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Public Notices: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

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

Public Notices Published Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

SECTION A
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at Winnsboro City Hall, until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, August 19, 2011, for the furnishing of all labor and materials and performing all work for constructing the following contract:
Project No. 135801.10
State No. H. 009210
Pavement Maintenance for Runway 18/36
Winnsboro Municipal Airport
Winnsboro, Louisiana
At the specified time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The opening will be held in the Conference Room of the, City of Winnsboro City Hall 3814 Front Street Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295.
Major items of work include crack cleaning and sealing, pavement rejuvenation, and markings.
Approximate quantities include:
Crack Cleaning and Sealing - 20,000 LF
Pavement Rejuvenation - 30,000 SY
Markings - 15,000 SF
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0% has been established for this project. In order to assist Contractors in securing DBE participation, a pre-bid meeting will be held on August 10, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. local time in the Conference Room of the, City of Winnsboro City Hall 3814 Front Street Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, for the purpose of briefing prospective bidders and DBE’s about this project. All prospective bidders are urged to attend.
Plans and specifications may be inspected at the City of Winnsboro, 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, the office of Volkert, Inc. (formerly known as Volkert & Associates, Inc.), Consulting Engineer, 3466 Drusilla Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 71295.
Bidding Documents (the contract documents, specifications and drawings) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide suppliers of materials and equipment. Copies may be obtained from Volkert, Inc., Consulting Engineer, 3466 Drusilla Lane, Suite A, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, (225) 218-9440, upon payment of a deposit of $40.00 to Volkert, Inc. The deposit will be refunded upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after the bid opening. No plans and specifications will be issued to contractors later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time indicated above for receiving bids.
Bids must be submitted upon the forms as issued to the prospective bidder by the Engineer. Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: At least 5% of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than ten thousand dollars, shall be filed in the form of a certified check or bid bond payable to the City of Winnsboro.
Contractors Submitting bids shall be Licensed LA license R.S.37:2150-2164 Classification II Highway, Street and Bridge Construction.
Contract bond will be required as follows: 100% of the contract price. Labor and Materials Bond will be required as follows: 100% of the contract price.
The awarding of the contract will require the Contractor to pay all workers on this project the prevailing scale of wages as noted in Division III, Section 160 and Division VI of the Contract Documents.
Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities and Equal Opportunity Report Statement must be signed as included in the bid proposal. Failure to complete these forms may be grounds for rejecting bid.
Disadvantaged Business involvement data and certificate of compliance must be included with each bid.
No bids will be considered unless the bidder, whether resident or non-resident of Louisiana, is properly qualified to submit a proposal for this construction in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Louisiana.
No contract will be awarded unless the contractor holds a current license from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for General Contractors. In addition, non-residents of the State, if a corporation, shall show evidence of having qualified with the Secretary of State to do business in Louisiana.
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 120 days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the Owner.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and waive informalities in the bidding.
Jackie Johnson, Mayor
City of Winnsboro
Winnsboro, Louisiana
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Harley-Davidson Credit Corporation
Vs. No. 41,885
Michael E. Punchard
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of FIERI FACIAS, 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 August A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL FXDWG2 MOTORCYCLE, VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1HD1PBV191Y951974
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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MINUTES-LIBRARY BOARD
July 27, 2011
The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a regular noon meeting on July 27, 2011. Ms. Luela Snyder, Board President, opened the meeting with board members, Addie Bolton, Jeannette Thompson, and Bill Marionneaux present. Mr. Guice was absent. Mrs. Bolton led in prayer. Dr. Marionneaux moved that the minutes of the last board meeting be approved and Ms. Thompson seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Library Director, Carolyn Flint, gave the statistical reports for the second quarter of 2011. The financial report was given and the financial status of the library is good. Circulation was down for the quarter compared to the same quarter for 2010. Program attendance was good and the use of public access computers remains high.
