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Police Jury, Bossier City team up to widen Swan Lake at I-220

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Benton Christmas on the Square

Haughton prepares for Christmas festival

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The Bossier Parish Police Jury donated land last week to Bossier City so the widening of Swan Lake Road under I-220 can move forward.

During the Dec. 4 police jury meeting, the jury approved a donation/dedication to the City of Bossier City a portion of Swan Lake Road beginning where the state right-of-way ends north of the I-220 intersection, up to and through the intersection of Modica Lott Road, to occur when the current Bossier North/South Corridor Project (I-220 to Flat River) and Change Order No. 17 is completed.

Before the police jury approved the donation/dedication, Parish Administrator Bill Altimus said that this particular project will improve traffic.

“Bossier City wants to improve

Haughton organizers are gearing up for an all-day hometown Christmas celebration.

The 3rd Annual Christmas in Haughton Festival will be this Saturday at Joe Delaney Memorial Park in Haughton.

“My personal favorite thing about the parade and festival is that it pulls our community together so that many families are together at once. I am expecting nothing but amazing floats, great holiday spirit and lots of great memories,” said Event Coordinator of Christmas in Haughton Tarrah Dobbins.

Starting at 10 a.m., the parade will go through the Town of Haughton, across the rail road tracks and back around to First Baptist Church of Haughton “My hope for the parade is that everyone enjoys their experience and has an amazing time,” Dobbins said.

According to Dobbins, last year the number of floats was maxed out. This year’s parade will reach that benchmark again.

“Every year that we have held the parade, we have maxed out on float entries,” said Dobbins.

Spectators can also expect to see more local Haughton businesses take part in events.

“More of our local businesses are new with floats this year,” Dobbins said. “It’s nice because we have local businesses wanting to support their local area.”

She said there are also a slew of things that have to get done behind the scenes in order to make the parade a reality.

“A lot of hard work and planning go into making a parade. It’s not just ordering your supplies,” Dobbins said. “You have to get everything decorated, make sure there are plenty of seats for everyone, that the floats have plen-

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The Benton Christmas on the Square Festival celebrated its 20th year Dec. 7 with Congressman Mike Johnson acting as grand marshal.

Domestic violence doesn’t stop during the holidays...but neither do those who can help

By Bill Davis

Special to the Press-Tribune

“I was very nervous, scared, and didn’t know what to do.”

Those are the words of a wife and mother (we’ll call her ‘Molly’) who had been hit and thrown against the wall by her husband. While it wasn’t the first time she had experienced physical abuse in her decade-long relationship, it would be the last…because she made a phone call to law enforcement…and got help from the Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center. Taking either of those steps, however, is rarely easy.

“The fear of the unknown is greater than the fear of the known,” stressed Detective Kelly Downey, a detective with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Family Justice Center. “A victim does not go on their first date with their abuser and get punched in the eye and say, ‘This is how our life is going to be.’”

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every race, culture, religion, age or financial status. Mental abuse - yelling, humiliation, manipulation, or threats – and physical abuse – hitting, kicking, slammed against the wall, beaten, or burned – can cause detrimental and sometime deadly results. Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate, and it doesn’t take a vacation. But there is hope.

Downey has been serving at the NWLA FJC since it started operating in the spring of 2016. The passion she and others have for helping domestic violence victims permeates throughout the center, where the primary goal is to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, and to break the cycle of abuse.

“The victim has been through a process of believing that they don’t deserve any better,” said Downey. “Fear and financial control are some of the biggest things we see, and there are a lot of different factors in abuse other than just the physical violence. Being able to help the victim work through that process, to

put into motion from going from a victim to survivor. Being able to mold the entire person back into being a survivor, not only coming out of this situation, but having their test in life becoming testimonies for others.”

Getting Help – One Survivor at a Time After 10 years of a physically and verbally abusive relationship, ‘Molly’ decided she had enough. On night after being thrown against the wall, she contacted the Bossier Sheriff’s Office. The deputies came to her house, conducted their investigation, and her husband was arrested. He was transported to jail, and the deputies departed her house. Then silence. She was alone with her child… and all was quiet. Until a phone call the next morning.

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Vendors prepare for the Christmas in Haughton events set for Saturday.

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The Bossier night market returns this weekend for holiday shoppers Stacey Tinsley

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The Bossier Holiday Night Market will return for its third year this weekend.

The Bossier Holiday Night Market is the largest shopping event in the area and will host more than 185 vendors selling everything from wood crafts, jewelry, art, metal and stone craft, wreaths and furniture.

There will also be over a dozen food trucks.

Consumers will find many unique gifts, food, and all kinds of treasures that you cannot find anywhere else except at the Bossier Night Market.

Chris Graham, organizer of The Bossier Night Market, notes that shopping at the Night Market means money goes into the pockets of local small businesses and keeps tax dollars at home.

“These markets generate tax revenue differently than the big box stores or anything else in town. They are unique in that way,” Graham said. “Not to mention the thousands of hotel rooms purchased yearly and the money spent at other businesses before or after attending the market.”

He said he ensures that all the events he hosts — such as the Bossier City Farmers Market, Bossier City Makers Fair, and monthly East Bank Market — have this impact.

“Also, it gives vendors an avenue to expand their small business and meet new customers,” he added.

Graham said The Bossier City Farmers Market and the Bossier Night Market act as small business incubators, giving retailers customer feedback on their products.

In fact, there have been a few vendors who started out at the Bossier markets and have since gone on to open store fronts in the local area.

“We have actually had numerous vendors attend our markets that have ended up opening brick and mortar stores. El Cabo Verde, BeauJax’s, and several others now have their products in some of the big box stores,” said Graham.

The Bossier Holiday Night Market is scheduled for 3-9 p.m. at the Pierre Bossier Mall.

Admission to the event and parking are both free. There are free activities for children and free swag and giveaways.

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Citizen National Bank’s Nicole Wilhite, far left, and the Bossier Chamber’s Jessica Hemingway surprised shoppers at Davis Outdoor in Bossier City Nov. 30.

Chamber, banks surprise Small Business Saturday shoppers

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The Bossier Chamber of Commerce partnered with local banks to surprise shoppers with some holiday cheer last weekend on Small Business Saturday.

This year’s Small Business Saturday, a nation-wide movement that encourages shoppers to support their local stores and restaurants in the wake of Black Friday and ahead of Cyber Monday, was Nov. 30. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce and local bank representatives sur-

prised customers by paying for a portion of their purchase at more than 15 local small businesses in Bossier Parish.

Jessica Hemingway, director of marketing for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, notes that the community dedicating at least a portion of their gift budget to local stores has a major impact.

“You can have the largest impact on your local economy by shopping small,” she said. “It takes a lot of heart to start a business and these people who take the risk to start their own business are the same

people you see every day in the grocery store or gas station. What better way to support your neighbors by taking a chance on them and putting some of your Christmas shopping budget toward a locally-owned, Bossier business this holiday season?”

The Bossier Chamber of Commerce had $700 to go towards the purchases thanks to Citizens National Bank, Community Bank of Louisiana, Gibsland Bank and Trust, and Red River Bank.

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widening Continued from Page 1 the intersection underneath I-220 and Swan Lake Road and this will add a change order to our current project that will be going on at Swan Lake Road right now.

This will basically be creating a project and another project with the city,” said Altimus.

Currently when driving north and south on Swan Lake Road, only one lane runs under I-220 each for northbound and southbound drivers. The northbound outside lane of Swan Lake turns into a dedicated on-ramp for I-220 and when exiting the interstate, drivers merge onto Swan Lake Road.

“This will actually make it two

lanes in each direction and increase north of I-220. Plus, the city is also going to put in street lights in that particular section up to and through the Modica Lot section up there,” Altimus added.

The catalyst for this project is the Word of God Ministries campus moving at the southeast corner of Swan Lake Road and the I-220 underpass. A traffic study for the new church recommended adding an additional lane under I-220 to ease traffic congestion.

In conjunction with the police jury’s approval, the Bossier City Council approved an ordinance Dec. 3 to appropriate $900,000 to come form the 2017 Sales Tax

Bond Issues to fund the Swan Lake Road Improvement Project (I-220 to Modica Lott Road), and to include street lighting and a traffic signal at Innovation Drive.

The total additional work to be done is valued at $1.95 million. The city has already put up $1.5M of that, leaving a deficit of $450,000.

The parish volunteered $50,000 and Word of God Ministries volunteered $100,000.

The remaining $300,000 will be filled by the city’s appropriation, and also cover additional engineering fees, the signal at Innovation Drive and street lights along Swan Lake Road.

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ty of throws. Then you need space on all the floats for all the throws and people.”

After the parade, from around noon until 4 p.m., 50 vendors will sell a variety of goods at Joe Delaney Memorial Park. There will also be food trucks, music and a kids zone.

A returning vendor to the Christmas in Haughton festival is Owner of Southern Chaos Boutique, Courtney Stewart.

As a vendor, she has been preparing for months to get ready to serve her customers.

“I start planning months in advance — start getting inventory ready, letting my customers know,” Stewart said. “I’m glad to be a part of something like this. It’s always fun.”

Dobbins is grateful to the Haughton Police Department, Haughton Fire Department, Haughton Town Council and the many volunteers for their assistance in making the festival happen.

“I am so very grateful to everyone who has made the Haughton Christmas Festival a success every single year,” said Dobbins.

Nicole Wilhite with Citizens National Bank was part of the team that surprised shoppers. She said that supporting small businesses is important to the local economy.

“It is important to our local economy to support our local small businesses. As a community bank, a good portion of our customers are local businesses that are plugged into our community, so we do life with them — the owners have kids that go to school with our kids, they go to church with you, eat and shop where we do — and develop relationships with them,” Wilhite said. “Their successes are the community’s successes too. The more we can be involved and support them, the better it is for all of us.”

She was happy that Citizens National Bank was part of the surprise party and she was able to take part as an officer of the bank and also a board member for the Bossier Chamber.

“I loved the interactions with the cus-

In late August, the police jury approved up to $500,000 in funds to work with Bossier City to install the signal at Innovation Drive and expand a dedicated turn lane onto Modica Lott Road.

The traffic signal at Innovation Drive is being suggested because parish leadership noted there is already a great deal of activity there and, once Swan Lake Road expands to five lanes, turning without a signal will be a huge frustration to drivers.

“If we don’t do it now, it will be a problem in the future. I hate putting things off now when you know you’ll need it in the future.

When they complete (the expan-

tomers and business owners and employees. We are looking forward to participating next year and hope it is much bigger and better. For the first year, it was definitely a success,” Wilhite enthused.

Business owners whose businesses were chosen to be a part of this first time surprise event echoed Wilhite’s remarks on the importance of customers supporting a small local business.

Brittney Copeland, owner of The Frilly Magnolia Boutique in Benton, said this outreach showed a simple act of kindness to not only herself, but to her customers.

“As a business owner I appreciated them doing something for my customers.

It’s usually me doing that for them. It was so nice to see that somebody else was putting some initiative behind the shop small movement,” Copeland said. “That’s a big deal, including for us little guys. We can’t contribute as do some of the big wigs in town. So, the fact that they literally took time out of their own personal shopping

sion of Innovation Drive up to Greenacres Boulevard), there will be a ton of people using that road to get off Airline Drive,” Altimus said at the time.

Extending the traffic lane leading to Modica Lott Road will make commuting easier by reducing lane changes for drivers, police jurors said in August.

Heading north, the right lane of Swan Lake Road at Innovation Drive dead ends into Town Lake Boulevard, which means commuters trying to go north have to merge into the inside lane. Bossier Parish Engineer Butch Ford said that lane north should be extended to connect with the road.

experience to do something kind for our customers, that’s a very big deal for me.”

Lorri Harris, owner of Cafe USA in south Bossier, said the outreach effort showed small local businesses how appreciated they are.

“Them coming to my business made me feel so blessed and appreciated.

Thank you very much for your active participation in local small businesses and helping keep us in the game,” said Harris.

Luna Karkar, owner of Halo Boutique in Haugton, said when the community shops small, money is put back back into the same community that the shoppers and their families live in.

“Thank you for supporting small businesses. It really brings awareness to shopping local. When you shop local you are putting money back into the community that you live and supporting local families,” said Karkar.

VIOLENCE Continued from Page 1 and talk,” said Molly. “I was very terrified, wondering ‘should I or shouldn’t I?’” That meeting with Det. Downey allowed Molly to write things down and tell her own story. She says it also allowed her to determine what she needed to do to protect herself.

“When you tell your story, they reassure you,” Molly said. “You are traumatized at the moment…I was terrified for a long time.”

The terror of Molly’s physical abuse began soon after her wedding. “Early in the marriage, he threw me against the wall, and I couldn’t lay my head down for a week or two. I had bruising on my arms. He told me it wouldn’t happen again.” But it did.

“Another time, he shoved me out of a vehicle and left me in another city,” Molly said. Then through the years, Molly said there was a lot of verbal anger and raging. “It wasn’t every day, but it was weekly. There was a dark, dark mood in him, and he would beat walls, screaming at the top of his lungs.”

That all changed with two phone calls.

The first one was when Molly said she couldn’t do this anymore and decided to call Bossier deputies when her husband hit her and threw her into the wall. That led to her husband’s arrest. The second phone call was the one she received from Det. Downey the next day. That led her to the Family Justice Center.

To Serve…and Protect “Whenever our patrol deputies make a domestic violence arrest, whether violent of non-violent, we will make a follow-up phone call to the victim,” said Det. Downey.

“It might be a five-minute follow-up or a three-day follow-up,

but it helps the victim realize they are not alone and that there is help. Going through this process is very scary for victims. We can help them…not making decisions for them, but supporting them in the decisions they do make. It helps them knowing they have someone they can count on.”

Det. Downey also focuses on providing evidence-based prosecution in the follow-up, such as collecting any additional evidence in the case and taking more photos. And it’s that work and interaction with the victim after an arrest that can help with the case.

“The victim may have a spotty recollection of what happened,” Det. Downey emphasized. “When you have a sleep cycle, the broken pieces of the event are put back together,” she said, noting that a second recount helps put those pieces together. “You find out more detail. You find out if children were involved. And if so, you can set up interviews for the children with Gingerbread House.”

In Molly’s case, she said she was thankful she had family support through the process. But it was also the service and protection from the Bossier Sheriff’s Office and Det. Downey with the Family Justice Center that led her to a path of recovery.

“I can honestly say that I can call Kelly on anything,” Molly said. “If that service had not been there, I probably would have taken him back.”

One of the services that is often the most utilized is counseling.

“Broken bones and bruises will often heal, but it’s what happened to the person’s psyche and mind that can take longer,” said Downey. “There can be a grieving loss of a relationship in domestic violence cases, and we know it can take a lot longer for a victim

to recover from the mental abuse than from the physical abuse. We can get counseling services for victims, and that’s where the true healing begins.”

Why Don’t They Just Leave?

“We often hear the question, ‘Well, why don’t they just leave?’” said Det. Downey. She says there is never an easy answer for domestic violence victims because they are scared and often feel alone. But sadly, it’s what they know, and as Downey noted earlier, “the fear of the unknown is greater than the fear of the known.”

“I’ve often referred to a victim leaving their abuser as something like being addicted to drugs,” said Downey. “By that, I mean I cannot want enough for you to remove yourself from the violent situation. I cannot want enough for a drug abuser to lay down the drugs.”

So, if help is available, why not seek it?

“There are a lot of people who push things under the rug because they don’t want people to know what kind of person they’re dealing with,” said domestic violence survivor Molly. “Or because they weren’t hit every day, that it’s okay. That’s what I thought. He’s not going to explode on me again, but he did.”

Molly says it took her a long time before she sought help.

“When you love somebody and you don’t want to see that they are really that person they are.

I know a lot of people go back for money reasons, for children, and they swear they are going to change.”

Downey emphasizes that help is always available, but it’s up the victim to make the decision to

reach out for help when they are ready to move.

“I would not be able to push a grain of sand across my desk and make life great for you, but when you’re ready, we can move mountains,” Downey said. “We will be with you through the process. But I cannot want it enough.”

An Army Behind Them In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month this past October, billboards in this region featured a group of people standing behind a victim of domestic violence throughout the area.

Area law enforcement leaders, district attorneys, law enforcement detectives, and leaders from Project Celebration and the Family Justice Center stood sideby-side in the billboard, with the words, “We’ve Got Your Back Working Together to Help Stop Domestic Violence,” and another with “Behind the Arrest - We Have Your Back.”

It was an idea that Dep. Downey developed earlier this year to ensure victims of domestic violence that they have an entire team of supporters behind them…like an Army.

“When I attended a conference on ‘Crimes Against Women’ back in May, one of the classes was on ‘Why don’t they report?’ noted Downey. “We learned that some DV victims don’t report because of lack of confidence in law enforcement.”

“Hearing that hit me hard, and I thought, ‘Wow, this is not possible because I know my sheriff and the stance he takes against domestic violence, and I know that we are dedicated to what we do.’ But what if there is a victim out there with that mentality who is in a domestic violence situation and they don’t report?”

Downey says she woke up in the hotel room at 3 a.m. and had a vision to show victims that they should have confidence in themselves and in law enforcement.

Thus, the billboard idea to provide a visual message that domestic violence victims are not alone.

For Molly, it was a message that resonated well while she was receiving services from the Family Justice Center. “I felt like there was a team behind me; it gave me validation.”

