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Yes, there is a coin shortage

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EDUCATION

BPSB delays start of 202021 school year

Bank president says it is not ‘shortage’ level locally

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STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune From toilet paper to spices, shortages have become commonplace as the COVID-19 pandemic strains supply chains around the country.

But the latest hard-tofind item m i g h t surprise you: spare change.

Are we in the midst of a coin shortage?

O n SMITH June 11, the Federal Reserve Bank notified banks of a “temporary coin order allocation,” placing strict limits on requests for pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars and dollar coins.

“We became aware of the coin production limits that COVID had caused in mid-June. We chalked it up to an unanticipated byproduct of the pandemic,” said Citizens National Bank President/ CEO Jason Smith.

Less than a week later, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about coin rationing during testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

His response: “…what’s happened is that with the partial closure of the economy, the flow of coins has gotten all — it’s kind of stopped.”

For local banks like Citizens National Bank, Smith says that his bank has not experienced the same level of coin shortage that we are hearing about and seeing around the country.

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Stacey Tinsley/ Bossier Press-Tribune (ABOVE) Margo Banks and Sheryl Nelson, BPCC Nursing Instructor, participate in a drive-thru graduation ceremony last Thursday at the school’s campus. (RIGHT) A sign welcomes graduates to the ceremony.

Congratulations, graduates STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) honored its 2020 spring and summer graduates during a drive-thru celebration Thursday, July 30th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. BPCC graduates

drove a designated route on campus, stopping to receive their official BPCC diploma cover, a congratulatory yard sign and a BPCC face mask.

Nursing graduates also received their nursing pin and lamp.

Spring 2020 nursing student graduate, Margo Banks, said, “I

think this is awesome.

I wish we could have done something where we could have been in a big stadium and done some kind of drive-thru like they are doing for the high schools, but we are adults and I’m just glad that BPCC is doing something for us.”

The Bossier Parish School Board met in a special session July 28 and approved a delayed start for the 2020-21 school year.

Bossier Parish Schools Superintendent M i t c h Downey presented a request DOWNEY for the revision of the 2020-2021 school year calendar to the Bossier Parish School Board for approval.

“At this time we would like to request that the board consider delaying the start of school from the original dates which were August 10 for employees and August 12 for students to August 14 for employees and August 20 for students. That will allow two additional professional development days for our employees.

There’s also been a survey that resulted in 78% of our employees requesting this delay which will also get us closer to Phase 3 hopefully and allow us some more time in planning transportation and some master schedules at different locations based on some requests that have been made by stu-

dents and parents,” said Downey.

District 3 School Board member, Tammy Smith, asked Superintendent Downey, “How would those days be utilized as far as in servicing for the teachers? Will that be done at their local site?

Can you give us a picture of what that will look like?”

“We originally had two days of professional development prior to students returning. This will give us a total of four, which will be two more.

That will allow us to provide more training in and the procedures and transitions that will take place adhering to the LDH and CDC guidelines along with preparation for the virtual delivery that our teachers will be asked to provide for students who’ve chosen that as an option —more professional development with Google Classroom and some of the other platforms and ability to download even more lessons from those sites that are accessible for students. And like I said hopefully provide a little bit more of a cushion to allow the state to get to Phase 3, which will also allow for some more flex abilities for transportation,” answered Downey.

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COVID-19

Officials unveil grant program to help pandemic-stricken businesses

STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Louisiana small businesses receive grant money through The Main Street Recovery Program.

On July 28, State Treasurer John M. Schroder, Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker, Greater Shreveport Chamber President Timothy Magner and North Louisiana Economic Partnership Board Chair Adam Johnston held a press

conference at the Greater Shreveport Chamber regarding the launch of the Main Street Recovery Program. $275 million from the CARES Act has been set SCHROEDER aside for the Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program.

The program, Schroder says, is designed to re-

imburse small businesses for pandemic-related expenses through grants.

“I want to start off by giving credit to the legislators and the governor for recognizing the fact that small businesses across Louisiana are suffering. As a small business owner, I understand the day to day issues we are faced with keeping the doors open,” Schroder said.

“This program kicked off this morning and I’m excited. I’ve been hearing the data as we drove up

north today. Right now it’s in excess of 10,000 applications right now. We expect that to grow,” he added.

In June, Governor John Bel Edwards signed a bill enacting several COVID-19 relief funds including the Louisiana Main Street Recovery Fund. For the first 21 days of the Program – grants will be given to businesses that didn’t receive federal assistance or insurance payments.

Within 60 days, the program plans to award

$40 million dollars to businesses owned by veterans, minorities, and women. The funds are limited, and business owners are encouraged to start applying sooner than later.

“I did just get recent numbers, the ladies are kicking butt of the 1,100 minority [businesses.]

There’s a $40 million set aside for minority-owned businesses. Out of that 1,100 about 800 of them are females,” said SchroSee, GRANTS, Page 3

Team Barksdale remembers Col. Steve dePyssler

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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE — A memorial service was held on base to remember and pay tribute to the life-long service and legacy of the director of retiree affairs for Barksdale, July 31, 2020.

Retired Col. Steven L. dePyssler, who served 38 years in the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Air Force, and the past 41 years volunteering with the retiree affairs department, passed away July 25, 2020.

He is believed to be the only known American to have served in World War II, the Korean War, the French Indo-China War, the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Vietnam War. He celebrated his 101st birthday just four days before his passing The ceremony consisted of guest speakers who spoke on his accomplishments, his many years of dedication to the Air Force, to the state of Louisiana and the Barksdale community.

Barksdale’s honor guard provided the military funeral honors.

“He represents the sacrifice [and] the dedication that is the best of humanity - what we should all want and desire to achieve in our own lives,” said Retired Air Force Col. Michael Dilda, president of the Ark-LaTex chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and close friend to dePyssler, during the ceremony. “Steve represented an infinite view of the game of life. The infinite view is one that’s characterized by a never ending desire to improve. A unique legacy spent over a career of helping others.

It was my advantage and distinct pleasure to have the op-

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portunity to work with him and get to know him - to have him call me a friend.”

Since dePyssler was such an influential figure, a decision was made to memorialize his life forever at Barksdale. Last year, during his 100th birthday celebration, a building renaming was announced to pay tribute to him. Then in November of 2019, the newly established Col. dePyssler Mission Support Group building was unveiled.

During the memorial service, Dr. Bruce dePyssler, son of dePyssler, offered the final remarks. Thanking multiple people in and around base for all they have done for his family and telling stories from his life growing up with his father.

“He was loyal to his wife, to his family, to his troops, to the vets, to the Air Force and to the

beloved country,” Dr. dePyssler said as he began to be stricken with emotion. “He is fair. He is open. He accepted others.”

“I do not know what natural and divine forces were conjured up to give us this life, this consciousness that we have. This ability that we have to hope, and love, and suffer.

This ability to know what we do and do not know. This ability to shape our destiny in large and small ways,” Dr. dePyssler added. “One thing I do know is that I learned from my father that this gift of life and consciousness is not something to be squandered.” dePyssler held every enlisted, warrant officer and officer rank during his career from the rank of private to colonel. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal four separate times for

his outstanding service.

“Col. dePyssler loved all veterans, but his heart was always with the Air Force and his heart was always with Barksdale,” said Retired Army Col. Joey Strickland, Secretary of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, during the ceremony.

“His service to veterans brings to mind one of my favorite quotes. General Omar Bradley in 1948 when he was serving as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs said, ‘We are dealing with veterans, not procedures. We are dealing with their problems, not ours.’ That is just what Col. Steve dePyssler did every day. I always knew that I could count on him for anything I needed to get done for veterans, especially here in the Northwest.”

While volunteering at the retiree office, he dedicated his

time to helping military retirees, their widows, widowers, parents and children through the process of obtaining and understanding retirement benefits.

“His goal was, and I quote, ‘to help one person a day, for as long as I live. That’s my goal, and it has been for years and years and years,’” said Maj. Gen. Andrew Gebara, Air Force Global Strike Command director of strategic plans, programs and requirements and former 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during the ceremony. “Well to do the math, for the amount of time he was running the retiree affairs office, if you add 365 days a year, and you have to add 10 for 10 leap years mind you, that means Col. dePyssler’s goal was to help 14,975 people.

And he did. He spent countless days helping widows navigate the bureaucratic world of the military life without their spouses. And he worked tirelessly to honor veterans.”

Although he has passed, generations today and for years to come will forevermore be able to learn and be inspired through the life and legacy the retired colonel provided everyday since his enlistment in 1940.

“Steve, we all remember that you were here. We remember that you stood up for what was right. And you left this world a better place,” Gebara said as he turned to face dePyssler’s photo on the wall. “I hope you know that the men and women of Barksdale will miss you. And I will too.”

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BSO Deputies graduate national leadership school

STAFF REPORT Bossier Press-Tribune Three Bossier Sheriff’s Office deputies recently joined 39 other law enforcement leaders from Louisiana and other states as they graduated from the highly-intense Leadership Education Program at the National Command & Staff College.

Lieutenants Justin Banet, Mark Lyons, and Dan Wolff of the Bossier Sheriff’s Office completed the eight-week training program along with law enforcement leaders from various sheriffs’ offices and police departments and graduated during a ceremony in Lu-

lig, La. on July 17.

The National Command and Staff College promotes leadership skills to help build and promote safety and trust in the community, enhance officer safety and wellness, and reducing the agency’s and officer’s liability and risks.

During the intense program taught at a graduate level, students listened to lectures and participated in classroom discussions, read a number of books, wrote essays, and conducted case studies and a group project. They also learned ways to act ahead of change to create an optimistic future for law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The graduates of Session 009 were from 12 different law enforcement agencies from Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. The officers were then broken up into six different teams.

“It was an intense leadership school, and I learned a lot about leadership theory and style,” said Lt. Banet, supervisor of the Detectives Office at the Bossier Sheriff’s Office and member of the class’ ‘Team Sharks’. “I learned much about being a leader at work, as well as being a leader at home…basically how to be a good leader in life.”

Fellow Bossier Sheriff’s Office graduate, Lt. Lyons, of ‘Team Hawks’,

agreed.

“It was a lot more involved than I first thought,” Lt. Lyons, training coordinator for the Bossier Correctional Facilities, said. “We had to do a series of online courses even before attending class. I learned a lot, and I’m grateful for the experience.”

