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Public Notices: Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
Public Notices Published Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for the construction of the following will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at the City Hall, located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, La. 71295 until 10:15 a.m. local time on May 9, 2012 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud for:
Industrial Park Street Improvements for
City of Winnsboro, Louisiana
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
Telephone (318) 448-0888
100 Engineer Place
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
CD copies of the bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $25.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Date: March 30, 2012 /s/ Jackie R. Johnson, Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Winnsboro (herein referred to as the “Owner”)
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid for the City of Winnsboro Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2011 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program” will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
Street Improvements Project
Proposals shall be addressed to the City of Winnsboro, and delivered to the City Hall located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295 not later than 10:00 am, on May 9, 2012. Sealed bids to be marked “Sealed Bid for the City of Winnsboro Community Development Block Grant Project for Fiscal Year 2011 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program”. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this location immediately after receipt. The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson located at 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, LA 71303. CD copies of the bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $25.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The Contractor must comply with the minimum rates for wages for laborers and mechanics as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts.
The attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They encourage all small and minority owned firms, women’s business enterprises and Section 3 businesses to submit its bid. A Section 3 business is defined as a business within the project boundary, and/or a business that commits to hiring Section 3 residents from the project area.
Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.
IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE BID OPENING.
Date: March 30, 2012 /s/ Jackie R. Johnson Mayor
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF WINNSBORO, LOUISIANA
OWNER
Sealed bids for the construction of the following will be received by the City of Winnsboro, at the City Hall, located at 3814 Front Street, Winnsboro, La. 71295 until 10:30 a.m. on May 9, 2012 and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud for:
2011 Street Improvements for
City of Winnsboro, Louisiana
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
Telephone (318) 448-0888
100 Engineer Place
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
CD copies of the bid documents may be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $25.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents shall be accompanied by payment in full.
Each Bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Date: March 30, 2012 /s/ Jackie R. Johnson Mayor
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NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314(A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and paying of assessments each crop year, and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, P.O. Box 3596, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3596, telephone number (225) 952-8105.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Franklin Parish School Board will be taking sealed bids for sale of all marked timber located in two areas. These will be separate sales. Sale number one (1) called the Fox Pen Sale, is located in portions of Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 8 East, approximately 385 acres. The trees offered for sale are marked with blue paint, one mark on the bole and one or more marks on the stump. Bids must be sealed and clearly marked “Fox Pen Timber Sale.”
The second sale, which will be bid separately, is located in portions of Section 16, Township 16 North, Range 10 East, and will be called the Bayou Macon Sale. It contains approximately 130 acres. The sale cannot be logged during regular deer rifle season. The timber offered for sale is marked with blue paint, on mark on the bole and one or more marks on the stump. Bid must be sealed and clearly marked “Bayou Macon Sale.”
Maps, aerial photos, volumes and prospectus offered for each sale is available at the Franklin Parish School Board, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA, 318-435-9046 contact Mr. Doug Clark or Yvonne Blount. Interested bidders may also contact Mark Brown, Forestry Services at 318-282-8200. Bids are due no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at the Franklin Parish School Board Office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, La. Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the Franklin Parish School Board Office.
Bids may also be submitted by electronic means security/password protected to: www.bidsync.com. The following information should be included on all pages of correspondence: vendor name as registered with Louisiana Secretary of State corporation database Vendor Sales Representative and contract number(s); Formal bid #; Bid due date and time.
The Franklin Parish School Board will be closed for Easter/Spring Break April 1-9, 2012.
The Franklin Parish School Board has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a Timber Sale as follows:
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 41-10-112
The timber sale will be on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area near Winnsboro, La. located in Franklin Parish and consists of approximately 367 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 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2012. For additional information or to receive a bid package please call Mitch McGee at 318-343-4045 or 318-789-5618.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a Timber Sale as follows:
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 22-28-112
The timber sale will be on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area near Monroe, La. located in Ouachita Parish and consists of approximately 453 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 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2012. For additional information or to receive a bid package please call Mitch McGee at 318-343-4045 or 318-789-5618.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a Timber Sale as follows:
PROPOSAL NUMBER: 41-11-212
The timber sale will be on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area near Winnsboro, La. located in Madison and Tensas Parishes and consists of approximately 434 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 PM, Thursday, April 19, 2012. For additional information or to receive a bid package please call Mitch McGee at 318-343-4045 or 318-789-5618.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held as follows:
Date Posted: March 27, 2012
Date of Notice: April 10, 2012
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Place: Franklin Parish School Board Complex
Board Room
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Agenda:
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Item 1: Review of re-apportionment of Franklin Parish School Board
Item 2: Adjourn
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board
7293 Prairie Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318.435.9046
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Concordia Bank & Trust Company
Vs. No. 15,347
Leon Roberts Jr.
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 18th day of April A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH VIN # 1GNDS13SX32122878
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Kevin W. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
NOTICE OF FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is hereby notifying its citizens that a public hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on April 18, 2012 at the Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana. The purpose of the public hearing will be to inform the public on the recently completed LCDBG project for the water improvement project.
Additionally, the Parish will conduct a seminar during the public hearing to better inform its citizens of the Parish’s Fair Housing method of continually informing the public of Fair Housing in the Parish.
Those interested in submitting written comments, particularly those residents of slums and blighted areas, may do so to: Ricky Campbell, President, Franklin Parish Police Jury, 6558 Main Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295. Any negative comments received will be forwarded to the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration.
Accommodations will be made for handicapped and non-English speaking persons provided those persons request said accommodations 3 days prior to the public hearing.
