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The parade must go on — for now STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune So far, the upcoming 2021 Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade has not been canceled. According to Jamey Purdy, Captain of the Krewe of Gemini, Shreveport/ Bossier will be celebrating the 2021 Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras parade, but

things might look a little different.

“We are planning [the parade] as normal. We have ordered our beads, and the company from New Orleans has come up and fixed all of our floats. The only thing we are waiting on is the final OK and permit from the City of Shreveport to have the parade. We normally don’t get our permit until

Plans for New library moving forward Special to the Press-Tribune Plans for a new $9.5 million Bossier Parish Central Library are moving forward.

Director of Bossier Parish Libraries Heather McEntee said bids on construction of the new facility, which will be located on City Hall Dr., hopefully will be advertised sometime in the first quarter of 2021.

“We’re excited about the prospect of providing

a state of the art facility for our library patrons,” McEntee said.

Included in the 39,300 square foot facility will be an expanded History Center which McEntee said is designed to become a destination center.

“We want the History Center to be a vital part of the library experience,” she said. “We’re planning to have interactive displays that will bring our history to life.”

Courtesy Photo An artist’s rendering of the main entrance of the new Bossier Parish Central Library. © 2020 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

after the first of the year.

But we are proceeding as normal until we are told we can’t,” Purdy said.

“As of right now we are doing our best to social distance however we can. We have ordered masks that we will wear on the floats. We already wear gloves, but we may change them from wearing the cloth gloves like we normally do to wear-

ing rubber gloves. Nobody has said anything on that yet,” he added.

The NWLA Mardi Gras Association has encouraged all Krewes to cancel bals and parties leading up to the parades because of the risk of spreading COVID-19, but the asStacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune sociation did not call for The Krewe of Gemini held a Halloween party at the canceling or postponing Bossier Civic Center this past weekend. the parades.

A ‘Tower-ing’ accomplishment Award-winning repainted water tower honors troops, first responders STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune Government officials, first responders and the United States military gathered Oct. 29 at a dedication ceremony to honor our military troops and first responders at the northeast water tower on Shed Road.

Bossier City Mayor Lorenz “Lo” Walker spoke briefly to the crowd expressing his excitement and gratitude for not only the Bossier community voting the newly painted and designed water tower as “TNEMEC 2020 Tank of the Year People’s Choice Award”, but to the Bossier City Council for coming up See, TOWER, Page 3

Photos by Stacey Tinsley Congressman Mike Johnson cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the Bossier City Water Tower on Shed Road Thursday.

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POLITICS

Johnson, Ardoin speak to Bossier Republican Women STACEY TINSLEY Bossier Press-Tribune

The Republican Women of Bossier met Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, at Silver Star Smokehouse and heard from guest speakers U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA04) and Louisiana Sec. of State Kyle Ardoin.

With the upcoming election fast approaching, Louisiana Sec. of State Kyle Ardoin discussed with the crowd voting, early voting turnout and newly registered voters for the Republican and Democratic parties.

Stacey Tinsley/Bossier Press-Tribune “I have important The Republican Women of Bossier met at Silver Star Smokehouse on Oct. 27. numbers to share with you all. In this parish occurred and made his- registered voters,” said ican history. We have a alone, the total registra- tory in the state of Louisi- Ardoin. really serious challenge tion is 75,520. The GOP ana. Right when the legisFollowing Ardoin’s on our hands right now registration is No. 1 in lature basically went back speech, Johnson then because there are two 34,619. Other parties into session after the first addressed the crowd and totally different visions have surpassed the Dem- initial COVID situation spoke about the impor- for the country that we ocrats with 20,628. And, occurred and right before tance of the upcoming are facing right now. I am the Democrats are 20,273. they adjourned, Louisi- election. deeply concerned about Now, here’s the most re- ana Republican registra“This is the most im- alternative B let’s say. markable thing that has tion surpassed 1 million portant election in Amer- The nightmare scenar-

io where the other team gets the White House and both houses of Congress.

Because it’s going to be like it’s never been before,” Johnson said.

“This is for all the marbles right now. And that’s why it’s a record turn out.

I’m excited about that.

We want everybody to participate in the election,” he added.

Johnson then went on to tell the crowd some news that will occur in November that will help our state and our community.

“When we get back in November, we just found out five days ago, when we get back to Washington I’ll be running unopposed for Vice Chairmen of the Republican Conference in the House.

Here’s why this is important to you. I’m not doing this because I need a title.

I’m doing it because I’m trying to keep our train on the rails. I’m deeply concerned about the fu-

ture for conservatism in America and the country where we are headed,” Johnson said.

“This will be the first time in Louisiana history we have two of our six members in the top five leadership spots in the house. Everything in Washington is about influence. So this is great for our state, it’s really good for our district and I’m really thankful to God that we’re going to have that opportunity,” he added.

The Republican Women of Bossier is a group of active Republican women who want to be informed and involved in the political process.

While their focus is largely political, they offer an element of community service by providing an annual scholarship to encourage young women in politics and actively supporting law enforcement and the military.

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THE WEEK IN PICTURES

WEEK IN REVIEW

Photos from the Krewe of Gemini BPCC to present party, Water tower dedication fall concert Nov 4 Editor’s Note: The following are items that appeared on bossierpress. com throughout the week.

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BPCC Music Program Presents A DriveIn Fall Concert The BPCC Music Program will present a socially distant drive-in concert at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4th, in the parking lots surrounding the front of Building C on the BPCC campus, 6220 E. Texas St., Bossier City, LA. This concert is free and open for attendees to enjoy live music from the safety of their vehicles.

The Concert Choir, under the direction of Ms. Jennifer Jackson and accompanied by pianist Dr. Gulya Chandler, will perform in the open air outside in front Building C. The BPCC Communication Media department will broadcast the live concert on radio station 90.9 FM. Performance By Shreveport Symphony A brass quintet is scheduled to perform Thursday, Dec.10 at the Haughton Branch Library, 116 McKinley Ave. More information about library activities can be seen at www. bossierlibrary.org.

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with the idea.

“We have four water towers in the city and parish that require maintenance. I think the council initiated the idea to dust them up a little bit. And we got this ugly guy back here that was just selected to be the best of all water towers,” said Walker.

Following Walker’s statement, Congressman Mike Johnson said a few words of gratitude to our first responders and military as well.

“We’ve been looking forward to this day.

And if we weren’t on the

eve of an election we’d probably have the Commander in Chief himself here with us. He’s going to love this design more than anybody,” Johnson said.

“Every brave citizen that has served at any time in the US forces and all those that serve in our communities in any capacity as first responders deserve our honor, our respect and our full support. And this tower says that to the whole world.

It says it to the people that fly above and everybody that drives by. We paint with bold colors here and we know where we stand and who we

stand with,” he added.

Following Johnson’s remarks to the crowd, 2nd Bomb Wing Commander Col. Mark C. Dmytryszyn spoke briefly to the audience before the dedication ceremony concluded.

“One of our drivers on the installation to have a safe, secure and welcoming community. And that to me does not start or end at the fence line of the gates. It is inner woven in the northwest Louisiana community and it’s anchored here in Bossier City,” said Col. Dmytryszyn Previously reported by the Press-Tribune ear-

lier this month, the newly painted Bossier City water tower won “Tank of the Year.”

300 water tanks were submitted to the contest, and over 6,000 voters chose their favorite over the last two weeks.

Another popular tank in Destin, FL came in second place, only a few votes shy of Bossier City’s tower.

Although Bossier City won People’s Choice, the contest is still on for the official 2020 Tank of the Year. Bossier will run against 11 other tanks across the nation.

Four Money Scheme

Arrested in Laundering

The Bossier Financial Crimes Task Force arrested four people in connection to a money laundering scheme. The investigation began in August when detectives received a complaint of suspicious transactions being made in the Money Center at the Walmart on Airline Drive. Detectives identified multiple suspects and also connected the local crime with other criminal acts in at least two other states. The scheme involved using online payment services, green dot cards, and money orders to conceal the origin of monies that were obtained illegally.

Three of the suspects were Walmart employees when the crimes occurred.

Detectives found evidence that the employees helped four other suspects launder illicit funds in exchange for cash payments. The now former employees, 43-year-old Tosha Collins, 34-year-old Georgia Robert, and 31 year-old Ebonye Wilson, all from Shreveport, LA, were arrested on warrants for money laundering in late September and early October. Chukwuma Okoye, 36-years-old, who lists a Dallas, TX, address, was arrested on a warrant for

money laundering earlier in mid-October. Three other suspects remain at large.

At this point in the investigation, detectives have identified approximately one million dollars in transactions. The investigation is ongoing.

Johnson Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Amy Coney Barrett To The U.s. Supreme Court U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy in the U.S. Supreme Court: “What a joy it is to now be able to refer to my dear friend as ‘Justice Amy Coney Barrett’.

As everyone now knows, she has all the qualities that America needs and deserves in a Supreme Court justice. She will serve with honor and distinction, and she will build an extraordinary legacy. As I reminded her in a text this weekend, while God has used her to uplift and inspire an entire nation– no one is more proud of her than the good people of her home state.”

Human Trafficker Arrested in Bossier Parish Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington says an Arkansas man was arrested for human trafficking in Bossier Parish Wednesday afternoon.

Undercover agents with the Bossier Sheriff/Police Narcotics/ Vice Task Force arrested Christopher Dwayne Parker, 43, of the 100 block of Park Circle, Texarkana, Arkansas, during a vice investigation in Bossier City.

Agents determined Parker sex-trafficked an 18-year old female victim at a Bossier City hotel and arrested him today.

Parker is charged with Human Trafficking, Pandering, Promoting Prostitution, Money Laundering, and Possession of Schedule 1 (Marijuana).

Agents seized his vehicle and $1445.40 in cash. A charge of Racketeering is expected to be added to his charges.

The victim was rescued at the hotel and placed in the care of a representative from Purchased – NOT FOR SALE. This local organization gives rescue, relationship, recovery, and resources to women and children experiencing sexual exploitation and sex trafficking. FBI agents aided in the investigation.

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Do not forget our fallen heroes, Do-nothing session yields meaningless petition Especially during November OPINION

Now that the election is behind us, and we can finally look forward to our future, there is much to be thankful for this year.

As a veteran, November always holds a special place in my heart because of Veterans Day. It is a time we honor those, both living and dead, who served their country with honor.

DAVID This year, there are SPECHT a couple of special events worth noting.

Remembering Our Fallen is a photographic war memorial that honors our country’s military Fallen from The War on Terror (9/11/2001 - Present). Remembering Our Fallen is designed to travel and includes both military and personal photos.

Its legacy will be that these men and women will be remembered and their names will be spoken, while helping to lessen the grief of their families.

It will take place Nov. 7 at the foot of the Jimmie Davis Bridge at the River Park Church grounds.

Created by Patriotic Productions, “Remembering Our Fallen” is about honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Its legacy is that these men and women will not be forgotten; that their names will be remembered and spoken often to their families and friends. Patriotic Productions mission is to honor our military from today’s War on Terror going back to World War II, including those who have died, while serving the United States of America.