Lt. Wolff served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and attended numerous leadership schools in his military career. He said this leadership course, which combined online and in-person training, was very fulfilling.

“This was one of the most challenging leadership courses I have even been through,” said Lt.

Wolff, part of “Team Lions.” As the Patrol supervisor of the “SEE” (Simple, Efficient, Effective) night shift, he sees his leadership role as one of inspiring other officers and putting them on their own succession plan.

“On the night shift, the majority of the deputies are rookies. This course gave me more tools I need to help mold and develop these officers to become leaders themselves.”

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington recognizes the importance of continued training and education.

“Ensuring we have excellent leaders serving at the Bossier Sheriff’s Office will allow us to en-

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der.

Bossier City Mayor “Lo” Walker spoke briefly during the press conference encouraging veterans to apply.

“This is to help from COVID. So you can get more information from the site that they mentioned. And we urge old and new veterans to take advantage of this service. And thank you for your service,” said Walker.

The program offers two types of grant options for small businesses.

WEEK IN REVIEW

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QuickRelief offers an abbreviated application process and reduced documentation requirements and will give grants of up to $5,000 to qualifying businesses who received $1,000 or less in federal funding or other assistance.

Cost Reimbursement will give grants of up to $15,000 to qualifying businesses that can show eligible expenses related to the pandemic.

For more information and to see about eligibility requirements go to www.louisianamainstreet.com.

Donation was made to Kansas City Chiefs star Joe Delaney widow and daughter for the Delaney 37 Foundation.

Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune Lauren McCarty 2nd grade science and social studies teacher at Kerr Elementary gets ready for the 2020-21 school year.

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Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker speaks at a press conference July 28 unveiling the Louisiana Main Street Recovery Program.

School Board then voted and unanimously approved the revision of the 2020-2021 school year calendar.

Here are key takeaways from the newly adopted 2020-21 academic calendar: • August 14 - First day for teachers.

• August 20 - First day for students in grades 1st-5th.

• August 20 - First day for 6th-12th grades in Group ‘A’ (last names starting with A-K).

• August 21 - First day for students in grades 6-12 in Group ‘B’ (last names starting with L-Z).

• August 27 - First full day for Kindergarten.

• September 3 - First

full day for Pre-K. • No holidays would be impacted, with the exception that students would return from Christmas break Monday, January 4, 2021.

• The first semester would end on January 15.

• Students’ and teachers’ last day would be May 27.

not paper money – had scaled back operations to protect employees from COVID-19.

“Like many of the items used every day, coins have a supply chain. Coins are destroyed or mutilated on a daily basis and must be replaced, so when anything disrupts the supply chain a temporary shortage can occur. Just like toilet paper and bottled water, a short term

decline in production coupled with a spike in demand,” said Smith.

In his opinion, Smith expects the coin shortage to get back to normal before the end of the year.

“I would expect things to get back to normal before year-end. The steps consumers and businesses are taking to manage the need for coins will help bridge the production gap,” said Smith.

“I would also en-

courage individuals and businesses to be on the lookout for coin-related scams. Anytime there is a market disruption or a series of them, it is an opportunity for the bad guys to take advantage. It is always good to remember your bank will not call you for help with their coin problem.

Be aware of unsolicited phone calls, emails and snail mail,” he added.

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hearing about in other parts of the country. The amount of coin we have is noticeably down, but not to “shortage” levels,” said Smith.

“We are encouraging all our customers to take only what they need and not stockpile more coins than necessary,” he added.

The typical channels that keep change mov-

sure we continue to serve Bossier Parish with the utmost of professionalism,” said Sheriff Whittington.

Lt. Wolff’s team also was awarded the Top Research Award for the presentation of the Capstone Project entitled “Officer Wellness…the Silent Killer,” which focused on mental, physical and family issues.

Lt. Wolff wanted to add one more thing about how excited he, Lt. Lyons and Lt. Banet were during graduation. “To have our Sheriff and Bossier Parish “First Lady” Melissa, travel five hours to our graduation meant a lot to all of us. He exemplifies leadership.”

ing in the economy have been shuttered or scaled back by COVID-19. Bank lobbies are closed in many areas. Restaurant and retail cash registers are ringing up fewer cash sales while seeing a shift toward online and contactless payment methods. Many casinos were also affected for some time.

The U.S. Mint — which is responsible for producing coins but

On June 29, 1983, former Haughton, Northwestern State and Kansas City Chiefs star Joe Delaney drowned in a pond in Monroe’s Chennault Park trying to save three children. He attempted to rescue the children despite being unable to swim. Marvin Dearman, a Monroe police officer and diver then, recovered Delaney’s body.

On June 27, 2020, a monument dedicated to Delaney was unveiled at Chennault Park not far from the pond.

That same day, Dearman was at Joe Delaney Memorial Park in Haughton to present a check for almost $8,000 to Delaney’s wife Carolyn and youngest daughter Joanna for the Delaney 37 Foundation.

State Senator Robert Mills works to protect religious liberties of patients District 36 State Senator Robert Mills (R – Benton) has authored a bill that adds members of the clergy to the list of mental health support personnel allowed access to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and adult residential care homes during a state declared public health emergency. The senator is also calling on Governor Edwards to sign an executive order to put the bill into effect until it can be brought before the Louisiana Legislature for consideration.

“We need to act on this issue immediately,” said Senator Mills. “

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Bossier is a clean place; keep it that way We all like things to be clean. A clean home, a clean yard, a clean vehicle, a clean office or workspace, etc. And yes, it is true that most all of us often fall short of our goals in these areas, but you get the idea. As most of us see it, clean is cool. And, for those of us that are older, we have all heard the saying “cleanliness is next to Godliness.”

Quite often over the years, I have expressed my feelings through my columns regarding Bossier’s cleanliness.

Honestly, I can never express my feelings in this area enough. The degree to which our city and parish leaders value the importance of Bossier putting its best foot forward in relation to being a clean place to live, work and play speaks volumes about Bossier Parish. As such, when people come to Bossier, whether they are travelers (just passing through), tourists (here to stay and visit for a while) or business people (here to conduct business, hold meetings RANDY or possibly locate their BROWN businesses here), they are surely impressed by the clean appearance. It shows that Bossier has pride and that Bossier cares. And for those of us here every day, it makes our lives better in countless ways. No doubt, as so many of us have seen in our travels, it is not this way everywhere.

When discussing this topic, I always like to start with Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington.

His commitment to the cleanliness of Bossier Parish goes back a long way.

He was an integral part of Keep Bossier Beautiful (Clean City Committee) as a board member many years before he was Sheriff. And, since he has been elected Sheriff, he has continued to support Keep Bossier Beautiful and its clean community efforts in numerous ways.

Sheriff Whittington also stages an annual “Operation Clean Sweep” whereby Bossier Sheriff’s deputies, staff, Young Marines and community volunteers pick up bags of trash at various locations throughout Bossier Parish. Wow! What a wonderful thing! I salute our Sheriff and his team (as well as the participating community volunteers and Young Marines) for being a part of this great event for many years!

About a year ago, Sheriff Whittington, Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker and the Bossier Parish Police Jury all came together to see that a full time executive director was put back in place for Keep Bossier Beautiful, after this position being vacant for many years. A few months ago, Lynn Bryan was selected for this position. Lynn is doing an exceptional job.

And now with both Lynn and a very active and involved Keep Bossier Beautiful board of directors in place, Keep Bossier Beautiful has been named the recipient of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Circle of Excellence Award for 2019-2020.

And, through its efforts in a recent campaign, Keep Bossier Beautiful has also been awarded a $2,500 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Healthy Community Grant for 2020-2021 to raise awareness regarding Cigarette Butt Litter. Fantastic! Congratulations KBB! And again, how important this truly is to all of us!

Again, the appearance of a clean city and parish is not only important to our city and parish leaders, it is also important to our community at large. As such, I applaud all of our city and parish leaders for devoting such a high degree of effort with regard to our overall appearance and perception as a parish. Their efforts have already paid off for all of us all in many ways. And, their initiatives in this area will continue to pay off exponentially for us all in the years ahead.

Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

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OPINION

Kay C. James: Planned Parenthood still influenced by racist founder’s beliefs

One of Planned Parenthood’s largest abortion affiliates has finally disavowed Planned Parenthood’s founder for “her racist legacy” and her “connections to the eugenics movement.” However, this symbolic bowing to the far left’s “cancel culture” doesn’t change the fact that the organization is still influenced by her inhumane beliefs.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is finally removing Margaret Sanger’s name from its Manhattan clinic after decades of choosing to overlook the organization’s white supremacist roots.

Sanger said all sorts of disturbing things, like, “We don’t want the word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population.” She favored the forced sterilization of those she deemed “unfit,” she gave a speech to the Ku Klux Klan, and she once wrote, “The most merciful thing that the large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it” (mind you, like Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, she was talking about a child who had already been born).

PPGNY’s national organization, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, has long said that many of Sanger’s racist quotes have been taken out of context. While the national organization acknowledges some of Sanger’s many flaws, it says her story is “complicated” and it hasn’t totally disavowed

her. It still labels her a “woman of heroic accomplishments” and it still calls its “highest honor” the Margaret Sanger Award.

However, in its news release, PPGNY parted ways with the standard talking points, acknowledging what it called “Planned Parenthood’s contributions to historical reproductive harm within communities of color.” Yet for years, Planned Parenthood has had the audacity to claim that it believes black lives matter.

As we know all too well, the “cancel culture” is one of the KAY C. far left’s freJAMES quently used tools to destroy anyone or anything that doesn’t comport with its radical ideology. Never at a loss for hypocrisy, though, the left frequently attempts to nuance the troubling pasts of its heroes, trying to make them acceptable while at the same time tearing down statues of those who helped make America the exceptional nation it is.

Some will accuse me of having a double standard when I say that it’s okay to “cancel” Margaret Sanger while I defend statesmen like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Yet there’s a significant difference. While we roundly con-

demn Washington’s and Jefferson’s participation in the evil of slavery, we can still celebrate their lifelong work to create a nation built on the highest ideals of humanity.

On the other hand, Sanger’s open racism, her promotion of eugenics, and her advocacy of forced sterilizations to keep those she deemed “unfit” from “breeding” was her vision. Planned Parenthood was formed on that vision, and much of that vision still exists at Planned Parenthood today.

