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Public Notices: Friday, June 29th, 2007

Public & Legal Notices may be submitted to us at legals@franklinsun.com.

Public Notices Published Friday, June 29th, 2007

Notice to parents of students attending
Winnsboro Elementary:

A Public School Choice meeting will be held Monday, July 9, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. at the Winnsboro Elementary Cafeteria. Letters have been mailed to parents of students attending Winnsboro Elementary. Request for transfers must be received by 1:00 P.M. July 13, 2007 at the Franklin Parish School Board Office. If your child attended Winnsboro Elementary and you have not received a letter explaining school choice, contact the Franklin Parish School Board at 435-9046.
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NOTICE
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Amy Middleton, whose last known address was in 1703 West Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, please contact Attorney Caroline E. Hemphill at 318-439-0122.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Franklin Parish Police Jury is hereby notifying the citizens of Franklin Parish that a public hearing will be held on the 12th day of July, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Police Jury Office.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the submission of an application for project funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2006/2007 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program.
The following items will be discussed at the public hearing:
1). The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
2). The range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate income;
3). The plans of the Parish for minimizing displacement of person as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provide to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
4). The Police Jury’s performance in prior LCDBG programs funded by the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration.
All citizens, particularly persons of low to moderate income and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodations 3 days prior to the public hearing. Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer.
Citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views, proposals and comments in writing to:
Mr. Harvey Ray Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
6558 Main St.
Winnsboro, La. 71295
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Chase Home Finance, LLC, Successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
Vs. No. 38,087
Russell Lynn Lain
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 11th day of JULY A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 5 OF BLOCK 3 OF DAWNVIEW SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT FILED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 68, RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2006-WMC-1
Vs. No. 39,484
Mary Lee Baker
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 11th day of JULY A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 5, BLOCK 3, OWEN PLACE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN MAP SLIDE 35-”B” OF ALL CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAYS AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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I, Forrest DewayneDobson, have been convicted of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. My address is 124 Truly Mulkey Road, Wisner, LA 71378. 6/27, 7/4 2tp
CITY OF WINNSBORO
PUBLIC NOTICE
JUNE 21, 2007

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana will consider the adoption of an ordinance bearing the title:
AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE CITY OF WINNSBORO TO REGULATE, CONTROL AND LICENSE ELECTRONIC VIDEO BINGO.
and that a public hearing will be held on July 16, 2007, at 6:00 PM in the Winnsboro City Court Room, 1308 Cornell Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
Roxy Fletcher
City Clerk
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CITY OF WINNSBORO
ORDINANCE NO. 919

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008, CITY OF WINNSBORO.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana, in general session convened that:
SECTION 1: The attached estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308 [D], Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the budget of expenditures for the City for fiscal year July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.
SECTION 2: The attached estimate of revenues as reflected in the consolidated statement, and such other fiscal exhibits and information as required by Section 1308 [D], Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as the budget of expenditures.
SECTION 3: The adoption of the budget of expenditures as reflected in the attached budget containing object of expenditure classifications shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditure. All salaries are hereby adopted by this section. The Mayorís salary will be $3225.00 per month. The Police Chief’s salary will be $3091.83 per month.
SECTION 4: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amount fixed therefore in the budget of expenditures. Nothing contained in this authority from amending or making an appropriation to and from contingent to be used in cases of emergency.
Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of that conflict, are hereby repealed.
After a public hearing was held on the above ordinance, the title having been read and the ordinance considered, on a motion by Dumas, second by Johnson to adopt the ordinance, a recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: Mahoney, Dumas, Johnson, Gill, McCarthy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Whereupon the presiding officer declared the above ordinance duly adopted on the 18th day of June 2007.
Roxy Fletcher Jack Hammons
City Clerk Mayor

General Fund - Revenue Budget 2007-2008
Prior Years Unexpended Balance: 95,938
Property Tax 165,000
Beer Tax 3,000
Fines 75,000
License 220,000
Franchise Fees 175,000
Alcohol License 5,000
Construction Permits 10,000
Garbage Fees 60,000
Interest G/F Checking 500
Miscellaneous Income 15,000
Fire Insurance Rebate 23,000
Swimming Pool Fees 4,000
Rent Property Income 10,800
Grant Income 0
Transfer From Sales Tax Fund 1,220,000
Airport Phase II 0
Total General Fund Revenue 1,986,300

Administrative Salaries:
Mayor’s Salary 38,700
Administrative Salaries 117,000
City Court Salaries 106,000
Shop Salaries 50,500
Aldermen Salaries 10,000
Total Administrative Salaries 322,200