From Victim to Survivor Domestic violence doesn’t take a holiday, and neither does the support the from the Family Justice Center. Whether it is an opportunity from patrol deputies planting that seed of support to people in the community or to a victim saying, “I’ve had enough,” there is a road to recovery for a domestic violence victim.

It’s that army of support.

“It’s a terrible feeling for someone to find themselves in the position of being a victim of domestic violence, being scared to the point that you fear someone is going to hurt you or even kill you,” said Sheriff Whittington. “But that’s why we are here…to help.”

And it’s also 100 percent about supporting victims.

“I’ve been doing this for 3 ½ years, and I have people ask me ‘how do you do what you do?’”

Det. Downey said. “My response is ‘How do I not?’ This is my passion, this is my specific calling with the Sheriff’s Office.”

Don’t be afraid to call.

“Don’t be afraid to pick up that phone or send that e-mail or check on our website,” implored NWLA FJC Director Jeri Bowen. “Don’t be afraid to call us, because we’re here to help!”

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OPINION

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Orgeron is a man of his word We’ve all read the same statistics, and we’re all well aware that Louisiana more often than not ranks dead last in just about every ranking that purports to grade states on economic activity and quality of life.

Well, Louisiana isn’t dead last for the time being thanks to the Louisiana State University football team and its soon-to-be Heisman winning quarterback, Joe Burrow.

Or is it Burreaux?

Burrow can spell his last name however he would like in light of that young man’s performance in leading the LSU Tigers to their first undefeated regular season since 2011.

At 13-0 including a convincing win over archrival Alabama last month, LSU is the Southeastern Conference champion after the West Division champion Tigers stomped the No. 4Georgia Bulldog squad, champions from the East.

Just a year ago LSU was coming off a heart-breaking 74-72 loss to Texas A&M in College Station. It was a seven overtime affair, but as disheartening as it was the LSU Nation got a glimpse of what Burrow was capable of doing when Coach Ed Orgeron gave him the green light to run and throw as if tomorrow didn’t matter.

You just knew — or at least suspected — that something special might be in the works in 2019.

No one can say with a straight face that they expected Burrow and the Bayou Bengals to average more than 48 points a game this season. That’s exactly what the Tigers accomplished behind Burrow completing 314 of 401 passes for a whopping 4,366 yards and SAM 44 touchdowns with just six HANNA JR. interceptions. Not only did Burrow become the first 4,000-yard-passer in SEC history, he tied the SEC record for most touchdown passes while blowing away the LSU record for most TD passes in a single season.

Of course, Burrow wasn’t the only LSU Tiger to post eye-popping statistics this year.

Receivers Jamarr Chase and Justin Jefferson each racked up more than 1,000 yards receiving and under-appreciated running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Edwards-Helaire also caught 43 passes for 338 yards and a touchdown. An impressive body of work for a 5’8”, 210 lb. back who was told he was too small to succeed in the SEC Throughout the season the LSU defense didn’t play up to LSU standards. The LSU defense did give up a lot of points on the year, but in the whitewashing of Texas A&M, the D only gave up 169 yards and seven points. It was a dominating performance by a defense that’s been riddled with injuries.

Call me old fashioned but I still subscribe to the notion that football games are won in the trenches, and without a doubt, LSU’s offensive linemen are the unsung heroes of the 2019 Tigers. A year ago, you would have been hard-pressed to identify anyone who had anything nice to say about the O line.

That wasn’t the case this year.

Yep, this LSU football team is special, and they’ve been fun to watch. Almost as much fun to watch as Coach O basking in the glory of leading LSU to an undefeated season, just three years after his hiring as LSU’s head football coach was widely criticized by fans and the press alike.

Orgeron promised he would lead LSU to the SEC championship and compete for a national title in short order.

I would say he’s a man of his word.

Sam Hanna, Jr. is publisher of the Ouachita Citizen.

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A blank front page

Last week, I received a phone call that really upset me. In fact, it brought me to tears. The phone call was from Airline High School in regard to our printing their December school newspaper.

The phone call was for us to “stop the presses” because Page 1 may have have to be replaced. The problem? Well, the students designed a front page with a photo showing Airline students placing snowflake shaped ornaments on a Christmas tree. The snowflake ornaments had the students’ written expressions of what Christmas means to them. One of these ornaments had “I Love Jesus” written on it.

My first thought was, “Are you kidding me?” That’s what Christmas is all about. Though we were already preparing to print, we did as asked by our client. The teacher/advisor for the newspaper staff was in tears as she painfully explained to me how this situation ensued.

She said that her principal was also really struggling with this issue, but in view of what has happened in our Bossier Parish school system over these last few years, he felt the decision as to whether or not to run the front page as originally submitted needed to be made by the superintendent’s office/ school board attorney. The decision was that Page 1 had to be replaced. In fact, a statement

was made by running a blank front page.

I don’t think anyone involved with this decision actually agreed with it, but I don’t think there was any other choice under the circumstances.

That is because of a lawsuit settlement that put a spotlight on Christianity in Bossier schools. Before that, there was also forced removal of the prayer boxes from the hallways at Airline High School.

Around Bossier Parish in recent years, there has also been objection to prayer rallies and prayer at school events. And, RANDY there’s the sitBROWN uation at the Benton High School football field whereby the Christ Fit Gym logo was removed from the field.

Prayer or anything remotely tied to Christianity has to now be student-led. School faculty and administration can have nothing to do with it. What a fine line to have to walk.

All of that is what led to the situation with the Airline school newspaper. However, I love their decision. What a great statement this makes. Is what happened to the students censorship? Yes. But again,

it is obvious to me that under the circumstances, the Bossier Parish school system had no choice.

As the First Amendment to the Constitution of our United States of America states in its very first sentence “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Does this say that there is to be absolutely no religion whatsoever in any public institution or domain? No. I don’t see that in what I read.

Separation of church and state has been twisted and mangled from its original intent. To me, it was intended to recognize all religious denominations.

And, it means that no one can tell us exactly which religion we must be. Instead, it now means that there is no religion period in any places of public domain. How can this be when our founding fathers organized and built this nation upon religious principles?

In the Airline school newspaper situation, the bottom line is that while someone else’s first amendment rights were upheld, the first amendment rights of the majority of the students were violated. In this case, the voice of Christianity was silenced. What a tragedy!

By definition, censorship is “the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books,

films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.” Isn’t it a shame and an unspeakable tragedy that in today’s United States of America, a student expressing “I Love Jesus” on the front page of a school newspaper is seen as unacceptable.

Folks, we have to stand up.

Christianity is under attack.

We must stand strong together as one in all Christian faiths.

As one of my favorite pastors and good friends prayed at an event that I attended a few weeks ago, it is time for the denominational walls to come down and for us to stand together as Christians. Well said, my friend, well said.

As we enter into this Christmas season, a season that means so very much to so many of us, let us not forget and remain focussed upon the “reason for the season.” I strongly urge you to pray for the situation above and that one day, situations like this will cease in our beloved United States of America. Is this a tall order? Yes. Will it end any time soon? No. But with the Jesus we serve, anything and everything is always possible.

Randy Brown is publisher of the Bossier Press-Tribune.

He can be reached at rbrown@bossierpress.com

Is ‘some better than none’ the best we can hope for in our local economy?

[Editor’s note: This was first published in the December 2019 edition of BIZ. Magazine] Some is better than none.

That’s how we look at Shreveport-Bossier’s economy as we move into 2020.

The Louisiana Economic Outlook for 2020 by Dr. Loren Scott, professor emeritus in economics at LSU, was published by the Economics and Policy Research Group of the LSU College of Business at the end of September.

After a 2-year-plus recession that cost Louisiana more than 23,000 jobs, the state’s economy began to grow in 2018. He predicts that national economy expansion, low interest and inflation rates, and a revived oil and gas industry should equal a strong 2020.

Dr. Scott predicts that the Shreveport Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) — comprised of Caddo, Bossier, Webster, and Desoto parishes — will see .2% growth, totaling 300 jobs. This is the lowest growth of all nine MSAs in Louisiana.

In 2017, Dr. Scott predicted the Shreveport-Bossier MSA would stop the bleeding after falling 12,700 jobs below its

2008 peak, and in 2018 he summarized the MSA would return to positive, but very modest growth.

So, all indications are that type of good, but not great, trend will continue.

He said that the area’s largest employer in Barksdale Air Force Base and its 9,000plus military/civilian workers would stay stable thanks to developments like a new entrance off I-20/220 in Bossier.

He singled out The Port of Caddo-Bossier and General Dynamics I n f o r m a t i o n SEAN Technology in GREEN the National Cyber Research Park as bright spots, as well as increased activity in natural gas plays of the Haynesville Shale.

According to Dr. Scott, Western Global Airlines is making a $3 million investment with the takeover of the Express Jet facility to make an aircraft maintenance plant at the Shreveport Regional Airport.

And, he also noted that Shreveport-Bossier has the

state’s largest and most successful casino market, employing more than 5,000 people.

What can we take away from all this? Well, growth of any kind is better than contraction.

But diving deeper, it’s clear that this forecast is mediocre at best and worrying at worst.

Our economy is lagging behind the rest of the state, which itself is lagging behind other booming areas of the country.

There are so many factors that play into the economic success of our region — an educated workforce for new businesses to utilize, political capital to get projects funded and approved, a healthy consumer base, solid infrastructure to move people and goods among others — that this report is a great flyover, but it’s only a start at how to measure success and progress.

This report shouldn’t be met with relief or worry, it’s merely what a friend calls “OTHER” — Opportunity To Hustle Extra Revenue.

It means finding things like the unofficial Cyber Corridor along I-20.

In a presentation at the Cyber Innovation Center in mid-November that saw the state officially commit $10 million for funding the Louisiana

Tech Research Institute at the National Cyber Research Park, CIC Director Craig Spohn revealed that more than 1,100 tech jobs have been created.

That exceeds the manufacturing sector in Bossier City and is not far away from the oil and gas sector’s approximately 1,600 jobs. The nation’s commitment to modernize its nuclear program could also mean billions of dollars flowing into Barksdale via the US Air Force Global Strike Command.

That tells me that the investment 10 years ago to build a new industry is paying off. So, how many other opportunities like that are out there?

Even amidst the backdrop of a heated election season, collaboration is essential to moving us forward. I’m talking collaboration among politicians, business leaders, various industries and higher education.

Yes, this is where we are right now. And, some is better than none. But not let’s be satisfied with that. Let’s work together to turn some into much more Sean Green is editor of the Bossier Press-Tribune and editor and publisher of BIZ. Magazine.

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Bucs’ outstanding season ends with semifinal loss

BY RUSSELL HEDGES

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When the Haughton Buccaneers look back on their 27-17 Class 5A semifinal loss to the Destrehan Wildcats last Friday night in Destrehan, they will certainly lament some missed opportunities.

The Bucs advanced inside the Wildcats 20 five times without scoring a touchdown. An overall gutsy effort on the road couldn’t quite overcome that.

But when the Bucs look

back at the season and the impact 23 seniors had on the program, there will be nothing but great memories.

Haughton, the No. 11 seed, finished 11-3. It was the Bucs’ first ever appearance in the Class 5A semifinals and first in the semifinals period since 1990 when they were in Class 3A. The senior class contributed to 27 victories in three years.

“They put our program in the conversation with the top teams in the state of Louisiana,” Haughton head coach Jason Brotherton

said. “They averaged nine wins a year which is unbelievable. Just proud of them.

It’s been a fun ride with those guys. It’s a great core group of players for us.”

Destrehan (11-3), the No. 7 seed, will face No. 1 Acadiana (14-0) for the state championship Saturday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Wreckin’ Rams defeated No. 5 seed and two-time defending state champion Zachary 2114 in the other semifinal.

Haughton trailed 13-10 at the half and 20-10 at the end of the third quarter. Destrehan extended the lead to

27-10, but the Bucs didn’t go down without a fight.

A 14-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Stovall to CJ McWilliams cut the lead to 10 with just over three minutes left.

McWilliams then recovered the onside kick. Stovall completed two passes but the second one was fumbled and Destrehan recovered at the 13.

The Haughton defense forced a punt and the Bucs moved deep into Wildcats territory again. An interception in the end zone ended the threat.

“It was just a great ef-

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fort,” Brotherton said. “Our kids kept fighting. There was a point in there I thought if we don’t fumble we’re fixing to win the game. I think if we had scored again I think we could’ve stopped them and had a chance. Just the fact that they kept battling that’s what I was proud of.”

Haughton had a couple of other scoring opportunities in the second half. One ended with a fumble inside the 10 on third-and-goal when the Bucs trailed 2010. Penalties derailed the other.

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The Haughton Lady Bucs and Plain Dealing Lady Lions successfully defended their titles in the Haughton Jack Clayton Invitational tournament sponsored by Dak Prescott On Saturday at Haughton.

Haughton rallied from double digits down in the third quarter to defeat Northwood 60-56 in the girls championship game.

Plain Dealing pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 53-45 victory over Lakeside in the boys championship game.

Girls MVP Takaiyah Sweeney scored 29 points to lead Haughton.

She hit three 3-pointers and scored 11 in the first quarter but the Lady Bucs trailed 18-15. The Lady

Falcons extended the lead to 34-25 at the half.

Forcing turnovers with full-court pressure, Haughton rallied in the third quarter. Sweeney scored 10 points and Lady Bucs got as close as 45-42 late in the quarter. But Northwood knocked down a 3-pointer from way behind the arc at the buzzer and led by six going into the fourth.

Haughton kept the pressure on and tied the game at 51 with 4:43 left. The Lady Bucs took the lead with a basket with 4:27 to play. Northwood tied it at 53. Haughton then went on a 6-0 run to take the lead for good.

Taralyn Sweeney scored 11 of her 22 points in the final period. Takaiyah Sweeney was 4-of-6 from

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Haughton’s Takaiyah Sweeney was named the girls MVP of the Haughton Jack Clayton Invitational.

game against a really good team you’ve got to take advantage of every chance you get,” Brotherton said.

“You’ve got to make plays.

You can’t turn it over. We turned it over three times.

They didn’t turn it over any.

At the end of the day that’s pretty much the difference in the game.”

Haughton’s defense made some big stops, but Wildcats running back Kyle Williams proved to be hard to handle. The Alabama commit rushed for 202 yards and scored three TDs

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Plain Dealing’s Darrien Perry was named the boys MVP of the Haughton Jack Clayton Invitational.

the free throw line and scored six.

Haughton outscored Northwood 18-8 in the fourth.

Haughton also defeated Lakeside 55-11 and Plain Dealing 60-33.

Boys MVP Darrien Perry scored 19 to lead Plain Dealing past Lakeside.

The game was close most of the way. The Lions got a layup at the end of the third quarter to get within one.

Lakeside still led by one with 3:26 left, but Plain Dealing closed the game on a 9-0 run.

Perry, who didn’t score in the third quarter, had nine in the fourth. The Lions outscored the Warriors 167.

Freshman Tre Boyd

added eight points for the Lions.

Branthony Brown and Orlando Roberson led Lakeside with 12 points each. Roberson hit four 3s.

Plain Dealing also defeated Evangel Christian 56-47 and Haughton 50-28 in the tournament.

Perry hit five 3s and scored 35 points against Evangel. Cerdarius Johnson led Plain Dealing against Haughton with 15 points.

Haughton defeated North DeSoto 43-40 in the first round.

Parkway went 1-1, defeating Minden 56-54 in the first round and falling to Lakeside 59-52 in the semifinals.

Bryce Roberts scored 18 points, including 14 in the second half, against Minden.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes will face off in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 3 p.m. at Independence Stadium.

It will be the 44th Independence Bowl game. The bowl is the 11th-oldest in college football.

Louisiana Tech (9-3 overall, 6-2 C-USA), led by seventh-year head coach Skip Holtz, is making its sixth consecutive bowl appearance and has won each of its previous five games.

The Bulldogs have appeared in the Independence Bowl four previous times in the bowl’s 43-year history, with the last appearance being in 2008 against Northern Illinois.

Louisiana Tech and Maryland played in the Independence Bowl’s lone tie

game in 1990.

Finishing second in the C-USA West due to a tiebreaker, Louisiana Tech’s lone conference losses came to UAB – the C-USA runner-ups — and Marshall.

Led by senior quarterback J’Mar Smith, the Bulldogs finished second in C-USA in scoring offense – scoring 34 points per game – and first in total offense – averaging 445.2 yards per game.

“We can’t wait to represent Conference USA and Louisiana Tech in the Independence Bowl,” Holtz said. “We are facing a great opponent in Miami and have great respect for their coaching staff and players.

We are thrilled to be able to play this game in front of so many of our fans and alumni in North Louisiana.

We have an opportunity for six straight bowl wins, which would be quite a special achievement for

LSU wins SEC title

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No. 1 Tigers to play No. 4 Oklahoma in national semifinals

BY RUSSELL HEDGES

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After routing Georgia 37-10 in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday in Atlanta with the help of former Parkway star Terrace Marshall Jr., the LSU Tigers vaulted over Ohio State into the No. 1 position in the College Football Playoff rankings on Sunday.

LSU (13-0), which won its first SEC title since 2011, is heading back to Atlanta for its semifinal matchup against No. 4 Oklahoma (12-1). The Sooners defeated Baylor 30-23 in overtime in the Big 12 Championship Game.