Ms. Flint gave copies of the Auditor’s Report for 2010 to the board members. The audit was good with no findings for 2010 or 2009. Ms. Flint reported on the status of future plans for library service such as e-books and computers to be checked out by the public. The computers will be provided by the State Library of Louisiana as part of a stimulus grant. The members were informed that the Trail Blazer Trustee meeting will be In East Carroll Parish on September 23rd. The members were invited to a retirement party for Susan Williams on August 15th. Susan has been a valued employee for 30 years and will be missed.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Carolyn Flint, Library Director
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION NO. 72 BJ 2011
SPECIAL ELECTION - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE - PARISH OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of Justice of the Peace Ward 1, Parish of Franklin, due to the resignation of John W. “Moose” Ogden effective May 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 18:621(A) mandates that the Governor shall call a special election to fill the vacancy in an existing judgeship when more than twelve (12) months of the term remain unexpired, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:621(A)(3) and/or the dates for elections set forth in R.S.18:402;
NOW THEREFORE, I BOBBY JINDAL, Governor of the State of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and the laws of the State of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: A special primary and general election shall be held throughout the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace Ward 1, Parish of Franklin, for the purpose of electing a justice of the peace to fill the vacancy in the office.
SECTION 2: Any qualified person desiring to become a candidate shall file a notice of candidacy, accompanied either by a qualifying fee or a nominating petition, as required or authorized by law, with the appropriate election official in the manner and form and under the procedures and conditions provided by R.S. 18:461, et seq., and all other applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code R.S. 18:1 et. seq., during the period commencing Tuesday, September 6, 2011, and ending at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011.
SECTION 3: The special election shall be held and conducted under the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, R.S.. 18:1 et seq.
SECTION 4: The primary election shall be held Saturday, October 22, 2011, and the general election shall be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the times and places and in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 5: The Secretary of State, Commissioner of Elections, Parish Board of Supervisors, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, and all other persons charges with any power, function, right, duty or responsibility in conducting elections in the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace Ward 1, Parish of Franklin, are hereby authorized, requested, directed and empowered to exercise every lawful function and to do every act necessary to conduct the special election, to cause the returns to be made, to canvass and promulgate the results, and to perform all related and incidental functions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the City of Baton Rouge, on this 21st day of July, 2011.
Bobby Jindal
Governor of Louisiana
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Project # P-1 0.07.19: F
Proposals for a General Contract will be received from licensed Contractors until:
2:00 P.M., cdst, 30 August, 2011, Tue, A.D.,
by the FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER-FRANKLIN PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT: Owner; Mr. Paul P. Price, Jr., Chairman Board of Commissioners; Mr. Blake Kramer, CEO, in the Board’s Office:
For:
Franklin Medical Center
FMC Board Room.
2106 Loop Road
Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295
New Construction
Medical Building
CROWVILLE HEALTH CENTER
Crowville, Louisiana 71230
5645 La. Highway 17
FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER-FRANKLIN PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1: Owner
Project # P-1 0.07.19: F Date 27 July 2011
BID SECURITY: Shall be required.
PERFORMANCE BOND: Shall be required: 100% of the Contract Sum.
LABOR & MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND: shall be required, 100% of the Contract Sum, see Specifications; Combined Performance and Payment Bonds may be issued provided 100% coverage is furnished in each category
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Shall be assessed in the matter of Completion Time, see Specifications.
Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under L.A. R.S. 37:2150-2164 for classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and all additive Alternates, and must be in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond written by a company licensed to do business In Louisiana, countersigned by a person who Is under contract with the surety company or bond Issuer as a licensed agent In this state and who Is residing In this state. No Bid Bond Indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method Is acceptable.
Further, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business In Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who Is contracted with the surety company or bond Issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who Is licensed as an Insurance agent in this state, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount. ‚Ä¢
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
The OWner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
FORM OF AGREEMENT: AlA Document # A-101, will be used in signing the Contract.
The Project consists of: +/- 3,500 sf Wood frame -IBC Light Const., building, roof trusses; concrete slab on grade. Vinyl siding and fiberglass roof shingles:- Good quality, energy-efficient wood-clad windows, hoI. metal doors-frames.
