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Public Notices: Thursday, August 5th, 2010

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

Public Notices Published Thursday, August 5th, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ)
LSU AGRICULTURAL CENTER / SWEET POTATO RESEARCH STATION
DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for LSU Agricultural Center, Sweet Potato Research Station, P.O. Box 25203, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5203. The facility is located at 130 Sweet Potato Road in Chase, Franklin Parish.
The principal discharge from this existing source is made into a highway ditch, thence into local drainage, thence into Turkey Creek (Outfalls 001 and 003) and local drainage, thence into Turkey Creek (Outfalls 002 and 004), waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code8733, the applicant proposes to FORMTEXT discharge treated sanitary wastewater and equipment washwater from an agricultural research farm.
During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The application, draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ronda Burtch, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3095.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at deqmaillistrequest@la.gov or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oes/listservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.asp.
All correspondence should specify AI Number 111180, Permit Number LA0125245, and Activity Number PER20090001.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ)
LSU AGRICULTURAL CENTER / TOM H. SCOTT RESEARCH AND EXTENSION CENTER
DRAFT WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on a draft Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) permit prepared for LSU Agricultural Center, Tom H. Scott Research and Extension Center, P.O. Box 25203, Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5203. The facility is located at 212 Macon Ridge Road in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish.
The principal discharge from this existing source is made into an unnamed ditch, thence into local drainage, thence into Turkey Creek (Outfalls 001 and 006) and local drainage, thence into Turkey Creek (Outfall 002) and into a retention pond, thence into local drainage, thence into Turkey Creek (Outfalls 003, 004, 005), waters of the state classified for primary contact recreation, secondary contact recreation and propagation of fish and wildlife. Under the SIC Code 8733, the applicant proposes to discharge treated sanitary wastewater and equipment washwater from an existing agricultural research farm.
During the preparation of this permit, it has been determined that the discharge will have no adverse impact on the existing uses of the receiving waterbody. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing or written requests for notification of the final decision regarding this permit action may be submitted to Ms. Soumaya Ghosn at LDEQ, Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Written comments will be considered prior to a final permit decision.
If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision.
The application, draft permit, and statement of basis are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at www.deq.louisiana.gov.
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Ronda Burtch, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-3095.
Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list or for other public participation related questions should contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at deqmaillistrequest@la.gov or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337).
Permit public notices including electronic access to the draft permit and statement of basis can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice webpage at www.deq.louisiana.gov/apps/pubNotice/default.asp and general information related to the public participation in permitting activities can be viewed at www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2198/Default.aspx.
Alternatively, individuals may elect to receive the permit public notices via email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server at http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/oes/listservpage/ldeq_pn_listserv.asp.
All correspondence should specify AI Number 111004, Permit Number LA0125237, and Activity Number PER20090001
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Board of Commissioners
Franklin Parish Hospital
Service District No. 1, d/b/a
Franklin Medical Center

June 24, 2010 at 12:00 pm in the Administration Conference room
Members Present: Paul Price Jr.; Chairman, Michael Wright; Vice Chairman, and Danny Warner, Nick Poulos and Jan Hicks
Others Present: Blake Kramer, Terri Spence, Mark Spence, Tom Bonnette, Ashley Pierce, Derrick Frazier, Dwaine Boothe, Dr. Tom Colvin, Sue Jarrette and Charlotte Boone.
Absent: none
1. Call to Order and Invocation:
* Mr. Price called the meeting to order and Mr. Wright gave the invocation.
Mr. Price asked the Board if there was any objection to going against the order of the agenda by allowing the “Director Presentations”, Years of Service presentation and Dwaine Boothe’s presentation to be heard first. Hearing no objections the items were heard by the board.
· Dwaine Boothe presented to the board a rough draft of the Crowville site. Mr. Boothe also presented a Google Earth representation of the property located in Crowville.
· Ashley Pierce, RHC Clinics Director and Derrick Frazier, Surgery Director, presented to the board the structure and duties of their departments and of the employees in those departments.
2. Approval of Minutes:
* A motion to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2010 regular scheduled meeting was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion passed with objection.
3. Director of Nursing Report:  April Winborne, Director of Nursing
* A motion to approve DON Report as presented was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion passed with objection.
* A motion to approve the “ER Patient Satisfaction Survey” and the “ER Patient Statement” as presented was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks. Motion passed with objection.
4. Personnel Services: Terri Spence, Personnel Services Officer
* A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to approve the revision of the Grievance policy as presented. Motion passed with objection.