Another event is the Vets for Vets annual Classic Car and Bike Show, held every year the first Saturday in November.

This event, taking place one month prior to the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor - “A date that will live in infamy,” offers the community an opportunity to recognize US Veterans and thank them for their service and the sacrifices made to protect our freedom.

The event is always family oriented and open to the public (NO PETS PLEASE). There is typically music, food & drinks (no alcohol), a bike show, classic car show, silent auction, speakers and proclamations, police/military canine team and children’s activities.

Shortly after lunch and before announcing prizes for the bike and car shows, the Motorcycle Freedom Ride Parade stages in the parking lot before departing on a route across the bridge, looping around the Veterans Home and then through the main entrance area of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center.

I encourage you to avail yourself of these opportunities, so that we keep the memory and appreciation of our veterans alive.

David Specht is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

Contrary to the prevailing to the unemployed. Well, here opinion among opinion writ- we are again some three-plus ers and politicos, the Loui- decades down the road and siana Legislature didn’t do the state is borrowing money nothing in the 30-day special from the federal government session that concluded late to pay unemployment claims. last week.

Why? Because the state has No sir, lawmakers shuffled drained its unsome money around to comemployment pensate public school systrust fund tems impacted by hurricanes thanks to the Laura and Delta, and they economic camanaged to stave off a spike lamity caused in the unemployment tax on by the pandembusinesses in the wake of ic. sky-rocketing unemployment Lawmakers claims during the Coronavias well as the rus pandemic. But that about SAM Edwards adsums up everything positive HANNA ministration the Legislature accomplished are counting in a special session that cost on the Congress to approve the taxpayers millions of dol- another economic stimulus lars to conduct. package to assist businesses Anyone who was around in and state and local governthe 1980s when the state ran ments adversely affected by out of money to pay unem- the pandemic, but it’s anyployment claims during the one’s guess when that will occollapse of the oil and gas in- cur and whether the Congress dustry will remember the sur- will appropriate enough montax businesses were forced to ey to pull states like Louisiana pay to keep the money flowing out of a financial ditch. An-

other option Louisiana could pursue would entail taking on bonded indebtedness to replenish the unemployment trust fund and repay the federal government for the money the state borrowed to pay unemployment claims in the first place.

Bonded indebtedness must be paid off over time, and it’s under that scenario that the business community in Louisiana will get socked with an unemployment surtax to service the debt. If you believe Louisiana businesses can simply absorb a tax hike at this time, ask a business owner what he or she thinks.

Meanwhile, lawmakers in the House of Representatives also found some time toward the end of the special session to spit out a meaningless petition directing Gov. John Bel Edwards to set aside his watered down emergency order restricting gatherings and whatnot while we mere commoners fumble along in

the midst of the Coronavirus craze. Edwards says he will take the House to court to challenge the petition on constitutional grounds. Mark my word, the governor will prevail, and the House will be made to look foolish and leaderless.

Nevertheless, an aspiring House member or two will take to the social media airwaves — with a straight face — to inform his conservative base that he fought the governor but the governor won thanks to a judge who thinks he knows a thing or two about the state Constitution just because he went to law school. Then again, every legislative body needs a good chest-thumper. Or a panderer.

Sam Hanna Jr. can be reached by phone at 318-8058158 or e-mail at samhannajr@samhannajr.com.

OPINION

Phillip Rozeman: Light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel The only certainty about the future is that it will be uncertain. It has always been that way. The people who crossed the ocean from Europe to start a new life in America faced uncertainty. So did Americans who settled the West. And uncertainty is present today in this pandemic as COVID-19 cases increase in many cities and states.

Uncertainty and fear of the unknown can be paralyzing.

As we continue to learn and apply learning during this pandemic – as we develop new and more targeted treatments– as we begin to roll out safe and effective vaccines – as we apply prevention strategies – we gain confidence and reduce fear. What we are learning every day helps us engage the virus more on our terms. What we learn reduces uncertainty.

Over the last few months, the treatment of COVID-19 has evolved. The result of the evolution of treatment has been significant reductions in length of hospital stay, severity of illness, and mortality rates for COVID-19. This may be best exemplified this week when, despite a record number of COVID-19 cases nationwide, the capacity of community health systems has not been overwhelmed like in March and April.

The rollout of safe and effective vaccines against COVID-19 is imminent – much earlier than anyone expected only six months ago.

These vaccines are expected to be made available to those with the greatest need (first responders, healthcare workers, elderly and high-risk patients and their caretakers) this winter and to be made available to everyone by the summer. Safe and effective vaccines and widespread immunity will mean the end of pandemic levels of cases and hospitalizations.

As we now get closer to the rollout of vaccines, it makes even more sense to

follow recommendations by the President’s Task Force concerning physical distancing and use of masks in indoor settings where social distancing is difficult. The same is true in avoiding large indoor gatherings of people in crowded places. Reasonable precautions can tide us over until vaccines are widely available. These measures reduce transmission of the virus and facilitate the reopening of businesses and the creation of jobs.

Our country and especially our state cannot afford another round of lockdowns. The unintended consequences of lockdowns are both health related and economic. Preventable deaths of Americans with heart disease and cancer are the result of people not seeking medical care during the pandemic. Other consequences also include increased domestic abuse, suicides, and drug, alcohol and opiate abuse.

Business lockdowns and stay-at-home policies have resulted in significant economic consequences requiring government help for businesses and workers. An estimated 20% of small businesses are likely to permanently close.

Nearly half of the millions of people in the restaurant and bar sector have watched their jobs disappear. Similar losses have struck the hotel, entertainment, conference, rental, and airline industries. The ripple effects have been enormous and recovery will not be immediate.

Our political and health policy leaders should expand the definition of vulnerable in the COVID-19 crisis to include not only the elderly and high-risk patients that we care for in the hospital but also working people and small business owners. They have suffered and will continue to suffer until the dual health and economic crises are solved.

With the lockdowns, we learned the hard way about

the enormous harm associated with closing down schools.

Education is the fundamental accelerator to opportunity and COVID-19 will have a significant negative impact for a generation of students.

Marked drops in reading and math skills have been noted with the substitution of distance learning for in-school learning.

The negative mental health and social development of children and the impact on the employment of the parents has been substantial. Thankfully, the complications of COVID-19 are much less in children and young and middle-age adults. Because of this, the opening of schools in our country and across the globe have gone well.

What do we do now? First, we accept the inevitable tension of different perspectives and of different degrees of risk acceptance in different people. We continue to work together to physical distance and wear a mask at least through the time needed to complete vaccination protocols. We concentrate resources on prevention efforts for the vulnerable population in our nursing homes and “hot spots” within our community.

Upward of 50% of COVID-19 deaths have been in nursing home patients; 30% in people over 65 living at home; and only 20% are from the whole rest of the population.

We stay at home when ill and continue reasonable limitations on crowded large indoor gatherings. We concentrate on monitoring the most important metrics of hospitalizations and hospital capacity and mortality rates and be less fearful of case rates. We get as many children as possible into in-school learning. We avoid the institution of lockdowns or rigid stay at home policies.

We all get vaccinated and we do what needs to be done to prevent overwhelming our health systems.

New vaccines and new

treatments will significantly reduce the rate of COVID-19 but won’t rid us completely of the virus. We can expect continued but a much smaller number of cases, hospitalizations, and even deaths attributed to COVID-19 for years to come. The rhythmic ups and downs of COVID-19 cases will continue to be a reality for the next few months and none of this will be impacted by elections. The timing of these vacillations will vary among states and communities. However, new treatments and vaccines will put us in a place where we have more control over this virus than the virus has over us.

We are all in this together is not a trite statement when connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. Hope and faith trumps fear and anxiety. Isaiah 41:10 says “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” We have to remember these truths along with those of scientific discovery as our community, state, nation, and world come through this pandemic.

There is a song that we sang in church when I was a child with the refrain “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” Lots of people for lots of reasons are hurting now. In a world filled with anxiety and fear, expressing love, practicing grace, and serving others may be the most important antidote to COVID-19. Letting our light shine gives us all a role in helping others overcome the pandemic. It is how America has weathered all its crises in the past.

Dr. Phillip Rozeman is a practicing cardiologist and past chairman of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Shreveport Medical Society.

SPORTS

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Benton boys claim District 1-5A title; Parkway girls runners-up

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The Benton Tigers captured their first District 15A boys cross country title Thursday at South Bossier Park.

Benton won multiple district championships in Class 4A before moving up to Class 5A last season.

The Tigers scored 33 points. Byrd was a distant second with 59. Parkway took third with 69.

Parkway was a close second to Byrd in the girls division. The Lady Panthers compiled 32 points. The

Lady Jackets had 28.

Airline was third with 86 and Haughton fourth with 88.

Bossier Parish runners swept the individual titles.

Benton’s Jacob Marcinkus won the boys 3mile race. Parkway’s Joslyn Crosby took the girls race for the second consecutive year.

Benton placed three runners in the top four in the boys race.

Marcinkus covered the course in 16 minutes, 13.7 seconds. His teammate, Hagos Easter, finished less than four seconds behind in

16:17.2. Byrd’s Trent Wells was third in 16:31.6.

Benton’s Mason Haley took fourth in 16:35.9. Parkway’s Madison Langley was fifth in 16:59.2.

Rounding out the top 10 were Captain Shreve’s Alex Adcock (17:06.7), Benton’s Austin Parker (17:11.6), Captain Shreve’s Evan Johnson (17:13.9), Byrd’s Carson French (17:14.7) and Byrd’s Hunter Thrasher (17:15.5).

The top-10 finishers in the boys and girls races earned All-District honors.

The winners were named MVPs.

Bossier Parish runners who posted top-20 finishes in the boys division were Airline’s Noah Albright (11th), Airline’s Jaylin Wilbert (12th), Airline’s Lincoln Gines (13th), Parkway’s Joseph Randel (14th), Parkway’s Gabriel Falting (15th), Parkway’s Adrian Orellana (17th), Parkway’s Noah Fox (18th) and Benton’s Anthony Ardoin (19th).

The boys raced featured 44 runners.

Crosby easily won the girls race in 18:30.0. Byrd’s Bryn Peters finished more than a minute back in sec-

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ond in 19:45.2.

Parkway’s Cheyenne Olson was third in 20:34.0.

Fourth-place Jenna Key of Byrd was credited with the same time.

Byrd’s Lillie England took fifth in 21:07.3.

Rounding out the top 10 were Parkway’s Katie Roman (21:11.5), Airline’s Kaylen Harris (21:29.6), Byrd’s Evelyn Little (21:44.2), Byrd’s Lilian Blaylock (21:48.3) and Parkway’s Alayna Morrow (21:54.9).

Bossier Parish runners posting top-20 finishes were Parkway’s Emily

Rogers (12th), Haughton’s Shelby Haley (13th), Haughton’s Reagan Hodge (14th), Airline’s Brynn Gines (15th), Parkway’s Laila Brimmer (16th), Haughton’s Jaydn Hodge (18th) and Benton’s Mary Frances Valentine (19th).