Administrative Expenses:
Administrative 48,000
Auditing 14,000
Cemetery 1,000
City Hall 8,000
Community Center 5,000
Group Insurance 220,000
Office 16,000
Publishing 3,000
Rent Property 1,000
Shop 24,000
Telephone 7,000
City Court 7,000
Mayor’s Expense 3,000
Mayor’s Car Allowance 0
Coroner’s Fees 5,000
Airport 6,000
Flags 5,000
Sales Tax Collection 10,000
Legal Services 0
Beautification 2,000
Total Administrative Expenses 385,000
Fringe:
Municipal Retirement 74,000
Firemen Retirement 12,000
Policemen Retirement 21,000
Judge Retirement 950
Social Security Match 83,000
Unemployment 0
Total Fringe 190,950
Insurance:
General Insurance 100,000
Fire Department:
Salaries 210,000
Operating Expenses 35,000
Volunteer Firemen 9,600
Total Fire Department 254,600
Police Department:
Chief’s Salary 37,200
Regular Salaries 260,000
Operating Expenses 65,000
Total Police Department 362,200
Street Department:
Salaries 200,000
Operating Expenses 70,000
Street Lighting 85,000
Mosquito Control 10,000
Total Street Department 365,000
Recreation Department:
Salaries 35,000
Operating Expenses ` 27,000
Pools 12,000
Ballfields 16,000
Total Recreation Department 90,000
Total General Fund Expenditures 2,069,950
Ending Fund Balance 12,288
Special Revenue Budget 2007-2008
Prior Year Unexpended Balance
Sales Tax Fund 831,525
Industrial Fund 674,730
Sales Tax Fund Revenue:
Sales Tax Collections 1,165,000
Interest Earned - Investments 6,000
Interest Earned - Checking 1,200
Total Sales Tax Revenue 1,172,200
Sales Tax Expenditures:
Transfer to General Fund 1,220,000
Industrial Fund Revenue:
Interest Earned - Investments 10,000
Interest Earned - Checking 800
Rent Income 54,000
Total Industrial Fund Revenue 64,800
Industrial Fund Expenditures:
Administrative 10,000
Donation to Economic Development 10,000
Donation to Main Street 13,000
Total Industrial Fund Expense 33,000
Ending Fund Balance:
Sales Tax Fund 783,725
Industrial Fund 706,530
Utility System Fund Budget 2007-2008
USF Revenue:
Interest - Investments 3,000
Interest - Checking 1,000
Misc. Income 2,000
Water Sales 710,000
Sewer Fees 600,000
Water Taps 1,000
Total USF Revenue 1,317,000
USF Expenditures:
Administrative
Salaries 128,000
Expenses 30,000
Group Insurance 74,750
Office 40,000
Telephone 5,000
Total Administrative 277,750
Fringe:
Retirement 55,000
Social Security Match 30,000
Unemployment 0
Total Fringe 85,000
General Insurance 100,000
Water Works Expense:
Salaries 130,000
Expenses 60,000
Total Water Works Expense 190,000
Water Plant Expense:
Salaries 40,000
Expenses 15,000
Water Works Power 60,000
Chemicals 10,000
Total Water Plant Expenses 125,000
Sewer Department Expense:
Salaries 65,000
Operating Expenses 60,000
Total Sewer Department Expenses 125,000
WWTP Expenses:
Expenses 20,000
Chemicals 8,000
Sludge Removal 4,000
Power 75,000
Total WWTP Expenses 107,000
Total USF Operating Expenses 1,009,750
USF Capital Projects:
Water Works Department 16,500
Total USF Capital Projects 16,500
FHA Bonds:
Principal 13,115
Interest 35,980
Total FHA Bonds 49,095
USDA Water Well Project:
Principal 166,392
Interest 0
Total USDA Water Well Project 166,392
Total USF Expenses 1,241,737 75,263
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting
June 14, 2007