Planned Parenthood still considers certain people less than human and rejects the science of prenatal development by calling babies in the womb “clumps of cells,” “tissue masses,” and “products of conception.”

Planned Parenthood also still targets minority communities. If black lives matter to Planned Parenthood, then why, according to a 2015 study, are nearly 80 percent of its surgical abortion facilities located within walking distance of minority neighborhoods? According to the Guttmacher Institute, in 2014, a year when black women only accounted for about 13 percent of the U.S. population, they made up 28 percent of those having abortions. Each year in New York City, more black babies are aborted than born.

Pro-lifers have been pointing out Sanger’s despicable views for decades, and Planned

Parenthood didn’t just find out about Sanger’s past yesterday.

So why is Planned Parenthood only now rejecting its founder—and why isn’t the entire organization doing it?

It strikes me how blatantly we see the double standard at work here. Sure, Sanger is getting “canceled,” but only at one of Planned Parenthood’s facilities and in a relatively mild way.

Planned Parenthood still talks about the good she allegedly did and is willing to ascribe her transgressions to being a woman “of her time.”

How ironic that the left doesn’t give America’s Founders the same courtesy. There’s no allowance for context; no allowances for being “men of their time.” There is only cancellation and demands that everything they produced (ie.

America) be destroyed.

Until Planned Parenthood stops dehumanizing living, growing children in the womb; until it ceases performing abortions; and until it stops locating facilities and advertising heavily in and around minority communities, it will continue carrying out Margaret Sanger’s original vision. “Canceling” Margaret Sanger and the symbolic gesture of removing her name from a building won’t change any of that.

Kay C. James is president of The Heritage Foundation.

OPINION

Alexander: Don’t believe your lyin’ eyes

During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.

(George Orwell, 1984) I read a comment of Democrat presidential candidate, Joe Biden, this week in response to President Trump’s decision to send in federal troops to protect federal property in several major American cities that remain engulfed in, and besieged by, threats of harm to individuals and police, looting and destruction of property. Biden stated that “there is no reason for the President to send federal troops into a city where people are demanding change peacefully.”

That really caught my attention. “Demanding change peacefully?”

My first thought was that Mr. Biden’s mental faculties are truly failing him. My second thought was that if this is what he thinks “peacefully” demanding change looks like I would be very interested to know what he thought qualified as riots, violence, vandalism and crime. I also found stunning the comment of Portland’s mayor, Ted Wheeler, that the federal presence “is actually leading to more violence

and more vandalism.” Mayor Wheeler has since tweeted attacks on Pres. Trump’s decision as an “attack on our democracy” with his “paramilitary squads,” as well as the “violence federal officers brought to our street.” Is he insane? When law and order are gone we, by definition, no longer have “dem o c r a c y ,” and the “violence” he feels federal officers have brought absoluteROYAL ly pales in ALEXANDER comparison to the violence that existed in Portland months before federal troops arrived to protect federal property.

I think that to truly understand the crime, destruction and breakdown of law and order we continue to witness in cities like New York City, Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco we must understand what kind of elected officials have been making these decisions. For decades, Democrat mayors and city leadership (and often, governors) have been

comprised of individuals who are distinctly liberal and Leftist. It is these “leaders” who have decided that the current problem is not the crime, violence and destruction caused by these “peaceful” protestors but rather is law enforcement— including the federal troops President Trump is now sending in to protect federal property. This view of law, government, and social order has been deemed “progressive.” Many of us, no doubt, regard it as highly “regressive.” Prosecutors won’t prosecute and police don’t fully engage for fear of being punished or terminated for merely enforcing the law. Criminals are praised and those who seek law and order are portrayed as guilty, and at fault.

I also cannot neglect to mention the decision of the top prosecutor in St. Louis who has decided to charge with a crime the armed couple who rebuffed the group of “peaceful protestors” who were coming toward them and trespassing onto their property. The prosecutor stated that, by standing there and protecting themselves and defending their property, they “risked creating

a violent situation” during an otherwise “peaceful protest.” Again, words have lost their meaning and the truth is perverted. If the couple hadn’t been armed they might be dead or seriously injured and their property destroyed. And now, not to be outdone, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said in an interview published Wednesday that he is prepared to arrest federal law enforcement officers sent by the Trump administration to quell violence in inner cities, and appeared to compare those officers to Nazis.

This is all upside down and backwards. Evil is being called good and good, evil. Right is scorned while wrong is praised. We have tolerated this indefensible lawlessness for months now.

Without the safety and security made possible by law and order, the constitutional guarantees of life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness are lost. In the meantime, a multitude, with quiet dignity, faith, and love of country in its heart, turns its eyes to November.

Royal Alexander is a Shreveport attorney.

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Bossier hires Yates as head coach

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Chad Yates has been hired as Bossier’s head baseball coach.

Bossier principal David Thrash made the announcement last week Yates, who replaces Brian Harvey, comes to Bossier from Captain Shreve where he was a pitching coach under head coach Todd Sharp and a math and history teacher.

While this is his first head coach position, the 43-year-old Yates has a wealth of experience as an assistant coach specializing in pitching at the high Yates s c h o o l level. He has also coached at the junior college and minor-league professional level.

In 2019, he was a pitching coach at Evangel Christian. From 2008-12, he served in the same position at Calvary Baptist.

Yates began his coaching career as a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator at BPCC from

2001-02.

In 2002, he also was a pitching coach for the Shreveport Sports, an independent professional team.

From 2002-2007, he was the owner/operator of the MVP Baseball/Softball Academy.

From 2016-19, Yates was an instructor/coach at the Louisiana Empire training facility.

Yates is a 1994 graduate of Ruston High School.

He played at Louisiana Tech from 1995-98 before finishing his college career at Arkansas-Monticello.

From 1999-2001 he was in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. In 2001 he was also with the Newark Bears before ending his pro career in Shreveport in 2004 with the Sports.

Yates takes over a Bossier team that went 5-6 before the 2020 season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bearkats were able to complete District 1-3A play, going 1-2.

In 2019, Bossier made the playoffs for the first time in six years. Then in Class 4A, the Bearkats finished 14-14.

Parish teams to begin fall practice Monday amid uncertainty

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Last week, the LHSAA gave the go-ahead for member schools to start fall football practice on Aug. 3.

The “official” first fall practice date is Aug. 10.

But under LHSAA rules, teams that did not participate in spring practice can start a week early.

Of course, spring practice for every team in the state was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus the Aug. 3 start date.

However, teams do not have to start then, and all Bossier Parish schools are waiting until Monday, Aug. 10.

One reason is the state is remaining in Phase II of the economic re-opening until at least Friday.

Coaches are obviously hoping that Gov. John Bel Edwards will announce a move to Phase III. That would mean the ability to have more nor-

mal practices, including full contact.

In a memo sent to coaches, athletic directors and administrators last week affirming the Aug. 3 start date, LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine emphasized that the season will likely have to be adjusted.

“Know until Louisiana gets into Phase III and establishes a positive trend as it relates to the virus, the start of the football regular season, including but not limited to contact, scrimmages and jamborees and eventually the beginning of interscholastic competitions will inevitably be adjusted,” the memo stated.

The memo also outlined what would be allowed at practices under Phase II. The use of helmets, shoulder pads and appropriate footwear will be allowed along with hand shields and pop-up See, PRACTICE, Page 6

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Marvin Dearman of Monroe presents a check for $7,992.50 for the Delaney37 Foundation to JoAnna Delaney, youngest daughter of Joe Delaney, and Joe’s wife Carolyn, last week at Joe Delaney Memorial Park.

Joe Delaney’s sacrifice, legacy continues to be honored Monument unveiled in Monroe; foundation receives large donation

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Marvin Dearman was a Monroe police officer and diver on June 29, 1983, the day Haughton, Northwestern State and Kansas City Chiefs star Joe Delaney drowned trying to save three children struggling in a construction pond in Chennault Park.

It was Dearman’s job that terrible day to recover Delaney’s body and one of the two children who also drowned. Another one survived.

It was obviously a day Dearman — and hundreds of others — will never forget. Delaney, who couldn’t swim, was just 24. He had been named the AFC Rookie of the Year in 1982 as a running back. A bigtime pro career surely lay ahead.

Flash forward a little over 37 years to July 27, a Monday afternoon.

Dearman stood in Joe Delaney Memorial Park, just a mile or so up the road from Harold E. Harlan Stadium.

In his hands he had a folder with a check for $7,992.50. Wearing Delaney’s No. 37 jersey, he presented the check for the Delaney37 Foundation to Delaney’s widow, Carolyn, and youngest daughter, JoAnna.

“The Mission of the Delaney37 Foundation is to serve the youth,” the foundation’s website states. “We strive to mentor, educate, promote leadership development, teach financial literacy, and promote water safety. We are creating opportunities that

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Haughton head football coach Jason Brotherton, his father and former coach Bob Brotherton, former head coach Will Marston and former coach/principal Gene Couvillion were among those on hand for last week’s check presentation.

will build strong moral character as the youth transform into contributing citizens in the community.”

Delaney has been honored in many ways over the years for his sacrifice

by Kansas City, Northwestern State and Haughton. Just a few weeks before the check presentation, two days before the 37th anniversary of his death, a monument in Delaney’s honor was unveiled in Chennault Park.

Dearman was instrumental in getting the monument built.

During the check presentation, he said the idea came to him the morning after he watched the Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 on Feb. 2 in Super Bowl LIV. The fact that Kansas City won almost 37 years

after Delaney’s death and Delaney’s number was 37 wasn’t lost on him.

“I said, you know what, I work for Kilpatrick Funeral Homes and we have a monument company,” he said. “I said, you know, I’m in the monument company, I can do this. I can put a monument at Chennault Park where there has never been one. Joe’s never been honored correctly in Monroe and I said I can do this.”

Dearman got in touch with a reporter at the Kansas City Star. He wrote an article about fundraising efforts for the monument, suggesting donations of $37 in honor of No. 37.

“All of a sudden all this money starts coming in, and a guy called me from Kansas City and said I have a monument company and I want to donate the monument,” Dearman

said.

A pad from a construction company, concrete and a crane to lift the 4,000-pound monument in the shape of an arrowhead were also subsequently donated.