The girls race featured 36 runners.

The Region I-5A meet is Nov. 5 at the Ward 9 RecreComplex in ational Pineville.

The Class 5A state meet is Nov. 17 at Northwestern State University.

Haughton runs table in District 1-II

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Playoffs begin this week

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Three Bucs bring down an Arcadia back during last Friday’s 41-0 victory at Harold E. Harlan Stadium.

Key District 1-5A contests highlight Week 6 of season

When two were unable to play, it’s hard to say Week 5 of the high school football season was a good one for Bossier Parish teams.

Because of COVID-19 issues and the subsequent quarantining that goes with them, Airline and Benton were both forced to cancel games.

Airline was supposed to play parish rival Parkway, and Benton was supposed to play Byrd.

The good news is Airline (2-1, 2-0) is expected to return to action for a big District 1-5A matchup against undefeated Byrd (5-0, 3-0) Friday at Independence Stadium.

Unfortunately, Benton has also had to cancel its District 1-5A game against

Southwood.

The parish teams that were able to get on the field last week were Sports Editor mostly successful though.

Parkway got the first win for new head coach Coy Brotherton, rallying Russell Hedges for a 36-26 victory over District 1-4A member Woodlawn, a substitute for Airline, at home.

The Panthers (1-4, 0-3) host Natchitoches Central (0-5, 0-4) in a District 15A game Friday.

Bossier, which had to cancel its second and third games, also won its first

Friday’s games

Byrd vs. Airline (Independence Stadium) Natchitoches Central at Parkway Captain Shreve at Haughton Bossier at Mansfield Plain Dealing at Calvary Baptist All games kick off at 7

game. The Bearkats defeated Loyola College Prep 26-23 in overtime in a District 1-3A game. It was their final home game of the season.

Bossier (1-2, 1-1) visits Mansfield (1-3, 0-1) Friday.

Haughton defeated District 1-1A member Arcadia

41-0 in its homecoming game. The Bucs, who won their third straight, were scheduled to play Southwood, but the Cowboys had to cancel because of COVID-19 issues.

The Bucs (4-1, 3-1) host Captain Shreve (4-1, 4-0) in another big 1-5A game Friday.

Plain Dealing was the only parish team to lose, falling to River Oaks 4122 in Monroe. The Lions (2-3, 1-2) visit District 11A co-leader Calvary Baptist (4-2, 2-0) Friday.

The marquee matchups in Week 6 are Airline-Byrd and Haughton-Shreve.

Airline could be rusty because teams are not allowed to practice while See, HEDGES, Page 6

The Haughton Lady Bucs won their fourth straight District 1-II championship last week.

Haughton finished 10-0 in district play for the third straight season after winning five matches.

The Lady Bucs defeated Huntington and Booker T. Washington in three sets and Northwood in four.

Haughton also swept a doubleheader against West Ouachita on the road. Both went four sets.

The Lady Bucs’ lone loss last week was to District 1-I member Airline in three sets.

Haughton was forced to

play six matches in the final week of the regular season because of cancellations due to COVID-19 issues.

The Lady Bucs finished 11-7 overall. According to geauxpreps.com, Haughton was No. 13 in the Division II power rankings. The top 16 in the final official LHSAA rankings host first-round playoff matches, which must be played by Thursday.

(Official playoff pairings were expected to be announced Monday afternoon after The Press-Tribune’s print deadline. Go to bossierpress.com for an update).

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Benton’s Erin Martin attempts a kill as Airline’s Ariana Wilkinson and Jaci Ervin go for the block during the Lady Vikings’ five-set victory last week at Benton.

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Airline, which finished 16-5, will likely host a Division I first-round match.

The Lady Vikings were No. 13 in the geauxpreps.com rankings.

Airline won three matches last week. In addition to Haughton, the Lady Vikings defeated Captain Shreve in four sets and Benton in five.

Benton, which finished 7-8, was on the bubble as far as making the Division I playoffs. The Lady Tigers were No. 32 in the power rankings. The top 32 in the final rankings make the playoffs.

Benton picked up a District 1-I victory last week, defeating Alexandria in three sets. In addition to the

tough loss to Airline, the Lady Tigers fell to Byrd in another five-setter.

Parkway closed its season at 5-10. The Lady Panthers lost in three sets to two of the top teams in District 1-I, West Monroe and Ruston.

Central Natchitoches won the District 1-I title at 9-0.

the game through 2025.

“Playing the 2020 Radiance Technologies IndeBowl on pendence Saturday, December 26, in a primetime window, will provide us a tremendous opportunity to highlight the wonderful work our organization and the city of Shreveport do on and off the field,” said 2020 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Chairman Frank Auer.

“Our entire organization, together with Radiance Technologies, cannot wait to showcase two exciting football teams and the City of Shreveport, hosting this event.”

The 6 p.m. kickoff is the bowl’s latest kickoff time, and the game will be played primarily in primetime for the first time since

2008 – an 7:15 p.m. kickoff between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Northern Illinois Huskies.

The last time the Independence Bowl was played on a Saturday was the 2015 edition of the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Dec. 26, 2015.

The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl became the first bowl to invite a team to be a part of the 2020 Bowl Season, as the Army Black Knights accepted their invitation to Shreveport on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Army will match up against a representative of the Pac-12 Conference, which will begin play of their seven-game season on Saturday, Nov. 7.

very, very good football team.”

It took a late come-frombehind rally by Tech (4-3, 3-2 C-USA) to send the contest into overtime where neither team could find the end zone.

But the Bulldogs defense, which played its own version of trick or treat on the Tech Faithful during the 4-plus hour affair, came up big.

After each team traded field goals in the first OT period, UAB got possession of the football to start the second overtime and immediately connected on a 22yard pass to the Tech 3-yard line.

On the ensuing play, UAB running back Spencer Brown found himself in a rugby scrum around the goal line before being stripped of the football by Tech safety Bee Jay Williamson.

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ered the loose football, seemingly giving the Bulldogs possession. However, as on par for most of the night, instant replay came into play and after a lengthy delay, the call on the field was confirmed.

Tech ran three plays, setting up Barnes’ game-winning attempt. Simple enough? Not on Halloween night.

Barnes’ 38-yard attempt sailed right as the Blazers sideline erupted. But a running into the kicker penalty – dropped after the play had ended but that was confirmed by video evidence – gave Tech a first down.

Three more running plays by the Bulldogs and Barnes had a second chance. This time the true freshman split the uprights from 35 yards away and it was the Tech sideline’s turn to celebrate as the Bulldogs snapped a three-game losing streak against UAB.

structive. We have to be positive. Just identify what the problem is and come up with a solution.

“We’ve got to keep playing. There’s a lot of young players out there. There are some young guys who are learning how to play. This is a new team. But you’ve got to learn. When you come on the road in the SEC you better be ready to play. That’s my responsibility.”

After a scoreless first quarter, Auburn used two turnovers to take the lead.

The first was an interception return to the LSU 4.

That set up a 9-yard TD pass from Bo Nix to Eli Stove.

Christian Tutt then returned a fumble by freshman quarterback TJ Finley 20 yards for a touchdown.

Auburn drove 99 yards for its third touchdown, a 9yard pass from Nix to Ze’Vian Capers.

LSU got on the board on a 50-yard Cade York field goal on the final play of the second quarter.

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RUSTON — Halloween. Full moon. Bulldogs and Blazers.

It was a Conference USA matchup that had all the ingredients to be one for the ages. And it was.

Jacob Barnes’ 35-yard field goal in the second overtime period lifted Louisiana Tech to a 37-34 victory over UAB before 7,141 fans at Joe Aillet Stadium Saturday night.

In a game that kicked off in the light of the day, by the time Barnes’ kick sailed through the uprights, the sun had set on both the day and the Blazers.

“This game was far from ordinary,” said Bulldog head coach Skip Holtz.

“Lots of twists and turns.

Ups and downs. It was a strange game for sure, but a big win for us against a

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The LSU Tigers suffered their worst loss since 1996 Saturday, falling to the Auburn Tigers 48-11 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. LSU dropped to 2-3.

Auburn improved to 4-1.

“We’ve got to look at the tape and see where we went wrong,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. “We’ve got to continue to fix the things we can. We have to be con-

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quarantining. On the other hand, the Vikings could also be well-rested.

Either way, Airline will be faced with the challenge of slowing down Byrd’s veer. None of the Yellow Jackets’ opponents have been able to do that for much more than a half.

Last week, Byrd built a 21-0 lead over East Ascension, a substitute for Benton, and held on for a 27-20 victory.

Airline was just starting to find some rhythm and consistency on offense when the cancellations hit.

The Vikings will have the revenge factor in their favor. Byrd handed Airline its only district loss last season 21-6.

Speaking of revenge, Haughton will try to get some against Captain Shreve. The Gators edged the Bucs 14-7 last season, one of two close losses that cost Haughton a shot at the district title.

Many of the key players from that game have graduated, but the teams have continued to enjoy success.

Haughton has won three straight since a 28-10 loss to Byrd in Week 2. Shreve has won four in a row since a 13-9 loss to undefeated Scotlandville in Week 1.

Playing with their backup quarterback, the Gators defeated Natchitoches Central 23-3 last week after leading 3-0 at the half.

The Bucs should be well-rested. The offensive starters played only three

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series against Arcadia, scoring TDs on all three, before giving way to the second team. The defensive starters played most of the first half.

Haughton has allowed only one touchdown in its last three games. Keeping Shreve, which is capable of big plays, off the scoreboard will be the biggest challenge for the Bucs defense since the Byrd game.

Parkway found itself in a “here we go again” situation last week, falling behind Woodlawn 20-0.

But the Panthers responded by outscoring the Knights 36-6 the rest of the way.

The game turned in Parkway’s favor late in the third quarter after the Knights returned a kickoff for a touchdown to take a 26-14 lead.

The Panthers got a quick touchdown and then took the lead on a 65-yard picksix by Darriusz Patterson to take the lead.

Sophomore running back Jaylan White had a big night rushing and receiving with 180 total yards.

The Panthers have a good chance to pick up another win against Natchitoches Central. The Chiefs won’t be pushovers, though. They led Airline 14-7 at the half in addition to the close first half against Shreve last week.

Natchitoches Central won 33-14 last year.

Michael Concilio described the Bearkats’ win over Loyola as one of the top two or three games he’s

coached in his 13-plus seasons as Bossier’s head coach.

The Bearkats rallied from an early 10-0 deficit and got a strong defensive performance. Senior Coleman Beeson’s 12-yard TD pass to D’Angelo Garner in overtime gave the Bearkats the win.

While Mansfield has won only one game, the Wolverines could prove to be a dangerous opponent.

They took District 1-3A favorite Green Oaks to the wire before falling 34-28 last week.

The Bearkats won 41-22 last year.

Plain Dealing traveled to Monroe last week not knowing too much of what to expect from River Oaks, a substitute for Ringgold.