LSU and Oklahoma will kick off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, in the See, LSU, Page 6

Bossier wins tournament featuring multiple 2019 state champs

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The Bossier Bearkats won the Showdown in the Lake tournament last week in Lake Charles.

Bossier defeated former District 1-4A rival Huntington 66-45 in the championship game.

The tournament, hosted

by Hamilton Christian, featured four 2019 state champions, three runners-up and two semifinalists.

Bossier defeated 2019 5A quarterfinalist LandryWalker 63-42 in the first round, three-time defending Division I champion Scotlandville 45-43 in the quarterfinals and defending Class 2A champ Rayville 64-53 in the semifinals.

D’Ante Bell, Bossier’s 6foot-7 senior forward, was named the tournament MVP. Bell scored 16 against Scotlandville and 14 against Rayville.

Cody Deen led Bossier against Huntington with 19 points, including three 3pointers. Tim King added 14 and Otis Smith 12 Deen had 14 and King 13 against Rayville.

Deen hit two 3s and scored 12 against Scotlandville. King added 10.

Bossier coach Nick Bohanan said King did an outstanding job defending point guard Reece Beekman, a Virginia signee ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state and No. 8 point guard in the nation by 247sports.com.

Smith scored 19, King 17 and Deen 15 against Landry-Walker.

Before heading to Lake Charles, Bossier defeated Airline 72-52 at Airline.

Deen hit five 3-pointers and led the Bearkats with 23 points.

Bossier entered this week 9-2.

Devin Bilbo and Kendrick Crawford led Airline with 13 and 12 points,

respectively.

Airline won three of four games in a tournament in West, Texas, defeating Godley, 64-48, McGregor 6447, Harker Heights 52-49 and falling to Alvarado 4841.

Cam Walker led the Vikings in the first victory with 18 points. Amir Wineglass had 16 in the second.

Brayden Thompson had 11 points and 15 rebounds in the only loss. Devin Bilbo had 14 in the final win.

Benton picked up one win in the Northwood tournament. Ryan Ward hit eight 3-pointers and scored 26 points in a 70-64 victory over Mansfield.

Dylan Slaid tallied 17 points.

Haughton defeated North DeSoto 65-45. Malachi Burks and Kentrell Parker scored 17 each.

Parkway opened the season with a 64-59 victory over Northwood behind Bryce Roberts’ 26 points.

Monroe.

Williams scored 27 of her team’s 35 points against Landry-Walker.

McKnight and Williams scored 16 each against Ruston. Williams had 22 points and McKnight 15 against Northwood.

Airline defeated Iowa 34-33, South Beauregard 80-73 and Leesville in South Beauregard.

The Lady Vikings started the week with a 47-46 loss to Bossier.

Kayla Hampton poured in 32 points and Taaliyah Johnson added 23 against South Beauregard.

Johnson and Hampton had 13 and 12, respectively, against Iowa. Hampton scored 16 against Bossier.

Airline closed last week 7-2.

Benton defeated previously undefeated Lee 56-54 and McKinley 56-34 in Denham Springs. The Lady

Tigers suffered their first loss, 46-45, against undefeated Ponchatoula.

Benton started the week with a 58-50 victory over West Monroe.

Qua Chambers tallied 18 points against Lee and 25 against McKinley.

She and Jada Anderson had 15 each against West Monroe.

Benton entered this week 6-1.

Bossier defeated Neville 34-32 and Ruston 44-42 and lost to Rayville 50-37.

Sanaa Brown poured in 23 against Ruston, including three 3-pointers in the second quarter.

Brown and Kelcee Marshall scored 16 and 14, respectively, against Neville.

Marshall nailed three 3pointers in the win over Airline and led the Lady Kats with 20 points.

Bossier closed last week 8-3.

esta Bowl. Kickoff is 7 o’clock.

The semifinal winners will meet on Jan. 13 for the CFP National Championship in the MercedesBenz Superdome.

Clemson is the defend-

ing national champion.

Marshall caught two touchdown passes from Joe Burrow against Georgia.

The first covered 7 yards in the first quarter and the second covered 4 yards in the third.

Parish teams enjoy success in tournaments

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Bossier Parish teams enjoyed success last week in tournaments around the state.

Parkway went 3-0 in the Ouachita Parish tournament to remain undefeated.

Airline went 3-0 in the South Beauregard tournament. Benton went 2-1 against some tough competition in the Denham Springs tournament.

Bossier went 2-1 in the Ouachita Parish tournament.

Parkway defeated West Monroe 62-51, LandryWalker 35-33 and Ruston 45-15 in Monroe. The Lady Panthers, who entered this week 10-0, started the week with a 58-51 victory over Northwood.

Sh’Diamond McKnight and Mikaylah Williams scored 26 and 21 points, respectively, against West

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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl inMercedes-Benz Stadium (ESPN).

The other semifinal pits No. 2 Ohio State (13-0), the Big 10 champion, against No. 3 Clemson (13-0), the ACC champion, in the Fi-

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our players and coaching staff. We hope to see everybody in Shreveport on the 26th.”

Miami (6-6 overall, 4-4 ACC) is led by first-year head coach Manny Diaz and making its second appearance in Shreveport in Independence Bowl history. The Hurricanes, who have won five national championships in program history, are making their seventh consecutive

bowl appearance.

The Hurricanes began the season 6-4, including a victory over Virginia – the ACC runner-up – and finished tied for third in the ACC Coastal.

Miami’s defense ranks highly in the ACC, allowing the second-fewest points (20.1) and yards (300.2) per game in the conference.

Tickets for the 2019 Walk-On’s Independence Bowl are available now and

are $30 for end zone bench seats, $45 for sideline bench seats and $50 for sideline chairback seats.

Group ticket packages are also available for just $15 apiece for groups of 20or-more. For more information about all the ticket packages for the 2019 WalkOn’s Independence Bowl, visit WalkOnsIndependenceBowl.com/tickets.

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on runs of 49, 40 and 5 yards.

“He’s the real deal,” Brotherton said. “He’s a good player. Runs hard.

He’s fast. He’s physical.

Never falls backwards.

Every play he falls forward.”

Unable to get anything

going on the ground, the Bucs went to the air often and had a lot of success.

According to stats kept by The Times, Stovall attempted 49 passes and completed 32 for 354 yards.

Senior receiver Tristan Sweeney caught 15 passes for 155 yards. McWilliams

had seven receptions for 82 yards and Matthew Whitten had eight for 79.

Carter Jensen kicked a 35-yard field goal that gave the Bucs a 10-7 lead in the second quarter. The field goal came just after a Stovall TD pass to Whitten was erased by a penalty.

May steps down as head coach at Parkway

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BY RUSSELL HEDGES

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Neil May has resigned as head football coach at Parkway after three seasons.

“This was the first year in my coaching career that I was just a manager and not coaching a group and I realized that was not what I enjoyed about coaching,” May said in a text message last week.

“With the passing of my father this season, I am going to fulfill a promise I made to him to get a Masters degree and pursue an administrative role. I will continue to serve as a teacher and soccer coach at Parkway.

“I want to thank everyone at the wonderful school of Parkway High for the opportunity. I could not have asked for more support from the school and community during my tenure as Head Coach. Parkway and SoBo are truly a special place to

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Neil May has resigned as head coach at Parkway.

live and raise a family.”

May was named head coach in March of 2017, succeeding David Feaster.

He was the defensive coordinator for eight seasons before that, helping the Panthers reach the Class 5A state title game in 2013.

In his first season as head coach, Parkway went 5-6, losing to Barbe in the first round of the playoffs.

That season, the Panthers lost highly recruited quar-

terback Justin Rogers and receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. to injuries in the first two weeks of the season.

The Panthers went 5-5 in 2018 and lost to Ouachita Parish 37-35 in the first round.

This past season, Parkway went 4-6. The Panthers faced some off-the-field challenges that resulted in one key offensive player transferring in midseason and a change at quarterback in the final two games.

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LIBRARY

take a break ... come visit us at the library

We made it through one major holiday now, but the frenzy isn’t over yet! If you’re looking for a way to take a break from the planning and the purchasing and the wrapping…why not come visit us at the library?

Several of our branches have been hosting coffee and conversations days. Benton has “Café de Benton”, Central has “Café Connect”, and East 80 has “Coffee Clutch”; all offer a nice start to the morning with coffee, a comfy chair, coloring sheets, and conversation. Seems like just the thing to get recharged during the holiday hustle.

If that’s not your thing, you could always stop in for a game day. Bingo has moved over to Town Hall in Haughton for the duration of their closure (the next one is Monday, Dec. 23). “Bingo on Bellevue” is held at East 80 every first Thursday, so December’s game is played but mark it on your calendar for January! Benton has their game nights, which include a variety of games for you to choose from, on the fourth Thursday of the month; perfect timing for winding down after the holiday. Or maybe you’d like to face the challenge of chess at our Central Library? It’s held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

Now, if you’re looking for a fun time for the whole family there are many additional programs I could name, such as our multitude of book clubs that are held mornings and evenings and for all age ranges, but I think I’ll end with a library holiday tradition: Life-Sized Candyland! This year three of our locations are offering this festive favorite.

All month long, you can stop in to play at Central, East 80, and Tooke. Prizes can be won, crafts can be done, and generally fun is had by all. Plus, if you ask, sometimes our library staff will even play Candyland along with you!

So, please stop in to see us this holiday season! Whether it’s to snag a cookbook in preparation for a feast, to pick up a favorite movie to watch while relaxing with a warm drink, or to attend one of our many programs: we hope to see you.

REMINDER: All library locations are closed Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 24 & 25 for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day COMING UP: Aulds - 742-2337 Wednesday, Dec. 11 @ 1:00pm – Chair Exercise Class, age 18 and up

Benton - 965-2751 Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 4:00pm – Classic Nostalgia Movie, ages 18 and up

Bossier Central - 746-1693 Thursday, Dec. 12 @ 11:00am – Lady Chops (musical guest), ages 0 - 12 Saturday, Dec. 14 ANNIE GILMER @ 11:00am – Santa Storytime, all ages Wednesday, Dec. 18 @ 12:00pm – Christmas Concert Series, all ages

East 80 - 949-2665 December 1 – 31, all day – Life-Sized Candyland, all ages

Haughton - 949-0196 Saturday, Dec. 21 @ 10:00am – Storytime with Santa, all ages @ TOWN HALL History Center - 746-7717 Friday, Dec. 13 @ 4:00pm – Test ESL Conversation Club, all ages Plain Dealing - 326-4233 Saturday, Dec. 14 @ 11:00am – Holiday Crafts, all ages

Tooke - 987-3915 Saturday, Dec. 14 @ 1:00pm – Stockwell Choir and Santa Storytime, all ages NEW MATERIALS: • Angel has Fallen starring Gerard Butler & Morgan Freeman (DVD) •The Beekeeper of Aleppo: A Novel by Christy Lefteri (Fiction; Book) • Black Card: A Novel by Chris L. Terry (Fiction; Book) • Blood of an Exile by Brian Naslund (Fiction; Book) • Cold Woods by Karen Katchur (Fiction; Book) • The Mexican Keto Cookbook by Torie Borrelli (Non-Fiction; Book) • Official Secrets starring Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matt Goode & Ralph Fiennes (DVD) • An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Hallmark Movies: The Countdown to a Cozy Christmas Cookbook by Holly Carpenter (Non-Fiction; Book)

OBITUARIES

Robert Ellsworth Sibley, Jr. Benton, LA - Robert Ellsworth Sibley, Jr. passed away unexpectedly November 26, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born October 1, 1940 in Troy, NY and served proudly in the United States Navy. He was truly loved and will be missed by his wife of 43 years, Bea Sibley; his six children, Gregory, Sharon, Cindy, Kimberly, Troy, and Robert and his 15 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mildred; sister, Joanne, and survived by his brother, David. He leaves behind a very large church family both in Michigan and in Louisiana and will be welcomed by many more in Heaven.

A Memorial Service was held at Rose-Neath Marshall St. Chapel, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA 71101, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 3 p.m. The family received friends from 2:30 p.m. until service time. Officiating was Rev. Craig F. Johnson. © 2019 Bossier Newspaper Publishing Co., Inc.

annie gilmer is the community engagement Librarian at bossier parish public libraries

MSgt Carl Webster, Sr., USAF (Ret.) Bossier City, LA - James Carl Webster Sr. left his earthly home November 25, 2019 at age 86 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. There is no doubt that family and friends, who made this journey before him, surrounded Carl and welcomed him into his new life with lots of hugs and kisses. His kids are sure our dad immediately asked if there was Captain D’s in heaven.

Carl cared for others, which made him an exceptionally good husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, person, friend, and provider. Carl served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1971, where he served in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Carl earned several medals, including the Bronze Star, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces

Honor Medal (First Class) among many others. Carl’s involvement with the Church of Christ was always of the utmost importance to him. Carl was a faithful member of the Airline Drive Church of Christ for over 50 years, where he served twice as an elder. Carl earned his GED early in his Air Force career. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Air Force, Carl went on to several other careers: musician, watch repairman, purchasing agent, salesman, furniture store owner, security guard, and private detective.

Carl never stopped learning and loved to teach about Jesus Christ to well over 3,000 students through the World Bible School.

Born and raised in McMinnville, TN, Carl was the son of Lester and Elsie Webster. Carl was the firstborn of 11 children to Lester and Elsie and born on Christmas Day of 1932. Carl is survived by his brothers Paul, Floyd, Gary, and Don, alongside his sister, Faye Gunter.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Christine,

HISTORY

Bossier Parish in the 1850s

Newspapers are an excellent source for local, national, and global news. Even as early as 1894, The Bossier Banner was printing articles that provided a glimpse into the past here in Bossier Parish. The following excerpts are from an article, “Bossier in the Fifties,” that appeared in The Bossier Banner on Dec. 13, 1894.

“The Bossier Times was the first newspaper published in this parish. It was printed in the Court House at Bellevue for several months; removed to an office south of Mrs. Lowry's residence, and finally to a building erected for the Times a few months before its suspension, and since 1859 known as the Banner office. W.C. Mitchell and Edward A. Lowry were the editors and proprietors of the Times, and the first issue appeared on Saturday, September 17, 1857. — On April 24, 1858, Mitchell sold his interest to Mr. Robert j. Looney, and the paper was issued

by Looney & Lowry, until Aug. 6, 1858, when Mr. Looney disposed of his interest to Mr. Lowry. In the next month, Sept. 3, 1858, Lowry sold the Times to his original partner, Mitchell, who continued the Times until June 17, 1859, when it was suspended. In a transfer sale, Messrs.

A.A. Abney, T.M. & B.F. Fort became owners of the Times material.

“From the files of the Times of 1857-8 the following early history of the parish is gleaned: “The first quarterly meeting for 1858 was held

by Rev. S.S. Scott at Walker’s chapel in January. “Jan. 4, 1858, the Police Jury met, the following members being present: C.C. Bates, ward 1; Wm. Arick, ward 2; A.M. Rogers, ward 3; W.A. Kelly, ward 4; James Ford, ward 5; E.L. Strange, ward 6. James Ford was President, Wm. H. Hill clerk and stray master, B.F. Fort Parish Treasurer, and R.J. Looney counsellor.

“Cyrus W. Field sailed from New York for England on January 4, 1858, for the purpose of making arrangements for ‘laying the Atlantic telegraph in the spring.’

“Losses by fire in the United States during the year 1857, $16,000,000.

“February 1, 1858, ‘Cottage Grove Seminary, six miles south of Collinsburg,’ commenced its second session. Mrs. Louisa M. Ricks was Principal, Mrs. Louisa M. Doles Matron, Zach.

Doles agent, and Joshua J. Lewis, D.A. Childers and D.E. Dickson, trustees.

“Lewis F. Steele, Sheriff and Tax Collector, advertised that he would visit officially the following places during March, 1858: Pemberton’s store, Collinsburg, Rocky Mount, Gamble’s store, Sligh’s Mill, Mrs. Deck’s, Bellevue, Fillmore, Doyle’s precinct and Philip Mays.

“May 28, 1858, Dr. Levi H. Fisher advertised that he had permanently located in Bellevue.

as well as his parents, brothers Charlie and Franklin, sisters Francis, Ann Clark, and Elizabeth York, one granddaughter, Hope DiTommaso, and one great-grandson Nathan McBride. There is a large family reunion in Heaven today.

Carl leaves behind his children, Carlene (Keith) Robinson of Haughton, LA, Carl Jr. (Annette) Webster of Tullahoma, TN, Cynthia (Joseph) DiTommaso of Oklahoma City, OK and Richard (Charlotte) Webster of Haughton, LA. Carl’s life was blessed with eight grandchildren (who all affectionately called him Papa) and their families which include Chet (Joni) McDoniel, Nicholas (Kasi) Beaudean, Justin (Whitney) Beaudean, Nicholas (Jennifer) Daugherty, Lindsey (Adam) Eades, Magen Webster, Joseph (Chauntel) DiTommaso, and Christina (Matthew) McBride.

Among this group are 19 incredible great grandkids that Carl loved very much.

The family received friends on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. un-

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“On June 28, 1858, section 16, township 20, range 11, was sold at public auction for benefit of school fund.

“Rev. Moses S. McDonald died June 5, 1858. He was an ordained Baptist minister, and moved from Mississippi to Louisiana in 1841. He AMY ROBERTSON was a member of Cypress Lodge, then located at Collinsburg, and the resolutions of respect published are signed

by G.W. Sentell, Jas. T. Turnley and N.A. Cooper.