That meant the almost $8,000 raised as a result of the newspaper article wasn’t needed. That was the check Dearman presented to the Delaneys.

“It’s just a great honor to me,” Carolyn Delaney said after the ceremony.

“I’m so proud of everybody who is still honoring Joe because it’s been awhile, 37 years, you would think people would have forgotten that person.

“But it’s just a great honor that they’re still honoring him and donating to the foundation. And the monument is just beautiful.

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SEC announces move to 10-game conference-only schedule this season

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The SEC is moving to a 10-game conference-only schedule with the first games set for Sept. 26, the league announced last week.

The decision will “allow the universities to focus on the healthy return of their campus communities and the gradual re-introduction of athletics, as the 14 members of the SEC continue to monitor developments related to COVID-19,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a press release.

“This new plan for a football schedule is consistent with the educational goals of our universities to allow for the safe and orderly return to campus of their student populations and to provide

a healthy learning environment during these unique circumstances presented by the COVID-19 virus,” Sankey said. “This new schedule supports the safety measures that are being taken by each of our institutions to ensure the health of our campus communities.”

This action was taken following extensive discussions and thorough deliberation among the SEC's Presidents and Chancellors, Athletics Directors, Conference Office staff, and medical advisors, led by the SEC's Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force, according to the release.

Each team will have one midseason open date.

The SEC Championship Game will be at MercedesBenz Stadium in Atlanta

on Dec. 19. It was originally scheduled for Dec. 5.

Each team will have an open date on Dec. 12.

The decision to limit competition to conference-only opponents and rescheduling the SEC Championship Game is based on the need for maximum flexibility in making any necessary scheduling adjustments while reacting to developments around the pandemic and continued advice from medical professionals, the release stated.

“We believe these schedule adjustments offer the best opportunity to complete a full season by giving us the ability to adapt to the fluid nature of the virus and the flexibility to adjust schedules as necessary if disruptions occur,” Sankey said.

“It is regrettable that some of our traditional non-conference rivalries cannot take place in 2020 under this plan, but these are unique, and hopefully temporary, circumstances that call for unconventional measures.”

Defending SEC and national champion LSU was scheduled to start the season with three consecutive three non-conference games against Texas-San Antonio, Texas and Rice with the opener on Sept. 5.

LSU was also scheduled to play Nicholls State on Oct. 3.

The Tigers have eight conference games scheduled. They will now add two more against East Division opponents. Going by the original schedule, LSU’s first game would now be Sept. 26 at home against Ole Miss.

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dummies.

Ball-handling exchange and intra-squad 7-on-7 drills with no contact will also be allowed.

However, players will have to remain in static (no switching) groupings of no more than 25 both outdoors and indoors.

That will make it tough to have 7-on-7 drills that include both offensive skill position players and defen-

sive players.

So if Phase II remains, fall practice may not look that much different from summer workouts.

The regular season is scheduled to start Sept. 4, but Bonine has said no games will be played until the state reaches Phase IV. While coaches are keeping an optimistic outlook, that might not occur until well into the fall.

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I really enjoyed it and I will be going back to Monroe visiting, me and the grandkids. Our whole family will be going back down there.”

JoAnna Delaney was just three months old when her father passed.

“I’m very proud,” she said. “It’s just an honor for him to be continued to be remembered. Overwhelm-

ing, the nice things they can say 37 years later. We’re very grateful.”

The Delaneys are also grateful to Dearman.

“We appreciate Mr. Marvin for everything he did 37 years ago and the things he continues to do now,” JoAnna said. “We’re very grateful to have him as part of our family.”

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Alexander hamilton had many accomplishments

Did you know that in addition to serving as the country’s first Secretary of the Treasury and helping to establish the First Bank of the United states, Alexander Hamilton also founded the Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue Marine, which would become the U.S. Coast Guard?

August 4, 2020 marks the 230th birthday of the Coast Guard. The Revenue Cutter Service was founded in 1790 with 10 small vessels and is the oldest continuing sea-going service in the United States. In addition to search-and-rescue operations, the Coast Guard has a vast list of other roles they play in the maritime field. It has served a crucial role in the nation’s security over the years; even as far back as the War of 1812, the Revenue Cutter Service worked in conjunction with the Navy to fight French privateers.

During wars the Coast Guard has numerous duties including escorting cargo ships, protecting the ports, rescuing survivors of torpedoed ships, and even bombing enemy submarines.

In 1967 the Coast Guard was transferred from the U.S. Treasury Department to the Department of Transportation, which had been newly formed; and then in 2003 they were transferred again, this time to the Department of Homeland Security. The process of joining the Coast Guard is arduous in that the training is difficult, being both physically and mentally demanding. As I previously mentioned, the Coast Guard has many duties, even outside of national security. They patrol oceans and inland waterways, they report weather information to the U.S. National Weather Service, they even work to protect the environment.

The Coast Guard’s motto “Semper Paratus”, meaning “always reading” in Latin, is included on their emblem which was adopted in 1927. Women first joined the Coast Guard in 1942 in a reserve group called SPARS. This name came from the Coast Guard motto and the English translation, taking the first letter of each to make the name. The group was dissolved in 1946, though it was reactivated in 1949 just before the Korean War, and then was disbanded again but this time it was to incorporate women into the regular Coast Guard which took place in 1974.

Hopefully this brief look at the history and some of the duties of the Coast Guard has been an interesting read. There is far more that these men and women do than I could mention in this column, so maybe I’ve piqued your interest and you’ll go read a bit more about them! Don’t forget to celebrate their birthday on August 4th!

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HISTORY

Happy Birthday, Holiday Lanes

Did you know that bowling has been around for hundreds of years? The first mention of bowling in Bossier Parish newspapers was Thur., Jul. 10, 1930, when an article appeared in The Plain Dealing Progress. According to the article, W.R. Goodwin of Forest, Miss. was lauded for popularizing the bowling game in Plain Dealing. The bowling alley was located in the McKellar Brothers hardware store, which was formally the J. P. Keeth general store.

Then on Fri., Oct. 24, 1930, the following announcement appeared in The Planters Press, “Mr. R.T. Grounds took up his new duties as manager of the Bossier City Bowling Alley Monday morning. Mr. Grounds is the brother of L.O. Grounds, who opened the Bossier City Bowling Alley and is now in Winnsboro, Texas, where he is completing plans for opening a Bowling Alley in that town. Mr. Grounds comes from Minden, La. where he has been managing a Bowling Alley.

He will be assisted by Miss Arline Foster of Stamps, Arkansas.”

Also, in 1930, advertisements can be seen in The Planters Press for Pony Bowling, which was a version of bowling that was played on lanes that were 30 feet long versus 60 feet for a ten- pin alley.

The pins were smaller, as were the balls, which were wooden, fitting in one’s palm.

This pony bowling alley was located next door to the Planters Press in Bossier City.

In the fall of 1935, another entrepreneur came to Bossier City to open a bowling alley, T.J. Henry came from Franklin Parish. He set-up his bowling alley at 309 Barksdale Boulevard, which was formerly the Broussard Store. In the Planters Press, Henry was quoted in saying, “Bowling is among the most healthful recreations.” Not only was bowling a popular sport among men and women, but it was touted as a way to shed a few extra pounds and to stay fit and trim.

In the mid-1940s, George H. McDonald, of Benton, Ark, owned and operated a ‘min-a- golf’ that included an outdoor double ten pin bowling alley in downtown Bossier City, at 1001 Barksdale Boulevard.

If you have noticed, all of the bowling alleys were brought here by businessmen that relocated here to open these bowling alleys. The reason for this is because the bowling alley industry was on the cusp of the golden age of bowling (19401960). By 1945, bowling had become a

billion-dollar industry, and every entrepreneur was working on getting a piece of the pie.

In 1959 a group of local investors announced their intentions of opening a modern bowling alley AMY ROBERTSON in Bossier City.

Architects Frey Huddleston and Associates of Shreveport designed the contemporary building of concrete, brick, and glass construction. This 32,000 square foot bowling alley was the largest clearspan bowling center in Louisiana when it was completed sixty years ago. This design eliminated any visual supports, which tend to distract bowlers and blocks the view of spectators.

Holiday Lanes boasted many features, including Brunswick automatic pinsetters complete with subway ball returns.

Every detail was tended to, such as the acoustic treatments to reduce noise and the elevated spectator seating for better viewing. Keglers could shop for all their bowling needs at the pro shop, including being expertly fitted for a bowling ball.

There was a glass-enclosed restaurant that seats 100 people and offered a view of all the lanes. They even provided a supervised nursery during the day for bowling mothers.

Holiday Lanes is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month. While it started as a 32-lane alley, it was expanded to 44-lanes in 1974, making it the largest bowling establishment in the area. They have also worked to make bowling accessible to everyone by offering bumper rails for children, wheelchair ramps, and ball ramps for people with disabilities. Holiday Lanes has always focused on building community while providing fun for the whole family.

What do you want to know about Bossier Parish history? Visit, call or email the Bossier Parish Library History Center for help with your research. We are at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City, 318-7467717, history-center@bossierlibrary.org.

AMY ROBERTSON IS THE LIBRARY RESEARCH ASSISTANT AT bossier parish libarIES HISTORY CENTER

BOSSIER PARISH NAACP BRANCH 6090-B Elects Leadership team On Saturday, July 25, 2020, The Louisiana State Conference NAACP Election Committee convened a special session for the purpose of electing officer for the Bossier Parish Branch of the NAACP. The following officers were elected: Parliamentarian-Starsky Murrell; Assistant Secretary-Shewanna Mitchell, Secretary-Jaqualine McGee, Assistant Treasurer-Debra Ross, Treasurer-Chasity Ruffin, 2nd Vice-President-Melba Walker Baker, 1st Vice-President-Donzell Hughes Sr., and President-Lee A. Jeter, Sr. The Branch next general membership meeting will take place on August 11, 2020 at 6:30PM at Good Hope Baptist Church, 4220 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, LA 71112. The Executive committee will meet at 6:00PM Persons interested in joining may contact Pastor Lee A. Jeter, Sr. at ljeter0511@yahoo.com or Pastor Donzell Hughes, Sr. at donzellproductions@yahoo.com © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

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PLANTS, THE ESSENTIALS OF LIFE

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

As humans, we need water, food and sleep. OK — more than that. We also need a good immune system, among other things.

