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Public Notices: Monday, May 19th, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Monday, May 19th, 2008

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on April 7, 2008, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 4.45 MILLS PROPERTY TAX CONTINUATION FOR GIVING ADDITIONAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT.
Shall Franklin Parish School District of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy a special tax of four and forty-five hundredths (4.45) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2009 and ending with the year 2018 (an estimated $239,940 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) for the purpose of giving additional aid and support to the public schools of the District?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Precinct Location
1 Ft. Necessity High School, 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft. Necessity
2 Jigger Apostolic Fellowship Hall, 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
3 Brakers Store, 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
4 Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
4A Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
4B Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
6 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
7 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
9 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
12 Winnsboro High School, 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
14 Woodman of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Ave., Winnsboro
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority, 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro
18 Winnsboro Jr High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
19 Ward III High School, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
20 Winnsboro Jr High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
21 Ward III High School, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
22 Winnsboro Jr High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
24 Winnsboro Lower Elementary School, 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro
25 Woodman of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
26 V.F.W. Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
30 Baskin Community Center, 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
31 Gulledge-Richardson Community Center, 157 Football Field Road, Crowville
32 N. Central Fire Station, 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
33 Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Franklin Parish School Board Office, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of April, 2008.
ATTEST: /s/ Eddie Ray Bryan
President
/s/ Lanny Johnson
Secretary
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The Water We Drink
GILBERT WATER SYSTEM
Public Water Supply ID: LA 1041002
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2007. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su aqua potable. Traduzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name, Source Water Type, Source Water Body Name
CC-1041009 West Groundwater
Winnsboro WS
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants - including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants - which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of high. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number provided in the following paragraph.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water system. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets Federal and State Requirements. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact Mike Stephens at 318-435-6506.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2007. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present.
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (PPB) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per trillion (ppt) or Nanograms per liter (ng/L) - one part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000.
Parts per quadrillion (ppQ) or Picograms per liter (pg/L) - one part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Millirems per year (mrem/yr) - measure of radiation absorbed by the body.
Million fibers per liter (MFL) - million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers.
Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Variances & Exemptions (V & E) - State or EPA permission not to meet MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Action level (AL) - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Treatment technique (TT) - a treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) - the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) - the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2007.
Our water system tested a minimum of 1 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants:
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Your of 2007
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected at levels BELOW their maximum contaminant level. These samples, except for Lead and Copper results and surface water systems, were collected at the raw water source and represent water before any treatment, blending or distribution. As such, the consumer tap levels could be less. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis, therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
Contaminant Date Level MCL MCLG Unit
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2007.
LEAD and COPPER
LEAD
Date: 2005-2007
90th Percentile: 1
95th Percentile: NA
Unit: ppb
AL: 15
Sites Over AL: 0
Typical Source: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Radionuclides
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2007
DBP Contaminants
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2007.
***Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effect Language***
There were no additional required health effects notices.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
Please call our office if you have questions.
We at the GILBERT WATER SYSTEM work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.
Some or all of our drinking water is supplied from another water system. The table following below lists all of the drinking water contaminants, which were detected during the 2007 calendar year from the water systems that we purchase drinking water from.
Regulated Contaminants
ARSENIC: Collection Date: 12/19/2007; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 1; Range: 1; Unit: ppb; MCL: 10; MCLG; Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
CADMIUM: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 1; Range: 1; Unit: ppb; MCL: 5; MCLG: 5; Typical Source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from metal refineries; Runoff from waste batteries and paints.
CHROMIUM: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 10; Range: 10; Unit: ppb; MCL: 100; MCLG: 100; Typical Source: Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits.
FLUORIDE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 0.1; Range: 0.1; Unit: ppm; MCL: 4; MCLG: 4; Typical Source: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
NITRATE-NITRITE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 2; Range: 2; Unit: ppm; MCL: 10; MCLG: 10; Typical Source: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
TURBIDITY: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 1; Range: 0.2-1; Unit: NTU; MCL: 1; MCLG; Typical Source: Soil runoff.
Secondary Contaminants
ALKALINITY, TOTAL: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 196.7; Range: 108-196.7; Unit: MG/L; SMCL.
ALUMINUM: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 0.03; Range: 0.03; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 0.05.
CHLORIDE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 126.9; Range: 10.5-126.9; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 250
COLOR: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 10; Range: 5-10; Unit: CU; SMCL: 15.
HARDNESS, TOTAL (AS CAC03): Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 133.8; Range: 54-133.8; Unit: MG/L; SMCL;
IRON: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 2.62; Range: 0.006-2.62; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 0.03.
MANGANESE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 0.1; Range: 0.02-0.1; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 0.05.
PH: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 7.18; Range: 6.8-7.18; Unit: PH; SMCL: 8.5.
POTASSIUM: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 1.9; Range: 0.9-1.9; Unit: MG/L; SMCL.