Quality thermal efficiency, commercial grade Interior -floor, drywall, acoustical ceiling system. Energy efficient Code compliant, Electrical system. Energy-efficient Mechanical- commercial grade, HVAC- split system and up to date code compliant Plumbing system, with private state approved treatment system.
General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers may secure from the office of the Architect, complete sets of Bid-Contract-Construction Documents upon deposit of $50.00 for each set obtained, refundable on first set for each complete set returned within 10 days after date of Bid. Additional sets may be viewed at plan rooms In the immediate trade area. No partial sets will be issued.
Electronic Form Documents may be obtained from the Printer at Contractor’s expense by calling the office of the Architect.
J 0 H N T. W 0 M B L E J AlA ARCHITECT
Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295 6583 Main street 318-435-6180
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 42,065
Lakeisha Dontay Carter
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 7th day of September A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 36 OF BLOCK 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF SECOND ADDITION TO OWEN PLACE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO, FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, DATED JANUARY 3, 1977, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, AS PLAT NO. 66.
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
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Vs. No. 42,067
Rebecca Jean Berry, wife of/and Jimmy Ray Berry 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 7th day of September A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
LOT SIX (6) OF BLOCK 35 OF THE VILLAGE OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA, AS DESCRIBED ON PLAT PREPARED BY S.D. WILKINSON IN 1903, WHICH PLAT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, IN WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, AND
THE NORTH HALD (N1/2) OF LOT SEVEN (7) OF BLOCK 35 OF THE TOWN OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA AS SHOWN BY MAP OF GILBERT, LOUISIANA FILED IN NOTARIAL BOOK M, PAGE 532, AND FILED IN PLAT NUMBER 142 IN PLAT BOOK A OF THE RECORDS OF FRANKLIN PARISH, LOUISIANA,
WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 248 BURNETT STREET, GILBERT, LOUISIANA 71336.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit apraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, F/K/A The Bank of New York Trust Company as Successor in Interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. As Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2003-WF1
Vs. No. 42,078
Oliver Wayne McFarland and Marilynn Wilmore McFarland
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 7th day of September A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain piece, parcel or tract of land, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, and all rights, ways and privileges thereunto appertaining, being, lying and situated in the West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4, Section 32, T16N-R8E, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at the Northeast corner of the said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4, Section 32, T16N-R8E, thence run in a Westerly direction along the North boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet; thence run in a Southerly direction parallel to the West boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet; thence run in an Easterly direction parallel to the North boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet, more or less, to the East boundary of said West half of the NE/4 of the SW/4; thence run in a Northerly direction along the East boundary of said west half of the NE/4 of the SW/4 a distance of 210 feet, more or less, back to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.00 acre, more or less; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of Sale, cash, with the benefit of appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, LA
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Public Notice:
Project Owner: Gary Street Village, LTD.
Project Name: Gary Street Village
Project Address: 2412 Gary Street, Winnsboro, LA.
Total Units: 35 Homes (3 & 4 Bedroom single family homes)
The project owner is proposing a 35 unit single family home subdivision development. The development will consist of a community facility which will be available for the tenants. The applicant is applying for a reservation of 9% LIHTC’s from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency.
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The total estimated development cost is $ 6,829,000. The development will be funded with private financing and equity proceeds from the sale of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and other financing provided from the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency as follows (Amounts are estimated):
Conventional Financing $ 300,000
Second Mortgage – HOME $ 801,000
LIHTC Equity $ 5,728,000
Other Development Funds $
Other: $
Other:
Total sources of funds $ 6,829,000
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Public Notice for Northbrook Apartments
Project Name: Northbrook Apartments
Project Owner: Riser Road Partners, LP
Location of Project: Martin Luther King, Jr. Ext. Winnsboro, Louisiana
Managing General Partner: Flight Five, LLC
Project Description: The project is a LIHTC multi-family/family development
Number of Units: There will be 48 units with 1 office/community facility and supportive services will be provided
Unit Mix: Northbrook Apartments will have 16 –one bedroom units, 16-two bedrooms, and 16-three bedrooms,
Rents: The average proposed rents will be: $125 to $400 for one bedroom, $460-$475 for two bedrooms, and $525for three bedrooms.