But thanks to plants and the sun, we as humans can eat, breathe and live. Ultimately, our survival depends on them.

Yes, that’s right. If you haven’t thought about it lately, plants not only sequester gases such as CO2 that affect the atmosphere and acidify the ocean, but they also make food in the form of sugars or carbohydrates and breathable oxygen (O2) that is essential to human life. In the process of food production, plants release oxygen.

No animal can do that.

Plants not only make their own food, they also make food for us. The basic food for all organisms is produced by plants. In fact, humans can survive on a purely vegetarian diet.

So how do plants make food and energy for us?

They harness energy from the sun. Plants use their roots to take up water and minerals from the ground while their leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air, a byproduct of human respiration and other processes such as combustion that keeps our vehicles moving.

Carbon dioxide can become dangerous when levels are elevated, causing respiratory issues for humans as well as affecting our atmosphere.

In these days of climate change, plants have been shown to help combat global warming by soaking up greenhouse gas emissions.

Plants help cool the atmosphere indirectly as part of their natural cooling process; when plants transpire and release water vapor, they help cool the atmosphere.

Plants continue to be studied in an effort to understand their role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions in addition to the relationship of deforestation, reforestation, agricultural practices and the impacts of the urbanization of large cities on climate change and global warming.

Plants do not stop helping

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tines that offer mental restoration. We can get many physical and therapeutic benefits from plants. This can improve our emotional processing while enhancing our ability to respond and rebound after difficulties, such as stress or illness.

Visiting public gardens such as the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden in Baton Rouge Plants add beauty to our can be therapeutic. Photo by Rick Bogren/LSU AgCenter surroundings. They make Pollinators are responsible for one in three bites of food we eat. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter work and play more enjoyable in addition to adding value to our homes. And while they are alive. When and by every ethnicity. plant beautiful roses and improper etiquette for hu- they do this all while keepplants die, they decompose Plants continue to be stud- gorgeous tropical flowers? mans to express their emo- ing us alive. As a horticulwith the help of microorgan- ied for their medicinal pur- Is it to attract butterflies and tions with one another. Boy, turist, sometimes I have to isms that break down plant poses today. They are an es- hummingbirds? Oftentimes have we come a long way sit back and look at the big debris, thereby becoming sential source of compounds we do it just for the pure since then. Or have we? picture. organic matter. That in- used for drug research.

At the end of the day, beauty. Or the fragrance.

Being in nature among cludes the three main ferPlants also make up a Flowers are among the No. the plants has been studied plants and gardening are tilizer nutrients nitrogen, large part of the ecosys- 1 gifts given in every culture. by health care researchers good for you. We cannot phosphorus and potassium. tem that supports wildlife.

Humans have been us- and practitioners to under- live on this planet without When these decomposed Forests, lawns, marshes, ing flowers to communicate stand how they help us heal plants. In my opinion, they plants as compost are incor- bayous and other habitats for years. In fact, accord- physically and mentally. do more for us than we porated into the soil, they support biotic communi- ing to FTD, a language of Ecotherapy, forest therapy could ever do for them. My not only provide nutrients ties. The relationship and flowers called floriography and horticulture therapy are challenge to you is just plant to the plants, but they also interaction between plants was developed as a form of real things. Look them up. something. Let the beauty help the soil retain moisture and animals include food communication during the By spending time in nature restore your mind and soul. while improving drainage and protection. Not only do Victorian Age when it was or out in your garden, you And enjoy the oxygen while and aerating plant roots. these ecosystems support inappropriate, impolite or can develop relaxing rou- you’re at it.

We use plants for so many birds, amphibians, reptiles things. They provide us with and mammals, but they food and breathable oxygen. also support insects. If you They also produce fiber, don’t think insects are a big wood for making furniture, thing, you’re mistaken. Acpaper products, shelter, cording to the Smithsonian medicine, fuel, perfumes, Institution, insects have the chewing gum and more. largest biomass of terrestrial The wood for building animals, with an estimated housing and shelter can also 10 quintillion individual inbe used as fuel to heat our sects alive in a given day. homes and cook our food.

Insects and plants have Plants also produce fibers to some of the most complex make our clothes in addition relationships, evolutionarito the fiber we get from our ly speaking. Pollinators are diets. responsible for one out of Plants also have been every three bites of food we used since the dawn of ages eat. It’s fascinating, really. for medicinal purposes. Of In addition to all of these the 122 plant-derived drugs, tangible things, we can also 80% were discovered and add the importance of the passed down through the beauty and aesthetics plants ages in every place on Earth offer us, as well. Why do we

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OBITUARIES Annette Hamilton Scarborough Benton, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Annette Hamilton Scarborough, age 84, will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 3, 2020, at the Plain Dealing Church of Christ, Plain Dealing, LA, with Adam Miller and Bruce Ligon officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Plain Dealing, LA under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Plain Dealing, LA. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 2, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Bailey Funeral Home, Plain Dealing.

Mrs. Scarborough was born on May 24, 1936 to George and Emma McGowan Hamilton in DeQueen, AR and passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 in Bossier City, LA. She was a member of the Plain Dealing Church Christ and was retired from the Bossier Parish School Board after 32 years of service.

She enjoyed sewing and bird watching.

She is survived by her daughter, Melanie S. Welch and husband, Billy of Benton; son, Rusty Scarborough of Bossier City; two grandchildren, Chloe Welch and Kylie Welch both of Benton; three sisters, Sally Brakeville of Benton, Susan Klotz and husband, Mike of Corpus Christi, TX, Lillie Jensen of Benton; special friend, Eddie Foutch; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Scarborough was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Thomas "Tommy" Scarborough;and brother, Wayne Hamilton.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Foutch, Clayton Brakeville, Charles Brakeville, Reggie Quillen, Billy Welch, and Tommy Boggs. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Boyd.

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baileyfuneralhome.net Bailey Funeral Home Plain Dealing, LA 318-326-4258

Elizabeth Lee Tooley Lott Elizabeth Lee Tooley Lott, born February 17, 1935, in Shreveport, Louisiana, went to be with her Lord on July 31st, 2020.

Services to celebrate her “Home Going” will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Paul Gray of Christian Church at Minden. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive guests on Friday evening, August 7th, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Warren Lott. Her first love in life was the Lord, Jesus Christ. She is survived by her sons, Larry Warren Lott, Jr., John Thomas Lott, James Kenneth Lott and wife Lloyce, and Michael Kevin Lott and wife Diana Davis Lott; grandchildren, Jamie Lott Severt and husband Andrew, Lauren Lott Gough and husband Casey, Christopher Lott and wife Shelly, Katherine Lott Owens and husband Josh, Jeremy Lott and partner Daniel Barber, Ryan Lott, Olivia Lott Beauvais and husband Patrick, J.D. Bowen, Bryant Bowen and wife Kristina, and Grace Lott; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Brenna Severt, Harrison and Charlotte Gough, Adelyn, Mason, Jasmine and Emalyn Lott, Alexia and Edward Jackson, Grayson and Ella Grace Beauvais, Gunner Bowen, Brendon, and Abigail Bowen and Ashton Lott.

Elizabeth grew up in Shreveport,

Louisiana and attended Byrd High School. She also attended LSUS, BPCC and Northwestern University. While attending LSUS, majoring in Journalism, she was hired by Stanly Tiner to work at the Journal.

She was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church, becoming a member by profession of faith in 1958. She served as WMU Director for 25 years.

She taught Sunday school for several age groups, served as Training Union Director, SS Director, church clerk and sang in the choir. She was also Social Secretary Treasurer for Bossier Baptist Association, WMU. She was past president of several organizations: Loaded Brush Chapter of Society of Decorative Artist, Bossier Art Association, and Cowbelles of Caddo/Bossier. She was an active member of Animal Artists and the Gideons Auxiliary.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Christopher Lott, Jeremy Lott, Ryan Lott, Patrick Beauvais, Josh Owens, J.D. Bowen, Bryant Bowen, Casey Gough, and Andrew Severt. Alternate pallbearers are Michael D’Antoni and Joel Gray. Honorary pallbearers are Bro. Carl Crenshaw, Jimmy Hudson and Roger Davis.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Home Instead, The Glen, and Lifepath Hospice along with special gratitude to Dino, Sally and Trina.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Joe Leblanc Food Pantry, 814 Constable St., Minden, LA 71055.

You may offer condolences to the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

William Sterling Adams Benton, LA - William Sterling Adams, "Bill", 84, of Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana passed away July 27, 2020.

He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on September 20, 1935. He was married to Shirley Mae Root Adams on April 20, 1957. After graduating high school, Bill entered the military and served the United States Air Force for twenty-five years.

Bill had a passion for the Lord, his sweetheart of sixty-three years, Shirley, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was extremely proud of his family. Bill enjoyed gardening, wood crafting, painting and studying the Word of God. Bill loved country and western music, if you knew him you knew that. He could always be seen wearing jeans, boots, a pearl snap shirt and a cowboy hat. Bill was most noticed for his sweet smile and the sparkle in his eyes. Bill will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Shirley, their family and friends.

He was survived by his wife, Shirley Mae Root Adams, his five children; David Adams, Dianna Adams Chaney, Deborah Leigh Adams, Daniel Adams, Deloris Adams Gilbert, their spouses, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one sister.

Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. with the service proceeding at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Mark Crook. Interment followed in Hill Crest Memorial Park.

Alice Marie Morrow Parker Alice Marie Morrow Parker, 64, of Shreveport, Louisiana unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020. The Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Sat-

urday, August 15, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, Louisiana. Minister Jerry Hodge of University Church of Christ will be officiating. Burial will follow the Memorial service at Hill Crest Memorial Park.

Alice was born in Big Spring, Texas at Webb USAF Base on January 13, 1956. She graduated from Parkway High School in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1974 and continued on to receive a license in Practical Nursing from Shreveport-Bossier Vocational Technical Institute.

Alice worked as a nurse for LSU Health Sciences Center and retired after 27 years. She loved being a nurse and touched so many lives along the way. She would always put others before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed listening and watching live music. She was truly a dedicated fan of so many bands and musicians.

She believed in and loved Jesus Christ and enjoyed going to church.

