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Public Notices: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

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



Public Notices Published Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
The Water We Drink
West Winnsboro W.S.
Public Water Supply ID: LA1041009
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2009. 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 agua 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 Ground Water
Well #2 Ground Water
Well #3 Ground Water
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 “MEDIUM”. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office at the number providing in the following paragraph.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. West Winnsboro W. S. is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
IN order to ensue that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. 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 Barbara TAtum at 318-435-2295.
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, 2009. 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 tin 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 CML 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 below noted violations of drinking water regulations.
Type Category Analyte Compliance Period
No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2009
Our water system tested a minimum of 2 samples per month 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:
Microbiological Result MCL MCLG Typical Source
No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2009.
IN the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that have detectable levels. 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.
Regulated Collection Highest Range Unit MCL MCLG TypicalSource
ContaminantsDate Value
ARSENIC 6/23/2008 1 1 ppb 10 Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
FLUORIDE 6/23/2008 0.17 0.12-0.17 ppm 4 4 Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
NITRATE-NITRITE
6/23/2008 2.45 0.14-2.45 ppm 10 10 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.
Lead and Date 90th 95th Unit AL Sites Typical
Copper Percentile Percentile Over AL Source
Copper,
Free 2005-2007 0.6 0.7 ppm 1.3 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives.
Lead 2005-2007 6 9 ppb 15 0 Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Radionuclides Collection Date Highest Value Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source
GROSS ALPHA 6/23/2008 2.1 2.1 pCi/l 15 Erosion of natural PARTICLE ACTIVITY deposits
GROSS BETA 6/23/2008 4 4 pCi/l 4 0 Decay of natural PARTICLE ACTIVITY and man-made de posits
DBP Contaminants Monitoring RAA Range Unit MCL MCLG Typical Source Period
TTHM 7/1/2008- 10.07 10.07 ppb 80 0
6/30/2009 By-product of drinking water chlorination
****Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language****
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDs or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Infants and children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4761).
There are 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 West Winnsboro W.S. 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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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Housing Authority of the City of Winnsboro, Louisiana will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following Project: LA 48P109-001 Exterior Paint part of the 2009 Capital Funds Program, until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the office of the Winnsboro Housing Authority, P.O. Box 267, Winnsboro, LA 71295 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-bid conference will be held at this office at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL NOTIFY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WINNSBORO, OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.
Complete bidding documents may be obtained from Land Concepts, 533 Rabb Road, Dubach, Louisiana 71235, Phone no. (318)777-3737, upon non-refundable payment of $50.00 for each set of documents.
All bids must be in a sealed envelope with the organization submitting the bid and the contractor’s license number on the outside lower left corner of the bid packet.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternatives, and must be made in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service circular #570 list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Winnsboro Housing Authority and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 10 days subsequent to the bid opening or (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, without consent of the Housing Authority.
The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents.
Attention is called to the provisions for equal employment opportunity, and payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the specification must be paid on this project.
In accordance with the omnibus drug legislation enacted November 19, 1988, Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-690, Title V. Subtitle D) contractors and grantees of Federal Agencies must certify that they will provide drug-free workplaces. This required certification is a precondition of receiving a contract with the Housing Authority.
The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.
Winnsboro Housing Authority of Winnsboro, La.
Donald Southern, Executive Director
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids for the following system will be received by the Franklin Parish Fire Protection District Two, 6558 Main St, Winnsboro, LA 71295, Telephone number (318) 435-9429 from May 5, 2010 through May 19, 2010,at 9:45 a.m. No bids will be accepted after this hour. AT 10:00 a.m. of May 19th all bids received  will be publicly opened and read in the Conference Room of the Franklin Parish Police Jury Office at 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295.
Breathing Air System
Franklin Parish Fire Protection District Two  will award the contract to the LOWEST responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color, or national origin.
Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Alan G. Dupuy
Chief
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Sicily Island State Bank
Vs. No. 41,338
James Cody Ready
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 9th day of June A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 2007 HOND. ORV. 4W, VIN# JH2TE32777K005762
AND
LOT NO. 6 OF BLOCK 73 OF HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WISNER, LOUISIANA, AS DESCRIBED ON PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY JOHN W. BAKER, REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER, DATED DECEMBER 20, 1954, AND RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS.
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
Winnsboro State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 41,168
Buck Shaw Jr. and Bobbie Shaw
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 9th day of June A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
East Half of East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (E 1/2 of E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) Section 8, Township 13 North, Range 8 East, containing 10 acres, more or less.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
A certain tract or parcel of land located in the East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) Section 8, Township 13 North, Range 8 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as follows:
Begin at the southeast corner of East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) Section 8, Township 13 North, Range 8 East, thence in a northerly direction along the east boundary of Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4), a distance of 210 feet; thence in a westerly direction parallel to the south boundary of said Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) a distance of 210 feet; thence in a southerly direction parallel to the east boundary of said Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) a distance of 210 feet to the south boundary of said Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4); thence in an easterly direction along the south boundary of Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) a distance of 210 feet, more or less, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing one (1) acre, more or less.
Containing in the aggregate, nine (9) acres, more or less.
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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George Edward Higgins, 58, 8314 La. Highway 17, Winnsboro, is a convicted sex offender.
He was convicted in 1989 of Molestation of a Juvenile and Sexual Battery.
In accordance with Louisiana Law, under the Community Notification Act, the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office is required to notify the public that Higgins resides in Franklin Parish.
This information is made available for the purpose of protecting the public. Anyone who used this information to commit a criminal act against another person is subject to criminal prosecution.
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