The Mustangs are in their first season in the LHSAA after many years playing in Louisiana and Mississippi private school associations.

The game was close at the half with the Lions trailing just 21-16. But River Oaks pulled away in the second.

Plain Dealing will obviously be big underdogs against Calvary Baptist.

But you can expect the Lions that make the trip to Shreveport to give a good account of themselves for first-year head coach Christopher Wilson.

Russell Hedges is Sports Editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune. He may be reached at rhedges@bossierpress.com

Note: Two players shared the honor this week.

Coleman Beeson School: Bossier Position: Quarterback Class: Senior

Beeson completed 11 of 16 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-23 overtime victory over Loyola College Prep.

Jaylan White

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School: Parkway Position: Running back Class: Sophomore

White rushed for 76 yards on 18 carries and a TD and caught six passes for 104 yards in a 36-26 win over Woodlawn.

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THIS YEAR MARKS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOSSIER PARISH LIBRARIES

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Bossier Parish Libraries. We’ve changed a lot since 1940 when we started with our three initial locations; Benton, as the parish seat, served as the main Bossier Parish Libraries headquarters, with a branch in Haughton and another in Plain Dealing. In 1941, a fourth was added, this one in Bossier City. Over the next several decades these branches moved to larger buildings or renovated and expanded the spaces they occupied.

In 1971, the Aulds Branch in south Bossier opened its doors. Following several years later (1977), the Koran Branch, now the Anna P. Tooke Memorial Branch, was established in a grounded State Library bookmobile. And a decade later the East 80 Branch was opened, which would be the final of our current library branches. Since then, these locations have also moved locations or have been expanded as the demand of the parish required. In the intervening years, the History Center was also given its own space with large exhibit spaces and a storage room for archival material; this

building opened in 1998, however the materials they have in their collection started being compiled back in the early 1960s.

Throughout the 80 years we’ve been around, there have been numerous changes. In 1991, Bossier Parish Libraries received a donation of a computer which would serve as the first computer available for patron use that the system had; it was ANNIE GILMER placed at the Aulds Branch. A few years prior to this, in 1987, the whole system shut down for 4 days while the library moved to a computer-based system for circulation and added barcodes to the entire collection.

I’d say we’ve come a long way since then.

Over the years, land has been donated by various families or individuals, or funds set aside to purchase land to allow for the growth of our library system so that we could continue to serve the needs of a growing parish. If you’re familiar with the full names of some of our branches, you know that several of them are dedicated to individuals who helped make them possible. Anna P. Tooke Branch is our most recent addition (2015) and it’s thanks to Anna’s grandchildren, who gifted us the land, that the new branch was built. Henry L. Aulds Memorial Branch is named for a former Bossier Parish Police Juror who was instrumental in getting the branch opened. Dorothy Elston Alford was the Haughton Branch librarian for 19 years, and after its remodel the branch was renamed in her honor. And the Rita Sanders Keoun Memorial Plain Dealing Branch was renamed in acknowledgement of Rita’s more than 40 years of service as a member of our Library Board of Control.

On that note, we’d like to say a special thank you to Carolyn Logan, who served on our Library Board of Control for 37 years and has seen us through so many of the changes our system has made which will pave the way for the future of our library system. And thank you to Debbie Teague and Sally Namie who, in their brief time as board members, showed their dedication to advancing our library system’s goals for serving our parish. Thank you for everything!

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HISTORY

Veteran Slim’s Unique Travel Mode

John H. Wheeler, better known as ‘Slim’ by the locals, was a native of Bossier Parish, born in 1879. He lived in Plain Dealing for the majority of his life. At the age of 19, Wheeler fought in the Spanish-American war.

After the war, he made his living as a tonsorial artist, which is a fancy way of say- AMY ROBERTSON ing a barber.

He ran his shop in Plain Dealing for 27 years until he sold it in 1928 to his son Howard A. Wheeler, who began working with him several years prior.

Doing so allowed him the freedom to divide his time between the tonsorial arts and performing his duties as constable.

Wheeler became paralyzed from the waist down at some point early in his life; however, it is not clear whether it was a result of being in the war or if he later became disabled. Being confined to a wheelchair did not stop him from working or from getting around town. In 1937, he purchased a motorized wheelchair so he could expand his traveling options.

The law in Plain Dealing required that he not drive his motor chair faster than 23 miles per hour in town, though his motorized wheelchair topped out at 16-miles per hour. This did not stop him from going wherever he pleased, including long-distances. His first trip was to his church in Cottage Grove, where he enjoyed the church service and dinner on the grounds. “He said in only took 50-minutes to drive from Plain Dealing to the little church.”

While Wheeler was famous around town for his mode of transportation, it would not be long before his fame spread. In 1938, he made his first long-distance trip to Lake Charles, La, to visit his sister, Mrs. George Robinson. Wheeler traveled 420-miles roundtrip starting at 8 a.m. on a Wednesday and arriving at his sister’s home at 1:45 p.m. the next afternoon. Though his chair came equipped with a light, he chose not to drive during the night hours.

His gas-powered chair got between 80 and 85 miles per gallon, and the one-horse power motor ran on one cylinder and had two speeds in drive and one speed in reverse. The chair was described as being much like a typical wheelchair in appearance for that day and time, except it had bicycle tires in place of the standard wheels, and it had a stick lever for steering, as seen on older automobiles.

It cost just over $250 in 1937, the equivalent of just over $4,500 today. In the event of rain, all Wheeler had to do was pull out his handy dandy umbrella that he kept tucked under the left armrest. He also had a small garage built at the end of his front porch to house his motorized chair. He could make the transfer from his house wheelchair to his road wheelchair unassisted.

After his trip to Lake Charles, he led a parade of Plain Dealing High School Lions fans and supporters with about forty cars decked out in Plain Dealing High School colors and signs through Bossier City. But his longest trip was still to be had, as he planned to travel all the way to San Antonio, Tx, for the Spanish-American Veterans meet.

To learn more about Plain Dealing history, visit the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center at 2206 Beckett Street, Bossier City. Be sure to follow us @BPLHistoryCenter on FB and check out our blog, http://bpl-hc.blogspot.com/.

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OBITUARIES Paula Joy Stanford A funeral service for Paula Joy Stanford was held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at RoseN e a t h Bossier Chapel.

Visitation for family and friends was the night before on Friday, October

friend. She was so much fun to be around and had a ton of amazing friends who loved her dearly. Pau30th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 la enjoyed cooking and had p.m. at Rose-Neath. A prisuch a knack for bringing vate interment followed the the most festive looking funeral service. Reverend dip, dessert, or entree to any Tom Brown officiated the social event she was attendservices. ing. She loved LSU football, Paula was born March 6, gardening, craft shows & 1957 in Springhill, Louisiana fairs, shopping, traveling, to parents Boyce and Inez animals, hanging out with Stanford. She passed away her friends, attending her October 26, 2020 in her grandkids' school and exhome in Bossier City, Louitracurricular events, as well siana. as spending time with her Paula was a wonderful, kids and grandkids. She mom, grandmother, and was loved by so many and will forever be missed by the ones she left behind.

Paula is preceded in death by her father, Boyce Elwood Stanford and mother, Inez Pilkinton Stanford. She is survived by her daughter, Haley Earley and husband, Steve Earley; son, Casey Tuesburg; two grandchildren, Tristan and Shea; siblings, Jerry Stanford and wife, Sandy, Mary Stroud and husband, Lynn, and Linda Mouser and her husband, Gary as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to one of Paula’s favorite animal rescue organizations: Ninna’s Road to Rescue by visiting www. roadtorescuela.org or Robinson’s Rescue at www. robinsonsrescue.org

band, Lloyd Boley, when he was home on leave in Jonesboro, from Travis AFB in California. They met while on dates with others and were instantly smitten. After Lloyd returned to California, he sent Ann a plane ticket to come for a visit. The rest, as they say, is history. They were married on September 9, 1956.

Ann was a dedicated Air Force wife as she and Lloyd were stationed in California, Puerto Rico, North Dakota, Arkansas, and finally Louisiana. When Lloyd retired in 1975, they chose to make their permanent home in Bossier City.

Ann worked in retail sales for many years with Palais Royal, Wellans and Dillard’s.

She made many friends through the years with both coworkers and customers.

She was a gifted gardener and always had a yard suitable for feature in Southern Living magazine.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers (Dean, Will Ed and Milton) and sisters (Betty and Sue).

She is survived by her husband, Lloyd, and children Lorie Boley Harper (Gary) of Haynesville and Fred Boley (Carolyn) of Shreveport.

She was a loving Mimi to her four granddaughters Katie Harper Miles (Brandon), Lauren Boley, Shelby Harper and Caroline Boley Calhoun ((Logan). She thoroughly Hester Ann Pharis Boley enjoyed her great-grandchil(Hester) Ann Boley, 85, of dren Addison, Lillie Ann, Bossier City, departed her Veronica, John Ivan and earthly life Braden and always eagerly on Tuesawaited their visits. day, OcShe will be remembered tober 28, by those who knew her well 2020 with as outspoken, quick-witted her family and fiercely loyal. at her bedside at WilVivian Sherwin Wimberly lis KnighA funeral service for Viviton Pierremont after a brief an Sherwin Wimberly will be illness. held on Saturday, October Ann was born on July 11, 31, 2020 1935 in Jonesboro, AR to at 10:00 Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Pharis, the a.m. at youngest of six children.

Barksdale She met her future hus- Methodist Church, 1465 Patricia Dr., Bossier City, LA 71112. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm. at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Hall Summit, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jerry Means and Pastor David Deitzel.

Vivian was born on April 23, 1922 to Jess W. Sherwin and Eugenia Mangham Sherwin and passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

After 20 years of driving school buses for Bossier Parish she retired. She truly enjoyed her time with the kids and teaching school age kids Sunday school at church.

She was active in the Eastern Star and was a charter member of Barksdale Methodist Church in Bossier City.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Teer Wimberly; son, Michael Wimberly and brothers, William Sherwin and Jesse Sherwin. She is

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survived by sons, Thomas Wimberly and Jerry Don Wimberly and wife, Patti; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Honoring Vivian as pallbearers will be Bryan Wimberly, John Wimberly, Brandon Wimberly, Trapper Sanders, Travis Wimberly and Bradley Wimberly.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Glen Edward Moss BATON ROUGE, LA: A memorial service will be held for Glen Edward Moss, age 50, at RoseN e a t h Funeral Home in Homer, LA, on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Steve Moss, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m., prior to the memorial service.

Glen was born on October 12, 1969, in Haynesville, LA, to Norris F. and Margaret D. Gibson Moss. He entered into rest on Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Baton Rouge, LA. Glen was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret D. Gibson Moss and brother, John Franklin Moss.

He is survived by his father, Norris F. Moss; a son, Evan Byrd and wife Whitney; three daughters, Madison Moss, Mikayla Moss, and Adilynn Moss; three sisters, Melissa Smith and husband Keith, Melanie Perry, and Megan Moss and husband Pat Kehoe; a sister-in-law, Melanie Moss; two grandchildren, Avery Byrd and Grayson Byrd; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Betty Anne Key Stevenson A memorial service for Betty Anne Key Stevenson, 92, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Mimi McDowell and Rachel Scott.