Target Market: Northbrook Apartments will target families at or below 60% of the median income. The owner is competing for 9% tax credits provided by Louisiana Housing Finance Agency
Total Development Cost: Approximately: $6,974,146
Project Funding:
First Mortgage: $ 175,000
Equity: $ 6,000,000
HOME Funds $ 500,000
Owner Contribution: $ __299,146
Total Sources: $ 6,974,146
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BIDS TO BE OPENED DATE(S) SHOWN BELOW
N O T I C E T O B I D D E R S
Sealed bids for the following will be received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Headquarters Administration, 1201 Capitol Access, 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Telephone number (225/379-1444) on date(s) shown below, until 10:00 A.M. No bids will be accepted after this hour. At 10:00 A.M. of the same day and date, they will be publicly opened and read on the 4th Floor East Wing S-447, Headquarters Administration Building. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(2)(D).
BIDS TO BE OPENED: AUGUST 18, 2011
TREATED TIMBER
The Department will award the contract to the LOWEST responsible bidder without discrimination on grounds of race, color or national origin. Minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids pursuant to this advertisement.
Full information may be obtained upon request from the above address.
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
SHERRI H. LeBAS, P.E., SECRETARY, LADOTD
CARLA J. PARENT, CPPB
DOTD PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
02 53 2010
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Vs. No. 42,020
Penny Jo Nichols
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 10th day of August A.D., 2011, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
Beginning at the point where the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4) of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, intersects the North line of a gravel highway right-of-way, thence North along the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet to point, thence in an Easterly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 104 feet for a Point of Beginning, thence in a Northerly direction parallel with the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, 210 feet to point, thence in an Easterly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, approximately 210 feet, thence in a Southerly direction parallel to the West line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet, thence in a Westerly direction parallel with the South line of the East Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Section 25, Township 14 North, Range 6 East, approximately 210 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all buildings and improvements thereon.
Which has the address of 795 Moss Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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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NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED REVOCATION OF THE DEDICATION OF PARADISE HAVEN CEMETERY
THE PUBLIC is hereby notified that a hearing on the proposed revocation of the dedication of the Paradise Haven Cemetery will be held on September 12, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in the 5th Judicial District Court, Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, in the Courtroom of Judge Terry A. Doughty.
The cemetery property sought to be removed from dedication is described as follows:
A 60’x40’ section of land located in the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and in the NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 9 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, being described as follows:
From an iron stake at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, T15N, R9E run then N 47 degrees 28 minutes E, 3,288.2 feet to an iron stake at the POINT OF BEGINNING, referenced by a power pole, 1.5 feet northwesterly; thence run S 45 degrees - 54 minutes E, 322.0 feet to an iron stake; thence run N 42 degrees - 40 minutes E, approximately 420 feet to the center of Bayou Macon Cut-Off; thence run northwesterly along the center of said Bayou, 311 feet; thence run S 42 degrees - 40 minutes W, approximately 420 feet, back to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 3.0 acres, more or less, together will all buildings and improvements.
The Public is further notified that no remains have ever been made on the subject property.
Date: June 27th, 2011
Ann B. McIntytre
Attorney for Petitioner
810 Pine Street - P.O. Box 428
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Telephone: 318-435-3201
Fax: 318-435-6221
By: Ann B. McIntyre
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FRANKLIN PARISH HEAD START
ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
For the fiscal year 2010-11, the operating budget of the Franklin Parish Head Start was a total of $1,210,303 which included $968,242 in federal funds and non-federal share of $242,061. Salaries and benefits of the 25 full-time employees comprised the majority of the budget. Student transportation, staff development, and supplies were other major line items. The majority of the required non-federal share was obtained through the use of classroom space, cafeteria, and playground areas supplied by Franklin Parish School Board, grantee for this program.
