed annually about inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities including re-inspections and periodic surveillance: 4. Short-term workers (e.g. telephone repair workers) who may come in contact with asbestos in a school are provided information about locations of asbestos-containing building material (ACBM): 5. Warning labels are posted as required by this final rule: and 6. Management plans are available for review and that parent, teacher, and organizations are notified of the availability of the plan.” “Lastly, Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) shall consider whether any conflict of interest may arise from the interrelationship among accredited personnel (e.g., the management planner and abatement contractor) used by the LEA’s selection of accredited personnel. EPA added this provision after reviewing public comments.”
Status as of this date: Inspection of Facility and Management Plan is complete and a copy of the AHERA Inspection and Management Plan is available at each location and on file at the Bossier Parish School Board, Maintenance Dept., 1715 Palmetto Road, Benton, Louisiana, 71006, for review. Official: Mitch Downey, Superintendent Bossier Parish Schools Published: July 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune