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Public Notices: Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

SHERIFF’S SALE
First Tower Loan, Inc., DBA Tower Loan of Winnsboro
Vs. No. 40,458
Laura N. Thomas, AKA Laura A. Thomas AKA Laura Levy Nichole Addison Thomas
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 17th day of December A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as beginning at a point on the West line of Block 8 of Landis Park Addition to Winnsboro, which point is 365 feet North, 27 degrees 23 minutes East of the Southwest corner of Lot 44 of Block 8, being east end of a conventional line established in the Exchange Deed between J.F. Ferguson and J. Ira Abrams; thence run West 240 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING of this lot; thence continue West 112 feet; thence in a southerly direction approximately 91 feet; thence East 112 feet, thence in a northerly direction approximately 94 feet to Point of Beginning, being a portion of lot acquired in Notarial Book 50, Page 15 by E.C. Burt, Sr., and acquired by E.C. Burt Jr., in Notarial Book 65, Page 419, and same acquired by Charles Pippins and Elsie Pippins in Notarial Book 236, Page 756.
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
This is to certify that the amended budget for the Fifth Judicial District Expense Account, Hearing Officer Account, Richland Parish District Judges Account, Court Reporter Account, FINS Account, and the Special Excessive Cost Account has been prepared for the year ending December 31, 2008, and is available for public inspection in the Fifth District Judges Office, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Glen W. Strong, Judge
James M. Stephens, Judge
E. Rudolph McIntyre Jr., Judge.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This is to certify that the budget for the Fifth Judicial District Expense Account, Hearing Officer Account, Richland Parish District Judges Account, Court Reporter Account, FINS Account, and the Special Excessive Cost Account has been prepared for the year ending December 31, 2009, and is available for public inspection in the Fifth District Judges Office, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Glen W. Strong, Judge
James M. Stephens, Judge
E. Rudolph McIntyre Jr., Judge.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTION
LEGAL NOTICE
This is to certify that the FRANKLIN PARISH ASSESSOR has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1306 relative to public participation in the Budget process for the Year Ending December 31, 2009.
Notice of availability for public inspection, publication of budget summary, and public hearing was held all in compliance with applicable statute.
J.W. Dean, Assessor
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PUBLIC NOTICE
2009 BUDGET HEARING
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will conduct a public hearing on the 2009 budget at 10 am, Monday, December 22, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting Room at 6588 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written or oral comments. The public is encouraged to attend. A detailed description of the budget will be available for inspection at the Treasurer’s Office on December 22, 2008.
Sam Wiggins, Treasurer
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
Homeland Security in care of Mitch Reynolds, Director
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept bids up to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 24,2008 in the OSHSEP office located at 6535 Main St., Louisiana for the purchase of the following:
5 Trailer mounted diesel qenerators
Specifications and requirements may be obtained at the OSHEP office during normal business hours. The OSFISEP Department reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids and waives any information. For specifications contact Mitch Reynolds, Director, 318-435-6247.
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Franklin Parish Police Jury
Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
November 13, 2008
The Franklin Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session following a Public Hearing on November 13, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana with the following Juror’s present: Honorable Harvey Guimbellot, Jackie Johnson, Ray Young, K.W. “Buddy” Parks, Ricky Campbell, and Troy Hendry.
Juror Leroy Scott was absent from the meeting.
Juror Johnson led the group in Prayer and the Pledge.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to approve the agenda. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve the minutes of October 9th, October 16th, October 21st, and October 31st, 2008 meetings. Unanimously approved
Public Hearing opened to hear any comments and or protest changing Powers Lane from a public to a private road. Dr. Gowan owns land adjacent to Powers Lane asked that the road be left public since this is how he can gain access to his land.
Motion by Parks and seconded by Young that Powers Land will continue to be a Public road. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry approving the issuance, sale, and delivery of $86,042 of certificate of indebtedness series 2008 of Franklin Parish Fire Protection No., state of Louisiana. Unanimously approved
Carol P. Allison of the LSU Ag Extension Office gave Juror’s an update on crops in Franklin Parish and activities going on at the LSU Office.
Othelle Beard talked to Juror’s about a road problem. She asked the Jury if they would grade it. She was told by Greg that the road meet all the criteria and to talk to the other land owners about getting right-of-ways. Mr. John Parker, Right-of-Way Agent will go the land owners and ask them to sign the papers.
Horace Robinson thanked the Jury for their assistance in picking up debris from his residence from Hurricane Gustav.
Sharon McCall, Senior Counsel, Trainer, & Researcher of Resources and Fund Development L.L.C. for the State of Louisiana talked to Jurors about the children and Youth Planning Board.
She asked the Jury if they could set up an advisory board. Juror Johnson said he would like to would like to work with her on this Board.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by parks to appoint Jackie Johnson and Hugh Priest to serve on the RC & D Full Council for 2009. Unanimously approved
Discussion of Hospital Board members and having a Physician on the Board will be discussed at next meeting.
Motion by Young and seconded by Parks to adopt a resolution designating Guimbellot to act on half of Franklin Parish concerning Union Church Road project in all matters, including certifying request for state disbursement. Unanimously approved
Juror Johnson reported to the Jury the Cooler purchased by the Jury for the Franklin CDC Office is in use.
Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell to increase Mary Smith’s salary to $8.58 per hour with no benefits. Unanimously approved
President Guimbellot talked about Buyout Program through the state for homes who have flooded more than two (2) years.
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Parks authorizing Mitch Reynolds, Director of Office of Homeland Security to handle mitigation for State Buyout Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Johnson and seconded by Campbell to write letter of appreciation to Department of Wildlife and Fisheries thanking them for their help with litter/dumping problem in the Parish. Unanimously approved
President Guimbellot said that Scott Watson with Wildlife and Fisheries had issued several tickets to persons dumping.
Tammy Morgan talked to Juror’s about abandonment of property in the Ponderosa Subdivision.
Discussion
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks to advertise for a Public Hearing to the abandonment of Canyon Drive between lots 92 and 93 of the Ponderosa Subdivision. Unanimously approved
Superintendent Report: Motion by Parks and seconded by Campbell to participate in the Public Assistance Pilot Program through FEMA. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to place Union Church Road on Capital Improvement Program. Unanimously approved
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Hendry to approve October/November work schedule. Unanimously approved
Greg passed out to Juror’s a Project Worksheet Formulation Sheet for information purposes only and a letter from Stanley Notestine with FEMA.
Greg also discussed hiring workers for the road barn through the Workforce Office.
Treasurer Report: Sam talked to Juror’s about Computer system for the Assessor’s Office. The Assessor is asking the Jury to budget another $20,000 ($20,000 was already budget but was not used) for a total of $40,000.00 to upgrade the computer system in the office.
Motion by Campbell and seconded by Parks that Sam Wiggins, Treasurer will be group leader for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Unanimously approved
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion by Campbell and seconded by Johnson the meeting was unanimously adjourned.
/s/Johnnie Wesley, Parish Secretary
/s/Harvey Guimbellot, Parish President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
If you are a Class Member in the class action lawsuit:
“Travis Cooper, et al. versus Louisiana Department of Public Works,”
Docket No. 18,754-A, 7th Judicial District Court, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.
OR
If you owned property on March 28, 1972, or acquired the claims of someone who owned property on March 28, 1972, in the State of Louisiana that was affected or impacted by the impoundment of water along the Ouachita or Black Rivers or their tributaries resulting from construction of the Jonesville Lock and Dam or the Columbia Lock and Dam,
YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO MONETARY DAMAGES.
A hearing to determine the fairness of a proposed settlement of this class action lawsuit is to be held on December 22, 2008 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Catahoula Parish courthouse, 301 Bushley St., Harrisonburg, LA 71340.
You have the right to attend this hearing and to support or object to the proposed settlement.
For more information, to receive a copy of the full and complete “Notice of Proposed Settlement”, to register your name and address for settlement purposes, to review the proposed settlement, or to register your objection prior to the hearing, contact Attorneys for the Plaintiff Class:
SMITH, TALIAFERRO & PURVIS J. CHRISTOPHER PETERS
V. RUSSELL PURVIS P.O. Box 2387;
P.O. Box 298 3150 N. First Street, Ste. A.
407 Mound St. Jena, Louisiana 71342
Jonesville, Louisiana 71343 Telephone: (318) 992-7693
Telephone: (318) 339-8526 Facsimile: (318) 992-7692
Facsimile: (318) 339-8528
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a Timber Sale as follows:
PROPOSAL NUMBER 43-15-108
The timber sale will be on Red River Wildlife Management Area near Shaw, La. located in Concordia Parish and consists of approximately 225 acres.
Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Building, U.S. Hwy. 71 North, Pineville, La. 71360, 4:00 p.m., December 19, 2008. For additional information or to receive a bid package please call Matthew Reed at (225)963-9535 or Tommy Tuma at (318)614-3481.
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of AMY WILLIAMS whose last known address was 6136 Highway 4, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, please contact the Law Office of Robert L. Salim, 1762 Texas Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457, toll-free at 1-877-807-2924.
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NOTICE
I, Decarlos M. Rollins, have been convicted of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles in the 5th Judicial District Court. My address is 2909 Baldwin Drive, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Scars, tattoos, other identifying marks: “Latavia” inside left forearm.
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