Alice is survived by: her sisters, Patricia Lotto and Donna Potter; son Matthew Morrow; daughter Lorna Ahlstrom and husband Chris; daughter Crystal Thomas and husband Ken; son Dustin Parker and wife Amanda; grandchildren Jonathan Ahlstrom, Brandon Ahlstrom, Cody Thomas, Nathan Trexler and Brooke Thomas; nieces Sandra Northern, Liza Potter and Lori Ward; nephews Jarred Lotto and Dillon Lotto; and a host of extended family and friends.

Alice was preceded in death by: her father David Alfred Morrow (retired MSGT, USAF); mother Mary Kathryn Smith Morrow; stepmother Ladye Alva Milliron Morrow; stepbrother Shirley Williams and brother-in-law Mark Lotto.

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Humphrey Eugene Vos Humphrey Eugene Vos, 77, of Shreveport, LA, passed away on July 29, 2020. Born in Shreveport on February 5, 1943, he was the third of four children of John E. and Betty Lynn (Thompson) Vos. Humphrey graduated from Benton High School and on January 6, 1967, married Mary Joyce Williams at her parents' home in Benton. After several jobs he began a long career at Murco Oil and Gas, LLC. With his wife, Humphrey enjoyed work, family gatherings and genealogical research, and touring in Europe and his USA. Humphrey is a member of The Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:27), baptized in 1952, and enjoyed his study of the Word of God. He is preceded in death by his parents and cherished brother John R. Vos. He is survived by his wife of almost 54 years, Mary Joyce (Williams) Vos; sisters, Betty Carolyn (Vos) Hilliard and Judith (Vos) Ogle, sisterin-law, Augusta (Forbes) Vos; nieces Lynn Ellen (Hilliard) Hooper and husband Joel, Amy (Vos) Davis, Jennifer (Vos) Smith and husband Michael; and nephew, Clifford M. Hilliard III and wife Jessica. He is also fondly remembered by many friends including two special friends Leah and Steve Gann and by his many cousins.

Memorial Services are pending at this time.

Thomas James McHughes Mr. Thomas James McHughes, 59, of Benton, LA, took an early flight to

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Heaven, Monday, July 27, 2020.A Celebration of Life in his honor was held within the Hill Crest Memorial Chapel at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 2, with Robin Vosberry officiating. Prior to the service there was a gathering of family and friends between 12:30 & 2:00 PM, also in the Chapel.

Thomas was born Wednesday, August 24, 1960, out in the West Texas Town of El Paso, to Robert & Josephine McHughes. After relocating to Haughton, Louisiana, Thomas grew up honing his skills on the mound, as he lettered in Baseball for the Buc’s and was also referred to by his coaches as: “One heck of a batter !” Thomas was a proud alumnus of Haughton High’s Class of ’79. That class has remained a very close-knit bunch and Thomas felt like they all just graduated yesterday.

He absolutely adored his fellow classmates and considered them his large family of brothers and sisters.

Thomas retained his love of sports and was always the faithful LSU and Saints fan through thick & thin. He also had a passion for horses and a love of his neighborhood track--Louisiana Downs. The funny thing is, all those years at the track, many friends learned over time: “Don’t let Thomas Pick ‘em for ya. He always picks ‘The Nags’ ! “ Mr. McHughes was also a hard worker and was committed to his career and his work family for years at Ryerson Steel Manufacturing, where he was an Operations Supervisor.

Though Mr. McHughes cherished many things and had many blessing to count, what he coveted most, was Lori, Tanner, Taylor, and Jo Jo. He was perfectly happy being at home with his family. His greatest achievements in life, were: marring Lori, September 15, 2001, and that of keeping Lori, for all these years—God Love Him. And for puttin’ up with all of that he deserves a Purple Heart. Lord knows, he sure had a big one!

Mr. McHughes was preceded in death by: father, Robert J. McHughes; mother, Josephine Huber McHughes.

Left to Cherish his memory are: wife of over 19 years, Lori Helen Abraham McHughes; sons, Tanner Goodwin, Taylor Goodwin; siblings: Tommy Jump, Micheal McHughes; Carrie Spradling, Margareta Plank, as well as his very special sister Patricia McHughes; Cousins, Jackie Esley, Vickie Hernandez, Peggy Bartram, Jimmy McHughes; his faithful little furry companion, Jo Jo; and numerous nices and nephews.

“Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game” ~ Babe Ruth John Russell Carlisle Haughton, LA - John Carlisle, 38, of Haughton, LA died Saturday July 25, 2020 of a sudden illness.

John was born July 23, 1982 in Shreveport, LA. He had a passion for life and was driven by the love he had for his family. John had a giving heart of gold and he would work tirelessly helping friends and family with projects and recreation.

John’s life passions were his family and the ‘lake-life’. He loved boating and camping with his wife and kids. If you dared to ride his tube, you would be sent to the moon.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Megan Carlisle; his children: Lillie Ann Carlisle and Braxton Carlisle; his parents: Julie Forest Carlisle and John Grover Carlisle; his siblings: Penny Clark and Kyle Carlisle; along with cousins, nieces, nephews and brother- in-law.

Others that John greatly loved, were dear friends, Larry and Patty Trudell and their son Buddy, and dear friend Daniel Holiday. All of whom, enjoyed a most sincere gratitude for all the love and friendship.

Services began with a Gathering of Family and Friends between 5 p.m. & 6 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service in John’s honor, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, each being held within the Chapel at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA. Col. Steve L. dePyssler Steve dePyssler, Colonel, USAF, Retired, passed away on July 25, 2020.

He was born in Chicago, but considered the military as his home. He retired from the Air Force after 38 active duty years having every rank from Private to Colonel and was most proud of this achievement. Steve was an avid golfer and sportsman. Very few people knew that Steve played basketball on a scholarship with Loyola University in

Chicago before going into the service in 1941.

He had a tryout with the Chicago Bulls pro basketball team in the NBA, but was just too small. He was the Illinois State Amateur Boxing Champion and lost in the finals of the Armed Forces National Boxing Championships. This was his last fight and only loss in his career. He was very proud to have played with the March AFB basketball team that was made up of mostly the West Point Academy Basketball team. The team won the AF Championship and Steve was selected and played on the All-Air Force team.

Steve was also a past president of the Ark-La-Tex Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago and credits them with giving him the right kind of education and guidance to have enabled him to lead such a worthwhile and pleasurable life.

He volunteered at the Director of the Retiree Activities Office, Barksdale AFB from 1988 to 2020. His legacy including initiating action for the Northwest LA Veteran’s Home in Bossier City, War Memorial in front of the Bossier City Complex and the Fallen Soldier Cross Monument in the NW LA Veteran’s Cemetery.

Steve may be the only American who participated in 6 military engagements: WWII, Korea, French Indo-China, Vietnam, Cuba (on loan to the CIA) and the Dominican Republic Conflict.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Gloria of 75 years who he loved deeply and who should be credited with every worthwhile thing that Steve ever accomplished. She is a very special person who loved her family, nature and all living things. Other survivors include daughters, Mr. Carol Wendt of Evans, GA, Stephanie Hoestra of Prescott, AZ, son, Dr. Bruce dePyssler of Carrboro, NC and two grandchildren Kevin Wendt of Newnan, GA and Darian Wendt of Grove City, OH. The family request memorials may be made to the “Steve dePyssler, Mt. Carmel HS Scholarship Fund” at Community Foundation.

James R. Wilson Elm Grove, LA - Services to honor the life of Mr. James R. Wilson, 77, were held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Interment followed in Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evening August 3, 2020 at the funeral home.

James was born on October 11, 1942 in Brinkley, AR to the late James Sanford Wilson and Ruth Elizabeth (Beckett) Wilson and passed away at his home in Elm Grove, LA on July 27, 2020. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a self-employed builder.

As the result of an injury, James could no longer work in carpentry and had to “reinvent” himself. He developed an interest and love for photography and became an exceptional photographer.

In addition to photography, James loved to fly and loved his animals. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father who will be deeply missed.

James is preceded in death by his brother, Mitchell Bruce Wilson; and his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 52 years, Lidia; son, James Wilson and wife Mary Ryan; sister, Susan Kay Wilson Allbritton and husband Dan; and their children, Benjamin, Daniel, and Matthew; brother-in-law, Francesco Pasquale and wife Maria Grazia Pasquale; and their children, Riccardo and Antonio.

You may offer condolences to the family and sign the online guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh. com.

Norris J. Smith Bossier City, LA - Graveside service for Mr. Norris J. Smith, 84, were held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pastor Brian Wilson, officiating. Open visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Smith entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2020. He was a retired Korea and Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife; Annie M. Smith, daughter; Dewi Patrice Smith, 1 sister, 2 brothers, a host of relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Northwest La. War Veterans Home and Regional Hospice of Shreveport.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 PAGE 13 PARISH, LOUISAINA, TOGETHER WITH TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APLOCATED THEREON. PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMNINETY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUN- BER 16, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF DRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 03 / 100 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING ($92,182.03) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOOTHER COSTS OF SUIT. WIT:: JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

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BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS 504-581-9444 ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DI- August 5, 2020 RECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PRO- September 9, 2020 CEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO Bossier Press-Tribune THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT 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, AUGUST 12, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING P. O. Box 850 DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LOT 46, SWAN LAKE SUBDIVISION, UNIT STATE OF LOUISIANA 3, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, Suit No: (08) 160965 LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK MIDFIRST BANK 275, PAGE 368 OF THE OFFICIAL VS RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, BARBARA N. STAFFORD AND MICHAEL LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL D. STAFFORD BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, BEING MUNICIPALLY BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND KNOWN AS 4714 O’KEEFE STREET, SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBOSSIER CITY, LA 71111.

BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUN- FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 84 / 100 PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ($32,526.84) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN BOSSIER Parish PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Marjorie L. Frazier LOT 72, SOUTHERN GARDENS SUBDIVI330 Marshall Street Suite 1000 SION, UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION OF Shreveport, LA 71101 BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER 318-226-9100 PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 339, PAGES 40-41 OF THE CONVEYANCE July 1, 2020 RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, August 5, 2020 LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL Bossier Press-Tribune BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON.