Betty was born in Greenville, Mississippi on September 13, 1928 and passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

She completed high school in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1946. After working in Little Rock, she married William Henry Stevenson on April 9, 1950. After moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was a student at University of Tulsa, they lived in Southern Illinois for a while working in the oil field and Washington, D.C. while he served in the United States Army.

After moving to Shreveport, Louisiana they joined

Noel Memorial Methodist Church. In Shreveport, they built a home and raised a family. Betty Anne was an accomplished artist and spent many years with the Hoover Watercolor Society.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Baker Key, Sr. and Mary Louise Livesay Key; brother, John Baker Key, Jr.; son-in-law, Frank Albert Shelton and grandson, Charles Matthew Stevenson. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, William Henry Stevenson; daughter, Sherri Anne Stevenson Shelton of Tallulah, Louisiana; son, Andrew Henry Stevenson of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, AJ Stevenson and wife, Lori of Blanchard, Louisiana and Lauren Ashley Shelton Laughman and husband, Brandon of Prosper, Texas and great-grandchildren, Garrett William Stevenson, Chase Evan Stevenson, Camden Carter Laughman and Eliza Camille Laughman.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, LA 71101.

David Gibson David passed away on October 21, 2020. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Rose Neath Southside Chapel.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Centuries Memorial.

Presiding over the service will be long-time friend and coworker, Andress “Andy” Thibodeaux.

David was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Gibson. Left to cherish David’s memory is his lovely bride of 26 years, Lesleigh Alexander Gibson, beloved daughters Krystin Martin and husband Chris, Haleigh Gibson, and Madison Gibson; grandchildren John-Camdyn and Emersyn Martin; his mother, Mary Gibson; brothers, Heath and Kirk Gibson, David lived in Shreveport prior to receiving a Master of Science of Nurse Anesthesia from Texas Wesleyan University. After completing his residency at LSUHSC in Shreveport, David relocated to Tyler, TX to work at ETMC. Then he moved to Abilene, TX where he had a fruitful career at Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Pallbearers will be Andy Thibodeaux, Troy Fulgham, Tony Tucker, Victor Worley, Jeanette Salinas, and Kevin McAlexander.

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o 2020 has left many of us feeling disconnected, alone, confused, isolated & even frustrated. I know we are all looking forward to reconnecting with friends & family, sharing laughs, some good food & creating memories…the same is true for all of us here at Bossier Council on Aging. It has been hard to come into the senior centers each day & not see our clients smiling faces, hear their laughter, enjoying exercise classes or playing bingo.

But we have come up with a way for us to get reconnected & play bingo & see our clients smiling faces…POP-UP BINGO!!!! We will be hosting pop-up bingo around the parish starting in November in outdoor locations for our ‘seasoned’ citizens (as Bob Griffin used to say!) Be on the lookout for flyers in your area, notice in the Bossier Press Tribune & always our Facebook page for locations & dates. We will provide the bingo cards & prizes, you provide a chair & some laughter.

We hope you can join us & tell a friend.

We are kicking off our blanket drive & will be collecting

Don’t forget about our endowment with the Community Foundation. You can set-up planned giving, paycheck donations & even support for us via their website.

NEW blankets to distribute to our seniors. Blankets can be any size, color, fabric but not electric. Donations can be dropped off at our Bearkat location M-F. Any senior that is in need of a blanket can call request a blanket be delivered or come by our Bearkat location to pick one up. Senior must have a current assessment on file.

This time of the year our seniors are getting bombarded with information about Medicare open enrollment.

It can be a bit overwhelming. Should you transfer to a managed care plan? Is your drug plan still covering all you medicines? Have your premiums or deductibles changed? So many questions but where can you go & get an unbiased, non-sales guidance? Call our local Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 318-676-7900 for help with all these questions & more.

They have LOCAL staff on hand to help guide Medicare recipients to finding the best plan. They don’t sell anything so no pressure to buy.

Our legislators just completed a special session in Baton Rouge & let me tell you, it was an interesting one!!

I had the opportunity to speak to the Health & Welfare committee about our non-emergency medical transportation services (NEMT.) We provide transportation to seniors & Medicaid clients to medical appointments, therapy, day programs & dialysis five days a week. This is a much needed & utilized service in Bossier parish & I pleased that we are the largest provider of this service that covers the whole parish. We have been very blessed to be able to offer FREE transportation to our senior clients since January. ITN America & Rides in Sight awarded us a grant to transport seniors to any vision related appointment. Christus Foundation awarded us a grant to transport seniors to any medical related appointment. So put your money to use elsewhere & come ride with us!!!!

NOTE:

cancelled e ar S IE IT V TI C A d le du he sc y rl la gu re All until the reopening of our sites.

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inclement r fo e os cl em st sy ol ho sc sh ri pa r ie ss Bo Should weather, our sites will also be closed.

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know many of our clients are chomping at the bit to get back to utilizing our senior centers again. As you know, one of our main concerns is keeping our seniors healthy and able to enjoy our facilities, which is why our sites have remained closed.

We get updates daily from the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs on what’s the governor’s timeline for reopening all the centers throughout the state.

Know that when we do reopen, what a fantastic calendar of events will greet you. You will enjoy many new areas of activity and improvements once we return to normal operating status.

Please stay safe, wear your mask when out in public and try not to be around crowds when you do go out. Everyone here at the council misses all of our wonderful seniors and are looking forward to your return.

Check out all our services at www.bossiercoa.org and click on the What We Do tab, then toggle down with your cursor to Services and click.

If you would like to receive a copy of our quarterly newsletter send your email address and any questions you may have, to contactus@bossiercoa.org Let’s continue to keep our positive attitudes and we can’t wait see you.

••• Cooking with Carolyn •••

Happy Fall Everyone! I can’t believe the leaves

are already turning along with dropping temps.

This recipe is really great for a quick meal or simple pick-me up during the day:

8 CAN SOUP

1-can Rotel tomatoes;

1-can Stewed tomatoes;

1-can Chili with beans;

1-can Tomato Soup

1-can Chili without beans;

1-can Vegetable beef soup;

1-can Veg-All (mixed vegetables);

1-can whole Kernel corn; MIX TOGETHER AND HEAT. REALLY GOOD WITH CORN BREAD SO…..ENJOY!

RECENT DONATIONS: • United Way • • ITN America – Vision Grant • • Kroger •

Items Available for Seniors in Need: (with current assessment on file)

Upcoming Holiday Closures: THURSDAY & FRIDAY, November 26 & 27, 2020 THURSDAY & FRIDAY, December 24 & 25, 2020 THURSDAY, December 31, 2020 FRIDAY, January 1, 2021 No services provided on these dates.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 ALL classes at the Bossier Council on Aging sites have been cancelled for the remainder of 2020.

In the interim however, AARP offers you the opportunity to elect to take the class on line by visiting the secured link: www.aarp.com. Many of the insurance companies have extended their dates to get this done, to allow their clients time to take the course and get the information back to them to receive your discounts.

“DATES TO REMEMBER”

BOSSIER CITY:

• Every Tuesday & Thursday: Grocery Shopping

alternates each week-Walmart & Super 1.

PLAIN DEALING:

• Every Tuesday: Grocery Shopping to Brookshire’s in

Benton, alternating with Walmart on Airline Drive.

HAUGHTON:

• Every Wednesday: Grocery Shopping to Brookshire’s

in Haughton.

BENTON:

• Every Thursday: Grocery Shopping to Walmart in

Bossier, alternating with Brookshire’s on Hwy. 3.

ITEMS WE ARE COLLECTING ... Thank you to everyone who has been bringing these items in for us! It helps us to be able to s-t-r-e-t-c-h our dollars even

FURTHER!

* Aluminum cans * Printer & toner cartridges

• HOME DELIVERED MEAL CLIENTS: Nutritional supplement drinks, shelf stable packs, toilet paper, bottled water • CAREGIVER CLIENTS: Bathtub handles, raised toilet seat, wheelchair cushion, incontinence Supplies- diapers, pads, pull-ups (sizes vary), Walkers; (subject to availability) • NOTE: The Bossier Fire Department is offering FREE smoke alarms for our seniors that don’t have them. The come and install them for you, and remember: “They may save your life”!

WE ARE STILL OFFERING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR OUR BOSSIER PARISH SENIORS DURING COVID-19: • Home Delivered Meals • Transportation-Medical & grocery Shopping • Homemaker Services • Caregiver respite Care • Personal Care • Material Aid-Blankets, Wheelchairs, Walkers, Bedside Commode, Incontinent supplies, etc.

CALL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

318-741-8302

Telephone Reassurance Program

provided by Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Dept. It is one phone call per week to check on home bound seniors. Call 318-965-3500 for more information.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-during COVID-19 Senior Center closurES

> Home Delivered Meals Drivers; > Gardening @ Bearkat & Benton site > Purple Martin houses repair. (Bearkat site only)

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SCHOOLS

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“She Blesses Others More Than She Realizes”

Lisa Lambert Shines Bright as Gold Submitted By Sonja Bailes

Bossier Schools Public Relations Liaison

More happens behind the scenes at a school than most people can imagine to make sure everything on the front lines goes off without a hitch.

Instructional Coach Lisa Lambert is one of those individuals who works tirelessly to pull it all together and Haughton Middle School would not know what to do without her. HMS Counselor Nicole Addison observes Lambert in action firsthand each day and is in awe. It is what led her to nominate Lambert for Bossier Schools’ Gold Star employee award.

“Technology needs? Check. Instructional needs? Check. Spearheading a random project that will make something better for students and teachers? Check. I could go on and on about all the amazing things Lisa does for all of us,” Addison said. “With the current changes to how we are educating our kiddos, Mrs. Lambert has organized an amazing system for checking out Chromebooks to students.”

Addison continued, writing “Lisa spends countless hours doing things to help make others’ jobs easier and to ensure the hunger level of learning occurs for our students. She assists with PLC’s (Professional Learning Communities) and provides sincere leadership and guidance to our new teachers. To top it all off, she is a sincere person with a heart of gold. She blesses others more than she will ever realize.”

Lambert started teaching at Meadowview Elementary in 1999, then moved to Cope Middle School six years later. She taught math, science and explorations-type classes so her colleagues could have a planning pe-

Scenes from Lisa Lambert's Gold Star Celebration!

riod. Those experiences paved the way for her position today as Instructional Coach.

“I love supporting and interacting with my teachers. They truly have the hardest jobs on campus,” Lambert said. “I love being able to encourage them by listening with handwritten notes and especially chocolate.

Simple things like providing them with a

COURTESY PHOTOS

stack of sticky notes they need or running a set of copies they forgot means so much to them and it brings me joy to help them.

They know I am here for whatever they may need.”

Facilitating the school’s technology needs is another big part of Lambert’s job and has become even more critical with distance

learning being the norm amid the pandemic. And then there is curriculum support.