* June Years of Service Presentation: Mrs. Sue Jarrette- 40 years of service at Franklin Medical Center. Emma Coleman-Ignont-HK- 32 years; Clara Reeves-Nursing-19 years; Doris Eldridge-Nursing-15 years; Kim Boyte- HIM-11 years; Kasey McMurry-WRHC 11 years; Sherry Beach-A/P-7 years; Vicki Hill-Dietary-7 years; Latasha Johnson-B/O- 7 years; Tammy Harrell-Nursing- 6 years; Marsha Sessions-Nursing-6 years; Judy Butler-StJRHC-5 years; Ashley Pierce-RHCs-5 years; Tonya Perkins-IOPs-4 years; Fleshia Simmons-Nursing-4 years; Misty Smith-IT-4 years; Krysta Younker-Admissions-3 years; Edwina Elrod-Nursing-2 years; Rufus McClodden-Rad- 2 years- Jessica Williams Nursing-2 years; Jessica Beard—1 year; Jason Emfinger-Compliance-1 year; Mary Martin-Admissions-1 years;Leanne Myers-Nursing-1 year; and Todd Valentine-Resp-1year.
5. Medical Staff:   Dr. Tom Colvin, Chief of Staff
* A motion to approve the credentialing of Nadav Aviv, ER Consulting privileges, was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr Hicks. Motion passed with objection.
* A motion to approve the #11 Amendment to the Medical Staff By-laws was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright. Motion passed with objection.
6. Financials:  Blake Kramer, Administrator
* A motion to approve the financials as presented was made by Mr. Poulos and seconded by Mr. Warner.
7. Administrative Report:   Blake Kramer, Administrator
* A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve the TOPS payment recoupment agreement as presented. Motion passed with objection.
Mrs. Sue Jarrette entered the meeting. Mrs. Jarrette was formally thanked by the Board for her 40 years of Service.
8. Executive Session:
* A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Mr. Poulos to enter into Executive session. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Open Session:
·        A motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Mr. Wright not to consider any additional scholarships at this time. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Mr. Warner to authorize Administration to proceed with inquiries into expanding the ER. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Mr. Poulos and seconded by Mr. Wright to table consideration of MRI proposal until a formal feasibility study could be done. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve the ER staffing contract revisions as discussed in Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to accept the iHealth wellness proposal. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Mr. Wright and seconded by Dr. Hicks to approve the Merritt Hawkins recruitment contract. Motion passed unanimously
·        A motion was made by Dr. Hicks and seconded by Mr. Wright to not consider further operational consulting proposals at this time. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Public Comment:
·        No public comment heard
10. Adjourn
* The motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Poulos, and seconded by Mr. Wright. Motion carried without objection.
Paul Price Jr.; Chairman
Board of Commissioners
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bids are being solicited as follows and sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Department of Natural Resources, Room 1260, 12th Floor, 617 N. 3rd St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 at 11:00 A.M. on August 31, 2010.
Bid Proposal Number 431-2003-PA11-004
Abandonment of oil field sites located in
Various Fields, Richland and Franklin Parishes
Only those contractors on the list of contractors approved by the Oilfield Site Restoration Commission as of July 1, 2010 the first public notice of solicitation, will be eligible for consideration. (Reference: Louisiana Oilfield Site Restoration Law, R.S. 30:80 et seq., ACT 404 of 1993)
A notice to bidders will be mailed to eligible contractors. Bid proposal form and specifications will be presented at the mandatory site visit to pre-registered contractors. Additional information may be obtained from the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, 617 N. 3rd Street, 9th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Attention: Oilfield Site Restoration Division (or call Oilfield Site Restoration Division at 225/342-6397).
Evidence of authority to submit the bid will be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(d).
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for the construction of the following facilities will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at the Winnsboro City Hall, located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, La. 71295 until 10:00 a.m. on Monday August 30, 2010 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud for:
WINNSBORO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF WINNSBORO
The Bid Proposals, Plans, Specifications, Forms of Contract, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer:
Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
Telephone (318) 448-0888
3666 Government Street
P.O. Drawer 5444
Alexandria, Louisiana 71307-5444
Copies of the plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer. The cost per set will be $110.00, which cost represents the cost of reproduction and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Each bid proposal is to be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the base bid. In accordance with R.S. 38:2215 A&B, attention of Bidders is particularly called to the fact that this contract is financed in whole or in part by Federal funds which may not be readily available at the time bids are received. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within one hundred twenty (120) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause.
