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Public Notices: Thursday, May 29th, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Thursday, May 29th, 2008

The Water We Drink
WISNER Water System
Public Water Supply ID: LA 1041007
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
Well #1 South Groundwater
Well #2 North Groundwater
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 Allyn Jean Luckett at 318-724-6568.
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 2007.
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants.
MICROBIOLOGICAL
No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year 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 Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
FLUORIDE 8/25/2003 0.3 0.1-0.3 ppm 4 4
Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which pro motes strong teeth; Discharge from fer tilizer and alumi num factories.
TURBIDITY: 8/25/2003 1.2 0.68-1.2 NTU 1 Soil runoff
LEAD AND COOPER Date 90th Percentile95th PercentileUnitALSites Over AL Typical Source
COPPER, FREE 2002-2004 1 1.1 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumb ing systems; Ero sion of natural de posits Leaching from wood preser vatives.
LEAD: 2002-2004 2 4 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of house hold plumbingsystems; Erosion of natural deposits
RADIONUCLIDES
No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year 2007.
DBP CONTAMINANTS
No Detected Results were found in the Calendar Year of 2007.
For Chloramine MRDL exceedance, the mandatory health effects languate is: “Some people who use water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some people who drink water containing chloramines well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort or anemai.”
For a Chlorine MRDL exceedance, the mandatory health effects language is: “Some people who use water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience irritating effects to their eyes and nose. Some peopel who drink water containing chlorine well in excess of the MRDL could experience stomach discomfort.”
For a Chlorine Dioxide MRDL exceedance, the mandatory health effects language is: “Some infants and young children who drink water containing chlorine dioxice in excess of the MRDL could experience nervous system effects. Similar effects may occur in fetuses of pregnant women who drink water containing chlorine dioxide in excess of the MRDL. Some people may experience anemia.”
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium of microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisims. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptons such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
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 WISNER 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.
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PUBLIC BID NOTICE

Sealed bids shall be received by the Franklin Parish School Board no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2008 from any bank qualified under the provisions to Louisiana Revised Statutes 1950, Title 39, Sections 1211-1235, both inclusive, referred to as the “Local Depository Authorities Fiscal Agency Statute” and all other pertinent laws to act as Fiscal Agent for the Franklin Parish School Board for a period of two years beginning July 1, 2008.
Copies of the bid documents and specifications are available at the Franklin Parish School Board Administrative Offices, Business Manager, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana, 71295, phone (318) 435-9046.
Banks are invited to bid on the fiscal agency contract under the terms outlined in the specifications.
Sealed bids shall be opened in the School Board conference room located at 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, Louisiana on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Any questions regarding this invitation for bids may be directed to:
Franklin Parish School Board
Business Manager
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Attn: Lillian Whitten.
Franklin Parish School Board
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Superintendent
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for Floor Cleaner and Wax. A list of supplies to bid on can be obtained at the Franklin Parish School Board Office. The deadline for submitting bids will be Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Bids will be opened on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Bid list may be picked up at the Franklin Parish School Board office.
Bids must be sealed and clearly marked FLOOR CLEANER AND WAX BID. For additional information and list of supplies to bid on, please contact Lillian Whitten or Benton H. Moore at the Franklin Parish School Board, (318)435-9046.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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WINNSBORO MAIN STREET
OFFERS FACADE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Facade grant applications are available at the Winnsboro Main Street Office for downtown building and/or business owners.
Facade restoration grants offer up to a $10,000 match for major improvements to downtown structures. These grants are intended to reverse adverse alterations and to bring buildings back to their historic appearance.
Applications received from Winnsboro Main Street building and/or business owners will compete statewide for funding with applications from other Main Street communities. A panel of experts at the state level will rank the applications according to the level of architectural preservation and impact on the streetscape, the historic district and the community.
To be eligible for facade grant funds through the program, a building must be located within the downtown Main Street district, must be used for commercial purposes, and must be at least 50 years old. In addition, the proposed work must be approved by the local Historic Preservation Commission and the Louisiana Main Street office and must meet the guidelines set forth by the Secretary of the Interiorís Standards for Rehabilitation. The faCade grants are reimbursable matching fund grants that require project approval at the local and state level before work can begin.
All grant applications must be submitted to the Winnsboro Main Street office at 3830 Front Street (next to the Police Department) by 12:00 noon, Friday, June 6, 2008. If awarded a facade grant, the applicant has until April 30, 2009, to complete the work and submit the required documentation.
For further information, contact Main Street Manager Kay LaFrance-Knight at 435-3781.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Chase Home Finance, LLC.
Vs. No. 40,095
Merecedie Chandler McDowell wife of/and Jimmie Lee McDowell
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 4th day of June A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Lot #2 of Block #3 Bondurant Addition to Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, and being the same property acquired by W.O. Gwin by Sheriff Deed dated April 28, 1964, and recorded in Conveyance Book 128, Page 535 of the records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The property has a municipal number of 1201 Oak Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’sOffice,Winnsboro,La.
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will hold a Public Hearing during their regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana for the following purpose:
Closing a portion of Brooks Landing Road
The public is invited to attend should you have any protests and/or comments concerning this matter.
Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Council on Aging is currently in the process of updating its membership. If you would like to become a member of the council, please stop by our office at 714 Adams Street, Winnsboro, to complete a membership card. A card must be on file at the Council’s office no later than June 2, 2008. You must be a parish resident and be interested in assisting elderly resident in Franklin Parish. The next annual meeting is to be held Monday, June 16, 2008.
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