One major change occurred during the 2010-2011 program year. Circumstances required drastic measures to be taken to operate within the budget. Following approval by the Regional Office, the Franklin Parish School Board (grantee), and the Policy Council, this program went to a 4-day week with extended hours for students and staff in January, 2011. The major reason for this action was the increase of employee benefits over which this program has no control. Retirement benefits had been steadily increasing as had insurance premiums and fuel and supply costs. Money was saved and we were able to operate and continue to provide quality service to children and families.
The funded and actual enrollment for the program remained a constant 136 with a waiting list of about 15 children. Average monthly attendance was around 90%.
A return visit from federal monitors in October, 2010, revealed achieved compliance in the three areas found during the triennial review in 2009 to be areas of weakness in need of correction. The state auditors’ report showed no areas of noncompliance.
Health standards were met during the year as all 136 children received medial and dental screenings along with any needed follow-up. Those children identified as needing special services, including speech and occupational/physical therapy, received those services.
School readiness was a major focus in Franklin Parish Head Start classrooms. The same curriculum used by the parish preschool programs was utilized in the classrooms. This will translate into more success in kindergarten as our children will be familiar with the routines and will have experienced the same learning experiences as their parish preschool classmates.
Professional development of our staff is an ongoing activity. New federal regulations require that teaching staff have a 4 year degree in early childhood education/related field by 2013. Of eight teachers, on has meet that requirement. However, all seven of the others have an Associate’s degree and are working hard toward their Bachelor’s degree to meet that requirement. All teacher assistants have a CDA (Child Development Associate credential).
Parents are a vital part of Franklin Parish Head Start. They are recognized as the children’s first and most important teachers. Training is offered in areas to assist parents in that role, such as parenting, school readiness, nutrition, child abuse/neglect, and mental health. Parents presence in the classrooms and at the Center is welcome and encouraged. Parent conferences are scheduled at least twice a year, more often if necessary, and teachers are required to make at least two home visits a year, also more if warranted. Open communication with parents is a priority with newsletters, phone/personal contacts, and written memos being the main avenues of communication. Activities are offered throughout the program year to involve parents including Grandparents Day, Fathers’ Day Out and Family Playday.
Please find below the approved budget for the fiscal year 2011-2012. The base annual grant award has remained the same as the original grant awarded nine 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 2011-2012
Personnel $624,272
Fringe Benefits $197,358
Travel $11,380
Equipment $0
Supplies $11,410
Contractual $4,310
Facilities/Construction $0
Other $119,512
Direct Costs $968,242
Indirect Costs $0
Federal Share $968,242 80%
Non-Federal Share $242,061 20%
For questions or comments call (318)412-9300
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EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury 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 May 12, 2011, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011, 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:
DISABLED VETERANS
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
Summary: Authorizes an additional homestead exemption in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Article VII, Section 21(K) of the Louisiana Constitution.
Shall an additional homestead exemption be authorized in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Article VII, Section 21(K) of the Louisiana Constitution, provided that this additional homestead exemption shall extend and apply to property in Franklin Parish only after approval by a majority of the registered voters of Franklin Parish voting on this proposition?
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 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 Franklin Parish ROTC Bldg. 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
14 Woodman of the World 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro
18 Horace G. White Learning Center, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
19 Ward #3 Community Center 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
20 Horace G. White Learning Center 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
21 Ward #3 Community Center, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
22 Horace G. White Learning Center 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
24 Winnsboro Lower Elem. School 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro
25 Woodman of World Hall 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
26 VFW 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 Comm Ctr. 157 Football Field, Crowville
32 North 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.
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 Police Jury Room of the Franklin Parish Courthouse, Winnsboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) 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 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 12th day of May, 2011.
/s/ Ricky Campbell
President
ATTEST:
/s/ Christina Hardwick
Secretary
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