“At a Democratic convention held at Natchitoches on Sept. 13, 1858, T.T. Land was nominated for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The election was held October 4, and out of a voting population of 909 in Bossier, only 247 votes were polled. Land received 161 and John Ray, Know Nothing candidate, 86. Land received a majority in the District of 470.

“In December a market house was built in Bellevue.

To access the past through old newspapers, whether your researching local, national, or global history or family history, visit the Bossier Parish Libraries History Center at 2206 Beckett St., Bossier City.

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til 2:00 p.m. at Airline Drive Church of Christ in Bossier City, LA. The service was held at 2:00 p.m. with Ben Brewster officiating and Jim and Chet McDoniel assisting. Burial followed at Hill Crest Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Haughton, LA where Carl will be laid to rest with full military honors.

Instead of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Airline Drive Church of Christ, 2125 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111.

The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and aides at The Blake in Bossier City for the the love, comfort and excellent care they gave Mr. Webster.

Arrangements are under the care of Hill Crest Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 601 US Highway 80 East, Haughton, LA 71037. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com

Betty Stanley Holbert was born on December 14, 1947, in Durham, North Carolina and passed away on November 8, 2019, in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Celebration Services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Shreveport in Frost Chapel. Visitation will follow the service in the Church Parlor. Conducting the service will be Dr. Jeff Raines. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Bundy, Robert Burgess, Tommy Canterbury, JJ Jangula, Jim Mabus, Ivan Smith Jr, and George Tigner.

Betty is survived by her husband, Lawrence Edward Holbert of Bossier City, LA, their son Brett Stanley Holbert, daughter- in-law Jaime Henkel Holbert and grandson Coleman Mason Holbert of Milton, GA; her sisters Peggy O’Briant Stanley of Alpharetta, GA, and Sharon Stanley Shirah of Americus, GA; Brothers-inlaw David Bradley Holbert of

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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 7 Rotonda West, FL and Douglas Theodore Huffman, Jr. of Granada Hills, CA; Nieces Tiffany Shirah Farr of Flowery Branch, GA, Sherry Lynn Shirah of Dallas, TX, Heather Holbert Shonk and Kelly Holbert Piscopo of Odessa, FL, and Anna Kingsley Huffman of Granada Hills, CA; Nephews William Hunter Holbert of Rotonda West, FL, and Jonny Kingsley Huffman of Granada Hills, CA; cousins Laurie Lynn Mansfield and her daughter, Kelly Mansfield of Picayune, MS, Linda Mason and Bart Mason of New Orleans, LA; and step-grandmother, Patty Huffman of Tiffin OH. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter Holly Elizabeth Holbert, parents William Ezra Stanley, Jr. and Ruth Mason Stanley; great aunt Betty Mason Mansfield and great uncles, Richard Pruitt Mansfield and Thomas Watson Mason Jr. Betty resided in New Orleans, Ruston, Shreveport, Metairie, LA and Pelham AL, but since 1984 called Bossier City her home. She graduated from John McDonough High School in 1965. Betty earned a degree in Piano Performance and Music Theory from Louisiana Tech University with additional graduate study at Southern Methodist University. For over 50 years Betty was an outstanding music teacher, clinician and adjudicator both in the studio and class-

room, with pre-school through college-age and adult students.

Thousands of new musicians have benefited from Betty sharing her knowledge and talents.

At Louisiana Tech, Betty was a founding member and the first president of Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority, and a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She held membership and multiple leadership positions in the Greater Shreveport Music Teachers Association, Louisiana Music Teachers Association, Alabama Music Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association, and was a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano and Theory. Betty was a Lifelong Baptist, a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, the Junior League, Bossier Parish Community College Advisory Board, and a tireless worker and compassionate friend.

Betty was a beautiful soul whose constant smile and kind demeanor always made those around her feel comfortable, accepted, and important. It was always about others, never about herself.

Timothy II: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

In lieu of flowers, her family respectfully requests donations be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. We will joyfully reunite with Betty in the blink of an Angel’s eye.

Johnathan Darien Bothwell Haughton, LA - Funeral Services for Johnathan Darien

Bothwell were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating was Rev. John Haigler of Simple Church. Interment followed at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Bossier.

Johnathan was born December 16, 2000 in Shreveport, LA and passed away November 29, 2019 in Haughton, LA. He participated in Boy Scouts and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Johnathan attended Simple Church, Bossier Parish Community College and worked at the family business, Baskin Robbins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandmother and maternal grandfather, Carmelo Sierra.

Johnathan is survived by his mother, Marta Pertuz and husband, Alvaro of Haughton, LA; father, David Bothwell and wife, Judy of Blanchard, LA; sisters, DiMary Cintia and LizMary Reillo; nieces, Katrina, Elizabeth, Sophia, Chloe, Layla and uncle, Lyle.

Honoring Johnathan as pallbearers were, Garrett Lee, Ryan Lee, Kale Rector, Scott Polanoski, Cody Shows, Hunter Sullivan, Remi Rains, Cameron Mitchell and Brandon Bullock.

Martha Loye Robertson Showers Haughton, LA - Funeral services for Martha Loye Robertson Showers were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Haughton United Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev. Rene Moradell. Interment followed at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation was held at Haughton United Methodist Church on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Martha was born February 24, 1920 in Guthrie, OK and passed away November 29, 2019 in Haughton, LA. She retired after 24 years of service from the Bossier Parish School Board as a Dietician in the Haughton Schools. At the time of her death Martha was the oldest member of Haughton United Methodist Church, having joined in 1936.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Eva McDade Robertson; husband, Andrew J. Showers and sisters, Eva Lee Hashem and Joe Wilma Lyles.

Martha is survived by her son, Lee R. Showers of Haughton, LA; daughter, Lynda S. Edge and husband, Gilbert of Gilmer, TX; grandchildren, Gil Edge and wife, Amy, Andy Edge and wife, Lisa, Darryl Edge and wife, Kristen; great-grandchildren, Trey, Lauren, Caroline, Nolan, Kayla, Maddie, Noah and Noel Edge; great-great-grandchildren, Emily Paige andKinsley Brooke and nieces, Nicki Curtis and family, Shelly Sonza and family; great niece, Katsi and family and great nephew, Michael Hashem. She is also survived by Katie, Will, Justin, Dylan, Chelsea, Miranda, Graycie, Belle and LaDonna.

At Martha Loye’s request,

grandsons and family friend, Trey McGee served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were, Brandon Cash, Hunter Cash and Wilson Grappe.

Memorials may be made to Haughton United Methodist Church, 215 E McKinley Ave., Haughton, LA 71037.

Mildred Ann Landr Zachary JANUARY 1, 1931 DECEMBER 1, 2019 Mildred Ann Landry Zachary passed away on December 1, 2019 at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of the late Luther Eugene Zachary. Mother of Luther E. Zachary, Jr (Kathryn) and Jannetta Susan Zachary Vairin. Grandmother of John Pierre Vairin, Stuart McGilvray (Anne) and the late Geoffrey McGilvray. Sister of Harriet L. Laite (the late Spencer), Georgiana L. Rome (Ronnie), Marie L. East (the late Harry), George Landry (Kathie), Helen L. Falcon (Alton), and the late Russell (the late Christine), Lloyed (Nettla), Ezilda L. Mabile (the late Adeole), Dorothy L. Doiron (the late Aaron), Milton (the late Faith), Joyce L. Lacroix Landry. Daughter of the late Ezilda Alleman and Ellis P. Landry.

Mildred attended White Castle High School. She was a member of the Catholic Church. A native of Belle Rose, LA and a resident of Bossier City, LA. She loved music, singing, bingo, going to the casino, and caring for her family. She cooked a mean gumbo too.

Relatives and friends of the family were invited to attend visitation from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton, LA .

Arlene Daniels Plain Dealing, LA - Arlene Daniels, Age 72 of Plain Dealing, LA, passed away on November 29,2019. Visitation was held on Friday December 6, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home in Plain Dealing. Funeral services were held on Saturday December 7, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Mary Baptist Church in Plain Dealing, LA. Interment: New Hope Cemetery in Doddridge, AR. Robert Estes Benton, LA - A Funeral Service for Bob Estes was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Rose-Neath Bossier Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Brad Franklin, pastor of Benton United Methodist Church.

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at Rose-Neath Bossier. Interment was private.

Bob was born in St. Louis, MO on June 11, 1945 and passed away December 5, 2019 in Benton, LA. He was a member of Benton United Methodist Church and The Sharks RC Club. He had been a Division Manager for a wholesale food company.

Bob is survived by his wife of

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51 years, Toni Estes; daughter, Chrissi Middleton and sister, Terrie Cox. The family would like to thank Dr. V, LA Home Health and Amedisys Hospice. The family suggests that memorials be made to Grace Group Home, 115 Sherwood Dr., Benton, LA 71006.

Francis Carol McCurdy Byrne Bossier City, LA - Francis “Carol” McCurdy Byrne, 72, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning on December 1, 2019. Her final days were spent with her two daughters by her side. Visitation was held at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery Chapel on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Inurnment immediately followed visitation for those who wished to attend.

Rev. Karl S. Klaus of First United Methodist Church in Bossier City, LA officiated.

Carol was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 7, 1947. She was the only daughter to John H. McCurdy and Mary Belle Dickson McCurdy, both of Coushatta, LA. Carol graduated from Coushatta High School and later attended Northwestern University in Natchitoches where she served as the secretary to the Dean of Men’s Housing during her time there.

Carol married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Wayne Byrne, on December 18, 1968. They remained inseparable until Bobby’s untimely death last year. There wasn’t a day that went by that she didn’t mention how much she loved and missed him.

Carol was a homemaker and the most amazing mother to her two daughters, Dr. Kayla Byrne and Emily Byrne. She was also a mother to countless others who needed a hug or the occasional maternal advice. She eventually became the office manager for her eldest daughter, Kayla, and wouldn’t accept a penny for her services. She was loved and well respected by her coworkers and patients alike. Carol was a wonderful cook, a great piano player and a championship basketball player. She loved to shop and plan parties and was often known as the ultimate hostess. Her greatest attributes were her endless generosity and a smile that could light up a room.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, John H. McCurdy and Mary Belle McCurdy of Coushatta, LA; her husband, Bobby Wayne Byrne of Bossier City, LA; and her youngest brother, Wayne McCurdy of Norman, OK. Carol is survived by her two daughters, Dr. Kayla Byrne and Emily Byrne both of Bossier City, LA; her brother, Henry McCurdy of Houston, TX; her work family (Anna, Laura and Robin), as well as an abundance of dear friends and neighbors.

Carol was a hug fan of random acts of kindness and she never met a stranger. She derived great joy in giving. Her daughters ask that in lieu of

flowers one can honor Carol by performing your own random act of kindness. Pay it forward and bless a perfect stranger expecting nothing in return.

Some of Carol’s favorite causes include The First United Methodist Church of Bossier City and The Honduras Medical and Dental Mission of Laurel, MS. Carol’s daughters wish to extend the most heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Meghan Harris for her exceptional care over the past two years. In addition, many thanks are extended to Carol’s therapists at Louisiana Homecare; her nurse, Michelle Lane, with Christus Hospice; and a special thanks to her daily caregiver, Patsy Grant. Mom loved each and every one of you and genuinely looked forward to your visits.

Carol was one of a kind and will be missed immensely.

Shelia Oswald Bossier City, LA - Ms. Shelia Oswald passed away on December 5, 2019 at the age of 69. She was born on August 26, 1950.

She was the daughter of Emma Jean Turnage and the late L.E. Oswald.

Shelia helped raise money for the first handicapped van for the indoor sports complex and she was very active in Volunteers of America and handicapped services.

Shelia was preceded in death by her father L.E. Oswald; two brothers, Don Oswald and Ronnie Oswald; and by the love of her life, Joe Wooley. She is survived by her mother, Emma Jean Turnage of Bossier City, LA; two sisters, Betty Austin of West Monroe, LA, and Mary Ann Foster of Collinsville, TX; two brothers, Larry Oswald and wife Brenda of Bossier City, LA and Charles Oswald and wife Marie, of Bossier City, LA; sisters-inlaw, Anet and Elaine Oswald of Canton, MS; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to Sheila’s doctors, Dr. James Noble, Dr. Blum, Dr. Lambert and her long time Dr. and friend Dr. Eugene St. Martin. The family wants to also give a special thank you to her caregivers Rebecca Brown, Selberlyn Gay, and long term caregiver and friend LaDean Martin.

Shelia’s favorite pastime was listening to country music especially Charlie Pride and Loretta Lynn. She also loved spending time and visiting with all her family and friends.

Funeral services for Sheila will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. David Massey will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 10, 2019 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Michael Wooley, Kris Magnusson, Jason Oswald, Chad Oswald, Danny Oswald and Ryan Oswald.

It was Sheila’s wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Shriners Hospitals.

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By Lt. Bill Davis

Bossier parish sheriff's public information officer

“Just to visit…definitely a place I just want to visit! I do not want to live here!”

That’s how Benton High School junior Ta’mya Davis expressed her experience after touring a jail facility in Plain Dealing Dec. 3.

Davis was part of 51 Bossier Parish high school juniors in the Bossier Youth Leadership program who visited the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy.

It was a tour to see what life was behind bars and was an eye-opener for Airline High School junior Jackson White.

“Don’t go to jail!” said White. “That’s the best thing. Just follow the laws, and be smart with your decisions. I can tell you that’s not a place where I’d want to live.”

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington hosted the students from all Bossier Parish Schools in the BYL program, a partnership between the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Bossier Parish School Board. Each month, the students learn various aspects of the make-up of a society and how they can become future community leaders. Today’s lesson was on how law enforcement officers are trained and what life is like behind bars.

They saw the booking process, classification, a padded cell, what it’s like ‘on the inside’.

“It was very nerve-racking, but it was a great experience,” said Davis. “Honestly, I saw stuff that I never even knew about, and I learned about things that were very intriguing and eye-opening.”

The majority of the students in BYL are girls, and when their large group slowly entered the female pod in Bossier Max, they were met with some ‘comments’ from the female inmates. The students were not allowed to have their cell

phones with them, and all their attention was on the sights and sounds of the jail pod.

Dep. Lindsey Boggs is a field training officer with Bossier Corrections. She is also on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.).

“I think mainly that I want them to realize that it is very easy to make a mistake, and a lot of these people who are in here were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Dep. Boggs emphasized. “They’re hanging out with the wrong crowds, and a lot of them don’t know how to get out of that situation. So they just coming back.”

Sandy Franks is the BYL Law Enforcement Session planner, and she has been coordinating this session for more than 10 years. She is a retired Air Force veteran and is committed to helping these students understand their choices have consequences and the importance for them to become tomorrow’s leaders in our society.

Dep. Travis Buckmaster, also a C.E.R.T. team member at Bossier Corrections, explained to the students everything from booking, intake, finger printing, jail rules and regulations, meals, and all aspects of life behind bars. They even got to enter a small cell…reluctantly.

“They did not want to really step foot in the cell because they were afraid the door was going to close behind them,” Boggs said. “When those doors slam, it’s kind of an eerie feeling. Sometimes it’s still an eerie feeling for me.”

Young Davis concurred. “Just being in there once the door shut, it just hit me.”

BYL has been around for nearly 25 years, and through the years of the program, learning about law and order is always a highlight. Caroline Reed from the Bossier Chamber coordinates the BYL activities in which they participate each month, learning about government, social services, government, education, and economic development. One of the goals is to help mold these future leaders and learn how tax

dollars are used to keep people safe.

“Not a lot of people know the ins and outs of jails, and I think bringing more awareness should come to everyday citizens, because I never knew most of the stuff that happened here,” said White. “I never knew how orderly it was.”

There are about 1,250 men and women incarcerated at the Bossier Correctional Facilities. Each of the BSO deputies who spoke with the students emphasized that those inmates are people just like them who made some bad choices. Life in a Plain Dealing jail is called a Corrections Facility for a reason.

“I would love for them to take away that making a mistake is not the end of the world, but being able to fix your mistake is key to staying out of here,” said Dep. Boggs.

Cpl. Ryan Buttenob provided a drone demonstration to the students to show how aerial support can help find lost children or wanted criminals. Then it was off to get intoxicated…sort of.

Capt. Sarah Rhodes, BPSTA director, showed the students what it’s like to be impaired by having them don the ‘drunk goggles’. Trying to walk a straight line or play a simple game of catch was difficult. And it was more than a game, but rather an effort to help the young students understand the importance of quality public service and compliance with the law.

Davis was impressed.

“Think before you act,” the junior from Benton High said.

“Think about your life decisions and how they will affect you in the future.”

Thousands of teenagers in BYL and other youth programs have toured the Bossier Max, and it’s always an eye-opening experience. They don’t mind visiting…but they don’t want to stay.

“My biggest take-away is just follow the laws, don’t get in trouble to be in a position where you have to come here.

Be smart with your decisions, because just one decision in a split second can make you come to jail for the rest of your life.”

PLAIN DEALING ELEMENTARY BEGINS D.A.R.E. GRADUATIONS IN BOSSIER Submitted By Lt. Bill Davis

Bossier parish sheriff's public information officer

The D.A.R.E. graduating class at Plain Dealing Elementary may be small in size, but they are surely big in spirit.