Date: July 30,2010
/s/ Jackie R. Johnson Mayor
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will hold a Public Hearing during their Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 6:00 P.M. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana for the following purpose:
1. Amend the Subdivision Ordinance
The Public is invited to attend should you have any protests and/or comments concerning this matter.Johnnie Wesley, Secretary
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AND
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Village of Gilbert will apply for a grant under the Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit (OCD-DRU) Municipalities Infrastructure Program. On July 22, 2010, the Village conducted a public hearing to discuss the application process and at which time the Village agreed to submit an Infrastructure Application for a flood/drainage project in the Village of Gilbert. The Village is interested in procuring the services of an Administrative Consultant and a Consulting Engineering firm or Engineer to assist in the preparation of the application packages for the drainage project, and to provide engineering and inspection services for the projects, if the project is funded under the OCD Disaster Recovery Program.
The procedures for the selection of the Administrative and Engineering firms will be in accordance with the procurement requirements of the OCD Disaster Recovery Program. The Administrative Request For Proposal Package and/or Engineering Statement of Qualification Package includes: 1) selection criteria and point system for selection, and 2) scope of services for administrative/engineering firms. The Village of Gilbert will award the contract(s) based upon proposals/statement of qualifications deemed most advantageous to the Village, cost and other factors considered.
Interested parties are invited to secure a statement of proposal package from Mike Stephens, Mayor, Village of Gilbert, 7564 Gilbert Street, Gilbert, Louisiana, 71336. The Village of Gilbert’s phone number is (318) 435-6506. Packages may be obtained from the Village of Gilbert upon request beginning Monday, August 9, 2010. The response to this request must be hand delivered or mailed to the above named person at the above named address in such a manner that it is received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010.
The Village of Gilbert is an Equal Opportunity employer, and encourages all small and minority owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
Mike Stephens, Mayor
Village of Gilbert
P. O. Box 600
Gilbert, Louisiana 71336-0600
(318) 435-6506
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“EXHIBIT A”
VILLAGE OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 315
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010 FOR THE VILLAGE OF GILBERT.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Alderman of the Village of Gilbert, Louisiana, in regular session convened on June 14, 2010, to adopt the following:
SECTION 1: The attached statement of revenue 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 amended budget of expenditures for the Village of Gilbert for the fiscal year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010, to wit: General Fund revenue: $294,999.56, Enterprise Fund Revenue: $340,887.12. Sales Tax Fund Revenue: $65,323.23.
SECTION 2: The attached statement of expenditures 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 amended budget of expenditures, to wit: General Fund Expenditures: $310,706.26; Enterprise Fund Expenditures: $341,681.10; Sales Tax Fund Expenditures: $35,405.33 (Excessive Expenditures for General Fund and Enterprise Fund will be covered by fund balances from prior year).
SECTION 3: The adoption of the budget of expenditures as reflected in the amended budget containing object of expenditures classification shall be declared to be the appropriation of the amounts set therein as established in each budget classification by object of expenditure. All expenditures are reflected by previous revenue collected.
SECTION 4: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amount fixed therefore in the budget of expenditures. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit this authority from amending this budget or making an appropriation to and from contingent to be used in cases of emergency.
Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 13th day of May, 2010, notice of public hearing having been published, and said public hearing having been held. the title having been read and the ordinance be considered been considered, on a motion by Louis Ezell, seconded by Kay Dunaway, to adopt the ordinance on 14th day of June, 2010. A recorded vote was taken and the following result was:
Yeas: 2
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Diane Parker, CMC
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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“EXHIBIT B”
VILLAGE OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 316
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF JULY 1, 2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011 FOR THE VILLAGE OF GILBERT.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Gilbert, Louisiana, in regular session convened on June 14, 2010 to adopt the following:
SECTION 1: Attached estimate of revenue 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 adopted budget of expenditures for the Village of Gilbert for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2011, to wit: General Fund Revenue: $287,900.00; Enterprise Fund Revenue: $138,850.00; Sales Tax Fund Revenue: $40,200.00.
SECTION 2: Attached estimate of expenditures 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 adopted budget of expenditures, to wit: General Fund Expenditures: $259,751.00; Enterprise Fund Expenditures: $130,032.00; Sales Tax Fund Expenditures: $38,000.00.
SECTION 3: The adoption of the budget of expenditures as reflected in the attached adopted budget containing object of expenditures classification 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 in this section.
SECTION 4: The amounts appropriated for all accounts shall not exceed the amount fixed therefore in the budget of expenditures. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit this authority from adopting this budget or making an appropriation to and from contingent to be used in cases of emergency.
Any ordinances or parts or ordinances in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of that conflict, are hereby repealed.
Said Ordinance been introduced on the 13th day of May, 2010, notice of public hearing having been published, and said public hearing having been held. The title having been read and the ordinance considered, on a motion by Louis Ezell, and seconded by Kay Dunaway, to adopt the ordinance on 14th day of June, 2010. A recorded vote was taken and the following result was had:
Yeas: 2
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1
Diane Parker, CMC
Mike Stephens, Mayor
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Franklin State Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 41,516
Noah Martin, Deceased
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 August A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) 2007 CHEV. IMP. 4D, VIN#2G1WT58K779153360
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro
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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
MARTIN - Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Noah Martin, whose last known addresses were 1502 Bosworth, Winnsboro, LA in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, please contact Attorney Caroline E. Hemphill at 318-439-0122.
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FRANKLIN PARISH HEAD START
ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
The regular annual budget for Franklin Parish Head Start for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2010, was $951,556 federal funds and $237,889 as non-federal share for a total of $1,189,445. The program also received $68,084 in stimulus funds guaranteed for a period of two years and $38,994 in one-time program improvement funds. The majority of the regular budget supported the salaries and benefits of the 25 full-time employees of the program. Other features of the budget included student transportation, supplies, and staff development. Franklin Parish School Board supplies the majority of the non-federal share through the use of facility space for classrooms, cafeteria, and playground areas. The stimulus funds were used to enhance salaries of personnel in addition to employing one full-time floating assistant and two part-time tutors. Program improvement funds were used in the health and safety areas to purchase child harnesses for the buses that did not already have them, an intercom system for the classrooms, and a van to be used for transporting children/families to doctor and dental appointments and for staff travel to continuing education classes.
A total of 136 children and families were served during the year and there were approximately 20 children on the waiting list who did not get admitted due to the cap on the enrollment of 136 children. The actual enrollment for each month during the year remained at a constant 136 as when one child left the program, another was admitted from the waiting list. Average monthly student attendance hovered around 90%.
The most recent audit report by the independent state auditors revealed no areas of concern.
In March, 2010, the federal triennial review of the program was conducted. There were three areas in which corrections were indicated. Two were in the mental health area dealing with the mental health consultant’s schedule and contract. The other had to do with child-initiated verses teacher-directed activities in the classroom. Though an improvement plan does not have to be submitted to the Regional Office, one was drafted to address the issues. Actions include scheduling more frequent visits from the mental health consultant, obtaining a contract with the mental health consultant’s supervisor, and teaching training in the area of child-initiated activities. A return visit from the monitors is scheduled for October, 2010, to access progress toward alleviating the areas of weakness.
Medical and dental screenings were received by all 136 children as was any needed follow-up treatment. Speech services were received by those children needing them as were special services for those children identified as having some type of disability.
The same curriculum used by the parish preschool programs is utilized in the Head Start classrooms. Familiar routines and learning experiences will help to ensure success for the Head Start children when they arrive in kindergarten.
Parents are encouraged to visit and share unique talents in the classrooms and take a major part in their child’s education. Parent meetings are scheduled monthly with community speakers on topics such as parenting skills, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, nutrition, and health/mental health issues. Parent conferences are scheduled twice yearly, more often if necessary, and classroom staff is required to make at least 2 home visits yearly. Newsletters are sent home regularly informing parents of opportunities and activities involving parents including Grandparents’ Day, Fathers’ Day Out, and Family Picnic Day. Parents are welcome in the Center at any time.
Please find the approved budget for the fiscal year 2010-2011. The base annual grant award has remained the same as the original grant award eight years ago when Franklin Parish Head Start was first funded with the exception of minimal COLA (cost of living adjustment) funds that have been awarded from time to time.
APPROVED BUDGET FOR FRANKLIN PARISH HEAD START
PROGRAM YEAR 2010-2011
Personnel $171,049
Fringe Benefits $171,678
Travel $20,000
Equipment $0
Supplies $29,202
Contractual $4,450
Facilities/Construction $0
Other $115,863
Direct Costs $968,242
Indirect Costs $0
Non-federal Share $242,061 20%
Federal Share $968,242 80%
For questions or comments call (318)412-9300
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs.No. 41,518
Sophia Deontrail Williams
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 8th day of September A.D., 2010, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 9 OF BLOCK 4, SMITH SUBDIVISION, FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4, SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST.
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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