The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session on this 14th day of June, 2007 in the Police Jury meeting room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following members present: Hon. Harvey Guimbellot, President, Jackie Johnson, Leroy Scott, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Ray Young was absent from this meeting.
Juror Jackie Johnson opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Parks to approve the minutes of May 10th, and May 18th meetings. Unanimously approved.
Kori Myers with LSU Ag Center gave an update on what’s going on with 4-H program this summer.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to adopt a resolution declaring its intention to amend and change the boundaries of Fire Protection District No. 3. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to adopt a resolution ordering and calling an election in the Parish on Saturday, November 17, 2007 to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer, Shannon Gwin gave an update on Parish wide dumping. She stated that Scott Watson with Wildlife and Fisheries has been issuing citations to anyone caught dumping.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan and Procurement Policy through Franklin Parish LaStep.
Motion by Scott and seconded by Parks to do a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ward III Community Group. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to reimburse expenses for vents at Rollins Recreational Facility. Unanimously approved.
Juror Scott personally donated the sand for the volleyball area.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to put road through Esther Credit Park at a cost of $1801.80. Cost will be taken from Parks and Recreation Fund. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks authorizing Parish President, Harvey Guimbellot and Parish Treasurer, Shannon Gwin as authorized representatives for Raspberry Bridge Capital Outlay Project. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to accept the resignation of Winnsboro Housing Authority for administering Section 8 program for Franklin Parish. Unanimously approved.
Juror Johnson said that he would like to form a Committee to discuss who will be administering the Section 8 program and any other issues. Committee members are: Jackie Johnson, Shannon Gwin, and Buddy Parks.
Gene King with Turkey Creek Lake Commission wanted an update on the inspection for leaks at the dam. Juror Hendry said an inspection was made but water was flowing over the spillway and made it difficult for inspectors to determine if the dam was leaking in other locations.
Treasurer, Shannon Gwin told Jurors that David Doughty said it would be good to get a permit from the Jury (Superintendent) for driveways before pouring concrete over culverts.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson to give Fire Protection District No. 3 a 30 day extension on Board members expired terms. Unanimously approved.
Juror Johnson stated that he would cancel his trip to NACO Conference.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to chip seal Ballard Road using Police Jury labor at a cost of $5210.93 with the Village of Baskin using grant money to pay. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson to do a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Baskin. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to fill in holes at 119 and 131 Roger Miller Road at the request of the Village of Baskin. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to fill in washouts at Baskin School. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to repair J.W. Fortenberry Road Bridge at a cost of $2441.45. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Parks and seconded by Hendry to fix water lines at Ponderosa Park at a cost of $221.64. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks requesting help from Rusty Laborde with Entergy to fix/replace lights at the Park. Unanimously approved.
Treasurer, Shannon Gwin to send letter to Rusty Laborde requesting that Entergy get grant for $500.00.
Juror Johnson asked Superintendent Greg Humphries for an update on roads that have been chip sealed. Superintendent said that L.D. Knox and Clyde Weems were finished and work on Robinson Dairy Road had just getting started.
Under Personnel Committee, Superintendent recommended that Bo McMurray’s salary increase from $10.93 to $11.50 per hour.
Shannon Gwin, Treasurer asked for the following budget amendments: (1) To increase the expenditures in Unemployment Escrow Fund by $1700 making total expenditures $3700. (2) To increase the expenditures in Witness Fund by $2000 making total expenditures $5520.
Motion by Hendry and seconded by Campbell to amend budget in Unemployment Escrow Fund and Witness Fee Fund. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to drop William Hales salary to $40.00 a month because he had not attended a Training Conference in two (2) years. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Scott to purchase 4-wheeler from the low bidder Anderson Marine & Power Sports at a cost of $5800.00 Unanimously approved.
Superintendent Greg Humphries gave an update on the Abe Lincoln Project.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to start the abandonment process on River Road. Unanimously approved.
A Public Hearing meeting will be held at next regular meeting on abandoning a portion of River Road (Abandon Right-of-way through Terry Robinson’s property.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to send letter/or resolution to Baton Rouge, LA in regards to one cent sales tax in Baskin. Unanimously approved.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to adjourn.
/s/ Johnnie L. Wesley, Secretary /s/ Harvey Guimebellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury Franklin Parish Police Jury
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Special Meeting
June 27, 2007

The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Special Session on this 27th day of June, 2007 in the Police Jury meeting room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following members present: Hon. Harvey Guimbellot, President, Jackie Johnson, Leroy Scott, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Ray Young opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge.
Motion Campbell and seconded by Parks to approve the agenda.
Motion by Young and seconded by Campbell to accept Charles Brass as Section 8 Administrator.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Young to adjourn.
/s/ Johnnie L. Wesley, Secretary /s/Harvey Guimbellot, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury Franklin Parish Police Jury.
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SHERIFF’S SALE

Iberia Bank
Vs. No. 39,538
Mitchell J. Miller
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 18th day of July A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
1998 CHEVROLET C1500, VIN# 1GCEC14W5WZ151597
2005 HONDA TRX350TE ORV, VIN# 1HFTE244054408513
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE

Green Tree Servicing, LLC
Vs. No. 39,537
Johnny R. Bowlin
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 18th day of July A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
1997 SOUTHERN MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER SSDAL19024-2
AIR CONDITIONER L0421565
FURNACE 970144597
RANGE AS109148G
WATER HEATER 0197B29830
REFRIGERATOR VR224875
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE

Franklin State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. NO. 39,539
Julie Davis
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 18th day of July A.D., 2007, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 2004 PINT GRM 4D, VIN# 1G2NF52E34C185213
ALL GENERAL INTANGIBLES AND CONSUMER GOODS, INCLUDING:
BED
SOFA
LOVESEAT
WHETHER ANY OF THE FOREGOING IS OWNED NOW OR ACQUIRED LATER; ALL ACCESSIONS, ADDITIONS, REPLACEMENTS, AND SUBSTITUTIONS RELATED TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to Section 21(D) of Article IV of the Louisiana Constitution for 1974 that AT&T Louisiana filed a tariff on June 15, 2007, with the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The filing increases the rates for both Local and Long Distance Operator Verification and Interruption services. These changes are scheduled to be effective beginning July 1, 2007. If you wish additional information regarding this tariff filing, you may contact your AT&T Louisiana Representative.
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