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BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS 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, WITHOUT 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, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

LOT NINETY-EIGHT (98), RESUB OF REPLAT OF ESPANITA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NUMBER 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 450, PAGES 580 AND 581, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER

LOT 8, TUSCANY CROSSING, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN THE TOWN OF HAUGHTON, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1364, PAGES 2-4 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IM- TRACT B: A TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK “C” OF THE FREESTATE PARK DISTRICT PROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. NO. 3 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 275, AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PAGE 73 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEFIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 26 / 100 GINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE ($155,554.26) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- SOUTHWEST LINE OF HAWN AVENUE TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL WITH THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF FREESTATE BOULEVARD RUN THENCE OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; RUN JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THENCE SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A DIS& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER TANCE OF 130.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BOSSIER Parish BEGINNING; RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET; ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: RUN THENCE SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A Fred A. Rogers, III DISTANCE OF 77.25 FEET TO A POINT IN 4415 Thornhill Avenue THE CENTERLINE OF OLD RIVER; RUN Shreveport, LA 71106 THENCE NORTH 51° 50’ WEST ALONG 318-861-1111 OLD RIVER A DISTANCE OF 150.3 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 40° 14’ 50” EAST A August 5, 2020 DISTANCE OF 85.8 FEET TO THE POINT September 9, 2020 OF BEGINNING; LESS AND EXCEPT A Bossier Press-Tribune TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK C OF THE, FREESTATE PARK DISTRICT NO, 3 AS RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 73 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF HAWN AVENUE WITH THE P. O. Box 850 SOUTHEAST LINE OF FREESTATE BENTON, LA 71006 BOULEVARD, RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISPARISH OF BOSSIER TANCE OF 250.0 FEET; RUN THENCE 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A DISTANCE OF STATE OF LOUISIANA 130.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST Suit No: (08) 161501 A DISTANCE OF 50.0 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A DISTANCE OF CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY 77.25 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTEROF VIVIAN, LA., INC. LINE OF OLD RIVER; RUN THENCE VS NORTH 51° 50’ WEST ALONG THE CENROBIN W. HARDEY TERLINE OF OLD RIVER A DISTANCE OF

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND 50.1 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 40° 14’ SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- 50” EAST A DISTANCE OF 80.1 FEET TO BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AS PER MAP ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL OF SURVEY PREPARED BY MCLEMORE PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, & ATCHLEY, DATED NOVEMBER 19, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, 1959, ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP- OF A DEED FROM GEORGE P. MORAN, PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ET AL, TO NORTH SHREVEPORT DEVELAT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF OPMENT COMPANY OF DATE DECEMTHE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BER 16, 1959; FILED FOR RECORD BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, AU- DECEMBER 16, 1959, UNDER CLERK’S GUST 12, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS FILE NO. 136073 OF THE RECORDS OF OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOW- BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA.

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: NINETY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO AND 82 / 100 ($91,422.82) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: WIT:: OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND TRACT A: A TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK THIRTY-TWO AND 77 / 100 ($103,032.77) JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF “C” OF THE FREESTATE PARK DIS- DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, AT& EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER FEES AND ALL OTHER TRICT NO. 3 AS RECORDED IN BOOK TORNEY’S BOSSIER Parish 275, PAGE 73 OF THE RECORDS OF COSTS OF SUIT.

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: J. Donald Morgan U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIA- 2111 Quail Run Drive TION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPAC- Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4127 ITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE 225-761-0001 FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST July 1, 2020 VS August 5, 2020 THE UNOPENED SUCCESSIONS OF Bossier Press-Tribune DOROTHEA SUNSHINE KIMBRELL CRONE AND LEONARD ALLEN CRONE

Suit No: (08) 160718

SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 50.0 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 40° 14” 50” EAST A DISTANCE OF 130.0 FEET TO A POINT ON HAWN AVENUE, RUN THENCE NORTH 48° 35’ WEST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 50.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AS PER MAP OF SURVEY PREPARED BY MCLEMORE & ATCHLEY, DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1959, ATTACHED TO AND MADE A PART OF A DEED FROM GEORGE P. MORAN ET AL, TO NORTH SHREVEPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF DATE DECEMBER 16, 1959, FILED FOR RECORD DECEMBER 16, 1959, FILED UNDER CLERK’S FILE NO. 136073 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA.

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) 161297

BARKSDALE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS HUGH BRIAN COX

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,

BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF HAWN AVENUE WITH THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF FREESTATE BOULEVARD RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; RUN THENCE SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A DISTANCE OF 130.0 FEET; RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST AND PARALLEL TO HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET; RUN THENCE NORTH 40° 14’ 50” EAST A DISTANCE OF 130.0 FEET TO A POINT ON HAWN AVENUE; RUN THENCE NORTH 48° 35’ WEST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; LESS AND EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND IN BLOCK C OF THE FREESTATE PARK DISTRICT NO. AS RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 73 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF HAWN AVENUE WITH THE SOUTHEAST LINE OF FREESTATE BOULEVARD, RUN THENCE SOUTH 48° 35’ EAST ALONG HAWN AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 250.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; RUN THENCE SOUTH 40° 14’ 50” WEST A DISTANCE OF 130.0 FEET; RUN THENCE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Scott R. Wolf 333 Texas St., Suite 700 Shreveport, LA 71101 July 1, 2020 August 5, 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 19, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Brent Green, located in Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

If anyone knows the whereabouts of Sandra Gayle Redo, last known address in the Bossier City/Shreveport area, please contact Attorney Kharmen Davis at (318) 6219400.

August 5 and 12, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # sid 001182879

I, Oliver Young III, have been convicted of an Aggravated Crime Against Nature and Failure to Register/Notify as a Sex Offender. My address is 3404 Saline Drive, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Race: Afr Amer Sex: Male Age: 55 Height: 6’ 01” Weight: 215 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: None Scars: None Marks: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: L_arm: Evelyn

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 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration # SEX0548

I, Louis Thomas Collins, have been convicted of Indecency with a Child. My address is 1103 Highway 2, Plain Dealing, LA 71064.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 77 Age: 5’ 10” Height: 200 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Alias: Joe Louis Collins None Scars: None Marks: Prosthesis: None None Piercing: None Tattoo:

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 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0746

I, Steven Arrington Moore Jr., have been convicted of Molestation of Juvenile (Sexually Motivated). My address is 361 Country Forest Drive, Elm Grove, LA 71051.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 20 Height: 5’ 11” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue

Alias: None Scar: None Mark: None Prosthesis: None Piercing: None Tattoo: Upper_l_arm: skulls and witches Arm: Spider web in right arm Upper_r_arm: skull, clown, spider web chest: “DG” with wings

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 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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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) 161461

COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE LTD VS CARL EMORY, JR., (A/K/A CARL EMORY, CARL L. EMORY, JR., CARL L. EMORY) AND MICHELLE M. EMORY, (A/K/A MICHELLE MARIE WAGNER, MICHELLE MARIE CROSS, MICHELLE MARIE TANZER, MICHELLE MARIE EMORY)

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, WITHOUT 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, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, BETWEEN ThE hOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, ThE FOLLOWINg DESCRIBED PROPERTy, SITUATED IN PARISh OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: LOT 19, PRINCETON ESTATES, UNIT NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1207, PAGE 453, OF THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. TOGETHER WITH THAT IMMOBILIZED 2004 CAVALIER MOBILE HOME, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER BC04AL0133783 A/B, BEING FILED 6/2/2004 UNDER REGISTRY NUMBER 806753, ALSO BEING FILED 12/12/2011 UNDER REGISTRY NUMBER 1033794 IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. GEO NO. 157170.

WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 73 PRINCETON LANE SOUTH, PRINCETON, LA 71067

AND FROM ThE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAy PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 76 / 100 ($89,836.76) DOLLARS, ALONg WITh INTEREST, ATTORNEy’S FEES AND ALL OThER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Penny M. Daigrepont 3510 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 600 Metairie, LA 70002 504-831-7726 August 5, 2020 September 9, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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) 162025

BANK OF THE WEST VS JOHNNIE T. SAWYER AND TERRY L. SAWYER

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, WITHOUT 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, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020, BETWEEN ThE hOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, ThE FOLLOWINg DESCRIBED PROPERTy, SITUATED IN PARISh OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: 2011 FORESTER TRAVEL TRAILER BEARING VIN 1FDXE4FS2BDA04607

AND FROM ThE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAy PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY AND 60 / 100 ($56,890.60) DOLLARS, ALONg WITh INTEREST, ATTORNEy’S FEES AND ALL OThER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Karen E. Trevathan 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive Suite 400 Baton Rouge, LA 70810 225-334-9222 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to Citifinancial Servicing LLC, executed by CAThERINE DANIELS, and dated October 5, 2020, in the principal sum of $26,749.67, bearing interest at the rate of 14.4890 percent from date until paid, and providing reasonable attorney’s fees, and all charges associated with the collection of same, please contact Trachelle L. Cornish, Attorney at Law at 504-638-9050.

August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Notice of Availability for Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impacts for Dormitory Construction Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB) along with Air Force global Strike Command is proposing to construct a 192bed dormitory at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. The proposed dormitory would be constructed over a 1-year period starting the summer of 2023. The dormitory is to house the additional personnel needed for the weapons generation facility in support of the nuclear deterrence mission at Barksdale AFB. In addition, the Proposed Action would meet the shortfall in the current enlisted dormitory campus. Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and its implementing regulations, Barksdale AFB prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed dormitory construction. Following analysis of the Proposed Action, Barksdale AFB determined that no significant impacts to the environment are expected.

The Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact will be available for public review and comment from July 22, 2020 to August 20, 2020. The document is available for review at the Bossier Parish Central Library, 2206 Beckett St, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Submit written comments via e-mail to larry.breland@us.af.mil or to 2CES/CENPP, 334 Davis Ave West, Ste 200 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2078. All comments must be received by August 25, 2020 to ensure they are considered and become part of the official record. If you have questions, please call Mr. Breland at 318-456-5259.

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINg Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article vII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R. S. 42:19.1, Act 267, that the Bossier Parish Police Jury will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA, to adopt an ordinance levying the ad valorem property tax millage rates for the year 2020.

Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-20

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020, for Centurylink Center Lighting Project.

Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid RS:38:2212 Act No. 5902008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Works 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 City of Bossier City Purchasing Department for $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid surety, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City.