Twenty 5th graders graduated from the semester-long Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program Tuesday morning. Deputy Dustin Dennis, school resource officer and D.A.R.E. instructor, welcomed everyone to the ceremony, while Lt. Walt Hollis presented words of encouragement to the students.

Anna Adams, Plain Dealing Elementary School Student of the Year, led in the Pledge of Allegiance, while Jerry Harris read his winning D.A.R.E. essay.

Bossier Parish Superintendent of Schools Mitch Downey spoke to the students about the importance of continuing to make wise choices.

“The important thing is that you’ve been given all this information so that you can make wise choices in the future and make your family proud by being successful going forward,” Superintendent Downey said.

Capt. Adam Johnson, Bossier Parish Schools Security Officer, spoke to the graduates about the importance of the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model.

“It’s not if, it’s when you are faced with a decision you are going to have to make very quickly,” Capt. Johnson said. “That model will help you do that.”

The D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model stands for: D – Define: Describe the problem, challenge or opportunity. A – Assess: What are your choices? R – Respond: Make a choice.

Use the facts and information you have gathered. E – Evaluate: Review your decision.

Young Harris agreed, as seen in the essay he read.

“What I plan to do is use the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model daily or when I need it most,” the 5th grader said. “I pledge to make good choices and treat others like I want to be treated.

School Principal Sandrina Isebaert read each of the student’s names as they came forward to shake hands with Dep. Dennis; Dep. Judy Williams, D.A.R.E. Supervisor; Lt. Hollis; Capt. Johnson; and Superintendent Downey. Their 5th grade teacher, Elizabeth Foster, proudly watched.

At the end of the ceremony, Principal Isebaert drew a name for the student who would get to take the Daren the Lion home, and the lucky student was Jerry Harris.

Eleven other elementary schools in Bossier Parish will also graduate D.A.R.E. students this semester, totaling nearly 1,200 students receiving the certificates in the fall.

The D.A.R.E program is one of Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington’s premier youth programs and is a semester-long curriculum taught by Sheriff’s deputies that emphasizes good decision skills for young people to avoid bullying, drugs, violence and other harmful behaviors. Students are also taught confidence-building and coping skills.

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JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 160800

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W3 VS LEA ANN WICKER A/K/A LEA ANN MCCARTY WICKER A/K/A LEA ANN MCCARTY A/K/A LEA A. MCCARTY A/K/A LEA MCCARTY A/K/A LEA A. WICKER A/K/A LEA WICKER A/K/A LEA MCCARTY WICKER A/K/A LEA M. WICKER A/K/A LEA ANN MCCARTY WICKER STEVENS

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT SEVENTY-ONE (71), REPLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 8, 13 THRU 20, 29 THRU 36, 45 THRU 52, 61 THRU 88, & 93 THRU 96, SOUTHGATE TOWNHOUSES, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 808, PAGE 294, RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FORTY AND 38 / 100 ($118,040.38) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Harold E. Cradic 13541 Tiger Bend Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225-756-0373 December 11, 2019 January 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 158085

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS TONY CRAIG HAMPTON A/K/A TONY C. HAMPTON

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT:: LOT 334, COUNTRY PLACE, UNIT NO. 6,

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGES 52-53, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF LOCATED THEREON WITH GEO# 121187. P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: PARISH OF BOSSIER ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO THOU- 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY AND 48 / STATE OF LOUISIANA 100 ($132,990.48) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND Suit No: (08) 154279 ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER HOLDERS OF ABFC 2007-WMC1 TRUST BOSSIER Parish ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SERIES 2007-WMC1 Stacy C. Wheat VS 639 Loyola Ave. Suite 1800 VICTOR HILL A/K/A VICTOR LAMAR New Orleans, LA 70113 HILL A/K/A VICTOR L. HILL AND LA504-522-8256 ZONDRA TRINEL HILL A/K/A LAZONDRA T. HILL A/K/A LAZONDRA HILL December 11, 2019 January 15, 2020

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF FIERI FACIAS Bossier Press-Tribune ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBENTON, LA 71006 BER 18, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING PARISH OF BOSSIER DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOSTATE OF LOUISIANA WIT:: Suit No: (08) 160123 LOT FIVE (5), CROSS CREEK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT OF VIVIAN, LA., INC. THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 808, VS PAGE 496 OF THE CONVEYANCE PRECISION AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE, LLC, PRECISION MECHANICAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, SERVICES, INC., PRECISION MANAGE- LOUISIANA. MENT, LLC, ROBERT L. HAMILTON AND AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID VICKI LYNN STOMA HAMILTON SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF:

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF AMENDED THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE SAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-NINE AND ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED 59 / 100 ($334,649.59) DOLLARS, ALONG CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND AC- & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER CORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL BOSSIER Parish FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019, BE- Corey J. Giroir TWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 13541 Tiger Bend Road 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED Baton Rouge, LA 70817 PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF 225-756-0373 BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: November 6, 2019 LOT 43-A, OAK ALLEY AT GREENACRES December 11, 2019 PLACE, UNIT 1-A, A SUBDIVISION OF Bossier Press-Tribune THE CITY OF BOSSIER, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER THAT PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGE 719, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BEARING A MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF P. O. Box 850 213 MAGNOLIA CROSSING, BOSSIER BENTON, LA 71006 CITY, LOUISIANA, 71111 AND GEO NUMBER 126169.

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID STATE OF LOUISIANA SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: FOUR HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND Suit No: (08) 160501 NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND 22 / 100 ($412,962.22) DOLLARS, ALONG NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES MR. COOPER AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. VS RHONDA K. EDMONDS, ADMINISTRAJULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF TRIX FOR THE SUCCESSION OF JIMMY & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER JACK EDMONDS BOSSIER Parish

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMScott R. Wolf BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO 333 Texas St., Suite 700 ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL Shreveport, LA 71101 PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, November 6, 2019 FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF December 11, 2019 APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO Bossier Press-Tribune LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN Announcement of Public Meeting OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019, BETWEEN THE Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at its regular FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, meeting place, Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, the City SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal or continuation of an ad valorem tax therein.

December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LOT 51, THE COLONY UNIT NO. 2 CORRECTION PLAT, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1207, PAGES 685-687 OF THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 PAGE 14 ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OFWAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TWO HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX AND 14 / 100 ($217,226.14) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.

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

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Ashley E. Morris 1505 N. 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 318-388-1440

November 6, 2019 December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED PLAN FOR BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE

The United States Air Force (USAF) announces the availability of a Proposed Plan (PP) to take no further remedial action at the Original Fire Protection Training Area (FT) Site 22 (FT022), Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU) 3. This PP describes and summarizes the investigation and cleanup actions taken at Site FT022 and presents the rationale for taking no further action.

The PP is available for public review during the 30day public comment period from November 20, 2019 to December 19, 2019 at the Barksdale Global Power Museum and the Barksdale AFB Public Library. The Barksdale Global Power Museum is open to the general public, however a Government issued Identification (Driver’s License, etc.) is required to gain entry at the Barksdale Bossier Gate. More information is available at the museum web site: http://barksdaleglobalpowermuseum.com/?page_id=14 Barksdale Global Power Museum 88 Shreveport Road Bossier City, Louisiana 71112 Phone: (318) 752-0055 Hours: Daily 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days and Barksdale AFB Library 744 Douhet Drive, Building 4244 Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 71110 Phone: (318) 456-4101 Hours: Monday-Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Closed Sunday and Federal Holidays

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Administrative Record web site (http://afcec.publicadminrecord.us.af.mil/Search.aspx) contains all pertinent information related to the Air Force Environmental Restoration Program. Documents related to the environmental investigations and remedial actions performed at site FT022 can be downloaded through this web site. If you have questions related to using the Administrative Record, please contact Mr. Wallace Y. Robertson at the contact information below. All written comments or questions related to this PP, should be submitted to: Wallace Y. Robertson Barksdale AFB Restoration Program Manager AFCEC/CZOW 414 Curtiss Road, Room 208 Barksdale AFB LA 71110 (318) 456-5286 Wallace.Robertson@us.af.mil

November 20, 2019 December 4, 11 and 18, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the application of Jonathan Burks to the BentonParish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a zoning amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 0.38 acres, more or less, located at 534 Highway 162, located in Section 28, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from B-1, Transition Business District, to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, for a proposed coffee shop.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE

2019 AMENDED BUDGET

In accordance with LA R.S. 39:1306 (b), the amended budget for the Bossier City Marshal for the year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 for the general fund and the special revenue funds are available for public inspection at the Bossier City Marshal’s Office located at 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana, during normal office hours. A public hearing concerning the amended 2019 budget will be held on December 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bossier City Marshal’s Office.

Jim Whitman Bossier City Marshal State of Louisiana Parish of Bossier

December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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Caucasian Race: Male sex: 45 age: 5’ 11” Height: 171 Weight: Hair Color: Brown eye Color: Blue

none alias: scar: Left shoulder none Mark: Prosthesis: none Piercing: Left Breast Left ear tongue Left eyebrow tattoo: L_shoulder: tribal art, angel eyes R_arm: Japanese writing Back: triple tribal dragon R_shoulder: Yosimite sam R_calf: praying hands w/dog tag L_forearm: cross L _arm: tribal skull

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

December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

RegistRation: #seX0522

i, Robert James sellers, Jr., have been convicted of incest (attempted). My address is 339 James Lane, Haughton, La 71037.

Race: Caucasian sex: Male age: 36 Height: 5’ 08” Weight: 109 Hair Color: Brown eye Color: Hazel

alias: scar: Mark: Prosthesis: Piercing: tattoo:

none none none none none none

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

December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SEX OFFENDER NOTIFICATION

Registration #seX0442

i, turcuois Roshawn gay, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile and Computer aided solicitation of a Minor (attempted). My address is 3223 gay Blvd., Bossier City, La 71112.

Race: afr amer sex: Male DoB: 11-30-1989 Height: 6’ 04” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black eye Color: Brown

alias: none scars: none Marks: none Prosthesis: none Piercing: none tattoo: R_arm: Dallas Cowboy R_forearm: scripture passage

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

December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

I, Bruce Brinson (DOC 1511878), have applied for clemency for my 1975 convictions of simple burglary and theft under $100. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421.

December 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT::

LOT 5, RED OAK ESTATES, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 808, PAGES 759-761, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON WITH GEO #104412; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

KEVIN RYAN MCCULLOUGH A/K/A KEVIN R. MCCULLOUGH A/K/A KEVIN MCCULLOUGH

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMP. O. Box 850 BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO BENTON, LA 71006 ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, PARISH OF BOSSIER FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, STATE OF LOUISIANA AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF Suit No: (08) 160408 BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL AS10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO2003-OPT2, MORTGAGE PASSSALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: WIT:: THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND 2003-OPT2 SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 67 / 100 LOT 9, SOUTHGATE ESTATES, UNIT NO. VS ($670,770.67) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH IN- 4, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, GLORIA SUZANNE CORNELL A/K/A TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL LOUISIANA AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN GLORIA S. CORNELL A/K/A GLORIA OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. BOOK 583, PAGE 552-553 OF THE CONCORNELL VEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUM- & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER LOCATED THEREON. BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO BOSSIER Parish ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, Ashley E. Morris EIGHTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF 1505 N. 19th Street TWENTY-THREE AND 12 / 100 APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO Monroe, LA 71207 ($80,423.12) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INLAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR 318-388-1440 TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, DE- November 6, 2019 CEMBER 18, 2019, BETWEEN THE December 11, 2019 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE Bossier Press-Tribune & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BOSSIER Parish SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Corey J. Giroir A PORTION OF LOT F OF REPLAT OF 13541 Tiger Bend Road LOTS 22-28, BODCAU PARK SUBDIVIBaton Rouge, LA 70817 SION, A SUBDIVISION IN BOSSIER JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF 225-756-0373 PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT P. O. Box 850 RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 109 OF BENTON, LA 71006 December 11, 2019 THE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, January 15, 2020 LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICU- PARISH OF BOSSIER Bossier Press-Tribune LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COM- 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT MENCING AT THE MOST EASTERLY STATE OF LOUISIANA CORNER OF SAID LOT F, RUN THENCE S 84 DEGREES, 22’W, ALONG THE Suit No: (08) 160470 SOUTH LINE OF LOT F, A DISTANCE OF 321.61 FEET TO A POINT AND CORNER; FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION RUN THENCE N 0 DEGREES 04’ E, A DISVS TANCE OF 207.27 FEET TO A POINT ON JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF GEKESHIA L. BROWN THE NORTHLY LINE OF SAID LOT F; P. O. Box 850 THENCE RUN S 61 DEGREES 13’ E BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND BENTON, LA 71006 ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMF, A DISTANCE OF 364.90 FEET TO THE BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO PARISH OF BOSSIER POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, STATE OF LOUISIANA THEREON, AND BELONGING THERETO. TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF AP- Suit No: (08) 160466 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR BANK OF AMERICAN, N.A. FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUN- OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN VS DRED SEVEN AND 32 / 100 ($48,407.32) OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, DERUBY JEWEL NEWTON ROBINSON DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, AT- CEMBER 18, 2019, BETWEEN THE AKA RUBY JEWEL WILLIAMS, ET AL TORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE COSTS OF SUIT. FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMJULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF LOUISIANA, TO-WIT:: BERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL BOSSIER Parish LOT FOUR (4), NORTHGATE VILLAGE PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. THREE (3), A TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF Corey J. Giroir BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO 13541 Tiger Bend Road PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGE LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR Baton Rouge, LA 70817 501 UNDER REGISTRY NO. 561943 OF OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN 225-756-0373 THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANBOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA. UARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS November 6, 2019 OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWDecember 11, 2019 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID ING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED Bossier Press-Tribune SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOU- WIT:: SAND SEVENTY-FIVE AND 51 / 100 ($133,075.51) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH LOT NINETY FOUR (94), AND THE INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL NORTH 4.0 FEET OF LOT NINETY FIVE OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. (95), SOUTHGATE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 3, A SUBDIVISION OF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, P. O. Box 850 & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF BENTON, LA 71006 BOSSIER Parish RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 583, AT PAGES 120, 121, AND 122, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, PARISH OF BOSSIER Stacy G. Butler LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT 2111 Quail Run Drive BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS STATE OF LOUISIANA Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4127 THEREON, MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 225-761-0001 4901 GENERAL STIRLING PRICE PLACE, Suit No: (08) 160646 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA 71112.

November 6, 2019 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. December 11, 2019 AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID VS Bossier Press-Tribune SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: DARRELL LYNN CHANEY, INDIVIDUFORTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE DARFORTY-THREE AND 17 / 100 ($46,643.17) RELL LYNN CHANEY 1992 DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATDESCENDENTS TRUST A/K/A THE DARTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER RELL LYNN CHANEY 1992 DECENCOSTS OF SUIT. DANTS TRUST

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BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 160573

REGIONS BANK DBA REGIONS MORTGAGE VS

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Daniel A. Reed 8550 United Plaza Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70809 December 11, 2019 January 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

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SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE

JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P. O. Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006

PARISH OF BOSSIER 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF LOUISIANA Suit No: (08) 159529

SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC VS JORGE LUIS GARCIA

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOWIT::

THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF GROUND, ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN:

LOT 39, GILBERT PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE 343 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 10 / 100 ($58,167.10) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT.

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

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Jason R. Smith 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71207 December 11, 2019 January 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

Budget Notice

The Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board of Directors has available for inspection, a proposed operating and capital outlay budget for the year 2020.

A complete copy is located at the office of the Director located at 4601 Palmetto Rd., Benton, La. 71006. The budget is available for inspection from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget, Monday, December 16, 2019 at 5:30 pm in the Board Room located at 4601 Palmetto Rd. Benton, La. 71006.

REVENUES Beginning Fund Balance Wire line Surcharge Wireless Surcharge Dedicated Investments Interest Earnings Misc./GIS Total Income

EXPENDITURES Personnel Services Materials and Supplies Contractual & Other Dedicated Enhancements Total Expenditures Charles Varnell Chairman

$

500,000.00 450,000.00 1,400,000.00 2,560,700.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 $ 4,985,700.00 $ 1,586,500.00 174,500.00 565,000.00 2,659,700.00 $ 4,985,700.00

Andy Holly Secretary

November 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

Full Board, committee of the whole

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of Woodlake Subdivision, Unit No. 1-B, being a replat of Lots 52, 53 and 54, Woodlake Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID # P19-28

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019, for City Garage Roof Restoration. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Council Chambers.

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

Specifications, Plans, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Bossier City Purchasing Department at no charge.

There will be a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 9:00 A.M. at the Public Service Complex Conference Room located at 3223 Old Shed Road, Bossier City, LA. 71111.

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

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

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

On any bids submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:2150-2163 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope in which it is submitted.

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

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

November 20, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS ITB # 19-03

Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the City of Bossier City, will receive sealed or electronic bids until 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 30, 2019 for Sale of Surplus Equipment: ISCO 3710 Sampler Controllers. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Office.

The minimum bid for the hereinabove described equipment is to be fixed at SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00). Bids below the fixed “minimum bid” amount cannot be accepted.

Bid documents can be download using the City’s secure electronic interactive system at www.bidsync.com. They may also be obtained from the City of Bossier City, Purchasing Department, Municipal Complex, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana.