RESIDUE, TOTAL-VOLATILE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 96; Range: 38-96; Unit: MG/L; SMCL.
SILVER: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 0.08; Range: 0.08; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 0.1.
SODIUM: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 70.7; Range: 19.2-70.7; Unit: MG/L; SMCL.
SULFATE: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 4; Range: 2-4; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 250.
TDS: Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 442; Range: 158-442; Unit: MG/L; SMCL: 500.
TEMPERATURE (CENTIGRADE): Collection Date: 8/18/2003; Water System: West Winnsboro W.S.; Highest Value: 24; Range: 24; Unit: C; SMCL.
During the 2007 calendar year, the water systems that we purchase water from had the below noted violation(s) of drinking water regulations.
No Violations occurred in the Calendar Year of 2007.
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
THE FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD is accepting applications for computer technician/printer. Applicants are required to have a high school or GED diploma.
Applicants must have computer-networking and computer maintenance experience and knowledge of various printing machines. Persons interested should contact the School Board Office at (318)435-9046. Deadline for applications is Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 12:00 noon.
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VILLAGE OF GILBERT
The Village of Gilbert Mayor and Board of Alderman met in Regular Session on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., at the Gilbert City Hall.
Those present were as follows: Mayor Mike Stephens, Assistant Clerk Joann Evans; Alderman Kay Dunaway and Leo Miller. Also present were Bill McLemore, Brian Goodman, Chief Ty Britt, and Citizens.
Absent were Clerk Diane Parker, Alderman Louis Ezell and Bruce Lofton.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Mike Stephens called the meeting to order. Leo Miller led in opening prayer. Kay Dunaway led in the pledge of allegiance.
MINUTES:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the minutes as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to accept the financial documents as presented. Motion carried.
PAY MONTHLY BILLS:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Bill McLemore, Brian Goodman gave monthly report.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Chief Britt gave monthly report.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to purchase a receiver hitch. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
DISCUSS OLD TOWN TRUCK:
Motion made by Kay Dunaway, seconded by Leo Miller to advertise for bids, and bids would be opened at next month meeting. Motion carried.
DISCUSS FLAGS:
Discussion was held, waiting on permit from state.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSS WATER/SEWER LABORATORY:
Recommendation by the Mayor, motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to hire Jeff Staples with Cenla, effective immediately. Motion carried.
DISCUSS WATER RATES:
Discussion was held rates will not increase at this time.
DISCUSSION WEST WINNSBORO WATER ASSISTANCE:
Mayor asked permission to send letter to West Winnsboro asking their assistance in adding citizens to Gilbert Water System. These citizens need water and Village of Gilbert is the closest system to help. Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to send letter asking for assistance. Motion carried.
DISCUSS FHA NOTE:
Discussion on loan has been on books for about 30 years. We have enough in reserve to pay off. Mayor asked permission to pay loan off we will have to use $1322.23, out of enterprise account in order to pay off. USDA will approve in writing the procedure in doing so. Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway to pay off loan with $1,322.23 out of enterprise account. Motion carried.
ADOPT RESOLUTION LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES TAX COLLECTION:
Motion made by Leo Miller, seconded by Kay Dunaway adopting resolution. Motion carried.
DISCUSS DOG CATCHING PROCEDURE:
Mayor advised that a list of problem animals would be made at town hall. Any animals loose or problems with are on list. Dog catcher will catch these animals only. The Chief of Police and Mayor will add to list as occur. Same procedure after caught applies.
INTRODUCE 2008-2009 BUDGET:
Mayor introduced budget. Discussion was held and budget will be adopted at June meeting.
DISCUSS ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
None available.
ADJOURNMENT:
Kay Dunaway made motion to adjourn. Leo Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Diane Parker, Clerk
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
MERS, Inc.
Vs. No. 40,148
Glory Coleman Taylor wife of/and Wiley Taylor Jr.
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 25th day of June A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain portion of Block 6 of Landis Park Addition to the Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, described as follows:
Begin at the northeast corner of Lot 67 of said Block 6 and run thence in a southwesterly direction along the north boundary of said Block 6, 153.21 feet for a POINT OF BEGINNING, thence turn a left deflection angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in southeasterly direction 88.18 feet, thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes and run in a southwesterly direction 50 feet, thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees and 00 minutes and run in a northwesterly direction 88.18 feet to a point on the northern boundary of said Block 6, thence turn a right deflection angle of 90 degrees and 00 minutes and run in a northeasterly direction along the northern boundary of said Block 6, 50 feet, back to the point of BEGINNING.
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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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
VILLAGE OF GILBERT
The Village of Gilbert is now accepting sealed bids for one 1996 Dodge Truck white in color, VIN#1B7HC16X5TS701596. Minimum bid is $500.00.
Bids will be accepted until JUNE 12, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. and will be opened at the regular meeting on June 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Gilbert City Hall. This vehicle may be seen at Gilbert City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
The Village of Gilbert reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.
HIGHEST BID WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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