“I work with the counselors on master schedules and daily schedules of certain student populations. I help ensure that teachers have all the supplies and resources they need to effectively teach their curriculum. I help provide professional development for our campus. I work with all my teachers in their PLC to provide information about curriculum, assessment and best practices for teaching,” Lambert explained.

Haughton Middle School Principal Richard Warren added, “No matter the need, she is there to fulfill it. She works tirelessly to ensure our students and teachers have what they need to be successful. She is truly a servant leader.”

All too often, individuals working behind the scenes are overlooked when it comes to recognition. Not in this case. Lambert was surprised by a team from Bossier Schools and Bossier Federal Credit Union with the news she is the October recipient of the district’s Gold Star award.

“I am truly blessed to work with one of the best administrative teams in the district,” Lambert said. “Our counselors, office staff and teachers work hard to ensure our students are successful. Haughton Middle is a place where everyone is encouraged to reach their fullest potential! I truly love coming to work every day.”

Editor’s note: Know someone who works for Bossier Schools that is deserving of recognition for going above and beyond? Nominate them for the Gold Star award, proudly sponsored for the last nine years by Bossier Federal Credit Union.

Just go to https://www.bossierschools.org/ goldstarnews and tell us what sets them apart.

GET IT GROWING

When common lespedeza appears in fall In that aspect, you can be thankful for the information the weed is telling you about your lawn so you can correct the problem. However, fall and winter are not the time to do Second to sod webworms, common lespedeza is winning this.

Lawns should be fertilized and aerified when the turfthe lawn headache contest right now. Over the past few weeks, LSU AgCenter offices across the state have been get- grass is actively growing. Southern turfgrass begins its dormancy with cooler weather. Common lespedeza will go into ting many questions about this weed in the lawn.

Common lespedeza is a warm-season annual weed with winter dormancy as well and will no longer be a problem a low, mounding or clumping growth habit. It stands out until spring when plants emerge from seeds again. If not in the lawn because of its dark green foliage compared with taken care of, it can become established again by summer, grass blades. Common lespedeza is identified by its dark and you are back where you started.

The best way to stay on top of this weed and reduce its green, small, rounded, trifoliate leaves, tiny purple flowers and woody stems. These woody stems can make this weed abundance is to maintain a healthy, vigorous lawn. This can be done with proper cultural practices such as mowing and rather difficult to control.

It is actually a member of the pea family of flowering fertilizing.

In spring, improve soil quality by reducing compaction plants commonly known as bush clovers and is, botanically speaking, a legume. Although common lespedeza is consid- and increasing fertility. The best time to aerate and fertilize ered a weed in the form we are lamenting over in our lawns your lawn is when it is actively growing, starting in April today, a beautiful ornamental species commonly referred to into early fall by the end of September or early October.

To reduce compaction, aerify your lawn. Aerificaiton as Thunberg’s lespedeza is just amazing.

Thunberg’s lespedeza is a deciduous shrub that grows methods commonly used in home lawns are core removal gorgeous cascading and arching stems. The tiny and abun- with hollow tubes that remove a core of soil and grass and dant flowers are major attractors of bees, butterflies and solid tine aerification that uses tines or spikes to poke holes other pollinators. I love it, and its gorgeous cascading form in the turf. Core removal is the most effective method; however, it requires more cleanup. makes it a unique feature in the landscape.

The purpose of aerification is to reduce soil compaction With the heat and dry weather of the summer leading up to fall, turfgrasses can suffer and decline if not properly and to improve oxygen movement to the root zone. You cared for. When this happens, weeds take advantage, spe- should aerify your lawn every one to three years depending cifically in thinned or stressed areas of the lawn. Either ex- on the soil type (clay requires more frequency because it is cessive water or drought can cause stress in lawns that leads prone to compaction).

Next, ensure proper fertility in the lawn by applying the to an increase in weeds.

Lespedeza is what we refer to as an indicator weed be- proper rates of nitrogen in spring. You may continue to fercause it tells us what is going on in the lawn. This weed tilize every other month until grasses begin to go dormant thrives in soils that are dry, compacted and low in nitrogen. in September if soil tests indicate a deficiency.

Avoid applying fertilizers in fall and winter when grass-

es go dormant or when you stop mowing. Following these recommended nitrogen rates per 1,000 square feet per year and mowing heights for each turfgrass species will help ensure proper growth and vigor.

Common lespedeza grows in a mounding habit in thinned out areas of turf. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

Thunberg’s lespedeza has a fountain-like mound of arching stems full of gorgeous blooms. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Common lespedeza weed has oval-shaped leaves in a trifolate pattern. Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter

— Bermuda grass: 2 to 3 pounds of nitrogen; mow at 1 to 2 inches.

— Centipede grass: 1/2 to 2 pounds of nitrogen; mow at 1 to 2 1/2 inches.

— St. Augustine grass: 1 to 3 pounds of nitrogen; mow at 2 1/2 to 3 inches.

— Zoysia: 1/2 to 2 pounds of nitrogen; mow at 1/2 to 2 inches.

As a second line of defense in spring, hand removal of tender weeds can be done on any breakthrough weeds. If the weeds do thrive despite aggressive cultural practices, you can use chemical control.

Post-emergent herbicides containing metsulfuron or a product that contains thiencarbazone, dicamba and iodosulfuron have been found to be the most effective herbicides on young, actively growing weeds according to LSU AgCenter researchers.

Second treatment applications may be necessary to obtain good control or complete removal of the weeds. Always follow the manufacturer’s label directions for proper application. An AgCenter publication on lespedeza control is available online at http://bit.ly/lespedezacontrol. In includes a suggested list of herbicides labeled for use in lawns for control of common lespedeza.

Don’t let this weed get the best of your lawn or the best of you each summer. Ensure your lawn is healthy and growing

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PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET REVISION

11-Nov-20

REVENUE Property Tax Collections Sales Tax

Total Revenue

OPERATIONS

Revised 2020

895,000 1,510,000 1,750,000

Proposed 2020

895,000 1,600,000 1,630,000

4,155,000

4,125,000

458,310

396,950

EMPLOYEE

3,184,608

3,168,690

Total Expense

4,073,658

4,125,000

ADMINISTRATION Excess Receipt (Expense)

492,100

81,342

OTHER INCOME / EXP

UPL Funds Net Receipts Miscellaneous Income Total Other Inc

Ambulance veh & equip Extraordinary exp - COVID Capital Expenditures Injury Prevention Exp

Total Other (Exp)

498,000 0

680,000 330,588

560,000 222,500

278,824 125,000 576,962 111,144

223,000 0 400,000 159,500

1,010,588

782,500

1,091,930

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

782,500

0

PROPOSED 2021 BUDGET PRESENTATION

11-Nov-20

REVENUE Property Tax Collections Sales Tax

Total Revenue

OPERATIONS

Proposed 2021

0

Revised 2020

895,000 1,550,000 1,800,000

895,000 1,510,000 1,750,000

453,200

396,950

4,245,000

4,155,000

EMPLOYEE

3,284,500

3,091,500

Total Expense

4,258,800

3,980,550

ADMINISTRATION

Excess Receipt (Expense)

OTHER INCOME / EXP

UPL Funds Net Receipts Interest Grant Income Fund Balance Forward Miscellaneous Income Total Other Inc

521,100 -13,800

500,000 65,000 0 975,000 0

1,540,000

210,000 Ambulance Veh & Equip Extraordinary exp - COVID 35,000 Capital Expenditures 1,149,200 132,000 Injury Prevention Exp Total Other (Exp)

1,526,200

NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE

October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

0

492,100

174,450

680,000 65,000 60,230 0 205,358

1,010,588 278,824 125,000 541,962 111,144

1,056,930 128,108

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES. Applicants should have Architectural and Engineering experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Architectural and Engineering Plans.

The Architectural and Engineering Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online.

Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office until the hour of 2:00 p.m. (CST), Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Blvd. Benton, LA 71006, for the following supplies for the Bossier Parish Highway Department, for a one-year period. Bids will be opened and read aloud.

Tabulations will be made and bids awarded at a later date.

Aggregate Asphaltic Concrete Paving Material Asphalt Products Cold Mix Corrugated Metal Culvert Pipe Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Petroleum Products Plastic Culvert Pipe Reinforced Concrete Pipe Tires and Tubes Treated Yellow Pine Lumber Treated Yellow Pine Piling In accordance with Act No. 590 of the 2008 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, bids may be submitted electronically at www.bidsync.com. Vendors/Contractors who decide to submit electronic bids will also have to pay an annual fee for digital signatures as required by state law.

All details on specifications and delivery points may be obtained from the Office of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana.

The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids to determine the best and lowest bid.

RACHEL D. HAUSER

PARISH SECRETARY JIMMY COCHRAN, PRESIDENT BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY

November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide SURVEYING SERVICES. Applicants should have Surveying experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Surveying Plans.

The Surveying Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) (25 points) * Project methodology approach * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online.

Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL TESTING SERVICES. Applicants should have Construction and Material Testing experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Construction and Material Testing Plans.

The Construction and Material Testing Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online.

Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide DISASTER RECOVERY AND EMERGENCY PLANNING SERVICES. Applicants should have Disaster Recovery and Emergency Planning Service experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Disaster Recovery Plans.

The Disaster Recovery and Emergency Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online.

Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Bossier Parish Police Jury is presently seeking proposals to provide RESIDENT ENGINEER INSPECTION SERVICES. Applicants should have Resident Engineer Inspection Service experience and shall submit with their proposal, a list of successfully completed Resident Engineer Inspection Plans.

The Inspection Plan will have selection criteria of the following: * Qualifications of the firm (25 points) * Proposed staff qualifications and experience (25 points) * Project methodology approach (25 points) * Cost (25 points) Proposals should be submitted to the Bossier Parish Police Jury until the hour of 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020, in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, Bossier Parish Courthouse, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, Louisiana. Your bid may be submitted electronically by going to www.bidsync.com and registering online.

Rachel Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission to consider regulations for Abutting Lots.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury October 28, 2020 November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Miguel Lopez, located in Section 33, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury October 28, 2020 November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 5, being a resubdivision of Lot 2, Fairburn Subdivision, Unit No. 4, located in Section 17, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the site plan for the proposed Dollar General Subdivision, located in Section 32, Township 20 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission to adopt the Unified Development Code.

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

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(9) “Annual Permits”, of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (h) “Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Permits (ART)”.

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

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the Minor Plat for Lucky Family Mission, Inc., located in Section 13, Township 17 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Pelican Pointe Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a portion of Lots 5 and 6, Williams Subdivision, located in Sections 10 and 15, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the amended plat for Dry Cypress North Subdivision, Unit No. 1, being a re-plat of Dry Cypress North Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 23, Township 20 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 28, 2020 November 4, 11 and 18, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Bossier Parish EMS is accepting bids for two 2022 Ford E450 Ambulance Cutaway Chassis, dual rear wheels, 158" wheelbase and gasoline engine. Delivery date shall be as soon as possible after bid opening. Chassis bid must include delivery to Excellence, Inc. 453 Lanier Rd., Madison, Alabama. Bids will be opened on Friday morning, November 13th, 2020 at 10:00am in the EMS office on Swan Lake Rd in Bossier City, La.