Vendors/Contractors may submit responses electronically or by paper copy. Bids must be submitted on the official bid form furnished with the bid documents and those submitted otherwise will not be considered.

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

Lilliana Garcia Purchasing Agent City of Bossier City, Louisiana

December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune "If anyone knows the whereabouts of Joshua Corey Post please contact Pamela Breedlove, Attorney at Law at 318-4230845.”

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed BIDS for the purchase of one (1) new 2020 Ford F-150 4X4 Truck, will be received by the BOSSIER PARISH TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE at 204 Burt Boulevard 2nd Floor / P.O. BOX 325, Benton, LA 71006, until 2:00 p.m., (local time), on Monday, December 16, 2019, and then publicly opened and read aloud in the Tax Assessors Office located on the second floor of the Courthouse.

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.

The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause.

BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY RACHEL HAUSER, PARISH SECRETARY DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT

November 20 and 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Receptionist in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, 204 Burt Boulevard, Benton, LA 71006, until the hour of 2:00 P.M., (CST), Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud by the Purchasing Agent or his designated representative in the Bossier Parish Police Jury Meeting Room.

LCDBG SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – MERRYWOODS SUBDIVISION A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on December 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM . Pre-bid will be located at the following location: Bossier Parish Police Jury Office, 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, Louisiana 71006.

Description of Work: This project consists of rehabilitating an existing gravity sewer system located within Bossier Parish located in the Merrywoods Subdivision. All existing gravity mains will be inspected via CCTV to locate service lines and taps. The existing gravity sewer collection mains in the target area will be replaced with a HDPE material via the pipe-bursting method. Sewer manholes needing repair within the target area will be rehabilitated by removing and replacing and/or raising the frame and lid to help reduce the amount of inflow / infiltration or the entire existing manhole will be removed and replaced with a new sewer manhole. Existing service lines will be required to be replaced to the property line via open cut and/or pipe bursting methods. A new cleanout shall be installed at the property line on all newly installed service lines.

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.

Bid Documents may be obtained from DENMON ENGINEERING, upon receipt of a deposit in the amount of $50.00 for each set paper set of documents and a payment in the amount of $25.00 for each electronic document (PDF formatted plans and specifications on CD). Deposit for the first set is fully refundable, to all bona fide prime bidders who submit a bid, upon return of the documents in good condition no later than 10 days following receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. General Contractors not submitting a bid on the project will be refunded 50% of plan deposit upon return of bid documents within 10 days after receipt of bids. Bidding documents will be available at the address shown below on November 27, 2019.

All inquiries shall be directed to: Robert B. Harrell, P.E. Denmon Engineering 114 Venable Lane Monroe, LA 71203 (318) 388-1422 phone (318) 361-5036 fax brian@denmon.com An acceptable Bid Bond, cashier's check, or certified check payable to Bossier Parish Police Jury in an amount not less than five-percent (5%) of the bid must accompany the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract amount. Any surety bond written for a public works project shall be written by a surety or insurance company on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policy holders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents and is Licensed to write surety bonds.

BID GUARANTEE: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids. All applicable local, state, federal laws and regulations shall apply.

Bids shall be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form furnished by the Engineers with the bid package. Those submitted otherwise may not be considered or accepted. Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be plainly marked as "LCDBG SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – MERRYWOODS SUBDIVISION".

Contractor's License Number shall also be clearly shown on the outside of the bid envelope.

The successful Bidder must submit executed copies of the Non Collusion Declaration, Felony Conviction / E-Verify Affidavit within ten (10) days of the bid opening. These items may be submitted with the bid.

The Bossier Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S. 38:2214(B).

To bid and perform work covered by these documents the contractor must be licensed under Classification IV – Municipal and Public Works Construction.

To bid and perform work covered by these documents, the contractor and all subcontractor(s) must have an active DUNS number, as verified on www.sam.gov.

If the firm submitting the bid proposal is a corporation, a corporate resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation to sign the bid or written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid must accompany the bid proposal. Such activities will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues.

Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.

The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rates, as issued by the Division of Administration and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project.

The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bond within ten (10) working days after normal award of contract.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST SUBMIT EXECUTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATION REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, SECTION 3 AND SEGREGATED FACILITIES AND SECTION 3 PLAN WITH TABLES A & B PRIOR TO CONTRACT EXECUTION. MINORITY OWNED FIRMS AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY RACHEL HAUSER, PARISH SECRETARY DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT

November 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune October 14, 2019

The Bossier Parish Communications District Number One Board in regular and legal session convened on October 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the Bossier Parish Communications District One Board Room, located at 4601 Palmetto Road in Benton, Louisiana.

Chairman Varnell called the meeting to order.

Ms. Beard called the roll with members present as follows: Charles Varnell Ken Ward Andy Holley Jim Williams Doug Rogers Billy Jordan John Mark Robertson

Chairman Varnell introduced the minutes of the September meeting for approval. The motion was made by Mr. Holley, seconded by Mr. Ward, to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes as presented. Upon a unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Mrs. Hilburn presented the Board with financial reports, reflecting year-to-date balances as well as up-to-date income and expense reports. Motion made by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Holley to approve the financial report. Upon unanimous vote, the motion carried.

Director Report: Mrs. Hilburn reported to the Board that the roof has been repaired by replacing the stacks and vents, no other damage was reported by the roofing contractor. Update on the fence, all but three panels have been replaced, which are on order and should be completed next week. On the District’s retiree insurance program, she had spoken to the Police Jury and that the District’s retirees will be eligible to be on the same Humana Insurance plan that the Police Jury retirees. Mrs. Hilburn briefed the Board on the EMD

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Program, the District is still waiting on Dr. Williams's approval. Mr. Rogers addressed the Jonathan Burks to the Benton-Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission for a zonLPC Louisiana Patients Compensation coverage with the Board. She also reminded that ing amendment to change the zoning classification of a certain tract of land being 0.38 acres, more or less, located at 534 Highway 162, located in Section 28, Township Ethics, as well as Sexual Harassment must be completed before the end of the year.

20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA, from B-1, Transition Business District, to B-2, Neighborhood Business District, for a proposed coffee shop.

Old Business: Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast None and the motion carried unanimously. *** New Business: Mr. David Ghormley, Property Standards Officer, presented photographs of Mrs. Hilburn shared information she had attained in reference to the Rave School Panic the property located at 502 Wildlife Lane, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111675, Button App grant program that Governor Edwards announced last month. She will be scheduling a meeting with the Rave Representatives along with members of the Bossier advising that there has been a substantial amount of work done to clean the property, and recommended that the property owner be allowed a 30-day extension to complete cleanup Parish School Board to see how the program works and what it would entail for the Disof the property. trict. She also discussed the La State Plan for NG 911 and EsInet with the Board.

Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to allow the owner of 502 Wildlife Lane, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111675, a 30There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Communications Disday extension in which to bring the property into compliance with property stantrict Number One Board, the motion was made by Mr. Holley, seconded by Mr. Ward to dards regulations. adjourn the meeting.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. The matter will be reviewed at the January 15, Charles Varnell Andy Holley 2020, regular meeting.

Chairman Secretary Mr. Ghormley reported on a meeting of the Property Standards Board of Review, advising that it is recommended that a condemnation hearing be scheduled on DeDecember 11, 2019 cember 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 2090 Johnson Koran Bossier Press-Tribune Road, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 154026.

Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to schedule a condemnation hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider the condemnation of ADVERTISEMENT property located at 2090 Johnson Koran Road, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. INVITATION TO BID 154026.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast Sealed bids are hereby invited by Bossier Parish School Board for: and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condem20-16: Welding Performance Management System nation hearing be scheduled on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 2003 Caplis Sligo Road, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118593.

Bids will be received no later than 2 p.m., December 19, 2019, at the Bossier Parish Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedSchool Board Purchasing Dept, 2723 Airline Dr, Bossier City, La 71111. After stamping ule a condemnation hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of to acknowledge timely receipt, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by a desigproperty located at 2003 Caplis Sligo Road, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. nated representative of the Bossier Parish School Board. Any bid received after this due 118593. date and time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemComplete bid documents may be obtained by submitting your written request to nation hearing be scheduled on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property purchasing@bossierschools.org. Complete bid documents are also available at located at 501 Wildlife Lane, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111673. bidexpress.com.

Motion was made by Mr. Brotherton, seconded by Mr. Craig, to schedule a condemnation hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property Bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with: located at 501 Wildlife Lane, Bossier City, LA, Tax Assessment No. 111673.

1. bidder’s name Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast 2. bid due date/time and the motion carried unanimously.

3. project number/name: 20-16: Welding Performance Management Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemSystem nation hearing be scheduled on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically at bidexpress.com. Bidders that wish to located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666. Mr. Ford submit electronic bids online will be charged a fee by Bid Express. In addition, bidders stated that this home flooded in 2009 and was originally in the FEMA buyout program. He further stated that the property owner did not accept the parish’s offer to buy the property. shall be required to obtain a digital signature certificate prior to submitting bids online Motion was made by Mr. Salzer, seconded by Ms. Bennett, to schedule a condemnation hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property Bids must be submitted on the official bid form(s) furnished in the bid package. located at 208 Gumwood Drive, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 118666.

Bids submitted on any other form(s) will be rejected.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

Award will not be made at the time of the bid opening, but will be awarded by the School Mr. Ghormley stated that the Board of Review recommended that a condemBoard at a later meeting. nation hearing be scheduled on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of property located at 161 Crawford Road, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 116642.

Bossier Parish School Board reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any and all Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Brotherton, to schedbids and to waive any and all technicalities and informalities in accordance with state ule a condemnation hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider condemnation of law. property located at 161 Crawford Road, Haughton, LA, Tax Assessment No. 116642.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast Bossier Parish School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. and the motion carried unanimously. *** Kerry Douglas Motion was made by Mr. Plummer, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to approve Chief Procurement Officer the following applications for renewal of Bossier Parish beer/liquor licenses for the Kerry.douglas@bossierschools.org year 2020.

(318) 549-5039 Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. Each application has been approved by the December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department and the Health Department.

Bossier Press-Tribune A Pair of Kings – Beer Camp Joy Store – Beer Circle K #8161 – Beer and Liquor BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY Cork and Barrel – Beer and Liquor BENTON, LOUISIANA Dixie Mart #33 – Beer MINUTES Fete LA – Beer and Liquor November 20, 2019 Heroes Tavern – Beer and Liquor www.bossierparishla.gov Pizza House #15 – Beer Johnny’s The Bossier Parish Police Jury met in regular and legal session on the 20th Johnny’s Pizza House #25 – Beer day of November, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Oakland Plantation Country Club – Beer Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana. The President, Mr. Doug Rimmer, called the meeting to Olde Oaks Country Club – Beer and Liquor order. The invocation was given by Mr. Mac Plummer, and the pledge of allegiance was Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant – Beer and Liquor led by Mr. Glenn Benton. Ms. Julie Gill, Secretary for the Parish Attorney, called the roll, Pinky’s on the Bayou – Beer and Liquor with all members present as follows: Red River South Marina and Resort – Beer Mr. Rick Avery Mr. Jerome Darby Reflections – Beer Mr. Mac Plummer Ms. Wanda Bennett Reynolds Grocery – Beer Mr. Glenn Benton Mr. Doug Rimmer The Cellar Fine Wines and Spirits Airline Drive – Beer and Liquor Mr. Bob Brotherton Mr. Tom Salzer The Cellar Fine Wines and Spirits Benton Road – Beer and Liquor Mr. Fred Shewmake Mr. Jimmy Cochran Trejo’s Mexican Restaurant – Beer and Liquor Mr. Norman Craig Mr. Jack Skaggs Trotline Fish N More – Beer *** Wilson’s Bistineau Inn - Beer Others present were Mr. Bill Altimus, Parish Administrator; Mr. Patrick Jack*** son, Parish Attorney; Mr. Joe E. “Butch” Ford, Jr., Parish Engineer, and Mr. Eric Hudson, Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Darby, to ratify Assistant Parish Engineer. adoption of a joint proclamation with the Caddo Parish Commission, the City of *** Shreveport, and the City of Bossier City proclaiming the week of November 4-11, Motion was made by Mr. Shewmake, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to adopt 2019, as Veteran’s Celebration Week, and to authorize the President to execute said the minutes of the October 2, 2019, and October 16, 2019, regular meetings, and the Proclamation.

October 16, 2019, Finance Committee meeting, as published.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were and the motion carried unanimously. cast and the motion carried unanimously.

PROCLAMATION *** WHEREAS, millions of Americans have served in the Armed Forces of the Mr. Kelly Wells, Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission was present. He United States during the past century and have made the ultimate sacrifice; and presented the jury with an autographed jersey and keepsake memento box from the FIVB WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Commission, City of Shreveport, Bossier City, Women’s Indoor Volleyball Olympic Qualifier event that was recently held August 2-4, 2019, and the Bossier Parish Police Jury have united together to sponsor an honor ceremony for at the Centurylink Center. our local veterans at the Bossier Civic Center on November 9th at 5:00 PM, as well as a *** parade at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds on Sunday, November 10th at 2:00 PM; and Motion was made by Mr. Darby, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to amend WHEREAS, all businesses and public entities are asked to post ‘Thank You’ the agenda to add Mr. David Williamson, LSUS Consultant, as Visitor No. 2. and ‘Welcome Veterans’ signs during the week of November 4th through November 11th, The President called for public comment. There being none, votes were recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served and who cast with the following vote recorded: are still active in the Armed Forces; and AYES: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. WHEREAS, public and private school systems, primary, secondary and Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, higher education institutions are asked to schedule educational programs, whereby veterMr. Skaggs ans and military personnel may serve as guest speakers. Special recognition to our veterNAYS: None ans at all religious institutions during religious services is also encouraged; and ABSTAIN: None WHEREAS, all citizens of Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Bossier City, Bossier ABSENT: None Parish, and surrounding municipalities are asked to attend the parade in mass numbers, *** at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds midway; and attend the awards ceremony at The SalMr. David Williamson, LSUS Consultant, Dr. Beverly Burden, Interim Director, vation Army Boys and Girls Club to honor our veterans, for protecting our American freefrom the LSUS Red River Watershed Management Institute (RRWMI), and Mr. Jerome doms.

Lewis, RRWMI Assistant Director, were present. They provided an extensive update on the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Caddo Parish Commission, Bossier Parish Groundwater Monitoring Project. Mr. Williamson provided information on the City of Shreveport, Bossier City and the Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting in legal well locations, drilling and coring, core descriptions, installation, well pad and surround and and regular session convened during the month of November does hereby proclaim Noinstrumentation. He provided further information regarding the initial groundwater levels at vember 4th through November 11th, 2019 as the well locations. Mr. Ford stated that he plans to take the information from this study and ‘Veterans Celebration Week’ schedule a meeting with developers and builders in the parish regarding what will be rein Caddo Parish, Shreveport, Bossier City, and Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and urges all quired in the future for water and sewer instillation in subdivisions. citizens to join with all governmental entities and the vicinity to celebrate the 8th Anniversary *** of ‘Veterans Celebration Week’ honoring our veterans and their families.

Mr. Skaggs stepped in as acting president for the remainder of the meeting.

STORMY GAGE-WATTS, PRESIDENT *** ADRIAN PERKINS, MAYOR Ms. Gill announced the public hearing to consider approval of the plat of the CADDO PARISH COMMISSION proposed development of Padgett Place Subdivision, Unit No. 2, located in Section 1, TownCITY OF SHREVEPORT ship 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT Ms. Michan Holbrook, Coyle Engineering Co., Inc., was present on behalf of LORENZ WALKER, MAYOR the developer. She stated that there are 14 lots in this proposed development ranging from BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY 1 acre to 2 acre lots.

CITY OF BOSSIER CITY Mr. Leighton Becker, 215 Padgett Road, stated that on paper this proposed KENNETH R. EPPERSON, SR., CHAIRPERSON development looks great, but he is opposed to having so many homes in a subdivision VETERANS CELEBRATION COMMITTEE across from his house. *** Motion was made by Mr. Craig, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to approve the Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Benton, to appoint plat of the proposed development of Padgett Place Subdivision, Unit No. 2, located Ms. Wanda Bennett to the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s in Section 1, Township 20 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Board for a three-year term, effective January 1, 2020, term to expire December 31, Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast 2022. and the motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast *** with the following vote recorded: Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Darby, to schedule AYES: Mr. Avery, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Craig, Mr. Darby, a public hearing on December 18, 2019, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs Landon Holloway, located in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 14 West, Bossier NAYS: None Parish, LA. ABSTAIN: Ms. Bennett Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast ABSENT: None and the motion carried unanimously. *** *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to accept Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to schedule the proposal of Robert Russell, MAI, in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00 for apa public hearing on December 18, 2019, to consider approval of the plat of the propraisal review services for State Project No. H.013129, Federal Aid Project No. posed development of Woodlake Subdivision, Unit No. 1-B, being a replat of Lots H013129, Linton Road Bridge over Black Bayou Reservoir project, and to authorize 52, 53 and 54, Woodlake Subdivision, Unit No. 1, located in Section 9, Township 19 the execution of documents.

North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Benton, to schedule • Continued on next page a public hearing on December 18, 2019, to consider approval of the application of

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 20th day of November 20, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, any and all documents or contracts in connection with the proposal of Robert Russell, MAI, in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00 for appraisal review services for State Project No. H.013129, Federal Aid Project No. H013129, Linton Road Bridge over Black Bayou Reservoir project.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Plummer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 20th day of November, 2019.

DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT RACHEL D. HAUSER PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Mr. Hudson presented Final Plan Change No. 2 for the Kingston Road Widening, Phase II, Project No. 2018-559, advising that the change order results in a decrease in the amount of $51,665.69.

Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery, to approve Final Plan Change No. 2 for the Kingston Road Widening, Phase II, Project No. 2018559, and to authorize execution of documents.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal sesth sion on this 20 day of November, 2019, that it does hereby approve Final Plan Change No. 2 for the Kingston Road Widening, Phase II, Project No. 2018-559.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, is hereby authorized to execute said Change Order No. 2.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Avery. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 20th day of November, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Rimmer, to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the Parish of Bossier and the City of Bossier City, in connection with the improvements at the interchange of Swan Lake Road at I-220, and to authorize the execution of documents.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Bossier Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session on this 20th day of November, 2019, that William R. Altimus, Parish Administrator, or Doug Rimmer, President, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Bossier Parish Police Jury, a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Bossier Parish Police Jury and the City of Bossier City, in connection with the improvements at the interchange of Swan Lake Road at I-220.

The resolution was offered by Ms. Bennett, seconded by Mr. Rimmer. Upon unanimous vote, it was duly adopted on this 20th day of November, 2019.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve the request of a variance of parish regulations to allow a home to be built below the road surface level at 1120 Highway 614, Haughton, LA. Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Cochran, to amend the agenda to consider approving an appropriation of funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in connection with the Southwest Arkansas Red River Navigation Feasibility Study.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast with the following vote recorded: Mr. Avery, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Benton, Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Cochran, Mr. AYES: Craig, Mr. Darby, Mr. Plummer, Mr. Rimmer, Mr. Salzer, Mr. Shewmake, Mr. Skaggs None NAYS: ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None *** Mr. Altimus provided information regarding a Flood Technical Committee meeting that he recently attended regarding the Southwest Arkansas Red River Navigation Feasibility study. He stated that the proposed study will cost $3,000,000.00 and the State of Arkansas has committed to appropriate $1,500,000.00 for the study. Mr. Altimus discussed the many benefits of this study and recommend that the jury approve an appropriation of funds to participate in this study. Mr. Altimus further stated that participation from the Red River Waterway Commission, the Caddo Parish Commission, the City of Bossier City, the City of Shreveport, the Port Commission and the Levee Boards is also requested for this study.

Motion was made by Mr. Benton, seconded by Mr. Salzer, to approve an appropriation of funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 in connection with the Southwest Arkansas Red River Navigation Feasibility Study.

Mr. Skaggs called for public comment. There being none, votes we cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** Mr. Hudson provided updates on several projects in the parish. *** Mr. Hudson provided an update on Le Oaks Drive. Mr. Avery stated that he has received several complaints from constituents and requested that the highway department put asphalt over the culvert. *** Mr. Mark Coutee, Public Works Director, presented an update on activities of the highway department and on several road projects in the parish. *** Mr. Coutee presented photographs of Antrim Road and the Parish Camp Boat Dock. *** Mr. Warren Saucier, Parks and Recreation Director, presented an update on activities at parks throughout Bossier Parish. *** Mr. Skaggs stated that at the November 6, 2019, regular meeting he requested that the agenda be amended to schedule a public hearing on December 4, 2019, to consider reducing the speed limit on a portion of Duckwater Landing from 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour. He stated that after further review, a public hearing is not needed as the speed limit on Duckwater Landing is already 25 miles per hour. Mr. Skaggs requested that the record reflect that the public hearing is no longer needed or scheduled. *** Mr. Jackson presented a proposed ordinance regarding unwanted phone books being thrown carelessly into yards and driveways in the parish, previously discussed at November 6, 2019, regular meeting. He requested that the jury review the ordinance and let him know if they would like to proceed with adoption. Mr. Jackson stated that if the jury does not want to go this route, he will review more options. *** Finance Committee Meeting – November 20, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

The Finance Committee of the Bossier Parish Police Jury met on this 20th day of November, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, with all jurors being present. *** Ms. Stacy Brown, Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, expressed appreciation to the police jury for its continued support, and presented the 2020 Convention and Tourist Bureau Budget and Business Plan.

Ms. Brown stated that the Bossier Parish Police Jury appointee, Mr. Carlton Golden, is an asset to the Convention and Tourist Bureau Board and commended Mr. Golden for his work.

Ms. Brown provided a report on activities of the Convention and Tourist Bureau and upcoming events in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Ms. Brown provided additional information pertaining to the 2020 budgets for the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission and the Convention and Tourist Bureau.

Appreciation was extended to Ms. Brown and the Convention and Tourist Bureau Board for their continued work for the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Ms. Brown invited jurors and staff to the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s annual open house on December 6, 2019, at 629 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA. Mr. Skaggs stated that the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 2020 budget will be taken under advisement. *** Motion was made by Mr. Rimmer, seconded by Mr. Plummer, to approve payment of accounts payable invoices for the month of October, 2019.

The Chairman called for public comment. There being none, votes were cast and the motion carried unanimously. *** The Finance Committee meeting was adjourned by the Chairman. *** There being no further business to come before the Bossier Parish Police th Jury in regular and legal session on this 20 day of November, 2019, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Skaggs at 3:07 p.m.

RACHEL D. HAUSER DOUG RIMMER, PRESIDENT PARISH SECRETARY BOSSIER PARISH POLICE JURY December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOSSIER CITY COUNCIL WILL BE IN REGULAR SESSION, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019, AT 3:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 620 BENTON ROAD, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA, TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES:

An Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover investigation/ survey costs and initial repairs of the East Texas Street collapse for a total of $65,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund.

An Ordinance appropriating One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand and No/100 ($151,000.00) from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond Issue to supplement the cost of construction of the Tinsley Concession/Restroom Bid.

An Ordinance to appropriate $900,000.00 to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Issue to be used to supplement the previously appropriated $1.5 Million with all going towards funding Change Order quantities for the Swan Lake Road Improvement Project (I-220 to Modica Lott Road), and to include street lighting and to include a traffic signal at Innovation Drive.

An Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof for any Federal of State Funded Road and Utility Projects.

An Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof for any Federal of City Funded road or Utility Project. ______________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

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Bossier Council on Aging will be accepting sealed bids for a: 2008 Ford EC2 5/1 passenger wheelchair accessible van with lift, VIN# 1FTNE24LX8DA31736, and mileage 151,700, sold as is. Minimum bid is $750.00. The van is located at Bossier Council on Aging, 706 Bearkat Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111 for viewing M-Th 8:00-4:30 or F 8:002:30. Sealed bids must be submitted by Friday January 3, 2020 at 12:00 PM. Sealed bids will be open on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Sealed bids should be in an envelope marked “Bid on ’08 Ford EC2” and mailed or hand delivered to above address. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All paperwork (i.e. transfer of title, taxes, etc.) will be at the expense of the highest bidder. Payment must be received within 5 days of bid acceptance. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, money order, cashier’s check (NO Personal checks). Please contact 318-7418302 for showing appointments.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BOSSIER CITY STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2019

The City Council of the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, met in regular session in Council Chambers, 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, December 3, 2019, at 3:00 PM

Invocation was given by Council Member Jeffery Darby

Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Thomas Harvey

Roll Call as follows:

Present: Honorable, President Scott Irwin, Honorable Councilors David Montgomery, Jr., Timothy Larkin, Jeffery Darby, Don Williams, Jeff Free and Thomas Harvey

Also Present: Mayor, Lorenz Walker, City Attorney, Jimmy Hall and City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw

By: Mr. Williams Motion to approve minutes of November 19, 2019, Regular Meeting and dispense with the reading.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Motion carries unanimously By: Mr. Williams Motion to add item #11 under New Business to agenda – Adopt a Resolution authorizing the hiring of a Senior Operator for the Public Utilities Department. This item is being added due to Clerk error.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Motion carries unanimously

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to add item #12 under New Business to agenda – Introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof for any city funded road or utility project.

Seconded by Mr. Williams Discussion about Agenda Item and need for Ordinance. Discussion about whether it was appropriate time to discuss the item or later in the meeting, Mr. Hall agrees it was.

Mr. Mosley went over Ordinance.

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to add item #13 under New Business to agenda – Introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof for any Federal or State funded road and utility projects.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to approve Agenda as amended.

Seconded by Mr. Williams No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

Ceremonial Matters/Recognition of Guests-

Mr. Irwin welcomed the Bossier Youth Leadership Students and had them to introduce themselves.

Committee ReportsNone

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

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Ordinance No. 138 Of 2019

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE WATER TANK REHABILITATION AND PAINTING PROJECT (2 TANKS) FOR A TOTAL OF $4,800,000.00 TO COME FROM THE WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND

WHEREAS the final opinion of construction costs for the rehabilitation of two water tanks is $4,800,000.00. (see attachment –Bossier City – Northeast Tower Rehab Estimate for estimated detailed breakdown of the costs); and

WHEREAS, $4,800,000.00 may be appropriated from the Water Capital Contingency Fund.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $4,800,000.00 to come from the Water Capital Contingency Fund to cover the construction costs for rehabilitation and painting of two water tanks in the City of Bossier.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 139 OF 2019

AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $24,900.00 FROM HERBICIDE AND MOSQUITO CONTROL OPERATIONAL BUDGET (CHEMICALS) TO FUND 410 PARKWAY CAPITAL PROJECTS, HERBICIDE AND MOSQUITO CONTROL (VEHICLES) _______________________________________________________________

WHEREAS, A vehicle was budgeted in the 2020 Capital Budget for Herbicide and Mosquito Control; and

WHEREAS, unexpected engine problems have accelerated the need for this purchase; and WHEREAS, approval of this transfer will allow the division to continue operation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City in due legal and regular session convened, the transfer of $24,900.00 is hereby approved for the purchase of this vehicle.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Thomas Harvey, and second by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 140 Of 2019

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO COVER CONSTRUCTION COST FOR THE SEWER SUB-BASIN BC-04 REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $774,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CONTINGENCY FUND

WHEREAS the final opinion of construction costs for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-04 Rehabilitation Project is $774,000.00. (see attachment Sewer Sub Basin BC-04 Rehabilitation Project – Final Opinion of Construction Cost for estimated detailed breakdown of the costs); and Fund.

WHEREAS, $774,000.00 may be appropriated from the Sewer Contingency

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $774,000.00 may be appropriated from the Sewer Contingency Fund to cover the construction costs for the Sewer Sub-Basin BC-04 Rehabilitation Project.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 141 Of 2019

Unfinished Business –

The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 137 OF 2019

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $260,000.00 TO COME FROM THE 2017 SALES TAX BOND ISSUE, TO BE USED TO CONTRACT WITH AEP/SWEPCO TO PROVIDE STREET LIGHTING FOR INNOVATION DRIVE, AND TO PROVIDE INNCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION TO FACILITATE THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM. ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS; AEP/SWEPCO has submitted a proposal to provide street lighting for Innovation Drive, which proposes that Bossier City construct a road to better access lighting equipment all valued at approximately $260,000.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, in regular session convened that the Bossier City Council does hereby appropriate $260,000.00 to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Issue, to be used to contract with AEP/SWEPCO to provide street lighting for Innovation Drive, and to provide incidental construction to facilitate the street lighting system.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all instruments in connection with the furtherance of this Ordinance.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk

ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REHAB THE WALLER STREET GRAVITY MAIN AT A COST OF $1,000,000.00 TO COME FROM THE SEWER CAPITAL AND CONTINGENCY FUND gency Fund.

WHEREAS, $1,000,000.00 will come from the Sewer Capital and Contin-

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby approve an ordinance to appropriate $1,000,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital and Contingency Fund to rehab Waller Street sewer gravity main.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. Don Williams, and seconded by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 142 Of 2019

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($10,000.00) FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND TO FUND A CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY LIGHTING PROPOSAL FROM RED RIVER LIGHTS, LLC

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WHEREAS, funding is needed to provide the attached Christmas and Holiday The following Resolution offered and adopted: Lighting in East Bank Plaza; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened that ten thousand and no/100 ($10,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund for Christmas Lighting in the East Bank District.

The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don Williams, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 143 Of 2019

RESOLUTION 86 OF 2019

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A WASTEWATER TREATMENT ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none PLANT OPERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. ____________________________ _____________________________________________________ Scott Irwin, President WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and

WHEREAS, the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is a new The following Resolution offered and adopted: position at the Red River Wastewater Treatment Plant created by the elimination of an InRESOLUTION 89 OF 2019 dustrial Waste Inspector in Environmental Affairs as authorized in the 2020 operating budget; and

WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, that Mayor Lorenz Walker is hereby authorized to execute any documents related to property acquisitions necessary for the Viking Drive Road Project, and to execute any documents in furtherance thereof.

BE IT FUTHER ORDAINED that the City of Bossier City, by approving this ordinance, authorizes Mayor Lorenz Walker to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the Viking Drive Road Project set forth in the agreement attached hereto.

If any provision or item of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FUTHERE ORDAINED that the City of Bossier City authorizes the City Attorney to take whatever action necessary in furtherance of the Viking Drive Road Project set forth in the agreement attached hereto including but not limited to expropriations.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF A SENIOR OPERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT. _____________________________________________________

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position.

WHEREAS, the position of Senior Operator is vacant due to termination; and The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeff WHEREAS, the administration and the department assures that all current Free, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote: budgets have been verified and that no authorized salary has been exceeded; and

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR LORENZ WALKER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER AND TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS IN AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. FURTHERANCE THEREOF FOR THE VIKING DRIVE ROAD PROJECT Harvey ______________________________________________________________________ NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City benefits from the development of infra- ____________________________ structure, which alleviates traffic congestion and encourages greater economy and effi- Scott Irwin, President ciency; and ____________________________ Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk WHEREAS, the City of Bossier City has engaged in endeavors to widen Viking Drive, which benefit the citizens of the City of Bossier; and The following Resolution offered and adopted:

WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bossier will benefit from this roadway project by improving traffic across the city.

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Williams, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed with hiring procedures for the fulfillment of this position.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jeff Free, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Harvey NAYS: none ABSENT: none none ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION 87 OF 2019 ____________________________ Scott Irwin, President A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENGAGEMENT OF AN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ____________________________ FOR THE CONTRACTING FOR A TEMPORARY CONTRACT WORKER FOR THE Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO BE USED AT THE RED RIVER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DUE TO THE INCREASE IN INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMER USAGE By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. _____________________________________________________ Motion to introduce an Introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acquire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any docuWHEREAS, Ordinance No. 21 of 2018 implemented a requirement assuring ments in furtherance thereof for any city funded road or utility project. that the City department budgets not be exceeded by any hiring of any personnel; and Seconded by Mr. Williams Questions from Council on Ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Gordon Mosley discussed WHEREAS, the Bossier City Utility Department has seen an increase in the Ordinance and exactly what it would do. It only gives Mayor authority to acquire property amount of industrial wastewater at the Red River Wastewater Plant from industrial cus- for projects without coming back to the Council each time. City will present map and list tomers; and of properties monthly.

Motion carried with the following vote: WHEREAS, the Bossier City Utility Department is hereby authorized to en- Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free gage the use of an employment agency service for the fulfillment of this temporary worker Nays: Mr. Darby and Mr. Harvey position for the Wastewater Division and the department assures that all current budgets Absent: none have been verified and that no authorized funds will be exceeded; and Abstain: none

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Bossier City, By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesLouisiana, in regular session convened, that the administration is authorized to proceed Motion to introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Lorenz Walker to acsion convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don with contracting procedures for the fulfillment of this position. quire property on behalf of the City of Bossier and to execute any documents in furtherWilliams, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote: ance thereof for any Federal or State funded road and utility projects.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal ses- Seconded by Mr. Williams AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. sion convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Timothy Motion carried with the following vote: Harvey Larkin, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote: Yeas: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Williams and Mr. Free NAYS: none Nays: Mr. Darby and Mr. Harvey ABSENT: none AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. Absent: none ABSTAIN: none Harvey Abstain: none ____________________________ __________________________ NAYS: none Scott Irwin, President Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ABSENT: none City Clerk, Phyllis McGraw, read the following statement: Announcement of Public MeetABSTAIN: none ing – Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at New Business – ____________________________ 3:00 PM at its regular meeting place, Municipal Complex, City Council Chambers, 620 Scott Irwin, President Benton Road, Bossier City, Louisiana, the City Council of the City of Bossier City, State Agenda Item Called - Hearing to review the recommendation of demolition and removal ____________________________ of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a Resolution ordering and calling an election to of a dilapidated structure located at the following legal address: 2121 Smith, Bossier City, Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk be held in the City of Bossier City, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal or continLA. 71112 uation of an Ad Valorem Tax therein.

The following Resolution offered and adopted: There being no further business to come before this Council, meeting adjourned at By: Mr. Williams RESOLUTION NO. 88 OF 2019 3:51 PM by Mr. Irwin Motion to continue item until the December 17, 2019 City Council Meeting.

Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CANE’S LANDING SUBRespectfully submitted: No comment DIVISION THE USE OF BOSSIER CITY WATER AND Vote in favor of motion is unanimous SEWER SERVICE. Phyllis McGraw ________________________________________________________________ City Clerk The following ordinance offered and adopted: ORDINANCE NO. 144 OF 2019

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 133 OF 2018, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND BEING LOTS 7,8,9 AND 10, CURTIS PARK SUBDIVISION, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA FROM R-MD (RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) FOR A STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITY.