An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidders.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:21502163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana

August 5, 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 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 19, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider abandonment of a 60-foot street right-of-way located between Lots 32 and 33, South haughton Estates Subdivision, in Section 35, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 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 19, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Bob Cunningham, located in Section 6, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REGISTRATION: #SEX0030

I, James Jay Bulloch, Jr., have been convicted of Aggravated Sexual Assault.

My address is 833 Fox Skin Drive, Haughton, LA 71037.

Race: Caucasian Sex: Male Age: 36 Height: 5’ 10” Weight: 220 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue

Alias: Scar: Mark: Prosthesis: Piercing: Tattoo:

None None None None None 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

August 5 and 12, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bossier Parish Assessor advises that the 2020 assessment listings, both real and personal property will be open for public inspection August 17 through 31, 2020.

The listings are available daily except Saturdays and Sundays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Assessor’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana.

July 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Bobby W. Edmiston Assessor for Bossier Parish

REMEMBER -

SCHOOL ZONES ARE HANDS FREE!

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-22

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020, for Public Works Service Complex Lighting Project. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid RS:38:2212 Act No. 5902008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Works projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-21

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020, for Police Building Lighting Project. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid RS:38:2212 Act No. 5902008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Works 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 City of Bossier City Purchasing Department for $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid surety, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City.

An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidders.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:21502163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana

August 5, 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Bossier City Purchasing Department for $60.00.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Bossier City Civic Center, Barksdale Room, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the specifications and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid surety, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City.

An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidders.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is 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.

The City of Bossier City reserves the right to reject any/all bids.

Stacie Fernandez, CPA Director of Finance City of Bossier City, Louisiana

August 5, 12 and 19, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM INvITATION FOR BID

Sealed proposals are hereby requested by the Bossier Parish School Child Nutrition Office for IFB 2021- 07 - Produce

Complete Documents may be obtained, without charge, from the Purchasing Department, Bossier Parish School Board, 410 Sibley Street – Annex I, Benton, LA 71006.

Bids shall be submitted on an official bid form furnished with the bid package. Bids submitted in any other form may be rejected.

Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for Bossier Parish School Board are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders that wish to submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Bid Express. In addition, bidders shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online.

The bids shall be submitted in an envelope clearly marked as: IFB 2021-07- Produce

Bids will be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Bossier Parish Child Nutrition Department - Annex I, 410 Sibley Street, Benton, LA 71006. No bid shall be received after this date and time. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Supervisor or a designated representative as stated.

Bossier Parish School Board reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities and informalities in accordance with state law.

The Bossier Parish Child Nutrition Program is funded 48% with Federal Funds for a total of approximately $5,445,939 per year.

Bossier Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer Provider.

Bossier Parish School Board – Child Nutrition Karla horton, Supervisor 410 Sibley Street, Annex I (318)549-5047 Karla.horton@bossierschools.org

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filling cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights;1400 Independence Avenue, SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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SLIGO FIELD

20-274 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFFICE OF CONSERVATION, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020, upon the application of AETHON ENERGY OPERATING LLC. At such hearing the Commissioner of Conservation will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Sligo Field, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

1. To create two additional drilling and production units for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the haynesville zone, Reservoir A, units designated hA RA SU81 and hA RA SU82.

2. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed additional units in accordance with Section 10, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation.

3. To designate a unit operator of, and unit well for, the proposed additional units as may be appropriate.

4. To extend, except as in conflict herewith, the provisions of Office of Conservation Order No. 8-N, effective September 30, 2008, as supplemented and amended by the 8-N Series of Orders, to the proposed additional units.

5. To authorize applicant to drill, designate and utilize six horizontal wells to serve as a unit well and five alternate unit wells for the proposed unit designated hA RA SU81 and to drill, designate and utilize six horizontal wells to serve as a unit well and five alternate unit wells for the proposed unit designated hA RA SU82, all at the locations and in the general manner shown on the plat submitted with the application, or at any other legal locations, provided that none of the proposed wells shall be perforated closer than 330’ to any unit boundary.

6. To find that each of the proposed horizontal wells is necessary to efficiently and economically drain a portion of the haynesville zone, Reservoir A, underlying the unit on which it is proposed to be drilled, which cannot be efficiently and economically drained by any existing well on such unit, will prevent waste, avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, protect correlative rights and promote the full and efficient development of the natural resources of this state.

7. To provide that if the horizontal portion of a well is cased and cemented back above the top of the haynesville zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and offset well(s) will be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well and not on the penetration point or terminus of the well in the haynesville zone, Reservoir A. 8. To provide that the unit allowables for hA RA SU81 and hA RA SU82 may be produced from the unit well, from any alternate unit well, or from any combination of such wells serving the unit, at the discretion of the operator.

9. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in full force and effect the provisions of Order No. 8-N, effective September 30, 2008, as amended and supplemented by the 8-N Series of Orders, the units created thereby and of all applicable Statewide Orders.

10. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent.

The haynesville zone, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 8-N, effective September 30, 2008.

A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof.

BY ORDER OF: RICHARD P. IEYOUB COMMISSIONER OF CONSERVATION

Baton Rouge, LA

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CONSERVATION-ENGINEERING DIVISION AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE.

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Bossier Parish School Board MEDIA RELEASE Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School Food Service Section

Bossier Parish School Board today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2020-2021 school year. All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites:

Apollo Elementary, Bellaire Elementary, Bossier High School, Butler Education Complex, Cope Middle, Curtis Elementary, Plain Dealing K-12, Greenacres Middle, Rusheon Middle, Bossier Elementary, Central Park Elementary, Elm Grove Elementary, Elm Grove Middle, Haughton Elementary, Haughton Middle, Kerr Elementary, Meadowview Elementary, Plantation Park Elementary, Platt Elementary, Princeton Elementary, T.L Rodes Elementary, Sun City Elementary, Waller Elementary.

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As a CEP school, all your students will be able to eat free breakfast and lunch! This does not erase any of their prior accumulated meal debt from previous school years but will Children categorized as foster, homeless, runaway, migrant, or enrolled in state-funded prevent them from accumulating new meal debt Head Start or Even Start programs, if known, are automatically eligible for free meals.

School officials will determine eligibility for free meals based on documentation obtained For additional information please contact: Karla Horton, Attention: Supervisor, Child Nudirectly from the program office and notify the household of their eligibility for benefits. trition Program, P.O. Box 2000, Benton LA, 71006 318-549-5047, Karla.Horton@bossier The household must notify the school if it chooses to decline benefits. schools.org ______________________________________________________________________ The household should complete an application if they are not notified of free meal eligibility by: 8/1/2020 Non Discrimination Statement : This explains what to do if you believe you have been Date treated unfairly.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the houseIn accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights hold should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household elregulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the igible for meal benefits. basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Under the provisions of the free and reduced price policy, Edna Sanchez will review (Determining Official) Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfied with the ruling with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information of the official, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an infor(e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the re- mal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he may make either an oral or sponsible State or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center written response to the following: at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service Name: __Yolanda Jefferson___________________ at (800) 877-8339.

Address: _P.O.Box 2000______________________ To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD_ Benton, LA 71006__________________ 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) Phone Number: __318-549-5040_______________ 632- 9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the comThe policy contains an outline of the hearing procedures. plainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

July 22 and 29, 2020 August 5, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune LEGAL NOTICE

Virtual Public Meeting in regard to Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability in Bossier Parish, La. AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of Interior.

ACTION: Virtual Public Meeting.

SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management will conduct a virtual public meeting to inform potential claimants on how the BLM will convey certain Federal lands in the State of Louisiana, including mineral interests, to potential claimants who have had possession of the land and held it in good faith, and whom Section 1009 (Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability) of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act requires the BLM to identify for the issuance of land patents to each.

DATE: The virtual public meeting will start on August 15, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT. Potential claimants will receive registration instructions for the virtual public meeting via letter. Written comments or questions may be submitted at the address below.

ADDRESS: Comments should be addressed to Diann Rasmussen, BLM Eastern States, Division of Geospatial Services, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, 22041. Comments may be emailed to BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov.

Non Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.

Braille, large print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 6329992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;

email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diann Rasmussen, Lead realty Specialist, at 202-912-7728 or email to BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact Ms. Rasmussen during normal business hours.

The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question for Ms. Rasmussen. You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information will be provided during the virtual public meeting to explain who is eligible to submit a claim, how to submit a claim, what documents are needed, and how the BLM will review and process the claims.

Potential claimants who did not already receive a letter from the BLM with the subject: Notification Regarding the Lake Bistineau Land Title Stability, Section 1009 of the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, should contact the BLM at BLM_ES_Lands@blm.gov. This action concerns Federal lands in the State of Louisiana, including mineral interests, described as follows:

Louisiana Meridian, Louisiana T. 16 N., R. 10 W., sec. 17, lot 1 (Peggy’s Island). sec. 29, lot 1 (Hog Island); sec. 30, lots 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10, 11, 12, and 13.

Containing 229.72 acres.

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Application forms are being sent to all homes, along with a letter to households. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out one application for the household and return it to the school. Additional copies are available at each school. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. The information provided by the household is confidential; it will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Information may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.

All children in households with any household member receiving benefits under Assistance Programs (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) or Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)) are eligible for free meals. For school officials to determine eligibility, each household that is now receiving benefits from Assistance Programs must provide the case number of a household member as well as the signature of an adult household member.

All other households must provide the following information on the application: names of all household members; the amount of income (before deductions for taxes, Social Security, etc.) each household member receives; how often the person receives the income; where it is from, such as wages, retirement, or welfare; the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct; and the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signed the application, or a

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SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

REGISTRATION: #SEX0708

I, Watler Wayne Dickerson, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 5705 E. Texas Street, #29, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Caucasian Race: Male Sex: 49 Age: 5’ 05” Height: 153 Weight: Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown

None Alias: None Scar: None Mark: Prosthesis: None None Piercing: L_hand Tattoo: L_arm: L_hand: WKDM L_forearm: Cross L_arm: L_arm: FW

If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

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I, Xaviaun LaCharles Brandon Garner, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 4120 Glen Street, Bossier City, LA 71112.

Afr Amer Race: Male Sex: 25 Age: 5’ 11” Height: 143 Weight: Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

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If you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier Sheriff’s Dept., PO Box 850, Benton, LA 71006, 318-965-2203

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