Bid specs may be obtained by emailing cheryl@bossierparishems.com or calling Cheryl McEntyre at 318-7419201. Bids are posted on bidsync.com. Sealed bids should be delivered to Bossier Parish EMS at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. For bid specific questions, please call Chuck Zamora at 318-741-9201.

Don Hebert, Chairman Steve, Nezat, Director

October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Bayou Spirits and Bistreaux to Geaux for a Conditional Use Approval for the sale of high and low content alcohol for off-premise consumption located at 5520 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA, a proposed packaged liquor store with frozen prepackaged food sales.

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

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Mr. Ryan Estess, Raley and Associates, Inc., to the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 9.932 acres, more or less, located in Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from R-LD, Residential Low Density District, to B-1, Business, Commercial Office District. (corner of Swan Lake Road and Duckwater Landing.)

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

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Red Point Subdivision, Unit No. 2, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Red Point Subdivision, located in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the plat of the proposed development of Clarke Subdivision, being a resubdivision of Lot 3, Lawrence Lands Subdivision, and Lot 2, Perkins Estates Subdivision, located in Section 11, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of Jason Lillo to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission, for a Planning Approval for a 255-foot Self Support Tower with a 10-foot lightning rod, located at 223 Linton Road, Benton, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

AMENDED NOTICE At the October 7, 2020, Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting, a public hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the application of the Bossier City-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission requesting the review and approval of the Highway 80 Corridor Overlay District.

The public hearing in this matter is hereby amended to be heard at the November 4, 2020, police jury meeting.

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

October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 94, Section 10 “Commercial Vehicle Enforcement”, Section 94-10(b)(16) “BPPJCVEU 53” of the Bossier Parish Code of Ordinances, to add subsection (d) to adopt the Federal Bridge Formula for the Parish of Bossier.

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

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider the Minor Plat for Dream Chaser Maker, LLC, located in Section 10, Township 16 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Jimmy Cochran, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

October 14, 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

RegistRation: #seX0726

i, Katelyn Jade Cooper, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile (sexually Motivated). My address is 265 Ford Road, Plain Dealing, La 71064.

Caucasian Race: Female sex: 24 age: 5’ 06” Height: 100 Weight: Hair Color: Brown eye Color: Brown

none alias: none scar: none Mark: Prosthesis: none none Piercing: tattoo: L_arm: Heart/infinite sign R_arm: Latin Quote L_ankle: cross L_shoulder: nelly R_foot: peace sign Waist: Cross

if you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier sheriff’s Dept., Po Box 850, Benton, La 71006, 318-965-2203

October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

RegistRation: # 003009560

i, Hayden Lawrence Durfee, have been convicted of sexual Battery (sexually Motivated). My address is 1109 Christy street, Bossier City, La 71111.

Race: Caucasian sex: Male age: 19 Height: 6’ 04” Weight: 153 Hair Color: Brown eye Color: Blue

alias: Hayden Lawrence Durfee scar: none Mark: none Prosthesis: none Piercing: Both ears tattoo: R_arm: sleeve, 2 skulls Upper_R_arm: Cross “Judy” R_wrist: 51 abdomen: Cross “2316” & Hate it L_wrist: 50 Back: Broken

if you have any comments or wish to communicate with the Bossier sheriff’s Dept., Po Box 850, Benton, La 71006, 318-965-2203

November 4 and 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Anyone who has an interest in the case of Brenda Rushing Spikes vs State Farm Mutual, Automobile Insurance Company, Sean Carmody, and ANPAC Louisiana Insurance Company out of Bossier Parish, please contact Attorney Michael J. Vergis, 1701 Old Minden Road, Ste. 17A, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111, 318-698-3724.

November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

BPT online @ www.bossierpress.com

Bossier Parish EMS will hold a Public Meeting to discussthe budgets for 2020 and 2021. The meeting will be at 2pm on November 11, 2020 at the EMS offices at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. The following two budgets will be considered by the Board of Commissioners.

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The Bossier Parish EMS Board of Commissioners has declared the following vehicle surplus and it will be sold via the public bid process. Bids will be received until 1pm, on November 11, 2020 at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. Bids may not be emailed. Only sealed bids will be accepted. The vehicle being sold is a 2007 Ford F150 white standard cab pickup truck; VIN: 1FTVF12597NA79572; current mileage: 174407. Bids will be opened in regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting on November 11, 2020 at 2pm. The meeting will be held at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111. For questions contact Chuck Zamora at 318-741-9201.

Don Hebert, Chairman Steve Nezat, Director

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2020 in the Plain Dealing Town Hall Council Room at the Leon Sanders Jr., Municipal Com- _________________________________ plex, 205 W. Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, Louisiana, to consider the following proposed Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING Ordinance:

Town Clerk, Sandra McMillan, read Proposed Ordinance No. 2 of 2020 in full.

1. Proposed Ordinance No. 2 of 2020 – An Ordinance adopting the General Alimony “Adjusted” millage rates in the Town of Plain Dealing for 2020 tax year.

Questions or Comments: There was one public comment.

Town Clerk, Sandra McMillan, read Proposed Ordinance No. 3 of 2020 in full.

October 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P20-27 SHED ROAD AT MEADOWVIEW GRAVITY REPAIRS

SEALED BIDS, electronic or paper, addressed to the Purchasing Agent of the City of Bossier City, will be received in the Purchasing Department located on the second floor of the Municipal Building, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, until 2:30 P.M., November 17, 2020 for the Shed Road at Meadowview Gravity Main Repairs. This project generally consists, but is not limited to, point repairs, pipe bursting, CIP liner, manhole repairs and coating, reestablishing service laterals, roadway patching and related miscellaneous repairs (sidewalk, curbing, fencing, etc.) as needed.

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer, 10542 S Glenstone Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 for $100.00, made out to Manchac Consulting Group, Inc. Any questions pertaining to this project should be emailed to Chris LaCroix, P.E. at clacroix@manchacgroup.com

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for 11:00 A.M., November 5, 2020, at the Municipal Public Works Complex located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.

Bids shall be submitted on the official Bid Form furnished with the bid package and those submitted otherwise will not be considered or accepted. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to make inquiry as to any Addenda issued.

All Bidders will be required to submit the Attestation Form (Section 00420) and the NonCollusive and Non-Solicitation Affidavit (Section 00480) before the bid opening or within ten days after the bid opening. These documents can be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed but must not be submitted in same envelope with the bid.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid security, which may be a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, for an amount not less than 5% of the amount of the bid, made payable to the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. An acceptable performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

The successful bidder will agree to commence the work under this contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and fully complete the project within One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days. Bidders will pay liquidated damages, the sum of $1500 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter.

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted. Any Subcontractors being Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (plumbers bidding Mechanical work) shall be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2156 for bids submitted in the amount of $10,000 or more.

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

LILLIANA GARCIA, PURCHASING AGENT CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA

October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), on August 5, 2020, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy and collect a three and two hundredths (3.02) mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2022 and ending with the year 2031 (an estimated $3,100,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for the purpose of maintaining and operating the correctional facilities in the Parish including the furnishing of transportation and medical care for prisoners, said millage to represent an increase (due to reappraisal) of two hundredths of a mill (.02) over the 3 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2021 pursuant to an election held on April 2, 2011?

The said special election shall be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541.

The polling places for the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $33,200.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Bossier Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Meeting Room, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021, at TWO O'CLOCK (2:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Benton, Louisiana, on this, the 5th day of August, 2020 ATTEST: /s/ Jimmy Cochran President /s/ Rachel Hauser Secretary October 21 and 28, 2020 November 4 and 11, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING STATE OF LOUISIANA OCTOBER 13, 2020

Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie declared the Public Hearing opened.

The Town Clerk, Ms. Sandra McMillan, called the roll, with the following members present: Alderman James Cook Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie Alderwoman Shanita Gay Alderwoman Judy McGuffey - Absent Alderwoman Emily Jennings

Others present were: Howard Haynie, Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem; Ms. Sandra McMillan, Town Clerk; Mr. Ronnie Murray, Marshal; and other guests.

As advertised, a Public Hearing was held beginning at 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 13,

ORDINANCE NO. 3 OF 2020

STATE OF LOUISIANA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

MOTION BY: Alderman J. Cook SECONDED BY: Alderwoman E. Jennings

2. Proposed Ordinance No. 3 of 2020 – An Ordinance which sets forth the General ORDINANCE WHICH SETS FORTH THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE Alimony “Adjusted” millage rate and roll forward to millage rates not exceeding RATE AND ROLL FORWARD TO MILLAGE RATES NOT EXCEEDING THE “MAXIMUM” AUTHORIZED RATE. the “Maximum” authorized rate.

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on October 13, 2020, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law Motion was made by Alderwoman E. Jennings, seconded by Alderman J. Cook, to adjourn. and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution The public hearing was adjourned at 5:54 p.m. and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie declared the hearing closed. assessment roll for the year 2020, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage ________________________ _____________________________ rate(s) are: Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk Adjusted Rate 2020 Levy

Questions or Comments: There was one public comment.

The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 p.m. before the City Council in the Council Chambers during a regularly scheduled meeting.

In accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law, RS:38:2212 Act No. 590, 2008, Contractors shall be provided the option to submit bids for Public Work projects through either a secure electronic interactive system or by submitting a paper bid. Use www.bidsync.com to submit an electronic bid.

The following Ordinance was offered and adopted: Public Comments: None

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_________________________ Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

REGULAR SESSION TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING STATE OF LOUISIANA OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Plain Dealing Town Council met in regular session on the 13th day of October, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room at the Leon Sanders, Jr. Municipal Complex, 205 W. Palmetto Avenue, Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie called the meeting to order. The invocation was given by Mr. James Southerland, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. James Cook. The Town Clerk, Ms. Sandra McMillan, called the roll, with all members present as follows: Alderman James Cook Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie Alderwoman Judy McGuffey - Absent Alderwoman Shanita Gay Alderwoman Emily Jennings

General Alimony (5080 001):

8.230 mills

8.730 mills

SECTION 2. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier Louisiana, that the Assessor of the Parish of Bossier, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.

The foregoing ordinance was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the ordinance was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voting in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) on this 13th day of October, 2020. The votes were as follows:

YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings NAYS: None Others present were: Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie; Mr. James Southerland, ABSTAINED: None Town Attorney; Ms. Sandra McMillan, Town Clerk; Mr. Ronnie Murray, Marshal; and other ABSENT: Alderwoman J. McGuffey guests.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to approve ATTEST: the agenda. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. _____________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk Motion was made by Alderwoman S. Gay, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to ap- TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING prove the minutes of the September 8, 2020, regular meeting, and dispense with the reading. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, New Business: and the motion carried unanimously.