WHEREAS, Cane’s Landing Subdivision is a proposed single family subdivision consisting of approximately 445 residential lots with some commercial development fronting on Airline Drive; and

WHEREAS, Cane’s Landing Subdivision is generally located North of Rosedale Place Subdivision and East of Airline Drive and lies within sections 33 and 34 of T19 N-R 13 W and is shown on the attached Masterplan done by Raley and Associates dated 5/09/2019; and

WHEREAS, all laws, rules, regulations codes and ordinances that apply to SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular subdivisions shall apply including water and sewer impact fee with this development session convened, that Ordinance No. 133 of 2018 of the City Council of the City of Bossier being outside of the Bossier City limits; City, Louisiana, is hereby amended to provide that the zoning classification is hereby NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of changed from R-MD (Residential Medium Density) to I-1 ( Light Industrial), for the followBossier City, in regular session convened, that the City of Bossier City hereby resolve to ing: allow the use of Bossier City water and Sewer facilities to serve Cane’s Landing Subdivision; Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Curtis Park Subdivision, Bossier City, Louisiana Motion was made by Mr. David Montgomery, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Don Williams to adopt the above ordinance. Upon the following vote, the ordinance was duly adopted this 3rd day of December, 2019.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any and all documents in connection with the furtherance of this Resolution.

The above and foregoing Resolution was read in full at open and legal session convened, was on Motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Thomas Harvey, and adopted on the 3rd, day of December, 2019, by the following vote:

AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Mr. AYES: Mr. Montgomery, Jr., Mr. Larkin, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Darby, Mr. Williams, Mr. Free and Harvey Mr. Harvey NAYS: none NAYS: none ABSENT: none ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none ABSTAIN: none ____________________________ ______________________________ Scott Irwin, President ____________________________ SCOTT IRWIN, PRESIDENT Phyllis McGraw, City Clerk ______________________________

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By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate funds to cover investigation/ survey costs and initial repairs of the East Texas Street collapse for a total of $65,000.00 to come from the Sewer Capital Contingency Fund.

Seconded by Mr. Larkin No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance appropriating One Hundred Fifty-One Thousand and No/100 ($151,000.00) from the 2016 Sales Tax Bond Issue to supplement the cost of construction of the Tinsley Concession/Restroom Bid. Seconded by Mr. Larkin Questions about why bids came in so high. Mr. Hudson doesn’t know why they did. Negotiated best price.

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Montgomery, Jr. Motion to introduce an Ordinance to appropriate $900,000.00 to come from the 2017 Sales Tax Bond Issue to be used to supplement the previously appropriated $1.5 Million with all going towards funding Change Order quantities for the Swan Lake Road Improvement Project (I-220 to Modica Lott Road), and to include street lighting and to include a traffic signal at Innovation Drive.

Seconded by Mr. Harvey Questions about whether the State would still have to do a traffic survey to approve the light. Mr. Hudson acknowledged that they would.

Vote in favor of motion is unanimous

By: Mr. Harvey Motion to approve the 2020 City Council Meeting Calendar Seconded by Mr. Montgomery, Jr. No comment Vote in favor of motion is unanimous The following Ordinance offered and adopted:

Ordinance No. 145 Of 2019

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT AN EMERGENCY DID EXIST IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WHICH AFFECTED, PROPERTY, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO THE REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR WATER MAIN BLOWOUT ON HAMILTON ROAD AT A COST OF $38,927.10 TO COME FROM WATER CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY September 25, 2019

Chairperson Pamela Glorioso called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Bossier Housing Authority to order at 8:30 A.M. The following board members were present: Pamela Glorioso, Terrilyn Hooks, Robin Harvill, Thomas Chandler and Bobby R. Collins.

Bobby R. Collins, Secretary, opened the meeting with a word of prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairperson Pamela Glorioso proceeded with the meeting.

Public Comments: No public present

Minutes: Commissioner Harvill moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2019. The motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Hooks, motion carries.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, Low Income Public Housing Financial Report for July 2019.

Ms. Aimee Buchanan presented the financials to the Board of Commissioners. There were three (3) vacancies at Amp 20, four (4) vacancies at Amp 30 and zero (0) vacancies at Amp 40. Commissioner Harvill moved to approve the financial statements as presented, which was duly seconded by Commissioner Chandler, and approved by unanimous vote.

The Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, DBA Riverwood Apartments Financial Report for July 2019.

Ms. Aimee Buchanan presented the financials to the Board of Commissioners. There were seven (7) vacancies at Riverwood Apartments. Commissioner Chandler moved to approve the financial statements as presented, which was duly seconded by Commissioner Hooks, and approved by unanimous vote.

Resolution #955: Resolution to Approve the updated By-Laws.

Commissioner Harvill motioned to approve this resolution. The motion was duly seconded by Commissioner Chandler, motion carries.

Other Business:

There being no further business before the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana, Commissioner Harvill moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 A.M., which was duly seconded by Commissioner Chandler and carried by unanimous vote.

The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of WHEREAS, on November 9th the city encountered an emergency when a the City of Bossier City will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 8:30 A.M. in water main blew out along Hamilton Road that impacted the health, safety, and welfare the Board Room at the Housing Authority Administrative Offices, 805 East First Street, of the community which travel through this corridor and that are served by the utility infra- Bossier City, LA 71111. structure; and ______________________________________ WHEREAS, the Utility Department hereby request $38,927.10 be appropri- Bobby R. Collins Date ated from the Water Capital Contingency Fund.

Executive Director & Secretary NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Bossier City, Louisiana, in regular session convened, that the Bossier City Council does hereby declare ______________________________________ Date that an emergency exists and appropriates $38,927.10 to come from the Water Capital Pamela Glorioso Chairperson Contingency fund for this declared emergency.

December 11, 2019 The above and foregoing Ordinance was read in full at open and legal sesBossier Press-Tribune sion convened, was on motion of Mr. David Montgomery, Jr., and seconded by Mr. Don

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BOSSIER HOUSING CORPORATION, INC. (VEP) September 25, 2019

Director Pamela Glorioso called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bossier Housing Corporation, Inc. to order at 8:47 A.M. The following Directors were present: Pamela Glorioso, Terrilyn Hooks, Robin Harvill, Thomas Chandler and Bobby R. Collins.

Public Comment: No public present.

Minutes: Director Hooks moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 26, 2019. The motion was duly seconded by Director Harvill, motion carries.

The Villages at Eagle Pointe I, II, III, and IV Financial Report Activities for July 2019: Ms. Aimee Buchanan presented the financials to the Board of Directors. There was two (2) vacancy at VEP I, four (4) vacancies at VEP II, two (2) vacancies at VEP III, and three (3) vacancies at VEP IV. After all questions were answered to the satisfaction of the board, Director Harvill moved to approve the financial statements as presented, which was duly seconded by Director Hook, and approved by unanimous vote.

Other Business:

There being no further business before the Board of Directors of the Bossier Housing Corporation Inc., Director Chandler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:58 A.M., which was duly seconded by Director Hooks and carried by unanimous vote.

The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of Bossier Housing Corporation Inc. will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 8:30 A.M. in the Board Room at the Housing Authority Administrative Offices, 805 East First Street, Bossier City, LA 71111. ______________________________________ Date Bobby R. Collins Executive Director & Secretary

______________________________________ Date Pamela Glorioso Chairperson

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NORTHEAST BOSSIER FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Minutes – December 5, 2019 Location: 605 Kilgore Road Northeast Bossier Fire District #5 Training Center Plain Dealing, LA 71064 Board Members Present: Chairman John Green, Vice Chairman Doc Barnett, Jesse Malmay, Greg Brown, Joseph Rondeau Firefighters Present: Board Secretary Danielle Vaughan, Fire Chief Jason Vaughan Public Present: None.

Call to Order Chairman John Green called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.

1. Invocation Greg Brown opened the meeting with a prayer.

2. Pledge Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Green.

3. Roll Call Roll call performed. All members present.

4. Minutes 4.1 Motion made by Greg Brown to accept the November 7, 2019 minutes as published. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5. Monthly Activity Reports 5.1 Check reconciliation for Operating Account for November given. Greg Brown made motion to accept. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.2 Check reconciliation for Capital Account for November given. Motion made by Greg Brown to accept. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.3 Check reconciliation for Construction Account for November given. Motion made by Greg Brown to accept. Seconded by Joseph Rondeau. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

5.4 Fire Chief’s report given by Fire Chief Jason Vaughan. Greg Brown made motion to accept report as read. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

6. Old Business 6.1 None.

7. New Business 7.1 Chief Vaughan presented the need for new tires for Maintenance 2. Motion made by Greg Brown purchase the tires. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened. No discussion Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.2 Motion made by Jesse Malmay to add change order for the new station to the agenda. Seconded by Greg Brown. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.3 Change order for the new station included re-priming, painting, and dirt work which totaled around $8,900. Greg Brown made motion to accept the change order. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.4 Motion made by Greg Brown to add discussion and decision on purchasing a generator for the new station. Seconded by Jesse Malmay. Discussion opened.

No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

7.5 Chief Vaughan presented state contracted generators for purchase. 100 KW with fuel tank & enclosure is 24,345.60 and a 150 KW for 25,875.56. He suggested the department purchase the 150 KW to keep from having to shut off breakers. Motion made by Greg Brown to purchase the state contracted 150 KW generator for 25,875.56. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

8. Open Floor Discussion for Public Present 8.1 None.

9. Adjournment Greg Brown made motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Doc Barnett. Discussion opened. No discussion. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:15p.m., to the next regular meeting to be held Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS TANZIE MARIE MCWILLIAMS EDWARDS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE TOTS W. MCWILLIAMS TRUST, TANZIE MARIE MCWILLIAMS, IN HER CAPACITY AS CURATRIX FOR TOTS WALTER MCWILLIAMS AND LYNDA SUE NORTHRUP MCWILLIAMS A/K/A LYINDA SUE NORTHRUP A/K/A LYNDA S. NORTHRUP A/K/A LYNDA NORTHRUP A/K/A LYNDA SUE MCWILLIAMS A/K/A LYNDA S. MCWILLIAMS A/K/A LYNDA MCWILLIAMS A/K/A LYNDA NORTHRUP MCWILLIAMS A/K/A LYNDA N. MCWILLIAMS

BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TO- BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND WIT:: SALE ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO TRACT 18-B, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL 18, OF VANTAGE POINT SUBDIVISION, PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER SURVEY FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APTHEREOF RECORDED IN REGISTRY PRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, NUMBER 1006491 AND BEING MORE AT THE PRINCIPAL FRONT DOOR OF FULLY DESCRIBED AS: BEING A POR- THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF TION OF LOT 18, VANTAGE POINT, UNIT BENTON, LA, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUNO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER ARY 22, 2020, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PAR- 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM, THE FOLLOWING TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST PARISH OF BOSSIER, LOUISIANA, TOCORNER OF SAID LOT 18, THENCE RUN WIT:: S. 89°56’15” E., ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 18, A DISTANCE OF 53.00 LOT 4, DOGWOOD PARK, UNIT 6, A SUBFEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF DIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, AS PER THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN CONTHENCE CONTINUE S. 89°56’15° E., A VEYANCE BOOK 450, PAGES 688-689 OF DISTANCE OF 347.00 FEET, TO THE THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF BOSSIER NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 18; PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH THENCE RUN S. 0°54’23” E., ALONG THE ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS EAST LINE OF LOT 18, A DISTANCE OF LOCATED THEREON. 320.00 FEET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 18; THENCE RUN S. AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID 66°19’16” W., ALONG THE SOUTH LINE SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: OF LOT 18, A DISTANCE OF 173.71 FEET; TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNTHENCE RUN N. 26°17’51” W., A DIS- DRED NINETEEN AND 31 / 100 TANCE OF 435.14 FEET, TO THE POINT ($29,919.31) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INOF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2.140 TEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES AND ALL ACRES, MORE OR LESS OF THE CON- OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. VEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER LOCATED THEREON BEARING SAID BOSSIER Parish GEO# 172101.

ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: AND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID Corey J. Giroir SALE TO PAY PETITIONERS CLAIMS OF: 13541 Tiger Bend Road ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND Baton Rouge, LA 70817 TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE AND 225-756-0373 26 / 100 ($166,273.26) DOLLARS, ALONG WITH INTEREST, ATTORNEY’S FEES December 11, 2019 AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF SUIT. January 15, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER Be advised that application for authority to sell Immovable property of the Estate of Paul Edward Nixon will be made BOSSIER Parish ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Rader Jackson 1010 Common Street, Suite 1500 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-581-9444 December 11, 2019 January 15, 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 18, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Minor Plat for Landon Holloway, located in Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 14 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury November 27, 2019 December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE

2020 PROPOSED BUDGET

In accordance with LA R.S. 39:1306 (b), the proposed budget for the Bossier City Marshal for the year January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for the general fund and the special revenue funds are available for public inspection at the Bossier City Marshal’s Office located at 620 Benton Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana, during normal office hours. A public hearing concerning the proposed 2020 budget will be held on December 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bossier City Marshal’s Office.

Jim Whitman Bossier City Marshal State of Louisiana Parish of Bossier

December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

for the sale of municipal property 123 Ashwood Drive, Haughton, Louisiana 71037. Any opposition to the sale must be filed within 7 days from the date of final publication, December 11, 2019 in the matter styled, “Succession of Paul Edward Nixon”, filed in the 26th Judicial District of Bossier Parish, Louisiana under docket number 21,786.

December 4 and 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bossier Parish Section 8 Housing will open the waiting list for “Online Applications Only” beginning Monday, January 13, 2020 at 8:00 am and ending Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm. Only 500 applications will be accepted. All applicants must apply online at http://www.LA190.org on the waiting list tab. For those without internet access, computers with internet access are available at libraries, etc.

A lottery will determine the 500 applications selected and the applicant’s position.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

December 11 and 18, 2019 January 8, 2020 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the plat of the proposed development of McLemore Plantation Subdivision, Unit No. 4, being a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 and a portion of west padra right-of-way, McLemore Plantation Subdivision, Unit No. 3, located in Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 13 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

December 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Bossier Parish Police Jury scheduled on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, has been rescheduled. The police jury will hold one meeting for the month of January, 2020, which is scheduled on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, as follows: Finance Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting 2:00 p.m.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

November 20 and 27, 2019 December 4, 11 and 18, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

The Bossier Parish EMS Board of Commissioners voted, in the November, 2019 meeting to hold the 2020 meetings as follows: January, 2020 will be held on Jan 15th at 2pm. February to November, 2020 will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All meetings are held at the EMS office at 5275 Swan Lake Rd, Bossier City, La 71111 Don Hebert, Chairman Steve Nezat, Director

December 11 and 18, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider approval of the Loughner Lands Map of Survey Showing, located in Section 23, Township 18 North, Range 11 West, Bossier Parish, LA. Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

December 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

NOTICE The Bossier Parish Police Jury has scheduled a public hearing to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Bossier Parish Courthouse, Benton, Louisiana, to consider amendments to the 2019 Bossier Parish Police Jury Budget.

Rachel D. Hauser, Parish Secretary Doug Rimmer, President Bossier Parish Police Jury

December 11, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOSSIER PRESS-TRIBUNE 747-7900

USDA COMMODITY DIVERSION PROCESSING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP FS#15-20

Notice is hereby given that the following School Food Authorities (SFAs): Bossier Parish, Desoto Parish, Concordia Parish, Franklin Parish, Grant Parish, Jackson Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Ouachita Parish, and Webster Parish will receive sealed proposals at the Ouachita Parish Child Nutrition Programs Office, located at 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71292. Sealed proposals may be submitted until 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2020 for processing of USDA commodity Beef, Cheese, Chicken, Egg, Flour, Pork, Potatoes, and Turkey for the 2020-2021 school year. All product manufacturers must have an approved contract for commodity processing by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Food Distribution Division prior to submitting a proposal.

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Specifications and conditions for submitting proposals may be obtained from the child nutrition program official from the SFA listed below or from Jo Lynne Correro, Director of Child Nutrition Program, Ouachita Parish Child Nutrition Program, 920 Thomas Road, West Monroe, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71292, (318) 398-1990; email: correro@opsb.net

The Child Nutrition Programs are funded by percentage with Federal funds as follows: Bossier CNP = 60% for a total of approximately $6,744,388.11; Concordia CNP = 87% for a total of approximately $2,538,818.73; Desoto CNP = 44% for a total of approximately $2,266,353.13; Franklin CNP = 94% for a total of approximately $1,993,354; Grant CNP = 77% for a total of approximately $1,683,247.78; Jackson CNP = 70% for a total of approximately $982,933.90; Natchitoches CNP = 67% for a total of approximately $3,407,482.27; Ouachita CNP = 61% for a total of approximately $8,154,10.85; Webster CNP = 64% for a total of approximately $3,341,300.56.

The SFA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Faxed and /or emailed proposals will not be considered. Proposals will be opened and publicly acknowledged at 9:00 A.M. at the Ouachita Parish Child Nutrition Office, West Monroe, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

USDA and these institutions are an equal opportunity providers and employers.

December 11, 18 and 25, 2019 Bossier Press-Tribune

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