The Parish can be reached by telecommunications devices for the deaf through the Louisiana Relay Service at 1-800-367-8939 (TDD). Special accommodations should be requested 3 days prior to the meeting by calling 318-435-9429.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury is an equal opportunity employer.
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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, April 12, 2012, 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.
Sam Wiggins
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SHERIFF’S SALE
JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association S/B/M to Chase Home Finance, LLC
Vs. No. 42,116
Melissa Ann Kendrick Eaton A/K/A Melissa Eaton and Robert Paul Eaton A/K/A Robert Eaton
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 11th day of April A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land described as beginning at a point where the north boundary of Lot No. Two (2) of the Francisco de Lagarsa Riquette crosses thte public road, and being the northeast corner of that certain tract of land acquired by Fred Williams from Mrs. R.F. Walden, et al, recorded in Conveyance Record 27, page 102, for a point of beginning of this lot; thence run North 60 degrees West along the northern boundary of above described tract acquired by Fred Williams a distance of 210 feet; thence in a southerly direction parallel with said public road a distance of 210 feet; thence in a southerly parallel with the northern boundary of said tract a distance of 210 feet or to the public road; thence in a northerly direction along the boundary of public road to a Point of Beginning, containing one (1) acre, more or less, and being situated in the northeasterly corner of tract acquired by Fred Williams from Mrs. R.F. Walden above described, all being situated in Township 14 North, Range 6 East, with all improvements thereon.
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Kevin W. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF FRANKLIN
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
SUCCESSION OF
PEGGY MARIE McDOWELL TRAYLOR
PROBATE DOCKET NO.: 41,291
NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE
WHEREAS the Co-Administrators of the above-captioned succession proceeding have made application to the Fifth Judicial District Court for a private sale of immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit:
Lot 57, Lake Bruin Estates, Bellevue Subdivision No. 1 located in Sections 28, 29, and 40, Township 11 and 12, Range 12 East, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, including all improvements and permanent structures located thereon
for the price of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND ($265,000.00) DOLLARS to RICHARD MARK SLATAPER and BETINA STORMLY SLATAPER, husband and wife, and upon further terms and conditions set forth in the Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell attached to the Petition filed herein.
NOTICE is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the Decedent here, and of this Estate, to be ordered to make any opposition which they have, or may have, to such application at any time prior to the issuance of the Order or Judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such Order or Judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of last publication of such notice, with the first notice to be published at least 28 days prior to the second publication, all in accordance with law.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
Ann Johnson
Clerk of Court
Attorney for Co-Administrators:
PAUL D. SPILLARS
Theus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh, LLP
3139 Mercedes Drive (71201)
P.O. Drawer 4768
Monroe, LA 71211-4768
Telephone: (318)388-0100, Ext. 18
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SHERIFF’S SALE
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Quest Trust 2005-X1 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2005-X1
Vs. No. 42,325
Otha George Caston and Peggy Robinson Caston
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 11th day of April A.D., 2012, within legal sale hours, the following described property, to-wit;
That certain piece or portion of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto, belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, to-wit: Lot 12, Block 38, Landauer and Ellis Addition, Town of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
Seized in this above styled suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Kevin W. Cobb, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
4 VEHICLES
The Tensas Parish School Board will received SEALED BIDS for the SALE of four vehicles until 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012, at which time bids will be opened at the Tensas Parish School Board Office, 512 Plank Road in St. Joseph, Louisiana 71366/
Minimum bid for each vehicle is stated below and SOLD AS IS to the highest bidders on the following vehicles:
1 - 1982 International Commodity Truck 1HTAA16B5CHB17438 $5,500.00
1 - 1993 Ford 65 Passenger School Bus 1FDPJ75C7PVA25235 $500.00
1 - 1997 Ford Driver’s Ed Car 1FALP52U9VA180530 $1,500.00
1 - 1999 Dodge Caravan 2B4FP2553XR541264 $1,750.00
The Tensas Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, and to waive any and all informalities thereto.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Gilbert is now accepting bids for:
Mini Excavator, 10-12,000 lbs. new and slightly used with low hours.
The options are: Boom Min. 9’6” length, 5’11” arm, Dozer blade, rubber tracks, Cab, A/C with 24” digging and 36” clean out buckets. Warranties included.
Mail Bids to:
Village of Gilbert, P.O. Box 600, Gilbert, LA 71336
or FAX to 318-435-1237. Bids must be in Town Hall by 10:00 a.m. April 20, 2012.
Any additional information needed, contact Mike Stephens @ 318-498-0267.
Village of Gilbert reserves right to reject any and all bids. State Contract prices apply.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
LCDBG APPLICATION AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The Franklin Parish Police Jury announces that an application for FY 2012/2013 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funds will be submitted for the following:
Activity: LCDBG funds will be used to potable water improvements.
Objective: To provide adequate potable water service for low-moderate income residents of the target area.
Location: The target area consists of Ellis Lane, a portion of Lishman Road, a portion of Ernest Road, and Mark Frank Road.
Amount: $340,338 of LCDBG funds for potable water improvements.
All citizens, particularly persons of low to moderate income residents and residents of blighted areas, are encouraged to review the proposed application and submit written comments on the application to the following address:
Mr. Ricky Campbell, President
Franklin Parish Police Jury
6558 Main Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Telephone Number: (318) 435-9429
The application is to be submitted to the Division of Administration, Office of Community Development on or about April 12, 2012. A copy of the application will be available for review at the Franklin Parish Police Jury Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning on April 5, 2012.
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