_________________________ Cindy A. Dodson TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman S. Gay, to approve the Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to approve Financial Statements for the period ending August 31, 2020. The Mayor Pro Tem called the expenses for the month of September, 2020. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanicomment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. mously.

Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem Howard Haynie, presented Mr. James Southerland with a plaque for 50 years of dedicated service as the Town Attorney for the Town of Plain Dealing. Alderman/Mayor Pro Tem Haynie thanked Mr. Southerland on behalf of the Mayor, Town Council, the employees of Plain Dealing, and the citizens of Plain Dealing for his service and dedication to the community.

Mr. Southerland stated that it has been an honor to serve Plain Dealing.

Motion was made by Alderwoman E. Jennings, seconded by Alderman J. Cook, to accept the audit engagement letter with Marsha O. Millican for the annual audit FYE 12/31/2020.

The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to approve the application of the Macedonia Baptist Church for use of the Community Center on NoMs. Susie Byrd, Plain Dealing Proud, reported that Plain Dealing Proud is planning a Christvember 23, 2020, and to waive the fees. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. mas Festival in Plain Dealing on December 12, 2020. She stated that the event will be held There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously. from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., around the Community Center and will feature fun activities for children. She stated that a visit from Santa is expected and invited everyone to attend.

There being no further business to come before the Plain Dealing Town Council in regular and legal session on this 13th day of October, 2020, motion was made by Alderman J. Ms. Byrd asked the council to consider closing Palmetto and Lynch streets at noon on DeCook seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at cember 12, 2020 for the festival. Council members concurred to table the matter of closing 6:35 p.m. streets until the next council meeting on November 10, 2020.

Ms. Susie Byrd thanked the mayor and council for all they have done for Plain Dealing _______________________ Proud these last few years.

Cindy A. Dodson, Mayor

__________________________ Sandra E. McMillan, Town Clerk

Mr. Cedric White, Men of Standards, requested approval to hold a Community bike ride November 4, 2020 event for the kids on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at the Plain Dealing ComBossier Press-Tribune munity Center. The route planned for the event is to start at the Plain Dealing Community Center and ride to the old elementary school. The children will then take a break and ride back to the community center. Mr. White also requested that Lynch Street be blocked off during this event. He stated that refreshments and Halloween candy will be provided free for the kids. Mr. White also stated that they would be bringing some BBQ pits to cook for the children. Mayor Pro Tem Haynie advised Mr. White that no grilling is allowed underneath the canopy at the Community Center. It was further noted that the Community Center Calendar will be checked to ensure its availability on October 31, 2020.

Marshal Murray requested that the town provide barrels and block off the street.

Motion was made by Alderwoman J. Cook, seconded by Alderman S. Gay, to approve the closing of Lynch Street with the proper barricades on October 31, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast, and the motion carried unanimously.

Old Business:

Motion was made by Alderman J. Cook, seconded by Alderwoman E. Jennings, to Adopt Ordinance No. 2 of 2020 – An Ordinance adopting the General Alimony “Adjusted” millage rates in the Town of Plain Dealing for 2020 tax year. The Mayor Pro Tem called for public comment. There being none, the following roll call vote was recorded:

YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings NAYS: Alderwoman S. Gay ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Alderwoman J. McGuffey

Alderwoman S. Gay stated that she did not understand the ordinance and therefore she was voting no.

After further discussion and several public comments, a new motion was made to adopt Ordinance No. 2 of 2020.

The following Ordinance was offered and adopted:

Public Comments: There were several public comments.

ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF 2020

STATE OF LOUISIANA TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING

MOTION BY: Alderman J. Cook SECONDED BY: Alderwoman E. Jennings

ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE GENERAL ALIMONY “ADJUSTED” MILLAGE RATES IN THE TOWN OF PLAIN DEALING FOR 2020 TAX YEAR.

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Plain Dealing Louisiana, in regular and legal session convened, that the Town of Plain Dealing of the Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on October 13, 2020, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of each assessed valuation of all property which is subject to ad valorem taxation within said Town for the year 2020 for the purpose of raising revenue: MILLAGE General Alimony (5080 001):

8.230 mills

SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Bossier, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.

The foregoing ordinance was read in full, and was duly adopted on this 13th day of October, 2020, by the following roll call vote:

YEAS: Alderman J. Cook, Alderwoman S. Gay, Alderman H. Haynie, Alderwoman E. Jennings NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Alderwoman J. McGuffey ATTEST:

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE is hereby given that the Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at Haughton Town Hall, 118 McKinley Avenue, Haughton, LA for the purpose of considering the following requests:

A public hearing for the following:

H-5-20 – The application of Hutton ST 17, LLC requesting rezoning of a one-acre tract described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 20, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, run thence south along the western right of way of Highway 157 a distance of 208.7 to the point of said tract, run thence North 89 deg West a distance of 208’, run thence South 0 deg 30 minutes West 208’, run thence South 89 deg East 208’ to the Highway 157 western right of way, run thence North along the western right of way of Highway 157 208’ to the point of beginning of said tract located within the Town of Haughton from R-A; Residence Agriculture District to either B-2; Neighborhood Busi-

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ness District or B-3: General Business District for a proposed medical office.

HP-3-20 – The application of Faith Land Company requesting a zoning amendment to change the zoning a certain tract of land containing 98.150 acres, more or less, being located in the west half of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana from R-A; Residence Agriculture to R-E; Residential Estate and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a found axle at the southeast corner of said section and proceed North 00° 46’ 49� East a distance of 1412.05 feet; thence proceed North 89° 13’ 11� West a distance of 88.73 feet to the west right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 157 as recorded in Conveyance Book 242, Page 610 of the Records of Bossier Parish, Louisiana; thence leaving said right-of-way proceed South 73° 17’ 33�

West a distance of 136.31 feet; thence proceed North 89° 38’ 37� West a distance of 2370.90 feet; thence proceed North 63° 03’ 17� West a distance of 67.03 feet to a found 1/2" iron pipe and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence proceed North 89° 38' 37" West a distance of 60.00 feet to a set 1/2" iron pipe; thence proceed South 00° 28' 35" West a distance of 772.88 feet; thence proceed North 55° 50' 26" West a distance of 2093.51; thence proceed North 56° 12' 52" West a distance of 662.00 feet; thence proceed North 01° 19' 51" East a distance of 1828.45 feet; thence proceed South 89° 10' 29" East a distance of 967.02 feet; Thence proceed South 00° 28'35" West a distance of 1313.05 feet; thence proceed South 89° 38' 40" East a distance of 1361.03 feet to a found 1/2" iron pipe; thence proceed South 00° 28' 35" West a distance of 1263.77 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being subject to the servitudes, easements and/or rightsof-way of record or of use.

HP-4-20 – The application of Faith Land Company requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat, being Faith Plantation Subdivision Unit 2, generally located adjacent to and west of Faith Plantation Subdivision Unit 1.

Haughton Metropolitan Planning Commission

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES for the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City hereby requests the submittal of proposals from highly qualified legal service firms with substantial experience in real estate to provide legal services on behalf of HABC, or any subsidiaries created for HABC’s mixed finance transactions, Rental Assistance Demonstration (“RAD�) transactions, and other real estate development and/or redevelopment-related work.

A twenty-four (24) month contract with two (2) twelve (12) month renewals options at the sole discretion of the HABC is being offered, subject to the appropriation of funding.

The contract and award will be made at the HABC’s discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued to all prospective proposers who received copies of the original request.

Information to request Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on the HABC online website at www.thehabc.org or by contacting Kia Fuller at kfuller@hacsla.com.

Responses are due on November 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Administrative Office, 2500 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104.

An interview may be conducted with qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals.

Providence Engineering and Environmental Group, LLC will be conducting a dye study on the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes. The study is being conducted to provide a means to understand and monitor the water quality of the Red River. The study will likely be conducted in November 2020. During the study, bright red, non-toxic dye will be injected into the water. Citizens who notice the red coloration of the water should not be alarmed. The water body will return to its normal state and color by the end of the day.

For further information please contact Yvonne Baker at 225-766-7400 or yvonnebaker@providenceeng.com.

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*****Important Information About Your Drinking Water*****

Magnolia Water UOC – Jones Rolling Ridge, PWS# LA1017029 Minimum Disinfection Residual Requirements Not Met

The Jones Rolling Ridge Water Company is currently in violation of the treatment technique requirements for minimum residual disinfectant level as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code). Although this incident is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has determined that the presence of microbiological contaminants is a health concern at certain levels of exposure and requires the disinfection of drinking water to kill disease-causing organisms. Inadequately treated water may contain disease causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not just associated with disease-causing organisms in drinking water, but also may be caused by a number of factors other than your drinking water. LDH has set enforceable requirements for treating drinking water to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Treatment such as filtering and disinfecting the water removes and destroys microbiological contaminants.

Drinking water which is treated to meet LDH requirements is associated with little to none of this risk and should be considered safe.

We are required to monitor your water for the residual disinfectant level. This tells us whether we are effectively treating the water supply. During the compliance monitoring periods of (8/1/2020) through (8/31/2020), and (9/1/2020) through (9/30/2020), the Jones Rolling Ridge Water Company failed to provide the minimum residual disinfectant level in the treated water supplied to customers. The violation occurred because the treated water chlorine residual was less than 0.5 milligrams per liter in over five percent of the samples collected in the water system in two consecutive months.

You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE | WWW.BOSSIERPRESS.COM ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City, 805 E 1st Street, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111 until 2:00 P.M., local time, December 3, 2020.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: Cisco, Mariah Bush & Hall Park Homes Roof Replacements Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from: ACE Digital Printing 134 Youree Drive Shreveport, Louisiana 71101 PHONE (318) 220-8440

upon deposit of $100.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above.

All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com or www.centralbidding.com in lieu of sealed bids.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 9:00 A.M. on November 19, 2020 at 1304 Carver Street, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

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For more information, please contact Magnolia Water at 1-855-643-8152.

This notice is being sent to you by Jones Rolling Ridge Water Company, PWS ID# LA1017029.

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The HABC reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interest of the HABC.

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November 4, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COORDINATOR DESIGNATION PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mr. Jack Skaggs, President and CEO of The Coordinating and Development Corporation, has designated Mr. Craig Sheppert, EO Coordinator, as the individual responsible for the development and direction of all equal opportunity and nondiscrimination activities for The Coordinating and Development Corporation, Division of Workforce Development. This responsibility includes all programs administered by The Coordinating and Development Corporation, Division of Workforce Development.

It is the position of The Coordinating and Development Corporation, Division of Workforce Development that no individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in the administration of, or in connection with any such program administered by The Coordinating and Development Corporation, Division of Workforce Development because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against any beneficiary of any program financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 0fVIOA) on the basis of the beneficiary's citizenship status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or on the basis of his/her participation in any Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) program or activity.

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All questions relative to matters of equal opportunity and compliance, including complaint processing and cultural diversity are to be directed to Mr. Craig Sheppert, P. 0.

Box 37005, Shreveport, LA 71133. Phone/TDD: (318) 632-2022.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. A proud partner of the American Job Center network.

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